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Harry POV

I was having a nice conversation with my professor when the very reason I had decided on Gryffindor came waltzing into the room.

"Malfoy! What are you doing here?"

"For your information I was here looking for my Head of House because I have some urgent news for him. I had hoped to not see your ugly face but, seeing as how you are the dumbest person in the school it really shouldn't even surprise me."

"Mr. Malfoy! Such conduct is not becoming of a Malfoy. I think thirty points from your house and detention with me at eight o' clock sharp should suffice. As for the urgent news, let's hear it." Malfoy stuttered a bit before he finally said his peace.

"There is a riot in the Common Room. Everyone is outraged that there is to be a resorting of students from last year. Even I can't believe that I will be resorted as well. It's just simply outrageous. Please tell me it's not true, please!" Malfoy pleaded and I almost wanted to laugh because he was beginning to remind me of his victims. Here he was pleading just like all the others who had pleaded for him to stop picking on them.

"Unfortunately it is very true. It seems that the Sorting Hat for the very first time has made a mistake. In order to rectify that mistake everyone who was sorted last year has to be resorted in hopes that unnamed persons are put where they are supposed to be. The resorting however is open to all grades in hopes of intermingling with other Houses. In my opinion this would have never happened if certain people would just let the Hat do it's job. The Headmaster is right now clearing this with the Ministry of Magic. Who knows where that the decision might lead but wherever it does I hope that it will prove to be more insightful." Severus said.

"Hey, Potter why are you in the Hospital Wing anyways?" Malfoy asked hotly.

What! Why can't people leave me in peace? I mean I fainted because of some weird cloaked creatures and if I so much as tell anyone, he'll mock me till the day I die which would be all to soon for him.

"Mr. Malfoy that is none of your business." Severus said. He glared at Malfoy but unfortunately it did not work. The glare had finally been used one to many times.

"Why should I! You know what people are saying in the Common Room. Some are saying that you're a spy for the light and that you're not loyal to Lord Voldemort. There are even rumors going around that Harry Potter is going to join Slytherin in the next upcoming year. I don't know whether any of these rumors are true but I demand you to give me an answer or I will tell my father about this." Malfoy ranted on and on. I couldn't help but roll my eyes at the prospect of him always running to his father. It happened a lot last year so who's to say he won't do it for the rest of his pampered life.

"Mr. Malfoy do you have somewhere else to be rather then bothering those that are sick in bed?" Severus said in a tone that said, 'get out of here before I decide to give you more punishments.' Malfoy looked at me and then at the professor. Finally after much staring he left the hospital wing. He, unfortunately did not get any answers which I was glad for.

"Now, Mr. Potter I believe we were having a conversation that involves you with the Chamber of Secrets. I remember you saying something about a basilisk and being one but what else? Speak, don't keep me waiting all day." So in short I preceded to tell him of what happened down in the chamber not realizing that the Headmaster was now listening to the tale. When I got to the part about Maneerra changing me, both went white as a sheet. In fact I think both wanted to high tail it out the room and run just in case I did change right then and there.

"What were those creatures that made me faint?" I finally had gotten to that part and couldn't help but ask that question.

"Dementor's" A very pale Severus said. He looked ready to run as soon as he had uttered the word.

"I think what Professor Snape is trying to say is you fainted by dementor's. They are horrible creatures that suck out the very happiness in a person and room. In fact they are known to make rooms cold. Muggle's can't see them but a wizard can. The most unique thing about these creatures is that they replay the worst moments of your life in your head over and over again until you either commit suicide or succumb to madness. They even have the ability to suck the very soul out of a person turning them into a living, breathing but certainly lifeless shell. They are not the best creature to run into on a dark night but I hope that you will be all right from your venture in the Chamber of Secrets." Severus had finally snapped into wakefulness after the explanation but one could almost detect a haunted look in his eyes, but then it was gone before I could get a good look.

"Headmaster, I heard that there is to be a resorting. Is this true and will I really have to be resorted?" I finally couldn't wait any longer to ask. I just had to know. Would I really have to be put in Slytherin just for everyone to be satisfied? What is worse is that I will have to deal with Malfoy! Insufferable git that he is!

"My dear boy! I am sorry but it is very true. I am looking for a way for the houses to intermingle. The resorting is open to all years but it is mandatory that those that were sorted last year are resorted." Headmaster Dumbledor said.

