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: 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.

Chapter 11:

Remus woke up in a good mood. Last night, he had told Tonks how he felt and she had returned the feelings. The date went well after that. Remus wasn't as nervous and concentrated on Tonks the whole evening. After dinner, they had went to Tonks apartment and got a little rowdy in bed. Remus chuckled a bit and loosened his grip around Tonks. Tonks growled and pulled Remus closer.

"Where do you think you're going? Tonks asked.

"Um…nowhere?" Remus answered uncertainly.

"Good answer," Tonks said and snuggled in close.

Remus placed a kiss on Tonks forehead and held her closer. Tonks turned over so she was facing Remus and showed him her mischief grin. Remus quirked an eyebrow at her behavior and waited for what Tonks was going to do. He guessed that it was about something sexual since her eyes were turning color. And when her eyes change color that quickly, it means that she is turned on. Remus was also getting turned on by her eyes changing color.

Remus couldn't take it anymore and kissed Tonks with a ferocity he didn't know he had. His mouth was trailing kisses everywhere and he stopped at her breast. Remus kbew that Tonks enjoyed it when he played with them. When he heard Tonks climaxing, he made his way downward. With some fancy work, Tonks was screaming Remus's name. Tonks hands were grazing Remus's back with her nails digging into his flesh. Remus couldn't take it anymore and plunged into ectasy. They were both rocking back and forth and panting heavily.

Soon Remus slid out and laid on his back. Tonks head was on his chest and she was tracing patterns on his chest. It was these little moments that Remus loved. Just sitting together or cuddling in silence with nothing to worry about was the perfect moment that Remus enjoyed.

"A knut for your thoughts?" Tonks asked.

"Just thinking how perfect this is," Remus said and looked down at Tonks.

Her eyes were now a deep dark green. Remus starred at her and wondered how he got so lucky. He knew that people didn't even look at him or give him any chances since he was a werewolf. Sometimes people starred at him and whispered obsenaity's behind his back. But Tonks was different and treated him like he was human (for all the days in a month.) Remus wanted to know what she was thinking but refrained from diving into her mind.

Soon tonks got up to get ready for work. Remus rolled over and took his watch off the night stand. He found his boxers and pants underneath Tonks clothing and put it on. He went downstairs and started cooking some breakfast. He knew Tonks was a horrible cook and usually stopped at a bakery and ate an unhealthy breakfast. Soon, eggs, toast, and bacon were on the table.

"What smells so good?" Tonks said while sniffing in the sweet aroma of a healthy breakfast.

"I made some breakfast. You don't have to leave now do you?" Remus asked, looking at his watch.

"Nope, I'm good on time," Tonks said and sat down ready to dig in.

Before Tonks could even start eating, her tea spilled and Tonks leapt out of the way bumping into a table that crashed into a lamp. Remus couldn't help himself and laughed at the destruction and the disgruntled look of Tonks.

"It's not funny," Tonks said while the corners of her mouth twitched.

Remus couldn't even stop laughing to say something. Soon Tonks couldn't help it and laughing at Remus who was holding onto the table to keep him from falling on the floor. Once Remus was done laughing, the place looked like its usual self.

"Are you done now? Because that wasn't really funny," Tonks said.

"Oh, but if you were watching from my perspective you would have laughing too, "Remus said.

Tonks just looked at him like he was insane and shock her head. They ate breakfast quietly but with some shared looks now and then.

Soon Tonks got up and banished her plate and silverware to the sink.

"I'll see you later," Tonks said and kissed Remus goodbye.

Jon was rushing to the Great Hall for breakfast when he bumped into a brown haired witch.

"Oh Merlin! I'm so sorry," Jon said and helped the witch up.

"It's alright," the witch said and dusted her robe off.

"So, how are you?" Jon asked nervously.

Don't choke up now Jon, you're doing good thought Jon.

"Well that fall did hurt," the witch replied.

Jon's face fell and the witch said, "I'm kidding! I'm doing okay actually. I caught up on homework and read ahead so I feel pretty good about that. What about you?"

"Well I didn't read ahead in any subject but all my homework is done," Jon said and smiled.

The witch smiled back and said, "Are you excited for the Quidditch match today?"

"We are so going to beat Ravenclaw today!" Jon said and the witch giggled.

"I hardly think we will make it to breakfast on time now," the twitch said and sighed dramatically.

"We could just go to the kitchens," Jon said.

