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.

Recap: "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.

Chapter 9: Severus and Augusta

"Where have you been?" Hermione yelled through the common room.

Everyone turned to stare at Harry and then looked at Hermione. Harry just looked at Hermione, saw Ginny and went up to her. Ginny hugged him and then whacked him on the arm.

"Ow, what was that for?" Harry asked, griping his arm that was now bright red.

"It was for leaving me in the dark," Ginny said.

"Sorry, I had something I had to do which reminds me, where is Neville?" Harry asked, looking around the common room.

"I think he's upstairs. Why?" Ginny asked curiously.

Her brown eyes made Harry's heart beat faster. For a second he forgot where he was and he lightly touched Ginny's cheek. Ginny blushed and Harry thought that made her look even more beautiful. Ginny cleared her throat that made Harry jump back to reality.

Harry blushed and said, "His parents want to see him. Dumbledore connected the flo network to Saint Mungo's so he can leave at anytime."

"His parents? But I thought that they didn't remember him?" Ginny asked.

Harry blushed and Ginny said, "How? It's impossible for them to remember anything! The doctors had tried everything."

"It was simple. All you had to do was perform legilimency and get their memories in order. Bellatrix had made sure they would think they forgot everything and act like kids. So, since they couldn't remember anything, they just laid there like babies," Harry explained.

"Huh, I didn't know that," Ginny said.

"Neither did I," Harry said.

"Why didn't you tell me? I would have helped," Hermione said with a pained look.

"I've been working on it ever since the summer. I kind of just…forgot," Harry said apologetically.

"What's up mate? Seamus said that you were trying to find me," Neville said from behind Harry.

Harry jumped from the voice and said, "Yea, you need to go to Dumbledore's office. There's some sort of surprise."

"Um, OK thanks," Neville said and walked off with a confused look.

"Why didn't you tell him?" Hermione asked.

"I want it to surprise him. He has always wanted his parents to remember him. Now they do and Neville will be…ecstatic!" Harry said.

"Mr. Clinton is also waiting for you," Hermione said.

"Oh, right! Thanks for reminding me," Harry said.

Harry bounded out the door to have his "extended" lesson with Mr. Clinton. Every Saturday they practiced wand less magic and animagus training. They had started animagus training about a week ago and Harry still couldn't find his form. He was even mediating before bed to find his "inner animal" but couldn't find it. They also had started some muggle fighting called Tai Kwon Do.

"Ah, Harry you made it! I didn't know if you would make it," Mr. Clinton said as Harry walked through the door.

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"Harry said you wanted to see me sir," Neville asked nervously.

"Yes, Augusta is waiting for you at Saint Mungo's. You are to flo over there right now," Dumbledore said.

Neville looked at Dumbledore and the fireplace with a raised eyebrow. He cautiously took some powder and walked into the fireplace. The familiar sensation came and Neville opened his eyes to see his grandmother waiting for him. Instead of seeing a stern look on her face, it was smiling.

Mrs. Longbottom rushed up to Neville and said, "Oh Neville! Your parents…something amazing happened!"

Neville's mind was thinking of every possibility. He didn't know what had happened so he kept his expectations low. He didn't want to get excited over nothing. But then his Grandmother has never really acted this happy before. Neville took a deep breath and pushed his thoughts away. He put his left leg forward and he was standing in his parent's room.

Alice's face lit up and said, "Oh Neville! Hunny, come here. I haven't hugged you in ages."

Neville's eyes glistened with happy tears as he ran to hug his mother. They were fully functioning! Neville just hoped that they would stay like this forever.

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Sophie was walking around the lake and reflecting on life. Sophie was thinking of Harry, school, boys, life, Draco, and her new power. She had gone to her Dad two weeks ago telling him that she was feeling weird and her Dad had told her she was an empathic. At first she was shocked and then got excited. Empathy was very rare and usually only three lived in a generation. Some empathic people committed suicide since they couldn't deal with the emotions running through them and Sophie was determined not to be one. Her Dad was helping her harness her gift.

Sophie was also thinking about Harry because she could tell he was troubled. She was glad that he had Ginny or else Harry would've been really depressed. Sophie just worried about Harry since everything happened to him; the dreams, hexes, duels, and pranked mail. Either people liked Harry or didn't like Harry. Sophie wanted to help him but didn't know how. She knew that Ginny would take care of him though.

Hogwarts was amazing. Sophie liked it better then Salem Academy in America. Hogwarts just had a lot of magic surrounding her and it made Sophie feel protected. Sophie knew there was more to discover about Hogwarts since it's been up since 1023 B.C. Hogwarts was ancient and held a lot of secrets. Sophie had found a couple secret passage ways. The stairs even moved to trick people or help people. Sophie knew that Hogwarts was special. She had found her second home.