"When is the resorting to take place?" I finally asked though I dreaded to hear the date. What if it was done in a few day's time or even tomorrow? What if it takes place on the first of September? The Headmaster looked at me and smiled.

"I believe that the resorting is taking place tomorrow." The Headmaster said. The nurse however came in to check up on me.

"Albus you better not be smothering my patient." The nurse headed straight to my bed and looked me over.

"You're fine now. Seeing as how you're perfectly healthy you can leave. If however you get any dizziness come straight back to me. Is that clear!"

"Yes, Madam Pomphrey." She was actually letting me leave the hospital wing. Normally she would coddle anyone who was hurt but maybe she heard my conversation with Snape and the Headmaster and didn't want me staying in the hospital wing any further.

"I think it best that we leave so that Harry may have his privacy in changing." The Headmaster said. With that both left the hospital wing. Letting out a sigh I got up from the bed and changed into my clothes that were on the table beside the bed. Having dressed I searched for where they were keeping Maneerra. I finally did come across her but Madam Pomphrey was tending to her. She was not awake, yet.

"Was is it that you want?" The nurse asked out loud when she finally looked up.

"I was looking for her but . . ." The nurse smiled and seemed to finally understand what I was trying to say. She then motioned for me to come closer. When I was right beside her bed I knelt down while taking her hand in mine. I hoped that she would wake up soon.

"Harry? Harry are you here?" A very worried Hermione yelled out in the hospital. As quick as a gazelle I ran out from behind the curtains that obscured the view of patients. After all I could always visit her again but for now I had to re-establish my friendship with Ron and Hermione.

"Mione!" I called to her. She saw me and then smiled.

"Ron!" He was just coming in and smiled to hear his name.

"Harry, are you all right, mate?" Ron asked but I could tell he was happy to see me awake, dressed and ready to return to our house. Yet, deep down many would be disappointed to find that I will probably be put in Slytherin. I just hope that Ron and Hermione will still be my friends if said thing does happen.

"I'm hungry! Let's eat lunch all ready! They've probably started already." Ron whined.

"I wonder what's on the menu?" I couldn't help but ask. I mean it couldn't hurt to state the obvious, right!

Sigh! "Boys and their stomachs! Come on lets go then." Hermione sighed and said to both Ron and me. I smiled and jogged out the door before neither could say a word.

Hogwart's Feasting Room LunchTime

Harry POV

I sat at the Gryffindor table before Ron and Hermione could but I saved a spot for both of them. There seemed to be empty spots for some reason or other. It could be because of the resorting that some students don't want to come out of their house common room for fear of leaving it forever. Gulp! I . . . I don't think I want to be in Slytherin. I know its not supposed to be bad a house but . . . everyone seems to agree that more wizards and witches come out evil in that house. What if I am put in Slytherin? Please, no!

"Hey, Harry, what's wrong? You look like something's bothering you." Hermione said to me. I realized then that I would have to play happy and worry later.

"I'm fine. It's just that I heard that there is going to be a resorting for those who started last year."

"You shouldn't really worry too much about that, Harry. You'll still be able to go to Gryffindor. In fact I'm sure that all three of us will still be in the same house. I just hope we all won't be in Slytherin. Mom would kill me or worse . . .disown me." Ron said and then preceded to eat what he had on his plate.

"Ron's somewhat right but I wonder why there is going to be a resorting. I don't think Hogwart's A History has anything in its pages about students ever being resorted but, I can check when we get back to our common room. After all the exams are over and so is our classes. . . ."

"OH! I was out for a week right. I missed the finals then. How am I supposed to know if I passed or not? Will I still have to take finals even though I missed a week of school?" I blabbed out loud.

"Unfortunately, you are quite right Mr. Potter. You still need to take your exams. It means that you will be here another week while those that have taken their exams may go home for the summer. After your exams you will return to your abysmal family for the summer." Professor Snape said with a cocky sneer. Why does he have to be such a mean person? What did I ever do to him that gives him right to scorn everything I do?

"I would also like to inform you Mr. Potter that the Headmaster would like to see you in his office after your done with your lunch." With that all said Professor Snape twirled his robes in a display of leaving the room.

"You know I don't get why Snape is always having it in for you, Harry but I sure don't like it. I just hope that I don't end up in his house. Who knows what the Slytherin's do in their spare time. Nasty thought there. Ugh!" Ron said with conviction in the beginning of his speech but became rather disgusted when he realized what he was saying.

