InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Harry Potter & The Hanyou Prince ❯ Classes, A Meeting, Classes, and More Classes…… ( Chapter 4 )

General A/N: Italic `….' means Parseltongue.

 

DISCLAIMER: Blah, blah, blah, blah do not own Harry Potter or Inuyasha, blah, blah, blah, and blah.

 

Harry Potter & The Hanyou Prince

By Tobias

Chapter 4: Classes, A Meeting, Classes, and More Classes……

 

 

“Gryffindor!” The sorting hat screamed and Harry leaped to his feet, cheering loudly, stomping his feet. Everyone else at the table was shocked by Harry's behavior but soon followed suit. Inuyasha grinned smugly as he took off the hat and strutted to the table. He plopped down next to Harry, and shot the boy-who-lived another smug look. Harry laughed as Professor Dumbledore stood.

 

“A few short words before we feast. Nick knack, paddy whack give a dog a bone! Now, tuck in!” the Headmaster said and waved his hand, the tables instantly filling with food. Inuyasha huffed at Dumbledore's words but was set to eat anyways. Dean, Seamus, Ron, & Neville all reached for the plate with steaks on it. Unfortunately, they were too slow compared to hanyou reflexes. Everyone watched in amazement as Inuyasha grabbed the entire plate, and set it before him. He then grabbed a steak with his hands and took a savage bite out of it. Hermione (who was sitting on the hanyou's other side) poked him savagely in the ribs. Inuyasha glared at her before growling.

 

“Use the fork and knife! People are staring!” she hissed at him, and Inuyasha huffed, before setting the steak down to comply. He picked the knife, slashing at the steaks and cutting the bones free. He then sliced the steaks completely in half before using the fork to jam the halves into his mouth. He chewed twice before swallowing loudly, and taking the next piece.

 

“Looks like the house elves are going to have their work cut out for them this year, keeping that guy fed.” Lavender said, glancing at the hanyou, who had now finished off the steaks and was eyeing the tray of treacle tarts. Parvati shook her head as Inuyasha snatched the tray just after Harry took one for himself.

 

“And I thought Ron was bad.” She stated, as Inuyasha shoved whole tarts into his mouth with the fork. Hermione was aghast for a moment and then her face changed from shock to thoughtful. She leaned behind Inuyasha to whisper to Harry.

 

“Harry, I just realized something, he may need to eat so much to support his body's abilities. Should I ask him if all demons eat like this?” she whispered to Harry. He opened his to reply when Inuyasha answered for him.

 

“No, you shouldn't.” He murmured around a mouthful of tart. Hermione blushed, realizing that she had actually forgotten about his hearing. Mumbling an apology, she looked at her plate and finished off her salad. As soon as everyone was done, Professor Dumbledore stood again.

 

“Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. I have a few announcements for or new students. The Forbidden forest is just that, forbidden. A certain few returning students would do good to remember that.” Dumbledore said, and his twinkling eyes seemed to settle on Harry who grinned sheepishly. “Also the restricted items list has grown to include anything, and I quote Mr. Filch, “Anything by those troublesome Weasley boys.” Anyone wishing to see this list, which if I am correct is now over seven feet long, should go to Mr. Filch's office where the list will be ready for your viewing pleasure. I was also asked to remind you that there is to be no magic in the halls.”

 

Professor Dumbledore seemed to pause before going on.

 

“As many of you may be aware, the Ministry has recently acknowledged the return of Voldemort.” The professor waited as most of the students gave a gasp. “As such, Hogesmeade visits will continue, but under heavy Auror guard. The Board of Governors has also decided due in part by its great success and the need to booster morale, another Youle Ball shall be held this year.” There was a split reaction, most of the boys letting out groans of horror and the girls giggling amongst themselves excitedly.

 

“Now off to bed everyone! Goodnight and sleep well!”

 

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“Well, that went well.” Harry said, sitting in their usual spot in the common room. Inuyasha joined this time, sitting on the window ledge nearby.

 

“Of course it did Harry. What did you expect everyone to start pointing at you and whispering about you?” Hermione asked, settling in her seat. Ron snorted as Harry grinned.

 

“Its tomorrow morning I'm worried about mate. I don't have to worry about potions or that bat Trelawney. You have to deal with Snape while I get to relax.” Ron said, grinning.

 

“Speaking of classes which ones did you take, Harry?” Hermione asked. Harry thought for a moment before answering.

 

“Potions, Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Defense Against The Dark Arts, and Basic Healing.” Harry said. He took the healing class because he figured it would come in handy for anymore battles he had with Death Eaters or even Voldemort.

 

“Those are mine down to tee, except I'm also taking Ancient Runes.” Hermione replied. “I wonder if our schedules will allow us to be in some of the same classes?”

 

“I'm taking Transfiguration, Charms, Herbology, Care of Magical Creatures, Defense Against The Dark Arts, and…………” Ron trailed off, his face reddening.

 

“What is it Ron? What's your last class?” Hermione prodded. Ron sighed and shook his head.

 

“Oh bugger, it's Curse Breaking!” Ron said suddenly and Harry grinned.

 

“Want to be like your brother Bill? Pretty veela girlfriend and lots of spare galleons in the vault?” Harry teased. Ron grinned.

 

“Well, after I got my owl results, I flooed Bill. Told him what classes I got my Owls in and he told me Curse Breaking was an elective. You just need your charms owl and you can take it. So, I figured since I didn't get my O for potions, why not?” Ron said and Inuyasha snorted.

 

“You humans and your school and your tests. None of it makes any sense.” Inuyasha stated. Harry chuckled and then something dawned on him.

