Author's Notes: My first Yu Yu Hakusho and Harry Potter crossover ever! I hope you enjoy it!
WARNING!!!SHOUNEN-AI!!!
Some Information Regarding This Fanfic: This fanfic will NOT follow what happened in the books. :P Meaning Dumbledore's alive, Snape didn't kill him, etc etc. Just had to clarify that.
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Mission Hogwarts – Chapter One
By clowangel
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Harry couldn't describe his overwhelming feelings of relief and happiness when Hogwarts castle came into view. It would finally be his sixth year at Hogwarts.
Sitting with his House when he finally reached the castle, he waited for the new first years to be sorted. Smiling slightly, he caught Ron and Hermione's eyes and the pair smiled widely at him.
He could still remember when he first stepped through those large doors. The feeling of all the eyes in the room on him was a nauseating feeling. However, he couldn't help but have felt excited as well. He had entered an entirely different world; a world of magic. He was snapped out of his thoughts when a wave or murmurs and whispers traveled through the Great Hall. He nudged Ron who was across from him lightly with his foot. "What's going on?"
Ron merely shrugged, a frown of confusion marring his features. Hermione rolled her eyes and whispered harshly across the table. "We have exchange students!"
Harry's eyebrows shot up to his forehead. "What? Exchange students? From?"
"Japan!" Hermione couldn't keep the excitement out of her voice. Her head swiveled back to listen carefully as McGonagall began and ended the topic of the exchange students and sat down, Dumbledore rising to begin his speech. Hogwarts had never had exchange students in the five years they've been students minus the Tri Wizard Tournament.
Harry followed her example and tuned into Dumbledore's speech.
"The first years have been sorted! Congratulations first years, and welcome to Hogwarts! Now onto what Professor McGonagall was speaking of," Dumbledore's raspy voice rang through the Great Hall clearly although his voice could have been described as gentle. "For the past severall decades, Hogwarts has not had any exchange students. However, this year, we have several exchange students from Japan's Sorcery Schools. They have come from across seas to study the ways of Western Magic. Please let them feel most welcomed!"
He waved a hand towards the Great Hall's doors and they swung open. Several Asian-looking and some not so Asian-looking teenagers strolled down past the many long tables and stood before Dumbledore, turning to face the Hogwarts students. Most of the students had their eyes trained on the newcomers.
"They have stayed here over the summer getting acquainted with Hogwarts and the professors that reside here. Not all of them will be attending classes with you as they have graduated already." Dumbledore smiled with a twinkle in his grey eyes.
'Graduated already?' Harry's eyes traveled across the Japanese students. They didn't look any older than fifteen. How could they have graduated already?
"Oh yes, before I forget. They do not use wands as we do. Japan's witches and wizards are famous for wandless magic, so do not be alarmed if magic is performed without the aid of wands."
That little bit of information brought forth a wave of chatter among the students. Wandless magic was not uncommon among witches and wizards. However, only small and minor spells were cast without the aid of wands. They have never heard of entirely wandless magic and it intrigued them.
"Now, let me explain to you their roles here at Hogwarts. Yes, some of them will be attending some classes with you. However, they do not have a set schedule. They are here to learn about Western Magic. Therefore, the classes they choose to attend are ones that interest them and help broaden their horizons. You can say they're merely here to observe. They may choose to seriously attend a class and will be added to the class. Yes, it also means they have to complete whatever the professor of that class assigns as assignments and projects." Dumbledore's hand gestured towards the smallest of the Japanese students, a young girl that didn't look any older than twelve with light blue hair and soft crimson eyes. She wore a light blue robe with a hood. "Now, to introduce them to you. This is Yukina and she specializes in the Healing arts and will be helping Madam Pomphrey in the Hospital Wing." Dumbledore laughed lightly and added, "She's a very talented healer mage."
Yukina smiled kindly and bowed slightly. When she lifted her head, her soft red eyes sparkled with kindness.
Dumbledore continued to introduce the students one by one. His hand gestured towards the second shortest of the lot. "This is Hiei Jaganshi." At the mention of his name, he stepped forward. "He is Yukina's older brother. He specializes in the Dark Arts." Hiei being Hiei looked as fierce and aloof as ever. His arms were crossed and his ruby eyes were narrowed at the crowd of students. His hair was untamable as always. He did not look any older than fourteen, especially with his short stature. However, his eyes made the students wonder how old he really was. What really caught their eyes was his clothing. Hiei wore his normal black cloak over white muscle shirt, loads of belts, and his dark pants and boots. It was strange clothing even to the muggleborn.
