(A/N: I changed things and this is their second year so be prepared, also if you are a reader of my other stories and you cannot find a chapter for one of my stories please send me an E-mail through put your e-mail and put the story and the chapter you need and I'll send it to you! Please do is messing up or something)
It was a summer night the lack of breeze and the air pregnant with heat hardly helped as a girl sat looking out the window of the moving train. The terrain passed through her eyes like a motion picture causing her to turn away shutting the curtains. Her long black hair ran over her shoulders halfway pulled back tied only leaving her bangs to scratch against her temples and forehead. On ominously she rested her hands on her lap her back straight up in a strict manner. She shut her eyes to relax herself as the all too annoying and familiar sound of the WOOO-WOO-WOOAH came through.
It was like déjà vu all over again.
She stood allowing herself to stretch her legs while she slid open the doorway to the hallway of the train showing only more windows and a setting sun across of the bay. She turned shutting the door walking down slowly. Her eyes roamed the opened doors seeing random people playing various games of wizards chess, cards and others reading some talking nonstop. She continued turning the corner seeing the dolly running near her.
Reaching into her back pouch causing a discomforting ruffling against her robes of black satin stitched with coatings of green and black showing the sign of Hogwarts and the symbol of Slytherin on her breast pocket she pulled out some money asking for a box of crackers a smile gracing her thin lips. The elder woman nodded bending down taking the money thankfully speaking in her high lower London accent, "Here you go dear."
She responded audibly with her own accent only dictating it better than before, "thank you."
She turned walking away opening the box with a pop slipping a bean into her lips quickly her smile fading. Humming she turned looking out the window hearing a loud gruff voice call to her in a heavy London accent, "Aw! Kagome there you are, where have you been here, can't have you wandering."
Sighing she nodded walking towards the large man with his wild long hair and bent body (he was forced to bend down and press his back against the ceiling due to his size), "Hagrid, I understand my situation but please do give me some leniency you know very well how it feels to be expelled."
He pulled up his belt in a usual matter as she walked into the room sitting down crossing her legs and leaning her arm on the window sill. He bent his body down to get it yet stopped finding that the way he had chosen was not the right then shifted once again seeing that he couldn't move that way either, he pushed through causing Kagome to giggle, she turned hearing him boast, "Now! Not too kind to be laughin' at a man while in this position!"
She took out her wand though knowing that she wasn't allowed to use it when out of the school or at all due to her history at Hogwarts, that was also the reason why she was sent back to Japan with her family losing her accent or hiding her accent then coming back after being yet again met with magic. She asked mockingly, "Please Hagrid to help end you're…suffering allow me."
He grunted stepping back pulling up his belt looking at her though all she could see through the doorway was his giant belly. Kagome pulled out her wand, "Parillosa."
The frame of the slide door suddenly turned to what it would look like if it was inside a fun house mirror. She smiled as she saw Hagrid slide into the doorway. Instantly it returned to normal, she slipped it into her robe turning to him as he took a seat letting out a sigh of relief speaking with a nod, "Thank you there Kagome."
She smiled nodding, "I am sure that the ministry is not going to be so happy though."
Instantly Hagrid jumped seeing a dark crow outside the window. Smiling she opened it slowly the harsh wind rushing at them while the crow slid into the room. Backing up she shut the screen putting her hand out, "Hagrid meet Maury, Maury this is Hagrid."
He turned its head as Hagrid asked suddenly, "Where did Hans go?"
She bent her head taking out the envelope from her pet's mouth setting it free once more out the window. She turned her head opening the envelope while speaking, "He died some time ago, when I was first sent away, to think it over Hagrid you and the others were quite sad over it…when I left I mean. I wrote you as much as I could telling you all I could about everything…"
Hagrid nodded seeing her read over the lines of the note, "well Kagome you know you were always one of my friends, after that attack and you going in and everything you know…when you kind of…"
He itched his head slowly while she smiled crumpling the note and throwing it out the window quickly turning back to him, "When I lost my mind you mean, because I let one of my friends die to that beast and such."
He nodded to her bluntness seeing her smile and turn away slowly. She pushed herself up carefully sitting besides him turning her head she spoke softly smiling, "I was chosen for Slytherian I can be rather cold but…the truth of it all, I been really strong lately and it has been hard to hold back my power. I thank you all for not expelling me but allowing me to leave and arrange myself how has Snape been?"