 

“It just hit me that our door doesn't have enough beds for Inuyasha to have one.” Harry said, and Inuyasha snorted, opening the window.

 

“You know where I'll be baka.” He said and went through the window. Ron shook his head.

 

“If I'd seen anybody else fall out the Gryffindor tower, I'd freak out. But with him? I'm not even gonna worry.” Ron said, heading up to bed. Harry got up and stretched as well, heading for the stairs.

 

“Night `Mione.” Harry said, heading up stairs.

 

“Night, Harry. Sleep well.”

 

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Harry Potter did sleep well. In fact, he slept so well, he was thirty minutes late getting to breakfast because he slept in. So he got there after the schedules were being passed out. Inuyasha sat between Ron and Dean, and had an entire serving bowl of eggs in front of him. Shaking his head, Harry let out a huge yawn again, plopping down between Neville and Hermione.

 

“Morning Harry.” Neville said, cheerful for some reason. Glancing at Neville's schedule, which didn't include potions, Harry could guess why.

 

“Neville.” Harry said, and began to fill his plate with food as Hermione took a roll of parchment and slid it to Harry.

 

“Here you go Harry. I already looked; we have all the same classes except on Wednesday. Your afternoon is free while I take Ancient Runes.” Hermione said, and drank some pumpkin juice. With a sigh, Harry set his fork down and unrolled his schedule.

 

Monday was double Transfiguration and after lunch was Herbology and then Basic Healing. Double Care of Magical Creatures was Tuesday morning and after lunch, was double Defense Against The Dark Arts. Double Potions was Wednesday morning and the after noon was free. Double Charms was Thursday morning and every other afternoon for the first semester was Apparition. Friday was free. Harry couldn't help but grin broadly. That left a lot more time free and gave him a three day weekend! Then Harry noticed a small note at the bottom from Professor Dumbledore.

 

`Harry, you'll have noticed that your Friday has been cleared up. This is to arrange special lessons for yourself and Mr. Inuyasha. Please see to it that he attends. His classes are also identical to yours so please see to it that he attends them. The professors have agreed to refrain from asking him to do magic in class as much as possible.'

 

Sincerely,

Albus Dumbledore

 

“This isn't too bad of schedule. At least I only have to deal with Snape one Morning a week.” Harry said and then realized something. He quickly scanned the faculty table but saw no new faces.

 

“I just realized we haven't been introduced to the new DADA professor.” Harry said and Hermione shook her head.

 

“It's just like you Harry to notice something so important just before the start of classes the first day.” Hermione scolded, a grin threatening to break out on her face. Harry couldn't help but grin, feeling his stomach flutter.

 

“I'll be sure to pay more attention, `Mione.” Harry said, not noticing Ron scowl.

 

“I'm sure well find out in class. Besides we could always ask the seventh years. They have DADA afternoon from what I've heard anyway.” Ron said. Harry shook his head.

 

“Nah, best just wait till class on Tuesday.” Harry said and Hermione rolled her eyes.

 

“Men.”

 

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“Welcome to NEWT level Transfiguration.” Professor McGonagall said as soon as the class finished filing in. “Now, to start off, how many of you know what an Animagus is?”

 

Harry raised his hand, and was surprised to see everyone else in the class raise their hands as well. Taking this time to look the class over, Harry noticed that unlike his first five years at Hogwarts, this class had a variety of students, some from each house. Harry couldn't help but grin as he noticed Malfoy wasn't in this class. It didn't mean Malfoy didn't have Transfiguration, but at least he didn't share it with Harry.

 

“Excellent, I'm glad to see that everyone, with the exception of Mr. Inuyasha, knows what an Animagus is. I'm certain one of you will explain it to him in time.” McGonagall said, glancing at Harry. He couldn't hold back the grin as Professor McGonagall pulled some parchment out that looked a bit tougher and older.

 

“Today I will be testing each of you for an Animagus form. Then, the results will all appear on these special parchments designed for just such an occasion. I will read it and announce it, but I will also hand you the results. Now, this test is totally voluntary and you do not have to be Animagus if you do not want to even if you do test to be one. However, if you do decide to be an Animagus, you must register at the Ministry. I will be training those who choose to be an Animagus, the second half of class each week, while the other students continue the lesson from the first half. Again, this puts more pressure on you, as you have less time to work on an assignment, but I trust you'll be able to keep up.” Professor McGonagall paused to catch her breath and pulled out her wand. “Now, who would like to be first?”

 

And so the morning went. Everyone in the class lined up, Harry being somewhere in the middle and Inuyasha right behind him followed by Hermione and then Ron. Neville was right in front of Harry and seemed to be fidgeting. The line went slowly as Professor McGonagall administered the test. It took almost ten minutes per student, and so far every test was negative. Harry was surprised that so many students were not animagi, but then he grinned to himself. He'd just been around too many. But when Susan Bones came up he was pleases to note he was in the company of another.

 

“Ms. Bones, I'm delighted to see the results are positive.” Professor McGonagall said, reading one of the pieces of parchment. “Would like to become one?”

 

“Are you sure it's safe?” Susan asked.

 

“Quite safe dear. I've never had a student under my teachings fail to be an animagus nor get hurt in the process of becoming one. What do you say dear, fancy showing off to your Aunt come Christmas?”

 

Harry jerked, and glanced at Hermione who shrugged. Susan had surprised look on her face.

 

“I can learn that quickly?” She asked and Professor McGonagall nodded.

 

“Of course. It's not like you'd be teaching yourself. Then it would take years.” She noted and Harry had a feeling she was saying it for his benefit. Susan thought for a moment before nodding quickly. She took her parchment and hurried to her seat. They went down the line again, everyone again being told in the negative that they were not possible for them to be an animagus. Then it was Neville's turn. Harry began to sweat, and hoped he would be an animagus like his father while Neville's test passed.

