Unwilling Students

Yugioh/HP Crossover

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Yu-gi-oh or any other references I may make.

AN: Original Chap 17. I am going to have to split the chapter sorry guys.

And so finally here is my part of my catalyst chapter. The one that got me stuck. So let's see if I can get past it this time round. I know it took a while. Life is a bit overwhelming at the moment.

/mindspeech one on one/

[Group Mindspeech]

Thank you everyone for continuing to read my story. Thank you for the reviews as well. I really appreciate the support.

Thank you to my guest reviewers as well I am grateful that you take the time to say something. I need a fitting punishment for Dumbledore. I currently do not have one. I am open to suggestions.

Blackdrake: Thank you for your review. I am trying to think of ways to make Umbridge more useful and give her more time in the story since the 5th book is heavily about her and her insanity. I am not sure what I am doing yet though. Though, the second part of this chapter should get a response from the Ministry. I also want Dumbledore to get what is coming but I have no clue how to go about that yet. That is one aspect of the story that I never figured out.

Things you need to know:

Aristocracy: The life of nobility in the 17th century (1600s) had reached its highest point of glamour, importance, as well as danger and corruption. 1692 Statute of Secrecy.

****OK so even though it is not a major focal point in my story I am going with the whole running joke that the English enclave is living in the dark ages and has been stagnant since the statute of secrecy. Which means historically that is when nobility and monarchies were still prevalent along with marriage contracts. If I was getting into more detail on the politics which I might who knows with the war the Wizengamot would be based on the old British one. You have two branches not three like Americans. They have the Executive and whatever you call the Legislative/Judicial mixed together consisting of the House of Lords (hereditary so I guess the sacred 28) and the House of commons (elected representatives) with the executive branch elected in the case of the Ministry of Magic. However Fudge's powers are very dictator like with his decrees. (So I am mixing history, fact, fiction, and fanon) But again I don't know how much of this matters in my story, it might with the ending. Not sure yet. My ending might change by the time I get to it.

Chapter 27
Original Chapter 17 (part 1)

Love is in the Air! Or Not…
February 14, Dumbledore's Office…
"So my old friend, have you made a decision on what you are going to do with those mages of yours?"

Albus looked up from book he was studying on how to destroy ancient artifacts at his desk to respond to the photograph he had in front of him.

"I believe I am going to try one of your suggestions, old friend. Though, I must admit I am hoping for an accident to happen today to lessen their numbers."

"What have you planned, Albus?"

"I am merely allowing them to go to Hogsmeade for the day. People who appear to be Death Eaters may go after them. And if one falls in battle the others should fall in line much more easily if they think Tom took out one of their own. Revenge should drive them to my side and if not I have made other arrangements. In fact Severus should be up soon to receive his orders."

"Excellent. It's about time you grew some backbone. You cannot afford a war with Egypt. Trust me there was a reason I never attacked it when I was in my prime before you defeated me. But tell me are your followers really willing to do your dirty work? And what if Tom truly does attack?"

"It matters not if Tom attacks. He can try and get his hands on the mages but even if he captures them they will not be with him more than five minutes. The ancient enchantment I put on their bracelets is a long forgotten form of enchanting. Few wizards today have the skill to use this form of enchanting besides I have one of the last copies in existence. The other copies have been lost to time. I doubt Tom would know how to dis-enchant the bracelets. As for my followers I have a few who loath the idea of the mages mere existence due to their dangerous powers. They will happily take one out."

"Pure genius my old friend. I couldn't have done better." The picture grinned manically.

"I simply do what I must." Albus preened under the praise. "It seems my dear potions master has finally arrived. We will talk later." Albus said ending the conversation and picking his book back up to make it look like he was busy.

"Ah, Severus my boy. Thank you for stopping by. Lemon drop?" Albus said with a twinkle in his eye as he put his book down once again. Albus was amused by the potion master's scowl he got every time he offered the candy.

"No thank you, Headmaster." Severus said in disgust at the Headmaster's favorite sweet. Severus sat down in one of the chairs and waited for the Headmaster to explain why they needed to meet so early in the morning on a weekend.

"Well let's get down to business then shall we. I have a project for you today since the mages will be out of the castle."

"Don't you want me to keep an eye on them Headmaster?"

"No my boy the other order members will be fine watching the teens. Elphias, Mundungus, and Alastor will be there along with a few others."

