I do not own the rights to any of the characters that appear in my
little story. Now I do not claim I can tell a story nearly as well as J.K.
Rowling (if I could I'd be a millionaire). The best I can do is all I can
offer. I hope that you will be entertained.
Holly Potter
And The
Army of Darkness
Story
Kim West
Chapter 6: The Panty Raid.
After leaving the ice-cream parlor, the boys headed for Bryon's family estate in order to make the right sort of preparations. Bryon Truffaut was a very bright wizard who knew all too well that Holly Potter could not be defeated by simple magic alone. She proved that by her little stunt with Bellatrix and on numerous occasions with Lord Voldermort. 'No, I need something special to take care of her...something that no other has tried', thought Bryon who was sifting through many books that his father owned. The other boys simply stood around the vast family library trying not to look intimidated by all of the grandeur.
Bek D. Corbin casually looked over Bryon's shoulder and noticed with a bit of shock that the book was about dark magic. Bryon quickly shut the book and spun around.
"Is there a problem?" asked Bryon with a slight sneer.
"Why do we need that book? We're just going to do a panty raid; we're not out to hurt anybody ARE WE?"
Bryon smiled. "Of course it is just a panty raid Corbin. I was merely trying to find an effective way to render those pretty little things helpless."
Bek pressed on. "Why would we want to do that? We're just..."
"Oh please, Corbin; don't start sounding like a simpleton now on me. We want to render them harmless so they will not take their wands out and start using them on us before we have a chance to pull off our raid."
"That doesn't sound very fair to me."
Bryon shook his head slowly. "Look, would you rather we ended up having an all out magical duel instead? Perhaps having injuries occur on both sides?"
Bek looked uneasy and looked over to Edward who refused to return his stare. "I suppose that sounds alright then."
"Good, now you and Edmund stay right here, while I go off to mix up some goodies for tonight. David, you and Damon keep these two gentlemen busy. Ezeras! Come with me!"
The elf would have followed his master even if he had not said a word to him. "Yes, my master." Croaked his loyal servant, and they were soon off to who knows where.
"Bek, I changed my mind...I don't want to do this." Complained Edward (who was getting annoyed that Bryon could not remember his name).
Bek looked at his friend and whispered, "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen."
Elsewhere, Bryon was carefully mixing a special blend of ingredients that would have exceeded even Professor Snape's skills. There were going to eventually be two potions when everything was said and done. The first potion would become a fine white powder that would be spread along the ground. If you formed an unbroken circle around any sort of magical person or creature and set the powder aflame, then all magical power within the circle would temporarily vanish. Bryon knew this would not last long against someone like Holly, so he devised a second potion which he called "Gargoyle's Slumber". It would mimic the way a gargoyle turns to living stone when sleeping, but unlike a gargoyle the person who comes in contact with this potion will never wake up. 'Holly Potter will end up being her own monument for people to look at and admire. Oh, this is going to be too much fun!' Bryon thought as he added the last of the ingredients. He had rushed it a bit because the night was beginning to show signs of making an appearance.
After completing these two tasks Bryon then created what is commonly known as portkey. It serves as a gateway between two places for large numbers of magical folk to get from place to place. You could make a portkey out of any ordinary object that happened to be lying about. The tricky thing about making one was that you need a great amount of skill in order to project the proper co-ordinates with it. One had to know more than just the basic principles of aperating because you could have wizards ending up inside brick walls, or miles from their intended location. The Ministry of Magic has taken great efforts to prevent anyone, other than qualified portkey makers, from making homemade portkeys. This did not stop Bryon from making his own though. When he finished he gathered up all of the items and was about to head back to the library.
Suddenly there a an explosion that could be heard off in the distance. Bryon quickly gathered up his creations and hurried off the find the disturbance. He soon found a badly damaged wall of books in the family library. Then on the ground wrestling were David Castle and Bek D. Corbin. They each had out there wands which occasionally fired blasts of energy causing a chair to explode or a vase to shatter. Over to the side stood Damon Teal and Edward Winters. Damon had a fairly decent grip on Edward's collar, but that did not seem to matter much because his captive wasn't putting up much of a fight..
"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!"
"These two decided they didn't want to be a part of our raid," said Damon.
"Yeah, and when they tried to make a run for it, this one goes blastin' his stupid wand all over the place. Singed my hair he did!" Snarled David.
"I guess I should've aimed lower Mr. Caveman!" Bek snarled back.
"Enough!" Bryon said and pointed his wand straight at Bek. "Imperio!"
Suddenly Bek stopped struggling and his body went limp. Also you could almost see his eye's cloud over. David, Damon, and Edward turned pale and looked over at Bryon with utter shock at what he had just done. He invoked one of the unforgivable curses upon another wizard. Anyone under this curse could be compelled to do anything against their will. Such an offense would surely mean a one way trip to Azkaban, but Bryon seemed to not care about this fact.
"I had hoped it would not have come to this Corbin. I thought that perhaps you and Edgar would have become worthy additions to my team"
"You...ev...evil..."
Bryon smiled. "Yes, Elmo? You wish to join your friend and take part in the same fate I have in store for Him? Well, by all means! Imperio!"
Now Edward was also under The Imperius Curse which meant that Damon could finally release his captive.
"Alright then Eseraz, you will go fetch a cleaning crew immediately to fix the damage to the library. Make sure to tell them to keep this incident a secret or I'll peel the hide off their elfish skins myself."
"Yes my master! Quite reasonable if I do say so myself master." And with that Eseraz went off on his errand.
"That elf is one in a million gentlemen. I'd swear he would die for me if I but request it."
"Uhmmm...you performed The Imperius Curse?"
"Very good Mr. Castle! You've been paying attention!" Bryon replied.
"We could get in trouble." Added Damon.
"Let me remind you of something Mr. Teal. You, me, and Mr. Castle are the next generation of Death Eaters. We are above the law for we are the elite. We will dare to do things our way, and we'll show the old timers how to restore the balance of power." Bryon laughed. "What did you two think we were going to do tonight? You didn't actually believe were going to do some stupid little PANT RAID?"
"Ummmm...ahhhh...."
Bryon rolled his eyes. "I swear you two make Crabbe and Goyle look like geniuses!"
