I don't want to change

Draco looked at the black haired boy, or rather merman, on the floor. Nevielle had knocked the potion all over Harry and he'd changed into a merman. His legs were now black fins, and his chest was compettley bare. Draco felt hismself go hard at seeing Harry's chest. It was perfectly toned and he was definately fit. Neveille had been sent to go get the headmaster, whilst Snape tried to get the students to leave. Draco wanted to stay, but seen as he wasn't Harry's friend he was forced to leave. With a sigh he left to go back to his Comon Room.

Harry sat looking at his fins. There were pure black and looked stunning. He heard the dungeon doors open revealing avery worried headmaster.

'What happened?' he asked.

'Longbottom tipped the sea creature potion over Potter.' said Snape bitterly.

'Well why on earth is he a mermaid?' asked Dumbledore.

'Actually Professor I'm a merman.' corrected Harry.

'I'm sorry Harry.' apologised Dumbledore. 'But I don't understand why your a merman. If I'm correct then the sea creature spell would only turn you into a merman if you were cold hearted. And I am certain that you are in no way cold hearted.'

Harry suddenly felt dizzy and sick. He felt the urge to jump into water. He looked around frantically for some water, but couldn't see anything. He looked to the headmaster.

'I need water.' he said desperately.

'Oh yes I forgot.' said Dumbledore, forgetting his earlier question. 'Severus may we use your back entrance onto the grounds? I don't like the idea of carrying Harry through school in this state.'

'If you must.' said Severus, unwillingly.

Harry felt himself levitated and led through a corridor. Ron and Hermionie followed. Although he really didn't know why they were there. He hadn't talked to them much since school had started. He felt sadness wash over him, as he thought about his love for Draco. Harry was soon outside, and the cool breeze felt refreshing. Dumbledore leviatated him over to the Black Lake. As soon as he was close enough Harry broke free of the spell and dived into the water. He felt a comfort at being in the water. He felt free. He had no worries, no problems. There was just him and the water. He felt something hit him on the head. He looked down as he watched a rock float down to the bottom of the lake. Harry looked up and could see the distorted images of Dumbledore, Snape, Ron and Hermionie, all standing on the bank that ran alongside the lake. He surfaced and saw that there was a crowd gathering. Having a sudden burst of joyfulness, Harry used his fin to soak Snape. The crowd cheered as they saw their most hated professor drenched.

'Potter.' shouted Snape. 'Stop messing around.'

Harry laughed, feeling more free than he'd ever felt. 'I just couldn't help it Porfessor.'

'Hey how does Harry change back?' asked Ron.

'If you'd paid attention in my lesson Mr. Weasley.' said Snape, glarring at Ron. 'You would have heard me say that only Potter can change himself back.'

Ron blushed a deep red, in embarresment. Harry realised that all 4 of them were loking at him. He knew they were waiting for him to change back. But he didn't know if he could. He felt more free in the Lake than he had ever felt. Plus the Wizarding world didn't really need him. He'd killed Voldermort, so there was no danger left.

'What's wrong Harry?' asked Hermionie.

'I'm not changing back.' answered Harry.

'Honestly Potter all you have to do is think about changing back.' said Snape, annoyed.

'No.' answered Harry. 'I mean don't want to change back.'

'Harry what are you on about?' asked Ron.

'I'm staying in the water.' said Harry, desisevly.

'Harry you can't stay in the water.' said Dumbledore, looking very anxious.

'I can.' said Harry, smiling.

'Stop talking nonsense Potter, and get out.' snapped Snape, trying to grab him.

'No!' exclaimed Harry, backing away. 'I'm happy here. I feel more free, than I ever have. All my worriness and heart ache are gone.'

'What are you on about mate?' asked Ron, looking very confused.

'The water is better than anything I've ever experianced. Books tell you all about people who've felt there worries go away, well that's what this is like. In the water I feel happy. I can't feel any of the heart ache for him.' said Harry.

'Harry if this is about Sirius..' began Hermionie.

'No Mionie it's not. I know Sirius died doing what he loved. He died having an adventure, and they always say death is the next adventure.'

'Then who are you on about?' asked Hermionie.

'There's someone I love and I can't have him. That's why I've been unhappy, because it hurts to see him walk around.' said Harry, feeling a pang of sadness.

'But Harry the sea will turn your heart cold.' protested Hermionie.

'Then at least I'll be happy.' said Harry, before diving under the water.