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Oh, last time: Zabuza, Kiba and Haku are on the train finally going to Hogwarts. What will happen?
Chapter twenty-seven!
Zabuza picked up Haku and placed her in his lap in a more comfortable position.
The compartment was silent. A pen could be heard with such a silence; and it seemed the girl didn't mind as she went back to reading her book upside down. However, ten minutes later the compartment opens again only to reveal a medium height boy holding a plant and Ginny Weasley.
Neville Longbottom a fifth year Gryffindor student who has grown quite well. With new found confidence that he recently acquired over the summer thanks to his last year, he closed the compartment door and sat next to Luna, who was still reading her magazine upside down.
After Ginny sat down she looked at the ninjas. "Hi, again." She said with small smile.
Zabuza didn't even respond, but Kiba just gave a wolfish grin. "Oh, you're that girl that hanged out with the nosey ones."
Ginny blushed slightly, looking away. She and her friends weren't that nosey were they? "Oh, yea we didn't mean to. Hm… is she alright?"
Neville nudged Ginny lightly, "You know them, Ginny?"
"Ay," said Ginny as if she forgotten. "Sorry. This is Neville Longbottom an upper classman in Gryffindor. Neville these are-"
Zabuza surprisingly opened his mouth and introduce them. Time passed however, and silence fell once more in the compartment. Neville explained about his plants and it wasn't long before the compartment opened for the second time.
"Oh, sorry it seems that this compartment is full," Said a girl with bushy brown hair. It was none other than Hermione. "C'mon Ron let's go."
Ron who was rudely staring at Haku's sleeping form which was remotely close in Zabuza's arms didn't move. Hermione not wanting to have any more awkward times with the trio pulled Ron aside and apologized muttering over and over….
"Its fine," snapped Zabuza causing Haku to wake. "Now get out." He growled and looked down abruptly only to be greeted by Haku's smiling face.
"Calm down Zabuza-san."
Hermione hurriedly left with Ron to find another compartment after Zabuza snapped.
Haku stretched and sat comfortably in Zabuza's lap the latter shifting so she could be even more comfortable. "I wasn't angry, Haku just annoyed with the brat."
Haku tilted her head and smiled. Zabuza was so considerate with protecting her from non-prying eyes. "Young one..."
Luna continues to read her magazine upside down. Ginny was unconsciously being nosey again. Neville however, to the contrary belief was no idiot like everyone made him out to be. He was a very smart individual and thanks to his herbology knowledge and other subtle things he was adequately observant.
However, whatever Haku was about say was cut off by Luna, "We will be arriving in fifteen minutes. We should get to changing."
The arrival at Hogwarts was rather silent and students emptied the train. It was indeed a beautiful school yes, being a seven foot tower and all. However, although the castle could be seen from the distance Haku, Zabuza and Kiba noted that a large man was stirring the first years in groups of four to a boat.
"First years this way!"
Zabuza said rather bored-ly, "Let's go."
Haku smiling with loyalty shining brightly followed Zabuza with Kiba in toe. They stopped were a group of fifth years students were waiting however, the wait was not long as carriages came. It seemed skeletal horses were in a way controlling the carriages.
"Zabuza-san it seems we have encountered our first threstrals," Haku commented. Yes, she remember reading on them .It appeared that only a person whose seen death could see them.
Zabuza just raised a brow; "Death, huh?"
Hermione and Ron seeing the ninjas walked by them just as the statement left Zabuza's mouth.
"Huh, what are you talking about?" asked Ron. "There's nothing there and should the midget be hear? This a school for older kids not babies."
"Ronald!" Hermione warned. Of course, Ron just had to say something about Kiba. "Sorry, about the idiot, but I agree with there's nothing there."
They couldn't see it then they couldn't see them. Zabuza grunted and proceeded to walk forward, Kiba impassive as ever followed however, Haku shook her head with a slight smile, "Nothing at all," before following her companions.
Hermione and Ron peered at each other before entering the carriage.
As I have said and it has been mentioned Hogwarts; is indeed a magnificent place. What with its lidded candles floating in the air, ghost yes, ghost flying in the air, hundreds of students sitting at all four tables, teachers and staff at the teacher table and most importantly the magic that hung in the air.
