As soon as the lid had closed the door to Harry's room was opened, and Dudley entered. He spotted the trunk lying in the middle of the room and decided to move it. He grasped one handle of the trunk. Suddenly there was a flash of light and Dudley flew across the room……
Dudley flew through the open door and flew into wall. He fell down onto the floor unconscious. Vernon heard the thud, he ran upstairs as fast as he could. When he reached the top step he froze, he saw Dudley lying on the floor, his face started to turn purple. He stalked to Harry's room.
In the trunk Harry and Ginny heard the alarm go off. They knew it meant that someone was trying to move the trunk. They quickly exited the trunk again taking some food with them. Harry walked over to the door and closed it. Ginny was sitting on the bed quietly eating her dinner. Harry sat down next to her. They heard Vernon pounding up the stairs. Suddenly the door was wrenched open, in the doorway was Vernon.
"What did you do to Dudley?" shouted Vernon
"Nothing. He did it to himself when he tried to move my trunk. Only people I give permission to can touch it."
"Get rid of it? You can't have it." Spat Vernon
"I won't be getting rid of it. Just remember not to touch it."
"Fine" Vernon spat. He left and returned downstairs to watch TV again. Harry and Ginny started to talk.
"What do you want to learn first?" asked Harry
"DADA, it shouldn't take long as we covered a lot in the DA last year" replied Ginny
"Ok we shall start that tomorrow."
They finished their food and returned the plates to the trunk. Harry shut the door to his room. Harry and Ginny entered their respective trunks and changed for bed. They laid down on the bed getting ready to sleep. Harry put his arms around and pulled her close. Ginny snuggled into Harry chest and fell asleep almost immediately.
A loud groan was heard. Dudley had regained consciousness. He stood and walked over to Harry's room. He opened the door and saw Harry lying on the bed with his arms round Ginny. He stopped and stared.
"Who are you? What are you doing with that freak when you should be with me?" asked Dudley not realizing she was asleep
"Shut up Dudley" said Harry quietly, "Ginny will never go for you."
"How do you know that?"
"Well considering the fact that we go to the same school might have something to do with it"
"She's a freak?"
"If you mean that she is a witch, then yes she is."
"She better go. I will tell dad." Said Dudley triumphantly thinking he had Harry beat.
"Vernon knows she's here. He gave permission for her to be here."
Dudley left the room and closed the door behind him. Dudley fell asleep making up his mind to tell Vernon anyway.
The next morning Harry woke up at 8. Ginny was also beginning to stir. Harry waited for Ginny to wake up.
"Good morning Gin" said Harry and kissed her on her forehead.
"Morning Harry"
"What do you want for breakfast?"
"Anything really. I don't mind what we have."
"Ok then" Said Harry. He got up and went into his trunk. Ginny followed immediately. Soon they were sitting down in the living area of the trunk eating bacon, sausage and fried egg. While they were eating a snake slithered up.
"Hello master" hissed the snake
"Good morning. Call me Harry" hissed Harry
"Yes Harry."
"What do want to be called?"
"My name is Salazar"
"What do you want to eat Salazar"
"Rats"
"I haven't got here but I will order some for you"
"Thank you"
"Harry?" said Ginny
"Yeah Gin?" Harry replied
"I think I'm a parcelmouth. The snake wants rats doesn't it?"
"Yes. The snake is called Salazar."
"Cool. This means we can learn parcel magic together."
"Finish eating and then we can start on DADA. I'll just send an order for those rats."
Ginny nodded and started to eat again. Harry having finished eating wrote the order for the rats and sent it with Hedwig. When Ginny had finished eating the moved to the last compartment, the dueling area.
"Most of the counter curses you already know from the DA." Said Harry
"What do I need to learn?"
"First we shall review the counter curses, then I shall teach you the patronus charm"
"Ok then" said Ginny
Ginny performed all the counter curses flawlessly, so about 2 hours later they started on the patronus charm.
"For the patronus charm you need to think of a happy memory. Once you have thought of one say 'Expecto Patronum'." Explained Harry
"Ok Harry" said Ginny, "EXPECTO PATRONIM"
A pale mist was emitted from Ginny's wand.
"That's good Gin. What memory did you use?"
"When I was first accepted onto the quidditch team"
"That maybe enough. Do you have any happier memories?"
"Not that I can think of."
Ginny practiced the patronus charm but couldn't produce anything but a mist.
At lunch Harry browsed his library and found a book called Animagus: How to become one. Harry opened the book to the first page and stated to read.
To become an animagus a witch or wizard first needs to know the animal they can change into. Most wizards or witches only have one form and it will of a muggle kind. Something like a dog or cat. There are a few wizards or witches who have more than one form. It is very rare for a wizard or witch to have a magical form. There is a potion to take for the witch or wizard that wants to become an animagus. It will put the wizard into a trance, while in the trance they will find their animagus form. The potion needed is called the 'ANIMAGUS REVIELUS POTION'
ANIMAGUS REVIELUS PTION
5 drops of syrup of hellebore
Stir clockwise 10 times
1 skinned Shrivelfig
Stir counter clockwise 5 times
2 crushed snake fangs
Stir clockwise 5 times
Simmer of 10 minutes
3 drops of Salamander blood
1 finely chopped mandrake leaf
Stir clockwise 5 times
1 unicorn hair
Stir anticlockwise
10 drops of Thestral blood
Simmer for 10 minutes
Let the potion cool. Once cool allow potion to sit for 3 hours and then it is ready for taking.
