Spirit Magic

Author's note: Well, you finally get to see who the new DADA teacher is, but I'm afraid it isn't going to be Hiei or Botan or Genkai. I have other plans for them, and they just didn't fit the part I wanted them to play. Well enjoy, and please don't flame me.

WARNING: This story takes place in Harry's sixth year, which means there are spoilers to the fifth book!!!!!!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Yu Yu Hakusho or Harry Potter.

Part Ten: Meì kuí Huã .

As soon as Harry entered the defense against the dark arts classroom, he could tell that the lesson was going to be fun. The desks were all pushed up against the wall, while a small dueling platform was placed in the center of the room. The chairs were placed in a semi circle around the teachers desk, where already half the class was sitting. Excited whispers could be heard as all of the students waited in anticipation for the new teacher to appear. Even Draco Malfoy seemed excited as his gaze continued to wander over to the dueling stage.

A hush fell over the room as the door to the teacher's office swung open. Twenty three eyes stared over toward the door as the tall slender outline of a women appeared, shadowed slightly by the dim lights.

"Good day class, my name is Meì kuí Huã ," the professor announced in a slightly accented luring voice. The class stared at the shadowy form in a cultivated silence, until a crashing noise pulled them out of their trance.

Harry and Hermione let out a startled scream as Kurama slipped out of his chair. Kurama's eyes were wide in horror and sadness as he stared at the shadowy form still standing in the darkened doorway. His right hand slowly made its way toward his chest, where he clung desperately to his robes, right at the area above his heart. His breathing became short painful gasps, and his body shook slightly, but his eyes never pulled away from the women.

"You two, can you please bring him into my office? The rest of you, open your text books to page sixty five, and read until I come out," the women ordered before she disappeared back into her office.

Harry and Hermione exchanged confused looks, before they helped lift Kurama to his feet. Slowly, the two of them helped lead Kurama to the teacher's office.

The office was dark. A few candles flickered as the three teenagers made their way deeper in the room. "Alright, just set him on the couch, and return to the classroom," the professor ordered. Harry and Hermione obeyed, but after the task was done, they were a little reluctant to leave Kurama's side.

"Go ahead you two, I will be alright," Kurama coaxed looking into the dark shadows to where the women was just barely visible in the dim light.

"You sure?" Hermione asked concerned. Kurama gave her a reassuring smile, before he waved the two of them out. The moment the two of them were out of the room, the door was closed and locked by Meì kuí .

"Why are you hiding in the shadows Meì kuí ? Are you afraid to show yourself to me?" Kurama demanded shaking away the last bit of his shock.

"You're the one who hides in the shadows Kurama," the women spat, before she waved her wand. Almost immediately the room was flooded with light.

Kurama stared at the women. His eyes observed every detail about her, before he turned away embarrassed. Meì kuí was tall and slender, but Kurama remembered how this fragile looking women possessed the strength that made her into a lethal killing machine. The women was slightly tanned, and wore a red robe that looked a lot like the white robe that Kurama had often worn when he was Youko. Long flowing black hair hung loosely down the women's back in graceful curls, while red streaks helped make the women seem even more extravagant. Red glazed lips curled into a delighted sneer as Kurama continued to avoid meeting her eyes. Just like Kurama's demon form, the women had golden eyes, but hers had a small tint of blue that made her seem even more alluring. For the most part, the women seemed human enough, but Kurama could see past the concealing charms she had performed, and could just barely make out two fox ears sitting on the top of her head.

"Why do you turn away Youko?" the women teased.

"Because I had hoped that I would never have to see you again," Kurama said feeling the betrayal and pain resurfacing again. It had been almost sixteen years since he had seen his ex-lover, and yet his feelings for her remained.

They were both fox demons, but while Kurama was that of a very powerful and extinct race of silver foxes, Meì kuí was of the more common race of foxes. The same race, in fact, that the referee from the dark tournament was from. But unlike that fox demon, Meì kuí was also partially bat demon. Most of her power came from her bat origins, and besides the ear and tail, she looked more like her half brother then a fox.

Her half brother, Koronue, was once Kurama's partner and best friend, but after a failed robbery, Koronue was murdered. When Meì kuí found out about her brother's death, she blamed Kurama for it. She grew to hate the man that she had loved for over a hundred years. It was because of her hatred toward Kurama, that Kurama had become careless, and eventually it cost him his life. But even now, Kurama couldn't bring himself to hate her.

"Why are you here?" Kurama asked meeting her eyes for the first time in his human form. Her eyes had grown harder, and the love that used to shine in them was replaced by anger. Kurama shuddered a little under her gaze, but he refused to turn away again.

"Like so many demons in the Makai, I have heard rumors that a human had found a way to avoid death, and I was wondering if I could be blessed with the knowledge to live forever," Meì kuí said pausing as her eyes glazed over dreamily. "Not everybody is as fortunate as you Kurama," Meì kuí said her expression turning hard again as she concentrated on Kurama.

