AN: As you might have noticed I made some changes in the previous chapter which continues on here. I recieved some proper information the storyline and fixed it accordingly. Now, I have mentioned it before, but I'll do it again. I don't own Harry Potter. That honour goes to the Superb Superstar J.K. Rowling.
"Speaking"
Thinking
""Both twins""
"twin"..."speak"
*Parsletongue*
Solution, not Satisfaction
Harry looked at everyone around him as they discussed how they could contact Charlie and how they could avoid anyones suspicion. The first one was easy: Fred and George just had to write their brother and ask him to come, without telling him what it was about. The Weasleys did put family first. Harry had learned that in first year when they saved the dragon Norbert and now.
"Why not say that"..."you suspected that it was"..."to dangerous for Harry"..."to stay at Hogwarts?" Asked Fred and George in twinspeak. They smiled and puffed up their chests in pride when Snape glared at them like they were idiots.
"Then we would have to close the entire school, you imbeciles." Hissed Snape furiously at them. Harry didn't like this and hissed back at Snape.
Snape reared back in fear, but collected himself quickly when he saw the others exasperated looks and the twins looked even more smug. He scowled, but stayed quiet. The others soon continued their discussion. Harry went back to listening, but was still annoyed at the way he spoke to Fred and George. Funny thing though, he could finally tell them apart! Fred smelled more earthlike then George's woodlike smell. Snape smelled of potions, no confusion there. Minerva smelled like a feline, probably because of her animagus form. Dumbledore smelled sweet, like the candy he ate.
"Why don't we say that Harry got badly wounded by a creature that fled into the forest. Calm down. We don't have to close the school because we have evidence of a dead Basilisk and another creature running into the woods, that was unknown to us. That would mean that Harry would have to be contained and a teacher could leave and research Harry's transformation without suspicion." Explained Dumbledore in such a jovial tone that made Snape look sick. Everyones jaws dropped, even Harry's, and stared at him in shock, horror and disbelief.
Everyone started talking immediatly. Minerva thought it should be Madam Pomfrey, since she was the resident nurse. The twins shouted about not trusting the slimy git with their sisters savior. Harry hissed loudly and ruffled his feathers in agitation. Snape started protesting and shout at Dumbledore in anger about his other tasks as teacher, Head of House and resident Potions Master. Dumbledore simply raised his hand and waited for everyone calmed down.
"It can't be Madam Pomfrey, because she is under an oath to reveal any new ailment to the Ministry. And it should be Professor Snape, because to be a Potions Master you would need to know a lot about healing and spells, to know how a potion's going to react to different variables." Dumbledore lookead at them over his glasses with disappointment. Dumbledore turned around and walked away with a skip in his step. Everyone else looked incredulous. Snape scowled in irritation, but everyone started walking towards Hogwarts except Harry that was left in the forest.
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Harry looked sadly at the retreating figures. He knew he couldn't go with them, but seeing them leave really made him realise everything. He had just lost his first home, however temporarily. It still hurt. At least, he still had his friendship with Ron and Hermione and maybe a new one with the weasley twins. Living with Charlie might not be so bad. His friends could still come and visit and he might be able to try out his wings. To fly without a broom, what an exciting thought. Harry laid down his head on the soft and warm grass to take a nap. He dreamt of flying in the skies without any risk of falling.
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Charlie had agreed to come and would arrive the morning after in the Headmasters office. At least that was what Fred and George told him, after they informed him that Hermione was still frozen and Ron was caught in his mother's worried embrace. His head was slumped and tail lay still on the ground where he lay next to his new friends in the clearing. The clearing was filled with sadness from all three. Fred and George felt pity for Harry that had to leave school
"At least you'll"..."get away from"..."The Durleys, mate."..."No more"..."busting you out or"..."crazy car rides"..."and we might"..."come to visit"..."in the summer"..."and Professor Snape"..."might find a"..."solution for"..."next year." Spoke the twins in fake cheer and hope.
He was thankfull for such good friends and would always cherish them. However, Harry had a feeling that he would probably stay like this for a long time.
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Harry woke up early because of nerves. He was supposed to go live with Charlie today. He hadn't seen him since first year, when they rescued Norbert. He walked around to calm down the butterflies in his stomach. He didn't even know how they were supposed to transport him. His hide was that of a wyvern. They had tried shrinking him, but the spells just deflected. How was he supposed to disappear unnoticed? He couldn't fly either. He hadn't learned how yet.
Because of Harry's pacing, he didn't here the people approaching him. He only noticed them when he heard a sharp gasp next to him. He whipped his head around and stared at Charlie, Fred, George and... Snape. Harry ignored Snape and focused on The Weaslyes. He chirped and thrilled to show his excitement. He saw from the corner of his eye that Snape scowled at him.
"Bloody hell Harry! You really turned into a wyvern!" Charlie spoke in a hushed tone. If the red hair wasn't enough the reactions showed they were siblings.
""We told you!"" The twins shouted in exasperation. Snape chose that moment to interrupt.
"If you buffons could focus on our current assignment?" Snape said in a low, but loud voice. He was clearly annoyed by everything.
"Of course Professor. Here Harry, let's put this on. It's a powerful magical artifact that will shrink you. It should work." Charlie told Harry whilst pulling out a silver chain with a red gem hanging from it. It was quite small, but maybe it would expand?
