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King's Cross, 1 day later.
Standing on platform 9 and 3/4's Harry found himself surrounded by friends and order members alike. All a little paranoid concerning his safety, he felt a little trapped. He and Hermione ended up chatting with the Patil sisters as Ron was chatting with Seamus and Dean over Quidditch. Part of him was even smiling as in talking about his summer he missed Konoha. Especially when he clutched this particular kunai that TenTen had given him to keep. Sharp and clean, it had a lily blossom etched into the handle. The girl had been thoughtful when she had given it to him. She had taken his advice that rather than buying or making new ones to practice with. She put a little mark on them identify them as hers. Lily being her favorite flower, as she had told him was what she carved in them. It was the first time he realized that he was beginning to like her. He found himself remembering her words as they had celebrated this one being the first to hit the target dead center.
That's great Harry-kun, now that you are getting the hang of it you have an extra weapon beside your wand. I would keep at least a couple on you at all times. But this one you better keep close to your heart.
Why?
Because this being one of mine, I want you to have it so when you go back to your village. You have something to remember me by personally when you practice! Not to mention if you can't do a lot at the same time next time, I see you? I am going to use you as target practice.
His smile was bright that day at her teasing look. Buns had then taken off on a mission as before he could respond Lee and Neji had come to get her. Both teens helping out their teammate from time to with his lessons. Both were happy to spar with him under Kakashi's watch. Neji helped him with defensive moves as Lee did with fighting. He admits out of all those in Konoha, that they were his friends that he bonded to first. Neji understood the fame he gets stuck with as despite the seal on his forehead (which he did not like once he found out what it did) he was still chased every now and then by fangirls. Luckily with Lee considering him his rival as Gai does to Kakashi. It kept some away. And Lee, despite his always cheerful attitude it was the fact that he never gave up.
Ron and Hermione encouraged him to believe to speak up for himself and never give up on what was the truth. Hence why people who thought him crazy for saying the Dark Lord was back all last year, finally believed him. Anyway, thinking on those times, he smiles as he hears the 5-minute timer to get on board sound. A smile on his lips he allows himself to be pulled by both Hermione and Ron onto the train. Their things in seals in the pockets thanks to Harry, they were actually relaxed not worried about losing anything that even remotely belongs to them.
Finding an open cabin with his friends, they all sit down to relax and talk among one another. Time going by, it takes a habit of his hands for them to notice his scar was gone. Both of them looking shocked at it, Harry found himself laughing a bit as he had completely forgotten that it wasn't there anymore. Having taken off his protector that morning to polish he never really got around to putting it back on.
"Uh sorry forgot to tell you." He said sheepishly. "It was removed thanks to Naruto."
"What! How?" His two friends said in unison. Harry looking at them both, he tries to find a way to say it without telling them. Even though he knows his best friends would welcome his younger cousin, it is still hard to take at first. They were stunned about Remus after all. Yet they knew him for the good man that he was and not the creature inside him.
"It is hard to explain and not only that I can't really tell you."
"Why not?" Hermione asks. Her eyes ablaze with curiosity he just holds his hand up to stop her.
"I am not too sure myself." He replied honestly. "And besides that, to be honest even if I could Baa-Chan would probably kill me…. literally."
Confusion on their faces as he muttered the last word, it was forgotten as others came in to visit. Laughter being the best medicine for the times all of them have had. Talking and smiling all asking about his summer as they had heard what happened and marveling in his changes. Over time though, Harry found himself wondering. Looking around and checking the time with help from Dean who was walking by, he becomes thoughtful.
"Say, where's Malfoy? Usually, he's bugging us by now." The dark-haired wizard said warily. Ron and Hermione both looking up as Luna and the others had left to visit others.
"And your point is mate? Means it's a peaceful ride for a change."
"Something is going on. Every year he has come to insult or just hex us every year about this time. So where is he?"
"Harry I am sure there's nothing is going on. I mean maybe Malfoy finally grew up or something." Hermione said. "And even if he hasn't maybe he is too busy talking behind our backs as usual to care.
