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.

14. Chapter 13 – Day to day of Year two

Chapter 13 – Day to day of Year two

A/N: I have decided to return to my normal publishing schedule. I have given some thoughts about what I said in the last chapter. Releasing the chapters only when I complete a whole year. That might be a bad idea in the end. When I looked back on my previous review, I realized I got some of my best inspiration from other people suggestion and criticism. So I will be doing my best to keep the plot bunnies in check and release one chapter as soon as they are done. I hope you find this chapter enjoyable. Until next time.

46a Craigdarragh Road. Helens Bay.

It was Saturday morning. Arturia had woken up on the king size bed she shared with Rin. Arturia sigh in defeat when she found herself naked along with a naked Rin snuggling up onto her chest. Ever since her resurrection, Arturia found herself in a strange conundrum. She loved Rin dearly, but their nightly 'Heavy Petting' session was starting to exhaust her. Arturia sorely missed her 'servant' constitution, compare to her current body, she lack both stamina and strength, while Rin seemed more invigorated since she got her younger body.

Arturia honestly thought she would get a break when they attended Hogwarts. However Rin just threw up silence charm, immovable curtains and continued their nightly session, Rin even told her the risk of being discovered by Hermione made her even more excited. Arturia really wished Shirou was here with her, at least they could take turns with Rin. Arturia had contemplated telling Rin that their nightly session was exhausting her, but that would certainly have Rin making fun of her for as long as they both lived, her pride would never let her live that down.

Arturia felt Rin stir, Rin had open her eyes and said to her groggily. "Good morning Arturia."

Arturia smiled and said. "Morning Rin... eek!" Arturia had to suppress a scream when Rin slipped her hand down between her legs. Arturia noticed Rin had a devilish grin on her as she tried to elicit a reaction from her. Arturia sensitivity was through the roof and it did not help when Rin knew every weak points on her body. Arturia had to suppress a moan when Rin started to nibble on her nape.

It was then Hermione knocked on their door and said to them from behind the door. "Arturia. Rin. Breakfast is ready. Tsukiko told me to remind you of your morning meeting with Gringotts."

Rin sighed and mumbled darkly. "Just when we're about to get to the good part." Arturia noticed Rin looked at the time. Rin said with annoyance. "It's already eight-thirty. Guess we will continue this... later." Arturia felt shiver down her spin as Rin practically whispered the last word into her ear.

Tsukiko along with Hermione, Rin and Arturia ate breakfast in the kitchen. Tsukiko noticed faint dark ring under Arturia eyes and knew what had caused them. Tsukiko had walk in on Rin and Arturia during one of their 'Heavy Petting' session. Rin even asked her if she would like to join in when she stood there in shock for far too long. Tsukiko promptly ran out of the room using double Accel.

Tsukiko knew if she interrupted their session. Rin would make her pay for it. Instead of risking her own neck, Tsukiko had send Hermione into the jaw of the lion and it all worked out. Tsukiko wanted to help Arturia out, she could see Arturia desperately needed rest. However if she deprived Rin of her 'Heavy Petting' session, it could result in Tsukiko taking Arturia place instead. She love them both dearly, but not THAT much. She planned to save herself for Lancer.

Tsukiko then thought of an idea that might just work. It would have the added bonus of making Arturia popular with the Gryffindor and grant Arturia her much needed rest at the same time. Best of all she would not be blamed for depriving Rin of her bed partner. That honour would fall on Captain Oliver Wood. Tsukiko smiled as her plan came together.

Gringotts

Originally they were going to bring Tsukiko and Hermione with them, but there was a change of plan at the last minute. The weather was sunny and far too nice not to have fun. Rin had send Tsukiko and Hermione to the beach to have fun, as kid should. While Arturia and herself would visit Gringotts to complete a few business, one of them, Rin didn't want Tsukiko to know about.

Rin was not happy. Rin was actually extremely annoyed and she knew this was somehow all Shirou's fault. The goblin had successfully made a betroth contract for her and Arturia, there was no problem with the contract. However the problem came with the title, when a betroth contract was made between two or more people, they receive a title. Arturia had title of 'King' written magically on her betroth contract, in fact it was listed as a royal contract that could only be made by true royalty, which was expected. However when Rin received her betroth contract with Arturia, she had the title of 'Concubine' written in her contract. Rin was actually expecting the title of 'Queen', but it seemed like Shirou had taken the title of 'Queen' instead. Funny as that might be, it was still far better then her 'Concubine' title.

Arturia had many years of practice to school her appearance, to stop emotion from showing on her face when needed. It had taken great mental strength to resist the urge to burst out laughing. Arturia could not believe Rin received the title of 'King Arthur's Concubine' in their betroth contract. Arturia knew Rin was not happy and would not make fun of her with this, but she would tell Shirou about this and witness the outcome. Once again Arturia had to resist the urge to smile as she imagine the outcome of Shirou teasing Rin.

Arturia entered a side room just behind Rin. The goblin assistant Griphook waited for them with a sneer on his face. Arturia was well aware of this particular goblin dislike for all humans, wizards and witches alike. However Griphook requested their assistant in a sensitive matter, one that he was willing to break the most sacred goblin laws.

Arturia and Rin originally had trouble getting Albus Dumbledore account information on his income and spending. The goblins were unwilling to share those information due to their laws and goblin honour, even if they greatly dislike the suppose leader of light. However all this changed with Griphook. Somehow he knew about the Tohsaka research into detection and cure for the Imperius curse. Griphook requested a meeting and demonstration of their suppose detection magic.

Griphook said to them. "I will make this perfectly clear. I don't like any of you, but you have something I need and I can get what you want. What we say in this room stay in this room. You claim to have a way to detect Imperius. I want to see it and I will give you what you want, when you remove the Imperius curse."

Rin said to Griphook with a neutral tone. "Your like and dislike means little to me. We have artefact and methods that can detect Imperius curse. However, you did not mention the removal of the curse."

Griphook said to them with a sneer. "Plan change. Take it or leave it."

Rin was annoyed with this particular goblin. She just replied neutrally. "Removal of the curse will depend entirely if you have a suspect. My artefact can determine who cast the curse as well as those who was afflicted by the curse. As for the removal of the curse..." Rin smiled down maliciously and continued. "That depends if you are willing to get your hands dirty."

Griphook sneer deepened and said with a tone of anger. "If you can show me without a shadow of a doubt who cast the Imperius curse. I will personally deal with the caster. Follow me. I will lead you to the victim."

Griphook lead Arturia and Rin deep underground to a well furnish prison. A goblin with a glaze look was sitting on the bed. Griphook said to them with a grim look. "Vault master Sharphook. During the end of the second wizard war he was Imperio. He opened the Black vault and stole numerous items from the vault, they were never recovered." Griphook had the nastiest and angriest sneer, but he said to them with a tone of sorrow. "The head goblin had no choice but to stripped him of his title and lock him away. Cure him and I will get you everything on Albus Dumbledore and everyone linked to him."

Rin looked at the vacant eyes goblin before her and took out the 'Orb of Revealing'. The orb flashed once as Rin channelled her prana into the orb. A light blue pulse travelled outwards and covered everyone in the room. Just as Rin expected a blue tether could be seen leading out of Sharphook head, out and beyond the room. Rin said to Griphook. "The blue tether you see before you link Sharphook to the one who cursed him with Imperio. If you suspect anyone, bring them here. I will activate another pulse. The one with the tether linked to Sharphook is the one you're looking for. However, don't kill him, I would like to try something first."

Griphook said with a sneer. "I can't guaranty..."

Rin said nonchalant. "It will be VERY painful and it will make the caster scream a lot."

Griphook replied. "You have a deal, as long as I get to watch."

Rin smiled and said. "Done."

It was thirty minutes later when a man walked into the room and said with a jovial smile. "Greeting. I was told I have a right to inherit..." The man stopped and realized something was very wrong when he saw a sneering goblin and a vacant eyes goblin that looked vaguely familiar. Then a blue pulse had suddenly washed over him. He looked on with confusion when a blue tether tied him to the vacant eyes goblin from his chest.

Rin under Tsukiko invisibility cloak said to the goblins. "He is the one." The goblin guard behind the man promptly smashed the wizards knee with his halberd. The man screamed in pain as he was knocked down onto all fours. Rin then said to Griphook. "Who is he and how were you so certain?"

Griphook said to Rin after she came out of the invisibility cloak along with Arturia. "His name is Todd Chase. A ministry worker from a VERY low rank noble house. His only grace was a fortune he acquired from his share in the Nimbus Racing Broom Company. Something that he acquired ten years ago, after he met Sharphook for financial advice. We always suspected him, but until now we have no evidence."

Todd said in fear and feint ignorance. "Please. What is this all about? Why are you doing this?"

Rin said in a nonchalant tone. "You cast an Imperious curse on the goblin Sharphook. You are here because the goblin offer me a deal to find and break your Imperious curse."

Todd was visibly sweating and glance at Sharphook then at her. He said with a weak smile and bravado. "I have never met that goblin in my life, what proof do you have that I cast the unforgivable?"

Rin smiled coldly and pointed at his chest. "Imperius curse create a link between caster and victim. That blue tether is the Imperius curse you cast ten years ago, that still link you to Sharphook. I'm not going to pretend to know why you kept the curse going all this time. I assume you did so to stop Sharphook from accusing you."

Rin could see Todd became pale as a ghost at her accusation. He said to her with badly disguised fear. "That would never stand up in the Wizengamot. I am going to sue you and the goblin for every Knut you have."

Rin smiled and said. "Who said we're going to hand you into the authority? And judging by your attitude. You're not going to undo the curse..." Rin smile widened and she continued. "Which works perfectly for me." Rin then said to the goblin guard. "Tie him down onto a chair. I'm going to extract his Imperius curse." The goblin guard complied and promptly tied Todd Chase very tightly onto a metal chair.

Todd said to them with a confuse tone. "Extract? What do you..." His face turned pale white as the girl before him pulled out a scalpel. Moments later he screamed as the girl expertly cut opened his chest. It felt like an eternity for him as she cut him open, his throat was raw from all the screaming. Blinding white colour flashed before his eyes as jolts of pain lanced through his body. When he finally gained a semblance of sanity and respite. The girl held something in her hand with blood dripping from a green glowing strands. Once again the blue tether came from what she held and linked to the goblin he 'Imperio' ten years ago.

Rin examined the magic circuit she ripped out of Todd Chase. She immediately placed the circuit onto a recording gemstone while performing a detail structural analysis, she would examine the spell in detail from the gemstone later. Rin then flood Todd extracted magic circuit with prana, shattering the circuit and the Imperius curse with it. The effect was immediate.

Sharphook eyes refocused and he said to Griphook. "Brother, what's going on. Where am I?"

Griphook said to Sharphook with a tone of relief and joy. "Brother. Is that really you?"

Sharphook looked annoyed and said. "Of course it's me! Have you gone..." Sharphook then stopped suddenly as if he had remembered something. A scowl appeared on his face and he said with anger while pointing his finger at the restraint Todd Chase. "That wizard curd! He hexed me with 'Imperius'! I'm going to kill him!"

Rin clapped loudly once and said to the assemble goblins and one restraint wizard. "Well that conclude our business. It was a pleasure working with you Griphook, don't forget your payment as promised." Just as Rin was about to leave.

Todd Chase said to her in a pleading tone. "Please, for the love of Merlin. Don't leave me here! Don't let them do this!"

Rin just said with a smile. "I'm sorry. Who're you again? Ahh yes, you must be the next person to have business with those goblins. Whose name I have already forgotten. It's as if I was never here to begin with. I have business to attend to and magic to research. Farewell." Rin only took another glance behind her. Rin saw a smiling Griphook and Sharphook. Griphook then slowly pulled out a dagger as the door closed behind her.

Later that day. Rin received Albus Dumbledore and all his associates account history.

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46a Craigdarragh Road. Helens Bay.

Arturia along with Rin came back to the manor around afternoon, just before dinner time. Arturia learned, Tsukiko and Hermione had a fun day out on the beach, the weather was pleasant enough for sun bathing and a quick dip.

