Harry Potter and The Return of The Witch

[JustSkipIt]

Hey, I just wanted to say you've got a good handle on the HP bunch and their attitudes. I can't wait to hear how it is that Tara (who should be dead) is teaching at Hogwarts and how she and Willow will meet up. Perhaps a Hogsmead weekend? Well done. Debra

[Magrat70]

Allykat- Draco could always do with a good



Justin- the situation will be explained and yes a little someone will spill the beans to Willow .



Domaris- I’m glad Draco is pissing you off; he’s meant to



Tempest Duer- I’m kinda with you on the not understanding why Draco has so many fans. Thanks for your compliment on the writing style.



Just Skip it- Thank you

The Glorious People Republic of Treacle Mine Road;



Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love and a Hard Boiled Egg

[Footman311]

Hey gotta tell you I love this fic, ive read some other Buffy/Harry crossovers and none have really gotten it down, but right off the bat I think that you ahve gotten it, great job so far and I can't wait for the next update

Lifes a bowl of punch G'head and spike it-Nick Hexum

[Magrat70]

Footman311: Thank you, glad you like it



Title: Harry Potter and the Return of the Witch part 4

Author: Magrat70

Spoilers: As before

Ratings: PG: 13

Disclaimer: Not mine blah, blah.



Harry Potter and the Return of the Witch part 4



Hermione was lifting pieces of paper and moving the chairs in the Gryffindor common room until Ron couldn’t stand it any longer. “Hermione what are you doing? Have you lost something?”



“Crookshanks,” answered Hermione.



“What?” asked Ron.



“My cat, about so high, ginger,” said Hermione slowly, as if she was talking to an idiot.



“I know what he looks like, but why are you looking for him?” asked Ron.



“Well I haven’t seen him since last night, I didn’t think anything until tonight and he hadn’t come back for his food,” said Hermione, still throwing things around the common room.



“Hermione, he’s not here, he’s probably hunting something. He’ll come back when he is ready,” said Ron settling back on the chair that Hermione had almost turned upside down.



I thought I saw him in the corridor by Professor Maclay’s office,” said Neville.



“Why didn’t you say earlier,” demanded Hermione.



“I only just remembered,” said Neville shrugging. “And it might have been yesterday…I’m not really sure.”



Hermione gave him a small smile before leaving the room.







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Hermione searched the corridor a few minutes before steeling herself and knocking on Professor Maclay’s office door, a few moments later the door opened.



“I’m sorry to disturb you Professor…are you okay?” Asked Hermione, noticing the Professor’s eyes were all red and puffy.



Tara sniffed and tried to control the emotion in her voice. “I’m f-fine…uhm Hermione. Did you want something?”



“I’ve lost my cat and Neville said he might have seen him around here. I wondered if you had seen him?” asked Hermione.



“If he is big and ginger, you’d better come in,” said Tara, ushering her in.



The room was lined with different types of magick and history books. There was a notice board that was covered in photographs; some of the Professor with a redheaded young woman in various posses, some of her with a blonde woman and a dark haired teenage girl and a couple of group photos with all three and another blonde woman and a dark haired young man. On Tara’s writing desk was a framed photo of the redhead with a black and white cat in her arms; Hermione noted it before she was distracted by Crookshanks who was lying on his back, purring like an outboard motor, on one of the two comfy armchairs in front of the room’s roaring fire.



“He kinda arrived last night and didn’t show much inclination to move. I’m sorry I didn’t realise he belonged to someone else,” explained Tara. “I just thought he was part of the schools fixtures; a bit like Peeves, but you know quieter and far less trouble.”



“He likes to be comfortable, he can stay if you want. I only wanted to make sure he was safe,” said Hermione. “He’s called Crookshanks. Was that your cat?” She asked pointing to the picture. “You don’t see many Muggle photographs in the school. My parents are Muggles so I’m used to it, but my friend Ron tries to poke the people into moving.”



“Yes that is…was my cat,” answered Tara hesitantly.



“Sorry,” said Hermione, presuming the cat had died, then trying to change the subject. “Are your family Muggles too?”



“They are…were my f-friends, it’s…it’s complicated.” Tara started to breathe hard to control herself.



“I’m sorry,” said Hermione again, stuck for words, she wasn’t used to seeing one of the school’s teachers so vulnerable. “I’ll go back to my common room, Crookshanks can stay here as long as he wants.



Tara shut the door and picked the photo of Willow from her desk, she picked up Crookshanks and sat down with him on the armchair. She traced a finger around the redheads beautiful face and the tears started to fall like rivers from her eyes, loneliness cutting her down to the bone. She hugged the cat even closer to her.



