Deathwearsblack; because you Asked

The Night Parade come to Hogwarts

Ch 2

121

Japan,

Baby Harry was brought 'Home' to the Nura Household, where he was raised as the younger brother of Rikou, how would be named the Third Heir. When Harry was Five, he was taken to the Local Branch of Gringotts. (Goblins don't let Wizard views interfere with Profit, why should they allow Yokai views. Profit is Profit.) With the Heirship of Potter locked and confirmed, the Second Heir, Rihan, now the Commander of the Nura Clan, had the Boy tested and trained.

Harry, or as he was called Hari, was taught the arts of the Shegenju, an Elemental spirit Mage, and the Onmyoji, a Spirit or Demon Hunter mage. He quickly Learned how to Channel his Magic into totems known as Ofoedu and Shikigami. As he studies progressed, so to did his powers. He Learned to channel his Ki and mix it with his Mana of his Magic to enrich and empower them both.

As he trained his Mind and Soul, he too trained his body. The Assassin Monk, Kurotabo taught him the ways of the Staff and Knife, as Shoei, son of Hihi taught him the Way of the Sword. He Learned the Art of War from the Tengu Clan. The Local Magic Society checked in on him, once, and seeing as he was being raised not only by a Yokai Clan, but the Nura, laid down the Law, and walked away.

1. The Mundane or Normals can not know about the Supernatural. If a Normal comes 'Hunting', Report it to the 'Council' and they will handle it. (the KPP has been listed, but left to the Nura as they are only interested in Yokai)

2. No Killing if you can Help it, Backup your side of any conflict. Always clean up after yourself. LEAVE NO EVIDENCE.

3. Commit no Crime against Mundanes using the Arts. If you must, use Mundane methods.

Etc.

At the age of Seven, Hari and Rukou lost their Father.

Grandfather reclaimed the Title of Supreme Commander.

Hari redoubled his training, as Rikou began his training for the position of Third Heir. Hari was a loner outside the Household, while Rikou had a collection of friends.

Then the Troubles started.

When Rikou was named Heir, He had to move against a Rat-type of Yokai that had targeted children for no reason other then to kill them and spread fear.

The there was the so-called Gyuki's revolt. A strong supporter of his Father and Grandfather, saw the Boy as a weakling, and made a move. While the fallout of the Revolt weakened the borders of the Clan's terrery, the Clan grew stronger.

When a Tanuki cub thought that the Clan was Weak, He tried to show his Father that he was a Power to Contend with. He was Wrong. Rikou showed him that one needs to be careful what one calls weak, and what one calls strong.

Hari was just coming home, from a long Training Journey, and as he Passed through the Damaged Gates of the Compound, he heard a whisper "Harry Potter."

He gripped his Dragon Rod, as he locked eyes with the Guard at the Gate. "Ojīsan ni iu…"[tell Grandfather that…] when a hook snagged him behind his navel, and pulled.

As the world blurred into focus, in a Room, 'No, more a 'hall'...' formed about him. He could feel the Magic in the place. It was like going from wading in the stream, to walking under the Ocean. Then there was all the people. Humans, and a few 'other's mixed in. He could feel the Kami and the Wa of the Whole place, and then the cost of his travel spell hit him.

"Sofu wa ikatteirudarou." [GrandFather is going to be pissed.] Hari allowed the Night to claim him.

121

Black burst into the Medical Wing, panting. He had run here as a human, for two reasons, he was trying to hind the fact he was a Animagus, and two, he forgot he could run faster as a Grim.

He saw was the nurse backing away from the boy that could be his godson...his pup, only to freeze when he waw what she was backing away from. A Jade scaled Cobra with amber markings, had rose from the boy's robes. While the hood was flared, it just coiled about on the lad's chest, it's tongue flickering...tasting the air.

"Poppy." Black moved his hand slowly to the hilt of his wand, "Where…"

"Under his collar. I disturbed it trying to disrobe the boy."

"The Massster left no ordersss on thisss" the two humans looked back at the snake, and gaped as it expanded… until it was thrice as long as the boy was tall. A weapon, two great scimitars joined at the hilt-butts, a massive Pearl between them, clutched in taloned hands, pointed at the two. "Too cold. Make it quick! What you want!"

"My duty is to see to his health." Poppy spoke clearly.

"I believe him to be kin." Black answered, "My Heir in fact."

"The Feemale may approach." the snake moved off the bed, never shifting its position nor taking it's eyes off them. "Wizzard watch door." it's fangs and forked tongue making it stretch it's word bezzarly.

As Black turned back to the door, it swung open as Albus led the Headmasters into the Ward. "... over thirteen years ago, today. For him to appear like that…" Albus came to a stop, ignoring the wand at his throat, in favor of the snake...thing hovering over Poppy and Potter. "Ahh, Poppy, what is that?"

"The Boy had it in his robes, Headmaster. He has a familiar bond with it." the witch did not look up as she finished her examination of the boy.

"Kutama." the snake head bobbed, "Naga."

"I must ask you to step away from the young man." Albus pressed his authority.

"Would you allow another to take your bird?" hissed the Naga as the bladed staff was drawn across it's rippled chest, "Neither shall I be removed from my Massster, except by great forssce."

"My Familiar is a creature of light!" Albus protested, "You are but..."

