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.

15. Chapter 14- Counselling Heir of Slyther

Chapter 14- Counselling. Heir of Slytherin and Mad Bludger.

A/N: Sorry for the long delay. Due to some real life issue, there will be noticeable delay in my update. Although this is something I will strive to fix. My apologies for those who look forward to the new update. One good news is, chapter 15 is already done, I will post that within a week or two from this one. With some luck chapter 16 should be done soon after. Again my apologies for the lateness, real life have gone out of control on my end, and that needed to be fixed. Hope you enjoy chapter 14.

Hogwarts corridor

It was a glorious day for Severus Snape as he smiled at the passing students. He smiled happily as they scrambled and moved out of his way in haste. However he was a bit troubled yesterday, when professor Dumbledore informed him, that he would need to attend counselling with Glynda Goodwitch. Naturally he ignored professor Dumbledore 'wise' advice.

As Severus was making his way through the corridor of Hogwarts. Glynda Goodwitch moved next to him. Severus raised an eye brow at the stern witch. Severus thought, if not for Glynda physical appearance, he honestly would have consider Glynda was related to McGonagall.

Glynda said to him with a neutral tone much like his own. "Professor Snape. I hope you remember our appointment this evening. We have much to talk about."

Severus almost smiled. However he kept his expression neutral and said with an emotionless tone. "Is that what you thought? Sadly I will have to inform you. That I am a VERY busy man. I do not have time for your... counselling"

Severus noticed Glynda narrowed her eyes at him. He also noticed Glynda control over her expressions were far better then McGonagall. Glynda said to him. "Professor Snape. This is mandatory. Professor Dumbledore already gave his permission and you must attend."

Severus could not hold back his smile. He said to Glynda. "Unfortunately for you, I do have a choice, and I chose not to attend. Good day Miss Goodwitch." Severus walked passed Glynda Goodwitch and left her behind, he assumed the 'Counsellor' was turning red in anger. Severus was proud of the fact he knew how to push peoples buttons. He also knew there was nothing anyone could do to make him attend Glynda Goodwitch counselling session.

Severus never saw the dark and malicious smile on Glynda Goodwitch expression.

Glynda Goodwitch counselling room

It was the very next day, that Severus found himself laying on the couch in one of Glynda Goodwitch counselling session. Severus thought back to yesterday evening.

(Flash back)

It had been a long day for Severus. He was relaxing and drinking his favourite fire wine, when he heard a knock on his door. Severus frowned and thought. 'Who was knocking on his door at this time?' He answered the door and was met with complete utter horror.

The 'Man' wore eye catching blue robe. He had spiky dark curly hair, he had dark blue eyes filled with... love and joy!? Severus was flabbergasted by the happy and cheerful aura that was coming from the man. Severus had many encounter with all types of people during his time as a Death Eater. Lestrange sheer madness and utter loyalty. Carrow cruelty and sadism or Voldemort madness and charisma. This 'Man' before him radiate happiness, joy and... hope!? Severus felt true fear. He focused his will into resisting the madness before him, not even Occlumency was working against this... Thing. Severus was convinced. If Voldemort unleashed the killing curse on this 'Man'. This 'Man' utter joy and happiness would most certainly nullify the killing curse. This man was practically radiating puppies and kittens.

Severus was brought out of his thought when the 'Man' said to him. "Hi. professor Snape. I'm doctor John Dorian. Your new mental health counsellor. Miss Goodwitch asked for my help. And my professional opinion is... You need a hug." Before Severus could react. He was hugged by John Dorian.

Severus was in shock and said with a tone of fear. "Please... let go."

However John Dorian took a deep breath and whispered to him. "You smell like a father figure."

Severus winced in disgust and groaned. Severus swore he would someday return the favour and get back at Glynda Goodwitch.

(Flash Back)

Severus saw a faint smile on Glynda expression. He said to her with a tone of anger. "You are the most devious, sadistic and evil woman I have ever met in my entire life."

Glynda Goodwitch said to him with a smile. "Severus. That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said about me."

Severus narrowed his eyes at her and returned to his neutral tone. "Let's get this over with. I can assure you. I do not need... counselling."

Glynda gave him a neutral expression and said professionally. "As you wish. Tell me about your parents."

Severus replied with an undertone of sarcasm. "My father was a drunk that beat my mother and myself. He care for nothing except his next bottle. My mother was a neglectful woman, she left me as soon as I graduated Hogwarts." Severus watched as Glynda penned down something on her note book. Severus was intrigued to find Glynda using muggle pen and paper.

Glynda said to him. "How does that make you feel? Your mother leaving you and your father. I assume you left your father soon afterwards."

Severus replied with a bored tone. "I felt nothing for either of my parents, even after all those years., I still feel nothing for them, nor do I want to." Severus watched as Glynda scribbled more words onto her notepad.

Glynda said to him. "Tell me about Lily Potter nee Evan."

Severus winced slightly before he suppressed that reaction a split second later. However he was uncertain if Glynda saw his reaction. He said to her with a controlled tone. "I knew Lily before we attended Hogwarts. We were best friends. She was the one good thing in my life."

Glynda said to him. "What of James Potter?"

Severus had to suppress his sneer. He said heatedly." James Potter was a jock and a bully. I have nothing to say about him!"

Severus felt his temper rise. However this had not stopped Glynda from asking more question. She said to him. How does it feel to have your best friend and first love married to your worse enemy?"

Severus scowled and said angrily. "I rather not talk about this!"

Glynda then said to him. "Are you in love with Tsukiko Potter?"

Severus leaped off the coach. He said with absolute outrage. "What!? why in the name of Morgan Le Fey would you ask that question!?"

Glynda answered him casually. "Why? All those detentions, unfair treatments. You have gone out of your way for her. Professor McGonagall thought you have transferred your infatuation from Lily to her daughter, someone who was very much like her and still alive. Does her green eyes remind you of Lily? Professor Snape."

Severus scowled and snarled at the woman before him. Severus no longer kept his feeling hidden. He said with anger. "This discussion is over! I will not answer to you or your questions!"

Just as Severus was about to leave. Glynda said to him. "I apologies for my last question. Professor Snape. At least now I know for certain that you care about Tsukiko Potter."

Severus spun in surprise. He said with suspicion. "I have no idea what you are talking about."

Glynda smiled at him and said. "It's on your expressions. You showed surprise when I mentioned professor McGonagall thought you transfer your infatuation from Lily to Tsukiko. Then you showed me disgust and anger when I asked if her green eyes reminded you of Lily. If you were infatuated with Tsukiko Potter, which you are not. You would have shown anger or fear when I mention professor McGonagall suspicion. Likewise you would have shown longing or desire when I mentioned Tsukiko green eyes." Glynda smiled victoriously and continued. "The human expression can show the truth a lot more effective then Legilimency."

Severus pinched the bridge of his nose and said with exasperation. "You met Doctor Cal Lightman. Have you not?"

Severus saw surprise on Glynda expression. She said to him. "You knew him as well!? Small world."

Severus said with annoyance. "That man is a bloody tosser..." Severus continued reluctantly. "And possibly the only muggle I respect."

Glynda said to him with a smile. "I will agree with you on that. Even thought the session is suppose to last a lot longer then this. I'm surprise by the amount of progress we have made. Consider what a difficult man you are." Severus rolled his eyes as Glynda continued. "I expect to see you again in three days time..." Severus sneered at her presumption. Glynda raised an eye brow and said to him. "or would you prefer the company of Doctor John Dorian."

Severus paled and said with a tone of annoyance. "You are the most devious, sadistic and evil woman I have ever met... I will see you again in my next session."

(Line break)

Glynda smiled as Severus left her office. She soon made her way to her private chamber. Glynda took out the communication stone and waited. Soon an image of a man shrouded in flame appeared atop the communication stone.

The flame shrouded image said to her. "Report. Agent Goodwitch."

Glynda said to the image. "Severus Snape is not suitable for us. He cares deeply for Tsukiko Potter and in turn her family, the Tohsaka. I advise against our allies from recruiting him. He will turn against us in a heartbeat."

The flame shrouded illusion said to her. "Such a shame. Our allies could use his talents. Especially after their recent lose."

Glynda said to the image. "Perhaps it will be best if I inform our allies of the situation."

The flame shrouded illusion replied. "That will not be necessary. Stay at Hogwarts and observe the Tohsaka and their allies. Until next time. Agent Goodwitch. For the purity."

Glynda replied. "For the purity. Minister."

(Line break)

Gryffindor Girls dormitories

It was a horrible day today for Tsukiko. She caught the flu that had been going around. For all the wonders and achievements the wizard world had made, they still did not have a cure for flu. If it was a cold. It would have been fixed with a pepper up potion. Tsukiko laid on the bed as Hermione, Rin and Arturia got ready for class.

Tsukiko became extremely worried when she was left completely alone with Rin. Tsukiko said nervously. "Umm. Rin-oneesan, don't you have class today?" you're going to be late if you stay here any longer."

Tsukiko could see that infamous fake smile as Rin looked down at her. Rin said to her with an over joy tone. "Don't worry about me, Tsukiko-chan. After all, it's the master's job to take care of their apprentice. I got just the thing for your flu. I got this secret recipe from my old master, Kotomine Kirei. It worked on me, I'm certain it will work on you as well."

Tsukiko was already feeling very unwell. Tsukiko turned white as a sheet when Rin brought out a bowel of extremely red and orange Mapo Tofu. The very colour of the food before her send warning bells through out her being.

Rin said to her with a malicious smile. "Kotomine Mapo Tofu will guarantee to cure you of your flu and I will be more then happy to feed it to you personally."

Tsukiko knew what Kotomine Mapo tofu was like. She had seen it once within Shirou's memories. Tsukiko knew without a doubt that this dish would indeed drive the flu away. However she also knew it would most certainly kill her in her weaken state. Tsukiko watched as Rin dipped the spoon into the soup and brought it closer and closer towards her mouth. A single drop splashed onto her bed cover and burned a hole through it.

Rin noticed the burn and said casually. "Oh. Don't worry about that. It only burn through cloths."

Tsukiko tears welled up in her eyes as the spoon moved closer and closer to her mouth. She prayed for someone to save her. Her prayer was answered when Rin screamed in surprise. Lancer had materialized behind Rin and slapped her in the back of her head, almost spilling the Mapo Tofu.

Lancer said to Rin admonishingly. "Don't bully Tsukiko-chan. Specially when she is sick. Seriously, what kind of adult feed Kotomine Mapo Tofu to a child."

