Rejected Circumstances

This doesn't seem to be very popular. Only one review... sniff...i'm sad. But the story won't leave me alone, so I will work on it anyway.

Dumbledore was beyond speechles. Harry wasn't James and Lily's son? Preposterous!

"How would you come to such a conclusion Mr. Hitsugaya?" He asked with his usual grandfatherly smile.

"Because I know his real parents. Lupin seems to understand." He said with a glance at said werewolf.

"I...knew Harry was adopted. Lily said his real mother was a childhood friend of hers... and showed up one day...begging her to pretend he was her own. She said that her friend... couldn't explain why...but she had promised she would explain when she came to get him back." He said slowly, doubtfully,"Toshiro, if you know his parents, then what are their names?" Here Snape looked on with interest, let another thing he loved about Lily, she was so selfless. If the boy wasn't James' then should he be nicer?

"His mother is Orihime Cifer Nee Inoue, his father's name is Ulquiorra. I've already reported to my grandfather about his Identity," Here he let a small, amused smile color his expression,"knowing them, they're probably plotting a way to break into hogwarts as we speak, should they not get permission to come." Toshiro closed his eyes, evidently remembering something fondly.

"But wait," Lupin spoke up,"if you know his parents, they work for your grandfather, why are you just now saying this?"

"Ah, I would like to know this too, Mr. Hitsugaya." Dumbledore said as Snape nodded in agreement.

"I only confirmed it yesterday, though to be honest I had my suspicions since I saw him at the Leaky Cauldron." He said, then as an afterthought, " And I believe his godfather may have a better cure for your ailment Lupin. If his mother can't cure it completely."

The three professors recoiled. Was eastern magic really that powerful? Why keep such cures secret from the rest of the world? As for Lupin, he had some hope that she was able to. Hitsugaya had yet to be wrong on anything, so why this? If only the Maurauders were still around to hear this... they would probably throw an over-the-top celebration for him. He thought in fond rememberance.

"If there is the probablitlity that she could, why haven't they shared it with the rest of the world?" Dumbledore asked.

"That would be better for her to explain professor. But I can say this: It is unique to her." Toshiro said, his tone one of finality.

Harry was suspicious. The transfer had no reason to stay behind, so why did he? Though he wasn't an idiot, he knew if he persued this, Hitsugaya would just do what he did best: avoid giving information. And study. He did that better than Hermione. Not having much else to do, he decided to visit professor Lupin. Entering the office, he came to a stop. Not only was a tired proffessor Lupin there, but so were the headmaster and Snape, and they all looked grim.

"Ah, Harry. Have a seat." Dumbledore gestured him in.

"Is something wrong proffessor?" Harry asked cautiously as he sat down, he'd never seen the man like this before.

"Yes, and no." Dumbledore hesitated, he never hesitated, this set Harry on alert.

"I don't see the point in beating around the bush, so lets just come out and say it headmaster. Would you do the honors Lupin?" Snape sneered in his usual manner. Harry found something about the statement ironic.

"I agree Severus. Remus, you are the most suited to give this information." Harry's curiosity was growing.

"Sir, whats this about?" Harry asked.

"Well Harry, its about...your parents." That got Harry's interest, what about them? "You're adopted, Harry." Lupin spoke hastily, as if afraid of the reaction he would recieve. Harry was shocked, only one thing came to mind.

"What?" Here Lupin took a deep breath to steady himself.

"Your adopted. Lily's childhood friend is your mother." He held up a hand to silence the incoming protest, Harry barely noticed the other two leaving,"She showed up one day begging Lily to take you in as her own, she promised that she would come back for you and explain everything then."

"But that CANT be. Everyone says I look like my dad with my mom's eyes! Why didn't YOU SAY ANYTHING SOONER?!" Harry yelled in denial. Why would they keep this from HIM? Didn't he DESERVE to know? Why was he with relatives that he wasn't actually related to?

