A Phoenix's Tale
By: Muses Fury
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Disclaimer: I don't own anything, J.K. Rowling does.
Summary: This is my take on Fawkes the phoenix. Read and enjoy!
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After the initial shock wore off, and everyone was seated again, the questions began. As both Ambrose and Albus anticipated this, they remained standing. The first question was directed at Albus by Rubeus Hagrid.
"Beggin yer pardon, Headmaster, but isn't she supposed ter be a he?" Hagrid asked, blushing slightly. He seemed somewhat comforted by the smile Rose directed towards him, though, and even smiled back.
"Ah, yes, Hagrid, that is what I originally thought. But, as she never gave me the slightest hint as to what she was, I just assumed that Fawkes was male." His blue eyes were twinkling, and a soft smile played on his lips, remebering his shock when he found out.
"But, Professor Dumbledore, wouldn't the people you bought Fawkes from know?" Bill Weasley asked faintly. He was still kind of stunned that the bird that acted so bird-like was actually a woman.
"Of, course, Bill, that is, if it worked like that. Ambrose would you care to explain?"
"Sure,"came her reply. "You see, er, Bill is it?"Bill nodded, "Ok, you can't go to your local pet shop and buy phoenixes. They are the only bird that flies around and choses who they want to stay with, for they are rather independent."She added with a smile.
"Interesting,"came Bill's reply. A few others nodded as well. The next question came from one Minerva McGonagall, but was not directed at Ambrose, but at Albus.
"Albus, why didn't you know that she was an Animagus? She had to give hints or something. Furthermore, how did you find out?"
"I was wondering when those questions were going to come up. Well, the reason that I didn't know that she was an Animagus, is because she acted so much like a bird that it didn't seem to matter if she ever acted strangely. Now that I look back on it, I can see know that in some of her strangest moods, she definately acted like a person. You remember how clever she was back when she was at Hogwarts, Minerva. If she didn't want something found out, then it rarely was. This happened to be one of those rare occasions. And as for how I found out, I caught her. She was coming in from an Auror meeting a couple of nights ago, and I found her in my office just before she transformed. So, we had a nice long talk before I let her turn into Fawkes again. That's when I made her promise that she would tell everyone." McGonagall seemed somewhat appeased by these statements and then turned her questioning on Rose.
"I know that Albus said that you were a fire mage, Ambrose, but I never heard of someone being able to turn into mythical creatures. There are no mention on the animagus registry at the Ministry. And, to my knowledge, there never has been."
"True, there is no mention on the registry, that's because the Ministry doesn't know, they..." Rose was cut off as McGonagall interrupted.
"Did they ask if you were an animagus?"
"Indeed they did."
"What did you tell them? Surely you didn't lie?"
"Of course not. I told them the truth. And, when they asked what animal I was, I told them that I was a horse." McGonagall raised her eyebrows slightly, as Rose began to smile widely.
"Wouldn't that be lying?"
"No, ma'am."
"It's not? Then what would you call it?"
"I would call it telling part of the truth. Because, in actuality, I can change into a horse if the need arises."
"So you can turn into both a horse and a phoenix?"
"Yes." Before anything else could be said, a beautiful jet black horse stood before them, and then changed back. "And the Ministry will be none the wiser since they have never dealt with a person who could be two different animals." McGonagall did nothing but smile, as she had nothing else to say. Or in actuality, was too shocked to say much of anything.
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"Rose?" Lupin asked.
"Yes, Moony?"
"Why haven't you shown yourself before now? Because, I know we could have used a powerful witch like yourself. And another thing, how did you manage to stay off the Marauder's Map?" Lupin finished, looking expectant as if a big revelation was about to occur. Rose just raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"First of all, I have shown myself, for Kingsley knows me." Kingsley nodded, "But, ever since Voldemort has come back, my appearances have been limited especially in the month after school was let out."
"Why? I know there have been Death Eater raids at least once a week. Haven't you gone to those?"
"I would've, but I couldn't. When Voldemort came to the Ministry, and dueled with Albus, I swallowed the Killing Curse. While it only made my phoenix form have an early 'Burning Day', I was not able to transform into my human form because it would hurt me. Granted, it was excruciating at the time, but had I transformed into my human form even a week after that, it would've killed me." She paused to let the information sink in before continuing. "And as for the Marauder's Map, Moony, there are certain spells that I can use so that I wouldn't be seen."