Rin growled and rubber where she was hit. Rin said angrily to Lancer. "Butt out Cu Chulainn! Tsukiko-chan will recover quicker once she finish this bowl of..."

Lancer had cut Rin off by grabbing the scuff of her collar. Lancer lifted Rin off the ground. The entire time Rin was cursing and kicking. Lancer said to Rin with a tone of annoyance. "I swear, ever since Tsukiko-chan brought you back as a twelve year old. Your mentality has also regress to that of a twelve year old. Act your age! Rin. Not your shoe size!" Lancer then promptly threw Rin out of the room.

Although Tsukiko was glad to be rescued. She knew Rin would get her back later for this, just as Tsukiko was about to slump further into her bed. Lancer said to her with concern. "Tsukiko-chan. Why do you let Rin get away with this. If you talk to Arturia or myself..."

Tsukiko smiled weakly at Lancer and said. "I can't." Tsukiko could see Lancer frown in concern. Tsukiko continued. "I had a nightmare yesterday. In that nightmare, I woke up on the same hospital bed when I was six years old. First thing I did was call out to Mama Arcueid, Rin and everyone else, but no one answered me, no matter how much I asked or cried out." Tsukiko felt tears flowing down her cheek, she continued. "When I realized I was alone. Truly alone. I cried, it hurts so much. Rin promise to adopt me. Mama Arcueid want me as her daughter..."

Lancer gently embraced the feverish Tsukiko. He said to her in a gentle tone. "Shh, A leanbh. It's only a dream. You're not alone." Lancer could feel Tsukiko sob and tighten her grip on him. As if she was afraid, he would disappear if she let him go. They stayed like this for some time. Lancer had gently broke away from the embrace. He lifted Tsukiko right hand and showed her the Command Crest. He said to her. "If you ever feel lonely or scared, look at the Command Crest on your right hand. This is the proof of our connection. The promise that I will always be with you." Lancer saw Tsukiko smiled and he smiled along with her.

Tsukiko said to him. "This is why I love you so m..." Tsukiko lost consciousness afterwards.

Lancer gently tucked Tsukiko into bed, before he left the bed room. Lancer found Rin stood beside the entrance, deep in thought. He said to Rin. "I guess you heard all that." Rin nodded without looking at him. Lancer stood next to Rin and said to her. "I heard what Tsukiko did and you have every right to be angry, but Tsukiko is a child, she make childish decision and mistake. You on the other hand. You're an adult, despite your current body." Lancer then ruffled Rin's hair. Rin turned towards him and growled. He ignored Rin's anger and continued. "Tsukiko looks up to you and she loves you dearly, so forgive her already." Lancer could see a glimmer of tears within Rin's eyes, just before she used her second true magic and teleported from the corridor. Lancer smiled as he astralised and stayed close to Tsukiko. Lancer would be there for Tsukiko, when she wakes up.

(Line break)

It had taken almost a week for Tsukiko to recover from her flu. Hermione saw some changes in attitude and relationship between Rin and Tsukiko. Before Tsukiko flu, Rin would always seemed to be angry and upset with Tsukiko. Hermione even saw instances of Rin tormenting Tsukiko, instances that would scare her speechless and made her wonder if Rin was a dark witch. However during Tsukiko fever, Rin had been watching over Tsukiko, Hermione almost had a heart attack when she saw tears welled up in Rin's eyes. Everything gradually got better after Tsukiko flu. There was still time, when Rin would punish Tsukiko, but they would always make up soon after and the previous tension was long gone.

Hermione was on her own. She decided to further her training on Occlumency. Her training with this branch of magic was coming along nicely. However there was an incomplete feeling within her Occlumency, it almost felt like something was missing. Hermione shook her head and continued with the training. Hermione was certain, she would find the reason behind this soon enough.

Tsukiko was shocked to find many get well cards and presents that was sent to her, through out the entire time she had the flu. It made her really happy to know that so many people cared about her, even if she didn't know them as well as she should. She even got cards from Draco, Crabbe and Goyle. All three wished her to get well soon and take over the lessons from Rin. Tsukiko was surprised to get a present from Ron. However when Rin saw Ron's present, she took it and said she would personally inspect the present.

The very next day during breakfast. Rin opened Ron's present before his very eyes and ate the chocolate frog that was meant for her. Ron was incandescent with rage and almost started a spell battle against Rin. It never started as Ron was held down by the twins. Relation between Rin and Ron were at a all time low after that.

(Line break)

It was almost two weeks since Tsukiko flu. Arturia had only just finished her practice with the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Arturia was not happy with Wood. He made her and everyone else in the team practice in pouring rain. Arturia was wet, muddy and miserable. She walked through the corridor, not realizing the trail of mud she left behind.

Arturia stopped when she heard a purring noise from behind. Arturia turned and came face to face with Mrs Norris. There was a time when Arturia thought she would love all cats and lions unconditionally. However this cat was pure evil. Arturia disliked the skeletal grey cat instantly, she also knew the care taker Filch would not be far behind. Just as Arturia was about to make haste and leave the corridor, caretaker Filch cut her off.

Filch snared at her. "Filth!" Arturia noticed Argus Filch still had runny nose, his hair was a mess and he was still wheezing every time he drew breath. His eyes wildly scanned her muddy robe and puddles of water and mud that was trailing behind her. Filch snared. "Mud and filth everywhere. I've had enough I tell you..."

Arturia took out her wand and chanted. "Scourgify" Her spell easily cleared away the water and mud on her and the floor. She proceeded to do the same to the mud trail behind her. Once that was done, Arturia turned and said to Filch in a polite tone. "There. Thou shall have no issue..." Arturia was rather concerned when she saw Argus Filch turned deep purple, an ugly snarl came from his throat. Filch said to her with great anger. "Think you're so great! Think you're so clever!" Filch started to moved toward her with menace. Arturia gone into a draw stance, she was ready to draw her sword if need be. Filch snared at her. "In the old day. I would've hung you by your ankles, then beat you..." Arturia eyes narrowed dangerously as Filch raised his hand.

However Filch was stopped when nearly headless Nick shouted in both concern and anger. "Sir Filch! What're you about to do with one of my lion! Cease this at once!"

Filch looked worried and backed away. He said to Nick. "Haven't done anything to the cheeky whelp. Haven't done anything at all."

Nick floated down beside Arturia and said to Filch. "See that you don't, Sir Filch. I hate to see you go after those long years of service, for raising a hand against a student." Nick then said to her. "Come along Miss, allow me to escort you back to the dorm." Arturia could feel Filch hate filled glare as she moved out of the corridor.

There was a moment of silence as Nick escorted Arturia. After another moment, Arturia bowed to Nick and said in a polite tone. "Thank you, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington. If there is anything I can do to repay this debt. I will be honour for the opportunity."

Arturia noticed Nick looked very flustered and he said to her. "Please Miss, just Nick will suffice. This is the first time a student used my full title. Beside, I have saved Filch as much as I have saved you. Miss Pendragon."

Arturia looked at Nick inquisitively and said. "Oh?"

Nick furthered explained. "Miss Pendragon. I had lived during a time when king still have knights. I recognise that stance anywhere. It is good to see the new generation still keep up with the old tradition." Nick paused for a moment as if he was reliving an old memory. He continued. "Ahh yes. I was getting off topic. Anyway, Filch is an all right fellow..." Arturia gave Nick a speculative look, questioning the ghost judgement. Nick noticed this and coughed uncomfortably. He continued. "Maybe not so all right fellow, but he does do his job well, even for a squib. It was no surprise he lost his temper, when you used magic to clean up the mess. Something he could never do."

Arturia thought for a moment and digested what Nick said. She said to Nick. "I see. Why does Argus Filch work here? If he hated magic so much, why not work in the muggle world?"

Nick laughed and said with mirth. "Surely you jest. How can living and working for muggle be better then working in any part of the magical world!?" Arturia had to restrain her sigh of disappointment. She had forgotten, most of Magical Britain and Europe were blind to muggle achievements. Nick continued. "Beside, Argus Filch want to use and learn magic. He has been grasping any and all cures for squib. The poor man, always heart broken when every and all attempt failed one after another."

Arturia would have been a bit more sympathetic if Filch was a nice person. However Arturia knew that Filch was the sort that tend to find the solution to his problem at the bottom of a bottle, on more then one occasion, she could smell strong whisky and wine on the man. Arturia said to Nick. "Still, it might have been better if Filch lived with muggle, instead of tormenting himself like this. If he lived away from other magical instead of being constantly reminded of his short fall. He might have found another way to grow, another way to live and be happy."

Nick looked contemplative and thoughtful. Nick said to her. "Hmm. Perhaps. Despite how you look, you are a surprisingly intelligent and philosophical young lady. You know. My five-hundred death day party is this Halloween. I like to invite you and your friends. What do you say. Miss Pendragon."

Arturia smiled and said to Nick. "I will be honoured to accept your invitation. Sir Nick. I will most certainly attend. However I cannot promise on others. My little sister Tsukiko has other obligation on Halloween." Arturia felt saddened. Halloween was the day Tsukiko parents were murdered. Rin and everyone planned to visit her parents grave on that day.

Arturia noticed a look of sadness and understanding on Nick expression. Nick said to Arturia. "I thank you for taking your time out for me. It was truly inconsiderate of me to take you away from Miss Potter on that very difficult day..."

Arturia smiled and said to Nick. "Sir Nick. I will attend your death day party. We have ways to be there for your party and be with my sister Tsukiko. You have my words."

Nick and Arturia smiled at each other and bid each other farewell when they reached the entrance of Gryffindor dorm.

(Line break)

31st October 1992

Time flew. Halloween came around in a blink of an eye. Arturia and Rin made their way towards the dungeon during evening feast. Arturia wished to keep her words with Sir Nick and attend his five-hundred death day party. Rin came along for academic study, she wanted to know more about those 'Ghost' or in her own words, 'Copies' of the original.

Arturia was glad Tsukiko and Hermione had not came along. She wanted Tsukiko to have as much fun and joy as possible today, Tsukiko deserved to be happy. Arturia smiled as she pictured Tsukiko ate and be merry at the Halloween feast. Arturia saw the massive pumpkins, she even heard the staff hired skeleton troupe to play music for the dinner event. Arturia mood had sombre, when she remembered what they had to do later tonight. Rin and herself were going to visit Tsukiko parents grave, to pay their respect along with Tsukiko.

