A/N - First things first, you see the little author's note below - yeah, the stupid one - it's wrong and it's gonna go. I'll leave it for now, but the next time I log on, it'll be gone.

Right, down to business, I'm rewriting the story. I recently logged onto the email I used to make this one (something I haven't done in yonks, 60 unread emails my friend. This site is the only thing I use it for. I know, the mind boggles) and I saw that I have a few new favourites. Personally, I don't understand why. This is terribly written - the only saving quality is the fact that I was smart enough to get it beta'd. So, as I said, I'm rewriting it.

I'm going to change, well, pretty much everything, so that the first couple of chapters don't make me want to cry. One of the main things I'm thinking about changing the OC - I don't know whether to get rid of her or not yet, so for the few people who have favourited, I would like your opinion, thank you muchly in advance. I'll leave her in for now, so make sure you read it before telling me. For the record, I'm also changing the characters that I'm sending to Hogwarts. Just so ya know.

Finalement, just because I'm improving the embarrassment that is this story, doesn't mean that my updates will be anything more than sporadic. I'm not going to lie and say that I don't have time, because it's not true - what I don't have is dedication. I work 9 to 6, Monday to Friday (on a good week, sometimes my hours are longer) and a couple of hours on Saturday, so by the time I get home, writing is the last thing on my mind.

This story is set in the time of the 5th Harry Potter book and Shippuden just as Sasuke returns but they are at different ages. They are all around 16 and 17

"Talky talk" Talking in foreign language
"Talky talk" Normal talking

A/N: Hariku Twinkle (I think its a cool name) is Blonde haired with Natural red streaks and is Tomboy almost always wearing caps backwards. Her nickname is Rikki or Twinky. She has a personality like Naruto's but a past like Sasuke's, except her bro didn't kill her clan. She has a Kekke Genkai but no-one knows the name of it so they call it her KG. It allows her to control elements, without using handsigns, but using it takes away most of her strength. Her headband around is her ankle.

Start:

Life is funny. Harry thinks as he rocks absently on his chair, feet flung on his desk and his eyes staring blankly at the ceiling. At about this time, five years ago, before the owls, Hagrid and Hogwarts he was sat in his little cupboard downstairs, dreaming of the days when he would be free of The Dursley's. Back then, magic was something he never even dared to dream about and as much as he wished it, he never really thought that he would be able to escape Their clutches.

Some - the pessimists he knew (maybe even the pessimist in him too) - would say that Now isn't that much different. His only company is Hedwig (an improvement some days, others not so much. He loves the bird, but sometimes he wishes for his old friend Dorothy the spider, who couldn't squawk even if she wanted too. And Hedwig certainly does love to squawk) and he's still locked away from the rest of the world. Fair enough, his prison is bigger now, but it's still a prison none-the-less. Contrary to what the pessimists think, there is a big difference between now and then. Now he has something to look forward to, friends, a real family. He has something that is his own and that The Dursley can never ruin. He has Hogwarts.

Harry sighs as he glances back at the locked door - maybe when they let him out later he should go for a walk and stretch his legs.

The problem with Wizards, Dumbledore thinks in exasperation, is that because they know more than the muggles, they think they know everything.

"You can't be serious?!" Minerva demands, "The ministry isn't going to stand for it. They're already denying that He is back and have managed persuaded the entire wizarding world that you're a crackpot. You'll lose any respect that you have left"

Severus nods in agreement. He doesn't agree with the old hag often, but in this case she's right. "You're making things worse."

"Not everyone thinks I'm a Crackpot." Dumbledore says mildly. This only proceeds to anger Minerva more.

"This is the most ridiculous plan you have ever come up with. You are responding to a vague ad - one that doesn't even tell you who or what you are hiring - that you got from a Japanese government official you have met once. What in the name of Merlin's fuzzy beard is wrong with you?!"

At this, Dumbledore has finally had enough. No-one insults Merlin's fuzzy beard. No-one.

"Enough." Dumbledore stands and slams his hands down on the table. "I have made my decision. I am not going to let anyone die because I was too scared to take a risk on someone who says they can help. I can't let anyone else get hurt because I didn't do what I should have long ago. I can't let anyone else lose their parents because of a madman." He stops to catch his breath.

Minerva and Severus blink in shock. They have never seen him lose his cool like that.

"I agree sir, it's the only option" Minerva swings her head around to glare at Severus, sees his smug expression and storms out of Dumbledore's office. Serverus follows, chortling quietly to himself. The old hag is never right, but still fun to mess with.

In the quiet of his office Dumbledore collapses back into his chair and looks at the piece of paper resting neatly on his desk.

