Title: A Halliwell in Hogwarts- chapter 8

Author: Artino2

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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?

Almost an hour later, the others began to arrive with packages and books in hand. "Shopping is very hard work," Harry said as he sat down in the booth across from Payton and George. Ginny took the seat next to him.

"Yes, it is," Ron said with a loud sigh of relief as he dropped several bags of Hermione's books he had been carrying. "This girl bought books for classes she isn't even taking!"

"It is always good to be prepared and to read ahead Ron," Hermione said in her own defense. George rolled his eyes and Payton had to stifle a laugh. She liked Hermione alright, but the girl was a total bookworm.

After everyone had assembled and they had finished their drinks, Hermione decided it was time to meet at the train station. "We wouldn't want to be late and miss the train."

Payton walked ahead with Katie, Angelina, and Alicia while Fred hung back with his twin. "So?"

"So what?" George asked with an eyebrow raised.

"So, did you hook up with her or not?"

"No," he said.

"No?"

"No," George replied again for the second time. "Not yet," he added with a grin.

The train station was bustling with excitement as people ran to catch their ride before being left stranded. True to her word, Mrs. Weasley was waiting for them with a cart for each, filled with their luggage.

"Hurry children!" she called out when she saw them and waved each one in turn as they took their cart and proceeded to walk into the platform. Payton again looked in surprise as each of them disappeared right into what appeared to be a solid wall of concrete.

"Come on," George said as he motioned her over to him. "You just run right into it and it will let you pass through." With her eyes closed and a good running start, Payton followed him through with her own cart.

"You can open your eyes now," a voice said close to her ear. She could actually feel his hot breath on the tender skin of her neck and it sent a shock of emotion running through her. Her eyes popped open to see George grinning at her. It had worked. She was now standing in front of a large train. "The Hogwarts Express," he said with a wave in the direction of the train.

As their bags were loaded, the others mingled about them all. The place was very crowded and when the boarding sound was given, everyone made a dash towards the doors. Payton found herself divided fro the others and for a moment, panic set in. She was relying on the others to guide her through the journey to the new school. She felt her anxiety kick in but a moment later was relieved when George appeared at her side and led her on to the train. She wondered where Harry had gone off to. Her mother's words rang in her mind, 'Watch out for him Payton,' she had said. That was the main reason for her being there.

"Where did Harry go to?"

The red head looked around but did not see Harry anywhere. "No doubt he is off with Ron, Hermione, and Ginny." He pulled her inside an available compartment and shut the doors quickly. He hoped others would heed the closed doors and give them some privacy. He wanted to work his charms on her before getting to Hogwarts. There she would be subjected to all of the other guys in the school and he wanted at least a good head start in breaking down her walls.

Payton sat silently on the seat and looked at him. "Aren't we going to sit with your friends?"

"I wanted to be alone with you," he confessed and Payton looked at him with surprise.

"Why?"

"Well, I wanted us to have a chance to talk before we got to Hogwarts."

"We have been talking all morning and afternoon, George."

He moved to sit next to her and noticed that she stiffened up. "I just wanted to tell you that I think you a really pretty girl."

Payton immediately went on the defensive as she eyed the red head with distrust. Up to this point, he had seemed like such a nice guy. It had taken her by surprise for him to come onto her so suddenly.

He moved closer to her. "There are a lot of guys at Hogwarts but I feel it is my duty to help you stay away from the bad ones."

"Your duty?"

"Yes, in a way," he said with a smile. "I just do not want to see you get hurt by any of them, and the best way to keep that from happening would be to go out with me."

Payton did not think she had heard him right. She was about to ask him to repeat what he had said when he put his arm around her and moved to kiss her. She instantly reacted and with a blink of her eye, she sent him flying back into the corner of the seat. He made a loud thud as he collided with the door of the compartment.

"Oww!" he complained, surprised by the force of her powers. She had not even had to use a wand or utter any spell and she had sent him flying away. "That was some reaction."

"Well what did you expect me to do George Weasley?"

He sighed and looked at her. "I'm Fred."

Payton gasped. "Fred?"

"I only wanted you to think I was George because I know my brother won't have the courage to let you know that he is into you."

Payton listened in complete surprise. George liked her. "Are you sure he likes me?"

Fred nodded. "And don't be mad at me, it was actually Angelina's idea. She wanted me to help you and George hook up."

"I'm sorry for hurting you."

"It's alright, but you pack quite a punch there girly," Fred said as he rubbed the back of his head. The doors opened and Payton saw George standing there.

"What is going on?" he asked as he looked from his brother to Payton.

"Nothing," Fred said with a grin as he stood up and left the compartment. George looked at Payton and waited to see if she would answer him. When she didn't, he closed the doors and sat down.

"I didn't mean to lose you on the platform in the commotion, and then Angelina said she needed my help with her luggage."

"It's ok," Payton said. "Fred found me and helped me find a place to sit."

George wondered what his brother had told her and felt a bit set up, then, it hit him. "Fred didn't pretend to be me, did he?"