Wizard and Deat Reaper: Hogwarts

Chapter 37's

The battle lasted until dawn. The shinigami successfully finish off the hollows that appear and urge the remaining Arrancar to flee through the garganta. And Nel is responsible for the death of Gilbert Ciro who planned the attack on Hogwarts, which with the help of Grimmjow actually tore the Arrancar into pieces.

Meanwhile, Lord Voldemort's arrival to finish Harry was thwarted by Dumbledore after a terrible duel. Before the Aurors of the Ministry of Magic came with the Minister of Magic himself to arrive at the ravaged Hogwarts courtyard, Voldemort left the magic school area with Bellatrix Lestrange – others fled, some of them, and a greater part was caught by the members of the Order.

Ichigo stared furiously at the hollows who were still coming from the open garganta, the work of the enemy Arrancar. He pulled the second blade of his zanpakuto.

"Oi, Kurosaki!" exclaiming Uryuu, turned his head after firing an arrow and spewing out a dozen Adjuchas. He realized, if the second blade was released, Ichigo was quite irritated. "That's right!"

"You take care of those who are still here; I will force the garganta shut-in!"

"Uh-oh, the Menos are on their way here" Shinji commented.

"Not so fast! All of them! Back off!" exclamation Ichigo loudly. All of his shinigami colleagues turned their heads, looking at Ichigo with his two Zangetsu, moving backwards. The three former Espada who were indeed on the other side of the garganta looked at Ichigo with interest – except Ulquiorra, of course, who was still expressionless. Ichigo darted towards the hollows, looking at the giant figure of the Menos who tried to squeeze in through the narrow garganta.

Ichigo holds the zanpakuto in his right hand, which is larger in a vertical position, then crosses the shorter one in front of him. A red-black-blue colored energy formed there.

"The boy is crazy" said Yoruichi. "A technique as big as that!"

"Juujishou Getsuga!" All those who did not understand the intent of the 'big technique' instantly understood right then and there. Unlike the previous Getsuga Tenshou, the technique was much larger with energy waves that were also much stronger. Its energy form, like a cross of red-black-blue light, was mercilessly swallowing the hollows and gargantas. Due to the strong energy generated, a large number of Forbidden Forest trees were uprooted from its roots. And when the wave reached the sky, the morning clouds were scattered to form a cross slit in space.

"The frequency of the attack is admirable" Kensei commented.

"The substitute shinigami is so strong," Grimmjow grinned. "I have to duel with him again!"

"Before that," interrupted Ulquiorra, staring at some Arrancar who escaped from Getsuga Juujishou Ichigo. They stared at the former Espada in horror before they left. "we take care of them first."

"You just swallow those useless cockroaches" Grimmjow said. "I have business with Ichigo."

"Don't you see what happened to Kawai Taicho?" nel said irritatedly.

"No matter," said Grimmjow indifferently.

"Itsygo wouldn't want to do anything with her friend Kawai Taicho in such a state! You go with Ulquiorra and sort them out. Come back here when you're done, but don't bother anyone!"

"Why should I obey orders from you, woman?!"

"You know we can kill you" said Ulquiorra flatly. "Now silence. If you don't feel like you can take care of Arrancar's trash, I can still finish it myself."

And Ulquiorra went away, not seeing Grimmjow's riled face.

"Cocky kalong! Just watch out you underestimated me!"

And he also went on a manido following the former Cuatro Espada. Nel took a breath. He saw the rest of the battle in the courtyard of the magic castle. He could feel the weak reiatsu from the petite white-haired commander had left the place, inside the castle.

"Neliel-san."

Nel turned his head, finding Juushiro Ukitake had shunpo nearby with a grim expression. He raised his head once towards the castle, a sign that he was following him in.

Ichigo stared at the barely recognizable Hogwarts courtyard in silence. The morning sunlight started to illuminate the place, making everything clear. Not only was the ground uneven or split and the rocks scattered, blood spots were seen here and there.

No wonder Cornelius Fudge looked so shocked.

Uh. To hell with that incomparably incompetent Minister of Magic.

Ichigo lowered his head, looking at Zangetsu who was within his grasp. They've been protecting Hogwarts. Harry Potter is still alive and there are no fatalities among the witches – although most have to suffer injuries.

