Note: K peeps...I'm sure you already know what I'm gonna say...but I'll say it anyways. I don't know Inuyasha or Harry Potter. Hmph...this is the last time I write this stupid note disclaimer thingy. Grrr...
Different Than Before
Sesshoumaru stood from his position in front of the shrine. He dutifully laid a flower in its place. He took one last look, and walked away from the shrine, Rin's shrine. Sesshoumaru sauntered up the stairs into his office and sagged into his chair. Today, 500 years ago, was the day Rin and the rest of the group, who had defeated Naraku, had disappeared. That day, on his way back to his palace, he thought long and hard.
He commissioned the shrine to be built for Rin, as a symbol of his vow to see her again. That day taught him a lot, and it changed him. Whenever he looked at the shrine, he was reminded of Rin, his mistakes, and his feelings. He was reminded of his failure to her, the lack of everything he should have shown to her. He was determined to change.
Over the years, he had opened up to those close to him. Sesshoumaru smirked. The face on Jaken's face was priceless. Although he had opened up quite a bit, he still possessed the skills to maintain his icy mask whenever someone took a shot at his pride.
Sesshoumaru had lived through the years, watching as humans progressed in technology and power. Now, humans ruled the world as youkai went into hiding, disguised as humans. He had taken a liking to human technology and invested in business. It was amazing how one accumulated so much money. At present, he was one of the wealthiest transnational corporations, rivaling that of Bill Gates. Unlike other corporations, Sesshoumaru's was actually environmentally supportive and was the only one with the most employers as youkai. Many in-hiding youkai around the world came to his corporation in search of a job, since it was the only one that allowed freedom in their natural state.
With youkai in hiding, it was quite hard to find a mate. During the next few centuries, he had finally found a mate: an exquisite inuyoukai with the same beautiful personality as Rin. Many had tried to bed him since he was a taiyoukai and filthy rich, but she came after him not because of that, but for what he really was. They had one son, who was now off in the world. Last he heard from him, was that he had gotten accepted to teach at some magic school.
Hogwarts...it was called. Sesshoumaru let a smile grace his features. The Hogwarts headmaster, Dumbledore...ah yes...he owed a lot to him...
It was a few centuries after he had mated, when he learned that there were other lands beside Japan. He had traveled the world, seeing new things and observing the human race's development.
Throughout his journeys, he had met other youkai that weren't of Japanese origins and something else. They smelt human, yet their auras were completely different. Their auras were full of power, but much different than the power of his aura. It intrigued him to no end. Most humans didn't have this distinct aura, but some did. They were positioned all around the world, but the most concentrated amount was in London, England.
Flashback
His first visit to London was most interesting. His youki automatically noticed an abundance of humans with this odd aura. During a walk, his youki had sensed an incredible about of power with this distinct aura. Walking towards the aura, his eyes fell upon a seemingly old man. Turning around, the man was quite tall and thin, his silvery gray hair and beard fell below his waist. He had a prominent, hawk-like nose, on which rested a pair of glasses with half-moon lenses. Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. The man's scent was laced with power, his aura practically swimming with it. Sesshoumaru was inspecting the man and was quite surprised when the old man whirled around to stare into his eyes. Sesshoumaru almost stepped back in surprise when the old man made his way through the crowd towards him.
"Albus Dumbledore." He bowed in greeting, surprising Sesshoumaru. Not many people had walked up to him before. Many were quite scared upon seeing a tall, silver-haired man with cold eyes, dressed in an expensive suit walking through the streets. Sesshoumaru, however much surprised, stared at the man, mask in place.
"Sesshou marusama" He greeted in return. Sesshoumaru had a weird feeling that somehow...he could trust the guy. Nothing in his aura or voice told of deceit, and only curiosity and wisdom shown in his eyes. How interesting. Trusting his instinct, he let go of his mask. That was to be the start of an interesting relationship....