At that moment Eseraz returned with several elves and quickly set them to repairing the damage. He then returned to the side of his master.
"Well done, at least I have one confident being on my side. Castle! Teal! Get these two over here at ounce!" Bryon yelled while holding out the portkey for the others to touch, which in this case happened to be an ancient Samurai sword. It was the one Muggle artifact that Bryon allowed himself to possess even though he hated Muggles and Mudbloods with a passion.
Soon everyone was touching the sword and soon they were swept off to The Burrows where Holly's little slumber party was taking place. The boys gathered behind a bush and watched the light of the tent go out and then a faint glow return shortly afterward.
"Must be doing something lame like telling stories." Bryon said to nobody in particular, then he turned to David and Damon and handed the both a pouch full of powder. "Take these and carefully sprinkle it on the ground and form a circle around the tent. Make sure that there are no breaks in the circle, and then come back here as soon as possible. And remember; make no noise, this will only work if we take them by surprise."
Bryon's two goons simply nodded and they were quickly off on their mission. Bryon then turned to Bek and Edward who were still under The Imperius Curse.
"Now, listen you two, I want you to go in there and torture, abuse, and have your way with those girls in that tent. I want you to completely humiliate those girls you call your friends the most, so that when all this is over you will have that as your final memory when you are sitting in your cells in Azkaban. Ah how wonderful it will be, Bek D. Corbin and Edward Winters; you will confess to being the masterminds to this crime while I will walk away laughing at you."
Edward's eyes briefly flashed when he heard his name properly pronounced, Bryon noticed and laughed. "Yes, Edward I knew your real name all along. I just never saw the need to use it until now."
Both Edward and Bek wanted desperately to be free of the curse, but it was no use. They just stood there knowing full well that they would indeed follow every gruesome order that was just issued to them. They would be blamed for crimes they had no choice in committing. That was bad, but to hurt their friends in such a way. It was simply unthinkable; both boys knew in their heart that they would rather die then to harm a single hair of any of the girls in the tent in front of them.
David and Damon returned having completed their assigned task. Bryon smiled at the two while handing them both masks. He motioned for them to put them on while he did them same for himself.
"Alright, after I give the word you two can join Bek and Edward; just make sure that none of the girls sees your faces. If that happens..."
"What will happen?" asked Damon.
"Use your wands and kill them, or else I will kill you and them myself." Sneered Bryon. "Do I make myself clear gentlemen?"
The two boys swallowed hard while sheepishly nodding their heads.
"INTRUDERS! SHOW YOURSELVES AND NO HARM WILL COME TO YOU!"
Bryon grinned as he pointed his wand at the powered circle. "Time to start the fireworks boys. INCENDIO!"
A flash of energy hit the circle ignited it, soon the white flame traveled completely around the tent, and then flame then began to glow purple. Holly quickly turned to where she heard the shout and aperated over to near the source, but as the flame glowed purple she popped back just within the circle and stood there feeling somewhat dizzy and weak. She gathered herself though and tried to cross over the circle, but was repelled backward falling on the ground.
"What are we waiting for?" asked David.
"Patience, wait until the flame has turned green." Byron answered.
So they waited a few moments later when the flame did in fact turn green.
"Go enjoy yourselves boys!"
The boys quickly jumped the flames and were rushing over to the tent. Bek and Edward joined the other two despite their best efforts to regain control over their bodies and minds. Bryon watched them leave and then turn his attention to Holly who was now getting up. He went over to her, took out another pouch and blew the contents all over her.
Holly coughed. "Wha..."
That was the only thing she could mutter because she had transformed into a living statue within moments. 'The magical powder worked! Holly Potter is no more, and I was the one who did it' Bryon thought smugly. He then turned his attention to the tent which was being emptied. One by one the girls where pushed out and thrown onto the ground. They had tried to use their wands to fight off the boys, but they would no longer work. Hermione, Becky, and Nora-Adrienne had grim looking faces, they refused to give in and cry. The younger girls however were not as tough and were clearly shaken by the attack. Lilybee was curled up in a ball on the ground crying, Connie was shaking horribly and screamed if any of the boys touched her. And Hanna, well, she was frozen with fear. She did not scream, shake, or cry, but she was clearly scared beyond belief.
Ginny had tears running down her face. "Bek! Edward! Why! WHY!"
Those words cut deep into Bek and Edward; this was beyond torture for them to hear their friends plead with them. The trust in their eyes was gone forever. They both wanted nothing more than to turn away.
"Shut your face!" yelled Bek while trying to punch Ginny in the face, but somehow he managed to barely miss. Somehow Bek's struggle against The Imperius Curse was partially successful. Ginny was relieved that she was not hit, but wondered to herself why she was spared. Bryon cursed under his breath when he saw Bek's struggle beginning to work. 'If they suspect that Corbin and Winters are being controlled, then I may have no choice but to kill them all' Bryron reasoned.
Now, dear readers you would think that the tide would be beginning to turn, and you know what? You'd be right because something happened that made all of the boys take notice and become somewhat nervous. There was a rumbling noise coming from the stone statue that was now Holly, and at the same time you could actually see fine cracks appear all over the surface. Through those cracks shown a bright white light, and then pieces of the stone surface began to crumble away.
Both Damon and David went over to Bryon.
"What do we do now?" Asked David.
"Why, we run away as fast as we can. I should think that would be rather obvious at this point." Bryon snapped.
And so the boys tried to make their getaway, but it was too late. They were frozen where they stood while Holly Potter freed herself of the last bit of stone. She flew high into the air.
"You have shown no respect for females this night. Abusing, torturing, and humiliating used to be a way of life for you boys, but I will now change that. Know what it like is to be female and thus be given a second chance at life!"
Golden spheres of light emanated from Holly's hand and slowly floated to each of the boys present, even the house elf it seemed was going to receive his own. When each made contact there was no pain. Each boy could see and feel the changes taking place with their bodies.
Bryon Truffaut shrunk in height, his short brown hair became long black hair that flowed down to the waist, shoulders narrowed, waist narrowed, hips widened, hands, arms, legs, and feet became delicate and feminine. His...er...I mean her eyes turned bright green and by the time her transformation was complete she was in fact an Asian girl. She looked over to her house elf and was shocked to see he was also a female now.
