Hi~! :D So, I've become obsessed with Naruto and Harry Potter crossovers ^^; And I just couldn't resist writing one myself ;D

;~; I realize that there are so many other fics with nearly the exact same plotline, but I'm hoping that mine will be different in both style and plot :D

As always, if you spot any errors such as syntax, grammar, logical sense, etc. don't hesitate to tell me :O I do read through what I write, and then I save a day to reread and fix errors, but I'm human D: I can't catch everything...

By the way... I have no idea what to put for the genre... ._. It shall be genreless! O-O

Disclaimer: I own neither... And I never will D:

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Chapter One- Operation Start

It certainly was a fine morning in the village of Konoha. The everyday village life started slowly, just like a rusty engine warming up.

But of course, a ninja village is never that peaceful.

With that being said, the main troublemaker along with his teammates, or better known as friends, was situated in the Hokage's office.

Uzumaki Naruto stood in the center of the room, a pout on his face and a displeased twinkle in his blue eyes with his arms crossed in defiance. Small spikes of vibrant blonde hair framed his face and stuck up all around the back and top of his head, making it look like he had vigorously rubbed his head with a balloon early in the morning. He wore the standard ANBU uniform-black undergarments with silver plated armor. His mask was on backwards, covering the back of his head rather than the front.

Haruno Sakura, a girl with light pink hair, lounged on a chair that was placed against a wall, her fingers idly spinning a kunai. She too wore the ANBU uniform, but her mask was secured to her hip. Her dull, jade green eyes screamed boredom as she watched what happened every single time their squad received a mission.

Uchiha Sasuke leaned against the wall opposite of Sakura. His black bangs hung limply on either side of his pale face. His hair was short and naturally spiked in the back. Bleached black eyes stared indifferently at the scene before them. A mask was resting snugly on Sasuke's shoulder and the ANBU uniform had also been equipped.

The rather well endowed Hokage glared at Naruto, a strong tick forming in her right eye.

"He's late!" Tsunade snarled savagely. Her left hand was gripping a bottle of sake and her right, a pen.

"So? He's always late," Naruto retorted, sticking his nose in the air. "It's not like we can do anything about it."

"I specifically told you to tell him to be on time!" the Hokage growled, extremely displeased.

"We did," Sakura said nonchalantly as she looked at her fingernails, filing them with the kunai she was spinning earlier.

Tsunade, with her cloudy face and eyes narrowed, looked murderous. She calls together her best team for a very important mission and one of them decides to be late!

Suddenly, there was a small poof to the right of Naruto and there stood Hatake Kakashi, wearing his ANBU uniform and carrying his mask in one hand with an aloof expression on his face.

"You're late!" three occupants shouted. Sasuke just glared at his former instructor.

"Well, you see," Kakashi began, scratching his fluffy, gray hair with his free hand. "I was on my way here when I found a dolphin on the side of the road and I just had to help it return to the ocean at the expense of being late. My good conscience wouldn't let me leave it alone."

Sasuke snorted in disbelief. What conscience?

Sakura rolled her eyes at another ridiculous excuse.

Naruto gaped and then said, "But we don't have dolphins here!"

Kakashi beamed. "Exactly! That's why it took me such a long time to get it back home!"

Tsunade snapped. "You expect me to believe your bullshit, Kakashi!" She threw her sake bottle at him as if it were a kunai.

Kakashi swiftly ducked as the bottle homed for his nose, and winced as the bottle smashed against the wall, the fragments lodged parallel to the ground.

That could have been my face! Kakashi whimpered inside his head, while peeking up from his crouching spot on the floor. Naruto and Sakura snickered in the background.

Sensing a storm, Sasuke smoothly cut in, "We're all here, Tsunade-sama. I think it's best to proceed with the mission briefing."

"Yes… yes, you're right Uchiha," Tsunade said, still seething. She coughed and then became serious. The ANBU squad members came to attention and filed into a single row in front of Tsunade's desk, side by side with their arms held behind their backs.

"We have received a very urgent and critical mission from the English continent," Tsunade lectured, her voice sharp. "A school of witchcraft and wizardry called Hogwarts has asked for guards. Their kind is currently engaged in a war against their mortal enemy, Lord Voldemort."

