Rebirth of the Phoenix
Child of the new Dawn
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N ok again with the timeline, to keep things moving a bit it's the full moon and last days before holidays.
Strange Conversations All Around
Moony's/ Remus' POV(s)
The full moon sat heavy and amber in the night sky illuminating Tirenan's castle and the untamed grounds around it. The air was frigid and a light crisp snow lay on the ground.
A lone wolf studied the moon from a ledge overlooking a clearing. Below him, others of his kind fought, ate, or lazed about.
This wolf, know as Moony to a few people, watched the werewolves and could easily see the different packs. He did not join them, though he fought all his instincts to do so. He remained on the ledge grasping the remaining thoughts of his human form.
He turned sharply at a noise behind him and drew back his teeth in a snarl and gave a few warning barks. The large werewolf that now stood before him, his sire Ashon, backed off and loped lazily back to the others, only to be replaced by Tiernan.
Moony knew better than to snap at him and simply returned to his spot on the ledge. Tiernan sat beside him and yipped a query in werewolf tongue, 'why do you not join the others? Ashon says you ran with a large pack when you were young, don't you miss it?'
Yes he had missed it, the still Remus part of Moony admitted grudgingly, the loneliness was unbearable. 'I've gotten used to being a loner.'
'That can't be it.' Tiernan insisted.
Moony growled in annoyance, the more Tiernan pestered him the more the wolfish side of him took control. He needed to focus on his human side.
Tiernan laughed, a strange sound coming from a werewolf, but was recognizable. 'There are no humans here to hurt. You've already shown you have great control over yourself. Do you fear letting the wolf take over after so long? Or do you fear letting Ashon see you want it?'
Moony tried to growl but lowered his head in almost human-like shame. Tiernan nudged his head and walked away, turning after a few steps to wait for him. Grudgingly, as if doing something he should known better to do, Moony followed catching up to walk beside him. Moony matched his lazy loping stride before joining in a full out run at his side.
~Hours, sore muscles, and a headache later~
Remus had to admit the order did chose good timing to send potions and supplies. It was nice to half drag himself to his room and find healing potions and varies similar potions neatly stacked on his floor.
Once the pounding headache Remus had been harboring, along with his sore muscles, had vanished he was able to coherently distribute the potions to the others. He couldn't help but notice that Ashon seemed to be always studying him. Remus had always to make a note to avoid him, but now that seemed impossible.
Remus gathered his belongings together and said his goodbyes to werewolves. He wanted to check up on Harry and make sure that he was going with the Weasleys to the Burrow until dark, when they would take him home, but he didn't want be called 'mollycoddling Moony' again by Harry and he had a feeling Harry wasn't too pleased with their last conversation.
Remus stopped in the middle of the process of closing his briefcase and furrowed his brow at the memory, 'Damn Harry's stubbornness. His THROAT was cut and he didn't even so much as go to the Hospital Wing to get it healed. And of course, god forbid that he let anyone know he's in pain or frightened of something..........' Remus shook his and closed his briefcase. Maybe he should have asked the Weasleys to keep Harry over for an extra day, the moon always made his emotions run high and the last thing he wanted was to get into a argument with Harry.
No, he really wanted to get home. Remus couldn't help but smile, feeling slightly silly, at the word 'home'. It had been a long time since he could use that word.
He straightened and turned to find himself face to face with Ashon.
"Ashon? What do you want?"
Ashon said nothing and instead continued to study Remus. Finally he asked softly, "Would you die for him, Remus?"
Remus blinked and stared at Ashon, "Who?"
Ashon glared at Remus, his amber eyes darkening as they bored into Remus' "Would you die for him?!"
Remus had only seen this side of Ashon once, when he had told him he was leaving the pack. Then he had been a little boy and terrified, now he was a full grown man and angry.
"Who?! Dumbledore? Tiernan?........ Harry?"
Ashon lowered his gaze and clenched his fists at his sides, "Would you die for your pup?"
Remus stared at him confused then reluctantly gave him his answer, though wishing not to share any information even vaguely connected to Harry, "Yes, I would die for Harry."
Ashon nodded and turned on his heal, but before he left Remus finished, "But-" Ashon turned, "I will live for him."
Ashon stared at him for a long moment before saying, "Then keep him close." And he walked out, leaving Remus to wonder what the hell had just happened.
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Harry's POV
Harry shook his head slightly trying to force himself to stay conscious. With third years practicing dueling it was a bad idea to nod off. He had already put out three fires and there were still ten minutes in the class.