Arturia and Rin soon arrived at a very large and roomy dungeon. Black candles lit with ghostly blue flame. The room was filled with hundred of translucent ghosts, giving the room a gloomy grey mist. Sharp scratching sound filled the room, they came from the ghost musician with rusted musical instruments, musical saw and so on, the orchestra played their music on raised platform.

Behind the black velvet drape, Nick greeted them with a fake mournful tone. "My dear guests... Welcome. Welcome. So good that you could come." Nick took off his plume hat and bowed to them.

Arturia said politely. "Thank you for inviting us, Sir Nick. Allow me to introduce you to the head of house Tohsaka. Rin Tohsaka."

Rin bowed like a royal court lady and said with a smile. "It is a honour to be here, at you five-hundred death day party, Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington."

Nick smiled happily and said with joy, which he tried to make sorrowful. "Thank you. Miss Tohsaka, I must say, you're much more polite then what the rumour say about you. It must had been an exaggeration when Professor McGonagall compared you to a Viking sailor."

Arturia could see an angry twitch on Rin expression. Arturia said quickly. "Sir Nick. Why not show us around and introduce us to the many fine lords and ladies here."

Nick seemed surprised for a moment and said with embarrassment. "Oh dear me. Where are my manners? Most certainly. Miss Pendragon. Miss Tohsaka. Please allow me." Sir Nick introduced them to a man wrapped in chain, a group of gloomy nuns, whom were surprisingly high spirit despite their appearance. The bloody Barron even raised a goblet to Rin in respect.

Nick soon led them to the buffet table. A long table filled with rotten food. There was a rotten salmon on silver plater, a charcoal black cake, a maggot filled haggis, a wheel of cheese covered in green mould and at the heart of this rotten feast. A big grey cake shaped as a tomb stone with letters written in black tar. Arturia and Rin had seen far worse, they were unfazed by the sight before them. Arturia knew, if a normal student of Hogwarts saw this, they would turn instantly green.

Rin asked Nick. "Why is the food rotten?"

Nick replied. "Oh my apologies. We ghost could just taste the flavour of the food when they rot. However we can only taste very little of the flavour, it's better then nothing." A ghost widened it's mouth to an impossible size and glided over the food. The ghost seemed a little happy when he was done. Nick then said to them. "Oh fear not. I've already asked the house elf to deliver their best edible food for you two."

A pair of House elves then popped into existence with trays of fine, fresh food consist of salmon roes, just baked breads and assortment of fruits. The house elves waved their hands and a bubble of fresh air surrounded them. The house elves bowed and said to them. "Please enjoy your meal. The bubble will hold for half an hour, if you need anything else, please don't hesitate to call us." The house elves then Disapparated.

Arturia and Rin enjoyed their meal as Nick continued to greet other ghosts. Just as they finished their small meal. Arturia heard a terrified squeal beside her. A ghostly Hogwarts student with pigtails and round glasses looked at Rin with fear.

Rin said to the ghost. "Hello Myrtle. Nice to see you again, unlike our last encounter... when you flew out of the toilet I was using." Arturia felt the room became even colder as Rin put on her trademark fake smile. Rin continued. "I hope you learned your lesson, after our lengthy... discussion."

Myrtle nodded quickly and fearfully. Myrtle said to Rin with haste. "It will never happen again, Madam Tohsaka. I swear I will never cause problem for anyone ever again." Myrtle quickly left the death day party afterwards.

Arturia turned towards Rin and said. "What did thou do to that ghost?"

Rin replied without a care in the world. "I just showed her an alternate reality, one where she lived very 'Happily' with a girl called Olive Hornby. I was surprised that mysteries did not drive Myrtle insane. Guess it works differently on ghost then it does on human."

Arturia almost face-palmed at what Rin had done. That mysteries was Zelretch favourite prank, he had used it on Rin many times. Zelretch would 'download' an alternate Rin Tohsaka memory and behaviour into their Rin Tohsaka. Zelretch then done the same to Luviagelita Edelfelt. The result were Rin and Luvia making out with each other. That lasted until Rin broke Zelretch mysteries and regained control over her own memories and personality. It had taken a while longer before Luvia did the same.

Arturia said with exasperation. "You used Sir Zelretch prank with the intention of driving Lady Myrtle insane. What could the girl had done to upset you so?"

Rin growled. "I was just taking care of myself in the toilet, when that damn ghost decided to pop up between my legs and scream obscenity at me. I almost destroyed half the bathroom in my panic, before using the old vampire's favourite mysteries. She deserve to go insane after what she put me through." Arturia could only sigh at Rin reaction.

It was then Nick stood on the podium and said loudly to all those who attended the party. "Thank you..." However before Nick could say any more. The sound of hunting horn sounded off in the distance. Almost all the ghosts in attendance started to whisper excitingly. Nick however, looked extremely annoyed and said with a sigh. "Oh, here we go."

Spectral horses galloped into the room from all four side. The horses were ridden by headless horsemen. They had rode into the centre of the party, many ghosts clapped and cheered at their arrival. One rider gone to the centre of the dance floor and rode up before Nick, his bearded head under his armpit. The large rider leaped off his horse gracefully and landed before Nick while blowing his horn. He then held his head up high, so he could look over everyone. This had caused many to laugh at his antic. The ghost squashed his head back onto his neck.

The bearded horseman roared. "Nick! How are you? Head still hanging in there?" The horseman gave Nick a hearty pat on the shoulder.

Nick said stiffly. "Welcome. Patrick."

The horseman Patrick saw Rin and Arturia. He shouted out. "Live ones!?" Patrick then jumped, a huge fake jump that caused his head to fall off, which had caused the crowd to howl with laughter.

Arturia noticed Nick looked extremely miserable. Nick said darkly. "Very amusing."

Patrick head then said to them from the floor. "Don't mind Nick!" His body picked up his head and continued. "Nick is still upset we won't let him join the headless hunt. But I mean to say, look at the fellow. His head is still attached to his body!" Arturia could see Nick bristle and was about to move to the podium.

Arturia said to Patrick in a diplomatic tone. "Sir Patrick. I can understand why you refuse to let Sir Nicholas join the headless hunt." Arturia could see a look of disbelief on Nick expression. Arturia continued. "However. Sir Patrick. Thou has been extremely rude in forcing thou way into another's party and celebration. Thou has been an ungrateful guest to our host, Sir Nicholas. I will be grateful if thou refrain from being rude and disrespectful." Arturia was a little worried when Nick started to shed grateful tears.

Sir Patrick looked shock. However he soon recovered and said to her angrily. "Look here. Do you know who I am!? How dare you..."

Patrick was cut off by a shout of surprise from his own headless hunt. The voice filled with longing and joy. "My King!" A knight had burst through the crowd. He quickly placed his head onto his neck. The knight then knelt before Arturia, eyes filled with silvery tears. The knight said with sorrow and joy. "My King. It is thou! Thou really here!"

Arturia gasped in surprise, she recognised the ghost before her. Arturia voice filled with emotion. "Sir Dinadan! How is this possible!?"

Dinadan smiled at her and said with an amused tone. "My King. I should be the one asking thou that. As for how I am here, it's Merlin. My King."

Arturia sighed and said. "Should have known."

They were both interrupted by Patrick, he sounded both confused and annoyed. "What is the meaning of this. Who is this wench..."

Patrick was once again cut off. This time by a snarling Dinadan. He said angrily. "Hold thou tongue! If thou insult my King once more, thou will face me in a duel of honour! The one you insulted is none other then King Arthur herself. The one true King!"

Arturia was very concerned, when the room gone completely silent. All the ghost including Sir Patrick looked at her with reverence. Sir Patrick was the first to kneel. He said with unreserved reverence and joy. "Please forgive my rudeness. My King." soon every ghost knelt before Arturia, as they rejoice and celebrated the return of the one true King.

It had taken awhile for Rin and Arturia to convinced every ghost to keep Arturia true identity a secret from the living. Arturia felt uncomfortable dealing with adoration from the living, it was five times worse getting them from the dead.

Rin said to her with a teasing tone. "If I knew you can liven up a party this much. I would have taken you more often to the Clock tower balls."

Arturia turned bright red and said with annoyance. "Rin..."

Rin smiled at her and said mischievously. "Talk about bringing a dead party to life. Perhaps you can bring some of that life into bed later..."

Arturia turned tomato red and almost shouted with indignation. "RIN! Please!" Arturia quickly gathered herself and continued as seriously as she could. "Rin. We still need to visit the Potter's grave, for their anniversary."

This had the instant effect of sobering them up, and brought them back to earth. Rin said with a tint of sorrow. "Yea, we have to be there for Tsukiko-chan. This will be our first time visiting Tsukiko-chan parents." Rin took Arturia hand and smiled gently. "Lets be there for Tsukiko-chan as quickly as possible." Rin along with Arturia disappeared in a multi-colour flash of light.

Corridor opposite the girl's toilet

Filch was not having a good day. Then again there was never a good day for him. Filch mumbled curses as his ever faithful familiar mewed at him. He said with a mad delight. "Ahh my sweet. What did you find? More rule breaker I hope."

Filch arrived at where Ms Norris was and picked her up. He said to her. "What did you find?" Filch was puzzled when he looked into a mirror. He said with confusion. "Who put a mirror here?" However his thoughts was cut off when a pair of massive glowing yellow eyes looked at him through the mirror. Filch and Ms Norris frozen in terror at the horror they saw within the mirror.

31st October 1992

Godric's Hollow Cemetery

Hermione could not believe how versatile the second true magic were. She would have marvelled at this magic, if not for the sombre atmosphere. Hermione along with Rin, Arturia and Tsukiko were here at the Godric's Hollow Cemetery. Hermione along with everyone else dressed in black. Originally Tsukiko tried to dissuade her from coming along. However Hermione was stubborn and wanted to be part of Tsukiko life, she also wanted to pay her respect to Tsukiko's parents.

As they approached the entrance to the cemetery. They were greeted by Satsuki and Lance. Satsuki handed a bouquet of rose and lily to Rin, before Satsuki embraced Tsukiko lovingly. All of them made their way to the Potter's grave. Hermione was almost brought to tears when everyone paid their silent tribute.

Rin said to Tsukiko. "Tsukiko-chan, we will wait for you by the entrance." Tsukiko nodded with glimmer of tears in her eyes.

As Tsukiko laid the bouquet of rose and lily on the grave. Hermione wanted to stay. However Rin dragged her along and gave her a look. Hermione understood that Rin wanted her to leave Tsukiko alone.