"You know where the kitchens are? I've been here for six years and I still don't know where it is. How did you find them?" the witch excitedly asks.

"Harry showed me," Jon nonchalantly replied.

"Huh," the witch said while they walked in the opposite direction.

They stopped at a painting of a bowl of fruit. Some fruit were perfectly still while some were dancing and peeling itself. It was an odd sight that made the witch laugh. Jon tickled the pear and the portrait swung open revealing the kitchen at a busy time. The house elves were hopping around trying to get all the dishes washed and put away. There were some house elves near the back where the stoves are, cooking and baking the food by hand. The witch's mouth was open and her yes bugged out.

"You might want to close your mouth before a creepy crawler gets in there," Jon said.

The witch huffed and sat at a nearby table. Soon an elf was by Jon's side asking him what the elf could do for Jon. Jon asked for breakfast and got a feast of pancakes, fruit, porridge, toast, marmalade, bacon, eggs, hash, chips, and an assortment of rinks. The witch laughed at Jon's startled face and started loading her plate. The witch's laugh knocked Jon out of his stupor.

They ate in silence before Jon said, "Um…Hannah, would you want to go on a date tonight?"

Hannah beamed and said, "I thought it would take you ages to ask! Of course!"

Jon let out a breath he did not know he was holding and smiled at Hannah. Hannah returned the smile and they ate in comfortable silence.

Normally Harry would be nervous about a Quidditch game but today he felt good. He had a feeling that he would catch the snitch and win the game. Katie had given the speech so everyone was walking onto the field hearing the cheers.

"Now, I want a nice fair game," Madam Hooch-the referee- said. Katie shock hands with the Ravenclaw captain which was Javier Converse.

"Mount your brooms please," Madam Hooch said and the whistle blew to start the first game of the season.

"And the Quaffle is taken immediately by Ginny Weasley of Gryffindor-an excellent chaser I might add too and rather attractive-"

"Seamus!"

"Sorry Professor," Seamus said not even sounding sorry.

"And she throws a nice pass to Charlene Pantezelos-who is a third year- and back to Weasley- and the Ravenclaws take the Quaffle! Zacharias Smith speeds off into the other direction and is going to score! And-no, stopped by an excellent move by the Gryffindor Keeper Weasley and the Gryffindors take the Quaffle by Katie Bell, nice dive around Audrie Ziegesar-chaser who is in her fifth year- and is off! Ouch-that must have hurt, hit in the back of the head by a bludger-sent her way by Kenneth English and Jayden Barron. Yet Weasley is in possession of the Quaffle-how did she get in that mess? - A clear field ahead and off she goes- she's really flying-dodges a speeding bludger-the goal posts are ahead- come on Weasley- keeper Javier Converse dive-misses- Gryffindors score!"

While all of this was going on, Amber Elwood was taunting Harry. Harry was tuning her out since he was so good at it since he had practice with Dudley.

"Ravenclaw in possession," Seamus Finnegan was saying, "chaser Miguel Bingham ducks two bludgers, the Reinhart twins, and chaser Weasley, and speeds toward the- wait a moment- was that the snitch?"

Bingham had paused and Erin Reinhart sent a bludger his way which knocked him off his broom. Zacharias was still since the snitch was in his broom's twigs. The snitch zoomed out and downward. Harry and Amber hurtled toward the snitch and all the chasers seemed to have forgotten what they were supposed to be doing as they hung in midair to watch.

Harry was faster than Elwood- he could see the wings fluttering, darting up ahead- he put on an extra spurt of speed on his firebolt- wham! The Gryffindors roared in rage below- Zacharias Smith had blocked Harry on purpose making him spin off course.

Madam Hooch spoke angrily to Snitch and then ordered a free shot at the goal posts for Gryffindor. In all the confusion the snitch had disappeared yet again.

"Smith nearly kills the Gryffindor Seeker, so a penalty to Gryffindor, taken by Bell, who puts it away with no trouble, and we continue to play with Gryffindor still in possession."

Harry suddenly sees the snitch and sped towards the ground with Elwood a short distance behind him. Harry urged his broom to go faster and his broom bucked him off. Harry grabbed the snitch in mid-air while his broom went below him. Harry grabbed his broom and swung on it while showing the snitch to everyone.

Later in the afternoon, Harry and Ginny were in the Room of Requirements. Ginny was lying on a bed-like thing, lying face down. A sheet was covering her lower body while Harry was massaging her back and shoulders.

