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Chapter 6: Diagon Alley
Hiei was never used to waking up on something soft, especially something such as a bed. Before being placed on probation by Koenma, he lived in the wild, surviving through his strength alone, which meant he never had the luxury of a something as soft as a mattress, so it was an understatement to say the least, when he wakes up to find didn't have to balance to make sure he didn't fall out of the bed. It was a nice change, but he preferred trees, less chance of being ambushed from the ground.
Hiei also noted that Kurama had woken up already. After last nights…little heart to heart, the Youko had returned relatively to normal. Better then the emotional fox, after all, like Rico said, that was his job. Hiei almost snorted, he was actually accepting Kurama and Yusuke for the way they were. He was going soft.
Sighing, he grabbed a towel and headed for the showers, making sure to sneak past Yusuke and Kuwabara's room. Less people awake meant less people to knock outside the bathroom door. Funnily enough, the house of black had countless bedrooms, guest rooms and display rooms yet, only one bathroom on each floor. It was typical in a sense.
"Ah Hiei, you're up earlier then usual." Kurama stated, walking up to him, toiletries in hand. Raising an eyebrow, Hiei snorted. "I'm up at the usual time; you're earlier then normal,"
It was Kurama's turn to raise an eyebrow, much to the amusement of Hiei. "What was yesterday about anyways? Not like you to lose control over emotions." Hiei suddenly stated, changing the subject.
Kurama smiled at that, "I wondered when you would bring that up,"
"Answer the question fox-boy," Hiei said, although Kurama did frown at the nickname. "Stop picking up bad habits from Yusuke, it doesn't suite you at all,"
"Stop changing the subject," Hiei deadpanned, not fooled for a bit by Kurama's distraction tactics. "Fine, fine, I'll talk. As you know, I originally intended to leave my mother; however I grew to love her, so I didn't. What you don't know is, my human father, was live as well at that time. I didn't think much of his sacrifice back then but, now I realised just how much pain I caused my mother because of a foolish mistaken I made," The two then feel into silence, with the occasional snore being heard from Kuwabara and Yusuke's room.
Hiei turned to look forwards, heading for the end of the corridor and the bathroom, stopping at the door, he turned to Kurama. "The detective is right, this isn't you. Leave those sorts of worry to Yusuke and the orange idiot. If you're not alert, then we're all doomed pretty much, after all, you are the most perceptive. Now get your head in gear, baka kitsune," Hiei said, going into the bathroom, locking it behind him.
Kurama stared in shock at the door, before smiling. That was the best to a compliment he would get, which was rare, seeing as he got it from Hiei. The black haired fire demon usually was closed, and it was only after their failed attempt to rob spirit world of its treasures that he had finally started to open up. Whilst Hiei was not particularly close to anyone, he at least, was slightly closer to him, although what had caused this he did not know.
Unknown to him, Yusuke had woken up at that moment, and witnessed the whole scene. He smirked, thinking up a plan, to get the two of them together because god, it was obvious to anyone else but them! Normally he didn't do this sort of thing but after years of not planning some mischief he had lots of pranks to catch up on and besides, he figured the two of them needed a prompt and he would get those two together, by hook or by crook!
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Breakfast was a cross between a normal family breakfast and an awkward treaty dinner for feuding families. Hiei was glaring at anyone and everyone, Koenma was still flipping through his book of unforeseen deaths which had magically overnight grown from half a book to fill up nearly all the pages. Kuwabara was still mostly asleep so he was slumped on top of the table as was Ron and Tonks. Yusuke was staying far away from the jam and syrup, as if it was going to jump at him any moment. Hermione, who hadn't a chance to buy her books from Diagon alley, was reading through her old books, which Kurama joined, borrowing her copy of Hogwarts: a History. Fred and George Weasley were as usual up to no good, this time attempting to hide an extendable ear in their father's pocket, with Mundungus watching with a look of glee. Moody shot them a look from behind their father's back, which obviously said I'm watching you. Shiori and Kuzuya as well as Suuichi were sat near Kurama, eating breakfast much like they always had, before the move to the Order headquarters. Ginny noticed all of these things while eating, eyes staring slightly down.
That was just the normal family breakfast likeness. What caused the feuding families effect was largely attributed to Harry glaring at Dumbledore, Mrs Weasley trying to scold the twins, and also the fact that Snape had stayed the night and was there at breakfast that morning. Sirius was going most of the glaring on that one but Snape did shoot some back. Hiei's glaring wasn't really helping Ginny decided in the end.
Whilst Harry had been willing to let his anger go, the news of his hearing brought the anger back, and he still wasn't willing to forgive Dumbledore just yet. Mrs Weasley had snapped at the twins once again, this time about their use of magic.
"FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE, JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN USE MAGIC NOW DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD FOR EVERY TINIEST LITTLE THING!" Best leave them to it…
As for Snape and Sirius…well, leaving them in the same room, even with more mature members, was not a good idea. This happened mostly on her side of the table, so while one half had a merry family like breakfast, the other half had most members of said table, glaring at each others backsides.
