A Harry Potter/YuGiOh/Naruto/Sailor Moon crossover

I really enjoy this... So, who might we pair up with Hotaru? Any sugestions? Cause I got plenty... Just so hard to pick really. I hope you will find this story at least somewhat amusing cause I did.

Enjoy, and please review!

Fight fire with fire

Chapter 01 – New students, suspicious?!

Harry tensed up when he noticed that Dumbledore began to rise. Was it another announcement? Had someone else died?! Clenching his fists, he felt adrenaline rush through his veins. Since Voldemort had proclaimed war, he had been kept under strict surveillance and not been able to do anything. Guarded night and day, he felt himself going nuts. He could never relax, not even for a moment. He felt so useless. If he was the one to end this fucking war, why wasn't he allowed to enter the order?? Was he just a tool to be used in the last moment? Since Sirius death, there was only one man that he trusted completely. He had never let him down once, had always told him the secrets all seemed to keep from him. He was the only one that was always there for him and saw him for who he was. Harry closed his eyes for a moment as Lupin floated into his mind. He could see him clearly, with his worn clothing and gray streaks in the brown hair. Opening his eyes again, he pushed away Lupin from his mind. Trust… Yes, he truly was the only one. Not even Ron and Hermione… He was ashamed to admit it but he knew they were blindly trusting Dumbledore. Yet, he could not say anything to them about his distrust towards Dumbledore. He was their symbol of hope, and he would not take away that just for his own selfishness. He was not that foolish. They needed a light in the darkness, or they would get lost on the way.

How they still could believe in him he didn't understand. Dumbledore had lied and kept too much from him and even manipulated him to many times. He was no one's puppet. His intentions might be good, but he would not be in control this time. Harry sighed, he had really changed from the time he first came to Hogwarts. Far from the innocent boy he once was… Silence fell over the great hall and the tension rose in a second. Everyone seemed to tense at once, all eyes glued to Dumbledore.

Harry smiled a wicked smile. It must have been painful to receive such intense attention… His eyes glided over towards Snape, and caught the mans gaze. On a whim, his smile broadened. He detected a slight look of disturbance in Snapes eyes before he turned his gaze towards Dumbledore again.

"I would like to make an announcement, which I hope will raise the morals of this school. In order to strengthen our ties with our fellow allies, which is greatly needed in such times, we have some Japanese students that will be joining our classes. This is a sign of good will, and I hope you all will be nice to them and use this opportunity to learn something."

Chatter broke out and Dumbledore raised his voice to regain their attention. Harry could only stare at the headmaster as he processed the situation. New students??! Right now? There was more to this… Hermione fidgeted, looking excited and anxious at the same time. Ron was about to say something but stopped.

"They will actually be joining us today. Transferred from Tokyo Mugen Magical Academy, I will now introduce the five students."

The doors suddenly opened, and all students turned to face the new students. Harrys eyes widened, and he surely wasn't the only one. There were three guys and two girls. The first one, dressed only in black leather (with the exception of his black shirt), was standing there lazily while holding his leather jacket over his right shoulder. Clad in boots and several belts and a big golden necklace thing, his most outstanding feature was his hair. It was basically black, but with yellow and red in it.

The second one was girl, also wearing black. She was clad in a tight black suit, with a black longcoat. High boots, a black bandana under her fringe and thick belt was all the accessory she had. Her hair was black with a purple tint, shoulder length.

The third was a guy was wearing dark grey pants with a white sleeveless shirt. Around his upper arms and neck he had thick gold bracelets, as well as sharp gold earrings. Even though he had wild white hair, you first noticed the tattooed lines under his eyes. Standing like the first guy except he had no jacket , he gave off the same impression.

The fourth was girl, with long black hair and a fringe. Fully dressed in what looked like a ninja suit that was black and grey, her eyes stood out. They were pupiless and a light violet. Se seemed to be slightly nervous.

Lastly, but not least, was the guy in a black and orange jumpsuit. It also seemed to be a ninja suit it seemed, and he scratched his blonde hair as he grinned towards the students. He had whiskers on his cheek, which was what you first noticed.

