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Chapter 1: A Letter, A Shopping Trip, And A Story

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12:55 PM

July 16th 1994

Takamachi household, Uminari city, Japan

It had been well over 6 months since Nanoha had been home to see her family. This had not been her choice though, but a necessity brought on by an accident she had suffered the previous winter. Now however, her friends and family were throwing her a welcome home party to celebrate the news that the doctors thought she was finally well enough physically for her to return home.

"Welcome home Nanoha!" Everyone in the room shouted when she showed up.

"You all did this for me?" Nanoha asked as she came inside.

"Of course!" Hayate replied, "You're finally home after everything that happened. Why shouldn't we have a little party to celebrate your recovery? Here, come have a seat, I know just how tiring walking can be sometimes." She said with a sad smile.

"Hayate what are you doing? Eep!" Nanoha replied with a blush as she was pushed into Fate's lap.

"It's really quite simple Nanoha, there aren't any open chairs left so you simply had to sit in someone's lap. I just put you in the one lap I know wouldn't let anything happen to you." She replied with a knowing grin.

"H-Hayate!" Nanoha sputtered with a growing blush.

"Methinks the lady doth protest too much." Arisa said with a grin to match Hayate's.

Meanwhile, Fate just sat there with a blush that could rival the sun in its intensity as she held Nanoha in her lap.

"Alright, I think we've teased them enough for now." Suzuka began, "Besides, this is about Nanoha finally coming home!"

"You're right Suzuka, let's enjoy the fact that we're all together again!" Arisa replied.

"Here here!" Hayate agreed, "Now if whoever's making that tapping sound could stop it, we could have some fun!"

"Where do you hear tapping coming from Hayate?" Shamal asked.

"I'm not sure but it's nearby and it's starting to bug me."

"I think it's coming from the window in the next room." Zwei piped up from her seat atop Hayate's head.

"I'll go check it out." Lindy's replied as she headed over to see what was causing the strange tapping noise. When she got there she was only somewhat surprised to see three owls with letters tied to their legs sitting on the window sill trying to get inside. Thinking it would be fun to see the girls reactions, she decided to simply let the post owls inside so they could deliver the letters to their intended recipients.

"Huh, I guess Lindy found whatever was causing that tapping and stopped it, now where were we-eee!" Hayate started before being interrupted by an owl buzzing her and dropping a letter right in front of her before flying off. When she looked up again, she noticed two similar letters in front of Nanoha and Fate who were also recovering from a fly-by owl delivery.

"What the heck was that!?" Arisa shouted in annoyance.

"Well, whatever it was it left something for Nanoha, Fate, & Hayate." Suzuka responded.

At that statement the three girls in question took a closer look at the letters that had just been dropped in front of them. Each letter was addressed in oddly specific flowing green text and had an elaborate wax seal on the back. It was as they were trying to decide what to do with these strange letters that Lindy came back into the room.

"Well aren't you going to open them?" Lindy asked with a hint of amusement in her voice, "It's not like they'll bite you or anything."

Upon hearing Lindy's urge for them to open the letters curiosity finally got the better of them and they decided to crack open the mysterious letters.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

Headmaster Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,

Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)

Dear Ms. Takamachi

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1st. We await your owl no later than July 31st.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall

Deputy Headmistress

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

UNIFORM

Students will require:

Three sets of plain work robes (black)

One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)

Dress Robes (only for special occasions that will occur through the year)

Please note that all pupils clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1' by Miranda Goshawk

'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2' by Miranda Goshawk

'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 3' by Miranda Goshawk

'The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 4' by Miranda Goshawk

'A History of Magic' by Bathilda Bagshot

'Magical Theory' by Adalbert Waffling

'A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration' by Emeric Switch

'Intermediate Transfiguration' by Emeric Switch

'One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi' by Phyllida Spore

'Magical Drafts and Potions' by Arsenius Jigger

'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them' by Newt Scamander

'The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Protection' by Quentin Trimble

'The Essential Defense Against the Dark Arts' by Arsenius Jigger

'The Monster Book of Monsters' by Edwardus Lima

'Numerology' by L. Wakefield

'Grammatica' by M. Carneiro

'Spellman's Syllabary' by Rosana Amorim

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 Wand

1 Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set of glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set of brass scales

Students may also bring, if the desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY

As you are transferring in as a Fourth Year student you are allowed your own broomstick. You must complete your flying instruction before you are allowed to use it without supervision however.