"Yeah right." Ron muttered and shut up immediately after getting a glare from the witch, who smacks him upside the head. "teaspoon!" The two beginning to fight, Harry decides to go and check for himself. Using his new skills plus his invisibility cloak that he unsealed just moments later. He goes to investigate the Slytherin boy who has been his nemesis since the beginning.
Nodding here and there and saying a hello to some of his fellow class and year mates who were his friends. He finally approached his destination. Whipping out his cloak and covering himself, he remembers his lessons.
Harry, my cute little student, when it comes to stealth you have to know silence and know your steps.
What do you mean Kakashi-sensei?
With practice Harry, you can blend your steps with others, you can control your breath to match another. In other words, Harry you merge with their presence you cannot be seen or even noticed. Sometimes silence is your best defense in the darkest situation. But it does have a drawback.
Which is what?
What you don't know Harry is sometimes though if the person really knows you. They know you are there regardless.
Remembering with a smile as Kakashi had turned to avoid Naruto who had attempted to get his mask once again. The man knew it was going to happen as the two cousins had been trying for days to figure it out what was underneath. It was pretty funny that afternoon and it was one of the best days of his life to spend with his cousin and sensei in the village.
Taking it all into account, the wizard teen notices his surroundings. Seeing a path in the carry-on racks above the car, he quietly managed to go above. Careful and remembering his lessons, Harry moved silently, along the bags and smaller trunks belonging to the Slytherins. Restraining himself from hexing a few insulting some of his friends. He pauses in surprise as he hears others (mostly his soon to be newest fan girls), talk about him.
"Have you seen the golden boy lately!"
"Hasn't Potter become hot!"
"I just want to jump..."
Trying not to get involved over what was being said, he remained silent. His ears blistering red with every perverted thing being said. He was beginning to debate whether or not he should be flattered…. or revolted.
Still though he bid his time. He was over Draco's part of the car at the moment. Listening as the blonde, talks with both Blaise Zabini and Daphne Greengrass. Listening to their conversation, making him aware of something going on, his eyes caught on as the Malfoy seemed to be constantly rubbing his left arm. An arm that he full well knows from experience, and even though he could not prove it…
Malfoy was a death eater.
Knowing full well he would have to investigate into this to be sure as even if he did not like the git, he started to make his way back. But he hit an impasse when a bag that was behind his feet with space to get through, was pushed further back.
He was stuck.
Sighing as he knows Naruto and the others in Konoha would never let him live this down. He makes himself comfortable in the little space and settles in. He knows that the next few hours will not be fun,
Three hours later
Despite his position and body being stiff, Harry was thankful as he could feel the train slowing down. Being patient and waiting as the teenagers below him started grabbing their bags left and right, he found the need to stretch and get the kinks out was overwhelming.
Thankfully during his long wait, he ended up remembering his time on meditation with Kurenai-sensei, which helped him out immensely. One of his many birthday presents given to him, he had truly enjoyed it. The woman was extremely kind and much like Professor McGonagall in her teaching, very experienced and patient. (He later learned she had to be because of Kiba. Made him laugh as he understood immediately) The kuniochi as he had learned the female shinobi were called, explained...
Harry-kun, when stuck in a tight situation you will find yourself unable to move sometimes all you can do is sit and wait. That is the time to sit and meditate on not only what you need to do. But to also channel the need to move into something else.
What do you mean?
Because human nature would dictate the need to move but when unable to do so. You must be able to channel your energy into something else. Meditation can not only help you do that. For some it is the only way to do that. Ask Kiba, he has definitely had to master that for himself and Akamaru.
A small smile at the memory, Harry is startled as he feels himself pulled out the carriage rack. The cloak and everything dark for a moment, he blinks as he finds himself looking into the eyes of an irate Draco Malfoy. Noticing everyone but them is gone in the car, he is about to say something when it happened. "Hello Potter!" The blonde spat before he punched him. Feeling his nose break, he stumbled and so was flat as a board as the Slytherin youth cast his spell. "Petrificus Totalis!"
