Sloth: It's Friday and the next chapter to Blurring Your Perspective. I hope you enjoy they chapter because I'm not sure how it went. This might possibly be the shortest and or least loved chapter. Like I said before, I hate boring explanatory chapters.

I would like to point out though that this story keeps gaining more and more elements from Bleach. So if you are not familiar with that anime series, don't worry, just google it. In this chapter you learn a little bit more of the Four Blurs and about Snape. And don't judge James for being an overgrown child. lol, well, don't forget to leave a review and i'll see you next week...hopefully.

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or anything relating to Bleach. I'm just a theater major.

Midnight Lunchin'

"So does Hogwarts have a pool?"

"Uh…no."

Bleach pouted from his seat. The teenagers, though as "mature" as they were had been confined to the kitchen while the adults discussed matters. The Four Blurs weren't particularly happy about it though. They had argued that they were actually mature enough to stay for the discussion. Severus just showed them the paper again and they begrudgingly followed Nicholas and Ginny into the kitchen. Not only was there a massive amount of awkward tension in the room, but Bleach was bored. And when he was bored, others suffered.

"What about TV?"

"Electronics down work at Hogwarts," Ginny explained, "the wards throw off the electrical frequencies."

"Well that's lame."

"Bleach, anything that doesn't agree with you is lame," Autumn said matter a fact. "Like that sandwich the other night. I told you not to use the spoiled ham, but did you listen to me? No."

Bleach rolled his eyes while the others stifled their own giggles. Ginny looked at each member of the Four Blurs. They were an odd bunch. Especially Harry and Ron. Earlier today she had seen them with the nastiest looks directed at their respectful siblings. Now, here they were, relaxed and happy as if Nicholas and she weren't in the room at all. They just laughed at Malfoy's embarrassment as the girl, Autumn was it, continue to tell stories. She turned to Nicholas and saw the mixed look on his face. He was either contemplating on what to make of the situation or how to talk to his brother again.

"So…anyone else enjoying the awkward moment or am I the only one?"

"Oh hush Bleach," Autumn told him. He childishly stuck out his tongue at her.

"Um, I have a question…that is, if you don't mind me asking." Ginny started before Autumn reprimand the blond.

"Shoot." Raven said.

"Why did you come back? I mean, you were all keen on leaving. It doesn't make sense that you would want to come back now all of a sudden."

"Trust me, we don't want to do this anymore than you guys want us around," Red said from where he sat.

"What Red means is that we're here to help in the war." Autumn explained. Nicholas raised an eyebrow.

"I'm sorry?"

"Your war with Moldywart is starting to affect our turf," Raven supplied. "We're just trying to get Death Eaters out of our territory."

"Oh is that it?" Nicholas questioned. "Aren't you guys charitable."

"Look, we just want things to be back to normal," Autumn explained, trying to be the peace maker as usual. The last thing she wanted was for Raven and Nicholas to have a show down in the back room. The two siblings were getting along famously really. They did nothing but glare at each other.

"How about a change in topic?" she suggested. "What's Hogwarts like?"

"Big."

"Oh…ok."

Silence lingered on. Out of the corner of her eye, Autumn saw Bleach playing with one of the knives, cutting the air with it. She stared at him.

"Bleach, what on earth are you doing?"

"Cutting the tension. Get it? Cutting the tension?"

Silence.

"Can I hit him?"

"Please."

There was a loud smacking sound, followed by Bleach cry of surprise. Red smiled at his work and sat back down. Ginny glanced at him from the corner of her eyes before turning back to the floor. She was starting to wish Fred and George was with her right now, but Molly had practically banished them back to their rooms. She said the two had seen enough of Ron and that their father would deal with them. The growing silence was unnerving and she started looking around the room to find something to start a conversation on. There had to be something they could talk about instead of just sitting there while they waited for the adults to finish talking. Her eyes landed on the swords strapped to Red's waist.

"What do you call those?" Five pairs of eyes stared at her in confusion. "Your swords I mean. I've never seen swords like them before."

"Oh. They're called Zanpaktou." Raven answered. "At least, that's what they're called in Japan."

"Japanese wizards use swords instead of wands?" Nicholas asked.

"No, only certain wizards do," Autumn answered," They're kind of in a different league than normal wizards. You can think of them as the police force. They're called Soul Reapers"

"Sounds kind of dark don't you think?" Nicholas asked, a hint of edge in his voice. Raven turned to glare at his brother.

"Not everything is based on Dark and Light Nikkie." the boy hissed. "I think Dumbledork has drilled too much of that Dark and Light nonsense into your tiny little brain."

"Don't talk about Dumbledore like that!"

"Make me!"

Nicholas reached for his wand the same time Raven reached for his weapon. The two growled at one another, their fingers gripping their weapon of choice. The others stood, some with worry in their eyes, others with gitty.

"Are you kids doing alright in here?" Lily asked as she just her head in through the door.

"Yes," they all said, turning towards her whist hiding and weapons and pulling the innocent act. Lily didn't suspect a thing.

"Oh, well there is some left over pie is you get hungry." She said before returning to the meeting that was taking place. Her sons returned to their glaring contest and before either could kill each other, both Autumn and Ginny spoke.

"Who wants pie!?"