"So you're here to try to gain immortality, how selfish," Kurama said looking at Meì kuí disapprovingly.

"Damn it Kurama, don't you dare act all righteous. I know you are only a back stabbing lying murderer," Meì kuí spat glaring at Kurama hatefully.

"I never lied to you, and I never killed unless it was necessary," Kurama cried out defensively. Meì kuí 's words had hurt him deeply, but Kurama wasn't about to let the women know just how much her hate was actually hurting him.

When the two of them had met, she was everything to him. She was a rare and beautiful flower in his eyes, and it was from her beauty, that he had been able to give her the name she answered to. Meì kuí meant rose, and Huã meant flower. When they were young and deeply in love, that was the only name that was fitting for her, but just like his rose whip attack, she had become a dangerous and deceiving weapon.

Meì kuí continued to stare at Kurama with resentment before a playful gleam returned to her eyes. Kurama stiffened at that look knowing quit well that it meant that she was up to something, or had done something that she could take pride gloating about.

"You haven't asked me yet on how I plan on getting my revenge against you," Meì kuí announced smoothly moving across the room till she was standing barely an inch away from Kurama's face. Leaning in closely, her lips softly brushed his cheek before she whispered into his ear, "I plan on making you reveal your secret."

Kurama froze half in shock, while the other half felt torn with trying to keep her close. But eventually she pulled away and stared at him with a sick sadistic grin.

"I know everything about your past Kurama, I know what stuff will cause you to lose control. And it will only be a matter of time before you eventually slip up," Meì kuí continued. "After all dear Kurama, it was because of me that your dear mother is here," Meì kuí said smiling in satisfaction when Kurama became nervous and angry.

"Please clarify," Kurama demanded while his hands slowly made their way towards his nearest seed. He may have loved her once, but no one ever messed around with his human mother.

"My Kurama, it seems I have found a sensitive topic for you. Don't worry though, your mother is in no danger, I only suggested she come to this school as a way to make you squirm," Meì kuí taunted sitting down behind her desk, and crossing her arms totally at ease with the whole situation.

"How did you know my mother was a witch, when even I didn't know about it until today?" Kurama demanded.

"It was rather simple. Your mother graduated with top marks in her year. One of Hogwart's most gifted Ravenclaws, rivaled only by Miss Granger. There was a medal awarded to her in that old dusty trophy room, but since you haven't had enough time to explore this castle, it isn't much of a surprise that you haven't noticed your mother's accomplishments as a witch," Meì kuí explained watching Kurama relax. "Anyways, after news of her ex-boyfriend's death, she's been looking for an excuse to come back here. All I had to do was recommend her to Dumbledore when the old man had to look for a last minute history of magic professor. And with her here, I will be able to learn even more secrets about you when we are conversed in idle 'chit chat'," Meì kuí finished watching as realization crossed Kurama's face.

"Was it you who sent the death tree seed?" Kurama asked getting a mocking laugh as an answer.

"The death tree seed? God no. I'm not stupid. I know just how easily that plant can start growing, and I know that I don't have the power to control it," Meì kuí pointed out.

"But you were the one who was in charge of putting silencing wards around the green house," Kurama said thoughtfully.

"True, but as soon as the headmaster and deputy headmistress reached the door, I allowed the wards to collapse long enough for them to enter. I assume you felt the sudden lack of energy, and that was why you silenced all of those plants?" Meì kuí said even though it was obvious that she already knew the answer.

"So you allowed them to enter knowing that I would try to prevent their deaths by revealing my power," Kurama clarified looking slightly proud at her accomplishment, and enraged that she would take such a risky gamble.

"I am a fox Kurama, you know we are playful creatures by nature. And I'm just getting started. My whole goal is to make your mission fail. Just wait to see what I have in store for you. You have finally met you match," Meì kuí said standing up and making her way to the office door. "Well it has been a pleasant chat, but I have a classroom full of students out there, and a lesson to teach. Are you daring enough to join us?" Meì kuí challenged turning and exiting her office, knowing quit well that Kurama was following her every move before he too exited the room.

TBC.

Author's endnote: For those of you who are wondering, this WILL NOT be a Kurama/Meì kuí story. The two had a past together, but that is it, they are officially broken up, and will not get back together. Yes Kurama still loves her, but it is more because she is his best friends younger sister, then a romantic relationship now. But now we know that she is out to make Kurama reveal his secret, and she knows all the things that will cause him to lose control. Which means Kurama will have to watch his back very carefully, she's one sly fox. So stay tuned next time for Meì kuí 's first defense against the dark arts lesson. Also just for some added fun, try to guess who Shiori's ex-boyfriend was when she was in Hogwarts. I'll give you a clue, this guy is from the Harry Potter books.