YOU KNOW THE DRILL

A/n: I meant what I said last chapter

Oh and as a warning TORY IS NOT MARY SUE who ever the hell she is

THE RELUCTANT SLYTHERIN

Chapter 2: Hogwarts bound!

It has been a very uneventful summer but by the end of August as the last week finally arrived Tory along with her family stood at one of the grills or outside fireplaces. It was really strange actually to be there but no one cares since it would be strange to put a fire place in the tropics (save for mountain view because it is really cold! But that is on the big island) Tory stood with her things and Kama was in his traveling cage. "Now remember how I showed you Tory you put the powder down and yell very clearly your destination which is the Leaky Cauldron in London." The Principal said and Tory nodded, "Good luck Tory!" yelled her mother, "Have a good time sweetie and don't get distracted by boys," her father said and Tory's cousin Chris also added a few words, "Hey Tory save the hot guys for me eh," she said and Tory blushed at that and held the handful of powder, "Leaky Cauldron London!" she shouted and threw the powder down and was gone in a flash.

She came flying out of the fireplace like a missile and smashed into one of the tables. Dizzy and kind of sore Tory stood up and dusted herself off. It was well into the night given the time difference and there was a shout and she turned to find a hunch backed man standing on the side of the fireplace. "Ah Ms. Kahalewai (I hope I got your name right?) just on time." He said and introduced himself as Tom and Tory took a sniff at the smelly pub and did not like the smell at all. It was stuffy and smelled of mold and ash from the fire place along with body odor from the many wizards and witches she could tell frequent the place. Tom helped Tory get her stuff to her room and settled down again to finish what he was doing and going back to bed. Looking out Tory forgot how late it was in London and Tom helped her by giving her a potion that would restart her biological clock. Thanking him he also gave Tory a sleeping potion which helped her sleep and sleep she needed for as soon as she fell asleep she had to wake thanks to Kama's screeching. Slowly Tory opened her eyes and gotten dressed and looking outside it was dawn and yawning she took a much needed shower and sniffed at the bathroom before getting dressed. Wearing a long sleeve jacket and jeans Tory walked downstairs, and Tom gave her some bacon, eggs and sausage but no rice. Feeling strange but figured it was the way they are Tory dug into the meal.

As she looked at the clock Tom told her that this Professor Snape was supposed to meet her at 8:00 and it was 6:00. Tory grabbed her sketch book from upstairs and began to draw. She drew Tom cleaning glasses and offered to give her one and filled it with something that looks like beer. "its butterbeer don't worry it is non alcoholic and children love it," Tom said and Tory took a drink and her eyes lit up. This is good! She said and finished her food and drink along with some deserts. Kama looked smug as he finished his meal too. "How to you like it so far Kama?" she asked her owl and the Pueo ruffled his feathers and Tory smiled. She then handed her plate back to Tom and started to draw.

She was so into her drawing that she did not see the time or the person approaching from behind until Kama screeched in surprise. Turning around Tory was met by a man with greasy black hair that went straight down. To his shoulders and cold black eyes that looked annoyed, "Are you the exchange student?" he asked in a monotone and well guarded voice. Tory gulped and nodded before getting up and running back upstairs to put her stuff away. When she came back down she startled some people by leaping down the stairs and landing on her feet. "Let me warn you now that you will behave while we get our supplies is that understood?" he said and Tory could tell that he meant business. Kama landed on her shoulder and the Professor took her behind where there was a brick wall and Snape tapped certain areas and the bricks moved. When it fully opened they entered the famous Diagon Alley.

Tory was amazed at all the wizarding shops in London. Kama was just as amazed at all the different owls but felt a little strange when they gave him strange looks. "Hold your head up high Kama and remember who and what you are and nothing matters," Tory reassured her owl and the Pueo shook his feathers and hooted.