Knowing this class, or any of them, wouldn't focus much on their last day before holidays he set up a dueling tournament to keep them busy for the class.
There were two more duels left before the winner was decided and Harry had to keep a shield around half the room so the watching students wouldn't be hit by any ricocheted spells.
Harry jerked slightly when the bell rang, glancing up frowning he realized that he had been right with the time and had not nodded off, but then he smiled as he remembered. He and Ron had been complaining about how the last days before holidays were always the longest. It was surprisingly Hermione that came up with the brilliant idea of charming the bells to go off early. And of course knowing Hermione's spell work the teachers wouldn't trace it to the Trio.
Harry lingered slightly as he finished collecting all his books, he hadn't told Ron and Hermione about the conversation in Dumbledore's office yet and they had noticed his strange behavior. He was having the dream again over and over, the same every time starting with the falling crystal ball. He winced slightly as he rubbed his neck, occasionally he would have a dream with the spirit and though he tried to deny it, each time he had that dream he knew the spirit was deepening the cut.
He felt strange holding this information from them, like he should be able to tell them after their reaction to the prophecy. He wanted to talk to Remus about it. 'Talk' Harry reminded himself, 'No yelling. He must be beat after the full moon.'
"Harry come on! We still have to pack!: Ron yelled through the door.
"I thought you did it yesterday Ron!"
"Well......"
"RON!"
Laughing Harry left the DADA room to save Ron.
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Dumbledore's POV
"So even if the goblins chose to remain neutral, with the large werewolf and vampire support we stand a much better chance against Voldemort's army." Dumbledore told the Minister of Magic Arthur Weasley, or rather Arthur's head as he sat in a low chair in front of the green-flame-filled fireplace.
"So Remus is returning tonight?"
"Yes, he's on his way now. Harry is at the Burrow is he not?" Dumbledore answered glancing out of the window toward the sinking sun.
Arthur nodded, "Yes, Molly's taking him home in a few minutes, she insisted that I make sure that he's on his way."
Dumbledore chucked, his blue eyes twinkling, "Yes, I can't see Molly leaving Harry by himself for very long willingly."
Arthur smiled, "Order member or not, I doubt it." He sobered, "Albus........ this is off subject but......... have you told Harry about his...... family history?"
Albus sobered as well, "I have told him. He has had too much contact with that spirit."
"Any contact is too much." Arthur said.
Dumbledore nodded, "The spirit or Voldemort are sending him visions that he can not block out. And there is....... Physical contact that has been growing in Mr. Potter's visions as well."
"Physical?" Arthur asked color draining from his face.
"Now is not the time nor place Arthur, but I do hope that being with Remus will help."
Arthur nodded, though still looking unconvinced, but slipped back into being Minister of Magic, "Very well, please keep me posted and I will pass along information to the other ministers on any progress."
Dumbledore nodded curtly and watched the flames return to normal red. 'Don't try and hold it inside like the prophecy, Harry, please talk to Remus or someone............'
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Harry's POV (yet again haha)
"Are you sure you'll be alright dear? I'll gladly stay with you or your always welcome at the Burrow......."
Harry smiled, "I'll be fine Mrs. Weasley. Remus and I put all kinds of wards on this place, I'll be fine."
"Alright," Mrs. Weasley said still unconvinced, her brow furrowed with worry, "But fire call us if you need anything."
"I'll be fine." Harry reassured her for the eleventh time.
With a final smile and quick hug, she picked up the abandoned portkey (a rubber duck which had come from Dumbledore) and disappeared.
Harry sighed and dug his hands deep into his pockets looking around the familiar room. The mansion was so quiet now. With a small flick of the wrist Harry levitated his trunk and headed up the stairs with it floating in front of him. Still full from eating at the Weasleys Harry got ready for bed and left his trunk to unpack later.
Curling up under the covers, Harry hoped to have a dreamless sleep for once.
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Remus' POV (humm this is longer than usual and its 1 in the morning)
Remus was dead tired when he finally arrived at the Mansion. Wearily he trudged up the stairs and dropped his traveling cloak and briefcase on his bed.
Knowing he wouldn't be able to sleep without checking in on Harry, Remus moved in complete silence into Harry's room. Remus' stealthy entrance was broken, however, by stepping on a floorboard that immediately let out a resounding 'CREEEK!'
Remus winced and watched as Harry stirred and sleepily looked over at him, "Moony? Just get in?"
Remus nodded fighting back a yawn, "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you..........."
