Tsukiko Chronicle

by Mikarea

Daughter of James and Lily Potter. Named by Yuuko Ichihara, the Space-Time witch. Her fate changed by Zelretch, the Old Man of the Jewels. Will she be like many of her counterparts through out the multi verse, a pawn of fate, to be used by others. Or will she shatter fate and create her own destiny. Mainly HP/Type-Moon crossover. Minor other crossover. Year two complete.

8. Chapter 7 – Hidden viper versus Troll

Chapter 7 – Hidden viper versus Troll.

Here is another chapter from me. This one took me a long time to publish, I have no excuses this time, I blame this on Elder Scroll Online. As always, I hope to produce the next chapter faster and better then the last. As always I will leave my answer to the review at the end of this chapter.

Gryffindor Dorm

It was early Monday morning. The Tachikomas under disillusion charm watched as everyone leave for breakfast. The room that was shared by Hermione and Tsukiko became completely empty, Bob directed Jack to watch the entrance to Tsukiko and Hermione room, while a dialling sounded similar to a telephone start to emanate from Bob, after the sound died down, Bob started to click and whistle. When Bob was done, the mirror in the shared room flared to life with a soft glow as Tsukiko and Lancer stepped through the mirror with bags of supplies. Jack soon joined the group when Bob whistled for his brother.

Tsukiko smiled at the Tachikomas, using this particular long distance communication crystal. The Tachikomas was able to contact her even if she was half way across the world. The down side was, they could only communicate with each other using Morse code, this particular communication crystal was not built to transmit sound like mobile phones or telephones, but the upside was, it possessed a massive range and was capable of working within prana heavy environment, underground or under the ocean. She said to the Tachikomas in joy. "Hey Bob. Jack. Did you miss me? Thank you both for all the hard work, I got you two something special. I know how much you both like this stuff." Tsukiko took out a canister of WD-40 and started spraying it onto Bob and Jack. Both Tachikomas clicked and whistled happily at the special treatment. When Tsukiko used up the whole canister, she reached into the bag and took out two more, she handed one over to Bob and one to Jack. "Now, don't use it all in one go and I will see you both later at the room of requirement." Tsukiko smiled as the Tachikomas literally danced with joy and took the WD-40's and placed them into their storage compartment. Tsukiko said to them in mirth "love you both. Kiss kiss." both Tachikomas returned the gesture and made screeching sound that also sounded like 'kiss kiss'. They waved good bye to her before leaving the room and continued their mission.

Lancer watched Tsukiko interaction with amusement. She really had taken pride in her creation, kind of reminded him of Scathach. Lancer mused over that comparison, Scathach was never as nice or as kind as Tsukiko, her magus side might resemble Scathach, but her normal personality was nothing like his teacher. Lancer picked up his wizard storage trunk, filled with beer and various liquor. Lancer said to Tsukiko. "I'm off, I will see you later in the room of requirement after your detention with Snape."

Tsukiko replied. "Okay, Lancer-oniisan. By the way, why do you need so much alcohol? Hogwarts has alcoholic drinks and they're free."

Lancer face cringed in annoyance. "Tsukiko-chan, they only got Butterbeer, also variety of other wizard world wine and whiskey. None of them were to my liking, don't get me started on turnip wine and the so call white rat whisky."

Lancer noticed Tsukiko realized something. as she said to him mirthfully. "The room of requirement always give the user what they wanted the most, I'm surprised you haven't requested a strip club."

Lancer blamed his next comment on his drinking last night. "I did request a strip club, but all it gave me was the club, there was no beautiful women or drinks to go with the club." Lancer realized too late what he had just said, he watched as Tsukiko face darkened and noticed she was gritting her teeth.

Next thing he knew was Tsukiko growling and said angrily. "Lancer-oniisan, you CHEATER." Tsukiko latched onto his leg and started biting him on his upper left thigh.

Lancer almost yelled in pain as Tsukiko sank her teeth into his thigh and thought. 'Damn brat got sharp gnashers.' he said to Tsukiko while in completely agony, also trying to pried her off his leg without much success. "Dammit Tsukiko-chan, let go and quit biting me. You're a magus, not a savage." Lancer heard what might had been Tsukiko calling him an idiot over and over again while biting his leg at the same time. It was a good five minutes later before Lancer was able to pried Tsukiko off his leg and made his escape.

Hogwarts dinner hall

Tsukiko piled scramble eggs, breads, bacons onto her plate, almost three times more then what she usually ate for breakfast, she also added full cream milk with her breakfast. Tsukiko ate her food angrily, forgoing her diet and decided to indulge herself for once, hopefully it would ease up some of her anger toward Cu Chulainn. Tsukiko always knew she would never be what Lancer desired, at least not for another ten years. However it does not mean she would happily accept Lancer indulgence for strip clubs and the like. Tsukiko was not an idiot or in denial, she knew Lancer would occasionally stay out for couple of nights with some women he met at clubs or pubs, but she could not stop herself from getting jealous and angry at Lancer. Tsukiko tried her best to understand his need, but that only resulted in more anger. At least the food seemed to be calming her down a little. Tsukiko was completely unaware that several Gryffindor students was gawking at her impressive speed of demolishing her breakfast with impeccable table manner.

Ron watched in amazement at the way Tsukiko ate her breakfast. Ron survival instinct told him not to interrupt her while she ate her breakfast, after Tsukiko was done eating. Ron courageously asked Tsukiko. "Hey Tsukiko, where were you last weekend? Neville and I were looking for you, but we couldn't find you anywhere."

Ron almost sighed in relief when Tsukiko smiled and said to him. "I've been exploring Hogwarts secret passages with the Tachikomas, they made some interesting discovery, so I was checking them out, didn't mean to be elusive. If you needed anything, you will have to tell me in advance before I go adventuring at the weekend."

Ron replied sheepishly. "Oh no, it's nothing important, Neville and I just thought if you like to play a game or two. I was going to ask you to play a game of wizard chest with me." Ron thought for a moment and remembered what professor Dumbledore asked him to do. Ron needed to find out more about Tsukiko brother and sister.

Tsukiko had to suppress her annoyance, it was not Ron fault she was in such a foul mood. That was until Ron asked her innocently. "Your brother Lance Bazett, what is he like?"

Tsukiko mood instantly soured and said in the coldest possible tone. "He is a lecherous pervert that visit night club, does stupid stuff over and over again. I really rather not talk about him right now."

Tsukiko noticed Ron gulped nervously and said. "Sorry about that, didn't know you're angry with him at the moment. How about your sister Satsuki Yumizuka?"

Now, Tsukiko knew something was up, it seemed like Ron was fishing for information on her family, Tsukiko knew it was more important to appear friendly and not act out of character or act suspiciously. Tsukiko was told by Satsuki that the old goat had been trying to get hold of her and Lancer. Tsukiko decided to only tell some truth mixed in with some lies. Tsukiko said to Ron. "She is the nicest person in the world, sister Satsuki is a skilled negotiator in trade and business, though not as strong as brother Lance or myself. She handles all our finance and act as temporary head of Tohsaka." Tsukiko had lie quite a bit there. Satsuki was actually a lot more powerful then Tsukiko and under certain condition she might be even more powerful then Lancer, also being the temporary head of Tohsaka was a lie as well. Rin through Tsukiko had been handling the financial and business aspect of the Tohsaka. With those misleading information she was certain the old goat would let his guard down around Satsuki. Tsukiko have no idea what the old goat would say to Satsuki, but Tsukiko knew with absolute certainty if the old goat attempted to try anything underhanded, he would find Satsuki was the worse possible enemy against any magic users.

Tsukiko continued with false enthusiasm. "I remembered the time we travelled the world together, seeing the sights in Paris, Greece, Rome and many other places, she has always been there for me and I would do anything for her." Tsukiko paused a bit to let what she said sink in, then said with fake regret. "Well I'm done with breakfast, I'm going to make my way to class, I will see you later. Bye for now."

As Tsukiko made her way out of the dinner hall, she heard Ron said. "I better get going as well, I will see you later Tsukiko."

Ron hastily made his way to professor Dumbledore office. Ron had no idea why professor Dumbledore wanted to know about Tsukiko family, but he would do as he was told, it was always good to have someone as powerful as professor Dumbledore helping you when you needed it, maybe professor Dumbledore could pull some string to get him a spot in the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Ron heard they were looking for a seeker.

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46a Craigdarragh Road, Helens Bay, Living room

Lancer was currently hiding in the manor back at 46a Craigdarragh Road and was able to tell Satsuki was trying her best not to laugh at his predicament, after he explained to Satsuki why he came home so soon.

Satsuki said to him with barely contained mirth. "So you chose to hide from Tsukiko-chan after you accidentally told her you tried to wish for a strip club with the room of requirement. Tsukiko responded to what you said by biting you. Who would have guess the 'Hound of Chulainn' got bitten by a little girl and have to hide from her until she calms down."

Lancer scowled at her and said with a tone of annoyance. "Laugh it up Sacchin-chan, you know what Tsukiko-chan is like when she get really angry at me. Biting isn't so bad compare to the accidental magic she did on me when she was eight years old."

Satsuki laughed out loud at that memory and said. "Yes, I do remember that. Tsukiko-chan found you kissing the waitress and her accidental magic put a chastity belt on you for a week."

Lancer scowled deepened and said. "That was possibly one of the worst week of my life, damn Shirou and the rest of them won't stop laughing at me for weeks after the belt came off. Rin even suggested to have one permanently made for me."

Satsuki got her laughter under control and said to Lancer in a more serious tone. "Lancer-san, you know how Tsukiko-chan feels about you. You cannot tell me you never noticed, you're not Shirou-san or Shiki-sempai. You also know it hurts Tsukiko-chan to see you with someone else. That's why she get so angry and upset with you sometimes."

Satsuki noticed Lancer lost his scowl and was deep in thought, he said to her with a faint smile. "What Tsukiko-chan felt for me is nothing more then a childish infatuation, Sacchin-chan. She will grow out of it and find someone that was meant for her. She is my ward and I am her guardian. Nothing more."

Satsuki have her doubts and thought to herself. 'Tsukiko-chan have been in love with you for about three years now, she told me her feeling have grown over the years. I am not sure this is just a infatuation. Lancer-san.' Satsuki really wished she could convince Lancer to think otherwise, but in the end she had to agree, Tsukiko was still too young. Satsuki wondered how Lancer would react if Tsukiko was still in love with him when she turns eighteen.

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Hogwarts

Tsukiko was going about her day as normal. Herbology was rather fun, it was more hands on then paperworks or books. She discovered Neville seemed to have exceptional talent for magical plants, compared to Neville other subjects, it made Tsukiko wondered if Neville has an 'Origin' that might be related to magical plants or perhaps all plants in general. She would have to make a file on Neville along with Seamus Finnigan. Tsukiko already created character profile and copy's of all the legal papers related to Seamus Finnigan, now all she needed to do was arrange a time and a place to kidnap Seamus and study him in her workshop. Tsukiko took almost an hour to convince Rin to give her permission for this special project. She had to promise Rin that Seamus would be alive and well, she would not take any of his magic circuit, he would be kept sedated, and finally Seamus would only stay for a maximum of one day in her workshop, extensive Obliviate and Memory charm would also be used as standard package.