TBC

The Glorious People Republic of Treacle Mine Road;



Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love and a Hard Boiled Egg

[Footman311]

Great update



Gotta feel sad for Tara, she doesn't have her Willow



Hope they get together soon, like in the next update maybe?

Lifes a bowl of punch G'head and spike it-Nick Hexum

[allykat]

Hiya!

Great update!

Poor Tara,though.. She's so sad and lonely...

Hope she sees brighter days soon..

Can't wait to read what happens next.

[Tempest Duer]

Awww.... poor Tara. I want to know what happened, and why she can't reach Willow. She's clearly not dead or anything.

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[effrena]

yay! update!

i love crookshanks, he always knows what to do.

so, she is really tara, no other dimension or what not...

but why is she here? away from willow...



as opposed to my gf, i love seeing draco getting .



more soon?

We'll fling the bunnies at her- evil bunny projectiles. After I run her over and you strangle her and Bre chops her up. It's brilliant!" Lisa of Nine - Milestones

[Arwen276]

I can't figure out what's the deal with Tara yet! Has she been brought back by Dumbledore? Why can't she reach Willow?



Someone mentionned parallel dimensions? Is Crookshanks Willow's reincarnation? you know, him being 'reddish' and stuff... lol



Anyway! More please!



~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[PeachyNectar]

I can feel Tara's pain about not being with Willow, and the loneliness which accompanies this. My heart truly goes out to her, and I am thankful Crookshanks was there to provide some comfort.



Love has a way of bringing people together even when the odds are against them and the future is unclear. I am looking forward to seeing where you take this from here.



As always it is good to see an update from you Magrat.

[justin]

That was a sad update



Poor Tara, missing Willow so much. But if that's the case what's stopping her from contacting Willow?



Looking forward to reading more

Postel's Prescription: Be generous in what you accept, rigorous in what you emit.

[Karmah]

Great fic I can't wait to see how this will play out. I wonder how Tara got to Hogwarts and how Willow will find her and the bit about the muggles pictures was too cute lol. Great job looking forward to more soon

Arron

She walks in beauty, Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that's best of dark and bright. Meet in her aspect and her eyes.

~ by Byron ~

[GreenNeutron]

Let me just say I really love this story so far, you really do have a good feel for all of the HP characters. The little talk between Hermione and Tara was very cute. Can't wait to find out how Tara's alive and when she and Willow will meet again.



Keep up the good work!

[BFR from Paris]

I recently finished "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" (I'm late, I know) so it was the perfect timing for you to start this fic!



I'm enjoying this so far, so keep writing

[bindingwiccan]

aww i just got caught up on this fic. hope to see an update soon pwease



-bindingwiccan

[Magrat70]

Footman: maybe not in the next update, but soon.



Allykat: Tara is very sad but brighter times could be around the corner



Tempest Duer: Difficult to answer you without giving the whole plot away



Effrena: Yes Crookshanks is a star, and was there for Tara when she needed him.



Arwen: Not bought back by Dumbledore. Crookshanks as Willow that tickled me.



Peachy Nectar: Love has to be strong to bring people together and I wonder if theirs is strong enough



Justin: There is a reason why she can’t contact Willow and she believes she is doing it for the best.



Karmah: All will be revealed soon.



Green Neutron: Thank you I love the HP books.



BFR from Paris: I’m glad I’m in sync with you.



Bindingwiccan: more is on the way I promise.

The Glorious People Republic of Treacle Mine Road;



Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love and a Hard Boiled Egg

[Magrat70]

Title: Harry Potter and The Return of The Witch part 5

Author: Magrat

Spoilers: as before

Ratings: PG: 13

Disclaimer: not mine blah, blah, blah.





Title: Harry Potter and The Return of The Witch part 5



For the next few days Hermione spent her time gobbling down her food and disappearing to the library until she did exactly the same after Saturday breakfast; Ron tackled her at lunch. “Are you going to spend any time with us? Why so much time in the library?”



“Do I have to point out it’s our…”



“Yes we know it’s our O.W.Ls but you surely can’t have that much homework. You were working forever last night when you got back,” said Ron.



“I’m working on something,” said Hermione, and both Ron and Harry started to think they should edge away as she had the same feverish look in her eyes as she had the year before when she started S.P.E.W.



“You will be going to Hogsmeade with us next weekend?” Asked Harry quickly, changing the subject.



“Yes, I should have it cracked by then or even by the end of the weekend,” said Hermione, bolting down her remaining food. “If you want me…”



“You’ll be in the library, we know,” said Ron, before turning to Harry. “What do you want to do?”



