WOLF: I'm so sorry everyone. I didn't mean to keep you guys waiting for so long but a lot of things have been making it hard for me to write.

Of one thing my classes are going to kill me! Then I got sick, still am by the way, I got hit with two colds at one time! And I was having writers block on some parts all thinks to one pm.

And thinks to that review I had to go in and take some of the first part of this chapter to lightly explain things, but really it was somewhat bothersome the way they stated their problems. I have no problem with constructive criticism but Flams are so annoying that I simply want to flam back, then I remember that these people that flam at me are probably people that have never even written something worthwhile in their lives so there is no point in fighting….

Any way long AN aside I hope you all like this chapter! It was somewhat hard to write but I feel that it sets things up for later parts.


It was horrid; the woman had gone to such extremes to stop the club from coming together that she had put a band on all of them.

It took hours for her to allow most of them to come back and even then only the boring or useless ones.

Naruto truly wanted to help but with his pregnancy coming into swing, it was becoming hard to shuffle the many jobs he had.

The responsibility of taking care of both his classes and his undercover job, were over whelming. It was a little known fact that being an ANBU Captain was one of the hardest jobs a nin could get, with nearly as much paperwork as the Hokage, and there was still the task of watching over the team.

Naruto wished he could have done more for the kids, like sponsor the club or somehow give it the support it needed, but with so many things happening he knew his hands were tied.

It really had been luck just having the Gryffindor Quidditch team be given the 'OK' to continue. Umbridge had been able to mess with their practice but it wasn't a guarantee that they would lose; at least that's what Naruto hoped.

Sitting in his office again Naruto leaned back in his couch, rubbing his back to sooth the discomfort. Class had been hard, he had just finished his third year group; he had different years from third and up to teach as he was an elective class.

It wasn't that he didn't like teaching them but the exertion that came with his pregnancy, now that he was several months in, was starting to weigh heavy on his body. He had sadly taken to having Kurama look over several of the plans and making sure they would work since he was constantly feeling sleepy.

It wasn't the easiest thing for a male, let alone human male, to bare children. Having gone through a bit of the problem before he knew some of what to expect, cravings, mood swings, cramps, sore muscles, fatigue, and as of recently he had started with morning sickness. He was now entering his fourteenth week of pregnancy.

It wasn't until yesterday Naruto realized he and Pomfrey had gotten the date of conception wrong. He shouldn't have been showing yet if he was due in February or March. Looking back he had realized he was really due in January.

What a mess it had been to tell Kurama, the man (fox) had been joking that Naruto would be having twins if he was showing so soon (yet they both knew he would never be able to have twins, just being pregnant with one child was making him weak, two would likely kill him and the children).

It was hard for wizard males to get pregnant. So hard it was almost a myth; there were only a few people who had children together and one of the partners were almost always not human or completely human.

And even then caring the child to full term was hard, often the child would be a pre-term birth or they wouldn't be born at all (miscarriages being the biggest outcome).

Most of the time the child was cesarean delivery but there were some bloodlines that could allow the "mother" to create a natural birth canal that would seal up when the process was done. Those bloodlines also had natural wombs, for some they would never be used but after so many years of pregnancy potions it had eventually been breed onto them for the womb to grow along with their male organs, giving them the choice of either partner.

Naruto was a prime example of that.

What Harry didn't know was his mother was not a muggle witch. Well not completely anyway. Petunia, Kushina, and Lilly's father was actually a squib. And happily so, but when he was traveling he somehow ended up in Uzushio and fell in love with the youngest princess.

They had gotten married but as she was the youngest she never thought she would be Queen so they left for Britten, but when their oldest daughters moved on to new things, they had received a letter calling them back to the Elemental Nations because her oldest sister had died and it became her job to rule.

Lilly had gone to Hogwarts for school later being joined by Kushina, but during the summer that Uzushio had been attacked Kushina never got the chance to go back and hadn't had the best chance to keep up with her sisters.

In the long run Kushina had only seen her sisters one last time before she had died and neither of them had known about Naruto's birth until Dumbledore had felt his magic signature and it was then Naruto was taken to them for schooling.

