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Sweetie Belle and the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
22
The first thing Rarity saw the moment she faceplanted out of the mirror portal was a pair of brown shoes and white stockings.
“You made it Rarity!” Sweetie Belle's voice was heard, moments before the white mare was wrapped in an odd feeling hug. She could see Sweetie Belle's mane, and smiled as she hugged her sister back.
But something felt off. The body hugging her was all wrong.
Pushing back, Rarity looked into a brightly smiling face that was mostly unfamiliar. Those big green eyes were all too familiar. “Who are you and why do you strike a passing resemblance to my little sister?”
“Rarity, it's me, Sweetie Belle. I got turned into a human. Isn't this neat?” The human girl's familiar green eyes were sparkling.
“Dear me, Sweetie Belle? That really is you?” She looked her sister up and down... and nearly had a fit at what she was wearing. “What in sweet Celestia's name are you wearing?”
Sweetie Belle looked down at her slightly poor fitting clothes. “Oh, this? This is just the normal School uniform.”
“Gah, no. I shan't have my own little sister wear something so hideous and ill fitting.” Rarity's magic lit up, with the intention of pulling that horrid black outfit off the girl.
“Miss Rarity.” A familiar, and stern voice spoke up. “Please refrain from removing the clothing from my student. It is improper. We humans have something called modesty, and lack the same soft coat ponies possess.”
Rairty blinked, her magic halting in the act of attempting to disrobe Sweetie Belle. She looked at the girl, then at Minerva. A sheepish grin crossed her face and she slowly released her magical grip. “So sorry darling. I'd forgotten that little aspect of humans. We ponies don't normally wear clothing. We should though. Fabulous clothing can make all the difference in any situation.”
“Miss Rarity, I do understand where you are coming from.” Minerva smirked and looked down at her own robes, created by the very pony that stood before her. “But in this case, it is not Sweetie Belle who is in need of your expertise. Rather, it is Phineas Malfoy here.” She gestured to Rarity's right.
The mare turned and spotted a rather handsome pegasus colt with soft gray coat and pale blond hair. His eyes were a blue-gray color. “Goodness, I had heard about you, but to see you.” She glanced at Sweetie Belle and winked. “So you really did turn a boy into a colt. I do hope you have been on your best behavior.”
Sweetie Belle nodded, missing Rarity's wink and innuendo. “Phineas is a gentlecolt and a friend. I do feel bad for zapping him with that alicorn spell that changed him, but there's nothing I can do now to undo it.” She hung her head. “I wish I could turn him back, but I don't know how.”
Rarity held a hoof over her mouth as she giggled. “Goodness Sweetie Belle, you needn't worry about that. Princess Twilight says spells always run out after all. Well, eventually.”
Phineas hoped so, even though he did rather enjoy this form. It did have its drawbacks, and had taken some getting used to. Lack of hands being one. He was just glad that he somehow had instinctual knowledge for how a pegasus body worked.
Rarity's face then took on a professional expression as she donned her glasses and produced the tools of her trade from her saddlebags, enchanted much the same way as Sweetie Belle's. "Well, we don't really have time to be chatting. Perhaps later or on another date." With that, she got to work.
Aside from idle chitchat, Rarity remained in work mode, measuring and comparing the materials to Phineas as she plied her trade.
Tempted as she was, the unicorn refrained from making the colt's outfit absolutely fabulous. Rather, she made it nearly identical to Sweetie Belle's pony uniform, only with the Slytherin colors.
After that, she got to work on her sewing machine, impressing Phineas and Minerva with the speed and efficiency that she worked at. For a wizard to work at this speed and accuracy, it would take years of careful practice, enchanted needles, and endless patience and creativity.
But all that was natural for Rarity. It only took her an hour and a half to complete the full uniform, hat included.
Phineas finally got to try on the finished product and was pleased with how well it fit. It even took his wings into account, which Rarity had fussed over quite a bit.
Once done, she turned her attention to her little sister. "I know you have to wear a uniform, as ghastly as it is, but please permit me to at least make you a proper one."
Minerva nodded in agreement. "Sweetie Belle is, in fact, wearing the smallest size that we have available. A custom uniform would have taken a week or more to order. Now, it is getting rather late." With this, she looked at Phineas. "I suggest you do not dally on your way back to your dorm."
"Yes Headmistress." Phineas bowed his head to her before getting a hug from Sweetie Belle. "Oh, and thank you ever so much Miss Rarity. My uniform feels great."
Rarity always felt pride when she received praise. "I am most grateful for your praise. Now, as your Headmistress suggested, you should head off now."