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It's a quiet day in Konohagakure no sato, the village hidden in the leaves. Even it's leader, the 5th Hokage, Tsunade is feeling it's calming effects. So much, in fact, that she's asleep with her head on her desk (even drooling a little bit). Suddenly, an owl lands on the windowsill. It pecks it's beak against the glass in order to get the attention of the occupant of the room. No answer. It pecks harder. Still no answer. It screeches loudly, causing Tsunade to wake with a start.

"I wasn't sleeping!" She exclaims automatically, thinking that Shizune has caught on to her afternoon snooze. A quick scan of the room proves otherwise. Another loud peck on the window brings her attention to the owl there. Confused, Tsunade lets the bird into the room. It hold it's leg out to her. She blinks in confusion. With a huff the owl hops around the desk impatiently, waving it's leg around, until finally finally she notices the paper tied to said leg. Humans. 'What's this?' Tsunade thinks as she reads the message written on the paper.

She stands up abruptly. "Shizune!" Causing the Short haired women to run into the room holding the cute little pig, Tonton.

"Yes Tsunade-Sama" A bewildered Shizune asks. She's only ever this worked up when there's no Sake in her 'secret' drawer, but I'm sure I topped it up last night.

"I need the Top ANBU in here ASAP" Tsunade informs her in her best Hokage voice. She must have run out of the Sake already... Maybe I need to start watering it down less.

Never the less Shizune nods her head and runs out of the room.

Tsunade perches on the end of the desk next to the owl, watching it curiously. As she waits her attention slowly moves back to the ever-present Sake bottle. It's started to taste a little strange recently she muses maybe I should try a different brand.

Tsunade is starting to doze a little again when she hears the tell-tale poof of Nin teleportation. She opens her eyes and sees the best and most infuriating group of ANBU she has, stood impatiently infront of her. God, she'll be glad to be rid of them for a year. At least they were all on time this time.

"Hurry up and tell us what you want you old biddy, me and Hina were busy"

The meek, purple haired girl flushes in embarrassment.

"Keep your personal business out of the office Dobe, I don't want to have nightmares."

"... Your face"

"QUIET!" Tsunade almost screams, her hands gripping the desk so tightly her knuckles have turned white, an ominous creaking noise coming from the wood. In front of her are Kakashi, Sasuke, Naruto, Hinata and Ingo - the reformed Team 7. The only member she truly likes is Hinata. To her annoyance none of them were wearing the uniform. What took them so long if they weren't getting ready Tsunade thinks perplexed.

Things have changed since they were younger, they've all grown, become more powerful, more mature (in some ways). Hinata and Naruto are in a steady relationship, and surprisingly so are Sasuke and Sakura.

After Sasuke had returned from his... Adventures with his little Sound friends, he was more amicable. He had finally managed to move on from his past. It would always hurt, but now he could see past that. When he finally realised what - who - he had been missing (two years after his return) he had gone to Sakura and given her his heart. And was promptly punched in the nose for his troubles. 6 Months and the failed relationship between Sakura and Kiba later they got together. (The relationship was definitely not sabotaged by Naruto so he could go on double dates with his male best friend).

The newest addition to the group is Ingo - an unusual blonde girl, currently leaning against the back wall with her eyes closed and Kakashi slouched next to her.

"I have a very important mission for the lot of you." Tsunade addressed the 5, pacing in front of them military Sargent-style. "You have to protect a certain school from a certain evil snake guy who isn't who you think it is."

"Sounds familiar, huh, Saski?" Naruto grins, poking the other ANBU playfully in the arm.

"Call me that again and you'll wish you were never born" 'Saski' Growls. Naruto only snickers, absent mindedly stroking one of his whiskers.

Tsunade clears her throat, getting back the attention of everyone. "As I was saying, you have to protect a school from this man, named Lord Voldemort. And a certain student in particular. One Harry Potter, as well as his friends Ron Weasly and Hermione Granger. Your mission is to pose as students (Kakashi, you will be a teacher) at this school of magic - yes magic. Oh, and Harry has a hearing in a couple of days that you'll which at least one of you will need to accompany him to. And you'll also need wands - probably just as props, but I would like you to see if you can learn to use them properly. I also want you to use this opportunity to find out about the outside world. We have been stuck in our safety bubble for too long, I want to see if we can get out into the world. If they can handle you, they can handle all of us. Kakashi will be leader. He's the only one I can trust to not get my best nin killed."

With a couple of offended grumbles (and a smug look from Kakashi) the team disappear in the signature puff of smoke.

Half an hour later, everyone ew-assembled at the Godaime Hokage's office finally clad in their uniform, forgoing the cloaks in the hot weather - they will put it on later if need be.

