Chapter Six: Changes

This was something that Harry had desperately wanted to avoid until he was ready to talk to them about what had happened over the summer, and just how much he had changed. He sincerely doubted that his friends would understand his reasons for joining the Shinobi ranks, or the fact he had dropped several of his courses, not that he really needed them. Iruka-sensei, upon meeting the rest of the faculty, had suggested that he'd dropped 'History of Magic' and 'Potions' since he truly wasn't learning anything important. From the way that Iruka had suggested he dropped Potions, he assumed it was because of the man's or rather, the Shinobi's overall disliking of Snape and his treatment of his students and Harry in general, nonetheless it was a core subject and wouldn't be allowed to leave unless he had another teacher for that particular subject.

Thus, it had left Harry with no other option other than to outsource his options and hire a tutor to meet with him at Hogsmeade. History of Magic was a bore and truly served no purpose in the British Wizarding World, only being on the level of a joke.

At the moment, this wasn't the time to dwell upon such things. Harry stood silently looking at his two friends with an unreadable look on his face, waiting for either of them to speak with Pomfrey standing there behind him and feeling the burning gaze of Minato at the back of his head, watching him with interest.

"Ron. Hermione." He greeted coolly and calmly as possible trying to hide the cracking of his voice. "How are you?"

Hermione blinked owlishly. "Harry, what's going on?"

"What do you mean Hermione?" Harry replied not taking his eyes off of her.

"Why were you sitting with the transfer students?" Ron blurted out not unkindly, wincing once the steely emerald gaze landed upon him. "I-I mean, you usually sit beside us is all. Not that there is anything wrong with having other friends, mate. It's just... not like you, I guess." The redhead was fumbling trying to get the right words out. "And you didn't respond to any of our letters either mate, what was up with that?"

Harry closed his eyes. "That's... complicated. Don't worry about it, it's all been resolved by now." 'Kind of' not everything had been resolved, there still was the matter of his guardian. While he was currently labeled as a 'Shinobi-in-training' he still needed a legal guardian in the Wizarding and Muggle world in order to slip through the cracks easily. He doubted that it would be ease since Dumbledore was doing everything in his power to barred Harry from contacting Gringotts or any other legal administrations, needlessly to say Harry's patient were starting to wear rather thin. "How were your summers?"

The two still stood exchanging long and uncertain looks, like they were tying to figure out how to answer it.

"It was... good." Hermione managed to get out forcing a smile upon her face. Her eyes were dancing with concern quickly glancing towards Ron, as the sounds of her gulping reached his ears. "How are your summer, Harry?"

Harry felt his lips twitch. "It was... wonderful."

The perplexed looks on his friends faces were rather amusing, as he chuckled at them. Harry could understand their confusion since most of his summers had been overall dreadful, since he had spent them with the Dursleys, this time however, had been much different. Everything he had learned and experienced had been an eye opener for him, it was refreshing and amazing.

Ron scratched his head. "Was it really that great, mate?"

"It was the best summer I have ever had." Harry admitted truthfully looking at his friend with a peaceful look on his face. "I have no regrets."

Thrice for that day did the two exchange another look, as Hermione spoke up. "What did you do?"

"Things, here and there." Was his cryptic reply, he smiled despite himself. It was nice knowing something that no one else did, it was like his own little secret. Than again, by tomorrow everyone would find out. Not that he truly cared anyway.

"Can you tell us?" Ron asked curiously.

Harry shook his head. "Nope."

"Why not?" The red head demanded.

"Because, it's a secret. Don't worry you'll find out tomorrow, Ron. You'll just have to be patient." Before Ron could make a remark, Harry walked briskly past them not bothering to glance backwards as the sounds of footsteps came from behind him, casually walking down the halls leading them away from Infirmary.

"What classes are you taking this year? I'm taking Muggle Studies, Divination, Arthimancy, COMC and Ancient Runes." Hermione pipped up trying to start a conversation as the tension between the three of them began to break. The body language was rigid and fearful.

Ron made a face. "All of those and your a muggleborn, Hermione! Why would you want to take Muggle Studies?"

"I want to see it from a wizarding perspective-"

Harry shook his head, cutting her off. "Hermione, you might as well teach the class instead. No offense to Professor Burbage, her knowledge of the Muggle World is thin and heavily behind. She barely understands the simplest concept of technology and electricity. If anything, I think you should talk with Professor Dumbledore about assisting her or at least helping her class."

Hermione blinked at that respond and looked rather thoughtful at the ideas, only for a frown to appear. "I'm not sure about that, Harry. I mean, I'm just a third-"

"And the smartest student in the school." Ron added with a grin. "If anyone could teach a class, I'm sure it's you Hermione!"

