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"This is about to get awkward": Normal talking.

'Still, it should be funny': Normal thinking.

"Funny?, it's freaking hilarious": Kurama talking.

'Though this is a little childish' : Kurama thinking.

Chapter 6

The Leaky Cauldron held a different atmosphere for Hagrid, Harry, Naruto and Satsuki that afternoon, earlier there had been pleasant conversations, laughter and the comforting, warm crackle of the fire. Now however, it was cold and quiet, so quiet, you'd think someone had been murdered, why? Balthazar and Kakashi were glaring and arguing with each other in the middle of the main area, as if trying to force their opponent to submit to their will, Harry and Hagrid were more confused what they were arguing about, while Naruto and Satsuki however had a hunch.

"It doesn't matter the circumstances, I will not step back on this" Kakashi said with an even tone.

"Step back or forward, either way you will see it my way soon enough" Balthazar replied with a smirk.

"Not even if it was the only way to save the world, you will never convince me" Kakashi shot back. The pair continued to argue but both Harry and Hagrid were confused on what.

"So, do either of you know what their arguing about?" Harry asked turning to the shinobi students. "We each have an idea, we have a bet to see who's right" Satsuki replied, her eyes still fixed on the to adults. Harry remained confused since she didn't really answer his question, so instead he returned his attention to his own thoughts before the chaos took place. Even though Naruto and Satsuki were watching the two teachers, their own thoughts were someone else.

'Is it me or does Harry seem a little out of it, I mean he's hardly touched his food and aside from his question, he's hardly said a word' Naruto thought though the link.

'It's not just you, he's been like this since he left the wand shop. It must be because of what Ollivanders said about that brother wand' she thought back.

"Obviously and I have a feeling the big man has an idea, not only about the wand but of the one who wielded it" Kurama noted noticing that Hagrid kept glancing at Harry almost expecting some questions. Their mental conversation was cut off as Balthazar and Kakashi finally came to the root of the argument.

"Make out" Kakashi said firmly. "Sensual Sorcery" Balthazar retorted as they both kept repeating the titles of their favourite smut book.

"Pay up" Naruto declared with a slight smug tone with Satsuki begrudgingly giving him a Sickle coin. Harry was now thoroughly confused but before he could question them, Naruto answered.

"All of the high-powered individuals in our village are perverts, though some hide it better than others, but in the end, they always argue about which smut book is the best. So I had a hunch that this argument was no different" he explained thus clearing it up.

"I still don't understand how you always know" Satsuki grumbled at the fact she lost another bet against the blonde. Naruto couldn't stop the smug grin that made its way onto his face.

"Never bet against an Uzumaki" he replied cryptically making Satsuki pout cutely and Hagrid stare in confusion, Harry on the other hand went back to his thoughts. Meanwhile Kakashi and Balthazar finally finished their 'important' argument and were on to a new topic of discussion.

"Well, now that we have come to an arrangement, I think a proper introduction to your friends is necessary" Balthazar inquired to Naruto who simply nodded.

"My name is Balthazar Blake, order of Merlin First class and it's a pleasure to meet you all" the old sorcerer said as he bowed politely. "Also, as of this moment, I will be taking Naruto as my apprentice" he added shocking most of the occupants around the table except Naruto and Harry who was still in his own world.

"Wait, Naruto did you know about this?" Satsuki asked unsure what this meant for their team.

"He did mention it back in the wand shop, but this just means we'll have two teachers for our abilities and skills" Naruto replied excited about learning new techniques and spells. Unfortunately his excitement was cut short when Balthazar spoke up again.

"I believe you must have misheard me, when I say I'm taking you as my apprentice, I'm not taking two and your previous master will be yours no longer, seeing as I need you to focus more with what I'll be teaching you, you'll need to separate from your friends" Balthazar informed them. This of course devastated Satsuki, shocked Naruto and annoyed Kakashi.

"Sorry, but I won't allow you to take away one of my students, especially if you're denying him interacting with others" Kakashi said firmly. There was no way he would allow anyone to take his student/little brother, even if he had to them for it.

"I'm not denying social interactions but I'll need him to focus on the responsibilities and studies of being a sorcerer. His role is important and the sooner you all understand that, then you'll see it's the correct course to take in removing unnecessary distractions" Balthazar calmly replied.

Each word pushed Kakashi's patience, after all this man was beginning to sound like Danzo training his Root shinobi. Kurama was starting to angered by his words, since this wizard didn't understand that Naruto needed those ties to others especially given the life he's lived.

"Whether or not you think cutting those 'distractions' is right, you don't have any right to do that to anyone" Kakashi said raising his voice.

"Besides the 3 of us are a team, so if you cut us out, then we'll be compromised when we go on a mission" Satsuki piped up not wanting to be removed from Naruto like that.

"And regardless of what you can teach him, there are things that I 'need' to teach him" Kakashi jumped back in, however Balthazar didn't look to fazed.