Tsunade glances up from the work she's pretending to be doing. "What are you waiting for? Get going. Dumbledore expects you there tomorrow. You're big kids now, you can make your way yourself."

The ANBU stare at her.

"Shoo, shoo you've got a long way to go. The address is 12 Grimmauld Place. It's in London. If I were you I'd start running." As they slowly start to leave the office Tsunade smirks to herself Revenge is a b- a female dog, ain't it you aggravating little brats.

As they're leaving the village Naruto lets out a hefty sigh "I'm starting to think that this.. Whatshisname isn't going to be worth our trouble" Sasuke raises an eyebrow.

"Whatshisname?"

"Come on Sasuke! You know I'm not good with names" Naruto whines. "Help a brother out Een!"

"Fabio" The quieter blonde mutters seriously.

"That doesn't sound very evil"

"It's a different culture"

"Oh." Naruto watches Ingo, trying to gage if she's being serious. It's hard to tell. When he was younger he once asked her how they got the big TV's to stay on the wall. She said lick and stick. A month later he bought a TV of his own. It took him an hour to stop shaking and he hasn't been able to look at them in the same way since.

When no-one corrected her, he shrugged and decided she was telling the truth. Hinata would never let her trick him. Again.

As they reached the village gates they decided to run. An old man carrying his shopping blinked in surprise as five Shinobi seemed to disappear into thin air. He shrugged Showoffs.

They arrived at Grimmauld place late the next night, on time (barely) but exhausted. They glanced around the square in confusion as they tried to locate the elusive number 12.

"Maybe this is the wrong Grimmauld place" Hinata mutters, her stutter gone in the presence of her friends.

"Naaah, don't worry Nata, we're in the right place" Naruto smiles.

They begin searching the houses, checking the numbers on the doors, walls, post anything they can find in an attempt to find their destination.

"9 Grimmauld Place, 10 Grimmauld Place" Naruto Chants.

"Shut the f-" Sasuke hisses.

"11 Gri-"

"-ck up"

"-auld Place"

"Dobe, I swear to Go-"

12 Grimmaul"

"-if you don't stop I'm going to rip off you're b-"

"Place"

Everyone freezes as they here a thundering one of the buildings. ANBU reactions kick in and they jump back into the shadows, Weapons at the ready. They watch in astonished amazement as a house seems to be growing from the ground - pushing it's neighbours out of the way to make space. They glance at the tenants in the houses - jaws dropping as they realise that they don't even notice anything happening.

Within minutes there is a new house, settled between 11 and 13, as if it had been there the whole time. They look at each others hiding spots unsure of what to do.

Kakashi is the first to move. "I guess we better go knock" He chuckles, always the voice of reason and promptly begins to stroll towards the door. The others follow, automatically moving into the bodyguard formation, watching Kakashi's back for any danger.

The house is silent apart from Mrs Weasley's pacing.

"Dumbledore said they should be here by now! What if they change their mind about coming!? What if they don't want to help!? What if He already got to them!? WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DOOOO?!" She clutches her hair madly and starts to sink to the floor. Mr Weasley rushes forward to grab her.

"Mol, it's alright dear, Dumbledore has faith and so must we. If he says that they're coming, then they're com-" He's cut off as a loud knock resounds around the house.

"Seems our new friends finally joined us." Moody says in amusement as he continues to watch Molly. He limps slowly towards the door and everyone begins to follow. With a quick glare they back off and decide to wait in the living room. When he eventually reaches the door he opens at and his jaw drops at the single figure in front of him.

He quickly scans the man for weapons, his glass eye analysing him like it does everyone else. The man is tall, undoubtedly so, yet he's is slouched low with his hands in his pockets. His hair is grey and standing up - Harry would say that it looks like he's been rubbing a balloon across his head for 10 minutes, but Moody has no words to describe the look. His face is covered by a mask of some sort of canine animal - a hyena maybe - something that is a little like a wolf, but not quite. His chest is covered by a plate and he wears shin and arm guards as well as gloves. Underneath he is wearing trousers and a t-shirt. At first glance he does not appear to be holding any weapons - moody knows instinctively that this is not true.

"I thought there were five of you" He states gruffly. At his words four more appear behind the first. They moved so quick not even his eye could follow them. Before he could properly look at the newest additions he feels a small figure storm past him.

"Look at you! None of you are wearing coats, or even jumpers, it's the middle of the nigh and freezing, get inside RIGHT NOW!" The group freeze, unused to being told what to do by someone so... motherly, however, Molly Weasley is not someone to be argued with and she quickly ushers them inside before they know what is going on.

"Damn woman is like a force of nature" Kakashi mutters irritably, causing Naruto and Ingo to laugh loudly.