David Castle began his transformation with all his huge muscles vanishing, his body shrunk down to that of a child. In fact she was now helplessly lost in her own clothes which were far to big for her at this point. She struggled a bit until she fell on her rear.
Damon Teal on the other hand simply looked like an average blonde haired girl that maybe lost a year or two in age, but that seemed to be the extent of it. When she finished her transformation she went over to David to help her up. 'I can't believe this, I'm really a girl now' she remarked to herself. She felt herself lucky not to become a child like David. She suppressed a sudden urge to giggle at the little girl before trying to poke her head out of the tent-like shirt.
Bek D. Corbin had been first relieved that she no longer was under The Imperius Curse, but then she saw that she was no longer a boy either. It didn't seem to bother her all that much though. She kind of liked having shoulder length brown hair, she also liked the fact that she was still the same height that she was before the change. Bek had been rather short when she was a boy, and felt relieved that if she had to be a girl at least she wouldn't be a short one. There were other improvements she would notice later on like her prominent nose had become quite small and cute as a button, and her acne problem cleared up entirely giving her skin a beautiful radiance. The one thing she did not like was the fact that her breasts were small when compared to the other girls. 'Did I just say OTHER GIRLS? I haven't been a girl for five minutes and I'm already thing like one of them' thought Bek to herself.
The last boy that was transformed was of course Edward Winters; his transformation was something of a surprise to say the least. When the changes were complete it was quite clear to everyone that the new girl looked exactly like Ginny Weasley. She had the same hair, same build, even the same body movements and gestures. You could put Edward and Ginny side by side and even Mrs. Weasley would not be able to tell the difference, but then again she has a rather hard time telling who is George and who is Fred. So I suppose that would be a bad example.
"Now that you're nice young ladies let's talk about your future shall we? I told you that you are to receive a second chance, and I meant that. You can live out the remainder of your lives as women who will strive to be the best you can in all things that you do...or you can be tried and quite possibly convicted on several counts by The Ministry, and then you will most likely spend whatever is left of your lives in Azkaban. Who knows, you may get lucky and receive The Kiss of Death from a hungry dementor." Holly lectured while slowly walking around three newly transformed girls. She stopped walking when she saw Bek and Edward.
"I am sorry that you have been transformed. I only realized you were under The Imperius Curse after I transformed you two. If I could change you back I would, but I think that is beyond my powers."
Bek began to giggle. "It's ironic in a way; my parents always threaten to turn me into a girl if I didn't behave myself. They said they knew of some beach resort in America that turned bad boys of all ages into girls, and then forced them to wear bikinis. I suppose this means you beat them too it. Ha!"
"My mum threatened me with some sort of medallion from Africa...Zulo somethin' I think it was called." Added David who was now making a tent out of her extremely huge shirt.
"Ah, that's nothin', my parents threaten to put me into "The Nancy Drew Reformation School". They say they can turn even the hardest Wizard or Muggle into the sweetest most polite female of high society. No wearing of pants ever again, even after you graduate." Damon replied.
Holly did not react to those comments; instead she focused on Edward who remained silent. "Tell what you are thinking right now."
Edward looked up and smiled a gentle smile. "I'm doing fine Holly, it is funny but somehow I feel this was how it should've been for me. I actually feel more comfortable about myself the way I am than I ever was when I was a boy."
Holly did smile at Edward and then turned her attention to Bryon. "Whatever you and your followers decide know this. You will be given the memories and negative trauma that have been inflicted on these girls tonight. You will relieve the pain and suffering you've caused them, but you will experience it as if it were being done to you. This is my punishment to you by the way, turning you into girls was my blessing to you."
Bryon knelt down and recovered her Samurai Sword, then she unsheathed it and held it out. She had this look to her face, the kind you only see when death comes near to someone. She finished turning the blade toward her and looked like she was going to plunge it into herself when Hermione pointed her wand and yelled out.
"Expelliarmus!"
Fortunately for Bryon her circle had faded away thus giving Hermione's wand the power it needed to perform the requested spell. The sword jumped out of her hands and dropped to where it could do no harm to anyone. Many of the girls who harmed actually looked shocked that this former boy would try to go through with such a thing.
"Bryon, why would you throw your life away like that?" Holly asked.
"Please let me die so that I might regain my honor." Bryon said calmly.
"You never had any honor to begin with. Your life has been full of taking advantage of those who were weaker than you. Your parents taught you to hate all those who are not pureblooded Witches and Wizards." Holly paused a moment. "I have given you a sense of honor within yourself so that you may choose better between right and wrong. I have changed your culture, your gender, and even your so-called purity so that you can better learn the true value of life. You still keep all of your past memories inside you though. Every bad thing, every dishonorable thing, all of that is inside you, it is that part of you that wishes to die."
"How can I live myself Holly chan?" Bryon pleaded. "Please remove all my bad memories!"
"No, that is your true punishment, and you will deal with you life the way we all must; one day at a time. Besides if I took away all of your memories I'd essentially be killing you." Holly said, and then she turned her attention to those who needed some healing.
"Lilybee, can you hear me?" Holly asked softly.
Lilybee nodded but was still curled up in a ball. Holly then called to Connie and Hanna who also acknowledged her presence
"Now listen carefully to what I am about to say to you three. I have the power to ease your pain, to remove all of the bad things that have happened to you tonight, but it is up you to tell me you want that. It would mean altering your mind perception which is not something I am comfortable with, but I am willing to do it."
"I don't want my mind to be played with. They...those over there pushed us around and beat us, but it could've been a lot worse if you hadn't come to rescue us. I thank you for that, but I will survive this." Hanna said with dignity.
Connie had stopped shaking and seemed a bit calmer after hearing Hanna speak. "I never realized before how much bigger and stronger boys are now to me. I've never been in this sort of situation before, but what Hanna said about it could've been worse...well...I never thought about that either." Connie sighed. "I wish to also thank you Holly for rescuing me, but I would rather keep my memories in tact. I think it might be a good idea if I learned how to protect myself just in case your not around."
Holly smiled at that comment, and then she turned to Lilybee who was sitting up and paying close attention to every word spoken. "I want to learn how to protect myself. I want what happened to go away, but I don't want it removed from my mind. I know that sounds silly."
