Disclaimer: the characters are all J K Rowlling's except for the Johnston's and Harry's alias...

Summary:Harry has always wanted to be normal. But when he finally gets his wish, is it really what he wanted?

Chapter 7

Quidditchand Surprises

Harry soared up high into the sky as he waited for Ron and Hermione to completely disappear into the castle. As he circled, he thought about what he had just learned, Ron didn't like him. So if Ron liked Harry, but not Ryan and both were the same person then Ron didn't really like Harry did he? Or did he like Harry but felt that Ryan was taking Harry's place? Harry hoped that it wasn't either of these but he felt that it might be the latter. Harry decided that he would have to talk to Dumbledore about what he had learned if this was the case then Harry would feel like he was intruding during the school year which Harry really didn't want. Harry looked down towards the entrance and saw that Ron and Hermione were safely inside so Harry dove towards the ground once more pulling up about three feet about the ground. Harry flew swiftly into the entrance hall and up flights of stairs towards Dumbledore's office. Harry spotted Ron and Hermione ahead of him once more and he decided to go bug Filch for a bit instead. Harry landed on the ground and changed back into his human form. Harry pulled the Marauder's Map out of his pocket and pointed his at it saying, "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good." Harry checked the whole map over noticing that his dot still read 'Harry Potter' and that Filch was no where to be found but Ms. Norris was on the seventh floor near the Room of Requirement. Harry grinned, wiped the map clean, put it into his pocket, and changed back into his eagle form. Payback thought Harry as he flew up the flight of stairs towards Ms. Norris. Ms. Norris was stalking up and down the corridor as if waiting for something or someone. Harry swooped low to the ground beside her startling her so she jumped a foot into the air. Ms. Norris set her lamp-like eyes on Harry as he turned to dive at her. Ms. Norris' eyes gleamed as she crouched. Harry saw her crouch and pulled up just as Ms. Norris jumped causing Ms. Norris to miss and fall off balance.

"Would Ryan Hansen please return to the Headmaster's office? Thank you." Rang Professor McGonagall's voice through the halls. Harry quit teasing Ms. Norris and flew to the gargoyles where Professor McGonagall had just taken off the Sonorous charm and said the password. Harry swooped up the revolving staircase and into the office. The room wasn't empty so Harry landed on the perch beside Fawkes.

"Ah, here he is." Said Dumbledore with a twinkle in his eyes as a disgruntled McGonagall came into the office and shut the door.

"Excuse me sir, but Ryan is not here." Said Hermione glancing at the other empty seat.

"Ryan." Said Dumbledore, ignoring Hermione and looking pointedly at the black eagle perched next to the phoenix. Harry hung his head and flew off the perch to land on the floor before changing back into a human.

"I'm here, Professor." SighedHarry taking the seat next to Hermione. Hermione's eyes had widened but Ron's had narrowed angrily at James' transformation.

"Now, I know that you may be wondering why I am keeping you here after the time you are supposed to leave, but I have two announcements that I must make before you go. The first is that when you receive your animagi results you will be required to share one form with everyone else. Since Ryan has shown us his black eagle form, he will not be required to show us another unless he wants to. The second is that no matter how much you may dislike someone you must remember that they are on our side." With this Dumbledore looked at Ron who looked somewhat ashamed. "With that said, you two may leave. Ryan, I'd like a word with you." Ron and Hermione stood up and went over to the fireplace. Ron shot Ryan a smug look before grabbing a pinch of .

Once Hermione and Ron had spun out of sight, Dumbledore and Harry made their way to the Quidditch Pitch to check out Harry's other forms.

"Which one first?" asked Harry.

"Let's see the unicorn first," said Dumbledore.

"How about something less… er… dangerous to my health, Albus?" whined Remus who had just joined them on the Quidditch Pitch. Dumbledore just smiled and shook his head as he handed Harry another picture. This time the picture was of a black unicorn with flaming blue hooves and a bluish tinted horn. Harry concentrated on the picture and soon transformed into a unicorn. However, instead of blue flame like in the picture, Harry's hooves had green flame and his horn had a green tint.

"No scar that I can see, but those eyes." Said Remus walking around Harry carefully. Harry cocked his head to the side and waited for Remus to continue. When Remus didn't continue, Harry pawed the ground lightly. Again an answer was not forth coming so Harry turned and nudged Remus lightly with his horn.

