InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Harry Potter & The Hanyou Prince ❯ Inuyasha Versus The Broom! ( Chapter 5 )

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

 

DISCLAIMER: I do not own Harry Potter or Inuyasha. I mean seriously, what are the odds I'd be that talented & be that freaking rich from the franchises, and then write fanfiction about them. I mean come on……

 

A/N: This is NOT a slash fic. Where do you people come up with this stuff? All right, I'll give up the pairings so no one is confused.

 

Pairings: Harry/Hermione, Inuyasha/Kagome, Ron/Some chick (I haven't decided who yet.)

 

Happy now? On to the fic!

 

Harry Potter & The Hanyou Prince

By Tobias

Chapter 5: Inuyasha Versus The Broom!

 

 

After the first week's hiccups, the rest of month flew by. Ron scheduled Quidditch tryouts the second weekend in October since the first Hogsmeade weekend was scheduled for the first that month. Jack Sloper and Andrew Kirke were upset that Ron said that they would have to try out again. Katie Bell, who was this year's Head Girl as well as Chaser, cut their protests short. She agreed with Ron's decision though, and backed the current Captain with the new tryouts for Beaters. She had heard about Ron's plan to get Inuyasha on the team, and was quietly doing all she could to make that possible. Inuyasha had taken to avoiding the red-haired Quidditch fanatic as much as he could, because all Ron did when he was around Inuyasha was try and convince the hanyou to try out. The last time Ron caught the hanyou, it was in the common room, and the gouges Inuyasha had made on the windowsill while he restrained himself from slicing Ron in half still hadn't been repaired.

 

Classes went a lot better than Harry could ever remember them going. He excelled at Charms, getting most of the them right on his first try. Transfiguration went even better, since he was getting his Animagus training on the side, he got the second half of class to finish his assignment and homework. Herbology went easily, except for when Professor Sprout brought man-eating Venus Flytrap in. The class went well enough until Inuyasha decided to take a nap and let his partner do all the work. Harry didn't mind, and actually found he enjoyed the hard labor as it brought a strange kind of peace over him. He was tending their crop of plants when he heard Inuyasha let out a startled shout. Whirling around, drawing his wand as he did, Harry stared in shock at the sight before him.

 

The Venus Flytrap was struggling with something in its mouth. This something was only half way in, the legs sticking on the outside and kicking madly. Harry groaned when he saw the legs were barefoot and clad with red. Professor Sprout hurried over to help, her wand at the ready when the plant exploded. Inuyasha dropped the ground face first, his claws covered with plant goop. What was left of the plan let out a creaning cry before toppling over. Inuyasha snorted at it before getting to his feet. The to Harry's surprise, he walked next to it and crouched down, and began digging a hole it the ground with his front hands like dog would. When the hole was deep enough, Inuyasha grabbed the pitiful looking plant and yanked it out of its spot and shoved it into the hole. Then he turned to the pile of dirt he had made and started shoveling that back in, also like a dog would. When the plant was covered and the hole was filled in, he stood and stomped the ground plat with a foot before plopping down on top of it. He crossed his arms as if nothing had happened, and glared at everyone watching him.

 

Needless to say, Professor Sprout charged Inuyasha for the cost of a replacement plant, which Harry had to pay for.

 

DADA wasn't much better. The first two weeks of class, Mr. Yoder covered things he said they should have learned already. The first class they were handed a list of dark creatures to study and were to give six inches of parchment on how to defeat each one. The next class, they covered a huge list of curses, hexes, and jinxes. The third class, they had a test covering everything he had assigned in the last two classes. However, during each one of these classes, despite the huge workload, he was always smiling, making jokes and made the class fun. Many people were at odds about what they thought about him. They hated the workload but loved how he taught the class. Hermione was in raptures about the class, and all the Slytherins hated it. He took points evenly for when students misbehaved, but Slytherin earned very little in the way of points in his class, because of their lack of knowledge. Malfoy also acquired detention for a month when he tried to feed Mr. Yoder's snake a chuck of rock. Now, Demon's tank gleamed each day as Malfoy was required to scrub it from top to bottom with a muggle toothbrush. Speaking of the snake, Mr. Yoder usually let it out during class, where it usually stayed wrapped around his forearms or shoulders. However, everyone was surprised, including Harry himself, when during the second half of their second class, Demon slithered out of his tank to make his way to Harry. No one noticed the snake curling around Harry's shoulders until Hermione let out a shriek when she leaned over to ask Harry a question. Apparently, Harry had been having a hushed conversation with the snake as they had been reading their books, what they were talking about wasn't known, because Harry just chuckled while Mr. Yoder took his pet back and placed him back in his tank. It soon became commonplace from then on for Harry to have the snake near or on him during the second half of class.

