Soon enough a month had passed by. Harry had continued to meet with Iris, and occasionally Ava, at night in the Forbidden Forest. Over the month Harry and Iris had talked and got to know each other better. Every night after they had trained they would play and chase each other through the trees before going back to the castle.

Soon Harry had became attached to Iris when he was in his animagus form, the two becoming close. Iris looked at Harry as the little brother she never had and always wanted, while Harry saw her and Ava as sisters of his own. When he was with them he didn't feel any worries and was relaxed around the two. During school hours they would smile at each other when they passed through the halls, greeting the other with a soft hello.

They sometimes spoke with one another during meals or after classes. Over the month Hermione and Ron asked Harry where he went at night, knowing he couldn't tell them about what he was doing, he would tell them that he was going on walks, to clear his head. Ron seemed to believe it, but Hermione was still a little uncertain and worried.

But it wasn't all a lie. When either Iris or Ava couldn't make it to their session Harry would got out in the Forbidden Forest, in animagus form, thinking about what the summer would bring. Being a familiar was one thing, but being a familiar for Draco Malfoy was another. He would think about how Malfoy was going to treat him and act around him when he would be with the blonde, but he would always push those thoughts aside, along with the others.

Now, on the last day of school, Harry was feeling nervous. What if he messed up and blew his cover? What if somehow Malfoy found out it was him? What would happen to him if he did find out? Shaking his head Harry looked down at his plate, he had barely touched his food.

Suddenly, Dumbledore stood up from his seat and held out his hands, signaling for everyone to quiet down. After a few seconds the hall became quiet, everyone's attention set on the headmaster. Smiling, Dumbledore lowered his hands.

"It is my great pleasure to announce the end of another year at Hogwarts!" The Great Hall erupted with cheers and claps. Dumbledore smiled as the students as they began to quiet down. "I look forward to seeing each an every one of you next year, along with quite a few new faces! Now, let us eat and celebrate on our last night of school!" With that said Dumbledore sat back down as the Great Hall was filled with chatter once again.

After dinner, Harry stood out in the hall to talk and say good night to his friends. As he smiled and laughed with a couple of six-years from Ravenclaw Harry looked up and saw Iris and Ava talking with a group of Slytherin. Feeling eyes on them, the two looked up and meet Harry's eyes. The two six-year girls smiled at him, receiving a smile in return. Suddenly Iris nodded off towards the Forbidden Forest. Knowing what she wanted Harry nodded his head. After seeing the two girls smiles widen he turned back to his friends.

Later that night in the Gryffindor Tower Harry sat up in his bed and looked around at his sleeping friends. Waiting for a few seconds he slowly slid out of bed and grabbed his invisibility cloak. Throwing the cloak over himself, he quietly made his way out of the dorm and down the stairs. In a few short minutes he was standing outside, making his way off towards the Forbidden Forest.

Looking around once more Harry pulled the cloak off himself and walked in through the trees, going further and further into the forest. Minutes later he heard soft noises coming from ahead. Slowing down, he carefully made his way closer to the sounds, his body slightly tense. His muscles instantly relaxed when he realized that it was just Ava and Iris.

He smiled when he saw that Ava was already in her animagus form, chasing a butterfly as it fluttered around her head, just out of the little dogs reach. He heard Iris laugh as she sat back against a tree, watching her cousin with a fond smile. Suddenly, purple eyes looked up and locked with his own as he walked through the bushes of their clearing.

"Hey Cub!" Iris said as she sat up and leaned her elbows on her knees. Harry rolled his eyes at his nickname that Iris had given him, but still smiled at her.

"Hi Iris." Hearing Harry's voice, Ava suddenly stopped what she was doing and spun around to face the younger teen. Barking happily, she bounded towards him and bounced up and down by his feet. Laughing at her reaction Harry knelt down and petted Ava's head, smiling as she leaned into his touch.

"Hello Ava, I see you're having fun." Said girl barked once at him, her tail wagging fast. Iris chuckled at the two as she stood up and brushed off her pants, walking closer to the two.

"She's been bouncing off the walls all day. I had to put a restraining spell on her during Potions so she wouldn't knock over anything." Harry laughed as Ava turned and gave her cousin the best glare she could before she sniffed and stuck her nose up in the air. Iris rolled her eyes at her.

"So what are we going to do tonight?" Harry asked as he stood up straight, looking into Iris' purple eyes. Said girl smiled softly at him.

