Fine, so I lied. I'm not going to wait until I have the next chapter finished before I post. The main reason for that is that I have yet to start the next chapter. I'm on vacation, and I'm only writing now because I'm bored. There is nothing to do at this exact moment. So, I decided to write the notes here. ^_^

DISCLAIMER: If it's not in the first chapter, then you're screwed.

WARNINGS: THERE ARE SPOILERS! BUT NOT YET! I DON'T THINK! BUT THERE WILL BE! THIS I PROMISE!

Um, enjoy?

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The three boys walked into the Gryffindor common room and were met almost instantly by Hermione and Ron.

What took you so long? Ron said impatiently. We were about to go and see if you forgot the password and couldn't get in.

It's possible to get locked out? Hiei said incredulously.

Ron just looked at him before realization set in. Oh, you're the new kids, right? Yeah, it's possible to get lock- Ron started to say but was cut off by Hiei.

No, you didn't get the point. That was criticism. The security here is so bad that I could get- Hiei was interrupted by Kurama.

Hiei, that's blowing our cover, he said in Japanese. It's not good to blow our cover.

Hiei said and then just started to glare at Ron as if he were inferior to him in all aspects, which he was, Kurama mused.

I'm sorry, Kurama said, trying to think of something that would be believable by the young redhead as a reasonable excuse as to why Hiei was so rude. It's just that Hiei is used to our old school's security system. It was composed of spells that identified the actual person, and didn't rely on passwords.

Wow, that's so cool, Ron said, buying all of Kurama's excuse. I wish we had a system like that, sometimes the passwords are hard to remember.

As Ron left with Hermione to escort the first years to where their dorms were, Harry turned to Kurama and asked him, Would it be all right with you if I told them the truth? They really don't like it when I with hold information from them, and the same is true with me.



What Hiei ment by that was, no, but I believe we might be able to let them know, but only after careful observation of the two of them. I don't let out important information about myself frequently, Kurama answered.

Oh, I understand. Well, I guess I should show you to the rooms, Harry said and then led them up the stairs to their rooms.

Kurama looked around and his inner Youko sneered at the disarray of the boy's possessions. The room had only had people in it for no more than twenty minutes, and already it was a mess.

Hiei, on the other hand, just looked at his new bed and glared. He looked at the disorder of the room and glared. He looked at his room mates, and he glared.

Hiei, I'm sure you can stop glaring at everything, Kurama said in Japanese. The people here aren't going to understand that this means you don't mind being here. They will think you hate them if you don't stop your incessant glaring.

came the fire demon's response. Hiei walked to his bed and flopped down, not even bothering to change his clothes, and pulled the curtains around his bed closed.

He's not very social, Kurama explained to the other boys in the room, before he changed into his pajamas and went to bed.

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The next morning found both Hiei and Kurama awake before any of the other boys. This could easily be dedicated to Neville and Ron's loud snoring which only allowed Kurama precious few hours of sleep. Hiei, however, had only used his time during the night to meditate, since he didn't require to sleep unless he was injured.

In any case, both boys were the first ones down stairs and infront of the fire in the common room, giving them plenty of time to talk.

What do you think of this place, fox? Hiei asked.

It's not very clean, was the first thing to come out of the Youko's mouth. I would be much more keen on living here if I didn't have to live in such filth.

Hn. Got used to higher standards as a thief? Hiei asked.

Well, yes, came the kitsune's answer. You're familiar with my reputation, Hiei. I was always able to afford a clean room if I so desired, and whenever I was in my den, I kept it spotless. Aside from the soil I had my defensive plants in, there wasn't a single spot of dirt anywhere.

Why such the neat freak, Kurama? Hiei questioned curiously.

If you must know- Kurama stopped himself when he heard someone coming down the stairs on the girl's side of the common room.

Parvati Patil had just come downstairs with her best friend, Lavender Brown. The two girls looked around the common room, thinking that they were the first ones downstairs, and were pleasantly surprised to see Kurama sitting by the fire.

Ooh, it's the cute foreign student! Lavender squealed.

He is so cute, Parvati added.

Even though the two were whispering, their conversation didn't go unnoticed by Kurama and Hiei. I just can't go anywhere without having a group of fans, can I? Kurama said miserably.

That's what you get for for being a fox. I thought that you would have gotten used to that by now, Hiei said.

I have gotten used to it, Kurama whined. But that doesn't mean I have to like it.

Hn. You spend so much time trying to be vain, but when you get a fan group, you complain. Hiei glanced at the girls again before he continued speaking, but in Japanese. So, why are you such a neat freak?

If you are neat, it's much easier to protect your secrets. You have everything in it's place, and you can just put up a simple plant to keep them concealed. If there is no order, then the plant won't know what it's supposed to protect.

Your neatness is for the sake of your plants? Hiei asked suspiciously.

And it looks better, Kurama added. I like to have my belongings look as good as I do.

So, once again, this is an example of your vanity? Hn.

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At breakfast, Kurama and Hiei sat relatively close to Harry and his friends. Ron and hermione were talking to Harry about their new schedule and how they once again had to have double potions with the Slytherins, and more about how they didn't like Malfoy.

Naturally, Kurama and Hiei were listening, but not passing any judgment on the topic at hand.

The two of them had gotten bored of the conversation and were about to start one of their own, when Professor McGonagall walked up to them and told them to come to her office when they were done with their breakfast.