 

Care of Magical Creatures was also somewhat subdued as well. Hagrid promised it would be a lot more fun when they would get their assignments as soon as the snow began to fall. Until then, he had a new creature every class, ranging from Kneazles to Mokes. To everyone, it was a big relief from Blast-End Skrewts. Basic Healing was also going well, but Inuyasha didn't like the class much. The girls in the class had become a little bold in trying to get his attentions and he even got his butt cheeks pinched at least once a lesson. Apparition went easy as well, and was taught to all sixth years. Professor Vector taught the class and she easily kept everyone in line. She taught them how to focus their magical energy and make it move to where they wanted. She said the trick was to make your energy move away from your body to where you wanted to go. Your body was taken along for the ride. Tests were scheduled for anyone who believed they would be ready by Christmas break. Anyone else could schedule their own tests at Ministry after they completed the class, which would end before the Christmas break. Harry decided to sign up for the group trip to the Ministry to be tested. Another interesting thing to note was that Apparition classes were the only ones where Inuyasha actually seemed to pay attention. He didn't participate like usual, but he did pay more attention.

 

But by the far the most interesting thing yet was Harry's training. Moody showed Harry a new combat spell every lesson and then they dueled using everything they had. Harry was barely able to keep up with the retired Auror, shocking him with his speed and ability, despite his wooden leg. His lessons with Tonks were also going great, and he had mastered changing his hair, and was currently working on his skin color. His lessons with Professor Dumbledore were the highlight of his week, though. Harry spent half the time learning new meditation and focusing skills for his mind. This also helped tie in with his Animagus training. Professor Dumbledore also said that they would test him for what animals he would change into the week after the Hogsmeade trip.

 

The most grueling part of his training, were his sessions with Inuyasha. First, Inuyasha had looked Harry over and demanded he lose his loose robes and wear a t-shirt and jeans.

 

“Better to move in and you won't fall on your ass if you step on that loose clothing of yours.” Inuyasha had grumbled. Harry had been about to retort that Inuyasha's clothes were just as loose, but looking the hanyou over, he realized that the his clothes seemed to act more like armor than clothing. Then, he had Hermione make Harry some sort of muggle weights that strapped to his wrists and ankles. They each weighed five pounds and it made Harry struggle just to lift his arms. Walking became a chore and Harry was required to wear them all the time. Then the real training had begun.

 

As soon as Harry had picked up the sword of Gryffindor, Inuyasha had lunged at Harry, barehanded. Knowing what the hanyou could do with those claws, Harry leaped to side and gripped the sword with both hands to swing at the hanyou. Inuyasha kicked off his right foot, and suddenly moving sideways at Harry. Startled, Harry couldn't react in time, and the hanyou knocked the sword out of Harry's hand with his left hand. It sailed and landed tip first into the ground. Inuyasha had grabbed Harry around the throat with his right hand and lifted him off the ground.

 

“Lesson one. Learn to wield one handed. That way you can use your stick and your sword at the same time. Now pick up your sword and we'll try again.”

 

And so it went. The hanyou would constantly come at Harry, forcing him to learn from his mistakes. While this happened each afternoon after classes, each morning, Harry was forced to run with the hanyou around the lake. The hanyou easily kept up a slight jog as Harry ran at full speed to try and keep up. Then after five laps around the lake, Inuyasha would demonstrate and Harry would try and mimic some techniques as how to grip and wield his sword. Soon, it became the usual sight for the girls looking outside the bedroom windows in the tower to see Inuyasha and Harry moving in perfect unison as they performed some sort of dance, or kata, as it was called. Hermione, who had her bed by the window, was seen more than once to be watching intently.

 

This training greatly zapped Harry's strength by the end of the day, leaving him just enough energy to eat dinner, clear his mind before bed, and go to sleep. Which was why Harry had been looking forward to this Hogsmeade weekend, ignoring the Aurors stationed along the way. He had gotten Inuyasha to agree to lay off the training during Hogsmeade weekends, to regain his strength. He couldn't go without the weights, but he found himself growing used to them. They crossed the tracks and made their way down the street, Inuyasha looking cautiously around before snorting.

 

“So where do you guys want to go first?” Ron asked the assembled group. The Neville had volunteered to come and show Inuyasha around as had Ginny. Luna had just shown up with the group, but no one protested. Inuyasha even gave a small grin. He found the strange little Ravenclaw amusing with some of the things she said, even if he didn't understand half of them. Hermione looked to Harry, who was pondering the question, while ignoring the large group of girls that followed them.

