I'm back. Sorry this chapter took so long to come out, but I didn't want to post this one until the next one was written. I just finished chapter six, and you are all going to have to wait until chapter seven is done before you get six.

DISCLAIMERS: I think it's in the fist chapter.

I don't think there are any spoilers in this chapter, but there are spoilers in this story. Read the fifth HP book before you read this story!!!!

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Hiei and Kurama walked into the Great Hall along with the first years, since they were going to be sorted. Dumbledore had told them about the sorting ceremony, and Hiei was more than slightly annoyed by the fact that he had to let a hat into his most private thoughts.

But while Hiei was annoyed, Kurama was downright furious. No one, and no thing was allowed inside the head of the Youko Kurama! This hat would not be permitted to venture very far into his ancient mind. This fox would make sure of that.

Kurama was slightly put off by the hat's song (which I'm too poetry challenged to write), but when it was over, Kurama had a good idea as to which house he wanted to be put in. Gryffindor. His past would make him go into Slytherin, however. He had to make sure that the hat didn't see his past.

When I call your names, you will step forward and place the hat on your head. The hat will then decide which house you belong in, an elderly witch said. Hiei vaguely recalled her name being McGonagall.

the lady called out, mispronouncing his name so badly that Kurama had to nudge him before he realized that it was his name she had called. She had pronounced his name as High-ee-i.' (o.O)

Grumbling quietly, he reached the stool where the hat was sitting on. My name is Hiei, he said, giving her the correct pronunciation of his name before he put on the hat.

said a voice in Hiei's head which Hiei assumed was the hat. I can't see into your mind. That is not a good thing.

If you can't see into my mind, then you really aren't going to be able to see into Kurama's, said Hiei.

Hmm, I still need to place you into a house. But that is difficult if I can't see what type of person you are. The hat pondered for a while, and Hiei started to get impatient. He let the slight barrier he had put up to crumble accidentally, but it was only down for a moment. However, a moment was all the hat needed. the hat shouted out loud.

was all Hiei said as he went to the table and took a seat relatively close to Harry.

was the next name McGonagall called for. Hiei was annoyed that she had pronounced his name correctly.

When the hat was put on the kitsune's head, the hat almost started to pout. He was right, your mind is impossible to read. How am I going to place you if I can't read your mind?

Put me in Gryffindor. I have to be close to Hiei to make sure he doesn't do anything stupid, Kurama said to the hat.

Well, from the feelings I can gather from your mind, you would be better off in Slytherin- the hat started to say, but Kurama cut him off by showing him a little bit of his mind. Oh yes, definitely Slytherin with this past.

I showed you that to let you know what will happen to you if you don't put me in Gryffindor, Kurama said in a steely voice that installed fear into the hat.

Fine then. GRYFFINDOR! the hat let the Great Hall know.

Kurama calmly got up and sat next to Hiei.

It took the hat longer to sort me, Hiei said to Kurama in Japanese. Why did it take so little time with you?

I threatened it, Kurama replied back. It wanted to put me in Slytherin.

Same here, but I think it saw that I can control fire.

During the sorting, Kurama noticed that Ginsei had slipped off of his shoulder and was on his way over to the Slytherin table. Or, more accurately, over to Malfoy. Kurama and Hiei were very curious as to what that tricky fox was going to do to Malfoy, but Dumbledore stopped it with a wave of his wand. Ginsei was turned around and no one but Kurama and Hiei were aware that anything had happened.

Ginsei glanced up at Dumbledore with a mean glare and stalked his way back to Kurama's shoulder. It's all right, Ginsei, Kurama said to his fox. You can get him later. Is that okay?

Ginsei nodded his head in agreement and Kurama smiled. That fox understands you, Hiei pointed out.

Yes, of course, Kurama said. All kitsunes understand one another. Ginsei was going to bite Malfoy and blame it on his overly large and stupid friend.

Hn. Typical fox.

The sorting was now complete and the main feast had begun. Hiei barely touched his food, and Kurama wasn't too fond of it either, so after a few bites, he, too only picked at it.

After the feast was finished and all of the extra food had disappeared, Dumbledore got to his feet. The entire room fell into a respectful silence which Kurama and Hiei almost laughed at.

I'm very grateful for all of you returning to Hogwarts this year. I have a few start of term notices, but since two of our past students are no longer with us, having moved on to bigger and better things, I'm sure that I will have few to no problems with students forgetting that the forest on the school grounds are off limits to everyone who is not accompanied by a teacher, Dumbledore said, and Kurama noticed that he was looking at Harry.

Furthermore, I'm sure you will have all noticed that we have two new students who will be starting their schooling here at the sixth year. Previous to now, these students have lived in Japan. I hope you will all be kind and courteous to them, and show them around if they happen to be lost.

Dumbledore then glanced around. I'm afraid that our new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher has yet to arrive, so those of you who will have her class before she arrives, I will be teaching. That is all. Now, off to bed with you.

