Me: ….

Harry: She still mad?

Naruto: (pokes)

Me: (snarls and attacks)

Harry: O__o …. SHE DOESN’T OWN ME OR NARUTO!

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Shinobis In Hogwarts

Chapter 3: Buzzing Around! Prepare for the Tournament!

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“Oh my god!”

“What is it?”

“Something’s on my bed hangings!”

“Well, get it off!!”

“Oof! <What the hell?!>”

Ron’s jolting had made someone slam onto the ground. He had bright blue eyes and blonde hair, covered by an odd cap with eyes. It was Naruto, wearing his pajamas still. “<What the?>” Naruto looked furious, eyes burning. “I was trying to sleep! I was woken up early yesterday that today should’ve been a good day but no! <Why did I leave! I’ll wake up for missions and….>” All of the boys in the room watched as the enraged Naruto leaped back onto Ron’s bed hanging, falling asleep in a second.

“What was that about?” a sleepy Neville asked, yawning. Ron and Harry shook their heads. A knock at the door alerted the room and Harry hesitantly opened it. He came face to face with the cold, onyx eyes of Sasuke. The lightening scar tingled slightly and Harry moved away. Sasuke walked into the room, walking over to Ron’s bed and with one hand, shook it roughly, forcing Naruto onto the ground again.

“GRR! CAN’T A GUY GET A LITT--- oh, Sasuke,” Naruto blinked and then yawned. Sasuke’s cringed at the morning breath. “<You idiot. We have to check out the grounds. Get dressed>” Sasuke growled and walked out again, slamming the door. Ron looked at the door and then Naruto who, somehow, was dressed in a robe in a second, his stuff gone. The blonde ran out the door.

Harry and Ron exchanged looks, Neville was snoring again, Seamus was suffocating under a pillow, and Dean was wide awake, staring at Ron and Harry. “I hope it’s not like this every morning,” he said and walked over to his trunk.

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Naruto yawned as he, Sasuke, and Sakura leaped through the Forbidden Forest, a map in Sakura’s hands. “<Ok, the Centaurs live over there, so, we better check out here and here>” she said, and the boys nodded. The forest started to get darker as they went in deeper, despite the sun rising over head. “<Neji or Hinata might’ve been better for this job…>” Naruto sighed as they started surveying the darkened patch. “<What exactly are we doing again?>”

Sakura growled and Sasuke cursed under his breath. “<Naruto, remember last night?>” Sakura sighed, trying to keep her cool. Naruto raised a hand to his chin and started to think, his eyes closing. “<Hmm….>”

FLASHBACK

“<….Naruto, quit spacing!>” “<OW! You don’t have to hit me!>” Naruto rubbed the new bump on his head, Sakura cracking her knuckles. “<Stop fooling around. The grounds are big but everything must be checked out>” Kakashi said and set a map of Hogwarts down on the table. It showed the castle, the lake, a small hut, a large tree, and a large forest.

“<Ok, Sasuke, Naruto and Sakura, you will check the West side of the Forbidden Forest. Set traps in anyplace that you might find a path for enemies to move through to reach the castle. Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji, you will take the Whomping Willow>” he pointed out the large tree “<for any possible paths. It might not be bad but it’s worth the look. Kiba, Hinata and Shino, check the East side of the Forbidden Forest. Set up traps as necessary. Neji, Tenten and Lee, you will examine the lake. Yes, it’s large, but the lake might be an entrance point too.>”

The four teams nodded and with some final preparations, went off to bed.

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“<….. Now I remember!>” Naruto exclaimed, making Sasuke and Sakura jump, setting off their trap. They glared at the scattered and broken wire, slowly turning on Naruto, their own kunais in hand. “<W-Wait a second you guys! U-Uh…. AH!>” Naruto ran, being chased by his two teammates.

Farther away, Shino, Kiba and Hinata had completed setting up multiple traps. Shino even ordered some of his bugs to stay. “<Ok, that should be enou…>” Kiba stopped talking as Naruto charged in, setting off each trap and startling the bugs.