The fact that he was Yukina's brother, however, astounded everyone. They looked nothing alike except for maybe their eyes and their height. They were as different as night is from day when it came to appearances.
"Hiei has chosen to attend Defense Against The Dark Arts as a course."
Hiei snorted softly and stepped back with his sister. He couldn't help but feel this particular mission was stupid. He didn't particularly care if some evil snake-like wizard was going to kill off everyone. But of course, Reikai had to interfere and Reikai interference meant that he didn't have a choice but to interfere. What was worse was he had to go to a ningen school of all places and act as a student. If Kurama hadn't been there to keep him calm, he was sure the white old man and the entire castle would've been in flames.
A longhaired redhead stepped forward next as Dumbledore introduced him. "Kurama Minamino will also be attending several classes after he sits through most of them. Minamino specializes in a wide range of areas. He will also be the Herbology assistant to Professor Sprout as he has a great affinity with plants."
He had chosen to dress a little more inconspicuously, choosing a normal wizards' black robe with a hood. Kurama smiled charmingly and the girls immediately swooned, eyes ogling the redhead. He should've known his style of dress would not make him stand out any less. He wasn't too fond of the mission either, but he was intrigued with how wizards could use a stick to enhance their reiki in order to create the desired effect known as spells. He had also heard the greenhouses at Hogwarts housed quite a lot of fascinating magical plants.
Hiei couldn't help but smirk. He just knew Kurama would be bombarded by human females. Kurama caught the smirk from the corner of his eye. When his introduction ended, he stepped back into his previous place next to Hiei and lightly cuffed him over the head. "That's for laughing at me." Hiei growled lightly at him in return.
"Botan will be here merely to study the ways of Western Magic as a whole so she will be attending classes with you." Botan hopped forward and smiled widely at the students. Her dark pink eyes swept over the students with eagerness to join them in chatter.
After the four of them were introduced, two other Japanese students were also introduced as well; one a dark haired girl and the other a light haired boy.
In case something went wrong, the two would help deliver messages to the other Tantei at Japan or Koenma. Apparently, the mission was important enough to dispatch two more shinigami other than Botan to act as messengers.
Dumbledore smiled and nodded at Professor McGonagall. She rose from her seat and cleared her throat lightly to get everyone's attention. "They will now be sorted into Houses so you can help acquaint them with classes with the exception of Yukina. Miss Yukina will have her own room as she will be on staff this year."
Stepping forward with the Sorting Hat in her hands, Professor McGonagall called out their names.
"Hiei Jaganshi!" Hiei couldn't help but glare at the ragged piece of crap they called a hat. He sat down stiffly on the stool as the hat was placed on his head. A voice began speaking in his mind.
...Why, it seems I cannot read you.
"Of course not. I have a barrier around my mind, you stupid hat."
...How will I place you if I cannot read you?
"I'm here on a damn mission to prevent some idiot named Voldemort from annihilating everything in Hogwarts and this stupid wizarding world. Place me where you think I can keep an eye on things."
...Well then, Slytherin or Gryffindor seems to be the most sensible choice.
"Then choose one of those!"
...Very well.
"SLYTHERIN!"
A loud round of applause rang through the Great Hall as Hiei took a seat at the Slytherin table.
"Kurama Minamino!"
The Sorting Hat was truly stumped now. Two minds it couldn't read.
...I cannot read your mind either.
"I apologize for that but I cannot allow anyone or anything to simply search my mind."
...It is quite alright. I am assuming you're on that mission Hiei spoke of as well.
"Indeed I am."
...Shall I place you in a house that will allow you to gather information?
"That would be most helpful."
"GRYFFINDOR!"
Kurama stood proudly and sat down at an empty spot next to Harry at the Gryffindor table after the applause died down.
Botan was sorted quickly after him, being placed in Hufflepuff before the hat even touched her head. The remaining two Shinigami were sorted right after. The girl ended up in Gryffindor as well where as the male ended up in Ravenclaw. Now there were eyes in all the Houses which made the mission a little easier. Hiei didn't even bother remembering their names.
The second Kurama sat down, he was bombarded with questions and eager Gryffindor faces. "Excuse me, please, one at a time."
An echo of "Sorry" surrounded him seconds later.
"It's understandable you have questions, but please, one at a time," Kurama smiled weakly.
"Now now, questions later!" Dumbledore's voice rang through the Great Hall once again. "We have brought back a previous professor for the position of Defense Against the Dark Arts." He waved a hand at the door behind the staff table. It opened slowly, revealing a man as he walked through the door and stood next to Dumbledore. "Professor Lupin!"