In the living room the Shinobi quickly scan the room. It appears to be safe - for the moment. Everyone is too shocked by the presence to be of any sort of danger. Apart from the man who let them in. They haven't once let him out of their sights.

The man is incredibly scarred - especially his face and has an electric blue eye. He also hasn't looked away from them once. Everything about him screams seasoned warrior. In Konoha, he would have been drafted into the council of elders years ago.

There is silence for a couple of minutes before Kakashi finally stepped forwards.

"HelloI am ANBU Lynx - You can call me Kakashi Hatake." Taking his lead the other step forward in turn

"ANBU Mouse, Healer. Hinata Hyuuga."

"ANBU Fox, second in command. Naruto Uzumaki."

"ANBU Raven, combat specialist. Sasuke Uchiha."

"ANBU Wolf, Scout. Ingo."

"And I am Alastor Moody, also knows as mad-eye." Moody introduced himself and the other order members followed his lead. "The rest of the introductions can wait. We expected you here hours ago, we need to go retrieve Harry Potter immediately. Dumbledore informed us that you would be able to assist in that. We have already made sure the rest of the family is out of the house. At least we hope. Can you help?" The shinobi exchanged glances and shrugged.

"Yes." They say as one, shrugging again.

"Good, now let's move out." Moody says but is stopped by Tonks.

"Wait, how will you guys get there?"

"The same way we got here." Naruto grins mischievously. The wizards accept the answer and they all set out. Ingo glances at a pouting Kakashi on the way. "I thought we were on time." Ingo snorts "We will never be on time."

At the Dursleys house

The wizards arrive just before the Shinobi, who jump down off the roof of a neigbouring house.

"Are we sure the muggles are gone?" Tonks asks. Kakashi looks at Ingo who nods, understanding. She moves forwards sniffing cautiously.

"Affirmative. There is only one presence in the house." She mutters.

"Okay," Moody nods, "Let's move in."

The wizards go into the house to get Harry while the ninja act as look outs and guards. They return a few minutes later, Harry in tow.

"Who're they?" He asked, referring to the extras.

"New guards Dumbledore hired. We can trust them." Kingsley replies.

"We'll be here if you need us" Kakashi says as he and the Shinobi vanish into the shadows.

Back at Headquarters

"Yo Duck- butt. No matter how much you want power this time you are not going to Fabio. One Evil Snake guy was enough." Naruto Grins.

"Hn. Shut up"

"I hate you"

"Feelings mutual"

"Waitwaitwait" one of the ginger brats says "Who, in the name of Helga Hufflepuff's skimpy underwear, is Fabio?"

Ingo looks up sharply, eyes wide. He was going to ruin it for her!

Naruto blinks in confusion "The evil snake guy... The one you're trying to defeat..." He trails off as realisation kicks in. "You!" he growls at Ingo, jumping at her. The Wizards watch in amazement as his claws grow longer and sharpen, body contorting and cracking. Golden fur starts to spread across his skin and within minutes he has become a fox. They jump back in shock, screaming as the fox pummels straight towards Ingo. It dives for her and her body is covered for a second. The sound of Growling and snarling almost deafens the humans, and the snapping of teeth is quickly thrown into the mix. Suddenly Naruto is forcibly thrown off of his fellow Nin, a panting wolf stood in the place of Ingo. They stare at each other and then pounce, coming together with a thunderous crash.

Kakashi watches for a couple of seconds and then turns to Harry. He once again bows low and says in a pleasant but slightly drawling voice."Hi.My name is Kakashi, I'll be your new teacher and body guard for the rest of the year. The sulker behind me is Sasuke, next to him is Hinata and the two morons on the floor are Naruto and Ingo.

As I said, we will be protecting you specifically Harry, but also Ron and Hermione."

"As well as the rest of the school." Moody adds, eyeing him suspiciously.

Kakashi waves his hand at him and says"yeah, them too" albeit a little half-heartedly.

"Err... Is no-one going to stop them" Hermione says worriedly - almost everyone else in too much shock to say anything.

"Shut your gob" Fred (or George) mutters

"We want to see who will win" The other adds.

Mrs. Weasly clips them both around the ear, stomps over to the wrestling animals and grabs them by the scruff of their necks, pulling them apart with strength Mr Weasley didn't know she had. "No-one of this in my house you hear me!" Naruto growls at her and she shakes him a little, looking him in the eye "Don't make me get a newspaper. She then drops them and they scramble away in horror, quickly becoming human again in order to save themselves.

"You can take off those masks, you know." Moody says and the shinobi comply, removing their masks.

Hinata sighs rubbing her nose as she watches Ingo and Naruto glaring at each other. This is going to be a looong year.