A/n: I know you hate this

orca

owl

wolf

"Human"

thoughts

'parselmouth'

THE RELUCTANT SLYTHERIN

Chapter 13: DA lessons and Dreams of Voldemort

That night Harry, Ron, and Neville talked excitedly about their day under the lake, "I mean it was so cool," Neville said, "And for once I never fowled it up," Neville said, "I think Tory said something about animal instincts," Ron said, "It was probably your instincts that kept you right side up," Ron teased and Neville flushed, "I think I will enjoy her for a DA teacher," Neville replied and Ron laughed, "What it is true DA is even as good as Herbology and that is the other subject that I don't mess up in," he said and Ron laughed at Neville. "Oh speaking of DA Harry thanks that helped a lot with my OWL's……um Harry are you ok?" Neville said and Ron turned to find his friend spacing out. "Harry? Hey Harry?" he said and Harry's blank look turned to look at them and his cheeks showed a flush of pink, "Hey Harry you spaced out there mate," Ron said and Harry blushed even deeper, "I bet it has something to do with a certain girl," said Neville deciding now was a good time to tease Harry. "I was not!" Harry said his face blushing, "I bet she is rail thin with a basilisk as a familiar," teased Ron and both boys started to laugh when Harry turned beet red. "We knew it!" they said, "come on Harry ask her out," Ron said and Harry shook his head, "It is not that easy," Harry said, "I hardly know her that well," he tried to defend himself but it was no use the other two boys could not help but tease him.

"So what have you got this time my sweet," a hissing voice said as a group of cloaked figures with white masks said as they stood in front of their lord. "I have some very interesting news my lord," said Narcissa Malfoy as she took off her mask to reveal her features, "Since my husband is away it would be my pleasure to entertain my lord." She said, "My son Draco has informed me that there is an exchange student at Hogwarts from the Hawaiian Academy of Magic," she said and the first voice a dark and sinister voice, "The Hawaiian Academy of Magic?" he said and Narcissa nodded, "Yes my lord, It is well known that, that school hold some very powerful very ancient magic," the woman then stayed low, "If Dumbledore thinks he can say such things then so be it," "Severus!" he yelled and Snape lowered his mask. "Tell me my potions master what did Dumbledore say?" he hissed and Snape nervously told him, "He told me my lord that an alliance would benefit the light side sir. If Dumbledore does ally himself with the Hawaiian Academy then he can untold power,"

The man thought about it, "Well this is interesting news if Dumbledore thinks he can ally himself with such magic then he is a fool. Already I have such power at my disposal and he knows it how else was I able to come back." The voice said and the two bowed to their lord. "Now tell me what of this exchange student?" it was Narcissa who answered, "My lord my son Draco informs me that she is unable to fight," she said, "It is true my lord her magic was bound before she came to the school. They fear her true power and thus bound her so she is unable to fight back. And from what I heard she is a very powerful witch," Snape said. The voice hissed again and a snake slithered onto his lap and he stroked it gently. "Well we don't want any risks now do we if Dumbledore wants to ally himself with the academy then we must do everything in our power to stop him now shall we," the first voice said and said, "My son also tells me that she has a basilisk as a familiar and a strange owl I assume it is a native to the Hawaiian islands," Narcissa said and the strange man rose from his throne. "A Basilisk? Now how can a girl become a master unless….she is a parselmouth," the man hissed, "Wormtail!" the man shouted and a short portly man with a mouse like face ran to his master, "Yes master?" he said kneeling. "Keep an eye on this girl and when you have the chance bring her to me. Have Malfoy's boy help you," he said and the man bowed, "You will also keep an eye on them as well Severus," and the three bowed and turned, "Oh and by the way, 'CRUCIO!"

