Harry Potter, the Half Blood Prince, and the Order of the Shadows

Summary: (HPxYGO) Based on the sixth book (Slight AU). Yugi, Ryou and Malik have been transferred to Hogwarts from Japan's Takazumiryu Magic School to be representatives of Japan in Hogwarts. As the members of the OotS they plan to find out more about Voldemort...

Disclaimer: I do not own anything of YGO and HP in this fic (or food/drink merchandise or anything that are commonly known)...only part of the plot and OCs...parts of the text truly belong to J.K.Rowling from the book of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (I'll tell which parts)...

I'll put this note on every chapter:

Yamis mind link -((text))-

Hirkaris mind link -(text)-

Parts form the 6th book or any HP book -text-

Any Japanese will have a translation next to it or somewhere in the same chapter.

AU notes: Here we are! Another chapter! Sorry about the late update, schoolwork has been killing me for the last two weeks or so… I had hardly any sleep… I tried my best filling up this chapter bit by bit during those two weeks… and did some more research on the decks of characters in YGO! Not many of you might be familiar with Silent Magician (Yugi's card in the final duel) so this is Silent Magician's card characteristics…

English Name: Silent Magician

Japanese Name: Silent Magician Level 0

Stars: 4

ATK/DEF: 1000/1000

Type: Light/Effect

Family: Spellcaster

Effect: Level and ATK/DEF power are increased by 500 points for each draw of the opponent.

Note: So if Silent Magician is level 1 he has 1500/1500 points, level 2 would be 2000/2000 etc.

Well enough of me, on to the story!

Enjoy!

Chapter 5: The Meeting

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Unknown City, Unknown Country

Headquarters of the Order of the Shadows

Shadow Casters Meeting Room

Friday, 19th of August

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Yami sat on a chair in the meeting room alone, thinking about the latest updates from the main events that were happing in the Order so far. Somehow, the world seemed to be filled with prophecies that had to do with 'some evil trying to take over the world.'Harry Potter was yet another 'Chosen One' (much like Yugi and co.) that had to be dragged in into the mess. Yami had to admit, being a 'Chosen One' is not easy, especially if they branded the name on you in the Daily Prophet. Yami sighed and went back to reading the latest issue on the Daily Prophet.

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SCIRMGEOUR SUCCEEDS FUDGE

MINISTRY TURNS INTO CHAOS

Rufus Scrimgeour, previously Head of the Auror Office in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, has succeeded Cornelius Fudge as the Minister for Magic. The wizarding community has largely greeted the appointment with enthusiasm. However during the appointment, uproar occurred in the Ministry, many sighting Death Eaters coming into the Ministry yet again. On the same day, the Prophecy Shards (On the Boy Who Lived) believed to have stated Harry Potter as the 'Chosen One', has been stolen under the heavy security on Level Nine in the Department of Mysteries.

According to another department, Department of International Magical Co-operation in its International Magical Trading Standards Body, another prophecy has been substituted with a fake one that soon turned into a brick four hours later. The real Prophecy, which was named the Unknown Prophecy of Destiny, was taken at the same point when the appointment occurred. Whatever lies in the prophecy is unknown, for the ministry never had a chance to look at it. Things had gotten more ugly when the new Prime Minister's files which is believed to be his plans to go through the new developments of the wizarding world, has also been stolen from the Secret Level that was heavily guarded with security guards and four dozen curses that kept the files safe. Many who witnessed the Death Eaters think that He Who Must Not Be Named wishes to be a step ahead of the Ministry of Magic.

Most Aurors would think otherwise, they believe that the thieves were using the Death Eaters name to create havoc during the Scrimgeour's appointment to the top job. This was proved after the mayhem that none of the guests were found dead (only have fainted) and there was no dark mark around the Ministry premises. But whoever stole all three objects from the ministry of magic still bothers the Aurors today for they have left no evidence at all. There is a chance the thieves maybe in league with He Who Must Not Be Named, but there is also a rising fear within the Ministry that they might be another group who wishes to strike fear into the wizarding community. Many of the ministry officials are also investigating how the thieves had managed to shutdown all magical sources throughout the whole ministry, which left everything in darkness. Whatever Spell or Charm, the thieves had used it is believed to be some form of Dark magic. There are also news of a rift between Albus Dumbledore, newly reinstated Chief Warlock of the Wizengamot, surfaced within hours (cont. page 3 column 2)

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Yami couldn't help but chuckle at Bakura's achievement in stealing. Now all he had to do was wait what story was behind all of it and everyone else's story of what they have been doing the past few weeks. Yami had looked to his watch again, it was 10:00 PM in Japan. It was not a surprise his hikari was sleeping in his soul room. Yugi had done most of the packing to get ready for Hogwarts tomorrow. Yami had insisted to help, but Yugi advised Yami that he'd rest for the main meeting. The darker half was glad for this, since the main meetings usually have all the members would attend.

