A/N Why haven't I updated in forever? Link to my blog in profile which sends you to the post where I explain why. Rather post it there than here and waste away space.
Thank you for waiting patiently, as well.
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The day had come—the day that Inuyasha would be arriving to Hogwarts. Kagome was as giddy as could be, practically bouncing off the walls. "Kagome..." Harry started, staring at the girl before him.
She looked at him briefly, letting him know that she heard him, but turned back to the paper on the desk she sat at in less than a second.
"Kagome...you need to calm down," Harry said just as warily as he had the moment before.
The girl in question simply shook her head, writing on the paper before her furiously. "I have to finish this essay! If it's not done by the time Inuyasha's here, when will I get it done?"
Harry sighed, coming to the conclusion that he was not going to be able to stop the young miko before him from flailing about.
Hermione and Ron walked through the portrait into the common room, and stared at Kagome for a bit, wondering in their minds what was the girl was doing. "Harry?" Ron turned to the Boy Who Lived in hopes of an answer.
"She's hurrying to get her work done before Inuyasha gets here," Harry answered. Ron only shook his head in disbelief while Hermione herself giggled.
The two boys, having never seen their friend giggle before, stared open mouthed. Hermione waved them off, "I think it's cute," Still, their mouths hung open. Hermione rolled her eyes, "Really, you two, stop catching flies."
The boys grumbled and turned to each other, talking about Quidditch. Hermione instead headed closer to Kagome to see what she was working on. Seeing that it was their Transfiguration Essay, Hermione understood. The class had been acting up a bit in class and Professor McGonagall assigned everyone to write an essay on why not paying attention was bad, especially in a Transfiguration class.
"How much do you have left to do?" Kagome looked up at the question, nodded, and replied with her head back down.
"Only a couple more sentences."
Hermione also nodded, although in understanding; she knew what it was like to be so close to the end of an essay but so far away from the pleasure of being completed.
Just as Kagome began to write more, the group heard somebody walk into the room. "Sn-ah, Professor Snape?" Harry stood up, confusion clearly written on his face.
The Professor in question sneered—which caused a giggle to escape from Kagome—and ignored the Gryffindor boy, instead looking towards Kagome. "Dumbledore asked for me to come and get you; you're guest has arrived." Despite Severus and Kagome's agreement not to show and bit of affection to the public, Kagome let out a squeal, jumped up, and grasped the potions master into a hug. The other three Gryffindors in the room stared open mouthed at the display of affection, even more confused when Severus didn't push her off.
"Right, let's go," Snape spoke snidely, pushing Kagome off of himself and towards the door.
Once they were out of the room Snape glared down at the miko, "Kagome,"
Smiling brightly, she turned around to look at her uncle, "Yes?"
"What did we agree on?"
Realization dawned on the girl and her mouth distorted itself, looking like an O. She let out a small gasp and looked up at her uncle, eyes wide. "I-I'm sorry...I completely forgot!"
Severus sighed. He knew how big of deal this was to his niece, and he didn't want to crush her mood by being stern to her. "It's alright, we'll deal with it later. Let's just go and see Inuyasha,"
Kagome smiled, although worry now plagued her subconscious. "Alright,"
The two reached the Headmaster's office pretty quickly, and once again Kagome had begun to knock on the door when Severus stopped her. Kagome smiled sheepishly, realizing what she had begun to do.
"Kagome, Severus," The heard a voice from within call out as the door began to open itself.
Kagome took a deep breath before walking in. She smiled brightly when she saw Inuyasha sitting on one of the chairs in the office, arms folded and legs crossed, a scowl on his face. "Inuyasha!" She squealed and ran towards him, tackling the half demon in a hug.
"K-Kagome," Inuyasha stuttered out, caught off guard. He looked over Kagome's head to the two other men for some sort of help. He may be a half a demon, but Kagome's hugs were tight.
Dumbledore let out a soft chuckle whilst the potions teacher coughed, catching the attention of his niece. Blushing, Kagome pulled herself away from Inuyasha. "I missed you," She smiled sheepishly.
Inuyasha nodded and let out a cough, trying to find words to say in return, "I...missed you too,"
Smiling once again, Kagome took the seat next to Inuyasha in front of Dumbledore's desk. "Is there anything we need to discuss, Headmaster?"
Dumbledore nodded in response, and turned to Severus, "If you like, you may stay as well," The man nodded and took the seat on the opposite side of Kagome.
"First and foremost, welcome to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry," Dumbledore smiled as he took the seat at this desk. "It is a pleasure to meet you,"
Inuyasha nodded. He could tell that this man was important, and for the sake of Kagome, did not say anything rude or brash to the man.
