Harry and Ginny woke up at about 10 the next morning. They headed downstairs as soon as they were both ready.
"When will Aunt Marge get here?" asked Harry as he entered the kitchen.
"She will be arriving in about half an hour." Petunia said
"Ok. Remind her not to insult my parents, we don't want another repeat of last time, do we? You don't want the neighbours to know about me do you?" threatened Harry
"No I don't" spluttered Petunia, "Don't let the neighbours know"
"We will be disappearing each day so tell Marge we are working is she asks why we aren't about and doing housework. Do that and no one will find out about me"
"Fine then" said Petunia nervously.
Harry nodded his head in acknowledgement and then he and Ginny retreated to their room to wait for Aunt Marge to arrive.
About 25 minutes later Harry and Ginny walked downstairs. They were on the bottom step when they heard a car pull up. The doorbell went so Dudley waddled to the door and opened it.
"Hello Dudders" exclaimed Marge as she entered
"Dudders?" murmured Ginny to Harry
"That's her name for Dudley" he murmured back
"Hello Petunia" said Marge loudly, she then 'kissed' Petunia on the cheek. Well she didn't actually kiss but just banged her jaw to Petunia's cheek.
"Come in Marge" said Petunia, "What do you want to drink?"
"I'll have some tea" said Marge.
Marge walked into the lounge and sat down waiting for her tea.
"Your still here boy?" she said turning to Harry, "You should be in an orphanage with other orphans"
Vernon walked in carrying Marge's suitcase. He put it down at the bottom of the stairs.
Marge then caught site of Ginny, who was standing next to Harry hand in hand.
"Who are you?" she demanded
"Ginny Weasley" was the reply
"Why are you standing with him when you should be with Dudley?"
"Don't make me laugh." Spat Ginny, "I wouldn't go out with the lump even if he was the last person on earth"
"Don't take that tone with me" Marge shouted, "You should show respect to your betters"
"Don't you talk to Ginny like that" growled Harry
"I'll do what I like boy" retorted Marge
Harry ignored Marge now and turned back to Ginny
"Lets go back upstairs" he said quietly
Ginny nodded. They both returned to Harry's room, ignoring Marge's rants about disrespect, and went into the trunk.
"Let's take the Animagus Revielus potion" said Ginny
"Good idea Gin. After that I'll send a message to Remus"
"Who shall have the potion first?" asked Ginny
"I will" said Harry
Harry took the potion and almost immediately went into a trance.
TRANCE VISION
Harry found himself on Hogwarts grounds. He looked about but he could see no animals at all. He walked towards Hagrid's hut still looking for any animal. When he reached the hut he heard a bark. He turned towards the forest and saw a large black dog standing in the forest. The dog tilted his head and stared at Harry. Harry stared back. He knew what it was, a Grim, just like his godfather, actually his dad. Harry slowly walked towards the dog. When he was within two meters he stopped and crouched down in front of it. He waited for the dog to move. The dog walked forward slowly and sniffed Harry. Harry rubbed the dog's head, who gave a joyful bark and wagged it's tail. The dog then backed up a pace or two and leaped forward. Harry braced for the impact between him and the dog. Nothing happened. Wondering where the dog had gone Harry looked about again. The dog was nowhere in sight. Harry looked inside himself. There inside of him he could feel the dog's presence. He knew where the dog was and that the dog was his animagus form.
Harry took a step towards the hut again and suddenly found himself on rocky terrain. In front of him he saw a large snake.
"Who are you human? The snake hissed
"My name is Harry"
"Hello young Harry"
"What type of snake are you?"
"I'm a king cobra"
"Brilliant. Do you want to come with me?"
"Sure."
The cobra slithered up to Harry. Harry placed his arm in front of the cobra which then slithered up it. When the snake had slithered onto his arm Harry saw it dissolve into his skin. Harry was shocked, his second animagus form.
Harry took another step and once again found himself alone, but this time, in the middle of a forest. Harry looked about looking for any animal. He couldn't see anything. Suddenly Harry heard a familiar song. He looked up into a tree and saw a phoenix perched on a branch. The phoenix was jet black and had silver wing tips. The phoenix looked at Harry as though judging him. The phoenix trilled in happiness and flew at Harry. Harry knew that he wouldn't be harmed so he stayed still. The phoenix disappeared. Harry was again shocked, a third animagus form, one that was magical was as well.
