And here is one more.
I do not own Bleach or Harry Potter.
The great hall was a beautiful room and beautiful in more ways than one, first there was it's scope and size. When you first entered you were greeted with a grand sight, you would look agaid of you and you would see how far the room stretched itself, if you looked up you would see the great height of the room and the enchanted ceiling. The walls were filled with paintings which together with the ceiling brought the room to life.
Second there was the atmosphere, students were talking, studying or just fooling around. There were students who were walking around, leaving and entering the great hall. In it's total the activity of the room created a sense of comfort and coziness. If you looked around you would see that almost everyone was relaxed and buzzy in their own little world, be that talking with friends or studying for a class.
In the entirety of the room there was just one little spot, something that was off. It was hard to place what, a sense of something. Something that Albus Dumbledore could not quite place. It was the first time in Albus's considerable life span that he had encountered something like this and he had denied it a first. But after a couple of days in the new school year he had to accepted it. Albus had accepted that something was at play at this very moment in this very room, something powerful and something that he knew nothing about. And that was the thing, the problem, there was this something, this something that was completely unknown and Albus could not even begin to imagine a way to approach it.
And though at the moment he didn't even realize it, he was afraid.
Ichigo was at the moment sitting in the great hall and though a casual observer would think he was talking with Roger Davies, a seventh year Ravenclaw and the captain of their quidditch team in reality Ichigo was observing Potter. The young shinigami had learned quite a bit about Potter in the last couple days. The thing that was interesting was that although there were all sorts of rumor in which Potter was either made out to be some sort of hero who battles monsters and saved girls or he was some dark lord who had monsters under his command and used them to capture young girls. Potter was a shy and reserved person, one that Ichigo would not suspect to be a hero.
It was not that Potter seemed like a coward no. It was that he seemed so insignificant, so small, so insecure of himself. The question was why, why was he like he was. Ichigo would think that being the celebrity that he is Potter would atleast have some sort of pride, but every time Ichigo looked at Potter he didn't see a proud person but someone that wanted to be invisible and unseen. Ichigo could see it in the way Potter held himself, the aura that he was giving off told tales about him.
Heck look at Davies, he is sitting here bragging about how good a quidditch player he is. Davies had pride, misplaced pride but still. Potter on the other hand didn't had any of that, even though he was supposed to be one of the best quidditch players in the school. 'I agree Potter is quite the occurrence, a weird boy indeed' the quincy spirit provided.
"So, Ichigo you plan on signing up for the tournament?" Melanie, a seventh year Gryffindor sitting with Ichigo asked him while eying him like a piece of meat.
Ichigo didn't mind being checked out, but these teenagers really didn't have any restraint. At least the girls in Karakura only looked at him while here the girls would use every occasion to touch him in some way. It had gotten especially bad after the duel with Cedric, Ichigo had quickly become one of the more popular boys in school. And so a lot of people would also approach him just for a talk, which was quite the advantage actually as Ichigo could pry information out of them.
Looking at Melanie he said in an uninterested tone "Hadn't really thought about it yet."
"Oh you totally should, I bet you'd do great and I'd be cheering for ya." Melanie said smiling and there was a seductive undertone in that last part, Ichigo didn't miss the underlying intentions though.
"I think I will sign up, I bet I'll have a pretty good chance of being chosen." Davies said in a bragging tone.
"Oh I'm sure." Ichigo muttered offhandedly. He really didn't like Davies, he was one step away from being the type of guy that Ichigo used to beat up back in Karakura. The type that bullied and laughed at others.
Giving a quick glance at Potter Ichigo noted that Potter was about to leave and what was that his two friend weren't coming. Potter always seemed to be with them, really it was as if they where a three in one deal. One was a redheaded boy who would constantly shoot jealous looks at Potter. Ichigo could understand how some people might be jealous of Potter, he was after all supposed to be some sort of hero. It was clear that Potter either didn't notice or just ignored it. 'Or he is too scared to admit it.' the hollow said. Indeed that also was a possibility and the more Ichigo thought about it the more that became the more likely one. And so Potter became even more interesting.
Why wouldn't he say something to the boy about it, why did he put up with it. A friend that was constantly jealous of you wasn't really a friend especially if he was affected as much as Weasley seemed to be. You should be able to rely on your friends and Ichigo doubted that Weasley was the reliable type. At least as he is now.