Ichigo gripped his zanpakutou handle, remembering the deathly pale face of Toushiro Hitsugaya. His friend was dying because of the Arrancar's plan to support the bastard Aizen, he was not fast enough to help him…

"Ichigo's."

The orange hair looked. Isshin Kurosaki was standing not far from him. It was hard to guess how his father's expression was.he couldn't see any emotions there.

"Dad."

"Let's go in."

Ichigo gazes at the courtyard for the last time, before following his father to the castle. Ichigo recognized this corridor, and was a little surprised how his father could know the way to the hospital wing. But he followed her as well, not caring for the gazes of a number of disciples who passed by them at some point. The two finally arrived at the hospital ward.

And Ichigo's never seen it this whole time. All who fought last night, whether members of the Order or the shinigami, almost all of them were there. Some, like Ukitake, but also not in that ward.

"You hurt?" ask Isshin slowly.

"You think?"

Isshin glanced to look at her eldest son. There were several bruises there, but it could be said that none of them seemed to be life-threatening.

"Then you can help me" Isshin said. "They lack people…"

"Good." Ichigo let out a breath. "I happen to know some counter-cursing spells for these witches. But first, I need my wand."

Ichigo leaned his two zanpakuto in the corner of the room, before approaching Luna whose broken ankle was being handled by Madam Pomfrey.

"Sorry to bother you, Luna," Ichigo said. "May I ask for a little help?"

Luna looked at him with her protruding gray eyes, then replied in her usual dreamy tone, "Of course. What'sthat?"

"Can you please use the Summoning Spell for my wand? I need it, but I left it in Gryffindor's recreation room…"

"Ah, of course," said Luna cheerfully. He picked up his wand lying on the table, then pointed it at the open window, "Accio Ichigo's wand!"

A few seconds later, a jet-black magic wand shot into the hospital ward with a loud whirring. Some of the heads turned surprised, looking at Ichigo swiftly catching his magic wand.

"Trims, Luna."

"Together."

"Would you like that thing?" ask Renji in wonder.

"Done a few things." Ichigo calmly pointed the wand at himself. "Scourgify." All the blood and dust stains disappeared. "Prepar." And the shihakuso Ichigo wore came back like new, without the slightest tear or stain. "Well. How can I help you, Madame Pomfrey?"

"She made herself look like a shipper" Ikkaku commented.

"At least he's really learning" Kensei said. He looked to the far side of the room. A bed has been bounded with a lid of kidou and curtains, blocking the view for anyone other than Orihime Inoue and Kisuke Urahara who are trying hard to save the life of Toushiro Hitsugaya. "All we need now is the arrival of Tessai."

"Now" said Yoruichi. He just entered the hospital barracks. "He's in Dangai. In a few minutes he arrived. And I've already sent word of this incident to Seireitei." Yoruichi looked very serious. "But I'm afraid Centra 46 will find out about this."

"Of course they will know," Kensei said, snorting in annoyance. "They're like dogs; sniffing a lot of things. This will even complicate Hitsugaya's position."

"What Centra 46 thinks isn't the most important thing right now" Isshin said, is doing a healing kidou for Hisagi. "Toushiro is dying."

"You know what the problem is, Isshin," said Shinji flatly. "If they knew what potential could happen to him, Centra 46 would kill him."

"Don't talk about it now" Ichigo said, his tone cold after chanting with his wand to help Sirius. The Black heir was still conscious, staring at Ichigo while listening to the conversation among the shinigami.

"We still have to prepare ourselves for the worst, Ichigo," Shinji said, narrowing his eyes.

"I don't mind stopping another ridiculous execution" Ichigo said exasperatedly. "It's not Toushiro's fault he's like that!" Ichigo swung his magic wand furiously.

"Good morning."

They all look. A tall middle-aged man stood on the doorstep of the hospital ward. At first glance, to the witches, the man looks like a Muggle, as he wears a white t-shirt covered in a leather jacket and trousers. Her hairstyle is a bit strange, like a retro style, especially with whiskers and sunglasses so.

"August, Tessai. I think you can just go straight. Kisuke's in there." Yoruichi pointed to the end of the ward where Toushiro was.