"Just as two dragons cannot rule over the same mountain, two masters cannot teach the same student, perhaps when he is ready for the trials that await him you might have him back" he said.

"That is not for you to decide as if discussing the weather, especially when it concerns my little brother" Kakashi challenged readying himself for a fight.

"ENOUGH" Naruto shouted having had enough and all eyes were on him as he made his way in between the two masters.

"First off, Kakashi you may be my brother but I don't you protecting me, I decide my own fate and the risks and consequences that come with my choices" he preached to his sensei. Inside the seal, Kurama smiled with pride seeing the man this boy could be. Harry and Hagrid were shocked that Naruto would talk down to his teacher, while Satsuki and Kakashi realised they should've asked Naruto first. Balthazar though, smiled thinking Naruto was being sensible and allowing himself to train for the future trials ahead, at least until Naruto turned on him.

"And who the hell do you think you are to tell me that my friends are unnecessary and I should cut those bonds, the bonds I share with them have made me stronger than I ever could be on my own. So don't you dare insult them or I'll beat that high and mighty attitude out of you, you hot that?" Naruto continued to rant at the sorcerer. Balthazar was stunned since no one aside Master Merlin had ever lectured him with a resolve stronger than steel.

Both Kakashi and Balthazar looked at each other before both kicked out Naruto's legs from under him, making him fall on his back. Before he had time to recover though a foot from both masters was one his chest keeping him in place.

"Rule number one Naruto" Kakashi said.

"Show respect to your masters" Balthazar finished. Kakashi couldn't help but smirk at the sorcerer.

"So what was that about the two dragons and one mountain?" Kakashi asked. All Balthazar could do was look back with a smirk of his own.

"When Naruto graduates, then we'll kill each other" he replied before heading to the bar for a drink. With the difficulties sorted for the time being, the rest of the group went back to the table to enjoy their meal, it was only then Hagrid said something.

"You alright there Harry? You've been awfully quiet lately" he asked hoping it was just thoughts of Hogwarts on Harry's mind.

"He killed my parents, didn't he? The one who gave me this" Harry asked rubbing his scar.

"You know Hagrid I know you do" he continued and the group was now focused on Hagrid. The half-giant sighed in resignation before pushing his bowl of soul away.

"Alright you lot, understand this cause it's very important. Not all witches and wizards are good, some go bad and some go so bad that they're feared forever. The wizard that killed your parents went as bad as you can go and his name was V-V-V-V His name was V-V-V" Hagrid tried to say but his fear was too great. Kurama felt Hagrid's fear and wondered what sort of evil person could inspire such terror in others like this.

"You know, if it's too frightening for you to say, how about writing it down?" Kakashi asked almost reading everyone's mind.

"No I can't spell it" Hagrid replied.

'OK what kind of education did he have he can't spell a name?' Naruto asked, however he didn't mean for the others to hear it.

'Really? It took me, Kakashi and Kurama together years to teach you how write properly enough to even attempt fuinjutsu practice, so don't say anything about anyone else's writing skills' Satsuki ranted back at him making Naruto blush with embarrassment and Kakashi and Kurama nod at the girl. Meanwhile Hagrid had finally worked up enough courage to continue.

"Alright, Voldemort" he whispered.

"Voldemort, that's a stupid name" Naruto blurted out. Hagrid shushed him not wanting others to hear.

"It was dark times you lot, dark times. Voldemort started to gather many followers, brought them over to the dark side. Anyone that stood up him ended up dead, Harry's parents fought against him, but nobody lived once Voldemort decided to kill them. Nobody, not one, except Harry" Hagrid went on with Harry shocked and the ninja and tailed beast curious.

"Now why would someone so feared and powerful try to kill an infant, the boy couldn't have been a threat so why try to kill him" Kurama pondered through the link.

"Exactly, there has to be something going on behind the scenes we're not aware of, but for now, let's keep our heads down and our senses open" Kakashi instructed to his students.

"Me? Voldemort tried to kill me?" Harry asked not understanding why.

"Yes, that ain't some simple cut on your forehead Harry. A mark like that only comes from being touched by a curse and an evil curse at that" Hagrid explained.

"So what happened to Voldemort?" Naruto asked only for Hagrid to flinch at the name.

"Look, please don't mention that name if you can, most folk don't ever even want to hear it since it still carries fear" Hagrid whispered back in fear. The ninja however had their own opinion on the name.

"Look Hagrid, it's just the name of a man, perhaps a powerful and intimidating man, but a man none the less. We ninja have to live with knowing that each mission we go on we could die, so trust me when I say we're not afraid" Satsuki stated firmly.

"Fine, but for other folks sakes try to avoid saying it please?" the Half-giant replied hoping to avoid the name for the rest of his life. Each of the ninja nodded before he went on.