It was when Kuzuya made an announcement, that Ginny thanked her lucky stars. Without realising it, Kuzuya had managed to successfully break the tension! "Sorry to interrupt but, since we made a hasty move; I was thinking of taking Suuichi, as well as everyone else to Diagon Alley. I know you have to clean up the house Molly, so I thought if I took the kids out, then there will be less people to bother you,"
Suuichi instantly perked up, as did the twins. "Can we mum, please, please," the twins cried, and Suuichi was grinning at his father too. Yusuke perked up too, and Kuwabara would have too, if it had registered in his mind.
Mrs Weasley frowned, not a good sign as the twins had came to learn. "Well…I don't know, I need some helping hands when it comes to cleaning and, are you sure you can look after them all? There's Yusuke and co, my kids which are a handful on their own, Harry, Herminie and your son too,"
"I can help if you like, I may not know about magic, but when it comes to cleaning, I do know a thing or two," Shiori said. "Besides, I'll go with them Molly," Moody said. "Me too!" Mundungus added.
"Ok, if you're going Moody, but to be honest, I'd be less worried if you didn't go Mundungus," Mrs Weasley said. This was met with a few cries of "Yes," and a "Hey!" from Mundungus. He really didn't understand what was so bad about him.
Tonks at this point had awoken enough to register a trip to Diagon Alley. "Oh Diagon Alley! I'll go too!" she cried. "I'll go too," Sirius added.
"Tonks yes, Sirius no," Mrs Weasley said. "She's right Sirius, we can't risk you getting recognised, or captured," Dumbledore said. Sirius sulked at that, muttering slightly, while Snape looked like this was the best bit of news he had all month. Harry frowned, "I'll stay with you Sirius, it's not like I can't ask someone to get my things," he said.
"No you go have fun, I'll keep myself busy by trashing everything here," Sirius said, smiling down at Harry. Harry sent him a worried look, before nodding.
Yusuke on the other hand grinned it meant he can go visit a friend in Knockturn Alley. Hiei looked indifferent as ever, while Kuwabara, who had woken up, decided to get something sweet for Yukina. Koenma looked up from his book, sighing, before placing it away. He hated shopping trips, no matter what it was for. Kurama on the other hand, was worried. How was he going to get money, if they came with him? They would wonder where he got his valuables from, and he couldn't just tell them how.
Youko stole them
Yeah, they really were going to believe that. Hiei seemed to have read his mind (or really read his mind with his Jagan) as he picked up his mobile.
(Genkai is in italics, Normal is Hiei)
"What do you want Hiei?"
"We're going to Diagon Alley, care to join us?"
"snort I'm guessing Kurama and the dimwit can't exchange anything without getting caught,"
"I'll take that as a yes,"
"Just meet me there. I'll wait at outside the bank,"
"Right, goodbye,"
When he turned his mobile off, he had many stares looking his way. Yusuke and the others had a questionable look, while the others were wondering how a mobile worked in a dense magical area, and Shiori was wondering where Hiei kept his things when he seemed to have no pockets.
"Genkai, she's taking us," Motioning to himself and the others, "To Diagon Alley, so there doesn't need to be as many people supervising," he explained. Yusuke smirked, whiles Kurama looked relatively happier. Kuwabara on the other hand, wondered if Yukina was coming. Koenma still looked pissed, oh how he hated shopping.
"It's all set then, Genkai can take you, and me, Moody and Kuzuya can take the others!" Tonks said excited to be doing something more entertaining then cleaning. Harry sent Sirius one more regretful look, which his godfather sighed at. "Go enjoy yourself, it'll take your mind of the hearing," he mouthed, taking the dishes to the kitchen. Harry sent him one last regretful look, heading upstairs to change.
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Everyone gathered around the fireplace, some looking confused, some looking annoyed and some looking excited. The confused people were Yusuke and co plus Suuichi, who had ever used Floo powder, the annoyed were Harry and Koenma, who both had used before but hated it, and Moody but he was always grumpy or as he said 'constantly vigilant'. The excited was everyone else, especially the twins.
"Right, for those who haven't used Floo, all you do is take a handful, throw into the fireplace, and say the place you want to go. So, anyone willing to demonstrate?" Tonks asked to the large group.
"I will!" Ron said, grabbing a handful. Throwing it into the fire, he stepped in, crying "Diagon Alley," as he did so. There was a flash of green light, and when they looked back, Ron was gone.
"Right, who's next?"
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Koenma tumbled out of the fireplace, silently cursing all forms of magical transport. It seemed they were all built for discomfort, weather it was Portkeys, Floo powder or even the damned Knightbus, as he had heard may passing spirits compare his reapers mode of transport to. Compared to that thing, reapers ores were much more comfortable thank you very much.
Getting up and dusting soot of himself, he heard Kuwabara tumble out from behind him. "I think that was worse then the Portkey," he heard the teen mutter. Koenma sighed, joining Kurama, Hiei and Yusuke who like him, were covered in soot. "That's another form of transport in never using again," Yusuke said, while Kuwabara dusted soot of.