As she walked away, Kurama turned to Hiei and asked in Japanese, What do you think that was about?

Hn, you think I know?

After breakfast had ended, the two demons got up from the table and Hiei had a sudden thought. Where's her office? he asked the kitsune.

Just follow me, Hiei, Kurama said casually to Hiei.

You know where it is?

No, but I'm following her scent. I'll find her, even if I don't find her office.

After a few minutes of searching, they found the office they were looking for, and knocked on the door. Come in, came the voice of Professor McGonagall.

Hiei opened the door and was suprised to find that Dumbledore was in the office as well. Did you smell him, too? he asked the fox.

Yes, I did, came Kurama's answer.

Have a seat, Kurama, Hiei. We have a few things that we need to take care of before we can permit you to go to the classes, Dumbledore said as the two took their seats.

Now, first things first, let me see your wands, the old man said. Both Hiei and Kurama handed over their wands. Interesting, I thought that Olivander didn't use rose wood.

He doesn't, but I managed to talk him into it, Kurama said with a smirk.

Dumbledore raised an eyebrow and continued to examine the wand. What is the core? I have never before felt anything like this in a wand.

With another smirk, Kurama said, It's a strand of my own hair. Olivander was slightly hesitant to use it, however, he said it was too potent.

was the startled reply of Dumbledore. Dumbledore handed Kurama's wand back to him and started to look over Hiei's wand.

The core is one of my hairs, just like with the kitsune's and the wood is from the fire tree, Hiei said before Dumbledore could ask.

Fire tree? I've never heard of that one, McGonagall said.

It's a tree from the demon realm. The Makai Fire Tree. It's one of the most amazing trees. It sprouts black flame instead of leaves when it gets to be a certain height, Kurama said. When I grew it in Olivander's shop, I didn't let it reach the height where the flame starts. It's the only one that could withstand the intense heat that would eminate from the hair that is in Hiei's wand.

And why is that? Professor McGonagall asked.

Hiei is a fire demon, and a very powerful one at that. His body temperature can achieve very intense degrees when he gets angry or uses a flame attack. His hair is no exception.

Kurama continued to explain, I have observed the way your kind perform magic. All it is that you do is tell your wand what you want it to do and it takes a small portion of your energy, sends it through the wand and the wand turns the energy into the correct wavelength and frequency that is needed to perform the spell. With the proper concentration, Hiei and I could easily do all of the spells you can and without a wand.

Must you brag so much, Youko? Hiei teased Kurama.

It's my duty as a youko to brag, Hiei, I thought that you of all people would know that, the fox replied with a grin.

Well, we now need to see what classes you are qualified to take, McGonagall said.

We're here to baby-sit Harry, so just put us in the same classes he's in, Hiei said.

But I have to make sure that you know the material required to participate in those classes. McGonagall was about to say more when she saw Kurama's eyes. They were turning an amber color.

You think we are not capable of participating in the classes that are far below our capabilities? I could easily Transfigure you into a monkey without even trying. You are no match for me or Hiei. This stuff is far beneath the both of us, and if you want to say that this might be too difficul- Kurama was halted by Hiei's hand on his shoulder.

Calm yourself, fox, she is only trying to make sure we don't blow our covers with the rest of the students. He turned to McGonagall.

Y-y-yes, that's right,she stuttered out.

I can smell when a person is lying, Kurama said, looking directly into the woman's eyes.

Kurama, don't do anything stupid. You know what Koenma will do if you kill her, Hiei warned. Instantly, Kurama's eyes turned green again and Hiei let out a sigh of relief. He was not looking forward to fighting the angry Youko.

Very well, let us begin the testing, Kurama said in a tense voice.

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Almost three hours later, the two boys emerged from the office, Kurama with a smug look, Hiei with a bored look. They had passed all of their tests, and knew more spells than any of the seventh year students.

She said Hebology, right? Kurama asked Hiei with a grin. He knew perfectly well that McGonagall had said that they had to go to their first class, and that it was Herbology.

Why are you even asking? You know what we have, and if you don't, then I don't know what to tell you. I wasn't listening to a word she said, Hiei lied.

As the two of them aproached the greenhouse area, they saw a group of Gryffindors walking toward the greenhouses, and in that group was Harry. Kurama decided to follow them, since they were in the same classed as him.

Alright class! said a witch. Starting today, we are going to be in Greenhouse Four! This way! Professor Sprout led them to one of the biggest greenhouses and stopped them all at the door.

Now, listen carefully. This greenhouse holds plants that are far more dangerous than Greenhouse Three, Sprout said. You must be extreamly careful around these plants. Most of them are not tamed.

Hiei turned towards Kurama and asked, What's the most dangerous plant in there?

After a moment of consentration, Kurama said, The Death Tree.

Hn. So these people can't even get the really powerful plants? Hiei said in a condecending tone.

That's not true, Hiei. The Death Tree is very dangerous. Just not if you can run faster than I can grow it.

The door to the greenhouse opened and the whole class walked in.

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I finished the chapter. I want Monday. Trigun doesn't come on on Friday. Right? I want Vash, he's an idiot. I like the idiots. Idiots are cool, unless they're not cool. Like Kuwabara. He's a bad idiot. I like good idiots, like Vash.

Well, leave me something telling me what you think about idiots. Or a review or a flame, but I want to hear your take on idiots. ^_^