Hey guys, it's Rose! Sorry this update is a little late, I tried to make up for it by making it like 500 words longer than usual...

Again, not much to say other than thank you so much for all the wonderful reviews, and all the favourites and follows this story has gotten, it really does make my day when I get back from school and I get to read what you've said. I love constructive criticism, and I love suggestions for what could happen. Even just a simple, 'Hope you update soon' is amazing because it lets me know that you've enjoyed the story. Hell, if i get enough I'd update twice a week. In fact, if this story gets over 30 reviews by Saturday night, I'll update ON SATURDAY NIGHT. Are you excited? I am...

Anyway, I hope you enjoy!

A Little Trip To Hogwarts

Harry

Ron and I lead the guys up to our room. There was an extension spell put on the room so it stretched out a little to make space. I notice the blonde girl, and the guy who looks a little like me – I think his name was Percy – stood closer and they both looked a little spooked.

"Hey, you okay?" I asked him as we ascended the stairs. Dumbledore had specifically told me that we can trust them with anything and everything, and that it would benefit both of our schools if we were friends. I trust Dumbledore, so I would at least be friendly, but even if he says their true, they would have to earn my respect, friendship, and trust.

"I'm fine." Percy eyes me warily. "Are you?" Geez, talk about awkward.

"Yeah, I'm good." Now that I'm closer I start to notice more things about him. While he does vaguely resemble me, he seems older, but it might just be his height. He's a couple inches taller, with black hair slightly longer than mine, and perfectly messy it looks like he could have styled it that way. He's got a lot more muscle than me, and more chiselled features. He walks in front of me as we go through the door to the bedroom, and I notice his arms are littered with scars; some are colourless, faded with time, whereas others look like they could've been inflicted no more than a week ago. I wonder how he got them all, because whilst many people tell me that every scar has a story, this guy must have a damn lot of stories.

"So, uh, this is the room. Breakfast is usually around 9, early I know, but still. We'll wake you guys up, don't worry. But yeah…" Ron mumbles, and the guys chuckle a bit. They drop their bags onto the separate beds and everyone grabs their toothbrushes and follows me to the bathroom at the end of the hall. We go back to the room – and nobody shows any signs of being jetlagged or sleepy – so I initiate a conversation.

"So tell us about your school in America."

"Oh, it's beast." The Hispanic-looking boy says, smirking.

"I guess you could say it's more like a camp than a school. Most people are only there for the summer. It does run all year round though." Percy says. He looks uncomfortable, shuffling around, like he doesn't quite know what to do with his hands when he speaks. He settles on leaning back on one.

"That sounds cool…" Ron nods, and a couple guys chuckle. "Okay so I think we can all agree that this is awkward." Everyone laughs at his bluntness, even the quiet, emo-looking kid. He's sat with one of the others, holding hands. They look cute together, but you can also tell that they can't have been together long.

"Yeah…" The blonde guy clears his throat. "So I'm gonna go to bed now, if I want any chance of getting any sleep…" His eyes dart to Percy for just a moment, but I catch the way Percy winces… guiltily? We all agree, and everyone starts getting changed. I suddenly start to realize just how tired I actually am, and don't bother checking if the others are ready, I just mutter a spell to turn the light off and get into bed.

*Some time later*

I awaken to someone screaming, not the laughter kind, but the blood-curdling, terror-inducing kind. A few of the others are awake too, and I'm about to go check it out when I realize I should wake the others first. Leo and Travis wake easily, and Jason and Ron were already awake when I woke up. I head over to Percy and shake him, but he's not responding. His fists clench the sheets roughly, and he murmurs angrily in his sleep. I think I even hear him growl a few times as I desperately try to wake him up. The screams come again, louder this time. The door to the bedroom bursts open.

"Where's Percy?" A girl with choppy brown hair shouts as her eyes scan the room for him.

"He's here, but he won't wake up…" I start and she runs over.

"It's Annabeth." She says, no louder than a normal voice, but instantly he's awake and pulling some jeans on over his boxers. Not bothering with a shirt, he runs out of the room, following the girl. I follow too.

"How bad?" He says as we run. The girl looks back with a glance that can only mean 'very bad'. "Goddammit Piper! I told you to look after her."

"There's not much I could do Percy." She mutters, and we get to the girls room. All the girls are up, crowding around Annabeth. She screams again, and Percy runs over to her. Her arms are flailing, and nobody is within arms' reach in fear of getting hit. He gathers her up in his arms, swiftly dodging the fists, and holds her close. I can see him whispering in her ear. Despite the intimacy of the moment, curiosity gets the better of me and I move closer so I'm able to hear what he's saying.

"Shh… listen to me Annie, I'm here. You're alive, I'm alive, she's dead. It's okay now, we got out of there. Annabeth, listen to me. I love you. I'm okay. We're okay…" I stop listening, shocked. What happened? Who's 'she'? Where's 'there'? What happened? She seems to have woken up, and is now crying into his chest. The girls move in front of me, Hermione, and Ron, blocking our view of the couple. Their glares are enough to make me want to run away and cry myself.

These people are devoted to each other. They respect each other, and don't think each other weak just for needing someone. They stand in front of Percy and Annabeth, their faces full of pride for who they seem to look up to as their leaders. They all depend on each other, they stand, shoulder to shoulder, closeness and relationships put aside to protect their friends from the prying eyes of those who don't understand. I can't help but respect them for that. There are many in this world who would take that dependency, that reliance, as a weakness, a place to exploit them. I simply find myself envious.

I grab Ron and Hermione's arms and pull them out of the room, giving the Americans some time to sort themselves out.

"Oh my dears, what's going on?" Molly Weasley comes bustling down the corridor.

"I think one of the Americans had a nightmare, or a panic attack, or something anyway. They're all in there now." Just as Hermione says that all but Percy and Annabeth come out of the room, their faces solemn.

"I'm truly sorry Mrs Weasley. This happens… often." Piper says, looking guilty. Her expression clearly gives away the fact that 'often' actually means 'every night'. "I can tell you more about it in the morning, but I think we'd all be happier if they could share a bed?"

"Uhm, yes yes. Of course my dear, as long as their okay." Mrs Weasley smiles, a little sadly, and nods.

"I don't think they'll ever be okay again." I hear Thalia mumble, close to tears. She turns to Jason, who pulls her into a hug. Not a couple-y hug, more of a family-y hug, albeit an awkward one.

We all depart back to our separate rooms, girls and boys, and about ten minutes after we get back to our beds, Percy and Annabeth come in. We all pretend to be asleep, for their sakes', and as I peek and I see Percy take his jeans off and throw Annabeth the t-shirt he'd been wearing when they arrived. The lights go out, and in the silence, I hear them whisper.

"I love you Wise Girl."

"I love you Seaweed Brain."

So guys, what d'you think? It's kind of an important chapter, because Harry and the other HP characters need to start seeing how close-knit the PJO characters are, and also they need to start questioning them, getting curious.

So the question (Well its not really a question but still) is; can you choose one of the PJO/HoO characters and name all of their titles? Pour example; Percy Jackson; Savior of Olympus, Bearer of the Achilles Curse, Survivor of Tartarus, etc.

But anyway, don't forget - If I get 30 reviews by Saturday then I'll update on Saturday night. It might sound impossible, but each chapter has been viewed approximately 250 - 300 times. In comparison, 30 isn't that much!

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-Rose x