"They have worse," Koenma stated, heading towards the back of the pub they were in, which was the Leaky Cauldron. Kuwabara watched in fascination, as Kuzuya tapped bricks, and the once small backroom, opened up into an Alley of busting people, witches, wizards and house elves.
"We'll meet back at the Leaky cauldron sometime in the afternoon, that should give you some time to get everything," Tonks said, as they split into three groups. Harry, Ron and Hermione with Moody keeping an eye on them, the twins with Ginny and Suuichi with Kuzuya and Tonks, seeing as the twins could keep 2 adults easily on their toes, and Yusuke and co, who was meeting up with Genkai.
"We already got out money, so all that's left is yours Suichi, just head towards the big white building, and Genkai will guide you from there," Kuzuya explained, and headed towards the robe shop with the others.
Kurama started to walk towards the white building, followed by Hiei, Koenma, and Yusuke who and to drag Kuwabara away from everything. They say Genkai outside, her stern familiar face a good change compared to everything about Wizards. "Come on then, and Suichi, I'd take the warning to mind if I was you,"
Kurama blinked, before smirking slightly. "No need, I've already cracked this place open," he said, in a very Youko-ish way. Hiei rolled his eyes, muttering "Arrogant Fox," along the way. Yusuke laughed, while Kuwabara looked clueless. "You'll understand when we get to the silver doors," Koenma explained.
And true to his word, after entering the bronze doors, they were met with a pair of silver doors and a warning.
Enter stranger, but take heed
Of what awaits the sin of greed,
For those who take, but do not earn,
Must pay most dearly in their turn,
So if you seek beneath our floors
A treasure that was never yours,
Thief, you have been warned, beware
Of finding more then treasure there.
"Ohh," Kuwabara said, finally understanding what Genkai was motioning too. "Come on baka, you're falling behind," Yusuke called to Kuwabara, who headed through the silver doors, to be met with, goblins and gold. Kuwabara's mouth hung open, as he stared at everything, twirling around just to take it all in. The Grand hall huge, filled with rows upon rows of goblins counting money.
The Hall itself was lined with gold and even the candles on the chandeliers were golden. Going to the front, Genkai looked up at the goblin on the seat. "Hello there, how've you been Griphook?" Genkai asked, looking up to the Goblin.
The Goblin in turn, looked over his seat, seeing Genkai for the fist time. With a click of his fingers, his seat magically shrunk so he was Genkai's level. "I haven't seen you for years, what are you doing back Genkai?" he asked, a slight frown on his face. He hadn't expected to see Genkai again after all.
"Getting my students some money," she said, motioning to the others. "Well then, what do you wish to exchange?" he asked.
Yusuke pulled out a small bag from his pocket, pulling out some of his jewels from the Palace, for once glad he had them. The goblin looked at it in shock, this was something new. "This is a gem from the vault of one of the three demon kings, how could you have thing?" he cried in shock.
Yusuke coughed in embarrassment. "That King is my father, which I don't need spread around so I'd appreciate it if you kept quiet," he said.
Griphook looked from the gem to Yusuke, finally understanding. "As you wish, Lord Rico," causing Yusuke to cringe slightly. God he hated being called Lord, it was the reason he ran from home and ended up a wanted spirit world criminal. To think, one title could cause people to do some drastic things. Griphook then handed him a large bag of galleons, and also a key. "This is worth far too much for you to carry around with you all the time, so some of it has been placed into an account for you. Here is the key if you wish to withdraw more,"
Yusuke nodded, placing both the money and key into a pocket; surprised his one gem was worth so much, especially seeing he still had at least 20 more on him.
Kurama went next, placing a few rubies and emeralds onto the desk. Griphook examined them closely, nodding before handing Kurama a large bag filled with nothing but galleons. Again he was handed a key, and Kurama smiled, before handing over another diamond. "One more bag please," he said, and the goblin gave him a confused look but didn't question him all the same.
Kurama then promptly handed Hiei the bag, who gave him a questionable look. "It's not charity or anything Hiei, I'll expect a favour back," Kurama said with a slight grin. "There's always a price with you," Hiei said, but pocketed the bag all the same.
Koenma handed a key over instead of anything valuable, and the goblin's eyes widened again. It seemed they were getting a lot of rich people that day as he quickly ordered a goblin to go down to the vault.
While Koenma's items were being done, Genkai handed a teargem over to Griphook. "It's from Yukina, she said even if you won't accept it, she's going to pay for your things," Genkai said to Kuwabara.
My love! You still think of me after all! Kuwabara cried, as a light shone down onto him, leaving the others to sweat drop. There was a ding, as Koenma's money arrived, and they headed out with a goodbye to Griphook.
"What first then?" Hiei asked, as they headed through the crowd. "Wands, you may have my magical knowledge, but without wands, I don't think you can cast a single spell. Besides, you need to learn how to use a wand, seeing as most of you can't use the fourth category of energy. I don't even think Kuwabara can, with his spirit energy as high as it is,"
They headed through the street, ending up in front of an old dusty shop called Olivanders, with not many people around. Entering the room, they were greeted with more dust…and a lot of boxes. A lot of boxes each filled with a different wand, never the same wand twice. Yusuke let out a low whistle, as they looked around. They were in the small shop front, which was filled with boxes, from shelves, tables, the floor and even a few boxes in an old owl cage.