Zabuza wouldn't show it, but he was indeed impressed and that was a feat considering not, much could impress him. Kiba was as well, but a smell of utter disgust filled his senses and he was unable to indulge in the wonders that were the magic school like his 'parents' was currently. Haku however, looked on in wonder and amazement. The school itself had an air of mystery and excitement, but no the thought was pushed to the side. She wouldn't let it ruin her curiosity.
Zabuza and Haku not, yet having a house stood with the first years as she was not sorted into a proper house. A stern looking woman recognized as McGonagall stood and walked towards the stool, placing an old waned looking hat upon the stool itself.
The hat started to sing:
"In times of old when I was new
And Hogwarts barely started
The Founders of our noble school
Thought never to be parted:
United by a common goal,
They had the selfsame yearning
To make the world's best magic school
And pass along their learning.
"Together we will build and teach"
The Four good friends decided.
And never did they dream that they
Might someday be divided.
For were there such friends anywhere
As Slytherin and Gryffindor?
Unless it was the second pair
Of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw?
So how could it have gone so wrong?
How could such friendships fail?
Why, I was there and so can tell
The whole sad, sorry tale.
Said Slytherin, "We'll teach just those
Whose ancestry is purest."
Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach those whose
Intelligence is surest."
Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those
With brave deeds to their name,"
Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot,
And treat them just the same."
These differences caused little strife
When first they came to light,
For each of the four founders had
A House in which they might
Take only those they wanted, so,
For instance, Slytherin
Took only pure-blood wizards
Of great cunning, just like him.
And only those of sharpest mind
Were taught by Ravenclaw
While the bravest and the boldest
Went to daring Gryffindor.
Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest,
And taught them all she knew,
Thus the Houses and their founders
Retained friendships firm and true.
So Hogwarts worked in harmony
For several happy years,
But the discord crept among us
Feeding on our faults and fears.
The Houses that, like pillars four,
Had once held up our school,
Now turned upon each other and,
Divided, sought to rule.
And for a while it seemed the school
Must meet an early end.
What with dueling and with fighting
And the clash of friend on friend
And at last there came a morning
When old Slytherin departed
And though the fighting then died out
He left us quite downhearted.
And never since the founders four
Were whittled down to three
Have the Houses been united
And they once were meant to be.
And now the Sorting Hat is here
And you all know the score:
I sort you into Houses
Because that is what I'm for.
But this year I'll go further,
Listen closely to my song:
Though condemned I am to split you
Still I worry that it's wrong,
Though I must fulfill my duty
And must quarter every year
Still I wonder whether sorting
May not bring the end I fear.
Oh, know the perils, read the signs,
The warning history shows,
For our Hogwarts is in danger
From external, deadly foes
And we must unite inside her
Or we'll crumble from within
I have told you, I have warned you...
Let the sorting now begin!"
Whilst everyone's (minus Umbridge because she was too busy smiling sweetly) attention was on the hat Haku grabbed Kiba's hand lightly and followed Zabuza who hid in the shadows as they disappeared and tapped someone on the shoulders.
Snape turned around fixing to put on his signature glare however; he let a small bit of emotion play before turning around looking ahead.
McGonagall didn't even notice them. "Now, when I call your names you will be sorted!"
As soon as that announcement was made students sat at their respective houses. Dumbledore stood up next, clapping his hands to get the students attention.
"Welcome, welcome new and old students to another wonderful year at Hogwarts. Before we dine and ravish in the feast, I have a few announcements to make. First, is that the Forbidden Forest is off limits to all students. Secondly, we have Umbridge who will be teaching Defense Against the Dark arts. She has kindly offered to teach this year now, Quidditch tryouts-
Kiba frowned standing by Haku, so that was the horrid disgusted smell. His nose winkled in disgust at the woman dressed in pink. He idly wondered if the woman bathed in the stuff.
Zabuza was mildly- No I take that back fully disgusted; he wanted to actually hurl. Haku made pink look like roses and daises, this-this woman just made the color look like…. Like a deformed toad!
Yes, a human deformed version-No, Zabuza shook his head. Hell, anyone who stayed in the Inner Japan or other countries would think that the toad mutant from the group the 'Blood Brothers' looked better.
Haku wasn't far off from her companions although she was subtle with her emotions and or thoughts; she didn't like how the woman gave of an air of idiocy not, to mention the fact she gave of the impression of a soured fruit.