"It looks pretty bad" Tessai said. His voice was deep and heavy, very serious. "Reiatsu Hitsugaya-san has never been this thin before. And why isn't his zanpakuto with him?"

Everyone's eyes were fixed on the zanpakutou lying on the table by the door. His silvery blade seemed to be littered with bloodstains. And Tessai moved towards him, then took it. "He must be near his Master."

"Huh?" Shinji looked at the former Kidou Corps Commander in surprise.

"A dragon cannot fly with just one wing" said Tessai calmly.

"You... What the hell are you talking about?" kensei asked not to understand.

"Later on," said Tessai, walking towards the patient who had been waiting for him. The man immediately disappeared behind the curtain.

"We also need to sort things out" Byakuya said. He looked at his shinigami colleagues. His gaze fell upon the only Arrancar there, Neliel Tu Oddersvank.

"Ah, right too," said Kensei.

Nel cleared his throat and straightened himself. "Alright, look, about how we got here. Tia-chan argues that what Aizen's supporters are doing is out of bounds. They will upset the balance between shinigami, humans, and hollows. We all know that shinigami, humans, and hollows should be in proportionate numbers. After all, if the hollow is destroyed, the shinigami have no challenging work, right?" added Nel joking. He sighed, this time his attitude was rather serious. "Tia-chan herself doesn't like Aizen's supporters either, you know. They got kicked out of Las Noches, but they acted…"

"So Harribel himself also actually hated them?" tanya Renji, welcomed Nel's nod. "And he sent you and he's here to clean it up?"

"Yep. Tia-chan needs to clean up the mess they caused in Hueco Mundo as well."

"How did he get back?" ishida asked seriously, looking at Nel while the witches looked puzzled. "He should have…"

"Well, that was also surprising," Nel said calmly. "We all knew he was gone. His reiats disappeared altogether. But he appeared about ten months ago in front of the Las Noches gate. Alive. Reiatsu is still as big as it used to be. And the same flat look. We can only estimate that he's back because Hougyoku is back too."

"Then there are others too?" ask Renji.

Neliel. "I've been going around Hueco Mundo all this time, tracking if any of his former Espada or fraccion had also returned after Ulqui's arrival. I even came to the Human World. But I can't find anyone anymore. Grimmy came back because when Nnoitra 'killed him', he wasn't really dead. Dying, but managed to survive like Tia-chan. I'm sure there's a certain reason why Ulqui can return to Hueco Mundo." Nel seemed to think for a moment. "Even his attitude has changed a little lately... What's wrong with him, huh?" Nel looked at Ichigo. "You saw him disappear, didn't you?"

"Yes. Melted to ash. Why?"

"Did he say anything before he disappeared?" ask Nel again.

"Why are you asking me that?" ask Shinji.

"Maybe it has something to do with it, right?" Neliel sighed. "Hollow exists because they have the thing that makes them survive in that form. The thing that holds them in the dark."

"Well, I think he said something. but that's the time Inoue was closest to him before he vanished..."

"Hime-chan?" Nel seemed to be thinking. "Well, I just heard about that part... Maybe I'll ask you later... Clearly," Nel returned to the conversation, "we feel quite certain that the presence of Hougyoku is making Ulqui return."

"Hougyoku's strength is still so great" Shinji said. "Is that why you also returned to your true form?" Shinji raised his eyebrows to look at the woman Arrancar.

"I think so," said Nel calmly. "I can finally get back to my original form. For this mission, the children's bodies make it hard for me to move."

"Of the many creatures that exist, why should he come back?!" ichigo grumbled, still annoyed at the presence of Grimmjow Jeagerjaques.. "Kayak Kenpachi is still lacking…."

"You just have to kill him one more time then."

Ichigo. The former Quatro Espada was standing in the doorway. Her emerald green eyes were still as empty as they were, the shinigami were familiar with.

"Oh? Done already?" ask Nel.

"Grimmjow fix them. You know he likes to play around with his food. Disgusting," said Ulquiorra flatly.

"I didn't kill him" Ichigo said, narrowing. "He's taken care of Number 5. But still, if he knew where I was, he would have been looking for me. Just like Kenpachi."

"Arrancar's two-forged battle?" chirp Ikkaku, back to the issue. "That's fascinating. And you agree with him too? You guys aren't up for position?"