"Look, how about I teach you three how to do some great defense against the dark arts spells? That way you will know how to protect yourselves the same way I did when I battled with you-know-who?"
"Voldlemort?" all three girls answered.
"The name doesn't seem to strike fear into people the way it used to." Hermione said smiling. "And, I think you teaching defensive spells is a grand idea. You should teach all of us."
Holly blushed. "I'm not a teacher, I was..."
"No, you must! You simply must! Oh, to hear you've handled yourself all of these years would be worth it." Nora-Adrienne cheered.
Holly did not know what to make of this. She say that everyone was clearly excited about the possibility, 'but would I make a fool out of myself?' Holly wondered. She finally turned to Becky.
"Oh, go on Holly! Just do it!" Becky cried out laughing.
Well that sealed it. "I will teach all those who wish to be taught."
Once again there were smiles upon the faces of her friends which made Holly Potter very glad indeed. Bryon would come to appreciate the gifts that Holly blessed her with in the course of time. David although she disliked becoming a child seemed to accept her fate rather well, and Damon also seemed fairly well adjusted all things considered. All three decided it was better to choose having a second chance rather than going to trial and wind up in Azkaban.
There were still some things like whether the girls could ever forgive the former boys. Most of them now realized that Holly had indeed punished them, and knew they could no longer physically hurt any girl without seriously being hurt right back. They each tentatively agreed to give them a second chance and allowed them to take part in the slumber party. This was partly because Holly wanted to include them, but it was also partly to give these new girls a lesson in femininity they would not soon forget.
There was a naming contest in which Bryon became known as Yukio, and her elf became known as Esera. Damon became Daphne Teal, and then David became Dana Castle. All of the former boys had new girlish names to go with their new bodies, except for Bek D. Corbin and Edward Winters.
"No! I refuse to change my name. I like my name. It's mine. It belongs to me, and that just the way its going to be." Huffed Bek.
"Lucky her name isn't Hagrid." Snorted Becky.
"At the rate the student body is changing I wouldn't be surprised if we had this very same conversation with Hagrid." Hermione teased, and then turned her attention to Edward. "Well, what name shall you have then?"
"Jennifer!" shouted Connie.
Edward frowned. "I don't think so."
"How about Edith?" Suggested Becky.
Edward gave Becky a dirty look. "Not if my life depended on it!"
"Jilly!"
"Janey!"
"Jenny!"
"Wait a moment...umm...I don't know. I never had to choose a name for myself before, but I sort of liked the sound of Jilly." Edward said finally.
"Yes! She picked the one I shouted out as THE BEST!" giggled Lilybee.
Edward liked seeing Lilybee doing her little victory dance around the tent while giggling. It was good to know that she and the others looked like they were going to turn out alright.
"Very well Lilybee, calm down. I am sure that if there are no objections from Edward to being called Jilly, then that is what we shall call her." Holly proclaimed.
"I have no problems being called Jilly Winters." Jilly answered.
"Jilly and Ginny....hmmm...mum sure is going to love telling you two apart then." Becky said grinning.
"I'm just glad I'm keeping my name; that's all I've got to say." Bek said as she grabbed nfor some candy from a certain bowl that had been used for truth and dare. She was about to pop a couple of bon bons into her mouth when Ginny waved her off.
"Don't eat those! They're bad for you!" Ginny warned.
"Ginny, I know I am a girl now and girls are supposed to watch their figure, but two little pieces of candy should be fine."
Ginny rolled her eyes. "No! Fred and George made that candy and they..."
"BAH! I'm not afraid of anything those two can come up with, besides what's worse than being turned into a flat chested girl?"
"FINE! Go ahead and eat as much as you like! In fact empty the whole bowl while you're at it!" Ginny huffed while marching away to the other side of the tent.
"What's up with her?" Asked Bek while munching on her bon bons.
"I think you hurt her feelings just now." Suggested Nora-Adrienne.
"Really? Huh, you would think after being turned into a girl that they would be easier to understand." Bek commented.
"Bek dearie, let me remind you that the word "they" no longer applies when referring to "us" girls." Nora-Adrienne said smiling.
"Ummm..."
"Don't worry you'll eventually figure out the mysteries of what being female is all about, and then you'll be driving boys crazy who will be trying to figure you out." Nora-Adrienne giggled.
And so with the naming of names at a end, the girls decided to move on to the fashion show. They performed magical spell to make the panties looked like they were modeling themselves, and then They would circle around all of the girls till all of the new girls picked at least one to wear.
Ginny yelled to Bek. "Well, you wanted to get yourself some panties with that stupid raid of yours. I do hope you're not too disappointed."
Many of the girls erupted into laughter casing Bek to blush a deep red, but she did manage to pick some pretty satin red panties to match her complexion. She also had to pick out a nightie, a frilly little summer dress for tomorrow, stockings, shoes, and many other clothes that had to be tried on so that everyone could critique. This was also true for the others as well. They shrank Dana's clothing so she could fit into hers, and when she modeled in front of the others she looked almost like a cute little doll. While this was happening Yukio was starting to have fun despite herself. She at one point decided that her elf also needed to have clothes which made the poor creature whimper.
"Nooooo! Please mistress, it is bad enough for me to become this FEMALE! But do not make me wear clothes! It would kill us!"
"I wish for you to be free and happy Esera. Do you not wish for this to happen?"
"But mistress...I do not want to leave you. I am happy to be by your side. I have always been there. I would be lost, and without...purpose."
"But could we not remain together. Not as mistress and servant, but as friends?"
Esera thought for a moment. "Friends?"
"We could try?"
Esera reluctantly picked out a cute white dress that had lots of frills and ruffles to it, and it even came with a bustle. Esera looked at the thing as if it were a snake ready to strike her at any moment, but accepted it from her now former mistress. When she put it one , she didn't exactly look all that pretty, but to Yukio the elf looked simply perfect. She rushed to hug Esera, and danced, and giggled, and sang a joyous song in tribute. I shall not torture you with the actual song mind you, because in point of fact Yukio was far from being a singer or a songwriter, but I can tell you many of the girls laughed and joined in on the singing as well.
Yes, they would become friends; it was a tender moment that earned just a bit more respect from the rest of the girls. There still need much more to be done. There was still a great adventure that lay ahead of all of them even though they did not realize it. An adventure greater than any could imagine, but that dear readers is for another chapter.
