Q+A

Q: Will Tataros and END be in the story?

A: Would be interesting, but at this point in time no.

Enjoy

"You were seen…..By no more than SEVEN MUGGLES!" Snape slammed the papers down on his desk, furious. "Do you have ANY idea how serious this is? You have risked the exposure of our world, not to mention the damage you inflicted on a Whomping Willow that's been on this grounds since before you were born!"

Natsu quietly darted his eyes from Snape to Erza, who was quietly leaning next to the window. Her face was very hard to read, making him scared of what she was thinking. Makarov stood by silently, listening to what was unfolding. Beside him was his senior Filch, who insisted on coming down to witness the children suffering.

"Honestly, Professor Snape, I think it did more damage to us." Ron thought out loud. "Silence!" Snape commanded. Ron immediately shut his mouth, realising what he said was a bad move. "I assure you that were you in Slytherin and your fate rested with me, the both of you would be on the train home. Tonight!" Snape snapped as he stood up and crawled around his desk. Harry and Ron looked worried now. Natsu not sure what would happen to him as he was on a mission here.

"Professor Scarlet. Care to comment?" Snape asked, his eyes darting between the three boys. Erza's body shifted up, her clothing ruffled with her movement. Her footsteps could be heard on the solid wood floor. The three boys stood still, their eyes following her movement. She stopped in front of the boys, all of them holding their breaths.

THWACK!

BONG!

BOOSH!

"WHAT WERE YOU THREE THINKING?!"

"Ow…. ERZA WHAT THE HELL?!" Natsu screamed at her, holding his steaming head after she punched the three of them on the head. "THAT'S PROFESSOR SCARLET TO YOU MISTER DRAGNEEL!" She snapped back, pulling his cheeks apart. "Ow ow ow ow ow ow! I' sowwy! I' sowwy!"

"Professor Scarlet is mental!" Ron whimpered, holding his red steaming head. "WHAT WAS THAT MISTER WEASLEY?!" Erza demanded, stretching out his mouth next. "N-Nowing Mi' S'arle' I pwomi'!" Ron squealed, his cheeks in immense pain. "I swear if it was up to me, I would make you run around the school so many times and so many squats that your legs will fall off!" She growled, still pinching his cheeks. Snape scoffed and lightly pushed Erza away from Ron, who was rubbing and stretching his cheeks. She folded her arms and sighed violently, leaning against the desk. "As it is-" Snape began.

"They are not."

Everyone looked at the door, two new figures joining the party. "Professor Dumbledore. Professor McGonagall…" Natsu muttered, he too rubbing his cheeks. "Headmaster…" Snape bowed slightly at his senior's presence. He then turned his attention to the trio and began his case as to why they should be expelled. "These boys have flouted the Decree for the Restriction of Underage Wizardry. As such-"

"I am well aware of our bylaws Severus. Having written quite a few of them myself." Dumbledore interrupted, giving him a bit of a look. "But as the head of Gryffindor House, it is for Professor McGonagall to determine the appropriate action." Snape stood still, silently understanding, but at the same time disappointed that he could not make the decision.

"We'll go get our stuff then."

Everyone looked at Ron, confused at what he was saying. "What are you talking about Mister Weasley?" McGonagall asked. "Yeah, what are you talking about Ron?" Natsu asked, leaning forward towards Ron. "You're going to expel us aren't you…" Ron whispered, looking down.

"Not today Mister Weasley." McGonagall smiled. The three boys looked up, surprised. They smiled at each other with glee. "However, I must impress on both of you the seriousness of what you have done. I will be writing to your families tonight. And the three of you will receive detention." Everyone nodded subtly, understanding.

"Now, I suggest we return to the feast. There is a delicious-looking custard tart that I most anxious to sample." Dumbledore chuckled, as he exited to return to the hall. McGonagall smiled and followed the headmaster. Snape growled a bit before subtly stomping out. Makarov and Erza growled at Natsu before leaving. Natsu whimpered a bit, not looking forward to their roasting later.

The three students were next to leave. But before they left, Harry noticed a small white rectangle on the floor. He leant forward and picked up the object, observing it. "Hey, whatcha got there Harry?" Natsu asked, leaning over. "A letter." Harry replied. Suddenly his eyes widened. Harry turned the letter over, Filch's name on the other side. "Um, Mister Filch, you dropped this…" Harry muttered, handing the letter over to Filch. He immediately grabbed the letter and pocketed it, as if ashamed of it somehow. The three boys gave a subtle nod to their caretaker, and left the room to attend the feast.

"What was letter all about?" Ron asked, Harry beside him and Natsu following behind with his hands behind his head. "I don't know… something about magic for beginners…?" Harry said, unsure. Suddenly, Natsu's collar was pulled off to the side, not enough time for him to react. "Natsu, what do you think?" The boys turned around, only to find Natsu missing. "W-where'd he go?" Ron stuttered, he and Natsu looking around.

