Hey! Here I am with another update just because I'm in a writing mood.

Reminders:

/Ryou to Bakura/

/Bakura to Ryou/

'Thoughts in a persons head.'

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Yugioh!

Sitting in the car while Harry and his mother shopped, Ryou was reading a book on Divination. Recently he'd been interested in many different ways of telling the future and was eager to try them out. However, he would have to wait until someone was actually willing to go through with it. James was still trying to get used to his second son being a seer and it scared him if Ryou ever started talking about it. Mary Ann was encouraging, but unsure about any of the things that Ryou said and was constantly trying to figure out if he was prophesizing. Harry didn't like divination and would most likely refuse to a reading fear of Professor Trelawney's random predictions being correct.

Ryou sighed as he leaned back his head and stared at the top of the car. He went into a few of the first stores that were on the list for rearranging Harry's wardrobe, but gave up after he just sat around in most of them.

/Something is on your mind/came the voice from the back of his mind.

/What are you talking about, Bakura, what makes you think that/ Ryou said to his Yami.

/Oh please, it's so obvious that you're troubled/ Bakura hissed in irritation at the lie. /Now explain to me what's bothering you/

/Can I tell you later/ Ryou was looking out the window at his quickly approaching family. /I won't be able to at the moment./

Bakura growled. /Fine./

The door opened and Ryou smiled as Harry sat next to him looking exhausted. "How was the third and final store?" he asked.

"It was the same as all the rest," he replied as both thought, 'Long and boring.'

Reaching the Leaky Cauldron, the three exited the car. They walked to the back of the pub, waving at Tom, the bartender, on the way. Mrs. Bakura-Potter tapped the correct brick and the walls spread open to reveal an alley full of shops. Having come here to buy many different magical cleaning supplies with his mother, Ryou was used to this kind of entrance.

"All right, boys, I've got to head to the bank so we'll head there first," the trio headed to Gringotts (I can't remember the spelling right now) and rode through the dark mine-like area to their vault. After grabbing a bag full of money they headed back and walked to the ice cream parlor.

"Here's some money," Mary Ann handed each of her sons a small bag of coins, "We'll meet here in forty-five minutes and head home." She watched as the boys walked away and began on her way the opposite direction.

"So where are you heading, Harry?" asked Ryou politely.

"I thought I'd go to Quality Quidditch Supplies and then head over to Fred and George's store, you?" he said.

"I'm going to Flourish and Blott's to look for a new book or something," said Ryou as the quidditch store came into view. "See you in a bit," he waved to Harry and continued walking.

Arriving at Flourish and Blott's, Ryou walked around the shelves looking at all the sections wondering what kind of book he should buy. Not paying attention to where he was going, Ryou ran straight into a girl and both fell to the floor. He jumped up and held out his hand for her. "Terribly sorry, I didn't…Hermione? What are you doing here?"

"Hey, Ryou, I drove over here for a bit of shopping. I got my license last summer and needed a new book," she said showing him the book in her hands. It was on ancient magic and looked very old. "After learning about your item I really wanted to learn more about ancient magic," she answered his puzzled look. "What are you looking for?"

"Ah, I don't know, I just needed something to occupy my mind. I finished my homework, so there's not much else to do," he said looking at the Divination section. A lone book caught his eye. It was dark red in color and was the only one of its kind. He quickly grabbed it and looked at the cover. "Exorcisms? I never knew they were practiced in Divination."

"Well I guess part of it must be Defense and Divination," stated Hermione looking at the book. "Looks pretty interesting, mind if I borrow it sometime during the school year?" she asked as Ryou nodded.

The two walked to the counter and paid for their purchases. "Will you be staying with your parents all summer or heading to the Weasley's?" asked Ryou as they walked to the ice cream stand.

"I'm not sure. If Ron invites me I might go over there, but with Joey there as well I don't want to interrupt."

"Interrupt what?"