All shinigami know that Neliel Tu Oddersvank and Tia Harribel occupy the same rank as Espada, once.

Neliel shook her head. "There is no more Espada in this world. The Espada number is also gone from us. Tia-chan takes care of Hueco Mundo better than anyone, even Barragan. She actually offered me to be the leader, but I think she's more suited to being the queen of Hueco Mundo. I am enjoying my freedom. Besides, if I'm a queen, how can I meet Itsygo, Ori-chan, and the others?"

"And we didn't find or think about two opposing Arrancar camps like that" Shinji said. "When I went to Hueco Mundo there was nothing strange there. Kurotsuchi said so too."

Nel smiled thinly. "Tia thinks the hollow affair is not a shinigami affair." Nel took a breath. "But we're facing the same problem, hm? We don't know if it turns out that this problem connects Arrancar and shinigami."

"And there are still some of them out there," Ikkaku snorted.

"At least we'll have a new activity: the rebel Arrancar hunt" Kensei said.

"The sooner we settle them the better" Byakuya said.

"I will ask permission from the Supreme Commander, then," Soi Fon said, standing up. "I'll send my Onmitsukido Special Forces to hunt them down."

"Then I also have to go back to Hueco Mundo," Nel said. "I have to tell Tia-chan that the shinigami are taking over here. But Ulqui-kun and Grimmy-kun will stay"

"Why should he stay?" ichigo Protest. "Kick him with you back to Hueco Mundo!"

"She wanted to stay, so I let her go" said Nel kalem. He looked at Ulquiorra. "Supervise Grimmy, yes. And if anyone infiltrates our room, you can hunt him down. If there's any new info I'll come back. Bye, Itsygo~"

Nel darted away with his sonido. Ichigo looked at the place where the Arrancar girl was just a few seconds ago with a dumbfounded expression.

"Why?" ask Renji.

"Not that I was complaining, but he didn't do his death hug at all; the last one I almost broke my neck. By the way, where's Harry?"

"He's with the Headmaster," said Sirius grimly. "It seems that Dumbledore has finally told you everything."

"And Neville?"

"He's in the Gryffindor Tower" said Luna. His unusual daydreaming tone clearly made some shinigami look at him in wonder, even Ulquiorra looked at him, perhaps doubting his sanity. "After Madam Pomfrey fixed her broken nose she went straight there without saying anything. I hope Nargle won't come to him. He's been quite confused without bothering them."

Even some witches had to exchange glances and resist the urge to not roll their eyeballs. Shinigami, of course, do not understand.

"Don't ask," Ichigo said slowly, to Rukia who almost opened her mouth to ask what Nargle was to the Ravenclaw girl. "Luna had, uh, a slightly different outlook to others, even for the size of a witch. But," Ichigo looked at Rukia again, "i didn't see Momo and Rangiku-san either…"

"It's best to keep them away for a while from Hitsugaya" Shinji said grimly. "So bad, but how else…"

"They should understand that this is one of the great risks of being a shinigami" Soi Fon said coldly. "As commander."

"Ara, Soi-chan, don't be so stiff," Yoruichi said immediately. "Maklumi alone; Rangiku loses Ichimaru and Momo-chan is betrayed by Aizen. They can't survive without Hitsu-chan."

"Then they should also know not to rely on Commander Hitsugaya" Soi Fon said again. He still cannot understand how the two lieutenants were so sentimental, even though they were shinigami. Shinigami should be able to put aside personal emotions, right?

"Ck, not exactly so, Soi Fon," Shinji said. "Hitsugaya did what a friend did. He made Rangiku and Momo move again. It was truly unexpected that someone as cold as him could do such a thing, let alone concerning the two people he hated the most, which made Rangiku and Momo suffer."

"You shinigami still have human nature" Ulquiorra commented flatly. "No matter you're fighters, you still harbor human instincts."

"That's what makes us different from hollow" Byakuya said coldly.

"Yes. Even if you hide it. Just like you did, Division Commander 6."

"Well, well," said Yoruichi, standing between the two men, aware of the danger that could happen, "you two, Cold-Blooded Lords, stop it. This is not a good time to debate about the differences between shinigami and hollow."

