Alrighty then. Here is the third chapter of the story I never thought I would write.
DISCLAIMERS: Yeah, they're still in the first chapter.
THERE ARE SPOILERS IN THIS STORY!! Not yet, but they will be arriving in the next chapter. So, if you have not read the fifth HP book, then I don't recomend that you read the next chapter.
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The door opened and the two demons walked in. Kurama looked around, amazed at the amount of dust that was in the place. Hiei didn't like the many boxes that lined the walls, but his common sense told him that they were all wands.
Kurama turned his attention over to a door near the back when he heard a sound. There was an old man with silver-gray eyes who was just standing there, staring at the two boys.
Kurama was starting to get nervous, the man hadn't blinked once. Hiei, noticing Kurama's discomfort, took a step forward and said, We're here to buy wands.
The man's gaze turned from Kurama to Hiei. Curious. Very very curious. The man started to walk around the store, but not looking at wands. Just walking around, muttering to himself. Curious indeed.
The man's attitude was not helping Kurama's discomfort at all. Something was wrong with the man. What was so curious?
The man stopped walking and looked at the two again. The two of you are very curious. Why would demons as powerful as yourselves want wands?
Hiei and Kurama just stared at the man.
Yes, I know you are demons, the man said. I wasn't born yesterday. He began pacing around the room again, but this time he was talking to the two boys.
The two of you have enough power to single-handedly destroy the entire world. Five times over! What do you want with a wand? If you can't answer me this, then I can't give you a wand.
Kurama glanced at Hiei, silently asking if he wanted to give the explanation. Hiei shook his head. Talking was the fox's job. Kurama let out a sigh of defeat. Fine, you stubborn child, I'll explain.
Kurama turned once again to the man. We were sent letters inviting us to Hogwarts, and on the list of things that are required, there is a wand. So, I'm only assuming that we are required to have a wand.
Hmm, let me see that letter, the man said. Kurama handed it to him.
As the man was reading the letter, Kurama continued, A man named Dumbledore wants to speak with us once we have all of our school supplies-
Dumbledore? Well, then, the man gave the letter back to Kurama, if Dumbledore wants you to have a fine wand, than a fine wand you will have.
Hiei raised an eyebrow. Why the sudden change of heart?
You were invited by Professor Albus Dumbledore to go to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. I hold nothing but respect for Albus Dumbledore, and if he says you can go to Hogwarts, then you can go to Hogwarts. He wants you to have a wand, so I will supply you with a wand. However, I don't make wands for your kind.
Kurama started, if you don't make wands for our kind, then...
My name is Olivander, and I am the best wand maker this world has ever known. If Dumbledore wants you to have wands, then I'll just have to make you a wand. Now, I would like you to follow me to the back room. Olivander raised his wand and pointed to a sign in the window that said open' and it turned to closed' and he walked back through the doors that Kurama had seen him emerge from.
Now, you, red head, that's not your body, is it? Olivander asked Kurama. Kurama shook his head. I thought not. Well, I need you to be in your own body for me to do this right.
Kurama grinned slightly. If you insist. But I warn you now, once I change, don't be rude. I am in the body of Shuuichi Minamino. My own form, that of the Youko Kurama, doesn't like rudeness. Had I been in my true form from the start, you would have been dead three minutes into out conversation.
Kurama closed his eyes and soon the energy in the room started to go crazy. Black streaks of energy started to fill the small room and there was a dark cloud of energy collecting near the ceiling. Kurama himself was slowly changing form. His red hair was growing longer, until it reached his lower back before it started to turn silver. His clothes turned white and larger and then he started to grow taller. His ears creeped up to the top of his head and sprouted silver fur, and his tail grew out. When he opened his eyes, they were a cold amber.
Show off, Hiei muttered quietly.
Why did you want me in this form? Kurama asked, his voice sounding much more evil than before.
Right, now I need a single hair from the both of you. Olivander walked up to Hiei first and began to examine his hair. Only the best hair will do, he said when he noticed Hiei's tense form. Olivander exclaimed as he pulled the strand out of Hiei's head.
Olivander then moved to Kurama and was about to start examining his hair when the fox took out a random hair and handed it to Olivander. All of my hairs are perfect. Each one has been cared for the same way as all the others. There are no imperfections at all in any of my appearance, Kurama said in a condescending voice.
Vain fox, came Hiei's reply.
Olivander examined the hair that Kurama had given him closely. Hmm, I'm sure I could find another hair that is slightly less potent. I believe that this hair will make the wand too difficult to handle.
Is that a challenge? the silver Youko asked quietly.
No, but- Olivander cut himself off with one look at the Youko's face. Very well, this hair will do. He walked over to a table that was crowded with other items that were used for making wands and he shoved it all off of the table. Now then, he muttered, looking closely at the two hairs. What type of wood shall I use?
Rose wood, was Kurama's response. I admire the wood that can sprout such lovely flowers.
Yes, rose wood would compliment your hair, however, I do not have any rose wood available. We will have to use- Olivander had looked at Kurama to try to convince him that a different wood would be necessary, but what he saw made him shut up. A rose bush was growing in his hand.
You were saying?
Yes, I'm sure I can find a suitable branch to use. Olivander found the perfect branch and cut it off. He then proceeded to make the wand that would be used by the Youko.
Once Kurama's wand had been constructed, he started the process of trying to determine what type of wood to use with Hiei's hair. None ot the woods I use will work, he finally said. This hair will burn them all to a cinder once used.
May I make a suggestion? Kurama asked. Hiei glanced at the fox, wondering what the vain kitsune had in mind this time.
Yes, please do.
Fire wood. Olivander looked at the fox with a bewildered expression. Wood from the fire tree, he explained.
Olivander thought for a moment. I hope you can make that grow out of thin air as well, because I have never heard of that tree.
Kurama let out a small smile. I never would have mentioned it if I couldn't grow it.
Half an hour later, the two boys left the building, Kurama once more in the form of Shuuichi, and headed back to the Leaky Cauldron.
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Well, I hope that reviews are given, but if not, then flames will gladly be accepted. But remember, keep them to a steady burn. It's hard to burn down a school if the flame keeps going out.