They watched as she 'Hem-hemmed' several times for attention. Dumbledore spoke with a regretful manner, "I will unfortunately have to push my speech of as Umbridge here would like to share some things with us." After that he sat down.
Umbridge smiled pleasantly and stood. "Thank you, headmaster…." Many were quiet. She sounded like a bad rotten apple. This woman Haku and Zabuza thought was not, one they liked and getting Haku to not like someone in such a manner was a feat.
Umbridge continued unfazed by the silence as she took it as a sign of respect, "The Ministry of Magic has always considered the education of young witches and wizards to be of a vital importance. Although each headmaster has brought something new to this... historic school, progress for the sake of progress must be discouraged. Let us preserve what must be preserved, perfect what can be perfected and prune practices that ought to be... prohibited!
"Thank you Professor Umbridge. That really was most illuminating." You could just hear the sarcasm in his voice. Dumbledore spoke, "Ay, yes. The continuation of my announcements with that in mind, I would like to welcome three quests. Well, the two are more of her companions. Mr. Zabuza Momoichi…"
Zabuza grunted with agitation as he walked from the hidden shadows and stood behind the teachers. The man didn't light up did he? What was with the huge sword? Even the clothing was weird, but it had a more muggle style to it many students of muggle families thought; as he was just wearing all black.
Students whispered and some Slytherin's muttered nonsense about the headmaster finally losing his mind, but...
"He's a muggle!" One Slytherin shouted in disgust. However, the comment did not get a rise out of the ninja.
Zabuza tilted his head in annoyance and said rather snappishly, "Hurry it up old man and finish with our introductions."
This didn't bold well with the staff that didn't know him. "Now listen here," Flitwick started, but...
"I honestly don't care for your blabbering. I have more important things to do."
Dumbledore coughed, silencing anymore outburst. "Now, the youngest of her companions is young Kiba."
Kiba too appeared wearing his normal dark blue attire. He stood next to Zabuza. Gasped were heard.
"Why is there a kid here, sir?" Again it was one of the many teachers that didn't know them.
"Yes, as it is quite unnerving. What is a muggle child doing here?" Umbridge asked sweetly smiling. She looked at him. However, some students cooed or squealed muttering things like, 'so cute' or 'how old is he?' and the like.
The boy honestly looked bored and impassive, surprising everyone with his answer, "As my father said get this over with we have better things to do."
Many eyes widen and whispers ringed throughout the hall. One being… 'First, a man and now a muggle child at Hogwarts; what's Dumbledore thinking?'
Dumbledore boomed, "Silence!"
"Now, that I have everyone's attention once more I would like to introduce the last person before we sort her and dine." At that many students excluding Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Fred, George and Kuwabara who was sorted into Gryffindor waited for the inedible. Who was next another muggle? Or was this person something different entirely?
"I would like to introduce Haku formerly known as Harry Potter."
Whispers once gain broke out as Haku came from the shadows as her companions did before her. She was dressed in a black robe having changed into it after their train companions left their compartment only leaving on her headband. Wall weapons securely sealed. She ignored the stares and whispers. Opting to stand to Zabuza's right whereas Kiba stood to the man's left. She scanned the room before placing on a smile.
However, she did not speak. A student with platinum blond hair, dressed in dark green coloring stood up pointing an accusing finger at Haku. That was Potter? Yeah, right probably just some pretty girl, Dumbledore found to place the half-breed.
"The famous Potter! Yeah, right you look fragile as a mudblood, and if you are shouldn't you have been on the train with the rest of us? Oh, wait..."He snorted rather sarcastically. "You're too good for us, Potter. Normal transportation doesn't work with you; you need a fancier way to travel. "
He laughed and some others that sat at his table did the same. "So, what you finally come out your shell! Finally come and sprout the lies that, Dumbledore has been sprouting since last year? Come to tell us the Dark Lord has risen again and we should look to you because you're the savior."
He was about to continue having all eyes on him, but... "Excuse me, for interrupting your tirade, but I am Haku no longer this Harry Potter person. And it is quite rude to blabber on and on without introducing yourself to the person you are insulting otherwise it can lead to very unpleasant experiences."
Yes, that was indeed true. With the wrong person it earned you a slap, beaten or killed.