 

“Oiy, bakas.” Inuyasha said, drawing their attention. He pointed to Honeydukes. “I smell candy that way.” Everyone burst out laughing, and Harry nodded.

 

“Honeyduke's it is then!” He declared and grabbed Hermione's hand, yanking her along. Ron scowled, but hurried after them. Neville and Luna also followed while Ginny walked with Inuyasha. He easily towered over the red-haired Gryffindor who grinned at him. He rolled his eyes at the look but ignored it. Entering the store, they saw Ron already at the main counter, purchasing a large amount of sweets. Hermione was blushing as Harry stood close to her, oblivious of the reaction he was causing in his best female friend. He headed over to buy large block of chocolate. Inuyasha went after him, his nose sniffing like crazy while Ginny went over to Hermione. She was staring at bottles of acid pop vacantly for a moment before Ginny spoke.

 

“You know, he's kind of dense when it comes to us.” Ginny said, startling Hermione.

 

“I…………er………… ;.um………..what?” Hermione said, not sounding like the intelligent witch she was. Ginny rolled her eyes.

 

“Harry. Dense about women? Focus Hermione.” Ginny teased, causing Hermione to blush.

 

“Well, I guess I can agree with that.” She said, looking over to Harry, who as telling Inuyasha about the different kinds of wizarding sweets. The hanyou currently had a box of Ice Mice under his nose and sniffing them. The entire box was squeaking in fear.

 

“So, we agree that you should just tell him how you feel then?” Ginny prodded, watching her brother out of the corner of her. He was currently talking adamantly with Neville about something.

 

“Yes-I mean no! It's too complicated to do that.” Hermione said, realizing what she had almost agreed to do. Ginny rolled her eyes.

 

“What's so complicated about you liking Harry?” Ginny demanded, and instantly knew from the look on Hermione's face what was wrong.

 

“Ron.” Hermione said, and Ginny was surprised to pick up a touch of bitterness in her voice. Ginny sighed and the two girls stood there in silence for a moment before something caught their eye. Luna had just finished by her sweets and pulled out a tub of Licking Lipstick. It spread a sugar coating on your lips and when you kissed some one, they tasted the flavor of the lipstick that you had bought. Luna applied a good coat of it on her lips and then hurried over to the youngest Weasley male. She flung her arms about his neck, startling him and interrupting his conversation with Neville. She then proceeded to plant a huge kiss on his cheek and then hurried away, grinning to herself. Ginny grinned as she saw Ron's shocked expression, and Hermione chuckled when she saw the pink, lipstick kiss on his cheek.

 

“Maybe he won't be a problem for much longer.” Ginny said and Hermione smiled.

 

“I think, Luna could use a few pointers.”

 

*****

 

“So what's next?” Neville said as they left Zonko's, where they had only stopped in to look around. The place had been practically deserted with numerous signs, selling things at 50% off. They even had signs that stated a cheaper price if you signed an agreement not to shop at Weasleys' Wizarding Wheezes. Apparently, the competition was getting fierce.

 

“We need to get Inuyasha some Quidditch gear.” Ron said hopefully. The hanyou scowled.

 

“I've said it once yaro, and I'm going to say it again. I'm not playing this damn game on pieces of wood I could break with a finger. Ask me again and I personally shove my hand down your throat, grab your b-”

 

“Wait!” Harry said, interrupting before Inuyasha got too worked up. The hanyou glared at him. “He does have a point Inuyasha. I mean, when I play this game, the Slytherins try to hurt me. Hell Malfoy would love to kill me.” This statement seemed to give Inuyasha pause. He got a contemplative look on his face before sighing.

 

“All right, I'll be this Beater person.” Inuyasha said and Ron let out a whoop.

 

So after getting Inuyasha some Quidditch pads, which Harry paid for, they headed for The Three Broomsticks at last. Packages deposited at the base of their table, the group settled down while Neville went to purchase the first round of Butterbeers. When Inuyasha received his bottle, he cautiously sniffed the top before placing the bottle to his lips and taking a tentative sip. The hanyou's eyes immediately widened and he upended the bottle, chugging it all down. He set it down and let out a loud belch, sighing. Ron, Neville, and Harry all snickered while the girls gave him a disgusted look. By the time they needed to head back to the castle, the hanyou had consumed three times as much Butterbeer as anyone else, on level with only Hagrid in his consumption of the liquid. The drink also seemed to affect him much like it did house-elves, and he staggered from side to side as he walked. Halfway back, he collapsed completely, Ron and Neville being forced to sling one of the drunken hanyou's arms around each of their shoulders and carry/drag him back to the castle.

