Disclaimers- all people in this story belong to J.K. Rowling... Izzy and the plot belong to me.
The Begining
Hermione pecked her mother on the cheek and said goodbye and ran to the front entrance of King's Cross Station. She had gotten up late and had four minutes to get all her things, and herself on to the Hogwarts Express. She ran through the barrier without looking to see if anyone was watching her. She came out on the other side to see the last few people putting their things in the train. She pinned on her Head Girl badge and ran to their usual compartment, threw her things inside with out looking, hopped in and slammed the door.
Hi gu- as she turned around to say hi to Ron and Harry she saw it wasn't them. There was a girl she had never seen before sitting in their usual seats.
Oh I am so sorry I thought you were some one else. Um... I'll just be going now. Bye! she stammered.
No wait don't go, said the girl. She was very pretty and had curly black hair and an American accent. I just transferred and I don't know any one, she said.
Well I don't mind meeting new people. My name is Hermione, she said.
the girl said. Wow, do all British people have weird names? she said. Oh, sorry, I am just a little excited after a 6 hour trip, oh and I'm Isabel. You can call me Izzy, she said.
Hermione said. Do all Americans have weird names? she said with a smile.
Ha ha ... not funny! Izzy said sarcastically, laughing.
Ok. So... you job is to show me who's who, she said.
Well do you want to meet my friends first? Hermione asked.
They should be around here somewhere... come on, she said walking out into the hallway. So do you know what house you'll be in? she asked.
Izzy said confused. What do you mean?
Oh well at Hogwarts we have four house there's Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Huffelpuff, and the worst one.... Slytherin. Hermione informed her. Ok see those two boys down there? They are Seamus Finnigan and Dean Tomas. There in Gryffindor with me.
Ok Seamus and Dean. Got that. Izzy repeated.
Hermione stopped at a compartment and knocked on the door. A tall red headed boy poked his head out. Hermione squealed with happiness.
she squeaked and gave him a big hug and a kiss on the lips. She walked into the compartment and Izzy followed her in shyly. Hi Harry she said and gave him a hug, too.
And who's this Ron said, noticing Isabel.
said Hermione, this is Isabel. Isabel, this is Harry and Ron.
Hi Harry. Hi Ron. You can call me Izzy, she said shaking their hands.
There was a knock on the door they all turned around to see none other than Draco Malfoy. Oh, hello Potty, Bucky, and Weasel he drawled. Ever science their 4th year when he blew up Hermione's teeth he had been calling her Bucky. Who's the new one? he said noticing Izzy.
Oh, hi I'm Izz-
Why do you want to know? Blurted out Harry. This is our friends from.... um....
said Izzy.
Yes, America finished Harry.
Oh really... America what a... um quaint little place He said sounding a little confused.
What are you talking about? North America alone is like twice the size of U.K.! And I can tell you there is nothing quaint about it. The crime rate is like a billion times higher than here! Izzy yelled at Draco and stopped to catch her breath.
Oh look at that um... strange accent. Draco told Crabbe and Goyle who had just arrived at the door to here Izzy yell.
Ok boys I think it's time to leave before you start anything, Harry said loudly.
At that moment the old witch with the food cart arrived and they left. Harry, Ron, and Hermione got the usual cauldron cakes, and some chocolate frogs, while Izzy bought about four of everything on the cart including some pepper imps which is a British treat and she had never tried it before. They all broke out with laughter as she began to blow smoke from her mouth.
So where in America are you from? Ron asked and Izzy.
Oh well I'm from Boston, Massachusetts, she told them. Wait a minute we haven't been formally introduced. I am Isabel Eileen Colin, you all can call me Izzy
Ok and I am Hermione Madison Granger
I am Ronald Giles Wealsey you can call me Ron
And I am Harold James Potter
After all these statements were made they all broke down laughing. They all thought they had the stupidest names.
