Phoenix of Legend
Disclaimer: All characters and subject matter appearing herein are the copyrighted © creations of J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros., and are borrowed for the purposes of this fan fiction. No money in any form was earned in its production.
PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR UPDATEING SO LATE! I WAS EXTREAMLY BUISSY DURING THE LAST FEW WEEKS THAT I COULDN'T GET A CHANCE TO WRITE. SO AGAIN PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!
Shdurrani: Glade you liked my chapter. Here's the next instalment!
Lois Lane: I love the pen name! Don't worry, I will continue.
Bandit: He may be cute, but he's gonna be doing some major ass kicking in later chapters! LOL! Glade you like my story. Ron and Hermione's reactions should be entertaining! LOL! I really needed to laugh, so thank you, your enthusiasm really gets me motivated to write more.
ChristinaLupine01442, Moony, Padfoot and Prongs: The Griffin and Phoenix Child is an excellent story, just wish you would update it really, really soon! Can't wait!!!! You and the other reviewers don't need to feel honoured; you all inspired me to write. It should be me who is honoured to have such great readers! Thank you all so much for your reviews! Think it was a weird chapter? See what you think of this one!
Chapter 8 - The Hero Returns
Ron and Hermione could only gape at the creature that stood before them. It was like nothing they had ever seen before, part human, part bird. Looking closely, Hermione could see intricate patterns in the feathers of the human-bird hybrid. Being the bookworm that she was, Hermione wanted nothing more than to run off to the library and research the strange creature, but then she remembered the reason for her visit to the hospital wing. Ron on the other hand only wanted to find his friend quickly before Hermione could drag him off to the library to do research on the creature.
Realising that they were still looking at the human-bird hybrid with their mouths open, Hermione came up with a quick reply to cover their behaviour.
"Sorry, we didn't mean to intrude on you. We were looking for a friend of ours, perhaps you know him? His name's Harry Potter."
Harry could hardly believe his own ears, his friends didn't even recognise him. It was almost too much for Harry, and laughter was threatening to escape his lips, so he decided to have a little fun with his anonymity. Disguising his voice a little so as not to give himself away, Harry spoke to his friends.
"Harry Potter you said? Isn't he the one with that lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead?"
"Yeah, and he's kind of short, messy black hair, glasses, and green eyes. Have you seen him?" Ron asked while looking in all directions of the hospital wing for his friend. Harry couldn't contain his laughter any longer as he burst out in an uncontrollable fit while holding his sides as tears of mirth escaped his eyes.
"Maybe, maybe not. I don't seem to be myself lately."
"What do you mean, not yourself lately?" Hermione couldn't understand the strange creature that stood in front of her. On minute he would speak clearly, the next he would speak in riddles. Pulling the bangs away from his forehead Harry revealed his lightning bolt scar to his friends.
"Tell me Hermione, doesn't Harry have a scar just like this?" Looking closely at the scar Hermione began to realise just who the creature was. Ron was also looking at his scar as he came to the realisation that the creature was indeed one of his best friends. Harry knew from the look in Ron's eyes that he had gone to far with his little joke. He was in for it now.
"Hermione?"
"Yes Ron?"
"Hold me back before I seriously consider harming Harry over here."
"Ron! You don't mean that!"
"Course I do 'Mione!"
Harry was starting to get worried; he had only ever seen Ron this angry during the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Turning to face Ron, Harry tried to explain his actions.
"Ron, please calm down. I'm sorry that I played that joke on you. I didn't mean fo - " He was cut off by Ron as he started to berate Harry for his little joke.
"You're sorry!? Is that all you can say! You go missing for almost two months and all you can say is 'I'm sorry'! Then you go and pretend to be a complete stranger!" Looking down at his feet, Harry let Ron's words slowly sink into his head. 'Two months, I've been gone for two months!' Meanwhile, Ron was going hysterical as he continued to rant.
"Were your friends Harry, how did you think we would react!? The last I saw of you, you were being stunned, picked up, then apparated out of Diagon Alley by a group of Death Eaters! We didn't know what had happened to you!" Pausing for a moment to catch his breath, Ron spoke again in a calmer tone. "But I-I'm glad your back. It just wasn't the same without you. And well, we-I uh . . . " Seeing that Ron was almost done venting his anger, Hermione decided to speak up. "Harry what I think Ron is trying to say is that we missed you. And well- " Hermione couldn't hold back her tears any longer. She flung herself at Harry and hugged him as her tears spilled down her cheeks. Between he sobs, her words could be heard.
