Title: Exchange Trip

tth100 theme: Witches

Crossover fandom: Harry Potter

Characters: Willow, Dumbledore.

Prompt: 007- School

Word Count: 314

Rating: G

Timeline: S3 BtVS. Book 4 HP.

Disclaimer: Joss Whedon owns all things Buffy the Vampire Slayer. JK Rowling owns all things Harry Potter.

--On with the story…--

"Giles?"

Giles came out of his office smiling at his pupil. "Good morning, Willow."

"Hi. Is everything all set?" Willow asked, clearly excited. "Why did we meet here? Wouldn't the airport be more practical?"

A second man followed Giles out. "Oh no; muggle transport is so slow don't you agree?"

Willow's eyes nearly bogged out of her head. The man had a long white beard and was wearing a gaudy dress-type-thing. "Umm…"

"Willow, this is Professor Dumbledore. He'll be overseeing your exchange studies. I'll think you'll find the experience very valuable."

She smiled. "It's nice you meet you."

"And you Miss Rosenberg, I'm sure you'll make a fine addition to Hogwarts for the week."

"Hogwarts? Is that the name of the school? It's very…unusual."

"It's an unusual school." Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling.

Seeing Willow's confused look, Giles decided that it was about time to tell her the whole truth. "Hogwarts is a school for witches or wizards, Willow. Professor Dumbledore was kind enough to allow you to stay there for the week to further your education."

Pause. "There are schools for magic? Why can't I go to one permanently?"

Professor Dumbledore shook his head. "Your magic is different to ours so prolonged teaching would not be beneficial. We use wands to channel our magic."

"You're kidding? Wands? Is this a joke?"

"No Willow, it's all true." Giles said. "Do you have all our things ready?"

She nodded, still reeling, thousands of questions running through her mind.

"Capital!" Dumbledore clapped his hands together. "Now if you'll just place a finger on this carrot then I can teleport us to the school gates."

She eyed him cautiously. "Okay, but if I sprout horns I will not be happy."

He chuckled. "What a delightful sense of humor! Ah, now in three…two…one."

The last thing Willow saw of America was Giles' smiling face before everything started swirling.

--Finis--