 

“Mr. Longbottom! This certainly is pleasant surprise. You test positive for the gift as well.” Professor McGonagall exclaimed and Neville jerked in surprise.

 

“M-me? An animagus?” He stuttered. Harry grinned and clapped him on the back.

 

“Congratulations, Neville!” He exclaimed, and Neville blushed.

 

“What do you say, Mr. Longbottom?” the professor asked, and Harry swore he could hear a bit of eagerness in her voice. Neville swallowed.

 

“I don't know. Does that test say what animal I'm going to be? Can I choose, like a phoenix maybe?” he asked. Harry grinned to himself and looked at Hermione, who shook her head sadly. Harry frowned, and was going to ask what was wrong when Professor McGonagall spoke.

 

“I'm afraid it doesn't, Mr. Longbottom. It's also impossible for us to become magical animagi.” McGonagall said, and Neville's face saddened for a moment and then he perked up.

 

“It would make my Gran proud.” He stated.

 

“Excellent, Mr. Longbottom!” she exclaimed and handed him his parchment. Then it was Harry's turn. The Professor slowly began moving her wand over Harry as she did with the others. Harry's hands were clenched at his sides, not daring to move and screw up the test so it may come out wrong. For what felt like an eternity, the Professor moved her wand to a piece of parchment and waited. Slowly, words scrolled on the paper. The Professor read them quickly and then tapped the paper twice with her wand, making it roll up. Harry's heart sank when she turned back to him, the look on her face said it all.

 

“I'm sorry Mr. Potter but the answer is no.” she said kindly, handing him his scroll of parchment. Nodding that he understood, Harry made his way back to his seat. He felt like he had let his parents and Sirius down. He stumbled the last few steps and felt a strong hand grip his arm. Turning to look, he was surprised, that Inuyasha wasn't patiently taking his test, but held a firm grasp on his arm.

 

“Let's go pup, you need some air.” Inuyasha replied, and headed for their stuff. He scooped their bags onto on arm and hurried from the room, ignoring the look the others gave them. Inuyasha led Harry down the stairs and then outside, all the while Harry looked at his shuffling feet. They walked for a bit, Harry not paying attention at all until Inuyasha stopped. Harry looked up and was surprised to see them at the base of the Whomping Willow. What really surprised Harry was the fact that the Willow hadn't attacked them? Gently grasping Harry by his shirt, Inuyasha leaped into the tree. He set Harry down on one of the branches and then settled onto one himself, lounging back with a sigh.

 

“So, talk pup.” Inuyasha demanded. Harry shook himself out of his shock and looked around.

 

“Why isn't the Willow attacking us?” Harry asked and Inuyasha snorted.

 

“You humans. I decided to sleep in it last night and it tried to attack me. I noticed then that it was demon tree and after a “getting to know each other” talk,” Inuyasha looked smug at this and Harry noticed claw marks in the Willow's trunk, “it listened to reason. It won't attack me and not you since you came with me. Now talk, baka. Why did you get so upset when you found out you couldn't do that animagus thingie.” Inuyasha demanded. Harry sighed and looked around. He had to admit, it was nice up here and the Willow was a nice tree when it wasn't trying to attack him.

 

“My dad and godfather were animagi. I guess………….I've always wanted to be one. Just like them.” Harry said and Inuyasha grunted. It was quiet for a while and Harry thought Inuyasha wasn't going to say anything. Harry leaned against the branch like Inuyasha was, and had to admit it was very nice. Harry stretched his arms above his head, and felt his eyes beginning to drift shut when Inuyasha spoke.

 

“My father left me Tetsusaiga.” Inuyasha said. Harry snapped his eyes all the way open and looked at the hanyou, who nodded. He withdrew the great sword and Harry eyed the giant sword.

 

“That's amazing. Why did he leave you Tetsusaiga?” Harry asked. Inuyasha snorted and looked at the sword on his lap. He ran a clawed hand over it lovingly.

 

“When my life is threatened and I can't think of a way to get out of it alive, I feel threatened. My demon blood kicks in and I transform into some mindless killing demon. Tetsusaiga helps me keep it in check, and also provides me with protection. It helps me destroy my enemies and break through their barriers. It helped protect my wench.” Inuyasha stated and Harry looked at the sword and noticed a faint line in the middle.

 

“What happened there?” Harry said, pointing out the line. Inuyasha looked surprised, but then smirked.

 

“Tetsusaiga was broken. I had the smith who forged it, Totosai, reforge it using my fang. So in a way, my fang and father's are the same.” Inuyasha paused and sheathed his sword. “You understand, pup?”

 

“Yes, I think I do.” Harry nodded, and Inuyasha nodded as well.

 

“Good. Just because Kagome is a part of this thing.” Inuyasha said, pulling out his wand from the folds of his haori, “means I'm going to use just it. I can protect both of us a lot better with Tetsusaiga.” The hanyou crossed his arms, as if daring Harry to protest the fact he wouldn't be using his wand. Harry just grinned.

 

“You can count on me, baka!” Harry said, grinning.

 

“Oiy! You should know better, I'm the only one who can say that, baka!” Inuyasha stated, smirking. His ears then twitched and he looked toward the castle. “I think we should get back. I hear a lot of people moving about.” Harry looked toward the castle and then smacked himself on the head.

 

“Bloody hell! We just left class without saying thing while McGonagall was distracted! We'll get detention for sure!” Harry exclaimed and Inuyasha snorted.