Holly Potter
And The
Army of Darkness
Story
Kim West
Chapter 6: The Panty Raid.
After leaving the ice-cream parlor, the boys headed for Bryon's family estate in order to make the right sort of preparations. Bryon Truffaut was a very bright wizard who knew all too well that Holly Potter could not be defeated by simple magic alone. She proved that by her little stunt with Bellatrix and on numerous occasions with Lord Voldermort. 'No, I need something special to take care of her...something that no other has tried', thought Bryon who was sifting through many books that his father owned. The other boys simply stood around the vast family library trying not to look intimidated by all of the grandeur.
Bek D. Corbin casually looked over Bryon's shoulder and noticed with a bit of shock that the book was about dark magic. Bryon quickly shut the book and spun around.
"Is there a problem?" asked Bryon with a slight sneer.
"Why do we need that book? We're just going to do a panty raid; we're not out to hurt anybody ARE WE?"
Bryon smiled. "Of course it is just a panty raid Corbin. I was merely trying to find an effective way to render those pretty little things helpless."
Bek pressed on. "Why would we want to do that? We're just..."
"Oh please, Corbin; don't start sounding like a simpleton now on me. We want to render them harmless so they will not take their wands out and start using them on us before we have a chance to pull off our raid."
"That doesn't sound very fair to me."
Bryon shook his head slowly. "Look, would you rather we ended up having an all out magical duel instead? Perhaps having injuries occur on both sides?"
Bek looked uneasy and looked over to Edward who refused to return his stare. "I suppose that sounds alright then."
"Good, now you and Edmund stay right here, while I go off to mix up some goodies for tonight. David, you and Damon keep these two gentlemen busy. Ezeras! Come with me!"
The elf would have followed his master even if he had not said a word to him. "Yes, my master." Croaked his loyal servant, and they were soon off to who knows where.
"Bek, I changed my mind...I don't want to do this." Complained Edward (who was getting annoyed that Bryon could not remember his name).
Bek looked at his friend and whispered, "Don't worry, I won't let anything happen."
Elsewhere, Bryon was carefully mixing a special blend of ingredients that would have exceeded even Professor Snape's skills. There were going to eventually be two potions when everything was said and done. The first potion would become a fine white powder that would be spread along the ground. If you formed an unbroken circle around any sort of magical person or creature and set the powder aflame, then all magical power within the circle would temporarily vanish. Bryon knew this would not last long against someone like Holly, so he devised a second potion which he called "Gargoyle's Slumber". It would mimic the way a gargoyle turns to living stone when sleeping, but unlike a gargoyle the person who comes in contact with this potion will never wake up. 'Holly Potter will end up being her own monument for people to look at and admire. Oh, this is going to be too much fun!' Bryon thought as he added the last of the ingredients. He had rushed it a bit because the night was beginning to show signs of making an appearance.
After completing these two tasks Bryon then created what is commonly known as portkey. It serves as a gateway between two places for large numbers of magical folk to get from place to place. You could make a portkey out of any ordinary object that happened to be lying about. The tricky thing about making one was that you need a great amount of skill in order to project the proper co-ordinates with it. One had to know more than just the basic principles of aperating because you could have wizards ending up inside brick walls, or miles from their intended location. The Ministry of Magic has taken great efforts to prevent anyone, other than qualified portkey makers, from making homemade portkeys. This did not stop Bryon from making his own though. When he finished he gathered up all of the items and was about to head back to the library.
Suddenly there a an explosion that could be heard off in the distance. Bryon quickly gathered up his creations and hurried off the find the disturbance. He soon found a badly damaged wall of books in the family library. Then on the ground wrestling were David Castle and Bek D. Corbin. They each had out there wands which occasionally fired blasts of energy causing a chair to explode or a vase to shatter. Over to the side stood Damon Teal and Edward Winters. Damon had a fairly decent grip on Edward's collar, but that did not seem to matter much because his captive wasn't putting up much of a fight..
"WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!"
"These two decided they didn't want to be a part of our raid," said Damon.
"Yeah, and when they tried to make a run for it, this one goes blastin' his stupid wand all over the place. Singed my hair he did!" Snarled David.
"I guess I should've aimed lower Mr. Caveman!" Bek snarled back.
"Enough!" Bryon said and pointed his wand straight at Bek. "Imperio!"
Suddenly Bek stopped struggling and his body went limp. Also you could almost see his eye's cloud over. David, Damon, and Edward turned pale and looked over at Bryon with utter shock at what he had just done. He invoked one of the unforgivable curses upon another wizard. Anyone under this curse could be compelled to do anything against their will. Such an offense would surely mean a one way trip to Azkaban, but Bryon seemed to not care about this fact.
"I had hoped it would not have come to this Corbin. I thought that perhaps you and Edgar would have become worthy additions to my team"
"You...ev...evil..."
Bryon smiled. "Yes, Elmo? You wish to join your friend and take part in the same fate I have in store for Him? Well, by all means! Imperio!"
Now Edward was also under The Imperius Curse which meant that Damon could finally release his captive.
"Alright then Eseraz, you will go fetch a cleaning crew immediately to fix the damage to the library. Make sure to tell them to keep this incident a secret or I'll peel the hide off their elfish skins myself."
"Yes my master! Quite reasonable if I do say so myself master." And with that Eseraz went off on his errand.
"That elf is one in a million gentlemen. I'd swear he would die for me if I but request it."
"Uhmmm...you performed The Imperius Curse?"
"Very good Mr. Castle! You've been paying attention!" Bryon replied.
"We could get in trouble." Added Damon.
"Let me remind you of something Mr. Teal. You, me, and Mr. Castle are the next generation of Death Eaters. We are above the law for we are the elite. We will dare to do things our way, and we'll show the old timers how to restore the balance of power." Bryon laughed. "What did you two think we were going to do tonight? You didn't actually believe were going to do some stupid little PANT RAID?"
"Ummmm...ahhhh...."
Bryon rolled his eyes. "I swear you two make Crabbe and Goyle look like geniuses!"
At that moment Eseraz returned with several elves and quickly set them to repairing the damage. He then returned to the side of his master.