"Harry, w-we missed you s-so much! Don't y-you ever do that a-again!" Gazing up at him Hermione couldn't help the smile that crossed her face as she continued to shed her tears of joy. The Dream Team was once more together.
"Hey Hermione? I think you need to let go of Harry now."
"Why would I need to do that Ron?" She turned to look at Ron, but returned her gaze to Harry as Ron pointed a finger at his best friend's face.
"Because, he's turning purple." Ron broke out into laughter as Hermione released Harry from her death grip.
"Sorry Harry, I didn't realise I was holding you that tightly."
"It's OK Hermione, but next time don't hug me so hard or you might break a few ribs." At his remark Hermione shoved him off balance.
"Hey Harry?"
"Yes Ron."
"Well uh, um, can you explain to me why you have wings?"
"Oh! I almost forgot about that. Where did you get those wings, and what happened to your hair?" Sighing, Harry moved to sit on a bed. Looking down at his hands, err, talons, as he tried to explain his new look.
" Well you see, I can't explain it, because frankly, I don't know what happened myself. One minuet I'm looking into the face of Voldemort- " Ron and Hermione flinch at the name. "- and the next thing I know, I wake up in the hospital wing looking like this." Harry was afraid that Ron would act similar to his fourth year and endanger their friendship.
"I'm just glad to have you back." Hermione gave Harry one more hug before she let Ron speak his mind.
"That goes double for me too mate." At this Ron gave Harry a punch on the shoulder.
"Thanks you two, it means a lot coming from both of you."
Tears were welling up in Harry's eyes. He couldn't have asked for better friends even if he tried. Just then a yell was heard followed by a loud crash. Scratching at the infirmary doors were heard accompanied by loud barking. The doors opened slowly at first but were banged open as a large black blur came shooting in closely followed by a brown haired man with silver-grey locks. The man closed the door saying profound apologies to the irritated mediwitch. The black blur then jumped on the bed and tackled Harry onto his back as he began to drool all over the human-bird hybrid.
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Sirius had never been so happy in his life to see Harry. The boy had been in terrible condition the last time he had seen him, and now, thanks to Madam Pomfrey, he looked almost as good as new; minus a few little bruises that still lingered. As soon as Remus closed the doors, Sirius transformed back into his human form and pulled Harry into a fierce hug.
"Sirius, please I can't, I can't breathe." Letting go of Harry, Sirius looked on sheepishly as Harry sucked in air. Ron was once again laughing while Hermione tried to hide the smile that played at the corners of her lips. Wheezing a little after nearly having the life crushed out of him again, Harry turned to glare at Ron who was still laughing.
"People must love you so much Harry. They can stop crushing you!" Ron was by now holding the stitches in his sides.
"Sorry about that Harry. Well, you look better then the last time I saw you."
"Real comforting Padfoot. Harry will be well protected with you around." Remus had just sat down opposite to Sirius, who was still looking a little uneasy at having nearly crushed the life out of his Godson. Standing up, Remus walked over to the nightstand and filled a glass with water. After Remus' comment, Sirius had a look of indignation on his face before voicing his opinion.
"Hey, I think I'm doing pretty good if I do say so myself." Ron snorted as Remus rolled his eyes and handed Harry the glass of water. "Here Harry, drink this."
"Thanks Professor Lupin." Harry greedily drank from the glass. Remus rolled his eyes as he looked down upon his former student. "Really Harry there's no need to call me professor since I no longer teach you. Remus will do fine."
"Now then, if were through showing Harry our admiration maybe we could give him some explanations?" The teens looked at each other before turning their attention towards Remus and Sirius. Sirius was the first to speak.
"We don't know much about what's going on, but we'll try our best to explain."
Taking a deep breath Remus continued Sirius' train of thought. "One of the Dark Lord's Death Eaters created a potion that would alter a person. We didn't know in what would happen until Harry here became the first test subject."