The stopped at a strange store marked with someone's name that Tory could not pronounce right and entered. A strange looking lady greeted them, "Why Professor Snape how are you and what have we here?" she asked eyeing Tory. "She is the new exchange student and is in need of her robes," Snape said and the woman nodded and led Tory to get measured. Kama fluttered onto the professor's shoulder and he gave the owl a look that made him nervous. The witch in turn measured Tory with enchanted measuring tape and needles and told them to come back in later and she will have them ready. Once outside Snape took them to a place called Flourish and Blotts to get her supplies. She bought the books in record time and having no money the store keeper was about to kick her out but the professor told her that she was an exchange student and the woman looked at the paper and the money that was brought with them. Sighing gratefully Tory headed towards another store for her cauldron and a few potions supplies as well as get supplies for her broom. After getting the rest of her things she returned them to the Leaky Cauldron and it was there that the professor took her to another shop to get his supplies and Tory thankfully heeded his words about not touching anything.

The shop was hideous with its many potions ingredients such as sheep's eyes and spider fangs and she nearly gagged at the smell of the place. Because she grew up on an island with constant fresh air and wind the potions labs at home did not have the smell for the wind constantly blew them away. Tory was then left to explore on her own as the professor had to go to another street to get his supplies. He gave her some money and told them the significance of them and left her at the ice cream store, but not before telling her where to get her wand for that was the only thing that she had not gotten yet. So now Tory was left with enough money to buy a wand after getting herself some ice cream. She could hear people passing her by and staring at Kama and the owl looked really nervous but after a few strokes on his breast feathers he relaxed. After finishing her ice cream Tory walked towards the wand shop. She had to fight her way through the crowds and the different smells of people and some made her nauseous.

When she read the sign that said Olivander's she felt relieved as she entered but soon regretted it as the place was covered in dust. A bell was heard and Tory stared up at the old fashioned bell. Walking in she closed the door and the shop was dark again. "Hello can I help you?" said an old wizened voice and Tory gulped, "Um I am here to buy a wand." Tory said and a man appeared from behind the shop. "Ah you must be the exchange student, though I am surprised that Professor Snape has not accompanied you?" he said, "The professor left to get some supplies for his class." Tory replied, "Well my lady you would be so kind as to tell me your name," the old man said, "I am Olivander just so you know and owner of this store," he said and Tory introduced herself, "I am Tory Kahalewai pronounced Ka-ha-lei-vai," she said, "And this is my familiar Kama," she said to her owl and the owl fluffed with pride. "Such a strange and fascinating specimen of and owl you gotten there." Olivander said, "Now tell me what is your strongest arm?" "Well actually both but if you would prefer then my right," she said and thinking about what she said the store owner took her measurements and walked into the back of the store.

He came out a few minutes later with several boxes and Tory tried each and every one of them and they all ended up in disaster. Kama had to practically hold on tight as Tory tried out wand after wand till finally Olivander found one that matches her perfectly. 11 inches ebony with phoenix feather core. After paying the man Tory walked out and wondered the streets looking for something that something was found when she entered the pet store. Kama was amazed at all the animals there and was surprised when something hissed at her. She walked towards it and found that it was a snake. "Um hello?" she said and the snake raised its head, "My you have such beautiful scales," Tory said and the snake looked at itself and turned back, "Thank you," it hissed back and Tory backed away in shock, "What don't you realize that you are speaking my tongue?" the snake hissed and Tory shook her head. "Sorry but where I am from there are no snakes," and with that Kama agreed, "Well I believe you since your owl is not the normal one every one sees around here," he said. Kama hooted and landed on the cage inspecting the snake, "Tell him I will not eat him," the snake said amused, "Oh I think he knows that its just that it is Kama's first time seeing a snake," she said and looking into her pocket she realized that she had no money with her she could not buy him, "That is ok I am on reserve anyways." The snake said and Tory turned to find a sign that clearly states that this snake is not for sale. "Oh sorry," she said and the snake nodded, "That is ok I hope the family that will buy me treats me well," he said and Kama hopped back onto her shoulder.