His eyes narrowing in rage at the surprise he had as the blonde glares at him. The Malfoy heir looks down at him with an equal amount of anger...but also pain? As he listened to the Slytherin prince rant about the usual, he notices how the blonde seems to have aged. Although both were the same age, something to Harry calls out to him. Draco did not have a good time.
Making him even more curious he still glares with disgust and shock as the blonde throws his cloak over him.
"See if you get to Hogwarts now Potter. Especially if no one can find you!"
That said and left to his own devices Harry finds himself struggling to get out of this fix. Which helped him to remember another thing Kurenai-senseu had said about the mind.
When you told me about some of your spells that you learn Harry-kun I realized something.
Like what?
Well some of them are based on the mind right.
Yes
Although I do genjutsu which is primarily mind Harry, there are those who can resist. Simply because they have the will and the determination to remember one thing.
What?
That it is their mind and body, and that if they don't want to be in something. They make themselves get out of it. Ask your cousin, his belief is what allows him to do some of the most amazing things.
With that in mind, Harry closed his eyes. Believing that he can free himself, his mind telling his body to get up to move, but if one was to watch they would see the start of a red glow surrounding him. One filled with so much power as it envelops him, that only 3 minutes later as a blonde girl walks in does the boy break free with a small magical explosion.
Waves of power emanating from him, the blonde just looks at him and smiles. Her eyes bright and contemplative. Luna just looks at Harry with a knowing gaze. "Well now it seems the 9th has given you a gift Harry." A smile on her lips as she points her wand at him as he gets up. "Episkey."
His eyes widening at her words, not to mention a thanks to her for fixing his nose, the Ravenclaw turns around and starts to leave. "Come now Harry, we mustn't be late for the feast. I hope there's pudding. Think he would like to try some?" Grabbing his cloak and once again sealing it quickly, Harry follows the blonde with what could only be confusion. Her mention of the 9th throwing him off, as for the first time, he hears the voice of the fox half inside him.
Kid we have to have a talk with her later.
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Hogwarts
Bouncing on his feet with anticipation alongside Sakura, the blonde youth was already anxious to see his cousin as the first of the students appeared. Their eyes on the two shinobi wide and curious. They are in wonder at the pink hair that his teammate has, and at his bright blues eyes that seem to sparkle with happiness. Not listening to the conversations going around him from the other teens start coming in, Naruto would later on find out that he would soon understand his former teammate more than anything. The youth was developing fan girls. His eyes, the whiskers on his cheeks and his exuberant smile were beckoning the girls as they walked by, but what got most was how fit and trim he was. Compared to the boys of Hogwarts...well enough said.
"Where is he Sakura-chan!" He whined as the teenagers walked through. About to respond though, they both find themselves looking into the faces of a brown-haired girl and red headed boy. Their eyes looking at them with surprise, they find themselves both smiling as the boy spoke.
"Blimey! Harry didn't tell us you guys would be here."
Despite the accent and the spell, the headmaster had cast upon them, it took Sakura slamming Naruto to the floor before any more words could be said. "CALM DOWN NARUTO!"
"OWW!" The blonde cried out as a lump starting to form, the pink haired girl glaring at him, she smiled as she looked to the others. "Yes, we wanted to surprise him. I am Sakura, and this is Naruto. We will be here for a while as Ka... er I mean Professor Hatake our teacher will be teaching till at the most this Christmas?" Having no understanding of this holiday thing, the cherry blossom is relieved when both wizard and witch nod their heads in understanding.
A mixture of delight and wariness on their faces as both don't really know one another. It is the brown-haired girl who begins to introduce themselves with a smile. "I am Hermione Granger and this is..."
"Ron Weasley," The red head states as he offers Naruto an arm. A smile of thanks on the shinobi's face, he surprises them as he speaks up. "We know. Harry told us a lot about you. Said you two were his best friends here."
Both grinning at one another at the news, questions about both places start up as the four get to know one another. Laughter and amusement spreads and as more come in. The two shinobi teens get noticed and more come to hang out. As this happens though, in comes one who despite proud of what he has just done, he sees what both wear on their heads.