Meanwhile, at the Headmaster's Office, Albus Dumbledore informed Harry of the prophecy. At the same time, Sirius also explained to the children witches and shinigami more clearly what was happening.

"So" said Hermione, still in disbelief, "Professor Trelawney made the prophecy?"

"Yes" said Sirius.

"But" said Ron puzzled, "Trelawney never made any predictions! It's all about reading the tea leaves.. reading the contents-abdominal-bird..the hand lines! He even predicted Harry's death every week!"

"We agree that it's just a dramatization, Ron," said Hermione.

"Yeah, said by the guy who kicked in the door of his class and said no more, we know it's a useless lesson" Ron grumbled.

"But Dumbledore seems to know that one prophecy is true" Lupin said seriously. "That's why the Principal didn't let Sybill go after Umbridge fired."

"But how can that prophecy mean this Potter?" ask Uryuu. "From what you said earlier, the prophecy refers to a child born at the end of July."

Sirius sighed. "You're right, the prophecy could mean anyone. And at that time, there were two children who could be said to be a clue who was meant in the prophecy.This makes the prophecy had been changed several times, before it was clear on the attack of the Potter family."

"Huh?" Renji is confused. "If Harry is the only one, then who is the other?"

"Neville Longbottom," said Mr. Weasley. Clearly this made some especially Ichigo, quite startled. "Yes. Neville was born on the same day as Harry."

"And how does that mean Harry, not Neville?" rukia.

"It's kind of complicated, too" Sirius said. "Both of their parents were both Aurors who opposed Voldemort, they also almost got killed three times at Voldemort's own hands."

"Then maybe it wasn't Harry?" Ichigo.

"Remember the next words. 'The prince of darkness will mark him as his match'…"

"The wound was scarred." Ichigo said slowly. Sirius nodded stiffly.

"Voldemort himself decides who will be his match in the future. Not Neville, but Harry."

"But why?" ask Renji.

"Because Harry is a mixed-blood witch" said Mr Weasley. All eyes were on him. "Dumbledore says that's why he chose Harry, because Harry is the same as him, in terms of Blood Status."

"This Voldy is actually also of mixed blood?" ask Ikkaku.

"really. Voldemort received his mother's magical blood and his father's Muggle blood. But Harry is the opposite; his mother is a Muggle-born wizard and his father is pure blood. Unlike Neville who is a pure-blooded witch. To Voldemort, a pure-blooded mage was something precious and worth knowing. But he sees Harry as he is; mixed and dangerous, though in this case dangerous for him. That's why he tried to kill Harry fourteen years ago, which ended in failure" Sirius said.

"And you didn't tell me anything like this in the first place?" harry said blankly, looking into Dumbledore's blue eyes. "If I already know what's going on, I don't have to scrape the news in the trash, and I have a stronger reason to learn Occlumency!"

"I'm sorry Harry" said Dumbledore softly. "I know I should have done that, but I'm constantly haunted by the anxiety that you won't be able to take it. Fear of parents," Dumbledore sighed grimly. "I didn't give you a chance to learn, I was too worried about my anxiety. I'm afraid you're not ready to take it all. Mr. Hitsugaya is right…"

"W-what?" harry's attention was distracted. "What does Toushiro have to do with this?"

"Mr Hitsugaya is here to look after you, Harry, and this school, as well as Mr. Kurosaki, Mr. Urahara, and Miss Shihouin. Of course they know what's going on, it's not like I'm keeping this a secret from you. Mr. Hitsugaya kept advising me to tell you everything, but I insisted on waiting. He always gave me a good reason, that if you find out about the prophecy, whether you believe it or not, you know that you have to keep practicing and become stronger…"

So, Harry said in his heart with great regret, Toushiro had been trying to help him. Without knowing the 10th Division Commander was fighting for his right to know the truth… And much of Harry's time was apathetic to him, considering him nothing more than a camouflaged keeper to be a friend.

…That if you know about divination, whether you believe it or not, you know that you must keep practicing and becoming stronger…

Doesn't that mean that Toushiro believes in him, that if Harry is given a chance he will be able to be stronger?

"Huh, everything is only due to divination," said Shinji, scratching the back of his non-itchy head. "The Potter boy and Hitsugaya. Because of the prophecy, their lives are a little messed up."