"What do you need of me?" Severus asked frowning at who would be protecting the mages. His concern only grew more after seeing the look Albus had on his face. He looked like someone who had figured out how to win the war, which did not bode well for the mages.

"Ah yes, well I need you to help the mages see that we are saving them and protecting them from a far worse fate if Voldemort or the Ministry got their hands on them. Unfortunately, their mind magicks seem to be fairly strong so mere compulsion and loyalty charms will not work I fear. I need you to make some Fides Sine Termino loyalty potions.

"But Headmaster…those are extremely dangerous."

"No buts Severus. If we can just get their Pharaoh to make an unbreakable vow tying them to the light side and guarantying their assistance in the upcoming war we could give them more freedom and hopefully avoid the wrath of Egypt for kidnapping their reigning government. In addition think of everything we could learn from them."

"Headmaster, that potion would make them sacrifice themselves for you. It's too strong. Besides I don't have those potions just lying around. I will have to brew them. Are you sure this is the best course of action? They have made some friends here and given time might be more inclined to help us willingly." Severus said trying not to show his true feelings about the mages. They would have no hope of escaping the Headmaster if they were given that potion.

"Now, now Severus do not lose focus on who and what those mages are. They are dark magic wielders, extremely powerful, dangerous, and very ignorant of the magical world's ways. Even if they did not join Voldemort they could become a threat to our ways, beliefs, and the way we want to steer the world after the war. They must be controlled at all costs. It is for the Greater Good." Albus lectured frowning at Severus protests. It was unusual for Severus to question him unless Potter was involved.

"Of course. Forgive me Headmaster, I have not forgotten that they are dangerous and a threat to our ways. I will get started on the potions immediately." Severus left realizing he needed to be more careful about arguing with the Headmaster.

He left his early morning meeting completely at a loss of what to do. There was no way to get around that potion once it was made. On the plus side it would take a while to kick in if given in small doses. He would also need to collect blood from the Headmaster and the mages to key the potion into Dumbledore. How was he supposed to get blood from the mages? There was a reason this potion was illegal. It should never have been invented in the first place.

Riddle Manor
"Are my young death eaters ready?"

"Yes my Lord everyone is ready. They are wearing old Hogwarts robes and should blend in perfectly with the other students." Nott responded excited at the prospect of attaining these mages. His lord had promised that he would be one of the ones that would receive the shadow magick once it was extracted from them.

"Excellent. Make sure to keep an eye out for Malfoy heir and his companions just in case he does manage to corner them. Remember he is merely the distraction to hopefully lure the ones I want into a remote location. Keep a close look out and be ready to grab the mages at any given time. I need those mages alive! So make sure you don't kill them once the chaos has begun."

"Yes, my Lord." multiple voices could be heard saying as they bowed out and left the audience chamber to prepare for the attack on Hogsmeade.

Mages Dorm
"Are we ready for this?" Yugi nervously twisted his hands together having a terrible feeling about what was going to happen today. He couldn't put his finger on it but he felt today was going to go horribly wrong.

"Ready or not we have little choice in the matter it seems." Seto responded crisply as he stared out the tower window wishing they could come up with a strategy to avoid the chaos that was sure to ensue today.

"I feel like we are in a lose, lose situation." Ryou stated worriedly as he looked over at Akefia wondering if they could pull this off.

"Tomb Robber, are you sure you will be able to sneak back into the castle?" Atem asked having some of his own doubts in their plans.

"Positive Pharaoh. These simpletons will never catch me. I have a little distraction planned to keep everyone busy for quite some time." Akefia bragged as he smirked insanely at the thought of his distraction while he stretched out on one of couches enjoying the time out of the ring.

"We don't even know if the items are in his office. Is this really worth the risk?" Yugi asked the others wondering if there was another way. His gut told him something was going to go wrong.

"It will be fine. He may know that someone broke in but he won't know it's me." Akefia assured seeing doubt in his fellow priests and the Pharaoh.

"And how will he not know?" Atem asked wanting the Tomb Robber to state his plans aloud to make sure they were sound.

