Harry Potter and the Time of Change

By: Bethy Ann

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter unfortunately.

Summary: Harry discovers that he must train in order to kill Voldemort. During the summer set after the 5th book. New people, new discoveries, and love is shared all around. Ginny/Harry, Hermione/Ron, and a little bit of Remus/Tonks.

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Recap: "Jon, are you okay?" Hannah Abbot asked who had heard the exchange and saw Jon's face crumbled and have a far away look on his face.

"Hm…sure," Jon said and walked towards the towers when he was supposed to go to Arthimacy.

Hannah looked at Jon's retreating back and sighed. She didn't know much about his family except that his Mom and little brother died. Of course he would be sad or angry but there was another emotion there that wasn't either of those. Hannah wanted to help him but didn't know how. Who else has suffered that greatly, thought Hannah? I'm such an idiot, Harry! At that, Hannah ran off to find Harry totally forgetting about class.

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Chapter 8: Mission Accomplished

You could see tons of people outside running around the lake on a Friday morning at five am. People had heard about Harry running to be prepared to fight and a lot of people thought it was a great idea. Some people wanted to sleep some mornings so they weren't so excited. Hermione had made everyone that was in the DA run in the morning also. Hermione had thought of an incentive for people to run and thought of an excellent idea. In two months, there would be an obstacle where people had to jump over high beams, climb a ten footwall, jump in and out of hoops, crawl under barbed wire, run around the lake ten times where charmed dummies were going to shoot them so they had to duck. The lake was pretty big, so if you run it two times around it was a mile.

This incentive got people to weight train since they also had to use their upper body for some of the challenges. Most of the school was doing this since everyone wanted to win. This challenge would test endurance, accuracy, balance, and calmness.

Once Harry was done with his work out with Ginny, they walked hand in hand back to the tower. The silence was a bit unnerving for Ginny since she knew that Harry was having nightmares. Harry had told her a couple times but she saw how his lack of sleep was affecting him. There were dark circles under his eyes, he was moody, and it affected him greatly in schoolwork. Hermione had told her about the last one. Ginny told herself not to push him too hard but something has got to happen.

Ginny thought of the time when they had slept together on the last night of summer vacation. They had talked in Bill's room and had fallen asleep on his bed. Harry had, had a dreamless sleep and told her that, that night was the best night of sleep ever. Maybe I should sneak in his room, thought Ginny and knew that, that was going to be her plan.

They stopped at the girl's staircase and Ginny said, "I'll see you soon. Think of me in the shower." Ginny winked and ran upstairs before Harry could do anything.

Harry was a bit red but was mostly turned on. The way that Ginny made him feel was unbelievable. Whenever he was around Ginny, he just thought of her and no one else. Ginny's eyes held a power that made Harry's mind blank and his heart flutter like a bird. Harry knew that he was madly in love with Ginny but he didn't know how to show it. He quickly thought of asking Lavender and Parvati but that quickly flew out of his head. Harry wasn't a romantic but he was going to try.

Harry was ready in an instant and was downstairs waiting for Ginny. Over the summer, he had picked out new clothes that showed off his newly toned muscles. More girls swooned at him but he didn't pay them any attention. Harry saw red hair and turned toward the girl's staircase. He saw Ginny descending the staircase like an angel. Her hair curled lightly and soft tendrils framed her face. Her robe billowed a bit to show off her curves that her outfit accented. Harry couldn't take his eyes off her body. Ginny's body was just so sensual.

"Ready?" Ginny asked Harry and snaked her arm around his.

They walked in silence until they heard, "Harry, Ginny, wait up!"

They turned around to see Sophie running after them. Sophie's dirty blonde hair was swinging back and forth making it rain a bit. When Sophie reached them, her hair was dry and a bit frizzy.

"Hey Sophie! Ready for history of magic this morning?" Ginny asked.

"Ugh, don't remind me. Binns is nice but that class makes me want to sleep," Sophie whined.

Harry laughed and said, "I think everyone feels the same way Sophie."

