LW: Chapter 2, an important trip and the sorting to do. Enjoy!

Harry Potter Shinigami – Off to Hogwarts

Harry stepped out of the Garganta followed by Anthony in Kings Cross Station looking for his platform. It was the 2 of them as the adults had 'something important to do' though Harry thought Sakura might've done it so she wouldn't make a show of him when he left, that and she'd already hugged him so tightly both Anthony and Szayel had been a little worried if he'd still been alive she may have suffocated him in her bosom. Harry looked lost until he felt a jab to his spine and Anthony pointed out where a pair of teenagers walked through the wall. Shrugging Harry pushed the trolley containing his supplies and walked to the barrier hoping it would let him through. It did and he found himself staring at the bright red steam engine that was the Hogwarts express. Harry headed for the train and finding an empty compartment put up his trunk and Hedwig's cage but not before pulling out one of his books and checking his soul pager. He'd on a trip to the living world; found a Japanese equivalent of Diagon alley and bought a few books, most interestingly for him one describing the comparative abilities of Kido and relevant forms of magic like charms and hexes. Other than a boy and girl looking for the boy's missing toad he was fairly undisturbed, though that might have been because of the very low powered Not-Notice-Me charm Snaky had taught him when he finally gave Harry his new wand, a memory that made the boy smile as the first touch felt like a part of himself had come home. It was bone white and 10 inches, made using wood from 'Arbor' Rudobone gave Snaky and obviously that shard of his Zanpakuto as its core. Harry was actually looking forward to the teacher's reaction to it as very few wands were white, the last being the wand of the late Dark Lord Voldemort.

Soon enough the announcement came over the train that they had almost arrived so he changed into his school robes and prepared to see the castle for the first time. Exiting the carriage he found the grounds keeper Hagrid with little trouble and was led with the other 1st years to the boats where he met up with the other student he'd seen, Hermione Granger and Neville Longbottom as well as … some red head, who creeped Harry out the way he was staring at him. Upon reaching the castle, they were met by Professor McGonagall, a woman who reminded Harry of the 4th squad Captain, but a little less creepy (So Unohana light) who explained the basics of the 4 houses and the point system. She then left for a few minutes and Harry was approached by a pale blond kid 'So it's true what they said on the train, Harry Potter has come to Hogwarts' he drawled and Harry could feel the sense of superiority in his voice 'Yes I am, what's it to you?' Harry asked ' I'm Draco Malfoy, I can tell you're new to the wizarding world so I have something to offer; you'll learn fast that some wizarding families are better than others, you wouldn't want to make friends with the wrong sort, I can help you there' Draco said with contempt and looked at the Hermione and Neville with a look Harry had seen before; mostly from the 6th Captain Byakuya dickhead whenever he had to be anywhere near one of the hybrids as well those of many of the other Soul Reapers too, and it really grated Harry's nerves 'I've been raised by people who've made sure I make my own opinions of people before judging them, besides how do I know the Malfoys aren't the 'wrong sort'?' Harry answered and heard his Zanpakuto laughing in his head as the blonde's face pinked 'You don't know what you've just done, you don't want the Malfoys as your enemies; we will tear you to shreds. You have nothing that could stop us' he said angrily and arrogantly. Harry just smiled and whispered one word to the Malfoy heir, causing his skin to grey 'Necrophades'.

Luckily for him McGonagall returned at that moment and let them in. Harry paid little attention to the sorting other than noticing both Hermione and Neville, both of whom he'd like to try become friends with, were sorted into the same house; Gryffindor. Finally his own sorting arrived and he at onto the stool and placed the hat on his head 'Well what do we have here, a Shinigami with a Hollow family? I never though I'd see the day' 'Their species does not matter, they are my family, they took me in and care about me, those feeling go both ways' 'I wasn't saying anything like that, just making an observation, now lets look in your head. You have a lot of strength and intelligence; completing the academy in 4 years ehh!' 'I was 'sufficiently motivated' as you could say' 'Yes, your adopted mother is the most powerful hybrid in existence, father's a scientific genius and your brother is the oldest and strongest of your generation, I see you have many sources of inspiration' 'Are we going through my life story or are we sorting me?' 'Yes your right Mister Potter we should continue. Hm, yes loyal to your friends and family, cunning and intelligent, but your most dominant traits seem to be your bravery and recklessness. Given those criteria you could do well in any house, but you will soar in ... Gryffindor' the final part roared for the entire Hall to hear, and as Harry removed the hat and headed to his table he saw 2 red heads, most likely twins dancing around and acting like loons, and considered whether it was a good or bad idea to introduce them to Urahara as he sat down nearby.

'Hey Harry' one said 'I'm Fred, and that's George' 'We're the pranksters of Gryffindor; The Twin Terrors' his twin announced and Harry was leaning towards the introduction 'Hello, so what can you tell me about the classes here?' Harry asked though he could hear the question being asked down the table the prefect (from the obvious badge) was giving a dull, long winded answer 'well most of the classes are good other than History, Defence and for us at least Potions' George answered 'Why?' 'Because History is taught by a ghost who goes on about the goblin wars with a voice most of us is think is imbued with a sleeping charm, Defence professors only last a year so it's a lucky dip as to quality and potions is taught by Snape, who seems to only get pleasure from tormenting Gryffindors' Fred continued then looked at the staff table 'Actually Snape's looking at you right now' Harry looked up and saw him; he was in Shinigami black robes, with hair what looked a little greasy, and piercing black eyes that were observing him curiously, Harry was glad it was more like Captain Kyoraku's 'Are you OK?' kind of look rather than Captain Kurotsuchi's 'You'd look good on my dissection table' look. He gave a small smile then turned away, attempting to engage the Hermione girl in conversation.

Meanwhile at the table Severus Snape was awfully confused, his senses telling him Potter's magical aura felt more like a shinigami rather than a normal wizard but that was impossible, the only way someone his age could become one was if he'd died and Dumbledore said it was safe and sound at his muggle aunt's home. The mystery was actually intriguing enough to cool the burning hatred for him being Potter's spawn, allowing his logical mind to remind him the boy is also Lily's son 'I say you confront him, you can't protect him if you don't know what he's doing' Snape then noticed the boy was looking at him, it was just for a minute and he was soon talking in one of the other first years but it did look at him, and smiled. Snape gave up worrying about it when Quirrell started trying to discuss his protection, allowing him to ignore Harry as well as Dumbledore's irritatingly stupid opening speeches.

Leaving the Great Hall Harry's mind was racing what was in the 3rd floor corridor that was so dangerous? Why would it be left in a school? Could he do anything about it? He decided to investigate once he had some free time during the year. Too tired to use the mirror kido tonight he collapsed into bed and slept.

TBC

LW: Harry's here and in Gryffindor and has torn down Malfoy, much to our amusement.

R&R