Harry couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as he took them all in. They weren't ordinary witches and wizards, each person were too unique. The group began to move and whispers broke out in the great hall. As the proceeded, they seemed to have an air of power as they strode by. The girl with the black bandana meet his gaze as they passed him. He flinched slightly as her eyes pierced his. Purple eyes. It happened during a second. He blinked as they finally arrived at the front. It was then he realized that the sorting hat had been placed before the teachers table. Hermione leaned forward.

"They are going to get sorted right away… This is interesting."

Harry nodded. Ron nudged Harry.

"The one with bandana is hot."

Hermione gave him a glare, which Ron failed to notice. Harry couldn't help but look at her again. The group was now facing the students, and McGonagall was standing beside the hat with a small scroll.

"The new students will be sorted into the seventh year."

The whispers started again and Harry did his best not to gasp. The same as them. Ron smiled, and nodded. Hermione bit her lip, and harry wondered what she was thinking.

"Yami Mutou."

The first guy stepped forward, towards the hat. Ginny nudged Hermione.

"I hope he gets in our house, he's really hot."

Ron clenched his fists and starred at Yami while he put on the hat with a bored look.

"Slytherin!"

He took the hat off and flung his jacket over his shoulder and proceeded toward the cheering slytherin table, where the girls were cheering the most. Ron glared at him and Harry couldn't help himself as he smirked. Ginny shook her head in disappointment.

"I don't care, he's still hot!"

"Hotaru Tomoe."

Harry perked up as the girl in bandana took her seat. It took a few moments and then…

"Slytherin!"

Harry cursed silently, but almost whacked himself. What the hell was he doing?? Why did he care if she came to Gryffindor or not?

"Malik Ishtar."

The guy with white hair took a seat and a gasp ran through the hall as he also came to Slytherin. The girl with pupiless eyes seemed extremely nervous, and suddenly her name was called.

"Hinata Hyuuga."

She almost fidgeted when she put the hat on.

"Gryffindor!"

With haste, she almost ran toward the cheering Gryffindor table. Harry felt himself twitch in amusement when someone from Gryffindor shouted 'finally!'. Lastly, the guy in orange.

"Gryffindor!"

As he hurried towards his table to greet his new friends, Harry couldn't help but glance towards the Slytherin table. What if…

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He was a trouble maker. So why the hell was he here?? Cursing for himself, he watched before him as the food appeared on the table. There were plenty of dishes he had never seen in his life before, and some of it looked rather nasty.

"What is this shit?"

Malik just snorted at him and gave him an arrogant look.

"Food, you should try some. Wouldn't touch that pie though, could be stomach in it. Englishmen eat all kinds of disgusting things."

Hotaru gave them a glance as she took some bread for herself, neglecting to tell them about the murderous looks some of the guys at their table was giving them.

"Yami, I think I actually agree with you. Who would eat food shaped as animals? Can it even be classified as food?"

Yami snorted and questioned himself yet again, why was he here? That old fool… He had just given their own headmaster a perfect excuse to get him away from the academy. Clenching his fists, he cursed under his breath. He would get his revenge eventually, oh yes… He was suddenly startled by a nudge and turned towards Malik…

Heh, he had barley known this guy for more than a few hours and he was already liking this guy.

"What?"

Malik gave him a wide smirk.

"Having a fantasy for yourself? You know, you should save those for later when I don't have to be around you…"

Yami smirked back.

"On the contrary, I believe you would like that huh? Sorry, I don't like your kind."

Malik halfheartedly pretended to be mad.

"Same here, girls all the way. Hey Hotaru are you free now? Let's explore this place…"

Hotaru only gave him a smug look, missing Yamis shocked face.

"You would like that, wouldn't you? Sorry, I'm meeting up with Naruto and Hinata later for some 'fun'."

Totally oblivious to the group, practically the whole table was engulfed in their conversation. Some more shocked than others. Malik's eyes widened.

"What?? You're gonna have a threesome??!"

Hotaru laughed and Yami found himself fascinated by it. He couldn't imagine Hotaru laugh! It was… Nice.

"You're so perverted."

Yami smirked, although he would have laughed if he could. Something just wasn't fun with the thought of Hotaru with another guy…

"I'm Draco Malfoy."

