Alright. Here's the deal. This chapter is...incredibly, impossibly, horrendously short. Completely against my new years resolution. I apologize. But lets just say that my family's having some issues, cause my aunt is really really sick and not all that well off....so we're not sure exactly what's going to be happening there in the next month or two. So this is what I had ready last week, with some minor updates included, so you have something to read, along with a warning. Because depending on what happens, my updates might be a little off for a month or two. Gunna try, but well, if people are dying then I can't promise anything.

Just keep in mind that smoking is a bad, bad thing please....and try not to be to mad...?

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In the two weeks since Naruto and Sasuke had reached their compromise of sorts, a loose schedule had been set up to allow Shino and Naruto to socialize and blend in easier, without worrying about neglecting or avoiding someone on accident.

As such, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays were, much to Naruto's great joy, and Shino's mild irritation, spent with a group of anyone who felt like coming. Initially, quite a few people had come to these little meetings in the Room of Requirement, after all, Shino and Naruto were the new people in the school, making them the people everyone wanted to see and know. Add to the fact that Harry was there all the time, and anyone who wasn't a Slytherin was excited. That is until Draco walked in, and was greeted quite happily by Sasuke, Harry and Ginny. Apparently no one had realized that friendship in the halls meant the blond would be there.

Added to the fact that once the novelty wore off after the first meeting, everyone below sixth year had decided they had better time to spend their days. So while Ginny, Harry, Sasuke, Draco, Luna and Lexi were the constant arrivals, it was mostly the Gryffindors dorm mates that made up the other visitors.

No one ever commented on where the Ravenclaw dorm mates were.

These days were use for less of an education, and more of a chance to relax and have fun. Games were played a majority of the time, and Harry and Ginny had gotten the bright idea to teach Shino and Naruto their fun spells. Things like the Hair-loss spell, the Jelly-legs Jinx and Langlock had all been taught, with the insistence that as long as no one got hurt, they may as well have a little fun.

Tuesdays and Fridays, however, were spent with Naruto and Sasuke spending some alone time with the Gryffindors, while Shino spent his nights with the Ravenclaws. The little situation had been adapted purely for Shino's benefit, as the bug user still felt there was a way to get home by magic he needed to research, just as strongly as he wanted to figure out the mystery that was his escort. So while Naruto would spend another two days goofing off (and doing just a little bit of homework), Shino spent his time attempting to find his answers, though he'd yet to have much success.

It probably didn't help his chances of succeeding that several younger year students had been giving him odd looks on these days. Apparently a few Gryffindors had overheard Naruto telling Sasuke and Harry that he and Ginny should open a 'business' together, because she spent all her time with guys, while his was spent alone with girls.

Wednesdays and Sundays were Shinobi only days, where the main goal was to get Sasuke's chakra control back in shape. Initially, Shino had offered to just drain Sasuke of most of his chakra and work him until his body produced more, but the Uchiha had denied that option rather quickly. Instead, he chose a slightly more violent option.

Sasuke and Naruto fought hard on these two days, the blond shinobi pushing Sasuke as far past his limits as possible in the space of just a few hours. Admittedly, he was going easy on the Uchiha, but all things considered, no one could tell. Naruto would chase Sasuke, attack him, push him through the most grueling exercises they could think of, all so his chakra would begin rebuilding it's levels.

It was a long, incredibly difficult process for the shinobi, but it was well worth it. When they'd started, Sasuke's chakra levels had been down to nearly nothing. Years of disuse had made training difficult at first, and that coupled with the fact Sasuke do little more than a few E ranked Jutsu had been incredibly frustrating for all involved.

Now the Uchiha was thankfully just a bit stronger; though he'd only worked his way up to D ranked jutsu, he was happy that he could finally do something. Or at least something more than walk up a damn wall.

It was this very schedule that found Naruto, Sasuke and Harry in the dorm rooms on a Friday night, the invisibility cloak spread out on Harry's bed. The wizards had appeared appalled that Naruto and Shino had never heard of Hogsmead, and had insisted that they join Harry and Ginny in the sneaking out of school so they could get supplies for the party that was planned for tomorrow if and when the Gryffindor team won their match against Hufflepuff. Apparently all of the Gryffindors and half of the school agreed they would win fairly easily, and so they'd decided to get a bit ahead of the game.

So the group had gone upstairs where they were to alter their appearances, before they were supposed to sneak downstairs under the guise of the Disillusionment charm, or in Harry's case, the Invisibility cloak.

Naruto looked at Sasuke as Harry walked downstairs, hidden beneath his cloak, "So you know I'm using the Henge no Jutsu…right? Cause it's so much easier than magic you know. And you should too…You need more practice….it'll be like an exam…only if you fail we get caught and get in trouble." He grinned

Sasuke shook his head slightly, "I really don't give a crap which way you do it. Though I'm glad you don't plan on making me do all the work…..then complain about it."