Arturia noticed a frown on Rin face and asked. "Rin. What is bothering thou?" Arturia noticed her own slip up in her speech again. It was difficult to change her way of speaking to modern English. Rin seemed to have noticed her slip up and smiled.

Rin said to her. "I hope it's nothing. Tsukiko-chan is distancing herself from Hermione. Keeping her at arm length. I think Tsukiko-chan still blame herself for what had happened to Hermione."

Arturia said in a serious tone. "Do you think Tsukiko-chan is afraid of harming Hermione with her presence?"

Rin said with a sad tone. "Arturia. Magus walk with death daily. It was something I taught Tsukiko-chan when she first started magecraft. However it's not only our live we are risking, but also those closes to us. Hermione near death has shaken Tsukiko-chan greatly. Tsukiko-chan may not notice this, but she is alienating herself from Hermione. Tsukiko-chan is becoming overprotective of Hermione. Protecting Hermione at every turn..." Rin chuckled and continued. "Even from me."

Arturia said with concern. "What can you do? What can I do? Is there anything that could be done?"

Rin looked toward Arturia and said. "There is nothing we can do Arturia. Only Tsukiko-chan can fix this herself. But there is something I can do to stop their friendship from breaking up. In two or three years time, I will take Hermione in as an magus apprentice. However before then, I'm going to reveal obscure branch of magecraft to Hermione. Things that Hermione will see eventually and frankly impractical to hide from her."

Arturia said with a frown. "Rin. I thought you said Hermione was not suited for magecraft? Why the sudden change?"

Rin replied. "Hermione is the one good thing that has happened to Tsukiko-chan since she joined Hogwarts. That made her saw other objective beyond magecraft. Hermione is good for Tsukiko-chan. However keeping Hermione in the dark would only build resentment and envy. Hermione has a hunger for knowledge and magic. Much like Tsukiko-chan. Deny Hermione that, would eventually turn her against her best friend. However I plan to wait a few years for Hermione to mature mentally before teaching her the basic of magecraft, I will not make the same mistake I did with Tsukiko-chan when she was six years old."

Rin knew it was necessity that had drove her to teach Tsukiko magecraft at age six. Although magus family did train their heir at a very young age, even younger then six years old. Precaution and steps would be taken to make sure they would be able to handle the life of magecraft. This was hampered by Rin being trapped within Tsukiko mind scape and neither Lancer or Satsuki were real magus. Rin knew they were lucky and fortunate that Tsukiko turned out the way she did, but they could have done better.

It was then Tsukiko and Hermione entered the living room with spare clothes. Rin said to Tsukiko. "Tsukiko-chan. Hermione. How was you day?"

Tsukiko said with a smile. "The beach was beautiful and we had a lot of fun. Hermione and I are going to have a bath and clean up before we have our dinner."

Rin thought for a moment and said to them. "OK. I'm joining you with Arturia. Let us grab some spare cloth." Rin noticed Hermione was turning bright red while Arturia turned pink. Tsukiko grinned at their reaction.

46a Craigdarragh Road. Helens Bay. Bath room.

Hermione was turning beet red at the situation before her. While she was washing Tsukiko back, Rin was washing Arturia back in a very intimate fashion. Rin pressed herself against a reddening Arturia back. Rin even teased Arturia the entire time. Hermione was confused and flabbergasted, what kind of relationship did those two have with each other and why was Tsukiko laughing nervously at them?

Hermione was about to enter the bath. She followed Arturia, who was staggering left and right after Rin tender administration. As she was about to go into the bath with Tsukiko.

Rin said to them. "Tsukiko-chan. Before you enter the bath, I need to examine and check your Emiya crest. Sit over here please." Hermione was confused, 'Emiya crest' what was it? Rin then said to her. "Hermione. Come sit next to me. I'm going to teach you a little about time magic, it's effect and danger." Hermione eyes almost popped out when Rin said she would teach her something about time magic. Despite their nudity, Hermione sat attentively next to Rin. Hermione never noticed the look of fear and worry on Tsukiko face.

Rin knew, what she was doing would upset Tsukiko. She would have a talk with her afterwards and make sure she understood why she did this. Tsukiko back lit up with the Emiya magic crest along with a gasp from Hermione.

Hermione was surprise to see the 'magic crest' lit up on Tsukiko back. It was light green jagged lines in strange pattern that had cover Tsukiko upper back. Hermione asked Rin. "What is this? What does it do?"

Rin placed her hands on Tsukiko 'magic crest' and said to her. "The magic crest is the collective knowledge of a magus family magic. Tsukiko is VERY special. She possess both Emiya crest as well as the Tohsaka crest."

Hermione looked at Rin and asked. "How is Tsukiko special? Is it because she is not suppose to have both crest?"

Rin smiled at her and said. "Correct. Magic crest are like organs, there is a chance of rejection even among blood relations, it is also very painful and time consuming to graft the crest onto a magus. Tsukiko is not related to either the Tohsaka or Emiya, yet both crests adapted to her perfectly without any sign of rejection. The Emiya family specialized in 'Time Manipulation' magic. The Emiya family was only a five generation magus family before they met their end. Their line died out with Kiritsugu Emiya, the 'Magus Killer'. Before you ask, Shirou Emiya was adopted by Kiritsugu."

Hermione was fascinated by the discussion. Magic crests. The Emiya 'Time Manipulation'. She was learning things she never knew about. Hermione was then confused and asked Rin. "Magus Killer? What is that exactly?"

Rin said without looking at her. She was focusing on Tsukiko Emiya crest. "Magus Killer is a famous or infamous title given to Kiritsugu Emiya. He was an assassin specialized in hunting and killing magic user. Be they magus, witches, wizards or vampires. He used a combination of time magic and firearm. He would even use ambush tactic and explosive. Kiritsugu Emiya was the first magus to combine modern warfare with magecraft to devastating effect. One of his most famous and infamous action was when he shoot down an Airbus A300 jumbo jet filled with recently turned Vampiric ghouls along with his mentor and teacher Natalia Kaminski. His motto was sacrifice one to save many, even if that one is someone he love and cherish." Rin smiled sadly and continued. "Kill one to save ten. Kill ten to save a hundred. Kill hundred to save a thousand."

Hermione turned pale and was horrified by what Rin said. Hermione had a firm belief that killing was wrong. To hear Kiritsugu Emiya had killed god knows how many people was shocking to her, surely there must be a better way then what he had done. Hermione said with a heated tone of conviction. "That's wrong! It's not right! You can't go killing people like that, even if you save more people by killing. It's wrong to kill. It's NEVER right to kill people, no matter what!" Hermione never saw Tsukiko flinch and a look of fear on her face.

Rin brought up Kiritsugu Emiya to get a gauge on Hermione views on killing and murder. Rin noticed Tsukiko flinch and knew Tsukiko was in an emotional turmoil. This subject would weigh heavily on Tsukiko hearts. Rin honestly could not blame Hermione point of view. Hermione was still a child with an idealist view point and belief. A world of perfect justice. A world where everything would be fair and just, where everything would run smoothly and perfectly. A view point that would one day be broken by harsh reality and atrocity. Rin decided to steer the conversation away from Kiritsugu and said to Hermione. "Anyway. Enough of those dark subject. Hermione. When Tsukiko saved you from the troll during first year have you ever wonder how she got to you so fast?"

Hermione was still rather unnerved and upset by what Rin told her of Kiritsugu Emiya. Hermione noticed Rin was changing the subject and was glad she did. The thought of someone killing other with those philosophies made her rather angry. Hermione remembered that day when Tsukiko saved her from the troll, she always wondered how Tsukiko saved her. Hermione said to Rin. "I always wonder how Tsukiko got to me so quickly, I didn't see anything because Ron and I had our eyes closed."

Rin said to her with a smile. "Tsukiko used a flash gem, or a magical equivalent of flash bang on the troll before she rescued you. After she threw that gem, she used an unique time magic called 'Time Alter Accel'. The very same magic that Kiritsugu Emiya used to great effect in assassination. Tsukiko with the help of Emiya crest created an unique time altered zone around her body. It made Tsukiko perceive the world in a much slower state. This effect can be done in double, triple and square Accel. Now a question. If your body can move at double, triple or even quadruple their original speed. What kind of effect would that have on your body and magic?"

Hermione thought for a moment and said. "Nothing. If the spell change the time flow around the body. Tsukiko would still move normally, while the world slowed down around her."

Rin smiled and said. "Well done and correct. Time would still be normal even within time Accel. What I didn't tell you was the cost of maintaining such field and the precision of shutting down the field completely." Rin looked at Hermione and made sure she paid attention. "A time alteration field drain a good deal of magic from Tsukiko to maintain and use. Also if she messed up in shutting down the time magic... Tsukiko could have easily died or suffer internal bleeding and injury."

Hermione eyes widened in shock. Tsukiko risked her own life with such dangerous magic. She did it to save her. Hermione barely held back on her emotion and said. "How!? Why would you teach her something so dangerous... don't you care about Tsukiko-chan?" Hermione almost flinched when Rin gave a withered glare.

Rin said to her. "Tsukiko received the best education and the most comprehensive training on magecraft. Don't you dare assume I neglected or 'Don't care' about Tsukiko." Hermione gulped and lowered her head in shame. What she had said was rude and hurtful. Rin then continued in a gentle tone. "It's important to shut Time Accel magic down instantly in one go. You cannot shut it down in parts or slowly. If you shut it down slowly, your blood could still be going too fast for the blood vessel or organ to handle, it would result in internal haemorrhaging, burst blood vessel within nasal cavity or the retina in the eyes or any other parts of the body that cannot handle sudden blood pressure. There are also the danger that your organ working too fast for the blood to provide the required nutrient. Overwork organs could shut down from exhaustion or become damage due to starvation. If this had happened to Tsukiko's heart..." Rin left the rest unsaid. Hermione could already guess what would happen if that was the case.

Tsukiko was struggling to keep her emotion under control. She didn't understand why Rin was doing this to her. Why had Rin said so much to Hermione. Tsukiko would ask Rin when they were alone.

Rin then said to her. "That will be all for today. Tsukiko-chan. Finish your bath and join me in the workshop later." Tsukiko said nothing as she moved towards the bath. She was not happy with what Rin had done. Just as she stood up. Hermione hugged her while they were both nude.

Hermione said tearfully. "Thank you. I didn't know you risked so much for me. Thank you." Tsukiko returned the gesture, she felt a little better. However she found it a bit awkward hugging a nude Hermione. They finished their bath soon after and parted ways. Tsukiko accompanied Rin to her workshop through the basement mirror.

Rin's Workshop

Tsukiko along with Rin changed into their work cloth. Tsukiko barely held back her emotion. She said to Rin meekly. "Why? Why did you tell Hermione so much?"

Rin turned towards her and said with a sigh. "Tsukiko-chan. Have you told Hermione about your time in America and Adam Taurus?"

Tsukiko said instantly. "No I have not! I would never tell her that!"

Rin then said to her. "Why not? You told Draco, Crabbe and Goyle."

Tsukiko was stopped cold when she thought about what Rin had said. Why had she not told Hermione about her time in America? The revolutionary army. Her sensei Adam Taurus.

Rin read her mind and said. "I can already guess why. You want to keep Hermione from all harms. You don't want Hermione to find out about the shadier side of the world, of your world. Most importantly, you don't want Hermione to find out that you have killed and murdered."

Rin watched as Tsukiko looked to the floor, not meeting her gaze. Rin continued. "You kept Hermione at arm length, you treat her like a fragile object that would break at the slightest touch. Draco and his henchmen knew more about you then Hermione does." Rin gently placed her hand under Tsukiko chin and raised her head, so they could meet eyes to eyes. Rin continued. "If you keep this up. Eventually you will alienate Hermione, she will eventually come to resent you for keeping secrets from her."

Tsukiko said tearfully. "But..."

Rin cut her off and said. "Listen to me. Tsukiko-chan. I had done the same thing you did years ago. I kept my sister Sakura from contacting me or even have association with me. I thought by keeping my distance, she would be safe from the world of magus and magecraft. I was wrong, so very wrong. You already knew what happened in the end. What the Matou did to Sakura. I don't want you to ever experience that kind of regret. EVER."