"Harry?"

"Yeah?" Harry asked and started kneading her lower back.

"You know that Halloween was yesterday?"

"Yeah I know. Why are you asking?" Harry asked, confused at what Ginny was asking.

"Well you were worried about it for nothing because nothing happened," Ginny said.

"Huh, you're right. That's odd. Maybe there's something Dumbledore isn't telling me," Harry said.

"Or maybe, things are quieting down," Ginny said optimistically.

"I think we should start with out animagus training," Harry finally sated.

They sat in their respective corners and closed their yes. It took Harry awhile to push out all his feelings and emotions but he managed. Soon, he was in a meadow. Harry stood and looked around. It was quiet until a phoenix came soaring down. It was a white phoenix with a red lightening bolt right above the left eye. He heard hissing from his right and saw a big black snake with a diamond on it's back. A crash was heard behind him and Harry spun around to see a griffin there. It was a beautiful creature. Before, Harry could look at it closer, he was back at the room of requirements.

Ginny was still in her corner concentrating very hard. Her eyes were shut tight and her nose was wrinkled in concentration. Soon Ginny's eyes flew open.

"You know I can't concentrate with you looking at me Potter," Ginny said..

Harry smiled sheepishly and asked, "You didn't have any luck?"

Ginny sighed in frustration and said, "What do you think? My head is full with tons of things! Did you have any luck?"

Harry grinned and said, "Yup."

They walked out the door while Ginny exclaimed, "Well tell me!"

"I'm a phoenix-," Harry said and got cut off by Ginny jumping him in excitement.

"My boyfriend is very powerful; world look out!" Ginny said and kissed him.

"I wasn't finished Gin. I'm also a black diamond snake and a griffin," Harry said.

"No way, you have three forms? There has only been one other person who had three forms and that was Merlin," Ginny exclaimed.

All of a sudden, Fawkes appeared right in front of them. Harry pulled the note from Fawkes talons and Fawkes vanished as quickly as he came. Harry read the short note and looked at Ginny.

"Something happened?" Ginny asked with a concerned look.

"No, he just wants to see me," harry said and smiled sheepishly.

Ginny smacked him and said, "You prat! You got me worried for no reason!"

"Sorry Gin, but I better get going," Harry said and gave Ginny a quick kiss and left.

Harry heard Ginny shout something but he couldn't decipher what she was saying. Arriving at the gargoyle, Harry said, "Chocolate Frogs." Every week, Dumbledore had a different candy. Harry didn't know how Dumbledore knew all these candies. Harry stepped off the revolving staircase and knocked.

"Come in," Dumbledore said.

Harry walked in and sat in the other chair. Dumbledore walked to his chair without taking his eyes off of Harry.

When he sat down, he said, "I thought it was time to have a little chat, to catch up on a few things if you don't mind."

Harry nodded and Dumbledore continued, "Is there something you want to talk about? Is anything troubling you? Or something new you wish to discuss with me?"

"Um, well sir, there is one thing. I've been having these weird dreams. It started when I went to the Weasley's house for the summer. I woke up here, at the infirmary, but my parents were alive and you were questioning me. A Couple weeks ago, I had another one where I was walking in the castle and Snape was younger. We talked for a second and that was it," Harry said.

"It seems that Professor Snape and some other teachers are acquiring new memories. It seems you are doing some time traveling through your sleep. It's nothing to worry about since it seems like there is something you need to know to finish this battle we are in. Does that clear some things up?"

"It does sir."

"Excellent! Now, it seems like your training with Professor Clinton is coming along splendidly well. How is your animagus training going?"

"Well, I found out what my forms are sir. It happened today actually."

"Wonderful! Now what are your forms Harry?"

"I'm a griffin, a black diamond snake, and a phoenix."

"Extraordinary! Three forms. It seems as if you will be as powerful as Merlin or maybe even more powerful then him. If you need any help just ask me or Professor McGonagall. It seems we are out of time, so I will see you at another time Harry."

Harry nodded and said, "Thanks for your time headmaster."

AN: So, this chapter has been done for months. So I decided to put it up as a present for you loyal readers. Although, this story is still on hiatus, since I am now behind a semester since I failed three courses last semester. School comes first unfortunately. But I am switching my major to Early Childhood Care instead of nursing. I was thinking of putting up the next chapter in a month or so, but it all depends on how many comments I get. Until then! Adios!