"Well, you ask what happened to him? Some say he died, codswallop in my opinion, nope I think he's still out there, too tired and weak to carry on. But one thing I'd certain about that night, something about Harry stumped him that night. That's why he's famous, that's why everyone knows his name. Harry Potter is the boy who lived" he finished leaving the others grasping at the implications of what it meant.

Kakashi noticed that it was getting late and suggested that they head to bed for the night. Balthazar had returned before they did stating he needed to take Naruto to Gringotts in the morning before anything else. Kakashi agreed only to the condition that they all be allowed to come, and as it was a simple request Balthazar would adhere to it. However Harry said that he wanted to explore Diagon Alley more and try understand some of the wizarding customs, and since he needed a guide and guardian Hagrid agreed to go with him.

The following morning saw Balthazar and the three ninja entering Gringotts once again and some if the goblins were surprised to see Balthazar Blake walking through the hallway. Upon reaching the front desk, the head goblin had a different demeanour compared to when the ninja were here before.

"Master Balthazar, it is an honour to be of service to you again, it has been quite some time since your last visit, what may I do for you sir" the head goblin announced bow low enough his nose almost touched the floor. While the ninja found their jaws cracking the floor from haw fast they dropped, Balthazar couldn't keep the smirk off his face at their reaction but still, onto business.

"Burgok, the time has come for 'his' line to be inherited" he mentioned cryptically but the head goblin was more surprised at hearing Balthazar had found what he was searching for.

"So it truly has happened" Burgok replied as Balthazar simply nodded. "Very well, if you and your apprentice will follow me, we shall get through the paperwork as quickly as possible" the goblin continued walking off. Satsuki and Kakashi followed only to be stopped by Burgok.

"Apologies but this is a private business transaction, as such this shall be between the people involved only" he told them politely.

Annoying as it was, Kakashi relented and had Satsuki stay with him to wait for Naruto to return, though she didn't exactly feel comfortable letting Naruto go alone. The process took a little over an hour before Naruto and Balthazar came back, only Naruto was pretty much in a daze and his eyes were swirling comically while muttering 'So much ramen' over and over.

"OK what's with him?" Kakashi deadpanned. "Don't mind him, he just learned how much he's inherited in terms of money, artefacts, scrolls, books and the total number of vaults, he'll come out of it in a moment" Balthazar replied unfazed by the confusion.

Satsuki and Kakashi however were wide-eyed at the implication that Naruto was now probably the most wealthy person in both the wizarding world and the ninja world. Snapping out of his surprise, Kakashi's own curiosity got the better of him.

"In terms of coins, exactly how hum does Naruto own now?" he asked almost scared of what he was about to hear. "Roughly around 246,729,581 Galleons, 486,906,216 Sickles and 943,760,175 Knuts in total and vaults 1 through to 12" Balthazar responded to save the hassle of legality from the goblins.

At this point, both Satsuki and Kakashi were in the same state as Naruto muttering about either tomatoes or porn books, Balthazar found quite amusing for the first 6 minutes before he decided to get them back on track.

"Right then on to business, we need to stop by the First vault to pick an item Naruto will need for his training, then afterwards" he said before being cut off. "And Satsuki" Naruto jumped in. "I told you before that my bonds are special to me and since Satsuki is like me, she too will be receiving the same training" he continued all the whole said girl was gaining a pink dusting in her cheeks.

"Very well both Naruto and Satsuki will need in their training, the Kakashi and I will need to head to Hogwarts early so that we can get our offices and lessons for the year ready, in the meantime you two finish off any business you need to finish and wait for Hagrid back the pub, understood?" he asked getting firm nods in respond.

The ride to the was alot quicker than the previous ones the previous day since vault 1 wasn't too far from the main entrance. Once there Balthazar got the key and opened it up, the contents stunning the trio of shinobi.

The vault alone was a least 200 metres long and about 50 metres wide, there shelves filled with books and scrolls all along the walls and throughout the entire vault.

"Welcome to Merlin's Library" Balthazar said. "As you can see, these are everything he gathered, studied from randomly discovered on quiet trips and even things he specifically searched for" he explained whilst making his way to the centre of the room. The three ninja followed but remained in awe, looking at the wealth of knowledge built up in one place. Before long, they a single podium with leather-bound book much larger than every book in the vault, much older looking to. Balthazar was already there standing in front of it, with a solemn look on his face.

"This is the greatest book Merlin wrote, the Encantus, with every discovery, spell, potion, curse or piece of history he found, he would write it in this book. He mixed his magic energy into the ink as he wrote, thus putting a little of his being into the book every time he wrote, overtime the Encantus gained a sentience of its own from all the magic being poured into its pages. So now it updates itself on the art, science, rules and history of all magic, including our recent history too" he explained.

Naruto was quite drawn to the large book, like it was calling to him. The others noticed his face glazing over as he instinctively reached out to open it. However before touching the Encantus, Balthazar and Kakashi held his wrist and shoulder lightly with looks of warning.

