This is a shorter chapter, but it's the last one before Hogwarts so yay! Hogwarts in the next chapter! Don't forget to let me know what you think I have up to chapter 23 planned and vague plans to go through all seven books but reviews give me inspiration to keep writing. So if you want more, leave a review!

That last month of freedom was the best summer Luffy had experienced his since his rebirth. Brook had set the boy up in the Leaky Cauldron and promised to visit and write when he could. Like most professors Brook lived at the school and had responsibilities since the start of school was coming up so quickly.

Luffy, eager to explore Diagon Alley, just waved his musician off and promised to send letters with Shirohige at least once a week. With only a little concern Brook said his goodbyes and left the boy pirate alone.

Luffy spent his days bouncing between shops. He would crowd around the Quidditch supply store joined by dozens of other children, with their noses pressed up against the glass windows. If he wasn't bouncing between shops wide-eyed and curious Luffy was sitting at the bar listening to the patrons as they complained about the ministry or their dead end jobs. The Ministry reminded Luffy a lot of the World Government. Good at helping some people while ignoring the people who actually needed it.

"Where to eat today?" Luffy asked himself aloud. The boy was walking the length of Diagon Alley looking for a restaurant he hadn't dined and dashed at yet. Luffy always forgot that he actually had money now so when he finished his meal the pint-sized pirate would often rush out with a cheerful grin. Later when he remembered that he could afford to pay for his meals Luffy would have Tom give the owners the money to cover his meal but he figured he probably shouldn't go back to those resturants too often.

"Why don't you join me for ice cream?" A soft voice asked from behind Luffy.

The boy jerked his head and met the wide silver eyes of a small blond girl.

"Hello Captain-san," the girl said with a distant smile. "I wondered when I would see you again."

"Robin?"

"This ice cream is amazing!" Luffy declared gazing at the four scoops in wonder.

"It is quite good," Robin agreed spooning a small bite of her own coffee-flavored frozen treat into her mouth.

Robin looked quite different in this life Luffy noted. The girl looked to be a year or so younger than Luffy himself. She was small and thin with wide silver eyes and pale blond hair. "You look different," Luffy said staring at his archeologist.

"And you looked almost the same," Robin said back."Strange how reincarnation works."

"Reincarceration?" Luffy mumbled through a mouth full of ice cream.

"Reincarnation," Robin corrected. "It's what I suspect happened to us."

"Oh! The new life thing!" Luffy said with a nod.

"Yes," Robin said. "Strange how that all works."

"So what are you doing here Robin? Are you going to the mystery school too?" Luffy asked hopefully.

"Not this year," Robin said. "I won't be attending Hogwarts until next year."

"Awww," Luffy whined.

"My father is doing some shopping and brought me along," Robin told him pushing the cup of ice cream his way. "Rather lucky isn't it?"

Luffy practically inhaled Robin's leftover ice cream. "I'm glad you're here," Luffy said slinging an arm over Robin's shoulder. "I missed you."

Robin pet her captain's head softly. "I missed you too," she whispered. The pair sat quietly for several minutes just enjoying being together again after so long.

"Would you like to go treasure hunting?" Robin asked curiously. "I'm sure we could find some amazing treasure."

Luffy's signature smile stretched across his face and the pirates were off.

"Get out of my shop you rotten brats!"

Luffy and Robin darted past the shopkeeper with bright smiles on their faces. Each child had a fist full of candies wrapped in golden foil. They had decided to first hit the sweet shop and see how many candies they could fit in Luffy's mouth. Luffy had dropped a significant amount of coins on the counter as they left but the shopkeeper had more than enough of their horseplay.

"Where to next Robin?" Luffy asked tearing the foil off a coin to stuff it in his mouth.

The silver eyed blond absentmindedly tucked her coins in one of Luffy's pockets. "We've been all over the Alley," Robin said almost sadly. "We might have found all the treasure to be found here today."

The pair had explored almost every inch of the Alley. They visited shops, spoke to the people who paused on the street and had found several Galleon's worth of coins that Luffy decided would go into the crew's fund.

Robin had been only mildly surprised at Luffy's declaration of becoming a wizard-pirate but went with it easily. It was just like her captain to forge his own path, unaware of what the world hard already planned for him. Oh yes, Robin knew just who her captain was in this life, Harry Potter the Boy-Who-Lived. The world was going to be in for a shock when they looked for a hero and found a pirate in his place.

"There is Knockturn Alley," Robin offered after Luffy turned his sad eyes on her. "Father says it's not safe, but I'm sure we could find something good there."

"Yosh! Yet's go!" Luffy said thrusting his first up in the air. The young wizard marched off in a random direction before Robin giggled and grabbed his shift collar.

"This way Captain-san," Robin said pointing behind them.

"Right!" Luffy said with a firm nod. "Let's go!"

Knockturn Alley was dark and smelly. It was strange to see the differences between Diagon and Knockturn. One was bright and shining and the other was … not. There were fewer people in this alley and the people that were about reminded Luffy and Robin of the shadier pirates they had encountered during their travels.

"Let's go in here," Luffy said pointing at a dingy shop. The sign above the door read 'Borgin and Burkes.'