Included in this letter are instructions to find 'The Leaky Cauldron', which is the entrance to Diagon Alley.

I will be available to meet with you on the morning of August 18th 1994 to help you with your shopping and showing you around the Alley.

Signed,

Minerva McGonagall

"This is a joke right?" Hayate asked with a slight nervousness, "You had this all set up in the other room ahead of time and the tapping was to let you know that it was ready, right? I mean, we know that earth doesn't have a magical culture. There's just no way…"

"This is no joke Hayate." Lindy replied, "This is real. It's also your next assignment. All three of you are to infiltrate this school and observe them whilst you track down the source of an S-rank spell cast somewhere on the grounds of this school on the 6th of June."

That statement snapped Fate out of the trance she'd been in ever since Nanoha had been put in her lap.

"But mom, Nanoha just got out of the hospital. The doctors have no idea how long her Linker Core will take to heal. How can she already have an assignment?!" Fate asked with worry in her voice.

"It wasn't an easy decision to make, but we decided it was something that had to be done."

Nanoha looked up from her letter and asked, "You talked it over with my parents right?"

"Right. When we were talking with the Headmaster and Deputy Headmistress, your… condition… was brought up. The Headmaster thinks he may have a way to at the very least help you along. And even if his method fails, then who knows what else they might have to help you."

"I'll do it." Nanoha said with determination, "If you think there's a reason for us to go, and there's a possibility of my linker core being healed sooner, then we should go."

"Nanoha are you sure?" Fate asked in a small voice, "I don't know what I'd do if something like that happened again…"

"Fate-chan, I'm sure. Besides, you'll be right there with me the entire time! You can be my prince and protect me from danger until I'm able to fight by your side again." Nanoha stated with a blush.

"N-Nanoha!" Fate's flushed face could light up the room all by itself.

Everyone then began chatting about the news that just landed in their laps, but Hayate noticed that Nanoha and Fate seemed to be in their own little world, barely contributing to the conversation. She watched this with both a knowing look and a desire to have something like that herself, someone she could just lose herself with. Perhaps this school infiltration could give her a chance to find that?

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7:55 AM

August 18th 1994

Leaky Cauldron, London, England

It was a typical day at The Leaky Cauldron, perhaps a little less busy than usual, but still a normal day. Those who had stayed the night were enjoying a complimentary breakfast and those who had business in the Alley came and went, sometimes stopping for a bite to eat, sometimes not. It was into this scene that 6 new faces arrived from the muggle side of the pub.

"So this is the famous Leaky Cauldron? It seems like it's seen better days." Lindy stated, "I know we're a little early, but I don't know how quickly Prof. McGonagall will get here."

It was then that Tom, the landlord, noticed them.

"Hello there, I've not seen you before. What brings you into my fine establishment today?" He asked with a toothless, and yet still kind, smile on his face.

"Ah, we're here to meet with Prof. McGonagall to go shopping for school supplies today. It's our first time in Diagon Alley and she offered to show us around the place." Shamal replied.

"Is that so? Well she does usually handle showing around the muggleborn students. Your lot look a little old to just be starting though."

"Technically they are Tom, but they are also transferring in instead of just starting. I've been told they all have some limited knowledge on how to defend themselves and those around them from harm." Minerva explained as she walked out of the Floo, "It's nice to see you all here on time, shall we get introductions out of the way before we head off to the Alley?"

"Certainly Professor." Momoko began, "The brunette with the long hair is my daughter Nanoha, the blond right next to her is Lindy's daughter Fate, and lastly, the brunette with the short hair is Hayate." As each of them were introduced they took a short bow.

"It's nice to meet you all, I look forward to teaching you when you arrive at Hogwarts. Now, let us be off to get your supplies for the coming year." And with that Minerva led them into the small yard.

"Now remember this because when you come back on your own you'll have to open the gate yourselves. Two up and three across, then tap that brick with your wand." As soon as Minerva demonstrated how to find the brick in question and tapped it, the wall started shifting into an archway. "Welcome, to Diagon Alley. Come along, the first stop is Gringotts so you can exchange some of the money you have on you for wizarding currency."

As they walked down the alley, numerous things caught their eye. Things like a store selling mirrors that gave fashion advice, a store filled with all kinds of animals, there was even a store window filled with brooms.