But with the Unknown Prophecy of Destiny unsealed, only the Masters or leaders of each branch were allowed to attend. Minori had work to do so she couldn't come. So Yami filled in. Looks like I'm going to send them the bad news about the prophecy. It wasn't really easy digesting such information; even Kaiba was not too pleased to hear about it. Well, most likely now he's briefing about the prophecy with the other illusionists. He'll come within an hour…with everyone else. Yami looked and held to the glass filled with water in front of him, it seemed warm. He focused, the glass fogged up, and partially the water froze. Yami smiled and drank the cool water soothing his throat. Being an element master had its advantages. Yami had to admit he was glad that both he and Yugi were able to use the special ability; it meant they didn't have to rely on using Shadow Magic or using normal wizarding magic that needs a wand. Plus his magic senses were far sharper now, which gave him a skill to know whether a person near him was a wizard or not.

Yami's eyes darted from the few newspapers on a pile beside him. He had read all the info on them from 'HARRY POTTER: THE CHOSEN ONE?' to 'MINISTRY GUARANTEES STUDENTS SAFETY' to the purple leaflet emblazoned with the words: Issued on Behalf of the Ministry of Magic PROTECTING YOUR HOME AND FAMILY AGAINST THE DARK FORCES. Much to Yami's knowledge he didn't find the leaflet useful. His elemental magic was enough to protect him against the killer curse, he doubt he'll use Shadow Magic. But if he had to go against a group of Death Eaters he'll most likely send them off to the Shadow Realm.

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Headquarters of the Order of the Shadows

Shadow Casters Meeting Room

Friday, 19th of August

2 hours later…

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The meeting had been going on for an hour, news from here and there. All the members sat in seats along the long wooden table. Minori and Yugi (he's awake now) sat at the edge as the heads of the branch. Tea, Yuri and Septi voicing in from the Daily Prophet, Joey and Tristan about things around London, Malik and Marik info that Severus Snape was a double agent, Kaiba, Seth, Kisara and Minori about Prime Minister Richard Williams joining the OotS, Ryou and Bakura what happened in the Ministry (everyone laughed when Ryou told that the tomb robber was in a old fat lady with pink fashion wear disguise, leaving a very red faced thief), more information from other members and finally Yami had all told them about the Unknown Prophecy of Destiny. The room went in total silence for ten minutes. It wasn't really an easy prophecy to listen if you had something to do with it.

Kaiba was first to break the silence, he told everyone what necessary steps were taken by the Illusionists. Soon the meeting room burst into discussion again. Many who were giving their opinions of any solutions while other members listened and gave feedback if the solutions were credible to be used. The ones that were really quiet during the meeting were Yami, Yugi, Seto, Seth, Minori and Kisara. As Masters of a branch in the OotS they mainly observed other people, while in their own minds made plans that surely could benefit everyone. The meeting ended that to Yami and Seth's decision that they needed more information, with the info they had now there was not much they could do. If they act too quickly it would do more harm than good. Thus the next thing to do was Phase Two: Infiltrate Every Group.

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Headquarters of the Order of the Shadows

Shadow Casters Meeting Room

Friday, 19th of August

After the Meeting…

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The meeting room was rather empty now. All was left inside was Malik, Ryou and Yugi with their Yamis in spirit form. There were a few untidy piles of paper on the desk they were sitting in now. The new transfers had stayed behind to discuss about their transfer and at the same time infiltration into Hogwarts. This mission was important to get info on the Dark lord's background but also get info on the Order of the Phoenix. It was another Order that was created to fight the Dark lord but sadly ineffective because Snape was one of its members. Basically they were now discussing about their NEWTs subjects…

"So how many subjects can we take for NEWTs in Hogwarts?" Malik asked.

"At most seven. It's interesting they don't make Muggle Studies as a compulsory subject. And even Science doesn't exist." Yugi answered while scanning the paper that had info on NEWTs.

