A/N-Thanks to all my reviewers. I can't believe I have 255! That is almost
as much as I had for my entire last story! I couldn't update for so long
because my life has been extremely hectic. I have been made Assistant
Director/Stage Manager for the musical at my high school and I am so happy.
Unfortunately I have to quit swim team early for it. The last couple of
days I have been having computer problems and homework around exam time is
unbelievable! I watched Robin Hood; Prince of Thieves just now. It just
ended. I love Alan Rickman. His voice is so SEXY!! Anyone agree? Omg guess
what I found out! I was listening to OOTP on cd and I found out that you
pronounce Remus like Reemus! I always thought it was pronounces Raymus. I
am kind of disappointed about that but it's okay. I guess. *IMPORTANT*I
created a live journal where I will do review responses from now on. I will
also recommend fics and say when I have updated and everything. The link is
in my bio. I was rereading my fic to check back and just remember
everything I have written and I read my authors alert too. I can't believe
how many author notes in which I said, "don't hate me" or "I don't like
this chapter." I never realized I said that so much! Haha! I laughed when I
read it. Hopefully this chapter is one you have been waiting for. Feel free
to suggest ideas in a review. Keep reviewing also!!
~!~ Animagi
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Ron and Hermione couldn't stop thinking about what happened with Harry. Hermione knew something was going on but she couldn't put a finger on what it was. She had her suspicions and paid attention to the obvious clues. The biggest thought she had was Harry was a werewolf. There were so many things leading to that. The main one was that Harry was never there on the night of full moons. Hermione had to know the truth and she had to know it now. Since they couldn't find Harry the next best person was obviously Sirius who was also known as Professor Orion.
Hermione dragged Ron up to The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom where they found Remus.
"Hello Professor," Hermione said.
"Hi Remus," Ron greeted.
Remus stopped what he was doing and smiled. "What are you two doing here? Haven't had enough class?
Hermione let out a short snort and shook her head. "We were just looking for Si- Professor Orion. Have you seen him?"
"Yeah," Remus said, "he is in his room I think. Just knock and I am sure he will be glad to have you there."
Hermione nodded her thanks and she and Ron did as they were told and knocked. Harry had left the night before and was still in his room half asleep. It was still pretty early so of course Harry would be sleeping but it was almost breakfast time. Sirius soon opened up the entrance to his quarters and smiled at the two teenagers in front of him.
"Hello Hermione, Ron. What can I help you with?"
Sirius had plans. He was about to go get Hermione and Ron but luckily they came just in time. What he was about to do would take a lot of work, time and effort but it would definitely be worth it. It would be worth it for Harry.
"Well, we actually have to ask you something very important," Hermione, told him and Ron nodded. He hadn't thought about Harry being a werewolf. Hermione couldn't believe that Ron didn't even realize what was right under their nose.
"Come on in then," Sirius said ushering the two to a set of chairs. "What is it you wanted to talk about?"
"Harry.." Hermione said slowly.
"Yes," Ron continued, "He has been acting weird lately and we thought you might know why."
"Yes, he has been acting weird," Sirius said.
Hermione grew anxious and very frustrated so she just blurted out her suspicions. " Is Harry a werewolf?"
"What?" Ron exclaimed.
"Well it makes so much sense. I can't believe I haven't thought about it before. There were so many signs."
Ron was contemplating something before he lifted his head to look at Sirius in his Orion disguise. "I can't believe I never thought about that before! I feel so stupid!"
Hermione looked into Sirius' eyes wonderingly. "So is he?" she asked.
Sirius nodded.
"How? When? Who-"
"Hermione, calm down and I will explain. He didn't want me to tell anyone after I found out but I was going to tell you to anyway. He was bitten in the summer and he didn't tell anyone. Snape found out, then Remus and me very recently. He never wanted anyone to find out but we all did. I cannot explain why he didn't want you to find out or how anyone else found out or how he got bitten and by whom because that is for him to tell you when the time is right. He needs help from both of you."
