CHAPTER 5 –The Meeting
Harry: So if I go by what you are saying, you came here in order to capture a high-class criminal that is on the run from your world since more than 2 years…
Naruto: Yes and he was spotted in your dimension. He represents a real danger for the Shinobi system and he needs to be eliminated but from what, just occurred here…
Naruto took a deep breath.
Naruto: I suppose that he has big plans. Both the Wizards and Shinobis might be in danger.
Hermione: And what makes you suppose this?
Kakashi: It’s the way that your school head died. It’s certainly a deed of Zetsu, an ally of Kabuto from the criminal organization, Akatsuki.
Ron: Indeed if that’s the case, then we’re concerned. Still, we cannot believe you by just what you are saying.
Hermione: Ron, stop being paranoid.
Neji: No, it’s pretty normal that you suspect us.
Naruto: Well, I don’t know if you also got records on that or if this will be sufficient to convince you. Long ago, wizards and ninjas made a pact on helping each in times of war. It was made by our Hokage and the, if I go by Mr. Hagrid’s words, late Albus Dumbledore.
Harry felt like a spasm of nostalgia with the simple name of Dumbledore and Hermione, who quickly sensed Harry’s feelings, spoke.
Hermione: I think, we could check this but if Dumbledore really trusted you, then I guess…
She gave a questioned glance to Harry and Ron.
Harry: We’ll cooperate with you, ninjas!
Shikamaru: That’s great news.
Ron: Still, help from outsiders is surely classified as a Ministerial affair. We should ask them.
Harry: Go and send an owl to the Ministry then. Either way, we could also present the ninjas’ request at the meeting.
Ron: Indeed, that’s not a bad idea. Right, I’ll go and write a letter.
Naruto: Well, Shikamaru, could you please accompany him?
Shikamaru: Well, sure…
Neither Shikamru nor Ron seemed joyful of this request but they still nodded. Once, they slammed the door of Neville’s office, Hermione sighed.
Hermione: Right, so Neville, could you please take me to Rose’s dorm? I’d like to see her.
Neville: Sure.
Hermione: Will you come to see Albus and James also, Harry?
The idea seemed to please to Harry but he still declined it.
Harry: No, I’d…rather….go outside.
Hermione didn’t utter a word but still, she understood what he meant by simply looking into the gloomy spectacled eyes of Harry.
Neville: Oh, you guys should also come with us. We could show rooms where you could spend the night.
Neji: That’s very kind of you.
Naruto: That’s indeed a very uplifting proposal after all this talking.
Kakashi: You, three go to the room. I prefer the night air around the castle.
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Ron: This way.
Ron took up a letter and began heading for the Astronomy Tower’s stairs.
Shikamaru: I see that I’m not the only one who seemed to get dragged by this mission.
Ron: Oh no, it’s not like that. It just…just that…
Shikamaru: It’s fine; I know how it is to just be forced to do some jobs and getting regular taunts from your wife.
Ron: Well, it’s not really like that. You’re young and you’ll take time to appreciate the love that a wife can provide. Also, Hermione may not look like but she can be very caring at time and sometimes, over caring. My life will have been incomplete without her.
Shikamaru: Wish I could say the same thing. *sigh*
Ron: Why? Are you having a kind of love depression or a marital quarrel?
Shikamaru: Guess this is part of it. My wife left me since 1 week now to go back to her brother’s place after she learn what happened. If only I could also learn what really happen.
Ron: I don’t quite understand your story.
Shikamaru took a deep breath and was rather uneasy with what he was going to reveal.
Shikamaru: Well, my wife is kinda hot-tempered and thinks that I cheated on her with my secretary, Shiho.
Ron: I see, well, that’s indeed kinda ‘twisted’ to say the least.
Shikamaru: Well, you could say that like that. The fact is that I did spend a night with her after a tiresome day but I really don’t remember anything. The fact that I was on Shiho’s bed and that Shiho went missing since that day doesn’t really help my case when Temari learnt this. In fact, no one even believes in my innocence, even me sometimes. What an unfortunate drag…
Ron: Well, hope you’ll be able to convince her. Here’s an owl.
Ron attached the letter on the raunchy bird’s leg and sent her flying.
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Naruto: What is happening?
Sakura: It’s…
Neji: …Exceptional
Both three looked upon the magical moving staircases of Hogwarts, awestruck by the view.
Neville: Well, it seems that that you, ninjas don’t get these kinds of spectacular things.
Hermione: Don’t worry, you’ll get used to it soon enough. It’s just impressive on the first view. Shall we move?
Naruto: Sure.
He said that in utmost confidence despite that his legs were trembling like the first time, he sat on the Chunnin written exam. He followed Hermione while the others followed.
Hermione: See, it isn’t that bad.
Naruto: Yeah, it’s pretty…
???: Hello, you all?
Naruto: Aah…
Sakura: Watch out, Naruto!
Sakura barely caught Naruto before he fell from the stairs.
Naruto: *pant* Thanks. *cough**pant*
Neville: You should perhaps be more careful.
Hermione: Sorry, to haven’t told you all before. Here most of the portraits move and talk. Also, don’t be astonished when you see ghosts…
Naruto: *glup* Ghosts…
Hermione: Don’t worry, they’re very friendly…
Naruto: Oh, it’s okay.
Neji: Don’t worry, Naruto, it’ll be alright.