Tsukiko suspected Seamus possesses unusual magic circuits that supercharge the prana that was stored within them, basically Seamus was able to use prana beyond the one hundred percent limit, so much so, that almost all his spells exploded. Tsukiko felt real excitement when she thought about the possibility of studying the lesser form of the 'Fifth True Magic', a magic base on theory of nuclear fusion and cold fusion. A single unit of prana would have the efficiency of a thousand units of prana, it would make her single C-grade explosive jewel have the same explosive power of a 'BLU-82 Daisy Cutter'. That was if Seamus possess those kind of circuit. For all she knew, Seamus might have 'Origin' or 'Element' that was related to explosions. However this was way too good to pass up, it might actually make up for the four or five years she had to stay at Hogwarts.

Tsukiko spend the entire defence against the dark art class plotting.

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Tsukiko wondered what professor Snape has in mind for her detention, most likely she would be cleaning cauldron or sweep up the class room. Tsukiko knew Severus Snape was a intensively private person, during the weekend she had Satsuki dig out old files on Severus Snape. They discovered almost all his record was locked away, all she managed to find was his old school record. The record stated his conflict with her birth father and his group 'The Marauder'. What she found was not pretty, who would had guessed her father was a bit of a jock and a bully. Tsukiko held no grudge against her birth father action, compare to her own action for the advancement of magecraft, it was a childish comparison. Everyone did or done thing they regretted. The important issue was, if the person moved on from the shadow of their past action. Tsukiko concluded her father did, as the recording crystal showed her a man who loved his friends and family, now she would see if Severus Snape had moved on as well or was he trapped by his own past.

Tsukiko entered the classroom expecting mountain of cauldrons, instead she found a potion workstation with ingredients and tools ready for her, professor Snape stood next to the table and said to her neutrally. "Your punishment today is to make antidote for Amortentia or commonly known as love potion. The hospital wing is running short of the antidote and it is up to us to make them. I will watch over you and instruct you on each step. I expect nothing short of excellence from you. Miss Potter. Anything short of that, you will be coming back to detention until you get it right." Tsukiko smiled truly. Tsukiko assumed this was his way of helping her, guess what Lancer said was true. Severus Snape was a stoic and prideful man, it would take time before he was ready to let his guard down.

Tsukiko said with enthusiasm. "I am ready to begin. Professor Snape."

The lesson was very interesting. Professor Snape gave her pointers and instruction on how to bring out the best result from each ingredient. Tsukiko had to be honest with herself, many of his pointers was not in her vast book repository, she was learning a great deal from professor Snape and his method. Tsukiko guessed the title of potion master was actually genuine in professor Snape case. Tsukiko did everything professor Snape said to the letter and produced an cauldron full of excellent Amortentia antidote. Their detention done. Professor Snape let her kept some of the antidote and said it was a reward for a outstanding first attempt. As professor Snape was about to send her on her way, Tsukiko said to him. "Professor Snape, I have something for you." Tsukiko took out a clear crystal orb the size of a small marble and handed it to Severus Snape.

Snape said to her neutrally. "What is it? Miss Potter."

Tsukiko replied. "It's something I created a while back. I call it a 'Pensive crystal' it permanently store a specific memory and can be used repeatedly, unlike current pensive. Inside the crystal was the memory of a Gringotts goblin that was escorting the old goa..." Tsukiko quickly corrected herself. "I mean professor Dumbledore." Tsukiko noticed professor Snape raised an eye brow at her slip up. Tsukiko continued. "I think you will find this memory amusing, you will need to use Legilimency to view the memory. Also you can keep the crystal, it's made of quartz, so it's not a big deal for me to give them away. Have a good day professor Snape and thank you for your time." Tsukiko left soon afterwards.

Severus Snape was intrigued. Pensive crystal, not a bad idea at all, if it could be used repeatedly. Except not everyone could cast Legilimency. He cast Legilimency on the pensive crystal and was rewarded with a first person view of the goblin escorting Albus Dumbledore. For the first time in many years. Severus Snape truly laughed in joy.

Tsukiko visited the room of requirement after her detention with professor Snape. She was still a little upset with Lancer, but not as much as this morning. Tsukiko walked into the room. The room of requirement was currently a Irish mead hall that Lancer seemed to enjoy greatly. Tsukiko found Lancer deep in thought and drinking by himself. Tsukiko felt her anger subside completely as she sat next to Lancer.

Tsukiko always knew what Lancer was like, her dream cycle showed her Cu Chulainn entire life and his involvement in the fifth holy grail war. Cu Chulainn was a womaniser without a doubt, but he ever only loved one woman in his entire life, and that was his teacher Scathach, everyone else he met in the pubs and clubs were just passing acquaintance. When Tsukiko had the dream cycle, she cried, his life was nothing like the fairy tale. Brutal battle. Mountain of corpses. Rivers of blood. Unrequited love. Friends and comrade died by his hand, even his own son, whom he had killed, only to realized too late what he had done and who he was. Tsukiko knew her love would most likely be unrequited, but she honestly don't know what else to do. Tsukiko noticed Lancer smiled at her and passed a drink over to her, it was Irish cream with a lump of ice floating in the middle.

Lancer said to her with light humour. "I will allow it this time round. You look like you could use a drink right about now." Tsukiko nodded sombrely as she drank the liqueur. Tsukiko just sat there drinking with Lancer, she didn't need to say anything. Lancer knew how she felt about him, and he knew that she would eventually forgive him for his womanising way in time. After all this was not the first time they had the same argument. Tsukiko later returned to the Gryffindor dorm a little tipsy and fell asleep as soon as she go to her bed.

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Hogwarts hospital wing

Next morning was pandemonium for nurse Poppy Pomfrey. Third year Hufflepuff had potion with professor Snape on the first period, almost half of the Hufflepuff students in the potion class was in the hospital wing right at this moment due to anxiety attack. They kept ranting on about professor Snape smiling and occasionally laughed in their potion class. Most Hufflepuff in his class was convinced he had discovered a potion that would kill them all slowly and painfully. Some even muttered the world was about to end. Some even had conspiracy theory that professor Snape was working with a new dark lord. Nurse Poppy Pomfrey swore she would get Snape to replace all the calming potion she used up today, hopefully with one's that would knock out the taker's for the rest of the day.

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Hogwarts dinner hall

Wednesday morning was pretty normal for Tsukiko as the owls delivered their letters, a particularly big parcel dropped in front of Neville. It seemed to be supplies from his grandma, she even send him a Remembrall, a tennis ball sized glass ball. Neville seemed happy to receive the gift. Tsukiko found Remembrall to be a flawed mystic code or magical item, it would turn red when you forget something, but it does not tell you what you had forgotten. Which was not very helpful. If Tsukiko did not know better, she would had thought Remembrall was a ironic joke product. A prank gift for a forgetful friend. Tsukiko watched with interest when Draco Malfoy took the Remembrall from Neville hand and almost ran off with it, if Ron had not intervened and drew attention from professor McGonagall. Tsukiko assessed the situation and was amused to discover that Draco Malfoy seemed to have sticky fingers and a penchant for magical items. Even if said magical item was completely useless in her opinion.

The rest of the lesson gone quickly and the flying lesson was next. Tsukiko was really looking forward to this. Tsukiko talked to Lavender Brown and Parvati Patil before the lesson. Tsukiko found out Lavender could be quite emotional and silly, but she found her upbeat attitude and laughter quite uplifting. Parvati was a very relaxed and outgoing person. Quite different from her twin sister Padma Patil. Unlike Parvati who was still stalking her and the Tachikomas. Parvati was easy to talk to and Tsukiko did not have to be on her guard about her magecraft, since both girl was more interested in gossip, boys and fashion. The three thing Tsukiko have plenty off. Except for boys, she only had eyes for Lancer and she had plenty of pictures of Lancer in swimming trunks.

During the flying lesson. Tsukiko noticed professor McGonagall was observing her class. Tsukiko already knew her father was a brilliant Quidditch seeker. Tsukiko wonder if professor McGonagall was observing her to see if she have any of her birth father talent. Tsukiko does not mind playing Quidditch, it does seemed like a fun sport that involved flying, bludgeoning other player out of the sky. She was pretty sure there was something else you could do, but the idea of legally sending someone to the hospital wing appealed to her. Tsukiko showed her skill in calling her broom to her hand and even hover above ground.

She was all set to really fly when she heard Lavender Brown said to Parvati. "... I would love to join our Quidditch team, but Angelina told me captain Wood is a slave driver, he even make his team practice on the weekend." Hearing this. Tsukiko purposely lost control of her broom and crashed to the ground. Tsukiko noticed a few Gryffindor looked at her with concern and quite a few Slytherin laughing at her, specially Draco. That was a small sacrifice compare to possibly being forced to join Gryffindor Quidditch team. Tsukiko thought. 'There is no way in hell I'm sacrificing my time in my workshop... Umm, I mean my time with Satsuki-oneesan.'

Within Tsukiko mind scape Shiki Tohno let out a sigh and thought. 'Sacchin-chan would be crying, if she heard what Tsukiko-chan said. Tsukiko-chan is putting her workshop before everyone else again, and she didn't even realize she made that thought out loud.'

Tsukiko said to the few concern Gryffindor. "I'm ok. Guess I need a bit more practice before I can fly a broom." Tsukiko noticed Hermione looked at her with suspicion, so was professor McGonagall. Tsukiko needed a plan fast, then she heard Neville screamed and professor Hooch shouting for Neville to get back down. Tsukiko watched as Neville did some pretty impressive flying and started to bounce off the wall with his broom. Tsukiko thought with joy. 'Thank you Neville, for your E-rank luck.' Tsukiko could tell Neville was about to fall off his broom and she shouted. "Neville, I got you." Tsukiko watched him got his cloak caught on a statue. Tsukiko ran to the spot where Neville was about to fall on. As Neville cloak ripped, she caught him and made it looked like she was flatten by him. It would be very difficult to explain how she caught him bridal style otherwise. With Neville back laid across her chest. Tsukiko said with a hint of annoyance. "Neville!"

Neville replied with a hint of panic. "Yes. Tsukiko?"

Tsukiko said almost out of breath. "Get off, you're heavy." Tsukiko could see Neville eyes widen as he moved off her at a rather impressive speed. Tsukiko could see Neville turned scarlet red and stuttered out an apology. Tsukiko told him she was all right and was glad he was safe.

Professor Hooch came up to her and said. "Miss Potter, are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Tsukiko felt a slight pain in her left wrist and realized she sprained it. She said sheepishly. "Actually I think I might have sprain my left wrist."

Professor took her left hand and tested her injury and said. "We better get you to the hospital wing. The rest of you, DO NOT fly on your broom, or I will see to it that you are expelled from Hogwarts." Tsukiko had to muster all her control not to smile victoriously. Her weekend have been saved.