"And you found this information out how?"
"Moony, when the map was created, you, Sirius, James, and Peter made a list of spells that could be used for said purposed, am I right?"
"Yes, but how did you know about the list?"
"Did you honestly think that I wouldn't find out? I mean, really, all I had to do was bribe Peter and the list was mine." With a evil grin, Rose winked at Lupin.
"Dare I ask what you bribed him with, Rose?" He asked, looking slightly sick. With a trill laugh, she responded:
" I told him that I would at least try to act as if he was worth my time and he handed the list right over. You always found the strangest people to associate with, Moony."
"Well, if I remember correctly, you would talk to anyone who you could get two words out of. Oh, and not to mention that you were best friends with Lily. It was like you two were connected at the hip." Lupin stopped short of saying anything else, noticing the wave of sadness coming across his friend's face. *Uh-oh, now I've done it.* he thought to himself, becoming slightly panicked, for he remembered Rose's temper well. But, then Dumbledore stepped in,
"I think that is enough for tonight. Unless, Severus has anything to report?" Severus shook his head, still staring at Rose with a look of disbelief in his dark eyes.
"Ok, then, that settles it."Dumbledore said in an enthusiastic voice,"I will let you know when the next meeting is. Until then, stay safe and keep your eyes open. Ambrose, I'm sure you'll be coming back to Hogwarts tonight?"
"Yes, Albus, I'll see you later."
"Good then,"And with that, he walked out of the kitchens and up the stairs. They heard the door shut behind him as he exited the house.
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Well what do you all think of this chapter? Good? Better than the last? Like it at all? Or do you wish that it would die and be put out of it's misery?
Don't forget to review, thanks to all who have already. I'm glad that you four enjoy it. ;-) I aim to please. Well, I'm off for right now, stay tuned for next time, when Ambrose has a talk with *drum roll, please* Snape!! Should be interesting, well at least I hope so.
Well that's enough of rambling for right now, good bye and have a lovely day (or evening)!
~Muses Fury
By: Muses Fury
~*~
Disclaimer: I don't own anything, J.K. Rowling does.
Summary: This is my take on Fawkes the phoenix. Read and enjoy!
~*~
After the initial shock wore off, and everyone was seated again, the questions began. As both Ambrose and Albus anticipated this, they remained standing. The first question was directed at Albus by Rubeus Hagrid.
"Beggin yer pardon, Headmaster, but isn't she supposed ter be a he?" Hagrid asked, blushing slightly. He seemed somewhat comforted by the smile Rose directed towards him, though, and even smiled back.
"Ah, yes, Hagrid, that is what I originally thought. But, as she never gave me the slightest hint as to what she was, I just assumed that Fawkes was male." His blue eyes were twinkling, and a soft smile played on his lips, remebering his shock when he found out.
"But, Professor Dumbledore, wouldn't the people you bought Fawkes from know?" Bill Weasley asked faintly. He was still kind of stunned that the bird that acted so bird-like was actually a woman.
"Of, course, Bill, that is, if it worked like that. Ambrose would you care to explain?"
"Sure,"came her reply. "You see, er, Bill is it?"Bill nodded, "Ok, you can't go to your local pet shop and buy phoenixes. They are the only bird that flies around and choses who they want to stay with, for they are rather independent."She added with a smile.
"Interesting,"came Bill's reply. A few others nodded as well. The next question came from one Minerva McGonagall, but was not directed at Ambrose, but at Albus.
"Albus, why didn't you know that she was an Animagus? She had to give hints or something. Furthermore, how did you find out?"
"I was wondering when those questions were going to come up. Well, the reason that I didn't know that she was an Animagus, is because she acted so much like a bird that it didn't seem to matter if she ever acted strangely. Now that I look back on it, I can see know that in some of her strangest moods, she definately acted like a person. You remember how clever she was back when she was at Hogwarts, Minerva. If she didn't want something found out, then it rarely was. This happened to be one of those rare occasions. And as for how I found out, I caught her. She was coming in from an Auror meeting a couple of nights ago, and I found her in my office just before she transformed. So, we had a nice long talk before I let her turn into Fawkes again. That's when I made her promise that she would tell everyone." McGonagall seemed somewhat appeased by these statements and then turned her questioning on Rose.