Hermione along with everyone except for Tsukiko waited at the entrance of the cemetery. The silence was stifling. Hermione could no longer stand the silence and said to Rin in quite whisper. "Rin, why did we leave Tsukiko-chan alone like that? Shouldn't we be with her."

Rin smiled sadly at her and said quietly. "Hermione. Tsukiko-chan come here every year. She spends time alone and tell her parents what she did that year. For Tsukiko-chan, this is a very private and personal time."

Hermione thought deeply. If it was her who lost her parents, she had no idea how she would react to that, could she be strong like Tsukiko and move forward? Hermione said to no with a tone of sadness. "Tsukiko-chan is really amazing. I don't know what I would've done if I lost my parents."

Rin smiled at her. "Yea, she is." There was a short pause between them, before Rin continued. "Hermione, believe it or not. You're pretty amazing yourself. You're stubborn, head strong, set in your own way, always doing what you think is right, don't listen to anyone else who might have a different opinion then you."

Hermione was getting annoyed and her left eye began to twitch in frustration, she said to Rin with an undertone of annoyance. "Rin, those don't sound like compliments."

Rin ignored her comment. Rin smiled and said to her. "You remind me of a certain red headed moron."

Hermione bristled and said angrily. "Don't you dare compare me to Ron Weasley!"

Arturia quickly said to her. "Hermione. Rin meant someone else. Rin was talking about Shirou Emiya..." Hermione calmed down and noticed Arturia turned slightly red. Arturia continued. "He's our beloved red headed moron."

Hermione was confused when Rin and Arturia blushed bright red and looked away from her, before Hermione could ask what sort of relationship they have with Shirou, Tsukiko returned. Satsuki along with Rin and Arturia gave Tsukiko a heartfelt hug.

After everyone were done hugging Tsukiko. Hermione hugged Tsukiko and said with an emotional tone. "Tsukiko-chan. I will always be there for you. I promise I will always be at your side."

Tsukiko was puzzled by Hermione action and what she said. She was even more confused when both Rin and Lancer gave her sly smiles. Tsukiko put those thoughts behind her, as she along with Rin, Arturia and Hermione made their way back to the Gryffindor dormitories with Rin's second true magic.

31st of October 1992

Hog's Head Inn

Severus was doing the one thing, he had never done, since he joined Hogwarts as it's potion professor. Severus was currently drinking and socializing with some of the staff of Hogwarts. Since he started his counselling with Glynda Goodwitch, he had many session with her, recently she suggested that he socialize and talk to his fellow colleague.

Severus suppressed a sigh as he listened to Hagrid complained about his slain roosters. He honestly tried to 'comfort' the half-giant, an attempt that had failed utterly as the half-giant sobbed loudly into his tanker. Severus had his respite much later when the half-giant fell asleep on the table.

Just as Severus was about to leave the table. Glynda Goodwitch sat down next to him. She shouted to the bartender. "Aberforth. The usual please."

Aberforth shouted back. "One Martini, shaken, not stirred. Coming right up."

Glynda turned towards him and said with a small smile. "How are you finding the party. Enjoying yourself?"

Severus looked grimly at Glynda. He said neutrally. "This is hell and you put me here." Severus almost snarled when Glynda smile seemed to widen a little, very little.

Glynda said to him while sipping the Martini. "Trust me Severus. This 'little' socializing is doing you a world of good for your reputation and standing with the other staff." Severus was about to make a comment when Glynda interrupted him. "Everyone begin to notice our session is working. There are less students coming to me for counselling because of you. Thank you for that by the way." Glynda added the last part with a sarcastic tone. "A few staff even convinced you have become a better professor."

Severus said with a sneer. "Miss Goodwitch. The only reason why any of this is working, is because..." Severus shuddered at the memories and continued. "Of that 'thing'. I will put it bluntly. You blackmailed me into cooperation. Where in Merlin forsaken part of the world did you find 'it'?"

Glynda said to him with that infuriating smile. "Oh, you mean Dr John Dorian or JD for short."

Severus said in monotone. "I will never call that thing by name."

Glynda ignored him and continued. "You know JD is a very popular doctor and he's a miracle worker. There was this one time, he sung 'Kumbaya My Lord' on the hospital broadcast. Twelve comatose patients woke up and left the hospital in a hurry."

Severus had to suppress the sheer disgust and sarcasm in his voice. "That made everything so much better. I wonder why they left in such a hurry." Severus thank every deity that Albus never met 'it'. Severus dread to think what 'it' could have done to the death eater during Voldemort reign of terror. Severus could almost picture 'it' talked about love, puppies and kittens while his former fellow death eater begged for swift death and a quick end.

Severus was saved from his own imagination by Flitwick, as the diminutive professor rushed into the pub. He shouted in panic. "Everyone come back to the castle at once, we got a problem!" Severus along with Glynda quickly made their way back to Hogwarts.

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Severus stood before the petrified form of Argus Filch and his familiar Ms Norris, their face forever locked in terror. Severus along with all the other professors tried to figure out how this had happened. Severus was puzzled by the message on the wall.

THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS HAS BEEN OPENED

THE TRUE HEIR OF SLYTHERIN HAS RETURNED

Severus was confused along with the rest of the professors. He knew the whole school were going to gossip about this first thing in the morning. It was a group of students who had discovered Filch and the message. Severus was worried, he knew who was going to get the blame for this. Severus quickly made his way towards his laboratory, he needed to find everything he could find on the chamber of secrets.

31st of October 1992

Unknown location

Four cloaked figures along with four house elves apparate into the secure room. The Hufflepuff cup along with an ancient house elf waited for them. The cup also known as one of Hogwarts founder, Madam Helga Hufflepuff had made an urgent summon to the four representative, when she found out the chamber of secrets had been opened.

It was Cho Chang, representative of Ravenclaw who had spoken first. "Madam Helga, is it true the chamber of secrets has been opened?"

Helga said with a sad tone. "Yes my dear. I'm afraid this is no hoax. Argus Filch petrification was all the evidence I need."

Percy said with confusion. "What kind of creature petrified Filch and why?"

Helga said with a sigh. "It was fortunate Argus Filch and his familiar were only petrified. I believe Mr Zabini has the answer, judging by his expression."

Blaise Zabini for once looked extremely worried and said with a tone of fear. "It's a Basilisk. King of serpents. It's gaze possess the power to kill. It also make sense for the founder of Slytherin to have such mystical creature at his command."

Helga said with a sadden tone. "Yes dear. It is a Basilisk. However it never belong to Salazar Slytherin." Blaise looked confused and was about to ask what she knew. However Helga interrupted him. "Blaise my dear. I promise I will tell you all, what truly happened between Salazar and myself. However there is matter of life and death, we need to discuss. If this goes on, another child will die, just like that time almost fifty years ago. When the chamber was first opened."

Cedric Diggory said with alarm. "Then we need to inform the Ministry and close the school down! With a Basilisk on the lose. The safety of the students come first!"

Percy Weasley along with Cho Chang and Blaise Zabini agreed with Cedric. However Helga said to them with trepidation. "I'm afraid that will not work, My dear. Albus will fight tooth and nail to keep the school open. There are too few evidence to suggest the Basilisk was involved. Even if I were to make a personal appearance."

Cho Chang said with confusion. "But why would Sir Dumbledore oppose to closing the school? Shouldn't the safety of the students come first?"

It was Blaise who replied. "It's his standing, Miss Chang. Sir Dumbledore reputation and standing has been damaged due to that troll incident last year. If he shut down the school due to the Basilisk. His position within the ICW and Wizengamot will not survive."

Cedric said with a tone of anger. "And what's going to happen when someone gets killed!? No amount of position will bring the dead back to life!"

Blaise sighed and said to Cedric. "I suspect those in position will do what headmaster Dippet had done when a student died on his watch. He placed the blame on someone else. One Rubeus Hagrid."

Percy Weasley said with shock. "Hagrid!? He couldn't hurt a fly! How did they blame him in the first place!?"

Helga said to them. "Percy dearest is right. Hagrid is innocent of that poor girl's death. They blamed him, because he harboured an Acromantula he called Aragog. However I know the girl was not killed by the Acromantula, she was killed by the gaze of the Basilisk."

Blaise said. "Did we not have a representative back then? The representative should have pointed out the inconsistency."

Helga replied. "Blaise dear. We did not have a representative for the Slytherin back then. There was a candidate, but there was something very wrong with the head boy Tom Marvolo Riddle. It was a period of time, that I was blind to the happening of Slytherin house, and I will never know if that girl could have been saved if we had a representative."

Percy came out of his thought and said. "Madam Helga. They're going to blame Hagrid again aren't they?"

Helga said Percy. "I'm afraid so my dear. However this time, I will not lose another student to that monster. This is why I called you all here." All four representatives paid rap attention to Helga. Two house elves apparate with two boxes. Helga said. "Within those boxes contain amulets that that will protect it's user from the killing gaze of the Basilisk. However it will not stop it's petrifying gaze."

Cho Chang picked out an amulet from the box and said to Helga. "Madam Helga, how does this amulet stop the Basilisk killing gaze?" The amulet was an unassuming silver chain with an amber cat eye gemstone within a silver frame.

Helga said to them. "My dear. The amulet create an invisible lens or barrier before your eyes. So you're never looking directly into the Basilisk eyes."

Blaise said with surprise. "Wait a moment! To defeat the Basilisk gaze, all you need is a transparent barrier?"

Helga said to Blaise. "No my dear. A simple barrier or glass panels will never stop the killing gaze. Only mirror or a distortion heavily saturated in magic can stop the killing gaze of the Basilisk. Those amulet create a magical barrier of my design, one that will stop the killing gaze. However even with my knowledge. The petrification property of the gaze eluded me." All were silent as everyone digested what Helga said. Helga continued. "To protect the students. I need you all to somehow distribute those amulets."

Cedric smiled and said with an upbeat tone. "Leave this to me. Madam Helga. I have a cunning plan."

Blaise said with a smirk. "Please do tell. Baldrick." Almost everyone looked at Blaise with surprise. Blaise said with mock annoyance. "Just because I'm a Slytherin. Does not mean I do not enjoy muggle television show 'Blackadder'."

Smile and laughter soon broke out among them with the exception of Cho Chang. She said with confusion. "What's 'Blackadder'? What's a television?" Cedric explained his plan to everyone.