Kiba dropped down on all fours as kunais shot straight at him, Akamaru tucking his tail between his legs and running. Shino moved behind a nearby tree, hearing the ‘thunk’ of the shuriken as they sunk into the wood. His insects crawled up his sleeves, retreating inside their host’s body. Sasuke and Sakura leapt high into the tree’s canopy as some explosive tags fired up. Naruto knocked Hinata to the ground just as the tags exploded.

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Shikamaru, Ino and Chouji looked up as a column of smoke billowed out of the forest. “<Explosive tags…. Troublesome…>” Shikamaru groaned. The Whomping Willow lurched at him again, making him step back. “<Well, there’s a way at the trunk of the Whomping Willow to get in… but past those branches is another story>” Ino said, pointing out the small hole. Chouji nodded, munching on his BBQ flavored chips.

Shikamaru walked around the tree, out of reach of the branches. “<…. There’s a knot right here. Ino, hit it dead on>” Shikamaru ordered. “<Huh? But… fine... whatever….>” she grumbled and pulled out a kunai. She flicked the kunai, hitting the small knot. The Whomping Will shivered and stopped. Chouji took a step closer to it, the tree staying in place. “<That could be a problem>” Chouji said, crunching away on his chips still.

On the lake, Neji, Tenten and Lee noticed the cloud of smoke too and the resounding crash of trees. “<Ugh…. What did Naruto do this time?>” Tenten sighed, standing on the water. Neji activated his Byakugan and looked over towards the smoke and saw the lines of Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, Kiba, Shino, and Hinata, all hunched over and coughing. “<Set off some Explosive Tags….>” Neji sighed, Byakugan dissipating.

“<Well, nobody can really enter by the water unless they can walk on it or can swim for a long time>” Lee said, looking around. “<We’ll just have to check periodically at night and during the day then>” Tenten inserted. “<That’s the best plan for now. Crossing this water will cost energy and chakra for a surprise attack so we’ll be ready>” Neji said, nodding. His teammates nodded.

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“Is walking on water possible?” Ron asked as they climbed the tower. “No, unless you’re a powerful wizard,” Hermione said. “Then they must be bloody powerful,” Ron said, tapping on the window at the three figures on the lake. Harry and Hermione looked out the window to see the three silhouettes of Neji, Tenten and Lee. “There’s more to them than meets the eye,” Harry said. The three turned away in a second and continued on their way to Defense Against the Dark Arts.

(You know how classes went so skipping)

Harry, Ron and Hermione decided to enjoy the rest of the day by going on the grounds to see Hagrid. They crossed the grounds towards the hut together as the sun started to set, the castle was getting noisy anyway from the preparations. Harry reached to knock on the door, hearing laughter from within. He hesitated but then made four knocks on the door. The talking stopped and footsteps could be heard.

The door opened to reveal Hagrid. “Ah! Harry, Ron, Hermione! Good to see ya! I was just haven’ a conversation with one of them foreign boys,” he said. “Actually, I’m still here!” a boy yelled from under Fang, “stop licking me! Bleck! That was my mouth! Argh!” “Fang! Off the poor lad aye!”  Hagrid moved into his house, the three following. They saw who it was Fang was licking to death. The blonde headed nutta Naruto. Fang got off of Naruto and let out a booming bark when he noticed the three and then bowled Ron over.

Naruto got up and wiped his face with his sleeve, “Ugh… dog slobber…” “Oh, so you can speak English?” Hermione asked, taking a seat. “Yeah, something about relations with foreigners and such,” he replied, “This isn’t coming off! Argh! Oh well…” Naruto flopped down on another chair. Harry helped get Fang off Ron before taking another seat, Ron wiping what slobber he could off too.

“So… what were you doing this morning?” Harry asked. Naruto thought, “I don’t know… If I tell you… I’ll have to kill you.” The three exchanged looks but Naruto started laughing, “Hey! I was kidding! I was with my teammates, examining the forest. I don’t see why it’s forbidden though….” Harry and Ron’s jaws dropped. “H-How far did you wander in?” Ron asked, voice shaking. “Uh… near pitch black and black. Why?” Naruto looked confused. “Didn’t you run into anything? Giant Spiders? Unicorns? Something?” “Uh… no. What’s a unicorn by the way?” The three exchanged looks again.