"Well done, at least I have one confident being on my side. Castle! Teal! Get these two over here at ounce!" Bryon yelled while holding out the portkey for the others to touch, which in this case happened to be an ancient Samurai sword. It was the one Muggle artifact that Bryon allowed himself to possess even though he hated Muggles and Mudbloods with a passion.
Soon everyone was touching the sword and soon they were swept off to The Burrows where Holly's little slumber party was taking place. The boys gathered behind a bush and watched the light of the tent go out and then a faint glow return shortly afterward.
"Must be doing something lame like telling stories." Bryon said to nobody in particular, then he turned to David and Damon and handed the both a pouch full of powder. "Take these and carefully sprinkle it on the ground and form a circle around the tent. Make sure that there are no breaks in the circle, and then come back here as soon as possible. And remember; make no noise, this will only work if we take them by surprise."
Bryon's two goons simply nodded and they were quickly off on their mission. Bryon then turned to Bek and Edward who were still under The Imperius Curse.
"Now, listen you two, I want you to go in there and torture, abuse, and have your way with those girls in that tent. I want you to completely humiliate those girls you call your friends the most, so that when all this is over you will have that as your final memory when you are sitting in your cells in Azkaban. Ah how wonderful it will be, Bek D. Corbin and Edward Winters; you will confess to being the masterminds to this crime while I will walk away laughing at you."
Edward's eyes briefly flashed when he heard his name properly pronounced, Bryon noticed and laughed. "Yes, Edward I knew your real name all along. I just never saw the need to use it until now."
Both Edward and Bek wanted desperately to be free of the curse, but it was no use. They just stood there knowing full well that they would indeed follow every gruesome order that was just issued to them. They would be blamed for crimes they had no choice in committing. That was bad, but to hurt their friends in such a way. It was simply unthinkable; both boys knew in their heart that they would rather die then to harm a single hair of any of the girls in the tent in front of them.
David and Damon returned having completed their assigned task. Bryon smiled at the two while handing them both masks. He motioned for them to put them on while he did them same for himself.
"Alright, after I give the word you two can join Bek and Edward; just make sure that none of the girls sees your faces. If that happens..."
"What will happen?" asked Damon.
"Use your wands and kill them, or else I will kill you and them myself." Sneered Bryon. "Do I make myself clear gentlemen?"
The two boys swallowed hard while sheepishly nodding their heads.
"INTRUDERS! SHOW YOURSELVES AND NO HARM WILL COME TO YOU!"
Bryon grinned as he pointed his wand at the powered circle. "Time to start the fireworks boys. INCENDIO!"
A flash of energy hit the circle ignited it, soon the white flame traveled completely around the tent, and then flame then began to glow purple. Holly quickly turned to where she heard the shout and aperated over to near the source, but as the flame glowed purple she popped back just within the circle and stood there feeling somewhat dizzy and weak. She gathered herself though and tried to cross over the circle, but was repelled backward falling on the ground.
"What are we waiting for?" asked David.
"Patience, wait until the flame has turned green." Byron answered.
So they waited a few moments later when the flame did in fact turn green.
"Go enjoy yourselves boys!"
The boys quickly jumped the flames and were rushing over to the tent. Bek and Edward joined the other two despite their best efforts to regain control over their bodies and minds. Bryon watched them leave and then turn his attention to Holly who was now getting up. He went over to her, took out another pouch and blew the contents all over her.
Holly coughed. "Wha..."
That was the only thing she could mutter because she had transformed into a living statue within moments. 'The magical powder worked! Holly Potter is no more, and I was the one who did it' Bryon thought smugly. He then turned his attention to the tent which was being emptied. One by one the girls where pushed out and thrown onto the ground. They had tried to use their wands to fight off the boys, but they would no longer work. Hermione, Becky, and Nora-Adrienne had grim looking faces, they refused to give in and cry. The younger girls however were not as tough and were clearly shaken by the attack. Lilybee was curled up in a ball on the ground crying, Connie was shaking horribly and screamed if any of the boys touched her. And Hanna, well, she was frozen with fear. She did not scream, shake, or cry, but she was clearly scared beyond belief.
Ginny had tears running down her face. "Bek! Edward! Why! WHY!"
Those words cut deep into Bek and Edward; this was beyond torture for them to hear their friends plead with them. The trust in their eyes was gone forever. They both wanted nothing more than to turn away.
"Shut your face!" yelled Bek while trying to punch Ginny in the face, but somehow he managed to barely miss. Somehow Bek's struggle against The Imperius Curse was partially successful. Ginny was relieved that she was not hit, but wondered to herself why she was spared. Bryon cursed under his breath when he saw Bek's struggle beginning to work. 'If they suspect that Corbin and Winters are being controlled, then I may have no choice but to kill them all' Bryron reasoned.
Now, dear readers you would think that the tide would be beginning to turn, and you know what? You'd be right because something happened that made all of the boys take notice and become somewhat nervous. There was a rumbling noise coming from the stone statue that was now Holly, and at the same time you could actually see fine cracks appear all over the surface. Through those cracks shown a bright white light, and then pieces of the stone surface began to crumble away.
Both Damon and David went over to Bryon.
"What do we do now?" Asked David.
"Why, we run away as fast as we can. I should think that would be rather obvious at this point." Bryon snapped.
And so the boys tried to make their getaway, but it was too late. They were frozen where they stood while Holly Potter freed herself of the last bit of stone. She flew high into the air.
"You have shown no respect for females this night. Abusing, torturing, and humiliating used to be a way of life for you boys, but I will now change that. Know what it like is to be female and thus be given a second chance at life!"
Golden spheres of light emanated from Holly's hand and slowly floated to each of the boys present, even the house elf it seemed was going to receive his own. When each made contact there was no pain. Each boy could see and feel the changes taking place with their bodies.
Bryon Truffaut shrunk in height, his short brown hair became long black hair that flowed down to the waist, shoulders narrowed, waist narrowed, hips widened, hands, arms, legs, and feet became delicate and feminine. His...er...I mean her eyes turned bright green and by the time her transformation was complete she was in fact an Asian girl. She looked over to her house elf and was shocked to see he was also a female now.
David Castle began his transformation with all his huge muscles vanishing, his body shrunk down to that of a child. In fact she was now helplessly lost in her own clothes which were far to big for her at this point. She struggled a bit until she fell on her rear.