“I’ve got a load of homework to do, but if we you are going to try out for the Quidditch team, we should practise” answered Harry.



“I’m not sure…”



“C’mon Ron, you aren’t a bad flyer, you just need more confidence,” said Harry, trying to boost his friend. “And Angelina can’t be as bad as Wood. It’s been great being able to concentrate on Quidditch and not have anyone try to kill me.”



“Harry you can’t relax, you saw V…you saw You-Know-Who rise he’s bound to come after you,” said Ron.



“He won’t come here, you know the one wizard he is sacred of is Dumbledore,” said Harry smiling, he still had the nightmares but the first few weeks of school had been so calm he was really starting to believe he was protected. “Let’s get our broomsticks.”







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Ron and Harry came back from practice tired but happy. Ginny hailed them when they entered the room. “What’s wrong with Hermione?”



“What did you mean?” Asked Ron, looking worried.



“She’s been sat on the armchair staring into space for about an hour and when I tried to talk to her about some homework she brushed me of,” explained Ginny.



Harry and Ron exchanged astonished glances before Harry approached her and shook her shoulder. “Hermione, are you okay.”



She turned to Harry “I’m fine.” She glanced around the common room. “I’ve got a few things on my mind.”



“Anything we can help you with?” Asked Harry.



“No, this is something I’ve got to work out for myself,” said Hermione.





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The rest of the weekend Hermione was even scarcer than she had been the week before. Ginny reported to Ron and Harry that she was spending all her time in the dorm room arguing with herself and that Lavender and Parvarti were getting so worried they were thinking of going to Professor McGonagall.



Hermione looked pale and strained when she turned up at their Defence Against the Dark Arts class. Professor Maclay’s class had fast become a favourite with most of the students, but once again Hermione’s strange behaviour was disturbing the Harry and Ron; she was sullen and pointedly ignored a question from her teacher which lost Gryffindor 10 house points.



At the end of the lesson Hermione was the first out and Draco Malfoy went to Professor Maclay’s table. “I had an owl from my father; he asked if you would like to meet him in Hogsmeade next weekend.”



Tara frowned with surprise. “That’s very kind of him, but I don’t know him.”



“He said it would his,” Draco stopped to emphasize his words. “His honour to meet with you, why don’t you think about it.” Then walked away swaggering.



Ron gaped in astonishment as he walked out with Harry. “Has everyone gone mad around here? Have they had personality transplants?”



“Who?” Asked Hermione, who was waiting in the corridor.



“Malfoy, he just asked if Professor Maclay if she would meet his Dad in Hogsmeade next…”



“That does it,” said Hermione. “You two go on, can you tell Professor Sprout I’ll be a little late, I have to have a word with Professor Maclay.”



Ron looked at Harry as she ran back to the class. “I told you, she’s barking.”





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Tara looked up from her notes as Hermione entered the room and slammed the door behind her.



“Who are you?” shouted Hermione, pulling out her wand.



“W-hat? “asked Tara. “I don’t understand.”



“Tara Maclay died in Sunnydale last May, I thought the woman in the photo was familiar and I found the story in the newspaper Tara was murdered and she went mad,” stated Hermione, her eyes fixed firmly on Tara. “Are you another one of Voldermort’s servants, trying to get at Harry?”



“No I’m Tara Maclay…”



“I’m not stupid,” said Hermione. “Magick can’t bring people back from the dead.”



Tara looked at the youngster with sad eyes. “You are so young.”



“Don’t patronise me,” said Hermione, furious.



“Hermione come with me to the Dumbledore’s office, he can explain,” said Tara.



“I don’t trust you,” said Hermione. “Walk in front of me and one wrong move I swear I will jinx you.”





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“Where has she got too?” Asked Harry, as they finished herbology and still no sign of Hermione.



Ron shrugged and they walked to lunch in a troubled silence, as they entered the Great hall they saw Hermione sitting at the Gryffindor table, here eyes red and puffy.



“What happened?” Asked Harry. “Did you have a row with Professor Maclay?”



“No,” said Hermione, and although they badgered her they still couldn’t get an explanation from her over what had occurred earlier.



TBC

The Glorious People Republic of Treacle Mine Road;



Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love and a Hard Boiled Egg

[allykat]

And the plot thickens... Excellent!This really got me hooked! Can't wait to read what happens next.

[Domaris]

IWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOW! come on you can't do this to us!



very good update i can't wait to learn what happened in dumbledore's office!

"Rock my world!" - Gia

"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes!" - Somebody

[Arwen276]

hmm it's becoming very intriguing with all the mysteriousness!

I read your note about Tara not being able to reach Willow! It's just so sad!!

Can't they smuggle Willow into the castle so they could be happy forever please???