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After eating all of their food they had gotten their robes on they had all settled down. Hermione was leaning on Ron's shoulder and as she was dosing off she pictured her new friend Izzy.
Ron groaned. The others could tell that he was uncomfortable. His back was crooked because of the way Hermione fell asleep.
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Hermione was in a deep sleep when all of a sudden Harry walked out of nowhere. Then Izzy. They were looking at Hermione the way they were looking at each other earlier. Why are they looking at me like that? Hermione wondered. Then she noticed that their eyes were glowing. Glowing how can they be glowing? Then she saw it they had the same green eyes. Maybe there was some sort of connection between them that was through their eyes. She didn't know what she was really thinking when suddenly she was jerked awake by Izzy who sounded very excited.
C'mon Herm it's time to go hurry I have to meet... oh what was her name... umm... Professor Mc something?
Professor McGonagall Hermione said droopily.
Yeah that's it.
Ok let's get moving Harry said.
They all left the compartment and headed for the big old castle.
I hope I can fit in I was always popular in Toris School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry, but I don't know how these Brits will react to how I am. Not many teachers liked me last year. Izzy said.
As this was going on a large carriage pulled up and the all piled into one.
So where can we find Professor McGonagall? asked Izzy.
Don't worry. Stick with us and we will find her soon, answered Hermione.
We always do, added Harry.
When the carriage stopped in front of the school, they all clambered out and strained their necks the get a good look of the building.
Wow! That is huge! Said Izzy. How do you find your way around that place?
We don't. answered Ron a little too seriously.
They all started to follow the group into the school when an old lady with her hair in a tight bun walked up to them and said,
Izzy said sweetly, obviously turning on her charm.
Ok why don't you to come with me so you can be sorted and they can go sit down. she said motioning to Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
all five of them said in unison.
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Izzy felt stupid. She was standing in a line with little kids who had to be at least four of five years younger than her. But she was only a few inches taller than them. She had always been called short but she had never been put up against little people. She ran her fingers through her silky black curls and wondered what house she would end up in. She never found out the house the others were in but she knew not to pick Slytherin.
The hat professor McGonagall had brought out after telling them the rules was now starting to call out names.
Akins, Alyssa a small girl ran up and put on the hat.
the hat shouted.
Bodkins, Ryan
Brucett, Robert.
The hat called out a few more names and then it was Izzy's turn.
Colins, Isabel. It yelled. The room got silent as usually. She walked up slowly and put the hat on and sat there. In her mind she thought. I don't know what house I want to be in but I know I don't want Slytherin.
Hmm..... not Slytherin eh? You must have friend in some other house. You would excel in Slytherin you know...
No please not Slytherin!
But if you must disagree it will have to be... the hat shouted out the last part to the whole school. She slowly lifted the hat off her head and look around at the odd looking faces. No one was cheering. What's going on why is everyone so quiet and looking strange? She thought to her self. She slowly walked over to the table that Robert Brucett went to. She sat down between Harry and Hermione, and look around again. Then she said.
What's wrong with you guys?
Are you ok Izzy? Harry asked.
Ya I'm fine. Why? What's going on? She answered, looking around.
Oh well... um... we didn't know what happened to you. The minute you went under that hat... you ... well... you... changed. Hermione said strangely.
What do you mean I changed? She said, confused.
I mean you changed into ... a... well...-
A Bird. Ron blurted out. Hermione gave him a look.
It looks like some type of hawk. After seeing the look on Izzy's face she said And you didn't change back for at least 15 minuets. Hermione said strangely.
Izzy couldn't believe what see was hearing but buy the way the others were looking at her there was no other thing that could of happened. She then noticed that everyone was looking at her even all the teachers at the main table. Slowly, she watched a tall, old man with a very long bearded stood up and walked over to the doors to her and motioning for her to follow. Now it was her turn to move slowly. She stood up and walked over to him. He opened the doors and led her through 13 long and twisted hallways to a stone gargoyle. The man said Cockroach Cluster! and the gargoyle sprung to life and jumped to the side. When the got to another door she saw a glowing sign saying Professor Dumbledore on it. He opened the door into the room he only said one word.
