Just behind Luna were hundreds or so horseless stagecoaches. Harry, Sasuke, and Naruto, all had to take a double look, for the coaches were no longer horseless. There were creatures standing between the carriage shafts.

If he had had to give them a name, he supposed he would have called them horses, though there was something reptilian about them, too. They were completely flesh-less, their black coats clinging to their skeletons, of which every bone was visible. Their heads were dragon-like, and their pupil-less eyes white and staring. Vast, black leathery wings that looked as though they ought to belong to giant bats, sprouted from each wither.

Standing still and quiet in the gathering gloom, the creatures looked eerie and sinister. Harry could not understand why the coaches were being pulled by these horrible horses when they were quite capable of moving along by themselves.

Naruto and Sasuke didn't know what to think. Looking around they noticed that everyone else ignoring the odd horse like things, well if you could call them that.

To Naruto they reminded him of death itself.

Sasuke being the one who noticed everything around him, just happened to notice that, he didn't want to call them horses, didn't seem to be afraid of anything. But they did seem to be put off by Naruto, for they wouldn't even look at him and would try to side step him. As if they could sense something evil from his friend.

Sasuke knew why but he never once let Naruto know that he knew. He was waiting for his friend to tell him when he was ready to. He never wanted to see Naruto in pain again.

'Where's Crookshanks?' Hermione asked with worry in her voice.

'Ginny's got him' said Harry. 'There she is...' Ginny had just emerged from the crowd, clutching a squirming Crookshanks.

'Thanks,' said Hermione, relieving Ginny of the cat. 'Come on, let's get a carriage together before they all fill up...'

'I haven't got Pig yet!' Ron said, but Hermione was already heading off towards the nearest unoccupied coach. Harry remained behind with Ron, Naruto, and Sasuke.

'What are those things, do you reckon?' he asked Ron, nodding at the horrible horses as the other students surged past them.

'What things?' asked Ron?

Harry asked again. 'Those horses…' Naruto stepped forward wanting to know that those things are too.

Luna appeared holding Pigwidgeon's cage in her arms; the tiny owl was twittering excitedly as usual. 'Here you are,' she said. 'He's a sweet little owl, isn't he?'

'Err... yeah... he's all right,' said Ron gruffly. 'Well, come on then, let's get in... What were you saying, Harry?'

'I was asking, what are those horse things?' Harry said, as he, Ron and Luna made for the carriage in which Hermione and Ginny were already sitting.

"What do you think those things are? They remind me of what death would look like if he were a horse don't you think Sasuke.'' Naruto looked over at Sasuke with wide wondering eyes. He still didn't notice how the horses were acting around him, or if he did he didn't show it what so ever.

"It seems to me that the others don't see them, or even know that they exist.'' Sasuke replied while still eyeing whatever they are.

While they were talking they overheard Harry, Ron, and Hermione talking about how Harry's friends couldn't see the horses, and asking if he was alright. As if they were questioning his sanity. They were just about to walk closer and get in the carriage when they stopped at what Luna had said.

'It's all right,' Luna had said a dreamy voice from beside Harry as Ron 'You're not going mad or anything. I can see them, too.'

'Can you?' said Harry desperately, turning to Luna. He could see the bat-winged horses reflected in her wide silvery eyes.

'Oh, yes,' said Luna, 'I've been able to see them ever since my first day here. They've always pulled the carriages. Don't worry. You're just as sane as I am.'

Knowing that they could get the information about what those things really were, he walked over to the carriage. Just as he was about to step in, Sasuke looked behind him and started to wonder if Naruto could even get close enough to the carriage to get in.

As Naruto moved closer to Sasuke he finally noticed that the horses were terrified of him, well not him, but what was sealed inside him. They kept moving away from him with every step he took until he just stood still. He placed a hand on his belly and looked down towards the muddy ground, for it was also raining.

'Sasuke why don't you go with them I think I will walk to the school. After being knocked out on the train I just feel like stretching my legs a bit.' Naruto looked up at Sasuke and smiled.

Harry was shocked at the sight of the horses being scared and trying to stay away from the blonde. He couldn't figure out why that was, Naruto seemed very nice not scary that he could tell.

'Are you sure? That's a long walk from here.' Hermione asked.

'I'll go with him just in case.' Sasuke walked over to Naruto, trying to think of a way to cheer up his friend.

Just as Hermione was about to question Sasuke on his actions the carriage started moving, and left the two ninja behind.

As Sasuke looked over at Naruto again he noticed that he was spaced out, maybe talking to the nine tails. But he didn't want to ask to confirm it, he didn't think Naruto was ready to have that talk just yet.