Tory walked down the street when a sigh caught her eye, 'Owl Emporium,' and there were cages and cages of owls outside. Walking in Tory was surprised at all the owls there. Kama looked just as surprised as well for there were owls in cages all around them. There was great horned owls and snowy owls and smaller owls that Tory could not name, "What do we have here?" said a voice and Tory turned in surprise as a man came walking out carrying some treats and feeding them to the owls. "My I have never seen an owl such as the one you have on your shoulder," he said he was rather portly looking guy (in other words kind of fat) with large eyes and Tory could have sworn that he was an owl. "Um he is a Pueo," Tory replied and the man looked at Kama up and down and the owl nervously moved back towards Tory's head and trying to see if he could hide in her hair. "Ah such a rare species and a healthy one too, just look at his beautiful feathers I have never seen such glossy feathers every. You really take care of your owl," he said, "Um I do give him calcium once and a while for his feathers," Tory said, "Calcium?" the store owner said, "Um yeah it brings out the shine in a birds feathers," she said and the man seemed to brighten up.

"Took you long enough girl," Snape sneered at her and Tory looked down, "Sorry," she said and the teacher did a dramatic turn and Tory followed him down the street and back into the pub. Once again Tory was assaulted by the smells at least Diagon Alley had some sort of spell to keep the air clean she grumbled as she headed towards her room. Snape apparated away and Tory was left to herself once again as he put the rest of her supplies down and reached for her sketch book and Kama swooped down and caught a mouse for dinner.

When she got down there she began to sketch what she saw such as the shop keepers and of course the Professor. "My that is a very good drawing of Professor Snape if I ever seen it," said a voice and Tory turned to find herself looking at a rather odd looking woman. She was wearing her hair green! She wondered if it was a spell or she died it until she turned color again and Tory was startled, "Oh sorry child I did not know that it would frighten you," the woman said as she sat down, "I am Tonks by the way," she said holding out her hand, "Tory, Tory Kahalewai," she said shaking her hand and the woman smiled, "Well I came in here for my usual but could not help but marvel at your drawing of the professor," she said, "You can look at the others if you like," she said and Tonks looked through them and squealed in delight much to Tory and Kama's ears, "oh my you captured the essence of Diagon Alley, Hey Tom look at this," she said showing the inn keeper the sketch book. Tom was impressed, "Wow I have never seen Olivander look so alive in my life," he said taking notes on the appearance of the wand master. "Oh he is alive alright and I made sure of it," Tory said smirking. Kama hooted and it was then that Tonks turned to the owl for Kama's hoot did not sound like that of a normal owl. "My word child I have never seen an owl like that," she said, "Oh this is Kama he is a pueo a Hawaiian Short eared owl," she said with pride and Tonks stared at her in shock, "When I heard your accent I was sure you were from America but Hawaii" she squealed again, "I've always wanted to go there but my job kept me from going," she said, "Oh sorry dear I am an Auror," she said holding her head up high. "Is that some sort of cop or something?" Tory asked and Tonks nodded.

Tory spent the rest of the day getting to know Tonks as she told her about how things run here in England and she was eager to get going to Hogwarts, "Oh you will love it there especially the Quidditch games," she said, "Quidditch?" Tory asked, "Um do you know what Quidditch is?" she said, "I know it is a sport but they don't play it in Hawaii because of the strong trade winds." Tory replied and Tonks nodded, "Well you get to see it in action here in England it is a fun game." She said and Tory smirked, more fun then sky surfing?

The week has come and gone and Tory already read her books and found them fascinating, who knew that these wizards had such useful stuff she was especially intrigued by the healing potions and the care for magical creatures guides of course she thinks that the methods they used are rather archaic. "I feel like one of those BS witches on T.V. back at home," she said to the Pueo as she put his cage in her hand and put the rest of her things in her back pack (suitcase included) and walked towards the entrance of the pub where a taxi waited for her. She thanked Tom for his help there at the pub and they drove away towards the train station.

When they got there Tory had no idea where the hell she was going but luckily for her there were numbers all on the entrances till she came to the one that said 9 and another that said 10. "Ok if I remember correctly I am supposed to run between the sign," she said looking at ten and then ran directly into it and felt the change. When she looked around it was indeed 9 ¾ and a beautiful red train shown in view. Tory was amazed as she boarded and found an empty car and sat down letting Kama out and the owl happily sat on her lap.

