Title: More Than a Witch
By: Gabby
Disclaimer: I don't own any of this. Joss Whedon owns all Buffy related things and JK Rowling owns all Harry Potter related things. 6th book comes out soon! Whoo hoo! Must read!
Summary/Time Lines: What if Buffy had always been a witch and lived in England, where she had found out about Slayers before she became one? I'm having Buffy going to Hogwarts with Charlie and Bill and such, but don't worry, everyone else will be added in there. So obviously this is AU because I'm messing with both stories quite a bit, but it should turn out well and make sense. Also if I've got the amount of years that the Weasley children are apart in age and at school wrong I'm very sorry.
Author's Note: Well here's the story. Hope you enjoy. Also please read and review. I'm open for constructive criticism, but please no flames.
IMPORTANT AUTHOR'S NOTE: Hey everyone! I apologize a million times over for taking so long to these chapters up! Some major family issues came up and I've kind of had a tough time dealing with them and my year was just so crazy. But I've found out how I'm going to end this story and I already pretty much figured out the sequel to it. For all of the people who are reading this you are truly amazing and thank you for coming back and reading! You guys are the ones who keep this going! If you know anyone who was reading this before and stopped maybe suggest they come back and read it? ;-) You guys are the best. Thank you for all your positive comments!
Extra…: My dividers worked (finally) on the other one. If they don't work here I apologize. Thanks!
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And That's The Way It Is
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The weeks flew by quickly. Suddenly it was Christmas and the castle was full of holly and sparkling lights. There were 12 large Christmas trees in the Great Hall full of Gingerbread Men cookies, candy canes, and brightly glowing fairies.
Buffy woke up to find a pile of presents at the foot of her bed. She squealed and shimmied out of the covers. She dove to the bottom of her bed and tore into her first present, which was from her mother.
Buffy held an ornate red oak box in her hands. She looked at the carvings of fairies, witches, wizards, and centaurs. She traced them with her fingers and then popped the lid open. Inside was a beautiful ring, it had an amethyst stone and a slim silver band. She also found a letter at the bottom of the box. She opened it and read in her mother's handwriting:
Dearest Buffy,
I hope this letter and gift finds you in happy times. I miss you dearly and wish you could come home for Christmas, but we know that wouldn't be possible.
Your father is… well he's your father. But he is going to get the shock of his life… I don't know when, but I'm sure we'll all find out.
This is a very special ring. If you are ever in need of me in anyway touch the stone and say "Contatto" and my ring will glow and become warm. That way I will know you need me. Then I can write you as soon as possible. I can do the same thing for you. So if your ring glows and becomes warm write me right away.
I love you and hope you continue to have a great year! I'll see at the end of the year.
Love Always,
Mum
Buffy smiled and held the ring in her hand. She missed her mum so much, but couldn't go home because of her father. It was much too risky. She re-read the letter.
"'The shock of his life?'" Buffy questioned.
Buffy didn't know what this was, but she figured she would find out soon. She carefully put the letter and the ring back into the box. She grabbed her next present, which was from Charlie. She unwrapped it and found a little golden ball inside. She instantly knew what it was and ripped open his letter.
Buffy,
Happy Christmas! I'm sure you can tell by now, but I got you a Snitch… of course not like the regulation Quidditch Snitches… but just as good. This way we can play and practice for next year!
Your Friend,
Charlie
Buffy grinned. She knew they would be getting some use out of this over the summer. She moved on to her next package. It was from Mrs. Weasley. She had gotten a blue hand knit sweater and some homemade fudge. Buffy quickly popped one in her mouth. She then quickly went through a few more presents until she reached her last one. From Angel.
She hadn't expected a present. Sure, she got him one, but what girl didn't? She tentatively unwrapped it and two things fell out of the package. One of the gifts was a beautiful silver cross on a silver chain. The other was rather… odd. Buffy picked it up gingerly in fear that it would hurt her in some way.
"A stake?"
She set it down on the bed and quickly got dressed. She slipped the amethyst ring on her finger, clasped the cross necklace around her neck, and pocketed the stake in her robe pocket. She slipped on a pair of shoes and left the room. She walked into the common room and found Charlie and the gang sitting on the couch, chattering away.
"Thanks for the presents guys," she said walking up to the group of them, smiling.
"You liked it?" Charlie grinned.
Buffy nodded.
"So you wanna go eat breakfast with us?"
"I can't, I have to go talk with someone, but I'll be back in a bit."
Charlie shrugged, knowing it wouldn't help any if he gave Buffy the third degree. He waved at her and turned back to Oz and continued talking.
Buffy quickly left the common room and started down the marble stairs. She continued until she was down in the dungeons. She reached Angel's classroom and pushed the door open and sure enough sitting there, as though he was waiting for her. She sat down across from him.
"What's... " Buffy pulled the stake from her pocket, "this for?"
"You don't like it?" Angel tried lamely.
"There's something you're not telling me."
Angel rolled his eyes, "Haven't we established this?"
Buffy nodded, "But what is it?"
"A stake."
"Quit trying to avoid the subject. What's the thing you're not telling me?"
Angel sighed, "Okay, but there are some very important things I have to tell you before."
"Fine."
"Well those dreams you've been having… "
"Yes, what about them?"
"I told Giles."
"Excuse me!" Buffy exploded, "Why would you bloody do that?"
"If you give me a chance I'll explain," Angel stated calmly.
"Give it your best shot… or this stake will come in handy."
Angel looked slightly shocked and hurt, but shook his head. "Giles isn't just a professor. He's a Watcher, like McGonagall."
"But for who? Laurel is the Slayer right now."
"Well he's not a Watcher at this very moment… "
"So you're telling me there's someone here that'll be the next Slayer?"
"More than one, there's quite a few… potentials. We don't know who will be next and what not, but we'll have them ready when the time comes."
Buffy looked at him questioningly, "Can you tell me who they are?"
Angel looked alarmed, "No… I… the Council… "
"Council?"
"The big group of Watchers. Like the Ministry of Magic in a way."
"Well, what do they have to do with you telling me? They don't know you… and they don't know me… do they?"
"They know more people than you would expect. They certainly don't like me. But I have a feeling we should have a discussion with Giles about this… maybe we could clear some things up… "
"Okay, but what's this stake for?" Buffy questioned.
"Well… "
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It was their fifth time meeting Spike and Drusilla at their cottage. They had been keeping track of Angel and told them about his comings, goings, and who he talked with. Spike happily told him their plans, but to Kaden it seemed a little… risky, "We… we have to what?" Kaden stammered, gaping at his uncle.
"You know what you have to do. You bloody heard me," Spike growled.
"Kade… just agree with him," Shellie whispered, panicky.
"O-o-okay, we'll do it," Kaden spat out.
"We will!" Holly and Michael rounded on him.
"I guess we're going to have to. And that's the way it is."
"'Atta boy… I knew I liked you," Spike said smoothly.
Drusilla grinned giddily at Kaden and Shellie who was hiding behind Kaden's shoulder.
"He will be ever so happy… " Drusilla grinned ludicrously.
"Who will?" Kaden prodded.
"The-" But before she could finish her sentence Spike clamped his hand over her mouth.
"That's all for now little kiddies. Run along… I'll send you an owl when it's time."
With that Kaden, Shellie, Holly, and Michael took off back to the castle.
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Tegan grabbed the arm of the chair and pulled herself up. She saw a few of her fellow Ravenclaws giving her funny looks. She shrugged them off and went to find Doyle.
"I have to tell someone about this… " she muttered, "Because nothing's going to turn out pretty."