"I have replicated the items with some spell Hermione taught me and put a little bit of shadow magick in them to make it seem like they are the real thing at first glance. Harry made a replica of that destroyed book I will be searching for. I will replicate whatever else I take out of the room and Hermione taught Ryou and I this handy little copying charm to copy any useful books we find as well. She also gave me this handy pouch that I can put anything in. If I use any magick I will make sure to cover it up with dark enough wand magic that he thinks some Death Muncher tried to break in." Bakura explained proudly at his plans and the fact he had managed to learn some new magic in preparation.

"What we really need to worry about is what good old Voldie has planned. I don't like that you will be out there vulnerable to attacks we know are coming and yet cannot stop." Bakura added darkly glaring at nothing in particular not liking that the others would be in the direct line of fire.

"At least he wants us alive and these Ra damned bracelets will actually benefit us today. Regardless of what happens the Headmaster, it seems has a fool proof plan to keep us prisoners." Marik interjected thinking inwardly that even with the bracelets today could be a disaster.

"I just wish we could protect ourselves. Something could go wrong. The Headmaster is overconfident in his plots and power." Atem said feeling the shadows ebb and flow as they were constantly fighting to free themselves from the bindings.

It was really affecting his mood. He could feel his magick begging to be released and take all those souls that would seek to harm or use them. His magick had never felt so volatile before. The Gods must be angry about the whole situation but would they intervene on their behalf? His Gods rarely directly intervened. They chose him to wield their power and gave him visions of what was expected. He was the intervention.

All they could do was use extreme caution, try to stay in groups, and what little defense they had learned. And so they waited for their babysitters to release them to their fate…

And we are off….Well most of us….
Theo, Daphne, Tracey, Terrence, and Adrian met the mages and their Gryffindor/Ravenclaw friends at the main entrance of the castle. Theo noticed the tension in the air and looked to the Pharaoh in question but Atem just gave him an, I will explain later look. They checked out with Filch and made their way down the road.

Ryou quickly made excuses about forgetting something and needing to head back to the castle. The Gryffindor's that knew what was going on left it be. The others stared questioningly but also left it be with one look from the others.

A thief in the castle…
/Well that was too easy./ Bakura said he and Ryou re-entered the castle and hid in a dark alcove close to their target.

/I somehow doubt the rest will be easy though./ Ryou commented as he clasped his hands nervously while looking at the spirit beside him.

Bakura nodded his head in agreement but was secretly relishing this new challenge. He took a look around in spirit form and waited for his distractions to come to fruition before he finally made his move. He saw the toad woman race up to the Headmaster's office and a few minutes later both of them were headed out the doors. Bakura smirked as he entered into the ring and took over Ryou's body.

/Do you think we can pull this off Bakura?/

/That old fool never thought to protect his things from a non-magical intrusion if Dobby got all the protection spells correct. He will never know it was us in his office as long as our distraction works./Bakura reassured still gloating about his plan.

Bakura smirked at the thought of his diversion. The fire on the Quidditch pitch was a minor commotion to get people out there compared to what was being released from the fire. Once those wizards inhaled the chemical he had discovered they would be useless for at least 24 hours if not longer. There was only a five percent fatality rate so he figured the wizards would be fine. Well as fine as one could be when dosed with airborne hallucinogenic drugs. Who knew what beautiful chemicals the modern world would come up with? They made the most deadly of weapons.

Bakura made his way stealthily towards the entrance to the Headmaster's office. He was dressed from head to toe in black with hooded mask and all. Even if he was seen no one would recognize him. He reached the door, quietly gave the password dove bar, and snuck up the stairs.

Once he got to the office door he pulled out some smoke grenades. He opened the door and chucked one inside and waited till the room was filled with smoke so the portraits would have no idea who was entering the office. He and Ryou quickly separated and went about their tasks. Ryou went over to the book shelf and without so much as looking at titles just started copying every book he could in hopes one of them had the answers they were seeking.

Akefia made his way to the desk and took his lock picking tools out of his bag. Bakura easily picked the desk drawer lock and opened it. The portraits were complaining but with the smoke grenades that Ryou and he kept letting loose every time the smoke started thinning out the obnoxious portraits could not see who was in the office or what they were doing.

