Title: A Firefly in Azkaban

Summary: …only to return sixteen years later as Hotaru Tomoe, Sailor Saturn, the senshi of death and rebirth to assume an education at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

Rating: PG-13 (or T...w/e)

Status: 4 chapter written, 4 chapter posted

Review count: 25 (6, well it's not as much as last time but what can I expect after taking so long neh?)

Heroine of the Valley - I liked it too, there will also be some other interesting twists to Hotaru's powers so be on the look out!

Hoshiko Megami - Well, how's this for soon?

Chaos Babe - Thanks for the suggestions, they've been added below

Jasmine Starlight - There won't be any for a while, it's the final pairing but it doesn't really evolve fully till we reach the halfway point of the story.

mae-E - Wow...long review. Now to answer your questions in order...Yes they will make an appearance but I'm trying to keep this a Hotaru-centric so I don't want her to disappear in the light of all the other scouts. I personally find that it's a little overbearing when in a fanfiction all the scouts go to Hogwarts. Ah yes, about the wand...well, that would be telling. Reading on would answer your next question and finally...you'll have to be patient and I'll tell you next chapter. As for transforming...yeh...sorta.

stephanie - Right, a little bit of helpful criticism wouldn't go amiss but thanks for voting anyway

Pairings: Harry x Hotaru, Remus x Tonks

Vote for pairings

Ron pairing :-0
Ron x Hermione : 3
Ron x Luna : 2

Hermione pairing :-
Hermione x Ron : 3
Hermione x Draco : 3
Hermione x Blaise : 1

I've had some suggestions from one Chaos Babe so yeh, more voting people!

Setsuna x Severus : 1

Luna x Neville : 1

Notes: There's a little bit of conflict in this chapter so enjoy.

"Hotaru-chan, do you really have to go?" Chibi-Usa asked looking up from where she had her arms locked around the taller girl's waist.

"It would appear so Chibi-Usa-chan," Hotaru replied hugging the pink haired princess back.

Chibi-Usa turned red puppy eyes to Setsuna, "Can't I go to? Oh please Setsuna-san, please?" she begged.

Setsuna shook her head, "Gomen hime-chan demo you can't, I only managed to convince Dumbledore to let Hotaru go to Hogwarts; it would be inappropriate of me to ask for another."

Chibi-Usa huffed and crossed her arms, "Well that sucks," suddenly her face brightened. "I've got an idea," she put her fingers in her mouth and whistled, a floating cat's head with large eyes, a cute little pink nose and an antennae came flying towards her. She caught it in her hands and turned to Hotaru, "I want you to have Luna P Hotaru-chan."

"Oh Chibi-Usa-chan I couldn't possibly," but Chibi-Usa only smiled at her protests.

"No I insist as your hime," Chibi-Usa declared and Hotaru sighed. "Remember, she can transform into anything you like and you can contact me by clicking on the nose, it'll be perfect," the miniature pink rabbit grinned up at the firefly who smiled.

"As my hime commands," Hotaru replied as she took the ball from Chibi-Usa.

"Well, I think it's time we get going," Setsuna said while putting a hand on Hotaru's shoulder.

"Alright," Hotaru nodded, "goodbye everyone."

"Goodbye Hotaru, be safe," Usagi said as Chibi-Usa went to stand by her.

"Yeh, don't you dare let anyone boss you around okay?" Makato gave her the thumbs up.

"Remember, if you see any cute guys ask them if they have an older brother," Minako, the self proclaimed Goddess of love, blew Hotaru a kiss.

"Keep up your studies Hotaru-chan," Michiru said.

Haruka punched her fist into her opposing hand, "If any of them give you any trouble you just call okay? We'll soon sort 'em out."

"Yes, be careful and learn as much as you can," Ami proposed as Rei walked towards Hotaru and held out a handful of paper charms.

"Carry one at all times," the Shinto priestess warned, "it'll help to repel the unfamiliar magic."

Hotaru grinned, "Thank-you minna-san, I'll see you at Christmas!"

"Sayonara Hotaru-chan, see you soon!" Chibi-Usa called out as her friend disappeared with Setsuna into a inter-dimensional portal.

Usagi squeezed her shoulder gently, "Don't worry Chibi-Usa, she'll be fine."

"I know mama, I know."

1st September, King's Cross Station---

Hermione and Ron walked either side of the silent Harry, both shared anxious glances as they all pushed trolleys loaded with trunks and cages. Ever since Setsuna and Hotaru brought Harry to Grimmauld Place after his near suicide attempt the dark haired boy had barely said a word. Quick glances told them no one was looking at them so with a quick dash and a tug on Harry's part the three were through the barrier and standing before the bright red vessel that would take them to their sixth year of education.

The three dragged their trunks onto the train, still in silence until Hermione bit her lip and then said, "Harry, why won't you tell us what's wrong?"

Harry turned to look at her solemnly as they pulled their trunks into an empty compartment, "My fault," was all he said, it was all he ever said. Both Hermione and Ron knew that he was blaming himself for Sirius' death and probably his parents as well. Harry wouldn't admit that though, not for the world.