The bushy haired girl looked at Ron in surprise, as a smile slowly appeared. "Thanks Ron."

"I also suggest dropping Divination." Harry said instantly almost grinning in amusement at causing Hermione to freeze in her place. "Trust me when I say this: Hermione, you WILL despise the teacher AND the course it's self. I had the displeasure of meeting with Professor Trelawyn. I dropped the course after the moment I met her," wrinkling his nose. "I took up Ancient Runes and Healing instead."

"Isn't Healing a sixth year course?" Ron asked curiously.

Harry nodded briskly. "After what we've all been through, it's better to be safe rather than sorry. Right?" There was also the fact he was training to become a Medic-Nin, he already gotten his hands upon some healing Jutsu scrolls and some healing textbooks from Diagon Alley via Owl Post.

"Are you sure that's a good idea, Harry?" Hermione questioned biting her lip. "I mean, that will be an awful lot of work and there's a three year gap between that course and the year we're in now. Are you sure you can keep up with that, studying and researching. It's admirable that you want to prepare incase..." She lowered her voice. "You-know-who strikes again."

A grim silence fell upon the three of them knowing that the danger was starting to escalate with each passing moment, the previous year the three of them and the school had barely survived if it hadn't been Hermione's quick thinking and Fawks' healing tears, otherwise the country would have been at war once again. Their lack of preparation and experience had nearly been their downfall, with the notorious Sirius Black on the loose, it was time to stop acting like children and become the adults that they knew that they truly were. The first year had taken their innocence and the second year had taken their childhood, this year would be different. If Black came crawling towards Hogwarts, they would be ready for him.

"She's right." Harry stated grimly. "We can't pretend we're like the other students here, we're not." Looking at the two with a serious look. "It's time for us to grow up. We nearly died the previous years, no longer. I don't know about you two, but I'm going to prepare for the future and whatever Voldemort decides to throw at me."

"H-Harry!"

Harry ignored the gasp. "I've made my decision, now it's time for the two of you to make yours." Without any sense of warning or indication, he turned briskly away from the two heading down the opposite hall as Hermione and Ron stared at him stunned.

It was quiet thrill to have both of them stunned and how close to home his words effected them. Even so, Harry was different from them now. He didn't consider himself wizard or civilian, only a Shinobi. That thought alone didn't seem to disturb him, in fact, he had embraced that feeling.

Two years ago, he would have said that he found acceptance among the wizarding world, and now he felt a kinship and family with the Shinobi. His loyalty had shifted to those that saw him for who he was and treated him accordingly, not holding up on like some trophy and seeing himself like a normal person. The chains that bound him to magical britain had been freed, and could now act like himself without consequence or fearing ridicule, Iruka had told him to embrace his intelligence, Genma and Raidou prompted him to show his resolve, Hayate helped him to find his potential, Anko showed him to use it, Kotetsu and Izumo had allowed him to be creative and cunning as possible.

They were the reason he was alive today and allowed him to start becoming the person they KNEW he could become. For that, Harry would do his best to show them that they had not chosen wrong.

Minato had watched the interaction between Harry and the two other students, that he had assumed were his friends. Judging by their reaction, they were confused by his attitude and his shown shown of strength, Minato was happy at the fact that boy managed to dodge the questions and acted like a professional shinobi in such little time. The kid was able to keep calm under the pressured gaze with the presence of himself and the woman, he had handled himself rather well. He was quite interested into seeing into seeing how the boy would continue to grow, as his lips twitched into a large grin. Returning his attention upon his son, Naruto, he gripped the boy's hand before leaning over and placing a kiss upon his forehead.

"I'll be back soon, Naruto. Your dad's just going to go and have a talk with the others." Minato whispered gently smiling down at his son before abruptly standing up, ignoring the inquisitive look of Madame Pomfrey. "I'll be back. I trust the wards will be still be open?"

Pomfrey looked at him. "Normally, the infirmary is closed during the nightfall. However, I sincerely doubt that it will keep you out." Her tone said not unkindly, shaking his head tiredly. "Very well, I shall leave the door open for you. Just make sure to close up before you head to bed."

Minato mockingly bowed at her. "Thank you my lady." Gaining a giggle from the woman. "I'll be back post haste." Guiding himself outside the doors and concentrated on the chakra signatures around the castle, he was able to sense Harry and Naruto rather fine, both of their chakra reserves were rather large which helped. The rest of the Shinobi he had managed to locate nearing the faculty room, with several other chakra signatures he was unable to figure out though he had assumed that they were wizards and witches.