Naruto interrupted with a derisive snort. "Hogwarts? What kind of school names themselves after an animal's warts? And Lord Voldemort? My soul is cowering in fright."

"Shut up, brat. There are many people that do more than cower in fright when his name is mentioned," Tsunade snapped, a vein popping. "The school this year is hosting a tournament and two foreign schools will be competing."

Every ninja was acquainted with the concept of magic. In the beginning, however, they found it troublesome to rely on a stick that could easily be snapped in two, misplaced, or stolen. Not only that, but the time it required to say a spell and the focus a more advanced spell required consumed too much time when someone could simply tackle you, disarm you, and you'd be done and dead. Hence, the ninja society looked further inside of themselves for an alternate solution and discovered chakra.

"A tournament with an influx of foreign students? That leaves a lot of opportunities for infiltration," Kakashi remarked from behind his Icha Icha Paradise book.

"I agree," Sakura said after wondering when the pervert had taken the book out. "Having a tournament with foreigners while your enemy is still lurking in some unknown location is not the brightest idea." She furrowed her eyebrows and frowned as she continued, "But what bothers me more is the fact that we are getting involved in someone else's war. It sounds like a grand scale one too."

Tsunade sighed as she leaned back in her chair. "Yes, it's a war that will decide the future of their society. I, too, was initially against accepting this mission due to that fact. However, the client was a very good friend of the Third. I have met him, Albus Dumbledore, and he managed to convince me of the utmost importance protecting the subject, Harry Potter, is. He seems to be their linchpin and only ray of hope in this whole mess. This mission has been moved up in priority in accordance to an event that occurred at one of their sporting events recently.

"Remember to stick to the mission: do not reveal the secrets to even the smallest technique, do not leak information about Konoha or any of the other villages, protect this Potter boy, and subdue as many dark wizards and witches with minimal damage to the environment."

"Wait a moment, old hag," Naruto piped. Tsunade flexed her fingers threateningly in front of Naruto at mention of the endearing name. "We're the best of the best of the very best. This mission level could have easily been matched with Neji's team or Kiba's. Why choose us?"

Tsunade leaned forward, her elbows on the desk and fingers interlaced. "That is because Lord Voldemort has a connection to Orochimaru."

Everyone in the room tensed.

"Indirectly, you could say that Lord Voldemort is the product of an advent admiration of Orochimaru. They apparently met when Lord Voldemort was known as Tom Riddle. It is much like the Hitler and Mussolini situation of the past." Tsunade stared at all of them, her eyes hard. "That is why in addition to this mission, you are also receiving another one: bring Orochimaru back to Konoha, alive or dead. I don't trust anyone other than you four to deal with Orochimaru, who is most likely in hiding with Lord Voldemort."

Sasuke was calm in appearance, but underneath his blood was boiling. The snake bastard had escaped their last siege and he was now screwing with virtually two different worlds. He expected the same reaction to occur within his teammates. True enough, when he glanced at them, Naruto was leaking demonic energy out of rage, Sakura's fists were balled up and shaking with fury, and Kakashi's eyes could be seen dangerously narrowed over the top of his book.

"Tsunade-sama," Sasuke addressed, "since this is about magic, then shouldn't we also be equipped with wands? Even though I find them a burden compared to our method of combat, it wouldn't be very good to have any kind of disadvantage."

Tsunade waved Sasuke's concern away with a wave of her hand. "The wizards have a place called 'Diagon Alley.' You could call it the shopping center for everything magic. There's a wand shop there. However, you'll be receiving wands once you arrive at the school. Now, you guys have three hours to pack whatever you think you'll need for the missions. Realize that you'll be gone for the length of a school year when you pack. Also, you'll be arriving about two weeks before the school term actually begins in order to become acquainted with your surroundings. Now get out!" She roared the last part.

"Y'know, your unwomanly attitude is the reason you never attracted any men, despite your big breasts," Naruto taunted, grinning.

"Oh, is that so?" Tsunade reached underneath her desk and pulled out another sake bottle.

"Bye!" Kakashi said hastily before he disappeared in a flash.

