Chapter 5
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Disclaimers: Harry Potter, its characters, spells, etc, is not mine. But the plot of this fic is.
Hehe^^
Author's note: this is my first Harry Potter fic so please inform me if there are any minor or major mistakes within it. R&r's are greatly appreciated. Oh and this will be a slash fic eventually. So anyone who can't handle Draco and Harry together, don't flame me, just leave
To those who will flame me to criticize some grammatical mistakes or something of that nature, then those flames are as welcome as reviews are.
Reviews are greatly appreciated ^^, they give me the confidence to continue what I started.
And, they will get together eventually, I just thought that it would be better if they both started out as friends first then eventually turn into lovers, hehe^^.
Oh and if some parts aren't clear, they will be cleared in the next chapters Don't worry ^^
The two potions Cryptiol and Finity and the incantation
"succumbus" is of my making, and I have no idea how I came up with those ^^
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^ ^= telepathy
' '= thoughts
( ) = author's notes in the fic
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POTIONS
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Harry yawned and stretched his limbs. He and Draco had stayed up all night in order to finish the written part of their Potions assignment. They had no problems about the contents of their written report. The reason why they were up the whole night was because they both made sure that their written report was long enough to keep Snape reading for long, long time.
He looked at the clock on his wall (identical to the one in the living room, and still another one in Draco's bedroom ^^) and rubbed his eyes.
It was only 4:30 in the morning. None of the boys in his room back in the Gryffindor dormitories would be up at such n unholy hour(1).
He gave his limbs a final stretch before going into Draco's bedroom. He carefully entered the room and sat down on the Slytherin's bed. He gave the boy a gentle nudge and said in a soft voice, "Draco, wake up. It's already 4:30 in the morning."
The night before, both boys decided to transfer back to their dormitories before anyone wakes up. This way, no one from either Slytherin or Gryffindor house will wonder where they were the night before and will prevent them from finding things that are better kept secret.
Draco stirred, then slowly opened his eyes.
"Good morning sleepy-head."
"Good morning to you too *yawn* Harry," Draco greeted back. He yawned again then sat up on his bed. He gave his limbs a stretch before returning his attention to his friend. "Time to go back?"
Harry nodded.
"Do we have the same Potions class again today?"
"I guess so," Harry replied, already standing up. "We don't have Muggle studies together, but I'm sure we both have Transfigurations at 2 p.m. So, we'll get to see each other in at least two classes."
"Harry, of all the classes you have today, you're only sure of three?" Draco shook his head and continued, "We also have History of Magic together. That makes it 3 classes. See you at Potions."
"See you." Harry gave Draco a small wave and went to get his things.
He took the 4 remaining vials of his potion and its remedy, his *very long* written report, his wand and his cauldron from their library. He then proceeded to his room. He picked up his glasses from his bedside table and Disapparated.
When Harry Apparated into the dormitory, all his roommates were still sound asleep. So he carefully placed his things aside and climbed into bed.
He picked up the enchanted parchment he and Draco used to communicate and, using the enchanted quill, wrote, Are you still planning to sleep?
The words disappeared. But it took a while for Draco's reply to appear. Too sleepy to use telepathy, Harry? Well, me too =). Nope. I plan to finish reading the book about Animagi transformations.
You brought that book along with you? What if someone sees it?
Worry wart. Of course I'll transfigure it into something else or just turn it invisible. You worry too much. And I thought I was the more cautious between the tow of us.
Alright alright. I'm just sleepy, that's all.
Excuses.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Harry did not mention anything about his Potions assignment to Ron or Hermione.
He hurriedly finished his breakfast and excused himself from his friends, saying that he will just meet them in Potions.
After leaving the Great Hall, he hurried into the Gryffindor tower to get his Potions assignment. Once he was sure that everything had been taken, he proceeded to the potions classroom.
He was not late, but he was the last one to arrive. All the sixth year Gryffindors and Slytherins were already there, but most were engrossed in their own conversations to notice that he had arrived.
Fortunately for Harry, Ron and Hermione reserved a seat for him, so he had no problem in looking for one himself.
^What took you so long?^
Draco.