"With Joey's English lessons going on I don't want to cause a problem," she replied with a sigh. "I love my parents, but ever since entering Hogwarts I've felt distanced from them."

"That's understandable. You're a witch and well…they're not," he said.

"So how's your summer been?"

"Okay I guess. I've just done homework and helped Harry to move in. There's not much to do right now with mom and dad always gone," he said clutching his book to his chest.

"That must be hard to be alone most of the time for the past few weeks with nothing to do," Ryou nodded. "If you ever want to you can call me you know." Hermione and Ryou smiled at each other.

"Yeah, that sounds nice. Finished all your homework," he asked teasingly.

"Of course I have, Ryou," she said smacking his arm lightly. "You really think I wouldn't?"

"Nah, just messing," he smiled looking at his watch. "Looks like I've got ten minutes until Mom and Harry show up. Do you want to get some ice cream?" he asked.

"Yeah sure, I'll probably head home soon anyway. My parents want me home by dinner." They both ordered some ice cream and sat down at a table outside waiting for the two to arrive. After five minutes had passed Harry came over and sat down with them.

"Did you make any purchases?" asked Ryou taking a lick from his ice cream.

"Yeah," said Harry, "I got some more polish for my broom and a few tricks." Ryou nodded and zoned for a bit as Harry and Hermione talked about each other's summers. When Mary Ann showed up the four left Diagon Alley and returned to their homes.

Ryou went straight to his room as the rest of the family sat in the living room to hang out. He immediately sat down and cracked open his book. After he had read a few pages there was a knock at the door. "Come in," said Ryou without even looking up. Hearing the door open and shut slowly he finally looked up.

"You're father was wondering what you were up to," said Remus as Ryou returned to his book.

"I highly doubt that, he knows I like to sit and read rather than socialize." Remus sat on Harry's bed and watched the young boy.

"How was your shopping?"

"Good."

"It seems you've found an interesting book. You know, I used to teach DADA and if you want to know anything…" Ryou looked up at the ex professor.

"Harry and Dad seem very interested in us getting to know each other," he slowly shut his book and set it to the side. Sliding his legs over the edge of his bed to face Remus, he stared at his as an artist stares at his work. "What are you hiding from the world?"

Remus was taken aback by the sudden question and blinked in shock. "Hiding something?"

"Yes, I can see there is something that's pained you in your past and present. What is it?"

"You're a really straight forward kind of guy."

"No, that's just one of a few things I picked up from…" Ryou stopped himself. He almost told this man his secret.

"Picked up from who?" asked Remus as Ryou shifted. "It seems I'm not the only one hiding a secret," he smiled. "Do you really want to know?" Ryou nodded hesitantly. "All right, I am a werewolf," seeing the shock on Ryou's face he half smiled. "Yes, bitten as a child and forever to change into a wolf every full moon."

"Do the others know about this?" asked Ryou, unsure.

"Well of course, James has known forever and Harry found out when I was his teacher. Why else wouldn't I be able to work at Hogwarts anymore?" Ryou sighed in relief then a thought crossed his mind.

"You don't expect me to come clean now, do you?" he asked as Remus chuckled.

"Though it is often that secrets are exchanged, I don't expect you to warm up to me right away." Seeing the boy sigh again Remus raised his eyebrows. "Since James and Harry seem to intent on us bonding, how about we talk about something for awhile to keep them guessing, right?" Ryou smiled at making the two jumpy.

"That sounds like fun," he said. "What should we talk about?"

"I'm not sure," Remus answered. "How has your summer been?"

Having heard that question for the second time today, Ryou already knew his answer. "It hasn't been very exciting," he replied. "I did my homework and sat around reading through my school books to make sure I put everything in my essays."

"You remind me of Hermione," said Remus thinking of Harry's bookworm friend.

"Yeah, that's what Harry's told me before. I don't see what's wrong reading a few books every couple days, or doing your homework early." Remus shrugged at looked at his watch.

"Should we go see if dinner is ready?" he asked as Ryou's stomach simultaneously growled and the boy blushed.