"Not Hermione," Ginny said.

"True, but Hermione likes every subject," Harry told Sophie.

"I gathered. She reminds me of a friend named Paris back in New York. I'm pretty used to it. Her school ethic doesn't bother me, "Sophie said.

They entered the Dining Hall and also bumped into Malfoy on the way. Malfoy lost his footing and grabbed for the person in front of him, which was Sophie, making them fall to the ground. They landed hard with Draco on the floor and Sophie on top of him. Malfoy groaned in pain and Sophie turned red from the proximity of their bodies.

Sophie jumped up and said, "Sorry Malfoy, I wasn't watching where I was going. Do you need help?"

Malfoy blinked a bit and said, "Ow, Sophie pay more attention next time, will ya? Bloody hell that hurt."

"Do you need help?" Sophie repeated.

"Just a bit," Malfoy said and stuck his hand out for help.

Ginny and Harry watched this in amazement. Malfoy was being more then civil; he was being nice. Malfoy hadn't thrown an insult yet. They didn't know if it was because he hit his head or not. By now, Malfoy was up and Sophie was wiping away dirt on his back. Ginny thought she saw Sophie smack Malfoy's butt but wasn't sure. Malfoy was clean and nodded to Sophie.

"Thanks," Malfoy said and nodded at Harry and Ginny before waltzing to the Slytherin table.

Ginny whispered in Sophie's ear, "Did you just smack Malfoy's butt?"

"Yep, he's awfully cute. No harm in flirting, is there?" Sophie said and walked over to where Hermione sat.

Hermione didn't even look up or greet them. Her eyes were still absorbed in the book she was reading. Sophie rolled her eyes and slowly took the book away from Hermione when she reached for an apple.

"Hey!" Hermione yelled at Sophie.

"You're being rude to your friends. Breakfast is a place where you eat and talk to people, not read," Sophie said kindly.

Hermione blushed and said, "Sorry, I was reading about ancient hexes and jinxes. I thought it would be useful to know." She looked at Harry to see his reaction.

"Well, I know we should form the DA again but I'm not ready. Just write down what you think will be helpful to learn. How about that?" Harry asked.

Hermione sighed and said, "Okay, but don't wait forever Harry. You never know what might happen."

Harry thought of the Umbridge incident and how that ended. He had lost a godfather, a friend, an accomplice. Hermione instantly regretted what she said and was about to say sorry when Ginny gave her a look that said don't worry, I'll fix it.

Ginny put her hand lightly on his arm. Harry looked at her and tried to smile but it turned into a grimace. Ginny didn't know how Harry would act but she put her hand on his thigh. Her hand slide forward and Harry turned bright red. Harry's reaction made her feel bolder so she began to rub his inner thigh. She used her nails a bit and could see some movement.

Harry jumped up and sputtered, "I've got to go…um…talk to Professor Dumbledore."

Harry ran out of the Great Hall and Ginny grinned triumphantly. Ron looked up at the teachers and saw Dumbledore sitting there talking to Professor Sprout. Ron turned to Hermione to speak but Hermione gave him a look to shut up and mind his own business.

Harry was in his dorm room reading a book about the hippocampus. It was all about memory and thought processes. He needed all the information he could get to learn about the mind. A passage caught his eye about Alzheimer's and he read it quickly. Harry ran to the library and found the case about the Longbottoms. The file held all the tests that the doctors performed and the results. Harry saw that they hadn't performed the test for Alzheimer's.

He ran to Dumbledore's office and yelled, "Twizzlers!"

The gargoyle sprang forward and allowed Harry entrance. Harry bounded into Dumbledore's office and realized that he wasn't in. Lunch was still going on so Harry sat and waited. He saw a Pepsi can seating on the desk and realized it was a portkey. He saw it glow and realized that Dumbledore knew what he was doing. Dumbledore had planned this hoping that I would realize something, Harry thought with excitement. Harry grabbed the Pepsi can and waited. Soon, he felt the familiar tug at his navel and he landed with a thud. He still wasn't used to the feeling of a portkey. Harry stood up and realized he was in the lobby of Saint Mungo's.

