Finding Magic

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or Harry Potter.

Summary: Team Gai, while on routine boarder patrol run into a war hardened Harry Potter. In which Lee finds a new sensei, many a tongue lashing, and Gai finds some one who tells him to use his inside voice. N/HP crossover Yaoi

Warnings: Yaoi, if you have a problem leave. I will laugh at any badly written flames and point than out to every one so they can see just how stupid you sound.

Pairings: Gai/Harry. I'm a strong believer that Gai needs more love. Plus I've never seen one like this before. Others to be deiced.

Notes: This takes place about two months before Naruto returns and is AU for book 6 &7 of Harry Potter.

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Chapter Twelve

Maito Gai knew he wasn't acting in his usual behavior. But how could he, his precious student was being taken from him. And as he left Tsunade's office he couldn't help placing his arm on Lee's slumped shoulders.

"Cheer up Lee, don't let your Youth diminish because of this little setback. I'm sure Hokage-sama will allow you to rejoin team practice soon." his voice was quiet, but no less sincere than it had always been.

"Really Gai-sensei?" The hope in Lee's voice was refreshing after the last few days of depression.

"It's a promise!" Gai gave one of his face-splitting smiles and a thumbs up. "Tell you what; why don't we get Neji and Tenten and have a team outing." In a more serious voice he added, "We need to explain what happened any way." Lee nodded but refused to give up his new found good mood.

It didn't take them long to collect Tenten, and they only had a few delays at the Hyuuga compound. With every one there it was only a matter of minute's before they were all seated at Lee's favorite restaurant; favorite because it was the only place in Konoha that served extra-extra-extra spicy curry.

However, when the dish was placed in front of him, Lee only pushed it around his plate with his spoon. This combined with the unusual silence while waiting for their meal caused Neji to set down his chopsticks and say: "Lee, something is bothering you; explain."

"Yeah Lee, ever since you won that spar you've been quiet. I would think you would be gloating about Youth and hard work." Tenten added. Neji tensed, that spar was a sore spot for him. No matter how many times he went over it in his head, he just couldn't find a logical reason to just how he was knocked out.

Sure their spars where a lot closer now, and Lee could have won a long time ago. That was another sore spot, Neji knew, along with Gai and Lee, that Lee would win every time if he removed his weights. But Lee refused, and Neji didn't bring it up.

"I don't think I can count that as a win." Lee's voice had taken on a depressed edge again, and he had no intention of explain his statement further. When Neji's and Tentens stare became a little to much Lee looked to his sensei. But Gai shook his head, this was something Lee had to explain.

"Re-remember that man in the forest; from about a week ago." His team nodded, how could they forget. "W-when he looked at me, he looked into my head. Gai-sensei says that he was telling the truth." Lee trailed off, not sure what to say next. So he blurted out the first thing he could think of, "He said he used magic!"

The table was quiet for all of eight seconds before Tenten burst out laughing. Neji on the hand didn't laugh, but activated his Kekkei Genkai. "Your chakra pathways have changed." It was said quietly, but Tenten had stopped laughing. "Except for a few difference's they almost match the man's from the forest."

"Potter-sensei said that I have magic too." The statement was quiet, then Tenten opened her mouth.

"Potter-sensei?" Lee flinched.

"Potter Harry, the man from the forest, is going to teach me how to control my magic." A pause, "I've been taken off the active ninja list until Potter-sensei says I can control it." The last word was spat, with uncharacteristic bitterness, causing his team to flinch. Lee was always a cheerful person, even when sparring.

The silence was filled with a nervous tension; until Gai, who refused to have gloom over take the group said the first thing that came to mind to brake it.

"Lee, as I said before, I have faith that you can master whatever Potter-san has to teach you in record time! In fact, if you can't within a month, I will run 1,000 laps around Konoha!" At the loud proclamation, the small eatery hushed before conversation picked up again, regulars hardly even glancing up.

"Gai-sensei," Neji said with a hint of irritation. "That promise is fool-"

"Nonsense, Neji!! I'm positive that Lee can over come this; for his Youth is at it's peak." A few manly sniffles were Neji's and Tenten's only warning before their comrades were embracing, crying manly tears. Instantly their minds fell into a defense they had developed within a week of being placed on Team Gai. But even after a few years they still couldn't completely bloke out the sound of manly sobs mixed in with praise, and the distant sound of crashing waves.

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A/N: Yes I know it's short, but my muse is ignoring me. So this is Part One of Chapter Twelve. I'll try with all my will to have part two written and up by the end of the weekend. But I refuse to promise anything. Now I hate asking this, but please review. I never really realized haw much reviews bring out my muse, and I would like to thank all my past reviewers. Hopefully more story soon.