"I'm not sure if you were told why Kagome wished for you to visit, but there is an upcoming Halloween ball," Dumbledore spoke, "and Kagome asked for you to be her escort. In case you do you not have any clothes with you for the occasion, you should know that the school will be taking a trip to Hogsmeade, each grade heading out on separate days."
Again, the white haired half demon nodded. "Another thing to discuss is sleeping arrangements," Inuyasha scoffed at the man's statement.
"I can just sleep on the floor next to her like we do back home," Severus glared at the boy—he slept in Kagome's room with her back in Japan? Snape was astound.
"Headmaster," Severus said, turning to look at Dumbledore, a bit gruffly.
Nodding at Severus, the Headmaster shook his head at Inuyasha, "I'm afraid that cannot happen. The girls in each grade room together, and I am sure that their parents would not like a boy sleeping in the dorm with their daughters." Inuyasha glowered.
"Instead, we have set up a bed for you in the sixth year boy's dormitory," Inuyasha grumbled at the arrangements. However, he fought back his instincts to fight the decision. He was here for Kagome, and he did not want to cause her any type of trouble.
"That was all that I had to discuss with you two. Do you have any questions?"
Kagome spoke up, "Where will Inuyasha be during my classes?"
Dumbledore smiled at her question, "If I am correct, you two are both associated with Professor S. I'm sure he'd be more than happy to have Inuyasha with him."
Kagome smiled, while Inuyasha looked at the man in confusion. "How would I know him?"
Turning to Inuyasha, Kagome continue to smile, "You'll see." At the answer he was given, Inuyasha scowled.
"If that is all, you two can leave now," Kagome nodded as she stood up, grabbed Inuyasha's hand, and pulled him out of the room. "Severus, please stay behind."
The potions master's face held confusion, but he complied. "Yes, sir?"
"I know that seeing Inuyasha around your niece will be hard, but do not react on instinct. You know just as I what the two of them have gone through together," Dumbledore was right, Severus realized, and with a sigh he nodded.
"I understand,"
Smiling, the Headmaster dismissed Severus.
"Are you going to introduce me to this Professor S?" Inuyasha asked, looked down at the miko.
"Nope," Kagome giggled, looking up Inuyasha and the glare that accompanied his face. "You'll meet him later. First, my friends."
Sighing, Inuyasha let Kagome pull him down the halls towards her destination.
"I'm back," Kagome called out once she and Inuyasha walked through the portrait. It took more time than she anticipated to calm the half demon down when he noticed the moving portraits; but, she was pretty sure he understood that they weren't demons and they weren't to be attacked.
Hermione looked up from her homework as did the boys from their chess game, "This is Inuyasha?" Hermione questioned.
Kagome nodded, "Inuyasha, this is Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, and Harry Potter." She pointed to each person as she said their names. "Guys, this is Inuyasha,"
Hermione smiled; she could see just how happier Kagome was standing next to the man than she was before he had arrived. The two teen boys, however, stared.
"Kagome," Ron said as he started to speak.
"Yes?" Kagome looked at the Weasley with an eyebrow quirked.
"Why does he have...dog ears?"
Kagome looked at Inuyasha and then the two boys, letting out a chuckle. "That has to do with what I didn't tell you three. You see, Inuyasha's a half dog demon."
Inuyasha smirked as the two boys paled, realization setting in from what Kagome had just told them.
"Enough of that, you two," Hermione whacked the two boys upside the head. "There's nothing for you two to be scared of; if Kagome trusts him, then he's obviously safe."
Kagome smiled at Hermione, thankful to have the smart girl as a friend. "Exactly; besides, if he does anything bad I have my own was of subduing him,"
Now it was Inuyasha's turn to pale, as he gaped at Kagome. "'Gome..."
Laughing at Inuyasha's expression, she shook her head, "Don't worry, Inuyasha, I haven't had to do that for a while. And I don't even remember the last time I did it out of pure impulse!"
Nodding slowly, Inuyasha understood what she meant, but he was still wary. This only caused the young miko to giggle.
Looking at a clock on the wall, Ron spoke, "It's dinner time; let's go before all the good food's gone,"
Harry nodded while Hermione rolled her eyes; always hungry, that boy.
Hearing the notion of food, Inuyasha's ears twitched. Kagome giggled and poked him in the stomach, "Hungry?" He nodded in response and Kagome smiled.
"Let's go, then," The two followed the Golden Trio out of the common room and down the halls of Hogwarts. "You'll see who Professor S is while we're at it,"
Walking into the giant room, Inuyasha sniffed. He looked puzzled, and his eyes scanned the long table in front of the room where the Professors sat and ate. Looking at each person seated, he passed them over as nothing until he reached the end of the table. "Shippou?"
