Let's just pretend that Snape looks 100% like Kaneki
Also, I won't be updating this as frequent. Probably once a month seeing as school is coming up soon and I have other stories as well.
Kaneki sat rigid in his seat amongst the rest of the Order members as Dumbledore began his announcements now that Harry Potter has arrived since a couple of nights ago. You see, after the events of breaking Hinami out of the high security Ghoul prison, he ran away, along with Hinami, Touka, Ayato, Tsukiyama and Hide. They ran, managing to get into a private flight over to England with Tsukiyama's help. It was during this long flight did Kaneki, or rather Severus, reveal the truth about his past. To say everyone was shocked would be an understatement.
Next came the questions which Kaneki answered truthfully, also giving them a demonstration of his magical heritage to further support his claim. It was after their long flight and recuperation did Kaneki sought Dumbledore out, and after a rather long and reluctant explanation was he offered a job at Hogwarts for Potions. But there was a catch.
Dumbledore, as much as it annoyed Kaneki, asked for a few favours in return. One was that Kaneki act as a spy for when Voldemort returns, the other is that Kaneki, along with the rest of his friends, help secretly guard Hogwarts and Harry Potter. And if they choose to do so then they'll have free living quarters at Hogwarts and protection. After a lengthy debate over the matter, they all accepted. Touka and Ayato took turns patrolling outside of Hogwarts both day and night while Hide gained a Muggle autopsy job; the perfect opportunity to steal human meat for his Ghoul friends, while Hinami and Tsukiyama visit suicide hot spots.
And now, after the return of Voldemort, Kaneki upheld his promise and joined his army, slowly crawling up and becoming one of Voldemort's few trusted followers. It was during this time, after Harry Potters arrival to the Order's Headquarters, did Dumbledore get the brilliant idea to introduce and invite Kaneki's friends to the Order; Dumbledore promising that their identity as a Ghoul will remain a secret.
So as of now, Kaneki awaited with the Order members for their guests. Kaneki knew, that the moment they entered through the door, that his persona of Severus Snape will be gone out the window, seeing as with the upcoming war he had little time to spend with his friends. Although, Kaneki will have to admit, he looks forward to seeing the shocked faces of the Order as they see their ever sneering and oh so grouchy Potions Master act completely different and out of character.
"Do you think they're alright?" Asked Molly nervously, looking up at the grandfather clock for the time, Arthur clutching her hand as she frets. Kaneki looked up as well, noting that his friends are 10 minutes late.
"Do you think they were attacked?" Asked Tonks to Moody.
"Who can say? But the chances are high. I told you we should've met up with them! It's too dangerous to be wandering out alone!" Argued Moody as he stares accusingly at Dumbledore.
"They're fine." Spoke Kaneki in his well-practiced drawl.
"Oh, and how do you know that?" Challenged Sirius.
"Because they're here." Spoke Kaneki, having smelt their scents enter the mouldy house. As he hears their footsteps move closer, Kaneki stands up from his seat in preparation for what's to come.
"Onii-chan!" Came a young voice, followed by a blurred motion of light brown hair as Hinami tackles Kaneki in a hug. "We missed you so much! Why didn't you come and visit us?" Asked Hinami as she looks up at Kaneki from their hug.
"Sorry, Hinami. I was really busy. Were you alright without me?" Asked Kaneki as he ruffles her hair lightly, smiling down at her kindly.
"Yep! Onee-chan and Hide spent time with me when they were free and Tsukiyama helped me with my Kanji! Ayato even helped me with my training too!" Beamed Hinami as she smiled brightly up at Kaneki, completely at ease with the flabbergasted expressions directed at the two.
"Kaneki!" Came a shout from behind Hinami, giving her enough time to let go and dodge off to the side as Hide came barging in, roughly grabbing hold of Kaneki's shoulder and shaking him. "Where were you?! I was so bored! Don't you know rabbits die of loneliness?!" He exclaimed.
"If you'd been listening than you would've heard him tell Hinami that he was busy." Spoke Ayato as he and Touka walk through into the kitchen followed shortly by Tsukiyama.
"Bounjor Kaneki-kun! Nothing troubling you I hope?" Asked Tsukiyama.
"Not yet."
"Wait a minute! Who are you people? And why are you all friendly with Professor Snape!?" Questioned Ron, earning a snicker from Hide.
"I keep forgetting you're a Professor now. How does it feel? First an Investigator and now a Professor."
"Shut up Hide."
"How cruel! After all this time separated and this is how you treat me!?" Bemoaned Hide dramatically, placing a hand over his forehead and falling to the side for Hinami to catch him.
"Hide."
"I help you get food and all I get in return is hostility!"
"Hide no."