 

“Whatever this “detention” is, I'm sure we won't get it. That wench seemed sad when she told you anyways.” Inuyasha said and Harry looked surprised. Then he frowned.

 

“It still won't stop her from punishing us for breaking the rules.”

 

“Then let's go back, baka. I'm hungry anyways.”

 

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“What do you have to report Lucius?”

 

“My Lord. Draco has sent me a letter informing me of the half-breed's arrival at Hogwarts. He has been enrolled as a student and currently attends the same classes as Potter. He was even sorted into the same house.” Lucius said, kneeling before Voldemort. Voldemort gently stroked the top of Nagini's head as it rested on his lap.

 

“Excellent Lucius. Did your son report anything else?” Voldemort hissed.

 

“He did my Lord. He reports that there appears to be a growing tension between Potter and Weasley. Potter doesn't notice it but Weasley seems to be growing concerned of the attention the mud-blood girl is paying to Potter.”

 

“Indeed? Lucius this information is most valuable. Have your son monitor this situation closely. Now leave and send Bellatrix in.” Voldemort said, claps his hands in front of him, thinking. Lucius stood, bowed and quickly left the room. It was silent for a while before Bellatrix entered, kneeling before Voldemort on his throne.

 

“My Lord, I live to serve.” She stated, and Voldemort chuckled.

 

“Of this there is little doubt. Tell me Bella, how goes training the new recruits?” Voldemort asked, his hands stilled steepled before him.

 

“Excellent my Lord. They shall be ready for combat in a fortnight.” She stated, pleasure filling the statement.

 

“Wonderful. Now, tell me, how goes the capture of Karkaroff?” Voldemort asked, laying his hands on the arms of his throne, where the hands gripped the ends tightly.

 

“He has been sighted in northern Moscow my Lord. He is unaware that Nott is shadowing him. He will be returned by the end of the week.” Bellatrix stated gleefully. Voldemort threw his head back and laughed.

 

“It is all falling into place much sooner than I had hoped. Bella tell the others that we are to proceed to phase two of the plan. Also, have Parkinson send word to her daughter. I want her to make sure it affects Slytherin as well, but not a lethal dose. It would do better if Malfoy's brat looked as shocked as the others.” Voldemort order.

 

“Of course my Lord.” She stated and Voldemort paused. He looked Bellatrix over and nodded to himself.

 

“Tell me Bella, has Rodolphus been faithful to the cause?” Voldemort asked, walking down the steps to stand before his favorite Death Eater.

 

“Of course, my Lord. Has he done anything to think otherwise?” she demanded, anger rising in her voice. Voldemort chuckled to himself.

 

“Stand Bella.” He ordered.

 

“Yes, my Lord.” Bellatrix said, standing. Voldemort looked her over. The years in Azkaban had not been kind but she was still just as beautiful as before. He may not look as the young man as he did before, but he could still see the adoration in her eyes now that she could look upon his face. He gently moved the hood off and smirked.

 

“Have Snape discover something that states other wise, Bella. I would like to continue our meetings that we had before my untimely absence. I would prefer not to have hide it this time.” Voldemort stated. Bella looked surprised and then slowly smiled.

 

“Of course my Lord.” She purred and hurried out without asking to be dismissed. Voldemort smirked to himself and turned to the window, gazing out to endless field of grass he saw before him.

 

“Soon Potter. Very soon now will I feast upon your very soul.”

 

Even though the noon sun was high in the sky outside, laughter rang out in the darkness of Voldemort's Keep.

 

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During lunch, Professor McGonagall did stop by their table at lunch to scold them about leaving. She deducted ten points apiece for leaving and that was it. That afternoon Herbology was uneventful, and Harry noticed Malfoy wasn't in this class either. Then he went to Basic Healing was surprised that he and Inuyasha were the only guys there. All the girls in the class looked at them and giggled, making Harry blush. Inuyasha just snorted and tried to ignore the whispers about his ears. During dinner, Inuyasha received quite a few owls from girls asking him out during the first Hogsmeade weekend. He made show of pretending to read them and then toss it aside. With each letter he pretended to read and then toss away, they heard a girl sigh in disappointment, Harry was sure he even heard Pansy Parkinson sigh once. Then everyone went up to their commons rooms to share the day with each other. Harry heard from Ron about what he did during Curse Breaking and spent the rest of the day goofing off. Hermione told Harry that after he left Transfiguration, no one had tested for being an Animagus, not even her. She seemed to shrug it off but Harry thought it was bugging her.

 

The following day, they all shared Care of Magical Creatures together. It proved to be an interesting day. Hagrid had decided they needed to know more about a certain friend that Harry and his friends had already met. Inuyasha had to be restrained from attacking the animal, when its left head sniffed his curiously and tried to lick him. For Harry, Ron, and Hermione, this gentle, loving Fluffy was bit of a relief compared to the snarling, mean guard dog. Near then of the lesson, when they each took turns feeding on of the heads, Harry asked Hagrid about it. Hagrid simply grinned and told Harry, Fluffy wasn't nearly as bad as Harry thought. This only worried Harry more.

 

Lunch was uneventful, except everyone was on pins and needles as to whom their DADA teacher was. The first years said he asked him not to say anything but only stated that he was cool. Harry walked with everyone to the DADA classroom was surprised to find it enlarged. He quickly took a seat at one of the longer table that sat four, seated between Inuyasha and Hermione. It quickly became apparent as to why the class had been enlarged a bit as it appeared to be the entire sixth year class attending. Harry glanced to the table to his left where Malfoy sat with Pansy, Crabbe, and Goyle. Malfoy sneered at him and Harry rolled his eyes. When everyone was inside they all waited for their teacher to appear. A few minutes later, he entered through the back, slamming the door closed behind him, making everyone jump in surprise. He quickly walked down the center isle.

