Chapter Three

By SilverShadowFox

Kagome tensed up, and clenched her hands. Dumbledore must have known about Sesshoumaru, right? She could only hope. The great lord walked with a poise only a demon could posses, but he seemed different. It could have been the light, or the clothes he wore, but he seemed softer. His facial features weren't so hard and dare she say, evil. The crescent moon on his head was gone, but it could have been concealed. She blushed when she realized she was thinking about how good-looking he was.

Kagome saw him glance her way, do a double take, and miss a step. It was so quick, you would have had to know what to look for, and so for everyone else, it didn't look like anything had happened. Kagome was upset when she realized that the only other empty chair was next to her. Dumbledore said a few more words about Sesshomaru, and the demon went to sit down next to Kagome. Kagome's and Sesshoumaru's gaze lasted for a second longer than normal, and he the demon lord sat down with grace.

" Now that we have our new professors, let the fest begin!" Professor Dumbledore waved his long wand and food of all different sorts appeared at the table. Kagome jumped a little, not expecting the food to magically appear. She looked over at Sesshoumaru, who had not been fazed at all, and who began to fill his plate with different meats. Kagome, embarrassed, looked at the cuisine presented before her. Some meats, some brown stuff, some vegetables, a little of this, a little of that. She sighed, nothing really appealing to her taste buds at the moment.

" Kagome, are you alright?" Dumbledore asked from across the table, making Kagome blush at how many professors were looked her way.

" I'm fine, just not hungry." She said, her stomach growling in the process, giving her lie away. Kagome looked down and turned a deeper shade of red.

" Well, if there's anything you want, just think about it and it'll appear at the table." Dumbledore said. Kagome nodded her head and said thank you. She didn't dare look up, nervous that everyone was looking at her. She felt like a fool for not knowing how the magic worked. She closed her eyes and thought about her favorite dish. Then, she smelt it and opened her eyes. There, in a steaming pot in front of her, was oden. A bowl was also in front of her, and chopsticks to her side. She gave a smile, and started to put some of the oden into her bowl.

" So, how old are you again?" asked a teacher next to her. He was a tall, burly man with furs covering his body. Kagome swallowed what was in her mouth before answering.

" Sixteen. I'll be seventeen later this year." Kagome said. She took a sip of water and watched as the man nodded his head. His large eyes held a look of concern, but he spoke as if nothing was worrying him.

" I see, you're so young, like you should be a student here!" He laughed, and she smiled at what he said. She was so young, and it was going to be difficult…she was suppose to help out the Defense Against the Dark Art's teacher with student who were older then her. She sighed and took another mouthful of food.

Kagome's mind traveled as she ate. She kept stealing glances at the once cruel Lord of the west. She was going to help teach with him. Somehow, Kagome did not think that things were going to be easy. Finishing her oden, she noticed all of the students. There were many, more then she remembered seeing. Four different tables, each one a different colour and a different flag over them were along the room. She spotted Harry, Ron, and Hermione at the last table, along with a few other people who they were talking with.

" So, Kagome, how do you like the school so far?" Kagome was snapped out of her thoughts by Dumbledore. She smiled at him and nodded her head.

" I love it! It's so big, and welcoming." She said pleasantly. Dumbledore told her that after he will be announcing the leave of all the students, he would personally show her and Sesshoumaru where their quarters would be.

" Thank you." Sesshoumaru said. Kagome got shivers up and down her spine. She had never really heard his voice before, well, not without the intent of killing her or Inuyasha.

Inuyasha…Kagome sighed and wondered what he was doing at that very moment. Probably beating up Shippo, or whining that he had no ramen. Kagome chuckled at this, Inuyasha without his precious ramen. Kagome watched as the whole room finished their dinners and desserts, and watched Harry, Ron, and Hermione talk.

Soon afterward the Prefects were telling everyone to follow them to their own dorms. Within ten minutes the room was empty save for herself, Sesshoumaru, and a few teachers. Kagome stared at the wall awkwardly, and waited for Dumbledore to show them to their rooms. Only Professor Sprout was still in the room, using her wand to clean up a few messes here and there.

"This way," said Dumbledore, waving at them with his hand in a gesture meaning for them to follow him. Sesshoumaru walked in front of her at a pace which was much slower then she remembered. Kagome held her head down and watched the floor as she walked. Before she knew it they were at a long stair case that kept moving.

" Now, I don't expect you to get lost, but so you know, the stair cases do move, and so it would be wise to know which floor is which and when the staircases move." Dumbledore explained to the two. Kagome though this bit of advice helpful, but knew that Sesshoumaru would not need to listen. If he missed the stairs he could just jump, right? They watched as the stairs to their left clicked into place, and walked up them to the next floor. Kagome looked at the many photographs and paintings come to life and speak to one another. She was astonished at this magic, and marveled.