"I thought that we could just relax tonight. Maybe go for a run later." Harry raised an eyebrow at her. Seeing the question within his eyes Iris continued. "It's our last night at Hogwarts. After this, we will only get to see each other so often." At this, Harry's expression saddened and Ava whimpered slightly. Iris smiled sadly and wrapped her arms around Harry.

"Don't worry Cub, we'll make sure we come over at every chance we get to check up on you." Ava barked below then in agreement. Harry smiled at the two.

"Thank guys. I wouldn't have been able to go through with this without you two." Iris grinned at him as she pulled back slightly.

"That's what we're here for. Isn't that right, Ava?" The small dog sat down at barked again, causing Harry and Iris to laugh. Harry suddenly grunted as his hair was ruffled by a grinning Iris.

"Come on, let's have some fun." Meeting her grin with his own, Harry then transformed and soon stood on four legs, his tail twitching with excitement and amusement. He watched with awe as Iris started to change as well before she stood before Harry in her animagus form.

"Come on guys! Let's go!" Both Harry and Iris looked over and saw Ava bouncing up down a few feet away, waiting for the two to follow her. Harry smiled as he heard Iris sigh to herself.

"Alright Ava, we're coming!" Iris said as she started to walk towards her cousin, Harry right beside her. Spinning around a couple of times Ava then ran off ahead of them. Iris shook her head as Harry watched with amusement.

"I swear, one of these days she's going to have a heart attack while she's in her form. Her little heart can't take so much adrenaline." Harry inwardly smiled at her. As the three continued to walk through the forest a sudden thought hit Harry. He glanced at Iris from the corner of his eyes before looking down at his paws.

"Hey, Iris?" he asked softly. Said tigers ears twitched as she turned her head and looked at him.

"What is it, Cub?" The two slowed down before they stood still next to each other. Iris watched with slight confusion as Harry glanced up at her.

"Does . . . does Malfoy know that you're an animagus?" Iris blinked at the question. She glanced at Ava, who had stopped when she realized that they had stopped as well, and was walking back towards them. She then looked back at Harry and met his eyes with her own.

"No, he doesn't." she answered calmly as she sat down, her tail wrapping around her paws. "Why do you ask?" Harry paused for a minute before he sat down as well, his ears pulled back against his head in a sign of embarrassment.

"I just wasn't sure . . . that when you come over, if Malfoy would recognize you or not." There was a paused before realization passed through both girls eyes.

"In case he realizes it's you." Ava stated as she stared at Harry as he nodded his head.

"I mean, it's not really a secret that we have been hanging out with each other, just, what we have been doing." Harry added, not meeting either girls eyes.

"And when we come over and act like we have met before, it might be suspicious." Iris continued. Harry nodded his head again. Iris stood up and walked over to Harry before she licked his ear, nipping it playfully. "Don't worry Cub, we'll make sure that it doesn't happen. When we first see each other we'll act cautious around each other."

"Alright." Harry agreed as he looked up at Iris, his eyes shining.

"Yeah, no need to worry Harry, it's all going to be okay!" Harry and Iris looked down at Ava as she barked happily.

"Seriously, where does all that energy come from?" Iris asked as she watched her cousin spin around, trying to catch her tail.

"I have no clue!" There was a paused between them before the three burst out laughing. They soon went back to their clearing and laid down. Harry laid beside Iris, his head resting on her paws as her own head rested on his neck. Ava was curled up in a little ball in Harry's side, her nose buried in his fur. The three laid there, talking softly with each other for a few hours before they decided that it was time to go back to the castle.

When they got inside they walked down the halls for a short while before they stood near the Great Hall. They stopped and smiled at each other. Iris stepped forward and pulled Harry in a tight embrace.

"Be good Cub. Try not to get into too much trouble." she said softly as she tightened her grip on the younger wizard. Harry smiled at her.

"I'll try Iris. And thank you, for everything." he said as the two pulled apart. Iris grinned at him.

"It was my pleasure Harry." Suddenly, Harry had an armful of Ava as she jumped at him.

"I'll miss you Harry!" she mumbled as she continued to hug him. Harry laughed at he wrapped his arms around her.

"I'll miss you too, Ava." As the two pulled back Ava placed a soft kiss on the top of Harry's head. The two girls giggled as Harry blushed.

"We'll see you soon, Harry." Iris assured as she smiled at him.

"See you soon." With that said Harry turned around and started walking down the halls towards the Gryffindor Tower. His previous nervousness had suddenly lifted from his shoulders and he now felt like he could take on his assignment with full determination.

TBC . . . .

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