Ron noticed Draco Malfoy picked up Neville's Remembrall and pocketed the item. Ron said to Draco with anger. "Give that back. Malfoy."

Draco just looked at him smugly and said. "Give what back exactly. Weasley."

Ron felt his anger increase and said. "I said give Neville back his Remembrall."

Draco fainted ignorance and said. "I don't know what you are talking about." Draco looked back at the rest of the Slytherin and said. "Did anyone here noticed I picked something up or what the Weasley was talking about." All the Slytherin smiled smugly and shook their heads. Some even claim Ron was seeing thing.

Ron was about to blow his top and hex Draco when Neville stopped him and said. "It's ok mate, let it go." Ron was about to argue when Neville glanced towards a few Slytherin, Ron noticed where he was looking and saw a few of them had their wands out. Ron grudging let it go and rejoined the Gryffindor group with Neville.

Slytherin common room

Draco was quite pleased with himself, what good was a Remembrall in the hand of that squib Longbottom. Draco admired the craftsmanship of the Remembrall. He always liked magical trinket, he could not resist buying or stealing them if he saw one's that he liked.

Goyle said to Draco while he was not looking at him. "Boss, why do you need Longbottom Remembrall when you already have so many magical orbs?" Draco felt annoyance and turned to reply to Goyle. Draco froze in shock when he saw Goyle holding two of his favourite crystal balls and tapping them against each other. Draco shot off his seat and swiped the crystal balls from Goyle hands, stuffing them into his trouser pocket.

Draco shouted at Goyle in anger. "Don't touch those. Don't you EVER touch my BALLS without my permission."

Unbeknownst to Draco and his henchman. Virtually all the older Slytherin within earshot of Draco froze in horror and shock at what Draco had just said. Unfortunately for Draco, professor Snape was also present, his jaw almost hit the floor and a look of pure horror etched across his face. Professor Snape walked stiffly out of the Slytherin common room while thinking. 'How am I going to explain this to Narcissa and Lucius?'

Snape was still in shock and needed a distraction as soon as possible. When he saw Tsukiko Potter walking pass him with Ron and Neville. Snape said to her. "Miss Potter. Detention today for breathing heavily." Snape walked on before any protest could be raised.

Tsukiko was surprised to receive detention for something like that. She did notice professor Snape seemed a bit pale and distracted, she would attend his detention and see what was wrong. Tsukiko noticed Ron was seething with anger and Neville almost cowered behind her when professor Snape gave her the detention. She noticed Ron was about to say something to professor Snape. Tsukiko stopped him and said. "It's ok Ron. I'm the only one in detention, if you say something to professor Snape now. You and Neville will end up joining me."

Ron was still red in the face and said to her. "It's not bloody fair, he can't pick on you like that. It's just ain't right."

Tsukiko reassured him and said. "Come on. Lets go get some dinner. Some food will cheer you up." That seemed to calmed Ron down as they made their way to Hogwarts dinner hall.

After dinner. Tsukiko made her way to the potion lab for her detention with professor Snape. When she entered the classroom, potion set and ingredient was ready for her. Professor Snape said to her in a neutral tone. "Today we are going to make Burn-healing paste. Follow my instruction exactly."

Tsukiko followed professor Snape instruction on making the paste. Tsukiko could tell something was bothering professor Snape. He seemed distracted. After the paste was completed, Tsukiko decided to ask what was wrong. She said to professor Snape. "Sir. Are you all right? You seem distracted today. Anything I can do to help?" Tsukiko could tell professor Snape was thinking deeply and she added. "If it's a sensitive matter. You can always ask hypothetically. I will give you my opinion, that's if you wish to hear my opinion." Tsukiko could tell professor Snape was struggling, possibly debating whether to tell her or not.

Professor Snape sighed in resignation and said. "One of my student has shown interest to another of the same... gender. I knew the boy's parent. I am having trouble whether or not to report this to them."

Tsukiko thought for a moment and said. "What made you so sure this boy has interest in another boy?"

Professor Snape said to her with grimace. "The boy said to the other boy that he may not touch his balls without his permission." Tsukiko eye brows shot up and she had to control her urge to laugh. Tsukiko noticed professor Snape grew increasingly annoyed at her.

She said quickly in an apologetic tone. "My apologies sir. Was that all you heard? Was there anything else to back up your suspicion?" professor Snape seemed thoughtful and confused for a moment.

He said in a uncertain tone. "No. that comment was the only indication."

Tsukiko smiled and said. "Sir, my advice is not to jump to conclusion due to one comment, I don't know who the boy is, I have to assume he was the only child of your friend. I know the wizard society seemed to frown on same sex romance and this might be a big problem if the said boy is a heir to a noble house. I would say to hold off telling the boy's parents anything until you have concrete proof. Until then, it would be prudent to watch and observe for now."

Professor Snape seemed to relaxed a bit as he nodded at her logic and said. "Thank you, miss Potter. It's a shame you ended up in Gryffindor, otherwise thing might had been different."

Tsukiko just said nonchalant. "The sorting hat was adamant on sending me into Slytherin. I even had to bribe him into sending me to Gryffindor." Tsukiko noticed professor Snape almost tripped when she made that admission. Tsukiko decided to reveal this information knowing Severus Snape no longer trust the old goat. It was subtle, but Tsukiko noticed hostile, baleful glare and sneer, that professor Snape had been sending towards the old goat during breakfast and dinner.

Professor Snape looked shocked and said with no small amount of surprise. "Why in the name of Morgan le Fey would you bribe the sorting hat, to send you into Gryffindor. How did you even bribe the sorting hat?"

Tsukiko replied seriously. "Trust me sir, if I had a choice I would gladly join Slytherin, but due to a certain betroth contract with the Weasley, that was created after my parents death. My best bet was to buy time till I am fifteen years of age and become to head of Potter house to dissolve the illegal contract. If I had joined the Slytherin like the sorting hat wanted, the senile old goat would assume I had gone dark and try to marry me off to Ron Weasley and gain control of me through the Weasley family." Tsukiko noticed professor Snape pinched the bridge of his nose and sat down to absorb everything she had told him. Tsukiko continued. "As for how I bribed the sorting hat, lets just say I gave him a magical item that allow him to read my collection of books." Tsukiko thought if professor Snape wanted a more detailed explanation on the magic item and books, she would gladly tell him, but she could tell professor Snape got other things on his mind then the detail of how she bribe the sorting hat.

Severus Snape was angry and shocked. What in the Merlin balls was Dumbledore thinking creating a betroth contract between the only heir of Potter and the Weasley. Severus began to question if Dumbledore was even sane. Severus said with exasperation. "What was Dumbledore thinking? Does he even understand the consequences of creating a betroth contract between the Potter and the Weasley. Betroth contract between two children who could not possibly understand the impact of such action, specially if the contract was made after the death of your parents. The noble houses will be in an uproar."

Tsukiko just smiled at him and said. "Sir, you forgot one more thing. A public announcement of my 'engagement' would also put the entire Weasley family on the death eater hit list. The old goat might be the 'greatest' light wizard of all time, but even he cannot protect the Weasley family all the time."

Severus felt he had aged a good ten years and said. "Surely the Gringotts would not stand for such contract to exist. There must be other ways then waiting till you are fifteen years of age, anything could happen from now till your fifteenth birthday."

Tsukiko smiled sadly and said. "Unfortunately the Gringotts already exhausted all options in getting the contract nullify legally. The only way for the contract to be undone was for the head of either the Potter or the Weasley to dissolve the contract. Any other way would invite trouble both legal and magical in nature. The Tohsaka had already created several plans for dissolving the contract. The head of Tohsaka wanted to kidnap the youngest child of the Weasley and forcing them to dissolve the betroth contract. My sister even consider using her mind magic to coerce the head of Weasley into dissolving the contract. I wanted to plant an explosive artefact in the headmaster office and off the senile old goat." Severus winced at that. Those were some pretty dark plans and the way Tsukiko Potter talk about killing Albus Dumbledore even made him consider if Tsukiko Potter had gone dark.

Tsukiko noticed professor Snape looked a bit uncomfortable when she mentioned how she wanted to kill the old goat. Tsukiko then continued with a tone of disappointment. "However, more level headed members of the Tohsaka house objected to any plans that involved kidnapping, coercion or murder." Tsukiko remembered how strongly Arturia and Shiki objected to those plans, even Rin and mum Arcueid backed down. Tsukiko vaguely remember Shirou also objected to those plans, but he was instantly dismissed by Rin for being an idiot, was that what people called being 'whipped'? Tsukiko continued. "So in the end we gone with the plan of 'go along with what the old goat wanted till I am fifteen years old'. After that. I am going to tear up the betroth contract and make sure the old goat suffer before I finish him off." Tsukiko smiled coldly, vengeance was a dish best served cold, it was the thought of all sort of torture technique she planned to use on the senile old goat that get her through the day.

Tsukiko noticed professor Snape was gaping at her and said with no small amount of surprise. "Now I can see why the sorting hat wanted you to join Slytherin, but still. Why the elaborate planning? what does Dumbledore expect from all this?"

Tsukiko thought about this for a moment and said. "The old goat wanted a symbol of light, a martyr. My placement with muggle family would ensure my ignorance in magic, also easier to mould to his image if I came from an abused background. He even gave Ron a device to track me down on the train, good thing I was disguised at the time or I might had really hurt Ron if he tried to hit onto me five minutes after meeting me. The old goat probably planned to have Ron give me idea's what was proper or not within the wizard world, manipulation at it's finest or so the old goat thinks. Too bad his plan came apart when I was rescued by my sister and brother. As for the old goats finale goal, I have no idea. That's also part of the reason why I came to Hogwarts. Find out what the old goat's planned for me and tear it down."

Severus Snape had a lot to take in. He always knew that Dumbledore was manipulative, but to what extent? No wonder Lilly did not trust Dumbledore, to think Albus Dumbledore would manipulate Lilly daughter to the extent of trying to marry her to the Weasley, it was bad enough Albus send Tsukiko to Petunia of all people. What was next? Making her give up all her Potter inheritance to the Weasley? Asking her to die for the greater good? There was no limit to the level of manipulation that old fool would go to. Severus was curious and said to Tsukiko neutrally. "Miss Potter. Why are you telling me all this? You do know I was once loyal to Dumbledore." That was true until recently when he found out Dumbledore had withheld important information from him, but he needed to know why she trust him.

Tsukiko smiled and said. "Because my birth mother Lilly Potter trusted you and I want to be able to trust you like she does." Severus was shocked to the core when Tsukiko said that. Tsukiko believed in her mother and wanted to place her trust in him like Lilly did. Severus had to fight down the emotion inside of him. Severus listened as Tsukiko continued. "I also need somewhere to go, to get away from the rest of Gryffindor from time to time, and I really hope you can help me with that. Professor Snape."

Severus thought for a moment and said. "I can give you detention, but you will need to give me an excuse. There is only so much detention I can give out for breathing heavily, after all." Severus smiled along with Tsukiko.