Sirius decided at that moment to explain the effects of the potion. "We know the potion was meant to enhance a persons strength, speed and agility, but looking at Harry I would have to say there are still a few bugs to work out." As he finished speaking Sirius had a smile on his face. Remus took that moment to hit Sirius over the head for his awful attempt at humour.
"Ow!" Shooting a glare at Remus, Sirius continued. "Anyway, the potion was supposed to make the drinker a mindless slave. A brainless servant of the Dark Lord." Sirius shuddered as he thought of what could have happened to Harry. "Thank God the potion was still faulty, I could have lost you to old snake face."
"You and me both! He would have just loved that wouldn't he? The boy-who- lived his personal servant!"
Harry was angry now; the same scumbag that had destroyed his life since he was a year old had wanted to make him his slave. He wouldn't let that happen, he would fight him to his very last breath if he had to. As his anger grew, Harry could feel the familiar sensation of fire coursing through his veins.
Sirius, Remus, Ron and Hermione looked on as a fire began to burn in Harry's eyes, turning them into blazing pools of emerald. Ron and Hermione cringed as the glass in Harry's hand exploded. Sirius looked on in concern at Harry's now bleeding hand while Remus curiously opened the boy's hand to his scrutiny. A warm glow began to surround the injured hand and with a gasp of surprise from everyone present, the wounds healed themselves. Not even scars remained to give testimony to the injuries that once covered Harry's hand.
"That was bloody brilliant mate! How did you do it?" Ron was gaping at Harry's hand while Hermione could only sputter a few words.
"Harry what, how. what did you do?" As fast as his anger had come it left just as quickly. Harry now gaped at his hand in astonishment.
"I don't know what I did Hermione." Giving his godson a hug Sirius spoke in relieved tones.
"At least you're not bleeding anymore." Cracking a grin, Sirius continued. "And be thankful Madam Pomfrey wasn't here to see that, you would never leave the hospital wing."
The group laughed as Sirius started to do and impersonation of Madam Pomfrey scolding Harry for being out of bed. They all clapped and cheered at the Marauder's antics.
"That was great! You had her down perfectly!"
"Yeah, and Harry should know seeing as how he practically lives in the hospital wing!" Harry rightly smacked Ron for that comment.
Before anymore could be said the school matron entered the infirmary. Staring at the crowd assembled before her patient, Madam Pomfrey briskly set to work ushering Harry's friends to the doors of the infirmary.
"Out, out, out! It is late and my patient needs his rest! You can come back tomorrow if you like, Mister Potter will not be going anywhere for a while. At least not until I see a definite improvement in his health."
"We'll see you tomorrow Harry! Sleep well!" Hermione called out as she left the hospital wing, Ron right beside her.
"Yeah Harry, see you tomorrow. It's great to have you back."
With that said both Gryffindors headed back for Gryffindor Tower. Sirius and Remus however didn't abandon Harry's side as the two teens left. Turning to them, Pomfrey waited patiently before getting exasperated.
"Oh for havens sake! The boy needs rest! Now leave before I make you both grow boils all over your face! Trust me, I will not be curing you if it should come to that."
Both Marauders knew she meant business and left after saying a hasty good night to Harry. Pomfrey then went to her office and returned with a dreamless sleep potion for the boy. Knowing what she wanted Harry took the offered glass and down it in one go. Harry's world faded to black as the last of the sleeping potion flowed down his throat.
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Author's note: Look! Look! Another chapter done! Yeah hooray for me!!! I'm trying to make these chapters lengthier, even if it takes me a little longer to accomplish that task. I'm just doing that because you guys want it. Otherwise I don't think they would be half as long as they are going to be from now on. Here's a little info on the next chapter for you guys.
Next Chapter - Dreams This should be fun, Voldie's not happy! Hee, hee! Poor Harry won't like his dreams. FINALLY, the much anticipated encounter with the school, plus we get to see Phoenix/Harry in action on the Quidditch pitch. We'll see Harry in some classes and I can't forget to introduce the new Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher. Maybe I'll throw in a little trip to Hogsmead while I'm at it. We'll see!
Till next time!