Hotaru looked up as a blonde guy was standing between them, obviously very rich and concerned about his looks. Hotarus eyes thinned just a little as she saw into his gray orbs. There was more to him than his appearance, that was for sure. Yami and Malik turned and regarded the guy standing before them.

"So? Malik Ishtar. "

Draco gave him a smirk in response. Yami gave him a serious look before he acknowledged him.

"Yami Mutou."

Draco eyes floated over to Hotaru and she gave him an emotionless expression.

"Hotaru Tomoe."

She could have sworn he gave her a blink before he turned more to the guys.

"Be glad you ended up here, Slytherin has a great linage."

Yami snorted.

"As if I care, I'm just here because he ordered me to. So, since you know this place anything to pass the time here if you get my drift?"

Draco smirked.

"Oh, yes. On Friday actually. I'll invite you since you're knew and hell knows why… Don't tell anyone or I'm personally gonna skin you."

Malik snorted.

"Yeah right. But we'll keep it secret. I'll kill Yami for you if he flabbers."

Yami just grinned as he leaned back.

"Same goes for you."

When Malfoy had gone, Hotaru gestured for them to get closer.

"We have to talk to the others after the dinner."

When all the students headed for their homerooms, the group meet up outside the great hall. Hotaru dragged them until she found an empty corridor.

"All right, we'll have to make this quick so we can catch up to the others later. It's good that we got into two different houses, seems we can get good connections."

Naruto gave her a confused look.

"What are you talking about? Aren't we here just to…"

Hotaru shook her head.

"No we are not. I saw the papers on Mamoru's desk. The headmaster of this school sent a request to strengthen up Hogwarts through his alliances in Japan. Since Mamoru is one of them and currently headmaster at our academy, he sent his strongest student's. And that's us. Why he didn't tell us I don't know."

Yami and Naruto both gave her awed looks, since they both had been pranksters.

"You broke into his office didn't you?"

Hinata blushed as she couldn't help her outburst.

"H-Hotaru-chan!"

Hotaru smiled gently towards Hinata.

"Yes, I thought it was strange since there had been no previous 'exchanges' so I decided to look it up myself. Now, I wonder what kind of powers you posses. It has to be more than ordinary magic, otherwise..."

Hinata looked down at the ground, obviously distressed.

"But I'm not special…"

Naruto touched her shoulder and she quickly looked up.

"What? You're amazing Hinata! Your ability is incredible! Of course he would choose you!"

She blushed hard and smiled.

"Thank you… Naruto-kun…"

Malik couldn't believe that pair, it was so obvious that Hinata had a crush on Naruto. He snorted and looked at Hotaru. He could have sworn he saw longing in her eyes when she looked at the pair. She quickly turned.

"We should talk another time… We have to find our homerooms."

Yami and Malik exchanged quick looks and waved their goodbye towards Naruto and Hinata while they hurried after Hotaru. Something was definitely up with her… Hell, why did he even care about them? They were nothing to him, yet… It felt right. Damn, he just wanted to smack himself in the face right now.

"Have a crush on Naruto?"

Hotaru stopped, and she was suddenly very rigid. Yami and Malik both shouted out.

"No way!"

How could she have fallen for that guy so fast?? Their confusion arose when she burst out laughing. She turned around and gave them a smirk as she made a light gesture with her hand.

"I'm not thank you very much. As if I would date one of you…"

"HEY!!"

She gave them a smug look and refused to answer their nagging questions on why. She only laughed at them and once gave them a playful blink. Satisfied when she saw them blush, she decided to give them a final treat.

"You know, I might just take you up on a offer… Who knows. The only way to find out is to ask."

Joining in a slytherin crowd, they got separated as Hotaru joined the column of girls. Yami felt a strange sensation in his stomach as he watched her disappear into the crowd… Malik nudged his arm and whispered;

"She's definitely right on one point, we all have powers above average. And I can tell you one thing, she's helluva strong. Don't tell me you can feel the pull towards her."

Yami felt realization hit him as he remembered what one of the teachers had told them once; Power attracts power. But, he knew this wasn't the only attraction he felt towards her… And it wasn't the first time. Back at the academy, he had always wondered who she was whenever he had seen her. They had only had one lesson together however, and that had been during a free choice period. The arts of a ninja.