"Just like Anteiku! Me! The odd one out of the group!" While the group of Order members watch the scene play out in confusion, Hinami began to giggle as Hide continued his dramatic display.
"You're acting like Tsukiyama!" Giggled Hinami, causing Touka to cover up her laugh with a cough.
"Now I'm being compared to the flower guy!"
"I am no flower guy! What Hinami-chan refers to me is to be remain with her! Not for you to say!" Rebuked Tsukiyama.
"I think that's quite enough now." Interrupted Dumbledore. Hide got out of Hinami's arms and stood up straight, greeting Dumbledore with a cheerful smile.
"Yo Dumbledore!"
"Hello, Hide. Now, if you'll take a seat so we may get this meeting started?" Kaneki sat down, allowing for Hinami to sit down next to him while Hide jumped to the empty spot on his other side. Touka and Ayato sitting down on the other side of the table across from Kaneki while Tsukiyama took up a random spot next to Sirius.
"Splendid. Now for introductions!" Said Dumbledore.
"I'll go first!" Called Hide, "My name is Hideyoshi Nagachika, but call me Hide!"
"My name is Hinami Fueguchi. It's very nice to meet you." Spoke Hinami, smiling kindly.
"I'm Touka Kirishima."
"And I'm her younger brother, Ayato."
"And my name is Shu Tsukiyama. But please just call me Tsukiyama." He introduced pleasantly. And so, the introductions went vice versa, the Order member, minus Kaneki, introducing themselves to their guests.
"So, how do you lot know Professor Snape?" Asked Ron after introductions were done and over with.
"Ronald!" Berated Molly.
"What? I'm just curious. Bet you lot are all curious too." No one said anything, not even Molly at her son's comment, easily confirming his statement.
"If you really must know, brat. We're his friends." Spoke Ayato, crossing his arms over his chest as he leans back in his chair.
"Professor Snape has friends?" Blurted our Ron once again, earning a smack from Hermione. Hide began cackling at the comment, earning a piercing look from Kaneki himself that sent shivers down the Order members' spines, but what surprised them was the lack of reaction on Hide's part.
"Oh come on, Kaneki. Even when we were younger you were such a dork, so much so people were shocked that we're best friends!" Commented Hide, slinging an arm around Kaneki's shoulder to further illustrate his earlier comment.
"Before we get too carried away, let's continue on the real reason why we're here." Spoke Dumbledore, effectively gaining everyone's attention. "Why our guests have been called here is to simply make their presences known. You see, ever since you started your first year at Hogwarts, these people have been guarding not only the students, but Hogwarts as well."
"Wait, so they've been guarding Hogwarts for five years now?" Asked Hermione.
"Yes. And now that Voldemort is on the rise I believed it'd be best to call them in."
"Call them in for what? Forgive me Albus but why have them called in?" Asked Minerva.
"To help fight this war of yours and to help protect Harry Potter." Answered Hide casually, all signs of cheerfulness gone.
"Protect me?" Said Harry in disbelief. "So what? Are you implying that I can't protect myself? I don't need a bunch of strangers protecting me, I can protect myself just fine!"
"Of course," Spoke Tsukiyama, "If you're strong enough as you claim you are than why is Cedric Diggory dead?" Said Tsukiyama boldly.
"That was uncalled for!" Shouted Molly is disbelief.
"Uncalled for, but true." Interrupted Kaneki, earning shocked expressions. "Right now, all I see is an arrogant child bitting off too much than he can chew. Tell me Potter, how are you, a kid that's only half way through his schooling, going to go facing against the most dangerous and feared Dark Wizard of all time? A Dark Wizard who has years of experience and learning up his sleeve and has an army of Dark creatures behind him on his command? Tell me, how you and only you are strong enough as you are now to take him on as you so boldly claimed?" Harry was left speechless, staring at the stern eyes of Kaneki as he seemingly continues to comprehend all that he had just spoken.
"As I was saying." Began Dumbledore, watching carefully as Hermione grabs Harry's shoulder and pushes him back down into his seat. "They will continue guarding Hogwarts, but will be allowed to wander the halls of Hogwarts as well. Hide, is it too much trouble to ask of you to teach at Hogwarts?"
"I doubt I'll be a very good teacher. What exactly will I be teaching?" Asked Hide.
"Seeing as you're a Muggle I'd suggest Muggle Studies."
"Wait, you're a Muggle?" Interrupted Hermione.
"Yep!" Replied Hide with his trademark grin.
"Albus, I have another idea." Spoke Kaneki.
"Go on."
"With the new Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor, I think it'd be safe to have Hide working under me, perhaps with the disguise of an apprentice?" Suggested Kaneki. Dumbledore remained quiet as he mulled over this, obviously ignoring the unanswered question hanging in the air in terms of Kaneki's slip with the Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor.