^Had to go get my assignment.^
There was silence, then, ^You ran?^
^Obviously.^
When Draco silenced, Harry turned to look at Ron and Hermione. They were about to engage in a conversation when the doors to the Potions classroom were opened and slammed shut by the Potions master.
He made his way to the front of the class without as much as a glance at his students. Once he was in front of the whole class, Prof. Snape turned around and faced them.
But before he could even speak a word, Draco had his hand raised. "Professor?"
"What is it Mr. Malfoy?" asked the professor.
Draco stood up from his chair and pulled out a vial from his cloak. "I am already finished with my assignment," he declared proudly.
This earned him collective gasps from Slytherins and Gryffindors alike. Everyone knew that Draco was good in Potions, and that it was his most favorite subject. But, everyone was surprised at how quickly he had finished an assignment which was meant to be submitted after a few weeks.
Prof. Snape also looked surprised, but he was pleased, very pleased. This is his favorite student after all.
"Two days after I assigned a long term assignment," he said. "And you have already finished the requirements, very impressive Mr. Malfoy. 50 points to Slytherin, for submitting it way earlier than my deadline."
The Slytherins cheered and Draco's lips curved into a smile, happy about the points the head of Slytherin house gave them for his efforts.
The Gryffindors groaned, trust Snape to be really unfair when it came to giving or removing points from Slytherin house.
Prof. Snape turned to the class, "I doubt anyone else has finished his or her assignment?"
Silence was the only reply to his question. And as he was about to start ranting about how great Draco and the other Slytherins were, Harry chose that moment to raise his hand.
"What are you doing?!" Hermione hissed before Prof. Snape's eyes locked on Harry. "You haven't even started on your assignment!"
"Trust me Hermione," Harry whispered back.
Ron was too shocked to say anything.
"Mr. Potter?" Prof. Snape asked, carefully.
Harry pulled out one of the vials from his robe and said, "I have also finished my assignment professor."
Prof. Snape frowned a little. He didn't want to give away any points to Gryffindor. But he had no choice.
"20 points to Gryffindor," he said through gritted teeth. "For the same reason." He turned to Draco and said, "Give me your written report. Then present your potion to the whole class."
Draco nodded and gave the rolled up parchment to him. Then the blonde Slytherin went to the front of the class.
He held out his vial and said to the whole class, "This is the Finity potion."
Curious whispers erupted in the room. Nobody had any idea what the Finity potion was and what its effects were. Even Hermione was clueless.
Prof. Snape's eyes widened when he heard the name of the potion and he immediately said, "There is no need to explain how it is made Mr. Malfoy. Test it on somebody else and explain its effects as they take place"
After he was given the permission to try it on someone else, Draco grinned.
^ Want to try it Harry? ^ he asked his friend as his eyes scanned the room to look for his "guinea pig".
^No way Draco. You are not turning me into a girl in front of all these people.^
^Okay then.^
Draco scanned the room for a little while longer until his eyes settled on one particular Gryffindor. "Longbottom."
Neville became rooted to his seat. Unfortunately for him, Prof. Snape was standing right behind him when Draco had called out his name.
"Mr. Longbottom? I believe Mr. Malfoy called for you to try out his potion."
Neville nodded, it was better to try an unknown potion than to suffer the Potions master's wrath.
He stood up from his chair and carefully made his way to the front of the class where Draco and his Finity potion were waiting for him.
"Drink it," Draco instructed.
And Neville could do nothing but do so. He took the vial from Draco and looked at it uncertainly.
"Well, go on. It's not poison or anything!" Draco said, impatiently.
"How do we know it's not poison?" Ron whispered to Harry.
"I don't think Malfoy is crazy enough to poison any one of us in class. He'd rather do it in secret," Harry whispered back.
Neville took the vial uncertainly and drank its contents in one quick gulp Then the whole classroom latched into complete silence.
Barely a few seconds after he drank the potion, Neville's hair began growing longer. And it was at this point, that Draco decided to explain the effects of the potion. "The Finity potion is one of the most potent gender changing potions. Its effects last for two days at least."
Nobody was able to react to his explanation, because at the same time, other changes began appearing on Neville's body. And soon, everyone stared dumbstruck, at a new Neville.
