Mission: Hoguwatsu
A Naruto & Harry Potter Crossover
By: GoldenDragonClouds
FAQ Chapter (I'll be updating and reposting the list with every chapter update so you don't need to go searching for certain questions through other chapters):
*Any questions you ask through reviews or PMs will be answered in this FAQ at the next chapter update.*
Disclaimer: Don't own Naruto, nor do I own Harry Potter
Q: The title and Tenten's horrible English skills.
A: In this fic, like I said before, I'm going to try and bring out language barriers and cultural differences and prejudices. Believe it or not, Tenten's english is much better than what it was like in my first drafts. I initially had her only know the words "hi," "bye," and "thank you." I simply dislike it when other authors tend to slap on a spell or a jutsu and expect that to translate everything… learning another language is much more difficult than that. Believe me, I'm bilingual and learning two more. The inconsistency of her language skills isn't a mistake on my part; learning a new language leaves you more prepared for certain situations above others. Um. Her speaking will get much better by the end of the fic though. Yeah, it's hard for me to read/write horrible english too.
Q: Usage of Tenten.
A: I don't know if you've seen my profile or not, but I love using Tenten in my stories. As she is the Konoha 12 character with the least background information, authors can manage to squeeze her into so many different possibilities it's crazy. Part of me wants Kishimoto to finally reveal her background, but a bigger part of me doesn't. Tenten is also a "normal" character, which is partly why she gets so little attention. I'm just spreading the Tenten love here. XD Besides, there are too many crossovers taking Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kakashi, or whole large groups of people to Hogwarts. Way. Too many.
Q: Predictability of the fic.
A: Of course, this fic is following the plot of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, so there will be quite a few predictable moments here and there, including the required scenes that all fanfictions of the Harry Potter and Naruto crossover genre need to have. But I'll try to keep you on your toes as much as possible.
Q: Update rate.
A: I'll update as I please, thank you very much. Please don't expect new chapters at fast rates.
Q: Team Gai appearance?
A: I actually don't know yet, as of Chapter 6. Haven't decided, more like. I have more than one possibility planned out. Read on. ;)
Q: Horrible/No Japanese skills.
A: Dear Readers. I can't speak Japanese. Of course, I wish I could, but so far, I'm surviving off of references that tell me the similarities of the Korean, Japanese, and Chinese languages and my many Japanese friends.
Q: Time range, age, and is she protecting Harry?
A: This takes place after the original Naruto series but before Shippuden. Tenten is 15 years old, and hence placed in the 5th year when Harry is a 4th year. Remember, Tenten is sent to protect the Triwizard Champion, and they don't know who it'll be until two months after school starts. Hence, to make Tenten really seem like an exchange student, she is given a year and is sorted.
Q: Tenten a Ravenclaw? Why is Minato in Hufflepuff?
A: Read Chapter 5 please. The sorting scene and my author's note afterwards. I believe this is pretty reasonable, given that Minato was Hokage of his village and, after all, the person who told Kakashi of the importance of team strength.
Q: Minato as Head Boy?
A: As stated in Chapter 1, Minato spent his sixth and seventh years in Hogwarts, so it's possible. The "Snape looked up to him" thing will be explained later. All I'll say now is that he was (according to my calculations, which then again may be wrong) four years older than Lily, the Mauraders, and Severus. Any answers to whatever mission he was on may or may not come later.
Q: What about the civilian kids mentioned in Chapter 1?
A: Er, no. Sorry. I had Tsunade ask about Tenten's civilian friends to see if she knew enough to act as a civilian. Sorry if I confused you.
Q: Wand?
A: Ash, eleven and three-quarter inches, flexible, Chinese Fireball heartstring. Good for Transfiguration. Tenten's wand wood, Ash, and Minato's, Rowan, I looked up on the celtic wood chart to figure out. The other parts… I made up. It's kind of obvious where the Chinese Fireball came from, though, don't you think? I think it's ironic however, because most dragons in Chinese, Korean, or Japanese folklore are creatures of water, not fire. The Qilin, or Kirin, on the other hand, has a different story.
Q: AVPM!
A: This fic is probably going to be riddled with references from AVPM, AVPS, and tons of other unrelated fandoms… let's see if you can catch'em all! (lol Pokémon…) To those of you that haven't yet watched A Very Potter Musical and A Very Potter Sequel… not to mention Starship, just watch them. They are hillarious.
Q: Pairings?
A: Oh dear lord. Do you want them? So far I've had suggestions such as DracoTenten, HarryTenten, NejiTenten, CedricTenten, CedricCho, RonTenten… Oh my Lord…. Although I'm happy that the majority of my readers seem to be AnyonexTenten fans, the majority of these parings, frankly, scare me. :P
Until next time,
~Golden