"As I said, the Encantus is sentient and has its own defences for when anyone tries to read it without permission" Balthazar calmly stated before taking the book and before the ninja's eyes he proceeded to flatten the book to a fifth of the thickness and fold it several times and placing it in his pocket. Turning back to the astonished kids and shocked adult, he couldn't help but chuckle internally.

"Pocket edition" he shrugged off while Naruto and Satsuki face-faulted, Kakashi's response was to simply start reading again as if the statement make all the sense in the world.

After checking the other vaults which were filled with riches beyond their wildest imaginations, they proceeded back to entrance where Balthazar and Kakashi bid the children a quick farewell and disappeared to who knows where. Realising they still needed an animal partner, they entered the Magical Menagerie and were treated to massive variety of animals. Ranging from ground animals such as cats, ferrets, toads and even a few snakes to aviary creatures, most commonly owls, yet there was also bats, parrots, sparrows even a phoenix. Stunned at the sight, both ninja barely noticed a middle-aged witch appear from the back room, wearing robes that had seen better days from the scratch marks, burns and tears but the excitement etched on her face meant she probably didn't mind.

"Ahhh, welcome, welcome, please have a look around at what tickles your fancy. If you have any inquiries, feel free to ask, I'll be near the owls at the front here" he said with a bouncy tone before heading off. Deciding it was better just to choose and carry on, they made their way through.

"It would probably be best if at least one of you have a bird for your pet, since they not only seem the most popular but they'll have more uses than most others, not to mention you probably won't have to take care of them as much since birds have natural hunting and survival instincts" Kurama reasoned and it did make sense to the kids. Looking around there were many varieties to choose from, but nothing out to them.

After separating and having a look for a few minutes, Naruto heard a quiet mewling from the back corner and went to check it out, what he found was adorable and saddening. A tiny baby kitsune curled in the corner on a small blanket in a cage, it's fur was a dirty blonde colour with black furred paws, ears and tail tips. Speaking of the tail, the had two tails wrapping around itself, it's eyes were closed and ears down almost in fear and the quiet mewling was still was barely any louder than before. It was also skin and bones thin, as if no one was taking care of it properly, before he could approach however...

"Oh, the poor dear" Naruto jumped at the witch's voice since he was so focused on the kit. "What do you mean?" he asked calming down.

"This little kitsune is barely two weeks old and she barely eats anything so she's very weak, her mother had only just given birth to her but the stress was too much and she passed away, the rest of the litter didn't survive either. This little is all alone" the witch explained and Naruto couldn't help but feel a small connection.

"I've been doing my best to feed and look after her, but every time I pick her up, she gets so scared she attacks anything near her, so I've had to resort to giving her meals at a distance. If she doesn't start eating properly, I fear the worst" she lamented with tears threatening to spill and Naruto was frustrated at the fact that he didn't know what to do. From in the seal, Kurama was almost as saddened as the witch seeing an innocent life barely holding on.

"Naruto, channel some of my chakra and very gently stroke the back of her neck" she urged her container. Not needing to be told twice, the boy opened the cage and did what he was told only for the witch to become worried.

"Hold it, just what do you think you're doi-" her words died in her throat as the kit flinched at the touch but almost immediately calmed down and even leaned into the petting. The witch was shocked as she hadn't seen the kit react in such a positive manner and left to test something.

Oblivious to what the owner was up to, Naruto kept gently petting the kit thinking of his own time when was alone. He too had desired the warm gentle touch from a parent when he was scared, alone, hungry, believing that there was nothing left. If it wasn't for Kurama's comfort, he may have ended his life a long time ago.

He was drawn from his thoughts when the witch returned with a small bottle with formula, already understanding what she wanted he took the bottle without a word and offered it to the kit. Said kit was in bliss at the warmth and comfort from this stranger before noticing a familiar bottle in front of her, hesitating a little she carefully started suckling away at her meal.

At seeing the kit eating Naruto beamed and Kurama let out a breath of relief, turning to the witch, Naruto noticed tears of joy in her eyes.

"Thank you, if you hadn't come along, I fear she might not have made much longer" she exclaimed. Turning back at the baby, Naruto's smile softened as he came to a decision.

With Satsuki

"These owls are all pretty elegant, but none of them seem to have a fire in their eyes, they're just domesticated, it's almost sad" she said gazing at the many birds along her way. Each of the owls she noticed were well-mannered and perched with pride in their appearance as if to say 'I am the one to choose', of course, the Uchiha was a prideful girl, the pride she paid attention to was reserved for those of a warrior's nature.

Unbeknownst to her, she was being watched by a pair of piercing golden eyes, studying her movements and posture. These eyes belonged to a stern looking hawk, it's feathers were the same colour as her hair while it's legs and beak were a dull yellow, it's face, though stern was also curious at this human, she was looking at every owl as if looking for something special.

"Still nothing, every one of these owls doesn't have that warrior's spark to them" she murmured but the hawk heard her loud and clear. At these words the hawk had made a decision, this young woman would be his partner and lead him in many adventures.