Rin got her own emotion under control once again. Sakura was a sore subject for her. Rin had always wondered if things would have turned out differently, if she had kept in contact with her sister. Could she have prevented Sakura suicide, she would never know. Rin said to Tsukiko. "Tsukiko-chan. Two or three years from now. I will take Hermione in as a magus apprentice. I'm going to teach her the basic of magecraft then. I know how you feel about this, but this decision is final. I want you to take your time to understand this, I want you to think about your action and reason surrounding Hermione." Rin felt really tired as she watched Tsukiko struggle with her emotion, tears flowing freely and emotional pain etched onto her face. Rin said to her. "Go to sleep, Tsukiko-chan. We will talk again sometime in the future, go get some rest and think about what I said." Rin sighed as she watched Tsukiko wordlessly left the workshop in tears.

Hogwarts girls Dormitories

Tsukiko along with everyone else made it back to the dormitories on Monday morning before breakfast. Tsukiko was still feeling a bit upset with what Rin had plan and chose to do with Hermione. Tsukiko had spend the entire Sunday trying to understand what Rin had said to her, but she could not completely agree with Rin's plan. Tsukiko honestly thought there was no need for Hermione to learn magecraft, there was no need for Hermione to be... like her. Tsukiko knew it was selfish to keep Hermione ignorant of magecraft and the far darker side of the magical world. Tsukiko already knew she saw Hermione as someone she could never be and a part of her was envious of Hermione. So it upset Tsukiko to learn that Rin would take away that innocent and she knew Hermione would jump at the chance to learn magecraft from Rin or herself. Tsukiko was dreading the outcome, how would Hermione see her when she learn her best friend had murdered a man to protect her. How would Hermione react when she learn that she had killed and tortured for magecraft and experimentation. Tsukiko remembered what Hermione said when they were bathing. Would Hermione look at her with disgust? Or would she look at her with dismay? Tsukiko honestly didn't want to find the answer.

Rin knew Tsukiko was still angry at her. It would take some time for Tsukiko to get over this. Rin would give her some space and said to everyone in the room. "I'm going to go freshen up and have breakfast straight after. I will see you guys later." Rin left the room with Arturia by her side.

Arturia knew what had happened between Rin and Tsukiko. Although she could not whole heartedly agree with Rin method and outcome. She knew perfectly well how envy and jealousy could fester and rot one's heart. She would stand beside her love no matter what. She knew in time Tsukiko would come to an understanding. She would eventually make up with Rin.

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The days went by without much incident. Rin kept her distance from Tsukiko, she had given Tsukiko time to calm down and resolve her issue. Hermione noticed the tense and awkward situation between them. Monday to Thursday went without incident. However on Friday Arturia was approached by Tsukiko with a proposition.

Arturia wondered how she got herself into her current situation. Tsukiko had traced her the Tora-Shinai and applied a bounded field onto the trace weapon to hide it's existence from Gaia. Arturia sighed as she recalled the reason why she was here. Arturia thought back to this morning after Rin and Hermione left the dorm.

(Flash back)

Tsukiko came to her with a big smile and said. "Arturia-oneesan. I got a wonderful plan to get you away from Rin from time to time." Tsukiko turned a bit red and whispered. "I can help you get away from Rin's 'Heavy petting' and give you an excuse to turn down any future 'Sessions'." Arturia blushed a bit. She already knew Tsukiko had walk in on one of their session and was thoroughly embarrassed when Rin offered to let Tsukiko join in and teach her some 'technique'.

Arturia coughed and said. "Thank you for the offer. Tsukiko-chan, but Rin will punish you, if you stood in the way of her... 'Fun', and I really doubt Rin could be stopped. I will endure."

Tsukiko pouted and said. "Arturia-oneesan. You got bags under your eyes. When was the last time you got a good night sleep? Look. Don't worry about me. I got a foolproof plan and the worse that can happen is Rin murdering Captain 'sadist' Oliver Wood. But I need your help first to distract Rin for me, so you can stay at Hogwarts over the weekend."

Tsukiko explained her plan of luring Seamus Finnigan into an empty classroom. Arturia would then knock him out. Tsukiko planned to research Seamus magic circuits along with Rin. Tsukiko also explained that she was looking for a way to mend the bridge between Rin and herself, Tsukiko felt bad about how she had behave towards Rin during the week and wanted to make it up to her. Tsukiko then furthered explained. With Rin busy over the weekend. Tsukiko had secured a Quidditch trial for Arturia with Oliver Wood, since they were still looking for a Seeker.

(Flash back)

Arturia was not convinced she would be any good at Quidditch. However Tsukiko had swore the way she flew the broom, her combat reflex and natural talent would make her one of the best player even within the professional league.

Arturia was brought out of her thought when she heard the Tachikoma whistled 'Match of the day' football tune. As soon as the Tachikomas entered the abandon room, they dropped a highly decorated red T-shirt and gone into disillusionment. Soon afterwards Seamus Finnigan entered the room and looked at the shirt in shock.

He said in awe to no one. "Manchester United shirt signed by Ryan Giggs! Bloody marvellous!"

Arturia suppressed a sigh as she sneaked up behind Seamus and brought down the Tora-Shinai, knocking him out in one blow. After Arturia knocked Seamus out, the Tachikomas came out of disillusionment, they whistled and clicked at each other before shooting Seamus twice in the buttocks with a tranquillizer gun. Arturia said to them in annoyance. "Was that necessary? Shooting an unarmed and unconscious boy?"

Arturia watched as the Tachikomas looked at each other before they nodded and whistled at her furiously. Arturia had a feeling that the Tachikomas was holding some kind of grudge against Seamus Finnigan. Arturia sighed and said to them. "Well. Thou better get Seamus to Tsukiko before she depart for the weekend." The Tachikomas whistled and clicked as they wrapped Seamus up like a burrito and threw an invisibility cloak over him, they quickly made their way back to Gryffindor dormitories with their prize. It was then Arturia wondered why Tsukiko hadn't captured Seamus until now and needed her help.

Rin workshop

It was Friday night, just after they had returned from Hogwarts. Tsukiko had brought along an unconscious Seamus Finnigan with her. Rin was puzzled, amused and glad. Rin was puzzled as to why Tsukiko decided to examine Seamus now. Rin was amused by her enthusiasm as she strapped Seamus onto a operating table with cling film. Rin was glad that her relationship with Tsukiko had began to return to normal. Rin said to Tsukiko with a smile. "Tsukiko-chan. Why haven't you examine Seamus until now? I thought you wanted to examine his magic circuit since last year."

Tsukiko laughed nervously and said. "The Tachikomas and I had some technical difficulty in capturing Seamus, it seemed like he was also blessed with the devil's luck." Tsukiko thought back to the numerous attempt at capturing Seamus last year.

(Flash back)

Tsukiko hid herself under the invisibility cloak with the Tachikomas under disillusionment. Tsukiko waited while the Tachikomas positioned themselves and aimed their tranquillizer guns at Seamus. Just as the Tachikoma fired their shots.

Seamus shouted. "A Galleon! Damn I'm lucky!" Seamus bend over and picked up the Galleon, while the tranquillizer darts flew over him and bounced off the wall. One dart shot down another corridor.

Tsukiko heard a loud hiss from a cat and cursing from Filch, just as Tsukiko was about to make a run for it, she found her left leg numb and unresponsive. She looked down and found a dart protruding from her left thigh. She soon lost consciousness afterwards. Later that day, she thanked her lucky stars, that the Tachikomas dragged her away before she was discovered.

(Flash back)

Ever since that day, the Tachikomas held a grudge against Seamus. None of their later attempt were successful. They only succeeded in taking out the Weasley twins, Hermione, Ron, Percy, Neville, Professor McGonagall and so on by accident. Although Tsukiko considered it a great success when the Tachikomas accidentally took out the old goat.

Tsukiko then said to Rin with a smile. "Also I like to apologise for my behaviour for the past week. I..." Tsukiko then said meekly. "thought I could make it up to you this way."

Rin hugged Tsukiko and said to her. "It's ok. Tsukiko-chan. I know it's hard to accept the choice I made a week ago, but I promise you. Hermione will come to accept you and to a degree, the life of a magus. I will only train Hermione when she is ready and not before." It was then Seamus woke up and mumbled with a gag in his mouth.

Seamus woke up groggily and was alarm when he looked around. He was butt naked, strapped onto a metal table with... cling film!? He tried to say something, but found he was gagged by cling film around his mouth.

Then he heard a familiar voice. "Damn. He's awake! Let me get the General anaesthesia."

Another voice that sounded like Tsukiko Potter said. "Wait! I like to say something, I've always wanted to do this."

Seamus then saw Tsukiko Potter in medical gown smiled and said to him. "Hi Seamus. I like to thank you..." Seamus was confused as Tsukiko continued. "With you help. We are going to make a major stride and discovery in magecraft." Seamus eyes widened in fear and horror as Tsukiko brought out a very big syringe filled with clear liquid. Tsukiko continued as he screamed in muffled fear. "I want to assure you that you will not be harmed by the end of your operation and you will be properly compensated." Seamus felt a prickly pain in his neck. Seamus groaned and struggled pitifully as unconsciousness took him.

Tsukiko then said to Rin with a smile. "Well. Let's get this done as soon as possible. After we Obliviate Seamus, I better leave him some presents."

Rin pinched the bridge of her nose and chuckled. She realized that Tsukiko was going to have those quirks of hers. Just as Waver Velvet had his obsession with video games and Zelretch with his own brand of pranks. Rin just had to assume all talented magus had their quirks and Tsukiko was one of them, or she would be one in the future. Rin said to her with resign mirth. "Let's get this done. I can't wait to see what sort of magic circuit Seamus have. Pass me the scalpel. Tsukiko-chan."

Both Tsukiko and Rin cackled in glee as they cut opened Seamus and closely examined his unique magic circuits. They worked the whole twenty-four hours straight, unravelling as much mysteries as they possibly could.

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Quidditch pitches

It was Saturday morning. The skies was clear and the weather was still warm. Ron smiled in his full Quidditch gears and broom. He made his way to the Quidditch pitches, ready to show off his skill to Oliver Wood and become the next Gryffindor Seeker. Ron was given a chance for a try-out in Gryffindor Quidditch team by recommendation from Professor Dumbledore. Ron fantasize how he would make it into the team, beating the Slytherin, guiding Tsukiko Potter onto the road of light and keep the Tohsaka away from her with his fame and popularity. He imagined grinding the Tohsaka under his boot when he became a world famous Quidditch player. He imagined his fame grow when he married 'The Girl Who Lived' and scores of women would soon adore him for his fame and statues. However his fantasy came crashing down when he saw Arturia Pendragon in Gryffindor Quidditch gears and her own broom. She stood next to Oliver Wood, as they waited for him.

Arturia was there early, she wanted to get this over with and get even more sleep. She was a lot more rested then usual, thanks to Tsukiko. Arturia only felt slight annoyance when Oliver Wood informed her, that they would need to wait for Ron Weasley. He also wished to obtain a position within the Quidditch team. Arturia was not surprised to see the look of shock on Ron Weasley expression, Ron and the Tohsaka did not get along. Mostly due to the rude and snide remark he made toward Rin and herself.

Oliver Wood said to them. "All right. Everyone is here. Before either of you two get on the broom. I'm going to introduce Arturia to the Quaffle, Bludgers and The Golden Snitch. Also the positions of Chaser, Beater, Keeper and Seeker."

Ron Weasley grumbled to Oliver Wood. "If you need to explain those to... HER! She shouldn't even be here! It's already bloody obvious that I'm better then her."

Oliver didn't appreciate being told what to do. He said to Ron with a tone of annoyance. "Look Ron. You're only here because Professor Dumbledore badgered me to give you a chance. I'm giving Arturia the same chance because I have assurance from Tsukiko Potter that Arturia will be a talent unseen in centuries and I want to see that for myself. If you want to complain about the way I do things, the exit is right behind you." Oliver watched as Ron turned bright red, but instead of arguing. Ron huffed and leaned against the wall.

