Disclaimer: Neither me nor my partner in writing (and crime) own Naruto or Harry Potter.

A/N: This is a joint writing effort by me and Chairo Mori so if you give this story props give them to her too. Also don't expect updates often.

This story will start at the start of term feast. The pairings are the usual ones but will be "introduced" throughout the story. There are two OC in this story in place of the Jounin instructors.

"Speaking"

'Thoughts'

"Kyuubi speaking"

'Kyuubi thinking'

(AN)

Chapter 1

The Great Hall was filled with the usual clinking of utensils and talking between friends that were talking about summer, Voldemort and Harry Potter. Now one may wonder. Why are they talking about one boy? Well this boy was not just any boy. He is the only one to survive attacks by the dreaded Voldemort. But they weren't talking about that. They were all wondering "Why did he come in late?"

Everyone's thoughts were interrupted when the Great Halls doors opened. With the talking suddenly ending everyone's attention on the figures standing in the door way. The staff members suddenly tensed up at the site of the new arrivals except Dumbledore.

He merely gazed at them as though he was expecting them. He waved for them to come forward to the staff table. The figures who were all dressed in black cloaks except for the two in the front who were dressed in dirty white cloaks started up the main aisle. While walking everyone started to notice other things about the strangers. They were all wearing strange masks with markings on them. But the thing to catch the students eyes were two swords strapped to one of the "leaders" of the group.

Upon arriving at the staff table the strangers bowed to the teachers all at the same time. Many were now whispering to their neighbors about these people. That was until Dumbledore stood then the chatter stopped. "I am pleased to announce that our guests have arrived." This gained confused looks from everyone except from the teachers who surprisingly calmed down when they heard. "These individuals are students from Japan. They will be with us for the entire school year as part of a program of international relations between our two countries. I ask that all of you make them feel welcomed and show the utmost respect." He turned to the two leaders. "Will you be so kind as to introduce yourselves and your students?"

The group of eleven lined up along the staff table and faced the hall with the two clad in white at the ends. There was absolute silence in the hall while they all took off their masks and cloaks. All of them seemed to be around the same age as the sixth years maybe even younger. But the two in the white cloaks surprised everyone even the staff members. The one that was on the far left was a female who look to be no older than 25. She was around 5'4" with brown hair that was tied in a high ponytail on the top of her head. She had the same emerald green eyes as Harry and she was wearing glasses. She was also wearing what appeared to be the normal Hogwarts attire. This puzzled Harry. "Why would they have the same uniform as us if they are from Japan?" Then it hit him "They must have the same kind of weather there that we do here." So after pushing that to the back of his skull he gave her another look over. Over all around she was beautiful but not so much that people would gawk at her. The other one on the other hand looked like he would kill in a moment if allowed. He stood at about 6'2" and looked like he was probably 22 yrs old. He had blood red hair that was long enough for him to tie in a loose ponytail in the back. He was wearing sunglasses so his eyes were hidden. He also had on a very strange outfit. He was wearing a black coat over a flak jacket that was covering a dark blue shirt. He had baggy black pants and sandals on. And attached to the back of the pants was a black pouch. But what scared Harry and probably others were the weapons he was carrying. There are two swords that were strapped to his back and one to his waist like a samurai.

The Female instructor went first in the introductions. "Heikin Tetsuna", she said without any enthusiasm. It was obvious that she didn't want to be there. Little did any of them know she hated to be around kids. 'Why the hell did I get stuck with this crappy baby-sitting mission in a school full of brats. Even though Hokage-sama assigned this a B-ranked mission doesn't mean I have to like it.' she hissed in her head.

The next was a boy around Harry's age with raven black hair. He was wearing the normal Hogwarts uniform which only confirmed his earlier theory. (All of the nins will be wearing the Hogwarts outfits unless said otherwise.) "Uchiha Sasuke." he grunted.

Next to him was a girl with bright pink hair. It reminded Harry of the bubble-pink hair Tonks had last year. "Haruno Sakura." She calmly stated.

Then there was a blonde hair kids who unlike his friends was pretty much bouncing on the balls of his heels the entire time. "Uzumaki Naruto" He enthusiastically shouted to the hall. Hearing him basically scream out his name the guy with the swords walked over and smacked him on the head hard. "Itae!" Naruto shouted.

Next went a blue haired girl who wasn't even looking up at the hall when she mumbled her name "H-Hyuuga H-Hinata" her mumbling made no difference due to the entire hall being dead silent.

Then there was kid with black hair who was also wearing sunglasses. "Aburame Shino" he calmly called.

Next was a kid with black-brown hair with a dog sitting on top of his head. "Inuzuka Kiba" then pointing to the dog and said "Akamaru." The little puppy barked in response to his name.