END TRANCE VISION
Harry opened his eyes and saw he was back in the trunk. Ginny was reading in the chair opposite him.
"How long was I out?" he asked
"About two hours" answered Ginny, "What is your animagus form?"
"I need to look something up first" replied Harry
"Ok"
Harry pulled a book of the bookcase. It was Magical Creatures. Harry started to flip through the book. About half way through the book Harry found the page he was looking for. The book read.
Shadow Phoenix
A shadow phoenix is jet black and has silver wing tips. These phoenixes always are associated with dark wizards unlike their cousins who associate with light wizards.
This type of phoenix can pull shadows around it. This means it can hide in a room hidden from view. The method of rebirth is the same but shadow phoenixes burn in black and silver flames. Shadow phoenixes can travel in two ways. They can fire travel, where the flames are again black and silver. The other method of travel is shadow travel, the phoenix disappears into shadows and reappears at the target location. The tears of this phoenix can kill as well as cure. The phoenix chooses whether to heal with it's tears or whether to kill. If it decides to kill the tears turn into poison. This poison is the second most deadly poison known to the wizarding world, it can kill instantly or it can cause the victim to die over several days. The poison also heals the wound but keeps the poison inside the body making it hard to trace. The only poison more potent is the one of a basilisk.
"Holy fuck" exclaimed Harry
"What?" asked Ginny
"One of my forms is a shadow phoenix" he said handing her the book
"A shadow phoenix?" Ginny said, "Did you say one of your forms?"
"Yeah, I've got three. One as I said is a shadow phoenix, another is a king cobra and the last is a grim"
"Cool"
"Want to find out yours then Gin?"
"Sure"
"When you find your animagus form it will merge with your body so don't be afraid if it charges at you"
Ginny nodded her head and went to sit down. Harry handed her the potion which she drank and immediately went into a trance.
TRANCE VISION
Ginny found herself in a forest. She looked about and saw a black bird with silver wing tips perched on a branch. She recognised the bird from the book Harry had handed her. It was a shadow phoenix. Ginny waited for the phoenix to move. Eventually the phoenix took off and flew towards her. As she knew what to expect she just stood still. The phoenix disappeared and she knew it was inside her. Ginny moved forward and the surrounding changed. She was not in the forest any more but was actually in Hogwarts grounds. She looked about and saw a large black dog. It was different from the grim so she didn't know what it was. The dog stared at Ginny as if deciding if she were worthy. The dog must have found her worthy as it leapt towards her and then merged with her.
END TRANCE VISION
Ginny opened her eyes to see Harry looking at her.
"Well? What is your animagus form?" he asked
"I also am a shadow phoenix and I'm a black dog. It's not the same as the grim but it seems similar to them"
"That's great" said Harry
"Which one shall we try first?" asked Ginny
"I think the shadow phoenix" replied Harry, "we can go to Voldemort and spy on the order meetings and none would know"
"That's great Harry" Ginny said giving Harry a hug. Harry kissed Ginny on forehead. Harry walked over to the bookcase and pulled out the animagus book. He started to read the next chapter.
How to change into the animagus form
To change into their animagus form the witch or wizard must imagine a part of their body to be the respective part of the animal that is being changed into. This can use up lots of the magical core of the witch or wizard, so it is recommended that each part of the body is taken individually. Once the witch or wizard has perfected all the different parts of the body individually then it is time for the witch or wizard to attempt the whole transformation. This whole process can take up to 5 months to complete but has been know to be done in a few weeks.
By now it was time for dinner so Harry and Ginny exited the trunks and went downstairs. They entered the kitchen and saw Petunia dishing up dinner. They sat down at the table and waited for their plates. The rest of the Dursleys were already sitting at the table.
"Where have you two been?" demanded Marge
"At work" Harry said
"You working? I hope that you are your wage to Petunia for your keep" said Marge
"Yeah some of it" said Harry
"Good. It's about time you paid for your keep" said Marge
Harry ignored the comment and settled down to eat. The rest of the meal was in silence. Harry thought that Marge might be happy that he was working and out the house. As soon as the meal was finished Harry and Ginny returned upstairs. In Harry's room the saw Hedwig with the delivery of rats from the store. Harry entered the trunk and fed Salazar a rat.