Griff_Star2000
Disclaimer: All characters and subject matter appearing herein are the copyrighted © creations of J. K. Rowling and Warner Bros., and are borrowed for the purposes of this fan fiction. No money in any form was earned in its production.
PLEASE FORGIVE ME FOR UPDATEING SO LATE! I WAS EXTREAMLY BUISSY DURING THE LAST FEW WEEKS THAT I COULDN'T GET A CHANCE TO WRITE. SO AGAIN PLEASE FORGIVE ME!!!
Shdurrani: Glade you liked my chapter. Here's the next instalment!
Lois Lane: I love the pen name! Don't worry, I will continue.
Bandit: He may be cute, but he's gonna be doing some major ass kicking in later chapters! LOL! Glade you like my story. Ron and Hermione's reactions should be entertaining! LOL! I really needed to laugh, so thank you, your enthusiasm really gets me motivated to write more.
ChristinaLupine01442, Moony, Padfoot and Prongs: The Griffin and Phoenix Child is an excellent story, just wish you would update it really, really soon! Can't wait!!!! You and the other reviewers don't need to feel honoured; you all inspired me to write. It should be me who is honoured to have such great readers! Thank you all so much for your reviews! Think it was a weird chapter? See what you think of this one!
Chapter 8 - The Hero Returns
Ron and Hermione could only gape at the creature that stood before them. It was like nothing they had ever seen before, part human, part bird. Looking closely, Hermione could see intricate patterns in the feathers of the human-bird hybrid. Being the bookworm that she was, Hermione wanted nothing more than to run off to the library and research the strange creature, but then she remembered the reason for her visit to the hospital wing. Ron on the other hand only wanted to find his friend quickly before Hermione could drag him off to the library to do research on the creature.
Realising that they were still looking at the human-bird hybrid with their mouths open, Hermione came up with a quick reply to cover their behaviour.
"Sorry, we didn't mean to intrude on you. We were looking for a friend of ours, perhaps you know him? His name's Harry Potter."
Harry could hardly believe his own ears, his friends didn't even recognise him. It was almost too much for Harry, and laughter was threatening to escape his lips, so he decided to have a little fun with his anonymity. Disguising his voice a little so as not to give himself away, Harry spoke to his friends.
"Harry Potter you said? Isn't he the one with that lightning bolt shaped scar on his forehead?"
"Yeah, and he's kind of short, messy black hair, glasses, and green eyes. Have you seen him?" Ron asked while looking in all directions of the hospital wing for his friend. Harry couldn't contain his laughter any longer as he burst out in an uncontrollable fit while holding his sides as tears of mirth escaped his eyes.
"Maybe, maybe not. I don't seem to be myself lately."
"What do you mean, not yourself lately?" Hermione couldn't understand the strange creature that stood in front of her. On minute he would speak clearly, the next he would speak in riddles. Pulling the bangs away from his forehead Harry revealed his lightning bolt scar to his friends.
"Tell me Hermione, doesn't Harry have a scar just like this?" Looking closely at the scar Hermione began to realise just who the creature was. Ron was also looking at his scar as he came to the realisation that the creature was indeed one of his best friends. Harry knew from the look in Ron's eyes that he had gone to far with his little joke. He was in for it now.
"Hermione?"
"Yes Ron?"
"Hold me back before I seriously consider harming Harry over here."
"Ron! You don't mean that!"
"Course I do 'Mione!"
Harry was starting to get worried; he had only ever seen Ron this angry during the Tri-Wizard Tournament. Turning to face Ron, Harry tried to explain his actions.
"Ron, please calm down. I'm sorry that I played that joke on you. I didn't mean fo - " He was cut off by Ron as he started to berate Harry for his little joke.
"You're sorry!? Is that all you can say! You go missing for almost two months and all you can say is 'I'm sorry'! Then you go and pretend to be a complete stranger!" Looking down at his feet, Harry let Ron's words slowly sink into his head. 'Two months, I've been gone for two months!' Meanwhile, Ron was going hysterical as he continued to rant.