Genkai walked to the small unnoticed counter, and before she could ring the bell, a small, old and slightly wrinkly man appeared from below the counter. (Kuwabara-Whoa! How'd he do that?) As he stood, the gang got a better look at him. Greying hair that was in unkempt curls, pale blue eyes that held an eccentric spark, and a hunched figure that seemed to make him look taller then he really was.
The conclusion Hiei made as he watched the man talk to Genkai was that he was not your average wizard. While most wizards were abnormal in human standards, this was a wizard who was abnormal in wizard standards. His eyes, while eccentric, also held a glint that suggested he knew more then he was letting on, and while he looked harmless, that was most likely not the case as with all other men that gave of that kind of air. Kurama was asserted to that, after all, you wouldn't think he could harm a fly until you were in 7 different pieces courtesy of his rose whip.
Ollivander eyed each person carefully especially Genkai, wondering where she had found herself such interesting teenagers. He was going to have an interesting time seeing what their 'bonds', 'relationships' and 'personalities' were. If the 'bonds', 'relationships' and 'personalities' of Genkai's own wand were to say anything, it was that they would be anything but normal.
"Hello there, you must be the transfer students I have heard about from Dumbledore. It comes as no surprise you have no wands, as I know Genkai well enough to know she teaches raw magic," Ollivander said to the group. "Now, who would like to go first?"
Kuwabara stepped forwards, after they had all agreed he should go first, after all, it just meant that they could plan for anything that looked like it would blow their cover, literally.
Ollivander then pulled out a tape measurer, and it quickly set itself to work, while Ollivander searched through the boxes on the selves. Kuwabara watched the tape ruler with a suspicious look, as if it was about to attack him at any moment. Ollivander snapped his fingers, and the ruler quickly flew to the next person in the queue, measuring everything from hair length to fingernail size.
Ollivander ignored he protests of Yusuke (who was getting assaulted by the ruler) to hand Kuwabara a wand, which Kuwabara picked up uncertainly. "10 ½ inches, dragon heartstring and ivy, quite durable,"
Kuwabara looked at Ollivander with a questionable look, after all, what was he supposed to do? Other then stand there and look like an idiot. "Give it a wave," Ollivander cried, as if it was the most normal thing to do when you had a wand in hand, which in a sense, was the most logical thing in the first place. Giving the stick a wave, Kuwabara was met with a vase exploding, and the pieces flying in all different directions.
"Err…was that supposed to happen?" Kuwabara asked timidly, not sure what to expect from the wizarding world. For all he knew, something magical happening could have been a sign that the wand would work for him. Alas, he was not given an explanation, as Ollivander snatched the wand out of his hands, placing in them, another slightly redder wand.
Giving this a wave, he was met with no better luck then his first try, this time sending the counter bell half way across the room, before Hiei caught it to prevent it from smashing into his head. Kuwabara sent Hiei a sheepish look, while said fire demon glared at Kuwabara promising a world of pain if he tried a stunt like that again.
Ollivander ignored all of this, taking the wand, while passing another to Kuwabara. And this was how the routine went, with Ollivander handing a wand over, Kuwabara waving it, something either breaking and/or being sent half way across the room and Ollivander snatching it away, only to repeat the cycle. More then once someone either had to duck or grab an object before it his or her face and pretty soon, the shop looked more like a war zone then a shop. Kuwabara even managed to fry some wands, which fixed uselessly, after there had been too much spirit energy to control.
"My, my, you are by far the trickiest customer yet," Ollivander mumbled to himself, after Kuwabara fried the 80th or so wand. "I'm sorry, I think I'm doing something wrong, since we've been here an hour already," Kuwabara apologised, much to Ollivander's amusement. "Don't apologise, there has not been a wizard I have not been able to match a wand with yet," Ollivander assured.
"Most likely, I am using the wrong type of wand," Ollivander said, looking at the 80th fried wand. "The cores and woods used in wands are not just random combinations," Ollivander explained. "They are a reflection of the user, a reflection of their soul, with its 'bonds', 'relationships' and most importantly, their 'personalities'. An example would most likely be Mr. Potter's wand. The Phoenix feather used in his wand has a strong bond with the wand of his brother wand, the wand of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. After all, even if they are sworn enemies, fighting two very different sides of the war, they share a close bond, and their wands reflect this bond," Ollivander explained to the teens, which were still digesting the information.
Koenma's eyes narrowed, while he looked at the old man, his mind thinking over the information he was given. Should this be true, that meant that Tom was in serious danger of having this 'Bond' exploited. 'Bonds' were dangerous things, and if not secured properly, powerful, undesired individuals could exploit it for their personal gain. He was sure Tom was experienced enough to keep this 'Bond' secure however the other person in this 'bond' wasn't. Harry Potter had just shot up on the list of priorities that needed to be dealt with.