Now, Minato was not a prejudice man nor was he narrow minded. During his training he had encountered many different types of people, civilian and Shinobi alike, none of them had come across as narrow-minded and greedier than Wizards. He didn't hate them and didn't generalize them either, that was childish and unintelligent. Still, he did not hold many wizards in high regard and was rather wary of them. The war between Iwa and Konoha had started to escalate, in which they had been forced to gain the aid of the wizarding community to help solve the problem.

It was at that moment he had meet Lily Potter.

The moment she had come to Konoha, was the day that their world had changed. She and Kushina had hit off like it was nobodies business, together they planned and revised the information and tactics that they had been at their disposal.

Lily Potter was different from any other person and civilian he had ever encountered or any Shinobi had encounter. The woman certainly had no problem telling them off or pointing out the giant flaws in their plans and techniques even going as far as calling them moronic and stupid, afterwards listing out the reasons why and what they could do about it.

Hyuuga Hiashi and Uchiha Fugaku had challenged her authority, resorting to less-than kind names. Fortunately, Lily didn't not response or even acknowledge their existence and continued to do her job making the Uchiha and Hyuuga factions look like incompetent and childish, Fugaku had nearly take off her hand if Tsunade hadn't stopped him.

That woman had managed to win the hearts and souls of the Konoha people, many men and some women were utterly disappointed to discover that she was not only engaged but was getting married once her job was done. Minato grinned, that James Potter was one hell of a lucky man in his opinion. Tsunade had even offered to take the woman under her apprentice in order to get her to stay, only for Lily to politely turn her down, though promised to return to visit them one day.

Judging from the scars on Harry's body, it didn't seem like Lily nor her husband were among the living any longer. It made his heartache, one of the most wonderful people he had the pleasure of fighting alongside had lost her life only for her son to be alone in the world.

Just like Naruto.

Minato flinched at the mental comparison, he had managed to save not only his village from destruction but his son from death. It was worth the risk to taking the Kyuubi's chakra into himself before being sealed into Naruto's stomach, helping to circulate the demonic chakra and keeping the demon's influence from touching his son.

Now wasn't the time for that, Minato shook it off concentrating on the Chakra signatures as he made his way up towards the Gargoyle that stood there. Sensing the others behind the door, he narrowed his eyes staring at the stone statue.

"Now, how to get through?" Minato murmured looking at statue as he tried to figure out how to get to the door. "There's going to be someway through without destroying it, I don't want to be forced to pay for it." Cringing, uncertain if he even had money left in his bank after his 'supposed' death. "There must be some trick."

"If you're looking for a way, all you'll have to do is ask." A dream like voice rang through his ear, sharply turning around his eyes landed upon a petit young blonde girl standing there wearing nothing more than her dress robe. She had a dream like expression upon her face, staring up at him. "Welcome back again."

Minato pressed his lips. "Again?"

"I don't know, but my instincts told me to say that and we must always follow our instincts." The blonde girl stated without even blinking at him.

"I see." Minato replied before concentrating his sensing upon the girl, he found nothing wrong with her chakra at all and was unable to sense anything else. Maybe she was just perceptive? Nah, must have been a lucky guess. Pushing that thought out of the way, he placed his hands upon his hips. "By any chance can you help me get in there, miss...?"

The girl smiled. "Luna. Luna Lovegood, and I'd be delighted to help you...?"

"Minato Namikaze."

"Well met, Mr. Namikaze." Luna answered with a smile before skipping up towards the Gargoyle statue much to Minato's amusement. "Could you move please? Mr. Namikaze needs to get inside, he needs to talk to the Headmaster." No sound came as Luna frowned. "No, I don't think so. Mr. Namikaze doesn't seem like that type of person. He seems like a good man." Once again no sound came as Luna giggled. "Yes, he does seem that way doesn't he? I'm sure Mr. Namikaze won't destroy anything and yes, I do think he is a chocolate type of person."

How did she know that and why was she talking to an object? Minato wondered briefly watching at the girl nodded her head, only to stare at amazement as the Gargoyle jumped to the side allowing him access to the door. "Luna, how did you do that?"

The girl smiled at him. "Oh, you see Hudson gets bored so easily since no one stops to talk to him. So I always make sure to come and chat with him, you should too. He seems to like you, Mr. Namikaze. Anyway, I must be getting back. I hope you're meeting with the Headmaster goes well." Skipping away leaving Minato standing there stunned and bewildered, before his gaze lingered upon the Gargoyle.