"Well, it's not Japan. You remember our other test results that weren't in the ministry curriculum came earlier? I mean it still had Maths, Chemistry, Physics, IT and Biology in it! Professor Ryu's curriculum is slightly different. He wishes that the wizards could understand more about Technology and Science." Ryou added.

-((Let me correct that. Wizards and Witches who are students in Japan know what Science is and how Technology works. I mean come on! They're still writing on 'parchments' in Hogwarts? We're already using computers in a magic school!))- Marik voiced in.

-((What does it matter? At least it'll give us an advantage over them.))- The tomb robber spoke up.

-((I think what Marik means is that they should be in front of us.))- Yami said.

Malik looked at the ex-pharoah, "Meaning?"

-((They are in the central of the whole wizarding world. Like in a city, the city should be more modern than a village right? It seems to be happening in reverse from what we're looking at right now.))- Yami explained.

"I wonder what's causing all of this." Ryou said wondering.

-((The Dark Lord?))- The tomb robber muttered absently.

"Partly." Yugi said. "From the information on the papers we have here there's a lot of racism going on. Especially those who are pure blood, they deny those who are muggle born. Even some ministry's official's completely loath half-breeds."

They all gave a big sigh. Things are getting more complicated.

"And I thought it would be a lot more different in the main wizarding world." Ryou said.

-((Hikari, you're so naïve. Have you ever heard 'different' could also mean 'worse'?))- Bakura barked.

"Okay, back to the subjects we're going to take. What should we take?" Malik looked at all of them.

-((I'm saying the most important ones we should take are Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Transfiguration, Potions and Care of Magical Creatures.))- Yami suggested.

-((Looks like the pharaoh read my mind. Five down, two left.))- The darker tomb keeper said.

"I think the last two should be something we're specialized at. So we can get into different classes to get more info on Hogwarts." Ryou suggested.

Yugi nodded. "Sounds fair, if they're expecting us as transfers for being excelled students, we should be flexible."

However Bakura had something else in mind. –((Yes! No pharaoh in my favorite lessons!))- He said happily.

Yami's eyes went sharper looked at Bakura –((Don't even think of getting yourself into a mayhem thief.))-

-((Is that 'a threat' O Mighty Pharaoh?))- The thief challenged.

-((An advice, you could do a lot more exploring during the night if teachers think you're not a troublemaker.))- Yami stated.

-((Deal! Somehow I like how your mind works now. Bless the coming of the Millennium Charm! I'll take your advice o noble one! Hogwarts here I come!))- Bakura did a mock bow and grinned with delight.

"Yami, your not really serious suggesting that to Bakura are you?" Ryou asked unsure.

Yami of course smiled and said absolutely nothing. But Malik knew all too well what the 5000-year-old pharaoh was thinking.

The tomb keeper put his arm around Ryou's shoulder then said quietly in his ear, "Hey Ryou, you really want him going all crazy in class or at night?" Malik asked him with a grin.

Images of a 'destroyed class room' with 'Bakura laughing manically' went through Ryou's head.

"I'll go for the night one." Ryou said weakly.

-((Good one!))- Marik said and high-five with his hikari.

"Back to subjects…I'll go for Herbology and History of Magic." Yugi announced.

"Hmm, Ancient Runes and Artithmancy for me." Malik said.

"I doubt nothing interesting happens in Muggle Studies here. So I'll take Astronomy and Divination." Ryou concluded.

-((That's about NEWTs subjects, anything else?))- Marik asked.

-((How about getting to know our teachers?))- Yami pointed out.

-((That's a start. Getting to know who's darn warty ugly))- Bakura commented.

"Okay, first one." Malik said as he read the paper in his hand. "Professor McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress, Head of Gryffindor, and our Transfiguration teacher."

For the next few minutes it was all about the staff in Hogwarts. Professor McGonagall as they found out was also the one who wrote their transfer letters to Hogwarts. She seemed to be very strict but if one obeyed and was best at her subject, it would not be a problem. Next there was Professor Flitwick, a small sized ancient wizard who taught Charms and Head of Ravenclaw. No problems there. Professor Sprout, Head of Hufflepuff and teacher in Herbology was also clean from trouble. Professor Bins, for History of Magic, Yugi still wanted to take the subject though the professor had a famous title to make his students sleep in class. Teachers from Artithmancy, Muggle Studies and Ancient Runes had no odd cases. Hagrid who was half-giant was teaching Care for Magical Creatures, At least we can meet him before the other teachers Ryou thought. There was Professor Sinistra for Astronomy… usual get-everything-done and good grades type teacher. Professor Trelawney and Firenze the Centaur taught Divination (Malik muttered something about he preferred his sister's proclamation of doom to the world than Trelawney's voice he heard from the Prophecy Shards that was fixed.). For Potions and Head of Slytherin, Professor Snape…

"I smell trouble from him. More or so he is the double agent after all." Malik pointed out.

