When they reached the station, the six friends jumped off and Harry said, "We've got to get onto the carriages. I think you are to go with the first years since this'll be your first time arriving at Hogwarts."
Kurama smiled and said, "Actually, Master Genkai told us to join the carriages. She said there was a surprise there waiting for us."
The Trio and Ginny shrugged as they lead the two Spirit Detectives to the carriages.
"Hey! Are those really Thestrals!" exclaimed Yusuke with a grin as they reached the carriages.
Harry looked at them both and said, "I'm sorry."
Yusuke blinked at him stupidly for a moment. Kurama saved him.
"Oh, thank you. But it was many years ago. Our friend, Misaki, died by a demon's hand though so we killed it in revenge. Who have you seen die, Harry?"
Yusuke's eyes widen in understanding as Harry's eyes lost their twinkle and he said, "Oh, I lost my Godfather about two months ago. Anyways, lets get on. I can't wait to see what house you'll be sorted into."
Hermione, Ginny, and Ron stared at the other three as they each pet the Thestrals at the front of the carriages. All three young men pat them in the same spot.
Ron gulped and said, "Okay, maybe there are hell-like horses pulling us to school."
Ginny and Hermione rolled their eyes and shoved their red-hared friend into the carriage.
When they arrived at the school, Professor McGonegall was there. Her lips were thin and serious.
She looked at them and said, "Mr. Potter, Ms. Granger, Mr. And Ms. Weasley, please go on in. Mr. Urameshi and Mr. Minamino must be sorted just like all the first years."
The four Gryffindors waved goodbye and entered the school.
"So, what House will you be in?" asked Yusuke with his arms crossed.
"I'm thinking I'll be in Slytherin because of me being a fox and all."
"But then again, I'm brave too. But your more reckless than I am so…"
Yusuke nodded and said, "Yeah, so I'll go into Gryffindor and you'll go into Slytherin."
Kurama shrugged and said, "Maybe, maybe not. Remember, Hiei could join us. We'll just have to see where the hats puts us."
Yusuke nodded and with patience that he only gained though his tenure as King, the two of them waited in line calmly.
As Harry, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny sat down at the Gryffindor House table, their other friends, Seamus, Dean, Neville, Lavender, and Parvati gathered around them and Dean exclaimed, "Have you seen that old Lady in the DADA seat? She looks like she could keel over any minute!"
Harry winced and said, "You'd best not let her hear you say things like that Dean. Master Genkai is A LOT stronger than she looks."
Seamus eyed the four as they all winced at the same time and asked, "Do you know her or something?"
Ron answered, "Yeah, she came from Japan to take the DADA job upon Dumbledore's asking her too. She'd only come though if she could bring her two students with her. They are with the First Years waiting to be sorted. Their names are Suuichi Minamino and Yusuke Urameshi. They are cool blokes. You'll like them both."
Hermione jumped in excitedly, "And they know a LOT! They know more than me in some subjects! Plus, this years DADA class will be the best and most challenging one we've EVER had! I can't wait to see the Slytherins' reactions to her training schedule!"
Ginny and Ron burst out laughing and Harry was grinning largely.
Before the other could question them, McGonegall walked in with a long line of first years.
As the Transfiguration professor placed the hat upon the tree pronged chair, the hat's mouth opened and he stated, "When Hogwarts was newly made, four great sorcerers did swear, to protect and teach they did say, their students so powerful and gay. Year fly by and darkness grew, in a third world a danger did brew. A pact was made by Gryffindor true, to protect with spirit world oh so blue. And now Hogwarts is in danger once more by the third world, and Hogwarts pays homage to three sworn to protect us all…listen now and listen good, you be friends one and all, let not house names quarter you all, and now, let the sorting begin!"
The golden trio and Ginny watched the sorting with interest since the sorting hat's song left them feeling a bit wary. If the hat was to be believed, house affiliation wasn't to be important this year more so now than in the past. As the first years were sorted, Harry looked at his two foreign friends. Kurama and whispering something into Yusuke's ear and the black-hared boy was nodding. Then Yusuke caught his eye and winked. Harry smiled and turned to Kurama. The red hared by smiled at him and nodded as they slowly reached the front of the Hall where they stood before McGonegall.
Before McGonegall could call out their names, Dumbledore stood up and said, "Students of Hogwarts, the two students before you are our new friends from Japan. They are the students of the famous Demon Slayer-Physic Genkai. She has trained them intensely since they were nine, so I expect you all to treat them with respect and warmth that we here at Hogwarts are known for. Professor McGonegall please continue with the sorting."
The older woman nodded and said, "Suuichi Minamino."
As Kurama stepped forward, Harry could hear all the girls, except for Hermione and Ginny, whispering about how cute and gorgeous he was. He turned to Yusuke and saw the boy laughing into his hands. He turned back to Kurama and saw his red-hared friend sigh a sigh of long-term suffering. He felt for his friend. He knew exactly what Kurama was going through.
As Kurama sat down, he blinked as the black hat covered his eyes.
:Well, well, a human with a demon soul…who can revert to h is demon body at will now. Yes, you would make a marvelous Slytherin, but your recent past overcomes your long distance past. You are smart, loyal, clever, and brave. These make you an excellent candidate for each house, but where to put you…:
Kurama blinked and answered, "Just place me where I'd do best in protecting Harry, his friends, and the school."
:Ah…a true person of forethought…to see the whole picture…you'd do best in…:
"RAVENCLAW!" cried out the sorting hat as Kurama removed the hat and walked towards the table that was cheering for him under a blue banner. He sighed; the girls were already eyeing him up like he was nothing but a bug to study under a microscope. Then he sweat-dropped. Maybe, he'd better think up a better analogy.
Harry and the others blinked and he said, "Well, that was odd. I'd have thought for sure he would be in Gryffindor or Slytherin the way the hat was talking."
The other nodded as Yusuke sat down and McGonegall placed the hat on top of his head. The hat wasn't even there for a split second before is shouted out, "GRYFFINDOR!"
The four friends and their table cheered loudly as the black-hared boy smiled and sat down beside them. Before they could talk to him, Dumbledore stood up, raised his hands, and the Great Hall fell silent.
"Welcome old students to another year at Hogwarts and Welcome new students to a world of wonder! I am Professor Dumbledore and I have a few announcements to make. First of all, this year, those students fifth year and up will be allowed to enter the Forbidden Forrest under the watchful eyes of Master Genkai. She's managed to persuade me of this, so she can train you better in preparing yourselves for Voldemort's return. On that note, the lovely woman to my left is Master Genkai, the famous Demon Slayer and Physic of the Orient. She has graciously decided to come and teach you all, all she knows. Mr. Minamino and Mr. Urameshi are her students in Japan. Please, do not bother them too much these first few days, let them get used to going to school this large. Japan's educational system and our own are very different as you all know. When they fell up to it, they will tall you about their training themselves. Now, let the feast begin!"