"What? Oh, they're green, Harry." Said Remus seeing Harry's questioning expression. Harry shook his head and snorted. Suddenly, Harry reared magnificently and bolted towards the forest.

"Ryan!" yelled Remus.

"Just let him, Remus. He hasn't had this much freedom in a long time, if ever." Said Dumbledore stopping Remus from running after Harry.

Harry ran quickly into the forest, trees and other plants rushing by. Harry came to a clearing startling a couple of unicorns who didn't run off but went back to grazing. Harry pranced up to one and whinnied. The unicorn lifted its head for a second, then went back to grazing. Harry was in awe, he'd seen them in class with Hagrid, but they were even more magnificent in the forest.

How can I get one of them to follow me back so I can show Dumbledore and Remus? thought Harry as he watched the closest unicorn.

Try asking, said the unicorn lifting it's head

Whoa, I can talk to you? Wicked!

You're a human unicorn aren't you? Said the unicorn.

Is it that obvious? What's your name? Said Harry turning to walk out of the clearing towards Hathoway's.

My name is Tehya (TAY – yah). Who are you? Said the unicorn following Harry. Harry quickly debated which identity to use.

My real name is Harry Potter, but I am now known as Ryan Hansen.

But you're said to be dead! Said Tehya.

Yes, but I'm not. How did you find out? I didn't think any of the creatures would care. No offense said Harry.

None taken, but Hagrid was wailing about it for days. That's how we know, said Tehya.

By this time, Harry and his new unicorn friend Tehya had reached the Quidditch Pitch where Dumbledore and Remus were standing. Remus, who was facing them, stopped talking mid-sentence and starred at Tehya. Dumbledore turned around and smiled.

"Who is your friend, Ryan?" asked Dumbledore. Harry transformed back into a human and smiled.

"This is Tehya. Obviously, she's a unicorn and I can talk to other unicorns." Said Harry grinning. Remus got over his shock and walked slowly up to Tehya. Tehya sniffed his out stretched hand before letting him pet her while Harry transformed once more.

Your friend is an odd wolf, said Tehya.

Yes, he is. He's really nice though, said Harry. Remus wasn't expecting you to let him pet you because of that.

Well, normally I wouldn't but since he's your friend, I will. I got to go back. Come see us soon. With that Tehya turned and galloped off into the Forbidden Forest and Harry transformed back into a human once more.

"Anymore surprises for us, Ryan?" asked Remus.

"Just two more." Said Harry. With some concentration, a brilliant red phoenix with gold wings and tail feathers soon stood in Harry's place. Harry spread his wings and jumped into the air, revealing twin red lightning bolt marks on the underside of each wing. After circling above Dumbledore and Remus once, Harry soon landed and transformed into a human again briefly before transforming into his dog form. His dog form was a black Labrador with blue eyes instead of the normal green. Harry looked himself over and found a small patch of white on the underside of his paw in the shape of a lightning bolt. Harry quickly transformed back into a human.

"What's next?" asked Harry turning to Dumbledore and Remus.

"The rest of your training." Replied Dumbledore. Remus grinned and Harry groaned before the three walked back towards the castle.

Before he knew it, an exhausted Harry was landing in the fireplace of the Johnston's house.

"Hey, Ryan. Mum said to wait for you and tell you that your lunch is in the kitchen if you want it." Said Charlotte jumping up from the sofa.

"That sounds great… Er… where is the kitchen again?" asked Harry.

"Follow me." Said Charlotte giggling.

Charlotte led Harry down the hall and through a doorway. Harry thanked her and she giggled before leaving him to eat his lunch in peace. The house elves had made a really good lunch of roast beef, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad and bread. Hermione would go on and on about S.P.E.W., thought Harry as he ate.

"Ryan? Ryan, wake up! It's time to play soccer! Ron, Ginny, Dean, Seamus, Hermione and Matthew are here." Said Charlotte flinging the door to his room open.

Harry groaned as the sunlight blinded him for a bit. He had fallen asleep after showering and changing into some of his clothes that actually fit.

"They're here already? What time is it?"

"It's nearly two. They got her a bit early but its okay. We have longer to play if you hurry up."

"All right, all right. I'm up." Said Harry swinging his legs over the side of his bed and standing up. "I'll be there in a minute just let me grab my broom."

Charlotte nodded and disappeared from the doorway as Harry got his broom out of the wardrobe. Dumbledore had let him keep his Firebolt, which was lucky for him, added Harry as he dashed down the stairs after Charlotte. Dumbledore had almost not let him keep it.