"Were your friends Harry, how did you think we would react!? The last I saw of you, you were being stunned, picked up, then apparated out of Diagon Alley by a group of Death Eaters! We didn't know what had happened to you!" Pausing for a moment to catch his breath, Ron spoke again in a calmer tone. "But I-I'm glad your back. It just wasn't the same without you. And well, we-I uh . . . " Seeing that Ron was almost done venting his anger, Hermione decided to speak up. "Harry what I think Ron is trying to say is that we missed you. And well- " Hermione couldn't hold back her tears any longer. She flung herself at Harry and hugged him as her tears spilled down her cheeks. Between he sobs, her words could be heard.
"Harry, w-we missed you s-so much! Don't y-you ever do that a-again!" Gazing up at him Hermione couldn't help the smile that crossed her face as she continued to shed her tears of joy. The Dream Team was once more together.
"Hey Hermione? I think you need to let go of Harry now."
"Why would I need to do that Ron?" She turned to look at Ron, but returned her gaze to Harry as Ron pointed a finger at his best friend's face.
"Because, he's turning purple." Ron broke out into laughter as Hermione released Harry from her death grip.
"Sorry Harry, I didn't realise I was holding you that tightly."
"It's OK Hermione, but next time don't hug me so hard or you might break a few ribs." At his remark Hermione shoved him off balance.
"Hey Harry?"
"Yes Ron."
"Well uh, um, can you explain to me why you have wings?"
"Oh! I almost forgot about that. Where did you get those wings, and what happened to your hair?" Sighing, Harry moved to sit on a bed. Looking down at his hands, err, talons, as he tried to explain his new look.
" Well you see, I can't explain it, because frankly, I don't know what happened myself. One minuet I'm looking into the face of Voldemort- " Ron and Hermione flinch at the name. "- and the next thing I know, I wake up in the hospital wing looking like this." Harry was afraid that Ron would act similar to his fourth year and endanger their friendship.
"I'm just glad to have you back." Hermione gave Harry one more hug before she let Ron speak his mind.
"That goes double for me too mate." At this Ron gave Harry a punch on the shoulder.
"Thanks you two, it means a lot coming from both of you."
Tears were welling up in Harry's eyes. He couldn't have asked for better friends even if he tried. Just then a yell was heard followed by a loud crash. Scratching at the infirmary doors were heard accompanied by loud barking. The doors opened slowly at first but were banged open as a large black blur came shooting in closely followed by a brown haired man with silver-grey locks. The man closed the door saying profound apologies to the irritated mediwitch. The black blur then jumped on the bed and tackled Harry onto his back as he began to drool all over the human-bird hybrid.
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Sirius had never been so happy in his life to see Harry. The boy had been in terrible condition the last time he had seen him, and now, thanks to Madam Pomfrey, he looked almost as good as new; minus a few little bruises that still lingered. As soon as Remus closed the doors, Sirius transformed back into his human form and pulled Harry into a fierce hug.
"Sirius, please I can't, I can't breathe." Letting go of Harry, Sirius looked on sheepishly as Harry sucked in air. Ron was once again laughing while Hermione tried to hide the smile that played at the corners of her lips. Wheezing a little after nearly having the life crushed out of him again, Harry turned to glare at Ron who was still laughing.
"People must love you so much Harry. They can stop crushing you!" Ron was by now holding the stitches in his sides.
"Sorry about that Harry. Well, you look better then the last time I saw you."
"Real comforting Padfoot. Harry will be well protected with you around." Remus had just sat down opposite to Sirius, who was still looking a little uneasy at having nearly crushed the life out of his Godson. Standing up, Remus walked over to the nightstand and filled a glass with water. After Remus' comment, Sirius had a look of indignation on his face before voicing his opinion.
"Hey, I think I'm doing pretty good if I do say so myself." Ron snorted as Remus rolled his eyes and handed Harry the glass of water. "Here Harry, drink this."
"Thanks Professor Lupin." Harry greedily drank from the glass. Remus rolled his eyes as he looked down upon his former student. "Really Harry there's no need to call me professor since I no longer teach you. Remus will do fine."
"Now then, if were through showing Harry our admiration maybe we could give him some explanations?" The teens looked at each other before turning their attention towards Remus and Sirius. Sirius was the first to speak.
"We don't know much about what's going on, but we'll try our best to explain."
Taking a deep breath Remus continued Sirius' train of thought. "One of the Dark Lord's Death Eaters created a potion that would alter a person. We didn't know in what would happen until Harry here became the first test subject."
