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Sneaking Around Konoha	By : enchanted_nightingale Category: Harry Potter Crossovers > Slash - Male/Male Views: 9780 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 9
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Title: Sneaking Around Konoha

Disclaimer:The characters do not belong to me. I only use them in my plot for fun.

Summary: Loneliness was not for him, Harry knew that. Then he met Kakashi and he found a solution to his problem.

Pair: Harry Potter/ Kakashi Hatake

BETA:Nightjar

Chapter 2

Teddy was glaring at his godfather. He was on his knees in front of Harry. His sword had been discarded a minute before with a few expert moves from the older wizard. Harry had offered his skills and experience in order to help the now nine year old boy ace his Academy lessons and have more of a chance to survive the lifestyle he wanted to follow. His godfather had not been resistant at all and had been all too happy to comply, giving Teddy bruises and cuts and generally handing his butt to him. But Teddy kept going back for more as the results he got were amazing. He was better than most of his classmates and his sensei had suggested him for early graduation from the Academy. Harry had talked to the man and agreed that Teddy could become a genin early, but only with the stipulation that he was not to try for chunin before he reached the age of twelve.

"Again," Teddy said as he got to his feet.

Harry smirked and nodded. "Pick up your sword and get back into position."

Teddy picked the weapon and complied. He kept trying to beat Harry for another twenty minutes before the older wizard ended the lesson and ordered him to take a shower and get ready for school. It had become their routine ever since Teddy skipped two grades in the Academy. Harry had decided to teach him how to hone his senses, how to increase his speed and endurance and to introduce him to more weapons than the standard ones shinobi favored. It had been hard and painful but Teddy enjoyed the challenge. He was reminded of of his earlier years when he and Harry were still traveling across the Hidden Lands.

When Teddy was dressed for the day he was treated to another rich breakfast courtesy of Harry.

"Now, just relax and do what they ask you to do, okay?" Harry asked Teddy. "I'm sure you'll be great but I want you to know that I love you anyway."

"Harry, I love the speech and all but just don't."

"Okay. More bacon?"

"Please."

Harry was only happy to provide more food for the boy. Soon he was seeing him off and he was able to carry on with his own work. Business had grown and he had a steady clientele now. His herbs were a big hit with civilians and shinobi alike as well as the recipes Harry suggested for them. He had had to expand his herb garden lately and now even went into excursion in the forests surrounding Konoha to achieve that. He was happy lately, especially since the news of Hermione's pregnancy, as well as the birth Bill's second child, and of Fred's marriage, had reached him. He was glad that his friends were continuing with their lives, he had after all made his own life in Konoha. He was just left feeling alone. With Teddy growing (and soon taking on missions, be cause he truly could not imagine his godson failing the genin exams), he knew he would soon be alone.

He walked into town like he usually did. He had bought a larger shop down town Konoha right on the main market street that led straight to the Hokage Tower. It was good for his business and it kept Harry occupied while adding income to his household. Plus, it was a lot of fun and he got to meet the locals. Harry has realised quite quickly that, in this world, people were a bit insane, though not in a bad way. Having met Albus Dumbledore in his glory days he was somewhat immune from the more eccentric inhabitants of Konoha.

"Potter-san!"

Harry smiled as one of his most faithful clients came by. Kurenai Yuhi was a kunoichi, a jounin at that, and heavily pregnant.

"Just wait till I unlock the shop," Harry told her.

"Okay. And I want to thank you for that remedy you gave me for headaches," Kurenai told him.

Harry smiled and soon had the woman inside and tea ready to serve her along with several pastries.

"Mmm, you know my husband hates you right?" the kunoichi told Harry. She was sitting at a table in the plant-filled interior of the shop. All around her vines were grown both for decoration and as merchandise. Various cupboards with glass cases covered the walls; inside were various vases and vials with lots of herbs and animal parts. It was like Snape's old classroom but without the creepy and disgusting things in the jars. He was working around the pregnant woman, filling empty jars and watering the numerous pots.