"Bet I could beat you to the castle, loser.'' He called out knowing that this would work. Naruto always loved a challenge, even more so when he was up against Sasuke.

Naruto shook his head and looked around, realizing everyone was gone he looked at Sasuke, then the words hit him. And he smiled a true smile and stood next to Sasuke ready to race and win.

"Like hell you could beat me, I will wipe the floor with you!" Naruto yelled enthusiastically, and started running with ease over the mud, towards the lake.

Sasuke smirked, the closest he would ever get to a smile. And ran after Naruto determined to win. He wanted to cheer up his friend but he sure wasn't going to just let him win, at least not without a good fight.

When the ninja got closer they could see the castle, and they stopped in their tracks in the middle of the lake.

"That's the place we will be staying it's so big. I think we should use our summons to help us get a lay out of the place, and help keep an eye on Harry." Naruto complemented.

"Sounds good, but I don't think they will take to kindly to snakes wondering around the halls" Sasuke mentioned, while Naruto agreed with him.

With the race having slipped their minds they continued running again to the school, all the while coming up with ways to befriend the Harry Potter boy.

Naruto didn't enjoy it much as they found the first years, and walked with them to be sorted. The Entrance Hall was ablaze with torches and echoing with footsteps as the students crossed the flagged stone floor, for the double doors to the right lead to the Great Hall, and the start-of-term feast.

The four long house tables in the Great Hall were filling up under the starless black ceiling, which was just like the sky they could glimpse through the high windows. Candles floated in mid-air all along the tables, illuminating the silvery ghosts who were dotted about the Hall. All the first years were lined up in the middle.

Naruto tried not to look terrified of the ghosts all around him, so he stepped behind Sasuke, who almost smirked. Looking elsewhere, Naruto spotted Harry and his friends, who also seemed to have noticed him. Naruto smiled and waved at them, and they waved back.

That's when Professor McGonagall, walked to the front carrying a stool on which sat an ancient wizards hat, heavily patched and darned with a wide rip near the frayed brim. The buzz of talk in the Great Hall faded away.

The first-years lined up in front of the staff table facing the rest of the students, and Professor McGonagall placed the stool carefully in front of them, then stood back. The whole school waited with bated breath. Then the rip near the hat's brim opened wide like a mouth and the Sorting Hat burst into song:

As soon as the hat started to sing Naruto jumped ever so slightly and grabbed hold of Sasuke's hand without thinking.

Sasuke on the other hand remained emotionless, but he did suck in his breathe a little as Naruto held his hand. He wasn't sure why he did, but it was like his body just acted on its own.

'In times of old when I was new

And Hogwarts barely started

The founders of our noble school

Thought never to be parted:

United by a common goal,

They had the self-same yearning,

To make the world's best magic school

And pass along their learning.

'Together we will build and teach!'

The four good friends decided

And never did they dream that they

Might someday be divided,

For were there such friends anywhere

As Slytherin and Gryffindor?

Unless it was the second pair

Of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw?

So how could it have gone so wrong?

How could such friendships fail?

Why, I was there and so can tell

The whole sad, sorry tale.

Said Slytherin, 'We'll teach just those

Whose ancestry is purest'

Said Ravenclaw, 'We'll teach those whose

Intelligence is surest.'

Said Gryffindor, 'We'll teach all those

With brave deeds to their name,'

Said Hufflepuff, 'I'll teach the lot,

And treat them just the same.'

These differences caused little strife

When first they came to light,

For each of the four founders had

A house in which they might

Take only those they wanted, so,

For instance, Slytherin

Took only pure-blood wizards

Of great cunning, just like him,

And only those of sharpest mind

Were taught by Ravenclaw

While the bravest and the boldest

Went to daring Gryffindor.

Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest,

And taught them all she knew,

Thus the houses and their founders

Retained friendships firm and true.

So Hogwarts worked in harmony

For several happy years,

But then discord crept among us

Feeding on our faults and fears.

The houses that, like pillars four,

Had once held up our school,

Now turned upon each other and,

Divided, sought to rule.

And for a while it seemed the school

Must meet an early end,

What with duelling and with fighting

And the clash of friend on friend

And at last there came c morning

When old Slytherin departed

And though the fighting then died out

He left us quite downhearted.

And never since the founders four

Were whittled down to three

Have the houses been united

As they once were meant to be.

And now the Sorting Hat is here

And you all know the score:

I sort you into houses

Because that is what I'm for,

But this year I'll go further,

Listen closely to my song:

Though condemned I am to split you

Still I worry that it's wrong,

Though I must fulfil my duty

And must quarter every year

Still I wonder whether sorting

May not bring the end I fear.