Harry shot up in alarm as sweat covered his face and blood dripped from his scar. He looked on fearfully as he calmed down, 'Is Harry-papa ok?' and Harry was startled when Arbok rose from the foot of his bed. 'Arbok you scared me,' Harry whispered to the baby basilisk. 'I sorry but I sensed that you were having a nightmare and came here Kama knows so he tell Tory-mama when she wakes.' Arbok whispered and Hedwig hooted right beside him. Harry smiled gently and stroked his owl and Arbok when a thought came to him. 'I have to see Dumbledore,' he said and got up but remembered that they have doubled the prefect shifts since the last year. Shit how do I get to Dumbledore? Harry thought when he looked at Hedwig. I know

A snowy white owl flew around the castle till it found a window that was dimly lit. Flying in it flew into the bedroom and landed softly at the bed. The form shifted till it was Harry in his robes. "Professor? Professor Dumbledore?" Harry whispered and Dumbledore shifted in his bed and then he woke slowly, "Harry? Harry what are you doing here and how did you get in?" the headmaster asked as he clapped his hands and the lights came on. "I had another vision," he said, "Oh really about Voldemort," he said getting and getting his full attention Harry told him what he saw. "I see then I will make sure that Ms. Kahalewai is taken cared of," the headmaster said and Harry nodded before going back to his rooms.

Harry could not manage to get any sleep for as soon as he tried he was awakened again so try as he might he could not sleep. "Having trouble sleeping Harry?" whispered a voice and Harry looked in surprise as Tory stood over on his bed. "How did you get in?" he asked, "Arbok," she whispered, "Wanna go for a run?" she asked, "Sure why not," he said and Tory nodded and told him that she saw him fly as an owl. Together they silently flew out of the room towards the forest edge. Landing softly Harry noticed that the moon was full and it so reminded him of his friend Remus Lupin his old defense against the dark arts teacher, and honorary werewolf. "That was incredible being able to fly like an owl," Harry said and Hedwig landed softly along with Kama. "So how are we going to run without being seen?" Harry asked, "Well I was thinking of wolves," Tory said smiling and Harry could not help but melt under that smile. Though frail Tory was strong in spirit and it looks like she is getting stronger. "Now remember what I taught you about shifting," she said and shifted into a black wolf and Harry followed. He was black like Tory but his lightning bolt scare still remains but well hidden under his fur and his green eyes shown brightly in the moonlight.

He wondered around the forest at night his shaggy grey coat and sagging body from lack of proper food made him look sort of strange in the moonlight but that did not deter him. He prowled the forest in search of prey and he saw it.

A lone doe stood in the moonlight of the full moon. She was a fine prize for the lone wolf as he gotten himself ready for the hunt when the doe's head rose ears perked. The wolf cursed his bad luck but noticed that the deer was not looking at him but in another direction. The wolf turned his head and noticed two dark shapes in the woods both he recognized as wolves like himself! Both were black though but one had green eyes and by his scent he could tell it was a male the other female. The deer seeing them finally bolted and the wolves followed through the shadows of the forest.

Tory showed Harry how to chase down any deer and because Harry felt hungry Tory decided to show him how to hunt and kill his prey eating it like a wolf. Both ran after the doe as it shot off into the woods Harry took the back while Tory ran around and cornered it and pinned it with her jaws clamped around its neck. When the deer finally went down and died she began to devour her food.

Harry stood off to the side as he watched Tory eat like she had never eaten this well in months (that part is true) at first he felt sick but then pushed it aside. He then moved slowly in and began to devour his prey when his ears perked up at the scent of another wolf in the air.

Tory hearing this raised her ears and turned them around sniffing the wind when she caught sight of another shape in the woods. Baring her fangs she snarled at the creature Harry sensing Tory's distress joined her and growled low in his throat. The wolf slowly trotted towards them with his head bent low and ears flat against his head. His tail was tucked between his legs a sign of submission. He was clearly larger then both Harry and Tory but after seeing the way this wolf was shaped it surprised Harry to see that it was not a regular wolf but a werewolf! The wolf slowly got down low on his belly and rolled over another sign of submission. Harry backed off but Tory wanted to make sure as she slowly approached the wolf and sniffed him taking in his scent. Harry did the same and was surprised by the familiarity of the smell. It was then that the smell registered in his brain. Remus? He thought and began to whine.