Naruto: Who told you I’m afraid? I’m not…
Neville: Your shivering hands and legs are saying more than your words.
Sakura and Hermione laughed as they reached the upstairs rooms…
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Kakashi was walking throughout the outside corridors of Hogwarts with the Make Out Series book, still in his hand for the umpteenth time.
Kakashi: Summoning Jutsu!
Pakkun: Yo! Kakashi. Any problem and what is this place?
Kakashi: It’s the Wizard World, another dimension. We came h…Never mind. I’ll called you so as to report the situation to Hokage-sama.
Pakkun: Is there anything else?
Kakashi: I don’t know. I think that this mission is going to take a longer time than needed. Here’s the situation…
*some minutes later*
Pakkun: Right! I’ll go straightaway. Good luck.
Pakkun disappeared instantly as Kakashi looked up at the full-moon when he heard some sobs…
Harry: Well, I’m back. I still regret so many bits of my life and time which I could have used to gain the most valuable of knowhow from you, Professor Dumbledore.
Harry waved his wand as a bouquet of crimson and white roses rose from the front of the White Tomb.
Harry: I miss you, and I…*sniffs*
Kakashi: I see, these kinds of pains are what make all of us common, ninjas and wizards. You should hold yourself up. I suppose you haven’t come here since long.
Harry: Indeed, 17 years. 17 years long years…and I came back under such situations.
Kakashi: Well, life is like a bed of roses with more thorns than petals. Its love and determination that’s needed to make these petals’ fragrance higher than the pain. Sufferings caused by evil are everywhere, that’s why I hope that you’ll collaborate with us so that these kinds of thorns stop pricking us for life.
Dumbledore’s words resound inside Harry’s head suddenly.
Dumbledore: “…that kind of act leaves a mark... This kind of mark cannot be seen. It lives in your very skin – its love, Harry, love.”
Harry: Indeed, thank you.
Broomsticks suddenly flew speedily towards the Astronomy Tower as the gate also opened.
Harry: It seems that the people from the Ministry have arrived.
Kakashi: I’ll go and call my companions then.
Harry: Right. We’ll meet at the Grand Hall.
*Finally inside the Great Hall of Hogwarts*
The Ministers had taken seats. The Minister for Magic - Kingsley Shacklebolt – took place at the speech board while the other Ministers and Head of Houses took place. Among those affluent persons were…
• Adviser to Minister - Percy Weasley
• Head of Aurors - Harry Potter
• Vice-Head of Aurors - Ronald Weasley
• Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement - Hermione Weasley
• Head of the Department of Magical Transportation - Wilkie Twycross
• Head of Department of Magical Maintenance - Daliah Hopkirk
• Head of Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes - Arnold Peasegood
• Head of Department of Mysteries - Michael Corner
• Head of the Office of Prevention - Arthur Weasley
• Head of Improper Use of Magic Office - Susan Bones
• Head of Misuse of Muggle Artefacts Office - Alfred Cattermole
• Governor of the Wizarding Examinations Authority - Griselda Marchbanks
• Head of Gryffindor - Neville Longbottom
• Head of Slytherin - Horace Slughorn
• Head of Ravenclaw - Filius Flitwick
• Head of Hufflepuff - Zacharias Smith
Kingsley: First of all, I’d like to pay a sincere tribute to deceased Principal of Hogwarts, Minerva McGonagall…
After the deep profound words of Kingsley, he finally came to the point.
Kingsley: …Despite her unfortunate and mysterious murder, I promise that the killer will not escape from the hands of the Ministry. However, the school’s future and the future wizards’ education matters more and in that purpose, we shall elect a new Head for the school. I, thereby, ask any person who aspire to the post to raise their hands and we’ll vote for the most appropriate.
Horace and Kingsley’s sight glanced over Harry; expecting the once Chosen-one to become what everyone will surely be delighted of. Out of all, Hermione suddenly lifted her hands as some began whispering her decision and others stared at Harry more fiercely.
Kingsley: Anyone else?
More curious eyes peeked towards Harry that forced him to terminate their “hope”.
Harry: I’ll not raise my hand and Hermione is the perfect choice.
This comforted Hermione as she walked towards Kingsley.
Kingsley: Well…if no one else wants to contradict this, Mrs. Hermione Weasley shall become the new Headmistress.
Some obviously were hoping for Harry while some seemed quite pleased with the decision…
Kingsley: I’ll thereby declare Mrs. Hermione Weasley, the new Headmistress of Hogwarts. I, thank everyone for their collaboration and we…
Harry: Wait!
All the attention turned onto Harry…
Harry: I have to present you to some people. They claim to know much on the murderer of Professor McGonagall.
Percy: What are saying? It’s Astoria Malfoy – the wife of Draco Malfoy – who did the evil deed and is on the run as we’re speaking.
Harry: I doubt so. Those people are ninjas.
Some busted out in laughter while Arthur Weasley and Alfred Cattermole were quite astonished.
Percy: It’s not the moment to crack out jokes, Harry. This is serious matter.
Harry: I know and that’s why I’d ask the permission to call them here…
Kingsley: Well, alright. Let them in.
The Great Hall’s door opened in as Naruto and everyone else stood in front of it.
~END OF CHAPTER~
Well, I'll prefer abstract myself from saying anything about the time it took. Just excuse me since schoolwork are being quite harsh on me
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