Once a witch or wizard has made this potion it will last 10 days before going off. If made incorrectly the person taking the potion will fall asleep for 24 hours.
When Harry had finished he knew what he was going to do that afternoon. He finished his sandwich quickly.
"Gin, when you finish I will be in the potion lab." Said Harry
"What are you brewing?" asked Ginny
"The Animagus revielus potion. It puts you into a trance where you meet your animagus form." Harry answered
"Ok I'll meet you in there."
Harry nodded and entered the potion lab. He pulled out a cauldron and the ingredients and started to make the potion. Luckily Harry did have all the ingredients in stock, although he couldn't remember buying the thestral blood. Harry had just added the unicorn hair when Ginny entered the room.
"How's it going?" Ginny asked
"Just about finished" said Harry, "I just need to let it simmer for 10 minutes and then cool for three hours before we are able to take it."
"Great." Said Ginny.
Harry simmered the potion for ten minutes and then left it to cool. Harry and Ginny exited the trunk for those three hours and relaxed in the bedroom.
After an hour of waiting Harry and Ginny had fallen asleep. But their rest was short lived as they were woken up by Vernon.
"Get down here Boy and bring that bitch with you" yelled Vernon
"Coming" Yelled Harry and then muttered to Ginny "What does this fat muggle want?"
They both walked downstairs into the lounge where Vernon was waiting.
"Yes Uncle Vernon" said Harry
"Aunt Marge is coming tomorrow for a fortnight. You will remain great her as usual and be down for dinner and eat with us."
"Why is she coming?" demanded Harry
"Marge wants a holiday. She is again bringing Ripper with her."
"Fine then." Spat Harry, "Just remember not to touch my trunk"
"Marge doesn't know"
"Well tell her then"
"Why should I?" snarled Vernon
"You don't want her to know about my world do you? If she touches it she will be thrown across the room by the security device"
"Ok I'll ask her not to touch it" said Vernon grudgingly.
"Thanks" said Harry
He then returned to his room followed by Ginny. Once back in the bedroom Harry sat down and groaned
"What's the matter Harry?" Ginny asked softly
"In my third year I blew up Aunt Marge. She constantly insults me and my parents. I hate her and the dog too."
"I'm sure it'll be ok this year Harry." Said Ginny, "we can always go into the trunks if need be."
"Thanks Gin." Said Harry, as he kissed her gently on the lips.
He stood up and started to clean up the previous days clothes. In the pocket of his cloak Harry felt the envelope. He pulled it out and looked at it. On the envelope it just said Harry. Harry opened the letter and pulled out a parchment.
Dear Harry
If you are reading this letter then me and James are no longer alive. If this is the case we hope that we died saving your life. I hope you are having fun at Hogwarts like we did but I hope you work hard as well.
If you are living with Sirius, your Godfather, please pass him this letter as soon as you have finished reading it. If however, you are living with my sister, hand this letter to Remus Lupin, when you see him or to someone you can trust. I hope you aren't staying with my sister, she hates magic. So she hates me, James and probably you. I asked Dumbledore not to leave you with them if you couldn't live with Sirius, I asked him to leave you with a wizarding family, preferably the Weasley family.
The main reason I'm writing this letter is to tell you that James isn't your biological father. I had always loved two men at Hogwarts one being James Potter and the other being Sirius Black. Yes, Sirius is your biological father. The only other person who knows this is Albus Dumbledore.
If your wondering why you look like James it is because I put several charms on you that made you look like James. These charms will last until your 16th birthday when they will wear off and you will you return to your natural look.
I'm writing this before we go into hiding. Dumbledore convinced us to do this even though we don't want to. He thinks that Voldemort is after us because of a prophecy. Dumbledore should have told you this prophecy, but if he hasn't the prophecy says that either you or a boy called Neville can defeat Voldemort.
We believe that Dumbledore won't tell you these facts because he wants to keep you safe. I think you should know these facts so that you can make better decisions. Both of us find Dumbledore manipulative and on occasions nearly joined with Voldemort. If you can't trust Dumbledore can you try to trust Severus Snape. He was like a brother to me so hopefully will help you.
Stay safe
Love mum
Harry started to cry. Tears were rolling down his face uncontrollably.
"What's the matter Harry?" Ginny asked concerned
Harry just handed the letter to Ginny and carried on crying. Ginny read the letter and then pulled Harry into a hug.
"It'll be ok Harry." Ginny said softly
"Sirius is my dad? I can't believe it. I actually had a dad, but now he's gone." Harry stammered.
"I know Harry. I can't believe it either."
"I can't believe that the muggle loving fool never told me. He knew that Sirius was my dad and never told me."
"I know Harry." Ginny whispered into Harry's ear, "I wont leave you when you need me."
"Thank you Gin. That means a lot to me"
Harry pulled out of the hug and stood up.
"I want to be alone for a bit. You can come into the trunk but please don't disturb me."
Ginny nodded her head and they entered the trunk, Harry went to the training room and conjured multiple items, which he then destroyed, letting out his anger. Ginny went and sat in the library and started reading up the theory of DADA.
After about an hour of destroying the conjured items Harry felt much better. He left the training room and returned to the library. Ginny was still reading. As soon as Harry walked in she put the book down.
"Are you feeling better now?" she asked quietly
"Much better. Thank you for not disturbing me" replied Harry.
Harry made dinner for the two of them which they ate quickly. After the meal they exited the trunk and sat on the bed. The two were tired so decided to go to sleep early knowing that when he woke up Marge was going to be there.
AN.
Voting over.
Vernon will be killed first.
Votes are tied for the killer so i haven't decided yet.