Then the Slytherins got over their shock and started laughing at the poor boy/girl as Neville started to flush in embarrassment.
"It worked," said Prof. Snape. "You get a perfect grade. Now do you have any way of reversing that potion?"
"Yes sir, I have prepared a remedy."
"I suggest you give it to Mr. Longbottom immediately. We can't have Mr. Longbottom as a girl all through out the class."
Draco reached into his robes and took out another vial. He unwillingly tossed it to Neville and went back to his seat. Neville drank the remedy and was soon back to his old body.
"Take your seat Mr. Longbottom."
Neville scurried back to his seat.
^So much for having to fight for the remedy.^
^Don't rub it Harry. At least I spared him from further humiliation.^
"Mr. Potter."
Harry stood up from his chair and Hermione whispered, "What are you doing?! You're not really serious about this are you?"
"I am Hermione, I am," said Harry, then he approached the professor and handed him his written report.
"What is your potion Mr. Potter?" Prof. Snape asked as Harry made his way to the front of the class. He looked at the vial Harry held and said, "That looks like water to me Mr. Potter."
"It's not water Prof. Snape," said Harry surely. "This," he said, indicating the vial, "is the Cryptiol potion."
This time Prof. Snape frowned, visibly disturbed. "What is that again Mr. Potter?"
"Cryptiol potion," Harry replied.
Prof. Snape looked even more disturbed. "Mr. Malfoy, try Potter's potion."
Draco's eyes widened when his name was mentioned. "Me professor?" he asked incredulously.
"Yes Draco, you go try the potion. I'm sure our celebrity here will not kill you."
Draco muttered a few curses before proceeding to join Harry. ^This is unfair.^
^I didn't choose you, Snape did.^
^It's still unfair.^
^I think he just wants to make sure if my potion works.^
Harry uncorked the vial, dipped his wand into it and muttered, "Succumbus."
"You'd better not poison me with that Potter," Draco said, venomously.
Harry rolled his eyes and handed him the vial, "I won't sink that low Malfoy. Stop whining and drink it already."
Draco muttered another curse before downing the potion with one gulp. And, a few seconds later, he could no longer move his body.
"The Cryptiol potion," Harry explained to the class, "works like the Imperius curse. Although it is not weaker than the curse in its influence, the duration of its influence is shorter, only a few hours at the max. But this potion, since it resembles water, is easier to use than the curse itself."
He looked at Draco and commanded, "Sit down."
Draco did and everyone in the class noted that he had a dazed look in his eyes.
"Jump 3 times and cluck like a chicken."
After Draco did all these, Harry turned to Prof. Snape and said, "I think my potion worked professor."
"Do you have a remedy for that?"
"Of course sir."
"Then give it to Mr. Malfoy."
Harry complied and gave the remedy to his friend. Once his friend's eyes had cleared, he shot Harry a look of pure contempt and went aback to his seat.
^Sorry Draco.^
^It's ok. But what did you make me do anyway?^
^Sit down, jump three times and cluck like a chicken.^
^Not too bad. I can live with those...I think.^
"You get a perfect grade as well Mr. Potter," said Prof. Snape, breaking the mental conversation between the two.
"Thank you sir."
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"Where in Hogwarts did you find that potion Harry?" Hermione could not help asking as they left the Potions classroom.
"It's a secret," Harry said, with a small smile. "Guys, I need to run, see you later in Muggle Studies." And with that, Harry left.
Hermione looked at Ron and asked, "Did you see him work with his potion?"
Ron shook his head, "I never got to talk with him about it. But I'm sure I've never seen him start making it."
Hermione crossed her arms and said in a soft voice, "This is weird, very weird."
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Prof. Snape entered Prof. Lupin's office without even knocking and the startled professor nearly dropped the book he was reading.
"Severus. What brings you here?" Remus asked, smiling at the other man, although he was a bit offended that the other professor did not even knock on his office doors before entering.
"It's Potter."
"Harry?!" Remus asked, alarmed. "What happened Severus?"
"Did you ever tell him about the Cryptiol potion?"
Remus shook his head. "I barely even know the ingredients for that potion."
"What about Black?"
