My Mother, My Aunt Keeperoliver Chapter 8
Sirius separated the five children, putting Ron and Daniel in a room with books on Prank spells and potions, knowing their love for these. They were to study these and come up with a prank to try on him. If they could get one by him, he would get them a practice wand, to use for their pranks. He left them alone, to join his prize students. He wad not tell anyone that, but Harry, Ginny, and Hermione had become like his children, unofficially of course. He brought with him something special for today. He had been brewing it for the past three months, and it was now ready.
The trio, as they were now known as affectionately, had been doing meditation exercises for a year now, and for six months,Oocclumancy. All three were strong Occlumans, as Sirius found it difficult to see who was the strongest, as he could not penetrate any of their shields. True, he was not strong at Legilamancy, but he could perform it. Now however was not the time for this, now was the time he had been preparing them for the last three months.
"Harry, Ginny, Hermione, for the past three months I have been building your meditation abilities for a certain reason. Do either of you know what an Animagus is?"
Harry started, "It is a witch or a wizard,"
Ginny next, "Who, with training, "
Hermione, "Can change into an animal."
"OK now, that's just weird. When did you learn how to do that?"
"We started to,"
"Do it about,"
"Three months ago."
"Uhhhh, please for my sanity's sake, keep it to a minimum. Now back to the main topic. How would you like to attempt to become Animagi?"
The three looked to each other, and said in unison, "Yes, please."
"Excellent, now here is what you need to do. I brewed this potion for you all to take. Once you have taken it, you will need to lie down, and go into your meditation mode. While meditating, the potion will take effect, and put you all in area where you will meet your Animagus form. Now just to warn you, this potion will only work, if you have the ability to transform. Not all people have this ability. As a matter of fact, only about 25% have this ability, and only 10% of those, actually acquire the transformation, because of the concentration required to perform it. If you don't find your form, do not be disappointed. You would just be one of the many who cannot. Now, are there any questions?"
Hermione asked, "How long will we be in our meditation mode?"
"About an hour."
Ginny, "How long after we see our form, will it be before we can transform?"
"That depends on the individual. If it takes longer than a year, then it probably won't happen. It may only take a few days. Just remember, the more you concentrate, and the more determined you are, the faster it will occur."
Harry, "If it happens, and we see our form, and we start our transformation, do we try it fully, or do we try it one body part at a time?"
"You know, you three are the smartest kids I have ever seen. You just asked the three hardest questions to ask in this area. It usually takes about 20-30 questions to get to them, and you asked them 1,2,3. You make me proud, and you make me feel stupid. But to answer your question, Harry, every one I know, that could transform, usually did one body part at a time, but knowing you three, who knows. Now are there any more questions? Good, then shall we try it?" He finished when no one said anything further.
Three of them drank their potions, went into meditation mode when they lied down.
The three of them found themselves Lying in the grass looking out at an open plain, that was surrounded by woods. At the edge of the woods were all types of birds and animals. This took them back, as they thought they were only suppose to see there form. As they stood up, and approached the gathered animals, a glowing figure appeared before them. It was weird, because you couldn't tell how big he was, or how old he was. As a matter of fact, you could not make out any characteristics of the figure. Just that it was a figure.
"At last, you have come to visit. I, no, we, have waited a long time for you three to show up. You have been chosen to to take over the title of the Golden ones. The fire, the heart, and the soul. Welcome to you all. I would tell you my name, but it is meaningless. All you have to know is I have been chosen to guide you. The animals gathered here, are here to witness your chosen forms. None of these here are to be chosen, just witness. If you would follow me, I will lead you to the forms you will become."
The three followed the light to a tree line about 20m away. When he stopped they stopped.
They watched the tree line. They heard a rustling of the trees moving through the woods, when a figure could be seen approaching. It was a horse, the likes of which they had never seen before. It's mane was bright red, as if it were on fire. It's eyes were also bright red. When it struck a rock on the ground with it's hoofs, sparks could be seen flying through the air. This horse approached the three, and went straight to Ginny, and laid it's head on her shoulder. Ginny felt an immediate connection to it. This was Ginny's Animagus form. The horse pulled away from Ginny, and disappeared.
