Harry Potter and the Time of Change
By: Bethy Ann
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.
Rated: M
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, unfortunately.
Recap: Ginny rolled her eyes and said, "You missed Dumbledore's speech. There's going to be dances and events in the castle instead of Hogsmeade trips and Quidditch."
"That seems to be a good idea. There are too many deaths and it's making me depressed, since I can't help."
"Well maybe there is a way but you haven't figured it out," Ginny said.
Chapter 13: Harry's Family Tree
Lilly looked at her son's wild hair and sighed happily. She always wanted a son but hoped that he wouldn't get James's messy black hair but it seemed like the fate's wouldn't request her wish. Or her wish for his life to be easy and filled with love. But for Harry to be the way he is, is truly astounding. Lilly didn't need to know how his early life was like because she remembers Petunia's hate for magic. Petunia is a jealous evil cow. Lilly sighed and saw Harry walk in the portrait doors of Gryffindors common room.
"Hey Harry! Over here," Lilly called.
Harry smiled and plopped down next to her on the couch. "Hey," Harry said shyly.
"No need to be shy Harry, I just wanted to talk," Lilly said and giggled.
"Oh, what about?"
"I know you can't tell me anything about your life because we can't mess with time but I want to let you know that I'm sorry. I can tell that you lived with Petunia and didn't have a good life but that shouldn't stop you from living your life. Do you have a girlfriend?" Harry nodded. "That's good. Keep her, treat her well and you will do well; especially if she's a red head. Potters always fall hard for red-heads." Harry blushed at this and Lilly laughs. "I'm so happy for you! I can tell you really love her. Just don't shut her out when something happens. Love is very powerful."
"I know. That's how I survived, because of your love for me," Harry said and blushed slightly.
Lilly hugs Harry and they hear a shout: "Hey Harry, that's my woman!"
Lilly squeezed Harry, looked at James, and said, "James you know I love you and only you."
James grins and said, "Good." Then he bends down and kisses Lilly gently.
"Ewe gross, I did not need to see that," Harry and Sirius said at the same time.
"I'll just let you guys have your alone time," Harry said and walked out of the common room.
Harry was so preoccupied that he bumped into someone who was small and hard.
"I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention to where I was going because I just saw Dumbledore making out with Professor McGonagall and it was just not pleasant," this small person rambled on.
"It's okay. I just came from seeing my pa-ah-friends kissing," Harry said.
"Yea but seeing your Professors making out is so grossier."
"I don't think grossier is a word," Harry said, slightly amused.
"So? I always make p my own words that way I'll be famous for having made up the most words in the dictionary."
Harry laughed and said, "Well good luck then. By the way, my name is Harry Potter."
"Pleased to meet you Harry Potter. My name is Esme Rowling," said the short, pale, spiky black haired girl.
"Encantada," Harry said and realized that he has no idea what he just said.
Esme laughed and said, "Sorry, I can compel people to do things. I'm a vampire with a pretty cool gift. It's never been recorded so I'm thinking of giving my gift a name."
"Kind of like using the imperious curse," Harry asked?
"No, that is different. When I see someone I can make them do something or say something without eye contact. It's difficult to explain really but that's why people steer clear of me," Esme said and smiled.
"That's stupid that people stay away from you. It's not like you're evil and you'll use your gift for evil," Harry said.
Esme smiled brightly and said, "Thanks Harry! But people have a different mind set than you."
"I'm sorry to hear that," Harry said and got a strange feeling. "Don't be scared but I have to go." And Harry vanished.
"Bye Harry Potter! I hope I see you soon," Esme said even though Harry didn't hear her.
Harry turned in his sleep and he felt someone's back to him. He opened his eyes to see red hair all in his face. Harry moved Ginny's hair out of his face and pressed himself against Ginny, so her back touched his chest and her butt was against his pelvis. Ginny snaked her legs around Harry's making
arry sigh in contentment. Ginny wiggled a bit arousing Harry and making him gasp. Ginny inwardly grins and does it again.
"Ginny stop," Harry gasped.
Ginny turns so she is facing Harry and said, "Can't I have a little fun?"
Harry was tempted to say no but knew that Ginny would get what she wanted eventually so he said, "You can have all the fun you want Gin."