More please?





~Arwen

Hear That Baby? You're My Always... Willow

[Karmah]

Man that was evil you can't just leave it there what happened? Who looked familer Willow did and what happened to Tara and what does Harmonie Know



and to quote Isa

IWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOW! IWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOW!IWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOWIWANNAKNOW!

Arron

She walks in beauty, Like the night of cloudless climes and starry skies;

And all that's best of dark and bright. Meet in her aspect and her eyes.

~ by Byron ~

[effrena]

hey, don`t let us hang in here!

can`t you just whisper it to me, i won`t tell... well, not really, but ....

just update, okay? please!!!



oh, and the meeting with lucius

great work, as usual btw

We'll fling the bunnies at her- evil bunny projectiles. After I run her over and you strangle her and Bre chops her up. It's brilliant!" Lisa of Nine - Milestones

[Tempest Duer]

Hmm... Hermione's going all background-checky like she did with Lupin? Interesting...



Malfoy's just got to think that she's involved with Voldemort as well. Why else would he and his father be so interested in her?



I like the way this is shaping up. It's almost as good as the real thing, and besides it's got TARA!



Okay, shutting up now...

Willow: Hey Buff. One more thing. Buffy: Yeah? Willow: I’m gay. Buffy: Okay, Will. Xander owes me ten bucks.

~Remember to Breathe by Yellow Crayon

[robotguru]

Hmm, interesting, you have the characters perfect, well done.



I'm wondering what brought Tara back, and why Malfoy wants to meet her though i can guess.



Interesting that Hermione confronted Tara even after Crookshanks seemed ok with her, Hermione usually trusts Crookshanks, the Crookshanks/animagi spec has come up on other boards, dunno if that's what JKR (or you in this story) intends for him but he does seem quite smart.



This is a nice fic.

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"Ever wonder how i get in the girl's diary? I'm the narrator, an all powerful omnipresent being!" (Me in my fic As the Piper plays)

[SaraBiga]

Yay! Like it much!

At first I thought that Hermione was so distressed because she was falling in love with Tara... Eh eh eh eh, go figure!

(Would make an interesting turn in the plot though... )



I join the chorus: WE WANNA KNOW!

Bye

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"Don't piss off the redhead with the weird powers" -Willow-



"I'm not weird, I'm talented." -Sara Biga-

[WebWarlock]

ACK!!



I waited a bit so I'd have a good round of updates to get through and then I get rewarded with a lot of updates (yay!) and a cliffhanger (ack!).



Really nice, I am enjoying this and I really have to learn what is going on.



Why can't there be a spoiler site for Pens!?



Warlock

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Web Warlock

Coming Soon to The Other Side, The Netbook of Shadows: A Book of Spells for d20 Witches

"Does anybody remember laughter?" - Robert Plant, "The Song Remains the Same"

[GreenNeutron]

Very good update, even though it's hard for me to think about someone not trusting Tara, I can definitely see Hermione's point. Maybe she was so sad because she found out even a few of the horrible things that Tara and all of her friends went through the past few years?



keep the good stuff coming!

[PeachyNectar]

Crossover are normally not my cup of tea, but you have more than sparked my interest with this intriguing fic. How is Tara alive teaching at Hogwarts... What secrets will be revealed in Dumbledore's office... most important how will Tara and Willow come together once again? You can tell me Magrat... I promise not to tell!



Though not one of my strong suits I have been told... good things come to those who are patience. So I patiently wait with bated breath to see where you take us on the next leg of this exciting odyssey. Hopefully... not a long wait?

[Magrat70]

Allykat- glad to have hooked you in.



Domaris- just a little bit longer to find out and what happened in Dumbledore’s office…wait I can’t tell you .



Arwen- maybe snuggling could be an option in the future .



Karmah- me evil nah…



Effrena- I promise one real soon



Tempest Duer- anything with Tara is always an added bonus



Robotguru- I agree over Crookshanks being a good judge of character but the stuff Hermione found was enough to make her doubt. Thank you for what you said over the characters



SaraBiga- Tara and Hermione interesting concept .



Tim- Glad you’ve caught up and still like it



GreenNeutron- yes one of the reasons for Hermione sadness is to find out what Tara’s been through and all that she has lost.



PeacyNectar- I could tell you … Nope I think you’ll just have to wait.

The Glorious People Republic of Treacle Mine Road;



Truth, Justice, Freedom, Reasonably Priced Love and a Hard Boiled Egg

[bindingwiccan]

ahh! what the hell happens next? im going mad *tweaks out and twitches* lol jk but i do want to know what happens next mind you. loved it





-bindingwiccan