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This chapter has some spoilers from the fifth book.

Thestrals and the Sorting

The train lurched to a halt as hundreds of students ran to get their equipment. Hiei refused to leave Shinagami behind and had to be convinced to leave Fiore. Shinagami, Shiva, and Shenlong took to the sky as Tsuki was locked into his cage. "I'm sorry but it's for your own good," was the only comfort that Kurama gave him. Taking up the lead from the compartment was Hermione, Harry, and then Ron. Right behind of them was Kurama, Yukina, Hiei, and Yusuke bringing up the rear mumbling that he hadn't gotten any sleep. Jumping off the train, they turned to a giant gathering up first years.

"Hello Hagrid," Harry called to the giant.

Hagrid turned his head and answered, " Hullo Harry, Ron, Hermione by the way have you seen any new students around the place." Harry was about to answer when Kurama cut him off.

"That would be us," he said motioning to the group. After Hagrid had given them instructions on where to go they tried to move through the sea of students to get to another side of the dock.

Smirking to himself, Hiei softly pushed his sister. It wasn't enough to hurt her, but it was enough to send her falling toward Kurama. Hearing her cry he turned around fast enough to see her fall into his arms. Enjoying the feeling it took him a few seconds to realize their position. Blushing he muttered a quick sorry and took off with them behind of him. Hiei glanced at his sister for a moment and confirmed that she too was cherry red.

Looking at the boats they saw a weird looking creature tied to each one. "I wonder what kind of creatures those are," said Yukina pointing to a creature.

"Those are Thestrals young lady," said a short man behind of them. Just by looking at him they knew he was a wizard. Calming themselves they turned around to face him. "Can you all see them too?" he asked them. They nodded their heads. "Oh I'm so rude, I'm Professor Flitzwick," he said, "and you must be the exchange students. You see the only way you can see a thestral is if you ever saw someone die." They nodded their heads to confirm his suspicion. "Well then we better hurry, alright into the boats," he said motioning to the boats. Hiei sat in one with Yusuke, while Kurama sat with Yukina. Hiei had told him to best have about the same amount of weight in each one. (Yeah right)

As they passed the lagoon, they turned the corner to the school. The gang was expecting a large group of buildings, but what they got was a huge castle. Once again the word "Wow" left Yusuke's lips.

As they followed Prof. Flitzwick to the main hall, they each started to memorize the layout of the castle. When they entered the room turned to them, giving them weird glances. Professor Dumbledore got up and held his hands for silence then spoke "this year has greeted us with four exchange students, they will be sorted with the first years, but will sleep and learn with the 5th years. Thank you." As he sat down Prof. McGonagall placed a hat down on the stool in front of them. It opened it's mouth and started to sing.

(This song belongs to J.K. Rowling)

In times of old when I was new

And Hogwarts barely started

The founders of our noble school

Thought never to be parted:

United by a common goal

They had the selfsame yearning

To make the world's best magic school

And pass along their learning.

"Together we will build and teach"

The four good friends decided

And never did they dream that they

May someday be divided,

For were there such friends anywhere

As Slytherin and Gryffindor?

Unless it was the second pair

Of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw?

So how could it have gone so wrong?

How could such friendship fail?

Why, I was there and so can tell

The whole sad sorry tale.

Said Slytherin, "We'll teach just those

Whose ancestry is purest."

Said Ravenclaw, "We'll teach just those whose

Intelligence is surest."

Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach just those

With brave deeds to their name,"

Said Hufflepuff, "I'll teach the lot, and treat them just the same."

These differences caused little strife

When first they came to light,

For each of the four founders had

A house in which they might

Take only those they wanted, so

For instance, Slytherin

Took only pure-blood wizards

Of great cunning, just like him,

And only those of sharpest mind

Were taught by Ravenclaw

While the bravest and the boldest

Went to daring Gryffindor.

Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest

And taught them all she knew,

Thus the Houses and their founders

Retained friendships firm and true.

So Hogwarts worked in harmony

For several happy years,

But then discord crept among us

Feeding on our faults and fears.

The Houses that, like pillars four,

Had once held up our school,

Now turned upon each other and

Divided, sought to rule.

And for a while it seemed the school

Must meet an early end,

What with dueling and fighting

And the clash of friend on friend

And at last there came a morning

When old Slytherin departed

And though the fighting then died out

He left us quite downhearted

And never since the founders four

Were whittled down to three

Have the Houses been united

As they once were meant to be

And now the Sorting Hat is here

And you all now the score:

I sort you into Houses

Because that is what I'm for,

But this year I'll go further,

Listen closely to my song:

Though condemned I am to split you

Still I worry that it's wrong,

Though I must fulfill my duty

And must quarter every year

Still I wonder whether sorting

May not bring the end I fear.

Oh, know the perils, read the signs,

The warning history shows,

For our Hogwarts is in danger

From external, deadly foes

And we must unite inside her

Or we'll crumble from within

I have told you, I have warned you…

Let the Sorting now begin.

Turning to her brother she whispered, "Do you think that's the reason they sent us?"

"I think so Yukina, I really think so,"

"Jaganshi, Hiei" called Prof. McGonagall

He closed his mind with his Jagan and walked up to chair.

"Do you think you can open up your mind for me,?"

'No, I want you to put in the same house as my sister, got it."

"I can't do that,"

'Do you want me to show you what can happen to you if you resist'

"No, thank you, I'll do it"

'Good' thought Hiei opening his mind to the hat about Yukina.

"GRYFFINDOR"

Jumping off the stool he made his way to the red and gold table.

"Jaganshi, Yukina"

As Yukina walked toward the hat, some guys whistled to her. They soon shut though from both Kurama's and Hiei's glare.

"So you're his sister, I know where to put you,"

GRYFFINDOR"

Jumping off the stool she ran down to go join her brother.

"Minamino, Kurama"

"Wow talk about smarts boy, Ravenclaw is perfect for you,"

'I'll like to be with the rest of my friends. Thank You.'

" I'm sorry but I'm not aloud to do that,"

'Do you want me to show you what will happen if you don't.'

"That's quite all right, geez two threats in one day"

"GRYFFINDOR"

Smirking the fox walked down to the Gryffindor table.

"Urameshi, Yusuke"

The spirit detective walked to the stool wondering how in the world could a hat sort you.

"Well, you are one extremely lucky kid,"

'It's skill, you rag,'

"Yeah right, let's see you should be in,"

"GRYFFINDOR"

With that note the young half demon, went to go and sit with his fellow demon lords.

I know Kurama and Hiei aren't demon lords but they are in my story. I know the song took up most of the chapter, but I wanted it to end here so I needed something to fill out the space.

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