Chapter 7
//-hiei
\-kurama
#$blah$# - speaking jap.
AN: And the winner by a landside, Light Shonen-Ai ! … I feel like a beer commercial
I was typing this chapter up, and realized that Kurama and Hiei were supposed to had already met Dumbledore, (and why did someone point this out?) so I decided to go with 'Dumbledore couldn't make it and sent a Japanese order member.' Whadda ya'll think of Dumbledore's name for Hiei?
I should really be working on my Submissions to get into Cab. Oh well.
Last time:
"You would, of course, vouch for these demons." It wasn't a question.
"Of course! The ones I wish to bring have sel- they're har- ano… They would never purposely harm a student or staff member." Hiei 'Hn'ed' with amusement, and Kurama continued. "And at least a few of them have enough to keep the others in line when they start to losing their tempers." His lips quirked. "A lot like I do with Hiei here."
"Hn." This time Hiei sounded annoyed.
It had always amazed Kurama how much Hiei could pack into his 'Hns', if you knew what you were looking for. Kurama knew what to look for he'd been studying the fire koorime since they met, back during what happened with Eighthands. Not that he felt anything but friendship for Hiei. Really.
Dumbledore tried not to smile at, though the corners of his mouth bent upward at his new(est) teachers antics around each other. "I see no problems then. Although there is the question of where they will sleep and eat."
Kurama flipped a hand, dismissing the question, despite the fact that he was a little disturbed that the headmaster wasn't asking more questions. Kurama had, quite frankly, expected more of a fight. Hiei gave a toothy grin[1, reminding Dumbledore strongly of a shark. Or any large predator with teeth, to be honest. "They'll be fine where ever you want to put them. I was thinking that they could eat at least one meal in the Great Hall."
Hogwart's headmaster nodded. "That might actually be for the best. If the students see your …ah, guests acting human, it would probably make them less nervous around your friends." Kurama wondered if the headmaster was really that good, Dumbledore had just made a educated guess, or if he'd just lost his touch.[2 "They do have human characteristics, correct?" Dumbledore inquired.
"Correct. In fact some of the people I would like to bring are human, but experts on dealing with demons. Except one. She is my way of demonstrating that normal, everyday, non-expert people can deal with demon- excuse me." A beeping sound had emerged from Kurama's pocket. He had flat out refused to bring the standard issue, hot pink compact with him, but since he was really the only responsible one in the group (Hiei didn't count, he liked to melt things to much.) Koenma's R&D team had modified his cell phone. It was now more sturdy, could reach the Sprit world, and worked at Hogwarts with out short-circuiting.[3 #$"Hello?"$#
#$"There is something you need to know."$# Kurama identified the voice as Genkai.
#$"Can it wait a little while?"$# He half-heartedly asked, already knowing the answer. Genkai wouldn't of called if it wasn't important. He gave his new boss an apologetic look.
Genkai ignored the question. #$"I have an interesting visitor right now, someone I believe your familiar with."$#
Kurama was starting to get a little uneasy. Something in the tone of Genkai's voice was making him suspect that while what she had to tell him wasn't bad news, he almost certainly wasn't going to like it. #$"Who is it?"$#
#$"Your mother. She came up to ask me some questions. Seems she felt a little left out. Can't imagine why. We decided to tell her some basic facts, left out things like how you and Yusuke met, and what you are. Found out something interesting though. Your mom is a witch, and from what I can gather, a fairly well respected one."$#
#$"Really?"#$ Kurama shifted his attention back to Dumbledore. "How well know is Shori Minamino he asked.
"Hmm… Minamino …Minamino… Ah! I remember now, the research expert! Famous for her observation skills. Why do you ask?" It did not escape Dumbledore's notice that Professor (?) Minamino paled slightly at the word 'research', and even more at 'observation skills'. Just slightly, though. He only saw because he had decades of experience reading people and was really trying. 'Now why would he be nervous about what his mother does…? Unless…' Dumbledore studied Shuichi. "Your mother is unaware of your connection to demons isn't she?"
Shuichi flinched, again just barely noticeable, and the Evil Looking One- Professor Jaganshi narrowed his eyes, also hardly visible. 'Perceptive human.'
"That is none of business." Hiei hissed, and Dumbledore had to resist the urge to scoot his chair back away from The Evil lo- Pr. Jaganshi.
"I think we are done here Headmaster."
Long trips were boring. They always had been and they always would be. They were tolerable when you were with friends, but absolutely miserable when you were by yourself.
Harry was bored.
Ron and Hermione were both in a prefect meeting, and he didn't really feel like going and finding his other friends.
Hence, the reason he was stretched out on the seat with an arm covering his eyes.
The reason he wasn't surprised when the door to his compartment opened, however, was completely different. He heard the door slide shut again, and after a moment the seat across from him creaked as someone sat down. He swung his legs off of the seat and sat up, looking at the person on the other side.
"What do you want Draco?"
"I want to apologize." Malfoy's voice was soft, and he obviously meant it.
Harry flopped back down, and flapped a hand, dismissing Draco's apology. "There's no reason for you to apologize to me. What happened was both of our faults, not just yours."
"I am not apologizing for what we did, but I am apologizing for my reaction."
"I said there is nothing to apologize for. And anyway, like you said then, it would just cause problems for everyone else." A crooked grin, with a hint of bitterness. "Your a Slytherin and I'm a Griffindore, we're supposed to hate each other. People would think that both of us have gone mad, or that someone was controlling me, though it really doesn't matter which, because either way they would panic." Harry put his arm over his faces again, Leaving no doubt that the discussion was over.
After a moment Draco stood up, leaned over, pecked Harry with a kiss on the cheek, and left the compartment.
AN: I. Hated. This. Chapter. I've lost my notes, rough draft and timeline, had to fight for every word, and my stupid hunk of junk laptop kept cutting of when I tried to use it. Argh.
Ooo, and lets not forget the ideas for Other Projects my muses keep launching at me. Like the YYH/Dnangel/yu-gi-oh/Magic kaito Crossover that Alucard from Helsing Wants In.
Or the YYH/Helsing.
Or the Magic kaito/Harry Potter.(which might appear here)
Or the Yami no Matsuei/ Harry Potter. headdesk
I learned something about my self on Saturday. I grin and giggle like an -idiot- when I'm allowed to ride roller coasters and other rides. And I don't throw up if I ride a spiny ride right after I eat :)
Whadda ya'll think of Dumbledore's name for Hiei?
[1 Hiei is amused. Forget why I wrote him amused right there, and muses wont tell.
[2 Kurama didn't say that these demons were his friends, just that he trusted them. Muse AKS V.2.0 says D made ED. Guess.
AOYUNM#1: translation: AKS is saying that Dumbledore made an educated guess based on his knowledge of demon interactions.
[3 Unless the characters are speakin' Japanese, they will use Sprit World, Human World, Demon World so on and so forth.
10/4/07: why didnt someone say the line breaks wern't there?