It was another year and Harry Potter was ecstatic as he boarded the train with his friends. He was every so cramped in Number 12 Grimmauld Place and would rather be out and about in Hogwarts. As he walked down the isle with his trunk only one cart was empty since Ron and Hermione had to ride with the Prefects for a while then join him. Harry made his way into the car and closed the door. When he finished putting his trunk on the shelf he turned and was surprised to find a lone girl there. She was currently looking out the window with her tanned skin like she had been in the sun for a long time and where wild hair. The thing that fascinated Harry was the fact that the hair was curly and dark instead of wavy. He thought this girl had gone several hours in a beauty salon but from the looks of it, it was natural and not even magic could do that well except for Tonks. She wore her school robes already and from the lack of house colors and the fact that Harry does not know her she must be new. She was slightly short around five three and her shoulders were rather broad. A soft hooting noise made Harry stare down at the seat next to the girl and was startled by the unusual looking owl there.

The owl was staring back at him with rather intelligent looking eyes and its dark face was rather strange considering that most owls had lighter feathers around there faces. It was slightly larger then what he remembered most owls to be and was looking up at Hedwig now who was hooting back down at it. She seemed interested at the strange owl and so was Harry. The owl then hopped onto the girls lap and she gently stroked it not noticing Harry at all. "Look Kama there are a lot of forests around here totally different then home," she said and the owl then hopped to her shoulder and looked outside and Harry looked out and not caring. He already saw the sights and did not know what fascinated this girl so.

It was then that his friends Ron and Hermione walked into the car both looked tired. "Boy has Malfoy got what was coming to him this year," Ron said sitting down satisfied, "Oh and what is that?" Harry asked, "Malfoy got a stern warning from the head boy that he better behave this year or else he will face worse consequences then last year with Umbridge. Hermione said and Harry winced when he looked at his hand remembering the blood quill. Ron and Harry began to discuss Quidditch when Hermione broke their conversation, "That is an unusual owl isn't it?" she said pointing to the owl and it turned its head to regard Hermione. The strange new girl was too absorbed in the forest scenery and muttering about running in it when the owl hooted again and the girl turned to look at him, "Sorry Kama," she said stroking its feathers. It was then that the girl looked up, "Um hi?" she said and Harry met her dark brown almost black eyes. They were mysterious and dark as they gazed at his green eyes with curiosity before looking down at her owl. Harry could not think but be caught in them and it was again interrupted by the snack witch who came carrying treats. As usual Harry paid for him and Ron and Hermione paid for her own and they all sat together and ate the sweets quietly. "You can have some if you like?" said Ron holding out a chocolate frog and the girl gingerly took it out of his hand and slowly looked at the box before opening it. The frog leaped out but before it could get anywhere lightning fast hands caught it as the girl held on to it. "Don't worry it is just a spell," Hermione said to her as she looked strangely at it before eating.

It was then that the doors opened and once again Draco Malfoy poked his head through, "Well if it isn't pothead and his friends," he sneered, "What the hell are you looking at bitch," he said to the new girl and it was then that a ball of brown feathers flew directly at Malfoy clawing and pecking him. "Ow get it off, get it off!" he shouted and the girl leaped up, "KAMAKOU!" she yelled and the owl returned to her outstretched arm. "Sorry about that," she said, "Shut your face you filthy mudblood," and with that he turned and left and Harry and Ron burst out laughing but stopped when they saw the girls angry face. The owl only hooted questioning at her. The girl then stormed out of the car and down the hall after Malfoy. Harry and company soon followed to see where she was going.

Tory had never felt so angry in her life as she finally caught up with the boy and his friends. They were sitting in one of the more fancy cars and she smirked. They are in for a surprise she said and she melded the door closed and changed into a roach. By using a roach's abilities to go through cracks she slipped into the car and crawled up the shelf. She used her antennae to find where exactly her targets were. Smirking inwardly she started to transform back into her original form only slightly enough to push all the suitcases down. They all gave a shout as the suitcases fell and they did not notice a little cockroach scampering out through the cracks in the door and changing back into her normal self. Smirking she cast a very nasty hex and walked away. The only thing that was left was the screams from the car.