"He has been…well to be honest Kagome I haven't spoken to him so much."
She smiled looking down to her lap gripping her skirt kicking her legs to and fro. Instead of the usual shoes and socks she wore knee high black laced boots. Pressing her knees together she whispered slouching over, "I see…"
Turning to him she moved her tie carefully showing the black beaded necklace with a cross at that bottom, "You gave this to me before I left."
He smiled in awe setting a heavy hand on her shoulder wrapping his arms around her causing her to suddenly feel really small. She smiled to him backing away and lifting her head slowly, "I heard that Harry Potter has come to the school."
He nodded to her smiling as if he himself was Harry Potter speaking, "Yes, I found him myself you know! He is already quite the legend in the school. He has fought he-who-cannot-be-named a few times and has lived to another day."
She smiled turning looking out the window once again, "That is good…it should be fun, but I am sad to hear that Slytherin has students of such rude behavior."
Taking her out wand it suddenly appeared to be a fan while she fanned herself timidly, "Pointless."
He nodded pointing out sullenly, "Especially that Draco Malfoy."
She repeated trying to remember something, "Malfoy that name…"
He looked at her momentarily while pointing out, "He is the most of annoying."
She turned to Hagrid smiling knowing almost what he met not surprising him in the least. Suddenly the train came to a fast halt. She slid forward almost smacking her head against the top railing only to feel Hagrid grip her tightly in safety falling to the ground. Wincing she looked around turning to him, "What is happening?"
She gripped her head while he jumped up towards the door only to be stuck again turning asking with a sigh, "A bit'a help here please!"
She pushed herself up clipping the fan back into a wand until over the intercom spoke a sheepish voice, "Umm I apologize for the sudden halt but we have made it to port."
Kagome grunted pushing herself off her knees pointing to the frame of the doorway, "Parillosa, now lets go Hagrid all of the other Hogwart's 3rd years are already there I am sure I do not want to be the last to make it there."
He smiled to her grabbing many of the trunks propping them on his shoulders while she grabbed her bags walking out. Kagome turned rushing forwards quickly jumping over the toll booth Hagrid following slowly but wobbly, "Hold on now Kagome! Don't get your knickers in a knot!"
She turned seeing him try to push through yet finally give up and just break it. She smiled lightly to him as they made their way to the carriage. Just when she prepared to enter Hagrid spoke, "Forget that now Kagome we'll take the easier route."
She quirked an eyebrow backing out of the carriage seeing his 'carriage' near the road. She smiled suddenly remembering its speed and ran towards him, "Oh Hagrid you are the best!"
He grinned suddenly speaking softly throwing the things in, "Hold on now!"
She gripped onto his shirt bending her body downwards holding onto the straps of his coat as they rode off.
Harry looked down to his food happily, another year finally at Hogwarts, He was overjoyed to be back and on the terms of remembering his trouble for coming in a flying car he was suddenly saddened and overwhelmed with guilt though he was over crowded by masses of people commenting about how historic it was. Suddenly a loud noise broke through from the teacher's table while the doorways opened. Dumbledore stood clearing his throat speaking roughly with age, "This year we have a new student joining us…she was from a couple years ago yet is here returning as before."
Suddenly a loud tapping of shoes and rustling came through. Harry turned to see Hagrid and a girl dressed in a shorter Slytherin robe showing the hem of her skirt and her shoes while she walked through. Ron bent over towards him with a grunt, "Wow first Slytherin I've seen that didn't look like a circus act."
Everyone turned to her as she passed up standing near Dumbledore Hagrid following taking a seat smiling. Kagome turned to Dumbledore shaking his hand with a smile bowing, "it's been a while Sir, I am glad to be back, and thank you."
He nodded, "Second chances are earned and you have earned it."
She smiled turning her head as Snape stood in shock, "Kagome."
She glanced to him momentarily bowing, "My teachers."
Swallowing hard she glanced back to everyone speaking softly, "My name is Kagome Higurashi I was a 2nd year a couple years back yet left for reasons I can no longer speak of. I am sure many of you remember me from Slytherin, those who are now 4 years."
Many of the 4th years shifted as Harry turned to Ron confused asking, "What's wrong with Percy?"
