"It's not who I am underneath; but what I do that defines me"

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Chapter 21

The news of Dumbledore's trial spread quickly around the school. Some were impressed by the mere fact that Dumbledore could resist the effects of Veritaserum whilst others were impressed that Hermione was able to take on Dumbledore intellectually and best him. There were a few select individuals (mainly those with red hair) who were outraged by the actions.

It was the middle of night and all was quiet in Hogwarts (a miracle in on its self) every student was asleep. Harry and Hermione were dreaming.

Harry's dream

'I'm flying! Wait where's my broom how can I be flying. Wait are those wings? I have wings?'

Blimey my eyesight is powerful I can see everything down below, wait that's Hogwarts below! I'm flying over Hogwarts!

Hermione's dream

I never knew I could run this fast, wait a minute I have hooves! That's not right is it? I have hooves and the strangest craving for carrots. Mmm carrots. No wait concentrate, where am I? Wait a minute this looks like the forbidden forest, I'm running through the forbidden forest and I have hooves. Yeah totally natural dream.

The following morning both Harry and Hermione were awake earlier than normal Harry found Hermione in their common room curled up with a book, it was bright already but it was still bitterly cold so with his wand he restarted their fire, scaring Hermione in the process.

"Harry what did I say about scaring me like that?" She said trying to sound angry but failing miserably. Harry went over to her and gave her a kiss good morning.

"You're up uncharacteristically early even by your standards" Harry said sitting down next to her

"Weird dream" She simply replied

"Ditto"

"Wanna talk about them?" She asked

"Sure by all means ladies first" he said gesturing in an ever so gentlemen like manner making Hermione giggle

"I dreamt I was running through the forbidden forest, much faster than I have ever run before, I looked down and I had hooves. But that isn't the strange bit I had the overwhelming urge to eat carrots. Which is strange because I don't like carrot" She said finishing her story with some laughter.

"I had a dream like that, I dreamt I was flying over Hogwarts, I could see everything below perfectly like every minute detail and then I noticed I didn't have my broom, I was flying with wings. Quick large wings at that"

"Well unless you were reliving the tale of Icarus it seems clear what's happening"

Hermione looked at Harry who already knew what she thinking

"We need to speak to Tonks" they said in unison

"That's lucky then because she is taking Remus defence class today cause the full moon cycle started yesterday" Harry noted looking at the disappearing moon in the sky

The two sat together and prepared for the school day it was not until they were both dressed that a thought occurred to Hermione

"What are we going to do about Malfoy?"

Harry looked up at her and sighed "I don't know, we need to confront him but hope is isn't the great pompous prat that he normally is"

"Yeah because our luck is just that good" Hermione said sarcastically

Harry smirked at her "Sarcasm? Why Miss Granger I am shocked at such a feat" he said in his best McGonagall voice.

The two of them laughed and went down to the great hall together hand in hand as they had done for many a month now. Nothing particularly interesting happened, Ron and Ginny were shooting death glares everyone was talking about the recent events at the Wizengamot but all Harry and Hermione heard was the pleasant conversation which they had with Neville and Luna.

Harry Hermione and Neville went off to defence were as expected Tonks was filling in for Remus. The lesson went really well Harry and Hermione quickly made contact to tell Tonks they needed to speak to her. So after the lesson was over and everyone had left Harry and Hermione followed Tonks into Remus' office.

"What's up guys?" She asked

"We think our Animagus forms are starting to reveal themselves" Harry said simply. Tonks was excited

"Fantastic! That must mean that your Occlumency training is controlled enough so that you can both enact the natural blocking you both already possess. Tell me what are your forms?"

"I think I'm some kind of bird, I was dreaming that I was flying all over the Hogwarts grounds and my eyesight was something else completely I could see everything down to the smallest detail"

"I'm not sure exactly what I am but all I know is that I'm running through the forest I have hooves and for some reason I'm very fond of carrots. Oh and I'm fast" Hermione explained

Tonks wasn't surprised "From the sounds of things Harry you are either a hawk or eagle. Both fierce hunters and warriors but equally as loyal to those around you who you care for. Hermione at a guess I would say you are a horse. Based on your description id guess a large one. Very quick and agile faster that most horses and other animals. Very smart and extremely caring to those who tend to your needs" Tonks explained

"So what do we do now?" Harry asked

"At the moment nothing, your Animagus forms will show themselves when you are in true need of them, don't worry normally when you dream about your form you achieve the transformation within a few months of it. Sometimes it's not as long sometimes it's longer it depends on the individual"

Harry and Hermione both left and decided to go and see Hagrid.