"How can we help him? Why are we just finding out now?"
"I am not sure why you are finding out now Ron but you are not to tell anyone else about his lycanthropy and you also can't let him know that you know for a while," Sirius told them.
"Of course we won't tell anyone. Does Dumbledore know?" Ron asked.
"No he doesn't. Only Snape, Remus, Stratus and me."
"Stratus?"
"Don't ask."
"Okay then," Hermione said, "How can we help him?"
"Well, when I was in school and we, the marauders, found out about Remus, we became Animagi so we could be with him during the full moon. Moony and I will both be with him during that time but I think it would even better if you two were there too. I wanted to teach you to become an Animagus so Harry will be happier. I know it is illegal in the wizarding world and you are probably underage but it will be helpful and most likely bring you two closer to Harry."
"Us? Me, an Animagus?" Hermione asked shocked.
"What will Harry think about that?" Ron asked.
"I am not sure exactly. He probably will be furious at first because you two find out but he will center his anger at me for telling you. I think he will be happy sooner or later though because he will have you two. So.will you do it?"
"How long will it take?" Asked Ron curiously.
"Well it is different for everyone. It took James, Wormtail and me awhile but you might be able to learn within a month or two."
Hermione and Ron exchanged glances and gave a small nod to each other.
"Alright," Hermione said.
"We'll do it," Ron finished.
"Are you sure? It is going to be hard and grueling work. Once you are a certain form you will always be able to be that form."
"Of course we will do it! I have always wanted to be an Animagus. I am just kind of upset about Harry."
"I know Hermione but there is nothing we can do about it now," Sirius sighed.
"Do you think he will tell us?" Ron asked.
"No Ron, I don't. There are many reasons why he won't but I think you will just have to wait until he finds out that you are both Animagi. I think you guys should surprise him though. He shouldn't find out until the time comes. Until then.keep it a secret. And don't let Dumbledore know I am teaching you."
"Not even Dumbledore?"
"No."
"Okay, well..what do we do?" Ron wondered out loud.
"Right then, you both have to pick a form. It can be almost whatever form you want except a magical creature. Only the most powerful can be a magical creature."
"Any form?" Ron asked Sirius nodded
"Well, can we tell you our decisions on our forms later? It is a big decision," Hermione said scratching the top of her head.
"Of course you can tell me later. I think I will have to teach you everyday for you to learn quickly. How about.everyday after curfew at ten for two hours? Is that too late?"
"No it isn't but what about Harry. Won't he think it's weird that we leave the common room every night?"
"That is for you to deal with. Tell him I gave you a months worth of detention if you must."
"Hah! And what would be the reason?"
"Um. you let Ron copy your homework?"
"I wouldn't do that," Hermione demanded.
"But you have," Sirius said.
"Yes well-"
Sirius let out a small chuckle. "I am too easy on you three. I let you get away without doing your homework, copying, being out after curfew. Dumbledore always said you had a certain disregard for the rules."
"Dumbledore doesn't mind we don't follow the rules?" Ron asked surprised.
"It isn't that. I think he is used to it and because you three have done so much for the school so far he thinks you deserve a bit of a reward. I seriously doubt he would ever admit and if he came across one of you in the hallways after curfew he would be forced to play mad."
"But he wouldn't be mad?" Hermione asked disbelievingly.
"Sometimes he would, sometimes he wouldn't.
"Good to know," Ron smirked.
"Why don't you two come back tomorrow night at ten and we can discuss things a little bit more and get started. I have to go see Snivelly."
Hermione and Ron laughed and exited Sirius room. Sirius left soon after to once again go to the dungeons. The dungeons were such a dreadful place and an even more dreadful person lived in the. Sirius had another idea though and it involved the potions master.
He knocked on the potions room door and waited outside until the door was opened magically.
"Come in," Snape said gruffly without looking up from his desk.
"Snape," Sirius greeted nonchalantly.
Severus moaned but didn't look up. "Why do I have to see you so much lately Black?"