Naruto gulped as he eyed the bottle and looked around for his companions.

They were already gone.

The young demon vessel cursed them as he gave a withering smile to the outraged blond and quickly scampered out of the room.

Shizune walked in with a stack of papers just as Naruto had fled the room. "Tsunade-sama, I have your-" A bottle crashed centimeters from Shizune's right ear.

Shit Tsunade thought, bracing herself once her assistant had fully processed what had happened.

"TSUNADE-SAMA, STOP DRINKING AND DO YOUR PAPERWORK PROPERLY!"

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The young ones in the former Team Seven group met up at Ichiraku's after the briefing.

"What kind of teammates are you?" Naruto complained as he took a seat on a stool. "You two just left me alone with that demon!"

Sasuke rolled his eyes. "You're almost nineteen. Deal with it."

"Besides, you're the one that insulted her on a touchy subject," Sakura commented, smirking.

"Where'd Kakashi go?" Naruto asked as he began to down a bowl of ramen, ignoring what Sakura said.

"He was walking around with his nose in that book," Sasuke answered. He neatly broke his chopsticks and also began to eat.

Sakura giggled. "I bet he's going to have some fun with Iruka-sensei before we leave."

Naruto gagged on his second bowl.

Sasuke gave a small cough.

"Sakura, don't say those kinds of things! Iruka-sensei is like, my family! That's just gross." Naruto made a sour face as he pushed away his bowl of ramen. "I've lost my appetite…"

The pink haired girl gave another giggle with a knowing look shimmering in her eyes. "Don't you dare complain, you idiot. You've got probably the sexiest man alive with you."

The blonde looked as if a light bulb had turned on in his head. With a wolfish grin, he turned to Sasuke and purred, "You know, there's still plenty of time before we're due back in the old hag's office."

"No sex," Sasuke stated firmly without looking up as he finished his ramen.

Naruto looked crestfallen. "But, but, but…!" he wailed. Sakura was having a fit of giggles. "I have a fox in me! Do you know how often foxes have urges?"

"No, and I don't care. The answer is still no," the raven said as he paid. It was his turn to pay for the group and he was glad Naruto hadn't consumed twelve bowls. "So Sakura, how's it going with Gaara?" Sasuke asked, with a malicious smirk. Payback for reminding Naruto about sex.

Naruto snickered at Sakura's blushing face completely forgetting that he was supposed to be seducing someone.

"E-Everything's going fine!" she stammered before her voice gained more edge. "And it's really none of your business." Ah, inner Sakura just burst through. "Well, I'm going to pack, so I'll see you boys later." The female kunoichi left.

Naruto's eyes gained a perverted gleam now that they were alone. "So Sasuke…"

"No, dobe."

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Exactly three hours later from the time they left the Hokage's office, the four ANBU ninjas met once more.

Kakashi wasn't late this time.

Tsunade smirked in triumph. Perhaps this was the path for a new, punctual Hatake Kakashi?

Her smirk faltered when she heard Shizune give a small 'ahem.'

The assistant wasn't pleased with the amount of work Tsunade had gotten done compared to how much she drank, so she stayed in the office to make sure Tsunade would work.

The ANBU squad snickered quietly behind their masks, which were now properly secured over each face.

"A-Anyway, here's the portkey. It'll transport you directly to Hogwarts," Tsunade said while inching away from Shizune.

"Uh… That's an empty can of coke," Naruto said. His tone was kind; it was the same kind of tone someone used to explain something simple to another.

"I know what it is!" Tsunade spat. She was feeling exasperated and irritated due to the daunting prospect of paperwork after these four left. "It should almost be time now," she muttered. Tsunade tossed the can to the Uchiha and instructed, "All of you have to touch it- just put down your book, Kakashi- and before I forget, Uchiha's captain on this one!"

The last thing she saw was Naruto spluttering and Sasuke smirking. Or at least, she assumed that Sasuke was smirking. The masks really left much to the imagination.

"Now then, Tsunade-sama," Shizune sweetly smiled when the four had disappeared. "Your. Paperwork. Please."

Shizune was every secretary's ideal model and every boss's worst nightmare.