 

He was a tall man, about six foot even, he more surprisingly a pair of blue jeans and t-shirt over his broad chest. It was black in color and he had a pair of light glasses perched on his nose. He had blond hair down to his waist tied into a long ponytail and brown eyes. His boots clacked on the stone floor as he waved his wand at his desk, and papers flew out to land in front of each student.

 

“From what I've been told, your skills in defense are severely lacking. You had a pompous ass for teacher in your second year and a freaking banshee for your fifth year. After talking with Professor Dumbledore, it was agreed that I would leave the States to teach you myself. My name is Jeffery Yoder. You can call me Jeff, Mr. Yoder, Yoder, whatever, but if I hear one reference to Yoda from Star Wars, I'll personally turn you into a rat to feed my pet.” He stated, pointing his wand at a large clear cage just below the stairs to his office. Harry's eyes widened as a King Cobra slowly slithered inside. “Now I want you to write a viable defense if you were cornered by a death eater right now. While you do that, I'll answer any questions you have about me and my qualifications right now.”

 

“Sir, are you a muggle-born?” Malfoy immediately shot out as people began to write. Professor Yoder's eyes shot to Malfoy and grinned.

 

“Well, you must be a Malfoy. Can't mistake that damned hair, looks like some one scrubbed it too long with a fairy's ass.” He said and everyone chuckled. Malfoy looked livid.

 

“Yes and no, Malfoy. I'm as pureblooded as you, but I was raised as muggle in the States. And for the next question, I am a Yank.” He said and pointed to Susan Bones. “You there. What's your name?”

 

“Susan Bones, Professor Yoder.” She said.

 

“None of that now. I hate professor. Call me Mr. Yoder if you have to call me an honorific.” He stated, hoping up onto his desk.

 

“Uh, yes sir. Why exactly are you dressed like that?” she asked. Mr. Yoder shrugged.

 

“Why not? There is no dress code for teachers and I want to be comfortable if I have to doge curse from the likes of you.” He said, grinning. Everyone laughed, except for Malfoy's group. Next question, you in the back, the Ravenclaw with the brown hair.”

 

“Terry Boot, sir.” Terry said, putting down his quill as he finished.

 

“What's on your mind Boot?” Mr. Yoder asked.

 

“Is that really a King Cobra?” Terry asked and Mr. Yoder laughed, hopping off his desk. He walked over to the cage and raised the screen top. He then whistled softly and tapped the side of the cage. The cobra slithered off a branch in the cage and up Mr. Yoder's arm, curling around it. He pulled his arm out and gently walked towards terry, students leaning away from him. He held his arm out to Terry, where the cobra had raised its head, hood spread.

 

“Look like one?” he asked and Terry swallowed. Mr. Yoder noticed and laughed.

 

“Don't worry about it. He only bites if you piss him off, and even if he did he's not poisonous. To keep a cobra in the states you have to have the venom sacs and glands removed. I used to raise snakes for living before Dumbledore gave me a call.” He said and walked back to his desk, sitting down again.

 

“What makes you qualified to teach us about DADA sir?” Hermione asked. He turned to her and grinned.

 

“Granger, right?” he asked and she nodded. “That's a very fair question considering. Well, the reason why is I used to be a consultant for the American government. If I could teach a group of muggles how to hold off a full trained wizard, I can certainly train a bunch of wizards and witches to do the same. Only this time, I can actually teach you curse and what not as well as how to duck, dodge, weave, and identify them.”

 

Inuyasha snorted which got Mr. Yoder's attention.

 

“Problem, Yasha?” Mr. Yoder asked, amused.

 

“It's Inuyasha you, yaro. And I think I could teach them how to move better than you could.” He stated grumpily, crossing his arms. Hermione suddenly yanked down on one of his ears, making him yelp.

 

“Inuyasha!” she hissed in rebuke. Mr. Yoder just grinned.

 

“Maybe so, but I'm in charge of the class not you.” He said and picked up his wand in his free hand. Harry noted it wasn't the same hand he used before. He waved it around and their papers all flipped over, and lengthened to about two feet long.

 

“Now, its time for pop quiz!” he called cheerily. Everyone groaned. “This test will cover everything you should have learned up until this year. It'll help me recover and teach you anything you missed or might need work on. By class next week, I want you to read chapter 1 & 2 and give me two feet on how Dementors were created.”

 

The class broke out into groans as everyone heard the assignment. Harry glared at Mr. Yoder and then looked at the cobra on his arm.

 

`I wish that snake would bite him.' Harry hissed, not even realizing it until he had said it, that it was in Parseltongue.

 

“YEOW! Demon, what the hell was that for?” Mr. Yoder exclaimed, shaking his right hand where a fresh snakebite was displayed. Harry couldn't help but grin as he Mr. Yoder placed Demon back into his cage. Harry chuckled before looking back down. Later, when he turned in his test he swore he saw that snake grin at him.

 

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The rest of the day passed without event and soon it was Wednesday morning. The mood at breakfast was morbid at the Gryffindor table but the Slytherins were acting upbeat. Harry made sure to leave early, and Hermione and Inuyasha went with him. Harry was sure that Snape was going to try and pay Inuyasha back for humiliating him at headquarters and tried to warn the hanyou. Inuyasha merely scoffed and crossed his arms as he leaned back on two legs of his stool. Snape strode into the room, smug as ever and saw what Inuyasha was doing.

 

“Inuyasha! Sit back down! 20 points from Gryffindor!” Snape snapped, and Inuyasha glared at him.