He walked to the receptionist and said, "I'm here to visit the Longbottom's."

"Seventh floor, room twenty-three!"

"Thanks," Harry said and ran into the elevator that was waiting for him.

The elevator dinged at the fourth floor and a young couple stepped out. Harry saw it was a floor for children and his heart constricted. He couldn't bare the thought of children getting hurt. The ding of the elevator made Harry jump back to reality. Harry walked slowly to the twenty-third room. He didn't know why he was feeling so anxious. Harry cautiously walked into the room not expecting anything.

"Why hello, who are you?" Alice Longbottom asked.

"I'm Harry Potter ma'am. I'm here to perform the Alzheimer's spell on you. Is that alright?" Harry asked nervously.

"Go right ahead!" Alice said.

He performed the spell and it came out negative. Harry walked back and forth and Alice's eyes followed him. Alice's eyes caught his and Harry silently though, legilimens. He made his way into Alice's mind and saw a barrier. There were dogs there and Harry made his presence known that he was there for good. The dogs let him pass and he saw empty rooms; where the memories were supposed to be. What surprised him was that the memories were in the hallway. Confusion came over him since he wasn't quite sure of what to do. I guess I should put the memories where they belong, thought Harry.

He started the process of Occlumency. He sorted through the memories and put them in the right room. Once he was done, he gradually slipped back to reality. Alice's face now shows how confused she is. Harry didn't waste time and did the same to Frank. In five minutes, Harry was back in the hospital room. Frank and Alice sat there in silence and looked at each other.

"I feel different," Frank exclaimed.

Alice looked at Harry closely and said, "James? You look too young to be James and too old to be Harry."

Harry sighed in relief, "Well, it's been sixteen years since I was born. I am Harry and you guys have a son named Neville who is the same age."

Alice's eyes shined with tears and she asked, "How is Neville? What house is he in?"

"Well, Neville is in the same house as me, Gryffindor. But I think I should get a doctor in here. I could get you some newspapers to fill you in of what's been going on," Harry said.

"That would be a good idea," Frank suddenly said.

Harry walked out and everything hit him. He suddenly realized that everything he learned, he didn't know it would be something so obvious. He spotted a doctor and told her what had happened in the Longbottoms room. The doctor's eyes bugged out and she hurried into the room. Harry decided to accio all the papers since his birth in the Longbottoms room. Tons of papers flew at Harry and he realized his mistake when he was knocked to the ground.

Frank laughed at Harry and said, "You should have thought about what spell you should have used before you spoke."

Harry grinned sheepishly and shrugged his shoulders. He had forgotten that Frank and Alice were auroras. All of a sudden, two doctors walked in with a clipboard.

"We would like to ask you, Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom, what you last remember before Harry here 'cured' you," the doctor asked briskly.

"Well…we had gotten a call from Bones saying there was some activity at a nearby town. We apparated there and saw Death Eaters killing off Muggles. We sent a letter for back-up and started dueling. I remember that Bellatrix smirked and I felt pain. That's all I remember, sir," Frank Longbottom answered.

The doctor looked at Frank in surprise and turned to Alice. "What about you, Mrs. Longbottom?"

"The same thing sir," Alice said.

"It seems like you are cured. I will let you look through the newspapers here if you wish. I will let Augusta Longbottom know what has happened here," The doctor said and left the room.

Harry smiled and said, "I have to get back to Hogwarts before my friends get worried. It was nice meeting you guys."

"You too Harry! You can visit us whenever you like," Alice said in a motherly tone.

"I bet your parents are so proud of you," Frank said.

Harry smiled and left the room. He went back to the lobby to see if the Pepsi can was still in the corner. It was so Harry picked it up and tapped it with his wand. He could feel the pull at his navel and he grinned. One mission was accomplished.

AN: Wahoo! Another chapter done. Please review! It makes me update faster. Actually, it gets me motivated to write more. Till next time!!