Harry Potter and the Soul Shifter

By: Alex Lyons3


Disclaimer: J.K. Rowling owns Harry Potter and everything in the wonderful world of Hogwarts. Disney owns Brooklyn, the gargoyle. I own Jessica "Jess" Cotten.


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 9: Reflectorius


The next day the four students awoke, ate breakfast and went to the study to learn from Lupin and Moody a new spell they were to try. Jess was in there as well writing out a letter.

"Hello Jess." Lupin called to the young witch.

"Hello Remus. How are you?" She said kindly, never taking her eyes from the parchment that she was diligently working on.

"Fine. You?" Remus said, making small talk while they waited for Snape and Moody.

"I'm well." She looked up a slight smile on her face, "Well, what are you going to teach these young students this time?" Her eyes sparkled merrily as she said this. Since she had been down at dinner last night she'd heard everything about Snape and Brooks' fight.

"Nothing dangerous." Lupin said quickly, "Just the Reflector Spell."

"Hmm. Complex isn't it?"

"Yes, but I know these students can handle it." Lupin said grinning.

"Well, I do hope so. After all I've heard I hope they'll do well this year in Defense Against the Dark Arts." She sighed, "Sometimes I don't know what the Headmaster was thinking when he made us teachers this year."

"Always trust Professor Dumbledore to know something you don't." Lupin said.

Jess shrugged.

Moody and Snape walked in.

"Good, now we can start. You don't mind do you, Jess?" Lupin asked pleasantly.

"Not at all. Give me a second, I'll finish this up and then I can watch. That is, if you'll let me." She asked glancing up at the three Professors.

"Of course, girl. No need to ask." Moody growled.

Lupin nodded. "Alastor's right. There's no reason to ask."

Jess looked at Snape. He glared at her, "I have no problem with it. I doubt that you're going to try to beat me up like your colleague did."

"Of course, Severus. Wouldn't dare try to take on the Potions Master of Hogwarts. He might poison me at the feast or something like that if I actually managed to beat him." Jess said with a smile.

Snape raised a brow, "What, and have that prat, Brooks, seeking retribution? I think not Miss Cotten. Besides, you wouldn't deserve it. Why would I poison someone who only got lucky, once?"

"Good point. Well, I believe I'm finished. So, let the teaching commence."

The "teachers" nodded.

"Okay, then, take out your wands. Now this lesson we'll be learning the Reflector Spell. Can anyone tell me what it does?" Lupin asked.

To everyone's surprise, Ginny's hand shot into the air. Lupin nodded at her.

"The Reflector Spell reflects spells back into your opponents face." Ginny said.

"Exactly, Ms. Weasley. Can you tell me why it's needed?" Lupin asked again.

"Because the Reflector Spell can be used against a caster of other spells such as: The Full Body Bind; The Leg Locker Curse and The Tickling Charm. It also, often works on other spells that effect the body, however, no ones sure if it'll work on The Killing Curse or any of the Unforgivables for that matter." Ginny stated clearly.

Lupin grinned and nodded. "Exactly so, Ms. Weasley, now let us begin. Reflectorius!" Lupin said waving his wand and showing them the spell which they were to work on. They each copied the wand movements that Lupin had done and each shouted, "Reflectorius!" Out of each of their wands shot out an opaque pink mist, which was exactly what shot out of Remus' wand.

Lupin nodded. "Very good. Let's continue. Now, I'll turn things over to Professor Moody."

Moody got up and explained the details to them of what they were going to be doing. "Now, you see, we're going to be firing spells at you. No matter what kind of spell or charm it is you use this spell. Got it!" The children nodded. "Good. The reason why we'll be doing this is to show you what spells will be reflected and those that'll just cut right through. HOWEVER, we will not be using the Unforgivables on you. You already know that this spell doesn't work against them."

The four students nodded again and began to prepare themselves. Spell after spell was cast and every time the children had to maneuver the Reflector Spell to reflect the spells back across the room at their casters. This went on until lunch time. The four students left the room quickly, Ron being the first one out the door as Harry, Hermione and Ginny followed laughing silently about Ron's need to eat.

When the students were most definitely out of ear shot Lupin turned to Jess.

"Well, what did you think?" He asked apprehensively, since she was the second Defense teacher this year and would be teaching the children defensive spells.

"Outstanding!" She said and went down to lunch with the others following close behind.

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Mella deRanged: Well, I must say you're doing a pretty good job of trying to figure out who Brian really is. I won't say who yet though. Sorry, that would give too much away. Funny, though you seem to be the only one trying to get clues from me. I will say this, he is someone from the Marauders time. Can you guess how that's possible with him only being in his twentys? All the others (Snape, Lupin, Sirius, Pettigrew, etc.) should be around 42 by now.


Little Ear Big Ear's sis: Thanks again.