With one final nod, and a final squeeze from Sweetie Belle, Phineas left the office to make his way back to the dorm.
Rarity then looked at Sweetie Belle and frowned. "Now, about your uniform..."
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It had taken till almost midnight for the mare to finish her little human sister's uniform, but complete it she did. With that done, Sweetie Belle headed back to her own dorm to get her much needed sleep.
"Miss Rarity, a moment before you return home." Minerva sat back behind her desk and pulled out an envelope from one of the drawers.
"And what is this Minerva?" Rarity accepted the letter, and noted it was addressed to Princess Celestia and Princess Luna.
"If it is not too much trouble, do you think you might deliver this to your Princesses?" Minerva smiled. "It's a request to make a more stable contact between our two worlds."
"Goodness." Rarity beamed. "But of course darling. I will bring it to Canterlot personally tomorrow morning. Is there anything else?"
Minerva thought for a moment. She had much she wanted to ask, but refrained. Best to leave it to the contents of the letter, as well as those who would be partaking in the negotiations. "Nothing at this time. I wish you safe travels."
Rarity nodded, finished packing her belongings, and lit her horn up to activate the mirror.
Nothing happened.
"Goodness me. Did I miscast the spell?" The mare tried again, and again nothing happened. "I am most certain I have cast the spell properly." She looked both concerned, and annoyed. "Perhaps I should have practiced it a few more times under Twilight's guidence."
With no other choice at this time, Minerva stood up. "Very well then. Consider yourself a guest of Hogwarts till such time as you can return home. Hopefully no later than tomorrow night." A glint then formed in her eye. "Perhaps, if it is not too much trouble, you may teach a class tomorrow?"
Rarity looked dumbfounded. "Me? Teach a class? On what?"
"Magic of the Heart."
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Phineas was shaken awake by Frey, a little earlier than he would have preferred. The moment he realized who it was, he sat right up. "What are you doing in the boy's dorm? I thought that girls couldn't come in here."
"Got Prof. Snape's permission." She grinned. "We all just got news of a new one time teacher."
Phineas raised an eyebrow. "Seriously? What's so spec..."
"And it's a Unicorn from Sweetie Belle's world." She squeeled in delight. "Oh I can't wait to meet him or her."
The colt blinked, rubbed the sleep from his eyes and yawned. "Must be Rarity. I thought she was going home after making my new uniform." He spoke as he got out of bed and started dressing.
"You don't sound that impressed."
"I just got woken up from a really nice dream. I was human again, but still able to fly with these wings."
Fray giggled. "Cute. Now hurry up. The class is for all the first years. Well, it's more like a little lecture in the main hall."
"But... breakfast..."
"Just hurry up will you?" Fray rushed out of the dorm, wanting to be up at the front of the classroom.
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"Seriously sis?" Sweetie Belle knelt down to look in her older sister's eyes. "You are going to teach a class on unicorn magic?"
"Indeed." She smiled happily. "And it is not just Unicorn magic, but, as your Headmistress termed it, Magic of the Heart." She levitated her note cards. "I sort of feel like Twilight right about now." She giggled as her sister groaned.
"Come on Rarity." She stood up. "Have you ever taught anything in your life?"
"I taught you how to make toast without destroying the kitchen."
"And what an accomplishment that was." Sweetie Belle rolled her eyes. "I was getting better without your help anyways." She recalled the last few times she'd tried cooking unsupervised. "Ok, I get what you mean..."
Scorchmarks, charcoal, bubbling black oozing block of something... and that was just from making the orange juice.
"But I have gotten much better with my magic already."
Rarity nodded, smiled, and pushed her sister out of her little room. "Let us be on our way to the main hall. I am famished, and would love to sample some of this world's cooking."
Sweetie Belle cringed. "Humans are omnivores. They eat pretty much everything."
"That I am aware of already." Rarity remarked. "What I was referring to was the fare that they have been making you."
"Oh." Sweetie Belle blushed. "It's pretty good. The cheese cake is almost exactly as you make it."
"That is wonderful to hear. Now, march young lady."
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The Twins, Deuce and Zwei arrived at the main hall in time to see human Sweetie Belle enter before them.
But it was not just her that they saw.
Rather, it was the striking pony that walked alongside her.
"It's true." Deuce actually squeaked in delight. "A real, full power unicorn is going to be giving a class right after breakfast, and only for the first years."
Zwei rolled her eyes, but then smiled brightly. "Yea, I'm excited as well. I've been practicing my own Heart Magic. I think I've been doing good at levitating small things. The levitation charm is more efficient for heavier objects though."
She then realized she was talking to thin air. Sighing, she sported a smile as she entered the main hall.