Harry just said one word as he snuggled back into the warmth of his blankets, "Mollycoddling."
Remus rolled his eyes and gently brushed Harry's hair out of his face, "You alright Kenani?"
Harry sighed, "I've been better." At Remus' concerned look he continued, "Dumbledore told me."
Remus blanched.
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A/N ok for those who don't know, sire is the maker of the vampire/ werewolf. I don't know if there is a specific term for a werewolf. Lol no one likes Ashon much do they? Review please!
Thanks to~
Maria- thanks! Wow you're very demanding! What's wrong with Ashon?
LunaDemonchildLupinTookDepp- lol I'll continue! I dunno if I'll write romance I don't think I write it well.
Kemenran- well that's what I had planned but I need something for them to find clues to figure out for. Does that make sense? I've got some mini adventures planned but I need to come up with a main thing so I can start working with that.
HermioneGreen- thanks! Lol why does everyone have it out for Ashon? Lol I will say no more
PhoenixPadfoot89- lol maybe I'll kill him off just for the heck of it! Kali scares you? Hummm just don't tick her off! ;P
Mrs. Sniffy- thanks! Well you got both of the things you asked for I guess......... harry's lesson wasn't long or detailed but it's the last day of term and I know from experience nothing interesting happens then
Scarysecrets- lol the last time I did that I got an author alert but couldn't read it! It drove me insane! Lol sorry to get your hopes up. Lol luna's cool. I just don't think I write romance well. *sigh* no one seems to like Ashon. Lol I like Kali too! Thanks! No comment for fear of ruining the end. Yeah you would bother me till I did wouldn't you? Well no need I'll try to bring her back. Oh I always feel a little drained after writing chappies but its sorta a good drained but then I don't have much energy to respond to reviews and I'm falling asleep as I write this cause its about 1:15 in the morning. Bed time
TuxedoMac- thanks! Yeah you'll see more werewolf vampire and wizard confrontations and stuff. Yep it'll all fit in the end!
Athenakitty- where does a snorlack live? Oh come on if I answer those questions the ending won't be a surprise!
Nicoletta you should it has some clues in it! That's true and that's why I wasn't really happy with how I wrote her. Hummm I know I've read a few fanfics about that I dunno Ashon is meant to be confusing for a while if not all the time.
Child of the new Dawn
Disclaimer: don't own don't sue
A/N ok again with the timeline, to keep things moving a bit it's the full moon and last days before holidays.
Strange Conversations All Around
Moony's/ Remus' POV(s)
The full moon sat heavy and amber in the night sky illuminating Tirenan's castle and the untamed grounds around it. The air was frigid and a light crisp snow lay on the ground.
A lone wolf studied the moon from a ledge overlooking a clearing. Below him, others of his kind fought, ate, or lazed about.
This wolf, know as Moony to a few people, watched the werewolves and could easily see the different packs. He did not join them, though he fought all his instincts to do so. He remained on the ledge grasping the remaining thoughts of his human form.
He turned sharply at a noise behind him and drew back his teeth in a snarl and gave a few warning barks. The large werewolf that now stood before him, his sire Ashon, backed off and loped lazily back to the others, only to be replaced by Tiernan.
Moony knew better than to snap at him and simply returned to his spot on the ledge. Tiernan sat beside him and yipped a query in werewolf tongue, 'why do you not join the others? Ashon says you ran with a large pack when you were young, don't you miss it?'
Yes he had missed it, the still Remus part of Moony admitted grudgingly, the loneliness was unbearable. 'I've gotten used to being a loner.'
'That can't be it.' Tiernan insisted.
Moony growled in annoyance, the more Tiernan pestered him the more the wolfish side of him took control. He needed to focus on his human side.
Tiernan laughed, a strange sound coming from a werewolf, but was recognizable. 'There are no humans here to hurt. You've already shown you have great control over yourself. Do you fear letting the wolf take over after so long? Or do you fear letting Ashon see you want it?'
Moony tried to growl but lowered his head in almost human-like shame. Tiernan nudged his head and walked away, turning after a few steps to wait for him. Grudgingly, as if doing something he should known better to do, Moony followed catching up to walk beside him. Moony matched his lazy loping stride before joining in a full out run at his side.
~Hours, sore muscles, and a headache later~
Remus had to admit the order did chose good timing to send potions and supplies. It was nice to half drag himself to his room and find healing potions and varies similar potions neatly stacked on his floor.