Wood said to Arturia while opening a massive trunk. "As I was saying. We have one Quaffle, two Bludgers and one Golden Snitch. Each team have a total of seven players, three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keepers and one Seekers. The Chaser would try to put the Quaffle through one of the three hoops up there." Oliver pointed at the three goal hoop and continued. "Only the Chaser are allow to score with Quaffle or handle them. The Quaffle look like this." Oliver heft the red football size Quaffle in his hand and said to Arturia, whom was paying rap attention to him, unlike Ron. "The four large dimples make it easier to hold onto the Quaffle and it's also enchanted to float slowly to the ground. Put this through the hoops, you score ten points for your team."

Oliver put the Quaffle back and pointed at the struggling Bludgers within the box, he didn't release them yet, for safety reason. He said to Arturia. "The Bludger will attack players on both side of the team. If they hit, there is a good chance it will injure you or break your broom. So steer clear of them, unless you're a beater. The beater job is to keep the Bludgers from hitting fellow team members and send the Bludgers into the other team. Each beaters are allow to wield a small wooden club. That should ONLY be used on the Bludgers."

Arturia said to him. "I take it, there are those who used their clubs on other players."

Oliver replied with a grimace. "Yes. The Slytherin will hit others with their club if they get desperate. So watch out for that." Oliver paused for a moment to open a small latch. He took out a very small golden ball and said to Arturia. "This is The Golden Snitch. Catch this will award the team one hundred and fifty points. It also signal the end of the game." At this the Snitch sprouted golden inset wings and beat rapidly. Oliver held onto the Snitch and continued. "The Golden Snitch is VERY fast, difficult to see and downright hard to catch. It's the Seeker's job to find and catch The Golden Snitch. Although I'm looking for someone to fill the Seeker role in our team, I like to see how well you two do in all other roles. Except Keeper, that's my job and it's not up for grab till I graduate."

Oliver then got onto his broom and said to them. "All right. One at a time. Each of you will have three tries against me with the Quaffle, while I guard the goal. Throw the Quaffle at fifty feet from the goal or further away if you think you're good enough, don't worry about scoring, I just need to see how you do on the broom and Quaffle. Get on your broom and lets start. Ron you're first."

Ron got on his broom and tried to score against Wood. His first shot went wide and missed the goal. Oliver didn't even move to intercept the missed shot. The second shot also missed. The third shot was caught easily. Oliver had to contain his grimace. Ron was terrible with the Quaffle, his control of the broom was so so at best.

Wood then heard Ron grumbled. "If only I have a Nimbus 2000." Wood had to resist the urge to berate Ron. Wood honestly hope Arturia would do better, he really need a good player. Wood shouted. "Arturia. Your turn!"

Wood got into his position as Arturia flew toward him as fast as possible on her broom. At the seventy foot mark she threw the Quaffle. Wood eyes widened in shock at the speed of the Quaffle, he stretched out to his right and caught the Quaffle with his right hand. For a moment, he struggled against the momentum of the Quaffle. Once he had the Quaffle secured. Wood said with praise. "That was a REALLY nice throw. Well done!" Wood right hand was still shaking and numb from the impact of that catch. Wood continued. "Throw the Quaffle two more time and lets see if you can improve."

Wood watched as Arturia came in for a second run. This time faster on the broom. Her throw seemed a bit odd this time. Wood could see where the Quaffle was going and moved to intercept. He received the shock of his life when the Quaffle dipped, went past his guard and through the hoop. It was then he realised why her throw was so strange. Arturia had placed a LOT of spins on the Quaffle and caused it to curve. He didn't see it, until it was too late.

Ron shouted angrily. "Hey. You're not allow to bewitch the ball, that's cheating!"

Wood shouted back instead of Arturia. "BE QUITE RON! Arturia didn't cheat." Wood could see Ron red in the face and sputter with indignation. Wood ignored him and said to Arturia. "That was excellent! Good job on that curve ball. I want you to throw the Quaffle one more time."

Wood readied himself and watched as Arturia came round a third time and threw the Quaffle. He could see the spin and the curve of the Quaffle. He quickly positioned himself and caught the ball with both hands at the centre of his chest. Wood almost swore when the Quaffle almost knocked the wind out of him. Wood said while winded. "Good job. Come to the ground. We will try the Bludger next." As wood landed on the ground, he was really impressed with Arturia. She was strong, she had natural talent for throwing Quaffle and riding the broom. There was room for improvement on her riding skill. However she was already on a VERY high level in riding a broom. He only needed to teach her some tricks. Wood was certain Arturia would pick them up fast.

Wood walked over to the box containing the Bludgers. He put away the Quaffle and motioned for Arturia and Ron next to him. Wood said to them. "Aright. The Bludgers are made of iron and bewitched to fly at high speed. They got speed but VERY slow on turning. I want you two on the ground for this. Here is a club for each of you, once I release the Bludgers. I want you both to do your best fending them off on the ground. Ron. You first."

Ron looked miserable and grumbled. "Don't know why we doing Chaser and Beater position. Everyone know it's the Seeker who wins the game."

Wood pinched the bridge of his nose and kept silent. Ron was not doing himself any favour in his eyes. Arturia was already way ahead of Ron in skill, strength and attitude. Wood then sighed as Ron held the club with both hands. Did Ron realized, how was he going to steer the broom with both hands on the club? What happened next almost had him laughing on the floor. Wood assumed Ron tried his very best to hit the Bludgers. Ron ducked, jumped out of the way, tried to parry the Bludgers and at one time jumping over the Bludger. In the end the Bludgers knocked him off his feet, ass over tea kettle and into the floor. Wood had to admit to himself. He enjoyed seeing Ron Weasley suffer. Wood said to Arturia. "You're up next Arturia."

Wood watched Ron limped away as Arturia took his place. Wood was a bit worried when Arturia stood stock still as the Bludger headed towards her. However one swift movement from Arturia send the Bludger flying in a different direction. The second Bludger was similarly knocked away. Arturia didn't even look at them. No matter what directions the Bludgers came at her, she would always knock them out of the way before they reached her body.

Wood then heard Ron muttered angrily while leaning against a wall. "Should have expected this. A dark witch servant is also dark. Using dark magic to win. Just like Rin Tohsaka, a cheating conniving bitc..." 'SLAM!' A Bludger smashed into the wall next to Ron head with terrifying force.

Arturia said in a cold serious tone. "I will not stand anyone speak ill of Rin. Next time I will not miss."

Wood shouted. "Aright. That's enough! Arturia take a break." Wood then walked towards Ron and said in an angry tone. "What the HELL is wrong with you!? Why are you picking a fight with a fellow lion!?"

Ron said with a sneer. "Fellow lion? Are you mad! Rin Tohsaka have Salazar Slytherin as master and everyone knew the Tohsaka is dark!"

Wood said angrily. "From what I heard. Rin HATED her master. Arturia was proclaimed LION of Gryffindor, AND the Tohsaka was praised by virtually everyone in magical Britain. Ron, sort out your damn attitude. You're acting like a god damn prat." Wood left a fuming Ron behind. Wood already made up his mind, he would not have Ron on his team. His attitude was diabolical, unlike his brothers.

Wood had Ron and Arturia take a five minute break. After the five minute was up. He said to them. "All right. On your broom. I'm going to release the Snitch. I want you both in the air for this. Find and catch the Snitch." Wood released the Snitch and was confident that Arturia would catch it first before Ron. Even if by some miracle that Ron catch the Snitch first. He want Arturia on his team. Wood watched as Ron flew low and in circle looking for the Snitch. However Arturia flew high above the pitch and looked down onto the pitch. Normally Wood would have thought that was too far away to see the Snitch clearly, but when he saw the focus within Arturia eyes. He knew Arturia would find the Snitch first.

Ron was chuckling. Who could possibly see the Snitch from up there? Ron knew Arturia didn't know anything about Quidditch. Wood had to explain the game to her! Ron scoured the ground for the Snitch, but could not see it! Then he noticed Arturia diving towards an area near the goal. He flew towards the area and tried to see what had made her dive towards that area. He saw it! The Snitch was near the goal post. Ron flew as quickly as he could. He tried to beat her to the Snitch. If he could catch it before her, he would have the Seeker position within Gryffindor Quidditch team. However it was not to be, Arturia was in a sharp dive, she didn't slow down in the slightest. One sharp jerk turned the broom upwards. Arturia caught the Snitch while landing on the ground with both her feet, the force of her landing cracked and dented the ground. It also brought her to her knee. She held up her right hand to show the Snitch beating it's wing within her palm. Ron was beyond furious.

Wood clapped and shouted in joy. "Bravo! That was the most daring and spectacular catch I have even seen in my life." Wood was gashing with joy and said to Arturia. "Please marry me!"

Arturia bowed and said in an apologetic tone. "My apologies. However I will have to decline."

Wood laughed and said. "No need to be so serious. I was only joking. You're on the team..." Just as Wood was about to congratulate Arturia.

Ron said to them in anger. "She must have a better broom then me! There is no way someone who only started Quidditch today could do all that!"

Wood's good cheer was gone as he walked up to Ron and snatched his broom out of his hand. "A Shooting star. Old, but very well maintained." Wood looked over to Arturia and said to her. "Arturia come here please. I like to take a look at your broomstick." Arturia walked over to him and gave him her broom. Wood took one look and said. "Comet 180!? Who gave you this. I'm surprise you could even fly as well as you did on this old clunker!"

Arturia said to him. "An older student lend it to me, said it was the best they could find."

Wood groaned and said. "Tell me who it was. I'm going to deal with them for handing this piece of junk to you." Wood then turned to Ron and threw his Shooting star onto the floor by his feet and said angrily. "Arturia beaten you on a broom that was older then the Shooting star! Get out of my sight Ron. You really pissed me off today." Wood watched as Ron turned bright red and stormed off the pitch. Wood then said to Arturia with a smile. "Congratulation and welcome to the team. I want you to buy the best broom that you can afford or at the very least. I will find you the best broom there is in the broom closet. I will write up a schedule for your training. This year we will win the Quidditch cup. I can almost taste it." Wood parted ways with Arturia and almost danced with joy when he reached the changing room.

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Gryffindor Dorm

It was Sunday morning. Seamus Finnigan woke up screaming. Seamus heard panic voice from his left and turned to see Neville beside him looking pale. Seamus had broken out in cold sweat and said. "Wait? Why am I screaming?"

Neville said to him with a squeak. "You t..tell me... mate? You s...scared t...the h...hell out o...of me!"

Seamus winced and said to Neville. "Sorry mate. Didn't mean to scare you." Seamus then looked over at his collection of football memorabilia. A Manchester United football shirt signed by Ryan Giggs. Seamus smiled at the memory of meeting his favourite football star and got the signed shirt from him. It was the most memorable day of his life. He also had a football signed by Eric Cantona and various autograph signed by other Manchester United players. Seamus decided to sleep for a little longer, for some odd reason he felt really tired.

46a Craigdarragh Road. Helens Bay.

Tsukiko woke up groggily. She had slept for almost twelve hours and it was afternoon on Sunday. Tsukiko went to the bathroom and freshened up. Afterwards, she went to the kitchen to find something to eat.

Tsukiko heard Hermione said to her. "Hey. Tsukiko-chan..." Hermione paused for a bit and said with concern. "Wow... You all right Tsukiko-chan!? You look really tired and ruffled!"

Tsukiko smiled tiredly and said. "I will be fine. Rin and I were doing some research and experiments. We got a bit carried away and worked twenty-four hours straight. Rin locked herself in her workshop bedroom, so no one can accidentally wake her up. She can be a real grouch if you woke her up." Tsukiko yawned and proceeded to make some coffee.

Hermione said to her with hesitation. "Tsukiko-chan. Can I ask what you are working on? Maybe I can..."