Harry Potter should have been an insignificant factor, someone who posed no threat. Now, the very existence of Harry Potter was problem, for as long as he was alive, Tom was in danger. There were only three options that would work, as far as Koenma could see. Option one, Kill Harry Potter. The most simple and most effective, thou the downside was all the attention it would attract as well as the suspicion that could be thrown onto them.
Option two, they taught Harry how to keep the link secure. This would take months to achieve, and required both Harry's trust in them and Tom. Also, it meant they would have to reveal to Harry about their entire existence. Not a good option.
Lastly, they could always sever the 'Bond'. Hiei could do that, his Jagan could access the Link and from there cut it. There was a danger to both Tom and Harry thou, if their 'Bond' was to far complete, then the mental damage could cause their minds to go into shock, effectively causing them to go into a shock induced coma, which was most likely permanent.
All three options had serious consequences, soon, Koenma saw flaw after flaw with each option. There was always the fourth option of leaving the 'bond', but he wasn't going to risk it. The 'bond' had been there for 15 years now; he could not let it grow any longer. Koenma snapped out of his daze, noting amusingly enough that Kuwabara was still trying wands. His 93rd wand lay on the grown, sparking uselessly, and Koenma had to wonder, if it took this long for Kuwabara, then how long would it take for the others?
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Kuwabara sighed, as he dropped his 99th wand before the sparks could touch him. Ollivander had decided to try different combinations, with wand cores from the east rather then keeping to the western wand cores. So far, the results were worse then before, as this time, the wands would fizz and melt without doing anything but produce a few sparks. Ollivander too, looked puzzled.
"Tricky, tricky, never have I had such a customer, perhaps it I must find items that suit the categories of your person," Ollivander said. "I see…Well then Mr Kuwabara, I believe it is time that instead of trying to find your idea wand through trial and error, we must discover your persons 'bonds', 'relationships' and 'personalities'." Ollivander said, summoning his own wand from the inside of his jacket.
Wordlessly casting a spell, Kuwabara gasped as an icy cold chill ran through his spine up to his head, and to the centre of his spirit energy source. It gathered in areas, collecting information apparently important for wand making. Soon as it came, it went; leaving Kuwabara wondering what had happened just then. Ollivander looked satisfied, and hurried to his workshop to make said custom wand, telling Kuwabara to "Stay put,"
In the back of the shop, Ollivander ran his hand through the shelves of cores, looking for the one ingredient, which would fit with Kuwabara's 'Bonds'. Smiling slightly, he lifted the one jar off the shelf, and began to shape the wood that was Kuwabara's 'Relationship'. Then he took the sample he got from Kuwabara, and begun to weave in the powers of his 'Personalities' and watched at the wands true colour bleed into the wand.
The result, he noted, was pleasing, and the wand itself was very sturdy, ready to have energy channelled through it, the energy that was Kuwabara's. It had also shown its true colours, which was rare for wands, as they only when the wand trusted their owner fully, did they show their true colours. It also meant that their 'Personalities' was the strongest aspect of all the three aspects. Truly, this wand was near unique case, with only one other person achieving this sort of power with their wand before even touching it. Said person, was ironically, Genkai.
Ollivander came back 10 minuets later, a wand in hand. Kuwabara noticed the colour, a brilliant gold, matching that of his spirit sword. He hoped that was a good sigh, as they still had to buy everything else needed for the year and Hogwarts and at this rate, they would only get the wands done.
Ollivander smiled at Kuwabara, handing him the wand. "This wand should work, as the ingredients fit to the three aspects of your magic, each represent a part of your 'Bonds, 'Relationships' and 'Personalities'. 11 inches, with a Crystal Snow Flower, one that can only be found in the icy home of the Ice Apparitions, as the core and for the wood, it's a rare demonic wood, which survives in the demon world through either emitting tobacco smoke or imitating a strong demons demonic energy to paralyse any predators that may wand to devour it. I believe it is called the mirage tree, which is an odd name for an odd tree."
Kuwabara nodded, waving the wand, and blinking as he felt an icy but comforting cold go through his arm, and with a wave, his wand produced sparks of gold, which glittered like snowflakes despite being such a warm colour. Ollivander nodded, satisfied with the result. "We have found your wand it seems, Mr Kuwabara," Ollivander said.
"Your wand is truly a different one, due to both the core ingredients, as well as the three aspects it's used. The golden colour its produced is the wands true colour, which reflects the power of your 'Personalities' as well as how much trust the wand has gained from simply having bonded with your core ingredients. Use your wand well Mr Kuwabara, A wand and user such as this doesn't simply appear everyday, although I have a feeling I will have similar results from your friends." Ollivander said, nodding to the orange haired youth.
Kuwabara's chest swelled with pride, glad to know he finally had a wand that fitted to him. "Thank you, Mr Ollivander," Kuwabara said, as Hiei stepped forward to once again begin the wand trying cycle.
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Hiei raised an eyebrow at Ollivander as the wand maker shook his head, pulling his wand out yet again. It seemed that all of Genkai's students would need custom wands, something he should not be surprised at, considering how much trouble he had to go through to make Genkai's wand. It seemed that she truly had no 'Bonds' at one point to connect her magic to her wand core. Getting the results from Hiei, Ollivander turned to the rest of the team.