Ginny grins wickedly and said, "All the fun I want?"
Harry nodded not trusting his voice as Ginny straddles him. Her hand runs don his chest and yanks his shirt off exposing his bare chest. Ginny plants little kisses all the way down his chest and once she gets to his pants she slides them down. Harry starts to protest but Ginny silences him with a kiss. Ginny expertly moves her tongue as Harry sighs in contentment. Ginny smirks in the kiss ands brings her mouth down to little Harry. Harry's body soon feels on fire as Ginny used her mouth and hands on little Harry.
"You can't have all the fun Miss Weasley," Harry said and pins her down. Soon Harry has Ginny screaming his name for the whole world to hear.
"So to finish off Nundu's they are the most dangerous East African beast to date. Remember that it is a gigantic leopard that moves silently and it's breath causes disease violent enough to eliminate entire villages. It has never yet been subdues by fewer than a hundred skilled wizards working together. Now, onto the next subject. Esme, come on out!" Mr. Clinton said to the class with a twinkle that would make Dumbledore proud.
Soon a short woman with spiky black hair jumps down and lands gracefully on her feet. Harry gasps suddenly and remembers her from his dreams. How can this be happening, thought Harry? Wait, she looks the same age as when I met her.
"Esme Rowling, nice to see you again," Harry said and the class looks at him in surprise.
"Igualmente, Mr. Potter. It feels like it was yesterday when we last saw each other," Esme said and winked at Harry.
"Harry, would you like to tell everyone about Esme's gift?" Mr. Clinton asked after getting over his shock.
"Sure Professor Clinton. Esme here is a vampire. A vampire can go out in the sun despite what people say, they can eat food but it doesn't really saite their hunger, they can go for about three full days without blood, and Esme here can compel people to do or say something but it's a bit different than the Imperious cure. First, the eyes don't mist over and secondly, you don't hear a voice in your head," Harry said.
"Excellent! Ten points to Gryffindor for that wonderful description. Esme will be here for the rest of the school year, so if you have any questions you can go to her," Mr. Clinton paused and continues. "This however does not mean that you can ask her more than five questions a day," Mr. Clinton said and looks at Hermione and continued. "So I would like a five foot essay due in two weeks. Now, onto the physical stuff. Now, everyone pair off and pick someone who will stun you and the other will stand in the circle. The one in the circle will be ducking and cannot step out of the circle. If you do, then points will be deducted. Who would like to volunteer to show the class?"
Everyone stepped back leaving Harry in the front. "Excellent, Mr. Potter would you be so kind to step into the circle?"
Harry looked back at his classmates and rolled his eyes. He moved into the circle as Mr. Clinton yelled, "One, two, stupefy!" Harry ducked, spun, leapt in the circle as stunners whizzed by him. At one point Harry had to roll and then lift his body with one arm as his body lay straight over the floor. Another time Harry had to do an aerial to avoid two stunners.
"Excellent, that was quite a show. As you can tell, not one of my stunners hit him. I know almost everyone can't do gymnastics like Harry but all I ask is that you try. Now, begin!"
After Harry's morning class, he walked to lunch with Hermione, Ron, Jon, and Hannah. Hermione and Ron were bickering about homework up ahead as Jon and Hannah were waking hand in hand. Harry was glad that Jon had finally got the guts to ask Hannah out. They were a cute couple. Soon, they were in the Great Hall and Harry sat next to Ginny.
"Hey Gin," Harry said and kissed her on the cheek.
"Hey you, how was class?"
"It was good. Professor Clinton actually took my suggestion and taught people to how to dodge effectively."
"I heard. I also heard how amazingly talented you are at it too," Ginny said and kissed him right on the lips.
"Hey, none of that in the Great Hall. I'm trying to eat here," Ron said and shoveled some food in his mouth.
"Learn hot to chew with your mouth closed Ronald," Ginny scolded him.
Harry laughed as brother and sister started bickering. He noticed that Hannah was sitting awfully close to Jon and smirking. He could tell that Hannah was doing something because Jon's face was bright red. Harry caught eyes with Dumbledore and he smiled a hello. Dumbledore smiled back and turned to madam Hooch. Harry saw Esme trying to talk to Snape but as usually Snape was ignoring her attempts for him to talk.