Tsukiko said with a mischievous grin. "I will see what I can do sir, I will be sure to make the prank none lethal, but extremely humiliating." Severus almost groaned, he had forgotten Tsukiko was the daughter of James Potter, the infamous Marauder prankster.

After Tsukiko left the potion class, she took out her short range communicator for the Tachikomas and said. "Bob. Jack. I have a job for you, meet me in the room of requirement in thirty minute." Tsukiko smiled at the plan that was formulating in her mind, she almost could not contain her giggle.

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Draco was feeling very pleased with himself. He managed to tricked Ron Weasley into a midnight duel at the trophy room. He just informed Flinch where to find that 'Blood Traitor'. It would had been better if he could include Tsukiko Potter in that duel, but she was nowhere to be found. As Draco walked down a deserted corridor with Crabbe and Goyle. Unbeknownst to him and his henchmen, the Tachikomas laid in wait and sprung their ambush.

Bob while under the disillusionment charm levelled the customized tranquillizer gun at the big lad at the rear of the group. A silent pop, the tranquillizer dart hit the side of the large black hair boy's neck. Before the boy hit the ground. Jack caught the boy with two well aimed streams of web and dragged him off the side of the corridor, neither the other black hair boy or their primary target Draco, the blond hair boy even noticed their friend had gone missing. The Tachikoma repeated the same process again on the other black hair boy. Finally they were about to tranquillize their primary target, as Bob took aim, the boy turned around with a confused expression.

Draco said. "I can't wait to see the expression on that 'Blood Traitor' face when he realized. I Draco Malfoy had tricked him. Maybe I should take pictures. What do you think? Goyle. Crabbe." Only silence greeted Draco. He turned around to see what was wrong and found neither Goyle or Crabbe behind him. Draco said with a nervous tone. "Something is very wrong here. I can feel it..." Draco felt something hit the side of his neck and shouted. "IN MY NECK." Draco drew his wand, but his wand arm was soon hit by three darts with red feather. Draco felt his wand arm goes numb and dropped his wand as he lost all motor control in his right arm. He could also feel numbness on the left half of his neck and face. In a panic he ran as fast as he could down the corridor, away from where the darts came from. He could hear what he assumed was angry click and whistle from behind him, he could feel another three more darts hitting his left arm. Draco kept running with two paralysed arms swinging uncontrollably. His left face fell into a slur, he was having difficulty keeping his left eye open. He felt another two darts hit his left leg and groaned out as he ran with a limp. "Oh, come on." his only reply was exasperated whistles and clicks. Draco turned a corner and hid behind a suit of armour. Draco sighed in relief as the minutes goes by. Just when he thought he had lost his mysterious assailant, ten more darts sprouted on his back. Draco being pumped full of tranquillizer could only slur out. "Heyyyy". Before falling onto the ground. The last thing he saw before unconsciousness took him was four blue legs with wheels on them.

Tsukiko was bewildered by what the Tachikoma told her. Tsukiko still could not believe it took almost twenty tranquillizer darts to put Draco Malfoy down, but soon Tsukiko smiled evilly at the unconscious Malfoy heir and said with pure amusement. "There might be more to you then meets the eyes. Little Draco." Tsukiko took out a syringe. "Lets take some blood sample and see what we can find out about your physiology." Tsukiko could see Draco shiver when she plunged the needle into his arm and drew out a healthy amount of blood. Tsukiko placed the syringe into a flask with a single sapphire which had 'ice' rune etched into the gem stone. The flask would keep the blood fresh and cool until she goes back to her workshop at the weekend. Tsukiko proceeded to the next part of her plan as she pulled out a dress from her pocket of holding. Tsukiko also took out a invisibility curtain out of her pocket and smiled with amusement.

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Hogwarts dinner hall

Ron was livid. He accepted a midnight duel yesterday from Draco Malfoy, they were suppose to meet in the trophy room. He turned up with Neville as witness, but instead of Draco turning up, it was Filch and his cat Mrs Norris. He and Neville got detention with Filch for a week and they lost a total of fifty points for house Gryffindor, the rest of the house was not happy with him either and to add insult to injury. The bookworm Hermione told him off for sneaking off at night and losing points for Gryffindor, if it had not been for Tsukiko turning up at the right moment, he would had said a few unkind thing to the bookworm. The mood at the Gryffindor table this morning was pretty sour until they heard what sounded like trumpets going off, an invisible curtain was lifted at the far end of the dinner hall to reveal a sight no one would ever forget for as long as they lived.

Ron then heard Tsukiko shouted with mirth. "All hail princess Malfoy." Ron jaw almost hit the table at what he saw, as he had burst out laughing along with almost everyone else at the dinner hall.

Draco was feeling really groggy, almost like that one time he drank what he thought was Butterbeer, but turned out to be some really nasty ale. He noticed Crabbe and Goyle next to him still asleep while standing, he nudged them awake and realized they were in a pretty dark place at this moment, he could not see anything in front of him. Then he heard trumpets going off and was almost blinded by a bright light. When his eyes finally adjusted, he realized he was currently in the dinner hall with almost every students staring at him, he noticed every professor was gawking at him and professor Snape buried his face into his hands. He also noticed Crabbe and Goyle was dressed in fancy butler uniform and thought. 'When did they own anything that fancy?'

Draco then heard Tsukiko Potter shouted. "All hail princess Malfoy." It was only then he realized he was wearing a very frilly white dress with long blond wig. Draco was stunned as every students in the dinner hall burst out laughing.

He was seething with rage and was about to shout at them when he heard Crabbe said to him. "Well boss. At least you look good in a dress."

Draco thought for a moment and said. "It is a good dress." He took another moment and his face contorted in anger as he jumped onto Crabbe while strangling him. "LOOK GOOD in a DRESS. Do I? How about I put you six feet under in a dress." After a short rant. Draco stormed off towards the Slytherin dormitories shouting "Wait till my father hear about this." and swore vengeance on whoever did this to him.

Everything was fine for Tsukiko until professor Snape hoisted her out of her seat by the scarf of her neck, lifting her to eye level.

Professor Snape sneered at her and said with menace. "Miss Potter. Next time you wish to play a prank on fellow students. You might want to cover your track and not leave your name and address on this Zonko's invisibility curtain." Professor Snape showed her the tag with her name and address on it along with a polite 'Please return to owner if found', he continued. "As punishment. You will have a month detention with me, starting this afternoon." Tsukiko faked a gulp and fearful expression as professor Snape put her back down onto her seat.

It was then Ron Weasley spoke out. "Sir. What did she ever do to you. You're picking on her. Everyone can see that." Professor Snape just sneered at Ron Weasley.

Professor Snape said to Ron. "I could also take points from Gryffindor as well as give Miss Potter detention. I could also give you more detention with Filch, but I am feeling generous today, so I will settle for a month detention with Miss Potter here." Tsukiko could tell Ron was about to argue on her behalf, not knowing she planned to have detention with Snape to get away from the majority of the Gryffindor house. He would have said more if not for Neville pulling on his arm and showed him all the other Gryffindors were eyeing him angrily. As if they were telling him not to cost the house any more points. Professor Snape walked out of the dinner hall like a vengeful wraith, while Ron seethed in anger at the unfair treatment. Tsukiko noticed the old goat looked pleased for some reason, while professor McGonagall looked worried. Hermione also glared at her with disapproval. Tsukiko just shrugged them off and thought to herself. 'Everything is going according to plan.'

After another day of long lessons. Tsukiko turned up for professor Snape detention and discovered a surprise waiting for her. This time Tsukiko gulped in real fear as she stared at a mountain of dirty cauldrons waiting for her.

Tsukiko looked to professor Snape with cold sweat as he said to her. "Today you will do your best to clean up ALL the cauldrons that have been building up since the start of this week. This amount should take you about three days to clean. Did you really think, that I won't punish you for putting my godson in a dress and humiliate him in front of the whole school? Well get to it. Miss Potter." As professor Snape turn and walked away from her. Tsukiko took out her wand and used a Scouring charm on the nearest cauldron, which resulted in a explosion of black soot and smoke. It was then professor Snape said to her with a hint of amusement. "Oh, did I forget to mention. That you will have to clean those cauldron by hands. Since the residual failed potion and ingredient tend to react explosively to Scouring charm."

Tsukiko covered from head to toe in black soot and her hair blown straight upwards said while coughing black smoke. "You could had said that earlier. Sir." Tsukiko noticed professor Snape just smiled and walked out of the classroom. Tsukiko said mentally to Arturia. 'Arturia-oneesan, I think I just got prank by professor Snape.' Arturia replied by giving her a mental pat on the shoulder and some words of encouragement, as Tsukiko proceed to clean up as many cauldron as she could with 'Reinforcement' on her arms, if she was going to clean up this mountain of cauldrons, she would do it in one day instead of three and show professor Snape what a REALLY clean cauldron looked like.

Severus Snape jaw almost hit the floor when he came back after four hours of doing various research on his next potion experiment and grading exam papers. He left Potter to clean up that mountain of cauldrons as punishment for the next three day, but he never expected her to clean ALL of them in four hours. Those cauldrons weren't just clean, they were so clean, you could see your own reflection on them.

Severus then heard Potter said to him. "Sir. I hope you find my cauldron cleaning skill satisfactory. Now if you don't mind. I need to go take a bath. I feel like I just went down ten chimney." Severus Snape could only nod in shock as Tsukiko Potter left the classroom. He was both impressed and puzzled by how she managed to clean all of them in such a short time. He could only chuckle as he cast spells to move all the cauldrons back to their storage area.

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Time moved quickly in Hogwarts. Tsukiko had her daily 'detention' with professor Snape. He secretly taught Tsukiko various antidote potions and some time even taught her some advance spells. Relationship between Tsukiko and Severus Snape became more friendly and less strained as time goes by. Professor Snape treated Tsukiko like she was one of his own student in house Slytherin during detention. While outside of detention, both treated each other like mortal enemies to fool the general populace of Hogwarts. Professor Snape needed to keep his image before all four houses. Tsukiko needed to keep her mask to prevent the old goat from assuming she had gone dark. Tsukiko visited her workshop and her sister Satsuki during the weekend. Tsukiko found out the old goat had been trying to arrange a meeting between himself and Satsuki. The old goat didn't send any letters to Lancer. Satsuki told Tsukiko she had denied all request to the meeting, there was no good reason provided. Unless one consider meeting the great leader of light to discuss a matter most urgent to be a good reason. Tsukiko learned. Satsuki had replied to the letter and stated. Unless given a proper explanation on the meeting, she had no time to spare.

Tsukiko relationship with the rest of the house had gone as she expected. She seemed to have earned everyone respect for the prank she pulled on Malfoy. The twin even begged her to loan them the Tachikomas for future prank, everyone was happy except for one bushy hair girl. The relationship between Tsukiko and Hermione was cold, Arctic cold, they put up with each other and shared the same room, but this had been going on for almost two months now. Tsukiko thought she really need to put an end to this childish squabble, but could not find the opportunity to do so.