Sirius decided at that moment to explain the effects of the potion. "We know the potion was meant to enhance a persons strength, speed and agility, but looking at Harry I would have to say there are still a few bugs to work out." As he finished speaking Sirius had a smile on his face. Remus took that moment to hit Sirius over the head for his awful attempt at humour.
"Ow!" Shooting a glare at Remus, Sirius continued. "Anyway, the potion was supposed to make the drinker a mindless slave. A brainless servant of the Dark Lord." Sirius shuddered as he thought of what could have happened to Harry. "Thank God the potion was still faulty, I could have lost you to old snake face."
"You and me both! He would have just loved that wouldn't he? The boy-who- lived his personal servant!"
Harry was angry now; the same scumbag that had destroyed his life since he was a year old had wanted to make him his slave. He wouldn't let that happen, he would fight him to his very last breath if he had to. As his anger grew, Harry could feel the familiar sensation of fire coursing through his veins.
Sirius, Remus, Ron and Hermione looked on as a fire began to burn in Harry's eyes, turning them into blazing pools of emerald. Ron and Hermione cringed as the glass in Harry's hand exploded. Sirius looked on in concern at Harry's now bleeding hand while Remus curiously opened the boy's hand to his scrutiny. A warm glow began to surround the injured hand and with a gasp of surprise from everyone present, the wounds healed themselves. Not even scars remained to give testimony to the injuries that once covered Harry's hand.
"That was bloody brilliant mate! How did you do it?" Ron was gaping at Harry's hand while Hermione could only sputter a few words.
"Harry what, how. what did you do?" As fast as his anger had come it left just as quickly. Harry now gaped at his hand in astonishment.
"I don't know what I did Hermione." Giving his godson a hug Sirius spoke in relieved tones.
"At least you're not bleeding anymore." Cracking a grin, Sirius continued. "And be thankful Madam Pomfrey wasn't here to see that, you would never leave the hospital wing."
The group laughed as Sirius started to do and impersonation of Madam Pomfrey scolding Harry for being out of bed. They all clapped and cheered at the Marauder's antics.
"That was great! You had her down perfectly!"
"Yeah, and Harry should know seeing as how he practically lives in the hospital wing!" Harry rightly smacked Ron for that comment.
Before anymore could be said the school matron entered the infirmary. Staring at the crowd assembled before her patient, Madam Pomfrey briskly set to work ushering Harry's friends to the doors of the infirmary.
"Out, out, out! It is late and my patient needs his rest! You can come back tomorrow if you like, Mister Potter will not be going anywhere for a while. At least not until I see a definite improvement in his health."
"We'll see you tomorrow Harry! Sleep well!" Hermione called out as she left the hospital wing, Ron right beside her.
"Yeah Harry, see you tomorrow. It's great to have you back."
With that said both Gryffindors headed back for Gryffindor Tower. Sirius and Remus however didn't abandon Harry's side as the two teens left. Turning to them, Pomfrey waited patiently before getting exasperated.
"Oh for havens sake! The boy needs rest! Now leave before I make you both grow boils all over your face! Trust me, I will not be curing you if it should come to that."
Both Marauders knew she meant business and left after saying a hasty good night to Harry. Pomfrey then went to her office and returned with a dreamless sleep potion for the boy. Knowing what she wanted Harry took the offered glass and down it in one go. Harry's world faded to black as the last of the sleeping potion flowed down his throat.
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Author's note: Look! Look! Another chapter done! Yeah hooray for me!!! I'm trying to make these chapters lengthier, even if it takes me a little longer to accomplish that task. I'm just doing that because you guys want it. Otherwise I don't think they would be half as long as they are going to be from now on. Here's a little info on the next chapter for you guys.
Next Chapter - Dreams This should be fun, Voldie's not happy! Hee, hee! Poor Harry won't like his dreams. FINALLY, the much anticipated encounter with the school, plus we get to see Phoenix/Harry in action on the Quidditch pitch. We'll see Harry in some classes and I can't forget to introduce the new Defence Against the Dark Arts Teacher. Maybe I'll throw in a little trip to Hogsmead while I'm at it. We'll see!
Till next time!
Griff_Star2000