"What do you think, Hide? Are you alright with this?"
"Sounds great!"
"Good to hear. Now that that's settled, I take it you have a question you three?" Asked Dumbledore, directing his eyes to the Golden Trio.
"Who's our Defence Against the Dark Arts Professor?" Asked Harry.
"Unfortunately, it is that very same lady that was at your hearing."
"Which one? You meant the one that wanted me expelled?" Dumbledore nodded his head gravely in response, causing a grim atmosphere to befallen the group.
"I take it this isn't good news then." Said Ron.
"Obviously." Responded Hermione with an eye roll.
"Dumbledore, I have a suggestion as well." Spoke Touka.
"Go on."
"If it is aright with Hinami, than maybe we could announce her as a transfer and have her placed in Gryffindor? To help add further protection to Harry and his friends."
"Hinami? But she's just a girl!" Protested Molly, earning nods of agreement.
"For once, I agree. If you don't mind me asking, but how is she going to protect Harry and the others?" Questioned Sirius.
"That is none of your business." Replied Kaneki coolly, earning a glare from Sirius.
"None of our business? Care to explain?"
"There is a reason why it's none of your business, mutt. So keep your nose out of it." Growled Ayato. Over the course of escaping Japan, the group, Ayato including, view Hinami as a younger sister, one that every member of the group are fiercely protective of.
"That's enough!" Commanded Dumbledore before continuing in a much calmer manner. "Is this alright with the rest of you?"
The group nodded, Kaneki turning to look at Hinami with a soft gaze. "Hinami, are you alright with this?" Hinami nodded with determination.
"Of course. I'll do my best."
"Wonderful." Smiled Dumbledore, "I take it you'll take Miss Fueguchi down to Diagon Alley to get her school supplies?" Kaneki nodded in response, before another question was asked.
"Dumbledore, with the guards, are you going to announce their presence to the students? If so then that means the Ministry will know." Asked Sirius.
"Yes, I am aware of that, but it must be done, for if I were to not inform the school than their presence will be even more suspicious." Replied Dumbledore. The table was quiet for once since the meeting started, no one having anything to say to anyone.
"There is one more thing we have yet to discuss." Spoke Hide, propping his elbows up on the table. "Will we continue with our current living quarters until school starts? Or will some of us remain here for the holidays?" Inquired Hide.
"None of them have been inside of Hogwarts yet, so perhaps over the course of the holidays I'll take one of them and give them a tour of the place and will rotate." Suggested Kaneki. "And while I take one of them down to Hogwarts the others will remain here."
"That sounds like an excellent plan. When will you start?"
"Now if possible. We can travel via Floo Powder."
"Very well then. I'll have Molly show the others their rooms while you're gone. Without further ado, this meeting is over." With that some Order members such as Minerva and Kingsly left while the others began to watch Kaneki interact with his friends.
"Who wants to get a tour of inside Hogwarts first?" Asked Kaneki casually as his friends surround him in a mini circle.
"I can always get a feel for the place during school seeing as I'll be with you for most of the year." Said Hide.
"That may be true, but it takes students more than a year to become familiar with its halls and even then they don't know all of Hogwarts passages and still get lost." Replied Kaneki.
"How about either Tsukiyama or Ayato go first? I think it'd be a good idea for Hinami to get to know kids her own age but seeing as she's shy it'd probably be best if myself and Hide were around." Spoke Touka.
"I'll go then. This places looks boring anyway." Spoke Ayato. Kaneki nodded his head, asking Ayato to follow him into a fireplace while also instructing him how to travel using Floo Powder. After a lengthy instruction and Ayato complaining about how stupid this was, they were gone in a flash of green fire. Once they were gone, Hide seemingly rounded on Hinami, a big cheerful smile lighting up his face as he spoke to the younger girl.
"So Hinami! Want to get to know the others?"
"Sure!" With that, Hide linked arms with Hinami, then sneakily linking arms with Touka as well, and began to march off into the direction he saw the kids leave to all the while leaving a dramatically weeping Tsukiyama as he complains about getting left behind.
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"Don't you think it's weird?" Whispered Harry to his group of friends.
"That Professor Snape has friends? Or-"
"-That they're not what we expected his friends to be like?" Finished Fred and George.
"Both."
"Yeah, it is weird. Especially that blonde one, Hide, was it? And then there's the girl." Said Ron.
"I think it's sweet that we got to see this side of Professor Snape." Defended Hermione.
"But it's weird." Spoke Harry.
"You know, it isn't nice to talk about others behind their back." Harry and the group spun around, coming face to face with Hide and Touka, Hinami standing in-between them.
