First off, I would like to apologize for the extremely late delay. This thing called life happened and everything got hectic. I have NOT abandoned this story and I will finish it. It may end up being shorter than I had originally intended but at least it will be completed and I will post the sequel shortly after that. I hope you guys enjoy and I thank every person who review and added this story to their favorite alerts. Please keep the plot bunnies fed! This chapter is dedicated to Option, whose message help me get back into writing this story. I hope I didn't disappoint.

Title: Striker

Author: KleopatraAlexandria

Books: Percy Jackson/Heroes of Olympus and Harry Potter

Pairings: Percabeth, PiperJason, HazelFrank, HarryGinny, RonHermione, others are to be determined

Disclaimer:I do not own Harry Potter or Percy Jackson nor am I making any money from this fanfiction. No flames but reviews and constructive criticism are encouraged.

THALIA

Thalia knew something was amiss as soon as she saw her cousin's eyes change to a different shade of green. Thalia knew for a fact that it wasn't normal for a demigod's eyes to suddenly change a different color. As soon as Jason entered the tower, his older sister turned on him.

"What the Hades is going on?" the lieutenant of Artemis demanded.

Jason bit his lip. "Maybe you should sit down. It's kind of a long story."

Jason told Thalia every detail, from when the Argo II took off from Camp Jupiter in June to the events that had taken place over the past two months at Hogwarts. Annabeth helped fill in the gaps when she returned from seeing Percy.

"So why did that Moody guy attack him?" Thalia asked.

Annabeth paused for a moment. "Percy told me that Moody was one of the Aurors guarding him while he was at the Ministry. Moody has never like him. Striker always makes an appearance when he feels threatened," the daughter of Athena finished as she tucked her hair behind her ear.

"Let me guess," Thalia smiled. "You're the only one that can calm Percy down, right?" Annabeth gave her friend a weak smile.

"So why are you here, sis?" Jason asked as he turned and looked at the other child of the Lightening God.

"Oh, right," Thalia said as she stood up from the coach. "I came because Dad sent me."

Hazel's eyebrows knitted together in a line. "Jupiter did?"

Thalia nodded as she made her way towards the exit of Gryffindor common room. "I need to talk to the headmaster. Dad said that he and the other Olympians are wishing to visit Hogwarts since they haven't been here in a long time."

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"Dad is coming to Hogwarts?" Percy asked as he looked up from his copy of the play script.

Annabeth nodded as she sat her script down on the table. "That's why Thalia came to Hogwarts. The gods are visiting the day of the play."

A grin stretched across Percy's face before he throw his fist in the air and let out a whoop of excitement. Unfortunately, the librarian didn't share the Son of Poseidon's enthusiasm and promptly shushed the teen. Percy obliged but not before blowing a silent raspberry behind her back. Annabeth silently laughed at her boyfriend's childishness.

"I see you are happy with the news," Annabeth grinned.

Percy nodded. "I haven't seen my Dad in over a year." His expression turned wistful. "I cannot believe it has been that long."

Annabeth watched her boyfriend for a moment. The daughter of Athena glanced at her watch and stared in surprise. "We had better head back to our common rooms. Curfew is coming up."

Percy made a face but stood and helped his girlfriend gather her things. The two walked out of the library, hands intertwined. The pair of demigods parted ways, heading to their respective common rooms. Halfway up the stairs, Annabeth realized she had forgot to give Percy his script that she had picked up. The blond demigod backtracked quietly, back towards the library, hoping to catch up with her boyfriend.

Annabeth spotted him easily and about called out to him when she realized he wasn't alone. The daughter of Athena quickly pulled on her favorite magic item and quietly made her way towards the trio.

"You are putting yourselves in danger by talking to me," Percy hissed at the boy in the shadows. Annabeth couldn't see his facial features but could easily tell the figure was male. The other person was a younger girl with blond hair, whose back was facing Annabeth. The pair of newcomers were wearing the house colors of Ravenclaw but nothing about the pair seemed remotely familiar.

"And we care why?" the girl asked and Annabeth could practically hear her eyes rolling. Something about the girl's accent seemed familiar to the blond daughter of Athena but at the same time it seemed strange.

"You asked for my help," the boy replied in an American accent. "I can't exactly help you from America, now can I."

Percy sighed loudly, clearly displeased with the direction the conversation was going. "At least lay low for a while. I would hate to think what happened if you were caught by either Gaea or the Ministry." Percy spat the last word with enough venom to kill a horse.

The girl laughed. "We will keep that in mind." She stuck her hand out for Percy to shake. "It is nice to finally meet you. All I have heard is stories."

Percy grinned and took a hold of her hand. "And it is nice to meet you."

The boy in the shadows looked at his watch. "We need to go. The caretaker will be walking the corridors soon."

Annabeth watched as the group dispelled and walked in different directions; Percy heading towards the dungeons while the boy and girl walked in the direction of the Ravenclaw common room. Annabeth waited for a moment before taking off her hat, not even sure what to think of the entire conversation Percy had had with the two mysterious strangers. Annabeth looked over into the shadows and watched as Nico immerged, looked just as confused as the other demigod.

I know it is a little short but I hope this chapter will do. I apologize for the delay. School started just a little after I published the preview for this chapter and the holidays were crazy. I have also been rather busy with writing my own original novel/series and haven't had time to work on this one. I am very sorry to my loyal reviewers and readers. As always, please read and review.

-KleopatraAlexandria