Hearing a loud screech startled the young Uchiha, she spun around only to be greeted by a beautiful looking hawk beckoning her over. As if in a trance, she made her way to the bird and got pretty close before it puffed out it's chest and spread it's wings revealing beautiful silver feathers on the underside of the wings, she didn't have time to admire them as it glided towards her.

Raising her arm in defence, she was surprised to see the hawk land gracefully on the limb and perching comfortably with an amused look.

"That wasn't funny you flying rodent" she mumbled with a pout, looking closer at the though, she could see that this bird had a fighting spirit with a firestorm in it's eyes.

"So I take it, you want to come with me, huh?" she asked to which the hawk simply nodded, with that motion, Satsuki made her way to the front where she met up with Naruto who was holding a small bundle in one arm and holding a bottle in his other hand.

'I'm guessing that's your partner in your arms?' she mentally asked. 'Yeah, I've decided to name her Amai Yume' he thought not even looking back since he was more focused on feeding his new pet.

Getting a bit closer, Satsuki noticed the bundle was a baby fox and now seeing her Amai Yume seemed perfect. Yume's eyes were closed so she did look like she was dreaming and she looked like the sweetest thing ever. Naruto though finally turned around and was greeted by a proud, black hawk almost glaring at him fiercely.

"I take it that's your partner then?" he asked a little nervous about the glare the bird was giving.

"Yeah and I've picked the name Gin no Arashi" she presented with pride. Forgetting being nervous for being confused, Naruto was about asked why before Gin spread his wings once again to show his silver feathers.

"Goodness me" the witch exclaimed in surprise. "First this young man chooses the fox and now you with the silver-winged hawk. Anytime anyone tried to take him, he would practically attack them, so you must have something special about you, I swear, you two will be quite the extraordinary duo if you're choices of animal partners are anything to go by" she continued in excitement.

Rather than question the excited woman they just decided to leave since the owner gave them their pets for free, which was just fine by the two ninja.

On their way back to the Leaky Cauldron with Gin on Satsuki's shoulder and Yume still bundled up, they both heard something Naruto was all too familiar with.

"Scum like you doesn't deserve to exist, let alone walk in the presence of a pureblood such as myself, mudbloods like you are a stain on the rest of wizard society" an arrogant male voice was heard between two shops near the back where most could not hear.

Running to and finding the source filled both ninja and tailed beast with rage. A young witch, no older than them was being harassed by a slightly older boy with slick-backed white hair and pale complexions who screamed rich-boy. Dressed in brand new robes, shiny shoes and would've looked prim and proper had it not been for the scene he was making.

"I'd say it's about time someone put you in your place scum" the boy made to slap the girl before he felt a deep fear well up inside him as Naruto grabbed his wrist roughly and then threw him away to the ground almost breaking his arm in the process. Rising back up, he made to face his attacker.

"Who do you thin-" was as far as he got, seeing two sets of angry red eyes that dared him to try anything. Making the smart choice, the boy hightailed it out of there promising they would pay for making a fool of him.

"Hmph, he does that all on his own if you ask me" Satsuki spat, Naruto was still too angry to speak.

'I thought that once I left the village, I would be done with this stupid bigotry. What do people have against those that are even a little different' he asked the Uchiha and his tenant.

"They see something that goes against what they've been taught and threatens what the believe and respond harshly, it's something that humans have done for centuries, I know it feels wrong but there's nothing you can do" she answered back. 'At least, not yet and not alone' she thought to herself.

All three were brought from their mental conversation when the girl that was being harassed spoke up.

"Umm, thank you both for helping me out, my name is Hermione Granger" she said and now getting a look at her, she was pretty cute to them. She had shoulder-length, slightly bushy brown hair, deep brown eyes and a well-rounded face, she was wearing a black skirt, floral sweater, grey stocking and black Mary-janes.

"No problem, we were more than happy to help out, my name is Naruto Uzumaki and this is Satsuki Uchiha" Naruto said with a foxy grin, Satsuki simply helped Hermione to her feet while offering her own grin that she returned.

"So, why was that idiot picking on you and what was that name he called you" Satsuki asked. Immediately Hermione's smile dropped and her eyes were cast down.

"He called me a mudblood, someone with non-magical parents, someone like me and he was picking on me because he wasn't paying attention to where he was going, bumped into me and dropped his ice cream, so he saw it as an excuse to start insulting me because I'm muggle-born" she explained hoping these two wouldn't be like him. She felt a hand on each shoulder and looked to see both Naruto and Satsuki on either side smiling at her.

"Don't worry, we're not like that idiot, we don't care if you're muggle-born or not, it's the qualities of the person that matter, not the blood" Satsuki reasoned with Naruto still grinning away, in all the commotion, Yume woke up and her curious head poke out from blanket just enough for Hermione to see.