“Never mind…. Uh, what about the lake?” “Huh? The lake…. oh, Neji, Tenten and Lee were looking into that!” Naruto exclaimed. There was another knock at the door suddenly and Hagrid opened it.

“Hello.”

“Hi, I’m here to pick up an idiot…”

“Who would that be?”

“The one GIVING AWAY EVERYTHING!”

Naruto jumped as the furious, pink-haired girl Sakura walked in. “<WHAT ARE YOU DOING IDIOT! THIS MISSION IS A SECRET AND YOU’RE GIVING IT AWAY! IF WE DIDN’T DECIDE TO GET YOU…!!!>” she roared, making Harry, Ron and Hermione shrink away at her tone. She grabbed Naruto by the collar of his cloak and dragged him out, apologizing to Hagrid before departing.

The four stared at the door, wide eyed. “Well, that be sum ’it you don’t see every day,” Hagrid said, earning three nods. “What… were you guys talking about anyway?” Ron inquired. “Oh, ask’n about what it was like where ‘e lives and stuff. Didn’t think it be a bother…” Hagrid replied, scratching his head. The three ran up to Hagrid, eyes gleaming, “What’d he say?!”

Hagrid moved back slightly and laughed, “All right! I’ll tell you a bit. He didn’t seem to be too troubled to answer anyway. He told me about them haven’ sum ‘it called demons where they from.” “Demons? What’s a…” “A demon is a mythological creature with amazing strength and intelligence. They’ve been known to live for centuries at a time, one known to live even longer than nine thousands years,” Hermione intervened, “but this is the first I’ve heard of demons in Japan…. Well, in muggle books, that book says no such thing as demons but…” “Hermione, we are witches and wizards. There are such things as Dragons which I thought were just mythology before coming here,” Harry said exasperatedly.

“Oh… right… sorry Harry,” Hermione tinted pink from embarrassment, making Ron snicker. “So… anything else Hagrid?” “Oh, he said they don’t use wands,” Hagrid replied. “Wait… wand less magic? Wow…” As the conversation continued inside, Naruto and Sakura were listening outside, Sakura getting madder by the second. “<What didn’t you tell them?!>” she hissed. “<I-I didn’t tell them about the mission or what happened this morning or…. Or..!>” “<Ok, I get it! Let’s go!>” The two disappeared as the door opened.

Harry, Ron and Hermione said goodbye to Hagrid and headed towards the castle. “Well, they’re fascinating. Let’s talk to one of them!” “You might get your wish,” Harry said. “Why’s that?” “Well, there’s one right there,” he replied and pointed at a person with long hair. Before they could jog up to them, Harry caught sight of their face. “Whoa! Not him!” he exclaimed. “Why not him?” “That’s that bloke Neji. He was sitting next to Fred. I don’t think he likes me,” he muttered. Ron looked closer, “He has creepy looking eyes…”

“And he’s not deaf…” a girl’s voice replied. The wizard friends would’ve leaped out their skip if possible. They turned around, coming face to face with two chocolate brown eyes. “O-Oh… you startled us,” Hermione stuttered and the girl grinned. “I have a tendency to do that. Besides, Neji knew you were coming. You guys better hurry back to the castle, the punishments here don’t sound very good.” The three nodded at the advice and jogged the rest of the way.

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The weeks pasted rather quickly to October 30th, keeping everyone busy. The Konoha Students were occupied almost the whole time during those days, one day in the castle and another day, outside. Harry had the itching feeling that someone was watching him during class even. Classes were cut on the 30th for the final touches, letting Harry, Ron and Hermione wander up to the Owlery.

Harry tied his message to Sirius on an owl’s leg, sending it off in a second. They watched it soar away and over the Forbidden Forest till it could no longer be seen. Ready to leave, Ron stopped them and yelled, “It’s that blonde again!” Harry and Hermione looked towards where he pointed but saw nothing. “No it’s not…” “He was right there… but now he’s there!” Once again, they looked but no boy.

“W-Who are you l-looking at?” Hermione yelped, Ron yelled and Harry jumped. They came face to face with a girl with pale lavender eyes. “W-We saw that guy Naruto for a s-second but…” Ron scratched his head. The girl turned red at this. “You’re Hinata right?” Hermione asked, earning a nod from the girl. “Are you related to that guy Neji by any chance?” Once again, a nod but with an answer, “H-He’s my cousin. D-Did he do something?” “No! He was just outside a few weeks ago.” “O-Oh, I s-see. W-Well, if you see N-Naruto-Kun, t-tell him I s-said hi,” Hinata raced down the stairs, face resembling a tomato.