"Yeah, that sounds good."

After dinner Harry and Ryou went upstairs. In the case of Harry, he had decided to start his essays for school. Ryou just picked up his book and started where he had left off. Having read the first chapter Ryou collected his pajamas for the night. As he was walking towards the bathroom, Harry stopped him.

"Ryou is something wrong?" he asked watching his brother's stiff posture.

"Why would anything be wrong?" Ryou said not turning around. "I'm just going to be early. It was a tiring day in the sun." He continued on his way leaving a puzzled Harry behind.

Shutting the door Ryou sat down on the edge of the bath. /Now do I get to know what is bothering you? You know, if Harry finds out you lied he's going to be mighty ticked off./

/I know, but I just can't…/ Ryou sighed.

/Can't what/ with that said Bakura appeared next to his hikari as a spirit.

"It's just…" Ryou looked down, "I can't talk to him about anything."

"And why is that?" asked Bakura.

"I don't know, it's just hard for me to talk to most people, you know that."

"You don't think it's just because you're shy?" Ryou shook his head. "Maybe you should get to know people better and you won't have such an issue with trust." Ryou looked at his Yami who had a smirk on his face.

"Maybe you're right. But do you really want me to become a social butterfly?"

"Who said anything about becoming a butterfly? I hate butterflies and you know it!" growled Bakura in annoyance. "They just float around with their fragile little paper wings and attack all the flowers. You know, they've been known to plot world domination."

"Bakura…" Ryou laughed. "I don't think insects are going to take over the world. Just because that one landed on you head you can't let it go."

"Well fine, be that way," Bakura stuck out his tongue. "Now what was bothering you earlier?"

"It's strange," started Ryou, "I've got this empty feeling in the pit of my stomach and it won't go away."

"You think something bad is going to happen?"

"Maybe…but I can't know for sure. Of course there is always the fact that I could just be looking for something to go wrong. Maybe I can't accept the world is at peace."

"Maybe, but keep your mind open. Don't close it off to any possibilities, okay?" Ryou nodded as his Yami disappeared from his view. He quickly changed and brushed his teeth heading back to the room. Harry was still working on his homework and didn't seem to notice how long it took Ryou, for this he was grateful.

"Good night, Harry," he said getting into bed as his brother muttered something back to him. He shut his eyes and immediately fell asleep after he heard a good night from Bakura.

LALALA

Making sure Ryou was asleep, Harry snuck into the hallway and grabbed a phone. He walked swiftly to the bathroom and locked the door. Dialing a number he waited as it rang.

"Hello?" said a voice on the receiver.

"Oh, good," said Harry, "I was afraid you wouldn't pick up, Joey."

"Hey, Harry, how're you?" exclaimed Joey.

"I'm good, but I wanted to ask you something…hey, is that you speaking English or a charm?"

"Is that your question?" he joked. "No, it's a charm. We had to go somewhere today so I had to use the charm. It should wear off in the morning. So what's up?"

"Have you talked to Ryou lately?"

"Ryou…hmm, can't say I have. I've been busy so it's hard, why?"

"Well he's so…secretive…and I was worried."

"Oh, yes. I figured you'd call sooner or later. Ryou's like that the first year you get to know him. Talk to him and let him warm up to you and he'll get better. It took me quite a bit of frustrated times to get him to talk to me," said Joey reassuringly. "Look at it this way; if you had a voice at the back of your head for most of your life, then you too wouldn't talk to other people."

"Yeah, I can see that," said Harry with a smile. "Thanks, I'll let you go. Bye."

"Bye."

Shorter than the first, butit's something. Please review and tell me what you think, that's really something that gives me more hope in the story itself. I don't care if you want to all out flame me, I like hearing what people have to say about my works. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks for reading.

-Maki-sama-

Ps: I'm not sure if I'll be able to update until August because I'll be gone on Band Tour. Hopefully I can give you guys one more chapter though.