Remus Lupin was a pretty interesting dude. At first, he seemed like he would be quite rude or at least be wary towards other people. However, while the latter may be true he was kind, caring, and patient. He and Harry hadn't quite yet had the chance to talk, but both were aware that the other was keeping something from them.
The trial was not yet underway. It was clear that the ministry did not want it to happen. But, they also were unwilling to handle the consequences for ignoring the request from Gringotts itself. The official trial date was September 19, a Saturday. Harry would need to find a way out of the castle for the day if he wished to partake in the trial.
Harry was now two weeks into the meditation process for Animagus training, with Remus guiding him through it. It was quite surprising how quickly Remus figured out his plan.
It was day three of the thirty days that Harry had to keep the mandrake leaf in his mouth. Remus came by around lunchtime that day.
"Harry are you alright? You seem...quiet."
Harry just hummed his affirmation, drinking a smoothie from a curly straw, not wanting to risk puncturing the leaf which could cause some unpleasant side-effects and he would need to start the month over again with a new leaf.
During his meditation, he wasn't able to visualize much of what his animagus form would be but he could feel the wind rushing across his body and saltwater spraying his face. Feathers kept crossing his mind too. 'Was it some type of bird?' 'what birds like water or fly that close to it?' It was time to hit the books and find out.
In all honesty, that was how Remus found out. Harry's quietness, the large pile of books next to his favorite chair.
"So...Animagi?" asked Remus, startling Harry from his book, making him close it quickly and try to hide it. Remus grew up with his father for Merlin's sake. Of course, he would find out.
"Oh! Remus is didn't see you there. And...what are you talking about. I don't even know what that is!"
"Harry, don't try to fool me."
'Shoot! Play dumb' "Who's Harry?" 'Not that dumb, you idiot'
"Come on. I won't be mad. It's a cool process."
"Yeah, fine. I'll give. I'm doing the meditation. Just started the other day so I should finish about a week before school starts"
"Your father was an animagus too you know. So was your godfather."
"What about you?"
"I...can't, I don't have a form."
"...oh"
"Tell me about yours. Or at least what you know so far."
"Well, its some type of bird, and I can fly very fast. And I think there's something with water in there too." Under his breath, he mutters," of course it has to have water."
"What do you mean of course it has to have water?"
"Oh, uh, its kinda a long story."
"We have all day. But first, I need to tell you something. I know you're a creature. I'm a werewolf."
"Wow. Okay. That actually makes this whole thing easier. I am a siren. I have been since I was about seven years old."
Remus' eyes widened. "You must be pretty lucky and a strong wizard to be both a creature and have an animagus form."
"Yeah, I guess I am. Maybe I'll tell you the rest of the story another day."
Three weeks before school started, his letter came in. For some reason, all of the regular DADA books were not on the list. Taking their place was about seven books by Gilderoy Lockhart. Harry had read some of his books before, all terrible excuses for educational books. All of the facts were wrong and the books tended to focus on Lockhart instead of the actual creature.
The next day, Harry and Remus headed to Diagon Alley.
As of now, Remus only knows about how he got his Siren powers. Nothing about his lordships or the Grey Lord stuff
Can y'all guess what his animagus will be?
I admit I'm kinda biased towards this animal because it's my Patronus
I need ideas for his Marauder name
Until next time