Then there was Granger, a bushy haired girl, and god Ichigo had never met anyone more annoying than her. No really, she would constantly sit there and bicker at both Potter and Weasley, that would be ok with Ichigo, they were supposed to be friends after all. But she also seemed to bicker at everyone else, always pointing out the mistakes others made and subsequently correct them. For example if anyone would say "Moody" she would instantly shoot up and say "Professor Moody" and then she would shoot the offending Person a disapproving look.
Didn't she notice that that kind of behavior wouldn't let her have a lot of friends, always acting as if you are right could become really annoying really fast. Ichigo bet that the only reason she was so accepted was because of her close association with Potter.
And it was back to Potter, why did he put up with her. He should be able to be friend with whoever he wanted and yet he chose those two, why?
Potter was now standing up and heading towards the door of the hall leaving his two friends behind. Making a quick decision "I am going to go to the library, wanne study some for Kid….Trans Transfiguration." said Ichigo to Melanie and Roger, mentally cursing his little slip up.
"Oh ok see you later then mate." Davies said while Melanie said very quietly "Oh bye then".
Clearly disappointed that Ichigo was leaving them.
Taking his school back, Ichigo stood up and swung the bag over his shoulder while giving Davies and Melanie a quick nod. Potter at this pointing just turned the corner. Ichigo quickly but without drawing too much attention to himself made a beeline to the door.
Leaving the great hall Ichigo saw that Potter had turned once again to the staircase. Now that Potter was alone Ichigo could finally have a conversation with him and analyze the second Reiatsu some more up close. Deciding on a course of action Ichigo began to walk faster till he was right behind Potter and quickly checking that they were alone before bumping unnecessarily hard into him while walking past him. This caused Potter to drop his backpack which was slung over his shoulder.
"Oh sorry about that, wasn't looking where I was going back there" Ichigo said in a jovial voice.
"It's all right." Potter said while making to pick up his backpack.
"Let me get that for you." Ichigo said as he quickly bend down and picked up the fallen backpack before extending it to Potter.
"Oh thanks." Potter said kinda shyly, a little discomfort clear on his features. So he is uncomfortable among new people. Ichigo had to make a good first impression.
"Hey, aren't you Harry Potter, we haven't met yet, I am Ichigo Kurosaki, the exchange." Ichigo said with a slight smile on his face. It was important to make Potter at ease. And it seemed to be working.
Harry smiled "Nice to meet you, well as you said I'm Harry Potter" he said while extending his hand to Ichigo.
Ichigo gave it a quick shake before saying " So where were you heading? ".
"Oh I was going to the library, have to make my Potions summer assignment." Potter said, with a little discomfort at the end there.
"Ah great let's walk together then." Great more chances to talk to him. Now he didn't make his summer assignment, so he is a lauzy student or is there something else? He still hadn't had Snape, the potions teacher, but from what he gathered he wasn't the nicest teacher out there. Ichigo had seen Snape in the great hall glaring and sneering at everyone particularly the Gryffindors. It was clear that he had a great dislike for that house.
"Snape doesn't seem the nicest type, you really would have been better of if you had made that assignment during the summer." Ichigo said a little offhandedly.
"Oh well eu….. I didn't really had the chance." Harry said with a lot of discomfort.
Ichigo frowned "Had a busy summer then, ah you must have been to that quidditch cup I heard so much about." that was an understatement, Davies couldn't shut up about it, all he talk about was this Krum guy.
"Ah yes, I have been to the quidditch cup." Harry said in relieved tone. Now that is interesting. First Ichigo had thought that Harry was uncomfortable talking about his summer in its total but he was ok with talking about the world cup. It must be his housing then that he is uncomfortable with.
"Oh cool, I myself didn't go, was too busy reviewing some of the Hogwarts course books. So did you go with your relatives?" Ichigo said while looking at Harry. Oh and there it was, at the mention of his relatives there was clear discomfort visible on Harry's face and there was more, there was disgust, fear and pain? And it was all at the mention of his relatives.
"Oh euh, no I went with some friends." Harry answered shyly.
"Must have been nice." Ichigo said before adding "Say I have been hearing all these rumors about you, something about a chamber of sorts."