Tsukiko cut Hermione off with a shake of her head. Tsukiko thought about what Rin had said and decided to let Hermione in a little. "Sorry Hermione-chan..." Tsukiko noticed the pained and lonely look on Hermione face. Tsukiko continued. "I'm working on blood sample from mixed blood American wizards and witches. I'm trying to figure out their specialist 'Dust' magic. It's not something you can help with." Even thought she lied about what she was actually doing. Tsukiko noticed Hermione eyes widened in shock and looked at her with hope.

Hermione asked. "What are 'Dust' magic? What do they do?"

Tsukiko smiled and motioned for Hermione to sit down. Tsukiko said with a smile. "It's best we start from the beginning." Tsukiko told Hermione about the American magical civil war. The history of the American magical. The other magical ministries attempted to cover up the existence of demon being summoned in America and how they were all saved by 'Mixed blood'. Tsukiko then told Hermione of her association with Ruby. Weiss. Blake and Yang. Tsukiko even told her of the Tohsaka involvement with the rebel faction and her temporary teacher Adam Taurus. The dark lord of American magical. At the end of her story. Hermione looked completely flabbergasted and shocked by her revelation.

Hermione never knew. She never knew about the situation that the Tohsaka was involved in. The civil war within American magical made her weary, but Tsukiko was involved because she wanted to help her friend Ruby and everyone else there. Hermione was really worried, when she heard that Tsukiko was learning the Iaido sword style from Adam Taurus. The north American dark lord. That had given Hermione pause. After she heard the full story. She honestly thought that the title was unjust and her opinion of the magical ministries and the ICW had dropped considerably. When Tsukiko told her about the demons. She wondered how could ANYONE summon those... things!? Hermione felt cold dread when Tsukiko described what demons were. They were the worse nightmare of any wizard and witches.

Tsukiko said to her in a sad tone."I will understand, if you don't want anything to do with me any more I..."

Hermione cut her off with a hug and said. "I'm not going to abandon you for THAT. You didn't do anything wrong. Even if you broken enough laws to get you the Dementor's kiss. I will never abandon you for doing the right thing."

Tsukiko looked shock and said. "But I thought you always follow the rules and laws of the land."

Hermione huffed and said. "Bugger the rules! If those in charge of them are so stupid and unfair, we don't need to follow them." Hermione realized what she had said. She was becoming a rebel. An anarchist. Before she could wallow in her own despair at what she had become.

Tsukiko said to her with a smile. "Hermione. Will you like to spend Christmas with me in America. Your mum and dad can come along as well. I want you to meet my friends Ruby, Weiss, Blake and Yang."

Hermione eyes widened with excitement and said with joy. "YES! I want to meet your friends and spend Christmas with you. Oh wait! I need to get permission from mum and dad. Let me get an owl letter ready!"

Hermione then heard Tsukiko laughed and said to her. "Hermione. You can use the phone. You don't need an owl for that." Hermione then heard an indignant hoot and screech. Hedwig swooped down and pecked Tsukiko on top of her head as she ran around the table. Tsukiko said in panic. "OWW! Hedwig. Stop it! You know I didn't mean it like that! Cut it out!" Hermione just sat there and laughed at Tsukiko, while she struggled to get Hedwig out of her hair. Hermione felt really happy, that Tsukiko finally opened up to her.

After Tsukiko had calmed Hedwig down and her hair was a complete mess like a wild bird nest. Tsukiko said to her. "Oh, before I forget. I will also be bringing Draco, Crabbe and Goyle."

Hermione lost some of her cheer and said with slight trepidation. "Tsukiko. Do you have to bring them? I really don't like any of the Slytherin."

Tsukiko said with a strain smile. "Actually I have to in this case. The servant contracts I made also state I need to take care of them, in the event they were abandon by their families or their guardians gave permission for me to look after them. In this case, their parents gave their permission. Apparently they all have business during Christmas they must attend to."

Hermione said with concern. "You know. I really don't like the idea of those binding contract. It feels... wrong."

Tsukiko sighed and said. "The contract, vow and Geas are important parts of wizard society world wide. Specially among old and noble family. Although I agree with you, it's wrong to take away a person free will and I can even say there are some truly horrific contract that would turn a person into mere puppet. However this is part of a very old and proud society." At this Tsukiko took out a book and gave it to Hermione and continued. "On that note. I need you to learn about conducts and behaviours of British noble family from this book. It would help ease the tension between you and Draco. Crabbe and Goyle are thicker then a brick house. I doubt they would be offended unless someone told them to be offended."

Hermione said with doubt. "I don't know why I got to learn this. Shouldn't they..."

Tsukiko cut her off and said. "Draco. Crabbe and Goyle are learning about muggle society, my way. It wouldn't be fair on them if you don't make an effort in learning etiquette and manners of old noble wizard family. Think about it like this. With no prior knowledge of Japanese honorification, you greeted an old noble family like normal. What do you think will happen. They will think you have no manner or made no effort in learning their culture. This is one reason why those from old magical family look down on half-blood and muggle-born." Hermione looked worried and flustered. Tsukiko then smiled and said with a giggle. "Although truth be told. Most of the time I just think they got a stick up their arse."

Hermione turn red and said. "Tsukiko. That's vile!" Hermione then took the book on noble manner and etiquette. She said to Tsukiko. "OK, I get it. I will read it up and try to get along with Draco and everyone else."

Tsukiko said with a smile. "That's all I ask. You won't regret it. I promise. Give your parents a call and see if they will be all right going to America for Christmas." Tsukiko watched as Hermione left the kitchen to make a call. Tsukiko hearts felt lighter after that conversation, she felt more at peace knowing Hermione accepted her even thought she was associated with a dark lord.

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Gryffindor Girls Dormitories

Tsukiko. Hermione and Rin returned on the Monday morning before anyone else was awake. Arturia greeted them as they came through the mirror. Rin smiled deviously at her.

Rin ignored Hermione and Tsukiko. She said to Arturia in a seductive tone. "I hope you're well rested. We got... some catching up to do tonight." Rin could see Arturia was a lot more rested. Rin had a sadistic streak. She liked to tease Arturia, she had the most delightful reaction when pushed to the edge.

However Rin was confused when Arturia shook her head and said to her. "Sorry Rin. I have Quidditch practice this afternoon. I would most likely be exhausted by the end of tonight. Thus it would be best if we continue our 'session' another time."

Rin said with confusion. "Quidditch practice!? When did you join the team!?"

Arturia said to her. "Two days ago. Captain Wood most graciously accepted me into his team after I passed the trial Tsukiko-chan set up for me."

Rin thought for a moment. Everything clicked together. Tsukiko captured Seamus during the weekend. Then she had set up a Quidditch trial run for Arturia while she herself was distracted. Rin looked over to Tsukiko and saw her sneaking away. Rin placed an iron grip on Tsukiko shoulder and said with an Arctic frost tone. "Tsukiko-chan. I would very much like an explanation for this..." Rin turned Tsukiko facing towards her and saw Tsukiko had broken out in cold sweat and desperately avoided eye contact with her. Rin continued with the same Arctic tone. "But I can already guess why you did this. You are still upset with me about what I plan to do, so you decided to pay me back a little... you little snake." Rin smile widened maliciously and continued. "Tonight. You can take Arturia...OWWW!" Rin was smacked on the head by Arturia with Tora-Shinai.

Arturia said to her with a no-nonsense tone. "Rin. Thou will not bully Tsukiko-chan or force her to take 'my place'. If thou still insist on this course of action. Thou will never have a 'session' with me again."

Rin paled at the furious look in Arturia eyes and said in a hurry. "Arturia. Please don't be rash. I was only going to discipline Tsukiko-chan. I wasn't really going to..." Rin paled even further when Arturia pointed Tora-Shinai at her. Rin also noticed Tsukiko had escaped along with Hermione.

Arturia said to her. "Rin. I would rather not have a repeat of what happened when you first introduced Tsukiko-chan to magecraft and accidentally told her about the Tantric Ritual. Arcueid-san, Lancer and Sacchin almost strung you up for that offence."

Rin raised both hands in surrender and said with a sigh. "OK OK. I get it. I will not punish Tsukiko-chan in anyway. So please calm down already..." Rin then said with a little trepidation. "How often is your practice?" Arturia gave her the Quidditch schedule. Rin paled and said with shock. "What the HELL. How often does Wood force his team to practice! This would hardly leave enough time for ME!"

Arturia coughed and said. "I will only be able to continue our 'session' when the schedule is free. I'm sure you can occupy your self..." Arturia glared at her and continued. "Without resorting to Tsukiko-chan. I'm going to freshen up and go to breakfast. I will be practising with the Gryffindor team this evening. Thou have a good day." Arturia left a shell-shocked Rin behind.

Rin said with a tone of disbelief. "What about me and what I WANT!?" Rin vowed to pay Tsukiko back for this.

Hermione was surprised to find out who was really in charge of everyone. Who would have thought the quite and polite Arturia had such sway and command over Rin. Hermione had to admit, she was scared stiff when she saw that smile on Rin face. It was pure evil. Hermione had to wonder what kind of punishment does Rin deal out to make Tsukiko so scared of her. Hermione decided, she would never want to find out and was glad when Tsukiko dragged her along during their escape.

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Hogwarts dinner hall

During the week, only a few thing happened that was of interest. Hermione noticed Rin was a lot more temperamental. Rin could be happy one day then the next day her mood could sour considerably, all of which coincide with Arturia Quidditch practice time. Hermione also noticed Tsukiko kept her distance from Rin. One such morning, Hermione noticed Rin was smiling happily with a new paper in her hands. Hermione braved the turbulent water and asked. "Rin. What are you reading. Is that a muggle newspaper?"

Rin smiled and showed her the front of the paper. It was titled 'Gringotts Time'. Rin said to her. "Just reading some interesting article about some wizards messed up their 'Blasting Curse'. A lot of them lost their live during their casting. Should have thought twice before casting that curse in a confine space." Rin chuckled darkly at the news.

Hermione felt cold shiver when she heard that chuckle. It almost sounded like Rin was responsible for those wizards death, but that could not be! Rin was here the whole time! Hermione decided to put it out of her mind and said to Rin. "Gringotts Time? I never heard that news paper before. Except the bank."

Rin smiled and said to her. "It's a goblin publish news paper. It's an excellent news paper, that actually report on REAL news, instead of third rate news paper like the 'Daily Prophet', that only report about celebrity, sports, gossips and worthless stuff."

Luna piped in lazily. "The 'Daily Prophet' is also own by the ministry, even thought they appear to treat everyone fairly and even criticize the ministry from time to time. At the end of the day, the ministry can order the 'Daily Prophet' to do what it wants, when it wants." Everyone looked at Luna with shock except Tsukiko, Rin and Arturia. Luna added as an afterthought. "Well, that's what it said in the article of 'The Quibbler'." Almost everyone groaned . Ron even made a snide remark, which earned him a kick in the shin from Ginny.

Hermione returned to Rin and said. "How come I never see them for sell at the school stand?"

Rin replied. "For a starter. The news paper was meant for goblin only. Second, the goblin refused to pay a fee to sell their news paper to wizard and witches, whom they hate with a passion. However the nail in the coffin was the ministries demand to censor and control what goblin put into their news paper."

Hermione was stunned into disbelief and said with disgust. "HOW can the ministry do that? What about freedom of press! Rights! They can't DO THAT!"

Rin smiled and said nonchalant. "Yes they can. The ministries is more like a mix of republic and communism. The old family have power, they vote in the minister they want, that would either keep their way of life or bring them riches."

Hermione was seething and said angrily. "What about the vote of the people!"

Rin knew she was railing Hermione up, but she want Hermione to see how twisted and corrupted the magic world could be. It was all part of Rin preparation for Hermione to be a magus. However, what Rin said was only the tip of the iceberg. Things tend to be far worse the deeper you go. Rin replied to Hermione. "Money makes the world go round. Those old family would make the minister they want look like a saint and tarnish his opposition. As they say, if you repeat a lie long enough. It will become the truth." Hermione was about to shout at her. Rin raised a hand to forestall her rebuke and said to Hermione. "Shouting at me about it wouldn't do any good. I'm just telling the truth." Rin folded her news paper and handed it over to Hermione. Rin continued. "Have a read. This will tell you more about the dealing of magical Britain then the 'Daily Prophet' ever will. I will see you in class. Later Hermione." With this Rin left with a devious smile.