Hoots and whistling filled the Great Hall. Harry, Hermione, and Ron were the loudest of them all. They never expected Lupin to come back. This was a surprise they were happy about for once.
Lupin took a seat. Dumbledore soon followed suit after announcing the feast had begun. Immediately, plates and jugs of juice magically appeared on the long tables. The students immediately dug in.
Hiei stared at the plate in front of him unblinkingly. All the food was unfamiliar. He poked at it with his fork. During the summer months he had stayed here with the others, he had only eaten asian food. Apparently, the house elves were instructed to prepare it for them because they were guests.
"Your name is Hiei, right?" A blonde boy sitting not far from him had asked him the question.
Hiei stared at him, empty of expression for a moment, before grunting in affirmation. He returned to poking at his food before trying a bite. It wasn't bad. He had pumpkin juice plenty of times over the summer so he knew what it tasted like already. He picked up his glass of pumpkin juice and took a swig. In fact, he rather liked the beverage. He was interrupted from his food musings once again by the blonde.
"My name is Draco Malfoy." Draco offered his hand.
However, Hiei didn't even notice the hand, busy eating small bites of the food on his plate. Although a bit put off, he decided not to snap. He had learned patience over the years.
Draco brought his hand back to his side and he too started on his food before asking another question. "When did you arrive here?"
"Early this summer," Hiei gruffly replied before taking a sip of his pumpkin juice.
The whole Slytherin table was listening in on the conversation as discreetly as possible.
Play nice, he reminded himself for the umpteenth time. He couldn't blow up this mission and he couldn't kill anyone. Right, not too hard. Looking up for a moment, he was met with a dozen faces or so. Looking back down at his plate, he viciously stabbed at the steak on his plate before grabbing his knife and cut off a small chunk and stuffing it in his mouth. Fuck it. Damn human children.
Over at the Gryffindor table, things were pretty much the same.
"Hey, Kurama was it?" Ron asked after swallowing a mouthful of steak.
"Yes?" Kurama looked up from his plate of food. "And you are?" He smiled politely at the redhead.
"Oh, right. I'm Ron Weasley!" He smiled and gestured to Harry and Hermione. "He's Harry Potter and she's Hermione Granger." He then pointed at the twins. "They're Fred and George my older brothers." He then introduced Ginny as well. And thus a series of introductions began. After everyone was introduced, the questions started.
"How old are you? You don't look old enough to have graduated from school already," Ron asked, taking a bite of chicken wing, smearing sauce across his lips and cheeks.
Kurama inwardly cringed at the messy way of eating. He was used to it from Yusuke but he didn't expect the English wizards to be as messy. He answered with what he hoped was believable. During their stay, they had discussed with Dumbledore what lies were plausible and had agreed on several lies that would make sense. It was more sensible for everyone to have the same lies than each coming up with different ones.
"In Japan, we're not separated into grades or years. We're separated by how advanced we are in what we excel in and everyone works at a pace that suits them. For example, Yukina is extremely talented in the Healing Arts and is already a Healer Mage. If we have learned all we could learn from our mentors, we graduate. Does that make sense?" Kurama patiently explained.
Hermione was intrigued at the unique system. "Actually, that makes perfect sense to me. If we were each to learn at our own pace and not in pace set for everyone, it would certainly help a lot of students here. And if you were to learn what you were good at and intend to make a career out of, then no wonder you've already graduated."
Harry nodded thoughtfully. He had questions he wanted to ask so why not ask? "Hey Kurama, Professor Dumbledore said you specialized in a broader range of skills or something like that. So what exactly does that mean you're good at?"
Kurama placed his glass of pumpkin juice down and smiled. "Well, I am proficient in and knowledgeable about Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, history and origin of magic, folklore and myths, and several other subjects."
Hermione's eyes widened, a blush spread across her cheeks while she watched Kurama as he spoke. She had noticed he was good looking, but up close, he was absolutely gorgeous. It was all she could do to prevent herself from sounding like a dumb blonde. "I'm surprised you weren't placed in Ravenclaw."
"Well, that was an option," he lied. He glanced over at the Hufflepuff table. He wasn't surprised to see that Botan fit right in and was enjoying herself. Finding the redhead's gaze on her, she cheerfully waved at him. He nodded at her in response and turned back to his table.
Ron noticed and asked, "Are you friends with all the other Japanese students?"
"Yes I am except for the last two that got sorted. I never got to know them."
"Even the one who got sorted into Slytherin?" Ron gasped in disbelief.