Schooling that was hard for someone so young but thanks to Kurama being part of him his magic center had settled sooner than normal children and in the end he needed schooling.

He was one of the very few exceptions out there and it was one of the only things that made him different.

Naruto was just about to continue musing about his life when his door was forced open and Harry was pulled in by Kurama, who sighed.

"Gomen koi, but I think you two should talk, his scar was hurting him and he wouldn't talk to anyone. Oh and the first practice went well; he's quite a good teacher," Kurama chuckled.

Naruto shook his head softly before waving the raven haired male over,

"Kurama-koi would you find me some strawberries I've got quite the craving for some right now…"

The red head snickered, he was so happy he was going to be a father and now that Naruto was starting to show symptoms he couldn't help but feel light headed at the idea.

Harry carefully sat himself next to Naruto and felt his eyebrow rise when he blond move his body to an upright poster from the lounging position he had been in moments before.

"So what's this I hear about your scar hurting?" Naruto asked softly.

Harry fiddled with his hands before looking up, he knew he could trust Naruto; something told him Naruto would be the best person to talk to about these things, out of every adult, even better of a choice than Dumbledore.

"I, My scar have been hurting sometimes. It's happened before when I was in detention, but I think I've figured out why…"

Naruto could see Harry gnawing on his lip in thought.

"I think it happens when he gets happy."

Naruto froze; there was only one person he could think that Harry could be talking about.

Shooting forward, the action causing discomfort to his stomach but choosing to ignore it for the moment, he pushed away Harry's bangs so he could see his forehead and rubbed his thumb across the scar, his bright blue eyes concentrating hard.

He knew he could see small amounts of chakra and magic, it was part of his blood line, and it wasn't as strong for him as it was for some of the other people from his mother's clan and her father's family.

He could see small tendrils of red magic circulating around the scar and one or two branching off to somewhere unknown.

Naruto felt his body tremble, he didn't know yet what this meant from Harry but he sure as hell was going to find out.

Flicking his eyes down to meet Harry's he could see the worry in the emerald green gaze. Pressing their foreheads together, Naruto couldn't help but see the similarities between them. Most people thought they looked exactly like their fathers, both had the crazy hair, the coloring and the untamable mess that came with their family lines, but when someone really looked they could see, that despite the coloring they still had their mother's faces, something that was the same for both of them.

Lilly and Kushina could have been thought of as twins, both had their long red hair, round cheeks, high cheek bones, delicately arched eyebrows, wide eyes, pout lips, and the soft tone of their skins.

If onye were to take away their colorings, hair and make them the same height they could almost pass off as siblings or even the same person.

Naruto slipped his arms around Harry's shoulders and buried his face in Harry's hair, "I'll look into it, don't worry everything will be fine; I promise everything will be fine."

Harry felt he could believe those words, even if they seemed stressed and fearful he truly felt he could trust Naruto that in the end, everything would be okay.


"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided."
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire


Weasley cannot save a thing,

He cannot block a single ring,

That's why Slytherins all sing:

Weasley is our King.

Naruto was literally pale with rage, his body shaking with shock of what he was hearing. Yet none of the other teachers moved to stop the taunts. His grip on Kurama's hand had turned so tight that the demon whimpered in pain.

Turning to Dumbledore Naruto growled an almost inhuman growl. Releasing Kurama's hand Naruto stormed his way up to Snape's side and pulled the male towards his face by the neck of his shirt,

"If you don't punish those brats after this you will hope I don't get my hands on them."

The pale man paled even more but gave a soft nod, knowing his much younger friend would likely have them running and exercising for hours on end with no remorse and he would likely be dragged into the humiliation of it all as well.

Naruto walked away from the Quidditch field ignoring the roar of the crowd as they cheered on the fighting boys, this would come to bite them in the butt later on, but they needed to learn not to fight over such petty things. They could have held out longer and gotten revenge in a quiet way not in front of so many people, and most of all not in front of Umbridge.

Huffing in rage Naruto almost attacked Kurama when the red head grabbed his shoulder.

Gasping in shock before cupping his husbands face Naruto whimpered realizing what he had almost done.