Hermione was seething. She hated injustice and corruption, those in power should set an example for the people, they should be law abiding citizen. What Rin had said really made her angry and it was stupid to shout at Rin about it. It was then she heard a loud splash and Rin scream of rage. Hermione was horrified when an angry Rin Tohsaka walked back to the dinner hall covered in fish guts. Hermione didn't know if it was good that the teacher was already done with breakfast and currently not in the dinner hall or she should go get them and prevent Rin from killing someone.

Hermione then heard the Weasley twin said smugly at Rin. "Ready to call it quit?"

The other twin continued. "We will graciously accept your surrender."

Then the other twin said. "After all. We are the master of pranks."

Hermione felt goosebumps when Rin chuckled darkly and said with undertone of calm rage. "Fish guts... fish guts. Oooh no. No no no! We only just started!" Rin walked back out of the dinner hall, while Ron and some of the Gryffindor laughed. Hermione noticed Tsukiko and Arturia turned deathly pale. Tsukiko was even offering a prayer to the Weasley twins.

Gryffindor boys dormitories

It was after their evening Quidditch that one would find the Weasley twin scoured their bathroom. George said with trepidation. "Fred. Deodorant is still deodorant. Right?"

Fred replied. "Yes. Deodorant is fine. Scabbers isn't squirming in pain or on fire." Neither twin noticed a look of extreme worry and discomfort on the rat's face. Fred continued. "How is everything else on your end. George. We know Rin has a talent for sneaking into places that would otherwise be impossible to sneak into."

George replied. "Everything looked normal here. Soap is still soap. The water isn't molten lava. The towel didn't turn into Lethifold that tried to eat us. Although how the hell did Rin find one of those was beyond me. Good thing both of us know Patronus Charm to repeal the damn thing."

Fred said grimly. "George. It won't surprise me if Rin turn Dementors into our boxers."

George replied with equal dread. "Imagine having your boxer trying to suck the happiness and soul out of you. That girl is crazy!" George then turned to Fred and said. "Everything is clear over here. How things on your end? Fred."

Fred replied. "All good here George. Let's get cleaned up."

Each twin went into their separate shower cubicle. George said to Fred. "Hey. You know Arturia is pretty good. You seen the way she handled that broom. Who knew you could fly like that with a clean sweep."

Fred said with mirth. "Yea. Good thing she isn't after the beater position. Wood told me, Arturia might be better then the both of us put together."

George said while washing his hair with shampoo. "If only Rin could chill out like Arturia, then we might get along better... HEY... HEY! What the hell!"

Fred said with concern. "George. What's wrong!"

George said in panic. "My hands are stuck to my hair! I can't get them lose!"

Fred said with urgency. "Stay there George! I'm coming to help..." Fred then dropped his soap onto the floor. Fred quickly bend down to pick it up, but then heard a strange noise above him while he tried to pick up the soap. The strange noise came form a grey furry creature with mix of black and white patches. It was floating in the air above him and cooing at him. Fred then said with confusion. "Is that a raccoon?" The raccoon was then dropped on Fred with devastating result.

George heard panic screeching of an unknown animal and his brother Fred screaming his head off. George came out of the shower just in time and saw Fred run blindly with the shower curtain covering his whole body. He ran out of the bathroom, almost knocked the bathroom door of it's hinges and slammed head first into the wardrobe. Fred laid unconscious on the floor while a raccoon rushed into the dark safety of their wardrobe. George tried to help Fred, but his hands was still stuck to his hair. George muttered angrily. "Damn you Rin Tohsaka. Damn you to hell and back."

Hogwarts Hospital wing

Wood got words that both the Weasley twin were in the hospital wing and gone there to check up on their condition. He thought it was their earlier Quidditch practice that did them in. Wood walked through the door and saw one of the Weasley twin bare back and said with horror. "Oh sweet Merlin! George or is it Fred? What happen to your back?"

Fred said to Wood. "It's Fred, and this, Wood. Is the panic scratches of an adolescent raccoon. Who happen to be residing in my wardrobe until Hagrid come and get it out."

Wood was about to ask how did all this happen and why he still had scratches on his back. It was then Madam Pomfrey walked in with George in tow. She said to them. "I have no IDEA what you boys are playing at! Despite all my skill. I cannot undo those magical adhesive and those scratches where made by claws of magical animals. You two will just have to wait for them to heal naturally. Luckily I was able to regrow your hair. Mr Weasley. Now I want you two to stop whatever you're experimenting and stop coming to the hospital wing so often." With that, Madam Pomfrey gone back to treating other students.

Wood looked over to Gorge and said. "So what happen to you then? You look all right." Wood then noticed a look of disgust and anger on George face and showed him the palm of his hand. Wood was shocked to see ginger red hairs on the palm of his hands.

George said to him. "Does this look all right to you!?"

Wood hesitated a bit and said. "No it doesn't." Wood then looked to both Fred and George. He thought for a moment and remembered the prank they pulled on Rin this morning. Wood continued. "Would this happen to have anything to do with Rin Tohsaka this morning?"

Fred coughed and looked very uncomfortable. He said to Wood. "Yes. I think she was the one who put adhesive into George shampoo and threw a raccoon at me during our shower. We don't know HOW she did it, but we know it's her. It's not the first ti..."

Wood cut him off and said. "I don't want to know. You two and Ron seem to have something against Tohsaka. You two just Rin and Ron against everyone except Tsukiko Potter. I don't want to get drawn into your mess. However I'm give you two a fair warning. If this mess with Quidditch, I will have both your heads. You got that?"

Both Fred and George looked nervously at each other. Wood was seriously annoyed with them. George had to wonder what did Ron do, to give such negative impression that it extended to them. Both of them said reluctantly and glumly. "Yes. We got it."

Wood said to them. "Look guys, I'm not stopping you guys from pranking Rin, but keep it low key before the match. I would like you both to be at your best before the match. Also do me a favour and prank Ron for me, the prat really pissed me off the other day. Since you two are all right and healthy to an extent, I will see you guys at the next practice. Take care. You two."

Both Fred and George replied. "See you later. Wood." Later that day. The Weasley twin was plotting their next prank for Rin Tohsaka. They would not be out done on prank by anyone.

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Hogwarts staff office

Several times a year. The professors of Hogwarts would have multiple meeting to discuss their plan for the year, certain students or even professors, sometime subjects that needed to be covered, new professor needed to be hired or even a new school janitor that was not liable to lose his temper against the student.

Albus Dumbledore presided over the meeting. Those present were Minerva McGonagall. Severus Snape. Pomona Sprout. Filius Flitwick. Charity Burbage of Muggle Studies. Aurora Sinistra of Astronomy. Sybill Trelawney of Divination. Septima Vector of Arithmancy. Silvanus Kettleburn of care of magical creature. Rolanda Hooch of broom flying. Glenda Goodwitch the school secretary and counsellor and Gilderoy Lockhart of Defence Against the Dark Art. A total of thirteen professors were at this meeting to discuss various subjects. However today's meeting was dominated by one particular student and her 'sisters'.

Albus Dumbledore said to the gathering professors. "Welcome my fellow colleague. Today I will very much like your opinion of our new transfer students and sisters of Tsukiko Potter. Miss Rin Tohsaka and Miss Arturia Pendragon. It has been almost three weeks since they joined Hogwarts and I would very much like your honest opinion of them." Albus wanted to know what kind of people brought up Tsukiko Potter. In the greater scheme of things, neither Rin Tohsaka or Arturia Pendragon were deemed important enough in his eyes, but it would help him judge what sort of people was bringing up 'The Girl Who Lived' and he would decide if Rin and Arturia was fit to be Miss Potter family and friends.

Lockhart eagerly said to him. "Headmaster Dumbledore. I would like to point out that Miss Rin Tohsaka might be too popular for her own good. Being Salazar Slytherin apprentice. The fame might get to the girl's head. I would like to teach her how to handle that fame..." Lockhart was cut off by Severus Snape.

Snape said to Lockhart coldly. "Miss Tohsaka hardly need your guidance. Gilderoy. From what I have observed. Miss Tohsaka is perfectly able to handle herself and her wayward sister. Miss Potter. Also everyone here knew Miss Tohsaka was not the one who revealed her status of being the apprentice of the great Salazar Slytherin."

Lockhart sounded flamboyant as he challenged Snape comment. "And pray do tell. How are you so certain that Miss Tohsaka could handle her fame and popularity?"

Snape said to Lockhart with a cold smile. "Because Miss Tohsaka came to see me with Miss Potter in tow. The head of Tohsaka was more then capable of handling herself and Miss Potter. Unlike that wayward child Potter, at the very least the Head of Tohsaka kept the girl on a VERY short leash and knew the in and out of diplomacy. I even agreed to 'Give' extra potion lesson to Miss Tohsaka with Miss Potter in tow." Severus smiled malevolently at Gilderoy.

Albus was stunned to learn this. Miss Tohsaka had such control over Miss Potter. By Severus insinuation, it sounded like Miss Potter was threatened and moulded into the perfect apprentice for Miss Tohsaka. Ron Weasley was telling the truth! Why else would Severus praise Rin Tohsaka, if not subtly telling him that Rin Tohsaka was a dark witch. It saddened his heart to learn such a young girl had already being turned toward the dark and she would bring Miss Potter with her. This was unacceptable. He MUST do something, anything to stop Rin Tohsaka leading Miss Potter down the road of darkness! Albus was brought out of his thought by Lockhart.

Lockhart said to Severus. "I still insist on tutoring Miss Tohsaka in the ways of fame. It's for..."

Severus cut him off again with snarl. "Did you not hear me Gilderoy? Or do you have some other nefarious reason that we should know about."

Lockhart face turned bright red and he said with anger. "And what exactly are you accusing me off. Severus! Look here. I can and will challenge you to a duel of honour for such accusation!"

Severus snarled at Lockhart. "THAT would be professor Snape to you. Lockhart! And I will have you know, that I came second in the 1988 European duelling champion ship. If you think..."

Severus was cut off when Minerva McGonagall shouted at them with a strong Scottish accent. "That is quite enough! Are you two bickering children?! I dread to think what our student will think when they saw this!" Both Lockhart and Snape stayed quite. Only Snape noticed Lockhart blanched at his declaration, which he returned with a malicious smile.

Albus had to control the situation and said to the assemble professors. "Severus. Lockhart. Minerva. Please calm down. We are here to discuss what we know from our observation. Each of us will take turn and give our opinion of Miss Tohsaka and Miss Pendragon. Starting with you. Minerva."

Minerva McGonagall said with the professionalism of her position. "Miss Pendragon is the finest example of a model student. Impeccable manners, always polite and helpful. Even if her skill with Transfiguration is average at best. However her obsession with cats and lions is... rather undesirable. Otherwise the girl is perfect. As for Miss Tohsaka..." Minerva sighed deeply and said with annoyance. "She is rude and crass. She may acted like a model student at first, but that was a facade. She has taken to pranking the Weasley twins mercilessly. Her language is frankly... horrid at best. I heard sailor that was more polite then she was. She has no respect for anyone but herself. However her skill in Transfiguration is top notch, even better then Miss Potter and seventh years NEWT graduate. Miss Tohsaka is a prodigy of the highest calibre. It's a shame she is nothing like Miss Pendragon in manners." Minerva stopped there and allowed the other to digest what she had said.

Severus Snape said neutrally. "There was nothing note worthy of Miss Pendragon as far as I can tell, at the very least she is not a hopeless case like Neville Longbottom. Her potion skill is mediocre at best. On the other hand. Miss Tohsaka showed exceptional organisation skill when brewing potion, It was at a level that even my best potion student rarely display. A year or two making potion and I think she will be ready for her Potion NEWT exam. It is a shame, Miss Potter lack the same skill Miss Tohsaka has. Then she might be bearable." Albus noticed most professor gave Severus between the look of confusion and annoyance.

