Itachi glared daggers at Harry, who was glaring at Umbridge, who was smiling sweetly back despite the glare. Damn the Potter boy! Itachi watched as Umbridge made a gesture with her finger.

"Come here, Mister Potter." She said sweetly. Itachi wanted to kill them all for their blatant stupidity! He watched as Umbridge scribbled out a note. She looked over at Itachi. "Mister Uchiha, come here please."

Itachi, barely able to keep from trembling in anger and only the threat of having a failed mission holding him back from killing Umbridge outright, stood up and went to the desk. "Escort Mister Potter to Professor McGonagall."

Itachi gave a nod and went toward the door. Harry snatched the note from Umbridge's pudgy fingers and slammed the door on his way out. Itachi was waiting in the hallway. The two proceeded to McGonagall's office in silence until Itachi halted and in an amazing burst of speed, gripped Harry by the collar and slammed him onto the marble wall.

"What did you do?" Itachi growled. He raised his arms higher, causing the Potter boy to choke for a second. "You foolish, stupid boy! I would kill you if you weren't my charge! Do you know how far your little stunt has set me back? Do you know the implication of your stupid GRYFFINDOR PRIDE?" Itachi hissed dangerously. "I'll tell you. You've set me back at least a HUNDRED STEPS." Itachi slammed the Potter boy's head on the wall for more effect. "TIME, YOU IDIOT, YOU GRYFFINDOR FOOL!"

"Itachi!"

The sharp tone in the voice made the 11 year old drop Harry. Itachi whirled upon the intruder. McGonagall was pointing her wand at him. The ANBU contemplated the situation for a moment before stepping away from Harry, keeping his hands to his pockets. Satisfied, McGonagall opened her office door wider. Itachi was about to leave when McGonagall gave him a note. "Go see Professor Dumbledore." She advised.

Itachi frowned, but nodded respectfully. He turned on his heel and stalked off.

Harry massaged his neck and straightened out his collar. "I was only speaking my point of view." Harry growled. He offered her the pink envelope. "Here. I was sent to see you."

Itachi wandered throughout the halls before finally finding the Headmaster's Office. Glaring at the gargoyle, Itachi cleared his throat. The password… what was it again? Oh right.

"Dog Star." Itachi said. The gargoyle moved aside, and Itachi was able to use the spiral staircase. Raising his hand, he knocked on the door.

"Come in." The door opened. Itachi saw a huge circular room, with a bird on a stand and the Sorting hat high up on one of the many bookshelves that filled the room. Itachi nodded at the hat, who sighed. He stared at Fawkes, interested. The phoenix was powerful. Even without the sharingan, he could almost see it aflame... He reached out with a hand to touch the phoenix when Dumbledore spoke up.

"Itachi." The old man looked up from a basin filled with silvery fluid. "What happened?"

Itachi gave him the note given to him by Professor McGonagall. "From McGonagall." He grunted. He turned on his heel, ready to leave. Dumbledore's voice pierced the silence.

"Itachi, it concerns you." Dumbledore said. He gave the note back to the boy. "Frankly, I am concerned."

"By what?" Itachi growled. He took the note and scanned it. McGonagall had written that: a) Itachi was likely to become a psychopath and b) how dare he attack another student.

Itachi chuckled grimly upon finishing the letter. "So I'm dedicated to my work." He gave the note to Dumbledore. "Any word from Konoha?"

Dumbledore clasped both hands together. "Nothing." He replied. "However, you are aware of the broom I have given you…"

"A broom. For sweeping? I do not know why you polish your household objects. Truly you are all fools." Itachi interjected. He inspected the Sorting Hat and looked at the Headmaster, who was suddenly looking amused.

"No, it is for flying." There was a twinkle of amusement in Dumbledore's eyes. "And you, my friend, are going to learn how to fly."

ANBUHound's Q and A:

Will Kakashi appear in this story?

Maybe

Will Harry and co. learn new jutsu?

If they stop pissing Itachi off, yeah.

Will Sasuke come and visit?

:D

Is Itachi still going to go psycho and kill his clan?

Of course. How he descends into that mindset is the reaon why Antebellum is here. :D Of course it's an AU version, so uh... yeah :D

How long did it take you to come up with the Sorting song?

Uh, two hours...?

What's with the other in Itachi's wand?

You'll find out soon enough. :D

Did your insipration die at some point?

Kinda. After chapter four...

Why are you alive all of a sudden?

xD