"So cuuuuuuteeeee" she scooping the kit from Naruto's arm to smother the now frightened fox. Yume was absolutely terrified at being yanked from her warmth and comfort and almost smothered, therefore she did the first thing that into her mind: flail about like crazy.

Noticing Yume's hysteria, Naruto quickly took her back into his arms, making the kit immediately calmed down from the warmth and comfort he provided. Hermione was confused at the actions of both the boy and his pet.

"I don't understand, why did she react like that" she asked.

"You frightened her and considering she's still a baby, she panicked at your rough swipe. If you want to pet her, be more gentle" Naruto responded bringing Yume back into Hermione's reach. As she reached over more carefully, Hermione's touch made the kit flinched for a moment before purrs replacing her fear after a few seconds. After the little incident the three students-to-be made the way back through Diagon Alley to enjoy the rest of the day checking out the shops until Hermione's parents came by to take her home, waving goodbye, she couldn't help but hope they would be in the same house.

"So who were those two sweetie?" her mother asked.

"Just some new friends, Satsuki and Naruto, I'll probably see them at Hogwarts" Hermione answered thinking the smiling blonde.

"Oh, does our little girl have a crush on that blonde cutie?" the mothered asked teasingly.

"MUUUMM" Hermione shouted back as red as a rose while her mothered giggled good-naturedly.

At Hogwarts

Dumbledore sat quietly in his office thinking about the new rules and classes for the school year, when all of a sudden a loud crack was heard and Balthazar and Kakashi stood before him.

Kakashi for his part was quite impressed with the headmaster's office, circular much Luke the Hokage's office but it also screamed mystical wizard. The many shelves packed with books and tomes, ornaments and artefacts on the various tables portraits of old looking men and women in chairs who Kakashi assumed were previous headmasters and Headmistresses, though looking closer he noticed the weren't still, they were moving and snoring.

'I'm guessing there is magic inside the paintings for them to move, neat trick' he thought not really surprised by what magic can do.

"Ah, Kakashi, Balthazar, good to see you both, what can I do for you today" Dumbledore asked in a pleasant tone.

"We came to discuss a few things that need to happen for the year and iron out some details with my students" Balthazar answered, Dumbledore however did not look shock, instead he simply smirked.

"I believe you owe me then Balthazar" he said still smirking and holding his hand out.

"It still took over 30 years, little Alby" Balthazar growled while begrudgingly handing over a copy of Sensual Sorcery: Ancient Magic to the smirking old man. Kakashi however was a little confused since Balthazar looked to be only in his early thirties, however he logged under the questions he would ask these two quirky men.

"Anyway, as I was saying, I'll need to take two particular students in order to train them properly" Balthazar calmly stated which had Dumbledore perplexed for a change.

"And who would these students be old friend, thus where will be training them?" the bespectacled professor asked in return.

"Naruto Uzumaki and Satsuki Uchiha, I will also be taking them to the room of requirement, after all it is the one room that's perfect to keep Naruto a secret, at least for now" Balthazar explained, now however Kakashi was thoroughly confused.

'Room of requirement, keeping Naruto a secret, this just keeps getting more interesting' he thought finally having enough of the secrets. "Alright, I think that enough of the shadow talk, can we please get back on topic?" he said gaining the attention of the wizards.

"Ah, sorry Kakashi, we must've forgotten you were there" Dumbledore exclaimed with Balthazar rubbing his head sheepishly, leaving Kakashi stunned at his own line turned against him.

'Huh, so that's what it feels like' he thought with a small sigh of acceptance. "Anyway I was about to mention, I would like to discuss a few things about my little brother, Harry and the school year" Kakashi continued.

"Very well, what would like to know?" Dumbledore responded calmly, Balthazar was more or less a bit stiff in posture.

"First off, what is the significance of the ring Naruto wears and why is it important for Balthazar to train him, as far as I'm concerned, the whole situation has me on edge, after all no one just shows that much interest in someone they've just met without a reason, so talk" Kakashi said firmly as he should understand what trouble Naruto might end up in.

"Ah I see, seeing as he is your little brother, I can understand why Balthazar's declaration would not only upset you but also make you wary of him" Dumbledore said never taking his eyes from the silver haired ninja and was about to answer before Balthazar beat him to it.

"You see, the thing is, Naruto is the direct descendant of the greatest wizard of all time, Merlin" he explained with Kakashi nodding for him to continue.

"Many hundreds of years ago, a dark witch existed by the name of Morgana Le Fay, Merlin's deadliest enemy who was preparing a ancient and forbidden spell known only as 'The Rising'. With it she would be able to bring dark witches and wizards from the dead in order to enslave all of mankind, Merlin himself fought to stop her and after months of battling each other, Merlin was finally able to seal her away, although he didn't give the details of how and where he sealed her. However before she disappeared, Morgana swore she would return somehow" he continued on with story, Kakashi was floored by it, after all it was almost as intense as the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha's battle at the Valley of the end.

