Speech

Thought.

Xadro: Actually Tonks was kinda just a last minute idea after you reminded me that Susan's parents were dead.

Just so you know, he'll have a few cat-like habits, of couse they'll be getting him in trouble sometimes too.

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"Let's see...powdered moonstone...wormwood....kneazle nail clippings..." Hermione murmured to her self, checking over what she needed to restock in her potion ingredients. Dan and Emelia, her parents, were doing their best to make heads or tails of all this magic business. even though their daughter had been an official witch for a year now, it was still rather new to them and they were a tad apprehensive since a lot of wizards didn't think too highly of non-magical people.

"Dad, do you see a jar or bottle labled 'Essence of...." She was cut off by what sounded like the mutterings of someone finally realizing something..

"Wait..I can see fine without these now...why the buggery am I even keeping them? Old and I can't even wear them properly now anyway"

She turned to see someone tossing what looked like an old pair of glasses there shoulder. She immediately recognized them, "Harry? That you?"

"Huh? Oh, hey, Herm....." The rest of the voice faded away when the figure faced her.

It had to be him, couldn't it? After what they had gone through last year, it wasn't hard to recognize the messy black head of hair and bright green eyes of one Harry Potter. At least, until she noted that his eyes looked more catlike.

And the ears.

And tail.

Now, this is where it gets interesting: First, there was the rational side of Hermione, the logical, rule-following part, wanted to yelp about the changes and start bombarding him with questions about it. It wanted to know if it was a transfiguration mishap, one of the twins pranks, or possibly a deliberate curse; as well as scold him if he had done it himself.

Then there was the friend side; the part of her that wanted to know what happened out of worry, wanting to be sure he was all right and hoping there were no bad side-effects. Although, it too was ready to scold him for making her worry.

Then, there was the third side, the best way to describe it would be calling it a 'girl factor' of sorts, since most girls, especially at that age, have a propensity for things that could be considered cute. This side was limited to two reactions at the moment; realizing that without his clunky old glasses, he was rather attractive. And a gleeful squeal at the idea of a real-life 'catboy'. It joined in the already heated argument between the 'Rational' and 'Friend' sides; mainly by helping doubleteam 'Rational' for the win.

The fact Hermione Granger was a cat lover helped somewhat.

"Harry??" She stared, "W-wha.."

He held up a hand, "It's a long story, Hermione. If you want, I'll explain on the Express. I'm still getting used to it right now. C, think it'll be safe to tell her?"

"Judging from the fact she looks like she's dying to touch your ears, I don't see the harm. Besides, I'd have to say she seems more trustworthy than the redhead." C replied, holding back a snicker at the girl's hand inching forward

Harry sighed and lowered his head, "Yes, they're real, Hermione. Go ahead. Just go easy."

As soon as he gave the ok, her hands shot foward and began massaging them. The moment that happened, instead of feeling ticklish, Harry almost went into a boneless heap, "Merlin! That feels good..." He could hardly keep the blissful look off his face as the bushy-haired witch gently scratched them.

"Wow..they are.." She giggled when her fingers brushed by his hair, "Harry..your hair..it's fur now! Cat fur!" She couldn't resist and buries her face in it running her fingers through as well, " Heehee, it's so soft!"

"Hermioneee..." He drifted off as a low rumble began to emenate from deep inside his chest and throat, catching the attention of her parents. As well as a few other people in the shop.

"Is that..it is! He's purring...it's so cute!" She though happily, scratching his head close as she petted him.

"Hermione Jane Granger! What are you doing to that boy?" Emelia called out, making her daughter snap back to reality, "And....is that boy purring??"

"I'm not complaining..." Harry replied contently, the rumble still going strong.

"Oh!" She flushing scarlet, "Uh..Mom, Dad this is Harry Potter, one of my friends at school I told you about."

"Seems like you two are very close." Dan commented, laughing when Harry got the hint and quickly composed himself.

"Uh, no, we aren't! That is..we are..but not like that! We're just friends...oh, bugger! Hermione, a little help??" He whimpered.

Meanwhile, C was laughing his ass off, "Don't worry, Harry. Something tells me this won't be the last time you meet parents like this."

"Quiet, you..."

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This is sort of an omake chapter. Had forgot Hermione was there too and this was kinda cheap way to bring her in and for Harry to find out his new body will be a bit of a curse as well as a blessing.

That and I couldn't resist having her react like that to his change.