 

“Feh! Like I care baka?” Inuyasha snapped. Snape growled and the hanyou smirked. “If you're going to growl puny human, you should at least practice it. Mine's better.” With that statement, Inuyasha laid his ears flat and pointed back, baring his fangs, and raising his hands to extend his claws. Then he gave a deep, long growl that would have been appropriate for a dragon. Harry bit the inside of his lip to keep from laughing at Snape's looking of shock.

 

“50 points from Gryffindor and a week's worth of detention! If you dare to threaten me again, I'll see to it you're expelled!” Snape snarled. Inuyasha gave him a confused look.

 

“What's a dephention?” he asked. Snape's triumphant look seemed to flicker for second.

 

“It's when you report to me for punishment your ignorant half-breed.” Snape snapped, and Harry heard Malfoy snicker behind him.

 

“Well then yaro, I guess I won't detention thing, since I didn't do jack shit wrong!” Inuyasha snapped and Hermione groaned.

 

“100 points from Gryffindor!” Snape screamed, losing his temper. Inuyasha shrugged his shoulders.

 

“I don't know what that means but whatever.” Inuyasha said. Everyone stared at him, before Harry leaned over whisper it into the hanyou's ear. Inuyasha listened to it for a while before snorting.

 

“Do we even have that many points yet, baka?” Inuyasha asked and Harry couldn't help but snicker. Snape, however, caught it.

 

“Detention for you as well, Potter.” Snape snapped, and Inuyasha frowned.

 

“What did he do yaro? Laugh? You really need a mate.” Inuyasha drawled.

 

No one dared to breathe. Snape looked absolutely livid. He pointed to his door.

 

“GET OUT! NOW!” he bellowed and Inuyasha shrugged. Gathering up his things.

 

“Whatever. It's better than looking at your greasy head. It looks like you shoved it up a bull demon's ass anyway.” Inuyasha said, turning to the door. Harry saw Snape reach for his wand and tried to warn Inuyasha.

 

“Look out!” Harry cried.

 

“STUPEFY!” Snape screamed at the same instant and the familiar red beam of light burst from his wand, and hit Inuyasha directly in the middle of his back. Harry winced and expected the hanyou to fall over.

 

Only he didn't. Inuyasha's red robes absorbed the spell without so much as a wrinkle. However, the hanyou must have known where it struck him because he whirled around. He dropped his bag to the ground and leaped at the shocked potions master. He slammed into Snape feet first, pushing him into Snape's desk. The impact of their bodies swept everything off, potions and papers scattering on the floor. The potions broke on impact and mixed with each other. Some of the combinations began to hiss and bubble, one even began eating the stone floor away. Inuyasha's hands were wrapped around Snape's throat, his claws digging into the skin but not drawing any blood.

 

Not yet anyway.

 

“You little back stabbing son of a bitch! I should kill you right now! You better give those points back and call off those dephention things.” Inuyasha growled.

 

“Detention.” Hermione corrected absently, staring in shock at the scene. Harry himself couldn't stop grinning. He only wished he had Colin's camera to capture the scared potions master's face.

 

`I can always borrow Professor Dumbledore's pensive.' Harry thought, with a grin.

 

“Diffindo!” Bellowed a voice from behind Harry. Harry whirled around to see Malfoy with a smug look on his face, his wand pointed at Inuyasha. Harry was unable to stop the spell, and it sailed right for Inuyasha. Inuyasha saw it out of the corner of his eye and leaped off the professor. However, the curse caught his left hand and opened a huge gash on the back of it. Inuyasha snarled and glared at Malfoy.

 

“Let me show you how to properly cut someone!” Inuyasha snarled and raised his left hand, which was covered in blood. Hermione, who was behind Inuyasha, saw Harry in the line of fire.

 

“Harry get down!” she warned and Harry dropped to the floor as Inuyasha his hand at Draco.

 

“Blades of Blood!” the hanyou screamed, and his blood flew from his hands, forming red blades in the air. Malfoy stared in shock and would have been cut in half if a Protego shield didn't appear in front of him. The blades hit the shield and splattered on it. Harry turned to see Professor Dumbledore in the doorway. The twinkling in his eyes was gone as glared at the room.

 

“Professor Snape, Mr. Malfoy, Ms. Granger, Mr. Potter, and Mr. Inuyasha to my office, now. The rest of you are dismissed.”

 

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“Now, start from the beginning Severus.” Dumbledore said, sitting behind his desk.

 

“As soon as I walked into the room, Mr. Inuyasha began to accost me.” Snape said, glaring at the hanyou. He was the only one not sitting in a chair, but chose to lean against the wall behind Harry.

 

“Oiy! I didn't accoost you or whatever that means.” Inuyasha snapped and Harry thought he saw Dumbledore grin just a bit.

 

“Accost. And it means to throw insults at someone.” Hermione clarified. She honestly had no idea as to why she was here.

 

“Well, then he accoosted me!” Inuyasha snapped.

 

“Accosted.” Hermione corrected again, and sighed.

 

“Enough! Then what happened?” Professor Dumbledore demanded. Snape opened his mouth to speak but Dumbledore held up a hand.

 

“I want Ms. Granger to tell me since she was a neutral party in this.” Dumbledore stated and Snape scowled. “Please Ms. Granger, pick up where Professor Snape left off.”

 

“Yes sir, but I have to say that it was professor Snape who accosted Inuyasha first.” Hermione said and Snape glowered at her. Hermione continued on, non-pulsed. “After arguing for few minutes, Professor Snape told Inuyasha to leave and never come back. Inuyasha threw an insult about Professor Snape's hair at him as he left. Professor Snape the pulled his wand and fired at stunner at Inuyasha's back. It didn't affect him, but Inuyasha then leaped at Professor Snape and landed on him, slamming him into his desk. Then, Inuyasha said something real low I couldn't here and Malfoy fired a severing spell at Inuyasha. He got out of the way so it would cut his throat, but it did slice his hand. Inuyasha then made his blood turn into blades and flung them at Malfoy. Then you showed up sir.”