"It's not what you think!" Began Hermione, guilt already eating away at having been part of a conversation that talked bad about his friend.
"Don't bother, we heard the entire thing." Said Touka sternly, silencing the group.
"Why do you speak so badly of Onii-chan?" Inquired Hinami, seemingly curious more than upset.
"Well, let's just say he's not the nicest person around." Replied Ron meekly.
"Ah, Hinami, was it?" Began Hermione, earning a nod. "Why do you call Professor Snape Onii-san? What does it mean?"
"Oh! It's Japanese for big brother!" Smiled Hinami.
"Big brother?"
"Yep. And Onee-chan is big sister!" Said Hinami, grabbing Touka's hand in her own.
"Wait, so are you and Professor Snape related?" Blurted our Ron, earning a smack in the arm.
"Obviously not you idiot. Hinami just looks up to them as brotherly and sisterly figures, am I right?" Hinami nodded her head, the conversation from before seemingly forgotten.
"So, why are you three here?" Asked Hermione, hoping to put their second meeting behind them.
"Well, while Kaneki and Ayato are gone and Tsukiyama does who knows what we thought it'd be a good idea to get to know you lot seeing as we'll be seeing each other more during school." Replied Hide as he enters the room, followed by Touka and then Hinami.
"Why do you call him that?" Asked Harry.
"Call who what?"
"Professor Snape. Why do you call him that weird name?"
"Weird name? Oh, you mean Kaneki? That's because it's the name given to him when he was in Japan."
"Wait, Japan?"
"Look, this isn't my story to tell. If you really want to know go speak to him yourself." Spoke Hide firmly, taking the group by surprise at how much authority sounded in his tone of voice.
"Now then!" He suddenly spoke, startling the group. "What happens at Hogwarts? Kaneki's being a meanie and won't tell me." Pouted Hide, earning an eye roll from Touka and giggles from Hinami. The group, still somewhat perplexed, began to launch into a full on explanation about Hogwarts, the Houses, the classes and teachers, Quidditch, Malfoy and his goons along with how Professor Snape treats them at school. It was afterwards did they find out something quite odd about their Potions Master.
"It's an act." Told Hide after they'd finished explaining.
"What do you mean?" Asked Hermione in confusion.
"The whole "I hate you and you're beneath me" thing. It's an act."
"That doesn't make any sense! Why would Snape-"
"Professor Snape." Cut in Hermione.
"-pretend to hate us?" Continued Ron.
"Think about it. Kaneki was made Head of the Slytherin house, said House which holds many children from Death Eater families. Kaneki is also a spy for the Order; if he were to act all kind and understanding to you, the Gryffindor Golden Boy, than children from Death Eater families will tell their parents, who will then tell Voldemort, which will than damage Kaneki's work as a spy for the Order and possible put his life at an even greater risk than it already is." Explained Touka patiently.
"What about when we're not at school? Like before you lot arrived he still acted like a git." Asked Harry.
"Look, from what we know, only Dumbledore knows the Kaneki we know, no one from the Order knows. If Kaneki were to suddenly quite his act and return to his usual self don't you think that'll just cause more problems in terms of confusion amongst the Order? After all, like you lot, they're used to and familiar with the person they know as Severus Snape, they don't know a thing about Kaneki Ken and that unnerves them." Spoke Hide, an unnerving intellectual look present in his eyes.
"What the difference between Kaneki Ken-" Began Fred.
"And Professor Snape?" Finished George.
"A lot of things, but that is not our place to tell." Answered Touka with a crease of her eyebrows.
"Onii-chan is really kind and always looks out for those close to him and does everything in his power to protect those he cares about, even if he gets hurt in the process! You should really sit down one day and have a proper conversation with him, not as students and teacher, but as Harry Potter and Kaneki Ken." Spoke Hinami fiercely, earning taken aback looks from the group of young Wizards and Witches.
"Welp, it's getting late, we should probably get to bed." Spoke Hide suddenly, standing up straight from his sitting position on the floor. "Say, do you remember where our rooms are?" Asked Hide, directing his question to Touka who shrugged.
"Oh, you will be sharing rooms with us. Hinami and Touka, was it?" Asked Hermione, receiving a nod, "Touka and Hinami will be sharing a room with me and Ginny while the rest of you guys will be sharing a room with Harry, Ron and the twins although I don't think there will be enough room…" Trailed off Hermione as she realises the number of males there are and how small the bedrooms are.
"Shot nots for sharing a room with Kaneki!" Shouted Hide instantly, earning perplexed looks from the group while Touka sighed.
