Draco returned to his compartment and blinked seeing Crabbe and Goyle looking at him as he returned. He blinked a couple of times and rolled his eyes trying to pull on his personality from before he started to awaken.
"What are you two staring at?" He snapped at the two who looked at each other then nodded. They stood and moved next to Draco looking a bit closer to him.
"Draco we don't think it's safe for you to continue along this path. You need to speak with your father especially about Potter." Goyle said trying to sound worried for Draco. Draco narrowed his eyes at the other boy.
"I know what I am doing Goyle. Don't ever suggest I don't." Draco growled pulling on the training his father had given him in this life. He could feel the dislike from his previous lives striking up into him at how he was acting, but he also knew to act differently would get him into a lot of bad situations right now.
He stood and put the wooden sword into his trunk as the two watched. He had a feeling that like Cho these two were somehow connected to the Yiga. He could tell now that he had met Kinara with his old memories that the Sheikah remained much as they had always been, but after seeing Cho and now these two he realized the Yiga had changed greatly. The two in front of him may actually have some connection to the Yiga.
"Why are you keeping that Draco?" Crabbe asked.
"So I can use the idiot's gift against him of course." Draco explained. Crabbe and Goyle nodded slowly accepting his words. Draco sighed and shut his eyes trying to decide how to deal with what he has to work with. Draco kept half an eye on Goyle and Crabbe. He knew they were no longer to be trusted but he had to hope they didn't realize he now understood why they watched him.
"I'm going out for a minute. Stay here." Draco ordered the two heading for the bathrooms on the train. He waited till they nodded then walked away. He paused as he walked along only to pause seeing Blaise leaning against one of the walls in the car as well as a soft laugh following him.
"What is going on Draco? You usually don't wander the train by yourself." Blaise asked trying to control his surprise as well as hide the fact he could hear the disembodied laughter following Draco.
"That is none of your business Blaise." Draco stated as he narrowed his eyes suspiciously at the other boy. Blaise seemed to smirk a bit before nodding, as the laughter seemed to pause.
"Well if you need time away from your brutes. The compartment I'm sitting in doesn't have too many people." Blaise offered with a smirk. Draco frowned at Blaise trying to figure out what Blaise wanted for the offer as the laughter started up again causing Draco to spin around and glare.
"Thank you for the offer Blaise but I will be fine." Draco said as he tried to spot the source of the laughter. Blaise leaned forward glancing about.
"You sure about that? Something seems to really want to drive you a bit crazy now." Blaise offered with a smile. Draco groaned then almost leaped to the ceiling as he felt a tongue lick across his ear. Draco screamed and leapt away from the sensation scanning for the source. Blaise watched before narrowing his eyes at a bit of shimmer against a wall.
"By the goddesses this is annoying! Just leave me alone by Hylia!" Draco screamed causing Blaise to blink a few times in surprise before grabbing Draco's shoulder and pulling him into the compartment he had been in and glares at Draco.
"How do you know the name Hylia?" Blaise asked nerves racing through him as he looked around worriedly. Draco blinked and pushed at Blaise to get him off.
"What does it matter to you Zabini! My words are my own and it doesn't matter." Draco growled as Blaise stepped away and glanced out of the halls again then at Draco.
"It matters because there are those within this school that would attempt to murder you for that name. Your goons included in that list!" Blaise warned.
"I've noticed but I can't stop hanging around them Zabini. Now if you don't mind I have stuff to do." Draco growled narrowing his eyes. Blaise shook his head a bit but let the other boy leave with a frown.
"How do you know so much about those names hmm? Are you perhaps more than you appear?" A voice asked from behind Blaise causing him to jump and spin only to stare at the pale-skinned white-haired being that had attacked Draco earlier in the year.
"You were what was following Draco!" Blaise exclaimed and attempted to move away from the Demon who quickly blocked him against the wall of the Compartment with a grin. Blaise stared at the being as it leaned closer and pressed close making the boy very uncomfortable with the demons motions.
"Well of course. Can't risk the Skychild being killed no matter how much I don't like him." Ghiarhim explained with a shrug. He then frowned and twitched pressing his nose almost right against Baise's neck. After a moment he leaped back with a snarl of disgust.
"Ugh, you are another of that bloody goddess's servants! Why? Why are there so many of you around!" Ghirahim exclaimed disgust clear in his voice. Blaise blinked then frowned.
"You mean the people my father left before he died?" Blaise asked with a slight frown. Ghirahim leaned closer to Blaise then gave a slow grin.
