This is the revised version of Chapter 4. I changed it because I lost Chapter 5, which I spent a good few weeks on, I couldn't really be bothered to continue it, so I'm gonna start Chapter 4 again. For those of you that would welcome a Harry/Malfoy Duel, I'll consider putting one in!
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter, or any of the other characters.
Chapter 4: Animagus Training.
Harry woke the next day, feeling disorientated. His eyes stung, and he felt cold. He reached for his glasses, put them on, and found Ginny staring down at him.
"You alright?" Ginny asked, kissing him swiftly on the cheek.
"I think I'll survive," Harry said, and smiled weakly. Ginny returned the smile, and handed him a letter.
"It came for you this morning," Ginny explained, while Harry ripped it open. When the envelope had been shredded, Harry sat up and read the letter out loud .
Dear Prongs Junior,
Are you well? I heard about what happened on the train, and I felt I should send you this.
I think I have some information that might cheer you up. Ministry Officials are examining the Veil in the Department Of Mysteries, hoping to find traces of Sirius. Molly asked me to warn you that there is no guarantee that they will find him, but none the less, they are searching. I shall keep you up-dated.
have also talked to Dumbledore, and we have agreed on helping you to become an Animagus. We are letting you pick the animal, and I will be coming in twice a week, Monday and Friday, to teach you.
Hope you get better and remember, the Dementors are powerless against your Pantronus Charm.
Best Wishes
Moony
"Happy?" Ginny asked. Harry nodded, and jumped at of bed.
"I'll just wait over there," Ginny said, blushing and walked over to where one of her friends were. Harry pulled the curtains shut, and pulled on his robes.As he stepped out of the curtains he heard his name being called, and spun around to see Madam Pomfey running up to him.
"Where do you think you're going?" She asked.
"Please can I go?" Harry asked, "Please, I'll come back once a week so you can scan me."
"Fine," Madam Pomfey said," But stay away from those Dementors!"
"Thanks," Harry said, and followed Ginny out of the room. As they were walking up from the Hospital Wing, Malfoy and his cronies cornered them.
"Why, it's Weasel and Potty," Malfoy drawled," Having fun Potty? Aleady landed yourself in the Hospital Wing." Crabbe and Goyle snickered. Harry's wand was twitching in his pocket, and Harry could feel it vibrating, it wanted to be used. He resisted the temptation and let his hands hang to the side.
"Come on Harry, you'll be late for your class," Ginny whispered, and pulled him away. A few seconds later, Ginny and Harry nodded and spun around.
" Tarantallegra! " Harry shouted, pointing his wand at Malfoy. Ginny muttered an inaudible curse and performed a complicated little swirl with her wand. This caused the Slytherin's bags to split and made their stuff chase them, occansionally hitting them around the head. Harry and Ginny burst out in laughter, and walked on.
"Where'd you get that Curse?" Harry inquired.
"Living with Fred and George does have it's ups sometimes," Ginny replied," I've gotta go down here, cya later." Harry kissed her on the cheek and waved. He waited till he couldn't see her, then made his way up to the North Tower. He opened the trap door, and walked up the stairs.
"Harry!" Ron yelled. Harry looked up at Ron and smiled.
"Mister Potter, why are you so late?" Professor Trelawney asked, in her high voice.
"I was in the Hospital Wing Professor," Harry explained, and took his seat next to Ron.
"Anyway, as I was saying before Mister Potter came in-"
"Fun lesson?" Harry asked.
"Let me think about that for a second," Ron said.
"Guess what?" Harry said," I'm becoming an Animagus, and they are searching that Veil thing for signs for Sirius!"
"Cool," Ron said," At least you've got something to look forward to, I've got to go to a family reunion. Boring! "
"I wish I could have a family reunion," Harry said," See if I have any over family apart from the Dursleys." Ron didn't say anything else, and when the bell went, they made their way to Transfiguration silently.
A couple of weeks passed until Harry began learning how to be an Animagus. So, on Monday evening, he made his way down to the Defence Against The Dark Arts class to meet Lupin. When he got there, he knocked on the door, and stepped in.
"Ah Harry," Lupin said," Ready to learn?"
"Yep," Harry replied, and took out his wand.
"Right, the charm we are learning is past N.E.W.T level. Before I tell you it, I must ask what animal you want to be?" Lupin explained.
"I want to be fast like Prongs, and powerful like Padfoot," Harry said," But I can't choose."
"The choice is yours, but might I suggest a tiger?" Lupin asked.
"Tiger, tiger," Harry said, searching his memory for a tiger," Oh yeah! I'm going to be a White Bengal Tiger."
"Ok, so the incantation for a tiger transformation is:- Regit Egnahc," Lupin said, " Repeat it over and over again, till you can say it quick."
" Regit Egnahc," Harry said," Regit Egnahc."
"Good, now practice Transforming yourself, don't worry about not completely Transforming, it will take you a few months, maybe a few years to do it perfectly. James, Sirius and Peter managed to accomplish it in two years. You must point your wand at yourself, and say the incantation."
Harry gulped, and pointed his wand at him. Closing his eyes, he said," Regit Egnahc! " He could feel the magic tickling him. When it ceased, he looked at himself in the mirror. He had a few white stripes in his hair.
"Well done Harry!" Lupin cried," That was really good for your first try, I see you have Lily's magic abilities. She grasped new spells quite quickly. Try it again, but this time, hold the picture of a tiger in your head."
Harry nodded, and cocentrated on the picture of a White Bengal Tiger. Pointing his wand at himself, he said, with a little more courage than last time, " Regit Egnahc! ". Once again he felt the tickling sensation of the magic, and when it stopped, he looked into the mirror. This time, he was shocked. Harry had grown a tail, the pupils of his eyes had turned 'slit' shape, and he couldn't see through his glasses. His hair had the white stripes in it again, but this time, his clothes had them to. His skin was black and white, and his ears were pointed, and were able to pick up sounds from a great distance.
Lupin clapped, and muttered," Finite Incantatem! ". Harry changed back, and smiled.
"That's really cool!" He exclaimed," Can I try it again?"
"No!" Lupin said quickly," You'll wear yourself out otherwise."
"Can I practice it in the Common Room?" Harry asked. Lupin nodded, and opened the door.
"It's time for you to leave," Lupin said," I'm quite surprised at how far you've come." Harry smiled again, and left the room. He made his way up to Gryffindor Tower, said the password and entered. He walked up to his room, sank onto his bed and slept till morning.
Did you like it? A think it is a big improvement on the original Chapter 4! Anywho, remember to review!!