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Remembering full well the power of the older one who had been here last year with Harry. He gives a little shudder as he remembers the skill he had. As of yet he and the other death eater children never figured out how he walked on walls or how he could apperate on Hogwarts grounds. No one was supposed to be able to and yet this man did. Then there were the weapons. Little shaped blades that the man could embed in a stonewall without trying. In trying to hex Potter before the end of the school year, the man had literally thrown one where his robes had been swaying and well.
He tripped badly. Other students were laughing as he got himself up only to face the man as he turned and spoke.
To attack somebody behind their back is without honor and from what I understand about you in particular, you value that more than anything else. Saying that the man left leaving Draco deep in thought.
Sighing as he remembers, he continues on but smiles as the last of his fellow classmates start coming in. Knowing the first years are still going across the lake, he knows Harry will still be on the train as it leaves. Moving on he heads for the feast as he tries to ignore the itching on his arm, from something he never wanted.
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The four new friends talking with one another over things, they start looking around as the last of the students start to come in. Still no sign of Harry, a worried look comes over a certain one as he did not want to lose his cousin already. Worry in his features which is something his teammate does not like; she looks to the other two who were the same. Relief though is felt as both she and her cousin see a familiar messy haired figure walking alongside a smaller blonde girl. Two of the three are shocked as with a hand movement, the blonde produces what could only be a replica of himself. Both looking at one another with mischief in their eyes, Sakura just shakes her head with a smile on her lips as her friend and teammate starts to move. She speaks quietly to the other two who nod their head in understanding and happiness.
Both original and clone beginning to move in the darkness as the pink haired girl joins the clone. They and other students watch as their classmate and friend come in. He is all of a sudden attacked with hands and fists. Startled to say the least the teen smiles as he dodges the three attacking him, who it is he is sparring with.
Finally, after a couple of minutes, he surrenders as he is tackled to the ground by an exuberant blonde.
"GET OFF ME NARUTO!" Laughter being released as his cousin does just that, Harry finds himself being offered a hand from another friend who grins. "Hello Harry-kun"
Hugs being offered around; he is greeted by Hermione and Ron as well who look at him with a questioning look. Mouthing the word later which is not missed by both shinobi, they remain quiet as they look at one another curiously. It is Luna who breaks the silence with a kind voice.
"Oh, is this your cousin Harry?" Luna said with a smile as she looks her fellow blonde in the eyes. "One half of a whole. Don't worry your paths will be reunited."
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Confusion even more evident on their faces, it is someone else who hears. Deep within the seal, a fox perks up as he hears her words. His normally malevolent eyes were curious as he could sense something about her that made him...well made him for the first time since he was a one tail to listen.
Hey Meat Shield.
Startled as he walks with his cousin and new friends to the feast, the blonde pauses as he is brought into his mind scape by the fox. Seeing the demon as he is, Naruto is actually surprised as the normally arrogant and not to mention egotistical fox actually looks at him thoughtfully. Calm to say the least he is still annoyed as he was on his way to get food.
"Why the hell am I here furball?" The teenager exclaimed irately. "I still ain't going to undo the seal."
Lashing out with a claw out of habit, the fox glares at him with his usual hatred. Look Meat, that is for another day! You need to listen to that human.
"Why?"
Growling his rage the fox glares at his container with a mixture of irritation and annoyance. You need to listen to her kid; my instinct tells me you need to.
"And I should trust you?" Hearing that he just gives a malevolent look as he gazes at the boy. The blue eyes staring back at him, he would deny it if he ever asked. But few have stood up to him and other then this gaki's mother, none have he ever really respected.
Not even Mito…
Listen and I will tell you just this once. You will do it or else.
Pushing the annoying boy away from him, the fox promptly curls up in thought.
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Being pushed out of the seal part of his own mind, Naruto finds himself in the middle of a group of his cousin and friends. All of them giving him a questioning look, it takes the blonde girl to smile as she looks at him. The same girl the fox told him to listen to he is puzzled as she shakes her head. "It is not yet time, you still have much to do. Come I do believe the elves made you some what do you call it…. ramen oh yes ramen. Is it like pudding?"
