Hello, I know it has been a long time. BUT I'm still uploading. I had a bad case of writers' block and I just couldn't get this chapter to fill out accordingly.
I do hope I portrayed Hinata well enough, for she was always one of my favourite characters. Hinata in my eyes always had great potential and I do feel to some extent that the manga and the anime did give her that. But she can be so much more and I hope to bring that out of her during follow up chapters with Hinata as the main heroine.
Title: Honor and pride can be taught to even the smallest fish
"Hinata-sama, please wake up." At the stiff voice, pearl eyes opened to the light of a new day.
"Yes Neji-san, thank you for waking me." A soft voice answered him, accompanied by a sweet and insecure smile.
The smile was ignored as the one named Neji only stiffly nodded and made his way out of his cousin s' room. Hinata watched him go, despair deeply rooted in her eyes. She missed their times as little children when there wasn't any hostility between them, no expectations, no rules to follow, ... She missed the times when they were still a family or at the very least acquaintances.
Looking at the clock, Hinata was overwhelmed, finally realising that today was 'the' day. The day she could hopefully redeem herself in the eyes of her family. Today was the first of September and Hinata was finally old enough to attend the famous and most prestigious school of Hogwarts. She had heard countless of stories about the magical school from her mother, her father and even her cousin on occasions. She also knew about the sorting process that took place before the grant feast, a moment that was one of the greatest well-kept secrets amongst most magical families, whom felt that the expectancy only increased the magical feel of the whole journey.
'The sorting' She thought, I must do well there. With this last determined thought in her mind, the young girl pulled herself out of her bed. Slowly dressing herself in the robes her servants had laid out for her, she made sure to look like the epitome of perfection. Just like she had always been taught.
"No Hinata-sama, your robes must always come 4 inches beneath your knees. How many times do I have to tell you."
"No Hinata-sama, this is how you correctly tie your tie. This is already the fourth time I've shown you this."
"Hinata-sama, you mustn't slouch like that. It's not befitting for the heir of our clan."
"Hinata-sama you must always strife for perfection and nothing less."
But Hinata knew, she wasn't perfect. She was a failure in almost every way, yes she could dress like a true lady and she was told that her looks were befitting for the heir of one of the riches and ancient families around these days. But aside from that, she was nothing. Her magic was weak, her confidence non-existent, her grades barely passable.
She wasn't fit to be the heir, let alone a member of the prestigious Hyuuga family. Everyone knew that, she knew that. But no matter how much political talk sometimes confused her, Hinata did know that it wasn't easy to disown someone from the clan, especially someone whom was born in the main family branch. Not easy but not impossible.
That's why Hogwarts was her last chance to prove herself. Determined pearl met themselves in the mirror. "That's why I'm not going to fail."
) -_-. (Magic Is Trouble) -_-. (
She was lost, her servants had only accompanied her to the grant entrance of Kings Cross Station. Her cousin had also abandoned her in the chaos that was the railroad station. She did know about platform 9 ¾ but she didn't know where it was supposed to be. Logically it was on platform 9, but she didn't have any clue at all as to where the 9th platform was.
Every time she tried to ask someone, she backed out. She was just not good at asking questions to total strangers. Slowly panic started to sink in, 'What if I miss the train? I won't ever be able to go back home in that case. Father will be so disappointed.' Almost as soon as the tears started to form in her eyes she felt the unmistakable pressure. A feeling that she was well accumulated to, the feeling of a powerful magic being cast. Damp shifty eyes raised, trying to find the source of such powerful magic and then she saw them.
) -_-. (Magic Is Trouble) -_-. (
Robes of the darkest black effortlessly moved through the crowd that unconsciously seemed to part for the five members of the family. Shades of black and dark blue reflected against porcelain skin, free from any kind of blemish or unevenness. Eyes like cobalt evaluated every single detail in the near environment. Their movements filled with grace and pride as they made their way up some side stairs and disappeared around the corner releasing the crowd from their enchanted hold.
Hinata was shaken out of her mesmerisation and ran off behind the patriarch and his family. Running as fast as she could she reached to top of the stairs just in time to see the Uchiha family descent down one of the staircases lining the walkway.
Hastily making her way towards them, she tried to be as unnoticeable as possible but it seemed like she wasn't even good enough for that. Right as she reached the stairs a large hand grabbed her shoulder and pulled her to the side, out of the way of any possible passer-by's.
A shocked scream left her mouth before Hinata felt the magical barrier of a notice-me-not spell and what she thought might have been a silencing charm. Soft tears once more started to form in her eyes as panic began to seep in. The grip on her shoulder tightened itself and with a whimper she looked up into the darkest and iciest eyes she had ever seen.
"I did not know the Hyuuga were that desperate to send a child to assassinate us." The man known as Fugaku Uchiha looked down his nose at the snivelling child as if to determine the quickest way to possibly rid himself of her corpse. Unconsciously Hinata pushed herself closer to the large body behind her, trying to get as much space between her and the dark wizard as wizardly possible.
Out of nowhere a hand came down on the man's head while he was preoccupied with sneering down at the weeping and lost child. "Oh please Fugaku, can't you see that she's obviously just lost." The beautiful woman shook her head at her husband's antics before turning towards the softly crying bluenette. The harsh glare made place for a soft motherly look that shook Hinata to the core. "It's alright sweetheart no one will hurt you. I promise that on Indra's name." Mikoto reached out and placed both her hands on Hinata's face to wipe away the tears that had found their way out of big pale eyes.
As soon as the matriarchs hands were on her Hinata felt the body behind her stiffen up and the vice like grip on her shoulder tighten even more. At her soft whimper of pain the matriarchs eyes widened as she looked up to her family member. "Please do refrain from hurting her, I can assure you that she will be no threat."