 

“Well, what do we have here.” A voice sneered as they walked up the front steps. Harry let out a groan as he saw Snape walking up from the dungeon towards them. They had successfully avoided the potions professor in the hallways and at meal times. Rumor had it that Snape was docking twenty points anyone mentioned the hanyou's name in his presence, even Slytherins. “Students are not to be consuming alcohol on school grounds.”

 

“But Professor, he didn't do it here! We were at the Three Broomsticks and-” Hermione began but Snape cut her off. Harry felt his stomach drop at the look of pleasure on Snape's face.

 

“You let him consume fire whiskey, then? Since he is a student he is not old enough to consume such a beverage. I shall have him suspended for this.” Snape said, smirking. Harry exchanged a look with Hermione, who was thinking furiously. Harry glanced at Ron who looked like her was about to say something to Snape. Quickly letting go of Inuyasha's arm, Harry forced Ron to switch his attention to the intoxicated hanyou, who was snoring away, oblivious to all. Before Harry could protest some one else spoke, their voice sending waves of relief through Harry.

 

“Ah, Severus, there you are.” Professor Dumbledore said, walking down the stairs. Snape scowled and turned to the Headmaster.

 

“Headmaster.” Snape said, when Dumbledore reached them. “I found these students trying to hide an intoxicated student. I was just trying to discover how he became intoxicated when you arrived.” Snape said, smoothly. Dumbledore raised an eyebrow looking from the drunken hanyou who muttered something before nuzzling into Ron's shoulder to Harry and the others.

 

“It seems to me Severus that they had no idea that butterbeer would affect Inuyasha. I would commend them for looking after their friend so well. After all, with Inuyasha incapacitated, that only serves to draw unwanted attention, no?” Dumbledore said, looking pointedly at Harry. Harry nodded and picked up the hanyou's arm again.

 

“Yes, sir. Come on guys.” Harry said, and they all quickly hurried up the stairs. Harry let out sigh of relief as they finally got out of sight. Harry asked for everyone to stop and they came to a halt.

 

“Okay, we need to figure out some way to get Inuyasha to the dorm without anyone seeing him or knowing he's drunk.” Harry said, thinking.

 

“We're screwed.” Ron said and Luna slapped him on the shoulder0.

 

“Ronald don't be such a prat.” The girl said, as if she was saying it was bright outside or she was a blond. Neville laughed and Ginny grinned. Hermione snapped her fingers and grinned.

 

“Dobby!” she cried and the house elf appeared in a pop.

 

“Yes, Miss Hermy?!” the excitable house elf said, and Harry couldn't help but grin.

 

“Hello Dobby.” Harry said and the house elf whirled to face him, jumping with joy before tackling Harry around his knees.

 

“Harry Potter! What can Dobby do for Harry and his friends?!” the excitable house-elf asked.

 

“Dobby my friend Inuyasha here had a bit too much butterbeer, like Winky does some times.” Harry said, jostling Inuyasha a bit, making the hanyou snort and his head roll about. “Can you take him to the Room of Requirements and see to it that he stays there till morning?”

 

“Dobby will do! Please give him to Dobby!” Dobby said, and stood before the hanyou, arms spread as if to catch him. Ron looked at Harry who shrugged and let go. Ron followed suit and the hanyou tumbled forward before Dobby caught him. He smiled toothily at them under his large burden and they vanished with a pop.

 

“Well, that takes care of a drunk hanyou. Now what do we do?”

 

*****

 

The following day, Harry retrieved Inuyasha from the Room of Requirements. Harry's mouth dropped down in awe at the sight before him. It was a large field, surrounded by woods on all sides. There was a huge tree off in the distance, and not too far away from that was an old well. Inuyasha was lying under the tree, his eyes closed and a peaceful expression on his face. Harry began to walk towards him, and the hanyou's ears twitched as he picked up the sound of feet on grass. He sat up quickly, his eyes popping open.

 

“Um, sorry, Inuyasha. I was just coming to get you and see how you were doing.” Harry said. The hanyou looked at him for a moment before snorting and laying back down. Harry came up beside him and sat next to him. Inuyasha just grunted, his eyes closed now as he lazily crossed one leg over the other, swinging it back and forth. Harry looked around for a bit and saw a path off through the woods.