"Honestly Ron! Must you make fun of another house in such a manner. According to Hogwart's A History: Slytherin is the house that favors those that are of old bloodlines and how pure those bloodlines are. This is the standard that Salazar Slytherin set up for those that were to be sorted into his house. Some believed that only those that had the blood of Slytherin running through their veins could be in the house . . . . ."

Okay if I want any peace I'm going to have to tune those two out. Would it be so bad being placed in Slytherin? I mean would it be worth the trouble and would I learn anything from being placed there? I continued eating but fortunately I didn't have to worry so much about my friends as they had already left to argue amongst themselves. I however had a date with the Headmaster. I hope I am not in trouble!

The walk to the Headmaster's Office seemed to take forever but eventually I got there.

Headmaster's Office

As I walked into the office I noticed that nothing had changed at all. Everything seemed to have it's own little place among the space of the Headmaster's office.

"Harry?" The familiar voice of the Headmaster called from the top of the stairway that led to his Astronomy Tower. He looked tired as if old age had finally caught up to him.

"Headmaster, I . . um . . . am I in trouble?" I asked but the feeling that I was in trouble made my stomach churn.

"You are not in trouble but there are some things that need to be addressed. Are you aware that having the form of a basilisk is more dangerous then anything? Are you also aware that you are now a danger to the students of this school and your own family. Should anger ever cloud your judgment, I fear that others will be in danger."

"I'm sorry. It's just that I couldn't help that I had looked at the basilisk in the eyes down in the chamber. I didn't even think that she could read my mind but it turns out she did. She came to realize what was really going on at home with my family. Yes! I really should tell you." I couldn't believe my own bravery. Maybe it was because I was tired of people not telling me things that were important to me. Is it because I wanted answers that made me willing to tell my Headmaster what I go through at home? Or was it something else? I guess I won't know till I continue right!

"Headmaster! I grew up living in a cupboard. I haven't know much love and in fact they hated me. I don't belong with them. I have not ever received anything in the way of presents for my birthday or any other holiday. They lied to me about my parents. They had told me for eleven years that my parents had died in a car crash and that they had been criminals. When I got my Hogwart's Letter that hardly changed anything. They didn't even let me open my letter and forced me to watch as they burnt and trashed each letter. They dragged me with them to different places so that they could get away from a silly letter, a letter that was to be my way out of their household. They forced me to do everything around the house and often doing things over when they weren't satisfied. I haven't lived a very perfect life. When I finally have something that I can call my own you hint that I will have to give it up. No! I won't give up my basilisk form because I finally have something that could give me an edge in life. Must you take that away from me? Who was the person that left me with that family who does nothing but hate me?" Having said my peace I sat down in a chair in front of his desk. I placed my head down upon my hands and cried.

I felt something land on my shoulder. Lifting my head up and looking through my blurry vision I saw the Headmaster's bird, Fawkes sitting on my shoulder.

Please young King, do not weep. Your time will come when all things are once again restored and balance you will be between light and dark. Wipe those tears away for the time is now to plan and prepare for the future. Remember my words and you shall not fall. Fawkes flew then from my shoulder to her perch near the Headmasters desk.

The Headmaster who had looked as if he had aged now wore a twinkle in his eye. He was obviously planning something.

"As I understand it. Phoenix's always know if someone is of ill heart. For her to come to you and comfort your weary shoulder is a sign that I truly can trust you with your new power."

"Why? Didn't you trust me before?" I asked. The twinkle in his eye dimmed.

"It not that I didn't trust you Harry. In fact I just wanted to make sure that you were in your right mind."

"Why?" I asked again. I wanted to know. My eagerness must have shone on my face because the Headmaster raised an eyebrow.

"On the contrary, Harry I feared that you were going dark. I feared that you may become just like your enemy."

"You fear I'll become a another Voldemort! How the . . . ur . . .but . . ."

"The reason I say this Harry is because you already have some similarities to Voldemort. You have his animagus form and both of you have no true parents. Voldemort also believes that you my boy will be like him more then your own self."

"But! I won't be like him. I am not Voldemort and I doubt that I will grow up to be a murderer. I'm not evil . . ."

"We all know that, Harry, but does your heart feel the same?" The Headmaster then noticed the time on the wall.

"I believe that we will have to talk another time Harry for it is almost time for my appointment with someone." He shoed me out the door and I took the stairs down. I finally was out of the office but there were still questions that needed answering. The Headmaster had not answered all of my questions but only the ones that would not have any significant play on my life.