The next to come through, was not walking, it was flying, and it was huge. It was a great golden eagle, but larger than any they had ever seen before. It's wing span had to be about fifteen feet. It landed in front of the three, and walked to Hermione, and as the horse, put it's head on her shoulder. Hermione felt a rush course through body, as she accepted her form. As did the horse, the eagle backed away from Hermione, and disappeared.
They looked back to the woods for Harry form, but they were surprised when the golden figure approached Harry instead. He reached out his hand as if to shake Harry's hand, and when Harry reached out, the golden figure took Harry's hand, and pulled him into an embrace. This time, the figure did not pull away, but seemed to melt into Harry. It appeared to the three that he had absorbed the golden figure. Then, Harry changed. He grew to about 7 ft tall and was broad in the shoulders, with arms like a blacksmith. His legs were like his arms, only bigger. and at his waist was a sword that when he drew it from the scabbard, it seemed to light on fire. His hair was still jet black, but longer, and tamer. His green eyes were larger, and more intense. He had become a warrior, The girls looked at him with wonder. Never had they seen such a more magnificent figure.
Harry stared down the length of his body, legs, and then his arms. He pulled his left arm up, and flexed his muscle, which looked like it was covered by steel cables running under his skin. He looked back at the girls, and saw a look of amazement in both sets of eyes. And then, a name hit his mind, and knew what he was to be called. Harry's was to be called Romulus from the founder of Rome. Then the golden figure left Harry's body, and said. "The three forms are yours, and you can call on them right now if you wish." which they did, and all three changed, and stood before the figure. "Now, I am able to tell you, that with practice, you will become the most fearsome fighting force on the side of the light. Keep these forms secret, known only to a few. Five at the most. Albus Dumbledore must be one of them. There is a reason for this, that you will know later. Your mother should know also Harry, as should your godfather, and soon to be stepfather. After that, one more should know. Now, I must leave you, as your potion will soon be wearing off. You will never see me again, but you will be hearing from me. I now leave you, as you return to your world. Farewell Golden Ones."
Harry, Ginny, and Hermione woke up, with a start. They were wondering if it had been a dream. Sirius was just coming through the door, and saw they were back with him. "Sorry I wasn't here to help you when you woke up, but I had two others I have to work with as well, and they took a little longer to teach than it does you three. Now, did you see your forms?"
"Yes"
"We"
"Did"
"Stop that, will you please. Now are you going to show me what you have become?"
Harry spoke up,"First Sirius, do you know who my future father - law is?"
"How did you know he asked?" Sirius asked .
"Who asked?"
"Remus, asked your mother to marry him, and she has accepted his proposal. Sorry, they wanted to tell you themselves, tonight after dinner. We are planning a double wedding. Yes, I asked Alicia, and she also accepted. Don't tell Ron or Daniel, as they don't know yet."
Harry was grinning from ear to ear. He was so happy for his mother and Remus. He felt his mother needed someone to love her in a way, that he could not. "Alright then, could you floo call Professor Dumbledore, and have him come see us on an urgent matter, of utmost importance. And when he gets here, bring Mom and Remus up here with you, Please."
Sirius gave him a confused look, but complied with his wish. 30 minutes later saw them all sitting around, waiting for the three's announcement. "Professor Dumbledore, Mom, Remus,and Sirius, we have something you all need to be aware of. Young ladies, are you ready?" They nodded and first Hermione changed into the amazing horse, she had decided to name Flaming Star. The four adults looked on with different expressions. Shock on Lily's, Remus' and Sirius', and a look of delight on Dumbledore's faces.
Hermione was next, and changed into her Eagle form, which she called Angel. The looks of all the adults just got stronger, with Albus just clapping his hands together and holding them like that.
When Harry changed, all three were in shock, mainly because Albus at first did not realize what he was witnessing, and just now new what it was. The return of the Golden ones. Albus jumped up, and grabbed each one, individually, around the neck, and gave them a hug. For the first time in his life, Albus saw an end to all the suffering that the world has endured.