"Here we are, Gringotts Bank. It is run by Goblins and very few places in the world are considered safer than it." Minerva began, "Be warned however, that goblins are not the friendliest of creatures but they will guard whatever valuables they are entrusted with. Make your exchanges and we'll be on our way."

And after a short trip inside to obtain some of the local currency everyone was on their way again.

"Now the first stop will be Madam Malkin's to pick up your robes for the school year."

When they arrived at the the shop they were greeted pleasantly by Madam Malkin, who simply asked "Hogwarts? Well alright then come along." When Nanoha, Hayate, and Fate explained that they needed unsorted robes, she looked at them quizzically for a moment before simply getting on with it. After they were measured for their robes, Hayate took one look at the dress robes before deciding that she'd simply make dresses for herself and her friends.

When they were finally done they headed of to Flourish and Blotts to pick up their spellbooks along with a bookbag that was enchanted to be feather light and bigger on the inside.

Following that they stopped by Slug & Jiggers Apothecary to get their potion supplies.

When they were in front of the shop that sold telescopes they paused and asked Minerva if they could perhaps bring a telescope they got from the muggle side instead.

"I don't see why not, so long as it does not use electricity." She replied after thinking about it for a moment.

"So I believe that's everything on the list except for wands and a pet if you want one."

"Um, Professor, I have a wolf pup as a familiar, would I be allowed to bring her?" Fate piped up.

"I have one too Professor, he's really well trained. Is it okay if we bring them?" Hayate added.

"Well, it wouldn't be the first time a student had a familiar that wasn't on the standard list. I'll check with the Headmaster when I get back to the castle this evening and let you know by owl as soon as possible" Minerva replied.

"Now for the wands, I had us save this for last as it can take even longer than getting your robes did."

And with that they entered Ollivanders, noticing a sign above the door that touted "Makers of Fine Wands since 382 B.C."

"Welcome. I must say, I've not had to match wands to ones as old as you in quite a while, normally new students arrive at 11 for their wands. Ah well, tricky customers are the most fun to place." Ollivander said as he came out from the back of the shop, his eyes shining like twin moons in the night sky and an ethereal air about him, "How about we start with the young Miss Takamachi?"

Nanoha came forward with a start as he said that.

"Now which is your wand arm?"

"Um, I'm left-handed, so I think that one?" Nanoha replied as Ollivander began rifling through wands.

"Alright, try this one, 10 inches, Chestnut and Unicorn hair. Well go on give it a wave."

As Nanoha did as she was told a jet of pink magic shot out the end and shattered a flower vase on a shelf.

"No, that's not it. Try this, 13 inches, Redwood and Dragon Heartstring."

This time when Nanoha waved the wand it let off a strange pink smoke.

"Not that one either. How about this one, 11 inches, Larch and Phoenix Feather."

This time the wand was grabbed back before Nanoha even had a chance to wave it.

"That one was closer but still not the right wand for you. I think I'll have to get into my more unique wands to find your match… Let's try this one, 12 inches, Fir and Thunderbird Feather."

When Nanoha took hold of this last wand, she knew immediately it was the one for her and when she waved it a shower of pink sparks shot out the tip.

"Well well, it seems we have found the wand for you Miss Takamachi. Now how about we try and find Miss Harlaown's wand shall we? Which is your wand hand?"

"My right sir." Fate responded quietly

"Let's try this one first, 13 inches, Black Walnut with a Dragon Heartstring core."

After having seen watched Nanoha go through this, Fate simply gave the wand in her hand a wave. Sadly, all it produced was a puff of yellow smoke.

"Definitely not that one then. How about this then, 10 inches, Beech and Phoenix Feather."

As Fate waved this one, a blast of yellow magic shot out and knocked some wands off of their shelves.

"That was quite the spectacular failure. Try this, 9¼ inches, Willow and Unicorn Hair."

Before Fate could wave the wand she had been given this time, Ollivander grabbed it back saying, "Nope, that one would not work for you. Let's try something more… uncommon… 11 inches, Mahogany and Thunderbird Feather."

As she was handed this new wand, Fate knew that it was the right one for her and when she gave it a wave, yellow sparks rained down from the tip of the wand.

"Curious, most curious…" "Excuse me," Lindy interrupted, "but what's curious about my daughter's wand?"