The grey wolf was surprised when the male began to softly whine and he looked up at the green eyed wolf. The other wolf seeing this backed off and allowed him passage to the kill. Slowly the grey wolf sniffed the kill and took what ever is left. The female he noticed was thin like him while the male was healthy. But by the looks of it the female is the alpha her ears were perked up straight and dominant and its poise showed that she can hold herself in a fight if possible. Both of them looked no older then juveniles. The wolf began to sniff taking in their scent. One of them caught him off guard and he jerked his head back. The male smelled like a mix of fresh windy grass, candy and dank dungeons as well as some potions. The female smelled like the male except the candy smell, he could also smell blood on her as if she had been beaten many times. He also could smells something else something disturbing.

When he finished his meal he stood with the two wolves as the female raised her head and began to howl a long mournful song. The black male did the same and so did the grey.

The grey watched the two black wolves retreat into the forest their tails flying behind them. He watched as the moon slowly started to descend into the sky meaning Dawn would soon approach. The grey then turned and headed in the direction the wolves headed. He could smell them and followed their scent till at last he came to a clearing only to stop. It was the edge of the forest and already he could see the majestic castle of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The grey was confused as he walked out of the woods towards the castle when he saw two forms fly towards the castle. Confused the wolf ran back into the woods to await the sun rise.

As the sun rose that Monday Morning this time we find that Professor Snape was in his original body and Tory had to endure another day of torture. It was Potions class and Malfoy was at it again. He flicked no good items at Tory who tried to dodge them or avoid them but they got into her potion and it exploded. The whole class burst out in laughter at her antics and Tory glared at Malfoy who blew her a kiss. Some day asshole I will get you back Tory thought to herself as she growled and meekly strode out of the dungeons and out of the school before she screamed. Her scream sent shock waves around the school and shattered glass. Feeling calm Tory then walked to her next class.

Transfiguration with Ravenclaw proved to be an interesting class. Tory found it fascinating to turn objects into animals or vice versa. She then learned about the different methods Wizards in this part of the world use to transform into different animals and people. Tory had to laugh at such ways. They could only transform into one creature and that creature is their spirit guide in her school their main form. She watched as McGonagall transformed herself into a cat and sat on the table. When she became human again she then explained about registration and so forth. Tory found it amusing that someone has to register to become an animal.

Herbology was by far her least favorite not on any accounts to the teacher it is how her fellow Slytherins treat her. Her fellow sixth years would try to burn, poison, and infect her with as many dangerous plants as possible. And each time Tory's mind would work like a computer calculating her revenge to make it as sweet as possible. She growled when someone threw a snapping snap dragon at her and Tory luckily ducked. Her reflexes were still slow due to lack of nutrition but she is getting there. She started training again in the Chamber of Secrets and that is where she promised Harry she would train the DA or Dumbledore's Army.

Harry

Just the thought of that name made her want to smile. It was that said boy who understood her very well and wanted to be her friend regardless of what house she lived in. I mean sure she was a Slytherin and he a Gryffindor but she did not care. She knew that the two houses hated each other with a passion and would do anything to help the Gryffindor side. As much as she liked some of her housemates she wondered why the sorting hat put her in the house of the serpent in the first place.

Care of Magical Creatures has to be by far her favorite class. Here Tory could observe the many different magical animals native to Europe and observe their behaviors. She would then become those creatures in the Chamber when she is able to sneak out of her room. Usually Malfoy and his goons are still up so she takes the form of an insect or she goes out the window. Today they are meeting the same Norwegian Horntail they had been studying all year. Only two people have been able to touch it Tory and Hagrid. Hagrid because he is the dragon's keeper and thus the dragon tolerates him or else no food. Tory on the other hand knows where to scratch the dragon and it seems to like her better.

"Now today we are going to learn how to care for a dragon. You see Dragon's have to be kept in their respected reserves for obvious reasons," Hagrid said and the dragon blew fire at Hagrid just for fun and Tory could see the eyes sparkle with mischief. She then began to think of something a name for the dragon. Many names slipped by her this past year but one stuck. Smiling to herself she slowly approached the dragon. As Hagrid tried to ensure that the dragon was properly taken cared of he did not notice Tory slip pass him till someone shouted.