She was skillful in fighting hand to hand combat, and he wasn't bad either… Come to think of it, they had all been in that class. His eyes widened at the sudden realization. They were all classed in the arts of a ninja, so they could fight…

"Malik, we need to talk. Now!"

Absently following the seventh year guys, they found themselves in the homeroom. Malik smiled as he looked around in amusement.

"Cozy."

Someone behind them snickered at their comment and Yami pulled Malik towards the guys bedroom. No one was there beside them thankfully.

"I just realised that we all took the ninja class together back at the academy."

Malik blinked and made an irritated gesture.

"So? You dragged me here for this? I wanna chill down in the ´cozy' room we have."

Yami smirked.

"Really? With a specific person perhaps?"

Malik gave him a glare.

"Shut up."

"Anyway, don't you see it? We can all fight. There's a war going on here! Why the hell would they send us now? It's fucking dangerous, we could get killed. What is that bastard thinking?? If I had known I would never…"

Malik punched his arm, hard. A second later the door opened and some guy came in. he gave them an arrogant look before going over to his bed. Malik sighed.

"You never shut up you freak. I see your point ok? Let's talk with Hotaru later, she seems to keep it cool unlike you."

Yami made a face.

"Fuck you."

Malik gave him a genuine smile.

"Yeah I love you too fuckface, despite your disorder. Come on."

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Harry couldn't believe that guys energy. Naruto had already made half of the gryffindors admire his unflinching belief in himself. Hinata on the other hand was his total opposite when it came to that area. No wonder she had such a crush on him. Naruto was currently playing some game with a couple of fifth years and had a big audience. Hermione shook her head and smiled.

"He sure has a way with people."

Harry nodded absently as his gaze went toward Hinata. She was talking to Ginny and they both seemed to get along pretty well even despite the fact that she was so shy. Ron seemed to be slightly jealous of the attention Naruto had gained.

"Bah, he's just a show off."

Harry gave him a look.

"I think we need someone like him in times like this. He is like a light in the darkness."

Ron gave him a light punch.

"Going poet are we? Just warn me if you should feel a sudden attraction towards guys ok?"

Harry allowed himself to laugh, while Hermione gave him a glare.

"I wouldn't mind if someone wrote me a poem."

Harry didn't miss the small blush on Rons cheeks. He wondered when those two would confess to each other, seemed like they would never do it. He sighed and returned to his own thoughts… Yeah, it was still suspicious. Although he had a hard time believing that Naruto could be evil, Malik and Yami seemed like the ideal deatheaters. But that was still just his first impression… And if they were on the right side, those would be good to put up against Voldemort.

They had power. He could feel it. Seemed like no one else had noticed though. There was definitely a reason they had come, that was for sure. Ron and Hermione would agree with him on this one, but he had to be careful. They couldn't perceive as much as himself. He clenched his fists as he thought of why… He relaxed and pushed it away. He really needed to relax, that was for sure. Was he to paranoid? Did he just see what he wanted to see? Feeling the headache return, he sighed to himself as he tried to focus on Hermiones and Rons bickering.

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Silence. Her very own being. Unable to sleep, she tried to detect sounds in the darkness. Her bed was to comfortable, she wasn't used to sleep in a bed yet. Sitting up, she embraced herself and tried not to shiver at the memories that had returned so suddenly at the sight of Naruto and Hinata. Hotaru took a shaky breath and decided to get up. Slipping on her clothes, she sneaked out of the room.

She needed something else to think about, something to keep herself busy. The worst of it all was that both Yami and Malik had noticed her reaction towards the Gryffindor pair. She wouldn't be able to stand it if they found out… Rather they found out the truth about her powers as a senshi… That she was the messiah of silence, the destroyer… A face floated into her mind and she stopped. Pain shot through her soul and she felt her heart break yet again.

Never. She would never let it happen ever again. Trying to concentrate, she took off into the darkness as she reassembled herself as she went into her fighting mode. Using the arts of a ninja, she silently investigated the corridors of the castle. Sometimes she encountered students who had certain 'meetings' with each other whom where easily avoided. What wasn't as easy was blocking out what they were doing. It felt like a stab in her gut.