Dinner is in two hours. I wonder what I should do until then? I could go to the library and research about my form. I wonder what the Headmaster was talking about when he said animagus? Does that have anything to do with changing forms? I decided to go to the library.

Along the way to the library I noticed how people seemed to stare at me with frightened eyes. What were they afraid of? It was not like I was going to become a basilisk in the hall and kill all of them with a look. They depend on me to be their savior. Yet, they blame me for everything that goes wrong. I wonder if this is what life will be like for me when I grow up. I do hope not. I don't know if I could handle the strain. Reaching the library I walked up to the librarian.

"Do you have any books on animagus and what it is?" She looked at me with a hard gaze. Raising an eyebrow she finally spoke.

"I do believe that what your looking for is in the restricted section. Do you have a pass, Mr. Potter. By your expression I can only guess you do not. May I ask you to leave and get a permission slip before asking for something as advanced as Animagus Transformations. Now Shoe! Shoe! On with you!" With a sigh I left the library. Why must people restrict something that could be helpful. Oh well! Where should I go next? Why don't I just go down by the lake? I could really do some thinking right now.

I was sitting by the lake and I let myself go. I transformed into my basilisk form. I coiled up on and around the rocks that my friends or I would sit on. Laying my head down I enjoyed what was left of the afternoon sunlight. Delicious warmth that seemed to warm my body and soul. All my worries seemed to disappear and melt away. If only I could stay like this forever. Never to return to the Dursley's. If only . . .

AAAHHHHHhhhhaaaaa! As soon as I heard the scream I closed my eyes and transformed back into my human form. Great! Just when I was enjoying the sunlight. When I turned around I was met with the unbelieving stare of my Head of House, Professor McGonagall.

"Mr. Potter come with me now." She turned around and began walking to the castle. I followed and my stomach churned as I realized that I might very well be in trouble for this. Didn't the Headmaster hinted that he did not want me transforming into a basilisk on the grounds of the school because of the students. Why am I always getting into trouble?

I followed the professor all the way to the Headmaster's office, but silently I was screaming and yet hoping that I would not be suspended. Every step that I took brought me closer and closer and yet I could not help but begin to tremble. I don't want to be in trouble.

The professor had come with me and had ordered me to sit in the chair in front of the Headmaster's desk. Why must people assume that I am evil every time I do something that they think is bad? Should turning into an animal be considered evil or does it depend on the animal that we become?

"Harry, I do believe that we had a talk about this earlier. I was all for you not using your form but it seems that some drastic measures must be taken to keep the safety of this school."

Flash Back

I looked at the basilisk.

Yellow eyes.

Fangs glistening with saliva.

A light being held between the forked end of her tongue.

Warmth spreading from my tongue to all other parts of my body.

Disorientation as my body changed.

End Flash Back

"Headmaster there is another way!" I shouted before another word was uttered.

"How so?" The Headmaster asked. His eyes twinkled more and more as I explained about the basilisk transformation. I could pass on the same thing that Maneerra did and nobody would be the wiser.

"This is all well and good but you can't force people to look into the eyes of the basilisk. What if it doesn't work?" Professor McGonagall said.

"It seems that this is the only other option we have without any visible damage. So when can you start, Harry." The Headmaster asked.

"I suppose I should start with the teachers first. I should tell you though that you will probably gain the ability of parseltongue and an immunity from basilisk poison and stare. There is also a slight possibility that you will change into a basilisk. Okay who wants to go first?" The Headmaster chuckled.

"Let me inform the other teachers and when they have arrived you may get started." The Headmaster then left to floo the other teachers of the school. I just hope that I am doing the right thing.

The clock chimed and my Head of House began to pace. It was dinnertime but the other teachers had not arrived. Maybe Dumbledor is starting dinner already. I'm beginning to get hungry. Would they hurry up already!

Loud talking of a group of people met my ears. The teachers were finally here. I decided to stay in the chair just in case. That however was a mistake because Snape almost sat on my lap by accident. Snape was unlucky to land on his butt on the ground. Most tried to hide back their laughter but eventually it trickled out and turned into a rushing river that was loud and . . . happy. Snape was not happy at all especially when he realized who it was that was on the chair.

"Mr. Potter it would do you well to greet those that have come in the door rather then hide and expect people to notice you."

"Now! Now Professor Snape. There is a reason why you are here. Mr. Potter here will explain what will be happening within the next couple of minutes." The Headmaster said in hope of quelling any arguments that might arise. I stood and took my place behind the Headmasters desk.