Pomona Sprout said while rubbing her temple. "I have no complaint about Miss Pendragon or Miss Potter. However Miss Tohsaka has displayed worrying traits and certain lack of morality. During her first day at Herbology. Miss Tohsaka wanted to dissect a Mandrake to study it. She even recorded it's cry to learn how to create a magical weapon from it..."

Gilderoy Lockhart said with realization. "So that's what she used to defeat those pixies!"

Pomona looked very annoyed at Lockhart and said to him. "Do you mind? Professor Lockhart. I haven't done talking yet. Please wait your turn." Pomona looked to the rest of the staff and continued. "What has me worried the most, was Miss Potter blind obedience to Miss Tohsaka. Miss Potter was willing to dissect the Mandrake along with Miss Tohsaka and had prepared various tools for the job. I dread to think what that apprentice of Salazar Slytherin is teaching her."

Albus was now truly worried. Miss Potter blind obedience to Rin Tohsaka. Unwavering loyalty that should have been reserved for him and him alone. Now he learned the Tohsaka was leading Tsukiko Potter down a dark path. The situation was getting worse by the minute. He was barely listening to Lockhart same theatrics of guiding Rin Tohsaka on the road of fame, or several professor wish to enrol both Miss Potter and Rin Tohsaka into an advance class early. As usual he denied their request and stated that neither girls should get preferential treatment. The meeting ended with more questions then answers. For Albus Dumbledore the meeting had shown him, that action must be taken against Rin Tohsaka.

After the meeting. Severus made his way back to his laboratory. He could not believe that pompous arse Lockhart. Severus knew there was an ulterior motive behind Lockhart's request to guide Rin Tohsaka, but without resorting to Legilimency, he was not sure what his motive were. Severus was not worried in the slightest for Rin Tohsaka, he had no doubt she would depose of Lockhart if she needed to. However he had chose to intervene on Rin Tohsaka behalf and stopped a potential problem and bloodbath. He also get to verbally beat down that pompous fraud. Severus knew he acted out of character helping Rin Tohsaka. He just hope no one misinterpreted his action other then using Rin Tohsaka to further torment Tsukiko Potter.

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Tsukiko Workshop

Tsukiko had to avoid Rin for a time being. Rin was not happy with her and the inability to punish her for her transgression, only made Rin even more insufferable. Tsukiko decided to avoid Rin for a time being till she calms down. Tsukiko looked over her projects and started to write reports for all of them. Normally Tsukiko would just record everything in her mind with her eidetic memory, but due to recent changes in her working practice, she now required to document everything on paper.

Tsukiko thought back to her Magic circuit, prana gem combination. Which she simply named Magic Crest Crystal. Her first attempt with Topaz and magic circuit had yielded unusual result. The crystal was essentially an infinite electrical generator. The trigger of which was proximity to other object with their own source of prana. This was the cause for the Tachikomas near electrocution along with herself. The crystal would unleash a consistent amount of electricity depend on proximity of other prana objects. The Magic Crest Crystal would eventually run out of prana, if the discharge was greater then it could replenish. However instead of the crystal being destroyed when it ran out of charges, it just simply deactivate and charge itself back up again. Tsukiko made a special note, that the crystal would not activate again till it was fully recharged. Tsukiko was fascinated by the elegance of it's function. The Magic Crest Crystal would generate it's own od due to it's implanted magic circuits and the same circuits drew in Mana from the environment to further replenish the crystal. However Tsukiko came to a road block when she attempted to draw prana from the crystal to work her mysteries. The Topaz Magic Crest Crystal would only produce electricity, all attempt to pull prana from the crystal were a complete failure.

Tsukiko decided to test other gemstones and find one that would allow her to draw prana from the Magic Crest Crystal. Tsukiko tested Ruby combination, that combination produced intense heat. She lost one Gnome testing that one. Next she tried Sapphire. The result was intense cold snap. Three gnomes needed to be defrosted, at least she did not lose any Gnome that time. Amethyst had an interesting effect. It effect other objects momentum. This was painfully proven when one Gnome threw the Amethyst Magic Crest Crystal at another Gnome, when they were messing around. The result was the Gnome who caught the crystal suddenly being thrown at three times the speed of sound against the test room wall, resulted in a red smear. The Amethyst Magic Crest Crystal was locked away in solid glass orb reinforced with unbreakable bounded field around the glass casing. The next combination was Diamond. That had set off the Geiger counter within the room. When a bright intense white light began to emanate from the Diamond. Three Gnomes had to be treated for radiation poisoning. She thank her lucky star, she had gone with the design to reinforce the room with thick lead lining. The Diamond Magic Crest Crystal was sealed within a one meter lead sphere, then seal away within a secure room with numerous of Geiger counter nearby.

However those were not the worse of the result when she attempted those combinations. The worse one was the Emerald Magic Crest Crystal. Tsukiko thought back to that particular experiment.

(Flash back)

It had been a long day for her. After securing the Amethyst Magic Crest Crystal, it was already late at night. Tsukiko was puzzled by her latest combination. The Emerald Magic Crest Crystal did not do anything at all. The Gnome already poked at it with a VERY long stick with a prana gem at it's tip. Tsukiko pinched the bridge of her nose and decided to call it a night and leave the Emerald Magic Crest Crystal alone tonight, she would work it out tomorrow morning.

Next day early morning. Tsukiko was VERY concerned, where the Emerald Magic Crest Crystal was suppose to be. Was now replaced with a rather intimidating green looking plant with numerous pods. First thing Tsukiko done was to check the air content of the room with a remote sensor. It was all clear, higher oxygen content, otherwise everything was normal. Tsukiko sent in the Gnomes. The three Gnomes approached the giant plant cautiously and prod it with the long stick. Almost faster then Tsukiko could see, tentacle lashed out at the three Gnomes and dropped them into it's numerous pods. Tsukiko was shocked by the speed and by the revelation that the plants just ate her Gnomes. She pondered what to do next, when the plant spat out three beings. Tsukiko was puzzled when the three green goblin like creature with glowing yellow eyes gibber at each other. They looked toward her behind the reinforce glass panel.

The three green Goblins smiled and shouted in overjoyed glee. "Overlady! Overlady! All hail Overlady! All hail Overlady!"

Tsukiko paled and thought to herself 'Oh. Hell no!' she then hit the big red button. The button was a build in last and ultimate fail safe installed by Rin. It utilized the second true magic to open a portal, it will pull everything within the second magic bounded field into an unknown dimension. The result was the three Goblins like creature, along with the weird plant and everything else within the test chamber being sucked into a black portal. The portal closed soon afterwards with nothing left inside the test room. After a couple of hours settling her nerve, Tsukiko had the Tachikomas do a code red sterilization of the room, before it would ever be used again.

(Flash back)

Tsukiko wrote down the report for the Emerald Magic Crest Crystal and placed it under 'Doomsday Bio Hazard' Sealing designation folder. Tsukiko had hope that Rin would not be too hard on her when she presented this report and request another second magic bounded field fail safe to be made again. Tsukiko wondered if it was irresponsible of them to make random portal like the one she used, but then again, It was infinity better those 'creature' were as far away from her as possible, no matter which dimension they ended up in.

Potion class

It was Monday evening after their feast at the dinner hall. Tsukiko along with Rin attended the extra class of potion with professor Snape. That was the excuse Rin gave anyone who asked. In reality, Rin was here to talk to Severus about potions and magic as one professional to another. Tsukiko was glad that Rin managed to restore the second true magic bounded field to her workshop. However Rin was still upset with her. Rin had decided to take a chunk of her already small budget as repair bill for the bounded field. By the time Tsukiko reached professor Snape office, she slumped bonelessly on the table in a state of despair. Tsukiko mourned and lamented about her even smaller workshop budget.

Severus was a bit concerned to see Tsukiko Potter slumped on the desk lifelessly. He also noticed an aura of anger from Rin Tohsaka. Severus said to her. "I take it Miss Potter had done something to upset you." Severus noticed an angry twitch under Rin left eye.

Rin said with an Arctic cold tone. "You can say that. The little idiot has managed to ruin my fun and made me incredibly stressed out. So I'm punishing her, reminding her who is the master and who is the apprentice."

Draco was a bit unnerved to see Tsukiko Potter so lifeless and despondent. What Rin had just said got his attention. He said to Rin. "Wait!? You're Miss Potter master, as in teaching her magic and stuff?" Draco regretted he said anything at all, as Rin smiled at him maliciously.

Rin said to him with an Arctic cold tone. "I'm more then that. The little idiot is my apprentice, my sister and my property. She belongs to me."

Draco knew he was in trouble. Rin was angry, upset and for some reason it was all Tsukiko Potter fault... again. Draco contemplated the best way to extract himself out of this situation.

It was then Crabbe said to him. "Boss. What's so scary about that girl? She doesn't look as scary as Miss Potter." It would not be the first time or the last time that Draco wished Crabbe and Goyle grew a brain and observe the damn situation. Draco felt like he was thrown into a lake during deep winter. Draco had broken out in cold sweat when Rin smile seemed to have grown impossibly wide, they seemed colder and darker. A dark aura emanated from her being. Draco was scared, really scared.

Rin then said to Tsukiko with that same expression. "Tsukiko-chaaan. How much training have you given to Draco and his henchmen on dissection?" Draco became even more unnerved when Tsukiko shot off her desk. Tsukiko stood very straight and very still, with an expression of utter terror and fear on her face.

Tsukiko said to Rin. "I was going to teach them how to dissect a pig carcass by the end of this week. Master!"

Rin said to her in a sickly sweet voice. "Change of plan Tsukiko-chan. I think they are ready for something a bit more... challenging." Rin then turned toward him and his henchmen. Her smile was downright evil. Rin continued. "Something that would remind them who is in charge." Draco swallowed nervously and wished for a quick end. Death must be better then what this sadistic witch had planned for them.

Another Hogwarts Classroom

Draco was right. In this instance, he hated being right. Rin Tohsaka had somehow procured four Erkling corpses. One for Draco. One for Crabbe. One for Goyle and one for Tsukiko. Draco stared at the disgusting house elf like creature that was three feet tall with ugly pointed face.

He was broken out of his thoughts when Tsukiko said loudly. "All right everyone. Listen up. First I want you to turn your Erkling facing upwards. Don't let the stiffness bother you, that just Rigor Mortis setting in. For Crabbe and Goyle benefit. Rigor stands for stiffness in Latin and Mortis stands for death, so in English it means stiffness death." Draco would have said something along the line of 'Why not just say 'Stiffness Death' instead of 'Rigor Mortis''. However Draco was too entranced by the horrid sight before him to question Tsukiko. Draco noticed both Crabbe and Goyle looked at the corpse before them in total horror. He was surprised that they could still do as Tsukiko say in their current state. Tsukiko continued. "Now. Watch carefully. We are going to do a incision at the thoracic cavity. Copy what I do exactly."

Severus was fascinated. Severus took no enjoyment seeing his godson and snake being mentally tortured. However he was intrigued by this clever form of mental torture. He said to Rin Tohsaka neutrally, who was beside him. "So what is the purpose of this? What does this achieve?"

Rin said with a smile while observing the dissection. "To show Draco. Crabbe and Goyle, that I am the real mastermind behind Tsukiko training. Show them that I'm at the top of the pecking order."

Severus raised an eyebrow and said with scepticism. "By forcing them to dissect a dead creature?" Severus already knew this was a form of mental torture for his snake, but he wanted a detail explanation from Rin Tohsaka. He wanted to know how she thinks.

Rin half looked at him and smiled from the corner of her mouth. "Trying to pick my brain? Severus. I can already tell, you knew and recognise this form of torture. But allow me to explain in detail. There are many types of people in this world. Most of them are unable to harm cute and adorable beings like puppies and kittens. You also have those that cannot stand truly disgusting creature and things. Of course you will have strange one like Tsukiko and myself. Whom have no qualm on experimenting on cute or disgusting creature. If it further our understanding of magic." Rin then pointed towards Draco and said. "Draco and his henchmen fell under the category of 'Cannot stand disgusting creature'. So I have them dissect Erkling." Rin then cackled and continued. "And we are about to see them crack."