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Thirty first of October 1991

There was no major incident for about two months and it was Halloween. The day Tsukiko birth parents died. Tsukiko was alone and looking out of the window. Tsukiko was deep in thought when Arcueid spoke to her. 'Tsukiko-chan, are you all right?'

Tsukiko came out of her thought and replied mentally. 'I'm all right mum. It's just...' Tsukiko hesitated for a moment then continued. 'today will be the first time I won't be visiting my birth parents grave. Since I need to stay at Hogwarts for Halloween and celebrate with the others on the day I suppose to visit them.'

Arcueid said to her in a comforting tone. 'Tsukiko-chan. As soon as you leave Hogwarts. We will all go and visit your parents grave together. I'm sure they will understand why you can't go today. So cheer up and enjoy the festival.' Tsukiko smiled happily. Mum Arcueid always had a way to cheer her up no matter what. Tsukiko departed for her lesson with a happy smile.

Charm lesson was extremely boring for Tsukiko. They were all learning Wingardium Leviosa. The levitation charm. Everyone was practising this spell on a large feather. Tsukiko didn't even bother to hide her magic on this, since Hermione saw her cast this spell during their second day in Hogwarts.

Professor Flitwick said jovially in a squeaky voice. "Now don't forget that nice wrist movement we've been practising." perched on top of his books the professor continued. "Swish and flick, remember, swish and flick. Saying the magic words properly is very important, too. Remember Wizard Baruffio, who said 's' instead of 'f' and found himself on the floor with a buffalo on his chest." Tsukiko remembered the first time she heard that when she was seven, she could not stop laughing for almost half an hour after hearing that. It was fortunate Tsukiko paired up with Seamus, she could observe him carefully when he cast his spell, she would not risk using 'Structural Analysis' on him. Professor Flitwick might pick up on her wandless magic and that would be troublesome. For now she would observe and deduce, there would be plenty of time for all kinds of test when she get Seamus into her workshop as a lab rat.

Meanwhile Seamus noticed Tsukiko smiled at him, but felt a cold chill ran down his spine. He should be happy that a cute girl like Tsukiko smiled at him, but all he could feel was cold dread. He felt like a frog being stared down by a snake, it made absolutely no sense what so ever.

Tsukiko observed Seamus cast the levitation charm on the feather. She taught him the trick of casting this spell. She made him practice the wand movement first then the verbal component of the spell separately, when she was happy that he managed to get them both right, she had him perform the spell. His wand movement and pronunciation of the spell was almost perfect, should had been enough to make the feather float. Instead the feather exploded in brilliant orange flame. Tsukiko cast Aguamenti spell, a water-making spell on the burning feather, then a Tergeo charm to clear up the mess. Seamus looked glum at his failure and was once again covered in black soot from the explosion. Tsukiko cheered him up with words of encouragement, while secretly dancing with joy inside her mind at what she had witness. She MUST have Seamus in her workshop, her magus pride demand it.

Tsukiko was interrupted when Ron shouted a rather butchered "Wingardium Leviosa." she noticed that Ron was paired with Hermione. Neither of them seemed pleased by this arrangement.

Tsukiko then heard Hermione admonish Ron in a rather annoying know it all tone. "You're saying it wrong. It's Wing-gar-dium Levi-o-sa. Make the 'gar' nice and long."

Ron snarled at Hermione and said. "You do it then, if you're so clever." Hermione cast the spell and the feather rose four feet into the air, above their heads.

Ron pouted and said in the most unfriendly tone. "It's only just above our head. Tsukiko managed to make her feather float to the celling and won five points for the house, also she's not as annoying as you. I should had paired up with her." Tsukiko noticed that comment seemed to have greatly upset Hermione, as tears filled her eyes and her face turned red with anger.

Hermione shouted at Ron, completely out of character, considering Hermione was still in the middle of class. "Then have Tsukiko teach you then. She can lift a full body mirror with her spell. You can stop coming to me for help with your homework." Hermione stormed out of the class room in tears. Professor Flitwick seemed completely lost as to what to do about this.

Ron just snared and said. "She's a bloody nightmare. No wonder she doesn't have any friends." Tsukiko sighed. It was a good thing she did not have to put up with this all the time.

Hogwarts dinner hall

It was dinner time, the hall was filled with floating candles and pumpkins, it was a festive Halloween scene that had decorated the grand hall, but the live bats was a bit much, good thing they left the dinner hall before the food appeared. Tsukiko really didn't want guano in her food. It was bad enough she ate food from 'guano' cookery plate when she was on holiday in Africa with the native tribe. Soon the tables were filled with lavish food fit for royalty. Tsukiko was enjoying herself with the variety of selections. She still prefer Shirou cooking, but then again, very few cook could even reach that level of divine flavour and taste. Tsukiko overheard Lavender said to Parvati, that Hermione had been crying in the girl toilets and wanted to be left alone. Tsukiko felt a bit bad. She also ignored Hermione along with everyone else, even if she had justification for her action. Tsukiko decided enough was enough, she would talk to Hermione tonight and air our the dirty laundry once and for all.

It was then professor Quirrell rushed into the dinner hall, turban askew. His expression filled with terror as he shouted in panic. "Troll. In the dungeon. Thought you ought to know." professor Quirrell fainted afterwards. Every student in the hall was in an uproar, but Tsukiko was not paying attention to them or the old goat as he tried to bring order to chaos. Tsukiko only had one thought. 'Hermione is in danger. She doesn't know about the troll.' Using the chaos. Tsukiko sneaked out of the dinner hall and made her way to the girls toilets. Tsukiko took out her short range communicator and said. "Bob. Jack. Make your way to the girls toilets. Follow my coordinates and do not engage the troll if you see it. I repeat. Do not engage the troll. Over." Tsukiko then used her ring to contact Lancer. 'Lancer-oniisan. We have a troll in the building. I am heading towards the girls toilets to warn Hermione. Meet me outside the girls toilets and do not fight the troll. This smell like a set up. Someone might be watching me.'

Lancer soon replied. 'Tsukiko-chan. I will be there soon, but don't fight the troll if you can help it. I will be there as soon as possible.'

Tsukiko soon noticed someone coming up behind her panting. It was Ron Weasley. Tsukiko inwardly cursed her luck and said with some annoyance. "Ron what are you doing here? Get back to the Gryffindor dorm."

Ron snapped back with equal annoyance. "I could say the same to you mate. What are you doing sneaking away like that?"

Tsukiko don't have time for this, she moved on and said. "Hermione don't know about the troll. I'm going to get her then head back to the dorm. Come along if you have to, but don't get in my way." Tsukiko noticed Ron looked a bit annoyed, but had wisely chose not to argue with her. They soon arrived at the girl toilets and heard a piercing scream and a roar. Tsukiko eyes widened and shouted. "No." she sprinted into the girls toilets.

Tsukiko saw Hermione cowering in the corner under the wash basin. The troll, a twelve feet giant with putrid grey skin and nasty odour, it raised his club to take another swing. Tsukiko saw Ron chucked stones and woods at the troll. Damn thing skull was thicker then a brick house and it's brain was pea size. That was dissection proven as well, when she got her hand on a dead troll.

Tsukiko need to get the troll attention fast. She took out her wand and used a banishing charm on the largest rock she could find and send it straight into the back of the troll's head. A loud thunk was heard and the troll slowly turned his head towards her. It's face contorted in anger and Tsukiko assumed the troll must had felt that hit. Instead of screaming like Ron did. Tsukiko smiled as she felt her blood boil. She activated her trigger and switched on all her magic circuits. Tsukiko could feel the slight warmth from her magic circuits and shouted at Ron and Hermione. "Close your eyes. NOW." Tsukiko was grateful, both of them shut their eyes tightly and didn't question her. Tsukiko took out a flawed cut Herkimer diamond with runes 'light' carved onto all its surface. Tsukiko channelled her prana into the diamond and threw it straight into the troll face as the troll swing it's club downwards towards her. Tsukiko sparred daily with Lancer, to her the club was literally moving in slow motion. She knew where it's going to land and closed her eyes as she dodged the wooden club. Tsukiko moved towards her left and positioned herself on the troll right side.

The diamond detonated in a blinding flash that lasted for almost a whole second just as the troll club hit the ground on Tsukiko right side. Tsukiko could see the flash behind her eyelid, she dread to think what it would be like if one was to look at it directly. From the howl of pain, Tsukiko could imagine the blinding pain the troll was going through. Tsukiko opened her eyes and chanted. "Time Alter Double Accel." Tsukiko could feel the burn from the Emiya magic crest as the world slowed down around her. The Emiya family specialized in time alteration magic. Tsukiko found out with the Emiya crest, she could access a certain degree of time modification and adjustment magic. Tsukiko was able to utilize a mobile bounded field that effect her own time around her body, allowing her to speed up or slow down time within the field. This field would takes up a chunk of her prana. She had to be careful how long she stayed within the bounded field. Her research and discovery had managed to reduced the backlash of time 'catching' up to her, but it did not eliminate all the negative effect, unlike her mind scape 'Time Accel' there were consequences for using time magic on her whole body. Tsukiko move at twice her normal speed with Double Accel, with her use of Reinforcement on her legs, she was next to Hermione in an instant. Tsukiko stopped her Double Accel and said to her. "Hermione. Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Hermione was scared out of her mind. Why was there a troll in school? Why was it in the girls toilets? Hogwarts was suppose to be the safest place in Britain, safer then Gringotts. Hermione honestly thought she was going to die when the troll raised his club towards her. That was until she heard a loud thunk and to her horror. The troll turned his attention towards Tsukiko and Ron, near the entrance of the girl toilets. She almost screamed again when the troll raised his club at Tsukiko, but to Hermione astonishment. Tsukiko did not scream like Ron did. She smiled and from what Hermione could tell, it was a blood thirsty smile.

Tsukiko shouted at them both. "Close your eyes. NOW." Hermione didn't ask why. She felt the command behind that shout and closed her eyes tightly and heard the troll howl in pain. She opened her eyes again when she heard Tsukiko asking if she was all right and was she hurt anywhere. Hermione was confused and flabbergasted. How did Tsukiko get to her so fast?

Hermione with tears in her eyes, gratitude and confusion in her voice. "I'm ok. Why are you here?" Hermione could see that same annoying smile that Tsukiko had on her during first day of Hogwarts. Hermione felt happy and annoyed at the same time.

Tsukiko said. "I'm here to save you and it would be annoying if I have to look for a new room mate. We will talk more after this. First lets get you out of here." Tsukiko then hoisted her up by the back of her school uniform collar and the back of her robe around the waist area. It took a moment before Hermione realized what Tsukiko had in mind. Hermione could feel Tsukiko took a quarter turn and half a step back.

Hermione said in complete panic. "Tsukiko, Don't you dare thro..." Before Hermione could finish her sentence.