There was one thing that was bugging her and it was Draco. He was pulling a façade on people and Sophie could tell. Her emotions changed while she was around him. Of course, she could tell that Draco was attracted to her. Sophie wanted to help him but didn't know him well enough to help him. Sophie just wished that life was easier.

"A Knut for your thought?" said a voice from behind her that made her jump.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," Draco said.

"It's alright. I'm just in my own world," Sophie said and smiled at him.

Draco sat next to Sophie leaning his back against the tree. Draco sighed and stretched his arms out. Once they cracked, he put them behind his head. Sophie felt him relaxing but could also tell he was a bit tense. There was this other feeling that Sophie couldn't place and she wanted to fix it. Sophie grinned mischievously and turned to Draco.

Draco turned to her and said, "What are you smirking at?"

"Me, smirking? I would never!" Sophie exclaimed, teasing him a bit.

"Right…you're planning something. Aren't you?" asked Draco.

"Your very perspective. I like that in a man," Sophie said and brushed her hand down his arm.

Sophie heard the intake of breath and strong feelings coming from Draco. Sophie made her move and inched forward. Slowly, Sophie leaned in and brushed her lips against his. Instant sensations ricocheted within her making her movements stronger. Her hands tangled in Draco's hair and Draco's hands were on her lower back pushing her closer. Their tongues battled until Sophie dominated and she traced the letters of the alphabet. They broke apart and touched foreheads. The fire in Draco's eyes made Sophie yearn for more. Before Sophie could kiss his lips again, her watch beeped twice, signaling that it was dinner time.

Sophie groaned and said, "We should go to dinner before anyone sees we're missing."

They got up and shared a look. Sophie stepped forward when Draco's hand pulled her towards him.

"Not yet," Draco said huskily.

Draco's lips crushed hers and the fireworks exploded again. Sophie groaned into the kiss and massaged his head with her hands. They stayed like that for awhile before Sophie reluctantly pulled away. They walked together in the castle and parted in different ways. Sophie took a shortcut through a passageway whereas Draco took the main way.

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"Where have you been?" Jon asked his sister.

"I was walking around the grounds. I had to clear my head. You know, with everyone's emotions going haywire," Sophie said.

"You're an empathic?" Hermione asked in amazement.

"Yup!" Sophie exclaimed and finally sat down next to Ginny.

"Those are really rare. There is usually only three to a century and some empaths commit suicide," Hermione said.

"Oh Sophie! Please don't kill yourself! I don't know what I would do without you," Ginny exclaimed and hugged Sophie tightly.

"Don't worry Ginny, I won't. My Dad is helping me. Apparently, empathy runs in the family," Sophie said.

Ginny sighed and said, "Thank Merlin!"

During this, Jon was looking past his sister and looking at the Hufflepuff table. Jon was watching Hannah talking to Justin and he was feeling jealous of him. Jon wanted to talk to Hannah. Jon wanted to make Hannah smile and laugh.

"Jealous Jon? I don't want you turning into the green eyes monster," Sophie said and grinned since Jon was turning red.

"Shut up Sophie," Jon said warningly.

"Why should I? If you cared about Hannah so much you would have made your move already," Sophie said and grabbed her sandwich and ran.

"She is smart," Jon said, clenching his teeth in rage.

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Harry's head hit the pillow after his meditation. He had a good day today. Neville had a chance to talk to his parents and he had his training with Professor Clinton. Harry had learned various muggle weapons and how to use them. He continued with martial arts and animagus training. He still had to find his animal but his mind wasn't clear enough. His animal had to come to him and so far he no luck but he knew he would know by the end of the week.

Soon, Harry was in a familiar place. He was in the hospital wing. Harry saw that he was wearing his everyday clothes so he got up and wandered around the castle. Everything looked the same except the few people he saw.

"Potter!" a familiar voice yelled angrily.

Harry turned around and saw a livid Snape stalking up to him. Snape looked so young and wasn't thin. Snape actually looked good as a teen.

Snape's sneer faltered and he asked, "Where's James Potter? You know you look like him from behind."

"That's because I'm his…cousin," Harry lied.

Snape's gaze was making Harry uncomfortable so Harry said, "It was nice talking with you but I'm actually trying to find James and Lily."

"Tell Potter to actually act like a man and not a six year old," Snape said and stalked away.

Harry laughed a bit and kept walking. Once he got to the Gryffindor portrait, he realized he didn't know the password. Unfortunately, he couldn't guess random candies. Harry waited for a bit but no one was walking by. Harry sighed and sat down against the marble wall.

AN: Here's the other chapter! Sorry it took me awhile to update. Life got in the way unfortunately. But to all of those going to prom tonight, have fun! Hopefully the next chapter will be up in two weeks. It all depends if my mom gets better and if I don't get an interview but I hope I do get one though. I'm also thinking of starting another story so check out my profile to vote for what my next story should be about! Till then!