Kagome looked up at Inuyasha, hearing his question. "That it is,"
Inuyasha's brows knitted in thought, causing Kagome to laugh. "He grew up and became a teacher. Surprisingly, he got a job here," Inuyasha nodded, comprehending what happened.
"You can talk to him later, okay?" Once again the half demon nodded, and took his seat beside Kagome. Hermione took Kagome's other side as the two boys sat opposite of them. A couple minutes later, Ginny joined them, and sat on Harry's opposite side, across from Inuyasha.
"This Inuyasha?" Ginny asked, looking at the man across from her.
"That it is," Kagome smiled. She was ecstatic having him here with her, and couldn't be any more grateful to Dumbledore for letting him come.
"Hi, I'm Ginny Weasley, Ron's younger sister," Ginny smiled at Inuyasha, introducing herself.
Inuyasha ignored the girl, smiling while busying himself with loading his plate up with numerous foods. He did not know what the European dishes were, but based off of the smells, he could only assume they would be good.
The six sat in silence, enjoying their meal, with a bit of conversation here and there. They were sometimes interrupted by other people, asking who the man beside Kagome was, but that only lasted a little bit.
"We're going to head back to the dormitory," Hermione announced to the group as she, Harry, Ron, and Ginny stood up. "I hope you don't mind,"
Kagome simply shook her head in reply. "Not at all," And so with that, the group of four left. Turning to the man beside her, Kagome smiled. "So how have you been?"
"Meh," Inuyasha grumbled out, taking a bite of one of the meat dishes. He swallowed the food, and looked at Kagome, "Your mother send you a letter...?"
His voice trailed off with the question, but Kagome understood what he meant. Nodding, she subconsciously scooted closer to him, turning her head down as she rested against him. "She did, and I was sad, but when I was allowed to have you come here, I was really happy,"
Staring down at the girl leaning against him, Inuyasha was happy. He never realized before just how happy she could make him, but in that instance, he realized it. Despite the grief she dealt with on her own, she said that having him there made her all the happier. Knowing that he did that to her, made him ecstatic. Of course, he didn't show it. On the inside, however, he was erupting. Smirking, he wrapped his right arm around Kagome. "I'm glad,"
Kagome let out a content sigh, and the two sat there for a few minutes. Sitting back up, Kagome turned to Inuyasha, "Want to go say hi to Professor S?"
Inuyasha nodded, not quite understanding why she didn't just say Shippou. Kagome realized what he was thinking based off of his facial expression, and replied in a softer town, "No one here knows what our relationship is,"
Understanding, Inuyasha stood up, and grabbed hold of Kagome's hand. He couldn't help but love being close to Kagome—it caused his senses to go into overdrive.
The two reached the teacher's table, on the opposite side of Shippou. "Hi, Shippou," Kagome smiled brightly.
"Hi, Kagome," He turned to look at the half demon, "Inuyasha,"
Inuyasha, although understanding how Shippou was there, gaped. This only caused the fox demon to smirk with mirth, to which he spoke, "Is it that much of a shock?"
Coming out of his stupor Inuyasha reached over and bonked the teacher on the head. "Idiot, the last time I saw you, you were a little runt,"
Rubbing his head in mock-hurt, Shippou's smirk stayed in place, "Of course,"
Kagome looked on at the two's interaction with a smile. "I have a question," At Shippou's nod to continue, she did just that, "while I'm taking classes, Inuyasha needs somewhere to be, and Dumbledore suggested he stay with you. Is that alright?"
Shippou let out a chuckle, "Of course it is, mama." He turned to Inuyasha, "Just no beating up my students or scaring them."
Rolling his eyes, Inuyasha replied back, "Kagome would kill me if I did,"
"That I would," Kagome smirked at the two.
Shippou let out another laugh; having both Kagome and Inuyasha there with him gave him a surge of happiness. It'd been a long time since he'd seen the two, much less together, and it was one of the best feelings in the world, he decided, having his family together. "Well, people are staring,"
Kagome took a quick look over her shoulder, and what her son was saying was the truth. Those who remained in the Great Hall were staring at the three with confusion written on their faces. Kagome laughed, "If only they knew our relation,"
Shippou laughed as well, while Inuyasha offered up a question, "Why don't they?"
"Wouldn't it be weird to find out your teacher's mother was a fellow student? And the reason why?" Shippou replied while Kagome nodded.
Inuyasha simply rolled his eyes, "They're the ones that want to know. Who cares what they think."
Kagome sighed, and turned to her right. "Shippou," the fox demon in question looked up, signaling for her to continue, "don't the other Professors know our relationship?"