"This is the second time this weak Snape," Sirius said dumbly.
"Oh? Feels like shorter. What do you want?"
Sirius shifted uncomfortably from foot to foot.
"What? I don't have all day Black!"
"I...need your help."
Snape let out a short snort. "You need my help?"
Sirius nodded.
"Well?"
"I am teaching Hermione and Ron to become Animagi for Harry...So they can be with him during the full moon. I want them to do it soon so I need a potion. I need a fast forward potion so they will learn quickly. Perhaps by the next full moon even."
"They are underage. Dumbledore does not know of this-"
"Dumbledore doesn't know of a lot of things Snape."
Snape didn't say anything. He just looked into his sworn childhood enemy's eyes.
"And what do I get out of this? Why should I make the potion?"
"Do it for Harry, not for me."
"Why would I do it for Potter?" Snape spat.
"Maybe for the same reason you kept his secret and helped him with the Wolfsbane potion."
Snape glared at Sirius harshly.
"Does Potter even know about this?"
"No and he wont find out until there forms are totally completely.
"You told them without his permission? Potter will be pissed off at you."
"They figured it out. I didn't tell them."
"Fine and what about Dumbledore?"
"What about him?"
"Don't be daft you idiot," Snape said icily.
Sirius growled.
"Shut up dog, Dumbledore knows everything. If we are doing this all behind his back then he will eventually find out."
"WE aren't doing anything," Sirius said emphasizing the "we."
"Yes we are. I am making you a potion and that means I am doing something. We are keeping a lot from the man."
"He kept a lot from Harry," Sirius said.
"And you know why too. Dumbledore WILL find out."
"He didn't find out about me when I was in school. Not till much later."
Severus growled inwardly but spoke, "There are much more people involved with this."
"Like?"
Snape rolled his eyes.
"You, Lupin, Stratus, Granger, Weasley and Me."
"Stratus isn't involved."
"Isn't he?"
"I don't see how."
"He knows about Potter being a werewolf. That means he is involved," Snape told Sirius.
"SNAPE- Snape," He yelled at first but then calmed himself, "Will you help me or not? All I am asking is for enough potion for both Hermione and Ron. I need them to become Animagi soon."
"For Potter?"
"For Potter."
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A/N- Ok there is another chapter. I wanted some more Snape in there. I hoped you liked it! Remember, go to my bio and click on my live journal. From now on the review responses will be there as well as fic recommendations. I am not sure if I got the correct form of Animagus and I know there might be some grammatical errors in this chapter but I am afraid I didn't have much time. PLEASE REVIEW! I LOVE YOU ALL!
~!~ Animagi
~!~
Ron and Hermione couldn't stop thinking about what happened with Harry. Hermione knew something was going on but she couldn't put a finger on what it was. She had her suspicions and paid attention to the obvious clues. The biggest thought she had was Harry was a werewolf. There were so many things leading to that. The main one was that Harry was never there on the night of full moons. Hermione had to know the truth and she had to know it now. Since they couldn't find Harry the next best person was obviously Sirius who was also known as Professor Orion.
Hermione dragged Ron up to The Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom where they found Remus.
"Hello Professor," Hermione said.
"Hi Remus," Ron greeted.
Remus stopped what he was doing and smiled. "What are you two doing here? Haven't had enough class?
Hermione let out a short snort and shook her head. "We were just looking for Si- Professor Orion. Have you seen him?"
"Yeah," Remus said, "he is in his room I think. Just knock and I am sure he will be glad to have you there."
Hermione nodded her thanks and she and Ron did as they were told and knocked. Harry had left the night before and was still in his room half asleep. It was still pretty early so of course Harry would be sleeping but it was almost breakfast time. Sirius soon opened up the entrance to his quarters and smiled at the two teenagers in front of him.
"Hello Hermione, Ron. What can I help you with?"
Sirius had plans. He was about to go get Hermione and Ron but luckily they came just in time. What he was about to do would take a lot of work, time and effort but it would definitely be worth it. It would be worth it for Harry.