There was a shrill whistle and the train started, smoke billowed into the air as the wheels began to turn and with a jolt they were off. Voices outside their compartment disturbed the trio's contemplative silence.

"So who are you?" the familiar sneering drawl was not lost on the three pairs of ears, Draco Malfoy.

"Uh… watashi no namae wa Tomoe Hotaru desu," Hotaru bowed hastily, the dominating air of this boy and the group that had formulated behind him was a little overpowering for her.

"What?" the blond sneered and strode up to her where she stood at the other end of the carriage. His thumb and forefinger lifted her chin, "Speak English foreigner or do you want to make me angry?" A wide smirk revealed straight white teeth that would have been admirable had he not been the one intimidating her.

The boy's gaze was diverted as he noticed the floating Luna P, "What the hell is that thing? Some sort of toy."

Hotaru gulped as steely blue eyes met her own, "Um…uh," Hotaru closed her eyes for a moment while she calmed down. A light purple glow later made the blond take a step forward and his four cronies, a step forward. "In answer to your questions, my name is Hotaru Tomoe and this is no toy, but a magical item by the name of Luna P."

Malfoy raised an eyebrow and was about to answer when the compartment door next to them opened to reveal Hermione and Ron, Harry had remained in his seat but his eyes did meet Malfoy's.

"Hotaru-chan," Hermione grinned, "I thought I heard you. Leave her alone Malfoy," Hermione demanded glaring at him.

Draco Malfoy's face twisted in disgust as he took a brief glance at Hotaru then back at Hermione, "A friend of yours mudblood?" Hermione's eyes darkened in anger, Draco smirked, he was winning.

"Excuse me," Hotaru pulled on the sleeve of his robe, he turned to her, "I think you insulted her, please don't."

Pansy Parkinson laughed which started off Blaise Zabini, the two dunder headed lumberjacks Crabbe and Goyle followed suit. "Aw, look at that, the little mudblood got herself a fan club," Pansy taunted.

"If you call be a friend a fan then yes, I am a fan of Hermione-chan, demo if you think it is a bad thing to look out for those you care about then why are you here following this boy," Hotaru pointed at Draco who quirked an eyebrow awaiting Pansy's retort which was surprisingly long in coming.

"Looks like we have a preaching Gryffindor on our hands," this caused another bought of laughter from the Slytherin collection.

"Shut up you bunch of peanut brains," Ron growled, aggravated by their taunts although not directed at him.

"Take your own advise weasel," Blaise scoffed, smirking as Ron glared harder.

"Say Potter, why the long face?" Draco called over to him, "loose someone did you?"

Harry stood up, Hermione and Ron moved out of the way as he moved silently passed them, they saw the heart and fury in his eyes. Draco Malfoy's confident smirk slowly fell from his face and turned into a sign of fear as Harry grabbed him by the front of his robes and shoved him against a sliding door, "Don't you ever say those words again, do you understand Malfoy? I've taken all I can stand from you, and now it's going to stop. You are looking at the boy that under the age of one and since then has defeated the one your father calls master, face it Malfoy, I've defeated more powerful wizards than you and you know it so get it through your head and leave me and my friends alone."

Once Harry had finished he let go of Draco who had been reduced to whimpers and the black haired boy strode out of the carriage just as Ginny came in, her eyes widened at the site before her. Four angry looking Slytherins, two furious Gryffindors, a confused Hotaru and a whimpering Malfoy. Ginny sighed, they weren't even at school yet and already strange things were happening.

The Great Hall---

"Hey Harry, we heard about what happened," Seamus said as the emerald eyed boy in glasses sat down opposite Hermione and next to Ron.

"Yeh, good on you mate," Dean chimed in, "we heard Malfoy was super spooked."

"Did you punch him Harry?" asked Parvati, she and Lavender both looking at Harry imploringly for an answer.

"No," he replied.

Hermione looked around, "Hey, where's Hotaru?"

"I dunno," Ron replied, "She was right behind us a minute ago? I hope she didn't get lost or something. Hey what was she doing on the train anyhow?"

"Duh Ron," Ginny groaned at her brothers lack of common sense, "Don't you remember Miss Meiou telling us that Hotaru would be schooling with us this year?" Ron shook his head and Ginny sighed, "I give up with you Ron."

All their heads turned as the big doors leading into the hall opened and Professor McGonagall came in, following behind her were a trail of first years and…Hotaru.

Harry looked up and studied her closely, he hadn't really seen her on the train, he'd been to busy focusing on Malfoy but now that he looked. Cropped black hair, large violet eyes, pale skin, she was the one, the girl that had haunted his dreams, the one that saved his life, "Hermione," the brunette turned startled to look at him.

"Yes?" she acknowledged.

"What did she say her name was?" Harry asked.

Hermione grinned, maybe their was hope after all, "Hotaru Tomoe," she replied.

Tada, it's out and about and only two days after the previous update! Yay for me!

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