Hitsugaya Toshiro and the Philosophers Stone
Chapter 1: Of Ice Midgets and Former Espada
AN: This takes place after the Winter War and before The Lost Substitute Shinigami Arc. Ulquiorra is the Third Squad Captain. I added and dedicate him to my best friend Kayla who loves the little emo. I will not write any pairings. You would chase me with torches and pitchforks because of the horridness. Read and Review please. I mix the Japanese and English terms, so don't like don't read don't flame. Flames will be used to help Matsumoto burn the paperwork.
A very big thank you to my beta SimplyFalling211! Without you this wouldn't have been nearly as good. Arigato!
Disclaimer: Harry Potter and Bleach belong to Mrs J.K Rowling and Tite Kubo respectively. I do not own them. If I did I would be rolling around in cash and not be attempting to write fan fictions.
Zanpakuto talking
Character thinking
Foreign Language
"MATSUMOTO!"
The Gotei Thriteen's smallest captain stood glaring at his Lieutenant who was fast asleep on the couch in his office. He could feel his left eyebrow start to twitch from irritation.
"Honestly… This is the third time this week I come into the office and find her snoring on the couch while the paperwork continues to multiply like a pair of breeding rabbits!"
The sound of ice shards exploding echoed in his mind. Hyourinmaru obviously thought his situation was very funny. He scowled at his sleeping subordinate, his white eyebrows knitting together in an adorable furrow. Hitsugaya stomped towards her, grabbed her ankle and yanked.
Matsumoto Rangiku's eyes snapped open as her butt and head met the floor. She giggled at her angry Captain from her position on the floor.
"Morning Taicho!" Stormy grey eyes looked up at her captain as a grin threatened to split her face in half.
"Matsumoto, why are you sleeping the days away when I specifically told you that I will not be here to pick up your slack?" Teal eyes glared at the strawberry-blonde woman in front of him; in his mind, he was impaling her with Hyourinmaru, running her over with those monstrosities that mortals call cars, and tossing her into a massive vat of boiling acid.
"But Taaaaichooo! Paperwork is so boring!" she whined with a pout on her beautiful face.
Hitsugaya grumbled as his hare-brained subordinate started spouting excuses about why she wasn't able to do her paperwork.
Three days earlier
The tinkling, glass-like sound alerted the JuuBantai Taicho to the Hell Butterfly fluttering through the open window. He stopped his smooth brush strokes and looked up as the insect landed on his forearm. The message confirmed a meeting with the Head Captain.
" A meeting with the Sou-Taicho?" Hyourinmaru growled from his inner world, his massive claws digging themselves into the frozen earth as he stood up from his nest of ice.
"Hmm… That's strange. I didn't hear about a Captains' meeting." He sighed as the Hell Butterfly took off again.
Other than a soft hum of agreement from his Zanpakuto, He stayed silent through the entire trip to the IchiBantai barracks. As he entered the enormous office of the Sou- taicho he was very surprised to find Kuchiki Rukia, Soi Fon-taicho, Cifer-taicho, Shihoin Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke already waiting. He bowed to the Head Captain and took his place beside the rest of them. As soon as he had taken his place the Head Captain started the meeting.
"You have all been summoned here for an important mission," The old Captain spoke; his deep, gravelly voice seemed to reverberate within the walls of the meeting room. "As you all know, there is another community much like ours that can harness their reiatsu through weapons for different purposes. These creatures are called witches and wizards and have never proven to be a problem until now. I will not recite the history you all know, but eleven years ago we were mistaken"
Every eye in the room widened at the last words although you couldn't really tell with Ulquiorra; that constant poker face seemed to know no ends. Only Kisuke seemed more amused than shocked, his paper fan covering his tell tale smirk.