Once the pounding headache Remus had been harboring, along with his sore muscles, had vanished he was able to coherently distribute the potions to the others. He couldn't help but notice that Ashon seemed to be always studying him. Remus had always to make a note to avoid him, but now that seemed impossible.
Remus gathered his belongings together and said his goodbyes to werewolves. He wanted to check up on Harry and make sure that he was going with the Weasleys to the Burrow until dark, when they would take him home, but he didn't want be called 'mollycoddling Moony' again by Harry and he had a feeling Harry wasn't too pleased with their last conversation.
Remus stopped in the middle of the process of closing his briefcase and furrowed his brow at the memory, 'Damn Harry's stubbornness. His THROAT was cut and he didn't even so much as go to the Hospital Wing to get it healed. And of course, god forbid that he let anyone know he's in pain or frightened of something..........' Remus shook his and closed his briefcase. Maybe he should have asked the Weasleys to keep Harry over for an extra day, the moon always made his emotions run high and the last thing he wanted was to get into a argument with Harry.
No, he really wanted to get home. Remus couldn't help but smile, feeling slightly silly, at the word 'home'. It had been a long time since he could use that word.
He straightened and turned to find himself face to face with Ashon.
"Ashon? What do you want?"
Ashon said nothing and instead continued to study Remus. Finally he asked softly, "Would you die for him, Remus?"
Remus blinked and stared at Ashon, "Who?"
Ashon glared at Remus, his amber eyes darkening as they bored into Remus' "Would you die for him?!"
Remus had only seen this side of Ashon once, when he had told him he was leaving the pack. Then he had been a little boy and terrified, now he was a full grown man and angry.
"Who?! Dumbledore? Tiernan?........ Harry?"
Ashon lowered his gaze and clenched his fists at his sides, "Would you die for your pup?"
Remus stared at him confused then reluctantly gave him his answer, though wishing not to share any information even vaguely connected to Harry, "Yes, I would die for Harry."
Ashon nodded and turned on his heal, but before he left Remus finished, "But-" Ashon turned, "I will live for him."
Ashon stared at him for a long moment before saying, "Then keep him close." And he walked out, leaving Remus to wonder what the hell had just happened.
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Harry's POV
Harry shook his head slightly trying to force himself to stay conscious. With third years practicing dueling it was a bad idea to nod off. He had already put out three fires and there were still ten minutes in the class.
Knowing this class, or any of them, wouldn't focus much on their last day before holidays he set up a dueling tournament to keep them busy for the class.
There were two more duels left before the winner was decided and Harry had to keep a shield around half the room so the watching students wouldn't be hit by any ricocheted spells.
Harry jerked slightly when the bell rang, glancing up frowning he realized that he had been right with the time and had not nodded off, but then he smiled as he remembered. He and Ron had been complaining about how the last days before holidays were always the longest. It was surprisingly Hermione that came up with the brilliant idea of charming the bells to go off early. And of course knowing Hermione's spell work the teachers wouldn't trace it to the Trio.
Harry lingered slightly as he finished collecting all his books, he hadn't told Ron and Hermione about the conversation in Dumbledore's office yet and they had noticed his strange behavior. He was having the dream again over and over, the same every time starting with the falling crystal ball. He winced slightly as he rubbed his neck, occasionally he would have a dream with the spirit and though he tried to deny it, each time he had that dream he knew the spirit was deepening the cut.
He felt strange holding this information from them, like he should be able to tell them after their reaction to the prophecy. He wanted to talk to Remus about it. 'Talk' Harry reminded himself, 'No yelling. He must be beat after the full moon.'
"Harry come on! We still have to pack!: Ron yelled through the door.
"I thought you did it yesterday Ron!"
"Well......"
"RON!"
Laughing Harry left the DADA room to save Ron.
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Dumbledore's POV
"So even if the goblins chose to remain neutral, with the large werewolf and vampire support we stand a much better chance against Voldemort's army." Dumbledore told the Minister of Magic Arthur Weasley, or rather Arthur's head as he sat in a low chair in front of the green-flame-filled fireplace.
"So Remus is returning tonight?"
"Yes, he's on his way now. Harry is at the Burrow is he not?" Dumbledore answered glancing out of the window toward the sinking sun.
Arthur nodded, "Yes, Molly's taking him home in a few minutes, she insisted that I make sure that he's on his way."
Dumbledore chucked, his blue eyes twinkling, "Yes, I can't see Molly leaving Harry by himself for very long willingly."
Arthur smiled, "Order member or not, I doubt it." He sobered, "Albus........ this is off subject but......... have you told Harry about his...... family history?"