"I may as well get recordings from everyone else as well, as I suspect that you will all need custom wands,"
Yusuke grinned mischievously while Koenma rolled his eyes. Kurama nodded to the wand maker apologetically, it wasn't like he wanted this to a fuss but they were certainly not your average customers. Having noticed that, Ollivander waved Kurama off, "It's no trouble at all, simply means I can experiment a bit," Casting the spell on Kurama, Koenma and Yusuke, Ollivander headed into the back of the shop to begin work.
When he was away, Koenma quickly turned to Kuwabara. "That wand is completely compatible with you Kuwabara, and I must warn you, put as little spirit energy in them as possible. If you pour your spirit energy in, you'll overcast the spell you want, which causes most things to explode, including yourself if you're not careful, got it?" Koenma demanded. Kuwabara nodded, looking at the stick in his hand. Who would've thought a small stick like this could do so much damage?
"That goes for all of you, since custom wands are the most dangerous of all wands ever made, excluding the El-" Genkai stopped, realising what she nearly said, she couldn't reveal her knowledge of those items, Dumbledore would pester her to no end otherwise.
Ollivander came back at that point, saving Genkai from having to explain, as he motioned for Hiei. "Here is your wand; 9 inches, it has a core of Frozen Dragon fire, which is very rare, as it requires both a fire breathing dragon and an ice dragon of the mountains, and the wood is bloody rose wood, quite an odd plant, as when its neighbouring plants are in danger it throws itself in front of them, protecting its friends. It's nicknamed the heart of gold. Also, your wands true colour has appeared, black with no other colour showing through,"
Hiei picked up the wand, giving it a small wave, and watched as a mix of black fiery sparks and icy snowflakes flew from the wand, around Hiei in a fountain like formation before cancelling each other out.
Then turning to Kurama next, he took out a wand that was a mix of silver and magenta the same colour as his hair. "Your wand, Mr Minamino, is quite odd as is Mr Reikai's," Koenma frowned at the fact they used his father's surname. "Instead of one core ingredient and wood, there are two incompatible of each. I don't know how this quite works however, you can only use one core at a time, and I think when a certain condition is met, you can swap to the other core. Very odd indeed but never mind, I'm sure you will discover the reason as the wand is a reflection of the wizard," Ollivander said, eyes glistening in the dark of the shop.
"Mr Minamino, your wand is 10 inches and the first set of ingredients is a shard of an enchanted mirror, the Furlong hope if I remember correctly and cherry wood, the kind that would be used for certain grave markers. Most of those are carved by a loved one, or a close friend. The second set of ingredients is crystal rainbow, a special gem that emits spiritual essences depending on the user, and as for the wood, it's certainly something I wouldn't use. It's a very rare wood, found only in the gardens of the Demon Lord Reizan. It's called Spirita Rosita, a tree that absorbs the spiritual energy around it, and depending on what kind of energy it absorbs, its flowers bloom accordingly. Your wand's tree colours are also quite a mix. A glittering Silver mixed in with yet still distinguished from the dark magenta,"
Kurama thanked the old wizard, waving the wand, and smiling as sparks of silver and red whipped out of the wand, in a way that reflected his rose whip.
Ollivander then took out the 4th wand, it was a spiritual blue mixed with a demonic red, representing the two spiritual energies. "This one was odd, as it has two core ingredients like Mr Minamino's. The first core is the royal seal of the lord of the underworld, King Enma (Koenma winced at this) and the wood is from the Ores of the spirit reapers, shinigami I believe they're called. The second set is a special flower from Lady Midoko's garden Eden. I'm not to sure about its properties, as Lady Midoko doe not let wizards study her flower paradise. She had generously let me have this flower as she believed it had a purpose in my shop. The wood too, is from her garden, and just like the flower, the properties are unknown. Overall, the second set of ingredients are certainly obscure, however, they must mean something to you, if they are what links your 'bonds' and 'relationships',"
Koenma nodded to him, taking the wand, and letting the sparks fall, as the blue and red sparks clashed, in an endless duel before vanishing into the ground. Koenma noted what his wand represented, almost smirking as he figured out the meanings of the wands ingredients.
Ollivander then pulled out the 5th wand; it was a mix of colours as well, with the Moony silver and night black mixing together in swirling patterns. Handing the wand to Yusuke, who quickly waved it, watching the icy blue sparks fall and freeze slightly.