Harry bowed down his head so Charlie could reach around his neck. When Charlie put it on Harry he felt it enlarge and the magic within it. It slid down his long neck and it settled right above his chest. The rubin stood out next to his dark green scales. It was then he felt it, or rather, saw it. The things around him started growing and the ground started coming closer. When he next looked up he only reached Charlie's kneecap. Harry stood on his back legs and stretched his front legs/wings. It would have been an impressive display, if not for his tiny size. He did seem to impress Charlie either way. He stared at him in wonder. Harry stared back, until he was picked up by someone. Harry squaked in surprise and started flailing around with his sharp claws. The hands deposited him in Charlie's arms. Harry looked behind him and saw Snape standing there fixing his ripped clothes. Harry hissed at him in anger.
He could at least had warned me first. Harry silently fumed.
Charlie quickly shook his head and took something out from his other pocket. It was a shrunken broom. He put Harry down and took out his wand to spell it to its normal size.
"We'll travel by broom, since we don't know how other ways would affect you." Charlie explained to Harry and the twins that had cocked their heads in confusion. Harry started thrilling happily and jump around, which made the others smile at him.
Except Snape.
Charlie put down his broom and said: "UP!" He then seated himself and asked George if he could hand him Harry. George walked forward an picked him up carefully. Harry purred in approval. He then settled in on the broom. It was cramped, but Harry wrapped his tail around Charlie's midsection and his claws around the broom handle. Harry chirped in goodbye to the twins and they waved back in response.
"I'll rendezvous with you in the afternoon, when all my classes have been finished. You better behave yourself Mr. Potter and appreciate this." He said in a low and cold down that felt foreboading. Harry gripped the broom tighter with his claws.
Harry looked at Charlie to show him that he was ready for take off. Charlie smiled down at him and nodded. Charlie said his goodbye to the twins and then rose of the ground at high speed. The twins shouted: ""GOODBYE!""...""HAVE A SAFE JOURNEY!"".
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They had traveled for a few hours now and had only stopped twice. It was windy up here and he loved it. Charlie had on the first stop cast an disillusionment charm on them, so that no muggle would spot them. It had felt like someone had cracked an egg on top of his head.
"Only one hour left Harry, then we're in Rumania!" Charlie shouted over the wind.
Harry started thrilling to show his excitement. He had enjoyed the journey and Charlie had done some manoeuvres, when Harry had been bored, showing his skills as a seeker. Maybe they could fly together when he was turned back. His chest vibrated when he purred. He stretched his long neck forward to align his body with the wind. He wondered if flying would be instinctive or have to learn. Harry tested his grip on the broom. He really wanted to stretch his wings. He wanted to fly! So he did. Harry let go of the handle and dropped.
"HARRY!" Charlie screamed over the wind as Harry flapped his wings.
Charlie swerved around and shot down against the wind to catch Harry. Harry flapped his wings in panic. He fell and fell closer and closer. Charlie wouldn't reach him in time. He had to save himself. Harry stopped his pointless flapping and calmed down. He then angled his head and body, so that it wouldn't fight against the wind. He stretched his wings slowly and let his instincts take over. Harry's whole body jerked upward and he stopped falling. During this he had closed his eyes and now opened them. Charlie was flying next to him. He heaved a relived sigh and when Harry looked at him in confusion Charlie only shook his head in exasperation. The continued the last bit with Harry's happy thrilling the only thing heard. Charlie started descending down. Harry looked around and saw a small cottage next to a forest. When they both touched the ground Harry looked around. It seemed cozy. Charlie let out a woosh of air.
"Don't ever do that again. Merlin I thought you would die." Charlie flopped down on his back. Harry crawled onto his stomach and pushed his head against Charlie's chin and purred in apology.
Charlie chuckled at the adorable act from the tiny wyvern. Harry kept on purring even when Charlie gently pushed him off. Harry watched Charlie walk towards the cottage. He looked around. The sky was just lighting up and the morning dew glistened like precious stones. He watched the big trees and gigantic hills. He could se this as the perfect place for dragons. Open with deep valleys, but forest for hiding. It was stunning and Harry felt the familiar twitch he got when he wanted to fly.
"Beautiful, isn't it... Come on. Let's go inside. I'm exhausted." Charlie whispered to Harry. Harry felt a bit guilty now that he had worried Charlie. In and after the moment he was to exhilarated to feel it.
Harry turned away from the clear sky reluctantly and followed Charlie into the cottage. When he entered he was hit with warmth and the smell of burning wood. It looked quite homey. Directly in front of the room was the living area and a kitchen next to it on the right hand side. To the left was a bookcase filled with books and Harry could clearly see that almost all of them were about dragons. On the opposite wall was a two doors. The one to the right was open and showed a simple bed with red covers. Harry guessed that the left door led to a bathroom. Harry jumped onto the couch with red and brown pillows, settled and thrilled in approval.
"eh..." Harry looked at Charlie in confusion.
"You see Harry. You can't have the necklace on for to long. So... You can't stay inside." Harry stared at Charlie in shock, but then lowered his head.
He slowly stepped of the couch and walked towards the door. Harry could hear Charlie's heavy steps behind him. Soon they were outside and Charlie removed the enchanted necklace. He quickly backed away, when Harry started to grow. Soon he was once more his size and he lay down on the wet grass, but he didn't feel cold. Charlie patted his beak in apology and stepped into his cottage. Harry curled up and fell asleep, beneath the moonlight. He was not satisfied, but this was the only solution.
Tbc...