"But according to my papers there might be this new teacher called Professor Slughorn who'll be taking Potions. And Professor Dumbledore would most likely persuade him back to Hogwarts. There can't be two potion masters." Yugi said.

Ryou peered over Yugi's paper. "I think Snape will take DADA instead this year." The half-Brit said.

-((What! Looks like I have to act nice in DADA…No! Damn it! He just had to teach one of my favorite subjects!))- Bakura muttered.

-((You could classify him being 'the extremely ugly' out of whole the lot.))- Marik added.

-((He's bound to be teaching us in DADA. His records state that he's been trying to take the subject for five years or more. I doubt he'll waste this opportunity to be teaching the subject. Plus, Professor Dumbledore trusts him. His wish is granted.))- Yami sighed.

"Hmm, anyone else?" Ryou asked.

"Argus Filch and Mrs. Norris, the caretaker and his cat are the ones who make sure about the rule breaking don't go out of hand." Yugi read.

"Sounds like you better have plenty of tricks up your sleeves Bakura." Malik grinned.

-((Don't worry. Filch can have his fun, but the cat won't be safe from me…))- Bakura grinned evilly.

-((As long as you don't blow our cover thief.))- Yami said.

-((Leave it to the King of Thieves!))-

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Domino, Japan

Ryou Bakura's Apartment

Saturday, 20th August

01: 30 AM

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Ryou opened the door of his apartment sleepy and tired from the meeting. He went in locked the door behind him and made his way to his own bedroom. At a moment there he felt glad that he packed his luggage before the meeting. Much of his luggage covered the bedroom floor, and his small black owl 'Apophis' (named after the Egyptian god of night) hooted quietly in his cage on top of his study desk. As for his yami… most likely he was asleep in his soul room.

The half Brit teen hadn't really expected they were on the mission to 'save the world' yet again. The last duel tournament involved parts of the magic world and the duel monster world being intertwined. But that was still based on a tournament, which meant their enemies could be defeated in a duel of cards. But this time, things were much different. Everything was based purely on magic, no duels; only the matter who uses the opportunity of who does the surprise attack first. Or in other words, war. He sighed, and lied down on his bed thinking of what had happened so far.

Even after getting into Yami's memories and trying to kill Yugi and Co. somehow everyone forgave Bakura. It clearly showed that everything needed time to heal and sort itself out but Ryou didn't expect it to happen quite quickly. The most recent thing that surprised Ryou was that his yami was becoming more 'human' than before. Somehow he had to thank Minori for that. If the Millennium Charm made Yami's darker side came back, somehow it also made the thief much like a human he was before 5000 years ago in Egypt. Bakura now was more opened, though his sadistic side didn't wear off the hikari knew too well that Bakura was a good person at heart…well… not like the thief would admit it anyway… that would be like throwing away his thief pride…

Much to the hikari's dismay he still could get into trouble by Bakura's doing… What would he explain to his teachers then?

'My Yami did it.'

That… was… pretty blunt…

Ryou rolled his eyes doubting as if that reason was logical enough to make anyone believe he had a spirit of the King of Thieves that could switch and take control of his body freely … "I hope Yami knows what he's getting himself into…" Ryou thought.

The hikari closed his eyes and slept…

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Inside the Millennium Ring

Bakura's Soul Room

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Bakura smiled happily in his soul room wondering about all the new routes he was going to explore in Hogwarts. And after knowing about Argus Filch the caretaker was going into his way, things somehow got better for this thief. Hogwarts had new places to explore, new people to meet and of course more people to steal from. He never told his hikari he had gotten special 'gifts' from his close 'Thief Friends' as a temporary parting gift. What they were his hikari and the others will find out soon enough…

The oddest feeling that the tomb robber felt now was gladness and maybe… having feelings again… and well uh… to be human? Bakura shook his head, seemed like Ryou's softness was getting into him. Before the Millennium Charm came along he would have denied all of that, but now… he had an ability that he hadn't had in a long time…