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While the kids were trapped in a tension filled room with silence as its king, the adults were stuck in a heated discussion. Well, more like shouting contest, but who really keeps track of stuff like that? At the moment, it looked like Dumbledore was enjoying the banter between Severus and James while Molly sat quietly. Petunia had gone home for the night, saying that staying anywhere near Severus for too long would be bad for her health. Lily took a seat next to the plump red head.

"For the last time, I did not kidnap your son you overgrown child!"

"Taking someone off the street is kidnapping!"

"He wouldn't have been on the street if you had paid attention to him Potter!"

"That's it! Die!"

And like a child, James lunged at Severus. The other man countered by kicking the table, which smacked James in the face before falling back into place. James stumbled back and glared. He was about to attack again when Dumbledore held up his hand.

"I think that is enough James. I think it's about time we get down to business. A half hour of yelling, though entertaining, is long enough. Don't you agree ladies?"

"Agreed." They chorused. James huffed before returning to his seat.

"Now, Severus, it has been a while. How is Japan?"

"It's been interesting to be honest. There are so many interesting people there. Minister Yamamoto has been very generous in giving me a position as his assistant." James scoffed and Severus glared. "I was doing quite well until recent events drew my attention here to England."

"I take it this is the first time your charges have made public news?"

"Quite. They try not to make it a habit of being discovered. Most of their shenanigans occur during the school year. They normally take the summer traveling the States or Japan. When word of them getting involved in Britain's Wizarding matters, Yamamoto sent me to make sure they didn't blow anything up…again."

Lily raised an eyebrow at the comment.

"Again? But they're just kids. Surely they can't be that dangerous."

"Yes, but when you give untrained wizards magical swords, they tend to go crazy the first time around."

"Ah yes, something I've been meaning to ask you about." Dumbledore spoke up. Severus inwardly glared. He knew this was bound to come up. Dumbledore might be a light wizard who did things for the greater good, but he was a manipulative bastard who'd do anything for the greater good. That including recruiting other sources of power.

"I can ensure you Professor that those four are very well educated."

"But Severus, surely that cannot be true." Dumbledore said, "The streets are no place for education."

"What makes you they learned on the streets?"

"Well," James began "They've never been to Hogwarts. They obviously have no manners. Or self control. If Harry had been living with us he'd be a lot better off."

A spoon suddenly flew from the kitchen area and whacked James on the head. The adults turned just in time to see Raven sneak back into the kitchen. They heard him chuckle madly while Nicholas made a remark at him.

"Well he sure has your sense of humor." Lily giggled. This caused the others to giggle while James just frowned. "But James does have a point. They don't seem to have gone to any school."

"You try getting four rambunctious kids to go to a boarding school." Severus remarked, "It's not easy. I doubt Hogwarts can teach those four anything."

"And why would you say that?" Molly asked curiously. Though, her focus did waver between the small meeting and the kitchen.

"Well you've seen it for your selves haven't you? They can't perform normal spells. The ones they know now are the only ones they can and will ever know. All that power from the Shikai has to have a draw back."

"That does not mean that can't go without education." Dumbledore insisted. "They are still underage and underage wizards are required to have some form of education."

"And they do. It might not be the best, but home schooling is still learning."

"And exactly who was their teacher?"

Smirking, Severus reached into his rear pocket and pulled out a folded piece of parchment. "My credentials."

Intrigued, the aging wizard reached over and took the parchment. He unfolded it and read over the dark ink. He became aware of Lily and James reading over his shoulders and fought the urge to laugh.

"Severus, you're a Professor?" Lily asked in surprise and pride.

"Official in three countries," the man replied proudly. "England, the States, and Japan. I've taught those kids everything about the Shikai and they are actually registered to have graduated from an Academy in Japan. As you can see, they don't need to go to Hogwarts to learn."

Dumbledore nodded thoughtfully and Severus thought he had the old man.

"I see. But don't you think it would be good for them to be around other kids their age? Or maybe it would be best for the boys to be around their own family."

"You're forgetting that there are four of them," Severus said, reminding them of Autumn. "And how would sending young 'Malfoy' back to his parents."

"Well what about my Ron?" Molly asked. "Don't you think I deserve you see my Ron? Y-you can't seriously expect me to just let him walk away doing such dangerous things."

Severus frowned; cursing Molly's protective mothering instincts. He knew she didn't mean to, but did she have to put him through a guilt trip. Especially knowing Red already had a dangerous condition. He saw Lily out of the corner of his eyes and knew she was thinking the same thing.

"And Harry. I think it would be good for him to be at Hogwarts. He could meet so many new people and maybe…well, you know. Get closer to us."

There was a crash from the kitchen and they all heard many voices shouting at once. The adults stared before returning to their meeting.

"You see, they need to be at Hogwarts." James declared. "Otherwise they're just a bunch of wild teenagers."

"Even though I might agree with you on the fact they are wild teenagers, it is not my decision."

"Why is that Severus?" Dumbledore asked patiently.

"I give them quite a lot of freedom. It's a trust I've established and with my students. They do what they want and I get their attention in class."

"Sounds…"

"Risky." James concluded.

"Well, as I've said before, if you want them to go to school, you'll have to ask them. And knowing them, they'll argue with you."

"Well, I'm sure they'll gladly cooperate." The aging professor said, causing delight to the women. Severus sighed, knowing exactly how things were going to turn out.

"Your funeral."