"I take it that the battle took quite the toll on Merlin, considering he was fighting for months, there had to have been a backlash of some kind" Kakashi reasoned.

"Indeed, his life force was drained to the point of no return and he knew he was going to die but he also feared that when Morgana returned, she would finish what she started and no one would have the strength to stop her again, so he gave his apprentice a task, to find his descendant who would be the only one to be chosen by Merlin's dragon ring, that is why I must train Naruto , he is the only who will be able to destroy Morgana once and for all" Balthazar finally finished his story. For the most part Kakashi understood everything but there was one burning question in his mind.

"How do you know all of this? Is there a history book about Merlin or something else?" he asked only for Balthazar and Dumbledore to chuckle at the ninja.

"Actually, aside from Alby here, I'm the only one who knows because I was there and before you ask your next question, I'm well over 1400 years old" Balthazar said with a small smile on his face. At this point, Kakashi wasn't surprised anymore since enough crazy stuff had happened to him in his life that he learned just to go with it.

"Ok fair enough, now I wanted to ask 2 more questions before we determine living arrangements" he commented.

"Fire away" both wizards replied.

"What's the deal with that small package taken from vault 713 and what's the deal with Harry Potter? Also I want the complete truth, if you expect me to trust you, I need to know the truth" Kakashi asked with a deadly serious look and tone which didn't faze the wizards one bit.

"Very well, however in return, you must tell us the situation with Naruto, after all I found it odd when I was over there that people seemed to curse his name when I asked around and would tell me to stay away from him for my safety, wouldn't you?" Dumbledore returned with his own curiosity about Naruto growing. Kakashi could only sigh at the request, it was only fair since trust was a two-way street and in all honesty, everyone ended up being curious of the whiskered blonde.

"I'll tell you what I can but, but you'll have to have to ask him about certain things since it's not really my story to tell, even if I am a part of it"

More curious than before, Dumbledore couldn't prepare himself for what he would hear.

The Next Morning

In a small room in the Leaky Cauldron, the first rays of the sun were shining in through the window and the happy hustle and bustle of London was quiet but still heard. To many people it would've been a nice morning to wake up to, they weren't however Naruto Uzumaki.

'I swear, someday I'll find a way to blow up the sun that keeps me from my precious sleep' he thought grumbling himself awake.

"HAHAHA, even after years of getting up early you haven't changed, you are still the worst morning person ever" Kurama laughed in great mirth. "Speaking of things not changing..." she trailed off and Naruto noticed a weight on his chest, again. Looking down he could see Satsuki's head sleeping soundly with a peaceful smile on her face and some slight bed-head, she looked so peaceful. Yes Satsuki Uchiha was a cuddler, she often snuck out of her room to slip into Naruto's bed almost every night after the first time he found out by accident. What a crazy night that was.

Flashback

About a week after Naruto had moved into the Uchiha district with Satsuki he had come to the conclusion that he couldn't be happier. One night on the way back from the bathroom, he couldn't help but hear a quiet whimpering coming from down the hall, making his way towards it's source he found himself outside Satsuki's room.

'She said she'd kill me if I went into her room but desperate times call for desperate measures' he thought to himself as he made his way inside. Naruto was greeted to the sight of the young Uchiha heiress tossing and turning with a lot more whimpering. Obviously Naruto knew he had to do something, so quietly moving to her side he was about to rouse her from her nightmare, when without warning, Satsuki grabbed Naruto's arm and dragged him into her bed, holding him tight like a lifeline.

Frozen stiff at the sudden movement, Naruto almost screamed in panic, then he realised she would castrate him if she woke up now. He had only one arm free and looking down at the whimpering girl, used said arm to wrap around her smaller frame.

After a few seconds, Satsuki's whimpers had subsided into quiet snores and her relaxed to which Naruto was thankful for, however if he tried to pull away from her, she hugged him tighter, he tried for 2 hours before he decided just to get some sleep and try to explain himself in the morning.

Morning came as the birds started their song and sun started it's climb, Satsuki stirred slightly but didn't want to move or even open her eyes, she was too damn comfortable.

'I can't remember the last time I had such a peaceful sleep or ever being this warm waking up, my pillow also has a calming heartbeat, I think I'll just lay here a little longer' she thought and few seconds passed before her eyes shot open and she dared to look around.

Satsuki found herself in the embrace of her team mate and her head on his chest and she finally had a grasp on her situation and her face turned red with steam coming out of her ears.

The rest of the village occupants were woken from their peaceful sleep by a glass-shattering scream echoing throughout the village and everyone wondered who screamed and why.

Back in Satsuki's room, a thoroughly embarrassed Satsuki was berating Naruto who now had a red hand print on his left cheek, inside the seal though, Kurama had watched the whole thing from when Naruto entered Satsuki's room and was entertained by the show, she had even committed it to memory.

'I am never going to let these two live that down but for now, I think it's best that don't realise I witnessed it' she thought as she went back to sleep leaving Naruto to his fate.