"I guess I should make an effort to come and visit you, huh?" The blonde grinned weakly as his hand's ruffled the stone statue's head before heading up the staircase wearing the sounds and noises coming from the other side, most of them arguments about the Shinobi, he snorted. Probably those wizards making a comment as he pushed his way through the door feeling every single eye fall upon him without a moment's hesitation. The room became tense as he felt the distrust come from his fellow Konoha Shinobi.

Minato did not feel like dealing with this at the moment, so he decided to take action.

One of the men, was Asuma Sarutobi, the Sandaime's son, as the man opened his mouth only for him to interrupt. "Asuma, do you REALLY won't me to bring up the time when you got drunk during your Chuunin Promotion?" He asked dryly looking at the flustered man. "I do believe you tried to hit on Kushina, before took you outside and used a Sution Jutsu on you." Turning towards the swordsman. "Hayate, I'll say these words: Office. Anbu. PAPER." He stressed the word causing Hayate to gap at him. "Anko, Halloween when your a genin. You got into a mud fighting contest with Kurenai, if I remember correctly your mother was highly displeasured with alcohol burns." The Tokubetsu Jounin clamped her mouth shut. "Kotetsu and Izumo, I sincerely hoped that you two learned your lesson after using my Hokage Hat as target practice." The Chuunin duo gulped fearfully. "Iruka, you went into my office and were looking up seals only to burn my library down." The man gazed down at the floor ashamed. "Are we done with the interrogations?"

Genma snorted. "And we're supposed to tru-"

"You and Raidou were assigned a mission with me, only to make gigantic asses of yourselves when confronting Iwa-nin. You got a senbon up your ass and Raidou fell straight into the river, loosing his headband." Minato interrupted again looking at the honey-brown haired man with a calculating expression. "Anything else, Genma?"

"No sir." The man murmured quietly looking like a wounded puppy.

Raidou remained silently. "It's him..."

"And just who is this man?" A man with greasy black hair and a large nose sneer, looking at Minato with an angry look upon his face. "And pray tell where did he come from?"

Shikamaru looked at the man with a dried look. "He's the Yondaime, Namikaze Minato and Naruto's dad." Noticing that everyone else froze in their places. "What? It wasn't that hard to figure out." 'That and there were many things that clue me on it' as he yawned loudly. "Can we finish this, it's rather troublesome."

Yuushi rolled his eyes, smacking the boy upside the head. "Be nice, brat."

"I am being nice." Shikamaru retorted dryly. "I'm just tired."

"When aren't you tired?" Shino stated pushing his glasses up.

Yakumo resisted the urge to giggle. "Be nice guys, Shikamaru's just being Shikamaru."

"Well this is all well and good, I would still like an answer." A stern looking woman spoke up as her voice boomed gaining the room's attention. While she looked utterly ridiculously in what she was wearing, Minato could understand why she was able to captivate the room's attention. Her gaze was sharp like an eagle and her tone was that no one should disagree with, as her attention fellow upon him. "Now, Mr. Namikaze, please explain to use as to how you managed to get here."

Minato frowned, looking thoughtful. "I believe it may have something to do with the seal, I placed upon Naruto during the attack. However, before I can come to any conclusion, can you tell me if there are any types of defensives surrounding this place?"

"Their are quiet a few wards protecting the castle." The small elderly man answered with a pip, smiling up at him. "Tell me, what type of seal was it?"

Minato's gaze narrowed flashing towards the younger generation. "It's a type of Chakra Circulation Cycle, he was born with an irregularity. So I placed upon him in order to make it flow better." It wasn't entire a lie, and wasn't the entire truth either.

The little man nodded. "I see," frowning as he began to think. "Bathsheda, do you have any ideas?"

A woman, not quite old, yet not quiet young paused and pressed her lips together. "Unfortunately, I do not. I have been unable to travel in the recent years, and find myself at loss Mr. Namikaze." She paused for a moment regarding the blonde man. "However, I do know of one person that might just be able to help you."

"Who?" The stern woman asked sharply.

Bathsheda looked at her calmly. "Bill Weasley. He is a part of Gringotts and has traveled the world, and was my top student. If anyone can figure out what happened, I am certain that it will be Bill." Removing herself from her seat. "In fact, I shall send a letter to him now."

Minato nodded. "Thank you."

"You are very welcome, Mr. Namikaze." Bathsheda nodded her head gracefully as she left the room.

"So what now?" Anko asked sharpening her kunai.

"I think introductions are in order." The stern woman spoke up looking at Minato. "I don't believe you are aware of our names, I am Professor Minvera McGonagall. Deputy Headmistress and Head of Gryffindor House, I would like to welcome you here to Hogwarts."

"Professor Severus Snape." The greasy haired man sneered at him with disgust. "Slytherin House and Potions Master."