Oh, know the perils, read the signs,

The warning history shows,

For our Hogwarts is in danger

From external, deadly foes

And we must unite inside her

Or we'll crumble from within

I have told you, I have warned you . . .

Let the Sorting now begin.

The Hat became motionless once more; applause broke out. "You saw that to right Sasuke? I'm not just going mad I'm I?" the blonde asked.

"Yes I seen it too, it is right in front of us after all." Sasuke replied calmly.

Professor McGonagall lowered her eyes to her long piece of parchment and called out the first name.

'Abercrombie, Euan.'

The hat was placed on the boys head. A moment later the rip near the brim opened again and shouted:

'Gryffindor!'

Gryffindor clapped loudly as Euan Abercrombie staggered to their table and sat down.

Zeller, Rose

Hufflepuff

Jordyn Skolasky

Gryffindor

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Ravenclaw

Emily Lu

Ravenclaw

Tammy Small

Slytherin

Wyatt Leo

Hufflepuff

Zachary Ares

Hufflepuff

Lazzakadoo Cholomius

Slytherin

Hobostank Hiko

Slytherin

P.j.

Hufflepuff

Sasuke Uchida

Harry sat up straighter as he heard the name, he really wanted to know what house he would be placed in. The hat seemed to take longer than normal with Sasuke then it ever has for everyone else, longer than it did with Harry. He could also see that Sasuke looked very annoyed as time when by, Harry also thought he saw Sasuke look deeply depressed than extremely angry. But it happened so fast that he wasn't sure if he imagined it all. What really made him think he was imagining things, was he thought he seen Sasuke's eyes turn red with three bot like things surrounding the boys iris.

Gryffindor

Everyone watched as Sasuke sat at the table next to Jordyn Skolasky.

Naruto Uzumaki

Hearing Naruto's name Hermine and Ginny sat up straight, as they both hoped Naruto would be in their house. At first, everything looked as though things were going well. That was until the room became ice cold and full of hatred.

Harry tensed up as he watched the look of extreme sorrow, rapidly switch to excessive anger mixed with overwhelming fear. He was sure he saw Naruto's eyes change to red, and whisker marks becoming more pronounced.

Slytherin.

Hermine and Ginny's heart sank as they looked at each other with sadness in their eyes. Yet it was only Hermine that was able to see Naruto's eyes go red, Ginny had her back facing Naruto so she was unable to see what had just happened.

Everyone watched Naruto forcefully toss the hat towards the ground. Professor McGonagall was about to say something when Naruto turned around and glared at her and the rest of the teachers sitting at the staff table. Slightly scaring them into raising their hands and backing up a bit as best they could.

Harry then watched as Naruto sat beside Tammy Small. Naruto was then seen avoiding eye contact with everyone else as he attempted calming himself down. Professor McGonagall picked up the Hat and stool and marched them away as Professor Dumbledore rose to his feet.

1 After finding out what house everyone is in they will all sit at their table, I'm just too lazy to write it all out.

I am so sorry for the late update, I never once forgot about all you amazing readers. Just as promised I have added those who wanted into the story, plus a few close friends. Again I'm so sorry for the very long wait time you all had to go throw. Plus thinking that I forgot about you all.

Now some of you had some questions about the time line of the story, I'm sorry I didn't explain it better for you. It made sense in my but I have to remember you can't see in my head and understand with me. So I will try my best to explain now.

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There is more of a twist to come that hasn't really been done before, and I really hope you like it.

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As for the time line for Harry it is in the 5 year and fooling the book a bit on this but with a few twists added. Now for Naruto that one is a bit tricky, but here goes. Yes the pain attack did happen, and yes Hirata did set in help but she didn't confess she love.

No one asked this but I feel it needs to be explained. Naruto found out about the nine tails that same way but after he did I started to talk to him and slowly become somewhat friends, thus leaning how to control the power and use it. So for Naruto this is all just before the ninja war but something didn't happen while new things had happened. So Naruto has yet to meet his parents, but he did become friends with everyone it's no one showed him what love was.

The reason Naruto has the nightmares is because he was beaten by the villagers before he was a ninja and a bit after, well that was until he saved everyone from pain.

If I miss anything at all or if you have more questions or comments, please leave a review and I will try and answer at the end of the next chapter. I love to read all of your reviews, so please keep up the great reviews.

If anyone has any good ideas on how Naruto and Draco should meet, would be great. I'm at a loss as it if it should a good one a bad one or funny or what!? All help is we come!