"Well, we actually have to ask you something very important," Hermione, told him and Ron nodded. He hadn't thought about Harry being a werewolf. Hermione couldn't believe that Ron didn't even realize what was right under their nose.
"Come on in then," Sirius said ushering the two to a set of chairs. "What is it you wanted to talk about?"
"Harry.." Hermione said slowly.
"Yes," Ron continued, "He has been acting weird lately and we thought you might know why."
"Yes, he has been acting weird," Sirius said.
Hermione grew anxious and very frustrated so she just blurted out her suspicions. " Is Harry a werewolf?"
"What?" Ron exclaimed.
"Well it makes so much sense. I can't believe I haven't thought about it before. There were so many signs."
Ron was contemplating something before he lifted his head to look at Sirius in his Orion disguise. "I can't believe I never thought about that before! I feel so stupid!"
Hermione looked into Sirius' eyes wonderingly. "So is he?" she asked.
Sirius nodded.
"How? When? Who-"
"Hermione, calm down and I will explain. He didn't want me to tell anyone after I found out but I was going to tell you to anyway. He was bitten in the summer and he didn't tell anyone. Snape found out, then Remus and me very recently. He never wanted anyone to find out but we all did. I cannot explain why he didn't want you to find out or how anyone else found out or how he got bitten and by whom because that is for him to tell you when the time is right. He needs help from both of you."
"How can we help him? Why are we just finding out now?"
"I am not sure why you are finding out now Ron but you are not to tell anyone else about his lycanthropy and you also can't let him know that you know for a while," Sirius told them.
"Of course we won't tell anyone. Does Dumbledore know?" Ron asked.
"No he doesn't. Only Snape, Remus, Stratus and me."
"Stratus?"
"Don't ask."
"Okay then," Hermione said, "How can we help him?"
"Well, when I was in school and we, the marauders, found out about Remus, we became Animagi so we could be with him during the full moon. Moony and I will both be with him during that time but I think it would even better if you two were there too. I wanted to teach you to become an Animagus so Harry will be happier. I know it is illegal in the wizarding world and you are probably underage but it will be helpful and most likely bring you two closer to Harry."
"Us? Me, an Animagus?" Hermione asked shocked.
"What will Harry think about that?" Ron asked.
"I am not sure exactly. He probably will be furious at first because you two find out but he will center his anger at me for telling you. I think he will be happy sooner or later though because he will have you two. So.will you do it?"
"How long will it take?" Asked Ron curiously.
"Well it is different for everyone. It took James, Wormtail and me awhile but you might be able to learn within a month or two."
Hermione and Ron exchanged glances and gave a small nod to each other.
"Alright," Hermione said.
"We'll do it," Ron finished.
"Are you sure? It is going to be hard and grueling work. Once you are a certain form you will always be able to be that form."
"Of course we will do it! I have always wanted to be an Animagus. I am just kind of upset about Harry."
"I know Hermione but there is nothing we can do about it now," Sirius sighed.
"Do you think he will tell us?" Ron asked.
"No Ron, I don't. There are many reasons why he won't but I think you will just have to wait until he finds out that you are both Animagi. I think you guys should surprise him though. He shouldn't find out until the time comes. Until then.keep it a secret. And don't let Dumbledore know I am teaching you."
"Not even Dumbledore?"
"No."
"Okay, well..what do we do?" Ron wondered out loud.
"Right then, you both have to pick a form. It can be almost whatever form you want except a magical creature. Only the most powerful can be a magical creature."
"Any form?" Ron asked Sirius nodded
"Well, can we tell you our decisions on our forms later? It is a big decision," Hermione said scratching the top of her head.
"Of course you can tell me later. I think I will have to teach you everyday for you to learn quickly. How about.everyday after curfew at ten for two hours? Is that too late?"
"No it isn't but what about Harry. Won't he think it's weird that we leave the common room every night?"
"That is for you to deal with. Tell him I gave you a months worth of detention if you must."