End Flashback

After that time Satsuki had claimed that sleeping with Naruto was only to keep warm but none of the others believed it as they knew it helped with her nightmares and Naruto didn't really mind as he enjoyed being able to help her and also enjoyed the company when woke up.

"You should get up, Hagrid mentioned yesterday that we would be leaving for Hogwarts today, so you better wake up and start getting ready" Kurama told him. Grumbling at being made to move from his comfortable stop Naruto rouse Satsuki and they both got ready to leave before heading downstairs waiting for Harry and Hagrid.

After 20 minutes of waiting Harry and Hagrid finally made it downstairs and all four of them made their way to the train station with excited chatter all the way to Kings Cross station, Naruto, Satsuki and Harry all had their belongings on trolleys since Kurama told them it was better to avoid attention with the sealing scrolls for now, things were going well, at least until Hagrid looked at his pocket watch.

"Blimey is that the time?" he asked to himself before turning to the others.

"Sorry you lot, I'm gonna have to leave ya, Dumbledore will be wanting his Uh..." he continued patting the pocket that held the package from Gringotts. Harry nodded on understanding while the ninja and tailed beast were still wary of what it was.

'We still need to figure out what that thing is, something is happening and we're going to be in the middle of it' Satsuki thought.

'Don't worry Satsuki, I'm sure Kakashi sensei will give explain it to us when we get to Hogwarts' Naruto thought back without a care which seemed to satisfy Satsuki. Kurama however was not convinced at his reassurance.

"You should still keep your eyes and ears open at Hogwarts, I get the feeling it won't be that simple" she warned keeping the ninja on guard before spoke up again.

"Now your train leaves in fifteen minutes" he said handing them three tickets. "Stick to your tickets you lot, they're very important, stick to your tickets" he told them.

Reading their tickets however, the students found themselves confused as the tickets read Platform 9 though was the only one to voice his confusion.

"But Hagrid, there must be some mistake this says Platform 9 , I mean there's no such thing, is there?" he asked looking up only for all of them to see the friendly half-giant was nowhere to be seen.

"OK be honest, how does someone that big, who's not allowed to use magic, disappear without a trace?" Naruto asked but neither Harry or Satsuki could give him an answer.

Making their way to platforms 9 and 10, the trio started feel like idiots walking around looking for a Platform that shouldn't really exist. They were close to giving up before they heard a red headed woman addressing what they could only assume was her sons who all had red hair like hers, three older looking boys, one around their age and a daughter a year younger from the looks of her and lack of trolley.

"It's the same every of year, packed with muggles of course. Come on, Platform 9 this way" she said. The trio stared, dumbstruck at their luck.

"I guess we follow them" Satsuki said lamely before doing just that. Following the family of red heads coming to the last brick wall before the mother turned her sons.

"Alright Percy, you first" she told the eldest looking boy who started running at the wall and disappearing inside of it. The trio could only watch as their jaws dropped a little. The mother once again turned back to her sons.

"Fred, you next!" she said to two twins who looked offended.

"He's not Fred, I am" the boy on the left said.

"Honestly woman, you call yourself our mother" the other continued. The mother only groan letting Naruto and Satsuki know, this seemed to happen a lot.

"Oh sorry George" she apologised and the addressed boy moved forward before pausing.

"I'm only joking, I am Fred" he laughed before running through the wall with his twin right behind him.

Plucking up courage, Harry made his way forward.

"Excuse me, could you tell us, how to...?" he tried ask not really finding the right words.

"How to get onto the platform? Yes not to worry dears, it's Ron's first year to Hogwarts as well" she friendly while addressing he youngest son.

"Now, all you've got to do, is walk straight at the wall between platforms 9 and 10. It's usually best to do it at a bit of a run if you're nervous" she instructed.

"Good luck" the little girl mentioned with a smile.

Of course looking at the wall, Harry couldn't help but feel nervous, so running hard, he headed right for the wall expecting to crash only to keep going through it and out the other side. Only he felt the Platform looked a bit different, wheeling his trolley from around the wall he was met with the sight of a beautiful red steam engine with 'Hogwarts Express' written on the front and many young witches and wizards getting their things and themselves on board.

"C'mon Harry, let's get our things on board and find some seats, we don't want to be left behind" Naruto said appearing right next to him with Satsuki following right behind with her own face full of wonder.

"Let's go, Hogwarts is waiting for us" she said to the boys and the made their way to the train.

That's the Chapter, sorry it's taken so long, I honestly thought I would have been finished much sooner, I kept having writers block, not the best excuse but unfortunately that's all I have.

Anyway about the Chapter, we'll be seeing more of that white haired boy and no, they are not part of the Malfoy family.

The vaults that Naruto inherits aren't just filled with money, the amount I the goblin said actually the combined worth of everything from all the vaults combined, just in case anyone was confused.

Anyway, like always, please review and let me know what you think, if you like it, please consider following and favouring and I'll see you all next time.