"Oh, you are not a true member of them. Well, now that is not so bad, even if it means you have more information." Ghirahim said with a grin then backed away from Blaise with a half dancing step.
"What the bloody hell is with you, and why do you seem to be so intent on bothering everyone around you!" Blaise hissed.
"Ahh, not that I am sure you could enjoy my name but should you not give your own name first? It is only polite and you don't want to be a simple rude being do you?" Ghirahim requested.
"My name is Blaise Zabini." Blaise snapped glaring at Ghirahim. Ghirahim grinned and did a flamboyant bow to the boy.
"A pleasure to meet you young Zabini. I am Demon Lord Ghirahim." Ghirahim introduced himself then teleported next to Zabini again and leaned next to his ear. "Why don't you tell me more about your father's people hmm?"
"I'm not about to help you with a grudge especially when I don't see anything in it for me." Blaise snapped stepping away from Ghirahim. Ghirahim frowned before pouting a bit.
"Oh come on. I won't do anything too terrible with the information." Ghirahim attempted to get the information from Blaise a bit more. Blaise narrowed his eyes at Ghirahim then pointed at the doorway.
"Leave, I refuse to give anything without something in return." Blaise snapped causing Ghirhim to snarl and move closer to the boy. Ghirahim tried to menace over him only to wince as he was hit from behind. He spun to see Draco behind him with narrowed eyes.
"I don't want to know what you are trying to pull here, but I suggest you go back to Dragmire." Draco snarled.
"Awww but Skychild I was just being curious." Ghirahim exclaimed throwing a hand over his chest as though Draco had injured him with his words. Draco just stared at Ghirahim with annoyance.
"Get lost Ghirahim and leave the students alone or I will beat you again." Draco warned. Ghirahim full-on pouted and vanished from sight. Draco nodded to Blaise with a sigh.
"I apologize for his actions. Even Dragmire doesn't have full control of him even if he claims that person as his master." Draco explained. Blaise frowned again then sighed.
"Draco don't worry about it. I'll be fine. I know how to watch my back." Blaise said before sitting down hard with a groan. Draco laughed at Blaise's expression then left his mind sliding deep into thought on the warning about Crabbe and Goyle.
-Z-
Harry leaned back relaxing within his and his friend's compartment. He listened to the multiple discussions happening around him with a gentle smile. It was comforting and relaxing in a way that he was not used to. His eyes flew open as he felt a form appear on his lap only for his eyes to lock onto a pouting Demon Lord.
"Ghirahim what happened now?" Harry asked feeling a bit of frustration build within him at the Demonlord.
"The Sky-child is being mean to me!" Ghirahim whined as he pouted. Harry groaned and shut his eyes.
"Ghirahim you need to stop messing with Draco." Harry groaned out. Ghirahim kept pouting at Harry trying to give the boy puppy dog eyes.
"But I'm bored Master! Plus the boy he is hanging out smells weakly of the Goddess' servants." Ghirahim continued to whine. Kinara looked at Ghirahim in shock.
"Who was he talking to? I am the only Sheikah child in this school." Kinara said softly with a frown.
"I said smells weakly. Only one parent likely is of your people." Ghirahim snarled obviously insulted at the insinuation. Kinara frowned then stood.
"Who was it?" She asked obviously wanting to know. Ghirahim grinned and twisted about in Harry's lap so he could lean forward toward Kinara a grin encompassing his face.
"What will you give me for the information hmmm?" Ghirahim asked. Kinara frowned and stood before stepping towards the Demon Lord, anger on her face. Harry huffed and glared at the girl shaking his head slowly.
"Kinara I know you are protective of your people. I can understand why, but don't threaten my sword." Harry stated calmly. Kinara blinked in surprise and moved back a bit as Ghirahim turned again to stare at Harry in shock and confusion.
"You do not need to protect me, Master… I've always been the one to protect myself." Ghirahim admitted. Harry shook his head and wrapped his arms about the Demon Lord giving the other man a hug. Ghirahim froze where he was and his eyes widened not understanding what was happening.
"Ghirahim everyone needs to be protected and cared for once in a while. Obviously the creature you called Master before was not worthy of the title Master if he could not care for you in any way. Even a being of evil should know not to treat their weapons badly." Harry stated with a strong conviction. Ghirahim just kept staring at Harry, confusion, and shock written on his face. Kinara glanced at Luna who was watching the event calmly before slowly nodding her head.