Remus shook his head again, "Sirius cannot even remember how to make Polyjuice potion, how can he remember how to make such a complicated one? What's wrong Severus? What has this got to do with Harry?"
"I gave my class an assignment to be passed on or before Sept. 22. And Potter submitted that potion to me a while ago, just two days after I assigned the assignment."
Remus gasped, "Where did he learn how to create such a complicated potion?!"
"I thought you would know."
"Are you sure it was his potion?"
"I checked the cauldron he used. It is him. And he only did it once. Which meant that he really knew what he was doing."
Remus looked thoughtful and said, "I'm sorry Severus, but I am entirely clueless about the matter. I'll try to ask Harry about this though. This is a matter we cannot dismiss easily."
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Author's notes:
(1) I consider this an unholy hour. But to those who don't, please don't be offended or anything.
I have already decided on Draco's Animagus form, it's something related to the cat family. I hope that it is fitting. Harry's form on the other hand, is something I really have to think about. I agree with those who reviewed, that his Animagus form must be noble but I also agree with those who said that it would be fitting to give him the ability to fly. So I still need time to figure out which animal will fit him and complement Draco.
But I am considering the wolf form... it seems fitting enough.
Thanks for pointing out that mistake SHATTERED ^^. I edited the whole fic and tried to change all the errors. I hope that there would no longer be any more mistakes ^^, I am not a good editor ^^.
To KILLING-DANCE, I will explain that part in the latter chapters. I just hope that the explanation I will be giving is good enough for you and the other readers.
To THE SHADOW BANDIT, I am a very slow writer. The only reason why I'm writing this fast is because I have nothing else to do. School's just ended and I have nothing else to do during my summer vacations. And, no, I haven't written this fic before. So, I'm just writing whatever ideas come to my mind as I am writing them.
Oh, and a little question here. If Harry and the others are in 5th year, what year will the Weasley twins be in? Or did they already graduate?
I hope this chapter is good enough. This is what I get for writing a chapter 3 o'clock in the morning. My eyes are about to fall out T_T. I'll try to edit this and repost it if I see too many mistakes.
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Disclaimers: Harry Potter, its characters, spells, etc, is not mine. But the plot of this fic is.
Hehe^^
Author's note: this is my first Harry Potter fic so please inform me if there are any minor or major mistakes within it. R&r's are greatly appreciated. Oh and this will be a slash fic eventually. So anyone who can't handle Draco and Harry together, don't flame me, just leave
To those who will flame me to criticize some grammatical mistakes or something of that nature, then those flames are as welcome as reviews are.
Reviews are greatly appreciated ^^, they give me the confidence to continue what I started.
And, they will get together eventually, I just thought that it would be better if they both started out as friends first then eventually turn into lovers, hehe^^.
Oh and if some parts aren't clear, they will be cleared in the next chapters Don't worry ^^
The two potions Cryptiol and Finity and the incantation
"succumbus" is of my making, and I have no idea how I came up with those ^^
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^ ^= telepathy
' '= thoughts
( ) = author's notes in the fic
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POTIONS
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Harry yawned and stretched his limbs. He and Draco had stayed up all night in order to finish the written part of their Potions assignment. They had no problems about the contents of their written report. The reason why they were up the whole night was because they both made sure that their written report was long enough to keep Snape reading for long, long time.
He looked at the clock on his wall (identical to the one in the living room, and still another one in Draco's bedroom ^^) and rubbed his eyes.
It was only 4:30 in the morning. None of the boys in his room back in the Gryffindor dormitories would be up at such n unholy hour(1).
He gave his limbs a final stretch before going into Draco's bedroom. He carefully entered the room and sat down on the Slytherin's bed. He gave the boy a gentle nudge and said in a soft voice, "Draco, wake up. It's already 4:30 in the morning."
The night before, both boys decided to transfer back to their dormitories before anyone wakes up. This way, no one from either Slytherin or Gryffindor house will wonder where they were the night before and will prevent them from finding things that are better kept secret.
Draco stirred, then slowly opened his eyes.
"Good morning sleepy-head."
"Good morning to you too *yawn* Harry," Draco greeted back. He yawned again then sat up on his bed. He gave his limbs a stretch before returning his attention to his friend. "Time to go back?"
