The Japanese Ministry
Chapter 4
Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto were all sitting nervously in the Headmaster's office. They were waiting for Dumbledore to return to his office.
Sakura was sitting up straight and trying to look attentive. Her attentiveness was ruined though every time she brushed back her pink hair. Sasuke seemed frozen in place, but his eyes were scanning the area looking around for any threats. Naruto just kept fidgeting. He looked bored out of his mind, but surprisingly he was silent.
Each one of them was thinking about the man that had let them into Hogwarts and the scroll he had given to them.
While they were trying to decide whether or not to go through the main gate he had come walking towards them.
The man wore a black cloak and a mask. He put his hand into his pocket and they had tensed ready to fight. Instead of pulling out a weapon he had taken out a scroll. He then handed Sasuke the scroll and whispered "Lady Hokage sends her regards. Here are your orders."
After that he turned to leave and walked out towards the grounds without another word. The three genin had been too shocked to say anything at all.
Naruto had then snatched the scroll from Sasuke and opened it.
MISSION
Operation: TAKE OVER HOGWARTS
Rank: S class
Type: Intelligence
Description: You are to gather information for the invasion that will take place in England. You will receive further instructions when it is time for the invasion. You are to find out what information you can about the Headmaster, teachers, and students at Hogwarts. Our informants tell us that the Headmaster may be a threat. Find out if this is true and if so, eliminate him. Also, England has gained much confidence since Harry Potter defeated this "Dark Lord". See if Harry Potter is a threat and if so, eliminate him. The forest that is on the grounds of the school contains many other species. Befriend them on behalf of Japan and ask for their assistance during this invasion. If they refuse then kill them so that no one will find out.
You will be under the pretense that you are here to strengthen relationships with Japan and England. How you "strengthen" these relationships is up to you. You will also be meeting with the four operatives every month that are stationed at England's Ministry of magic. Any other extra orders you will receive from them.
NOTE: Do all this in complete secrecy. You must not get caught. Fake names and genjutsu may be used but are not requirements.
This mission is authorized by the Godaime Hokage Tsunade.
Their reaction had been silence. Then...
"Is this a joke?" Naruto had asked. He was shaking slightly.
"I don't think so dobe."
"An invasion." Sakura breathed. "Why?"
"Who knows and who cares. Let's just carry out the mission."
They had all gone into Hogwarts and snuck into the great hall. They were now looking through a small door in the back of the hall by the staff table. Apparently everyone in the school was there and Dumbledore was giving a speech. He was then interrupted by a woman dressed in a pink cardigan. Naruto would have called her a toad but that would be an insult to toads everywhere. To put it bluntly...
She horrified them.
Sasuke winced at the sound of her voice and Naruto whispered to Sakura, "Don't worry, you're nothing like that."
She smiled weakly and whispered back. "Thanks."
They listened as she went on about changing things in Hogwarts.
Sakura blinked, "It looks like whoever she works for is trying to take over Hogwarts."
"Seems like it" Sasuke shrugged. "You don't think she's part of this whole operation do you?"
Naruto looked at him seriously "If she is then I'm going back to Konoha and dumping this mission on someone else."
"I agree" Sakura and Sasuke said together.
Everyone in the hall was eating now. Naruto's stomach growled. "Why can't we just go out there and say 'Hey, we're here to improve relationships with England!'. What's with all this secrecy you guys? I'm hungry!"
They both frowned. Sasuke spoke "You want us to come out of hiding and say that in front of all those students while implying that we were spying on them, you really are a dobe."
"Teme! How does saying that imply that we were spying on them."
Sakura smiled. "I have a better idea."
"Do tell."
"Well we're officials right, we're supposed to be here. We'll go right through those two big, front doors and demand to speak to the headmaster in private. It may be blunt but it's suspicion free. When we speak to the headmaster then we can figure some things out."
"That's exactly what I said!"
"No, Naruto. You wanted us to come out from were we are now."
"Isn't that the same thing?"
"I give up."
They ended up having Sakura slam open the two front doors leading into the hall while Sasuke tried to explain what was happening to Naruto.
Everyone in the great hall turned to look at her as she marched over to the staff table. The hall had gone quiet. They didn't know what to make of the strange pink-haired girl. One would have to admit that she was quite a striking figure. Her bright bubblegum pink hair certainly made an impression.
She stopped up right in front of the staff table. She looked very confident as she spoke. "Who here is the headmaster?"
Dumbledore smiled and his eyes twinkled. "That would be me young lady."
"My companions and I are from Japan we would like to speak with you."
"I'm listening."
"Privately."
The hall dissolved into whispers. Sakura with her above average hearing heard most of them.
"Who is she?"
"Is that hair natural?"
"Japan?"
The headmaster motioned her closer. "If you would be so kind as to give me a minute then could you and your companions wait for me in my office?"
"If we must." Her tone was cold.
"Then the password is 'Animal Crackers'. A ghost will lead you there."
Sakura nodded. This would give them more time to decide what they were going to tell the wizards anyway. With that she turned on her heel and walked gracefully out of the hall leaving the children's mutterings behind her.
"So?" Sasuke questioned as she walked briskly out.
"We'll speak with him in his office."
A ghost floated over towards them. "Hello, I'm nearly headless Nick. I'll lead you to professor Dumbledore's office."
"Lead the way then Nick!" Naruto said happily.
Nick had lead them up to the office where they now waited. But they still wondered exactly what lie they would tell Dumbledore.
"Blimey mate! I think she was a veela or something."
"Ron! Every pretty girl you see doesn't have to be veela!" Hermione glared at him. "Although, with that pink hair it does make her look like Tonks."
"She looks nothing like Tonks!"
"I mean that I think she is a metamorphmagus."
"Oh, why didn't you just say that!"
Harry spoke up before Hermione could retaliate. "Who do you think they are? And, what do you think that she and her friends want to speak to Dumbledore about you guys?"
Hermione frowned. "I have no idea Harry."
The trio was left to wonder what the strange girl was there for.
Alas......If only they knew the truth.
AN: I know this is a long author's note but please read it! 2nd paragraph is important!
Yes they know about ghosts. But no one in Konoha is one because they wanted to move on. If figured that being ninja and all they wouldn't chose to go back to all that death. Next…….I love animal crackers and I bet that Dumbledore would like them too!
Also, as for how Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto are going to blend I was thinking of having them watch the classes sort of like Umbridge. I am quite willing to change that if you have a better idea, but I'm not going to make them guards because that idea is so overused. I don't think I will sort them into houses either but if enough people review and say they want that then I might. So review and tell me what you want!
As for pairings it will most likely just be fluff between Naruto and Anko; Asuma and Kurenai; and Sasuke and Sakura. Kakashi will share the love all around!
Next chapter will have the adults in the Ministry!