Damon Teal on the other hand simply looked like an average blonde haired girl that maybe lost a year or two in age, but that seemed to be the extent of it. When she finished her transformation she went over to David to help her up. 'I can't believe this, I'm really a girl now' she remarked to herself. She felt herself lucky not to become a child like David. She suppressed a sudden urge to giggle at the little girl before trying to poke her head out of the tent-like shirt.
Bek D. Corbin had been first relieved that she no longer was under The Imperius Curse, but then she saw that she was no longer a boy either. It didn't seem to bother her all that much though. She kind of liked having shoulder length brown hair, she also liked the fact that she was still the same height that she was before the change. Bek had been rather short when she was a boy, and felt relieved that if she had to be a girl at least she wouldn't be a short one. There were other improvements she would notice later on like her prominent nose had become quite small and cute as a button, and her acne problem cleared up entirely giving her skin a beautiful radiance. The one thing she did not like was the fact that her breasts were small when compared to the other girls. 'Did I just say OTHER GIRLS? I haven't been a girl for five minutes and I'm already thing like one of them' thought Bek to herself.
The last boy that was transformed was of course Edward Winters; his transformation was something of a surprise to say the least. When the changes were complete it was quite clear to everyone that the new girl looked exactly like Ginny Weasley. She had the same hair, same build, even the same body movements and gestures. You could put Edward and Ginny side by side and even Mrs. Weasley would not be able to tell the difference, but then again she has a rather hard time telling who is George and who is Fred. So I suppose that would be a bad example.
"Now that you're nice young ladies let's talk about your future shall we? I told you that you are to receive a second chance, and I meant that. You can live out the remainder of your lives as women who will strive to be the best you can in all things that you do...or you can be tried and quite possibly convicted on several counts by The Ministry, and then you will most likely spend whatever is left of your lives in Azkaban. Who knows, you may get lucky and receive The Kiss of Death from a hungry dementor." Holly lectured while slowly walking around three newly transformed girls. She stopped walking when she saw Bek and Edward.
"I am sorry that you have been transformed. I only realized you were under The Imperius Curse after I transformed you two. If I could change you back I would, but I think that is beyond my powers."
Bek began to giggle. "It's ironic in a way; my parents always threaten to turn me into a girl if I didn't behave myself. They said they knew of some beach resort in America that turned bad boys of all ages into girls, and then forced them to wear bikinis. I suppose this means you beat them too it. Ha!"
"My mum threatened me with some sort of medallion from Africa...Zulo somethin' I think it was called." Added David who was now making a tent out of her extremely huge shirt.
"Ah, that's nothin', my parents threaten to put me into "The Nancy Drew Reformation School". They say they can turn even the hardest Wizard or Muggle into the sweetest most polite female of high society. No wearing of pants ever again, even after you graduate." Damon replied.
Holly did not react to those comments; instead she focused on Edward who remained silent. "Tell what you are thinking right now."
Edward looked up and smiled a gentle smile. "I'm doing fine Holly, it is funny but somehow I feel this was how it should've been for me. I actually feel more comfortable about myself the way I am than I ever was when I was a boy."
Holly did smile at Edward and then turned her attention to Bryon. "Whatever you and your followers decide know this. You will be given the memories and negative trauma that have been inflicted on these girls tonight. You will relieve the pain and suffering you've caused them, but you will experience it as if it were being done to you. This is my punishment to you by the way, turning you into girls was my blessing to you."
Bryon knelt down and recovered her Samurai Sword, then she unsheathed it and held it out. She had this look to her face, the kind you only see when death comes near to someone. She finished turning the blade toward her and looked like she was going to plunge it into herself when Hermione pointed her wand and yelled out.
"Expelliarmus!"
Fortunately for Bryon her circle had faded away thus giving Hermione's wand the power it needed to perform the requested spell. The sword jumped out of her hands and dropped to where it could do no harm to anyone. Many of the girls who harmed actually looked shocked that this former boy would try to go through with such a thing.
"Bryon, why would you throw your life away like that?" Holly asked.
"Please let me die so that I might regain my honor." Bryon said calmly.
"You never had any honor to begin with. Your life has been full of taking advantage of those who were weaker than you. Your parents taught you to hate all those who are not pureblooded Witches and Wizards." Holly paused a moment. "I have given you a sense of honor within yourself so that you may choose better between right and wrong. I have changed your culture, your gender, and even your so-called purity so that you can better learn the true value of life. You still keep all of your past memories inside you though. Every bad thing, every dishonorable thing, all of that is inside you, it is that part of you that wishes to die."
"How can I live myself Holly chan?" Bryon pleaded. "Please remove all my bad memories!"
"No, that is your true punishment, and you will deal with you life the way we all must; one day at a time. Besides if I took away all of your memories I'd essentially be killing you." Holly said, and then she turned her attention to those who needed some healing.
"Lilybee, can you hear me?" Holly asked softly.
Lilybee nodded but was still curled up in a ball. Holly then called to Connie and Hanna who also acknowledged her presence
"Now listen carefully to what I am about to say to you three. I have the power to ease your pain, to remove all of the bad things that have happened to you tonight, but it is up you to tell me you want that. It would mean altering your mind perception which is not something I am comfortable with, but I am willing to do it."
"I don't want my mind to be played with. They...those over there pushed us around and beat us, but it could've been a lot worse if you hadn't come to rescue us. I thank you for that, but I will survive this." Hanna said with dignity.
Connie had stopped shaking and seemed a bit calmer after hearing Hanna speak. "I never realized before how much bigger and stronger boys are now to me. I've never been in this sort of situation before, but what Hanna said about it could've been worse...well...I never thought about that either." Connie sighed. "I wish to also thank you Holly for rescuing me, but I would rather keep my memories in tact. I think it might be a good idea if I learned how to protect myself just in case your not around."
Holly smiled at that comment, and then she turned to Lilybee who was sitting up and paying close attention to every word spoken. "I want to learn how to protect myself. I want what happened to go away, but I don't want it removed from my mind. I know that sounds silly."
"Look, how about I teach you three how to do some great defense against the dark arts spells? That way you will know how to protect yourselves the same way I did when I battled with you-know-who?"