To Akefia's surprise when he opened the desk drawer there was a ring sitting inside the hole in the diary. He took both items and quickly threw them in the pouch he brought with completely disgusted by the feeling he got off the items. He did not spot the items but saw a strange looking box that was big enough to hold the missing items. Bakura couldn't get much sense off of it so he looked for the opening. The strange part was the box seemed to have no obvious opening. He cursed in Egyptian. They didn't have time for him to try and remove whatever enchantments were on the box. He grabbed the box, used some magic to duplicate it, and hoped the items were in it since he did not see them anywhere else in the drawer. Just as he was closing the drawer back up and re-locking it both he and Ryou heard a loud noise. They cautiously looked to the entrance of the office and were surprised to see what they saw.

Hogsmeade…
The large group of students arrived in Hogsmeade and split into two groups. One group was headed straight for Madame Puddifoot's Tea Shop albeit a bit reluctantly on the boys' part.

"I don't like this? I cannot believe we are splitting up." Yugi said in slight panic as he watched the Pharaoh and Seto leave with the others.

"What is the matter?" Ron asked curiously momentarily forgetting his own woes.

"It's just…" Yugi hesitated not knowing how he should answer that. The others didn't know that Voldemort was going to most likely attack today and that Malfoy was involved.

"Malfoy and his goons have been acting suspicious lately. Yugi is just worried that he is planning something malicious." Marik covered for Yugi's slip up.

"Don't worry mate. Those slimy Slytherin are always up to no good but they don't like getting caught so they won't start anything in such a public atmosphere." Ron said while openly glaring at Adrian and Terrence.

"Ron is right. They cannot succeed. Sadness may come but those who would defy a God will be judged today." Luna said dreamily as she walked calmly beside Neville and Tracey.

Everyone looked at Luna strangely but couldn't fathom what she was talking about. Yugi and Marik silently looked at each other trying to interpret the strange girl's words but to no avail. It reaffirmed to Yugi at least that something bad was going to happen though.

"Don't worry Yugi. We won't let anything happen." Terrence said trying to ease the boy's worries shaking off his own discomfort from Lovegood's ominous words.

"Yeah, we have your back." Adrian reassured glaring at Ron for insinuating they would hurt their friends.

Deciding to change the mood the twins decided to be tour guides and lead everyone to the sweet shop. The Hogwarts students showed the mages all the different goodies of the magical world and continued to show them every aspect of the quaint wizarding town.

Ron decided to ditch everyone and hang out with Seamus and Dean not wanting to tour the entire town with Slytherin students and his ever watchful brothers. Ever since the incident with Hermione he felt like his brothers and the elder Slytherin boys had been stalking him. He hadn't had a moment's peace to get any time with the girl he wanted as his. Dumbledore had promised him a marriage contract with the Grangers as long as Ron kept up his friendship with the Potter brat. Though, Dumbledore had yet to get the contract signed by Hermione's parents. Something about muggles thinking marriage contracts as archaic.****(See my notes) And now because of his brothers he wasn't able to get her on a date for Valentine's Day. Ron complained to his friends about Hermione as they walked through the small village.

Madame Puddifoot's Tea Shop…
Harry, Ginny, Atem, Mana, Seto, Hermione, Theo, and Daphne arrived at Madame Puddifoot's with no run-ins from Malfoy and his gang of wanna be Death Eaters. Though as soon as Atem and Seto entered the little tea shop they decided they preferred a fight with the Death Eaters over the torture they were about to endure.

Ginny and Harry went off into the corner and sat their idly chatting while the others found seats around them. They ordered some tea and cakes from the waitress and stared at each other lovingly not noticing much around them.

Hermione just glared at the couple and turned her attention to the two very uncomfortable mages.

"This place is a bit cramped." Atem complained.

"But isn't it just adorable. I think I could get to like this modern holiday." Mana squealed in delight looking at all the frilly pink decorations.

"Oh if you like this place I have a couple of magazines that have tons of decorating ideas exclusively for Valentine's Day." Daphne added enjoying the discomfort of her male friends.

"OOOOh, I would love to look at them! I have read almost all the books I have on this wonderful holiday! So I definitely need more reading material." Mana gushed as she bounced a little in her seat due to excitement at the idea.

Even Theo cringed a bit at the girls wondering if there was a way to escape his new king's wrath for his association with Daphne. Atem glared at the girls and then hid his face in his hands and moaned. What had he done to anger the Gods this time? Seto smirked at his cousin's discomfort until Mana spoke of her plans.

"I cannot wait to explain Valentine's Day to Kisara. She will love this holiday!"

