Chapter 5 - Embodiment
"Heteroevasive" Dumbledore shouted, at which at jet of brilliant white light shot out of his wand and circled the students, slowly the bodies of the aforementioned changed and within a few seconds stood in there place a bushy haired young girl and a boy who looked remarkably like James, but with emerald eyes and a lightening-shaped scar on his forehead.
"Now that I can tell this is no prank and you can speak directly to me I want to know how you know about The Order" Although said quietly there was a distinct authority in his voice which suggested he was not going to back down until he had some information from the supposed time-traveller's, despite this Dumbledore looked distinctly alarmed and the sparkle usually dancing behind his blue eyes appeared to have been temporally extinguished, "I would like to use Vertiserum upon you to ensure that you are telling the truth, but don't worry I will not ask anything which may endanger the future".
"Well, with all due respect sir, it doesn't look like we have much of a choice. We will take the potion and tell you what you want to know but please, I beg of you, don't pry more into the future than you need to" Hermione replied, in a respectful and dignified manner.
Harry looked shocked, in third year Hermione distinctly outlined the dangers of changing time but here she was putting herself in a situation where she would be unable to censor information. Harry had been desperate to talk to his parents but didn't just in case something devastating happen that would change future events. Hermione had obviously picked up on Harry's distrust and anger "Harry, we have to, if we don't he will just force us to take the serum. This way is easier." Harry still looked doubtful but shrugged his shoulders in resignation.
"I'm glad you decided on the sensible option, now if you will" Dumbledore handed a small vial to the teenagers and gestured for them so take some of the watery liquid inside. As they did they felt are warm feeling come across the bit of their stomach which slowly spread throughout there bodies in a calming way, not unlike the effect of butter beer on a snowy day. "Now we begin, lets start with the basics. What are your names, how old are you and when were you born" Harry answered first, followed immediately by Hermione's answer "I'm Harry Potter, I'm 16, I was born in 1981" , "Hermione Granger, the rest is the same as Harry". "Answer me these questions, Do you support Voldemort, How do you know of the order and would you ever betray us" "No! Never!" spat Harry "Voldemort killed my parents, he's been after me since I was born. I've fought with him 6 times, that's how I got the scar. You told me about the order and I lived there last year, I'd never betray you" Dumbledore looked shocked, again, this child was only 16 yet had faced Voldemort 6 times and lived? His instincts were this was not right but the verituserum would not allow him to lie, this child had been through more than most. He turned his direction to the young witch "And you, Miss Granger?" "Never, I'm muggle born and Harry's my friend, I've been through a lot with him. I would never join Voldemort and I'd never betray you".
Dumbledore was now satisfied; the way these 2 used Voldemort's name without fear was possibly the greatest comfort to him. . "I'm sorry I had to put you through that, but it was the only way. James and Lily will soon be regaining control of their bodies, but as I said before do not be surprised if you keep changing over from now until we can find a way to get you back home. Although Lily and James will still be dominant until I can determine something more permanent you will have to work on time-share." I suggest you wait here until the change occurs then return to the Gryffindor dormitory. I shall have to leave now to inform some staff of the situation. Good night" Dumbledore exited the room ad descended the staircase.
"Heteroevasive" Dumbledore shouted, at which at jet of brilliant white light shot out of his wand and circled the students, slowly the bodies of the aforementioned changed and within a few seconds stood in there place a bushy haired young girl and a boy who looked remarkably like James, but with emerald eyes and a lightening-shaped scar on his forehead.
"Now that I can tell this is no prank and you can speak directly to me I want to know how you know about The Order" Although said quietly there was a distinct authority in his voice which suggested he was not going to back down until he had some information from the supposed time-traveller's, despite this Dumbledore looked distinctly alarmed and the sparkle usually dancing behind his blue eyes appeared to have been temporally extinguished, "I would like to use Vertiserum upon you to ensure that you are telling the truth, but don't worry I will not ask anything which may endanger the future".
"Well, with all due respect sir, it doesn't look like we have much of a choice. We will take the potion and tell you what you want to know but please, I beg of you, don't pry more into the future than you need to" Hermione replied, in a respectful and dignified manner.
Harry looked shocked, in third year Hermione distinctly outlined the dangers of changing time but here she was putting herself in a situation where she would be unable to censor information. Harry had been desperate to talk to his parents but didn't just in case something devastating happen that would change future events. Hermione had obviously picked up on Harry's distrust and anger "Harry, we have to, if we don't he will just force us to take the serum. This way is easier." Harry still looked doubtful but shrugged his shoulders in resignation.
"I'm glad you decided on the sensible option, now if you will" Dumbledore handed a small vial to the teenagers and gestured for them so take some of the watery liquid inside. As they did they felt are warm feeling come across the bit of their stomach which slowly spread throughout there bodies in a calming way, not unlike the effect of butter beer on a snowy day. "Now we begin, lets start with the basics. What are your names, how old are you and when were you born" Harry answered first, followed immediately by Hermione's answer "I'm Harry Potter, I'm 16, I was born in 1981" , "Hermione Granger, the rest is the same as Harry". "Answer me these questions, Do you support Voldemort, How do you know of the order and would you ever betray us" "No! Never!" spat Harry "Voldemort killed my parents, he's been after me since I was born. I've fought with him 6 times, that's how I got the scar. You told me about the order and I lived there last year, I'd never betray you" Dumbledore looked shocked, again, this child was only 16 yet had faced Voldemort 6 times and lived? His instincts were this was not right but the verituserum would not allow him to lie, this child had been through more than most. He turned his direction to the young witch "And you, Miss Granger?" "Never, I'm muggle born and Harry's my friend, I've been through a lot with him. I would never join Voldemort and I'd never betray you".
Dumbledore was now satisfied; the way these 2 used Voldemort's name without fear was possibly the greatest comfort to him. . "I'm sorry I had to put you through that, but it was the only way. James and Lily will soon be regaining control of their bodies, but as I said before do not be surprised if you keep changing over from now until we can find a way to get you back home. Although Lily and James will still be dominant until I can determine something more permanent you will have to work on time-share." I suggest you wait here until the change occurs then return to the Gryffindor dormitory. I shall have to leave now to inform some staff of the situation. Good night" Dumbledore exited the room ad descended the staircase.