THE TRANSFORMATION

AUTHOR'S NOTE: THANKS TO MY REVIEWERS. AND JAMES ISN'T GOING TO PLAY A HUGE ROLE IN THE STORY BUT HE'LL DEFFINITLY BE A HELPFUL CHARACTER.

DISCLAIMER: HARRY POTTER IS NOT MINE!!!!!!!!!

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Harry stared into the man's eyes. They were a dark brown color, but you could barely tell. If it weren't for the breathing you would think James was dead. He was as pale as chalk and as skinny as a twig. His hair was just as messy as Harry's.

Harry look James strait in the face and asked, "Are you really my father?"

"Yes I promise you I am James Potter."

Harry ran up to James and hugged him. He never wanted to let go. Harry picked his head up from his father's shoulder and could have sworn he saw a pale unicorn standing in the moonlight.

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Harry said goodbye to Hermionie and headed home with the three marauders. They headed to Sirius and Harry's house and had Remus cook a meal fit for a king. A king of the marauders at least.

"So James we're all dieing to know how you lived on that fateful night," said Sirius.

"Well there is not much to tell. I was dueling with Voldormort and then I got hit with one too many Crucios and passed out. I never was the strong type. After Harry's defeat against Voldormort, by the way good going son, one of the deatheaters noticed I was still alive. They took me back to their house and kept me as a prisoner until Voldormort rose again."

"What happened when old Voldie came back?" asked Harry.

"Voldormort took me then. I was treated a lot worse then, but luckily he notified me on what was happening with you and the war against him. I was so proud when I learned that you were the rightful heir to Gryffindor."

Harry blushed. He hated when people bragged about him. It was pretty late so Harry decided he would wander up to bed.

Harry hoped for a peaceful night, but he kept having nightmares about Voldormort and his father. He dreamt about his father's life and how Voldormort had tortured him. When Harry woke up all he could picture was Voldormort's evil red eyes staring at him. Harry slowly walked down to breakfast hoping that being with his dad might cheer him up.

James was sitting at the table looking much more lively then the night before.

"So Harry, Sirius was telling me about how the Dursely's were mistreating you. I think since we need to have some time to catch up we should go play a prank on them. After all someone has to teach you to be a marauder. Isn't that right Padfoot?"

"Hell yeah!" replied Sirius. He was thrilled they were calling each other by their nicknames again.

"I've got an idea," said Harry. "Why don't we all go and play a prank on the Durselys. Nobody really likes them. It can be the biggest prank of the year. Me, you, Moony, and Padfoot can do it plus my friends Ron and Hermionie can help. The Durselys won't know what's coming to them."

"That's a great idea," said Moony.

"We need to make up a nickname for Harry," said Moony.

"He has to be an animagus first," reminded Padfoot.

"Can Hermionie and Ron become them too?" asked Harry.

"Of course they can," answered Remus.

"Bring them and meet us at the old park," continued Sirius.

"Okay seya," said Harry as he ran to get his broomstick.

He flew off towards Ron's house. He knew Hermionie would be there too because she had to help Ron with his homework. Harry rushed through the door and ran into Ron's living room where they were sitting.

"Ron, Hermionie, I need to talk to you now!" exclaimed Harry.

"Excuse me Harry, but we're studying," protested Hermionie.

"That can wait. You're really going to want to hear this."

"Fine!"

Ron led them into his room and Harry quickly locked the door and closed the blinds.

"What did you want to tell us Harry?" asked Ron.

"Well, you know that my dad's back and all the marauders are reunited or at least three of them. Well we were talking this morning and they're going to teach us how to be animagus tonight!"

"Are you serious!?!?" questioned Hermionie and Ron.

"Yup," said Harry with a grin.

"Do we get to choose what animal we are?" asked Ron.

"No you don't," answered Hermionie.

The whole day they talked about what animal they wanted to be.

"Hey, we should make up nicknames like the marauders did," commented Ron.

"I think Moony, Padfoot, and Prongs are going to make up nick names for us."

"That's still cool," added Hermionie.

"This is going to be so great!"

They all ate dinner with the Weasleys'. All of Ron's brothers were home so it was a very eventful evening. Fred and George were testing their new jokes on Percy. Bill and Percy were having a duel with Fred and George's fake wands. Except it turned into a sword fight with rubber ducks.

Harry, Ron, and Hermionie left early for the park. They were all wearing their Gryffindor robes. When they got there Sirius, James, and Remus were all standing around a big cauldron.

"Now it is supposed to take forever to get all the ingredients for this potion, but luckily we still have a lot from the last time we did this and don't worry the stuff doesn't go bad. It actually tastes pretty good," said James.

"Since we have the potion all you have to do is drink about a cup of it and say AMINAGUS," explained Remus.

"After you follow that process you'll immediately turn into your animal and then we'll tell you what your nick name will be," continued Sirius.

"Who wants to start?"

"I will," said Ron.

"Of course he will," muttered Hermionie sarcastically.

Ron filled a cup with the potion and then said "Animagus". There was a big flash and then instead of Ron there was a bright red fox standing in front of them. After he walked around for a little he changed back into his normal self.

"That is so awesome!" yelled Ron.

The marauders whispered together and then spoke "We dub thee RedBrush." (brush means tail. I think)

It was now Hermionie's turn. She drank the potion and said the phrase. There was a bright yellow flash and then an owl appeared in front of them. She flew around and then transformed back into her normal self.

"Yes! I can fly!"

The marauders went back to whispering and spoke up again "We dub thee SmartClaw."

Then Harry drank the potion and repeated the term. There was a gigantic flash this time that could be seen throughout the town.



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A/N I'm stopping here because I want to know what you guys think Harry should become. I may not choose your answer, but I will definitely consider them all. Please R/R