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Bloody Kitsune: This chapter was lots of fun. I wanted to put in a torture scene that would make the whole M rating thing make sense, but things didn't work that way since my muses didn't feel like being bloodthirsty at the moment. I think they're planning on dumping something on me at some point.

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TheMarphasChappers: I am too though I didn't really know about Merlin until I read this cool One-shot though I can't remember the name or author at the moment. I haven't seen that old movie in awhile though I've been reading the book adaption which is just as good sometimes. The temptation is there and I have been thinking about it. I think you mean Animatronics. You won't be seeing the reason for why her eyes flashed until fifth year at least. Heh. Not what I was originally going for, but that actually fits!

Jostanos: No, she hasn't snapped nor does she have an alternate personality. You won't see the reason for why her eyes flashed until fifth year.

Twister60: Thank you

etbagel2122: I'm glad you two enjoy it and look forward to hearing more from you.

BamaRose19: Same. I had to bring him in other wise my Calla muse was going to pout. Won't see why until fifth year. Yes, yes he is. I hope you enjoy this one as well.

Return to Hogwarts

Candy Pop was a little surprised that Candy Cane had been willing to let him go first this year, but didn't bother to look a gift horse in the mouth. After all, he and Night Terrors would be using the time they had to ensure that the pedophile Lockhart realized just how bad of an idea it was to come near his little one. He immediately groaned when Night Terrors said, "So you admit that she's our mate?"

'Not until I can confirm it,' Candy Pop wanted to shut up his darker half.

"Then do it already, you heaven be damned idiot," Night Terrors snapped at him sounding as equally annoyed as he felt.

Mentally growling, Candy Pop chucked the mental representation of his hammer at Night Terrors before focusing on the real world just in time to hear, "-the barrier?"

"What's wrong with the barrier, Little One?" Candy Pop asked as he looked at the illusion.

"Something has solidified it," Jason answered as he placed a hand on the barrier.

Hermione spoke up looking worried, "How will we get to Hogwarts if we can't get through the barrier?"

"I'll send a message to Professor McGonagall about the barrier being on the fritz then we'll head to Hogsmeade," Jason decided earning a few nods.

The message was sent and they headed to Hogsmeade via Jason's doors. They headed to the Three Broomsticks to wait for Professor McGonagall and to get something to snack on. Professor McGonagall came around fifteen minutes after they'd arrived to take those going up to Hogwarts and assure those not going that they would find out what happened. The look in Jason's eyes told Candy Pop that the toy-maker would personally be checking the barrier. After they said their goodbyes, the group parted ways though it was clearly reluctant on Jason's part.

The kids ended up spending the time between when they got to Hogwarts and when the other students arrived to show Luna around the castle. Jane, who had come because she needed a break from the jobs Slenderman was giving her, joined them seeing as she did have the patience to deal with any adults at the moment and wanted to get a good grasp of the place she'd be spending a few months in. The exploration was rather soothing to the Pasta who found some enjoyment in the day to day magic that the kids were faced with outside of class. It was a nice change of pace though she was well aware that she'd become stir crazy soon enough which made training up the kiddies important if only to keep herself from becoming bored enough to act that that jackass Jeff.

Remus and Candy Pop joined with the werewolf showing off more than a few shortcuts that would make getting to class easier. It would also make keeping away from Lockhart easier which was a bonus in everyone's minds though Hermione wasn't exactly willing to believe the man was a pedophile. They managed to avoid the blonde ponce until an hour before the other students were due to arrive. When he caught sight of them, Lockhart immediately zoned in on Calla and began walking towards her, "Ah, Calla, I was ever so gl-"

"Take one more step near her and I'll hurt you," Candy Pop said as he pushed Calla behind him.

Lockhart frowned and looked up at Candy Pop, "And you are?"

"Phelan Crane. I am her bodyguard as per her father's orders as is Miss Jane Ark," Candy Pop answered with a glare directed towards the pedophile, "Remus Lupin is Calla and the other's Defense teacher as none of us trust you anywhere near the kids,"

"See here-" Lockhart took a step forward only to freeze.

Candy Pop began radiating what was commonly known as KI or Killing Intent which was mostly seen in Anime/Manga. It was something all Pasta's were able to create with little trouble once they learned how. When Candy Pop uses it, the person he directs his KI at see the image of Night Terrors standing behind him and grinning sadistically. Candy Pop spoke as his glare narrowed, "We have a way of finding Pedophile's, Mr. Lockhart, and unlike the rest of these magicals, we will not hesitate to kill you should you decide to act on your urges especially when it comes to any of our kids. The moment you try, you'll find yourself in much the same position as the last Defense Professor. Understand?" Lockhart looked pale as he nodded quickly, "Now leave us alone before I change my mind."