"This is all for the good. This will be very good." Luna murmured. Ghirahim turned in Harry's arms to glare at the girls on the other side of the compartment before growling. He pulled away from Harry and vanished with a sharp snap causing Harry to sigh and stare at the spot Ghirahim had been.
"The Demon King was a fool." Harry muttered before standing and pacing the small compartment. He did not really want to pace in the halls as he had no idea what he would do if he ran into Cho or another like her. Really he wanted to punch someone and that thought caused him to pause and take a slow deep breath. Draco seemed to be awake but now wasn't the time to challenge him to a training match.
He didn't want to do that too early or the other boy's body wouldn't be able to handle the challenge. After all, at this point, he was far beyond normal strength and knew the other boy would have to gain his far superior reflexes before he could handle training with him. Plus a wooden sword wouldn't last long in a fight between the two of them.
Harry looked out the window as his mind moved to darker thoughts locking onto Voldemort and the thing in him. In his mind, it meant that Voldemort had somehow found The Master Sword at some point. Probably before he had been born and attempted something. The question was what and how damaged the blade was from whatever the man had done. He shook his head trying to dispel the dark thoughts before they overwhelmed him again.
"Harry stop thinking. Play a game of wizards chess with Ron or maybe exploding Snap." Hermione suggested causing Harry to almost jump a moment then smiled slowly.
"It won't help Hermione. I need something physical to clear my mind and I can't do that while we are on the train." Harry explained softly as the train continued to move along.
"You have learned much about yourself already haven't you?" Luna asked from her spot. Harry looked at her with a very unimpressed look.
"Quite a bit Princess, but right now is not the time to point out such obvious facts." Harry growled then stalked out of the compartment. He did not want to be near the chosen of Nayru at the moment and if that meant possibly having to deal with Cho and others like her so be it.
-Z-
Harry rushed off the train with his trunk as it finished stopping at the station. He glanced around not sure who was picking them up to take them to Grimmauld place but not really caring who it was either. He took a deep breath glancing around slowly hoping to spot someone he would recognize. Finally, his golden eyes paused and locked onto Remus Lupin. He slowly grinned wondering if the Headmaster had warned Remus and the others of his extreme change in appearance.
"Remus good to see you." Harry called pulling Remus' attention to him. He watched the shock flash over the man's face before slowly grinning. Remus looked Harry over again and blinked a few times before taking a step forward.
"Harry?" Remus asked nervously. Harry grinned and hugged Remus lifting the other man up in the hug.
"Yup it's me Remus." Harry admitted with a grin before placing Remus down once more. Remus slowly shook his head as Hermione and Ron walked over to the two. Ron laughed and smirked.
"Did Harry lift you up to? He's been lifting everyone he knows since shortly after classes started." Ron explained to Remus causing the man to glance over at him as Harry groaned a moment.
"Shut it, Ron. I explained before I was testing my strength." Harry snapped softly. Ron laughed at Harry's defensiveness as Remus just slowly shook his head.
"Okay since you three are all here. Let's head out into the main area. I have a car waiting to drive us to Grimmauld." Remus murmured softly to the three in front of him. They nodded made sure they had all of their stuff for the holidays and moved to follow the older man. They slowly grinned to each other as they slipped into the main part of Kingsrow station. They all ignored the strange looks the group was getting as they left knowing most of it would be because of Harry's unique appearance.
They approached the vehicle that Remus showed them too and soon loaded it up. Harry helping with the majority of lifting. Harry smirked at his friends before climbing into the front seat happily. Hermione laughed as she dragged Ron into the back seat with her.
"Hey Harry maybe a polite shotgun call would be a bit more amusing." Hermione said from where she was buckling in. Harry twisted around to look back at her. He smirked and shrugged before buckling up as well.
"Come on Hermione, with the new size there is no way I'd fit back there and you know it as well as I do." Harry pointed out. Ron and Hermione laughed in the back as Remus moved into the driver's seat and started the vehicle up. Once he was driving he glanced at Harry.
"So what happened to change you even more than you already were?" Remus asked softly
"I'll explain once we are home. So I can tell Padfoot at the same time." Harry explained. Hermione nodded at that idea and smiled.
"That will simplify how often you have to tell such a crazy story." Hermione said as Ron chuckled in his seat.
"Oh man, that is gonna be interesting. I bet at least at first Snuffles is going to think you are trying to prank him!" Ron exclaimed. Harry smirked before leaning back into the seat nodding.
"For sure." He murmured before taking a slow deep breath as Remus drove them to just outside Grimmauld Place.