"Toushiro too?" chirps Ron. The shinigami exchanged glances, as if considering the answer.

"Well, more or less." said Yoruichi.

"meaning?" ask Tonks.

"It can't be called a real prophecy" Isshin said. "More accurately called a legend. The ancient legend of Soul Society, about a great spirit warrior who lived thousands of years ago. It is said that he is a shinigami who keeps the balance of the Spirit World and the Human World, along with the Soul King himself. No one knows his real name, but he is known as Heavenly Guardian – Heaven Guardians. In the end, he made himself disappear, making himself the spirit particle that houses Soul Society."

"Although it was told that he was dead, that Heaven Guard soul essence would be reincarnated, continuing to revolve for centuries. And this time," Yoruichi sighed, "all the traits indicate that Hitsugaya-kun is his reincarnation."

"What?" Ichigo looked at his shinigami friends, as confused as the witches. Of course Ichigo doesn't know about this. He lived in the Human World and grew up far away from Soul Society and everything in it. Not only himself, Ulquiorra also noticed, a sign that this was new to him. "What-what? What-what-?"

"Of course you don't know, Ichigo," said Yoruichi, shaking his head. "Maybe Hitsu-chan doesn't know either…"

"He knew," Kira said slowly, making a directed look at the 3rd Division Lieutenant. "Commander Hitsugaya knows about that."

"After all what can be expected of a genius brat like him," Shinji grumbled.

"Where does he know, huh?" Yumichika. "Book?"

"Maybe," said Kira. "But he also knew when Commander Hitsugaya dueled with. I-Ichimaru Gin," Kira said hesitantly. "He said that with his ability, it was no mistake that he was the reincarnation of the Heaven Guard.But Commander Hitsugaya was furious at that time, I don't know if he took it seriously or not."

"As expected, he hated Gin Ichimaru even more" Kensei commented. "The man makes himself easily hated. Delivering such a thing in the middle of a duel, Hitsugaya must not believe him." Kensei looked at Ulquiorra. "Did Gin tell Aizen this? And all his Arrancar"

Ulquiorra. "When he told us about the Gotei 13. He gave you information, with the command 'kill if you meet', especially for the commanders."

Although almost all the witches shuddered to hear that, the shinigami remained calm.

"Given Toushiro's nature, he doesn't believe in the legend" Isshin said. "She must have known about her features; her white hair and eye color, as well as her abilities…"

"Capability? What does it mean to control Hyourinmaru?" ask Ichigo.

"The most basic and strongest technique that Commander Hitsugaya has," said Byakuya flatly, "is Tensho Juurin."

"Then what-" Ichigo swerved.

"Tensho Juurin; Heaven Mastery," Isshin said seriously. "Basic ability at the same time strongest."

"That's right," said Yoruichi. "Indefective, seeing as Hitsu-chan is still so young. In a few centuries, I'm sure he'll be one of the greatest shinigami in Soul Society. Would. If Centra 46 doesn't decide on execution for him."

"Why do we have to execute?" ask Mrs Weasley in horror.

"The worst possible thing is, Hougyoku makes shinigami have the potential for hollow power," Byakuya said, still emotionless. Of course, once again, this information left the witches extremely shocked. "One of the laws of Soul Society affirms that shinigami are forbidden to have hollow power.If that happens, the punishment is exiled, or death. The position of Commander Hitsugaya is unfavorable, as Hougyoku is embedded in him. One of my hougyoku abilities, the greatest as well as the most dangerous, is the possibility of making its owner immortal."

"If it's a wish in Toushiro's heart," Isshin said softly.

"Like Aizen," snorted Shinji. "And Kurotsuchi would love to have a new reason to make Hitsugaya a guinea pig."

"They're not going to do that" Ichigo said firmly.

"You're so sure, yes," Renji said.

"Of course," Ichigo frowned, making the wrinkles between his eyebrows deepen. "Give me an explanation of why I am," he pointed to himself, "you," he pointed to Shinji, "and you," pointed to Kensei, "still alive to this very moment."

"Ah, right too," said Rukia.

"What?" Lupin looked at Ichigo in confusion, as well as the witches. Ichigo scratched the back of his head.