Albus sobered as well, "I have told him. He has had too much contact with that spirit."
"Any contact is too much." Arthur said.
Dumbledore nodded, "The spirit or Voldemort are sending him visions that he can not block out. And there is....... Physical contact that has been growing in Mr. Potter's visions as well."
"Physical?" Arthur asked color draining from his face.
"Now is not the time nor place Arthur, but I do hope that being with Remus will help."
Arthur nodded, though still looking unconvinced, but slipped back into being Minister of Magic, "Very well, please keep me posted and I will pass along information to the other ministers on any progress."
Dumbledore nodded curtly and watched the flames return to normal red. 'Don't try and hold it inside like the prophecy, Harry, please talk to Remus or someone............'
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Harry's POV (yet again haha)
"Are you sure you'll be alright dear? I'll gladly stay with you or your always welcome at the Burrow......."
Harry smiled, "I'll be fine Mrs. Weasley. Remus and I put all kinds of wards on this place, I'll be fine."
"Alright," Mrs. Weasley said still unconvinced, her brow furrowed with worry, "But fire call us if you need anything."
"I'll be fine." Harry reassured her for the eleventh time.
With a final smile and quick hug, she picked up the abandoned portkey (a rubber duck which had come from Dumbledore) and disappeared.
Harry sighed and dug his hands deep into his pockets looking around the familiar room. The mansion was so quiet now. With a small flick of the wrist Harry levitated his trunk and headed up the stairs with it floating in front of him. Still full from eating at the Weasleys Harry got ready for bed and left his trunk to unpack later.
Curling up under the covers, Harry hoped to have a dreamless sleep for once.
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Remus' POV (humm this is longer than usual and its 1 in the morning)
Remus was dead tired when he finally arrived at the Mansion. Wearily he trudged up the stairs and dropped his traveling cloak and briefcase on his bed.
Knowing he wouldn't be able to sleep without checking in on Harry, Remus moved in complete silence into Harry's room. Remus' stealthy entrance was broken, however, by stepping on a floorboard that immediately let out a resounding 'CREEEK!'
Remus winced and watched as Harry stirred and sleepily looked over at him, "Moony? Just get in?"
Remus nodded fighting back a yawn, "Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you..........."
Harry just said one word as he snuggled back into the warmth of his blankets, "Mollycoddling."
Remus rolled his eyes and gently brushed Harry's hair out of his face, "You alright Kenani?"
Harry sighed, "I've been better." At Remus' concerned look he continued, "Dumbledore told me."
Remus blanched.
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A/N ok for those who don't know, sire is the maker of the vampire/ werewolf. I don't know if there is a specific term for a werewolf. Lol no one likes Ashon much do they? Review please!
Thanks to~
Maria- thanks! Wow you're very demanding! What's wrong with Ashon?
LunaDemonchildLupinTookDepp- lol I'll continue! I dunno if I'll write romance I don't think I write it well.
Kemenran- well that's what I had planned but I need something for them to find clues to figure out for. Does that make sense? I've got some mini adventures planned but I need to come up with a main thing so I can start working with that.
HermioneGreen- thanks! Lol why does everyone have it out for Ashon? Lol I will say no more
PhoenixPadfoot89- lol maybe I'll kill him off just for the heck of it! Kali scares you? Hummm just don't tick her off! ;P
Mrs. Sniffy- thanks! Well you got both of the things you asked for I guess......... harry's lesson wasn't long or detailed but it's the last day of term and I know from experience nothing interesting happens then
Scarysecrets- lol the last time I did that I got an author alert but couldn't read it! It drove me insane! Lol sorry to get your hopes up. Lol luna's cool. I just don't think I write romance well. *sigh* no one seems to like Ashon. Lol I like Kali too! Thanks! No comment for fear of ruining the end. Yeah you would bother me till I did wouldn't you? Well no need I'll try to bring her back. Oh I always feel a little drained after writing chappies but its sorta a good drained but then I don't have much energy to respond to reviews and I'm falling asleep as I write this cause its about 1:15 in the morning. Bed time
TuxedoMac- thanks! Yeah you'll see more werewolf vampire and wizard confrontations and stuff. Yep it'll all fit in the end!
Athenakitty- where does a snorlack live? Oh come on if I answer those questions the ending won't be a surprise!
Nicoletta you should it has some clues in it! That's true and that's why I wasn't really happy with how I wrote her. Hummm I know I've read a few fanfics about that I dunno Ashon is meant to be confusing for a while if not all the time.