An Unexpected Situation-Harry Potter: challenge credit to Anubis of The Highway Thieves
After a magical accident that somehow forced her into her animagus form of a Snowy Owl and before she manages to change back Elsa Potter(can choose a different name) finds herself captured by a wizard and sold to Eeylops Owl Emporium. Where much to her shock she not only finds herself back in time but also being purchased for her younger counterpart by Hagrid in the role of her beloved owl Hedwig.
Requirements:
Elsa is not locked in her Animagus form, which looks exactly like her Hedwig, and can change at any time. up till the younger counterpart let her out she just didn't have any room to change.
Els is an Ice elemental. Her younger counterpart is also an elemental of the author's chioice except one(see below).
Younger counterpart gender is up to Author.
Elsa must be at least twenty and take in her younger counterpart.
Forbidden:
The younger counterpart being an Ice elemental.
Recomended:
Elsa as the oldest Potter regardless of the time/dimensional travel at least becomes the Potter regent.
Elsa is recognised as Lady Black regardless of the time/dimensional travel much to manys confusion.
If there are Wizengamot seats Elsa asks for records of votes and revotes if they go against what the family stood for.
Optional:
Wrong Child Who Lived and alive Potters, who must be under spells/potions or at least read the riot act for leaving the younger counterpart at the Dursleys which causes Elsa to take control of the family due James Potter being considered unfit to lead either permanently or until she deems otherwise.
A marriage bond is somehow created between them even if nothing actually happens between them in story.
Anger flared as the Snowy Owl flapped her wings screeching at the top of her avian lungs. How dare they lock her up like a wild animal!? She was a witch by Morganas bits! Even as she stewed in her rage she viciously scratched and bit everyone til a familiar face appeared and her heart froze in her chest. No, that wasn't possible! She saw him die in the end when...
"Ain't ye a beaut? Little Ari will love ye" the small mountain of a man said.
The owl didn't resist, she was too in shock. Even as the golden-bronze cage was picked up her eyes went wider seeing a younger meeker version of herself hiding nearby. How..how was she back in ti- her golden eyes hardened. Oh people were going to get it this time around. If she was well and truly back in the past before First Year she was going to set a lot of things straight and consequences be damned. The cage bars froze around her before a hard peck broke them into ice shards. Ignoring the sharp gasps of surprise she flew over to her younger self and landed on her shoulder before nuzzling her head against the small warm cheek.
Ariel Potter, kind quiet and shy as a church mouse, almost squeaked as the beautiful owl flew over to her & rubbed affectionately at her cheek. With all the gentleness like she was handling a porcelain doll she brought a hand up to gently rub the pure white feathers. Her eyes, so soft a green, almost glistened with tears seeing such a depth of warmth and concern for her reflected in the owls eyes. "I'm alright girl" she whispered softly. A soft giggle, so pure of heart and bell-like, escaped her lips feeling a gentle nibble at her ear from her new friend as Mr. Hagrid paid for everything she'd need to care for her new companion; a new cage to transport included. "I'm sorry to ask you this but can you get in the cage? For a little bit at least. I'll let you out when we get back to The Leaky Cauldron after my school shopping is done. I still need to get my wand."
The Snowy Owl hooted and nipped a little harder, not enough to hurt Ariel mind, before swooping off her shoulder and snatched a talon full of galleons out of Hagrids hands before disappearing into the alley. No way in hell was she letting that cursed wand get near her again.
Ariel looked saddened as she saw the owl take off and unconsciously clutched at her chest above her heart. Was she truly that repulsive? Was she truly as much of a... A freak as her relatives proclaimed so often that she was?
"Owla are an intelligent lot. She'll be back" Hagrid said seeing the young witch so close to tears. It broke his heart to see such a gentle spirit like Ariel lookng so close to breaking down. "She flew right un up to Ari. I don think she has any intention of leavin ye behind."
"I...I hope not" Ariel said wiping a few unshed tears away through hitched breaths
Down the alley at Ollivanders the owl swooped in through an open window and changed mid landing. Where once had been a snowy owl was a young at least in her early twneties by looks alone. She was fairly tall and busty for a woman and had black hair with white streaks that reached the small of her back managed by a french braid. Dressed in open black robes with a silver colored blouse, skin tight black leather trousers and mid-shin high tight lace military style boots she was a sight to behold. "Hello" she called out as dark green eyes scanned the area.
"Ah a customer. Howgwar-" The shop owner frowned slightly seeing the customer was not in fact a Hogwarts kid. "How may I help you ma'am?" he asked slowly.
"I ran into some trouble abroad and my wand was broken in a struggle against 'reformed and innocent Death Eaters'. I need a replacement wand and since laws state I can only buy a replacement wand in my country of citizenship, here I am. I heard you were the premier wand maker so I thought to see if your wands were indeed better than my original wands crafter."