"So Harry, what are you going to do wit your free afternoon?" Ginny asked.
"I need to talk to Remus so I was thinking of seeing if I could flash there," Harry whispered.
Harry didn't tell his other friends about his three animagus forms yet just because he didn't want Hermione to ask him a million questions.
"You've already accomplished the phoenix? But it's only been a month since we discovered our forms," Ginny said surprised at Harry's abilities.
"Yeah, I can hold it for awhile too," Harry said and gave Ginny a smile that made her swoon.
"Oh please, that smile doesn't work on me Mr. Potter," Ginny exclaimed as she calmed her beating heart.
"Oh really?" Harry asked and locked eyes with Ginny. He smiled while he traced circles with his thumb on Ginny's leg.
"Oh quit it you two. I'm trying to eat,
" Hermione said but with a small smile.
"I think you're just jealous Hermy. Maybe you should get Ron a book on how to be romantic. We all know how oblivious he is," Harry said with a smile on his face to let her know that he was just teasing.
"Don't call me Hermy!"
"What only Grawp can call you that? I didn't know you two were going out!"
"Oh honestly! Why do I bother with you?"
"I'm hurt 'Mione!" Harry exclaimed and put a hand over his heart. "I thought you were my sister."
Hermione's eyes misted over and she exclaimed, "Well dear brother of mine you know I was just teasing you."
"I know!" and Harry smiles widely.
Hermione rolled her eyes as Harry said, " you know if you keep doing that your eyes will be stuck and you won't be able to see again."
Hermione scoffed and exclaimed, "I'm going to the library before Ancient Runes."
"Oh Harry, you are insufferable you know that?" Ginny exclaimed.
"I do try and I'm gla d that I'm succeeding."
"You are being very cheeky today Mr. Potter. Do I have to teach you a lesson?"
"It depends on how you tech me Gin-Gin," Harry said and laughed at her afce.
"You know what, I'm off to Potions. That way you'll have time to deflate your big head," Ginny said and stood up.
"What big head? The only big head I see is right in front of me," Harry said indiganrtly.
"I hope you're talking about Ron."
"I am," Harry said and laughed as Ron realized that someone was talking about him.
As people left to get to classes or to catch up on homework, Harry went to the Astronomy tower. Harry transformed into the white phoenix and thought of Remus. Instantly, Harry silently popped into 12 Grimmuald Place. Harry transformed back into himself and moved out of the kitchen. He walked into the living room and saw Remus and Tonks snogging; with minimal clothes on.
Harry made a disgusted noise and said, "Tell me when you're done please."
Tonks gasped and somehow landed on her bum on the floor. Tonks and Remus handed each other the appropriate clothing and got dressed in under a minute. Harry was humming while they were getting dressed so he didn't expect a slap on the head.
"Ow, what was that for?"
"For interrupting our fun time. Wait, why aren't you in school? Is everything alright? How did you get here?" Remus asked.
"I need to talk to you, yes everything is alright, and I flamed here or however you want to call it," Harry said trying not to smile.
"You flamed here? What the bloody hell does that mean?" tons exclaimed.
"Well you se when someone accomplished their animagus training they also have the abilities the animal possess," Harry explained slowly like her was talking to students.
"You're an animagus? What are you?" Tonks asked practically jumping on her feet in anticipation.
Harry thought about telling her his three forms but decided to just say, "I'm a phoenix."
Tonks and Remus's mouths dropped open and Tonks exclaimed. "Shut the bloody hell up! That is…bloody brilliant!"
"Yea I guess but that's not why I came. I came to ask Remus if he has been getting new memories lately," Harry asked while looking at Remus for any signs.
Tonks looked on in shocked at what Harry just said. She looked at Remus to see him once again lost for words. Tonks couldn't believe that a sixteen year old has an animagus form and has been to the past to see his parents. It was pretty unbelievable.
Remus finally came to his senses and said, "I have actually. Is that why you came?"
"Yea, I don't know why it's happening but I do like seeing my parents though," Harry said.
"I have always said that everything happens for a reason, so maybe something needs to happen in the past to help the future pan out."
The clock suddenly chimes and Harry says, "Well I don't want to be late for my meeting with Dumbledore. Thanks I'm glad you came to me, it means a lot," Remus said and pulled Harry in for a hug.
