Cat-Like
PT: Okay, this was originally ZaraPotterCullen's story, which she gave to me to continue and deleted on her own profile. She sent the two first chapters to me yesterday, and I only put a few tweaks for change to correct punctuation, some typos, and paragraphing here and there. That's all. The first chapter should be up right after this. After that, I'm continuing the story.
Disclaimer: I'm pretty sure none of the Erins were born during August; being born in August helped create my penname -Points- Peridot is the birthstone for August.
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Prologue
In a small clearing of a dark forest, two tabby cats were whispering over a pool of black water. "Tigerstar, are you sure this is a good idea?" asked the brown tabby tom.
"Of course it is! Those Twolegs will mess up the time line so much, my old plan will work without that meddling Firestar!" the darker tabby tom snapped. "You will soon see the genius of my plan, Hawkfrost," Tigerstar added more calmly.
Hawkfrost shifted his paws uneasily and said "If you say so, Father." Tigerstar looked very pleased with himself.
"Let us begin!" he commanded, looking down into the pool. "Thunder, River, Wind, and Shadow! Come together in this pool so shallow! As these words are spoken, let these beings of magic cross into the world of cats! May time be reversed, and let those cats of old times, return!" Tigerstar chanted. As he did, Hawkfrost dropped seven strands of hair into the black pool. The hair sunk into the murky depths of the water.
Suddenly, a flash of light illuminated from the pool. Tigerstar and Hawkfrost were blinded for a moment. As their vision cleared, they saw an image: seven teenagers in the usually dark pool. Their plan was in progress!
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It was a hot Sunday afternoon at Hogwarts. The six teenagers were lying down by a birch tree. Five of them were relaxing and gossiping, while one of them was doing his homework. Nearby, a blond boy watched the group enviously. His two best friends were in detention, and none of his other friends had finished their homework. He glared at the group. This boy's name was Draco Malfoy.
The group of teenagers took no notice of him. They went on chatting and reading. A raven haired boy glanced at Draco, hatred burning in his eyes. The boy was the famous Harry Potter. Draco glared back, with the same amount of hatred. Harry's two best friends, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger, glared at Draco as well. Neville Longbottom, a friend of Harry's too, was doing his homework and trying to persuade Hermione to help him. Ginny Weasley, Ron's younger sister, was reading "Quidditch Through the Ages." Luna Lovegood, Ginny's best friend, was staring dreamily into the sky.
Neville was still trying to finish his potions essay, which was due tomorrow. Hermione refused to help Neville because she said he needed to be independent instead of always copying her homework.
"Why can't you help me, Hermione? The potions get harder every year!" Neville complained, looking up from his parchment.
"I told you! You have to be independent! Besides, It's O.W.L. year! I need to study," snapped Hermione, without looking up from her Ancient Runes book.
"Hermione, you study at least 4 hours in the library everyday! You could at least help him with the ingredients for the Strengthening Solution!" said Harry, looking at Neville's parchment. "There's no bubotuber pus or beetle eyes in the potion," he added to Neville, who quickly crossed them out. Hermione glared at him and refused. Neville gave up persuading Hermione.
There was a few minutes of silence among the group. Then Luna spoke. "You know, daddy says that Crumple Horned Snorkacks will be plentiful this year. Anyone want to help me find one?" she asked. More silence followed that remark.
After a while, Neville decided to finish his essay in the library instead. Then Harry, Ginny, and Ron went to practice Quidditch. Luna went to watch the boys and Ginny play. Hermione was left alone. She got up and went to the library in search of Neville. Draco, who had nothing to glare at, went back to his common room.