"Can I come too?" Asked Hinami as she looks up at Hide with wide, hopeful eyes. Everyone in the group were well aware that Kaneki's scent comforted Hinami and relaxed her, Kaneki allowing her to sleep in his bed whenever she had nightmares of her parents death and on the few occasions when she couldn't sleep; this became the norm for the small group of friends. So to say the least, the group of students were shocked when Hide smiled brightly down a Hinami and responded with a cheerful "sure!".
"Don't let Tsukiyama hear you say that." Spoke Touka, before turning around to speak with the students. "Do either of you know where Kaneki's bedroom is?"
"No. But Mrs Weasley should know, she should be downstairs cleaning up." Replied Hermione, receiving a nod of thanks from Touka before she turns to leave out of the room.
"Come Hinami, let's see if we can find Kaneki's room." Hinami followed after Touka, Hide following the two shortly after before stopping briefly at the door frame, turning around to quickly address the students.
"Don't forget to talk to Kaneki! It'll be worth your while!" Spoke the energetic blonde before running after his two friends down the hall, leaving the students in a stunned silence.
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When Kaneki and Ayato got back sometime after midnight Kaneki was greeted to Hinami sleeping in his bed at the Order with Hide next to her, the two only leaving enough space for Kaneki to sleep in when he returns. Ayato, too tired to find his room, crashed on a chair, instantly falling asleep. Kaneki sighed quietly to himself before quietly and gently slipping into the empty space in his bed next to Hinami before quickly falling asleep himself.
When he woke up it was around lunch time, a quick glance showed that Hide and Hinami were already gone while Ayato remained asleep in the chair by the fireplace. Kaneki quietly got up out of bed and made his way down to the kitchen, not bothering to change out of his clothes from yesterday. As Kaneki neared the kitchen he began to hear voice, telling him that the Order are having lunch.
"Ah, Professor Snape, you're awake at last. Come sit down, you must be starved!" Greeted Molly, waving her wand over a spare seat which summoned a plate and knife and fork.
"No thank you, Molly. I'm not hungry." Spoke Kaneki, casting his gaze over the occupants of the table. Sirius, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Fred, George and Hide all sat at the table eating lunch, Tsukiyama, Touka and Hinami are no where to be seen.
"Yo, Kaneki! Finally decide to join us from the land of the dead?" Grinned Hide, interrupting Molly from her beginnings of a protest.
"Where's Touka, Hinami and Tsukiyama?"
"Tsukiyama is in one of the spare rooms teaching Hinami some more Kanji while Touka wandered around inside Headquarters." Answered Hide, before speaking up once more, interrupting Molly once again without a care. "Do expect the Golden Trio to come up to you to talk, I kind of spoke to them about the whole "evil Potions Master" thing is only an act and to actually hold a proper conversation." Kaneki sighed in response, resisting the urge to pinch the bridge of his nose.
"Of course you'd tell them that. How much did you tell them?" Asked Kaneki in what seemed exasperation to the Wizards and Witches.
"Nothing personal, just explained the reasoning why you act the way you do due to your job as a spy and the children of Death Eater families in your House." Explained Hide, him and Kaneki ignoring the bewildered looks directed at them from the occupants at the table as they converse in Japanese.
"Ugh you just added fuel to the fire. They're an overly curious bunch." Kaneki then quickly switched back to English, startling the group out of their confusion.
"I'm going to go find Touka." And with that Kaneki left without another word.
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Throughout the remainder of the holidays Kaneki took turns taking one of his friends out to Hogwarts to give them a tour, some at night while others at day, then once that was over he spent the rest of his time gathered with his friends and teaching them about the Magical world, seeing as he never got a proper chance to inform them of the vast difference the Magical world held from the Muggle world. Once they had gained an efficient knowledge of the Wizarding world Kaneki took them to Diagon Alley; another place for them to get familiar with, promising to take them down to Knockturn Alley so that they may know their way around it in case of an emergency. For the entire day Kaneki allowed his friends to plaster themselves against the windows of varies shops after they had collected all that they needed for Hinami and Hide.
Tsukiyama had gone to Gringotts to transfer some of his Muggle money to Wizarding money, he then proceeded to buy almost the entire book store and robes for himself, Touka and Ayato in case they need to take on the appearance of a Wizard.
And now it was time for them to go to Hogwarts, Kaneki, Hide and Hinami were all dressed in their robes while Touka, Ayato and Tsukiyama wore their casual clothes, but each wore a long black hooded cloak, each with their hoods up and adorning their masks. Before they boarded the Express, Kaneki had told his friends that it'd be a good idea for each of them to guard one section of the train, which they all agreed to.
Once they boarded, Kaneki instantly went in search of Harry Potter, knowing full well he'd most likely be alone due to Hermione and Ron becoming Prefects. Students parted for him as he held Hinami's hand in guidance while Hide held Hinami's other hand and followed after the pair through the busy train. After about a minute of searching and having to weave through students Kaneki had enough and turned to Hinami.