"This was quite a dozy to make as well, it seems all your wands are made of rare and valuable materials. The wood is oddly enough from Vine trees, the kind that make grapes for wine, but not just normal wine, it's an odd demonic as well as magical alcoholic drink, very strong, and very expensive. It's also illegal in the UK due to its ability to kill people with a single glass it is that alcoholic. The core is blood, Poisoned blood from an ancient doctor. She lived a long time ago, a Japanese doctor to be precise, although I don't know her name; it was an obscure practice, as a way to ward of demons from devouring their flesh and blood,"
Yusuke nearly recoiled in surprise, at that revelation. It has to be…there can be no doubt. There was only one female doctor who did that in all the history of Japan. But…how? It's…impossible…
Mother…
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While the team was having their wands fitted, Kuzuya was wondering if he had made a bad choice agreeing to watch such a large group of teens in Diagon Alley. It seemed everyone had different ideas for what to do, and Kuzuya was left wondering when they had gotten their money, since he was pretty sure Harry had not stopped by the bank yet but here he was, sporting a bag filled with Galleons, Sickles and Knuts. When questioned, Harry gave Kuzuya a knowing smile, before walking off to join the others at looking for the books they needed.
The Twins left too, hurrying to a part of Diagon alley that he didn't get time to see while muttering about the lack of a good joke shop in Diagon Alley, having to rely on stalls around the alley. Ron and Hermione had gone with Harry to get new books, after they got the list of books they needed. Ginny was with Suuichi at the ice cream parlour, and he couldn't even find Moody, let alone Tonks despite her bright bubblegum pink hair and 'weird sister's' T-shirt. Sighing, he settled with sitting in the Leaky Caldron, figuring that they needed to pass through the pub to return home, the thought that the Leaky Cauldren would be the last place Moody and Tonks would go to when they realised he was missing and set out to look for him.
He was lucky Moody had a magical Eye; he was unlucky however…when Moody's eye decided to stop working, after a 'minor' fight while he was in the pet store with an arrogant owl who had wanted the eye for itself.
Overall, it was not Kuzuya's day, and it left him wondering why he even agreed to take the rag tag group to a crowded Alley.
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Kurama looked over his list once again, making sure he had everything they needed. Wand check, robes check, potions equipment check, and while in the book store, he had even picked himself up some extra books. The book store…Kurama sighed when the thought of it was brought up. How Kuwabara and Hiei had gotten into that mess was beyond him…
Flashback
Genkai and co, stepped into the book store, checking their book list and the store itself. Kurama quickly saw titles he was interested in, such as 'Historic Magical events', 'Magical plants, the complete guide' and even 'Demons and you, what to do should you meet one' just to humour himself. He decided that no one would mind if he picked up some extra books, and moved his way through the shelves, taking a few books that caught his interest.
Over at another corner, Koenma was browsing the section on the spirit world with interest, as he read though what the magical world thought of him. He almost laughed as he read it, and the fact that he was described as a 'powerful, mystical deity' who could 'bend death to his will'. It was a pleasant change to the usual insults of stupid toddler, or other child related jokes. He decided he to buy some of these books after all, who knows, he could use a good laugh.
Yusuke was browsing too, picking up books like 'The three demon lords' and 'Who's who in the demonic world'. He also glared slightly at a book that was basically a criminal records book. It was 'The complete guide to demon bounties' and he grimaced as he found himself, Kurama and Hiei listed as 'S-class, highly dangerous'. It was a good think they had Hiei in his demon form, otherwise they'd be in a smidge of trouble.
Hiei was twitching in annoyance, as Kuwabara glared at him. It seemed that someone had decided to place the books on elemental magic next to a shelf of books on Muggle studies. Hiei had no idea how much longer he could put up with Kuwabara's complaining about how he had no idea about the human world, and how he should read some of these books. Not that he needed to, especially as wizarding books on human world things were most likely to be a tad overexaggerated. The fact that the book called telephones 'a small plastic box with a removable handle and buttons with number on' might have been the reason. Or the fact that it was called a 'felefone'.
After another 5 minuets, Hiei finally snapped, throwing whatever book Kuwabara had shoved into his face back at the poor teen, making sure to land the book smack in the middle of his fact. Kuwabara retaliated of course, and soon, book, pages as well as the odd fireball were flying everywhere, and it was a miracle that nothing caught fire. Kurama suspected inflammable charms, but he couldn't be sure.
Thankfully, they had managed to buy all their books before Hiei and Kuwabara had their scuffle, and thus, when they were kicked out, they were kicked out with their school books and extra reading material.
End Flashback
So, after their semi disastrous book store visit, they had to visit the pet store for Hiei and Koenma. Yusuke had Puu (who at the moment seemed to like looking like a phoenix, something about the tail feathers), Kuwabara had his kitten, and he himself had enough to deal with every full moon, without the thought of an animal sniffing out his secret.
Koenma and Hiei emerged a while later, with Hiei carrying a fox, and Koenma an eagle Owl. "Isn't she a beauty?" Koenma asked, motioning to his shoulder where the Eagle Owl currently was perched. The fact that some of its feathers were a light blue just reminded him of Boton. "I think I'll call her Boton, as a replacement to my usual messenger," Koenma said, as the Eagle Own ruffled its feathers proudly, as is saying she would not let Koenma down.
Hiei snorted, as his smaller fox sat in his hair, making a small nest. Hiei didn't seem to mind, shrugging and saying "He's called Loki," and headed for the ice cream parlour. Kuenma couldn't shake the feeling that the fox had the same expression as who he was named after. After all, Loki was the norse god of mischief.
