Title: A Halliwell in Hogwarts- chapter 6

Author: Artino2

Beta: Grendell (thank you!)

Rating: R

Warnings: language, moderate sexual activity.

Pairings: George Weasley/ofc, Fred Weasley/Angelina, Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione.

Disclaimer: I do not own any of them. I'm only playing with them and will return them unharmed and happy.

Summary: This is a Charmed/HP crossover. Payton Halliwell is the daughter of Phoebe Halliwell and only female legacy in the Halliwell family. When the sisters are summoned to Hogwarts, Payton must follow. Will she adjust to living in a witch's world or will she find herself an outcast among her kind?

Payton woke up early the next morning, surprising herself after being up so late. They had all talked the previous night by the fire well into the wee hours of the mornings. Katie, Alicia, Angelina and Lee had spent the night at the Weasley's house so everyone could go shopping together the next morning.

Payton had been surprised to find out that she had actually enjoyed being with them all. What she thought had been jealousy on Katie's part was merely concern. The girl had told her later that evening that she and George had been together at one point but were now just friends. Katie was only looking out for him when she noticed the way he had been looking at a new girl. Payton had tried assuring her it was not anything to worry about, but Katie had just shrugged and warned her of 'The Weasley Charm' that the boy seemed to have.

Payton yawned and stretched in her bed. A cot had been set up for Alicia and Katie and they were still sleeping across the room. Payton got out of bed quietly and went over to her closet. She wasn't sure what to wear for a day of shopping, so she pulled out several different outfits and held them up for consideration.

"I like that one," Katie said and Payton turned around quickly.

"Did I wake you?" she said hoping that she hadn't.

"No," Katie stretched and got up. "I'm always an early riser. I usually use the time to catch up on homework when school is in session and just haven't broken the habit over vacation. "She came over to Payton and pointed to the crochet trim tank top and matching hat. "I like this one."

Payton smiled and put the other outfit back into the closet. "So do I," she agreed and pulled the top and jeans off of the hanger. "I'm excited about shopping."

"Diagon Alley is always fun," Katie told her as she took out her jeans and top from her bag. "There are lots of interesting shops to explore."

"I'm looking forward to seeing how the magical world shops. I have always hated having to hide the fact that I am a witch from everyone."

"That has to be difficult," Katie agreed. She pulled out her book and quill. "If you want to go shower first that is fine, I have a list to make of what I need to get today."

Payton nodded and grabbed her stuff, "I won't be long," she said as she slipped out the door and went down the hall to the bathroom. The house was very quiet and she figured everyone was still sleeping. She opened the bathroom door and flicked on the overhead light. She clicked the lock in place as she closed the door and went over to the shower. She turned on the water and pulled off her nightshirt. Once she was stripped, she stepped into the warm water. She was used to quick showers with a family of seven people living together so this was nothing new to her. She had learned long ago to get up early and into the shower before Chris especially as he always used all of the hot water up.

She leaned her head back into the spray of water and closed her eyes, feeling the soothing gentle pressure as it sprayed down her body. The sound of the water was loud in her ears and she did not hear the muffled crack as a redhead apparated into the room.

George head the water running in the shower and realized he had intruded on someone, but really, who was up at this early hour? He looked towards the shower but could not see who it was. The shower doors were too steamed up to see anyone but a dark shadow. He wondered if it was her? Was it Payton?

He wasn't sure why he fancied her so, but he did. There was something about her that made him feel funny inside. He had dated lots of girls and had even slept with some of them but none of them had made him feel this way. He wondered if this was the feeling Fred had tried to describe to him about he felt towards Angelina?

He was lost in his thoughts when he heard the water turn off. He did not want to be caught spying on her and was about to apparate out of the room when his twin appeared beside him.

Payton heard the loud noise and stuck her head out of the shower, surprised to see them looking back at her. "What are you doing in here?" she cried out as she looked towards the sink counter where she had left her towel. "Get out!"

Fred grinned wickedly at George, "Now I know why it took you so long." George elbowed him in the side and shook his head.

"We are sorry; no one is usually up this early so we weren't expecting you in here," George tried to explain. He could see that she was upset and he hoped there wasn't a big scene. He could only imagine the scolding thier mum would do if she caught them in here like this.

"Can you hand me my towel?" Payton asked him. George went and got the green towel and handed it to her, trying to avert his eyes away and not think of how she was naked behind the shower door. Payton took the towel and wrapped it around herself before stepping out of the shower and grabbing her clothes. She said nothing as she quickly left the bathroom and scurried back to her own room.

Fred looked at his brother who had not taken his eyes off of her until he could no longer see her retreating form. "Crushing much mate?"

"What?" George said, finally coming out his trance. He felt himself blush and turned away.

"Nothing wrong with liking her," Fred said as he grinned. "Maybe you won't have to live vicariously through me and Angelina anymore."

George socked him playfully on his arm. "You think I should go for it then?"

Payton felt her heart beating wildly in her chest as she escaped to the safety of her room. Katie looked up from her journal surprised to see her back so soon. "What's wrong?" the blonde asked, seeing that Payton looked frazzled.

"I had some unexpected visitors," she said as she managed to wipe off with her towel and get dressed in a matter of seconds.

Katie could not hold her laugh back. "Let me guess, Fred and George?"

Payton's look told Katie that she was correct. "Don't let them get to you. They are harmless really."

"Yeah well, I'm just not used to having guys in the bathroom when I take a shower. Even my cousins do not orb in unannounced."

Alicia groaned and sat up in bed rubbing her eyes. "What time is it?"

"Time to get up," Katie said as she bounced from one bed to the other. "We have shopping to do!"

Whether it was Katie's jumping on her bed or the word shopping, Payton didn't know, but Alicia woke up fully and seemed to be in a better mood. "I can't believe it is almost time to go back to Hogwarts. I hope it is a good year."

Katie and Alicia excused themselves to go wash up and change and Payton found herself alone in her room. She went to her mirror and was relieved to see her own hair color was back. With a loud sigh of relief, she began applying her makeup and wondered what the day would hold in store for her.

"I think she likes you," Katie said as she pushed George out of the way so that she could see into the bathroom mirror. George pushed her back and smiled at his reflection. "Really?"

"Yes!" Katie said as she gave him yet another shove. "Although why? I do not know. George Weasley you are a pain in my…."

"Ah the sound of curse words in the morning," Fred laughed as he and Angelina apparated back into the bathroom. "Nothing gets the day going without a bit of swearing.

Katie ignored him and went on brushing her hair in the mirror. "So what's this I hear about you having a crush on Payton?" Angelina said as she joined Katie at the mirror.

George cast Fred an annoyed look. "Must you tell her everything?" Fred looked from his brother to his girlfriend and then nodded yes. George rolled his eyes and apparated out of the room.

"Is he still in denial?" Fred asked Alicia.

"Yep."

"Anyone wanna bet how long it takes before he beds her?"

Angelina socked Fred in the arm. "Let your brother go at his own pace will ya?"