 

“Is this where you live?” Harry asked. Inuyasha grunted again. Harry leaned against the tree, relaxing a bit. He glanced at the hanyou and remembered why he came here again.

 

“Ron wanted to see if you were up to learning how to ride a broom today.” Harry asked. Inuyasha frowned and sat up, stretching a bit. He opened his eyes and looked at Harry.

 

“I suppose I did agree to that.” Inuyasha grumbled. Harry just grinned. Inuyasha hopped to his feet and stretched again, and Harry heard bones popping as he did. Harry got to his feet as well, and dusted himself off. Harry led the way to the door and Inuyasha followed. When they entered to hallway Harry hesitated for a moment, and then turned to Inuyasha.

 

“Inuyasha, I can show you how the Room of Requirements works, if you like. That way you can come back here whenever you want.” Harry said. The hanyou looked Harry in the eyes and then turned to the still open door. His eyes seemed to drink in the scene before him before he sighed. He reached out and closed the door, which promptly vanished.

 

“Losing yourself in a dream you can't have at that moment, pup, only leads to trouble. I'd spend too much time there, rather than helping you so I can get back to the real thing.” Inuyasha stated, heading for the stairs. Harry hurried to catch up with him and as they began walking down Inuyasha said something else. “Besides what I really wanted wasn't there.”

 

Harry pondered this the entire way down, following the hanyou. Inuyasha had been at Hogwarts long enough to memorize his way through the castle. By the time they had reached the Quidditch pitch, Harry had realized that what Inuyasha said was almost what Dumbledore had said when he found the Mirror of Erised. Harry looked up when he heard Ron calling his name. He saw Katie, Hermione, Ginny, and Ron all waiting in the middle. Ron had a beater's bat in his hands and the chest for the Bludgers was behind him and it gave a jerk every now and then. There were also a couple of school brooms lying on the ground next to Katie.

 

“Inuyasha! Glad you could make it! I decide to see how you would hold up as beater after they taught you how to use a broom! I can't believe your last school didn't have anything about Quidditch.” Katie exclaimed and Inuyasha rolled his eyes.

 

“My school was kind of old fashioned.” Inuyasha said and Harry grinned to himself.

 

“Well, we might as well start now.” Katie said, picking up two of the brooms. “are you right- or left-handed?”

 

“Right-handed, wench.” Inuyasha snapped. Katie ignored the insult as she placed the broom on Inuyasha's right side. Then she stood in front of him and placed the other broom on the ground on her right side.

 

“Now, first of all, hold your right hand over the broom and say up.” Katie explained and held her hand over the broom. “UP!” she commanded and the broom shot up into her palm with a smack. Inuyasha snorted but did as he was told.

 

“UP!” he snarled. The broom rocketed upwards, but when it hit his hand, the broom broke it two with a loud crunch. The top half of the handle continued going up for a foot or two before crashing into the ground. The bottom half and the tail of the broom went spinning towards Ron, catching him off guard and smacking him right in the face. Ron stumbled back before tripping over the Quidditch chest, falling on his ass. Everyone was soon laughing loudly while Ron tried to get to his feet, swearing under his breath. Inuyasha snarled and shook his hand as if stung. After everyone had stopped laughing, Hermione waved her wand at the broken broom, muttering a long spell. The pieces fused back together, although there was a line where it had broken.

 

“Okay, this time just pick up your broom and mount it like this.” Katie said, and swung her leg over hers, demonstrating it for Inuyasha. He grabbed his repaired broom and mimicked her action. Katie nodded.

 

“Okay, now you need to remember, you gently push to the left or right depending on which way you want to go. You pull back to go up and push down to go down. Also, depending on the broom itself and how much you lean it to depends on fast you go. To push off just give a nice kick on the ground and away we go!” Katie said, kicking off and zooming through the air. The school brooms may have been old Shooting Stars, but it still responded well. Inuyasha watched Katie doing some tricks and what not before flying down to hover in front of Inuyasha.

 

“See, easy! Now you try.” Katie said. Inuyasha gave her a look before snorting. He steadied himself on the broom and kicked against the ground.

 

Inuyasha exploded off the ground, leaving a huge cloud of dust in his wake. Harry coughed waving hand in front of his face, looking upward to try and spot Inuyasha.

 

“Where is he?” Harry heard Ron shout.

 

“I don't know, I can't see him!” Harry responded just before a loud clang rang out in the pitch. He turned to his left where the sound had come from and saw the middle goal weaving back and forth. He saw Inuyasha flying just past it. Harry grinned to himself and shot a look at Hermione who grinned sheepishly at him before turning her attention back to Inuyasha. Harry followed her gaze and was surprised to see the hanyou had managed to turn himself around. He was shooting back towards them. Harry watched for a moment, before sinking feeling began in the pit of his stomach.