Ability to Accept…

Fine… he had his 'human emotions' back but he'd rather serve his life in Azkaban than say it in front of everyone. The thing that surprised the tomb robber the most was the Pharaoh's behavior. It was odd seeing him not complaining about how the tomb robber acted, but the Pharaoh ordering him to steal? Now… that's something he would have been on his 'utterly impossible thing to see list'… he wondered how the Pharaoh's hikari took on the change… Life has its twists and turns. Even after the meeting the tomb robber wanted to thank the Pharaoh but his pride got in the way, just when he wanted to say something or anything of gratitude letting him steal (which is his life force) Yami had beaten him to it…

"I know. You don't have to say it tomb robber. Your pride won't let you, I'm sure of it." The pharaoh laughed. "Heal the past, live the present, and hope for the future as many people say. Whatever happened in the past let it go. Now… you're my rival and…a friend.

Bakura scoffed.

"Don't look at me like that Thief; you look a lot better being your sadistic self. I think Ryou would agree as well." Yami chuckled at Bakura's confused face.

Damn that Pharaoh, always messing with his mind, but then again… 'Change' somehow… felt good… At least Yami now was able to tolerate his weird acts and even stealing from people plus from high level security places… oooooooookaaaaayyyyy… maybe the stealing part is still a tad harder to accept but…at least it was a 'brighter future' there…

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Ryou's Bedroom…

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The thief extracted himself from the Ring, as expected his hikari was asleep and didn't bother putting up his sheets. Without even thinking Bakura simply waved his hand and the blanket automatically covered Ryou. Wait! … What was He doing! ...

'Arrrrrrrggggghhhhh! I can't believe I just did that!' Bakura thought as he cringed inwardly.

At first he wanted to uncover his hikari but then…he stopped… and looked at his hikari sleeping peacefully…

Should he take the blanket down or not?

Yes.

No.

Yes.

No.

Yes…

No…

Well err…

You know…

Uh maybe …

But…

I could…

But then…

'AW ALL RIGHT I GIVE UP! Geez, I'm getting too soft… He wins… for now… but Hogwarts will be a different story…', the tomb robber sighed having a regret he now had less control of his emotions.

"Maybe I should start asking or even take lessons from Marik about how to be a 'fully fledged Yami' again." Bakura thought before going back to the Ring into a deep slumber.

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Cairo, Egypt

Malik's House

Afternoon (Local Time)

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Unlike everyone else in Japan, Cairo was pretty much blazing in its hot summer weather. Malik of course was really glad he was inside his cool house away from the heat. After his family's responsibility had been fulfilled of reawakening of the Pharaoh's memory life he, Isis, Rishid and Bazil had moved into a house with four separate rooms, starting life as a family. It was pretty an odd family at that but he enjoyed having them accompany him.

Bazil worked as one of the museum guards and was also a ministry worker who worked in the Department of Mysteries. After being chosen by the Millennium Key, he had worked hard to help Yugi and co. uncovering information and even erasing every bit of info on the M items. He had worked even harder when he had heard his ancestors (Karim who owned the Millennium Scales) had also took part being in helping the Pharaoh who ruled one of the most powerful magic empires in magical history. Bazil was a dedicated man, and for certain Malik had a feeling that his sister was falling for him. Not that he disagreed. More or so he felt happy that his sister didn't have to worry about him any more and start a new life. The tomb keeper was pretty sure Rishid agreed with him as well, as for his elder brother had admitted to Malik that it had been a long time he hadn't seen Isis smile more often.

Another thing that had been weird was his yami, Marik. The malice, hate, and anger part of him had disappeared which he was glad for. But he couldn't help wondering why they (whoever are the gods) didn't erase the mischievous part. Well a hikari's got to do what he has to do… 'Make sure the yami doesn't go out of control…'

About packing… he had done it ages ago… now there was not much to do… 'Mont' his falcon (named after the ancient Egyptian falcon headed God of War) had gone off hunting in the streets most likely return later… he'd better find some sort of leisure to distract him, especially with the snoring from his yami's soul room and the info from Yami on why the Unbreakable Vow was changed still fogged his mind … Well he might as well go to the Souq (the Arabic name for a market) to refresh his mind off… well a modern one at that… since they have ACs inside to get rid of the heat.