"I know that Albus said that you were a fire mage, Ambrose, but I never heard of someone being able to turn into mythical creatures. There are no mention on the animagus registry at the Ministry. And, to my knowledge, there never has been."
"True, there is no mention on the registry, that's because the Ministry doesn't know, they..." Rose was cut off as McGonagall interrupted.
"Did they ask if you were an animagus?"
"Indeed they did."
"What did you tell them? Surely you didn't lie?"
"Of course not. I told them the truth. And, when they asked what animal I was, I told them that I was a horse." McGonagall raised her eyebrows slightly, as Rose began to smile widely.
"Wouldn't that be lying?"
"No, ma'am."
"It's not? Then what would you call it?"
"I would call it telling part of the truth. Because, in actuality, I can change into a horse if the need arises."
"So you can turn into both a horse and a phoenix?"
"Yes." Before anything else could be said, a beautiful jet black horse stood before them, and then changed back. "And the Ministry will be none the wiser since they have never dealt with a person who could be two different animals." McGonagall did nothing but smile, as she had nothing else to say. Or in actuality, was too shocked to say much of anything.
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"Rose?" Lupin asked.
"Yes, Moony?"
"Why haven't you shown yourself before now? Because, I know we could have used a powerful witch like yourself. And another thing, how did you manage to stay off the Marauder's Map?" Lupin finished, looking expectant as if a big revelation was about to occur. Rose just raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"First of all, I have shown myself, for Kingsley knows me." Kingsley nodded, "But, ever since Voldemort has come back, my appearances have been limited especially in the month after school was let out."
"Why? I know there have been Death Eater raids at least once a week. Haven't you gone to those?"
"I would've, but I couldn't. When Voldemort came to the Ministry, and dueled with Albus, I swallowed the Killing Curse. While it only made my phoenix form have an early 'Burning Day', I was not able to transform into my human form because it would hurt me. Granted, it was excruciating at the time, but had I transformed into my human form even a week after that, it would've killed me." She paused to let the information sink in before continuing. "And as for the Marauder's Map, Moony, there are certain spells that I can use so that I wouldn't be seen."
"And you found this information out how?"
"Moony, when the map was created, you, Sirius, James, and Peter made a list of spells that could be used for said purposed, am I right?"
"Yes, but how did you know about the list?"
"Did you honestly think that I wouldn't find out? I mean, really, all I had to do was bribe Peter and the list was mine." With a evil grin, Rose winked at Lupin.
"Dare I ask what you bribed him with, Rose?" He asked, looking slightly sick. With a trill laugh, she responded:
" I told him that I would at least try to act as if he was worth my time and he handed the list right over. You always found the strangest people to associate with, Moony."
"Well, if I remember correctly, you would talk to anyone who you could get two words out of. Oh, and not to mention that you were best friends with Lily. It was like you two were connected at the hip." Lupin stopped short of saying anything else, noticing the wave of sadness coming across his friend's face. *Uh-oh, now I've done it.* he thought to himself, becoming slightly panicked, for he remembered Rose's temper well. But, then Dumbledore stepped in,
"I think that is enough for tonight. Unless, Severus has anything to report?" Severus shook his head, still staring at Rose with a look of disbelief in his dark eyes.
"Ok, then, that settles it."Dumbledore said in an enthusiastic voice,"I will let you know when the next meeting is. Until then, stay safe and keep your eyes open. Ambrose, I'm sure you'll be coming back to Hogwarts tonight?"
"Yes, Albus, I'll see you later."
"Good then,"And with that, he walked out of the kitchens and up the stairs. They heard the door shut behind him as he exited the house.
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Well what do you all think of this chapter? Good? Better than the last? Like it at all? Or do you wish that it would die and be put out of it's misery?
Don't forget to review, thanks to all who have already. I'm glad that you four enjoy it. ;-) I aim to please. Well, I'm off for right now, stay tuned for next time, when Ambrose has a talk with *drum roll, please* Snape!! Should be interesting, well at least I hope so.
Well that's enough of rambling for right now, good bye and have a lovely day (or evening)!
~Muses Fury