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: Hope you are enjoying the frequent updates. I haven't stopped to eat in between all these chapters. I am still without Beta.

The Point of Lessons

After Ginny left Hermione's room, Hermione wrote three more feet on her potions essay. At eight o'clock she packed up her bag and headed for Severus's quarters.

"Hey Severus," she said setting her books she had gotten in the library down. She was glad that all library books had permanent water repelling charms on them.

"You won't be needing those Hermione. What kind of teacher would I be if I made you do this entire lesson by the book?" He said. "Now, this will be one class where wand waving and incantations will be allowed," he joked knowing that Hermione would remember back to the first day of his class. "Okay, remember that this is a very difficult process and you may be unable to turn. Now it is time to delve into the mind of the dragon," Snape said. "Close your eyes now," He said going behind her. "What makes your form a dragon?" He asked, prodding for response.

"I have a fiery personality and I'm easily angered," She responded

"Did deeper, what's inside your heart Mia?" He said placing a hand on her heart from behind.

"I am protective towards those I care about, like a dragon is to her eggs," She responded, shivering at the memories of her past.

"Now, in order to change, you have to focus on one thing at a time, here is where I can help you. Your eyes show your compassionate soul. Now make them change!" He urged, as Hermione's eyes morphed to an acidic blue-green color. They got significantly larger as scales began to form around them. "That's it Hermione! Come on now, wait, and hold that thought. I think we need to relocate somewhere bigger and safer. I don't want you burning my apartment down. Not to mention if you grow you will cause damage. What about that lion's den you spoke of earlier? Let's go to the library," He said escorting her their, putting on a greasy git façade again.

Hermione walked over to her book-nook and applied pressure on the bookcase. They found themselves falling, clinging to each other for dear life. "Wait! Didn't you say there was water…" His speech became a gurgle as they both plunged into the grand trough. They struggled to get out of the water. It did not help Hermione that Severus continued kissing her as she tried to get out of the water.

"Okay, that was purely educational, because now we shall try to increase your size by thinking of how big your heart is," He said when he was cut off by the lion pack. He heard them roar and heard Hermione roaring back at them

"Who is this serpent, Mistress Hermione?" The leader of the pack asked as he bowed in her wake.

"This is a friend of mine, his name is Severus Snape," She said introducing him to the lion.

"Hermione, is it possible to know the name of this great lion?" Severus asked bowing to the lion.

"Why don't you ask him yourself? Change into your panther form," She said simply. Severus changed into the perfect Black Panther. He looked absolutely stunning.

"Could I inquire your name good sir?" Severus purred.

"Of course Severus, my name is Aslan. It is nice to meet you," The lion said.

"The great Aslan of Narnia?" Severus said with wide cat eyes.

"Alas, no I am his great grandson though," Aslan said with pride.

"I am so honored to meet one so noble!" Severus purred bowing again.

"It is our request to use this area to assist in Hermione's quest to turn into an Animagus. Her form is a dragon. Will you allow it?" Severus asked

"But of course, we will be in the den if you need anything," Aslan said walking back to the grand lion head.

With in a half an hour Hermione managed to grow to four times the size of Hagrid. "Good, now think of how you use your brainy, I don't care about what people think façades scales. One by one scales began to materialize and her head began to change to a reptile form. For every hundred scales, they had to wait a minute. "I don't know how to help you with your wings, except that when you kiss me you give me wings, but enough of this sentiment back to work," He said covering his weaknesses.

Immediately Hermione captured the feeling. She unfurled a massive wing span, "I don't think your form will due with horns. They would result from being ugly and you certainly are not ugly," He said while examining the final product of their efforts. Standing there before him was a full-grown Antipodean Opaleye dragon. Her scales shining like pink pearls in the torchlight. Her wings transparent and flapping. "Hermione you must now breath fire, think of what it can be used for and match your personality!" He said as she breathed ruby red fire.

"Okay why don't you go ahead and change back now Mia, Great work, for a Gryffindor," He teased.

"You better watch it mister, I can breath fire now!" she teased back coiling back into her human form. "Why do you call me Mia?" Hermione asked Severus.

"Because I needed a pet name for you my little lioness. I did not think that calling you darling would work for our situation. It sounds to 'Old West American Muggle' … but if you don't like the name than that's fine," He said apologetically

"You need to stop doubting yourself, I love the name. Now shut up and kiss me," Hermione said giving him a kiss.

"One word Mia, Tooth Brush!" Snape said as Hermione cast both of them into the water