Seto let out a low growl. "I really don't feel that is necessary." Seto said as he glared at his future queen.

Atem smirked evilly. "I think that is a wonderful idea Mana," while mentally talking to Seto. "If I have to suffer through this so can you dear cousin."

"Oh you two are impossible. It is one day a year we girls ask for. It really isn't that much. Besides minus the frills this place doesn't seem all that bad." Hermione interjected trying to back her new friend up. Daphne immediately agreed with Hermione making the boys cower in fear at the united front from the girls.

The boys immediately went back looking like death was coming for them while the girls talked animatedly until their drinks and snacks came. When the snacks arrived everyone's eyes were on Ginny and Harry waiting to see what would happen.

Harry and Ginny were in their own little world not really paying attention to anything that was going on around them. The others watched closely as Harry took a sip of his tea and continued talking with Ginny. Nothing had changed.

Hermione had a look of disappointment in her eyes when she saw nothing had happened. Daphne looked at the forlorn girl next to her and tried to reassure her.

"Wait for it Hermione. He only took one small sip." She said as she patted Hermione's arm in comfort.

"I am guessing he needs to either drink more or what little he ingested needs time to kick in." Seto added feeling bad for the younger girl.

Atem and Mana watched the couple closely and after Harry had had a bit more to drink something slowly began to happen.

"Hermione look." Mana whispered quietly to her newfound friend.

Harry was feeling more in love with Ginny with every moment that passed. He was having so much fun on his date. Ginny was the most beautiful girl he had ever met. How could he get any luckier? Madame Puddifoot's was the most amazing place ever!

The two lovebirds sat and talked while waiting for their tea and cakes to arrive ignoring everything else around them. When there food and drinks arrived the happy couple dug in the yummy treats and the sweet smelling teas. After a few sips of tea Harry began to feel very strange. He rubbed his forehead trying to lift the headache he was suddenly getting.

'What is going on?' Harry thought and then reality came crashing down on him hard. He was on a date with Ginny! But why would he do that? He had no attraction for her whatsoever. It was if a haze had been lifted suddenly. He sat there staring at Ginny in complete revulsion and disgust as realization sunk in at what she had done to him. She continued chatting away at him not noticing something was wrong.

Harry scooted his chair back immediately wanting to distance himself from her. How could she do this to him? He looked around for help and saw Hermione and the others and felt a strong sense of relief.

"Harry what's wrong?" Ginny asked suddenly noticing something was wrong because of Harry's abrupt movement.

Harry stood up. "You…how could you do this to me?"

"What do you mean Harry? I… I didn't do anything to you." Ginny said worriedly wondering what could have brought this outburst on.

"You have been feeding me love potions! I never want to speak to you again. Get out of my sight." Harry yelled causing quite the scene. By now everyone was staring at him.

Ginny tried to deny it but Harry wouldn't listen to her. She turned towards where Harry was heading and saw Hermione and the others.

"You! You did this somehow. You will pay for stealing Harry from me." Ginny yelled while flushed from her anger while pointing an accusing finger at Hermione.

"I did no such thing." Hermione defended indignantly.

Atem and Seto were getting ready to interfere in case a catfight broke out but Harry snapped out of his shock and daze and stepped in between Ginny and Hermione. "Stay away from her Ginny. She had nothing to do with this."

"Might I suggest we get out of here?" Atem said regally while hoping to stop the explosion that was about to happen since every employee and patron alike was staring at them all.

The girls readily agreed much to the relief of all the males. The boys threw down some money and they escorted the girls out of the tea shop leaving a pissed off red head to fume. As the group left the small building a hooded figure with a Ravenclaw crest followed them out. The teens never noticed their silent watcher.

The teens went through the snowy fields behind the stores heading towards Zonko's Joke Shop. They figured avoiding the main path might be wise at that point in time. Hermione was not overly thrilled but agreed that it would be a good stop as they made their way back to the main part of town. Harry and Theo figured the teens would enjoy getting a look at the joke shop and maybe get some ideas from the products there for future fun.

Suddenly Atem stopped short. Yugi had just mentally screamed his name.

"Yugi!"

To be continued…

AN: Ok I realize this is not the full chapter but a lot has been added and there should be more to the second half than the original chapter 17.

Map of Hogsmeade: hp-lexicon atlas

I used this map and others as a reference for where things might be.