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The portkey ride was short, but uncomfortable. When they arrived at Hogwarts, they managed to land on their feet as the can hit the marble floor with a loud clang and quickly began to observe their surroundings.

It was a very large room with two enormous tables propped up against opposite walls. The hall was empty, save for the ANBU ninjas and two other people.

"Welcome to Hogwarts," a kind and gentle voice greeted. The speaker was quickly identified.

A long, silver beard; half-moon spectacles; twinkling blue eyes; lengthy, purple wizards robes; and a powerful aura exerted from the very core of his being were the main indicators.

This was Albus Dumbledore.

Standing next to the tall man was a smaller man with wispy white hair. He could have passed for a mad scientist with all of the curious and inquisitive looks he was giving the ninjas.

Sasuke switched his voice to cold and emotionless as he gave a curt bow. "I am Raven. They are Fox," Naruto bowed, "Hawk," Sakura bowed, "and Wolf." Kakashi gave a lazy bow. He was itching to take out his book.

Dumbledore looked amused. "Very nice to meet all of you. Won't you take off your masks?"

"Not until we find it appropriate to do so," was the dry reply.

Naruto and Sakura gave small chuckles. They knew Sasuke wouldn't be happy with another Uchiha Sasuke fan club.

"Very well then," a twinkle was dancing in Dumbleore's eyes. "Let me introduce you to Ollivander, the wand maker. I'm sure you'll be needing wands during your stay here."

Sasuke gave a curt nod and Ollivander shuffled forward with a large trunk in tow.

"Who shall be going first?" Ollivander asked in a crisp but kind voice.

"Ladies first," Sakura giggled. She stepped forward as Ollivander promptly opened the trunk and burrowed around inside.

"Let's try this one," Ollivander handed Sakura a wand.

She gave it a random wave and the sound of a foghorn burst forth.

"Oh no, no, no, no, no!" Ollivander cried as he snatched the wand away and burrowed for another one.

Two wands later, and Sakura found herself an eight-inch, cherry wood wand with a unicorn hair as the core.

"It's a very dandy wand for charms and the sort," Dumbledore remarked.

"I'm next then," said Kakashi, as he stepped forward as Sakura stepped back.

The first one Kakashi tried began producing small yellow birds. The wand was swapped for another that slowly produced giant metallic bubbles. Three tries later, and Kakashi had a ten-inch, oak wand with the tooth of a werewolf inside.

"Quite adept at transfiguration spells," Ollivander said joyfully.

"Hn," Sasuke grunted. It was an indication that he was next. So far, six wands had been tested and all of them created large craters in the majestic hall whenever he waved them. On the seventh, however, poisonous green sparks erupted from the tip. Ollivander clasped his hands together in joy. Never mind where they came from, they were giving him a challenge!

Sasuke calmly stepped back in line with a thirteen-inch, hickory wand with the fang of a rare and venomous snake nestled inside.

"It's wonderful for hexing, although hexes themselves aren't quite all that wonderful," Ollivander absent-mindedly said.

Naruto bounced forward, excited after seeing everyone else. Now, if the previous trails made Ollivander happy, Naruto's made him so delighted, he looked as if he could fly.

All of the wands Naruto tried either flew out of his hand (one smacked him in the face) or did absolutely nothing.

Naruto made a nice pile of used boxes before he finally found the right one. He nearly cried in joy.

"My, my," Ollivander commented. "That's a strange one. Eleven-inch and made from maple, but I haven't the faintest idea what the core is. A foreigner dropped it off and I just fashioned a wand from it." The wand maker collected his boxes, shook hands with Dumbledore, and briskly strode out of the Great Hall.

Naruto was wondering what kind of core he had in his wand when a feral growl interrupted his train of thought.

"That's. My. Fur." Kyuubi growled inside of the blonde's head.

"What?" Naruto said out loud, staring at the wand. Everyone else centered their attention to him.

"Some punks thought it would be fun to pluck a piece of one of my tails out," Kyuubi huffed, displease at the memory. "I barbequed one, but the other managed to escape with a single hair. I'd recognize the scent anywhere, especially when it's been preserved so well."

"Eww," Naruto said, disgusted. He held the wand at an arms length.