"A Snake." the naga smiled, "Yes. But I am bound to the Mage you seek to remove me from. Until He breaks the bond, I am his as he is Mine."

"Poppy…" Albus tried another route.

"Unless your next words are you passing your bond to Fawks to either myself or Black, shut it and Leave. And take those lollygaggers with you." Poppy turned from the bedside, "The boy is going to sleep until morning at least, and Black has first watch. Or have you come to check yourselves into my care for holding this Merlin be Damned game?"

Albus' eyes bulged, before he turned and began herding everyone behind him out.

As the doors closed, Black sealed them, before turning back to the Naga. "Go ahead, return to your smaller size. No One but Poppy is getting close to him, until he wakes." A quick shift to Padfoot, and he hopped onto the bed between the door and the boy.

The Naga watched him, before tucking it's arms behind it's back, staff vanishing as it did so, and 'falling across the boy, as folded in on itself. Quickly it was an 23 inch snake again, that burrowed into the boy's night clothes.

Padfoot sighed. He could smell his pup under all the other scents that clung to the lad. It was good to have the pack on the mend. Moony would be here in the morning…

All was on the up.

121

In the Tower of the Brave, the Party was just getting started. Most were in the common room drinking butter-beers and snacking on baked goods. Ron was sitting in a corner, stuffing his face with cookies, muttering about how "Longbottom always gets everything…"

Up in the fourth year dorms, Neville and Hermione were talking.

"Is it really Potter?" the bulkly boy asked as he kicked Ron's robe aside. "I was too far to see. And what Language was he speaking?"

"As far as I could tell, it might be. He did have a minor scar over his right eye." Hermione Granger sat on his neatly made bed. "Judging by the clothing, I would say Japanese. Never having heard it before, can not be completely sure."

"Did you get the letter to Heimdal?"

"He was waiting on the banister on the third floor." She bent down to pick up her 'cat'. "I almost regret choosing this scruffy beast over an owl myself." she buried her face in his orange fur, "Almost."

"Yeah. Trevor is great, and Heimdal is just bril, but neither is cuddly." Neville checked his bedside garden, before sitting beside her. "So… the Trumpet in the room. What are we going to about this tournament?"

"Well you have written to your Gran." the bookworm flicked a finger out, counting. "You still need to tell Hannah and Sue, Box Weasley's ears, fatten Malfoy's lip, and pay off the twins."

Neville nodded along with her, before he heard what she said. "Weasley's ears, I can do, but you're much better with Malfoy. As for the Twins, all paid up. Fronted them the gold for this party." then he froze. Turning slowly, "What do you mean, 'Tell Hannah and Sue.'?"

"Are you dating One or the Other?" the muggleborn resumed rubbing her face in her cat's fur.

"Yeah…" Neville eased away from his friend. "About that. Hannah has both an older sister, and an older brother. So she is a good match." he picked up the watering can, filling it from his (third) wand, he began to water the plants. "But Sue is the last of her House. No Matter how we would want to, She can not become my wife. And with Gran...any girl I date, there is going to be talks of Marriage Contracts."

"That's Barbaric!"

"Old Blood rules." Neville refused to look at her. "But all is not lost. Sue and Hannah are the best of Friends, and last year sat down, and drew up a flow chart of all the Males in Hogwarts. They cross checked bloodlines, money, Magic, and personalities. The Top Five in no particular order include; me, Malfoy, Nott, Davies, and Smith." He set the can down to kean on the wall. "Smith has everything, but thinks he is Merlin's Gift to Witches, and even as a third year, was 'Action Heavy' as Hannah put it. Sue had to knee him in the stones to back off...twice." He hung his head, "Davies is already in a contract and is a one witch wizard. Malfoy and Nott." Neville sighed, "To quote Susan, 'No, Just Hell No.' So that leaves me. With the issues I have had over the last three years, they decided that if I made it through all seven years, I would need something special." He locked eyes with Granger, "They decided that if I was a good match in person as I was on paper, they would share. They have been passing me back and forth like a quaffle before a match."

"So…" Hermione set Crookshanks to the side. "We need see if they back Cedric or you. I am alright if they play both sides, but it must be equally both sides."

Just the door was kicked in, as Ron stumbled into the room. "You! You just had to go and show up everybody, didn't you! Just had to show off yet again! Lord Longbottom! Holy Hogwarts answer to Merlin!" then beady eyes found Granger, "Up here getting some from your whore?"

Granger went for her wand… Neville just threw a right cross...so hard Ron bounced out the door and down the stairs. The whole common room had gone quiet when Ron had kicked the door in. Now, as the two pissed fourth years descended on the worm on the floor, everyone drew back. They had seen Neville take on Goyle and Crabbe and win as Hermione beat the ever living shit out of Malfoy.

"What was that you said Worm?" Neville sneered, "Repeat it so your brothers know I am in the right to break your face."

"No need. Lord Longbottom." Fred stepped to the scion's side.

"We heard everything." George draped an arm over Granger's side

"We are telling Miss Minnie and Mom." they choursed.

"I too heard it." McGonagall's dry voice drifted from the portrait hole. "And after delivering the, Mister Weasley to the Medical Wing, I am calling your Mother. Come!" her eyes flickered to the twins, "Third years and under to bed, everyone else, you have an hour. That includes clean up." The Deputy Headmistress led the youngest son of House Weasley into the night.