"And childish man to the extreme." Izumo murmured to Kotetsu, whom sniggered.

"Professor Pomona Sprout, Head of Hufflepuff House and Herbology. Welcome to Hogwarts, dear." The plump looking woman smiled at Minato kindly, gaining a nod from the blonde Shinobi.

"Professor Flitwick, Head of Ravenclaw House and Charms teacher. I'll be sure to start researching and getting in contact with someone of my old friends, perhaps we can find something." The small elderly man stated.

"Thank you, Flitwick-sensei. I appreciate it." Minato answered with a smile.

The man sitting the chair looked at Minato with an unreadable look. "Namikaze-san, please tell us what is it that you'd like to do in the mean time?"

"I'd like the spend time with my son." Was Minato's curt reply looking at the man calmly not trusting him at all, he was getting a strange vibe from him that he didn't like. Looking at his fellow Shinobi. "Can anyone of you bring me up to speed on what's going on?"

"In laymen terms, we were hired to protect Harry, whose now one of us, and defend the school from a killer known as Sirius Black. These brats," Kotetsu gestured towards Asuma and his team. "Came to provide another mission scroll and escort Yuushi and Yakumo here, to be placed on Harry's team. Than those things in black appeared." Sending a shudder down everyone's backs. "Naruto and Harry fell unconscious, we reached Hogwarts and BAM you appeared out of nowhere."

Minato raised an eyebrow. "Elegantly put, Kotetsu."

"I aim to please!"

Minato snorted, turning towards the Faculty. "I assume you wish for me to assume a position as a teacher?"

"That would work." Asuma murmured thinking out loud.

A cough was heard, as a rugged man with tattered clothing and brown hair caught their attention. He was rather handsome looking, despite his tired and worn look. "Excuse me, but did you just say that Harry Potter joined as a Shinobi?"

"Yes, that's correct." Kotetsu answered

"I-I see..." The man murmured looking crescent fallen, only to shake it off. "I"m sorry, I should introduce myself. I am Remus Lupin, the new DADA teacher. I assume we will be discussing class room issues?"

"That is acceptable." Iruka nodded wondering why the man was focused on Harry so much and why he looked solemn.

Raidou had enough as he removed himself from the wall he was leaning against. "I am going to take a bath, please inform me of any other changes." Walking stoically past them not even bothering to acknowledge the worries looks of his comrades and glance of Minato, he went through the door.

The Headmaster smiled. "So, shall we discuss rooming arrangements?"

Was this some cruel joke?

Raidou's legs moved as fast as they could in oder to get away from the headmaster's room, gritting his teeth along the way. It felt like the universe has cosmically bitched slapped him across the face, mocking him in the worst away imaginable!

Why did life had been so cruel! He had done nothing to deserve this level of torture, and just when he and Genma had started to find a balance in their relationship. Before they had gotten together and before the Kyuubi attack, Raidou had been involved with Minato. It was a relationship that was doomed from the start, both of them had known it and didn't care, they were living for the moment. They kept their secrets from everyone, not wanting anyone to discover the truth about them in fear of reprimanded or worse, not that people in Konoha cared about same-sex relationship, but rather that the Hokage candidate and husband to Kushina, was having an affair with another man would have damaged both of their reputations.

Kushina had discovered their relationship, much to their horror only for it to be washed away. The woman had been accepting of it and asked if she could get pictures, much to their embarrassment, though they had been happy with the fact she had accepted their relationship. When he brought the reason why, she had responded with this:

"It's not about man or woman, nor is it about monogamy. It's about love between people, and I can tell that Minato loves you just as much as he loves me. You are family Raidou, and a father to this child. Never forget, you are apart of the Uzuamki-Namikaze Family." She said with a bright smile on her face.

Those words had touched his heart as he spent nearly everyday there, waiting by Kushina's and Minato's side, wanting to see their baby. Only for the happily family to be snatched away from him, cruelly by the night of the Kyuuubi attack.

He had lost Kushina AND Minato during that night, only leaving behind Naruto. He wasn't stupid, he had known that Naruto had been Kushina's and Minato's son, Raidou had even attempted to gain custody of the boy only for the council and the Sandaime to prevent him at every step. The council's reasons were selfish and self-motivated, only desiring for the boy to remain malleable and ignorant of the Shinobi ways, while Sandaime wished for the boy to be raised in peace only to chose to be Shinobi willingly and not at the expense of obligation.

In all honestly, Raidou thought that reasoning was utter bullshit but opted not to say it. He had watched as Naruto had been treated cruelly not only by civilians and Shinobi alike but, also by students and teachers, doing everything in their power to make the boy's life a living hell for him. It disgusted him, how narrowed minded fools that allowed their fears and hatred to blind of the truth, while they could hate the demon with everything they had in reality it was them that were the true demons. Taking it out on a kid, especially one whom was unable to fight back.

