Title: Shadow and Ice
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry potter or any of J.K. Rowling's characters, buildings, places, and objects. Only the forms and ideas of the bonding are mine.
A/N: well, I decided to take you all up on your offer and try again. Just, make sure to read the authors note at the end eh? Umm, also thank you for the reviews and the attempts to knock some serious sense into me. And so, now im off to try and get a plot bunny down on paper.
Harry gaped at the book open on the table in front of him. He had been shocked to say the least when he found the book. He could have sworn he had read every book written on animagus that wasn't in the restricted section. He closed his mouth and re-read the passage that held his interest.
Animagus bonding can only occur if both parties are willing. While the bonding can occur in several ways, (i.e. sexual intercourse while in animal form only if same species, transference of blood from either a bite or cut, or the sharing of saliva.) many choose the sharing of saliva as its not painful and can create ties between any animagus animals.
Once the bond occurs the two animagus are allowed to converse telepathically, sense the others presence in any room or space, and automatically tell when the other is in danger. This method of bonding is preferred, because if the witch or wizard is capable, they can talk whilst out of their form, making it easier to solve problems in every day life.
Well, now that Harry understood more about the bond, all he had left to figure out is why he allowed Ice to bond with him in the first place. All he could figure was that he was lonely at the time. And Ice did make for rather nice company, even if he seemed a bit aloof.
Speaking of aloof, he allowed his thoughts to drift towards his one time school rival, Draco Malfoy.
The boy's birthday was today and Harry knew that Draco was a veela. It was common knowledge. He re-called at breakfast that Draco hadn't called any attention to himself, via voice or veela magnetism. All that did was cause Harry a tad bit more confusion. Had Draco found his mate already? This thought caused Harry's heart to constrict a bit.
It was a shame that they hadn't spoken in awhile. Their once daily spats had been a lifeline for him. Holding him firm to a sort of unchanged reality. However, once they had stopped, it seemed that he was not the only one becoming a recluse. He wasn't sure what Draco did to avoid him, but Harry found solace in relaxing in his form. That is, until Ice showed up.
Harry had recently discovered another part of the puzzle as to why he missed the spats. He had a crush on the blond. That's really all he could call it as he didn't know much about those sorts of feelings. He wasn't totally naïve, but the ideas of love were far out of grasp.
Finally he couldn't take it anymore and slammed the book shut, causing madam Pince to glare at him. He shrugged sheepishly at her and place the book back on the shelf. It was then that he got an idea, which would allow for him wear off some of the frustration he was feeling.
'Hey Ice?'
'Yes?'
Harry grinned impishly, 'Wanna play?'
A/N: Well, its not very long, as I would have liked, but its mainly an informative chapter really. That and a chance to ask some questions.
Seeing as how my mind is not working up to par on this thing, and I apparently am not giving it up, just to avoid the screaming hordes of apparent fans of this fic, I will let you, my lovely reviewers, help me work with the plot. Consider it an Harry/Draco discussion board if you will. I'll as a few questions at the end of every chapter and allow a day or two for reviews with answers. Then I'll work in as many of them as I can. Though some will not pertain to the plot. Cool? Here goes then.
I was thinking of Hermione/Ron coming back, and Ron doing something mean to Harry. Harry allows 'Ice' to see him in human form, allowing the tiger to help him. Do you think this would work a bit further on?
Also, if that happens, I think Harry's going to begin to have mixed feelings. Especially if he and Ice can converse.