The others were all standing on the pitch with their brooms in hand.

"So what are the teams?" asked Harry slightly out of breath as he jogged up to them.

"We were just about to pick teams." Said Ron glaring at Harry. Harry was taken aback by Ron's rudeness, but tried not to let it show.

"Er… How about Ryan and Matthew are captains since they're the seekers here?" suggested Charlotte. Everyone else agreed and Ron shrugged. Harry and Matthew flipped a coin to decide who would pick first. Of course, Matthew got first pick and chose Dean.

"Ginny?" said Harry pointing at Ginny as if he wasn't sure about her name. She nodded as she walked over and he smiled.

"Hermione."

"Charlotte."

"Ron."

"Seamus."

"All right! Let's get this party started!" yelled Seamus and the rest of his team laughed as they kicked off. Ron stayed behind to let the balls out, but soon joined the rest in the air.

Ginny quickly seized the Quaffle and flew to the other end of the pitch with it tucked under one arm. Only when Dean blocked her path did she drop it, but when she dropped it, Charlotte flew under her to neatly catch it in what had to have been a purposeful pass.

Harry grinned. Ginny had been good at seeker but it seemed that chaser was where she really belonged.

Harry started circling above the action looking for the Snitch with Matthew on his tail. Honestly, thought Harry. Can't he find it on his own? I – Harry's thoughts were broken off as he saw a flash of gold right underneath him. Harry looked towards the opposite end of the pitch and stiffened his posture while keeping his eyes on the Snitch. It almost worked, but Matthew obviously knew that trick as he was waiting for Harry to make the first move.

Ah! To heck with it! Thought Harry as he dove almost straight down towards the Snitch. Harry heard gasps all around him, but he grinned and followed the Snitch which was now flying in an obscure zigzag like pattern around the field. Abruptly the Snitch dropped three feet straight down and hovered not expecting Harry to follow. Harry grinned and hung upside down on his broom. Holding on with one hand, Harry reached one hand out and grabbed the Snitch before righting himself once more. It was then that Harry realized that Matthew had stopped following him and he stopped grinning.

"What's wrong, guys?" asked Harry turning to face the other teens.

No one answered but all of their mouths were hanging open except for Ron's. Ron's mouth was pressed into a tight line that would have rivaled McGonagal's

"What's wrong? What's wrong?" Hermione managed to squeak out. "We haven't even scored and you've caught the Snitch! Your team hasn't even scored!"

"Oops." Said Harry grinning sheepishly.

"You really weren't kidding when you said you're a better seeker than chaser!" exclaimed Charlotte.

"How many times have you not caught the Snitch first?" asked Matthew incredulously.

"Er… I think I might have missed it once." Said Harry. The others (minus Ron) expressed their admiration and quickly started a new game.

"Ryan, try to let us score at least four times before you catch it." Said Charlotte grinning.Harry grinned back but stopped when Ron glared at him.

"What's his problem?" asked Seamus. Harry shrugged.

"That's what I'd like to know." Said Harry before kicking off. Hopefully, I'll find out soon, thought Harry.

The afternoon passed quickly and before Harry knew it, Mrs. Johnston was calling them in for dinner and Ron, Hermione, Matthew, Seamus and Dean were leaving. Ginny was spending the night. Mr. Johnston warned Harry to lock his door after dinner. Harry went into the game room and watched some television till about 11 before deciding to call it a night.

"So, Gin, who do you like?"Harry stopped after hearing Charlotte's bubbly voice through her partially opened door.

"No one." Came Ginny's rather cold reply.

"Will you tell me if I tell you who I like?" asked Charlotte.

"Sure." Ginny sighed as though this conversation was not going the way she liked.

"Okay, I like Ryan. He's so handsome. Now 'fess up Ginny."

"Okay, fine, I liked Harry Potter for the longest time."

"Oh, I'm sorry, Gin." There was a long pause then Charlotte's voice drifted through the air once more. "Is it true that you're speaking at his memorial Thursday?"

Harry moved on. He didn't feel right eavesdropping on the two girls especially since he'd found that one of them liked him as Ryan. (He'd kind of figured that Ginny liked him as Harry.)

Harry locked his bedroom door and started getting ready for bed. After a quick shower, Harry turned on the Wizarding Wirelessand got in bed, falling asleep to a song called "Breaking my Heart" by a band called Cruciatious Love.

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