"My apologies, Ms. Harlaown." Ollivander replied, "What's curious about your daughter's wand is that it is the sister wand to one I have only just sold this morning. Sibling wands are very rare and they usually mean that the witch or wizards who own them have a shared destiny."

"You mean that my wand has a connection to another?" Fate asked timidly, "Who has the other wand if it's not too much trouble?"

"Why, you simply need to look to your left Miss Harlaown."

"You mean that my wand and Fate-chan's are connected?" Nanoha said with wide eyes and a slowly growing blush.

"Indeed, Miss Takamachi. The two of you will have quite the destiny together, of this I am sure." Ollivander replied, "Now, it seems we have one last wand to match today. So, Miss Yagami, if you would step forward and present your wand arm? You can tease your friends later."

"I'm right handed." Hayate replied with a pout on her face.

"Indeed. How about we start with this one, 10 inches, Ebony and Phoenix Feather."

After being handed the wand Hayate gave it a wave and was surprised when it shot out of her hand and impaled itself in the wall behind Ollivander.

"Well, you are going to be quite the tricky one aren't you? Let's try this one then, 12½ inches, Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring."

When Hayate waved this one an enormous jet of bluish white magic shot out the end and knocked over a shelf.

"That was the most spectacular failure I've ever seen! You have quite a bit of power young lady. I wonder…" Ollivander stated before heading into the back room, "13 inches, Dogwood, with a most unusual core."

When Hayate waved this wand, a shower of purple and bluish-white sparks rained down from the end, and a gentle breeze stirred up.

"Oh yes, that is most definitely the wand for you miss Yagami."

"Mr. Ollivander, you said that this wand had 'a most unusual core', what did you use for the core of it?" Shamal asked with an unreadable expression.

"Ms. Yagami, as you may or may not know, I generally prefer to use Unicorn Hair, Dragon Heartstring, & Phoenix Feather in my wands. On occasion I have found that these cores do not provide a perfect match, so every few years I go on a trip around the world to obtain some more, shall we say, esoteric materials to use as cores. I have used Griffon Claw, Yatagarasu Feather, Thunderbird Feather, and such. However, the core of the young Miss Yagami's wand is quite different. I found it on one such trip I made almost 5 years ago. It was just a few days after Christmas and I had found myself in a lovely little city on the coast of Japan called Uminari."

At this everyone couldn't help but gasp.

"I was wandering about when I felt a truly immense amount of magic coming from a little hilltop park. When I arrived there, I could tell that some kind of ritual had taken place there not too long ago. As I was looking around, I noticed a single, extremely long, silver hair caught on the branch of a tree. Normally such a thing wouldn't be worth my notice, but when I got closer I could feel the magic coming off the hair. I decided to collect it and let it guide me in making the wand it would become. That is how miss Yagami's wand came to be. I still do not know what the core truly is, but it seems it does not matter as it has found its home."

As Ollivander's story came to a close, Hayate could barely hold back the tears that threatened to fall from her eyes.

"Hayate…" Nanoha and Fate both said as they moved in to offer comfort to their friend.

"Mr. Ollivander, how much do we owe you?" Lindy asked quietly, "It seems we need to get back to our hotel so that we can take in your story."

"It's 7 Galleons per wand, so altogether, 21 Galleons."

"Here you are. We'll be heading out now."

And like that, Lindy, Shamal, Momoko, Nanoha and Fate helped Hayate get back to the hotel they were staying at. When they finally arrived at the privacy of their rooms, Hayate couldn't hold back the tears any longer. Knowing that her wand held a strand of Reinforce's hair inside it, and that she was likely watching over her from beyond the night sky, Hayate wasn't sure how to take it. And so, a few hours later after the sobs had quieted down and Lindy decided to check on the girls to see if they were feeling up for dinner, she found them lying together on the bed Nanoha and Fate holding Hayate in between them as they slept. At the scene before her, Lindy decided to let them rest. There would be time for sightseeing and food later. What Hayate needed the most right now, was her friends.

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AN: The story has truly begun. I'm hoping to be able to keep a weekly or bi-weekly update schedule, but as I am not all that far ahead I am uncertain if I will be able to keep up with that schedule. I already thanked my reviewers at the top of the chapter, so here I will thank all the people who have Followed and Favorited this story so far. I truly hope that I don't disappoint all of you.