He had pleaded with the Sandaime day in and day out to allow him to take Naruto in, only to be continually denied. Watching the boy suffer so needlessly that like that twisted in heart, and felt like scum for being unable to do anything for the child.

It was than when Umino Iruka had approached the child and taken him in, did his heart gain reassurance. He had trained and fought along side with Iruka, during the boy's years as a Genin, in the beginning Iruka had been a ruffian much like Naruto was now. No one paid attention to him thus Iruka had resorted to havoc and become the class clown, until he had become a official Shinobi of Konoha. Iruka had ceased being the joker and prankster that everyone had become grown to know and was replaced with a respectable and dedicated man. It was odd, how becoming a full-fledged Shinobi could change a person as Raidou allowed himself to grin roguishly.

How simple things were back then, not how they were now. The Shinobi scowled, with the council gaining more control and the Sandaime unable to fight back, it was only a matter of time before that war-hawk Danzo managed to gain Konoha under his entire control.

Raidou would never serve such a corrupted man such as Danzo, he'd rather betray the village than follow him. If only Minato could take the position again. However, he sincerely doubted that the blonde would take it once he learned of the hell his son had been forced to endure.

Sighing heavily as he stripped down to his nakedness, reaching over and turned on the bath as the hot water began to pour out and spread across the large squared bath. He was grateful for the fact that the school had such a large bath where he would be able to allow himself to relax his muscles without having to worry about anything or anyone.

Raidou stepped into the water flinching slightly at the hotness of it before shrugging it off and allow the heated water to wash against his strained muscles. Dumping his head under the water and allowing the wetness to drip down as his head submerged from the water, Raidou fell backwards feeling the splashing against his back and shivered with delight. The man let out a pleasurable sigh feeling his body drifting in the water, the heaviness of his eyes were beginning to get to him.

"Raidou?"

The man instantly arched his back up, staring up towards Minato, whom stood there gazing at him with a calm look. Neither man looked away from the other and no words were changed, the only comfort between them was the steam that came from the bath.

The dark blue eyes stared at him, as the man smiled hesitantly. "Mind if I join you?"

"I don't know." Raidou replied curtly gazing at him stoically, his arms crossed over his chest. "Can you?" He hadn't meant it that harshly, still Minato needed to know that he wasn't the same after thirteen years and the fact he was seeing someone that he loved very much so.

Minato's smile slipped. "That wasn't funny."

"I know."

An awkward silence as Minato looked mildly uncomfortable. "If I joined you, would you be mad?"

Raidou considered this for a moment, looking thoughtful. "...No." He admitted truthfully, he wouldn't be offended.

"I'm glad." Minato smiled serenely as he began to strip out of his clothing, slowly not bothering to look the brunette haired man as eventually ended up standing there utterly naked. He knew that the jounin was watching him, and slowly began to enter the water his gaze firmly locked onto him. "It's hot."

Raidou nodded. "I prefer it this way."

"Just like I remember." Minato said not unkindly as he smiled.

"So it seems." Raidou retorted dryly as he tried to keep himself from staring at the man, the same one he had lost thirteen years ago. Minato did not look a day over twenty five, looking as young and strong as he had been all those years ago and feeling the power emitting form him was just as powerful. He swallowed thickly watching carefully as the blonde man began to swim and let his body stretch out in the water, glistening down his muscular chest. The water drops slide down his handsome face. 'Shit' he thought to himself unable to tear his gaze away as Minato swam towards them, the distance between them began to fade. "Minato..."

The man placed a finger upon his lips. "Shush... Raidou," His voice was soft and soothing staring at him softly, allowing his hand to gently cup the man's face. "I missed this."

"Minato." Raidou's voice barely above a whisper staring intensely into the deep pools of blue. His body was frozen in place as he felt the masculine fingers slowly caressing his things before pulling him closer towards the other man allowing their chests to be pressed against one another. His breath became heavy, as he felt the hot air escaping the other man's lips calmly. "Stop."

"I don't want to." Minato whispered huskily as his fingers wrapped around the other man's thighs tightly pressing against the other man, he stared intensely before reaching past the man's lips straight over to his cheek pressing kiss on one side before pressing another on the other. His hands left Raidou's waist and moved upwards placing them against the man's muscular chest, feeling the roughness of it as his fingers slide down playing with the hardened nipples of the other man. He let out a chuckle as he buried his head into the spiky man's neck, nuzzling it as his hands slide down to the tanned man's buttock, gripping it. "You smell nice."