She took a seat near his desk, but stayed silent.
Why did you not tell anyone at this school? He asked.
Tell anyone what? She asked once again confused.
Why didn't you tell anyone you were an animagus?
A what? She said confused (again).
An animagus. Your telling me that you never heard of the people who can change from people to animal at will? she simply shook her head. And you never knew that you were one? She shook her head aging. Oh dear god! Did you know that there are only 7 registered animagus in this century? shook aging Oh! Let me get Professor McGonagall up here she has more experience in this field than I. Oh stay here, have some food. He waved his hand and a plate of tuna fish sandwiches appeared. With that he left the room.
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Back in the Great Hall A sudden burst of talking started and you could make out words like... bird... fly... Did you see that? Etc.
Harry turned to Hermione and Ron. Are you thinking what I'm thinking? They both looked, open mouthed and nodded slowly.
Are you two almost finished? I need to write a letter to... well you know. they both nodded and finished up their food. (Sirius was still on the run after almost four years since escaping.) They quickly got up and walked towards the door.
They went out the doors and headed towards the Gryffindor tower. When they reached the pictures of the fat lady they noticed that none of them knew the password. Luckily, Professor Dumbledore came running down that hallway.
Oh, Hello Professor, what's the new password? We were never told. Hermione said to him.
He bent over his knees wheezing and coughing. Oh! My poor body isn't what it used to be. Could you four please he stopped to cough a little, Please go get Professor McGonagall. Tell her to meet me in my office.
Professor is Izzy ok?
Don't worry. You can see her soon. As a matter of fact when you get Professor McGonagall you can all come back and see her. Now go quickly!
They ran as quickly as they could back to the Great Hall where supper was almost finished. They ran to Professor McGonagall and told her to follow them.
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Once they were all in Professor Dumbledore's office, they all caught their breaths. Then they noticed a shocked looking Izzy sitting in the corner.
Professor McGonagall just said, Is she? and Dumbledore just nodded. Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked shocked and excited.
Um... well she is an.... animagus. He said looking up. Expecting to see a shocked look on her face but instead he saw a confused look.
Both the Professors look so worn out that Hermione told her. It's when a person can change into animal at will.
Well Professor Dumbledore already told me that part.
That's basically the main idea of it. Said Professor McGonagall with a smile to Hermione. Umm... Professor do you think we could ask her to try it again? Professor McGonagall asked.
Oh, well, I think she may be worn out. I know I would be. Professor Dumbledore said.
Yeah right! They all turned around to see Izzy with a smile on her face and she seemed like she was laughing silently.
Excuse me? asked Professor Dumbledore.
I'm sorry it's just that I- I barely ever run out of energy or ever get tired! She said.
Well can you try that again? he asked.
Well I can try But I don't know if it'll work With that she closed her eyes and concentrated hard on the image of a red tailed hawk. She couldn't do it. She opened her eyes and sighed only it didn't come out as a sigh it came out as a squawk. She looked around and saw them all mouths open. She had done it! She opened her wings and floated upwards. She heard another squawk from the other corner of the room and saw a huge golden bird fly towards her. They both circled around the room a few times and then they landed. She changed back just as easily.
Ok you 5 it's time to go to bed. Hermione will show you to your room, Isabel. Now Go, Scoot! The new Password is Snokelhoffer Professor McGonagall said to all of them.
They talked about the events that night while walking back and when the reached the tower they went in and everything got silent. Everyone watched as Izzy and the group separated and headed up to the dorm, the girls all went up to bed and fell a sleep instantly ignoring the fact that whole Gryffindor house burst into more whispers as they walked up stairs.
I hope you like it! Please R/R... Thanks!! Aviana