"What's wrong, Fox?" Sasuke whispered into Naruto's ear.

"The core… It's a piece of Kyuubi's hair," Naruto muttered.

"What? That's what's got your panties in a bunch?" Sakura asked, laughing.

"It's just weird. Shut up, Hawk, or I'll tell Raccoon all of your embarrassing childhood secrets!" the blonde threatened.

Sakura stopped laughing and gave Naruto a hard glare. "You wouldn't dare."

She received a playful grin with no promises in return.

Sasuke gave an exasperated sigh as he turned around to face Dumbledore, who had been watching the entire argument with an entertained expression. "We will be taking our leave then."

"But your lodgings…" Dumbledore began.

"Third floor, rooms five and six near the tapestry of Burmy," Sasuke coolly answered. The ANBU captain gave a small bow and then turned to leave. Kakashi, Naruto, and Sakura quickly followed.

As soon as the doors closed, Dumbledore murmured, "Now how could he have known that?"

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As soon as the four left the room, Kakashi pulled out his dirty orange book and began to meander and read at the same time. He was completely cheerful and able to ignore the childish banter that was growing in volume. Sasuke, on the other hand, began to become annoyed with the constant bickering.

"Hey," Sasuke said irritably. "There's a forest over there. Why don't we train over there for the time being?"

The two shut up when they heard the word "train." Sakura cracked her knuckles and gave a devilish grin. "Payback time, Naruto."

Naruto gulped in fear and jumped behind Sasuke, quivering.

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The forest rang with the sound of metal on metal, small explosions, and, if you listened carefully enough, the soft patter of footsteps.

Currently, Naruto was trying to avoid being squished by Sakura while chasing after Sasuke. Their masks were long forgotten in a small pile off to the side of the clearing they had discovered.

Sakura threw a ferocious punch at Naruto, who was unable to duck in time. "Yes!" she exclaimed in victory, only to frown in dismay moments later when her target hit a tree and disappeared in a small, white cloud of smoke.

"Shadow Clone Technique!" Naruto shouted as he jumped from a tree branch. Around twenty more clones appeared out of thin air as the blonde commenced his punitive attack on the ANBU captain lounging at the base of another tree.

Sasuke snorted. He didn't move despite the fact that it was raining Narutos'. Instead, the prodigy spread his arms up and to the side, his pale fingers spread like those of a puppeteer. At once, the group of clones was mashed together in midair, looking like a colossal body of limbs. There were slivers of sunlight reflected off of the finely spun thread that wove over every square inch of the clearing.

The Uchiha then smirked as he quickly shifted the strings so that his hands were in front of his mouth. He inhaled deeply, made a quick sign, and exhaled fire that rapidly crawled up the spindly threads.

The Naruto clones shrieked as they were set ablaze and destroyed moments later. The real Naruto stepped out from a shadow next to Sasuke's tree and his jaw dropped.

"You bastard! What if I had really been in there!" Naruto shrieked. He turned his wide blue eyes down to Sasuke, who hadn't moved from his sitting spot.

Sasuke was quiet before he said, "Hn," and stood up with a sadistic smirk.

The horrified blonde spun on his heels to face Sakura. "Hey Sakura, you don't think that Sasuke would really- Sakura…?"

Naruto looked at his pink haired companion with concern. She was unresponsive as she just stared blankly at something past Naruto's shoulder. The blonde and the raven looked in the general direction Sakura had fixed her gaze upon.

They saw a unicorn.

The coat was a pure, snow white. The mane, tail, and horn were a silvery white. The unicorn gave a graceful shake of its mane, looking more beautiful than a model on a shampoo commercial, and slowly began to trot towards the three ninjas.

The two boys were broken out of the reverie when Sakura gave a girly squeal and clasped her hands together in delight.

"It's a unicorn! I'm surprised it came out since we were making quit a ruckus, but I'm glad all the same. It's coming towards us!" she gushed.

Naruto gave a rather violent twitch at Sakura's effervescent attitude. Sasuke gave a light cough, embarrassed at having stared shamelessly at the mythical creature.

The unicorn stopped when it was right beside Sasuke and then proceeded to nuzzle the Uchiha's pale neck in affection.