Harry nodded.
"Do we have the same Potions class again today?"
"I guess so," Harry replied, already standing up. "We don't have Muggle studies together, but I'm sure we both have Transfigurations at 2 p.m. So, we'll get to see each other in at least two classes."
"Harry, of all the classes you have today, you're only sure of three?" Draco shook his head and continued, "We also have History of Magic together. That makes it 3 classes. See you at Potions."
"See you." Harry gave Draco a small wave and went to get his things.
He took the 4 remaining vials of his potion and its remedy, his *very long* written report, his wand and his cauldron from their library. He then proceeded to his room. He picked up his glasses from his bedside table and Disapparated.
When Harry Apparated into the dormitory, all his roommates were still sound asleep. So he carefully placed his things aside and climbed into bed.
He picked up the enchanted parchment he and Draco used to communicate and, using the enchanted quill, wrote, Are you still planning to sleep?
The words disappeared. But it took a while for Draco's reply to appear. Too sleepy to use telepathy, Harry? Well, me too =). Nope. I plan to finish reading the book about Animagi transformations.
You brought that book along with you? What if someone sees it?
Worry wart. Of course I'll transfigure it into something else or just turn it invisible. You worry too much. And I thought I was the more cautious between the tow of us.
Alright alright. I'm just sleepy, that's all.
Excuses.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Harry did not mention anything about his Potions assignment to Ron or Hermione.
He hurriedly finished his breakfast and excused himself from his friends, saying that he will just meet them in Potions.
After leaving the Great Hall, he hurried into the Gryffindor tower to get his Potions assignment. Once he was sure that everything had been taken, he proceeded to the potions classroom.
He was not late, but he was the last one to arrive. All the sixth year Gryffindors and Slytherins were already there, but most were engrossed in their own conversations to notice that he had arrived.
Fortunately for Harry, Ron and Hermione reserved a seat for him, so he had no problem in looking for one himself.
^What took you so long?^
Draco.
^Had to go get my assignment.^
There was silence, then, ^You ran?^
^Obviously.^
When Draco silenced, Harry turned to look at Ron and Hermione. They were about to engage in a conversation when the doors to the Potions classroom were opened and slammed shut by the Potions master.
He made his way to the front of the class without as much as a glance at his students. Once he was in front of the whole class, Prof. Snape turned around and faced them.
But before he could even speak a word, Draco had his hand raised. "Professor?"
"What is it Mr. Malfoy?" asked the professor.
Draco stood up from his chair and pulled out a vial from his cloak. "I am already finished with my assignment," he declared proudly.
This earned him collective gasps from Slytherins and Gryffindors alike. Everyone knew that Draco was good in Potions, and that it was his most favorite subject. But, everyone was surprised at how quickly he had finished an assignment which was meant to be submitted after a few weeks.
Prof. Snape also looked surprised, but he was pleased, very pleased. This is his favorite student after all.
"Two days after I assigned a long term assignment," he said. "And you have already finished the requirements, very impressive Mr. Malfoy. 50 points to Slytherin, for submitting it way earlier than my deadline."
The Slytherins cheered and Draco's lips curved into a smile, happy about the points the head of Slytherin house gave them for his efforts.
The Gryffindors groaned, trust Snape to be really unfair when it came to giving or removing points from Slytherin house.
Prof. Snape turned to the class, "I doubt anyone else has finished his or her assignment?"
Silence was the only reply to his question. And as he was about to start ranting about how great Draco and the other Slytherins were, Harry chose that moment to raise his hand.
"What are you doing?!" Hermione hissed before Prof. Snape's eyes locked on Harry. "You haven't even started on your assignment!"
"Trust me Hermione," Harry whispered back.
Ron was too shocked to say anything.
"Mr. Potter?" Prof. Snape asked, carefully.
Harry pulled out one of the vials from his robe and said, "I have also finished my assignment professor."
Prof. Snape frowned a little. He didn't want to give away any points to Gryffindor. But he had no choice.
"20 points to Gryffindor," he said through gritted teeth. "For the same reason." He turned to Draco and said, "Give me your written report. Then present your potion to the whole class."