Taking his arm and pulling him with her as she talks, the blonde boy is just totally confused as he does not know what to make of anything. Looking at his cousin who is with Sakura and his newfound friends, he finds the dark-haired boy staring at him with a questioning look as well. Making a sign that they need to talk later, they enter the main dining room for the feast. Eyes widening alongside Sakura, both shinobi pause in disbelief at the ceiling and floating candles. The sheer amazement at it, the smile as they see an image of their village emerge. New to many of the students who pause to look at it. Luna lets go of his arm with a smile before walking on as both he and Sakura alongside Harry smile as they gaze towards the head table.
Right there leaning back in his chair was Kakashi. Refusing to wear robes like the other teachers to, the jounin was chatting with Hagrid as he was pointing out certain things on the ceiling. A small slight of movement with his hand as he speaks. They know he sees them and says hello. Watching them as he turns to look at all the teenagers in front of him, Naruto and Sakura have to resist the urge to laugh as their sensei groans with pain. He never was much for teaching. Making a remark to Professor Snape who is on the opposite side of him. The man nods his head as if agreeing with the jounin on something as they both seem to groan in irritation as some students attempt to hex someone.
Without blinking an eye, (Harry would learn Dumbledore nixed him on having kunai.) the man vanished and caught the arm before it could fire. The wand taken for now, Harry turns and narrows his eyes as he sees Malfoy was the culprit. Indignant and sputtering how his father would hear of this he was on the receiving end of a glare as he turned back towards his friends. Angry as he and others clearly heard the older man chuckle.
Now you just got here didn't we have this discussion last time Mr. Malfoy.
Shock on the blonde's face as he stares at the older man. Still though putting it off he follows Harry as they go to a table on the far right. Bypassing Luna who waves at them just to their left. They take their seats with the Gryffindors whose boisterous and friendly attitudes remind them of home.
That is when the feast begins.
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The song sung, first years sorted, and the food being eaten as time goes by, it is almost 30 minutes into the feast when the time for announcements begins. Listening to the usual announcements Harry cannot help but chuckle as Sakura glares at his cousin to sit still. Knowing full well that unless he was asleep it was practically impossible for the blonde to do just that. His ears perk as Dumbledore introduces his newest (and most reluctant much to his, Naruto, and Sakura's amusement) teacher to the rest of Hogwarts.
And to all students, I would like to introduce to you Professor Hatake. He will be teaching those interested in a new class from where he is from called fuinjutsu or the arts of sealing. Similar to ancient runes, where he is from, they have gone further. They utilize its powers in ways that even we have yet to comprehend. A demonstration if you please Professor Hatake?
Nodding his head, the gravity defying man vanishes for a moment and reappears on the floor in front of them. Unrolling a scroll in front of him, he bites the tip of his finger and swishes it across. That moment with a poof of smoke, the students are in shock as what is obviously a large statue that they recognize from the courtyard appears. Some thinking it was fake. They approach and try to move it only to find it was all too real. Many of them wondering as how it was done. The students of Hogwarts find themselves looking at the table as the man has already returned to his seat.
Contemplative and curious to say the least on how it was done, they listen as with one last announcement they are allowed to return to their meals.
As you can see the arts in the east have some unique applications. If you wish to try, you will need to talk to your heads of house. Also, two of his students whom as you can see have joined the Lions at the moment will also be here to learn some things. Miss Sakura Haruno if she would stand up, will be helping Madame Pomphrey in the medical ward as well as learning from Professors Sprout in Herbology and Slugworth in potions.
The pink haired girl standing up as well and waving to everyone. She gives a smile before sitting down.
The other is a Mr. Naruto Namikaze, he too will be aiding Professor Hagrid in Magical Creatures and learning from Professor Snape in Defense against the Dark Arts.
Looking at Ron, both boys groan as with DADA, they will be well and thoroughly miserable as the now former potions professor will be teaching them. Still though as Harry looks at his cousin who was happily chatting with Seamus over some adventures he has had somehow, the wizard knows that the blonde boy will make it interesting. Mainly because of the way he teaches Naruto is going to make the man's life hell as his cousin has way too much energy.