Said smile poofed out of existence and was replaced with an expression of confusion.
"How did I just end up in the loo?"
"Because I set up a charm to bring you here." a familiar voice spoke moments before an older boy emerged from behind the pillar of wash basins. "Hello Zwei Gemini."
"Scorpius." Zwei scowled. "How did you do this? You couldn't have aparated me."
"I charmed you with a simple spell. You walked all the way here on your own. As we speak, you are missing out on that lame lecture." A dark grin formed on the boy's face. "I need you to do something for me."
"Bloody hell if I'm doing anything for you Malfoy." She turned to leave, but the door slammed shut and clicked. She tried to open the door but as she feared, it was locked. Reaching for her wand, she found she was missing it. She patted herself over, dread starting to form in her heart.
"Looking for something?" Scorpius held up a wand for Zwei to see as she spun around. "Uh, don't even think of trying to take it back, or I will snap it." He held it in both hands to show it was not just a threat. "Now, take a seat. There is much we need to discuss, you and I."
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Rarity rarely had the chance to shine as she did right now. Sure, she shone when she produced her garments, or when she ran a fashion show. No, this time, she got to show off her magic. Not her strongest trait, but it was sufficient enough for the class.
Thankfully she had enough of an understanding about how unicorn magic worked. She would have to thank Princess Twilight for that.
Through her little class, she learned that these hornless humans were also capable of minor feats of magic, without relying on their wands. She was delighted to see Sweetie Belle take the lead with what she could do, both with, and without a wand.
But as any good teacher, she didn't place any favor on her own sister, rather focusing on the other young students. Sweetie Belle, after all, was an actual unicorn, so understood this magic better than anyone else here.
One thing she noticed, the stronger bonds of friendship these children had, the more they could accomplish.
Friendship is Magic after all.
After an hour, the class was over, with all of them having a slightly better understanding of this new magical force than before.
Sure, Twilight would have most likely been a better teacher, but she wasn't here, was she? She watched Sweetie Belle interact with Phineas and quite a few young humans. She smiled happily that her little sister was making so many good friends.
Now if this school could only change the dress code.
---
Through the day, Rarity accompanied Sweetie Belle to all her classes, sitting at the back and keeping out of the way.
She dreaded the potions class, but thankfully there was no brimstone or hellfire or screams. Rather, they brewed a simple headache cure potion.
History of magic. She so wanted to fall asleep from boredom, after her initial shock of discovering that the teacher was not only dead, but an honest to goodness ghost.
Then came Defense Against the Dark Arts. She was intrigued as the teacher discussed the theory behind various spells and counterspells. She found herself jotting down some notes.
Lunch was spent with Sweetie Belle. The food here was passable, if a little bland for her own tastes. Still, she watched as Sweetie Belle ate some more human foods, yet avoiding anything meat based. She wanted to sample some, but was unsure if it would be edible for a pony.
Afternoon classes passed by quickly. She found she really liked the tiny charms teacher, and even partook in the class at his request. She even learned a new spell for making things float, without her having to concentrate on it once cast. Much more energy efficient.
Finally the Theory of Magic class. This gave Rarity more insight on just how human magic worked. Perhaps she would have to acquire a wand of her own.
---
"So what did you think?" Sweetie Belle asked Rarity as she worked on her homework in the main hall. She had a platter of cookies she was sharing with her friends and sister.
"I must say, you are learning a lot here." Rarity examined one of the cookies. Oatmeal raisin. Pinkie Pie would not be impressed. "I had my doubts, but watching you today showed me that you are indeed taking this seriously."
Sweetie Belle beamed brightly. "Of course I am. I mean, I never thought I'd be able to attend a magic school before."
Deuce and Phineas nodded as they munched on cookies and did their homework.
Zwei simply did her homework, keeping quiet.
Sweetie Belle had noticed this, but figured that her friend was just concentrating on getting all her work done right. "So, you're going home tonight then?"
Rarity nodded. "Yes. It will feel so good to sleep in my own bed tonight."
"I'm glad you could be here today." Sweetie Belle hugged her sister. "Oh, do you want to try my Cloud Skimmer?"
"Goodness me! It sounds interesting, but I do so prefer to keep my hooves on the ground. I am a unicorn after all, not a Pegasus." Rarity paled a little at the thought of flying. She'd rode with Twilight in a chariot a couple times, but had never taken a liking to it.
"Okay." Sweetie Belle released her sister and returned her focus on her homework.
And the cookies.
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"Soon Phineas, Sweetie Belle, soon..." Scorpius grinned darkly from where he sat on the far side of the room, narrowing his eyes at Zwei.
To Be Continued...