It was a fairly quiet trip to the rooms, and not to short either, for Dumbledore pointed out different rooms, such as where they would be teaching, where the different houses were, and more. Kagome noted that Sesshoumaru was not the same demon that he used to be. Given the hour tour, she had much time to think about him. Was he older now then from in the past? Or did he jump through the well to follow her? Her brain was racked with questions that she wanted answered.

They finally stopped at a large wooden door with a brass knob. Dumbledore opened the door with a swish of his wand, and Kagome smiled at the interior of the room.

" Kagome, this will be your room for the time you are here." The professor said to her. Kagome took a step in and noticed how large and cozy it was. A fire was roaring in the corner fireplace, with a small mauve coloured sofa for two or three in font of it. A wooden desk was against the wall with a bookshelf next to the desk. A plant bearing white flowers was on the bookshelf, with many wizarding books and picture frames. The desk had notebooks and binders, pens and pencils, and Kagome could see herself grading papers there. In a separate room was a large, queen-sized bed with fluffy pillows and a cream coloured comforter with a canopy of sheer red fabric. The walls were painted grey, but the largest wall, holding the fireplace and window, was painted a deep red.

" Its beautiful!" Kagome told him, " Thank you so much." She turned around to him and gave a deep bow. When Kagome turned around she noticed all of her luggage by the door.

" You are most welcome Kagome. I must be off to show Sesshoumaru where his room is, but if you have any questions, one of the doors down this hallway will lead you to one of the teachers." Dumbledore gave a slight nod of the head to her. She looked to Sesshoumaru, who also bowed to her. She blushed, but noticed something odd about him. Deep in his eyes, he look angry, and an angry Sesshoumaru was a dangerous Sesshoumaru. Professor Dumbledore closer her door, and she was alone.

She first smiled and jumped, then ran to her new bed and fell onto it. It was soft, and had a pleasant smell to it. After catching her breath from the traveling, she started to unpack her belongings. Kagome filled all of the picture frames with photos, and then some with her own frames. She put her stereo next to her bed on the table, along with her diary and book. She put her suede body pillow on the bed, and textbooks on the desk. Her mother had told her to leave the textbooks at home, but Kagome felt she had to, after all, she was only here for a year, and then she would go back to school.

Kagome unpacked the rest of her belongings, and as she put away the last of her make-up, a knock on the door was heard. Kagome skipped to the door, smiled and opened it, seeing Professor McGonagall. " Hello Kagome, I was wondering if you would like a tour around the outside of the castle?" She asked. Kagome grinned from ear to ear, and agreed.

" Sure, let me change first though, do you know if it's cold out?" Kagome asked, walking toward her dresser.

" It is quite warm actually." McGonagall said. Kagome nodded, and had her close the door for a minute. Kagome pulled out a blue plaid skirt that went a little above her knees, and a black short sleeve shirt that hugged her body and showed off a little cleavage. Putting on some black clave high socks and some not so clunky loafers she walked back to the door and stepped out. Professor McGonagall raised her eyebrows a little at her wardrobe choice, but let her have some slack, she was new here, and technically not a student nor teacher.

Kagome smiled when she saw the elder woman raise her eyebrows. Kagome knew she was dressing a bit revealing, but she wanted to feel nice today. McGonagall and Kagome found themselves at the front door, and she basked in the waning sunlight. She had arrived this afternoon, and it was now sunset. Kagome felt as if she had died and gone to heaven, the view was spectacular. The glittering lake, and the dark mountains, as well as the forest and dewy grass made her breath hitch. McGonagall was talking but Kagome was not listening. Instead she was taking in her surroundings and the raw power that hung in the air. After a short walk Kagome asked if she would be able to explore on her own. Professor McGonagall agreed, but only if she was back inside by the time it was dark. Kagome thought that was fair, so she started to walk away.

Kagome had passed by no one on her walk, and thought she would stay outside as long as possible. Finding a tall pink flowering tree looking out at the lake she smiled and sat down underneath it. Her shoulders tensed, and her back straightened. Anyone would have thought she looked relaxed, but Kagome was meditating, and focusing on everything around her. Her eyes drifted closed, and a dull blue light surrounded her figure.

"Kagome…" A sonorous voice called out. Kagome's eyes opened and she screamed falling backward, hitting her head against the tree behind her. The sun was behind the mountains as she tried to focus on the figure in front of her.

" Who's there?" Kagome asked.

" And old friend." The silhouette chuckled.

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