"Oof!" Natsu groaned as his back was hit against a wall. He opened his eyes, his assailant shoving his face into Natsu's personal space. "P-Professor Snape!" He exclaimed. "What are you and your friends playing at Mister Dragneel?" He gritted. "W-What…?" Natsu stuttered, not sure what Snape was getting at. "Your mission is to protect Mister Potter. This isn't like your….Earthland. We are meant to be kept in secret. Understand Mister Dragneel?"

Natsu nodded his head vigorously. "Good." Snape nodded and backed off. He stared at Natsu, Natsu stared at him. "...Um…. Is there anything else you want to say Professor Snape…?" Natsu stuttered. "...I just realised how dumb looking you are…. I'm beginning to wonder if you're capable of protecting Mister Potter…" Snape muttered. Natsu's face began to turn a bit agitated at Snape's statement. "Well, we're a year in, and we protected him from Voldemort and Quibble, so I think that we're fine." Natsu gritted, trying not to get ticked off. Snape simply hummed, and walked away.

"That was weird…." Natsu muttered, watching Snape leave.

"Natsu! Welcome back. How was Summer Break?" Mavis asked, smiling at Natsu's arrival. "It was alright." Natsu smiled. "Heard you hijack a magic vehicle." Mavis giggled. "Hey, that was only because we missed the train." Natsu told her, a bit stiffly. Mavis chuckled and sighed happily. "Well step on through, everyone's waiting for you." Mavis said, stepping to the side. Natsu nodded and hopped through.

Everyone was lounging around the room. WHOOSH! Everyone looked at the entrance, watching Natsu come through. "NATSU!" Happy exclaimed, leaping into Natsu's arms. "I was so worried!" Happy cried, snuggling his head into his arms. "We all were." Lucy added, stepping forward. "We were wondering how you were going to get here." She continued. "Speaking of which, how did you get here?" Gray asked. "Oh, we-"

"HE HIJACKED A FLYING CAR, THAT'S WHAT!" A furious Erza's roar echoed through the room. "Wait, that was you?!" Gray pointed at Natsu. "Hey, that was Ron's idea, not mine! And besides, I need to get here at all costs! We're on a mission!" Natsu shot back at Erza. "Then how about you, I don't know, BOARD THE TRAIN NEXT TIME?!" Gajeel shouted at him. "Now now everyone, this is our first meeting of the year and we're already yelling." Mira smiled. "Mira's right guys. Let's tone it down." Wendy encouraged, a bit quiet.

"Well, I would if the gateway would let us in!" Natsu shouted, completely ignoring Mira and Wendy. Everyone froze at what Natsu had said. "Wait. The door didn't let you through to the station?" Levy repeated. "Yeah. And not only that. Harry said that a house elf came in and after what he did, Harry got locked up. Then we can't get through Platform 9 ¾ and then a tree tried to attack us. We think someone tried to stop Harry from coming here."

Everyone became silent, thinking. "Why would someone try to prevent Harry from coming to Hogwarts?" Makarov asked, pondering. "I call it's that creepy janitor. He always has this eye that says 'I-Can't-Wait-To-Expel-You'" Gray shivered. "I agree. There's something I don't like about him." Gajeel nodded. "It's not him." Everyone looked at Natsu, confused as to why he thought that. "It's not Filch. A letter came to him. About magic for beginners."

"Wait, why would the janitor at a magic school need to learn magic?" Lucy asked him. Natsu shrugged. "I don't know. But it's clear. If Filch can't use basic magic, how can he use an advanced spell like blocking a magic gateway?" Natsu questioned. Everyone hummed at Natsu's theory. "This is peculiar indeed." Erza muttered. "Then who's behind it?" Wendy asked. "Draco probably." Gajeel joked.

"Definitely him."

"Oh yeah."

"It's him"

"Woah woah woah I was joking!" Gajeel panicked, trying to calm the accusations down. "Oh come on, you've met his father! It's definitely him!" Lucy yelled at him. "Yeah but…" Gajeel rubbed the back of his head, trying to find a good reason not to jump to accusations. "Nah, you're right. It's him." Gajeel said quickly. In fact, too quickly….

"Well onto other business. The third corridor is down. I guess the only area left is the Fifth Corridor Bathroom." Mavis smiled. "No way am I going in there again. That place is creepy." Gray shivered. "Which is why Makarov will go first."

"Wait, what?" Makarov turned his head to the First master in shock. "It's only natural." Mavis smiled cheekily. Makarov sighed, knowing he couldn't object to his senior's demands. "Alright. All of you better get your sleep." Mavis clapped, dismissing the spies. "And we'd better. Tomorrow we have Defense Against The Dark Arts…" Lucy sighed. "What's so bad about that?" Natsu asked.

Natsu sat at his desk, not believing his eyes. Why him of all people? Anyone but him. "Welcome students. I am your new Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher. Gilderoy Lockhart. Ahahaha."

"You gotta be kidding me…"