Lockhart took off running and it was only when he was gone that they realized that the ponce had voided his bowls. After the scent was cleared out, Calla and Vivian started cackling like hyenas. Hermione looked a bit horrified while Leon radiated curiosity and amusement. Luna just smiled in amusement alongside Jane while Remus offered Candy Pop a raised eyebrow. Remus spoke as Calla and Vivian's laughter died down, "I haven't seen you use that since Sirius and James conned you into drinking that gender change potion."

"Details!" Calla immediately demanded as Candy Pop pinned the amused werewolf with a glare.

The incubus had been hoping that Calla would never learn about that little secret. It had cost him several bottles of his favorite wine and five rare magical artifacts to keep his sister and Jason from telling her that secret. Sometimes, he really regretted not stopping his sister from teaching Calla the fine art of blackmail no matter how useful it was. Of course, he would have to do that if he wasn't so damn gullible sometimes.

Luna's sorting took about ten minutes during which the hat randomly started cackling which sent shivers down the spines of those listening while Calla, Vivian, the Weasley twins, and Candy Pop offered the girl curious looks as their inner pranksters were stirred by that. Remus' inner prankster stirred as well, but he knew better than to try and ask. He'd known the girl's birth parents when they were alive though more specifically her mother and he was not going to touch on what the hell she'd done to make the sorting hat laugh like that with a twenty foot pole. If he got drunk, he'd probably think about it. The sorting hat finally announced, "RAVENCLAW!"

Calla and Vivian cheered when Luna joined them while moving around to make room for the blonde. Despite their initial meeting, Calla found herself liking the little seer more and more. She really took to the blonde when Luna managed to not only dye Jeff's hair pink, but get him to drink a gender change potion that lasted for a week and forced him to wear pretty princess dress' complete with frills and tiara. Jack actually ended up busting a few ribs with how hard he'd been laughing and claimed being Luna's mentor when she finally snapped if Splendor would allow it. So Luna joining them in Ravenclaw was completely alright with her, the blonde just had to give them a bit of warning next time she pulled a prank like that so they had everything ready in time to get prime blackmail.

The Ravenclaws at the table looked like they wanted to get as far from the trio as possible while also wanting to get closer. Sure they were a house with a set of skewed morals, but even they had to pause a bit when it came to someone that got the sorting hat to cackle. The fact Calla and Vivian knew the girl just made them even more wary. Vivian swore worse than a sailor and had no problem with physical violence if someone annoyed her. Calla was fine so long as you didn't draw her ire and heaven help the fool that did. While no one could prove her involvement, they all knew Calla was involved in the hellish pranks that had been aimed at those stupid enough to try and bully her.

Night Terrors chuckled darkly as he walked through Hogwarts unseen by the Perfects and Professors patrolling the school. Only the ghosts could sense him, they knew better than to speak of his presence especially when he was after the pedophile. While he wasn't going to kill the asshole, he would make it very clear that the kids of this school were under his protection if only because he knew Calla would be unhappy if they got hurt. One would think he was weak if he actually cared about what one child thought, but considering it was his mate, he wouldn't be considered weak at all. If anything, the denizens of the dream realm would be happy to help if only to earn some form of favor from his little doll in hopes that she would offer them some form of protection from him.

Night Terrors dropped by Ravenclaw and went to check on Calla before he went after the blonde ponce. She was sleeping soundly with Shukaku curled up next to her on the bed. He brushed his fingers across her cheek and smiled as he realized that she was dreaming of two days ago when they last star-gazed together. Leaning down, he pressed a kiss to her forehead and murmured, "Sleep well and dream peacefully, Little Doll."

Calla shifted slightly in her sleep as a smile formed on her lips and she sighed out, "Night."

Smiling at that, Night Terrors left her after pulling the blanket back up around her shoulders. He had a ponce to thoroughly terrify even if he wouldn't get to enjoy driving him insane or killing him just yet.

Calla looked over their schedule new schedule carefully, "Not a bad schedule though we have even fewer breaks than last year."

"Damn," Vivian muttered with a small frown, "Does this mean we're getting up earlier in the mornings?"

"You will be since I'm usually up at dawn. Jane shouldn't be as harsh a taskmaster as Cane until she starts to get stir crazy," Calla was just glad that her skills wouldn't deteriorate.

"Ron," Calla and Vivian looked at Luna as she addressed the red haired boy, "Do you have a pet like Calla and Vivian?"

Ron wasn't the only one surprised by the question, "Yeah. A fat and lazy rat."

"Do you think I could see it later?" Luna asked him.

Calla wondered what the blonde was up to as she commented, "You know, I've never actually seen Scabbers, Ron."