Severus then heard Crabbe screamed and watched him plunged his hand into the open abdomen of the Erkling and ripped out it's kidney.

Tsukiko Potter shouted in panic and admonishment. "Crabbe! You can't just rip out the kidney like that!" It was then Crabbe screamed again and ran out of the room. "Crabbe! Crabbe! Come back here! Don't run off with that kidney!" It was then Severus saw Goyle threw up. Tsukiko said with annoyance and frustration. "Ohhh Goyle! Don't throw up into the cadaver!" Severus could not help but smile at the unfolding chaos. It was then Severus noticed Draco stood completely still and had a glaze look in his eyes. Severus could already tell that his godson was in shock and his body had come to a complete stand still.

Severus then heard Rin chuckle and said to him. "After today. Draco and his henchmen will never question me again. As you can see this is the most effective method of establishing you dominance and leadership even over someone as stubborn as Draco." Severus already had an idea or two on what he could use this for. Severus showed his true smile for once.

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Potion class

It was Tuesday morning. Cedric Diggory was not looking forward to professor Snape class. Professor Snape entered the class like an malevolent wraith. He smiled at him and the rest of the Gryffindor and Hufflepuff students.

Severus said to them with the same sadistic smile. "Today we will not be brewing potions. Today we will be doing something... different." Cedric could feel the tension rise within the classroom. He had to resist the urge of just bolting out of the classroom and scream like a lunatic from the top of his lungs. Cedric along with the rest of his class became increasingly worried when professor Snape brought out a basket with something moving within it. Cedric swallowed hard and braced himself for the worse. When professor Snape took off the top cover, he almost screamed in fright. However what he saw within the basket confused him greatly. There were at least a dozen puppies and kittens within the basket whining and mewing adorably.

Cedric had to pinch himself to make sure this was not a dream. Soon he heard girls making cooing noise at the adorable collections of puppies and kitten. Cedric could not believe it. Severus Snape brought puppies and kitten into class, was like professor Dumbledore French kissing 'You-Know-Who.' It was disturbing in the extreme. It was then professor Snape said to them. "I want you to form a group of pairs and take a kitten or a puppy each. Then I want you to dissect your chosen puppy and kitten with the provided scalpel. Be sure to remove each organs carefully and leave the heart till last. You may begin." Professor Snape smiled maliciously at them, as Cedric along with the rest of the class turned pale white.

Headmaster office

Hogwarts security was a nice and cushy job for a certain gargoyle. He sat there all day, guarding the spiral staircase at all time, only time he moved out of the way, was when someone said the correct password to him. It was Tuesday afternoon. As usual he was guarding the staircase, when a veritable storm came towards him. The new secretary Glenda Goodwitch along with Minerva McGonagall. Pomona Sprout and Filius Flitwick. The gargoyle took one look at Glenda Goodwitch expression and promptly moved out of the way. The gargoyle thought to himself. 'Screw this shit. I ain't standing in the way of that!'

Albus Dumbledore was relaxing in his chair reading the latest report from his supporter, when the door was blasted opened by... Minerva McGonagall! She along with with Glenda Goodwitch and Pomona Sprout glared at him angrily. Professor Flitwick shook his head at him as if he was saying 'I told you so.' Albus almost ducked under the desk when the three angry women walked up to his desk. Before he could say anything.

Minerva McGonagall cut him off and snared angrily. Her Scottish accent stronger then ever. "Do something about Severus. Albus!"

Albus looked nervously at Minerva and everyone else and croaked out. "Sorry Minerva. I have no idea what your talking about. What did Severus do?"

It was Pomona who snarled angrily this time. Albus never knew the gentle Hufflepuff could snarl. Pomona said to him angrily. "Albus! Severus has traumatized ten of my Hufflepuffs, did you know what he had them do in potion today! He want them to dissect puppies and kittens! For the love of Merlin. Albus. PUPPIES and KITTENS!"

Minerva then said angrily. "I swear Albus. If you don't do something. We WILL!"

Albus was now sweating and said nervously. "Please ladies. Calm dow..."

Glenda Goodwitch said coldly. "Severus Snape has created nearly twenty new cases in a single day for me. This will take almost six month at best to sort out."

Flitwick then added. "Albus. You have to get rid off Snape! The number of potion NEWT attendance is at a record low. Soon it will only be Slytherin taking the potion NEWT, even my Ravens are terrified of him!"

Albus said with panic. "Please calm down everyone. I cannot fire Severus. I will talk some sense into him. Please..."

What Glenda Goodwitch said next surprised everyone. "Have Severus Snape come and see me for counselling. I'm confident I will get to the bottom of his 'issues'..." Albus felt cold sweat when Glenda glared at him. "or would you prefer another 'alternative'."

Albus sighed and said in defeat. "I will order Severus to attend your counselling."

Glenda then looked at everyone and said to them. "Is that satisfactory for everyone? Although I cannot divulge into Severus personal past. I can give progress report. I will get result within two month."

Albus watched as Minerva and Pomona nodded grimly at Glynda. Flitwick then said to them. "Well. I wish you the best of luck. However I think everyone will agree if progress is not made. Then I will file an official complaint with the school governing body and the Ministry."

Minerva said after Flitwick. "So will I!"

Pomona then said. "Same here. This has gone far enough!"

Albus could only bury his face into his hands at this. Severus had dig his own grave. Albus would do what he could to safeguard Severus job. He still need Severus for many future endeavours.

After the professors had gone. Albus once again looked through some of his report. There had been a spate of miscast Blasting Hex. There was no information on why the wizard and witches involved cast the hex in the first place. What they had in common were, casting of the hex in enclose space. The hex was so powerful, it had turned them into nothing more then red paste. Their wands were blown to ashes. However one thing stood out for all of them. They all had documents and letters pertaining to a group called the 'Veiled Heritance'. Albus wondered if there was foul play involve, some of his follower seemed to think so. However there was nothing else that would indicate who was responsible, even if there was, it would have been destroyed by the Blasting Hex. Albus sighed and said to himself. "I'm getting too old for this."

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Much later that day. Albus heard a knock on his door. He said loudly. "Come in." Albus smiled as Ron Weasley entered his office nervously. He said to the young man with a grandfatherly smile. "Ahh Ron my boy. Come, sit. We have much to talk about."

Ron said nervously. "Good day to you Professor Dumbledore. How can I help you. Sir."

Albus smiled at Ron and said. "Before we start. Would you like a lemon drop?"

Ron said with a strain smile. "Thank you sir. I would love one." Ron popped the lemon drop in his mouth and winced. It was REALLY sour.

Albus said to him. "Now. Ron my boy. I will like to apologise. I was hesitant when you told me Rin Tohsaka was dark. However now, I'm convince she is a most dangerous dark witch."

Ron said with hope. "Sir, does that mean you're going to expel her!?"

Albus said to Ron. "Oh most certainly! However my hands are tied. I cannot expel a student so easily. Even so, it need to be serious enough for the ministry to snap her wand." Albus leaned forward and continued. "Ron my boy. This is were I need your help."

Ron said with enthusiasm. "Anything sir! Tell me what you need me to do."

Albus said to Ron. "I need you to stay close to Miss Potter. She will need someone to guide her back to the light. After I rid the Tohsaka from Miss Potter life. She will be confused and alone. I need you to stay close to her and stay in her good grace..."

Ron interrupted. "But I'm already friends with her! If the..."

Albus said patiently. "Ron my boy. I need you to lay low. Don't antagonise the Tohsaka. I suspect Miss Potter has been told by the Tohsaka to distance herself from you. Don't give them an excuse to alienate you from Miss Potter. So please. Ron my boy. Don't attack the Tohsaka openly or say bad thing about them in front of Miss Potter... until I expel the Tohsaka from Hogwarts."

Ron smiled and said. "Yes Sir Dumbledore. I look forward to the day when that dark witch is expelled... Sir you sure there is nothing I can do to help?"

Albus thought for a moment. "Yes there is. Keep an eye out on anything that might incriminate the Tohsaka, if you need any help. Come and see me. Also I will see about that Quidditch position after the Tohsaka are gone." Albus once again gave Ron a grandfatherly smile.

After Ron Weasley was gone. Albus began to think of a way to alienate Rin Tohsaka from Miss Potter. He would find an excuse to see her alone, with a mind altering hex or two he would be able to speed up the process. Albus sat back and smiled to himself. Things were beginning to look up.

Ministries of Magic office

The office was a mess. Paper stewed everywhere. Cups smashed. Even the Kneazle kitten plates were smashed up. Dolores Umbridge was in a fit of rage, as she smashed another plate against the wall. Dolores already placed a silencing charm on the room, as she screamed in rage. "Damn you impure whore! Damn you Tohsaka! How dare you sully our great nation!" Dolores ranted and raged once more before she sat herself down onto her seat. She scowled as she saw the main culprit that had threw her into rage. It was a report on Rin Tohsaka, confirmed report and testimony of her apprenticeship to Salazar Slytherin. The girl was untouchable, revered by both light and dark. More so then 'The Girl Who Lived'. What had angered Dolores the most was the girl's heritage, she was a half Japanese. A filthy half breed! Beast! Uncontrollable Animal! And Salazar Slytherin had chosen HER! In her anger, Dolores had her supporters send some 'letters' to express their opinion of her.

However the filthy half breed had killed almost all of them! One of her wizard barely survived, while his brother was turned to paste by the explosion. The wizard conformed to her that a raven with red eyes delivered a normal letter. There was no magic on the letter, there was nothing, but as soon as they opened the letter, they were engulfed by a massive explosion and fireball. The wizard she question was burned beyond recognition. Both his arms and legs were nothing more then burned stumps. Dolores did him a favour and put him out of his misery.

Dolores lost many talented wizards and witches that day. Dolores swore she would find a way to bring that whole family down if it was the last thing she does. Damn Salazar Slytherin and who ever else ally themselves to that half breed bitch.

A/N: Another chapter done. I have to admit it is slow going for now. Next chapter will move further along into the cannon. Next chapter will address 'Tracing' and some new elements within my fic. Now onto the review.

Greyjedi449t: Yes. I will most certainly be writing the event between Zelretch and Helga, That story will be revealed at the end of year 2.

coronadomontes: There are more movements in the shadow. Just wait till you see what I got setup in year 3.

rickyp01: Good point. When you mentioned this. I imagined Shirou being related to William Wallace. Shirou in a Scottish kilt shouting 'Freedom' at the top of his lungs. Which could cause major amount of misunderstanding, but seriously, the goblin are impressed and shocked because Cu Chulainn and Arturia Pendragon were heroes that were suppose to be dead 1500 to 2000 years ago. They ain't going to be impressed with Shirou being a descendent of anyone. But thanks for that suggestion, it gave me the mental image of Shirou going 'Braveheart' on the Scottish highland.

Suzululu4moe: I got a lot plan out on Arcueid part, believe me you will like what I got plan in the future. The twin got their pride as a prankster. Rin and the twin will go at each other for a while. Vlad Tepes Impalement is a horrifying execution method that involved a slow and gruesome death. There was only one other execution that I find even more horrifying then Vlad Tepes impalement, and that's the Viking Blood Eagle. So it's justified that Cedric should be very worried.

harlequin320: during start of first year, I debated if I should have 'Scutters' 'Tachikomas' or 'Kryten' in this fic. Scutters was too low tech for my taste. Kryten would have made the story into a crack fic. Funny. Yes. However not at all serious. Also I got WAY too many cast to juggle. I got to avoid adding more character if possible.

Mwkillkenny84: The senile Dumbledore I've created won't know a demon summoner if you slap him in the face with them. Meeting between Helga and Zelretch will be revealed at the end of year 2, as promised, can't say any more without spoiling the story ;)

Hakurei no Miko: I tried not to disappoint. There will be more Saber time in the future. There is more focus on Rin and Saber in year two. I won't downplay the nasuverse character, and Tsukiko will not be overpower, for a VERY VERY long time (I know what your saying about the overpower harry character). However I do have to tweak Saber a little bit to match her now human status and age.

deacon94: glad you like it. I will try and make more omake in the future if I can think of any funny one's.