"Hah! And what would be the reason?"
"Um. you let Ron copy your homework?"
"I wouldn't do that," Hermione demanded.
"But you have," Sirius said.
"Yes well-"
Sirius let out a small chuckle. "I am too easy on you three. I let you get away without doing your homework, copying, being out after curfew. Dumbledore always said you had a certain disregard for the rules."
"Dumbledore doesn't mind we don't follow the rules?" Ron asked surprised.
"It isn't that. I think he is used to it and because you three have done so much for the school so far he thinks you deserve a bit of a reward. I seriously doubt he would ever admit and if he came across one of you in the hallways after curfew he would be forced to play mad."
"But he wouldn't be mad?" Hermione asked disbelievingly.
"Sometimes he would, sometimes he wouldn't.
"Good to know," Ron smirked.
"Why don't you two come back tomorrow night at ten and we can discuss things a little bit more and get started. I have to go see Snivelly."
Hermione and Ron laughed and exited Sirius room. Sirius left soon after to once again go to the dungeons. The dungeons were such a dreadful place and an even more dreadful person lived in the. Sirius had another idea though and it involved the potions master.
He knocked on the potions room door and waited outside until the door was opened magically.
"Come in," Snape said gruffly without looking up from his desk.
"Snape," Sirius greeted nonchalantly.
Severus moaned but didn't look up. "Why do I have to see you so much lately Black?"
"This is the second time this weak Snape," Sirius said dumbly.
"Oh? Feels like shorter. What do you want?"
Sirius shifted uncomfortably from foot to foot.
"What? I don't have all day Black!"
"I...need your help."
Snape let out a short snort. "You need my help?"
Sirius nodded.
"Well?"
"I am teaching Hermione and Ron to become Animagi for Harry...So they can be with him during the full moon. I want them to do it soon so I need a potion. I need a fast forward potion so they will learn quickly. Perhaps by the next full moon even."
"They are underage. Dumbledore does not know of this-"
"Dumbledore doesn't know of a lot of things Snape."
Snape didn't say anything. He just looked into his sworn childhood enemy's eyes.
"And what do I get out of this? Why should I make the potion?"
"Do it for Harry, not for me."
"Why would I do it for Potter?" Snape spat.
"Maybe for the same reason you kept his secret and helped him with the Wolfsbane potion."
Snape glared at Sirius harshly.
"Does Potter even know about this?"
"No and he wont find out until there forms are totally completely.
"You told them without his permission? Potter will be pissed off at you."
"They figured it out. I didn't tell them."
"Fine and what about Dumbledore?"
"What about him?"
"Don't be daft you idiot," Snape said icily.
Sirius growled.
"Shut up dog, Dumbledore knows everything. If we are doing this all behind his back then he will eventually find out."
"WE aren't doing anything," Sirius said emphasizing the "we."
"Yes we are. I am making you a potion and that means I am doing something. We are keeping a lot from the man."
"He kept a lot from Harry," Sirius said.
"And you know why too. Dumbledore WILL find out."
"He didn't find out about me when I was in school. Not till much later."
Severus growled inwardly but spoke, "There are much more people involved with this."
"Like?"
Snape rolled his eyes.
"You, Lupin, Stratus, Granger, Weasley and Me."
"Stratus isn't involved."
"Isn't he?"
"I don't see how."
"He knows about Potter being a werewolf. That means he is involved," Snape told Sirius.
"SNAPE- Snape," He yelled at first but then calmed himself, "Will you help me or not? All I am asking is for enough potion for both Hermione and Ron. I need them to become Animagi soon."
"For Potter?"
"For Potter."
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A/N- Ok there is another chapter. I wanted some more Snape in there. I hoped you liked it! Remember, go to my bio and click on my live journal. From now on the review responses will be there as well as fic recommendations. I am not sure if I got the correct form of Animagus and I know there might be some grammatical errors in this chapter but I am afraid I didn't have much time. PLEASE REVIEW! I LOVE YOU ALL!