“…. Ok, let’s just go… now!” Hermione ushered them down the stairs. The halls were crowded with other students enjoying the half day but it was getting noisy and Harry’s scar started to burn slightly. He saw why as a crowd of students blocked his path, in the middle, Sasuke and Malfoy.

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Sasuke didn’t like patrolling the halls; half of the Slytherin bunches were too suspicious for his liking. It just reminded him too much of Orochimaru. Some girls were doing the same thing like in Konoha and forming fan clubs already. He sighed, slightly wishing that someone else was there. (A.N. That wishing is actually about the size of a grain of sand) Sasuke looked out of the corner of his eye at some gossiping girls when it happened.

His arm connected with a shoulder. “Hey, watch where you’re going foreign boy!” Sasuke turned around; spotting a boy with slick, blonde hair and smirked, “I don’t need to with idiots…” The boy stopped walking and turned around, glaring at Sasuke. “Who do you think you are?” the boy snarled. The smirk didn’t waver, “I don’t need to tell a worthless scum like you anything.”

People started to gather, watching and whispering. It slightly annoyed him. Two more boy got through the crowd, neither taller than Sasuke so he didn’t care. “My father tells me that your lot is too soft hearted,” the boy sneered. “I tell my brother then. He never got the message,” Sasuke replied. The boy didn’t reply as Sasuke turned to leave but he suddenly jumped, barely dodging a streak of red light which hit an unfortunate watcher.

“Was that meant for me?” he questioned, turning around, Sharingan eyes activated. The whispering grew as everyone noticed his eyes were no longer black, but crimson, three black comma marks surrounding his pupil. Sasuke moved so fast that everyone who blank didn’t see him draw his kunai or grab the boy, instead, saw him holding a kunai to the boy’s throat, earning screams from many girls and panic to break out.

“If you going to kill me… do it with one move,” Sasuke hissed, pressing the kunai a bit, drawing a small line of blood. “<Sasuke… stop. We aren’t making a good impression>” the familiar voice cut over the chatter. Shino walked through the thick crowd which didn’t really try to stop him. Sasuke looked once more at the boy before letting him collapse onto the ground.

Shino nodded his head in the other direction and started walking, Sasuke close behind.

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Malfoy’s eyes were wide as he grabbed his throat, feeling some of his blood. He scrambled to his feet and ran off, Crabbe and Goyle following close behind. “Ok, that’s another person I never want to meet in a dark alley,” Harry said as they turned away from the dispersing group of people. “That was amazing though. Did you see his eyes? That’s wicked…” Ron whispered. Hermione rolled her eyes, “Ron, you’re so easily amazed.”

“Haha…” Ron sarcastically laughed aloud, “but you can’t say you weren’t impressed.” “I was impressed but that boy almost killed Malfoy!” she exclaimed. “You make it seem like that’s bad,” Ron replied, grinning. That earned him another sock in the arm courtesy of Hermione’s fist. He rubbed his arm roughly and scowled at her. Harry just walked quietly, that is, until the ruckus started. Beauxbatons and Durmstrang were arriving.

A large carriage pulled by large winged horses sailed into view, flying over the tops of the tree in the Forbidden Forest. They landed almost if not gracefully on the ground, the carriage thumping to a halt. Attention was pulled to the lake next as a mass rose from beneath the rough waters, giving way to a large ship. It sailed and docked at shore.

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The houses all settled for dinner, the Konoha wizards yet again at a small table. Dumbledore took his spot at the podium. “Today marks the beginning of the Triwizard Tournament as the guests have arrived. First, we welcome our brethren from the North, Durmstrang and their Headmaster Karkaroff!” In came a surly looking group of students, cloaked within furs meant for cold weather. Their Headmaster Igor Karkaroff was in the lead, his cold blue eyes gazing around the room, coming to a stop on Kakashi. He snorted slightly, nodding his head.