"You look like your father alright." Harry froze. It couldn't be. Slowly turning around, Harry saw the one and only Toshiro Hitsugaya. But he didn't have his usual icy expression, rather a more...sympathetic one.

"You knew?" He asked quietly. Just how many people knew?

"Yes. Only because I know your parents." Harry gasped. Toshiro knew HIS parents?

"WHY DIDN'T YOU SAY ANYTHING SOONER?! SOME OF US WOULD LIKE TO LEAVE OUR HOME YOU KNOW! YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT ITS LIKE TO NOT BELONG! YOU HAVE THIS BIG IMPORTANT FAMILY, NOT ALL OF US HAVE THAT YOU KNOW!" Harry yelled, despite Lupin's attempts to calm him down.

"...Are you done? I didn't know your Identity until last night, Potter." Here his eyes darknened,"And I do know how you feal. I was adopted into that family, remember? My parents identities only recently came out as well. I know what its like, to not belong." Harry blinked, and he heard a startled gasp from Lupin. Toshiro...felt like he didn't belong? There was no way he was acting that.

"I already informed them of this development. Knowing them, they are propbably planning to break into Hogwarts if they don't get clearance to come see you." And with that, he was gone. Harry gave Lupin a pleading look.

"Don't worry, Proffessor Dumbledore is making arrangements." He said with a soft smile.

"You're barking!" Ron Weasley gaped at his best friend, mimicking a goldfish rather well.

"It's true Ron! Proffessor Lupin said that they're actually on their way here!" An eager Harry beamed at said ginger,"I wonder what they're like. I have so many questons for them!" The anger had subsided when Snape came back in and gave Lupin a goblet, which Harry told his friends about as well.

"Oh, I'm so happy for you Harry! This means you can leave the Durselys! Are they bringing anyone with them?" Hermione exclaimed from behind them as they went to the Griffindore common room.

"Yeah! Apparently, they're bringing my godfather!" For some reason, Hermione frowned, "Hey, what do you think is the hold up?" Harry asked upon noticing the crowd in front of the tower.


Ulquiorra sat in his usual manner along with the other Arrancar survivors. Even Staark had seen fit to stay awake for this. At the head of the table sat Gin Ichimaru.

"So, you're saying that your son is in Hogwarts." Harribel asked stoicly.

A nod.

"And Oriheme isn't allowing you to give an ultimatum to see him."

Another nod.

"So you want a way for us to break in if her plan doesn't work."

"Only as a last resort." The cuatro clarified. Staark spoke up next.

"Well, Aizen had me investigate that place a while back. Lilynette found a way to sneak in that they don't seem to know about."

"What? Why didn't I know about this?!" Grimmjow exclaimed.

"Because you hadn't been created yet." Staark waved him off as he rested his chin on his other hand.

"If that is the case then it is possible they have learned of it." Harribel stated.

"Did you map the place out?" Ulquiorra questioned.

"Yes, but my map is still in Los Noches." Staark yawned. This was proving to be a hassle, but Ulquiorra trusted him as Sora's godfather. He was going to get his godson if he had to drag him back, but first.

"HEY! DON'T GO TO SLEEP HERE!" Lilynette punched Staark in the stomack,"Get up! We gotta find Sora!" She then started repeatedly kicking him.

"What do you expect me to do about it? Aizen confinscated the map."

"Then lets find it!" Lilynette then drug Staark out of the room, he made no move to resist her though he complained halfheartedly. Ulquiorra followed.

"Perhaps Gin will know where it is."

"All right, I'm coming."

"That won't be neccicary." Everyone save Ulquiorra froze in terror and slowly, mechanically, turned around. Ulquiorra just stopped and partially turned to give a sidelong glance. Standing behind them, with her You-Are-Going-To-Die smile, was Retsu Unohana.

"Clearance for his parents and godparents to stay the rest of the school year with him has been granted." Here Staark started paying attention.