The short man seemed to mull over what was said before nodding slowly again but cautiously. "Yes, my family has a reputation for being the best. But if you ask any wand maker they, like myself, will tell you it is not about being the best but making an instrument while treating the materials and magic with the utmost respect. Garrick Ollivander and you are..?" he asked.
The woman had a microsecond to think before giving the name she used to make herself anonymous to all. "Seline Black, Lady of the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black" she said bowing her head respectfully.
Ollivander blanched for a moment before he bowed deeply at the waist. "A thousand pardons Lady Black. I did not-"
"It is quite alright Mr. Ollivander, don't trouble youself with apologies. I try to keep a low profile so it was to be expected" Seline said. It was a half truth anyway she corrected mentally even as she spoke the lie. "May I select my wand myself? My family has long known how to know which wand is perfectly suited to us."
"I'd rathe-" Garrick paused as he felt dizzy for a moment and then looked to the woman before him. "I'm sorry, of course you may Milady. I forget myself sometimes" he said bowing slightly again.
Seline made her way through the stacks making right for the holly and phoenix wand that began all the trouble. "Do these wands have the Trace applied to them yet?" she asked finding the correct box and snatching it up along with a second iron wand box. The wand in the iron box was the wand she got later in life before the accident and would connect instantly with her younger self, she knew it would. It had to.
"No Milady Black, I apply that when the First Years buy their wands per the Ministry edicts."
"Good." Quick as whip Seline snapped the holly and phoenix feather wand to nothing but toothpicks even as Ollivander protested. "Obliviate" she said pointing her hand at the man who froze and looked confused. "When Ariel Potter comes in you are to bring her this wand box and this wand box only. You never heard of me. You never saw me. I was never here understand?" she asked as she showed Ollivander the iron wand box. His blank nod was all the response she needed before disappearing into the stacks replacing the box, changing into owl form again and disappearing.
Ariel was feet from the wand shop when she heard a hoot. Looking up she saw the brilliantly beautiful white owl coming toward her. Her lips pulled into a smile and let the avian land on her arm before bringing it to her chest as she embraced the bird gently. "Thank you... Thank you for coming back" she whispered with a momentary tremble to her voice.
Seline nuzzled her head against Ariels cheek in response.
"I told ye she'd come back Ari. Loyal and smart as a whip. Come on lets get your wand now" Hagrid said guiding the girl into the shop.
"Ah Ms. Potter, I was wondering when I would be seeing you. I remember the day I first sold your parents their wands. Not to mention your siblings a few hours ago" Ollivander said as he swept up the mess of wand wood and creature part core. He couldn't remember what made up the wand or how it seemed to implode but the mess was there.
"M..my parents? Siblings?" Ariel asked timidly.
Ollivander frowned deeply stopping everyrhing. "Yes your parents and siblings. Your two younger brothers, barely three minutes younger than you but younger nonetheless" he said slowly. "You sound like this is unknown news to you."
If it wouldn't have jeapordized Ariels safety Seline would have changed and killed the man wth her bare hands! Of course it was news to Ariel you blind excuse for a tall gnome!
"I..." Ariel almost spoke but shut up looking downn to the owl trying to show as much support and affection as possible. "I just.. Want to get my wand and go... Please."
Ollivanders frown deepened as a darkness crept into his eyes. The girl was acting like a scared abused puppy. She seemingly had no knowledge of her family. Just what happened between Halloween 1981 and today that the eldest of the Potter triplets was this fragile broken shell of a girl? "Right away" he said curtly and summoned his tape measure. It did its thing after she she held of her dominant hand, her left one, while he kept silently observing her. She was skittish, soft spoken, so hesitant and too painfully polite it actuually hurt.. Somerhing was terribly amiss. "I'll be right back."
Ariel focused all her attention on the cooing and hooting trying to lift her spirit. Even as weak as it was she did smile a tiny ghost of a smile. "Thank you girl. At least someone cares" she whispered softly and pressed a kiss to the top of the birds head .
"Ms. Potter, I think I have just the wand for you. It is a rather unique and rather old wand crafted by my three times grandfather" Ollivander said returning with the iron wand box uncovered. "Thirteen and a third inches long made from a blend of Elder & Yew wood. The core is essence from an extinct breed of dragon known as Twilight Seekers."
Taking the wand in her left hand Ariel shivered feeling a warmth envelope her like she'd never felt before. It filled her wth a strength but it also made her feel...safe for once in her life. Warm winds blew in the room and she saw that it was apparently a good sign judging by the short mans reaction.
"Yes yes, perfect match indeed. Sir, you must leave Ms. Potter and I for a moment so I may inform her of a special porperty of her wands core" Ollivander said wirh a sharp look aimed at Hagrid. When he protested the man was sent flying out the plate glass window though the man never moved a muscle. A twitch of his finger had the window fixed, the shop door locked and the unbreakable charm runes activated. "Ms. Potter, I will not ask you why you seem so naïve to who your family is. I will not ask you why you act as though you expect everyone to hurt you." He paused pinching the bridge of his nose to center his thoughts. "It'd take a blind man not to see it so I want you to make a promise on that very wand you hold in your hand and its yours free of charge along with this wand holster. It was made from the hide of the dragon whose essence makes up your wand core."