 

“Indeed.” Professor Dumbledore said and sighed. He looked at the gathered group, and shook his head.

 

“Very well. My punishments are as follows. Inuyasha, Mr., Potter, and Ms. Granger will be pulled from potions. Mr. Malfoy, you will have detention with Professor Hagrid for a week for your actions, by forcing yourself to get involved. Both Slytherin and Gryffindor houses will have all their points lowered to zero. Severus, you will be suspended without pay for all of next week. Inuyasha, you will also serve detention on Friday afternoon. Serverus, escort Mr. Malfoy back to him common room and then return, we need to discuss something. I would ask the rest of you to stay please.”

 

Professor Snape sneered and stood, glaring at the hanyou who smirked.

 

“I'll get you back for this, you half-breed.” Snape snapped.

 

“That's what you fucking get when you screw with me.” Inuyasha retorted.

 

“Severus.” Professor Dumbledore warned. Snape huffed and stormed out with Malfoy glaring at them as he left. As soon as Snape and Malfoy were gone, Dumbledore sighed, and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

 

“When we had our conversation about how you would need to act at Hogwarts, Inuyasha, this is not what I meant by behaving.” Dumbledore scolded gently. Inuyasha snorted.

 

“Ms. Granger, I am sure you are wondering why I pulled you and Mr. Potter out class as well.” Dumbledore said, and Hermione nodded. “This event will make the unpleasantness between Harry and Professor Snape reach even higher levels. So I would like you to tutor Harry and yourself at this time. In a way, this works out for the best, since Inuyasha has never made potions and we need him near Harry. This way, he won't have to fake the work and have Harry do most of it. Professor Snape was the only teacher who refused to accommodate my wishes to not have Inuyasha participate in lessons. His lack of knowledge about magic would become obvious, even though he has a wand.”

 

“Of course Professor.” She said, and Harry grinned. Learning potions from Hermione would be far better than learning it from Snape.

 

“I'm sorry we caused so much trouble Professor.” Harry said and Inuyasha snorted again. Obviously the hanyou wasn't. Dumbledore smiled, the twinkling returning to his eyes full force.

 

“It's quite alright, Harry. To be truthful, I haven't had such a good laugh since my brother was caught practicing those charms on a goat.”

 

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“Oh I wish I could have been in potions again just to see that!” Ron exclaimed, and bit down on a sandwich. Harry grinned and took a bite out of his own. Inuyasha slammed two sandwiches together and took a huge bite out of them, smirking.

 

“Harry, what if Inuyasha had gotten expelled? What we would have done then?” Hermione said, picking at her dinner.

 

“'Mione, I think it would have been worth it. Besides, Dumbledore wouldn't let that happen, not with Inuyasha being my bodyguard of sorts.” Harry said. Inuyasha snorted.

 

“Not by choice baka. I'd personally be back with Kagome right now.”

 

“Boy, are you guys already wearing down on our new Gryffindor?”

 

“Shut up Seamus.”

 

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Thursday wasn't nearly as eventful as Wednesday. Charms passed relatively quickly. The only exciting thing was during lunch when Professor McGonagall called Ron over. After a few minutes, she handed him a badge, which he took with a look of awe on his face. When Ron got back, he pinned it proudly next his perfect badge. Harry groaned when he saw it was the Gryffindor Quidditch captain's badge. Knowing Ron would be another Oliver Wood type captain, and he would be aiming to have Inuyasha replace one of the beaters, it was going to make for some interesting games.

 

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Friday morning, Harry received an owl from Professor Dumbledore to report to the Room of Requirements. After he and Inuyasha ate breakfast, they said goodbye to the others and headed upstairs. The door was there and wide open. Walking inside, Harry was surprised to see Tonks and Moody inside with Dumbledore, waiting.

 

“Ah, Harry! Prompt as ever! Come in, pull up a chair.” Professor Dumbledore said cheerily, points at the chair that hadn't been there before. As Harry sat down, Inuyasha leaped straight up into the rafters that Harry was almost positive wasn't there before.

 

“First Harry, I must apologize.” Professor Dumbledore said, and Harry gave his a puzzled look.

 

“For what, sir?” Harry said. Professor Dumbledore pulled out a scroll and handed it to Harry.

 

“For deceiving you. The day when Professor McGonagall tested your class for the Animagus ability, I had placed a charm on the room. It would send your results, no matter what they were, to a parchment I had charmed in my office. Then you would receive the result that it was no.” Dumbledore said and Harry looked down at the scroll in his hands. “Those are the real results.”

 

Harry frantically unrolled the parchment and held it in front of him.

 

ANIMAGUS TEST=

 

SUBJECT:Potter, Harry James

 

TESTER:McGonagall, Minerva

 

RESULTS: Mr. Potter displays the talent for two animagus forms, which are to be identified in the identity test, to be performing at a later date. He also contains the Metamorphmagus ability. Please have the appropriate people notified and Mr., Potter registered at the Ministry of Magic as soon as he is fully trained.

 

Harry looked up at Professor Dumbledore who smiled encouraging.

 

“I'm an animagus and a metamorphmagus?” Harry said in awe. Tonks grinned.

 

“Guess I won't be so unique anymore!” she said, and sighed dramatically, flashing her hair colors quickly. “Pity.”

 

This brought a snort from Inuyasha causing everyone to chuckle.