Tsukiko already threw Hermione towards Ron while shouting in joy. "Ron. CATCH!" Hermione had many thoughts during her short flight. How was it possible for Tsukiko to throw her with such ease? How was it possible she was flying in such straight line like an arrow out of a bow? Why in the name of God did Tsukiko throw her face first into Ron Weasley crotch?

Tsukiko winced a bit. She messed up her aim a little there. She was meant to throw Hermione into Ron stomach and not his family jewels. Tsukiko could see Hermione recover first, face completely red.

Hermione shouted in pure anger. "How dare you! Tsukiko!"

Ron was bending over beside Hermione and wheezed out in pure agony. "Oh sweet Merlin. My balls. My balls." Tsukiko did not have time for this, as she could see the troll recover from being blinded by her gem.

Tsukiko shouted. "Get out of here NOW. I will take care of this." Tsukiko then heard both Ron and Hermione object to what she wanted them to do. Tsukiko shouted in annoyance. "Bob. Jack. Get them out of here NOW." Tsukiko could see two set of webs wrap up both Ron and Hermione. The Tachikomas quickly moved in and grabbed the two wayward students and left the toilets.

With both Hermione and Ron out of the way. Tsukiko formulated a battle plan against the troll. Tsukiko knew the troll skin have high resist to magic. Her C-grade magic jewel would only singe it's hair. Her A-grade jewel would take it out, but it would also take out the toilets and herself along with it. Tsukiko remembered the lesson Lancer taught her when taking on larger opponent then herself. When fighting a physically larger and stronger opponent, aim for the joints at the lower body. Bring them down to your level, then finish them off with a cut to the artery in the neck or a stab in the heart. Tsukiko watched as the troll turn towards her, still rubbing its eyes. Tsukiko chanted. "Trace on" Tsukiko traced a mystic code dagger with the rune words 'Malice' etched into the blade, the dagger was a vicious piece of work, the rune words grant the blade with extraordinary sharpness and able to inflict vast amount of pain on anyone it cuts. Tsukiko used 'Reinforcement' on the blade to increase it's property, making it even sharper and stronger then it usually was. Tsukiko then chanted "Time Alter Double Accel." Tsukiko held the dagger in reverse grip in her left hand. As she sprinted next to the troll. She then spin three hundred and sixty degree on the spot and slammed the dagger into the troll left knee. The extra force and momentum from both the spin and Double Accel easily drove the dagger through the skin and right into the knee joint. Tsukiko let go of the dagger and left it inside the troll left knee. Tsukiko could hear the troll howl in renew pain as she sprinted for the toilets exit.

Tsukiko turned and watched as the troll fell onto his left knee. The troll on all four howled at her in hate and promised to do unspeakable thing to her when it catches her. Tsukiko took out an orange Fire Opal with runes of 'Fire' and 'Air' etched onto it's surface. This was one of her C-grade explosive jewel. Tsukiko knew it wouldn't hurt the troll if she just threw it at him, but she wondered what would happen if she threw it into it's gaping mouth. Tsukiko smiled viciously and threw the jewel with all her strength while flooding it with prana. The jewel flew straight into the troll mouth and the troll swallowed it. Tsukiko leaped out of the room just as the troll expanded in a grotesque manner before exploding in brilliant orange colour flame that covered the interior of the girls toilets with the troll's blood and gore. The only recognisable parts of the troll were it's four limbs and head. Tsukiko smiled at the scene and would had danced in joy, if not for Lancer hitting her on the upside of her head.

Lancer said to her angrily. "Tsukiko-chan. You overdid it. Who do you think is going to clean up this mess?" Tsukiko thought for a moment and paled. This was pretty bad, the clean up would be traumatizing for whoever got the job. Most likely caretaker Argus Filch. Tsukiko saw Lancer astralised and was about to make a run for it when she saw seven people came towards her. Tsukiko cursed inwardly at her E-rank luck.

Professor McGonagall came across a most curious sight with her fellow professor and colleague. Professor Snape. Professor Dumbledore. Professor Quirrell. Caretaker Argus Finch and herself were all heading to the location of the troll. The Hogwarts ward pointed them towards the girls toilets. It was en-route they came across Tsukiko Potter's Tachikomas carrying both Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger. Both wrapped up in what appeared to be spider silk. To the normal observer, it would look like the Tachikomas had just kidnapped the two students. Professor McGonagall said with irritation. "What are you two doing to those students? Put them down at once." Minerva watched as the Tachikomas panicked and hurriedly placed the wrap up students before her. She caste Relashio, unbinding both Miss Granger and Mr Weasley. Before Minerva could say anything.

Miss Granger said to her with panic in her voice. "Professor McGonagall. Please hurry. Tsukiko still in the girls toilets with the troll." It was then a loud "BOOOOM" could be heard echoing through the corridor. Everyone except the Tachikomas rushed towards the source of the explosion. Which incidentally was the girls toilet. Minerva took out her wand, she was ready to deal with the troll only to find Tsukiko looking a bit pale outside the girls toilets.

Minerva was furious and said with a strong Scottish accent. "What were you thinking Miss Potter. You're lucky you weren't killed. Why aren't you in the Gryffindor dormitories with the other." Minerva would had said more, but one look inside the girls toilet and she promptly fainted. It was fortunate for her, professor Dumbledore was able to catch her before she hit the ground, same could not be said about professor Quirrell who hit the floor with the back of his head.

Tsukiko could see the rest of the staff was aghast at what they saw inside the girls toilets. Professor McGonagall and Quirrell fainted. Caretaker Filch was white as a ghost with tears welling up in his eyes. Both professor Snape and the old goat had slack jaw expression. Professor Snape held both Hermione and Ron back, stopping them from peering into the girls toilets and threatened them with dire consequence should they disobey him.

Professor Snape said to her with anger. "Tsukiko Potter. I am going to give you a choice. You can spend a month detention with me and cost your house a hundred and fifty points or... you can take three month detention with me and clean up this mess you made. Your choice Miss Potter."

Tsukiko sighed in resignation and said. "I will take three month detention. Professor Snape, just let me go and find a bucket and a mop to clean up this mess." Tsukiko noticed professor Snape walked away with a limp. She planned to find him later and see what was going on. Tsukiko said to Ron and Hermione with a tired voice. "Ron. Hermione. Go back to the dorm. I will join you as soon as I clear up the mess." Tsukiko noticed the old goat was still catatonic, possibly trying to figure out what she did to the troll. Tsukiko quickly made herself scarce before he recovered. Hopefully by the time she came back, the old goat would be gone with two unconscious professor.

Dumbledore was speechless. He had absolutely no idea how Tsukiko Potter managed to kill the troll in such a gory fashion. Part of him was ecstatic. With power like this, she would be more then a match for Tom Riddle, but so much power in the hands of one so young. Tsukiko Potter would need to be shown the righteous path of light. He was worried about the ruthlessness she had displayed on the troll if the remain was anything to go by, but now he had a legitimate excuse to meet her guardian Miss Satsuki. Dumbledore hope Tsukiko guardian could see reason or he might have to resort to extreme measure. Dumbledore apparate himself along with professor Quirrell and professor McGonagall to the hospital wing.

Tsukiko was able to clean and repair the girls toilets in record time. She had the Tachikomas burn the troll's remain to ashes with flame throwers she purchased from the Wild Geese, that made the job a lot easier. The rest of the mess was easily cleared out with Scouring charm. The toilet was fixed to a brand new state with Reparo charm and her own brand of Alteration magecraft that was able to restore damage object back to their original state, it wasn't the first time she had to use such spells, considering the number of explosions, biological contamination, Gremlins infestation and bad luck from Lancer she had to put up with. Tsukiko was quite pleased with herself, it actually looked like Hogwarts spend money on the girls toilets. Tsukiko turned her attention to professor Snape. Tsukiko told the Tachikomas to track him down and find out where he was. Tsukiko soon got a reply from Bob, that professor Snape was in the staff room with Filch.

Tsukiko walked into the staff room without knocking. She saw caretaker Filch about to bandage professor Snape leg. Tsukiko saw the wound, something mangled his leg.

Professor Snape growled at her and said with irritation. "Miss Potter. What are you doing here?" Tsukiko kept her anger under control and said to caretaker Filch who was sneering at her.

Tsukiko made eye contact with Filch and channelled her prana into his eyes. "Thank you for all your hard work. Mr Filch. I will take over in treating professor Snape wound. I have also taken care of the girls toilets, so you can get some rest. Have a good night. Mr Filch. Know that your work here is appreciated."

Filch eyes glazed over and said with a smile. "Thank you professor Potter. I will see you again tomorrow. Good night." Caretaker Filch bowed to her before leaving the staff room. Tsukiko could see professor Snape had a shocked look at what had just transpired.

Tsukiko said with a hint of annoyance. "Before you ask. That was a memory manipulation spell from the Tohsaka house I used on Filch. I need him out of the way so I can treat your wound. I am not going to ask why you didn't go to the hospital wing for this wound or even how you got it, but I want you to know, I don't like to see people I care about hurt and that includes you. Professor Snape." Tsukiko could not tell what professor Snape was thinking, but she continued with a tone of anger in her voice. "So I would appreciate it, if you could trust me enough to come to me, when you need help. Specially if you are hurt."

Severus Snape was deep in thoughts about what Tsukiko Potter said to him. He could almost see some of Lily temper in Tsukiko, and it scared him a little. He should feel undignified and angry to be berated by the Potter brat, but the truth was. He was completely mystified by her. Severus said with a bit of heat in his tone. "Watch yourself Potter. I could still make those three month detention into real detention." Severus Snape looked into Tsukiko emerald green eyes. Her anger did not lessen in the slightest.

She said to him with an angry tone. "Go ahead. I'm still going to stand by what I said and I will never back down, even if you threaten me." Severus looked into her eyes a bit longer, but in the end he backed down and let out a tired sigh. It was then Severus Snape noticed Tsukiko took out a perfectly cut thumb size diamond. Such gem must had cost a small fortune. To his astonishment, the diamond glowed with a soft white light. White wisp like light and smoke caress his wound, to his surprise. His wound healed rapidly and soon there was not even a scar to show where the Cerberus had bitten him.

He said with astonishment. "How is this possible? Wounds from magical creature cannot be healed by magic."

Tsukiko was mildly amused when she saw professor Snape shocked expression. It's good to know someone like him could be caught by surprise. Tsukiko said. "Sorry professor Snape. This is another one of those spell the Tohsaka treasure greatly, I can only tell you what the spell does, but I cannot and will not tell you how to cast them. The spell I just used can heal 'any' physical wound, be they inflicted by the darkest of magical creature or the foulest of hex. As long as I have those gems prepared before hand for use. It's a good thing I didn't exhaust this one, otherwise you would have cost me ten thousand Galleon." Tsukiko almost laughed when professor Snape eye widened and his mouth hanged open in shock. Tsukiko then said with genuine concern. "Sir. I meant what I said. Please don't hesitate to seek me out if you need help." Tsukiko stood up and just before she left the staff room. She said to professor Snape. "Goodnight sir and thank you for looking out for me." Tsukiko left a rather shocked and dazed professor Snape to his thoughts.