The Head Captain continued more gravely this time "The Dark Wizard known as Voldemort has been confirmed to be alive. I have received word from the Headmaster of a school known as Hogwarts; he fears that one of his students may be a target. The boy is known as Potter Harry. Eleven years ago he survived a curse that left Voldemort on death's door and stripped him of his body. The Headmaster has asked for our help in protecting the boy and stopping Voldemort. This so called 'Dark Lord' has taken too many lives in his pursuit of power; he is to be eliminated from the reincarnation cycle and is to spend eternity as a Sinner. He will be cast down into the depths of Hell, making sure that happens is your first and the most important part of this mission. To do so you will infiltrate Hogwarts and use the vast amount of knowledge they have stored there to track down, and kill, Voldemort before he gets near the boy."
The jade eyed former Espada spoke monotonously "Is this why only we are gathered here?"
The eldest Shinigami nodded " Hai. You were all chosen because of your skills… and appearances."
Hitsugaya scowled; He had a bad feeling about that comment and where this conversation was headed. As if to add to his growing suspicion the Head Captain looked over to where he, Soi Fon and Kuchiki were standing. He nearly groaned out loud when he realized what the look meant.
The next words confirmed his suspicions "Your mission will be as followed: Hitsugaya-taicho, Soi Fon- taichou, Kuchiki-fukutaicho you will infiltrate Hogwarts under the guise of first year students. You will be transfer students from Shin'ō Academy. Cifer-taicho will be your source of communication and will act as a guard for the school. Shihoin and Uruhara will be teachers. They will be teaching the magical community Kidō or Eastern Magic. Only the Headmaster knows what, and who, you are. Tread carefully and trust only your comrades. The most important part of this mission is to eliminate Voldemort. Secondary is protecting the Potter boy, remember that. You all have three days to pack and get your divisions in order. Meet at the Main Senkaimon at 10 am on the third day."
He looked around the room a final time " Good luck to all of you. You Are Dismissed."
Entering the Sanbantai barracks Ulquiorra was surprised at how noisy his usually quiet and peaceful division was. Unseated Shinigami rushed back and forth through the hallways carrying heaps of paperwork.
His third seat Keirra, a petite woman with long white hair tied up with a ribbon, nearly tackled him to the floor as she clung to him.
"What took you so long?!" She glared up at him with golden eyes.
Before he could respond she was off again.
"Never mind that. I have to help you pack! Kira-fukutaicho may not care how you dress, I, however will not be embarrassed by my Taicho if he can't dress himself properly in the Living World. "
He scowled at the insult and was about to reprimand her when she clamped a hand around his forearm and dragged him out to the shopping district in Rukongai. She pulled him into the nearest shop, then turned to look at him "Don't you dare make a scene" golden eyes narrowed to make sure she got her point across. Then as if she hadn't just threatened him she gave him a mega-watt smile and dragged him over to the men's section. He tried to keep his face neutral, but it was difficult when you had to carry a pile of clothing taller than yourself. He tried not to gape at the amount of clothing that was in his growing pile. Surely he didn't need all of this? He opened his mouth to ask Keirra, just who the hell was going to pay for this when she turned around. The smile on her face was much too close to the smile Unohana always gave him, it froze the words in his throat and he robotically turned to pick up the clothes and take them to the counter. He wanted to thank every deity when he finally escaped the shop, even if he had to tarnish his reputation by carrying neon colored shopping bags back to his division. He never wanted to do that again. The time spent in there was wasted, in his opinion. He could've done something much more productive, like paperwork, or preparations for the mission. He shuddered when he thought back to all the females staring at him in the shop, with big glassy eyes and sinister smiles, as they kept creeping toward him. The most annoying had probably been the shop assistant who kept giggling and staring at him and Keirra. Her not so quiet comments about them being 'a cute couple' had earned her a glare that left her scurrying away from them. Terrifying the commoners only slightly improved his mood on the way back to his division.
Finally getting back, he threw the items into his room, earning him puffed cheeks and a huff from Keirra. He smirked at her, but didn't say anything. He nodded to a few of his unseated members on his way to his office; he had a few things to get in order before he left in three days. Reaching his office he quietly slid the door open and sat down behind his desk. He drew a hand through his untameable black hair and picked up his brush. The sooner he got this done the sooner he could get back to his mission. Jade eyes opened to glare at the evil paperwork. He would give anything to Cero it by now. He sighed and started to work.