End Flashback
Sesshoumaru smiled. He trusted his instincts a lot more after that. He had learned about the interesting world of magic and wizards. In turn, he introduced Dumbledore to the fascinating world of youkai. Not so long after that, he found out his son was invited to attend Dumbledore's wizarding school, Hogwarts. Apparently, his son was a rare type of being, a youkai wizard. How strange...
Throughout the years, he and Dumbledore became close friends. Sesshoumaru, owning one of the biggest and wealthiest corporations in the world, had donated to Hogwarts, helping the poorer population of the school afford school supplies. In return, Dumbledore filed a document allowing Sesshoumaru a section of Diagon Alley, where he could sell his products. It was also a portal to the wizarding world, since he was a non-wizard and couldn't gain access through the Leaky Cauldron.
Through Dumbledore's connections, Sesshoumaru was allowed to visit his son and check out the school. He watched his son grow and learn, reaching the most advanced levels of wizarding magic. Soon, his son graduated top in his class; Sesshoumaru wouldn't allow any lower status, as an unregistered animagus (duh...because his true from is GIGANTIC, so he will be unregistered because the rest of the wizarding world doesn't know about youkai...yet) and majoring in Defense against the Dark Arts. Just this year, his son had been invited to teach Defense against the dark art at Hogwarts. Apparently, no one else wanted the job, since no professor had lasted a year at the school for the past five years. Sesshoumaru snickered.
During his visits these last five years, he noticed the lacking quality of the defense against the dark arts professors, with the exception of the wolf. He had also noticed the arrival of the new students as the beginning of these last five years. There was one that always caught his eye. Harry Potter was it? The one with the lightning bolt on his forehead...yes, that was his name.
The first year, Sesshoumaru noticed a peculiar aura that surrounded the scar, a slightly ominous power emanated from it. He didn't pay much attention, but after the fourth year, he noticed something about the boy's blood. It had changed, now slightly tinted. It reeked slightly of Naraku. With that, everything changed.
Sesshoumaru had set around, searching everywhere for the scent. How could he have not noticed it before? A few of the Wizards had Naraku's scent, tinting their left arm with a dark power. After questioning Dumbledore about it, he had learned about Voldemort and his followers, Death Eaters. Dumbledore explained quite vividly about Voldemort's history and his intentions. Not surprisingly, Voldemort was seeking exactly the same goals Naraku was after, power and immortality. From Dumbledore's descriptions, Voldemort even had the same personality as Naraku, sly, cunning and sacrificing everything to get what he wanted.
Sesshoumaru sighed. He had hoped to see the last Naraku, but he had to meet his reincarnate, Voldemort, who was exactly like the fucking hanyou. Sesshoumaru remembered abandoning his company for a month, leaving it in the hands of his mate when one of Voldemort's followers destroyed a large section of his company, to track Voldemort in the wizarding world.
After several tries, he finally caught a glimpse of Voldemort while Dumbledore was dueling with him. Once again, that Harry Potter boy was there. What was the connection between the two? Something special, he concluded after Dumbledore explained a bit. But Dumbledore didn't elaborate on Harry and Voldemort's relationship as much as Sesshoumaru hoped.
Sesshoumaru was jolted out of his thoughts when a minute owl swooped through the open window. To humans, all they could hear were hoots and clicks from the owl. Sesshoumaru, being an inuyoukai who understood the animal language perfectly, was getting quite annoyed.
'Owl Mail's here!! Get it off my leg!! It's heavy!! Hurryhurryhurryhurry!!'
The owl protested loudly in Sesshoumaru's ear. Sesshoumaru grumbled something inaudibly. Dumbledore always insisted changing the owl, claiming that people might follow the bird to him. Ordinarily, Sesshoumaru wouldn't have minded, but after meeting the birds, he learned that most created quite the racket. Problem was, every time Sesshoumaru got the bird to understand and follow his rules, Dumbledore would switch the owl with a different one. It annoyed him to no end that Dumbledore always picked the most annoying birds.