 

“Um, is he attempting a dive or what?” Ron asked. Katie had gotten off her broom, but concern showed on her face.

 

“I'm not entirely sure but he look like he's speeding up……..”

 

“Hit the deck!” Harry shouted, tackling Hermione and Ginny, sending them crashing to the ground as Inuyasha zipped over them. They heard another clang, this time on the right side of the pitch. This clang was followed by a loud thump. Harry cautiously raised his head and looked to see Inuyasha had smacked face first into the right goal post. He was on the ground rubbing his nose, the broomstick impaled into the stands.

 

“Harry?” came a meek voice under him. He looked down into Hermione's blushing face. “Can you get off me please?”

 

Harry looked puzzled before realizing the position they were in. He jumped to his feet, his face red before helping Hermione up. Hermione kept her eyes lowered so she couldn't look Harry in the face, and Harry felt himself blushing.

 

“Oiy! Stop your ridiculous mating ritual and tell me why this stick won't work, baka!” Came Inuyasha's voice. He then began to swear, and Harry turned to see Inuyasha yank the broom from the bottom of the stands. He then shook it fiercely, like it was aware of him and needed to be scolded. Harry sighed and shook his head, heading for the hanyou.

 

“Look, it's not something you can just jerk around. It needs a soft touch, gentle hands, and an even temper.” Harry heard Ron telling Inuyasha. He snorted and glared at Ron before mounting the broom again.

 

“You better be right, yaro.” Inuyasha snarled. This time he gave a little push with his feet and gently took to the air. Shooting Harry a smug look, Inuyasha promptly shot through the air, this time looking like her had everything in complete control. After circling around the pitch a few times, he flew down to hover next to Katie and Ginny.

 

“Feh! Piece of cake.” Inuyasha said and Harry bit the inside of his lip to keep from laughing. Katie grinned and waved her wand at the chest, which flipped open. She handed Inuyasha a Beater's bat.

 

“Okay, now all you have to do is hit the bludgers with that bat, and knock them into opponents who aren't wearing the same color as your team.” Katie said. Inuyasha snorted.

 

“Far to simple wench. Let these blugger thingies go and I'll beat the shit out of them.” Inuyasha said.

 

“Bludgers.” Hermione corrected. Harry glanced at her as Inuyasha took back to the air. Hermione was making it a point of not looking Harry in the face. Harry opened his mouth to ask a question when loud crunch distracted him. Turning his attention back to the sky, he saw that Katie had already released the bludgers and Inuyasha had smacked one with his bat. The bat, however, couldn't put up with a hanyou's strength and the force of the bludger hitting it. So Inuyasha had succeeded in sending his first bludger away, he also succeeded in shattering his bat.

 

Everyone began to frantically call up to Inuyasha, trying to get him to fly down, when both bludgers zoomed straight for him. Ignoring their protests, Inuyasha stood his ground and caught both bludgers, one in each hand, before smashing them together. The iron balls groaned and creaked before both snapped in half. They fell from Inuyasha's hands to smash into the ground. Harry stared in awe as Inuyasha slowly floated to the ground, and hopped off his broom, before slinging it over his shoulder.

 

“Well, bakas, how'd I do?” the hanyou asked. Harry turned to see Ron and Katie both had their jaws hanging open, while Ginny and Hermione stared at him with wide eyes. Inuyasha frowned.

 

“What?” he snapped.

 

******

 

“When's our first game?” Harry asked Ron, later at dinner. Katie had gone into raptures and decided to move Jack Sloper into the last empty chaser spot, since he said he could do Chaser or Beater. Ron was practically drooling at the thought of their game versus Slytherin. Particularly, the image of Malfoy receiving an Inuyasha driven bludger to the stomach.

 

“Third Saturday in November.” Ron replied and scooped up some mash potatoes, and shoving it in his mouth. Harry began to pile some food on his plate.

 

“Where's Inuyasha, Harry?” Ginny asked, eating some roast beef.

 

“He said something about looking for a spot to spend the night. I don't know why but why don't you ask him.” Harry said, spotting the hanyou make his way to the table. Harry noticed he seemed irritated about something. Inuyasha plopped on the bench next to Harry and glared at Ginny when she opened to her mouth ask him something. Ginny frowned but returned to her own meal. Inuyasha gave a snort and was about to help himself to some food when he froze. He began sniffing frantically at the food, getting up the table on all fours, and lowering his nose close to the serving dishes. The entire hall had gone quiet, as they stared in surprise.