Hagrid turned as Tory reached a gentle hand out and the dragon knelt down and she slowly stroked it. The class was once again caught off guard as Tory stroked the dragon and tapped the snout till it opened its mouth and revealed long teeth. "You were saying about its teeth," Tory said and gently took the brush from Hagrid and began to scrub its mouth. The dragon seemed pleased that someone knew how to scrub his mouth without making it hurt. Tory did just that as she rubbed gently while cleaning at the same time. The dragon purred with pleasure as Tory finished and his mouth felt nice and clean. "You know what?" she asked and the Dragon looked at her quizzically, "What is it child?" Hagrid asked, "Well I was thinking does this Dragon have a name?" she asked and Hagrid shook his head, "I didn't name him," he said, "Can I do it?" Tory asked, "Um sure," he said and Tory looked at the dragon by taking a couple of steps back and the dragon rose to his full height. He spread his wings to their fullest and Tory smiled as she found a name for him, "I know what to call you, back at home for those of you who don't know what a video game is I played a game called Final Fantasy. In that game you befriend a dragon not just any dragon the king of dragons so what do you say to the name Bahamut?" she said and the dragon roared and added fire to his breath. Tory smiled for her friend finally had a name to be proud of.

That night was lessons with the DA and they appeared in the Chamber of Secrets. Tory had them meet there instead of the Room of requirement for two reasons. The first being that no one can get in unless they were a parselmouth and the second being that no one except Harry, Ron, Tory, and Hermione knew about its location. There were all together sixteen to twenty five people that would be present but at the moment the room was empty.

She had redecorated it since the last time she had been in here. Instead of the dank dripping moldy smell there was a smell of fresh air. She hand scrubbed in her free time all the mold and grime off the walls. She also added a weapons rack to one side and fixed the drainage so the water can have an easier time being drained. She planted some plants from home in a small garden where the sun shown and managed to make a small forest. Arbok loved that garden as he slithered through the plants as Tory harvested the right parts for potions and such and one ointment for his scales. Arbok's skin is very valuable in the wizarding market. As Tory grounded his scales and baby fangs and kept it for potions later she looked at the other changes she made to the chamber.

On the far wall was the face of Salazar Slytherin and the entrance to the Basilisk nest. She makes it into a sleeping area complete with bathroom and baths. She had gotten rid of all the debris and made beds that create self warmth and used the body's heat to keep them warm. She also used other things too as well as put mats on the floor and plugged in her laptop and radio on the side. Because they are run by magic and not electricity she does not have to worry about power shortages. She kept the hole near Salazar's mouth where the water comes through because it is kind of deep for her swims under the lake. She also extended the pipe to allow a full grown male orca pass through. She used this room for meditation and to eat freely without Malfoy constantly poisoning her food.

When the others arrived following Harry they were stunned when they saw Tory deep in concentration as she performed several kata with a Katana sword in her hand. Executing them with fast efficiency she was unaware of the people watching until she put it back. As soon as she put the Katana back on the sword rack there was a loud applause and she turned surprised to see everyone clapping and cheering as Tory bowed. She was dressed in her old school uniform which is of Chinese Kung-fu battle wear. It also had the Academy's crest on it. It was a shark with a dragon entwined in it at the boarder. The crest also says 'Cherish the land and the sea for both hold as many secrets as the air and stars,' "Wow Tory I did not know that you knew Martial Arts," said Dean as he and Seamus looked at each other, "If you knew then…oh yea I forgot," said Seamus and both laughed. "Well that is what we are going to start learning today besides the usual dance routine." She said.

If Tory decided on a career it was teaching for one thing she enjoys it and second she has things she could teach at Hogwarts she is teaching the people here now.

There were twenty five people in all some of which are first years who wanted to learn how to defend themselves. They are from Deatheater families and they don't agree with their families at all. There are also people whose families could be targeted that joined the DA group and were invited by members already. For the past few weeks Tory had been teaching the class mostly in physical training and had them practice it every chance they got. She had them do swimming, aerobics, dancing (Ballet, Waltz, jazz etc…) and for nearly two months and almost every night except weekends they had practiced till they broke nearly every bone possible. Tory was surprised that they have not given up yet. They had numerous cases of broken ankles and over stretched tendons and other injuries but still they persevered (Even Neville). By the time she started on skanking to strengthen their calves and legs nearly every one of them had broken at least one of their bones once. It was a lucky thing that Tory knows how to heal very fast. She then decided that tonight was the night she would have them rest and do something different.