Again with that discomfort and shyness, what's wrong with this boy "Eh well yes, there was this incident where there was a monster in the school. So with a friend I went down in the chamber of secrets to try and kill it".
"So it's true then, what kind of monster was it?" Ichigo said with fake excitement as they were making a turn toward the library passing a couple students who were taking peeks at the duo.
"Euh it was a basilisk," Harry answered quietly before adding quickly " I did get some help from a phoenix, it had poked its eyes out."
Ichigo frowned, this kid had killed a basilisk. Even if it's eyes were poked out basilisks were supposed to be big and dangerous and where did the phoenix come from. Was the boy lying?
"You must be pretty powerful then." Ichigo said analytically.
"Well no not really, I just got lucky." Harry said.
Ichigo though for a moment before saying " That wasn't the only incident you were involved in was it?"
"Well no, in my first year there was this stone and a possessed teacher, and last year there were dementors at the school who had gotten a little out of hand." Harry provided. Interesting, it was clear that there was more to those dementors but for the rest Ichigo could detect no deceit in Harry's claims.
'I believe he is speaking the truth.' The quincy spirit said.
Ichigo frowned "Damn, it's true then. C'mon you must be pretty powerful if you could go through all of that. You must work very hard."
"Euh not really no, I just get lucky." Harry said while looking away.
"Well I mean if you get in all that trouble, shouldn't you take some sort of precaution and work hard to better your skills." It sounded logical to Ichigo, he began working hard too to improve his skills after all the conflicts he had been in.
Harry looked up "I really haven't thought about that, I dunno I just don't wanna distinguish myself too much I guess." He really didn't like being the center of attention but he already was so what was the point.
"You already are quite distinguished, boy who lived and all that." Ichigo pointed out before adding "Will it really hurt that much if you begin showing some skill."
"I guess not." Harry said while glancing at Ichigo before adding "But I mean I just don't want anymore attention than I already have."
Ichigo sighed and stopped walking "Look the way I see it it doesn't matter anyway, you'll always be a public figure. You may not like it but there is no point denying it." Ichigo gave Harry a moment to think about this before continuing "And if that's the case, would it not be better to train hard and become stronger. After all it's clear that you get into trouble a lot and it doesn't hurt to be prepared."
Harry thought for a moment more before agreeing "What you say is true I suppose. Hadn't really thought about it that way."
Suddenly Ichigo got an idea "Hey listen," Ichigo began saying as they were walking again ignoring all the students that they were passing by in the hallway "back in Shin'ō, my Japanese school, I was one of the best duelers. If you'd like I could show you some stuff." Ichigo proposed.
Harry looked up "Really, I mean euh, you would do that?"
Ichigo smiled "Yeah why not besides it's always fun to beat someone up."
"Well I dunno, I guess learning some stuff about dueling might be fun. And you're right that it would be useful for me." Harry said while thinking the proposal over. "Can I bring my friends?"
No way that Ichigo would put up with those two more than necessary " Dueling is better though one on one." he quickly said.
"Oh" Harry said frowning slightly "Ok, I'll take you up on that offer." he added
Ichigo smiled at him "Great, how about this saturday at 1pm we meet up before the great hall then."
"That's ok." Harry said "Thank you for the offer".
"It's nothing, I really don't know many people here and most here try to bother me with questions and stuff. It's really annoying. It will be fun to have someone to duel with." Well Ichigo wasn't really planning on teaching Harry dueling, dueling was a sport with rules and all that crap. Ichigo would teach Harry how to fight and how to survive in a battle.
They were entering the library and Harry was a little more relaxed now. Probably because he had gotten a little suspicious after Ichigo said he preferred that he and Harry would be alone. But after Ichigo had explained his intentions and reasons Harry had relaxed a bit.
"Well, I'd like to be you friend." Harry said with a smile and then added "Oh and thank you for not staring at my scar. A lot of people do that at first." Well Ichigo had looked at Harry's scar quite a lot actually, he just did it in a way that Harry didn't notice it 'Thanks Yoruichi and Soifon' he thought. It was true that those two were the ones that had taught him how to be unsuspicious in his observations. Harry then began walking to the section of the library that had the stuff he needed. "See you later I guess" Harry said smiling.