Sesshoumaru twitched when the owl hooted loudly in his ear again.
'Are you deaf? Owl mail's here! GET IT OFF MY LEG!!'
In a flash, the owl's wing was pinned gently between his forefingers. He growled at the bird threateningly, shocking it into silence. Then he painstakingly laid the rules of his house and the way to deliver mail, which took longer than expected since the stupid bird kept interrupting.
When that was over, Sesshoumaru removed the letter tied around the subdued bird's leg. Unfurling the scroll, he began to read.
Dear Sesshoumaru,
I am sure you have received information of your son's position here at Hogwarts. I've a proposition to offer you. Voldemort has made is appearance known to the wizarding world once again. Many parents are worried that their children, our students might not be able to defend themselves when the time comes. I am offering you a job at Hogwarts as a new professor. I'd like you to teach self-defense, or martial arts. It will help the students defend themselves without a wand. I'm hoping you will take the job, since you happen to have a fine collection of self-defense skills. This job is not all I am offering you. I am fully prepared to offer you a place in the Order of the Phoenix, so which you can finally participate in defeating Voldemort. Please consider this proposition and reply via the owl. Don't worry about space or equipment. I am fully able to provide everything you request to teach the students.
I thought you would like to know, I have located a group of youkai wizards such as your son. Strangely, they have suddenly appeared on my charts, so I have sent them all invitations to attend Hogwarts. Since they are special cases, they will be starting at their Sixth Years because they are too old to start at Year One and not experienced enough to attend at their age level. I've sent 3 of my most trusted sixth year to their homes in Japan to help explain and get them acquainted with our world. I'm hoping that you are able to meet them at the Leaky Cauldron on August 20th, so they will have a youkai like them. It will also be your responsibility as a professor to help familiarize them with the school. Perhaps your son can help.
Sincerely, Your old friend,
Albus Dumbledore
Quickly, Sesshoumaru scribbled an acceptance to his proposition of the job and the Order of the Phoenix, than tied the letter around the owl's leg. When the owl fluttered out of the window, Sesshoumaru narrowed his eyes. How could there be new youkai wizards? It wasn't possible.
With the help of his son, he had track of all the youkai that they had encountered and then some. New ones just didn't appear like that anymore in his books. Sesshoumaru flipped open his spelled youkai book. The book had the youkai's date of birth, species and name, if he encountered them. Sesshoumaru had taken the liberty of visiting every youkai in the book. How could he have possible missed out on not one, but an entire group of youkai wizards?
Sure enough, there were 6 new youkai in his list, two inuyoukai, a kitsune, three neko youkai and strangely enough, a half phoenix-half dragon youkai. There were no names next to them. Sesshoumaru shook his head. Half phoenix-half dragon? The species phoenix and dragon were rare, let alone a hybrid of the two. He'd just have to wait 'till August 20th to meet them.
Sighing, Sesshoumaru swept out of the room in search of his son. There was much to discuss.
Okay, someone asked what a beta is. That's me! Hehe, what I mean is I'm the one who checks grammer and spelling and things like that. Anyone know the greek alphabet? The beginning goes 'Alpha, Beta, Gama, Delta'. So she's alpha, and I'm beta. Okay, please review! Press the button! It's lonely!
Yah...it is lonely. Anyways...it's May here and I'd like to thank everybody for REVIEWING!! It keeps my spirit up. Same goes to my beta, Katrina. Sorry if that previous chapter was a bit confusing. It'll make sense later. These chapters are mainly introductions and fill ins, so you will understand the rest of the story. And of couse, I have my reasons why Inuyasha and co. changed to what they are now. Also...many people are asking how the Inuyasha and Harry Potter series will tie up. Well, I hope this chapter clears things up for ya. Umm...I'd also like to thank Tanya for fixing up on my japanese grammer and stuff like that. Ok then...What was I going to say next? Oh ya...
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