That evening Harry taught Ginny transfiguration. Ginny saw learning quickly as she was a natural at transfiguration. While Ginny was practicing Harry wrote a letter to Remus
To Remus
Both Ginny and I are fine. I would like to talk to you about something. Can you meet us in the nearby park (as the Dursleys have Vernon's sister here) on Thursday morning? Send Hedwig back immediately with your reply.
I hope to see you then.
Harry
Harry sent of the letter straight away. Harry couldn't wait for Thursday, just two days. Soon it was time for bed. Ginny fell asleep quickly curled up next to Harry who fell asleep soon after.
The next day Harry and Ginny were up early. They decided to practice their animagus transformation in the morning. They had a quick breakfast and started on the transformation. Harry concentrated on his arms becoming the wings. Shortly he was standing there with wings instead of arms. He then concentrated on turning back. Again it wasn't long until he had arms. Ginny also concentrate on her arms becoming wings. Ginny quickly managed this. Throughout that morning Harry and Ginny changing arms to wings and vice versa. By lunch they could change their arms to wings instantly. After lunch Harry taught Ginny charms. Ginny was about equal to Harry in charms so did learn fairly easily. Again dinner was quiet with no insults being directed at Harry. At about nine o'clock Hedwig returned with the reply from Remus
To Harry and Ginny
I'll be at the park for tomorrow morning Harry. See you there.
Remus
Harry grinned as he put the letter down.
"We'll be seeing Remus tomorrow" he said
"That's good Harry"
The two went to sleep early so they could be ready at the park.
The next day
Harry and Ginny woke up early again and left the house at nine. When they reached the park they sat under one of the trees. They didn't have to wait for long. After about ten minutes Remus arrived.
"Hi Remus" said Harry
"Morning Harry, Ginny" replied Remus
"I've got something to show you" said Harry handing Remus the letter he took from the vault. Remus read through the letter. Once he read it his eyes widened in shock.
"Sirius is your father?"
"According to that letter he is. I believe it's true as I took it out the Potter vault."
"Dumbledore knows about this?"
"Yeah he knows. He just doesn't tell me a thing until its too late, even Sirius didn't know" spat Harry, "he also told me of the prophecy just after I saw Sirius die"
"I know the prophecy. He told it to us when you were captured." Said Remus
"How did he get Harry off those spells Voldemort cast with Harry's wand?" Ginny asked quietly
"I don't actually know" said Remus
"Remus?"
"Yes Harry"
"According to the letter my parents found Dumbledore manipulative, do you think that as well?"
"Sometimes I do" said Remus
"Have you thought of joining Voldemort?"
"Yes I have. Especially now with all these new restrictions on werewolves"
"What are these restrictions?" asked Ginny
"They practically stop me from getting a job anywhere and living near normal people. I only can get a job if I have special insurance and take the wolfsbane potion and be under guard at the full moon. It means that most people don't want to pay for all that"
"Who passed those restrictions?"
"Umbridge" answered Remus
"I should have known. Is the ministry doing anything about Voldemort?"
"Actually no. They have admitted he's back but have done nothing to protect anyone."
"Oh" said Harry trying to hide the grin that was forming on his face.
"With those restrictions more Werewolves will join Voldemort" said Ginny
"I know, Dumbledore mentioned that but Fudge still wants to have them"
"Pity, we should get more on our side" said Harry. Remus thought that Harry meant on the side of the order but Harry actually meant on Voldemort's side.
"I know. Anyway I think you should be getting back encase death eaters attack"
"Ok. Don't sent us anything for two weeks as we have Vernon's sister staying there" said Harry even though he knew they were safe from death eater attacks.
"That's the one that you blew up isn't it?"
"Yep it is" said Harry with a grin
"Ok we won't send anything"
"See you in two weeks"
"Bye Harry, bye Ginny"
"Bye Remus" the two said in unison
They left the park and returned home. The quietly crept upstairs so they didn't disturb anyone in the house. It was almost 11 by the time they were back in the trunks. Today Harry and Ginny were only going to practice their animagus transformation. They had an early lunch and set down to practice. Harry concentrated on changing legs to talons. It took at bit longer than the day before to change first time but by dinner he could change instantly. Ginny instead concentrated on changing her head to the phoenix head. By dinner it only took 10 seconds to change. Today Marge reverted back to her old ways of insulting Harry. Instead of retorting Harry ignored the taunts by remembering the passages from the dark arts books. Eventually the meal was over so Harry and Ginny could escape back to the trunks. When back in the trunks Ginny practiced until she could change to the phoenix head instantly.