Ichigo just nodded at Harry before walking off to some random section of the library. Excellent, during their walk Ichigo had analysed the Reiatsu some more of Harry's scar. It was now clear that it was something that was attached to Harry's very soul and it was not something good. It was like a parasite, feeding of Potters Reiryoku. It was best that Ichigo would remove it. That's why he had invited to teach him some dueling, that way he would have a chance to "accidentally" hit Potter unconscious so that he could remove that thing. He would still teach him of course.
Now that was the weird thing, well there was a lot that was of with Potter. If he had been in so much trouble why remain weak. Why not strive to better yourself. Potter did not seem lazy nor was he weak nor stupid, if he could survive all that then it was clear that the boy had some strength in him. He truly was interesting.
Then there were his relatives, Potter seemed afraid and disgusted at their mention. Ichigo thought about it for a moment 'Perhaps the boy was misused?' The old quincy spirit said. 'I thought about that too but Potter was watched by that lady next door, surely she would have noticed if he was being mistreated.' Ichigo thought. That really was weird unless it was of course intended that Potter was misused. Could it be?
And then it all kinda clicked in Ichigo's mind and the puzzle that was Harry Potter suddenly became a lot clearer. Yes that was it, who ever placed Potter there intended for him to be misused and mistreated. That way Harry would be weaker, meek and easier to manipulate. Who ever placed him there wanted to use Potter for his own plan, it made sense especially if you thought about all the stuff that Potter had gone through. Someone was manipulating Potter that much was clear. And Ichigo did not like that one bit. This person who was pulling the strings clearly had some plans for Harry and he didn't want him to know about it. This person also had no regard for Harry's mental health. The more Ichigo thought about the more it all made sense. That was why Harry put up with his two friends, they were probably the first two friends he really had and he was scared to loose them. Scared that without them he would be alone again. He probably hadn't know about his fame when he was growing up with his relatives and it was really likely that because of his insecurity he didn't had any friends thus he treasured the ones that he had.
That was why he was shy, 11 years of being mistreated and then being suddenly praised for your deeds would be weird and offsetting for anyone.
Well who ever was manipulating Harry, Ichigo would offset their plans. By training him Ichigo would teach him to take pride in who he was and in his action. Ichigo would make him strong and remove his doubt in his abilities and himself. Teach him how to stand tall, so to speak. It would also be good to prepare Harry for whatever was coming and so help make sure that he would survive. It was very probable that more things would happen to Harry and the person who was manipulating him clearly did not intend for him to survive. No, Potter would survive and he would be strong.
Ichigo smiled mischievously, who ever was pulling the strings would be in for a surprise.
It was friday and that meant that today was the day that the two foreign schools would arrive, Beauxbatons and Durmstrang. And it so happens that everyone had to go out to greet them. So now Ichigo was being pulled along by Melanie and a girl named Alicia through the hallways to the Hogwarts grounds.
"I really see no reason to go out and greet them, there will be a feast in their honour already, so what's the point." Ichigo said in an annoyed voice.
"O common show some school spirit." Melanie commented in a jovial voice, clearly excited for the arrivals.
Ichigo was just sitting there in the Gryffindor common room when Melanie came out of nowhere and insisted that Ichigo accompany her to the school grounds to greet the arrivals. Really the girl was starting to get on Ichigo's nerves, she was even worse than Granger, and Melanie actively tried to seduce him too. She already had asked Ichigo multiply times to go to Hogsmeade with her or to just hang out. All requests were turned down of course under the guise of that he needed to study. But as everyone else also was going Ichigo had decided to subside to her demands for once, maybe then she would finally calm down.
As they were walking through the hallway together with all the other Gryffindors Ichigo spotted a group of Slytherins and among them he recognized the Reiatsu of Daphne and Tracey. There was some stupid rivalry going on between Gryffindor and Slytherin, one which Ichigo was going to ignore. Really why don't the teachers put a stop to this, the Slytherins are all made to be dark wizards of a kind. Of course they will act more nasty than others, they have no real choice do they.
Deciding to greet Daphne and Tracey Ichigo quickly turned to Melanie and Alicia before saying "Going to say hi to some friends.".
Leaving the two girls Ichigo made his way over to the Slytherins. "What do you want Gryffindor." Some boy sneered at him.