Ariel hesitated for a moment looking from the man to her avian companion. "W..what kind of promise?" she asked softly.
"That wand in your hand is made of materials that most Aurors, magical cops, would kill to have. They make protecting people a lot easier to do. I can see you're shy and it'll take time to break out of that shell of yours but if you promise me you'll use that wand to protect everyone you love I'll consider that payment enough for me" Ollivander said.
Ariel bit her lip and looked to the floor. Could she break out of this shell? Would she be able to protect anyone else ever when she couldn't even protect herself from her own relatives who despised her existence? "I.. I don't kn..know how successful I'll be... But I'll do my be..best sir, promise" she said barely looking up and meeting the mans gaze.
Ollivander let his hands drop before he gripped the girls shoulders gently. "Yew is a wood tied to a symbolic meaning of transformation and rebirth. Elder is tied to a symbolic meaning of protection, that of ones own self protection and the protection of others. Right now you are like a freshly hatched dragon, scared and uncertain of the world around you. Given enough time I know beyond all shadows of doubt you will be a very powerful witch. Whatever demons that haunt you, they will be put to rest in one form or another because you will have people who love you- friends and perhaps even a lucky witch or wizard" he said in a kind tone. "But you have to let them in when they try. They will be your greatest sword and shield, even more than your wand. Your greatest support. You are not alone in this world Ariel Potter, I swear by Mother Magic herself you will never be alone in this world."
Ariel squirmed a bit uncomfortable but couldn't deny that the mans words did make her feel a little better as her avian friend nipped her chin gently. "Thank you sir" she said quietly and bowed her head.
Ollivander strapped the wand holster onto the inside of Ariels left arm showed her the motion that would summon the wand out to land in her hand. Even as she left he was already scribbling a rapid pace letter to the DMLE. For a Pureblooded Heiress to show every alarming sign of being abused, ignorant of who her family was and everything else he saw the authorities needed to be alerted.
Sitting on the bed of the rented room in The Leaky Cauldron Ariel fell back mentally and emotionally exhausted. Her eyes tracked the Snowy Owl standing on het chest watching her. "It isn't much but-"
Seline hopped off Ariel and changed to her human form earning a gasp of shock from her younger self. "Before you panic, do NOT panic ok? I am NOT going to hurt you. I have a story to tell you that you'll find hard to believe but I swear on OUR lives its all true" she said with her hands in a clearly visible position and her fingers spread wide.
"Wh..what do you mean you swear on our lives?" Ariel asked with her back flush against the wall.
"I mean... I'm you from a future gone horribly bad. A future where war engulfed the world and millions of people died for no good reason. Friends I made slaughtered by the dozens because they stood up for what was right and good in the world. People who loved you, loved us, as a friend and sister in all but blood. If I hurt you then I hurt myself so I will not hurt you or lie to you I promise. I want to keep all the pain and suffering I went through from being something YOU have to go through. Let me help Ariel" Seline said.
"If you..you're really me then what happened at the zoo?" Ariel asked drawing her knees flush to her chest and hugged them tight reflexively making herself as small a target as possible.
"Dudleys birthday, he was annoying the snakes in the reptile house complaining about the snake on display not doing anything. Vernon being the pea brain sized walrus he is made things worse and then all the glass containing the snakes in their individual displays was gone. Mass panic. We were beaten with the belt til we passed out as he screamed at us it was our fault being demon spawns. I am you Ariel but I swear you will not come into harm again. I'll kill them and anyone who tries if I have to" Seline said taking a baby step forward.
Ariels eyes were dark and the panic was still there but the trembling slowed. "Yo..you promise?" she asked with a stuttering breath.
"I never had a sister so if it helps you to be at ease, I promise as your big sister I will burn entire cities to ground or even make our excuse of a family" Seline sneered the word even as her hands gently laid on Ariels knees in a comforting way "into plant food before I allow ANY being or force to bring harm to a single hair on your head ever again. I will use the darkest magic I know to torture those who would even imagine it."
Ariel spared a glance and even as dark as the emerald eyes were she saw truth. Her trembling was almost gone as she did something to surprise herself, she threw herself into the arms of her older self-her older sister to use her words, and clutched at the robes as she did what she never thought she'd have the opportunity to do ever; break down emotionally without fear of being judged or beat for it. Ten years of pain, sorrow and abuse escaping as she bawled her eyes out into her sisters blouse.
Seline held onto Ariel tight as her younger self got the release she herself never got when the abuse was at its peak. "Let it all out" she whispered softly as she nuzzled the fair raven locks. "I'm always going to be here to protect you from now on." She kissed the crown of Ariels head as the tears soaked through her robe into her blouse but she paid it no mind. Ariel needed the release and tomorrow... Tomorrow they would deal with business to really cement her younger selfs protection.