"Now dear, why are you all alone? Did you lose your parents?"
"N-n-no I-I c-came a-alone." Despite her stutter the Uchiha woman didn't seem bothered with waiting until she finished her full sentence.
A small wrinkle appeared between the woman's eyebrows, signalling her disapproval at the young girl's situation. With another sign, she swiftly stood up and held her soft hand for Hinata to take. "Well come on than sweetheart, we will take you to the portal instead." The woman ignored the sputters of her husband and bodyguard as she felt a small hand shyly embracing her bigger one.
Smiling softly the woman called out to the two children standing behind her obviously displeased husband, almost completely hidden from sight. "Itachi, Sasuke why don't you come and meet one of your new schoolmates." The two young boys slowly removed themselves from their protected position behind the larger body of their father. The elder of the two moving to take the more defensive stance half in front of his younger brother, but despite the small nonverbal wariness, the small smile the boy sported revealed nothing but kindness. Gracefully he took the young girls hand and pressed a soft kiss to her knuckles.
Blushing a tomato red, Hinata felt her conscious wavering as the young handsome boy smiled with a soft. "Pleased to meet you."
Before the star struck girl could form a proper sentence her hand was once again gripped, just a bit tighter than was the norm. This time there was a boy in front of her that seemed to be around her age. His hair the darkest colour of blue that she had ever seen, eyes the same cobalt colour shared between the rest of the Uchiha family, but they shared the same kindness as his older brother and mother.
Once again soft lips were felt on her slightly clammy hand and a new bout of dizziness came over her. Luckily, she held her composure and tried to stand strong if not a bit more unbalanced on her legs.
A soft hand was placed on her shoulder guiding her down the rest of the stairs. The rest of the family following behind their matriarch.
) -_-. (Magic Is Trouble) -_-. (
She felt droplets of sweat gliding down her back as her hands started to get clammy again, it was time. Here they were the moment of truth, the moment which would decide her life. Not just the next seven years, but the entirety of her life.
She watched as the large group thinned out just a little as young girl realised with morbid fascination how quickly the names where being called.
But it was only at the sound of the first name starting with 'H' that she felt true fear grab a hold her. She watched as a shy pink haired girl with large green eyes walked up the small podium.
Hinata closed her eyes as she heard the clapping, indicating another successful placement. It was almost time, panic seized her, taking away her breath as she felt tears once more gathering in her eyes.
'Hyuuga Hinata!'
Slowly she opened her eyes and met those of the professor, he softly indicated his head to the stool telling her in his way to hurry up.
Her legs trembled, it seemed as if moving her feet was impossible. With strength, she didn't believe she ever possessed she set the first wobbly step, slowly followed by another as she unsteadily paved her path. Eyes trained on the small stool on which the talking head sat, the one that would either lead her to greatness or inescapable failure.
A soft inhale of breath as she finally felt the hard wood when she sat down.
'Don't worry child.' A rough voice unexpectedly filled her head, startling the young girl.
Course laughter filled her head as the hat once more started talking. 'You have nothing to fear little one. I believe being at Hogwarts shall be good for you.'
'You truly believe that?' She shyly asked.
'Yes, my dear. I can see everything. Your fear, your insecurities, everything that defines whom you are at this point.'
'A-at this point?'
'Yes, for while I do not have the ability to foresee the future I do see what all those whom has opened their heads and minds to me are capable of. You my dear are so much more than what your family or even you yourself think.'
'T-that c-can't be t-true.' No matter how much she wanted to believe it, Hinata couldn't. She was nothing special, just Hinata nothing more than that.
'Are you so sure about that?' The old rag contradicted her thoughts once more.
Thoughts and memories started flying through her mind, trying to make sense of the obvious faith the old and wise hat put in her.
'I-I don't u-understand?'
'You will in due time my dear, but right now you should focus on something else.'
'T-The, m-my sorting?'
'Yes, I believe you have a certain preference as to the house of your choosing?'
'Y-yes, p-please just p-put me into either S-S-Slytherin or R-R-Ravenclaw.'
'Why? Do you feel like you would belong in either of those houses?'
'I-I just want to prove m-myself.'
'Do you truly believe that Slythering or Ravenclaw will pave the way for you?'
'Yes, j-just p-please I n-need to become part of either h-houses?'
A short silence followed. Slowly Hinata opened her eyes, not even realising she had closed them at one point during the conversation. Instead of the rough voice she suddenly had countless mingling voices fill her head. The great hall was still occupied with students whom were gradually getting more and more impatient and interested in the growing display the young Hyuuga was putting up. For while they weren't privy to the entire conversation, her facial expressions weren't hidden from their compelled eyes.
Hinata felt her cheeks heat up and swiftly closed her eyes trying to block out the jeering sounds from her head, but instead the deep and ragged voice made a sudden return.
'I like to give the students a say in their houses, I pride myself on rarely forcing a house on someone. But I fear that for you I once more must make an exception to that rule, my truest apologies my dear.'
'W-what d-do y-you m-mean?' A cold shiver made its way down her back as the hat ignored her question. Dread filled her and internally she pleaded, she pleaded for it to stop, to not utter those words.
But just as she could feel her fear rattling her body, she could also feel the hats determination coloured with a slight pinch of sympathy.
Hinata closed her eyes as she waited for the inevitable.
"Gryffindor!"
Slowly she opened her eyes, pearl met pearl and only one thought resonated in her head.
"I am a failure."
So for a short recap of the bloodlines;
Uchiha family: pureblood
Namikaze and uzumaki family: pureblood
Haruno family: halfblood
Sai: Unknown
Hyuuga family (main): pureblood
Hyuuga family (branch): pureblood and halfblood