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1st November 1992

Hogwarts dinner hall

Tsukiko was worried. She along with Rin, Arturia and Hermione were greeted with whispers and fearful gaze within the dorm and along the corridor. When they reached the dinner hall, a harsh silence had fallen over them. It was unnerving even for the stoic Rin, as a slight frown appeared on her expression.

They ate their breakfast in silent. They tolerated the stares and occasional whispers. They soon finished their breakfast. Just as they were about to leave and enjoy their day back at home, something unexpected happened. Professor McGonagall stopped them with a grim expression.

Tsukiko was puzzled, only a handful of professors stayed at the weekend to keep order among the students. Professor McGonagall was one of the professor who always took the weekend off. It was a surprise to see professor McGonagall here.

Professor McGonagall said to Rin grimly. "Miss Tohsaka. Professor Dumbledore would like to see you... alone. Please follow me."

Tsukiko already sent a mental message to Lancer. Tsukiko didn't need to say anything to Rin as they looked at each other in the eyes. Tsukiko knew without a doubt Lancer would keep Rin safe. As soon as Rin left with professor McGonagall. Tsukiko along with Arturia and Hermione were swamped by loud talk and concerned Gryffindors. They soon heard about Argus Filch and Mr Norris petrification and the message that was left on the wall.

Headmaster Office

Rin had avoided meeting the old meddler alone, with help from Gringotts and Satsuki, she managed to turned down all meeting alone thus far. However at this moment, something serious must had happened for the old fool to ignore the official warning Gringotts had given him. Rin was not concerned in the slightest. She had many tricks up her sleeve, and she knew Lancer would be close by. The meeting would not be as alone as the old fool would have liked.

Rin followed professor McGonagall diligently. They soon arrived at the entrance to the headmaster office. Professor McGonagall knocked on the door. Professor Dumbledore shouted. "Come in. professor McGonagall. Miss Tohsaka."

Rin almost sighed in annoyance when the old fool gave her a grandfatherly smile. He then said to professor McGonagall jovially. "Minerva. May we have some time alone. It is a rather sensitive matter between Miss Tohsaka and myself." Rin was able to read the hesitation on professor McGonagall expression.

McGonagall said with slight confusion. "As you wish Albus."

As professor McGonagall left the office. Rin said with a fake smile. "What can I do for you today? Professor Dumbledore."

Dumbledore said to her with the same grandfatherly smile. "Why don't we start with what happened last night. Where were you and what were you doing? Miss Tohsaka."

Rin was confused, what had happened last night to warrant the attention of the faculty. Rin said with a confuse tone. "Arturia and myself attended Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington death day party. After the party, we retired to our dorm. You can ask Sir Nick if you wish."

Rin noticed the old fool lost some of his smile. He said to her. "Last night our caretaker Argus Filch and his familiar Ms Norris were found petrified. Our best effort could not undo the curse. The message left behind cast suspicion on you, the apprentice of Salazar Slytherin."

Rin thought for a moment. She said to him. "I can say without a doubt, I have nothing to do with the petrification of Argus Filch and Ms Norris. Also what possible message could implicate me to their petrification?"

Dumbledore said to her. "A message was left on the wall. The chamber of secret has been opened. The true heir of Slytherin has returned. The message implicated you. The apprentice of Salazar Slytherin."

Rin felt a headache coming on. Rin could not believe the old fool assumed she was the 'heir' just because she was the old blood sucker apprentice. The title of 'heir' should belong to Arcueid or even... Rin involuntary shudder at the thought of the old blood sucker's other 'granddaughter'. Altrouge Brunestud. Vampire Princess of the Dead Apostles, Eclipse Princess of Black Blood, Master of Blood and Contract. Rin knew without a doubt, neither princesses were here. However Rin had no intention of informing the old fool of what she knew or correct his mistake. Instead Rin focused on the real purpose of this meeting.

Rin said with a fake smile as she slipped a jewel from her sleeve into her right hand. "Professor Dumbledore, as interesting as the event last night were and your baseless accusation. Can we get to the real reason why you wish to see me. After all, we both knew what you tried to do to Miss Satsuki Yumizuka. There was a strict restriction on meeting me, Arturia or Tsukiko alone."

Rin noticed Dumbledore smile seemed to became more radiant. He said with an innocent tone. "Miss Tohsaka. You made it sound as if I have some dark and nefarious plot. I assure you, what happened between Miss Satsuki and I were just minor misunderstanding."

Rin charged her jewel and said with a wide smile. "Professor Dumbledore. Then perhaps you can explain why all the portraits are empty and your ever faithful familiar are not here with you." Rin readied her jewel as Dumbledore lost his cheer and smile.

However the room suddenly came to life as all the previous head masters and mistresses returned to their portraits. A bright flash of fire had suddenly appeared on the stand beside Dumbledore table. A dazzled and bewildered phoenix looked around the room in confusion. Rin would have thought this was a trick of some sort. However the old fool looked very confused and was in a state of shock.

Rin put away her jewel and said with a fake smile. "My apologies. Professor Dumbledore, for my rudeness. If there is nothing else, I will be on my way."

Albus could only stammer. "Y...Yes. Miss Tohsaka." The child left his office while his mind ran in circle. He could not figure out how she had done this! His authority as head master allowed him to clear the room of all the other former headmasters, ghosts and even Fawkes. It would take someone with a greater position then himself to override his order! Albus felt dread in his old bones when he came to a realization. He thought with horror. 'Salazar Slytherin is in Hogwarts right now! HE overrode my command as a founder of Hogwarts!' Albus had quickly gone to his artefact room and began to search for a way to locate the elusive founder.

Lancer materialized beside Rin as they walked down the deserted hallway. Lancer had been by Rin side the entire time. He was ready to give Albus Dumbledore a massive concussion when the old wizard was about to pull out his wand. However he was saved from that action, when the room came alive. Lancer was honestly impressed with what Rin had pulled off, normally she would have just blown the whole place up with her jewels. He said to Rin. "Good job back there, I don't know how you pulled it off, but that just saved us a lot of trouble and running."

What Rin said next, surprised him. "That wasn't me, I didn't do anything. I was just as surprised as the old fool."

Lancer said with confusion. "If you didn't do that, then who did!?"

Rin replied. "I wish I knew. For now we just have to count ourselves lucky."

Lancer astralised and escorted Rin the rest of the way to Tsukiko and everyone else.

Another secret chamber

Helga sighed in annoyance and said. "Honestly Albus! Your incompetence and thinking befuddle even me!" Helga was able to stop what she knew would be a one-sided massacre of one Albus Dumbledore. She had just unwittingly saved Albus life and a portion of Hogwarts, by countermanding Albus order and returned the former headmasters to their portraits. She even had her loyal house elves apparate Fawkes into the headmaster office. She would need to apologies to the phoenix next time she saw him. Helga sighed deeply once again as she focused onto the wards of Hogwarts and hope to track down the Basilisk.

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Tsukiko mind scape

After her confrontation with Albus Dumbledore. Rin had returned to the manor along with everyone else. Hermione was easily distracted when Rin let her lose in the library. Rin along with everyone else entered Tsukiko mind scape. There were many issue needed to be addressed.

As everyone gathered around the table within the living room. Rin noticed Tsukiko was missing. Rin said. "Where is Tsukiko-chan? I wanted some input from her."

Arcueid said to Rin while she stood behind her. "I told Tsukiko-chan to continue her own project and leave everything to me."

Rin replied. "All right, if that the case..." Rin felt cold shiver when she realized what Arcueid just said to her. Arcueid always spend time with Tsukiko when she was around. The only time when Arcueid send Tsukiko away willingly was that one time when she herself screwed up and told a six year old Tsukiko about the Tantric Ritual. Rin continued nervously. "I just remembered a ver..." Rin was cut off when she felt Arcueid placed her hand on top of her head. Rin broke out in cold sweat, when Arcueid started to apply slight pressure onto her skull.

Arcueid said to Rin with an angry and malicious tone. "Do stay. Rin-san. There is much I like to talk about, like how you treated Tsukiko-chan for the past two months. I like you to explain some of the punishment you've planned and anything else I need to know about."

Rin was scared out of her mind. A very angry Arcueid stood behind her, was not a position Rin wanted to be in. Rin looked franticly at everyone before her. They all looked just as nervous as she was, they avoided any eyes contact with her. Rin stammered. "A.. Arcueid-san. I'm sorry, I..."

Rin was cut off again when Arcueid said to her. "I know you are. Which is why I will let you off with a slap on the wrist this time." Rin would have relaxed, but she knew better. Rin knew this was going to hurt. Arcueid then said to Shirou. "Shirou-san, if you'll do the honour please."

Rin's eyes widened in fear as Shirou brought out a very unhealthy red soup with tofu. The very sight of Kotomine Mapo Tofu almost burned her eyes out. Rin with glimmer of tears in her eyes, glared at Shirou. Rin said to Shirou with a tone of betrayal. "Shirou. How can you do this to me!"

Shirou said sheepishly. "Arcueid-san is ALOT more scarier and I'm stuck here with her." Shirou looked very guilty and continued. "I also made improvement to the Kotomine Mapo Tofu... umm, enjoy?" Rin wanted to strangle Shirou with all her twelve year old might. However she was pinned down by Arcueid both physically and emotionally.

Arcueid said to her. "I will consider this matter settled when you finish that bowel of Mapo Tofu. Bon appetit!" Rin was in tears as she moved the first mouthful of that awful dish to her mouth.

Twenty minutes later. Rin was laying face down on the table. Her mouth was burning, her tongue was numb and painful, snot ran freely from her nose and her eyes kept gushing out tears. Worse of all, her stomach felt like she had eaten molten lava. Shirou brought her a glass of milk, which she drank eagerly. Rin almost forgave Shirou as relief hit her, that was until she remembered who made that god forsaken dish.

Arcueid sat down and said to them. "Now that's that dealt with, let's move onto the purpose of this meeting. Arturia-san. How did that ghost recognise you? Was it a mistake of identity or the ghost confused you with their version of Arthur."

It was Rin who answered. "I'm not sure how it was possible, but I think the ghost would recognise their version of Arthur. Arturia could very well be their version of Arthur or a VERY close version of him or her."

Arcueid said to Rin. "I assume you have a theory. Please explain."

Rin said. "It was a theory I have from observation and minor examination of the ghosts within Hogwarts. They possessed a special trait known as soul sight. It allow them to see the soul of the individual. I suspect their ability when I overheard a conversation between Sir Nick and professor McGonagall, where he commented her soul had not changed much since her time as Hogwarts student. Anyway I will not bore you all with the details. Suffice to say, ghost can recognise each other and living being through their soul or spirit. I suspect Sir Dinadan saw Arturia soul and recognised her."