Ichigo just gave him a glare before continuing to Daphne and Tracey who still haven't noticed him. As he was now in the middle of the group of Slytherins he stood quite out and everyone was watching him.
"Hey Daphne, Tracey, long time no see." He greeted them. Daphne was quite the interesting girl, it was clear to Ichigo that she was analytical and perceptive. That and she knew Legilimency, which not many knew about as far as Ichigo knew. So he wondered what more he could learn from her.
Both girls turned their heads and their eyes widened for a second before Daphne smiled at him "Oh hey there Ichigo." Daphne greeted him before adding " It's been a couple days I thought you had forgotten us."
Ichigo just smiled smugly "Well I am sure you haven't forgotten me."
Both girls blushed, they hadn't forgotten Ichigo's little show back there "That was unfair and you know it." Tracey said indignantly and red cheeked.
Al lot of people were staring at them now, the Slytherins were glaring and Melanie had a shocked expression on her face while sending a murderous glare over at Daphne and Tracey.
Ichigo decided to continue walking with the two Slytherins and after a while they had reached the Hogwarts grounds where by now a large group was gathered. Dumbledore was there also standing a little of to the side next to Hagrid, a half giant Ichigo had learned and the care of magical creatures professor and there was also McGonagall.
Suddenly Ichigo could sense a tingle of Reiatsu somewhere in the distance, turning his head in the direction the signature was coming from he saw nothing. This did not go unnoticed by Daphne who narrowed her eyes at Ichigo.
"What are you looking at?" She asked him in a calm voice.
"Think I see something." Ichigo answered distracted.
And indeed Daphne now too could see some spot on the skies, a spot that was growing larger by the second. More and more students started seeing the spot. There were a lot of "Look!" and "What's that?" coming from the gathered teenagers.
After a short while it was clear that the spot was a flying carriage pulled forward by flying horses. 'Abraxan' the quincy spirit commented. When the carriage had finally landed Hagrid made his way over to the horses, clearly excited. The doors to the carriage opened and a huge woman came out.
"Ah, Olymple!" Albus exclaimed making his way over to her.
"Albus, nice to see you again." The giant woman said while giving Albus a quick hug and a peck on his cheek.
"May I introduce Madame Maxime headmistress of Beauxbatons." Albus presented the giant woman to the Hogwarts students.
After her the students of Beauxbatons also started leaving the carriage all of them were wearing identical blue uniforms. At least they had enough sense not to have a house system Ichigo noted.
Suddenly Ichigo could hear a lot of hasps and he could sense the most strange Reiatsu signature. It was as if the the Reiatsu was trying the arouse him, to seduce him, to draw him to it's source. Ichigo for a short moment almost succumb to it and began to turn his head almost on instinct but then he snapped out of it. He erected a Reiatsu shield around himself to annulate the influence of the seductive Reiatsu. Looking around him Ichigo noted that a lot of the male students were drooling and staring at something while the female students were glaring at presumably the same thing.
Deciding to check out what was going on Ichigo looked towards the target of the stares and what he guessed was the source of the weird Reiatsu. Ichigo had seen a lot of beautiful women in his life, some of them were even described as goddesses by some. But the girl that everyone was looking at surpassed them all. She was taller than average with silvery blonde hair, a beautiful face and a curvy figure. She had striking blue eyes that at the moment where scanning the crowd. Ichigo realised that he was staring and decided to look away, staring was inpolite after all but before he got the chance their eyes met for second and on instinct Ichigo send her a friendly smile.
Al of a sudden a new Reiatsu appeared but this one was coming from the lake, from beneath the water. Turning his head away from the girl Ichigo could see a huge ship rising from beneath the surface of the lake. Other students had picked this up too by now and once again there were gasps. The ship made it's way over to the shore and a couple of planks were made into a bridge. A tall man with long black hair crossed it and began walking over to Albus.
"Albus!" He said in a jovial voice though Ichigo could sense it was fake.
"Igor nice to see you again!" At least Dumbledore could fake it much better Ichigo noted.
"May I present headmaster Karkaroff of Durmstrang." Albus presented the man.
Now the students of Durmstrang where crossing the bridge, and it seemed as they too had enough sense not to have a house system. Then someone from Hogwarts shouted "It's Krum."
After that the Hogwarts students all turned to look at a boy in the back of the Durmstrang group. Both the Beauxbatons and the Hogwarts students were whispering and pointing, you could also hear the girls giggling.