Shippou took a quick glance to his left and realized what she was talking about. Quite a few of the Professors were staring at the three as well. "Only Snape and Dumbledore, I'm afraid."
Hearing the news Kagome smacked her forehead and let out a frustrated groan. "Of course. Life couldn't be nice and easy for once, ne?"
The two men chuckled at the miko's reaction, although they too agreed with her. "I think enough damage has been dealt; I'll see you two tomorrow."
Both Kagome and Inuyasha nodded, said their goodbyes, and left the Great Hall happily. Elsewhere, however, students were confused beyond belief, as well as thinking up possible reasons for what had happened.
"Did you see her hit Professor S upside the head?" One of the Slytherins asked their surrounding friends.
"Why didn't Dumbledore do anything?" The one to her left asked.
"I told you, that man's helpless. Doesn't know right from wrong," Another student in the group scoffed.
"True...Hey, did you see the EARS on the white haired guy?" The Slytherin, the one to have spoken second, exclaimed.
The first, who started the conversation, nodded, "What type of creature do you think he could be?"
With a chuckle, one out of disdain and disrespect instead of laughter, the Slytherin that spoke third replied, "Knowing Dumbledore its some kind of demon that's going to kill us all."
The teen's two friends paled at the thought; a demon, in their school? Perhaps the Headmaster really WAS off his rocker...
Once the two had exited and were in the hallway, Inuyasha let out a growl and wrapped an arm possessively around Kagome. "Inuyasha?" She looked up at the half demon in question.
"Did you hear what everyone was saying in there?" Kagome shook her head, no. "I wasn't listening when we were talking with Shippou, but walking out...it was disgraceful! All of their ideas for what I am, who we are, and our relationship with Shippou," Inuyasha shook his head, eyes glaring forward.
Kagome sighed, "We both knew there would be assumptions made and rumors started, did we not?" Inuyasha rolled his eyes, not wanting to admit Kagome was right, but he knew she was.
"That doesn't give them the right to do it, though,"
Nodding, Kagome replied back, "That may be so, but people will be people; no matter who or what they are, there will always be rumors and assumptions made."
Inuyasha let out a mix between growl and sigh, "Doesn't mean we have to like it,"
Kagome smiled and hugged Inuyasha as they walked, "No, no it doesn't. In the mean time, however, we can have fun with them. Let everyone make their assumptions while we play with their minds."
Inuyasha gaped at Kagome, let go of her, and stopped walking, standing in front of her, "Who are you, and what have you done with my Kagome?"
Blushing at how he had said 'my Kagome', Kagome responded, "Who knew being around Shippou could be so influential."
Inuyasha scoffed in response, walking again. Kagome didn't say anything in reply, just smiled and quickened her pace to catch up to Inuyasha's; now walking at the same pace, they headed for the Gryffindor dormitory.
Laying in her bed, Kagome smiled to herself. It was great to have Inuyasha back again. She was about to roll over and fall asleep when she heard Hermione call out her name. "Yes?"
"Did you ever finish that essay?" Hermione asked. She knew that Kagome would either respond with a freak out or a happy word or two. The young witch hoped for the latter.
"Ah! How could I have forgotten to finish it?!" Kagome exclaimed, jumping out of her bed, trying to find her essay so as to finish it up.
Hermione sweat dropped and laughed sheepishly with hesitance. Seeing the miko rushing around, she offered some words, hoping they wouldn't put the girl into any more hysterics. "You left it on the desk downstairs," Kagome leaped for the door, but Hermione stopped her when she finished her sentence, "so I brought it up here,"
Kagome turned around and smiled, "Thanks, Hermione,"
"No problem," Hermione smiled half-heartedly, knowing that she was the one to cause the girl to flail about. Minutes later when Kagome let out a cry of triumph and set the quill she had grabbed and her essay down, Hermione asked, "You finish?"
"That I did," Kagome looked at her friend with a bright smile. "Thanks for reminding me; I would have hated to have woken up and realize I hadn't finished it," Hermione nodded in understanding; with that the two fell asleep peacefully, along with the rest of the dorm. The other girls were cursing Hermione mentally for causing Kagome to run around in fright and realization, but were thanking God since the outburst only lasted for a couple of minutes.
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A/N All done! I Hope you liked it! If you find ANY ERRORS AT ALL tell me! I haven't written since July last summer, excluding yesterday when I updated my other story, so I'm probably still rusty.
I hope you all enjoyed the chapter. I'm sorry about the numerous breaks; I had a personal goal for this chapter, and to reach it, I had to do multiple scene changes. AS WELL if anyone is OUT OF CHARACTER, please TELL ME.
Thank you, and please review with your thoughts!
Word Count (excluding author notes): 3, 473 :D