Shirou said with concern. "Rin. If they have this ability. Does that mean they can see us within Tsukiko soul. Won't they tell Dumbledore of this."

Rin shook her head and said. "Our situation is a bit unique. If they could see, they made no comment. As for Dumbledore. Sir Nick assured me, no wizard can compel them to speak and they are not tied to Dumbledore or Hogwarts."

Lancer said to them. "Well that's good, one less thing we have to worried about. However it still doesn't explain how Sir Dinadan was convinced Arturia was his King."

Rin sighed and said. "I have no explanation for that, except..." Rin paused for a moment and continued. "This is all Zelretch fault. Which could very well be true in this case." Everyone nodded in agreement.

Soon the talk turned towards the usual issue of Dumbledore's meeting. The petrification of Argus filch and his familiar. They discussed various issue along with stepping up their security measure and further research into chamber of secrets.

Tsukiko workshop

Much later that day. Rin found Tsukiko examining an ancient book. Tsukiko was using her wand to gently levitate and turning a page within the book. Rin waited for Tsukiko to be done with the delicate process. Once Tsukiko was done. Rin said to her. "Tsukiko-chan. Can I have a moment of your time?" Rin smiled when she saw Tsukiko jumped in her seat.

Tsukiko quickly turned in her seat. She said with a stammer. "Ma... Master! Y.. You surprised me!"

Rin sighed. "Tsukiko-chan, oneesan will be fine. You don't have to keep calling me master any more." Rin saw Tsukiko fidget nervously. Rin continued. "Tsukiko-chan, what do you know about the chamber of secrets."

Rin could see Tsukiko was deep in thought, possibly shifting through various books within her mind scape. Tsukiko said to her. "Very little Mast... I mean Rin-oneesan. All the books mentioned were a chamber build in secret from the prying eyes of every other founder. The room said to be similar to Room of Requirement and yet to be discovered Room of Hidden Things."

Rin nodded and said. "Pretty much what I expected. I didn't expect to find the location of the chamber from books." Rin thought for a moment and decided to change the subject. Rin said to Tsukiko while examining the ancient book laid before her. "Speaking of Books. What are you studying?"

Tsukiko replied while examining the ancient tome. "A book that was found near the original Horadric Cube. The person who wrote the book was said to be the last of the Horadrim. Named Deckard Cain. There are several other artefact that came with the book. However the progress is pretty slow. This book was written in a dead language that required me to go through at least five other dead language to translate the content."

Rin smiled. "Good thing you're a walking library. What have you found out so far."

Tsukiko replied. "This book is a complete encyclopedia of the demon kind and their origin. I've only translated a section on why demon need anchor and summoner to remain within this world. It said something along the line of the world rejecting the foreign present of demon, since they are both unnatural and alien to the world of 'Sanctuary' or our present dimension."

Rin said with shock. "Gaia's rejection!"

Tsukiko looked at her with surprise and said with a tone of realization. "Of course! No one ever figured out why demon fade away if not anchored with ritual or summoner constantly supply them with magic. They never knew about the effect of Gaia's rejection!"

Rin face palmed at another realization. Rin said with annoyance. "Actually. Tsukiko-chan. YOU came across Gaia's rejection every day."

Tsukiko was confused. "Huh?"

Rin explained. "Your tracing or Shirou tracing is just as alien as those demon to Gaia. And here I thought it was just Shirou being Shirou. That he managed to pissed of this world's Gaia."

Tsukiko said to Rin. "Rin-oneesan. No one can fault you for thinking that. Shirou-oniisan E-rank luck and his ability to attract trouble is legendary even..." Tsukiko became depressed and continued. "compare to me."

Rin said with a smirk. "Lets try something." Rin 'Project' a knife and laid it on the table. Rin said to Tsukiko. "'Project' a knife like this and then 'Trace' one exactly like it, then lay them on the table." Rin watched as Tsukiko did as she asked. Three knifes were placed on the table. Rin and Tsukiko continued to perform 'Structural Grasp' on each knife and watched for deterioration.

Ten minutes later. The 'Trace' knife had broken up into motes of light. Rin said with relief. "Well. At least this proves Gaia's rejection only apply to 'Tracing' alone and nothing else. Who would have thought Shirou have more in common with the demons of burning hell then normal human."

Tsukiko said to Rin with a laugh. "Come on Rin-oneesan. That was mean even for you. I still say it's Shirou bad luck and tendency to attract trouble that got Gaia's notice."

Rin snorted. "That would not surprise me one bit. Makes me wonder if Gaia will reject Shirou if we bring him back, or knowing his luck. Gaia will only reject his brain and leave the rest of his body alone."

Tsukiko said with mock shock. "Shirou-oniisan got a brain!?"

Rin laughed. "Good point!" They both laughed for a short time. Rin got her laughter under control and said to Tsukiko with a smirk. "Tsukiko-chan. Shirou was listening. Wasn't he?"

Tsukiko nodded. "He was listening till we both laughed at him."

Rin smiled. "Tsukiko-chan. You did that on purpose."

Tsukiko nodded with a smile. "Yep. It's really fun teasing Shirou-oniisan."

Rin hugged Tsukiko and said with joy. "I'm so proud of you. Tsukiko-chan." Rin meant what she said. Rin was really proud of Tsukiko. Rin hugs tightened a little as she continued. "Tsukiko-chan. I'm sorry for how I behaved for the past few month..."

Tsukiko said quickly. "Rin-oneesan. It's..."

Rin cut her off. "Tsukiko-chan. Please don't interrupt me." There was an awkward silence as Tsukiko did as she requested. Rin continued. "Tsukiko-chan. You should know how difficult it is for me to admit any wrongdoing or mistake on my part. You know how proud and stubborn I can be, but I want you to know. How I behaved for the past few month was wrong on my part. I may get angry at you Tsukiko-chan, but I will never hate you or leave you. You're my precious little sister. My family, so don't cry any more. All right." Rin could hear slight sob from Tsukiko as the young girl she embraced tried her best not to cry.

Later that day. Tsukiko and Rin returned to the manor with a smile.

6th of November 1992

Hogwarts corridor

It was late in the evening. Colin Creevey just came out of his detention with professor McGonagall. Ever since his camera was confiscated. Colin had became a ghost of his former self. He had planned to take picture of Tsukiko Potter, Gilderoy Lockhart and even Rin Tohsaka.

As Colin wandered back towards the Gryffindor dorm, he saw a magical camera on the floor before him, like a hungry man who had just discovered a buffet. Colin leaped for the camera with tears in his eyes. He looked through the camera lens, testing the shutters, when he heard a strange noise behind him. Colin turned while still looking through the camera lens and saw a pair of glowing yellow eyes. Colin Creevey was petrified while he wore the expression of shock and terror.

7th November 1992

It was nine o'clock in the morning. Wood was going through tactic and plans for the upcoming match against Slytherin. It was just after Wood finished his lecture. Tsukiko Potter came in and said to the assembled Gryffindor team. "HI. Can I have a moment with Arturia-onee... I mean my sister Arturia."

Wood was anxious and nervous due to the upcoming match. He said to Tsukiko. "Sorry Miss Potter. I still need to go through a few more lectures before the match." Wood ignored the groaning and moaning from his team.

Tsukiko said with a smile. "This won't take long. Captain Wood. I'm here to deliver a new broom to sister Arturia." It was then Tsukiko brought in a large rectangular box. Wood then witnessed the most beautiful broom he had ever seen. It's handle was made of polished ebony. The twigs was made of hazel. It came with foot grips, by Merlin beard, the metal work was goblin made! It even came with its own golden numberplate of '000'!

Wood knew his brooms and this broom was a true masterpiece. However he never heard of this brand of broom named 'Firebolt' before. The eager Gryffindor team were crowding around Tsukiko. Wood said with awe. "It's beautiful! I never heard or seen a broom like it before."

Tsukiko said to them. "You can thank my sister Rin Tohsaka for this. She... umm... persuaded it's creator, Randolph Spudmore to part with his first prototype for support and funding from House Tohsaka. The poor man was in tears. Rin drove a hard bargain." Tsukiko then handed the broom to Arturia. She continued. "Firebolt is a far superior racing broom, compare to Nimbus 2001. So watch out for the Firebolt, they will dominate the market soon. When they become available next year." Wood couldn't help but notice Tsukiko just promoted and advertise the 'Firebolt'.

However Wood felt hope for the first time. He had given in to despair when he learned the Slytherin team somehow managed to upgrade all their brooms, but with this 'Firebolt' and Arturia skill. They would be unstoppable. Wood said with gratitude. "Give my thanks to Rin Tohsaka and thanks on behalf of the Gryffindor team. Lets win the cup this year, everyone!" The team gave a loud cheer and started to prepare for the upcoming match with much enthusiasm.

While everyone were distracted. Tsukiko whispered to Arturia. "Arturia-oneesan. Rin-oneesan said she expect a 'special' reward when you win the match. She said to bring the broom with you." Tsukiko had no idea why Rin would want Arturia to bring the broom. She was about to ask why. However Tsukiko changed her mind when Arturia turned bright red and began to breath heavily.

Quidditch Pitch

Tsukiko sat along with Rin and Hermione beside her. Ron and Neville where a seat behind her. Ron looked extremely uncomfortable being near Rin, his forced smile was a dead give away. Tsukiko really couldn't blame him for the way he was. Rin had gone out of her way to irritate Ron. Tsukiko along with some of the Gryffindors were in the top box, waiting for the game to start. There were whisper of excitement and hope for the upcoming match.

They did not have to wait long. The Slytherin team flew in with their new brooms. Tsukiko heard angry mutter and discussion. Ron said angrily. "Can't believe those bloody snakes got their entire team fitted out with Nimbus 1700. Must have been that snake Draco and his father. Their the only lot with money to burn."

Tsukiko would have sighed. Ron had great eyes for detail when it came to racing brooms and Quidditch, she was somewhat impressed that Ron was able to identify the broom. However that was overshadowed by his lack of marketing knowledge.