 

“Inuyasha, what-” Harry began but was cut off when Inuyasha snarled and swept all of the plates in his vicinity to the floor.

 

“Don't eat it!” he snapped, and frantically made his way down the Gryffindor table, sniffing all the food and sweeping them to the floor, ignoring everyone cries of protest.

 

“Mr. Inuyasha! What are you doing?!” Professor McGonagall shouted, as she & the other professors hurried over to restrain the hanyou. He ignored them and leaped to the next table, Ravenclaw. He took a deep whiff of their table and up ended the entire table, sending Ravenclaws skittering back as their table flipped upside down.

 

“MR. INUYASHA!” Professor Dumbledore said, a commanding tone in his voice.

 

“Poison!” was all Inuyasha responded, heading for the Hufflepuff table, and repeated to do the same to their table as he did Ravenclaw. His response had an effect however, as students began to scream and cry. Harry whirled around to face Ron who he now noticed was looking a bit flushed.

 

“Ron?” Harry asked, ignoring the commotion, and placed a hand on his friends shoulder. Harry noticed a lot of the Gryffindors also looking a bit wary, and some grabbing their stomachs.

 

“I don't feel so good mate.” Ron mumbled before vomiting and throwing up all over Harry's feet, before passing out.

 

“PROFESSOR DUMBLEDORE!” Harry screamed, grabbing his friend before he hit the floor. Dumbledore immediately took in the situation and reacted instantly.

 

“Professor see to the sick students! All prefects not sick, escort the students not showing any signs of sickness to the common rooms!” he said, but no one moved. “Now!”

 

It was like a bang went off as students hurried to obey. Harry gently laid his friend down and kept a hand on his chest, feeling him breathe.

 

“Come on, Ron, keep going mate.” Harry said. Ron's breathing was becoming shallow and labored.

 

“Mr. Potter, to your common room.” Professor McGonagall ordered. Harry shook his head.

 

“I'm staying.” Harry said as Madam Pomfrey arrived and began treating the students. He heard Inuyasha arguing with Professor Dumbledore and Snape. He looked up, and was surprised to see Inuyasha's hair slowly turning black.

 

“Pup! Explain to these two about my nose!” Inuyasha demanded. Harry realized Snape must have been accusing Inuyasha of the poisoning and then getting cold feet.

 

“It's true professors. Inuyasha has enhanced senses, but I don't know what's happening to him now.” Harry said. Inuyasha snorted and crossed his arms.

 

“None of your business baka. Now help these brats!” Inuyasha snapped, whirling to face Dumbledore, who was now helping Madam Pomfrey administer some vials of potion. Harry frowned and wondered where she got the vials.

 

“Poppy has informed me that the poison is easy enough to treat. I think it was meant as a warning. However, all the houses seem to be affected, not just one or two.” Dumbledore said. Harry frowned.

 

“Then that means it could be some one from any house! But how did they get past the house elves?” Harry muttered. Inuyasha frowned and was about to say something when Snape walked back into the Great Hall.

 

“All of my students have been escorted to the common room, Albus. None of them showed any signs of poisoning and I do not believe any of the other students will as well.” Snape said and turned to Harry. “What the devil are you still doing her Potter?”

 

“Me and the pup were just leaving, baka.” Inuyasha said and Snape scowled as Inuyasha clamped a hand on Harry's shoulder. Harry tried to protest, but Inuyasha was firm in his resolve to lead him out. Once outside of the Great Hall, Inuyasha put a finger to his lips and led Harry down to the dungeons. Once there, Inuyasha found an empty class room, and led Harry inside. Harry frowned as Inuyasha closed the door and shoved a desk behind it.

 

“What the hell is going on, Inuyasha? Did the poison do this to you?” Harry demanded. Inuyasha scowled and crossed his arms with a huff.

 

“No, baka, but that may be what you want to tell your friends. Once a month I lose all my hanyou powers and become a human. It always occurs the night of the new moon.” Inuyasha stated.

 

“So that's why you always disappeared at the Burrow for a few nights.” Harry said, putting two and two together even as Inuyasha nodded.

 

“Right, but more importantly is that poison I smelled in the food. It's spider demon venom, I'm sure of it.” Inuyasha stated. Harry stared wide-eyed for a moment.

 

“But how would that get in the food?” Harry asked. Inuyasha grunted and hopped onto the desk.