"You know that Dumbridge hates half-humans?" said Ichigo.

"yeah. Look at the looks of when you see Firenze." said Luna.

"Don't set yourself an example, Ichigo," Shinji said. "You're not exactly half human. You're a human with shinigami abilities, bloody Quincy, and sharing a place with your hollows. And don't forget you were a fullbringer."

"What do you mean exactly?" ask Lupin.

"Well, I'm not exactly a half-shinigami, in the meantime all I can say" Ichigo shrugged.

Just then a butterfly of hell floated in from one of the open windows. The black-winged insect with a slight purple tinge at the tip of its wing flew low and perched on Byakuya's finger. For a few seconds, they watched him, who seemed to be concentrating.

"The Supreme Commander is coming," said Byakuya flatly, "alongside representatives from Centra 46. They intend to ensure the condition of Commander Hitsugaya."

"Translation, deciding on a sentencing verdict," Shinji said softly.

"Just hope the new Centra 46 isn't as bad as it was a hundred years ago" Yoruichi said. The woman looked at the curtain that restricted them all from the sickly one. "And hope he can survive."

"He can," Shinji said, following Yoruichi's gaze. "That boy could be stronger than anyone else had ever expected. I think I should find Momo now, and maybe Rangiku. I'm a little worried that Ran finds wine somehow."

"It's a school, not a bar" Soi Fon said, though she sounded a bit unsure.

"ah! Right too!" exciting Ichigo. "If she finds the kitchen and the house fairy, they'll give her anything she asks! What... if Rangiku-san drinks can...tang?" added Ichigo, a bit panicked.

"Lumayan," said Kira. "Usually only Commander Hitsugaya can handle it. But…"

"OKAY. Better to be prevented. Dobby!" Ichigo uttered the name a little loudly. And the next second there was a loud sound like a whip. A strange creature – for shinigami, of course – just appears in the middle of the room. Yumichika's small bearded look at the house's fairy appearance, especially on the woolly hats stacked high on her head, and even Ulquiorra's narrowed eyes looked at her. The house elf's big eyes widened curiously towards the shinigami, before turning to Ichigo and bowing low until he almost stuck his nose pointed to the floor.

"Geez, Dobby, I told you not to bend down! Don't hit yourself!" ichigo said, seeing the fairy's fist lift up.

"Sorry, Mr. Ichigo, sir, Dobby just…"

Ichigo waved his hand lazily. "Easy, done. Oh, I'd like a favor from you, if you don't mind."

"Absolutely not, sir," said Dobby enthusiastically, "Dobby will do anything for Harry Potter's friend, even if he is the God of Death!"

"Well, well, I wonder, is... There are women, shinigami too, beautiful... And her strawberry blonde hair coming into the kitchen?"

"Yes, sir, yes" said Dobby immediately. "Poor woman.he had been crying ever since she arrived.." Dobby's bat-like ears appeared to descend, and Dobby's voice sounded grim, "He said something about Mr. Toushiro. Is she okay? The house fairies know about the battle in front of Hogwarts, sir."

"I also hope that Toushiro is fine.. But, about this woman, did she ask something from you guys, something like an alcoholic drink?"

"Yes, sir, he's finished one bottle of wine."

"Ah, this is bad" said Ikkaku.

"I'm asking for help, Dobby, I know I'm not supposed to give you orders, but please, whatever happens, don't give him any more booze, no matter what kind, no matter the reason. Tell me this.." Ichigo glanced at his father, "say this is my father's order, he'll hear."

"Kok me?" Isshin raised an eyebrow.

But Ichigo ignored him. "Can, Dobby?"

"Of course, Ichigo, sir!" Dobby. Dobby gave a low bow again, before disappearing with a whip-like sound

"What...was that?" renji asked, looking at Ichigo in great astonishment.

"That's Dobby, the house fairy," said Ginny. "There are hundreds like him in this castle. Their duty is to maintain the castle and all its inhabitants."

"And it seems like he has enough respect for you," said Rukia.

"He's respectful to almost everyone" Ichigo said, shrugging. "They're really fun friends, the fairies of the house.Toushiro even likes them." Ichigo sighed, staring at the curtain in the corner of the room.

'You have to hold on. We can help you survive only if you also survive.'