"Hinami, do you remember Harry's scent?" He asked. Kaneki would've been able to find Harry easily if it weren't for the large number of students packed into a confined space, but Hinami, being a chimera, may have better luck at locating Harry through scent.
I believe so. Why?"
"Do you think it'd be possible if you could find him by scent? We'd be able to locate him quicker that way." Hinami nodded her head before swapping hand, Kaneki now holding her left hand while she forced Hide to hold Kaneki's right hand as they continued down the train, the trio ignoring the odd looks that were thrown at them from all four houses. Within about 20 seconds Hinami stopped in front of a random compartment and opened it up wide, revealing Harry Potter, Luna Lovegood and Neville Longbottom.
"P-professor Sn-nape?" Stuttered Neville with wide eyes.
"Professor?" Spoke Harry, looking up at Kaneki with confused eyes as he looks to Hinami then to Hide, noting that they were all holding each other's hands in a link.
"Mr Potter, Mr Longbottom, Miss Lovegood. Would it be alright if Miss Fueguchi were to sit with you?"
"I have no problem with it." Spoke Luna first dreamily, followed shortly by a timid nod from Neville.
"Sure." Responded Harry with uncertainty. Kaneki let go of Hinami's hand, ruffling her hair before gently pushing her inside the compartment.
"When you get off the train, please follow Mr Potter, I'm sure he'll be happy to point you into the right direction.
"Bye Onii-chan! Hide!" Waved Hinami before Kaneki shut the door, then leading Hide to the teacher's compartment where he then introduced him to the Hogwarts staff and vice versa. There, the two spent the most boring ride of their life; Kaneki having sternly told Hide before entering the teacher's compartment that he were to act responsible and mature, which was hard for Hide as he was confined into a small space with a lot of boring people. It was about half way through the train ride did Hide bug Kaneki to let him see Hinami again. Kaneki, after about 20 minutes of Hide poking him for a response, allowed Hide to see Hinami but decided to come with him; he himself not being able to take the boredom any longer and also wanting to keep a close eye on Hide so that he didn't get lost.
When they arrived to their compartment, they were greeted with an unusual sight. Draco, along with his two goons, stood just outside of the compartment door, while Hinami stood in the door frame, her hand on her hips as she stares fiercely at them.
"What's going on here?" Asked Hide, being the first to approach them seeing as he practically ran to the compartment when he and Kaneki left the teacher compartment. Draco turned to face Hide, a sneer present on his features as he looks over Hide, Kaneki just far enough that Draco doesn't notice him.
"And who are you? Another Mudblood here to defend your Mudblood friend?" Of course, Hide knew what the insult meant thanks to Kaneki's teaching, but didn't get a chance to comment as Kaneki spoke up from behind him.
"And just who are you calling a Mudblood, Mr Malfoy?" Spoke Kaneki dangerously as he walks up to stand beside Hide. Both Hide, Kaneki and Hinami noticed how Draco paled, but there was also a questioning look in his eyes as he stares up at his Head of House.
"No one, sir." Kaneki, of course, doesn't believe him for he heard his directed insult towards Hide, which he does not take so lightly. Sure, he can be heartless towards Harry due to his acting, but he will never allow others to insult those dearest to him.
"Miss Fueguchi, what happened before we arrived?" Asked Kaneki. Before the group left for Kings Cross station, Kaneki made it clear that he'll be treating Hinami as a student and Hide as an apprentice and the same will be applied for them treating him as a teacher. All for the act.
"We were just sitting in our compartment when he opened our compartment door and began provoking Harry. He then began to say hurtful things towards them so I told them to leave. He then started calling me a Mudblood, that's about when you got here." Explained Hinami. A quick look to the side told Kaneki that Draco didn't expect to get into trouble for it, well he's about to learn not to mess with Kaneki's dearest.
"Mr Malfoy, if we were at school I would take off 10 points for your atrocious behaviour. Unfortunately, we are not and therefore I do not have permission to do so. However, seeing as you also insulted my apprentice, you will be serving detention for a week after dinner. Now leave." Draco hastily walked off, his head bowed down as his goons trailed after him, casting confused glances towards Kaneki as they disappeared down the compartment. Once they were out of sight, Kaneki turned his attention towards Hinami with a concerned expression.
"Are you alright?" Hinami nodded, a smile breaking out onto her features.
"Yep! Although I was close to shoving him out of the compartment."
"Nice! You so should've done it!"
"And I'm glad you didn't." Interjected Kaneki, giving Hide a stern glance.
"So, why are you to here?"