Raidou gulped, trying to keep his emotions under control, his erection on the other hand betrayed what he was feeing and pressed rather happily against Minato's stomach rubbing against it. "W-We can't do this."

"And why not?" Minato question smirking at him. "I think someone is rather happy to seem me." Pressing a kiss onto the man's neck before turning his head sharply, slamming against the man's lips. The two stood as the blonde slowly pressed gently against the other man's, releasing it. Kissing the man again, this time as rough as possible, his tongue slide straight into the man's mouth as he felt the other tongue began to battle for dominance. He shivered as he felt Raidou's hands pressed against his behind, slapping hard. The feeling of their erections brushing as the kiss continued, deepening with each press eventually the need for air had beaten both of them. Smiling at him, his arms slide up and wrapped around his neck. "You still kiss, just like I remembered."

Raidou panted softly placing his forehead against Minato's. "I'm serious Minato. We can't do this, not here. Not now, not ever." Staring into the other man's eyes. "I'm with someone."

"Whose the lucky man?" Minato asked releasing Raidou after getting that information, feeling rather guilty for trying to seduce the other man.

Raidou looked away. "Genma."

"Ah." Minato nodded approvingly. "He is rather sexy isn't he." He noticed the fluster look on the man's face and smiled. "How long?"

"Genma and I? Nearly six years."

Minato nodded. "Congratulations, Raidou. I'm glad that you were able to find someone."

"I thought you'd be angry." Raidou said a rather bewildered at the man's calmness.

"Why would I be?" Minato questioned with a smile. "You're my...well, my former lover. After... how many years has it been since i've been alive?"

Raidou chuckled. "Thirteen years."

"Thanks. Thirteen years, you deserve every right to be happy. Besides, you look great and seem much happier." Minato responded with a nod. "Genma seemed to be doing you good, for that I am happy. And besides, I have no right to tell you who you can and cannot see. You are your own person, Raidou. Just promise me one thing."

Raidou blinked at how smoothly this conversation as going. "What?"

"Make sure to invite me to the wedding, alright?"

"MINATO!"

"Get up." A rough and angry voice hissed. "I SAID GET UP!"

A groan escaped a young boy's mouth, blinking tiredly with drool slipping down his lips. "Huh, where am I and where's all the ramen?" He yawned loudly stretching out his arms, still looking rather tired. Feeling the mucky water underneath his hand and bottom, he instantly shot up looking around the area with fear and wonder. "W-Where am I and how did get here?"

A sound of thrashed caught his attention, making him whirl around and stare up at the giant cage. Behind the cage was a pair of giant red eyes, filled with utter hate and anger behind the eyes were nine furry tails that thrashed against the metal bars upon the other side. The boy gulped looking up towards the creature which was on the other side of the jail, he could feel the overwhelming power that was coming from the beast. He felt paralyzed being under the gaze of the monster standing before him.

"Good to see that you're awake brat. For a second there, I honestly thought you were a goner." The monster growled out glaring at the boy. "Next time a stun like that happens, actually TRY To fight off why don't you! You nearly costed both of our lives you IDIOT!"

The boy snapped out his bewilderment, glaring up at the creature. "What the hell do you mean by that FURBALL!"

"Furball? You have guts, kid. Calling the lord of the Demon lords, a furball." A malicious grin came from the darkness of the jail. "Than again, I AM taking to the number one knuckle headed surprising Ninja, Uzumaki Naruto." He chuckled darkly at the thought, grimacing a bit. "Let's cut straight to the chase kid, you nearly died. Taking us both out."

"What do you mean by that?" Naruto asked the demon cautiously, not willing to trust him.

Kyuubi glared at him. "What do you think? Are you that big of a moron, on second thought don't answer that. It's already obvious enough." Ignoring the undignified cries of the beast. "Listen up brat, I'm only going to explain this once and ONLY once. My chakra and your chakra are connected, circulating between us both. Only my chakra goes straight to you, rather than myself. When approaching Hogwarts, the wards protecting the castle sensed me as a threat and decided to remove me via magic. However, due to your seal, it just made us both become unconscious."

"Wait, so it saw us both as a threat?" Naruto murmured looking a bit disgusted.

The demon snarled. "I ain't happy about it either, brat. Deal with it, I have to."

"You're not telling me, everything are you?" Naruto asked suspiciously.

Kyuubi looked at him for several moments. "So you DO have a brain, I never would have guessed." The sarcasm was not lost on Naruto, only for the demon to continue before the boy began yelling again. "Your right. I AM with holding something, you'll find out soon. Trust me. The only thing I"m going to say kid, is make sure that seal is up and running. I don't want to die because of some mistake!"