The recent release of Nimbus 2001 this year and Nimbus 2000 the year before, had made Nimbus 1700 obsolete within the Nimbus Racing Broom Company. Tsukiko knew without a doubt. The person who bought those Nimbus 1700 would have gotten them at a massive discount, due to bulk order and obsolete model. Tsukiko thought for a moment and realized who could have supplied the Slytherin team with the brooms. She was eighty-percent certain it was Blaise Zabini. What Tsukiko liked to know was, what deal did the captain of the Slytherin Quidditch team, Marcus Flint made. However it mattered little to Tsukiko, she was only here to watch Arturia play and cheer her on.

Next moment. The Gryffindor Quidditch team flew in. Arturia flew in formation with the team. Ron then grumbled. "We don't stand a chance. We're still using Comet and Cleansweep!"

Tsukiko almost sighed. It was rather tiresome to hear Ron complain all the time. Hermione said angrily to Ron. "Will you stop complaining! You're ruining the game for everyone! It's the skill of the player that matters, not their broom. Now pipe down."

Ron said with sarcasm. "All right. All right. No need to bite my bloody head off. I'm just saying that's all." Ron then added as an afterthought. "It would had been nice if the team got new brooms like Nimbus 2001, considering we got a rich family like the Tohsaka on our side. Would be nice if they pitched in."

Rin said coldly. "Why should I spend thousands of Galleon on a minor game of Quidditch? Never mind the fact, spending those money on a group of people I don't even know."

Ron said with disdain. "Yeah sure. You're probably the one who've got Slytherin their new brooms anyway. Should have join the Slytherin instead."

Tsukiko was getting really annoyed with Ron. She looked coldly at Ron and said with a hint of annoyance. "Ron, will you stop that. In case you haven't notice. Rin-oneesan bought a new broom for Arturia-oneesan."

Ron was slightly taken back by Tsukiko cold look. However he said. "It's probably just a cheap broom, I never seen..."

Tsukiko interrupted. "Ron. You're starting to annoy me. Please be quite."

Ron felt like he was stabbed in the chest... multiple times. He wanted to argue. If Rin hadn't caused him trouble and blocking his advance at every turn. Ron recalled what Professor Dumbledore said to him. He took a deep breath and said half-heartedly. "Sorry, won't do it again." Ron then saw that infuriating smirk on Rin Tohsaka's face. Ron gritted his teeth while enduring this humiliation. Ron swore, he would have the last laugh in the end.

Rin's mood was almost completely soured by Ron's attitude and behaviour. Rin also could not believe she stooped so low as to had an argument with Ron, an idiotic twelve year old. Rin came to realized she might need to have a deeper look at herself. Rin was brought out of her contemplation by loud cheers and shouts of encouragement from... The Headless Hunt!? Rin was very disturbed when they started to perform cheerleader dance and used their 'heads' as Pom Poms. A couple even held up banners declaring their love and loyalty to Arturia. Rin noticed she wasn't the only ones baffled by this. Majority of the student bodies and all the faculty seemed to have difficulty with the scene before them, at least until they ignored reality and returned to the Quidditch match before them.

The crowd watched with anticipation as Madam Hooch blew the whistle. Arturia kicked down and accelerated towards the centre of the stadium, leaving the Gryffindors and Slytherin team far behind.

The commentator Lee Jordan shouted in excitement. "Will you look at that! The Gryffindor new seeker left those slimy Slytherin in the dust, even with their new brooms. The Lion of Gryffindor superior broomstick is truly a beautiful piece of work. Wonder what she had to do, to get a broom like that!" Unbeknownst to Lee Jordan or anyone else. Arturia had turned bright red, she knew what Rin would be asking for when when they're alone. Arturia honestly thought Rin was joking when she suggested 'Pole dancing' with a broom idea. Arturia was brought out of her thought when she heard screams from the Gryffindor top box, where Tsukiko and Rin were watching the match. Arturia blood turned cold when she saw Tsukiko fell from the top box.

A few minutes earlier. Tsukiko watched as Madam Hooch blew the whistle to start the match. Tsukiko smiled as Arturia flew high up towards the middle of the pitch at a terrifying speed. The speed of the Firebolt had stunned majority of the top box into silence. Tsukiko noticed Ron had a slack-jawed expression and was completely lost for words. The commentator even heaped praises on the new broom. Tsukiko was certain this publicity stunt would improve and raise the Tohsaka share in the Firebolt company.

Tsukiko was not paying attention and was almost hit when a rogue Bludger gone straight for her face. Tsukiko had barely dodged the high speed iron ball. Screams of panic and shouts of disbelief could be heard, when the Bludger smashed through chair and wooden structure of the top box behind her. Tsukiko had originally thought this was just an accident, a fluke. However she realized something was very wrong when the Bludger turned sharply and came straight at her. Tsukiko was about to take out a conical shaped Fire Opal. A newly designed C-grade shape-charged explosive jewel that would be more then enough to blast the Bludger out of the sky.

However Tsukiko was not the only one to see who the Bludger was aiming for. Ron Weasley jumped in front of her and shouted. "I got this!" Tsukiko almost swore as Ron blocked her line of sight. She was about to tell Ron to move out of the way, when she heard a horrible 'snap'. Ron screamed as the Bludger had broken his arm. Tsukiko barely had enough time to 'Reinforce' her arms. She caught the Bludger and prevented it from hurting her. However the momentum and the force of the Bludger pushed her off the top box. Tsukiko saw the expression of shock on Rin and Hermione as she began to fall to the ground.

Tsukiko knew she was in trouble. It was not a problem for her to cast spells to slow her decent or even make it safe for her to hit the ground. However the real problem was the Bludger that was turning towards her. It was determine to smash her into the ground. If she had chosen to slow her decent, the Bludger would hit her, before she could deal with it. If she deal with the Bludger first, she would not have time to cast the spell before she hit the ground. Before Tsukiko could chose either action, she was snatched from mid air by a scarlet and golden blur. The Bludger smashed into the ground at full speed. The Bludger missed it's target as Tsukiko and her saviour zigzag in the air.

Tsukiko along with her saviour landed on the pitch. Tsukiko soon recognised who had saved her. Arturia held her bridle style, a look of concern on her face. Arturia said to her franticly. "Tsukiko, are thou hurt? Are thou all right?"

Tsukiko said. "I'm all right. Arturia-oneesan. I managed to 'reinforce' my arms, so I wasn't hurt."

Arturia smiled, she let go of Tsukiko and moved in front of her. Just as the Bludger shot off into the sky. Arturia said to her. "Stay behind me Tsukiko-chan." The Bludger turned sharply in the air and once again accelerated towards Tsukiko.

Blue motes of light appeared across Arturia body. Her clothing changed into her silver and blue battle dress. Arturia pulled back her right fist covered in silver gauntlet. She put all her strength into her right fist along with 'Prana Burst' as she punched the Bludger. The resulting impact caused the Bludger to deform and lose it's shape. The force of Arturia punch then launched the Bludger away from it's intended target. The Bludger impacted the ground, it skidded for a moment, before it bounced off the ground and into the stadium wall. The force of the impact took out a section of the wall.

It was then Madam Hooch blew the whistle and stopped the game. Many within the stadium were stunned into silence by what had transpired within the stadium. Many whispered of mad Bludger aiming for Tsukiko life, many whispered of dark plots and return of Slytherin Heir. However one red head Gryffindor girl said with admiration. "She's a knight." Many began to mutter loudly at the attire of Arturia Pendragon. The mutter soon turned to cheers as the Headless Hunt shouted words of praise and encouragement.

Hermione and Rin were already on the pitch running towards them, both girls looked extremely worried. Rin shouted in concern. "Tsukiko! Arturia! Are you two all right? Are you hurt anywhere?"

Tsukiko said to them. "I'm fine, Rin-oneesan. We're fine..." Tsukiko then suddenly shouted in panic as she looked towards the Firebolt. "Oh no! For the love of Root! The Firebolt is on fire! It's on fire!" True to Tsukiko's words. The hazel twigs on the Firebolt were burning up.

Rin cursed, she shouted. "Aguamenti!" Rin put out the fire and cursed loudly at the damaged Firebolt.

Arturia said in panic. "I'm sorry Rin! It must have overloaded when I channelled Prana Burst through the broom."

Rin sighed, she knew without a doubt, Randolph Spudmore would be crying tears of blood if he found out his prototype racing broom caught fire. She should be able to fix it somehow. She really didn't want to deal with it's crying inventor. Once was bad enough, when she forced him to part with this 'Firebolt' prototype.

Soon many students joined them on the pitch along with some professors. Madam Hooch checked Tsukiko franticly along with Arturia. She said to them. "Miss Potter. Miss Pendragon. Do either of you feel any pain or numbness?" Both girls assured Madam Hooch, that they were fine and were not injured. Madam Hooch said with frustration. "In all my years. Never have the Bludger attack a spectator. I swear to you, I will get to the bottom of this."

Marcus Flint flew down onto the pitch with Oliver Wood following after him. Marcus said to Hooch. "Madam Hooch. Can we resume the game. Slytherin is leading 40-0." Marcus gave a nasty smile when he saw the burned broom and Arturia. Marcus continued. "I will like to finish this as soon as possible."

Before Hooch could say anything. Oliver Wood interrupted. "Hung on! A rouge Bludger just attacked a member of my house, and our seeker lost her broom. We need time..."

Marcus smiled maliciously and snarled. "That's not my problem. You know the rules as well as I do. Clocks ticking and you better..."

Madam Hooch shouted. "Boys! That is quite enough!" Madam Hooch glared at Marcus Flint and said angrily. "Not another word Mr Flint. You will not antagonise your opponent or I will start deducting house points." Madam Hooch then looked towards Oliver Wood. "Mr Wood. Please be ready to resume the game, as soon as we find a spare Bludger. The game will only stop when the Snitch is caught."

Madam Hooch heard a soft cough from Arturia. She said to her. "Madam Hooch. I already caught the Snitch." There was a moment of silent as Arturia took out the Snitch from her breastplate.

Marcus shouted with disbelief. "How!? When!?"

Arturia said nonchalant. "When I was rescuing my sister. I saw the Snitch and grabbed it. However I needed to deal with the Bludger first. Thus I had no time to inform anyone, that I had caught the Snitch."

Arturia was caught by surprise when Wood hugged her. He said happily. "We won! We won!" The much bigger boy picked up a very flustered Arturia as all the Griffindor students joined him in celebration. They threw Arturia into the air again and again, much to Arturia chagrin.

Wood was over the moon as they celebrated their victory over the Slytherin, so it was completely unexpected when he felt a painful pinch on his butt. Wood screamed in surprise and pain. He turned around in surprise and was shocked to find an extremely angry Rin Tohsaka. She wore a face that could rival professor Snape. Wood stuttered in fear. "Wh...what!? Wh... Why did you pinch my butt!"