So, she found herself at the library. Feeling a rush of excitement, she went inside. There would certainly be some kind of alarm if they left the doors open, best not to touch anything. She was startled by a low whisper, and quickly jumped up on a shelf landing silently. Dust flew and she had to really hold the sneeze back. Adrenaline was rushing through her body and her senses heightened. It was a girl, and two boys…

"Look, I found some information regarding the Tokyo Mugen Magical Academy. It's the most prestigious magical school in Asia, and only the top notch students are allowed to enter. Meaning, only the most talented. You don't have to have the best grades, the power is the key. So there you can find the most powerful witches and wizards. Isn't that something to take into consideration?"

Hotaru carefully looked over the edge, and saw them sitting at a table. She recognized them as the Gryffindors that Hinata and Naruto had been welcomed by.

"Jeez Hermione, you really have a scary knack for finding information. So what if they're powerful, it's not like they are bragging about it."

Hermione gave the redhead a glare.

"Don't you realise Ron? They could be sent by Voldemort for…"

The guy with black hair and glasses spoke up.

"Or they aren't. We can't just accuse them for anything. I doubt Naruto would be evil, and Hinata is too timid…"

Ron shook his head.

"What about the Slytherins? They didn't exactly look like angels… Or at least not the guys."

Hotaru felt herself blush at the indirect compliment.

"Well, I don't know. It's just like Malfoy, we have to be careful and observe if they do anything suspicious."

Ron suddenly smirked at them.

"Hey, heard about the party on Friday? Only certain people are invited and it's a no house thing. Meaning, there will also be Slytherins. And if booze is included… We might snap something up."

Hermione gave him an irritated look.

"You just wanna go so you can get drunk and even get lucky."

Ron leaned forward, his eyes sparkling.

"Wouldn't mind Hotaru… Damn. Don't you agree Harry or do you still wanna do Chang?"

Harry blinked at the sudden turn. He blushed.

"No… I mean… What the hell Ron!"

Ron nodded with a confident expression.

"You want Hotaru. I knew you would get over Cho!"

Hermione grabbed his ear, hard.

"If you just wanna babble on about your fantasies we might as well go back, I don't wanna get caught for some loose talk."

"Ouch!"

Harry rose and nodded.

"I agree. Let's go."

Hotaru sighed in relief when they had gone. She jumped down and decided to head towards the common room, maybe she would manage some sleep after all. As she hurried out into the corridor she saw them turn and she quickly jumped into the deepest shadows. She breathed as quiet as she could as she heard their voices disappear.

"What is it Harry?"

"Nothing, thought I saw something…"

When she finally laid in her bed again, she wondered what she would do with the new knowledge she had acquired. So, they were suspicious about them? Apparantly, this Voldemort was the lead man on the other side. She had known about him but not his name. Why where they so hooked up on it anyway? They shouldn't care that there was a war going on… Sure, the students would look out for spies but they seemed more involved…

That Harry… There was something about him. Was he the one whom had survived the attack from Voldemort? Well, no need to ask since she would see if he had a scar. The hair was in the way though… She blushed when she thought of what Ron had said; "You want Hotaru. I knew you would get over Cho!". No, they were just joking… No one would want her, she knew that. He had proved that point very clearly. No, she shouldn't think of him… was it so hard to go to sleep damn it??

Then, there was no choice. She crept over to the end of the bed where she could reach for her coffer. Quickly getting through the staff, she pulled out a small dark blue bottle and swallowed it's continents. Falling back on the bed, she felt the sleep claim her petite form and the world faded away…

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Yami woke with a start, feeling the sweet running down his face. Slowing down his breathing, slowly he took in his surroundings. He was still in the Slytherin tower, currently in his bed. Was he shaking?

"Fuck."

He reached out for the clock he had gotten from his 'family'. It was five in the morning. Damn. Sighing, he forced himself out of the bed and headed for the bathroom. As he entered, he snorted at the green tiles and golden interior. How original. Getting into the shower, he felt the calm return to his senses. Leaning against the wall, he let the water flow over him, dripping from his face.