"Voldlemort?" all three girls answered.
"The name doesn't seem to strike fear into people the way it used to." Hermione said smiling. "And, I think you teaching defensive spells is a grand idea. You should teach all of us."
Holly blushed. "I'm not a teacher, I was..."
"No, you must! You simply must! Oh, to hear you've handled yourself all of these years would be worth it." Nora-Adrienne cheered.
Holly did not know what to make of this. She say that everyone was clearly excited about the possibility, 'but would I make a fool out of myself?' Holly wondered. She finally turned to Becky.
"Oh, go on Holly! Just do it!" Becky cried out laughing.
Well that sealed it. "I will teach all those who wish to be taught."
Once again there were smiles upon the faces of her friends which made Holly Potter very glad indeed. Bryon would come to appreciate the gifts that Holly blessed her with in the course of time. David although she disliked becoming a child seemed to accept her fate rather well, and Damon also seemed fairly well adjusted all things considered. All three decided it was better to choose having a second chance rather than going to trial and wind up in Azkaban.
There were still some things like whether the girls could ever forgive the former boys. Most of them now realized that Holly had indeed punished them, and knew they could no longer physically hurt any girl without seriously being hurt right back. They each tentatively agreed to give them a second chance and allowed them to take part in the slumber party. This was partly because Holly wanted to include them, but it was also partly to give these new girls a lesson in femininity they would not soon forget.
There was a naming contest in which Bryon became known as Yukio, and her elf became known as Esera. Damon became Daphne Teal, and then David became Dana Castle. All of the former boys had new girlish names to go with their new bodies, except for Bek D. Corbin and Edward Winters.
"No! I refuse to change my name. I like my name. It's mine. It belongs to me, and that just the way its going to be." Huffed Bek.
"Lucky her name isn't Hagrid." Snorted Becky.
"At the rate the student body is changing I wouldn't be surprised if we had this very same conversation with Hagrid." Hermione teased, and then turned her attention to Edward. "Well, what name shall you have then?"
"Jennifer!" shouted Connie.
Edward frowned. "I don't think so."
"How about Edith?" Suggested Becky.
Edward gave Becky a dirty look. "Not if my life depended on it!"
"Jilly!"
"Janey!"
"Jenny!"
"Wait a moment...umm...I don't know. I never had to choose a name for myself before, but I sort of liked the sound of Jilly." Edward said finally.
"Yes! She picked the one I shouted out as THE BEST!" giggled Lilybee.
Edward liked seeing Lilybee doing her little victory dance around the tent while giggling. It was good to know that she and the others looked like they were going to turn out alright.
"Very well Lilybee, calm down. I am sure that if there are no objections from Edward to being called Jilly, then that is what we shall call her." Holly proclaimed.
"I have no problems being called Jilly Winters." Jilly answered.
"Jilly and Ginny....hmmm...mum sure is going to love telling you two apart then." Becky said grinning.
"I'm just glad I'm keeping my name; that's all I've got to say." Bek said as she grabbed nfor some candy from a certain bowl that had been used for truth and dare. She was about to pop a couple of bon bons into her mouth when Ginny waved her off.
"Don't eat those! They're bad for you!" Ginny warned.
"Ginny, I know I am a girl now and girls are supposed to watch their figure, but two little pieces of candy should be fine."
Ginny rolled her eyes. "No! Fred and George made that candy and they..."
"BAH! I'm not afraid of anything those two can come up with, besides what's worse than being turned into a flat chested girl?"
"FINE! Go ahead and eat as much as you like! In fact empty the whole bowl while you're at it!" Ginny huffed while marching away to the other side of the tent.
"What's up with her?" Asked Bek while munching on her bon bons.
"I think you hurt her feelings just now." Suggested Nora-Adrienne.
"Really? Huh, you would think after being turned into a girl that they would be easier to understand." Bek commented.
"Bek dearie, let me remind you that the word "they" no longer applies when referring to "us" girls." Nora-Adrienne said smiling.
"Ummm..."
"Don't worry you'll eventually figure out the mysteries of what being female is all about, and then you'll be driving boys crazy who will be trying to figure you out." Nora-Adrienne giggled.
And so with the naming of names at a end, the girls decided to move on to the fashion show. They performed magical spell to make the panties looked like they were modeling themselves, and then They would circle around all of the girls till all of the new girls picked at least one to wear.
Ginny yelled to Bek. "Well, you wanted to get yourself some panties with that stupid raid of yours. I do hope you're not too disappointed."
Many of the girls erupted into laughter casing Bek to blush a deep red, but she did manage to pick some pretty satin red panties to match her complexion. She also had to pick out a nightie, a frilly little summer dress for tomorrow, stockings, shoes, and many other clothes that had to be tried on so that everyone could critique. This was also true for the others as well. They shrank Dana's clothing so she could fit into hers, and when she modeled in front of the others she looked almost like a cute little doll. While this was happening Yukio was starting to have fun despite herself. She at one point decided that her elf also needed to have clothes which made the poor creature whimper.
"Nooooo! Please mistress, it is bad enough for me to become this FEMALE! But do not make me wear clothes! It would kill us!"
"I wish for you to be free and happy Esera. Do you not wish for this to happen?"
"But mistress...I do not want to leave you. I am happy to be by your side. I have always been there. I would be lost, and without...purpose."
"But could we not remain together. Not as mistress and servant, but as friends?"
Esera thought for a moment. "Friends?"
"We could try?"
Esera reluctantly picked out a cute white dress that had lots of frills and ruffles to it, and it even came with a bustle. Esera looked at the thing as if it were a snake ready to strike her at any moment, but accepted it from her now former mistress. When she put it one , she didn't exactly look all that pretty, but to Yukio the elf looked simply perfect. She rushed to hug Esera, and danced, and giggled, and sang a joyous song in tribute. I shall not torture you with the actual song mind you, because in point of fact Yukio was far from being a singer or a songwriter, but I can tell you many of the girls laughed and joined in on the singing as well.
Yes, they would become friends; it was a tender moment that earned just a bit more respect from the rest of the girls. There still need much more to be done. There was still a great adventure that lay ahead of all of them even though they did not realize it. An adventure greater than any could imagine, but that dear readers is for another chapter.