Ichigo knew about Krum, mostly from Roger though. 'Perhaps his presence will take peoples attention of from you.' the quincy spirit commented. Ichigo could only hope.
(break)
After a while the teachers had ushered all of the students of all the schools into the great hall, at the moment everyone was sitting at their respective tables while Beauxbatons was sitting with the Ravenclaws and Durmstrang with the Slytherins.
Ichigo was sitting at the Gryffindor table next to Melanie who seemed angry at him, probably because he had dumped her for Daphne and Tracey. Good maybe now she would back off. Over at the table Ichigo could see Potter sitting with his two friends, for a moment Harry looked over at Ichigo who have him a quick nod.
At the front of the great hall you could some object covered over by a blanket, Ichigo could sense a very peculiar Reiatsu coming of it. Dumbledore now rose up before saying in a loud voice "May I have your attention".
All the students now turned to the head table and at Dumbledore. "The winner of the Triwizard tournament will have eternal glory, " Ichigo snorted at that but he could see other student's eye gaining a shine "The Triwizard champions will face a series of challenges which will push them to their limit." he continued.
Dumbledore was now standing next to the covered object. "I must warn you these challenges are dangerous and people have lost their lives in the past." The great hall was silent at this.
"Now may I present to you the goblet of fire." At this Dumbledore tore the blanket of the goblet and Ichigo could see an ancient looking goblet alit with a blue flame.
"People interested in participating will have to drop their name inside the flame." Dumbledore said before continuing "I will add that the goblet represents a binding magical contract, someone chosen must participate in the tournament, there is no backing off." Ichigo did gain a smile at this, he doubted a shinigami could be so easily bounded to something like that.
Students were now whispering all around, clearly excited.
"Now in honour of our guests we have prepared a feast, dig in." Dumbledore said in a jovial voice.
Food appeared all over now and students began eating and the mood quickly shifted in the great hall. Students were now happily chatting with each other about the tournament. Ichigo could hear the two twins making plans on how they could sneak their names into the goblet. Ichigo snorted at that, he wasn't sure if he was going to participate in the tournament. He doubted that he would have any trouble, there would be no real danger for him. Also that way he may have a better perspective on things as a champion. The only real downside was that he would once again draw more attention to himself.
"Ichigo! Are you listening?" Melanie said exasperated.
"Oh what sorry! I was thinking" he said.
She smiled before saying "Ah thinking about putting your name in the goblet?" She leaned in closer "Well I think that you'd be chosen for sure."
Ichigo just smiled back and said "Well thanks for the support."
The rest of the feast went by uneventful, Ichigo did note that at some point the french girl with the weird Reiatsu was looking at him. Ichigo wasn't sure what to think of her, he doubted that she casted that Reiatsu of on purpose. He saw how now still almost all the boys in the great hall were openly staring at her. That Weasley boy wasn't even paying as much attention to his food as he normally did because of her. She must have no control over it Ichigo thought, he could sympathize with that, there had been a time that he had a similar problem with his Reiatsu. 'The girl is probably a veela, she matches the description' Zangetsu pointed out. Indeed she did match the description, beautiful and a seductive aura. Veela also were supposed to be able to transform into birds.
Suddenly she stood up and walked over to the Gryffindor table, passing past Ichigo she once again shot him a quick glance. She walked over to Potter and asked him something, he could see Harry giving her some untouched dish which Ichigo recognized as Bouillabaisse. During all of this the Weasley boy was drooling at her. But Ichigo had to give it to him, he wasn't the only one, half the boys in the great hall were drooling at her. Ichigo did have to admit that there was something strangely captivating about the way she moved, she moved with a kind of aristocratic grace unlike Ichigo's killers grace. Ichigo had seen that kind of grace before in the nobles of Soul Society but she was once again on a whole different level.
"Stupid whore." Melanie muttered next to Ichigo.
He shook his head at that comment, he understood how it was to stand out afterall.
Today it was Saturday, thus the day that Ichigo would begin his training of Harry Potter. After waking up Ichigo had quickly send a status report to his division before beginning a trek through the castle. He was searching for some abandoned classroom that he could use for the training. At the moment Ichigo was in some part of the castle that wasn't often visited by students.