A nightmare. He hadn't had one of those for ages. Why now? And it had been so different… Before, his nightmares had been from his previous life as a pharaoh, where he had battled for his life in the shadow realm. Otherwise, his dreams had come from his childhood… No one knew his parents, or relatives of his. He had been found on a street in Tokyo outside a orphanage. They had taken him in of course, and he had been raised without love. Trying to get attention, he had become a prankster. Eventually, he had been adopted.

Shaking his head, the dream returned. He had been fighting a snake, a really big green snake. He had never been so terrified in his life, not even since that 'incident'. The last he had seen before it was about to strike him was the red eyes. He shivered.

"Yami, don't tell me youre…"

His head snapped up and he turned. Malik was giving him a curious look.

"Don't give me that look stupid. Yes, I was also about to take a shower since I was so rudely awakened by that scream of yours."

Yami's eyes widened and shivered again, turning away in embarrassment. Malik nodded to himself before he took the shower opposite of Yami.

"You know, you can put up a silence charm…"

It took a few seconds before Yami answered him.

"Yeah. Sorry to wake you."

Malik gave a low laugh.

"What's this? Fuckface says he's sorry. Never thought I would see that day."

Yami couldn't help but smile.

"Fuck you."

Malik smirked.

"Go ahead, I'm standing right here. Just go ahead and rape poor little me."

Malik immediately regretted his words as Yami froze. He tried to regain himself and did his best to smirk. Maliks eyes thinned as he studied Yami. His whole body was screaming pain.

"Ok… Won't joke about that. It's too low for me anyway."

Yami forced a laugh.

"True…"

Malik sighed.

"I don't know what happened to you, but I obviously said something really stupid. Hell, this isn't like me but… Sorry."

Yami gave him a thankful expression.

"No worries. I'm done, see you outside."

Yami hurried out and dried himself slowly. When he had put on his clothes he sank down on the bed. Six o'clock. Malik was suddenly by his side.

"Think the breakfast is open? I'm hungry as hell."

Yami nodded and they went down. Malik smiled behind Yami as he followed him. He had never had a close friend in his whole life, and now… Yami was becoming a very close friend. He had been the one everyone picked on when he was little. They had called him a freak, just because of his eyes and tattoos. Before he started at the academy, he had taken fighting classes to fend for himself. Eventually he had gained a reputation of being really dangerous and he had been left completely alone. No one had dared to befriend him, and when he had gotten close people had left.

He had become hard, a shell with no feelings. Only when he got into fights had he felt alive. And now… He had taken a liking to these people. The feeling was great. But it would take some time before he could fully accept it. It was really hard, and he was afraid of losing it… And then, there was her… Hotaru. She had something. Was it only the power she had? Or as it something else?

He stiffened when she suddenly was standing before them. Yami gave her a smile. Malik nodded, and took in her appearance. The black bandana… He had never seen without it. Even at the academy. The usual boots, black tight pants and a very dark grey sleeveless shirt. Two black leather belts, one hanging loosely to the left side.

"Going for breakfast? Good, I was hoping to meet up with you guys. Come on, Naruto and Hinata should be there also."

When they were all sitting at the end of a table, Hotaru looked around one last time to check that no one was near. There were a few students a bit away, and some teachers sitting at the main table.

"I think we should be extremely careful in showing our powers. We are being watched, no doubt by both students and teachers. Many suspects us of being spies. I found proof on that yesterday when I took a little tour in the castle."

Yami blinked in surprise. Hotaru was not only beautiful but smart… He shook his head. Damn, what was he thinking?

She gestured towards Naruto and Hinata.

"Harry and his friends suspects us of being spies. What do you think about them? Are they good to you?"

Hinata nodded.

"Yes… They have been really nice, all the Gryffindors have been very friendly."

Malik snorted.

"Cant say the same when it comes to the Slytherins."

Yami smirked.

"No wonder, we stated rather clearly what we thought of the food. That Draco did welcome us though."

Naruto piped up.

"Draco Malfoy? Most Gryffindors hate him! He's bad."

Malik made a face.

"Really? Well, then I will found him out. Besides, don't say anything until you know him. You cant judge others if you don't know them!"

Naruto gave a short nod.

"You're right! Ok, introduce me!"

Yami laughed and gave him a pat on the back.

"You're so lighthearted it hurts."