"I usually keep him in my dorm," Ron replied, "I didn't want him to end up dead because of Johnny, Shukaku, or any of the cats people bring to school,"

"Well how about you bring him down to the common room later so we can meet him while making sure everyone keeps their cats under control?" Calla suggested as she put down her schedule, "I'll have Shukaku stay in my room,"

Ron hesitated for a few moments before nodding, "Sure. That sounds good, I suppose."

"You know if the rat did die, it would give you a reason to get a new pet," Vivian commented earning a frown from Ron, "I mean you don't actually like him, do you?"

"No, but he was the first actual present Percy gave me without acting like he has a stick up his butt," So that's why Ron was so protective of his rat.

Calla squeezed his shoulder while ignoring the odd twist to Leon's energy, "I get it, Ron. The first Christmas presents Papa, Cane, and Poppy gave me are things I'll never get rid of no matter what since they're the first actual gifts I can ever remember getting. It's just a shame he gave you Scabbers because eventually he will end up dying even if he's lived for so long."

Which was something that bugged Calla for some reason though she didn't have the foggiest idea why.

The first day of classes was rather fun especially when Remus started them on what they should have learned last year. While they would be working on spell theory, the whole learning to control the power they put behind the spells they used more than made up for it. After a filling dinner, Calla made sure an area was clear and everyone knew that Ron was bringing Scabbers down. When Ron showed them the rat, she stiffened as unexpected rage filled her though she managed to push it back. The energy was familiar though she didn't know how. After making an excuse to leave, she headed left the common room to find Candy Pop.

Candy Pop looked at her in worry when Calla finally made it to his rooms, "What's wrong, Little One?"

"Ron's rat," Calla told him as he closed the door behind her, "I don't know why, but I felt so much rage at him for some strange reason especially since he had more energy than a regular rat and felt familiar,"

Candy Pop stiffened a bit, "Calla, what exactly does Scabbers look like?"

"He has grayish brown hair that's a bit patchy in some places and he's missing a toe on one of his paws," Calla answered feeling a bit worried.

Candy Pop took a deep breath, "Little One, I need you to stay here while I talk to Jay, okay?"

"What's going on, Poppy?" Calla asked him as she moved to sit down.

Candy Pop took out his cellphone, "Because its very likely Scabbers isn't an actual rat, but someone hiding as one."

Immediatly, Calla's mind went into overdrive as she pieced together what he meant, "You mean he's the fucking traitor that got Mama and Uncle James killed?"

No wonder Calla felt so angry when she saw that dirty rat. It was difficult not giving into her anger and rushing back to the common room with the intent to cause harm. Candy Pop nodded, "Yes."

Calla took a few deep breaths as questions began to fill her mind though one stuck out, "If Pettigrew has been here since first year, how did we not notice?"

"Given that things were quite busy last year and Ron likely wanted to avoid having his rat eaten by keeping him in the tower, we didn't really have a chance to notice," Candy Pop replied before dialing her father.

Needless to say, Jason was more than a little pissed off that Pettigrew was not only still alive, but hiding in Hogwarts near his daughter. He was about ready to come to Hogwarts himself, but calmer heads prevailed despite how angry every single one of them was. They needed to capture the traitorous rat bastard and use him to get Sirius free. Calla wanted to keep Ron from realizing his rat had actually been a man since he'd slept with it near his pillow. Considering all the facts, she really didn't want him to be traumatized anymore than he probably was due to being her friend.

A plan was constructed with Candy Cane getting a rat similar to the traitors animal form. They cut off the toe Pettigrew was missing, healed the injury, cleaned the thing up, and spelled the rat to act like the traitor while also using a minor compulsion to insure it didn't try to bite Ron. Based on what they could tell, the rat had at least another year if not a bit longer before it kicked the bucket which was what they wanted. While everyone was in classes, Candy Pop popped into Ron's dorm room and grabbed the traitor before setting the new rat onto Ron's bed. Due to how lazy the bastard was, the traitor was asleep when Candy Pop grabbed him thus making it a fairly clean kidnapping.

The traitor would be tortured until they were able to insure he wouldn't lie to the Wizengamot. While Calla and Candy Pop weren't able to help, they offered quite a few suggestions. Night Terrors used the dream realm to thoroughly terrorize the traitor alongside Lockhart much to the happiness of the darker half of Candy Pop. It had a side effect of allowing Candy Pop a reprieve from Night Terrors' continued complaints about him not fully accepting Calla as their mate. While no one was truly satisfied with the traitor not dying yet, they would insure he did after his usefulness ran out. Of course, they would be offering Sirius a chance to get his revenge while also video taping the torture they put him through for the Grimm animagus' enjoyment once he was somewhat stable after they got him released from prison.