Kurama nodded. He had heard that Slytherin House and Gryffindor House did not get along but for this amount of incredulity, it must be a very bad relationship.
"You two get along?" Dean asked. All eyes were on Kurama now, awaiting his reply.
"Of course. Why wouldn't we?" he asked, deciding to play dumb. He didn't want to deliberately single himself out. If he let it be known that he already knew of the rivalry between the two houses and continued his and Hiei's friendship after the sorting, it could bring all kinds of trouble.
Neville who was also listening to the conversation, stuttered a bit before answering, "B-because he's in S-slytherin."
"I heard that the House system was to promote friendly competition between the Houses but isn't this a bit ridiculous?"
No one knew what to say. So instead, they shrugged and returned to their food.
"Where did you stay over the summer?" Harry asked, wishing to change the subject. He didn't know there were other rooms other than the staff quarters and the student dormitories.
Kurama blinked. "Here, at Hogwarts of course. I thought Professor Dumbledore mentioned that in his speech?"
"Oh, I meant where in Hogwarts."
"Staff Quarters. But I believe at the start of term, we are to start living with all the other students at the dormitories."
"Oh, I see."
After that, normal chatter resumed and Kurama occasionally added his own to the conversations but for the most part, he quietly ate his meal, choosing instead to observe the Gryffindor interaction.
Back at the Slytherin table, Hiei was about ready to slit someone's throat. The damn Slytherins were downright nosey and obnoxious. Some of them weren't that bad but his tolerance of humans was low to begin with. Setting his fork and knife down, he stood and walked over to the Gryffindor table, heading straight for the fox. The Slytherin table stopped what they were doing and watched, shocked.
"Kurama," Hiei growled, tapping him on the shoulder. He refused to sit with his House any longer.
The redhead blinked, looking up from his conversation with Harry and the Weasley twins about Quidditch. It sounded like a most fascinating game. "Oh! Hiei! Didn't expect to see you over here. I expected you had a lot to talk to your housemates about."
The fire demon glared at him, his arms crossed in front of his chest. Neville who looked up to see who it was nearly fell over from the intense stare. Dean righted him before he could fall.
"They're brats."
Kurama sweatdropped. "They're your housemates. At least try to get along with them."
Hiei glared harder.
"Hiei, you can keep glaring but the fact remains that you're in Slytherin House. You're going to live with them from now on."
If it was possible, his glare got even hotter and more intense.
"Fine," Kurama sighed before he turned back to his housemates. "Do you mind if Hiei sat here with me instead?"
"But—" Ron started to protest before Hermione elbowed him hard in the side.
"It's not a problem," Hermione replied with a bright smile. Harry moved over a bit to allow Kurama to slide over enough to give Hiei space to sit down.
Everyone was downright terrified of the short boy's appearance and the glare he seemed to always have on didn't help make him appear any less frightening. Not to mention that from past experience, anyone who was sorted into Slytherin were bad to the bone. Even if they weren't to begin with, they almost always turned bad.
Hiei sat down with a small thump. A plate appeared before him and he started eating a little more calmly than he had before.
"Hiei, you really shouldn't be here. You're supposed to at least socialize with your House a bit." Kurama rolled his eyes when Hiei stabbed his fork into a piece of meat viciously when he mentioned the fire demon's House. It nearly caused Neville to faint.
"They. Are. Brats." He enunciated each word angrily with a growl before placing the piece of meat into his mouth and chewing grumpily. "I socialized enough and you know I hate socializing."
"Wow. That is amazing!" Ron said in wonder. "A Slytherin that doesn't like Slytherin!"
Harry couldn't help but laugh. Everyone joined in moments later.
"So what annoyed you enough for you to come over?" the kitsune asked, a playful smile on his lips.
"They won't shut up with the gossip. They're like a bunch of women. Botan would probably get along with them." Hiei glared death at his glass of pumpkin juice when he said that. If the glass of juice had a mind of its own, it would've either died or ran for its life.
"Hiei!" Kurama scolded sternly, emerald green eyes starting to narrow. "At least make an effort to get along with them. They are your Housemates and you will be living with them for an entire school year. You may not like them now but you might find a few people who you could somewhat get along with."
The fire demon grumbled and crossed his arms over his chest, doing his best to ignore what the redhead was saying, turning away from him. Although he tried, he could feel his friend's emerald eyes glaring daggers at the back of his head.
Hermione sighed and decided to try and help Kurama out. "Your friend's right you know, Hiei. If you don't at least make an effort to get along with the other Slytherins, your life is going to be hell here at Hogwarts. Also, if you hang out with Kurama too often, they're going to probably end up making life hard for Kurama too."