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Headquarters of the Order of the Shadows

OotS Hallway

Friday, 19th of August

After the last brief meeting…

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Yugi had already gone to sleep in his soul room. Well more specifically Yami had put a sleeping spell on his light. His hikari needed the rest, for Yugi's mind most likely won't take in more information. Being a leader of a branch, Yami had to stay behind to get more details on their infiltration to Hogwarts. He walked alone in the hallway, feeling somehow he was going to miss being at headquarters. The greatest thing he would miss was the people around the Order, they were an odd bunch but yet when they joined together you could say they were pretty undefeatable. One last corner and he should teleport back to Domino…

'THUMP!'

Well that's if he hadn't been flattened by someone on the wall first…

Slightly dazed, Yami tried to stand, but there was weight on him or more specifically Septi who was using Yuri's body on him and Yuri giggling at the comical scene in spirit form from the opposite hallway. But what surprised him the most as his vision cleared; there were his best friends all waiting for him, Joey, Tea, and Tristan.

"What are you all doing here?" Yami asked.

"Waiting for you two," Tristan smiled.

"How's Yugi?" Tea asked.

-("Is he alright?)- Yuri added.

Yami was silent, but gave them an understanding look.

"I believe the weight of his grandfather's life is getting heavier?" Septi frowned.

Yami only nodded.

Joey came up to his friend and gave him a rub on the back, "Come on. Let's go back to Domino."

As they walked towards one of the halls that lead to a portal for Domino, they talked about the Order, missions, and how their lives were going… but… without Yugi… things were too quiet. The thing that maybe all of them missed was Yugi's laughter and cheerfulness amongst them. Unlike the Duelist Kingdom where Grandpa's soul was taken, there was a definite target and place to rescue the 'elder' duelist… but now…

Whoever they were facing now still was a mystery…

According to the sources around the spies of the Order the M items were targeted because they had a quality that the Dark Lord liked, there are seven items in all. Seven being a very powerful magic number of luck that said can grant immense power over others. But luckily, Bazil had gone into the Department of Mysteries partially erasing and even stole all the documents that had to do with the M items. Even Minori had done an 'Erasing Charm' a very difficult spell that erased all the pictures and the memories of its owners that had Yugi wearing the Puzzle around his neck. Risky, but if Voldemort was very eager to go for the M items more victims would fall.

So far, there was no information regarding the last two of the Orichalcos seals that was found on Sugoroku Motou's arm. This was probably what had bothered the lighter half of the Pharaoh. All his friends knew that Grandpa was Yugi's last and only relative left, if he died they doubt that Yugi would be able to accept that he was gone. For now, Yugi wasn't ready to accept that situation yet.

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Domino, Japan

A Street toward the Kame Game Shop

2: 00 AM (Local Time)

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Joey and Yami walked silently towards the shop, wondering what the future in store for them. When they entered the magic world a year ago a 'real magic' duel tournament had occurred and victims fell. Now they were going into the center of it all, and without a doubt things could get worse. And the chances things can get better we're pretty slim.

Yami reached behind his belt from not one deck pouch but two and looked at the two cards in his hand. His was Dark Magician and Yugi's Silent Magician, represented their personalities the most. Dark Magician with a standard powerful attack and defense and had the dark element much like Yami's strong and commanding personality. While Silent Magician weak in attack and defense had a special ability to increase ATK/DEF 500 points for each card of the opponent draws which had a light element, much like Yugi who may seem weak in the beginning but can be powerful as his opponent. He only sighed and hoped that Yugi's grandfather could be helped, for Yugi's sake. The finally reached the shop, and said their goodbyes.

"Oh yeah, here, give these to Yugi." The taller teen gave Yami a bunch of letters.

"Who are these from?"

"From all of us." Joey smiled. "Make sure Yugi reads them when he gets to Britain alright?"

"Of course I will." Yami nodded.

"And one of them is for you from Septi. Make sure you separate that one." Joey chuckled as Yami's face went slightly into a shy shade of pink. With that Joey left and walked back into the dark streets.

Yami watched as his friend disappear, as long as his friends were around, at least they went on the journey together.

'Now, where's that letter from Septi…' The pharaoh thought as he entered the shop and closed the door behind him.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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Huahaha (laughs evilly) Bakura is getting too soft! Poor him… but he will still have his sadistic side though.