Then there was another blonde. This time it was a girl and she seemed a lot calmer than her comrade. "Yamanaka Ino" she said.

After her was a brunette who had his hair to make his head look exactly like a pineapple. "Nara Shikamaru" he said lazily.

The last student was also a brunette but this kid was…well for lack of a better term fat. He was staring and drooling at the food that was on the tables as though he was in heaven. But he was snapped out of his stupor by his instructor grunting this caused the girls in the group to stifle their giggles. "Akimichi Chouji" he said.

Finally it was the swordsman's turn. "Takanaki Kaitou" he said with an emotionless voice that sent chills down most of the student's spines.

Once the introductions were made Dumbledore stood once again. "Well now that the introductions are out of the way let us continue with the feast." He turned to Kaitou "Would you and your students like to join us for the remainder of the feast?" he asked.

Kaitou turned to Dumbledore then to his charges to see their reactions and with some enthusiastic nods from both Chouji and Naruto he turned back to Dumbledore and nodded.

"Well then please take some seats and dig in."

But before he could sit Naruto said something in a strange language which could only be Japanese. "Hey where do we sit Old Man?"

"Hm?"

"I'm sorry he doesn't speak English." Kaitou said. Dumbledore turned to him "He wants to know where to sit since by the looks of things the place is full."

"Ah yes. Well your students may sit where ever they choose, and I offer you and your fellow instructor spots here at the staff table."

"Thank you sir."

"Excuse me." called McGonagall.

"Yes professor?"

"I have a question that I am sure the rest of the students and even professors want answered."

"Oh. And what would that be?"

"If your students can't understand English how will we be able to teach them, interact with them and have them observe how we do things?"

"Oh. There will be no need to worry about that as long as they have something on at all times."

"And what exactly is it that will need to be on?"

He looks to Dumbledore who took the hint and intervened. "Minerva there is no need for anyone to know or how it is done." He said while gazing at her over his half moon spectacles. "Now why don't we continue with the feast before the food goes cold?"

Kaitou turned to his students and spoke "Go sit at any table but stay after to know what to do. Understand?"

Each student nodded and went to sit down. Naruto, Sakura, Sasuke and Hinata sat at the Gryffindor table while the others sat at Hufflepuff. The students at the tables moved far away from the new kids due to fear that they may be related to foreign Death Eaters.

Naruto and Hinata sat across from Harry, Ron and Hermoine which was a little unsettling at first. Then they gave them a good looking over. They didn't seem too bad actually they seemed like they were extremely nice people except for the Sasuke guy who was sitting at the head of the table.(Near the staff table.) He looked like he would kill anyone who talked to him in an instant. But he sent this theory out the door when he saw Sakura try to talk to him in Japanese.

He then turned back to Naruto and Hinata who were looking at the "strange" dishes that were in front of them. Harry feeling "brave" extended his hand and said, "Harry Potter."

Short sweet and hopefully understandable especially after the way they introduced themselves just a minute ago.

He was still a little surprised when Naruto took his and said "Uzumaki Naruto." He then pointed over to Hinata "Hyuuga Hinata." (Is it two U or one in Hinata's name?)

Harry then pointed to Ron and Hermoine and said "Ron Weasley, Hermoine Granger."

They both extended their hands and shook Naruto's but Hinata was too shy to and just nodded instead.

After the exchange Naruto and Hinata started to grab some food and eat. Harry and the others followed suit and thoroughly enjoyed the feast for some strange reason. It was like Harry could completely trust these people and he didn't know why.

It was no time when the plates suddenly became clean again causing the newcomers to jump in shock. This earned a collective laugh from most of the hall even from the staff table.

But when everyone finally settled down Dumbledore stood and all talking seized "Now that we have had another great feast it is time for you all to go to bed. Off you go pip pip."

"You little brats stay right where you are till everyone leaves." Tetsuna called out to the Rookie Nine. Which they all promptly obeyed afraid of the woman's wrath which could be far worse than anything Tsunade could cook up.

Once everyone left except for the staff and Rookie Nine. The kids walked up to the staff table awaiting further instructions. "Well I hope you will enjoy your stay here." Dumbledore stated calmly. "Now to give you your living quarters for the time being." He pulled out his wand and gave it a little flick. Instantly Dobby the house-elf appeared in front of the group. This alarmed the Rookies but were cut short on their actions by the calmness shown by their senseis. "He will show you to your rooms."

Kaitou nodded after hearing this and beckoned the kids to follow him and Dobby. While exiting the Great hall all of the staff had one thought going through their minds 'This is going to be a long strange year' "sigh."

End Chapter 1

(AN) Like I said before this a co-op thing between me and another but sometimes there will be chapters done just by one of us like this one was done by me. So don't be surprised when the writing style changes.

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