She had them sitting together after a rather painful dancing practice and she taught them the meaning of Martial arts. But tonight she wanted to teach them something different. "Well as some of you already know I have taught some of you how to change into any animal you wished is that correct," she said and some of the people merely nodded. "Ok tonight I will teach the rest of you but I am warning you now animal instincts are hard to control so don't control them become part of them. The problem with humans is that they are too dominating don't dominate submit and let the animal become part of you and then you don't have to fight it when the time comes," she said, "That is the difference between shifting, lycanthrope which is a curse not a disease and Animagus forms is that Shifting requires one to know the instincts and concentrate on the animals movements thus allowing you to shift into any form you want. Lycanthrope is a curse that is administered through biting, blood transfusion and in some cases scratching, for it acts like a disease thus infecting the same way. The same can be said about Vampires but in their case it is only blood transfusion. Finally, Animagus forms are only what your Totem animal is," Tory said, "Totem animal?" asked someone, "An animal that represents you for what you truly are depending on your personality." She said, "You Europeans use a potion to show your totem animal and try to shift into it making it difficult. Where I come from there is an easier way and a more comfortable way." Tory said, "How?" they asked, "Your dreams," she said, "But for now that can wait lets start shifting," she said and decided that today they will be flying.

Wow I've never thought that being an owl would be so cool said a girl as she flew silently in the night. A group of twenty five owls all different kinds flew around Hogwarts and was soon joined by the owls of the owlry. Harry was enjoying himself as a fellow snowy owl and was learning how to shift in the winds thanks to Hedwig. Tory was flying alongside Kama as the Pueo's dark mask could be seen in the dark. It was strange to have an owl that hunts both in the day and at night. This owl in particular has a dark mask instead of a light one the black that surrounds its eyes makes it look fearsome even in the dark as well as in light. The white around its beak makes it look definitely like a demon but because of its broader wingspan Tory is soaring above them like a hawk. Now remember when you are practicing this technique you are not to abuse it understand? she said and the group agreed. After all they don't want to get caught learning advance magic.

Tory flew over the lake with ease and used the gentle breeze to skim the lakes surface. Like an expert she then rose again to join the rest, don't even think of trying she said to them, Your owl forms can't handle the strong winds of the ocean so even the slightest breeze can send you to the water she said and the group moaned.

Tory had them do some laps as owls and then shifted to Orca as they explored the lake finding objects that Tory put there herself as well as swim laps and get used to each animal's sign of communication. They even figured out how to call each other's name using whale talk. Each sound was distinct like a signature and for each sound they learned to use it to communicate to each other.

Tory also had them run through the forest as wolves finding the grey one again as the moon remained full and they ran with him. Is that really a werewolf I could have sworn that I have seen that wolf before said Hermione as she ran up to Tory, Did you? was the reply, Why I think I do I think that is none other then Professor Lupin, she said and Harry looked at her and then it clicked, Of course! I knew I'd recognize him the first time I ran as a wolf, Harry said and immediately shut up. Hermione and Ron caught on though and if they were human they would have smirked.

They ran for a while before Tory called them to fly back towards the castle and then down the long tunnel back into the chamber. When they arrived they were amazed, "Wow no kidding when you said that animal instincts are strong but better when you meld with them. It was so cool I mean I could practically feel every movement of my body especially when I was a wolf," said a Slytherin whom Tory recognized as Alex. "Well I hope you enjoyed your lesson well," she said, "Because tomorrow we are doing the usual as well as that and something different," she said and the group groaned as they headed up the now ladder that Tory made to allow them back into the bathroom and told them they can practice shifting to avoid prefects." Smirking, "And only avoiding them just don't abuse them," she said and the group disappeared as either rats, mice, bats, birds, lizards, spiders, or roaches.

As the last of them filed out Arbok joined Tory as she sat alone in the chamber, she winced as she felt the wound on her shoulder from when Malfoy burned her. 'Are you ok Tory-mama?' Arbok said as he slithered up to Tory and she put her hand on her wound, 'I am alright Arbok,' she said, "I doubt it," said a voice.

TBC