"Hide was bored and wanted to come see you, and to make sure he didn't get into any trouble I followed him." Answered Kaneki all the while Hide pouted childishly before stepping into the compartment, grabbing Kaneki's hand in the process and dragging him inside. Inside, Kaneki wasn't surprised to see the Golden Trio reunited, along with Luna and Neville still in their original seats.
"Professor Snape!" Exclaimed Hermione in shock, obviously not expecting him to join them inside their compartment. "And…"
"Just call me Hide. But if you must you may call me Professor Hide!" Smirked Hide as he sat down, dragging Kaneki down to the empty seat next him while Hinami sat across from them. "So, who was that prick back there? Malfoy, was it? What's the deal with him?" Asked Hide.
"Yes, that was Draco Malfoy." Spoke Hermione.
"Yikes, feel sorry for you dude." Sympathised Hide.
"Don't be, after all you'll get to experience it first hand as well." Hide paused, paling slightly when Kaneki's words finally registered before slumping in his seat with a defeated expression.
"Um, Professor Hide? But are you going to be filling in for Defence Against the Dark Arts?" Asked Neville meekly.
"Me? Teaching? Never! No, I'm Ka-Professor Snape's apprentice. So you'll see me around whenever you have Potions." Answered Hide with his trademark grin, sweating internally due to his near slip-up.
For the rest of the ride they conversed, Hide and Hinami dragging Kaneki into some conversations but other than that the train ride was peaceful. Once they finally arrived to their stop, Kaneki and Hide got up to leave first, Kaneki asking the Golden Trio to guide Hinami to where she's supposed to be while they leave with the rest of the staff and head towards the Great Hall.
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Once all the first years were sorted into their Houses, Dumbledore stood up, instantly silencing the hall. Kaneki looked up briefly to the entrance to see Hinami standing their awkwardly, her hands clutched in front of her as she fights to keep her gaze firmly up despite the nervousness she was feeling for having a large number of eyes trained on her.
"I'd like to make a few very important announcements! This year, we will be having a transfer student from Japan come and stay with us! She will be in our fifth year, please treat her with respect and open arms! Now, if Miss Fueguchi would be sorted?" McGonagall held up the sorting hat as she read the name off of the parchment in her hand.
"Hinami Fueguchi!" Hinami hesitated slightly before walking forward, looking up to see Hide give her an encouraging smile while Kaneki gave her a nod of encouragement, a small smile gracing his lips which would be difficult to find if one didn't know how to spot it. With this, Hinami found more confidence, smiling up at her family as she begins to walk more confidently up to the stool before sitting down.
The hall was silent for a few seconds, Hinami whispering in reply to the hat that only Kaneki could hear; revealing that the hat was torn between sorting her into Hufflepuff or Gryffindor, but Hinami firmly stood her ground and wanted to be sorted into Gryffindor. After a few more seconds had ticked by, the hat finally shouted her chosen house, the group sighing with relief when the hat shouted Gryffindor. Hinami smiled up at Hide and Kaneki before skipping over to the Gryffindor table, Hermione making room for her to sit between her and Neville.
"Well, that's one less thing we have to worry about." Spoke Hide. Kaneki hummed in agreement.
"We also have some new faces up at the Head Table. May I introduce Professor Umbridge who will be teaching Defence Against the Dark Arts. We also have Professor Nagachika, who will be watching over Potions as Professor Snape's apprentice!" Hide gave the school a big grin while waving down at the students cheerfully, earning some off looks from students at the stark contrast between Hide and Kaneki.
"Now, one more important announcement to make. This year, there will be some new additions in security. You will find that as you wander the halls and attend your classes that you will come across some of the new guards that have been hired for added security to Hogwarts." Whispers emitted from the students from all four houses, some with worry while others excitement. A quick look told Kaneki that Umbridge isn't happy with the announcement. Before Dumbledore could complete his announcements, Umbridge interrupted with a high pitch and very fake cough, causing Kaneki to grimace slightly while Hinami flinched.
And then began the long and dull speech about the Ministry's interference with Hogwarts business. Kaneki, with a quick sweep of the halls occupants, noticed most students practically asleep; minus Hinami, Hermione and a few Ravenclaws. Another quick glance at the Head Table showed most teacher pretending to listen, while surprisingly, Hide stood at full attention as he listened to every word she said. Finally, Umbridge finished her long winded speech and sat down, Dumbledore beginning a clap, a sign for everyone else to follow, which few did.
Finally, after Dumbledore finished his announcements and greetings, food appeared on the table. While everyone else had to collect their foods from platters scattered along the table, Kaneki and Hinami already have their food prepared for them on their plates. It was meat, the meat Tsukiyama and Hinami collect from suicide victims to be exact. You see, they needed to look normal, and not eating or throwing up would be deemed suspicious; so, it was agreed upon that the house elves would prepare the meat in a way to look normal, and have it so that it's served for only Kaneki and Hinami.