"But don't you want the seal to be destroyed? Won't that let you loose?" Naruto asked confused and bewildered by the demon's attitude. After all, it was the seal that made the demon stay within him right? Why in heavens high would the demon WANT to remain inside of him? It made no sense.

"Why don't you as your darling teachers about that kid. I'm sure ONE of them will know, at least he will." Kyuubi remarked coldly, looking at the boy with disgust. "Now get the hell out of here and actually stating training seriously for once! I refuse to have such a weak vessel!"

Naruto glared at him. "Hey what hell do you mean, you damn fox? I train my ASS off every single day!"

"Yeah and what do you know so far?" Kyuubi retorted addressing him as if he was some petulant child, he waited for an answer as the blonde haired boy opened his mouth only to freeze in place as nothing came out of it. "Exactly. The only things you know are Tree walking and Shadow Clones. Not much for the becoming Hokage, is it?"

Naruto glared at him, as his fists tightened. "Bastard."

"Noted." Kyuubi stated. "Now, how about you go and ask that teacher of yours to actually train you. Now get out and don't you DARE come back here unless it's for a good DAMN reason. You got that, brat?"

"Like, I'd want to." Naruto sneered back at him.

Kyuubi smirked. "Maybe you'd make a good vessel after all, I look forward to seeing just how much you'll grow Uzumaki Naruto."

Darkness swirled around him as the jail cell and water began to disappear, as white light began to breakthrough blinding his vision. As the light slowly began to dim, Naruto felt his eyes beginning to open only to wince irritably as his vision returned to normal. Finding himself in a strange hospital like environment, he blinked lazily and turned to the side only to see a blonde haired man sitting on the side, gripping his head.

"Y...Yondaime-sama..." Naruto gasped staring at the legendary man.

The man smiled back at him. "Good morning, Naruto."

Chapter six end.

I want to apologize for such a late chapter, my muse seemed to have run away once again. Thankfully it had returned with newer and greater ideas! This chapter was easier to write than the previous ones before it, so I hope that all of you enjoyed reading it. I am STILL looking for a beta, so if you are interested please make sure to leave a note in your review!

The whole Raidou x Minato thing was planned from the start actually, I am STILL pending upon future relationships in the future so please be patient.

kirallie: Yep! Sorry, about that. I honestly, I think chapter five was more filler than it was plot... and yes, at least one professor supports Harry's decision! XD.

Black Hyacinth: The whole Remus x Asuma is currently an idea that I'm playing with, it has yet to form into anything. As for Asuma x Kurenai, I don't mind it not my favorite pairing overall though. Thanks for your support, my mom is doing fine though :D. And don't worry, plot is just starting to form -insert evil laughter here-

Alec McDowell: Thanks! Yeah, Remus hasn't been getting much screen time as of lately, don't worry though he'll get more. The whole Remus x Asuma pairing was a spur of the moment, it has yet to grow into anything serious in my mind as of yet. I have some plans with several other students of Hogwarts, that I plan on divulging into eventually, each of them will have their own backstory so no worries about randomness. Yes, the ultimately buzz killer pair, I'm thoroughly enjoying what I have planned for Hermione mwahahaha XD. I don't mind Kiba overall, I'm just keeping my options open for the moment.

xXxOtAkU-444xXx: Thanks! Glad that you enjoyed!

knightblazer85: Yep, it was an idea that hit me randomly. It seemed to work though.

Pika-chan: I'm trying to write the Shinobi as realistically as possible, don't worry they'll eventually grow up and learn from them just as the wizards will learn from them as well. It's a learning experience for both of them.

fk307 animelover: I'm glad that you like! I hope you'll enjoy what I have in store for the rest of the fic!

WizardsGirl: I'm glad that you like, and I'll try to update when I am able to. My muse has the tendency to run away from me -glares at the muse-

Exodiano: Thanks! That's definiately a reliever! And YAY! Cookies! *shares with everyone* XD!

GinaStar: Thanks! I hope you'll enjoy the rest of the fic!

Poll: CLOSED.

Male Tsunade: 15 WINNER

Medic-Nin with Ninjutsu and Genjutsu, Genjutsu Master, Tsunade Route with Mediwizard and Ninjutsu: 1.

Tsunade Route with Runes and Seals: 5.

Tsunade Route with Seals: 3

Clone! Minato: 0.

That's the end of the poll! Thanks for voting everyone, I appreciate it! Make sure to check out my other Naruto x HP fanfiction called: Rise of the Jinchuuriki Revised! Anyway, make sure to leave constructive criticism in your review, until next time!