Ron had spotted Viktor Krum in the mean time, hoping he would sit at the Gryffindor table only to be saddened as the Durmstrang students sat at the Slytherin table. “Next,” Dumbledore continued, “Our sisters from France, Beauxbatons and their Headmistress Olympe Maxime!” In walked a tall (A.N. That doesn’t describe enough) woman with shoulder length black hair and black eyes, dressed in an elegant robe and followed closely by mostly girl group of students, all shivering slightly and dressed in robes made of light blue silk. “It is good to see you Dumbledore,” the Headmistress said. Dumbledore took her hand and kissed it.

The Beauxbatons students took their seats at Ravenclaw; Hermione having to snap Ron out of a trance from one girl who he claimed was ‘half veela.’ The Konoha students didn’t look up at the Beauxbatons or Durmstrangs but Karkaroff brought the hall out of chatter. “I do not see their Headmaster!” he called, pointing towards the Konoha table. Professor Hatake looked up, as did everyone in the hall.

“No need to point fingers, Karkaroff.” The doors opened again, revealing a blonde haired woman with the biggest chest Harry had ever seen. She wore an odd attire consisting of a green robe, a light teal crossing outfit with dark blue sash and pants. “Ah, Tsunade! Welcome! What took you?” Dumbledore asked. “Well, I had to convince my assistant to watch over the school while I’m here,” the woman, Tsunade, replied.

She walked over to the Konoha table, stopping in front of Kakashi. She whispered something to him and he stood, nodding. “I must take my leave. Ja ne,” he said and walked out. “Let the feast begin then!” Dumbledore called. The plates filled again, chattering too. “Those have to be fake,” Harry muttered. “What has to be… oh!” Ron said and grinned. Hermione rolled her eyes again, “Nice to know you looked Harry.” Harry flushed slightly.

“You can’t blame him. Most of the guys were probably staring,” Pavati said, looking at the Wesley twins with slight disgusted as they drooled. “Itai! Tsunade-baa-chan! Itai!” The group looked over at Naruto, who was holding his head, a lump forming. Tsunade was standing over him, tapping her foot and talking to him harshly. He cringed under her gaze.

The feast ended soon (Naruto finishes 16 bowls this time) and Dumbledore stood up again. He introduced Barty Crouch and Ludo Bagman, two more judges for the Triwizard Tournament both who received their applause.  They explained the rules, earning groans from some of the younger students since only seventeen year olds could enter. Dumbledore silenced the hall, “The casket then if you please Mr. Filch.” Mr. Filch, the caretaker, came back with a wooden box. With three wand taps from Dumbledore, the box opened to reveal a large wooden cup, dancing white blue flames at the brim.

“To enter, write your name and school on a piece of parchment and place it in the Goblet. To make sure nobody under seventeen enters, I will draw an age line. Tomorrow night, the Goblet will spit out the four champions names. Remember, if you enter, you are on a magical contract to see this tournament to the end. Good night, to you all,” Dumbledore finished. All the students got up and headed off for bed.

“Try to get in, won’t you Harry?” George asked. Harry thought about it, wondering the reactions if he was chosen. Ron was looking over everyone’s head to spot Viktor, but Hermione was looking else where. The Konoha students were the only ones who were still in the hall.

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“<Dumbledore, my students will watch the Goblet during the night. They’ll make sure nobody messes with it or puts anyone under age in>” Tsunade said. Dumbledore nodded but then, after thinking, “< Don’t stop them. Even if you did, things need to play out correctly…>” Tsunade’s eyes widened but she nodded.

Tsunade turned to her ‘students.’ “<Ok, you will be taking shifts so decide now.>” The ninjas nodded and talked amongst themselves. The castle was watched the entire night, even the creeping shadow that walked up to the Goblet of Fire. Naruto followed them, catching the scribble of who they were entering.

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Me: …. 9 pages… W00t!

Harry: Well, she’s happy again.

Naruto: For now…

Harry: … (twitches)

Me: Next time on Shinobis In Hogwarts!

The names are all entered. It’s time for the champions to be revealed. Naruto, you’re letting more of the secret slip! Stay still! Wait… Naruto and Sasuke are the champions? It should only be one of them!

Chapter 4: The Champions Revealed! Talking with Two ‘Students!’