Kurama smiled and stroked Naruto's cheek in return, "I'm fine Koi, and it's not like it's the first time I would have been hit; we're both nin, its normal for us to be jumpy."

Naruto smiled softly and placed a kiss on Kurama's cheek. "You always know what to say."

Taking Naruto's hand and leading them back to the castle Kurama chuckled, "I didn't always know, after all I still remember all those times I found myself launched off a cliff or even a building."

Naruto blushed, "I wouldn't have done those things if you hadn't been peeping or embracing me in front of people!"

They laughed their way up to McGonagall's office and stood outside the door while Naruto cast a charm to hide them from sight.

They waited quietly, but seeing Umbridge Naruto couldn't take it anymore and walked through the door revealing himself.

"Why, I thought you might be grateful for a little extra authority," the fake sweet voice made Naruto grit his teeth.

"I think we will be fine working this out ourselves thank you," Naruto said pleasantly.

Several eyes flicked over to him but he ignored them until he placed his hands on Harry's shoulders.

McGonagall cleared her throat gaining their attention, "Now then, you will each have a weeks' worth of detention; that behavior was disgusting! Do not look at me like that, Potter, you deserve it! And if either of you ever -"

"Hem hem,"

They all turned to look at the toad.

"Yes?"

"I think they deserve rather more than detentions."

Harry winced when the grip on his shoulder tightened.

"Oh really, and what would you be suggesting?" stressing the fact that it was no more than a suggestion to them and her words had no power in the end.

"Why yes, I believe that they should never play Quidditch again. A life band if you will."

The room's temperature dropped dramatically as Naruto stepped forward, pushing Harry and George behind himself.

"You will do no such thing!"

Naruto looked horrific, his hair started to curl and Harry was reminded of the time he had run in to Naruto in the hall way.

"You're punishment is unjust and if you even think of putting that ban in Ministry Law I won't hesitate to call Lady Tsunade here herself, and make sure that little man Fudge knows that as well," he hissed, causing the pudgy woman to tremble.

"I, I"

"Do I make myself clear, Madam Umbridge?" his voice was so dark and cold that she could do little more than nod before she took off running to her own office.

The room instantly calmed and Naruto cupped his face in his hands, a long suffering sigh escaping his lips,

"We are so going to pay for that later!" Kurama revealed himself to the rest of the people in the room and pulled Naruto to his chest.

"I do believe we still have a punishment to hand out."

McGonagall sighed as well and turned to the pale boys, "Detention both of you, with Professor Snape, for a week at the least, maybe two; I will tell you at a later time. Now off with you two to your beds, and not a peep of this to any one!"

They nodded sharply and scurried out of the room, almost missing the soft shushing and soft sobs that they left behind.

In the room Naruto sobbed quietly, "I may have just messed up everything!"

Kurama winced at the soft wail, "Sh, it's going to be okay, it's going to be okay; nothing is for sure, and Tsunade won't be mad, you know she won't because you were protecting your family."

McGonagall watched them sadly, "Dear, you were a Hufflepuff for a reason; everyone knows that they put friends and family first."

Kurama snickered at that, many people forgot Naruto had once been a 'puff,' he never tried to act like one or gave any clue, not that he was ashamed of his house though, he loved his house, but it was more fun for him to watch them try to guess.

Naruto sniffed sadly, he just hated the feeling that he may have lost them all of their progress.


"There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate."
― Linda Grayson


Naruto sighed it had been hard for everyone especially him: his second trimester had started to cause him extreme discomfort.

At the moment he smelt food at any time of day he would feel sick, at this point he had gone to the extreme of not eating in the Great Hall and placing anti odor charms on his food. His back was beginning to feel the strain of the quickly developing child. And sadly, he knew it would only get worse.

He had watched the boys as they took their detentions from Snape and even grinned when several of the Slytherin were given their own, one being Mr. Malfoy.

He had been forced to interact more with his teammates but oddly enough he was starting to get use to them again, though it was easier this time around as they were no longer teasing or forcing him to do things he didn't want to, though that was not to say he had fully forgiven them. Far from it in fact; but as team leader it was his job to lead the team safely and put his problem behind until the mission was at least complete.