"Hates me?" Harry wondered.

"Hm, do you know how many times I had cravings about those tasty morsels you have treated me with? Trust me, he hates you."

"Yes well… Is he really tall and burly?"

"Oh, yes, he is gorgeous. And a skilled shinobi too."

Harry shook his head. "I'm dead and you're enjoying this, aren't you?"

"Oh, relax, I like your tea too much to lose it."

"Why do I feel so unappreciated?" he drawled.

Kurenai gave him a dangerous grin. "Get used to it."

The bell alerted them to a customer and Harry greeted the elderly civilian woman that came in. He had her shorted out in ten minutes and then people kept coming. Usually the older crowds came early before the sun became too strong. The housewives as well so they could get their chores out of the way. He was polite with all of them and easily dodged the usual matchmakers that wanted him 'to meet this lovely young girl' they knew. Kurenai observed the almost daily routine with amusement. At about noon the crowds thinned out on the streets and Harry got some time to actually sit down, for once. By then Kurenai was ready to head back home but Harry waited for Teddy so they could return to their home together.

Today was a bit different as a drizzle narrowed the crowds and Harry had a chance to sit and rest for a bit.

"What is Teddy doing?" Kurenai asked. She had taken a liking to the boy. He reminded her of Naruto, a more grounded version, a happier version. He was also a sweet kid. She knew Harry could not possibly be the biological father. She had not pried into the matter but to her it was obvious.

"Genin exams," Harry replied.

"Isn't he too young? Seven or something?"

"He's nine."

Kurenai frowned. "Still, that's young."

"Apparently he is considered a genius," Harry told her. He also mentioned the terms he had set if his godson was to graduate early, which Kurenai approved of.

"Chunin exams are often brutal. Last time Konoha held the exams we were almost invaded," she told the wizard. "Well, I guess you'll know by noon. And now I understand why the Godaime wanted to reinstate most of my age group as jounin instructors."

Harry blinked. "Really?"

"Yes, I failed my assigned team, they were no good really, just a bunch of brainy kids without an ounce of sense. Asuma still has a team so he does not need to take one this year. I know Hatake failed his again. That pervert only passed one team in his whole career."

Harry whistle. "Must be a tough guy."

"He's a good shinobi; he just hasn't got the patience to teach. Not many do."

"Hm, I know that short," Harry agreed. "More tea?"

Teddy waited patiently for his turn to be called up front. They were told to display a simple transformation technique and then they had to go up against a dummy to show their aim, not to mention the written exams. Teddy found them easy tasks and completed them effortlessly and wondered if it was just him who thought that this was a charade. But Iruka-sensei kept giving him approving looks and he relaxed somewhat.

In the end all went well and he was presented with a dark blue ribbon that had the leaf symbol engraved on metal. The goal he had set for himself when he had asked Harry to let him attend the Academy was achieved. He clutched his hitai-ate close to his chest and grinned. Now all he had to do was be a great shinobi and stay alive. But first, he had to let his godfather know.

The majority of his classmates ignored him when he left the building. The yard was full of parents proud of their children's success.

"Ted!"

The young wizard waited as another boy skipped over. Kenji Aburame was tall for a twelve year old and quite slim. He had spiky dark brown hair and he was rarely seen without the glasses most of his family wore or their outfit. They had first bonded over the youth's kikai, a colony of flesh eating beetles. Kenji was one of the very few in Teddy's new class that did not make fun of the young genius and they had become tentative friends.

"Hey, congratulations!" Teddy told the young Aburame as he eyed the hitai-ate on the other's forehead.

"To you as well," Kenji said nodding at Teddy's headband; he had placed it around his neck, much like a collar.

"Listen I've got to tell Harry," the younger boy said.

"Want company? My family is away on missions and there's no rush for me to return to my compound."

"Sure," Teddy replied. "Come on!"