Present Tenth Division Office
Hitsugaya was trying, and failing miserably to get his sake-loving, migraine-causing, paperwork-burning ditz of a fukutaicho to start taking this mission seriously. He needed her to be a responsible adult for the period he was gone or his division was going to fall apart. He had already asked Unohana to look after her, to make sure that his office stays sake free and all of his nice things remain unbroken. The gentle, Healer Captain was the perfect choice, because while normally kind and motherly, the woman was a demon in disguise that could make even Matsumoto do her work.
He looked at the clock in his office as he ignored Matsumoto's ramblings. He had to be at the Main Senkaimon in fifteen minutes. He glanced at the thick parchment of the letter he had received that morning.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
Headmaster: ALBUS DUMBLEDORE
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. Of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Hitsugaya,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins on September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31. Yours sincerely, Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginners' Guide to Transfiguration by Emetic Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
Wand
Cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
Set glass or crystal phials
Telescope
Set brass scales
Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
"Ridiculous" was the only thought that came to Hitsugaya's mind after reading through everything. "They want me to replace you with a twig for ten months? How am I supposed to protect anything like that?"
Hyourinmaru growled at the thought of being replaced "I do not know whether these wands contain souls like the Zanpakuto, but Master, whatever the mission I will not share you with another."
"Agreed"
His mental conversation with Hyourinmaru was abruptly cut off by his Lieutenant's chest. Matsumoto was giggling like a schoolgirl as she took advantage of her Captain's distraction to smother him. He was waving his arms around like a little child as he desperately tried to get oxygen back into his lungs.
"Can't. Breathe."
He finally planted his feet in her ribs and shoved, causing the two of them to snap apart. He glared at his now grinning subordinate.
"Taicho"
His glare intensified as he looked at the stormy eyed woman "What?"
She giggled again "You're late."
Hitsugaya glanced at the clock and swore colourfully. He grabbed the trunk with clothing that Matsumoto had packed, and ran out of the office. Distantly he heard a "Ja ne Taicho! Don't worry; I'll take care of everything!"
He had no time to worry about the ominous double meaning behind his Lieutenant's words. He only had about a minute left before the Sou-Taicho incinerated him for being late.
Main Senkaimon
Green eyes narrowed slightly in confusion. Ulquiorra frowned as he reached out with his reiatsu, searching for the familiar arctic chill that always accompanied the small Captain, even as he looked around for the unmistakable white spikes. He didn't see Hitsugaya-taicho anywhere. It was very unusual for the small Captain to be late; luckily the Head Captain wasn't here yet.
"Aww, chibi-taicho is late! And you're worried about him! Kawaii." Murciélago giggled in his mind.
He could practically feel her twirling around with hearts fluttering around her. He sighed "Urusai." As soon as the strange conversation with his crazy Zanpakuto was finished, he heard the soft swishing sound of flashstep as his fellow Captain stopped next to him. His unruly white hair was even more disheveled than usual and he had to restrain himself from chuckling at the ticked off expression. There was only one person that could cause him to make that face, he was also pretty sure said person was the reason he was very nearly late.
Ulquiorra looked away from the tiny Taicho as he felt the Head Captain approach. The Sou-Taicho nodded at the Shinigami manning the Senkaimon and they started opening the passage to the Living World.
"A final warning to you all," the Head Captain spoke "We are unsure of how these wizard and witches use their strange reiatsu, be very careful." He looked at all of them and nodded. "Do not disappoint me."
Ulquiorra waited as Shihoin Yoruichi and Urahara Kisuke stepped through first. He saw the Kuchiki girl follow shortly after Soi Fon-taicho. As soon as her braided hair disappeared into the glowing gate, he and Hitsugaya-taicho stepped forward. They were quickly swallowed by the light as they started for the Wizarding World.
"I wonder how this will end."
Senkaimon – World Penetration Gate
JuuBanTai – Tenth Division Barracks
SanBanTai -Third Division Barracks
IchiBanTai - First Division Barracks
Taicho - Captain
Fukutaicho – Vice-Captain/Lieutenant
Kidō – Demon Arts