The shop front was empty when they walked in. There was no bell that chimed to alert the owner that someone had arrived so the children had the opportunity to explore without interruption. Robin zeroed in on the dusty leather-bound books in one corner while Luffy turned toward a glass cabinet full of glittering objects.

Luffy wiped the smudged glass to better get a look at what was inside. There were pieces of jewelry that glittered ominously and knives that were covered in a brown rust color. Luffy grew bored with objects he couldn't reach and turned his attention to the objects on top of the counter to his left.

"Mystery hand," Luffy whispered as he looked at the shriveled hand in awe.

"It's a Hand of Glory," Robin said appearing behind Luffy like magic. "They have various powers, like immobilizing anyone who looks at it, or being able to unlock any door it comes across. They can also provide light, but only for the holder. Hands of Glory are often used by thieves and are normally made out of a severed and preserved human hand, or wax. This one looks like a severed human hand."

"Woah," Luffy muttered. "I wonder if Nami would like it?"

"Ms. Navigator might have a problem with it being a severed hand," Robin said looking it over. "Though, she might find the advantages to out weight its origins."

"Right," Luffy nodded. "So get Nami the hand."

Robin giggled as Luffy, without worry plucked the hand off the counter and looked around for a bag. "Is there a bag somewhere I can put this?" He asked giving it a jaunty wave.

Robin glanced around and smiled when she spotted a small brown bag. "This should do just fine," she said handing the bag to Luffy. The green-eyed boy took it gratefully and stuff the hand down in the bottom.

"Did you find anything, Robin?" Luffy asked his crewmate who he just noticed had two books in her arms.

"Just a few interesting books," she said. "We should be going, though, Father is expecting me back in the Alley very soon."

Luffy nodded. "Sure! We found lots of neat treasure and it's time for dinner anyway."

"Come on, I'll introduce you to my father," Robin said taking Luffy's hand.

"Luna, kumquat!" A tall blond man said waving at the pair.

"Hello, Father," Luna greeted still clutching Luffy's hand.

"Hi Mr. Robin's dad," Luffy said waving his free hand.

"Robin? Is your name Robin, dear?" The man asked looking at his daughter curiously.

Luffy's crewmate smiled serenely. "It was my name in my previous life," she told her father honestly.

Xenophilius Lovegood was an interesting man. He was wearing plum-colored robes and had the same wide-eyed look that Robin did. "Oh, that's nice dear," Robin's father said. "Who is your friend?"

"I'm Luffy, and er, Harry Potter I guess," Luffy said. Harry Potter was who Luffy was at this point sure, but he was always going to be Monkey D. Luffy especially with his crew.

"It is very nice to meet you, Luffy Potter. I am Xenophilius Lovegood," Xeno introduced himself. "What did you and your friend do today?"

"We went treasure hunting, Father," Robin explained. "I found a book about mythical sea creatures that might help lead us to a Crumple-Horned Snorkack."

"Excellent!" Xeno cheered. "We will examine it at dinner tonight!"

"Father and I, are searching for proof of creatures that most people do not believe exist," Robin explained when Luffy made a confused face. "My father is also the Editor-in-Chief of The Quibbler. One of the best newspapers available."

"Cool!" Luffy declared, the thought of monsters getting his attention."What kind of monsters are you looking for?"

"A Crumpled-Horned Snorkack," Robin said again. "My father saw it during his travels in Sweden years ago and he's been looking for proof that it exists since."

Xeno smiled happily at his daughter eager to tell his story. "I was only a boy, traveling with my mother when I saw it," He explained. "We were searching for cold water Plimpies and I ended up separated from my mother at one point."

"What happened?" Luffy demanded. The green eyed boy had made himself comfortable on the top of a table, as the three had come together back at the ice cream shop where Luffy and Robin had eaten before, and Robin sat comfortably in a chair. Both were eager to hear the story even though Robin had heard it many times before.

"We had stopped at a lake to check for Plimpies habitats," Xeno explained. "I wandered too close to the lake edge and toppled in. My mother, of course, pulled me out right away but when she pulled me from the freezing water behind her on a nearby foothill, I saw it."

The blond man smiled widely at his audience and waved his arms. "People tell me all the time, I imagined it, that the fall rattled my brain," Xeno shook his head. "I know better! I know it and more are out there and I'm going to find it one day!"

"So cool! Are these crumply horned shortcakes around here?" Luffy asked excitedly.

"Crumpled-Horned Snorkack, and you believe me?" Xeno asked hopefully.

"Why wouldn't I?" Luffy asked tilting his head to the side. "You and Robin believe they are out there so why shouldn't I? Are you a liar?"

"Like he said, most people don't believe they exist," Robin told her captain. "Many people are often very cruel about their disbelief."

"Only you have the right to call yourselves stupid," Luffy said. "It's your dream and what I think doesn't matter."

"Well said, young man! Well said!" Xeno laughed. "Luna dear you have found quite the friend."

"Yes, Luffy is something else," Robin agreed.

Dear Brook,

I found Robin! Her new name is Luna Lovey or something. She's blonde now, like Sanji but different. We got ice cream and then went treasure hunting! I found tons of really neat stuff like this creep severed hand. Robin said she was going to write you so be on the look out for her letter.

I can't wait for magic school I'm sure the rest of the crew is there and I'm going to find them. Then we will be all together again.

Luffy