After the feast had ended Dumbledore dismissed the students to their dorms, Kaneki standing up while indicating for Hide to follow.
"So, where are we going now?" Asked Hide casually, his arms folded behind his head.
"Now, we are going to the Slytherin common room to greet the first years and to give them a lay out of the rules and such before we head off to bed." Told Kaneki.
"Sounds boring."
"Deal with it." As the pair continued on with their trek down to the common room, the temperature dropped considerately as they moved deeper into the dungeons. Soon enough, they stood in front of a large painting of a noble man who sneered down at them with distain.
"Password?"
"Pure-blood." Answered Kaneki, causing the painting to swing open.
"Dude, really?"
"Don't blame me, I don't choose the passwords." Muttered Kaneki as he and Hide step inside the common room. Instantly everyone was silent, even the older years as they watch Kaneki speak to the first years, donning his persona of Severus Snape as he spoke to his students. Afterwards, he properly introduced Hide to the Slytherin's, but with an added warning.
"If I see or even hear any of you causing trouble for my apprentice, I will not take you lightly." Warned Kaneki dangerously, causing the Slytherin's to gulp silently. The Slytherin's, sensing that the announcements were over, began to either leave for bed or continue chatting in their groups, it wasn't until Kaneki spoke again did the students pause.
"Mr Malfoy, I hope you haven't forgotten your detention." The students turned to stare at Draco, some giving him questioning glances at the sudden detention.
"Oi, Kaneki, don't you think you're being a bit harsh?" Whispered Hide into his ear.
"Malfoy is spoilt and a pure-blood fanatic like his father, who supports Voldemort. Letting him off the hook so easily will simply tell him he can do it again." Whisper Kaneki back, just as Draco approached them. "Follow me." Commanded Kaneki, turning his back to Draco as he and Hide left the common room. As they approached his classroom, Kaneki spoke of what Draco's task will be.
"For the week you will be cleaning the classroom, starting with the cauldrons. You have one hour." Said Kaneki, opening the door for Draco to enter first, then Hide and then Kaneki; closing the door shut as he beckoned for Hide to follow him to his desk as Draco got started on the cauldrons.
"I hope you've memorised the way to the common room, Great Hall and Potions classroom." Commented Kaneki as he sat down behind his desk, Hide pulling up a stool to his across from him.
"I've memories the way to the common room from the Great Hall and a bit to this classroom. Don't know how I'll go for the whole year, though." Said Hide as he slumped down onto the desk. Both males were well aware of the pair of ears and eyes watching their every move, and both were fine with it, knowing that what they were about to say next the boy wouldn't have a hope of understanding.
"So, something tells me you have something planned for him." Spoke Hide in Japanese, indicating to Draco standing behind them.
"Oh? And what makes you think that?" Kaneki was smirking on the inside, purely for the bewildered look Draco was shooting at them for the switch in languages.
"Hm? I don't know, something just tells me you have something planned for him, wonna let me in on it?"
Kaneki sighed, knowing it was fruitless to try and hide something from his best friend. "I do have something planned, but not fully. You remember me telling you about his father?"
"About being all for pure-blood and being a Death Eater?" Kaneki noticed Draco's head shoot up at hearing 'Death Eater' but quickly lowered his head when he noticed Kaneki looking at him.
"Yes. From what I've seen from the meetings being held by Voldemort, he is in a way, slowly dragging the boy into their mess."
"So you want to get him out." Concluded Hide. Kaneki nodded.
"Man, easier said than done. Tell me, how are you going to break him out of it?"
"To be honest, I don't know."
"Well, let me know when you've come up with anything. Who knows, I may be able to help." Said Hide, giving Kaneki a big smile.
"Thank you, Hide." Said Kaneki, allowing a small smile to tug at his lips.
Soon an hour was up and Kaneki escorted Draco back to the Slytherin common room before showing Hide the way to Kaneki's private quarters.
"You'll be sharing a room with me, but we'll have separate beds." Explained Kaneki as they reached his quarters.
"Anteiku." Spoke Kaneki, causing the painting to open.
"Anteiku? Really?" Snickered Hide as he follows Kaneki inside.
"It's easy to remember and no one would be able to figure it out."
"Good point." Yawned Hide as he crashes on one of the beds.
"Oi, that's my bed."
"But it's so comfy~" Before Hide knew it, Kaneki had picked him up, slung him over his shoulder and tossed him onto another bed, all the while Hide flailed about in his grasp.
"Kaneki!" Whined Hide.
"Good night, Hide." And just like that Kaneki went to bed, completely ignoring Hide as he went to sleep.