"Who the hell asked you, ningen?" Hiei sneered at her.
"What?" Hermione didn't know what he called her but it couldn't have been pleasant. She figured it was just because he was angry and annoyed that he was so touchy so she let it slide.
Kurama stood abruptly, slamming an open palm onto the table causing the silverware to shake a little, catching Hiei's attention at last. Of course, that act caught everyone else's attention as well. "Hiei, you will make an attempt to tolerate them, understand? Also, if you're to sit here, at least respect my housemates."
Hiei snorted and his ruby eyes met emerald ones, glaring for all his worth before slumping in his seat and sighed when emerald eyes became more intense. "Fine. Don't need to get all angry at me," the fire demon finally said in a huff.
"Good." Kurama was suddenly all smiles again. He sat down and what appeared to be a normal conversation started up between the two friends. No one understood what they were talking about since they were speaking in Japanese, but they assumed it was a normal conversation anyway.
"Bloody hell…" Ron whispered to Harry and Hermione. "I reckon Kurama is scarier than Hiei sometimes. To think I was terrified of Hiei." All Harry and Hermione could do was nod in agreement. They seriously didn't think Hiei was going to comply at all at the beginning of the argument. Kurama looked so gentle and soft, unable to hurt a fly. They should've been used to the saying, "don't judge a book by its cover" by now.
Finally, the feast was over and everyone left the Great Hall to the Dormitories. When Harry and Ron entered their room, they were surprised to see the room had been magically enlarged to fit an extra bed. It was probably Kurama's.
Kurama tapped them on the shoulder from behind. "Is this the room I'm assigned to?"
Harry nodded and pointed to the extra bed before heading over to his bed and unpacking his trunk.
"Oh, thank you." Kurama sat down on his bed and checked if his belongings were all there before personalizing his little space. He threw a seed at the foot of the bed. Giving it the required reiki for it to grow, he stood back and watched as the seed sprouted and grew, vines intertwining with the bed post. In seconds, flowers bloomed and the entire bed frame was covered in vines, leaves, thorns, and red roses.
"Woah." Ron gaped. "That was wicked!"
Harry looked up from his unpacking to see what the commotion was all about and promptly fell on his ass when he saw the roses. "Where the hell did that come from?"
Ron shook out of his stupor and immediately began explaining it to Harry in exaggerated detail. Kurama blinked; surprised someone could say so much with one breath.
After Ron finished explaining, a dazed Harry looked over at Kurama who had begun unpacking. "So that was the wandless magic Professor Dumbledore was talking about?"
"Yes it is. I'm especially good at controlling plants," the fox replied while folding a tunic and placing it in a drawer neatly.
Harry couldn't help but think growing roses was a little girly, but he did find growing plants out of thin air pretty cool.
A few minutes later, Neville and Seamus came in but froze when they too noticed the plant. "Where did that come from? Was it here before?" Seamus asked, eyes trailing over the thorny plant.
"Nah," Ron grinned. "Kurama grew it."
"Grew it?"
"Yeah, he took out this seed from his hair, threw it by the foot of his bed and it just grew."
Neville stared at the roses in awe. "T-that's a gorgeous plant you have there, Kurama."
"Why thank you," he replied. Looking up from his packing, he noticed Neville's eyes were trained on a fully bloomed rose. "You seem interested in Herbology."
"I am! I love Herbology. It's the only class I'm good at," he admitted sheepishly.
"I'm sure we'll get along then. I'm an Herbology Specialist so it's only natural I love plants as well." Kurama clapped his hands together a few times, finally done with unpacking. He took a scissor and clipped off a few stalks of roses and placed it in a vase. Waving his hand over the vase casually, it filled with water. During the summer they stayed here, everyone had grasped the concept of wandless magic using their reiki. After all, a wand was only used to focus and help format the reiki into whatever spell was being casted. The actual words spoken out loud were used to form and concentrate the reiki into an actual spell.
"Are any of you light sleepers? I tend to wake up at dawn and I don't wish to wake any of you when I get up."
Harry smiled. "No, none of us are light sleepers. But if you are, then it might be a bit bad for you. Some of us talk in our sleep, especially Ron."
"Oh shut it, Harry." Ron threw a pillow at Harry who easily caught it.
After an hour of unpacking and another hour or two of getting to know each other and horsing around, everyone fell asleep.
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Author's Notes: Yay! First chapter done! I'm so proud of myself. I really have no idea where I'm going with this. But I do really hope I complete this sometime in the near future.