Rin hissed. "Don't you EVER touch my Arturia! She is MINE. If you ever do that again. I will make you suffer."

Wood could not understand why Rin Tohsaka was so angry at him. It almost seemed like Rin was jealous and took offence to how close he was to Arturia.

They were interrupted when Professor Lockhart rushed towards Tsukiko and said with that insufferable smile. "Miss Potter! Are you hurt! Here! I will have you fixed in a moment." However Tsukiko had already disappeared into the crowd when Lockhart pulled out his wand.

Rin said to Lockhart with annoyance. "My sister was not hurt in any way. So please put your wand away."

Lockhart said with a flamboyant smile. "Mow. Miss Tohsaka. You cannot be certain of that! She might be in shock or hurt in some way, that need an expert like myself to fix!"

Rin felt a headache coming on. However she had a moment of inspiration when she saw Ron Weasley walking towards them. Rin said with a malicious smile. "Well I'm sure everyone will be very impressed, including my sister Tsukiko. If you heal Ron Weasley arm." Rin pointed towards Ron.

Lockhart smiled and said loudly. "Most certainly! I will fix Mr Weasley arm in a jiffy!" Ron Weasley paled when he heard what Rin and Lockhart said. Ron tried to run away, but ended up tripping over his own foot. He paled even further and had to suppress a scream of agony when the trip jarred his broken arm. Lockhart seemed completely unconcern and said to Ron. "Now hold still. This won't hurt a bit."

Ron shouted in fear. "Get away from me! You bloody quack! Someone stop him!"

Lockhart said with a smile. "The boy is clearly delirious from the pain. Now." Lockhart waved his wand.

Rin smile widened when she saw Lockhart's botched spell casting. Rin was truly happy to see Ron broken arm flopped around like a rubber eel. Lockhart had just removed all the bones within Ron's broken arm. Ron said in shock. "What did you do!? What happened to my arm!"

Lockhart said with worry and a slightly diminished smile. "Ah. Yes. That can some time happen, but the point is, the bones are no longer broken. Just toddle up to Madam Pomfrey and she will tidy you up. Ahh, have to go. Plenty of fan letter to answer. Cheerio." Lockhart made his escape.

Rin said with a smile. "I love it, when a plan comes together."

Hermione saw everything and heard what Rin said. She said with disbelief. "Wait! You planned that? How can you be so certain that Professor Lockhart couldn't heal Ron's arm?"

Rin said to her. "Hermione. When did you ever see Lockhart successfully cast a spell? His class has nothing but 'theory' and no actual spell casting, even those theory of his were complete trash."

Hermione said with annoyance. "Rin! He is still a professor! He deserve some respect! He was awarded Order of Merlin, third class. He was Honorary member of the Dark Force Defence League."

Rin interrupted her just as she was about to go on about five times winner of Witch Weekly and inventor of Occamy egg shampoo. Hermione jaw almost hit the floor when Rin showed her a certification of Order of Merlin, second class. Rin said to her. "Hermione. I was awarded for achievement beyond the ordinary by the ministry, for being the apprentice to the old vampire. They would have awarded me Order of Merlin, first class. If I disclosed the where about of said old bastard. Although I was declared as the 'Root of all evil' by the Dark Force Defence League. I wonder why." Rin said the last part with a tone of sarcasm.

Hermione mumbled. "But. But. How!? Why!? That's..." Hermione brain overloaded as she muttered incoherently.

Rin said to Hermione with a serious tone. "You know why. Hermione. The world is not as clear cut or clean as you thought. What I showed you the other day should be clear enough. I will say this once and only once. Lockhart is a fraud. He is not a professor in my eyes. He is not even suitable to teach anyone, let alone children. I hope you wake up from your infatuation sooner, rather then later." Rin left Hermione on a rather soured note, as she rejoin the celebration with Arturia and Tsukiko.

Unknown location within Hogwarts

Within one of the secret chambers of Hogwarts. The golden cup know as Helga Hufflepuff laid dormant. Once every few days, Helga would go to sleep, to think, to dream, to reminisce the past. Her dream took her to the distant past.

(Flash back)

Helga laid motionless on a large soft feather bed, many house elves worked franticly to keep her comfortable, many of those house elves had sombre and sad expression. They all knew she was dying and there was nothing that could be done for her. Ironically, it was her near death that had called back her dearest friend, Zelretch. She always knew the imposter who claimed to be Salazar Slytherin was not her Zelretch. However the imposter had wrought much harm and damage to their great work here at Hogwarts. The imposter even managed to poison her. She had never seen Zelretch so worried or so old, so different to his usual self. Helga felt tired and sleepy, she drifted off into a deep slumber.

Helga was woken up by a frantic voice, that was not directed at her. Helga was between wakefulness and dream like fog. However she heard the conversation clearly. That voice belong to Zelretch. "Save her. I know it's within your power to grant that wish. Yuuko."

Everything was blurry, but she was able to see Zelretch with a tall woman with exotic look of the far east. The woman named Yuuko said to Zelretch. "You know the rules, Zelretch. Helga Hufflepuff cannot pay for this wish, and you cannot pay for her wish by yourself."

Zelretch said angrily. "Damn the rules! There must be something you can do."

Yuuko said coldly. "Those 'Damn' rules are there to keep the balance. Without those rules, chaos and destruction will be unavoidable. Everything will fall apart. You know this. Zelretch!" Yuuko sighed. "However you are right. There is a way. I need to speak to Helga... alone."

Zelretch growled. "As you 'wish'. Call me when you're done." Zelretch disappeared in a flash of multi colour light.

Yuuko said to her. "Hello Madam Helga. I take it, you heard all that."

Helga said with a weak and raspy voice. "Yes. Please excuse Zelretch. He's not normally that rude."

Yuuko smiled. "Not to worry, Madam Helga. Zelretch and I never really got along. I would normally introduce myself properly. However time is short. The price of your wish must be paid on your part as well as Zelretch. For this wish to come true, you will lose your freedom, you will never be able to leave Hogwarts for as long as it stands, and you will perish should Hogwarts lose all it's magic or be completely destroyed. Knowing all this. Do you still want to make this wish?"

Helga smiled. She said with conviction and warmth. "Yes. I always love teaching. I love every children that came through those halls. I love the sparkle within their eyes when they learned something new and wonderful, and most of all, I love their laughter. I want to be here to protect them. I want to be here to see them grow into respectable and wonderful adults."

Yuuko smiled warmly at her. "Then I will do everything in my power to fulfil your wish." Yuuko then called for Zelretch.

Helga felt much weaker then before, her consciousness fade in and out. She saw Zelretch took out a beautiful golden scabbard decorated with blue enamel. The scabbard radiated with unrivalled dignity and nobility. It was the most beautiful item she had ever saw. Zelretch handed the item to Yuuko. Yuuko said something to Zelretch as she proceeded to draw magic circle on her prized cup.

Helga was barely hanging onto consciousness when Zelretch said to her. "Helga. Everything is going to be all right. I promise you." The last thing Helga saw, was Zelretch glowing blue hand reaching for her.

(Flash back)

Helga had woken up from her sleep. It had been many years since she dreamt about that day. Helga smiled deep down. There was never a day gone by, that she regretted making that wish, even thought she lost her sense of taste, smell and feel. It was made up for with centuries of joy and happiness. She was able to watch great wizards and witches grow up and in time send their own children to be taught at Hogwarts. She had lived many life times doing the thing she loved, and she knew without a doubt. She would live many more life time doing the same.

A/N: Done. This chapter took a bit longer then I would have liked, hopefully I didn't miss anything important. The next chapter is already written down, just needed to be typed up and checked. Before I go onto the review, I need to put in a few note.

Dr John Dorian or JD: Yes. Our favourite doctor from Scrub. I always wondered what the meeting would be like between JD and Severus. JD is without a doubt, the funniest and fruitiest doctor on any show, great for getting under Severus skin.

Doctor Cal Lightman: From 'Lie to me'. To put it bluntly, the guy is an English bloody prick. Respectable, but an arse hole. Cal Lightman specialize in facial expressions, able to tell when a person lie and why they lied through 'micro' expression. He is also know as the human lie detector.

Deckard Cain: Last of the Horadrim. A REALLY old guy, that knew everything in Diablo one, two and three. If you got a question about the three prime evil and the four lesser evil, or anything related to demons and their lores, he's the man to go to.

Now onto the Review.

Time Hollow: Not to worry. This chapter address the problem of Rin getting out of hand. There will be other instances where Rin and Tsukiko will come into conflict. One of those would be Rin going behind Tsukiko back to deal with the problem Vernon left behind. For year four, there will be more serious problem to address by then, wait and see.

Greyjedi449t: There will be plenty of action during Christmas period. Next chapter will have duelling between Rin and Tsukiko, look forward to that. As for Christmas, I got something lined up for Lancer. As for Arcueid, it's already planned out.

MWkillkenny84: You should pity Hermione. I got someone lined up for her. You'll see at the end of year 2. As for Dumbledore. Something special is lined up for him, but it is still a long way away.

Redripper666: It might seem like a lot of enemies, but most belong to the same faction. Trust me when I say this, there are enemies within enemies. I got a few surprises lined up and a lot of them will start to die off at year 3.

Ranch14: Type 'red dwarf double Polaroid' and watch the you tube vid. I got my inspiration there.

Vangran: Yes. That was a mistake on my part, and I found many more when I did a once over on my chapters. Open office spell check can be a bit off, if you're not careful. Improve version will be uploaded later on.

Mernom: The chapter was improved along the way. I'm sort of learning as I write. I will answer as many of your question as I can. Command seal. Yes. It's three use only, however Tsukiko will be reluctant to use them. It work on top to bottom wings then the sceptre at the end. Tracing NP for Tsukiko is dangerous in the extreme due to prana depletion, remember, Tsukiko doesn't have origin and element of swords, which contribute to the cost (In this fic). In a way, you can say Tsukiko is borrowing swords from Shirou, but at a extreme cost. Under normal circumstances, a magus cannot project NP, no matter how powerful they are.

I will think about the idea of Minion being dropped into somewhere they shouldn't have being. As for Shirou being someone descendent, that will need some thought, it will be awhile before he's freed.

ShadowofAxios: I doubt that. But I think your going to like where I take this in year 3 ;)

That's that done. Improve version of the previous chapter will be re-uploaded at some point, until next time.