"That's good ta know. Can I visit Chibi-Taichou?" Gin asked.

"Actually Captain Ichimaru, I don't remember clearing you from the hospital." Gin gulped.

"I was just discussing about Ran-chan's godson. I'll go back now." With that, Gin took off, Unohana in tow.

"Well that was interesting. You going to tell the princess emospa-" Grimmjow cut himself off noticing Ulquiorra's absence. "Where'd he go?"

"Hmm? He left before Gin did. Can I go to sleep now?" Harribel sighed as Lilynette started abusing Staark again.

"Let's go you three."

"Yes Lady Harribel!" Her fraccion spoke in unsion.

"You know I'll follow anywhere my Lady." Spoke Mila Rose.

"Ha! I'll follow her farther." Appaci spoke next, and soon enough Sun-Seung joined in the arguement, causing Harribel to punch them all in the head with enough force to crush a boulder. Grimmjow just laughed at the displays of violence going on around him.

Oriheme, meanwhile, was at her own meeting. Kisuske, Youichi, Uyru, Chad, and Ichigo were all sitting with her around a low, circular table. It reminded her of when she first learned about Soul Society and was plotting to break into Sereitei to save Rukia. Would she have to fight her way all through Hogwarts avoiding thirteen captians and get to a super secret cell to save Sora too? The thought made her laugh, but if that turned out to be the case, she would gladly do it.

"Why are you laughing?" Oriheme froze. She would recognize that voice anywhere.

"Oh, Ulquiorra! I was just remembering the first time I went to Soul Society." She said excitedly. Uryu pushed his glasses up some as they glared off a nonexistent light.

"If this turns into a repeat of that..." Everyone adopted a solemn expression, almost. Green eyes remained empty, quietly looking over the map on the table. Ichigo cleared his throught.

"So why are you here, Ulquiorra?"

"Toshiro has made arrangements for Onna and I, as well as Sora's godparents, to stay at Hogwarts for the remainder of the year." Oriheme jumped up.

"That's great! Who all is coming?"

"Sorry Oriheme, but someones gotta keep Grimmjow in line." Ichigo said.

"I wouldn't like to intrude on your reunion." Uyru.

"I agree." Chad.

"And Rangiku has to run her division in Toshiro's absence. Rukia will be running hers as Ukitake is ill. It would seem, that the only ones who will be accompanying us, are Staark and Lilynette." Ulquiorra finished.

"I'll be going of course, to keep an eye on my adorable nephew." Yoruichi smirked,"I suppose whe should brief you on our cover story.

A few minutes later, and four people stepped out of a gargantua that had opened a little distance from Hogsmade.

"All right, to the castle!" Oriheme chirped.

"I sense a werewolf." The lone wolf of their team said lazily as a glowing blue wolf appeared beside him.

"Is it a threat to Sora?" Ulquiorra questioned.

"No. It seems to have hid in that shack over there for its transformation." As he said this, the blue wolf took off in that direction, "That should keep him company and minimize the danger further. Staark slightly panted, as the gigai he was in continuously ate at his reiatsu so that he wouldn't accidently kill everyone in the school. "I've done too much today."

"Come on Staark, just a little more! Look, they're leaving us behind!" Lilynette jumped on Staark's back and proceeded to bite. As usual, Staark did nothing to stop her, instead yawning and moving to catch up with his comrades. He was NOT going to be alone again.

"What's that chill? Did someone tick off Toshiro?" Lilynette asked from Staark's back.

"No. It feels like a dementor." Staark waved it off, "Stay close to Ulquiorra, Oriheme. Dementors feed on happiness, but they recognize a higher predator."

"Yoruichi's briefing said they are guarding every entrance to the school. The trash in charge put hollow-like creatures as guards? How ludicrous." Ulquiorra said in his monotonous way. He seemed completely disinterested. Oriheme shivered and stepped closer to him as they passed the dementors. All four people very much noticed the injured dog that was running away.

That will do for now.