Kakashi had never been more glad to see the walls of Konoha in his life. The telltale sighs of relief from the rest of the members of his team were telling. Somehow while returning from a B Mission he had come across Asuma Sarutobi leading the members of his wife's old team, Team 8. They were all battered and bruised and covered in mud and generally a mess. They took the road home together and they reached the main streets of Konoha by noon. It was then that Shino paused mid jump and opted to chose a lower roof.

"Shino? What's wrong?" Hinata asked.

"Hey, that kid looks like you," Kiba noticed.

"My cousin Kenji," Shino replied.

"Who's the other brat?" Kiba asked.

"No idea," Shino replied.

"Teddy Lupin Potter," Asuma spoke up. He had heard the name many times and had learned the correct pronunciation.

"That sounds foreign," Kakashi observed.

"He is, both he and his father. Kurenai knows them."

The others nodded and finally they continued their trip to the Hokage Tower.

"Harry!" Teddy called out as soon as he entered the shop he burst into.

His godfather was seated with one of the few Konoha people he was short of friends with.

"Oh, hi baby, hi Kurenai-san! Harry! Guess what!"

Harry stood up and fast approached the nine year old boy. He took Teddy in a hug and spun him around the room with glee, enjoying the boy's screams.

"I'm very proud of you little wolf," he finally told his godson.

The younger wizard was grinning. "I know. And Harry, look, Kenji's here as well. He passed the test as well."

"It was hardly a challenge," the Aburame replied. "Hello Potter-san."

Harry smiled at the twelve year old ninja. "Congratulations are in order then. And perhaps a celebratory dinner?"

"Not just yet," Teddy told him. "Tomorrow teams are going to be assigned and I dread it. I am warning you now, if a fan girl is in my team I'll leave Konoha."

Kurenai smothered a laugh at the pout on Teddy's face. "Isn't that a bit much?" she asked. "I mean becoming a missing nin just because of a girl?"

"They're rabid and a danger to society. Being a missing nin is a small price to pay," Kenji stated with Teddy nodding along.

The two adults took in the cure pair the kids made and tried to keep their laughing at bay, they knew it would not be appreciated.

"Of course," Harry replied. "How about you go wash your hands and join us in a celebratory tea and sweets party? I'll leave the dinner till you enter your teams. And Kenji? I expect you to come even if you are in a different team."

The Aburame nodded and the adults caught the slight blush on his pale cheeks.

The next morning Teddy was giddy and it was impossible for him to sit still while he waited to be assigned to a team. Kenji was sitting next to him, a buffer for fan girls and annoying teammates. The young wizard was looking at Iruka impatiently, willing the ninja to go through the catalogue faster.

"Team Five!" Iruka called out. "Teddy Lupin!"

The young boy blinked.

"…Kenji Aburame!"

The bug nin turned to his friend and the two boys shared a smile.

"…and Akihiko Yamanaka. Your Jounin teacher is Hatake Kakashi," Iruka finished.

Teddy and Kenji both turned to look at the blond ninja seated two rows before them. He had long straight hair, pupil less bright sky-blue eyes and a pale complexion. The boy gave them a brief blank look before facing the front again. After that three more teams were called. Not many kids passed the Academy exam as it turned out and few kids were in the room, forming a total of six genin teams.

Soon Team 5 was the only team left in the classroom. Iruka had given them a pitying glance and left them to wait for the Jounin that would take over their training.

"Hope he gets here soon," Teddy muttered. "Harry's cooking dinner and he said he would like all of us over."

The Yamanaka kid looked up. "Your father is a civilian isn't he? And you call him by his name?"

Teddy considered the kid. If they were going to really be a team they needed t form bonds on trust. So he shrugged and answered. "Harry is the kid of one of my father's best friends. He was an orphan and when my mum got pregnant with me Harry was seventeen and named my godfather. He took care of me after they were killed."

The blond shinobi nodded.

They waited in silence for a while but then Kenji started talking about everything and nothing. It helped keep the other two new graduates calm and collected.