Sasuke stiffened.

Sakura giggled.

Naruto glared.

"Well, it seems pretty things attract each other," Sakura said, her eyes filled with mirth.

Sasuke glared at his female companion for being labeled "pretty."

Naruto, however, glared at the unicorn. How dare it nuzzle Sasuke!

Unable to take anymore, Naruto marched forward, seized Sasuke by the hips, and pulled the Uchiha backwards to his chest.

"Mine," the blonde growled. Sasuke gave a faint flush.

Apparently, the unicorn understood the underlying threat and trotted away like nothing ever happened.

"Aww," Sakura moaned, gazing longingly at the unicorn as it faded with distance. "Why'd you shoo it away?" She then spotted the position the two were in. "Not that I mind," Sakura muttered. She inwardly cursed magic for being able to interfere with non-magical recording devices.

The moment was put to an end when the three felt the faint rumble of the earth and heard the distinct snap of twigs. They shared one glance and quickly secured their masks. Naruto and Sakura jumped behind nearby trees, effectively concealing themselves, while Sasuke stood alone in the center of the clearing.

Bait.

Soon, there was a rustling in the bushes and there stood two centaurs. Both of them were carrying bows that were locked and loaded.

Sasuke narrowed his eyes through the mask at the readied weapons that were being pointed at him. The two centaurs had a very menacing aura.

"I'd appreciate it if you would lower your weapons," Sasuke simply stated. Honesty was the best policy.

"As soon as you leave our forest, human," a navy blue one growled. He pulled back on his fitted arrow, the line now very taunt, threatening to shoot.

"Your forest?" Sasuke mocked, annoyed with the condescending tone. "Do you preside over every nook and cranny of this vast and dense forest? Do you know every crevice and control every living organism that calls this place home?"

"Bane, the insolent human shows no respect!" a rusty red roared, rearing upon his hind legs.

"Only because you first showed me none," Sasuke said coldly. "If your answer to my inquiries is no, then you cannot claim this forest as your own. And since you have no ownership, I find that you have no authority to request my removal."

The pair of centaurs looked miffed at these words, but did not deny them. There was a faint rustle and the centaurs suddenly found themselves under the captivity of Naruto and Sakura. Naruto was crouching on the back of the one known as Bane, holding several shuriken to the centaur's neck. Meanwhile, Sakura had ducked in between the bow and the rusty one with a kunai lightly pressed under the centaur's chin.

"My companions and I are commandeering this clearing for practice," Sasuke said, a lofty edge could be heard in his voice. "I trust you gentlemen have no objections?"

Bane looked murderous while his companion merely gave a resigned sigh and nodded his head in agreement.

Naruto hopped off from the back and Sakura took a step back. The centaurs then turned and stiffly galloped away.

The three ninjas pushed their masks to the sides of their faces. Naruto threw his hands behind his head and interlaced the fingers as he happily grinned. "Man, I love it when it's Sasuke's turn to deal with negotiations."

The Uchiha smirked while Sakura frowned. "I think we were a bit rude though," she said, not entirely please with the impression they made on one of the only intelligent beings in the forest.

"They deserved it. Actually, they should be glad they're still alive when they rushed in with weapons," Naruto snorted.

The pink haired ninja pursed her lips, but didn't say anything else.

The ANBU resumed their training well into the night without any interruptions. Apparently, wildlife gossip travels fast.

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:D And that's chappie 1~! I'm still writing for my other fic (my only other fic... ;~;) Unlike The Tree Spirit, I have no idea what direction this is going in, so I'm open to suggestions ^^

;~; I'm also kind of worried about the quality of the chapter... D: My muse told me that I have self-confidence issues, because every time I read what I write, it feels acceptable, but somewhere in my mind, I'm thinking, "What if it's total crap to everyone else?"

BY THE WAY O_O This has absolutely nothing to do with the story, but does anybody know what's up with the chapter numbering on onemanga for the manga 07 Ghost? T.T Everything seems to be proceeding in chronological order without any lapse in the plot, but the numbering really throws me off...

And, I'm not the only one that can't wait till August for the next chappie of D. Gray Man,right? D: . Zomg, Allen!

Till next time~! ;D