His classes in the end had gone off smoothly and no one had yet to see that he was quickly putting on weight.

But his greatest joy was seeing that Hagrid had finally returned. Hagrid had been one of the many people he had liked as a child. The man had taken to keeping him from pranking the other children in his free time by taking him on walks in the Forbidden Forest. The fact that it had been forbidden was what had made it the best.

So when he had realized that the large gentle giant was back, he had quickly donned his fluffy white jacket and taken off at a fast pace towards the small hut, Kurama trailing slowly behind him.

As they came up to the hut Naruto realized that the kids had beaten them there but ignoring the fact that they were likely talking about something private, he simply pushed the large door open making everyone go quiet.

He gave a large grin, "Hey there old man!"

Hagrid looked shocked beyond his wits before he let out a bellowing laugh and got to his feet, lumbering his way over to the blond, "If it isn' me favorite littl' Hufflepuff!"

The little gasps of surprise going ignored.

Hagrid hugged the blond close but a soft cough at the door caused him to let go.

Kurama pulled Naruto towards his body revealing the fluffed up hairs and reddened cheeks.

Naruto blinked a few times before smiling at the kids and waving, pulling himself from Kurama's arms he went to stand next to Hermione.

"Ello lovelys. Now what are you all doing out after curfew?"

The kids winced but seeing as Naruto wasn't about to give them detention they calmed down.

"Hagrid came back, so we thought we would stop by for a visit," Ron grumbled.

Naruto hummed, "I see we had the same ideas in mind then." He then grinned and turned back to Hagrid.

"Oh!" Naruto grabbed Kurama and pulled him towards Hagrid, "I would like you to meet my husband!" he whispered so the kids wouldn't hear.

The giant's eyes widened before he gave a bellowing laugh.

The kids stared in shock but Fang's sudden yelping shocked them all into an abrupt silence.

"It's her," Ron hissed.

Naruto hissed before whisking his hand out and vanishing the cups and casting an invisibility charm on the kids.

Naruto moved over to Hagrid's bed and sat down calmly, as if he never stood next to the other two.

"So you see when I was in the Iron Nation I saw this rather large jarvey*. It was such an odd color," several of the people looked at him oddly but Kurama moved to sit by his side and smiled somewhat roughly,

"Oh I remember that one; it was nearly as big as Matatabi*."

Naruto chuckled at that.

Both saw that their babble had calmed the others and so when Umbridge came walking through the hut's door, it looked like nothing more than three old friends catching up on old times.

When she started to try and interrogate Hagrid Naruto stood and started to make a cup of tea, causing her to slowly stop talking watching his every move.

"I must say Madam, so seem very sure that everything going on around here has something to do with Hogwarts or even the Ministry."

Naruto turned his sharp eyes to look at her before giving a sharp smile revealing his sharper than normal canines.

The woman paled and stuttered out a few words, a warning for the giant to watch his back before she took off.

Naruto gave a sharp bark like laugh with Kurama joining in, causing everyone in the room to think of Sirius.

Seeing he had everyone's attention Naruto coughed into his palm before setting his cup down, "Well as much as I would love to chat more I'm sure these brats need to get to bed and I know Kurama does as well."

The red head spluttered and turned to look at the blond with wide eyes, but Naruto had an innocent smile on his face, keeping his husband from having the guts to snap something back; he knew that smile meant someone was going to get pranked and he was not going to allow it to be him.

Giving their goodbyes and being sure to cover up their steps they arrived back at the castle and Naruto turned to look at them, "I trust I can let you all get back to your common room without being caught?"

The three kids gave several sharp and fast nods before running off.

Naruto gave a soft laugh and followed Kurama to their own room, he was more than ready to sleep, though that was not to say he would be happy in the morning. When he saw the large bloody hand print left on the back of his white fur coat, thanks to Hagrid's hands being covered in Dragon blood.*


*some strange harry potter world creature…

*the two tail demon so you all remember!

*don't forget that Hagrid had blood on his hands since he had been holding a dragon meat stake to his eye when he got heart. On that note Naruto didn't make a big deal of it because he sorda knew what Hagrid was doing already so it didn't come as a surprise to him to see the bruises and cuts.