Hotaru sighed and exchanged looks with Hinata.

"Guys… Anyway, we should become friends with Harry. That way we can prove that we are not Voldemorts puppets. But, we should also befriend Malfoy. If they dislike him he could be a… Whatever they said a followers was. Deatheater?"

Yami nodded.

"Sounds fine… What about that offer, Friday was it? Some kind of party…"

Hotaru nodded.

"Yeah, I know Harry and his two friends, or at least that Ron will go. We should go, after all Draco invited us. We will have a chance to get to know both better."

"Hotaru?"

She turned towards Hinata who was blushing slightly.

"I think you should be our leader, it's like we are a group anyway."

Naruto made a gesture and smiled.

"Yeah, I agree!"

Hotaru blushed, suddenly feeling slightly uncomfortable.

"I…"

Malik shrugged.

"It's not a bad idea. We have to stick together after all."

Yami nodded and laid a hand on her shoulder. She blushed harder.

"Besides, we have to come up with a revenge on that headmaster of ours for sending us here without anything."

Malik smirked.

"Oh yeah."

Hotaru leaned forward, so her hair fell down over her face.

"Thank you guys."

The flow of students had begun and the group ate in silence until Naruto decided that it was a good idea to try to pull off a small prank on Malik. It ended with a punch in the face and Naruto was suddenly lying on the floor. Hinata was immediately by his side. Yami gave him a look.

"Damn, that was quick."

Malik smirked.

"When you have to watch your back, you get used to it."

Naruto sat up, rubbing his face.

"Remind me to not try to pull pranks on him again."

Malik gave him a hand and helped him up.

"Don't sneak up on me, I might mistake you for an enemy."

Naruto smiled nervously.

"Hahah, yeah…"

"Hey, Naruto!"

Harry, Ron and Hermione came towards them and took a seat. Hotaru nodded towards Harry.

"Hotaru Tomoe."

Harry looked at her for a long time before he gave her a small smile in return.

"Harry Potter."

Hermione leaned forward and introduced herself. When the greetings had been done, Hotaru leaned back and tried to read the people around her. Yami and Malik did the same, only Naruto seemed to be relaxed. She smiled for herself. He was such a special guy. Hinata was sneaking glances at him once and a while, and she knew she would have to hook them up somehow. Friday would be ideal…

Harry glanced at Hotaru. She looked like she was deep in thought at the moment…

"Hey, Potter, going to the you-know-what on Friday?"

Harry turned as he saw Malfoy approach. Surprisingly he was alone. He didn't know if he imagined it, but Malfoy had slowly begun to change since his sixth year. If it was for the good or the bad he did not know.

"Actually yes."

He nodded.

"Bring your rookies and I will bring mine. Deal?"

To Hermiones and Rons surpise he laughed.

"Deal, ferret boy."

Draco smirked and made a gesture.

"Sure, Pottface. You finished?"

Hotaru took his queue and rose, while Malik and Yami followed suit.

"Whatever you say pretty boy. I've had enough anyway. See ya, Gryffindors! And Naruto, don't eat until you throw up or I will wipe the floor with ya."

Naruto did a salute.

"Aye aye, Iceface."

Yami laughed and the Slytherins left the great hall. As Harry saw them leave, he felt a stir of hope. Maybe, just maybe, Malfoy had really changed.

Draco turned towards tham as soon as they had found an empty corridor. He was smiling broadly.

"Since you are new, I will fix some drinks for you. Don't count on for the next time, although I might make an exception…"

His eyes glided over Hotaru for an instant, and Yami felt a stab inside. He blinked in confusion. Malik also had a look of confusion for a moment.

"Anyway, you should watch your step, especially in Slytherin. Show weakness and they will slaughter you. You will soon know which people I am referring to. Especially if you associate with Potter. I have influence, but not enough. You will have to get your own reputation here. Some are already against you…"

Yami suddenly stepped up and gave him a piercing glare. Somehow, he felt threaten by his subtle attempt towards Hotaru.

"You mean deatheaters don't you?"

Malfoy smirked.

"Yes."

End Chapter 01

To be continued in Chapter 02 - Friday night, when passion flows...

See? I promised you it would be much longer grins. No shorties here... Anyway, review!