Kagome watched slightly aware as the students filed in. Their happy demeanor's not changing with the coming school year. Chuckling softly Kagome thought of how surprised the students would be that she was a teacher and a student.
And was still younger than most of the school. All the people before her were to be taught defense against the dark arts by her. And then when she didn't teach Kagome would be following the Gryffindors around for classes.
Like Transfiguration, care of magical creatures, and runes. The only reason Kagome was not in Potions was due to her being the assistant teacher. Being a miko can come in handy down the road.
Scanning the crowd, Kagome's eyes softly caught those of a young mans'. His emerald eyes were boring holes into hers. Almost as if he thought that by reading her eyes, then he can view her intentions. Which were to actually survive another year. Those eyes were so known to Kagome this past month.
Unlikely to the popular belief, Kagome never did find a happily ever after. The jewel was completed, yes. But Kagome never did mate with Inuyasha. Nor did she get to see Kohaku reunite with his sister. Heck, Kagome wasn't even in the final battle. Inuyasha had sealed the well with the help of Kikyo. Who had brought light to him that Kagome did not belong in this world.
The only reason Kagome even got the shikon was because of her soul. Which called for the item, and the shikon's natural magic was able to break the barrier long enough to come to the present. After that Kagome only remembers waking up on her bed.
Her mother did tell her what happened though, "Something pink slammed into your chest dear," Kun-loon described, "and it broke a couple ribs in the process." so there it is the wonderful tale of Kagome's life. The only way it is shown is through her eyes, ones that hold the same weariness as Dumbledore's, but also hold a slight sadness. That will most likely take a lot to overcome. The only eyes Kagome can tell are the same, are the same boys' who has let his eyes leave hers to chatter with a few friends.
Snapping back to reality, Kagome was done just in time to hear Dumbledore start the words, "Students Welcome Back!…."
Edit: 4/4/11