The students in the Great Hall rose and began to leave the room to go to their dorms. When Harry reached the hallway, Nearly Headless Nick stopped him and told him that Professor Dumbledore wanted to see him and two others in his office. Nick then went to Hiei and Kurama and told them the same thing.

The two demons followed Harry up to the statue that blocked Dumbledore's office. After only a few moments, Dumbledore appeared and let the three into the room.

When they reached the room, Hiei noticed that there was a Phoenix in the office. Hiei looked at the bird intently until Kurama nudged him and told him to pay attention.

Now Harry, these are the two new students, Dumbledore said.

He knows, Hiei said rudely. We met on the train.

Well then. Harry, I invited these two to protect you. You and I both know that you are prone to leaving the school grounds without permission, and when you do, you are in great danger. These two are very able to protect you, and by all means, they should not even be going to this school.

Why not? Harry asked curiously.

They are very high class demons. Dumbledore looked at Kurama and Hiei. What class are you?

S Class, the fox replied with a grin. (1)

Harry said stupidly.

That means that we are some of the strongest demons in existence, Kurama said. There are only a few demons who have more power than us. Mainly Lords.

Kurama, is it possible for you to go one day without being conceited? Hiei asked teasingly.

Hmm, well, I am a Youko, so I guess the answer is no.

Wait a second. Professor, are you serious? These two are demons? Harry asked.

Yes. And they are here to protect you.

Stop saying that! Kurama said loudly. I get it that we're here to baby-sit the boy! You can stop saying it now!

Kurama, now that was not holding your temper very well, Hiei teased.

Shut up Hiei. Neither me nor the Youko want to baby-sit a little boy.

Hiei smirked at the fox. But you don't have a choice.

Do you have split personalities? Dumbledore asked Kurama curiously.

Hiei said before Kurama had anytime to explain.

Kurama smacked the back of Hiei's head. In a way, yes, but in another way, no.

You're going to have to explain that.

In my true form, as the Youko Kurama, I do not have the restrains of Shuuichi Minamino. I am a pure Youko in my true form. Right now, I am only about half, you could say. And my Youko side is very convincing at times.

What exactly is a Youko? You never did explain that, Dumbledore said.

Hiei stared at the old man with an incredulous expression. You don't know what a Youko is, but you invited one anyway?

Kurama chuckled quietly. If you want a demonstration, I will gladly show you what a Youko is, he said in a dangerous voice.

Kurama transformed very slowly. Slower then when they were in the wand shop. He wanted to instal the fear of Inari in these two wizards.

Right when I think it's impossible to be any more of a show off, you go and do something like this, Hiei muttered.

Thank you, Hiei, the silver Youko said. The Youko turned to Harry and Dumbledore. As you can see, Kurama twitched his ears and swished his tail, I am a demon fox. A Youko. Don't piss me off, Shuuichi has no influence over me. Kurama pulled out a seed from his hair and put a little bit of energy into it. I can easily kill any one of you. Olivander could see that, can't you? Kurama taunted.

Kurama, put that away, Hiei said in Japanese. I don't want to take the risk of that plant killing them.

But Hiei, I have complete control over the Death Tree. You can see that it's just barely sprouted, the fox said.

Kurama, just put it away. Don't use it unless you have to, Hiei said in a dangerous voice.

Are you threatening me, Hiei?

No, I'm asking you to put it away. Hiei said calmly. On the inside he was really nervous. He didn't like talking to Youko Kurama when he was in his demon form. There was nothing to stop the fox from killing whatever moved.

Kurama sighed in boredom. Fine, I'll put it away. As Kurama put away his Death Tree, he also transformed back into Shuuichi's form. Oh my, the Youko didn't do anything too bad, right Hiei?



Kurama turned to Dumbledore. If I get mad, the Youko feels that he should surface himself and he usually kills anything that makes me mad. So I would advise not angering me at all. Agreed?

Harry said.

Dumbledore replied.

As Hiei and Kurama walked down the stairs, following Harry to their dorm room, Hiei said to Kurama in Japanese, You had complete control, didn't you? You knew what was going on the entire time. Vain fox, you were just trying to intimidate them.

Yes, and the fear that you showed just added to their fear. I must thank you, Hiei, Kurama said in a playful tone.

Hn. You really had me fooled, Kurama.

Well, I certainly would hope so. As a Youko, it would be really embarrassing if I couldn't fool you. Kurama looked back at Harry. He's scared.

Baka, of course he's scared, Hiei replied irritably.

Aww, Hiei, are you mad that I tricked you? Kurama said in a teasing voice.

Harry interrupted the two's conversation. We're here at the dorm.

After saying the password, the picture of the Fat Lady opened to reveal the common room. Hiei and Kurama just stood there for a moment. They were completely unimpressed. Kurama had seen a baby's room that was better protected than this.

This is the Gryffindor Common Room.

Hiei muttered.

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(1) Why? Because I said so. I don't care if I'm wrong.

I know I said that the chapters weren't going to be this long, but I can't help it if my mind starts talking and it won't stop!!!!!

Well, leave me a flame or a review. I'm trying to start a fire, but my lighter ran out of fluid and I'm too broke to buy another one.