Two hours later a silver haired, black masked man opened the classroom door and observed the three. His one visible eye passed from Akihiko to Kenji, where he lingered, and finally to Teddy, where he became confused.

"Are you Team 5?" he asked.

"Yes, sir," the three boys replied in unison.

"I'll meet you at the roof," he said and vanished.

Kakashi was tired. He had been on a mission to Suna and he had suffered from the heat in the deserts. Then the Godaime had informed him of the new team he had been assigned and ordered him to go meet them immediately. So he did, after taking a shower in his own apartment and changing his clothes. The halls of the Academy were quiet but he found them rather quickly. They looked young and one of the boys -he remembered reading in the file- nine years old, and a genius.

He immediately noticed that the other two were twelve year olds from Shinobi families. A Yamanaka and an Aburame. Interesting.

"Are you Team 5?" he asked.

"Yes, sir," the three boys replied in unison.

"I'll meet you at the roof," he said and vanished.

He followed the exact same approach he had taken with Team 7. He had seen Naruto when in Suna. The blond had taken his duties as ambassador pretty seriously. And apparently he had also taken a liking to the red headed Kazekage. That relationship was bound to provide the two Hidden Villages with amusement for years. Then again Sasuke was another source of entertainment as his romantic relationship with Hanaye, Ten-Ten's younger brother, had made a lot of people surprised at the unlikely pair. Then last but not least Sakura had grown from the rabid fan girl she used to be. She was also dating Lee and working at the clinic. They had found their places in life and were good shinobi.

Kakashi had never even entertained the idea of taking on another team. He was not the most patient man and he had no time to baby a bunch of over eager children that wanted to play ninja. Seeing that the boys, or two of them at least, were from prominent ninja families assured him that they were not a total waste. But the last one, the Lupin boy, was an unknown factor. He arrived on the roof first and the three boys arrived a bit after them.

They sauntered over and sat when he told them.

"Now, I want to learn a bit about you," Kakashi told them. "Likes, dislikes, ambitions, hobbies."

The trio blinked.

Kenji was the first to speak. "I'm Aburame Kenji. I like reading and training and bugs. I hate fan girls and stupid people. My hobbies include hanging out with Teddy at his place and training with my bug colony. I'd like to become part of Anbu at some point."

Kakashi nodded. A balanced individual then and pretty much a standard shinobi.

"My name is Yamanaka Akihiko. I like training and going camping and my hobby is collecting herbs. My ambition is to become a medic nin. I dislike worthless people and traitors."

The Jounin thanked his luck that so far Team 5 did not have any odd quirks or obsessive people, not to mention zero fan girls. But still, one more to go.

" Hi, I'm Theodore Lupin but most people call me Teddy. I like spending time with my godfather and friends, and reading and training.I hate fan girls and bigots. My hobbies are too many to name and I don't really have any ambitions. Perhaps living till I'm old I guess."

Kakashi considered them a bit. They were mundane really, normal, not a hint of insanity or need for vengeance. But it was still too soon to tell.

"Okay, meet me tomorrow at six at Training Area 36. Don't be late and don't eat anything. We wouldn't want to upset your sensitive stomachs."

He was about to vanish when the Lupin boy took hold of his vest.

"Sensei?" he asked.

The jounin focused on the boy's wild amber eyes. It was a most unusual color and he had only seen that look in wild beasts.

"My godfather asked me to invite my team over for dinner tonight. To celebrate and to know each other better."

"I have yet to decide whether or not you truly deserve my time," Kakashi told the boy. The small hand released the hold on him.

"Yes, I learned from Kurenai-san that our jounin sensei must test us first but my godfather insisted," Teddy told him.

"And Harry is a wicked good cook," Kenji added.

Kakashi blinked. "Harry?" he echoed the foreign name.

Teddy and Kenji both nodded.

The jounin considered this. "What time?" he asked.

Teddy smiled.

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