Harry just stood there stunned when the screams from Malfoy's car came to his ears. He and his friends have been following the strange girl till she disappeared and now they hear screams. When they crossed into the next car their surprised stares was all that mattered to them.

Malfoy's door had been sealed shut and he; Crabbe and Goyle are stuck in their car with insects crawling all over the car. What they did not notice was the strange girl in the shadows makes her way back to her car.

At the sight of all the bugs they began to laugh at the look on Malfoy's face as he screamed like a girl. Ron, Harry and Hermione burst out laughing as they headed back to their car. When they got there they were surprised to see the girl there looking out the window and stroking her owl. "Um hello I did not get your name?" Harry said politely, "Tory," was all the girl said as she turned to them. Her accent was not English that was for sure it sounded like American? The girl once again was in her own world as she stared out of the train to the forest. Her owl on her shoulder hooting delightfully.

As the train traveled through the country side it grew quiet and soon Harry found the girl sound asleep with her owl tucked under her arm. "Is that thing even real?" Ron asked, "She treats it like it was human," he said, "Well Ron look at it this way she probably does not have many friends." Hermione said and the owl opened its eyes to look at them and Harry gave a small smile to it and he could see its eyes give him the same friendly remark.

All too soon the train made its way to Hogsmede and the students disembarked. "Furs 'ears, fir' 'ears here now!" The familiar voice of Hagrid carried on over the sound of the train. The quartet walked over to Hagrid and gave him a warm hug in greeting and then departed in their coaches while Tory stayed behind with the first years. Harry watched the girl as she looked as confused at the first years as they boarded the boats that would take them across the lake. As the carriages pulled away being pulled by Threstals to Hogwarts Harry found himself once again in the company of Luna Lovegood but smiled because the Ravenclaw had proven to be a valuable ally and friend. The girl worked for the Quibbler the Wizarding Tabloid but it was she and her father who had helped spread the truth about Voldemort's return. Even though it was a tabloid the wizarding world listened and they responded ridiculing Fudge the Minister of Magic and downing the ministry. But those memories had Harry thinking of his Godfather Sirius Black who died for him at the department of mysteries. He thought sadly about his loss and cleared his mind of it. Now was not the time to mourn but to move on and take action. They watched as Hogwarts came closer and they had gotten out of the carriage. It was raining as usual and the group was cold and wet as they entered the castle to the great hall.

There they sat and talked till Professor McGonagall walked in with the first years. The hallway was silent as everyone watched the people that will be sorted into their houses stand at the front. It was there that McGonagall put the stool and the sorting hat. Harry watched as the hat then rose up from being smashed and sang its song. (Sorry I am not about to write it down) the song ended with much applause from the students as McGonagall called the students in alphabetical order ending with Zimmer Ilan in Ravenclaw. Harry was confused when he saw a lone figure standing outside the doors. It was the new girl the one who looked to be sixth year with her owl. Dumbledore stood up to say is announcement, "I welcome you all back for another year at Hogwarts for you first years let me tell you that the forbidden forest is forbidden to all students." With this he turned to look at Harry and his group who only smirked. "Now Mr. Filch has a list of all contraband in this school I suggest you all look at it that includes anything from Weasley Wheezes," the collective groans from the student body could be heard, "And last but not least before we dig in why don't we welcome our new exchange student who has graced us all the way from the Hawaiian Academy of Magic," he said and Harry turned to see the girl nervously walk into the light. "Tory Kahalewai," Professor McGonagall said and the girl walked forward nervously glancing at everyone. Everyone was silent as Tory walked to the front of the hall and stood in front of the stool she turned and sat down as McGonagall placed the hat on her.

The student body was silent and tense as the exchange student was taking her time with the hat. A good fifteen minutes had gone past when finally, "SLYTHERIN!" the hat said and the Slytherin table did not give the usual cheer as she sat down and she could feel cold eyes lock onto her burning into her robes. Dumbledore stood up again, "Well now that, that's settled let the feast begin," he said and with a wave of his hand food appeared on the table and everyone dug in.

It was later that night when Tory felt herself sink into her bed. Ah sleep she thought as she relaxed not realizing that trouble had just begun for her.

TBC