Draco nodded and gave the rolled up parchment to him. Then the blonde Slytherin went to the front of the class.
He held out his vial and said to the whole class, "This is the Finity potion."
Curious whispers erupted in the room. Nobody had any idea what the Finity potion was and what its effects were. Even Hermione was clueless.
Prof. Snape's eyes widened when he heard the name of the potion and he immediately said, "There is no need to explain how it is made Mr. Malfoy. Test it on somebody else and explain its effects as they take place"
After he was given the permission to try it on someone else, Draco grinned.
^ Want to try it Harry? ^ he asked his friend as his eyes scanned the room to look for his "guinea pig".
^No way Draco. You are not turning me into a girl in front of all these people.^
^Okay then.^
Draco scanned the room for a little while longer until his eyes settled on one particular Gryffindor. "Longbottom."
Neville became rooted to his seat. Unfortunately for him, Prof. Snape was standing right behind him when Draco had called out his name.
"Mr. Longbottom? I believe Mr. Malfoy called for you to try out his potion."
Neville nodded, it was better to try an unknown potion than to suffer the Potions master's wrath.
He stood up from his chair and carefully made his way to the front of the class where Draco and his Finity potion were waiting for him.
"Drink it," Draco instructed.
And Neville could do nothing but do so. He took the vial from Draco and looked at it uncertainly.
"Well, go on. It's not poison or anything!" Draco said, impatiently.
"How do we know it's not poison?" Ron whispered to Harry.
"I don't think Malfoy is crazy enough to poison any one of us in class. He'd rather do it in secret," Harry whispered back.
Neville took the vial uncertainly and drank its contents in one quick gulp Then the whole classroom latched into complete silence.
Barely a few seconds after he drank the potion, Neville's hair began growing longer. And it was at this point, that Draco decided to explain the effects of the potion. "The Finity potion is one of the most potent gender changing potions. Its effects last for two days at least."
Nobody was able to react to his explanation, because at the same time, other changes began appearing on Neville's body. And soon, everyone stared dumbstruck, at a new Neville.
Then the Slytherins got over their shock and started laughing at the poor boy/girl as Neville started to flush in embarrassment.
"It worked," said Prof. Snape. "You get a perfect grade. Now do you have any way of reversing that potion?"
"Yes sir, I have prepared a remedy."
"I suggest you give it to Mr. Longbottom immediately. We can't have Mr. Longbottom as a girl all through out the class."
Draco reached into his robes and took out another vial. He unwillingly tossed it to Neville and went back to his seat. Neville drank the remedy and was soon back to his old body.
"Take your seat Mr. Longbottom."
Neville scurried back to his seat.
^So much for having to fight for the remedy.^
^Don't rub it Harry. At least I spared him from further humiliation.^
"Mr. Potter."
Harry stood up from his chair and Hermione whispered, "What are you doing?! You're not really serious about this are you?"
"I am Hermione, I am," said Harry, then he approached the professor and handed him his written report.
"What is your potion Mr. Potter?" Prof. Snape asked as Harry made his way to the front of the class. He looked at the vial Harry held and said, "That looks like water to me Mr. Potter."
"It's not water Prof. Snape," said Harry surely. "This," he said, indicating the vial, "is the Cryptiol potion."
This time Prof. Snape frowned, visibly disturbed. "What is that again Mr. Potter?"
"Cryptiol potion," Harry replied.
Prof. Snape looked even more disturbed. "Mr. Malfoy, try Potter's potion."
Draco's eyes widened when his name was mentioned. "Me professor?" he asked incredulously.
"Yes Draco, you go try the potion. I'm sure our celebrity here will not kill you."
Draco muttered a few curses before proceeding to join Harry. ^This is unfair.^
^I didn't choose you, Snape did.^
^It's still unfair.^
^I think he just wants to make sure if my potion works.^
Harry uncorked the vial, dipped his wand into it and muttered, "Succumbus."
"You'd better not poison me with that Potter," Draco said, venomously.
Harry rolled his eyes and handed him the vial, "I won't sink that low Malfoy. Stop whining and drink it already."