Severus Snape had concluded some time ago that Tsukiko Potter was nothing like either of her parents. What happened today only reaffirm his analysis. He had a lot to think about. Tsukiko Potter magic, the family that adopted her, the Tohsaka. Her view on the world and how she saw him. Tsukiko cared about him, it hurts her to see him injured. Severus Snape leaned back into his seat and concluded, he still have a lot to learn.

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Gryffindor Girl's Dormitories

Tsukiko managed to shake off Ron and Neville at the common room. Ron was being rather persistent in making sure she was all right, which annoyed her to no end. Tsukiko was glad to finally reach the room she shared with Hermione. She was greeted to the sight of Hermione fidgeting nervously while sitting on her own bed. Tsukiko had thought about leaving this conversation for another day, but decided against it. She said to Hermione. "Hermione. We need to talk. It's been almost two months since our argument, we need to sort this out." Hermione had a fearful look and reluctantly nodded in agreement. Tsukiko had to think carefully on this, this conversation could easily devolve into another argument. Tsukiko thought carefully and said. "Hermione. I can understand your desire to learn and know everything, but what I don't understand is. Why do you want to know my magic and insist on sharing my achievement with everyone? Or why you must always insist books and the authority is right? Hermione, you need to help me understand. You need to talk to me."

Tsukiko watched as Hermione bite her lower lip, tears started to form in her eyes as she said in a pained voice. "At first I was angry at you... for not wanting to share your magic with everyone like the book said. I was told off by professor McGonagall for following what she called 'Complete rubbish from the Ministry of Magic'. Then I was angry at you... for lying to me even thought you said you're my friend."

Hermione could feel her tears trickle down her cheek. She was having trouble laying her feeling bare for someone else, but she need to keep going. She really could not bottle this up any longer. Hermione said while trying to keep her hiccup under control. "All I ever knew was books. I never had any friends before. Everyone would ignore me at school, even the teachers, only my parents talk to me and they were always busy. I thought I would make friends if I knew a lot of stuff, I thought everyone would treat me better if the teachers or those in authority liked me, but nothing changed. Everyone here treated me the same as the one's back in my old school. I really thought magic would change my life. Like those books I read, but if I cannot trust my books, even professor McGonagall said the magical authority was complete rubbish. What am I suppose to believe in now? Who am I suppose to trust?" Hermione felt a hand gently caress her cheek and wiped away her tears. Hermione looked into Tsukiko eyes, she saw sadness in them.

Tsukiko was deep in thought about what Hermione said to her. Tsukiko understood what Hermione had gone through. Before she was found by her mum Arcueid and everyone else. She dreamed of being saved. She wished for magic. She wanted her loneliness and pain to go away. She could still remember the beating she received from her suppose family, her cousin would bully her and anyone that got close to her, her aunt would blame her for every small slight or freakishness that happened, most of all, her uncle would always look at her with those hungry look in his eyes. Her only escape was to drift off into fantasy when she hid in the library. Everyday then was a struggle to hid from her uncle and his family.

Ever since she was found by her family. Every day was an adventure. Magic beyond her wildest dream. Epic saga and story from Lancer-oniisan and Arturia-oneesan. Shirou-oniisan wonderful cooking and most important of all, she was loved by all her family. They had their ups and downs. There were time she behaved like a brat, but in the end, she loved them and they loved her. They would keep loving each other. Tsukiko could understand Hermione loneliness and her need for magic. Hermione truly believed her problem could be solved by magic, like in fairy tales. Tsukiko could see her past self in Hermione. Her wish. Her desire. Both wished for release from their unfair and painful life. Tsukiko got her wish a long time ago. Hermione was still looking for hers. Tsukiko gently caress Hermione cheek, wiping away her tears and said with pure honesty in her voice. "Place your trust in me. Believe in me." Tsukiko knew Hermione would be sceptical and she was ready for her questions.

Hermione was having a hard time believing in Tsukiko words, but she would give her a benefit of the doubt and asked her questions. "Why can't you share your magic with me or anyone else?"

Hermione could see a small smile on Tsukiko face and she said to her. "Hermione. What do you know about the Tohsaka as a whole?"

Hermione thought for a moment and said. "All I know about the Tohsaka was. You're the heir of Tohsaka and they are a Japanese wizard family."

Tsukiko said to her. "Hermione. The Tohsaka's are a magus family, we are not witches or wizards, we don't practice witchcraft and wizardry. We are magus. We are practitioner of magecraft, or better known as science of magic." Hermione never heard of magus or magecraft, then again, she knew very little about the Japanese magical. Only thing she knew was, the Japanese magical had locked themselves away after the second world war. Otherwise very little was known about them. Hermione listened as Tsukiko continued. "Hermione. The reason why I cannot share my magic with anyone is because, unlike wizard. Magus keep their magic secret, not only from the muggles, but also from magical. Magus magic is their life work, their pride and joy. We don't share our magic except to a chosen heir within our family. I cannot and will not share my magic with you or anyone else because I respect the magus code more so then the wizarding code."

Hermione become sombre as she realized Tsukiko has no intention of teaching her magic or how to make the Tachikomas.

Hermione could have sworn Tsukiko was reading her mind when she said to her. "Hermione. There is a saying about being a magus. To be a magus is to walk with death. The enemies may kill you, the experiments you perform may kill you, and every day you risk your life without fail just by becoming a magus. Hermione, there is no reason for you to learn my brand of magic, there is no reason for you to become a magus and risking your life on the daily basis." Hermione wanted to say Tsukiko was lying or blowing everything out of proportion, but her eyes filled with sadness and honesty said otherwise.

Hermione just said curiously. "Tsukiko. Why did you become a magus? If Magecraft is as dangerous as you said it is. Why risk your life on the daily basis?"

Tsukiko said to her. "Because I have a wish that I want to fulfil no matter what. If risking my life can bring me closer to fulfilling that wish, then it's worth it."

Hermione had finally understood. That was the difference between herself and Tsukiko. Hermione wanted magic to be noticed, to be acknowledged. Tsukiko learned magic to fulfil a wish, a wish she was willing to risk her life for. It also explained how she was able to beat the troll. She wasn't even afraid to face the troll, unlike herself, who cowered in the corner wishing to be saved. Hermione wanted to know. So she asked. "What do you wish for? Is it to bring your par..."

Hermione almost jumped out of her skin when Tsukiko covered her mouth and said. "No. Never that Hermione. You must understand. You can NEVER bring the dead back to life. Once they have gone beyond Akasha. They can never come back." Hermione heart almost skipped a beat when she saw tears in Tsukiko eyes. Tsukiko continued with a weak smile. "What I wish for is something that would break all of the Gamp's Law and it's VERY personal to me. I could just lie to you and tell you a near impossible wish, but I consider you a friend. Hermione. I don't want to lie to you." Hermione felt truly happy and hugged Tsukiko, knocking her down onto her own bed.

Hermione said with joy. "Thank you. Thank you for saving me. Thank you for being my friend. Thank you." Hermione cried with joy, she finally made a real friend she could talk to.

Tsukiko was glad to make amend with Hermione. As long as she understood, that she could not share her magecraft and it was wrong to steal from her, they would get along just fine. Tsukiko was telling the truth when she said she does not want to lie to Hermione, it brought her no pleasure lying to her, but she had to lie. The true origin of magecraft, that it was from another dimension would only raised more question. Tsukiko was telling the truth why she could not and would not share her magic with Hermione. Tsukiko herself was still an apprentice, she even came up with her own version of jewel craft and rune craft. Tsukiko was proud of the fact, she had manage to create her own brand of magecraft, even if she had help.

As Hermione cried on Tsukiko shoulder. Just as Tsukiko was about to comfort Hermione. Hermione pulled away with a VERY annoyed look on her face. Hermione mumbled something quietly. Tsukiko said. "Sorry, I didn't catch that Hermione. What did you say?"

Hermione said to her with tone of envy and anger. "It's not fair. You're beautiful. You're rich. You're famous. You're clever. You got magic and you got BOOBS." At this Hermione groped her chest and squeezed her breasts. Tsukiko was in serious trouble. She used up quite a bit of prana in her fight, healing professor Snape and fixing the girls toilets. Then there was the backlash from using time magic. The combination of all those factors made Tsukiko weak as a kitten. Tsukiko was doomed to be molested by Hermione. Tsukiko struggled with all her might and was wrestled into an even worse position then before. Hermione on her back with both her hands clamped onto her breasts.

Tsukiko cried out. "Hermione please stop. If you keep that up. I'm going to pi..." It was then their door slammed open.

Angelina Johnson was not happy. The first year was making a racket below her. She really needed her sleep considering captain 'sadist' Wood forced them to practice even on Halloween. So it was forgiven when a sleep deprived girl almost knocked the door off it's hinge. She said angrily to the first year that was making the racket. "Will you LOT cut it out. I'm trying to sl..." Angelina words died in her mouth as she witnessed Hermione on her room mate Tsukiko Potter back, groping her chest. Angelina blushed deep crimson and said with embarrassment. "Umm. Sorry to disturb you. Please continue."

Some time later. Both Tsukiko and Hermione were blushing crimson. Tsukiko managed to clear up the misunderstanding with Angelina and got her to restrain Hermione before an even more embarrassing accident could happen. Tsukiko really didn't want the rumour of Hermione and herself being a couple. Tsukiko covered her chest with both her hands, said to Hermione with a weary tone. "Hermione. Have you calmed down or do I need to use a 'Incarcerous' to protect myself from you."

Tsukiko watched as Hermione raised both her hands in surrender and said. "I'm sorry Tsukiko. I don't know what came over me. I guess feeling those lumps must had overrode my common sense, considering I'm completely flat myself." Tsukiko gave Hermione a dubious look and inched away from her. Tsukiko could see an angry twitch on Hermione left cheek, but soon Hermione calmed down and let out a sigh.

Tsukiko gathered herself and said with a serious tone. "Hermione, we need to clear out the bad air between us. I'm going to hex you once for trying to steal the secret of magecraft. After that we are even." Tsukiko could see Hermione was about to argue and defend herself, but soon a look of realization and resignation crossed her feature.

Hermione said with resignation. "Please make this quick." Tsukiko watched as Hermione squeezed her eyes shut and her lower lips tremble with the expectation of pain. Tsukiko took out her wand and fired a spell at her.

Hermione was expecting pain when Tsukiko hexed her, but she felt nothing. Hermione understood why Tsukiko was doing this. She had really hurt Tsukiko when she teamed up with the Ravenclaw, tried to steal her magecraft and her Tachikomas, Hermione really though she was right. That was until professor McGonagall corrected her. Hermione was ready for her punishment, but the pain never came. After a while Hermione opened her eyes and saw a smiling Tsukiko. She asked in a worried tone. "Was I hexed? What did you do?"

Tsukiko smiled and said. "I did hex you, and I have to say. You look a lot better then before now." Hermione looked into Tsukiko full body mirror, tried to see what had changed. Hermione found nothing at all, that was until she opened her mouth to ask what she did. Hermione noticed her front teeth had shrank. Her large front teeth which made her look like a chipmunk was now normal size.