Naruto grinned innocently, "Oh come on, Sasuke-chan. You know I love you. I would never do that"

"Mmhmm…sure. Get ready to go, moron." Naruto nodded, forming a few quick hand seals, and a moment later smoke cleared, revealing a tall, thin man, who now had shoulder length crimson hair that spiked slightly and matching red eyes that glinted mischievously. "What do you think?"

Sasuke shook his head, rolling his eyes as he cast his own transformation jutsu, altering his features to make them far more common that Naruto's, with shaggy brown hair and green eyes. "You still look like an idiot. Now hold still so I can cast the damn charm."

A moment later, they were both invisible, and soundlessly creeping down the stairs and towards the portrait hole, careful not to accidently bump into anyone. As planned, Ginny waited at the portrait hole, fully visible and looking incredibly casual, where Sasuke crept forward and touched her shoulder. A moment later, Ginny walked easily out of the portrait hole, acting like she had no actual purpose, no one would suspect her of being the only visible person in a group of people preparing to sneak off.

Finally, the group was in the hidden tunnel, charms and cloaks removed. Ginny's long red hair had been altered to be shoulder length and blonde, while Harry's hair was now calm and sandy brown. Naruto had merely raised an eyebrow watching Ginny transfigure her features, muttering in quiet Japanese that it took far to long to possibly be practical….but it would be nice because it didn't end under attack or exhaustion.

It was good to see Naruto appreciate magic and it's benefits, Sasuke had a feeling it'd make his job of adapting just a bit easier.

Ten minutes later, Sasuke found himself more than a little shocked at just how packed Honeydukes was, even without the students. This of course, made their job easier as the four students slipped into the crowd, Harry and Ginny off to pick out the candies they wanted, while Sasuke led Naruto through the thick crowd and out the door.

"Welcome to Hogsmead, moron."

Naruto raised an eyebrow, "You know….when you guys told me about this place, didn't think it'd be quite this busy. Isn't it kinda a danger?"

Sasuke hummed in agreement, "I was a bit shocked too….never really saw the point of having a town like this next to a supposedly unfindable castle either…but people are weird like that." He shrugged.

"So exactly what's the plan tonight? All I got outta the planning was candy….and butterbeer? Which is what by the way?"

"Good….it's kinda butterscotch…but not quite. And slightly alcoholic….Not enough to get drunk off of..."

"Giving students alcohol and magic? Wow…these guys have no common sense do they?"

Sasuke shrugged, "Most people don't drink enough to do anything bad….though it does lower some inhibitions….and that makes life pretty funny…." He added, chuckling.

Naruto grinned, "I can only imagine…." He paused for a moment, "Heh…wonder what it'd do to Bushy Brows…..he isn't fun when he's drunk….but if it's not all that alcoholic…." He trailed off for a moment.

Sasuke shook his head, signaling silence just before Harry and Ginny walked out, grinning at their purchases. Each had two bags that were crammed with sweets, and Naruto wasted no time in grabbing a bag and rooting through it as they walked towards three broomsticks.

"What the hell is some of this crap? Chocolate frogs? Ice Mice? Jelly Slugs? Blood flavored lollipops and Cockroach Clusters? What the fuck?"

Ginny cleared her through self consciously, "Ah…those last two are for Ron….figure I'll slip them to him somehow…"

Naruto surveyed the Cockroach Clusters, "Peanuts…tell him they're really good…really rare peanuts…and they're a present. Or just slip them into his stuff…He eats more than Choji…he won't even look at them twice…."

"You know…one day you'll have to introduce us to these friends of yours…." Harry pointed out.

"Nah….they'd just bore you…" Naruto replied, "They're really just a group of weird people."

Sasuke shook his head minutely, a smirk tugging at his features. From the look on his face, he agreed. "Really guys…they like Naruto no way in hell they're worth it…"

Ginny shook her head, "You're so mean to each other…"

"Course we are." Naruto replied, "I annoy everyone I like."

"So you don't like us then?" she asked, as they entered Three Broomsticks.

"Well sure I do….But it's easier to annoy Sasuke….cause I'm around him more…plus he's a lot more fun to annoy." Naruto said, smiling innocently

Harry laughed, ordering their butterbeer. "Sounds like we should be pitying him…"

"Yup. You have no idea how badly I torment him when there's no one to hear him scream." The crimson haired boy said, clasping a hand onto Sasuke's shoulder, well aware of the bruises that the Uchiha most likely bore. The sharp glare he received in reply only made him grin. "Really….you should consider yourselves lucky."

Ginny smiled, "Just don't drive him insane." She advised, "It'd be a shame if he went crazy from you torturing him."

Naruto shook his head, "Yeahyeahyeah, I'll do what I can."

Harry handed Sasuke a bag with a few bottles of butterbeer, and another to Naruto. "Come on, I got some extras we can drink once we get back."

Naruto grinned, grabbing Sasuke's arm with the hand that held the bag of sweets. "Come on Sasu….let's go try and get drunk!"

Yep...short enough I almost wanna cry...considering how little plot there is in this thing at the moment. I wanted to throw in the Quidditch...but I have no motivation right now...so you get quidditch next time.....day after my birthday if everything goes according to plan......

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