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Kuzuya looked up as a group of people entered the pub from the back door, and headed for his direction. It was late, and they had to get back fast, to escape the wrath of angry mothers. Genkai nodded to him, before activating a portkey, leaving Yusuke and crew with him. "Head count!" he called out, as he checked he had the right number of teens.
"Let's see now, I see 5 red head's to that's the Weasleys and Suichi, Hermione's here too, with Suuichi and Kuwabara, then there's Hiei and Koenma and lets not forget Yusuke and Harry too," Kuzuya said, checking the heads. He stopped on Harry, looking around slightly. "Where's Harry?" he asked. All he got were shrugs.
Moody's eye spun wildly, having been fixed. "Don't worry, I see him, he's with some blond kid, looks like a Malfoy to me," Moody said, as he described Draco.
"Malfoy!" Ron and Hermione cried at the same time, as Harry entered the pib. "What about him?" he asked to the two, giving them odd looks. "What did he want?" they asked both cried, giving Harry a look. "To say hi?" Harry offered to the pair, wondering when it became illegal to speak to Draco.
Hermione and Ron didn't comment but Harry could see, they were weary of Draco. He supposed he couldn't blame them but, if they looked past the Slytherin uniform and arrogant air, they'd see Draco wasn't much different from them.
Sighing, he grabbed some Floo Powder, and flooed back to Grimmauld Place, making sure to add Number 12.
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After the eventful trip to Diagon Alley, everyone decided that hot chocolate and bed was perfect, and nobody argued, deciding not to cause a ruckus. Sirius was happy that Harry was back, as he had absolutely no fun staying inside. They had left the artefacts alone, concentrating on the magical creatures for the moment. They had made progress, having gotten rid of two Boggarts, a redcap in a bathroom (heaven knows how it got there) and other infested items. Especially curtains Harry learned.
Having spent an exhausting day shopping (and his hearing was tomorrow), Harry turned in early, as did Yusuke and Co. Slowly, everyone turned off their lights, heading for bed. Only one person was up, gliding through the house silently with ease, heading for his destination with practised ease. He could hear the person's slow breathing, indicating said person to be asleep. Sliding the curtains open, he slid a hand over the person's mouth. Alarmed eyes opened up, looking at the captor. Somehow, this person had managed to creep up, and even as a painting, Mrs Black found she could not move or talk. Whoever it was, had put their hand into the painting itself. Mrs Black shivered with fear, wondering who would need to talk to a portrait gone half batty from loneliness and the lose of both her children. The hand was removed…it seemed she was about to find out.
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PikaSilver-Moon: Yay Cliffie! x3 Theres no sub story this update, for two reason.
One, I think its been too long since I updated and wanted this out sooner, and secondly, the sub story is starting to turn into the sub plot next instalment. There will be a reason for my 'senseless bashing' and Keiko's role in this story will start to emerge, and its not as a punching bag or anything.
Kurama: Well, all I can say is grates, you've finally finished this. What took you so long?
Pika: Erm….No comment! runs
Kurama: sweatdrops I can't believe she gave up on the bashing…Well…her sub plot had to kick in some time I guess.
PikaSilver-Moon: pops back Right, to respond to your review TCM…
I hadn't noticed the spelling mistake ;.;
Mainly because I'm bad at spelling but also because I usually rely on the computer spell check and those things aren't in it…xD
I made edits to that and also to your rants…
Firstly, I'll address the Genkai thing. While it's true she isn't a British Citizen, she HAS had a magical education at Hogwarts. The Ministry sees this as having a connection to Britain and thus, believe that she has a duty to put what she has learned at Hogwarts to use for the UK. Hope that clears it up for you.
Secondly, the thing with Keiko, it's true, I haven't seen the very last episode, (curse Youtube deleting it) however this is an AU. As I said, while Yusuke was gone three years, in the human world it's only been about 2 months. And while I don't like Keiko and the first few sub stories seem like mindless Keiko bashing, it WILL link in with the main story. Besides, Keiko in wonderland isn't going to be bashing, mainly because I'm starting to see her in new light.
Like I said in the first chapter, there is no pairings, but I can add some fluff. I want to add romance too but, I'm bad at writing that and I'll most likely mess it up (I'm a HarryxDraco fan myself but shuu, you didn't hear that from me), so there will be fluff, but no outright romance. Yukina is by no means helpless I know but, that wasn't ME saying that, it was the stupid Ministry worker ;)
I found out that Maziku was spelt Mazoku a few days after I posted chapters 1, 2 and 3 so I couldn't really change it without going through something like 40 pages of text ;
Koenmas mothers demon breed will be kept hush hush for now, theres a reason to that. You've got a lot of questions but, quite a few of them, you're gonna have to wait for, since it will be a spoiler if I told you those.
As for Kurama and Kuzuya…well, you're just gonna have to read on xP
And on a last note…thanks to all who reviewed! (AKA thanks a bunch to: TCM, Kahuffstix, Niki-Uni and Knight25!)
Kurama: And as usual, she's forgot to tell you to Read and review…