More info on the Ishtar family, and uh… Egypt…

And Yami and friends get together… Yugi must be pretty hurt… maybe I'm too evil…

Phew, finally another chapter done! Like I said above… I'm very busy these days… but hey, I'll try to keep posting chapters every now and then…

You most likely want to hear when can we get to Hogwarts right? Well not anytime soon though… But don't worry we'll get there!

Now for review feedback!

To theOldOne:

I haven't heard from you for a while but as an author I want to thank you for getting Karim's (the original owner of the M Scales) name for me! Told you I give you a credit eh? It made it easier to explain about Bazil's status in the Ishtar family. We'll have to Bazil soon won't we? Or maybe not… But he will have his own role in this fic! Hope your still reading this fic!

To Tira's Host:

I know! Bakura looking like an old lady… I got the idea when my class was analyzing ads of stereotypical fashion wear during the 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's. It's weird to see them right now they were the 'trend' of the decade then… Then I thought, I wonder what happened if Bakura's disguise broke…And there you have it!

To Yamiace1321:

Thanks! This is chapter is done! I know the fun stuff hasn't come up yet, but please be patient. About Yami and Yugi meeting Harry well… that's going to happen a little bit later on. Most likely before school starts… If you got any idea's or suggestions just fire away! Thanks for reviewing this fic! I'll try my best to get to Harry and co. as soon as I can!

To gohan/videlgoten/trunkslover:

This is my update! Sorry for this late update! Been busy with all the work at school… I got tons of essays this week… T T … Anyways, I'll try to get the next chapter done at least before mid September. Btw… you're a Dragon Ball fan aren't you? I like Trunks as well… one of my fav characters in DB! It'd be nice you suggest ideas in your review. Thanks for reviewing anyway!

To Slyer:

Sorry, I admit I overdid it in the fourth chapter. Thank you for mentioning this! Some writers might take mistakes into heart but I'll take it as a lesson. We're on ff net to learn from our mistakes and improve as a writer. If my grammar or spelling sucks then please forgive since English is not my first language but I will try to fix them to best of my ability. Thanks for helping out! Hope you keep reading this fic!

To Setoglomper:

Bakura in a dress… Now, come to think of it I can't even believe I wrote it myself! I don't know what happened to me during history class (chuckles)… not that I was bored though… It's okay… But I'm still happy I'm in your fav list anyhow. Yoda? Hahaha… I'm quite fond of Star Wars myself really but I don't intend to write a fanfic. Though maybe I should start trying to use 'the force' to get more ideas to develop the plot…hahahaha…

To GG7989:

Yup in the OotS we've got muggle Special Effects! Lenny's an OC I made specially for this fic we might see him again in this fic, but that'll later on in the story. He'll make havoc then I promise you, Bakura will just have to hope he won't be lifted again to the roof…hahahaha…About the Pharaoh… since the info on the M items are erased only a 'few' will remember… who? You'll have to find out… About writing… I like SG-1 and HP crossovers as well, the last SG-1 crossover with YGO hasn't been updated recently, but I'll have to wait anyway… Thanks for reviewing! Hope you keep reading this fic!

To Shyraz:

Whoa! I never really thought this fic was a pretty high ranked on your hit list! Thank you so much! I wanted this fic to be original to make a different colour out of YGO/HP fics, than not knowing about the Voldemort completely I wanted to make Yugi and co. know nearly everything about the magic world and its dark lord. That's why I made them attend the Japanese magical school branch first.

About Yami, I wanted him to find his darker side in this fic. But I didn't want to make his good side fade away so I would say Yami has more 'tolerance' for the other yamis. So you could say he lets them have their way to a degree but he usually does that because he has a reason to let them. Houses? I'm confused in that one…It's hard since there an Order, should they spy in each house or one particular house? Well I can't say really… I'll deal with that when we get to the sorting…

Bakura acting human again… well… since Yami had his darker side back I wanted the opposite happening to our fav thief… like in this chpt! (chuckles)… He's a spirit like Yami but I think he's still pretty much human.

About format, I wanted it to be some what like a novel and play, easier to read and adds in the thrill… I was kind of stuck in this chapter because I had so much work from school… well there you go… Author in 'stuck mode'. Thank you for reviewing! Hope you keep reading this fic!

Next on HP, HBP, and the OotS…

Yugi, Ryou, Malik and their yamis in Diagon Alley…

Watch out Seto Kaiba fans! He'll make an appearance in the next chapter!

The next chapter:

Chapter 6: 'The Infiltration'