Black to Silver

Chapter 2

Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter

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The darkness began to disperse, allowing a weak light to shine through. A distant pain throbbed through his clouded mind, gaining strength. Harry could only groan as he slowly began to wake. He shifted his body and groaned again when pain shot through his limbs. He opened his eyes and blinked the sleep from them. From his position, on what could only be a dungeon floor, Harry carefully looked at his surroundings. He saw the pattern of the great stone blocks that made up the dungeon walls and opposite him, a heavy wooden door. With a pained hiss, Harry stood up and quickly leaned against the wall at his back as his head started to spin. When he felt himself centre again, he stepped away from the wall and walked slowly to the door. The door was made of a heavy dark wood that Harry had no interest in to identify. A large heavy metal ring served to open the door with and Harry stepped through as quickly as his body would let him.

Harry groaned and rubbed his eyes with one of his hands. Before him was a long set of stairs that would lead him out of the dungeons. With a large and heavy sigh, Harry wearily began to climb the stairs, his muscles, stiff and cold from sleeping on the cold hard floor, protesting all the way. He was thankful when he reached the end of the stairs and stepped out into an empty hall. Harry began on his way to the Gryffindor common room. The halls were silent and empty, waiting for day when they will once again be filled with conversing students and teachers. Harry didn't meet anybody, and was partly thankful for that. All he wanted at that moment was to have a nice warm shower and perhaps a nap.

Harry soon found himself by the portrait of the fat lady. Quickly giving the password, Harry walked into an empty common room. He walked up to the dormitory that he shared with four other boys. He walked over to his trunk and took out a new set of clothes and proceeded to the bathroom. He turned on the shower and saw with passing interest that his hands looked different. He quickly took of his robe and was about to take of his shirt when he noticed something very strange. Before he had noticed that his clothes had felt a little tighter but he had not really paid much attention then, but know he had noticed again. He turned to the mirror and gaped at what he saw.

A somewhat pretty girl stared back at him, large slightly slanted emerald green eyes wide in shock. Long black hair fell down her back in a slightly messy fashion that made her look more wild than untidy. Her face was slightly rounded, gentle and pale. Harry could only stare at his reflection in shock before shaking his head with a laugh. Someone must have charmed the mirror as a prank. One again moving to unbutton his shirt he froze. Looking down he gasped and spun back to look in the mirror. He looked down at the body of the girl and found that she was curvy, at the hips and the bust. As if to confirm what he was seeing a voice spoke up.

"Well darling, what ever are you doing in the boys' bathroom? The girls are just across the hall."

Harry could only stare dumbly at the talking mirror. It had to be a prank, a joke. He, Harry Potter, the BOY who lived, could not be a girl. Simply could not, therefore this was some horrible prank and by tomorrow he would be laughing about it as a boy. Realizing that he was breathing fast he told himself to calm down. He ran a hand down his body and sure enough he felt the girlish curves. Blushing, Harry quickly took his hand away and stared at the mirror. He wanted to have a shower, but he just couldn't think about it. He would be naked in a female body. The thought brought another blush to his cheeks as he put his hands over his face.

Looking up to the mirror again he reached back and ran a hand through his hair. It was about waist length and curled slightly at the tips. His fingers met some resistance from tangles. Harry sighed and looked at the shower, he was desperate for one. Finally coming to a decision he began to slowly undress, careful not to look or touch his new body. Quickly stepping into the hot water he closed his eyes and let the water sooth him. Careful not to look or to touch, he took the shampoo and began to wash the now considerably longer black strands. He found that he had to use thrice as much shampoo as he use to. Quickly rinsing he did the same with the conditioner.

When he finished he quickly turned of the water and grabbed a towel. He found himself blushing again as he dressed and was thankful when he was done. The clothes were not too tight and he quickly left the bathroom and walked over to his bed. He cast a drying charm on his hair and lay down on his bed. He pulled down the hangings, and hoping that he would wake up back to normal when he awoke, fell asleep.

Harry awoke sometime later, hunger starting to gnaw at him. He rolled onto his back and frowned as he felt extra weight on his chest. Sitting up he looked down at himself to find that he had not changed back to a boy. Panic now starting to set in Harry jumped from the bed and looked around the dorm. He quickly opened his trunk and took out his invisibility cloak. Throwing it over his shoulders and head he left the dorm. He looked around the common  room and found that it was still empty. Quickly leaving the tower, Harry half ran to Dumbledore's office.

Finally reaching the gargoyle Harry quickly gave the password before bounding up the stairs. He removed the cloak and folded it up quickly before knocking on the door. The familiar voice of the headmaster could be heard, inviting the person at the door in.  Harry entered, feeling suddenly nervous. Dumbledore smiled merrily "Ah! Good afternoon young lady. Please sit. Now, what can I do for you?"

Harry blushed at being called 'young lady'. Impatiently pushing away his nerves he spoke in answer to Dumbledore's question.

"Well sir, I'm actually Harry Potter. Something happened and now I'm stuck as a..a girl"

Harry blinked as he heard his new voice. His voice was rich and smooth, not at all bad sounding. Dumbledore raised an eyebrow at this, a merry spark in his eyes.

"I see. You want to tell me what happened Harry? Perhaps we can sort this out then."

Harry nodded and proceeded to tell Dumbledore about the strange room and table and the discovery that he had been turned into a girl, leaving out some parts that really were not necessary. When Harry Finished, Dumbledore leaned back in his chair thinking.

"Well, well, that is indeed strange. Well Harry I'm afraid that some research into your situation will need to be done before we can reverse whatever was cast on you. I do not know how long it would take, though I assure you that the teachers and myself will do everything in our power to find the cure you need. Until then Harry, I'm afraid we can do nothing."

A sinking feeling fell on Harry and he looked at Dumbledore in mingled horror, hope and acceptance.

"I take it that it means I am stuck as a girl?" he asked.

"I'm afraid so"

Harry sighed and put his head in his hands miserably. This was not good. What if there wasn't a cure? What if he was stuck as a girl forever? What would Ron say? And Hermoine? What if Draco Malfoy found out? He would never let Harry live it down. Harry's thoughts were interrupted when Albus spoke again.

"As it is unsure how long it would take, and the new school year is approaching, it might be best if you were to attend school for now as an exchange student."

Harry nodded resignedly. If nobody knew he was Harry Potter, then they wouldn't use it against him. He will be able to step away from the fame for a while and just be a normal student. Feeling slightly better Harry listened to the arrangements that were to be made. Harry blushed when he realized that he would have to share a dorm with girls.

"Minerva will help you to get use to your condition for now. She will take you shopping for new clothes and any other essentials that you might need. If you have any problems or questions, then do ask."

Harry nodded and waited as Albus contacted Minerva and asked to see her. Harry could only hope that nothing bad happens.

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