Ron turned to his brother seeing the discomfort and strange way he acted and shrugged while Hermonie leaned over whispering, "Look at Snape…"
They turned seeing the look of joy on his face, usually that look would only come from seeing punishment where it is due which to him meant the three of them. Turning Harry whispered, "After this we'll just ask Hagrid about it."
They nodded while Kagome bowed once more, "I hope to meet you all soon."
She turned walking down the steps towards the Slytherin table. One of the 4th years stood up slowly as she stopped for a moment smiling to him her hands on her hips. Everyone stared at she suddenly hugged him causing everyone to gasp as all the fourth years stood up cheering. Snape smiled cruelly almost, "This is a rather joyous occasion."
Dumbledore nodded slowly, "yes it is."
Harry stared at her almost trying to digest who she was until everyone was turned back to eating. After about half an hour they were all called and escorted to their rooms. Kagome stood walking down as Hagrid and she had already set their things in their room. Kagome ran her hand over her skirt patting it downward. She turned smiling to a familiar 4th year named Loz, when she was first a student she had remembered befriending him. He was a tall man with a toned body. His hair dark and ruffled spiked to the top. His neck was thick with muscle and eyes dark with mystery, "Kagome it's good to have you back."
She smiled, "Thank you Loz, I am glad to be back. I have been keeping up with such things."
Suddenly as they walked up the stairs they were stopped. Kagome raised her head to look up at a pale bleach blond boy and his two rather chubby friends. She tilted her head momentarily asking, "May I help you?"
He smirked eyeing her carefully causing her to scowl when he spoke putting his hand out, "Draco Malfoy, son of Governor Lucius Malfoy, I've heard a lot about you from my father and around everywhere. To be honest I'm surprised you were allowed back."
Loz smirked suspiciously, "Scared Draco."
Kagome stopped it right there taking in hand in a shake smiling, "Yes I was also, and I care not who your father is people would say you are rather arrogant to even speak your father's name and his occupation. Some would think you abuse that right."
He grunted starring at her preparing to snap yet she passed him taking Loz's hand on the way. Carefully she hummed to herself walking ahead. Kagome cleared her throat carefully turning to him once more, "It was a pleasure meeting you Draco."
He turned back to her suddenly, "You better watch your steps!"
Loz turned then smirked as Kagome stopped. She lifted her hand as a spark appeared when she snapped. Everyone jumped except for most of the 4th years who knew her abilities. The prefect called out suddenly, "Kagome not here and now please."
She turned stopped from the shocked faces nodding, "Of course."
Loz allowed her first to follow. Kagome turned seeing Nearly Headless Nick parade towards her, "Kagome dear! How are you! No letter for 2 years!"
She smiled as the doorway opened into the den, "I am so sorry Nick, I have quite busy with such things I would love to fill you in but I cannot be so insubordinate on my first day back."
He nodded smiling, "Of course, of course rush in now my dear."
She smiled nodding to him and dashing inside with Loz besides her. Turning she watched as many of the 1st years and 2nd years stared at her. Kagome took a moment bowing carefully. She took a seat crossing her legs while Loz stood besides her like a guard. She turned asking, "So who has any questions for me? I know you do."
Goyle began to question only to be silenced by Malfoy's powerful hand speaking, "You can do magic without a wand, how is that possible."
Some of the 4th years chuckled when suddenly a girl spoke Bethany, "She is a Priestess you know! I heard you became one when you left in that time! Kagome that's amazing!"
She smiled, "Thank you but it is not because of that, I can heal and such because of that I can possess magic without a wand because I have used this time to train in magics' other than…wizardry."
Malfoy laughed suddenly, "Some parlor trick that's all!"
Kagome lifted her hand as suddenly Malfoy lifted to the air. Everyone turned while Loz laughed. Kagome stood carefully one foot before the other as she spoke softly, "Come now really? You are a wizard in training and you still have the life left to believe that things are parlor tricks?"
He yelled suddenly, "Let me down or I well tell my father! I'll do it!"
Kagome quirked an eyebrow, "I dare you too; your father does not scare me."
She dropped him suddenly when she heard a voice call out from the doorway, "Kagome!"
Stopping she lifted her hand to her chest quickly turning her head to Snape. Swallowing lightly she turned away taking a reluctant seat while he called for the room to clear quickly. They did as told while the prefect called speaking that he was not allowed in the dormitory yet he ignored him running off. Kagome stood, "We should go speak in the lobby now in the dorms sir."