For the next week Harry and Ginny trained their phoenix animagus form, each day putting up with the insults from Marge. By now they had changed each part of their body individually. They had been practicing fiercely for nearly two weeks. Now it was time to try and change the whole body simultaneously. It was also the penultimate day of Marge's visit. Harry and Ginny attempted the change simultaneously; it took them almost half an hour to change into their phoenix forms. They then changed back out of the phoenix form. After nearly the whole day both Harry and Ginny could change instantly into their phoenix forms.
It was dinner time and the last dinner that they would eat with Marge around. They sat down at the table waiting for the dinner to be served. The meal was actually silent but as soon as the meal finished Vernon offered the brandy to Marge, which she accepted. Harry mentally groaned. He remembered from last week when Marge had too much to drink and he could tell she was almost there again.
FLASHBACK
"You still go to St Brutus's?" she demanded to Harry
"Yes Aunt Marge" Harry said wearily
"Where do you go?" she asked Ginny
"Same"
"You can't do. St Brutus's is an incurable criminal boys school"
"Not anymore" said Harry, "they changed it so both sexes could go"
"How could you allow her to stay here?" Marge asked Vernon, "She is probably worse than the boy"
Harry closed his eyes and tried to keep his temper.
"Do your parents work?" Marge asked Ginny
"My dad does" Ginny said
"Not like his parents then. They were unemployed drunks and were drunk in that car crash" said Marge jerking her finger at Harry
"Shut up about my parents" growled Harry menacingly
"Have some more brandy Marge" Vernon said, "Now you two go to your room" pointing at Harry and Ginny
"Yes go. Don't talk to me like that" shouted Marge
Harry stood slowly and turned to Ginny
"Let's go Gin" said Harry quietly. the two left the kitchen and returned to Harry's room. Meanwhile Marge drank her glass of brandy and waddled into the lounge. She fell asleep in front of the TV.
END FLASHBACK
Today Marge had already drunk more than that day. Marge was nearly drunk and was unsteady on her feet.
"What happened to Ripper?" asked Dudley
"He died last year, too old and lazy" said Marge
"Oh" said Dudley, "sorry for asking"
"That's ok Dudley, you didn't know" said Marge, "How's the business then Vernon?"
"Doing great. I recently received a pay rise"
"Good. I hope Dudley follows in your footsteps"
Harry snorted in laughter at that.
"What's so funny boy" Marge said rounding on him
"Nothing" he replied innocently
"Don't make out your innocent boy. I know what your like, a lazy good for nothing freak"
Harry ignored the comment as he had put up with it for ten years anyway. Ginny however found it harder to ignore. Harry could see that she was getting mad.
"It's ok Gin. It doesn't bother me" he said calmly in her ear, "anyway we will be killing them later"
Ginny visibly relaxed at his words and smiled evilly. Dudley saw Ginny smiling and was frightened. Marge and the rest of the Dursley's didn't notice.
Harry stood and turned to the Dursleys.
"We've got work tomorrow so need to be up early"
"Ok" said Vernon noncommittally
Harry and Ginny went upstairs to their room.
"How are we going to kill them?" Ginny asked once the door was shut.
"We can change into the shadow phoenix and poison Marge tonight" said Harry
"That's great Harry. We can't be blamed for that"
"I know Gin"
Later that night Harry turned into the shadow phoenix. He shadow travelled into Marge's room and made a small cut on the back of her hand. He then let a few tears of poison fall from his eyes. The tears fell onto the wound and healed it but Harry knew the poison was inside her, slowly killing off the body. Harry transported back into his bedroom and transformed back, he sat down on the bed next to Ginny.
"How did go?" Ginny asked
"She's poisoned" said Harry, "she won't die for another week at least"
"That's great Harry" said Ginny. She turned to Harry and gave him a kiss on the lips. Harry returned the kiss deepening it. They pulled away when they needed to breathe.
"Thank you for being here with me" whispered Harry in her ear.
"That's ok Harry. Thank you for comforting me when I had those nightmares about Ron"
"your welcome Gin, I will always be there for you"
Ginny smiled and snuggled down to sleep next to Harry. Harry pulled Ginny close and whispered
"I love you Gin"
"I love you too Harry" Ginny murmered back.
The two fell asleep soon after into a peaceful sleep.