"Harry! Hermione! Come in I got a pot of tea on now!" Hagrid said as they arrived at his hut

"How are you Hagrid?" Hermione asked

"I'm shocked at Dumbledore but I know that you two are truthful other than that I'm great it feels amazing to know that I can do magic legally again. Thank to yeh two" He said handing them each a cup of tea

"So you have your wand back?" Harry asked. Hagrid proudly produced his wand easily 50% longer than Harry's and Hermione's wand.

"What type of wand is it? If you don't mind my asking" Hermione asked as she admired the detailing

"Elm wood. With a unicorn hair core. 17 inches in length" Hagrid said taking back the wand after Hermione was finished

"Did they give you the galleons you had been awarded?" Harry asked

"Yeh I opened a vault at Gringotts, it feels nice knowing that I don't have to worry about me future anymore financial stability and all" Hagrid said with a tear in his eyes

"I wrote a letter to Charlie, know I got the money I'm gonna go see Norbert in the summer see how he's getting on" Hagrid said smiling he had truly missed his pet dragon

"That's great Hagrid I'm glad things are working out for you" Hermione said drinking her tea

The two stayed there for a while longer and then after saying goodbye to Hagrid went back up to the castle. On the way they noticed Draco walking towards the room of requirement. More importantly however was that he was by himself. The two of them followed until they saw him disappear into the room.

They tried to gain access to the room but for some reason they couldn't.

"Why can't we get in?" Harry asked

"If I had to guess I would assume that Draco asked for a place where he would not be disturbed. The room won't let us in until he leaves.

"If Draco needs a place where he can't be disturbed it can't be good. We need to get in there to find out what the hell it is he was doing" Harry said pacing

"Ok so we just need to wait until he comes out, that should be simple enough" Hermione said sitting down

"We can't be here when he comes out Hermione; he will notice us and get suspicious. No we need something under the radar. Dobby" Harry called

The little elf popped in next to Harry

"What can Dobby be doing for your master Harry?" He asked

"Could you keep an eye on the room of requirement? Draco Malfoy is in there and we need to find out what he is doing, so could you let us know when he comes out and stay out of sight?" Harry asked his little friend

"Of course sir Dobby shall do as Harry Potter asks!" He said before disappearing.

Harry and Hermione thanked Dobby unsure if he could hear them before going back to their common room. It was there that they saw Hedwig with a stack of letters for them. 2 for Harry and 2 for Hermione.

Dear Mr Potter,

Gringotts has been informed that over the last few days a number of witches and wizards have tried to gain access to your accounts claiming to be doing do on your request. They were turned away but they persist to try and gain access. The culprit's names are Molly Weasley, Ron Weasley and Ginny Weasley. The two youngest siblings have tried via post.

Please inform us on any actions which you wish to take.

Hoping your gold stands high

Griphook

Dear Hermione,

How are you finding Hogwarts? I read about your testimonies in your daily prophet which you have sent to us and your mother and I just want to tell you how proud we are of you. I know that you told us that we shouldn't use Hedwig because she is easily traced but we had no other options. We know that you and Harry are looking out for our best interests and we would like to do the same for you.

We would like you and Harry to come to us for the Christmas holidays. If Harry feels up to it I have many stories about his parents which he may or may not want to hear. Please ask him and then send us your reply

We love you very much and we hope that you are ok

Love

Dad

Xxx

Dear Mr. Potter,

The ministry has been informed that Albus Dumbledore has requested to see you before he is sentenced. Please inform the ministry as quickly as possible if you wish to accept this request

Yours Sincerely

Amelia Bones

Head of the DMLE

Dear Miss Granger,

Further to the events at the trial of Albus Dumbledore the ministry has awarded you 50,000 galleons for helping to uncover the deceptions of Albus Dumbledore. This money has been deposited into your account at Gringotts.

Yours Sincerely

Amelia Bones

Head of the DMLE

The two of them exchanged letters and read the others letters.

"And here I thought I was going to be able to have a quiet week" Harry sighed

"Oh come on Harry it's not all bad. Ok first things first, do you want to come with me to mum and dads for Christmas?" Hermione asked

"If it's not too much trouble I would love to hear about the stories of my parents" He admitted

"If it were too much trouble Harry they wouldn't have invited you. Now secondly we need to go out shopping because I want to be able to buy some new things with that money the ministry gave me. Thirdly; are you going to go and see what the old git has to say?" Hermione continued

"At the moment I don't know" He admitted

"I think personally you should go but keep your Occlumency shields up at all time. See what lame old excuse the old codger has this time"

Harry nodded "Your right ok I will go"

"Good and lastly. Looks like a couple of Weasley's didn't quite get the message. So I think we should do something about that don't you?" Hermione said with a devious grin

"Have I ever told you that you could easily be an evil genius and take over the world?" Harry said moving closer to Hermione

"One day at a time" Hermione said before giving into Harry's movements and kissing him senseless.