Title: The Point Of All Emotions
Author: ThePhantomsRedRose
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or the Phantom of the Opera.
Summary: AU, 7thYear. The war looms in everyone's thoughts. To take their mind away they begin work on a Musical. Strong partnerships are established, but are they strong enough to win the war.
Authors Note: Well I have figured out what animal form Hermione will take, and it has changed quite a bit of the plot. Please note that thoughts are in Italics, Singing is in Bold. I am modifying the set of Point of No Return on Stage. I feel that the Movie's Set was much more magical and conveyed the emotions behind the show better. I hope that this does not cause a problem for anyone.

The Point of Forms

All of Hermione's classes seemed to rush by that day. Hermione was certain that her notes would be horrible. She spent the entire day with angry waves of thoughts crashing in her head. Her migraine was beginning to make a comeback and she just needed to be alone. She had taken her lunch down in the kitchens earlier in the day while trying to work through the web of thoughts. Now the school day was done and Hermione could just go to her head girl suite to think things through.

What am I going to do? My professor kissed me. Technically, I am of age because of the time-turner incident. However, I don't think the Ministry will see it that way since he is a Death-Eater. I don't even want to think about what Harry and Ron will say. Probably nothing, they will be too busy with Maureen. I do like Severus, he was so civil and he is very smart and creative, and that voice oh that voice!

"Hermione have you forgotten about today's rehearsal?" Hermione whipped around as she saw Severus standing there in her doorway speaking in that voice she had just been thinking about.

"Oh my goodness I am so sorry I totally forgot, I've had other things on my mind and…" Hermione trailed off.

"About earlier, I am sorry if I mortified you. I just couldn't help myself, and I thought that," Snape said meekly

"You thought right. I only left so hastily because I was thinking of the ramifications and such. Speaking of I think we ought to get to rehearsal to avoid any issues," Hermione said getting up to leave. "Do you have any idea what we are running today?" She asked to no response as they walked back through the dressing room and onto the stage.

"Now that everybody is here," Dumbledore said while glancing at Hermione and Severus. "I would like to begin running the Point of No Return sequence from We have all been blind. Harry, Ron, Leo, you may take the stage.

"We have all been blind, and yet the answer is staring us in the face. This could be the chance to ensnare our clever friend. We shall play his game, perform his work, but remember we hold the ace. For if Miss Daae sings, he is certain to attend!" Leo passionately sang.

"We are certain the doors are bared, we are certain the police are there, we are certain they're armed. The curtain falls, his reign will end!" Harry and Ron chimed in adding a surge of power to the voice.

The chorus and ballet began dancing out their fiery number. They left the stage for Crabbe and Goyle to go about their miniscule duet pushing backstage.

Hermione walked out on stage and begun, "No thoughts within her head but thoughts of joy, no dreams within her heart but dreams of love!"

Snape came out to begin the passionate duet between Hermione and Himself. When Dumbledore stopped him. " We are a magical school, as I am certain all of you know. I would like to change the set from the stage show and take more creative license," He said drawing his wand casting a non-verbal spell that completely changed the layout of props and set. "I believe that will get the raw emotions through to the audience, yes," He said admiring his work.

There was a pit of magical fire in the center of the stage. Above it was a catwalk with two spiraling staircases coming down off of it. The entire set was done in reds, oranges and yellows. He had the cast run the entire thing again. When Severus and Hermione were in passionate embrace Ron yelled, "Bloody Hell Snape! You better not be enjoying this!"

"Ronald!" Hermione screamed coming down off the catwalk arriving right in front of Ron. Her face was almost as red as the set when she slapped him across the face. "You Prat! STOP DISRUPTING REHERSAL! IT'S CALLED ACTING." She roared addressing Ron's Comment. She walked back on stage and said, "I think we are ready to start over Professor Dumbledore!"

"No, No, I think that this has been quite enough for the week. Next week, lets begin work on the first lair scene," Dumbledore said dismissing the students.

Hermione went into her dressing room fuming from the events of the past hour. She was holding on to her mirror when her finger found a latch on the side. She flipped it and found herself on the ground in Snape's Dressing room. Now that she thought of it, his mirror was on the same wall as hers.

"Hello Hermione," Severus said while entering from his private chambers. "I wondered what that noise was," He said while hoisting her off the ground. "Some rehearsal today, huh?" He asked with worry. "Come on lets get you some dinner," He said leading her back into the kitchen. This time he began cooking by hand. He grated Parmesan cheese into a bowl with parsley and then added it to a butter cream sauce. He began cooking some linguini and he backed some chicken strips in the oven. "I hope you like Fettuccini Alfredo with chicken," He said while serving the meal to her.

"So you still want to become an Animagus?" He asked.

"Yes, I think it could be useful," She began.

"Would you like to know what your form is?" Snape asked

"Yes please if it's okay," she asked on the edge of the chair.

"Could you please hold your wand out," he said while showing her how to hold the wand. The wands were touching tips when he whispered Ostendo Bestia Vultus. A white puff of smoke emerged from Hermione's wand and formed into a creature with wings. A tail formed on one end and a head on the other end. The form was a Dragon.

"Really Severus a Dragon?" Dumbledore asked with curiosity.

"Yes I preformed the Bestia just now," Snape said trying to reassure himself.

"It is so rare that even the most powerful of wizards take on the form of magical creatures, perhaps it is wise to test Misters Potter and Weasley and see what their forms are. Miss Granger can I count on you to collect the boys and bring them back to my office?"

"Yes sir," Hermione said exiting the griffin staircase.

"Severus why were you casting the spell in the first place?" Dumbledore asked glasses falling down upon his nose.

"Miss Granger asked me if I would teach her. No doubt you know she is a very capable witch Albus," Snape said skirting around something.

"Severus, is there something I should know about?" Dumbledore said as Hermione entered the room, flanked by Harry and Ron.

"Sorry professors. It took me a while to find Ron as he was waiting in the dungeons for his detention," Hermione explained

"What is it Professor Dumbledore?" Harry asked.

"It seems that Hermione has asked for Animagus lessons from professor Snape,"

"You asked to spend more time with the greasy bat!" Ron yelled.

"I am in the room you know!" Severus sneered.

"But what does this have to do with us?" Harry asked

"Hermione's Animagus form is a Dragon. This being said I would like to know what forms you two will take. Severus cast the Bestia now please.

Harry raised his wand and Snape cast the Bestia. A white puff of smoke took place in between the two wands. It was an undistinguishable bird. Soon it became more pronounced. It was obviously a phoenix now. Spreading its wings and flying around the room.

"Well now, It just gets more interesting, My Animagus form is only a lion!" Dumbledore said. "Okay Mr. Weasley please draw your wand," He said. When Snape cast the Bestia on Ron, it was easy to tell that the smoke took a Horse like form. "Ah it has taken the form of a horse!" Dumbledore said before something grew just under the horse's mane. "Mr. Weasley your from is a Unicorn!" Dumbledore praised. "Severus if you would continue training Miss. Granger, I will take training of Harry into my hands, and I am sure Minerva will be more than willing to train Mr. Weasley. Go to bed now, for classes are tomorrow. Each of you will be reporting at eight o'clock at night for you Animagus training to your respective teachers. Good Night," Dumbledore said as everyone left, leaving him alone with Fawkes.

"We may be able to win this war after all Fawkes," Dumbledore said, and with that, the candles in the study went out.