Thy hugged for awhile until Harry got ready to leave. Scratch, scratch. Harry's concentration faltered at the sound and looked around the house quizzically. Harry followed the noise and opened the door before Remus could say anything. A black dog bonded in and Harry closed the door before anyone noticed. Harry looked at the dog and his mouth dropped open.
"Sirius?" Remus breathed out as the dog changed into a man.
Sirius looked at Remus uncertainly until Remus embraced him in a hug and exclaimed, "Sirius! How? What? It's good to see you, again!"
Sirius laughed and said, "I'll tell you my story layer." Sirius turned to Harry and asked, "And shouldn't you be in school?"
Harry came to his sense and knocked Sirius off his feet with his hug. Sirius laughed while Harry talked into his shirt.
Finally they got up and Harry said, "Now I really need to get back to school or Albus will have my feathers."
Sirius looked at Harry like her was bonkers ad bowled over when Harry turned into a white phoenix. The phoenix trilled a song and left three people with their mouths hanging open.
When Harry flamed back to the Astronomy Tower, he couldn't help but grin from ear to ear. As he walked to the Headmaster's Office, people were looking at him as if he was bonkers. Harry couldn't help but to mile since he just saw his godfather who was thought dead. As the gargoyle turned to let Harry in, Harry tried to lessen his spirits a bit. Harry walked into the office surprising Dumbledore since he wasn't alerted of anyone coming up the stairs.
"What a pleasant surprise, Harry! I thought I would have had Professor McGonagall come to remind you of our appointment. Before we begin, is there anything you would like to tell me? Anything at all?" Dumbledore asked with his eyes twinkling like a bright star.
"Well sir, I have been able to hold one of my animagus forms for about three to four hours," Harry said with a grin still on his face.
"Splendid! Which animagus form, if I may ask, did you hold for four hours?" Dumbledore asked while looking down at Harry from his chair.
"The phoenix sir," Harry said politely even though he wanted that bloody twinkle to go away since it was unnerving him.
"That is most delightful. Is there anything else you may wish to tell me before we start with the genealogical spell?"
"Well sir, I used my flashing ability to see Remus, so I could talk to him about the dreams I've been having. While I was there, there was a big surprise. Um…well you see sir; Sirius Black is back for good. I don't know how because I rushed back here for our appointment," Harry exclaimed that last sentence in a hurry while looking at Dumbledore's surprised face.
"Well, that is surprising. The veil is one powerful object that means automatic death. I am curious to hear Sirius' story. Now on to the genealogical spell; it is fairly easy," Dumbledore said and pointed his wand to a blank piece of paper. "Gena dezvaluie lui (reveal genes in Romanian.)"
The piece of paper lengthened in height with all of Harry's ancestors' names. To learn more about a person all you had to do was point your wand at the paper and say the person's name and then say reveal. Harry's eyes scanned the paper and the last name shocked him. It read Godric Gryffindors name.
"I see that the last name surprised you. Only a true Gryffindor can use the Gryffindor sword," Dumbledore said with such pride. "I would have told you sooner but I didn't want to burden you with such shocking news. I feel you are ready to wield your powers and do great things in this world. Take a look at some other names in blue. Names in blue mean that they were an important figure worldwide."
The name in blue read:
Grace Hopper: 1906-1992
Franklin D. Roosevelt: 1882-1945
Albert Einstein: 1879
Sacagawea: 1787-1812
"I didn't know how big my family was until now. Thank you Professor Dumbledore," Harry said with tears in his eyes. He finally saw how big a family he truly had.
Soon the paper read:
Harry Potter: 1986-
Father: James Henry Potter: 1966-1986
Mother: Lilly Rose Potter: 1966-1986
Animagus forms: Phoenix, Snake, Griffun
Abilities: Elemental, Metamorphagus, Parselmouth, Master of Legilimency and Occlumency.
Harry read all this with tears streaming down his face that had a look of determination. Harry knew he could win this fight with the support of his friends and family.
AN: I know, I know. I finally got access to a computer so I could give you guys another chapter. I moved recently which is exciting but I have no internet which sucks. So, I'm not sure when the next chapter will be up. It's on paper but has to be typed so patience! Till next time lovely readers.