Walking through the hallway Ichigo noted that these classrooms didn't seem to be in use at the moment. After quickly trying a few different rooms, Ichigo found one that would be good enough for what he intended to do. It was a big room and it was complete empty. Walking to the center of the room Ichigo spread his hands and began constructing a barrier, it was quite the powerful barrier. First it would prevent unwanted guest from entering the classroom, second it would seal away all the exes Reiatsu and lastly it would prevent eavesdropping from anyone. The barrier even could nullify the tracking wards of the castle itself, so now they would be absolutely private. Nodding at his excellent work Ichigo left the classroom.
Deceding that he would return to the Gryffindor common room or no scrap that he would go to the library, that way he could avoid Melanie. That girl seemed to think that Ichigo was hers now, she was practically referring to him as her boyfriend. Dammit they only knew each other for a couple of days. Signing Ichigo made a turn towards the library before sensing that weird Reiatsu again.
Yesterday Ichigo had heard that the name of that girl was Fleur, really the boys were talking more about her than about the tournament. Well most boys, Harry didn't, no he didn't. Ichigo had observed Harry yesterday and noted that he was touching his scar as if touching a wound. It was obvious that the scar was hurting him somehow. Well Harry was in luck as Ichigo would remove whatever it was today.
Around the Reiatsu of Fleur Ichigo also could sense four other signatures that he did not recognize. After turning a corner Ichigo was greeted with a sight. Fleur was standing against a wall completely surrounded by four boys. All of them seemed to be sixth and seventh years. Ichigo did not have to see the glazed look in the eyes of those boys to guess what was going on. Those boys were eying her as a piece of meat.
"Common go out with me, it could be fun!" The boy who appeared to be the leader said with a hungry look.
"There iz no point asking me again, ze answer is still no." She said clearly fed up with them.
The boy didn't seem to like the answer he received and took a hold of her arm "Hey look now, I am doing you a favour by asking you out…"
This was the point where Ichigo would intervene, the moment these things became even slightly physical it was a good thing to stop them. "Well I dunno about you guys but I understood that quite clearly, she doesn't want go out with you. " Ichigo said revealing his presence.
All of the boys and Fleur quickly turned their heads towards him. "Go away this has nothing to do with you." the head boy sneered.
Ichigo just continued walking till he was standing right in front of the group and said in low voice "Listen, I really would encourage you to let go of the girls arm and leave."
The boy let go of the girl arm but he did not leave instead he walked over to Ichigo standing before him smiling. Maybe he thought he could intimidate Ichigo who was taller than him.
The boy looked up into Ichigo's eyes and said in a pathetic imitation of what he thought was intimidating. "I will say it again, its you that must leave."
Ichigo just couldn't hold himself back and started laughing, the boys and Fleur were taken aback by this.
"Whats so funny!" the boy demanded.
Ichigo just continued laughing for a couple of moments, this boy, this little boy had tried to intimidate him, him! Ichigo who had fought with monsters and gods! He just couldn't help himself it was hilarious to him.
Gaining control of himself he said in an amused voice "I'm sorry, but that was just the most pathetic attempt at intimidation I have ever seen."
The boy just stared for a moment more before making for his wand and pointing it at Ichigo "I'll show y…."
Ichigo had seen that coming and before the boy could even react Ichigo had taken the wand right from his grasp. Always keep a firm grip on your weapon.
"Wa..What!"
"Looking for this?" Ichigo asked with a smile wiggling the wand around in his hand.
One of the other boys was broken out of his shock at this point and had his own wand pointed at Ichigo. He began saying "Stupi.."
Before he could even finish his incantation, really an incantation for such a basic spell, Ichigo had already his own wand out and he had already cast a shield. The stunner of the boy bounds harmlessly of the shields. Now it was important to keep in mind that they all were standing extremely close so the fact that Ichigo could bring up a shield so quickly was very impressive. For Ichigo of course it was nothing, speed was his thing after all.
"Not bad, not bad, but not quite there." Ichigo said still holding the wand of the other boy together with his own. "You might want to learn to do that without an incantation though, much quicker you see." As he said this he gave the wand back to the boy who was gaping at him after his little display.
"Actually why not leave now so you all can practice, I really recommend it." The last part was said in a dangerous voice, you could even hear something of Zangetsu in it.