Lily, Sirius, and Remus just sat in shock. Sirius had never seen an Animagus of an individual before. And the Eagle was huge. And the Horse looked like it was on fire. But what he really thought was , 'This is so, COOL!'
The four changed back to their original forms, and answered all their questions.
Sirius asked, "How is it you are able to change already, and why is Harry's Animagus form a human?"
Ginny answered first, "We are able to change, so that we can train together. Harry is part of what is called the Golden Ones. We all are."
Lily then asked, "When did you start this, and why were we not told?"
Harry answered, "Mom, this is our first attempt at the transformation, and Sirius asked us not to say anything, until we were able to change."
Remus returned, "You shouldn't keep secrets of this nature from your mother, Harry. Animagus transformation is dangerous if not supervised correctly."
"Secrets are a two way street are they not, FATHER?"
Remus and Lily blushed a deep scarlet, and sat back down.
Albus was the last one to say anything. Thank you Harry, Hermione and Ginny for sharing this experience with us. You have given me, no, all of us, a new hope for peace in the future. The return of the Golden ones was thought to be a myth. But I see now, that myths are based on fact. I hope you will allow me to help in your training, when you are ready?"
"Professor," Hermione said, "It is for that reason you are here, I believe. We were told by the golden one, that it was necessary for you to be here for this event. There had to be reason for this request, and you have just provided the answer. Now if you will excuse, we are all extremely tired, and would like to rest for about an hour or so. Oh, and please, don't tell anyone about what you saw here, as the fewer people who know, the safer the three of us are, We were told one more person can be let in on our secret, but we have not determined who that should be as yet."
The four adults agreed and left the three so that they could get some rest.
MMMA-} Three years later.
Harry and Ginny were celebrating their birthdays, like always, on August 11, 1990. Harry was ten years old, and Ginny was 9. In the three years, there knowledge level was equal to that of seventh year students at Hogwarts, and their skill levels were well beyond that. And all without a wand. Albus had been training them on how to use their Animagus skills in a little know area set in a valley between two different mountain ranges, unknown to the students. Albus always Apparated them there. Ginny had learned that when she wanted to, her flame ability could move her at a speed unheard of, and that she could move through solid objects when necessary, but could not use it often, as it wore her magic core down when doing so, and could be vulnerable, if she was alone.
Hermione learned she as fast as Ginny, when she shrank her body down to the size of a Sparrow, or she could create a wind so strong that it could destroy a structure when she was the size of the Giant eagle. Harry could ride on the back of each, as long as Ginny did not try to pass through any objects, and Hermione was in her largest form. He also learned that he was stronger than any 50 men, and his endurance was 5 times his normal endurance. His limitations, were when he returned to Harry's form, he was no good to anyone for two days, if he was in his Romulus form for an hour or more. He could only remain in his form for at the most 90 minutes, if he did not try to over exert himself.
Albus was amazed at the way they worked together, to overcome the problems he set against them. The way they worked together to solve a problem. It was time to talk to Minerva, about next years students, as it looked like one more unexpected student would be added.
In the mean time, Ron and Daniel had become more competent in their pranks than the Marauders. Sirius and Remus had been on thew receiving end of a number of pranks, and were never able to retaliate. They were that good. Plus, they were smarter, that was imagined. When it was time for them to start for school, if they joined up with the twins, the school was in for a big surprise.
Although no where near the level of brilliance of the trio, they were more than average in the smarts department. It would be easy fro them to maintain an O average if they wanted to, but would be satisfied for an E average, with O's in potions and charms. These were the areas that they were most interested in, for their pranks.
They kept a strong relationship with the trio, and looked at the as brothers and sisters, which in Ron and Ginny's case was true, but they walked with a different crowd, enjoying their jovial nature, where Harry, Ginny and Hermione enjoyed their free time by reading, studying and learning. This should tell them where they were headed when they went to Hogwarts.
However, with the help of Sirius, Lily, Remus, and Dumbledore, there was something they needed to accomplish be fore they started school. They all agreed as to the importance of this, and to how soon it needed to be done. The next year was going to be one of adventure for the Magnificent Seven.