Draco muttered another curse before downing the potion with one gulp. And, a few seconds later, he could no longer move his body.
"The Cryptiol potion," Harry explained to the class, "works like the Imperius curse. Although it is not weaker than the curse in its influence, the duration of its influence is shorter, only a few hours at the max. But this potion, since it resembles water, is easier to use than the curse itself."
He looked at Draco and commanded, "Sit down."
Draco did and everyone in the class noted that he had a dazed look in his eyes.
"Jump 3 times and cluck like a chicken."
After Draco did all these, Harry turned to Prof. Snape and said, "I think my potion worked professor."
"Do you have a remedy for that?"
"Of course sir."
"Then give it to Mr. Malfoy."
Harry complied and gave the remedy to his friend. Once his friend's eyes had cleared, he shot Harry a look of pure contempt and went aback to his seat.
^Sorry Draco.^
^It's ok. But what did you make me do anyway?^
^Sit down, jump three times and cluck like a chicken.^
^Not too bad. I can live with those...I think.^
"You get a perfect grade as well Mr. Potter," said Prof. Snape, breaking the mental conversation between the two.
"Thank you sir."
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"Where in Hogwarts did you find that potion Harry?" Hermione could not help asking as they left the Potions classroom.
"It's a secret," Harry said, with a small smile. "Guys, I need to run, see you later in Muggle Studies." And with that, Harry left.
Hermione looked at Ron and asked, "Did you see him work with his potion?"
Ron shook his head, "I never got to talk with him about it. But I'm sure I've never seen him start making it."
Hermione crossed her arms and said in a soft voice, "This is weird, very weird."
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Prof. Snape entered Prof. Lupin's office without even knocking and the startled professor nearly dropped the book he was reading.
"Severus. What brings you here?" Remus asked, smiling at the other man, although he was a bit offended that the other professor did not even knock on his office doors before entering.
"It's Potter."
"Harry?!" Remus asked, alarmed. "What happened Severus?"
"Did you ever tell him about the Cryptiol potion?"
Remus shook his head. "I barely even know the ingredients for that potion."
"What about Black?"
Remus shook his head again, "Sirius cannot even remember how to make Polyjuice potion, how can he remember how to make such a complicated one? What's wrong Severus? What has this got to do with Harry?"
"I gave my class an assignment to be passed on or before Sept. 22. And Potter submitted that potion to me a while ago, just two days after I assigned the assignment."
Remus gasped, "Where did he learn how to create such a complicated potion?!"
"I thought you would know."
"Are you sure it was his potion?"
"I checked the cauldron he used. It is him. And he only did it once. Which meant that he really knew what he was doing."
Remus looked thoughtful and said, "I'm sorry Severus, but I am entirely clueless about the matter. I'll try to ask Harry about this though. This is a matter we cannot dismiss easily."
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Author's notes:
(1) I consider this an unholy hour. But to those who don't, please don't be offended or anything.
I have already decided on Draco's Animagus form, it's something related to the cat family. I hope that it is fitting. Harry's form on the other hand, is something I really have to think about. I agree with those who reviewed, that his Animagus form must be noble but I also agree with those who said that it would be fitting to give him the ability to fly. So I still need time to figure out which animal will fit him and complement Draco.
But I am considering the wolf form... it seems fitting enough.
Thanks for pointing out that mistake SHATTERED ^^. I edited the whole fic and tried to change all the errors. I hope that there would no longer be any more mistakes ^^, I am not a good editor ^^.
To KILLING-DANCE, I will explain that part in the latter chapters. I just hope that the explanation I will be giving is good enough for you and the other readers.
To THE SHADOW BANDIT, I am a very slow writer. The only reason why I'm writing this fast is because I have nothing else to do. School's just ended and I have nothing else to do during my summer vacations. And, no, I haven't written this fic before. So, I'm just writing whatever ideas come to my mind as I am writing them.
Oh, and a little question here. If Harry and the others are in 5th year, what year will the Weasley twins be in? Or did they already graduate?
I hope this chapter is good enough. This is what I get for writing a chapter 3 o'clock in the morning. My eyes are about to fall out T_T. I'll try to edit this and repost it if I see too many mistakes.