 

“I don't know. These house eves you mentioned, are they loyal?” Inuyasha asked, and Harry groaned.

 

“House elves, and yes they are, overly so. They begin beating themselves if they even say anything foul about their owners.” Harry said. Something clicked in Harry's mind. “But it might have been a house elf from a Death Eater!”

 

“These Death Eaters are the ones who do what this Voldemort fellow tells them?” Inuyasha asked. Harry nodded.

 

“So they might have kids here that could help their creature get in and out.” Inuyasha said thoughtfully. Harry nodded.

 

“And the other elves would be too involved in making dinner or doing their work to even notice if one just hurried in and out quickly. But it's the spider venom that concerns me. If it came from a demon that you recognize, what does the mean?” Harry said. Inuyasha shook his head and hopped off the desk.

 

“I don't know baka.” Inuyasha said and then moved the desk out of the way. Harry listened to Inuyasha grunt as he used all his human strength to move it. “Go to your tower thingy. I'll be down here all night. I need to hide during this night so no one else knows about this.” He gestured to himself. Harry scowled.

 

“But you shouldn't be alone then! What if some one attacks you! Your wand is basically useless and you don't stand a chance as human against a full trained wizard!” Harry argued, and Inuyasha growled.

 

“Baka! I'm fully capable of looking out for myself! Besides, who else will know I'm down here besides you?” Inuyasha snapped. Harry passed for a moment, mulling it over. Finally, he sighed and hurried out the door, bidding Inuyasha goodnight. Harry paused when Inuyasha called out to him.

 

“What?” Harry responded with a snap.. Inuyasha looked Harry dead in the eye, and Harry felt as if Inuyasha could see right through him.

 

“You have to be careful baka. Some one is out to kill you and you could be sleeping in the same room as them. Watch your back.” Inuyasha said and closed the door. Harry frowned and slowly made his way to his dorm.

 

If Inuyasha was right, then there could very well be a traitor waiting to stab him in the back.

 

As he walked up the stairs towards the Fat Lady, he felt a chill up his back at the thought.

 

Now for the reviews:

 

From fanfiction(dot)net:

 

Thank you to:

 

the DragonBard = Hey thanks for the review! And they're not REALLY alive at the same time. Harry is Inuyasha re-incarnated, they just happen to time travel. I'm splitting a fine line, I know, but it works! I think…….

 

NL Kaos = Expell Malfoy? But I'm not done bashing the ferret yet! As for The Sword of Gryffindor? He, that's MY little secret!

 

David M. Potter = Susan Bones/Ron pairing? Maybe, maybe not, you'll just have to wait and see…….

 

Charisse (My Beta) = See, all mistakes fixed!

 

Serena R. Snape = wouldn't it be great? Harry performing the Wind Scar? +grins+ But I ain't telling!

 

ReginaLucifer = I know but I'm SO not telling you what he is! Not yet!

 

DragonGirl-Chi318 = Thank you!

 

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Thanks to you guys as well:

 

Phalon = Harry? A dog animagus? “Here Harry, fetch the stick!” Maybe, maybe not………(insert evil laughter)

 

Dragon Priestess = Thank you! I got so tired of the Kagome leaves Inuyasha for Hogwarts that I decided that Inuyasha should star in a crossover fic of his own. Don't you agree?

 

Dark Heart  = Yes, it's fun to bash the ferret, isn't it?

 

Higurashi8 = Stop, it you're making me blush! And don't worry about mistaking it as slash. We all can't be perfect, like me!

 

InuMiko1 = Trust me, I won't do it, and thanks for the review!

 

Carey Ann Lupin  = Oh I fully intend to finish this fic, I just got stuck with writer's block which totally killed my goal to finish it before Book 6. Oh well!

 

Annaku = damn it, I hate it when they give me puppy dog eyes.

 

A/N: Sorry about the long wait but I got real sick right after putting up chapter 4, plus my vacation came, and then I got writer's block. But I'm back now baby and ready to rock! Thanks go to my betas Charisse and Lochar, especially Charisse for showing me all the typos in Chapter 4, which I went back and fixed after I had already posted it. +Rolls his eyes and gets whacked in the back of the head+ Ow! Who threw that frying pan?!

 

Oh! Side note completely not doing with this story! I recently read this HILARIOUS fic! You guys have got to check it out! It made me laugh so hard I had tears in my eyes!

 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2389487/1/

 

Next Chapter: Harry and the gang try to get to the bottom of the poisoning as Harry runs into an old friend. Also, Harry finds a spell in Merlin's Spell book that may show Harry a way to full fill an old bat's prediction!