He nodded his robe following in a spiral after. Kagome stopped as she sat on the railing of a stair staring at him. He looked to her in return then smiled hugging her tightly, "Welcome back."
She hugged him in return smiling brightly; Snape had always taken care of her as in terms of treating her like his own child. She took a sense of pride in it as he had taught her so much. She was not such an ordinary Slytherin, "Thank you I've missed you dearly, and I thank you for all the letters you provided me with about the hubbub in the school."
He nodded stepping back to look at her beaming in a frightening way as he spoke, "I am sure you have kept up with your training?"
She nodded once again pulling her hair back behind her ear, "I have learned much over my time."
He nodded to her also while they stood there. He continued to stare at her in surprise and shock unsure of what to make of it then ushered her back into her room finally telling her to rest and that they would meet tomorrow. Kagome stood in the middle of the dormitory turning her head as all the 4th years came out taking a seat asking with a smirk, "This is just too good to give up, Kagome we have the power once again. Now all you need is to join the Quidditch team and we'll put those Gryffindor in the dirt."
Kagome sat near the fire leaning back asking, "But you already have a Seeker do you not?"
"But your ability is far past his you must return."
Suddenly Malfoy broke in, "If you kick me off the team the deal with the brooms is off!"
Kagome turned suddenly to him standing causing him to back up. Everyone stared while Kagome paused, "That is fine I shall in return buy our own. I have been saving a lot of money and I plan to put it to good use."
They smirked while Draco flickered suddenly. Kagome turned her head calling everyone to sleep quickly.
Breakfast time was as normal the long tables covered with delicious meals and the teachers speaking kindly to one another harboring distinct feelings and the shock of seeing Lockhart at the table never left Harry's gut. He took a moment as he felt everything was to go down hill already. He was awaiting mail when he heard Neville Longbottom speak of what he may get from his Grandmother. Just then an owl appeared before us in a loud crash.
Ron jumped suddenly calling, "Errol!"
They stared at him for a moment while he helped his owl to his feet or pinchers. Just then Ron noticed the red piece of paper nestled in between his beaks. His swallowed hard while Harry heard Neville sympathize some words having to do with a Howler. They looked at it for a moment when suddenly with a rip of the envelope poured the achingly loud voice of Mrs. Weasley, "-STEALING THE CAR. I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN SURPRISED IF THEY'D EXPELLED YOU. I DON'T SUPPOSE YOU STOPPED TO THINK WHAT YOUR FATHER AND I WENT THROUGH WHEN WE SAW IT WAS GONE-"
The rattling of the silverware and the chandelier caused everyone to stare at the reddening Ron, "-LETTER FROM DUMBLEDORE LAST NIGHT, I THOUGHT YOUR FATHER WOULD DIE OF SHAME. WE DIDN'T BRING YOU UP TO BEHAVE LIKE THIS YOU AND HARRY COULD BOTH HAVE DIED-"
Harry took a deep breath covering his aching ears, "-ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTED-YOUR FATHER'S FACING AN INQUIRY AT WORK, ITS ENTIRELY YOUR FAULT AND IF YOU PUT ANOTHER TOE OUT OF LINE WE'LL BRING YOU STRAIGHT HOME."
A ringing silence fell as everyone muffled words and Ron because beat red while the letter tore itself apart. Hermonie lifted her head from Voyages with Vampires to look at him once again in a lecturing manner. Harry pushed his food away a twinge of guilt making him feel ill. He was about to leave when he heard a voice and saw a hand on Ron's shoulder speaking, "Don't look to embarrassed I heard of what you did and no one would expect you to be off on some vacation."
Ron blushed suddenly by the girl's presence though Hermonie didn't speak to her due to a distrust she claimed only girls could tell. Harry turned while she spoke, "I am Kagome as I said yesterday it is nice to meet you Ron."
He then jumped seeing as Ron was speaking to her. He spoke, "I am Harry Potter."
She turned ot him smiling putting her hand out, "It is nice to meet you also."
Suddenly Professor McGonagall came along speaking to Kagome, "Please return to your seat Kagome to get your course schedule and here you go you three."
They nodded while Kagome bowed, "it is nice to meet you and Professor."
She turned leaving slowly seeing many eyes on her in surprise of her kindness.
Harry turned yet as they saw they had Herbology with the Hufflepuffs first. They stood to get to class the thoughts running through their minds of the strange Slytherin.