The boys nodded before quickly walking away completely forgetting about Fleur.
Signing Ichigo turned to Fleur "You alright?" he asked.
She was just staring at him before quickly regaining her composure and saying "Yez, I'm fine."
She smiled slightly "Zank you for 'elping though, it waz unnezessary but still". Ichigo could indeed imagine she had experience with this kinda situations before.
She continued "I'm Fleur Delacour, by zi way, pleasure to meet you".
Ichigo smiled at her "Ichigo Kurosaki".
"Yes I know, quite a lot of people were talking about you, you are from Japan ,yez?" she asked.
"Yes indeed, I am an exchange student you see, I am here only for a year." Ichigo answered her.
She smiled even more "Then it iz a good thing we have met thiz year".
"I suppose?" Ichigo said uncertainly.
She quickly looked around as if debating something, he could see she was gathering courage to ask him something "I noticed that you didn't stare like ze otherz, you don't seem to be affected az much by my allure." she said in a hopeful tone.
"Well, I certainly notice it, but no it does not affect me." Well it did affect him but he had a shield erect around him which countered it.
At his words he could see that her face turned to disbelief for a moment before she gave him the most brilliant smile "That iz quite rare among men, being unaffected by ze allure."
Ichigo just gave her a weak smile "Well thats unfortunate, I can Imagine it must be quite annoying all those stares you receive."
"Oh it iz, especially here" she said before adding "theze englishman 'ave no restraint what zo ever."
True these people here could learn a thing or two on proper behavior. Deciding it was time to leave Ichigo said "Well it was nice talking to ya Fleur, I'll see you around."
She shot up at this "No!" she blushed slightly and turned away from Ichigo who had a questioning look on his face.
"I mean that.." she said uncertainly before gathering some courage and saying " I waz wondering if you'd like to go to 'ogsmeade wiz me today, as a zank you for 'elping me?" she asked him.
Ichigo was kinda disappointed at this, why did every girl he meet here have to ask him out. Well he could see that Fleur was different from the other girls, she didn't try to so openly seduce him at least. But still today he would be training Harry after all so he'd have to decline. Speaking of which he should be making his way over to the common room to do some last minute preparations.
"I am sorry, but I have plans today" he said as he was turning away from Fleur "Perhaps an other time, I'll see ya" he added and gave her a wave before walking away.
Fleur looked like she'd seen a ghost she could only stare at Ichigo. He was about to make a turn when she regained her composure, she was about to say something but he was already gone.
Fleur did not know what to think, in all of her life she had never experienced something like this. A man had turned her down and walked away from her. It was one thing to resist her allure but to walk away from a date with a veela, that was unheard off. Married men would leave their wives at such an opportunity, and Ichigo had just said "Perhaps an other time.".
Fleur quickly headed towards the carriage, ignoring all the stares she received along the way, when she had reached the carriage she quickly went to her room avoiding everyone. In her room she practically ran to the bathroom and looked in the mirror. No, she was still beautiful, so it was not that. Damm he had rejected her and immediately she had thought she had lost her beauty.
She had first seen Ichigo briefly when she had first arrived at Hogwarts, he was one of the only boys that hadn't been staring at her. She had noted that he was very handsome, muscular and quite tall. Their eyes had briefly met then. During the feast she kept taking peeks at him, and saw that some girl was obviously trying to seduce him quite unsuccessfully at that. She had smiled at that at the time but now after her own failure to procure a date with him she didn't know what to think.
He was into girls, she could tell that much. Perhaps he already had a girlfriend? He'd have to be crazy in love with her then to resist her. But if he was single what was the explanation then. She could imagine someone older might resist her completely, someone much older, someone like Dumbledore. But Ichigo was her age and he didn't seem affected even a little bit.
She could only imagine why, she was coming up with all kind of crazy theories. Perhaps he was some sort of undercover agent sent to Hogwarts to spy on someone, no it was insane to think that. Dammit now she was having madd thoughts.
She had heard the girls speak of Ichigo yesterday after the feast, a lot of girls had noticed him and it appeared that even though he was here only for less than a week he was already quite popular. Apparently he even had defeated one of the best dualers in the school like it was nothing.
Ichigo Kurosaki was an enigma and she was intent on learning more about him.
Well there it is.
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