 

“Harry, I must also mention that it the last dual Animagus was over three hundred years ago. And to my knowledge, no animagus as ever been a metamorphmagus as well.” Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling. “You can see why I wanted to keep your results quiet. Quite the surprise when Voldemort meets you again, isn't it?” Harry threw back his head and laughed. They joined him in their laughter, and after they were down Harry asked a question.

 

“So that's what I'm here for? To learn how to do all that?” Harry said, and Moody chuckled.

 

“Not entirely, Potter. We're also going to be training you in the arts of combat. Albus is going to teach you legilimency now that he's helped you master Occlumency. He'll also teach you how to do that nifty trick on how to turn into animals. I'm going to teach you spells for combat and Tonks over there is gonna take care of your physical training and getting rid of that scar when needed. Might even teach you how to use sword if I think you can handle one.” Moody growled. His eye swiveled up to follow Inuyasha, who choose that moment to drop gracefully behind Harry.

 

“I'll teach the pup how to fight with his hands. I doubt one of you could best me.” Inuyasha said smirking. Harry turned to stare in surprise at the hanyou, who crossed his arms.

 

“Now listen here you whelp-” Moody growled, getting to his feet.

 

“Actually, Alastor, that sounds like an excellent idea. When Harry is far enough in his training, I think we might give him back the sword of Gryffindor. Inuyasha also wields a sword with excellent skill.” Dumbledore said and Inuyasha snorted.

 

“No, the brat will start with sword training. It'll make his arms stronger as he wields it.” Inuyasha stated and everyone stared at him. He glared back. “I'll take it easy on him at first.”

 

“Sounds like a good idea to me.” Harry said, backing up his friend. He had to wonder what Inuyasha thought was easy.

 

“I see. Well, I have no objection. Alastor?” Dumbledore said. Mad-Eye looked the hanyou up and down.

 

“Lad might be onto something.” Moody growled.

 

“Tonks?” Dumbledore asked, turning to the young woman. She grinned.

 

“It might do him good and besides, Inuyasha looks like he knows what he's talking about.” Tonks said, looking the hanyou over with appreciative look. Inuyasha ignored her.

 

“Very well, Harry. Only the people in this room shall now about this training. The physical regiment will be on going during the week I assume, but I think you'll come up with a convincing cover story.” Dumbledore said, his eyes twinkling again. “Your animagus and legilimency training will be held on Thursday afternoons. Friday mornings will be combat spells with Alastor and Friday afternoons will be metamorphmagus training with Tonks. I will give you the sword of Gryffindor tomorrow and I expect you to do this training in here on Saturdays. What do you say, Harry?”

 

“Honestly, Professor? I think it's going to be one hell of a school year.”

 

 

 

Now for the reviews:

 

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David M. Potter- (Harry? Get a clue about girls? Heavens forbid!)

 

NL Kaos- (I can give you the perfect example of how Inuyasha shows his intelligence. When he tires to get as far away from Kagome when she's pissed. Or is that survival instinct?)

 

Bookworm3429- (Malfoy stop bothering Harry? Ha, that's like trying to stop Miroku from being a pervert.)

 

Arsenal- (Thanks for trying to stop me from making a mistake, but trust me, he's NOT going to using that wand on a day to day basis. Or at all. I still haven't decided but trust me; Inuyasha wand usage will be down to maybe once or twice during this story.)

 

Ulva Whelan- (You bet your ass I'm going to continue like this.)

 

ReginaLucifer- (Eh, didn't have enough money for the movies yet, I just splurged on getting the four latest DVDs. We'll just keep between us, he was born in the spring. Shhhhh!)

 

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Thanks to you guys as well:

 

Annaku- (Aw, you hate me but love my story? That's kind of weird no? +grins+)

 

Mockingbirdflyaway- (Like I said before, Inuyasha never really cared what time it was so he has no clue. And Hermione isn't an expert so they're probably playing it safe. Or are they? Thanks for the review though!)

 

DarklessVasion- (Why yes, I am having too much fun with this. Can you blame me? And lookie! I used the line!)

 

GoldenGirl- (Thanks. Maybe you can get some more peeps to read my story? Kind of hoping to draw in a big crowd with this one.)

 

Phalon22- (Yes, I'm mean. But hey, can you blame me? It was too tempting pass up.)

 

WickerB- (Inuyasha not in Gryffindor? Please, you should know better! Even if I did tease. +Sticks out his tongue+ Acromantulas? Hmmmm………that's actually a good idea.)

 

Shita- (Tell me something, if it's so stupid, why did you read it? And how am I a fuck up to actually be writing a story people like, rather than be a nameless shit who probably has the reading level a 1st grader?)

 

DemonAngel90- (Yes, I'm holding out on the Inuyasha Versus the Broom chapter. I promise Harry's Firebolt will remain intact but I can't say the same for any other brooms. +smirks+)

 

A/N: Thanks always to my betas Charisse and Lochar. You know I just realized that Sesshomaru's nickname is Fluffy and Fluffy is also Hagrid's three-headed dog. Sorry if I confused anyone earlier when I said Fluffy wasn't going to show up. Let me put it this way, the Fluffy girls drool over and would stab me in the back for won't be showing up anytime soon. And as you just read, Fluffy, the three-headed dog already has made quick appearance. Sorry for any confusion. Anyway, I got the idea of Harry being a dual animagus after reading Jeconais's This Means War. It's friggin hilarious and you can read it on fanfiction.net or phoenixsong.net. Next chapter, time has just been flying by and it's the first Hogsmeade weekend. What do you get when you mix a hanyou, Zonkos, the Weasley twins? I don't know either but it's gonna be fun!