He answered with a sneering smile, "Draco. Draco Malfoy and my father will be pleased to hear this. That the famous Potter has finally come."
Dumbledore clapped his hands," That is enough Mr. Malfoy and punishment will be in accordance. Now, since we are done with trivial matters let's begin our final sorting. Ms. P-
"Yuki. Haku Yuki," Haku hissed out. She told this man time and time again she doesn't go by that name Potter!
"Yes, yes," Dumbledore said dismissively. Haku's normally calm and controlled emotions contorted into that of an angered moth. But a tug on her pant leg brought her back. She blinked swiftly before looking down at Kiba.
She smiled and gave him a reassuring squeeze, "I am fine young one," and with that she walked towards the stool and sat down. She scanned the students who looked at her like she was a new specimen.
The hat was placed on her head.
"Hm…. Bright mind…" However, "Haste makes waste, Hat-san. Just as so many mistakes are caused by our impatience. Now what do you want from me?"
"Ay" the hat said in a marveled tone. "You indeed have a sharp mind. You'd do well in Ravenclaw as I was going to say. Now, yes, I do need something in order to sort and that something is memories or something from your past."
The link between the two was queit before Haku spoke gently, but firmly. "This will not be shared will it?"
Hearing the apprehension and underline treat the hat replied, "No, my child not at all. I keep many things hidden and how I know things as well remain."
"Very well, you may venture."
The hat replied rather hoarsely, but kindly. It was just something about the girl, and no it was not because she was the proclaimed Girl-Who-Lived. "I thank you for your cooperation, Shinobi."
The hat was quiet for a while.
"Right I was to call you such. You are a fine warrior; brave, daring, you'll do well in Gryffindor. No, Slytherin then? You are cunning and resourceful yet, no ambition. No, no Ravenclaw, Gryffindor neither Slytherin. Perhaps…" the hat said in a thoughtful manner. "Hufflepuff. Yes, you're loyalty to your precious people is astonishing; something that hasn't been seen here in years. However, with that loyalty it is not thrown around carelessly. Hm… your lover ay? Son? You're mostly with them, huh?"
"As I said patience makes mistakes. I would like to get this done with."
"Ay, very well then. I will pry no more I know just were to put you…."
Tsunade was in her office reading the drafts of the medical records. She smirked with a satisfied gleam. Shizune took a step back that couldn't be good. "Tsunade-sama?"
Tsunade looked up raising a brow; "What? I'm just excited."
Shizune sweat-dropped and laughed sheepishly, "Ah-ha-ha... Sorry there I thought..."
Tsunade continued to raise a brow. "You thought of the worse." She crossed her arms placing the papers down. "I wasn't planning anything, but the final results from Haku's test came in."
"Oh, well what did it say?"
Tsunade grinned, and picked the papers back up. "First I'll personally make the copies and have Rini send them off pronto."
Shizune sighed. Tsunade was grinning madly while making copies. Now, she wasn't crazy or anything, but if she had to go by the subtle hints then… Her eyes widen. "The results were true!"
Tsunade glanced in her direction when she was done and her grin practically was spread out from ear to ear. "Bingo."
Tsunade walked over towards her desk looking as though she was skipping in her step, her blossoms jugging with her movements. After; placing the files in the filed envelop she walked towards Rini. "Looks like you get to go to your mistress early."
Rini hooted in appreciation. "Make sure this gets to her."
Rini once again hooted in appreciation and flew out the open window. She had a job to complete and a mistress to see.
When the owl was gone Tsunade grinned cockily, "You better be prepared Zabuza Momoichi."
Shizune hated to ruin such a moment, but... "Tsunade-sama the teams have arrived from the mission concerning Sasuke."
Tsunade frowned; they weren't supposed to be back unless they didn't find a lead. "Very, well send them in once they arrive."
The hat's voice boomed over the silent hall, "Hufflepuff!"
Think I rushed it? Or is this fine? Well, I'm stopping here! Well, what do you think? So much going to happen in next chapter!
The quotes are from Yu Yu Hakusho's Kurama. Also, you will be up-dated when I can get to that, and reality has been changed to Reverse Reality and the story and summary it-self has changed over the weeks. So, if you are interested check it out.
Now, until next chapter; I'm out!