Hermione said in panic. "Tsukiko! Change them back! My mum and dad would think I used magic to change them. Please change them back!"

Tsukiko smiled and said with a mischievous tone. "I know. Both your parents are dentist, but I'm sure if you told them the truth. They won't blame you." Hermione was flabbergasted. Would they believe her when she say, her room mate hexed her front teeth to shrink as a punishment. Of course not.

Hermione pleaded. "Tsukiko please change them back. As much as I like my teeth to be normal. I am going to be in so much trouble when I get home."

Tsukiko whistled and said in singsong. "I don't want to." then Tsukiko said with joy. "Also I put extra effort into that hex. It would take a curse breaker to remove the hex. So you will just have to live with it from now on."

Hermione collapsed onto her knees and said. "You're a devil Tsukiko. You really are."

Tsukiko was having a fun time teasing Hermione. Tsukiko could tell this would be a long and beautiful friendship, if she got to torment Hermione once in a while.

Tsukiko noticed a serious look came over Hermione face as she said to her. "Tsukiko. There is something that's been bothering me for quite awhile. Where do you go every weekend? I noticed the Tachikomas sleep in your bed, pretending to be you during the weekend." Tsukiko almost cursed out loud. That was the Tachikomas plan on covering for her from Hermione? Those bloody idiots. Hermione continued. "Tsukiko. I didn't tell the professors because I felt bad about what happened between us, but I want to know. I trust you Tsukiko, when you told me magecraft is dangerous. So please trust me." Tsukiko thought about what Hermione said for a moment and let out a sigh. Tsukiko took out a thumb size Emerald and inserted it into the depression on her briefcase, Tsukiko took out a VERY large leather bounded book and handed it to Hermione.

Hermione eyes almost bulged out when she saw the book, it was very big and really old. Tsukiko said to her in a serious tone. "Hermione. I will tell you where I go every weekend, But only if you master the magic in this book. That's my only condition. If you don't master this magic, I can't tell you anything. Including where I go every weekend." Hermione look at the title of the book. 'Complete Guide to Occlumency by Rowena Ravenclaw' Hermione almost fainted on the spot when she saw the name of the publisher.

She said with disbelief. "How? Where did you get this? Do you know how valuable this is? Why do you have it? Why is it in your briefcase? Is it real? I never knew she wrote a book."

Hermione felt her mouth got clamped up again by Tsukiko hand. Tsukiko said to her with amusement. "Hermione calm down and take some deep breaths after I remove my hand." Hermione did as Tsukiko asked. Tsukiko continued. "The Tohsaka have many connections in normal markets and the black markets, lets just say I liberated that book from a certain individual that would have happily let the book burn to ashes." Hermione gasp in shock. What kind of monster would burn a treasure such as this. The blasphemy. Tsukiko said to her in a serious tone. "Hermione. I want you to learn and master Occlumency from this book. When you can defend yourself from my Legilimency, then I will tell you where I go every weekend. Deal?" Tsukiko held out her right hand.

Hermione took and shook Tsukiko right hand and said. "Deal." Hermione would have asked more question such as. Why she needed to learn Occlumency? How was it that Tsukiko could use Legilimency, but all that didn't matter at this moment as Hermione already started to read the book that was written by Rowena Ravenclaw herself.

Tsukiko could see Hermione was already in a world of her own as she read the book she loaned her. Tsukiko collapsed onto her bed and quickly fell asleep. It had been a long day today.

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First of November 1991

Satsuki Yumizuka was pacing back and forth in the Leaky Cauldron guest room, waiting for one Albus Dumbledore. Satsuki received an urgent letter from Hogwarts telling her that a troll had found it's way into Hogwarts and Tsukiko was involved in an altercation with said troll. Satsuki was confident Tsukiko would be able to deal with the troll, but it didn't stop her from getting worried. Was Tsukiko injured? Was she all right? How the HELL did a troll managed to get into the suppose safest place in magical Britain?

Satsuki didn't have to wait long. Albus Dumbledore walked into the guest room and conjured a rather comfortable looking chair in red and gold colour scheme. He was giving her the grandfatherly smile and said to her "Miss Satsuki Yumizuka I presume, it's pleasure to finally meet you."

Satsuki said politely, but if one was to listen carefully, they would have heard a underlying tone of annoyance and anger. "Sir Albus Dumbledore. I would have said the same if not for the nature of this meeting. I was told there was a troll in Hogwarts and my little sister Tsukiko was involved. What has become of Tsukiko? How is she?"

Albus Dumbledore just smiled at her and said. "Miss Potter is perfectly fine, thought the same cannot be said about the troll. Miss Potter somehow managed to kill the troll in a most grisly fashion. Something I would like an answer for."

Satsuki almost let out a sigh of relief, she knew Tsukiko would be all right. The troll probably didn't stand a chance. Satsuki almost scowled at the old man before her, he used this latest incident to draw her into this meeting. He could have easily informed her Tsukiko was unharmed and in good health, instead of being vague.

Satsuki no longer hid her annoyance and said to him. "Tsukiko magic and ability was taught to her by our head of house. She learned the Tohsaka magic as she was suppose to. From what I can understand, Tsukiko have used her training in the most effective manner. What I like to know is. How did a troll find it's way into Hogwarts. Those 'things' are notorious man eater and it was found in a school full of children." Satsuki raised her voice in anger near the end of that sentence and she could see the old man before her cringe.

Albus Dumbledore had to muster all his courage in the face of this angry teen. She must had been only sixteen or seventeen years old, she wore a smart muggle black business dress and high heels, she's obviously Asian even with her light brown hair, but her fury was like a protective mother over her child. It was very similar to Lily, he could almost see the resemblance. Albus gathered himself and said. "I assure you Miss Satsuki. No student was in any danger. Everyone was perfectly safe." Now Albus move to the heart of the matter, the real reason why he wanted to meet Satsuki Yumizuka. Albus Dumbledore never noticed the building anger and killing intent that was starting to fill the room. He continued. "I'm afraid Miss Potter life will be in danger over the summer holiday when she leave school. I would like Miss Potter to spend time with the Dursley, with her real family. With them she will be safe until she returns to Hogwarts." Albus was ready for anything, any argument, counter argument.

He never expected cruel cold laughter as Miss Satsuki said to him in a mocking tone. "Tsukiko safe with the Dursley? Tsukiko will never be safe with those monsters."

Albus was slightly rattled and said. "Surely you are mistaken. The Dursley want their niece back. Vernon Dursley even expressed how worried he was and wanted her back as soon as possible, surely you will not deny their family reunion."

Albus suddenly felt cold chill ran down his spine as Miss Satsuki said in the coldest tone possible. "Vernon Dursley is the worse out of all of them. As long as I live. Vernon Dursley will not get his hands on Tsukiko. That monster has a sick 'preference' that would put Tsukiko in danger just by being near him. I will never agree to have Tsukiko come into contact with the Dursley and if they come near her, they will be in for a world of pain. If there is nothing else. Good day to you and farewell."

Albus was shocked. Miss Satsuki did not even give him a chance to present the Dursley as the good family they are. She even threatened violence against them if they came near Miss Potter. Albus had no choice, he stood up and took out his wand as Miss Satsuki turned towards the door. He chanted. "Impe..."

Albus never completed that spell as he was flung towards wall behind his chair. Albus body exploded in pain as he hit the wall, it drove the air out of his lungs. No sooner had he hit the back wall, he found himself being thrown face first into the wall in front of his chair. The force of the impact had broken his nose and left him dazed. While he was panting for breath and gathering the concentration needed for apparition. Albus was flung once more, this time into the celling, he heard his ribs break as he impacted the celling. As gravity took hold, he landed face first onto the floor. Moments later he could hear a loud "Snap". His wand was snapped in half by Miss Satsuki high heel shoe. Albus felt real fear for the first time in many years. This teen had just beaten him black and blue without using a single spell. He let his guard down, thinking she was not a threat and now he would suffer for his folly.

A cold voice from Miss Satsuki said to him. "That was a VERY big mistake. Albus Dumbledore. From now on, all our future meeting will have third party involvement. By all rights. I should kill you right here and now for trying to 'Imperio' me, but killing you would put my little sister in greater danger."

Albus wheezed out. "I am only doing this for the greater good. You're not giving me a choice."

Miss Satsuki looked him coldly in the eyes and said. "The only person I cared about is my little sister Tsukiko. If your greater good have to suffer for her safety and well being. Then so be it. Farewell, you old fool."

Satsuki walked out of the guest room leaving one very bruised and hurt Albus Dumbledore inside.

Time to answer some reviews. I hope everyone enjoyed the fight scene. Thought they are more curb stomp then actual fights, guess I will find out if my interpretation of fight and battle was any good from the review after this chapter.

Skelo: Thank you for your review. I will try my best to produce interesting chapter, but I cannot promise no angst in the future.

Chins4tw: Thank you. I will still keep trying to improve my grammar and flow of the story. Hopefully my writing will get better as I keep writing.

Suzululu4moe: It's true I could use ownership and copyright law in the arguments, but I can also see Hermione say mundane items follow mundane law and magical items follow magical law. The smart ones always pick stuff that favours them and ignore the one's that would make them lose the arguments. Also Lancer don't need luck to get one night stand, much to Tsukiko annoyance.

Raidentensho: I did consider Hellsing, but I can't see how Vatican section 13 would let the magical world live if Helling get involved. I placed the Wild Geese in this Fic. Because I actually like those mercenary, they are my favourite merc group beside Bregan D'aerthe. Also Wrathkal harry/fate fic. It would be rude to use someone else fic for my own. I got my own idea all the way up to the end. Beside using Fate Prophecy Break will mess up my own plot.

MWkillkenny84: I got something FAR darker install for Hermione at the end of year one. Stay tune and find out.

StillReflections: I know my past and present tense is a mess, that why I got a nice big book on grammar. I promise I will work on it. The whole point of making this fic is to improve my grammar, so getting a beta would defeat the idea for self improvement. As for the intricacies of Nasuverse, who am I suppose to explain this to? Tsukiko herself was a blank slate, a six year old girl who only just discover magic and currently she's more magus then witch. Having Rin explain the intricacies of magecraft to Tsukiko would be redundant. I'm saving this discussion for a certain witch in the future. Since explaining magecraft to a HP witch or wizard would be far better then explaining it to a established magus. Also don't go making assumption on 'Void'. Ask where it came from first, then decide if it will follow F/SN rule. As for plot refinement. Come on. The main plot was suppose to be vague. It would hardly be fun if I gave away the main plot in the first five chapter.

Greyjedi449t: thank you. It's review like yours truly that let me know the story is going in the right direction.

BlazeStryker: The crests has one major hidden plot at the end of this fic. Without giving the plot away, I will just say. You're almost right about the reason why Tsukiko can use the magic crest.

Remember all review are welcome. I will answer them when I can. Even the negative one. Until next time.