Harry Potter and the Soul Shifter

By: Alex Lyons3


Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns Harry Potter and everything in the wonderful world of Hogwarts. I own Jessica "Jess" Cotten and Brian Brooks.


Author's Note: Originally, I started on a story about Harry's sixth year before J.K.R. released OotP. Sadly, when Sirius died, so to did my ability to write that fan fiction. So, I've salvaged some characters and added some cross over points and re did the whole thing. I really didn't expect Sirius to die. Truthfully, I should have. Just for the record, the time line is going to be a bit iffy since most people put it up as Sirius died in 1996. I'm going to say that Harry didn't even start Hogwarts until 1997, so Sirius didn't die until 2002. Did I lose anyone? *A few hands are raised* Okay! Simply, first book published in 1997. So, that's when Harry starts as far as I'm concerned. Harry's fifth year would be 2001-2002, so Sirius (at least in my mind) does not die until 2002. Okay? Anyway, on with the story.


Chapter 3:


Harry went up the stairs as the meeting started. He understood, now, why Dumbledore didn't want him to know too much about the Order's plans. Until he mastered Occlumency he was just too much of a liability at the moment. What with Voldemort able to read his thoughts and all.

He reached his room and opened the door. Hermione and Ron were there and the first thing that popped into Harry's head was how glad he was to see them again. Hermione noticed him first and jumped up and ran to him hugging him furiously.

"Oh Harry! We were so worried that your relatives would have caused problems." She said.

Ron tried hopelessly to pry Hermione lose from Harry as he asked, "So, have you met the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teachers?"

"Teachers?" Harry asked.

"Yeah, we're getting two teachers this year. I just hope neither of them are like Umbridge." Ron said earnestly as he gave off a little shudder.

"Yeah, I hope they're nice. Er–does either of you know why we're getting two this year?" Harry asked.

"One supposably knows more about beasts and beings. While the other knows more about curses, jinxes and their counters." Hermione said. Ron nodded his head in agreement.

"Maybe it's Moody and Lupin?" Harry said.

"We asked them, mate. I assure you it isn't either of them." Ron said.

Harry was confused now, who would take the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts if not Professor Lupin or Moody.

"KIDS!" Mrs. Weasley shouted, "TIME FOR DINNER!"

Ron jumped up and ran out the door as fast as his legs could possibly carry him. Meanwhile, Hermione and Harry left the room at a much more sedated pace.

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Well, this chapter is kind of short. But I really couldn't think of anything to fill in a whole three to five pages. Anyway, I'd like to thank my reviews, even though they are very few. For all those just now reading this...Please...PLEASE review. Because reviewing means I get new chapters out faster!:) Oh and to my reviewers: Some of your reviews didn't get on to my review board, but I did get them in my e-mail inbox.


Crescendo–Thank you for your marvelous review. As I said above, most of my work will be cliff hanger-ish. Mostly because I can't think of enough for one whole chapter to fill in large amounts of pages.


Fear Mage–My thanks. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far.


And to Little Ear Big Ear's Sis (the only reviewer who has actually got on my review board (I don't understand why yet *looks confused*)–Thanks!