"I would like to thank you all for coming. As you may or may not have heard yet some odd thing happened to me in the Chamber of Secrets. I was changed into a basilisk and gained new abilities. I can pass on these abilities if you are willing. You will not be bonded to me. A few of you might gain one or more abilities but one sure thing is that you'll become immune to basilisk poison and glare. Other abilities include heightened senses, parseltongue, basilisk form, and an increase in magical power. It is up to you whether you want any of these gifts but I am willing to give it if you so ask it of me." Having said my peace I looked into each and everyone there.

"I will do it." To my surprise it was Snape who had said it.

"Same here. What more could I lose?" A nervous but anxious Professor Flitwick said. He had also raised his hand as if he were the student and not the teacher.

Several minutes later everyone had agreed. The Headmaster reasoned that they could defend themselves better as well as their students. He also reasoned that Harry could then roam the school in his basilisk form without hesitation and without endangering anyone.

I transformed but kept my eyes closed. I heard The Headmaster step in front of me. I opened my eyes. I know that I didn't want to hurt the Headmaster and I felt something in the back of my mouth. It felt smooth and I opened my mouth as I felt something roll down my tongue. The Headmaster opened his mouth and I placed my tongue on top of his as the smooth ball of whatever left my tongue. There was a definite tingle that went throughout my entire body.

The Headmaster began to glow a brilliant orange and he transformed into a very large but old basilisk. Wrinkles riddled his body but the most curious thing was the feathered plume on his head that shined between silver and bright orange. His eyes were a shining blue that twinkled with merriment. The Headmaster nodded and the same light came back. The Headmaster stood where the basilisk had been but he smiled.

"Proceed." The Headmaster said.

Next up was Professor McGonagall. She was beyond nervous but she step up to me and I looked at her. She almost died right then and there. I did the same as I did to the Headmaster but no light surrounded her. She stayed the same. Her eyes were the only thing that changed. They changed so that they could filter light like a cat could. I almost thought that she was going to meow like a cat right then and there. She looked at me in the eye but she did not die but rather she smiled and nodded her head. Professor McGonagall who both smiled at me with understanding then joined the Headmaster. They knew.

Professor Flitwick was next and before two hours were up everyone had been given something. Severus Snape was the only other who gained the basilisk form which he seemed happy about. In fact he looked like he was ready to commit revenge on someone. I just hope it's not me.

"Since that is done should we do the students or must I wait till the beginning of next year."

"I believe that you should head down to dinner, Harry. I want you to eat something. I'm sure that you have made yourself tired from your exertion with giving us gifts. I thank you Harry. Now I understand why you find that you want to keep your form so badly. You have opened my eyes and now say that I am sorry for not listening when I should have. Can you ever forgive me Harry?" He has got to be joking, but at least he is apologizing for his action. You know he still hasn't told me who the person was that left me at the Dursley's.

"Yes." I said it simple but I was caught off guard when I was enveloped into a hug with the Headmaster.

By the time I finally did reach the dinner table most of the house were becoming rowdy. I was surprised that no arguments or fighting had taken place. Ron and Hermione were both worried so much so that they had deliberately made a plate for me and saved me a seat.

"Sorry I was not here right away. I was in a meeting with the teachers, which I will tell you about later." They seemed to accept this and continued to eat the rest of their dinner.

"I'm full." Ron then belched rather loudly getting the disapproving look from his older brother; I had been introduced to as Percy.

"Ron, if you must do that please do it not at the table!" Hermione said while scrunching her face in distaste.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

"May I have your attention everyone?" Headmaster Dumbledor said out loud. Everyone stopped eating or finished off one more bite before the food disappeared from more then a hundred plates.

"Now that I have your attention I would like to make a few announcements. Many of you have heard that there is going to be a resorting. This is fact and must be taken seriously. It has been decided by the Ministry of Magic that all those that are leaving second grade be given this special chance. The Ministry hopes that this won't become a common thing in Hogwart's so it has been decided. Tomorrow will be a special day for those that are second year so I would like you all to stay true to your heart and friends. Now if the prefect's would be so kind as to guide their respective house back to the common rooms for some much needed rest."

When I finally reached my bed I lay down. I felt as if something was accomplished today. Closing my eyes I began to relax and sleep took me.

Well! What do think so far? Was it good? Is there anything that I need to work on?

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