AN:/ Hello and sorry for the lack of updates over the last while. Unfortunately technological difficulties and life in general has prevented us from updating. As usual i would like to thank each and every one of you for your reads and reviews and I hope you enjoy this new chapter. I would also like to thank AlphaFlash for his help in this story. I would also like to state again that I own nothing of HP.

Harry and Larry found themselves landing in a remote section of the Congo in Africa. Tall trees surrounded them, along with about twenty men. A tall, muscular older man in his mid to late fifties walked up to them. In a deep voice, he spoke, "You must be Harry Pendragon. I am Aamadu, and I am the chief of this village. It is my pleasure to welcome you here."

Harry gave a slight bow of his head before responding, "Thank you, Chief Aamadu, for your gracious welcome and agreeing to teach me. It is a great honor indeed."

Aamadu smiled widely. It was not often that they agreed to teach outsiders their ways, but they knew of the Pendragons, and it was good to see that the boy was as righteous as his ancestors. Not many showed such respect for his people and their magic. "Well then, let us get you settled into your hut, and tonight we feast. Afterwards, though, you will not be eating for one week in order for us to see who you are."

Harry nodded his head and followed the chief through the village. He was greeted with kind smiles that he readily returned. That night, a feast was thrown for his arrival. Wild boar and other delicacies were served, and the party went into the wee hours of the morning. By the time it was all over, he crashed into his bunk, worn out from the tribal dances he was asked to participate in. All in all, though, it had been a fun evening with great food and even better company.

The next morning, he was roused early by Aamadu and taken to a clearing outside of the village. Larry removed himself from his shoulders to go and speak with some of the snakes that were lazing around the forest. The clearing they came to had many logs and stones along a small clear riverbed. He looked up to see the makings of a beautiful day. The early morning rays filtered through the canopy above. He could see the oranges and blues reflecting off the few clouds that floated above them.

"Now then, Harry, we shall start your training with advanced transfiguration. Now, this is not the normal transfigurations that you may perform in class but rather battle transfiguration. You will be using your surroundings to transfigure various creatures to attack your opponent and objects to defend yourself. It is a valuable bit of magic to know but it is also one of the hardest branches to learn."

Harry nodded as he listened intently to Aamadu's words. Hours passed as he was instructed on a few spells to make creatures like wolves and panthers. He was also instructed on a few spells to conjure stones of various sizes and makes, at one point even making a marble stone that Aamadu said would help against the Unforgivables.

By the end of the training, he was tired and sweaty. However, he was not allowed to eat, as he was told it would help with something else he would be learning later in the week. He opted to go down to the river with a few of the other men to bathe. The crystalline waters that they came up to were cool and refreshing in the humid day.

The men all stripped themselves naked, and Harry did the same. He waded into the river as the men chatted about this or that while swimming around. It was fun to watch them begin to wrestle in the water and relax along the shore. It was a bit awkward for him to be in the presence of so many naked people, his American and English upbringing unsure how to handle the openness of the body that they were showing. However, he had learned long ago that sometimes it is best just to go with the flow when in other countries.

After their swim, they went back to the village where everyone got ready for the night. Harry crawled into his cot, tired from the exertion of using such advanced spells. He lay awake for a time, wondering what the girls were doing as he looked up at the stars above. He missed them all dearly and could not

wait to see them in Germany in a few weeks' time. He drifted off to sleep with a small smile on his face as he thought about the girls.

(Lilly's POV)

Lilly was sitting in her back garden, looking up at the sky and thinking about how the year had brought so many wonderful changes in her life. She was now dating the boy of her dreams, she had wonderful friends, and she was loving school more and more by the day. However, with all the good things it had brought to her, it had also cost her her first and best friend in the form of Severus Snape.

She let out a tired and sad sigh as she thought of her one-time friend. She felt someone sit down next to her on the bench and looked over to see Petunia sitting next to her. She gave her a bit of a smile, but it didn't reach her green eyes. "What's the matter, Lilly?" Petunia asked softly.

Lilly sighed a bit. It was hard for her to lie to Petunia, as the other girl always seemed to be able to tell when she was. "I'm no longer friends with Sev... He... he called me a really bad name at the end of term, and I just couldn't take him talking about Harry the way he was anymore."

Petunia wanted to smile at hearing that, knowing it meant that she wouldn't have to deal with the boy again. However, seeing her sister sad made her not. She leaned over and wrapped an arm around Lilly. "I'm sorry to hear that, Lilly."

Lilly looked at her for a long moment as if judging her words. "Petunia, could you please tell me something?"

Petunia lifted an eyebrow. "And what would that be?"

"You didn't like Sev much... did you?" she asked.

Petunia could tell that it was simply a question and not an accusation. She sighed, not being able to lie to Lilly any more than she could lie to herself. "You're right, Lilly. I really didn't care for him much. He was always really mean to me when you weren't looking. He would tell me that I wasn't worth your time and that I would just hold you back if I tried to keep hanging around you. He said that I would never amount to anything and that I was a freak without magic." She said as small tears came to her eyes. "He said that one day he would take you away from us anyway, and we would never see you again. You would be with him where you belong. I never said anything because I didn't want you to hate me or think I was just being mean. I remember writing to Dumbledore begging to come to Hogwarts because I was so afraid I would lose you. But he said without magic I couldn't. If I'm being honest, Lilly, if it wasn't for Harry, I would probably hate everything about magic and... and maybe even you before long. He helped show me that not all magical people are mean. Not all of them look down on those of us that don't have magic. Even that professor that came to talk to Mum and Dad didn't even spare me a second glance, and it hurt. Everyone that I had met until then treated me like I was second class. Like I was nothing but a burden to you. But Harry showed me that I can still be a part of your world... a part of your life. I may not be able to do all the fancy spells, but I can still brew a decent potion and talk to you about things from your world. And that I wasn't useless. He then introduced us to Amelia and her family and then Remus and Andie, and it just continued to show me that not all magicals were the same as Snape."

Lilly was stunned into silence as she heard her sister tell her about all the things that Severus had done to her and made her feel. She was happy, though, that Harry had saved her from possibly losing her sister to hate. She reached over and gave her a large hug. "I'm glad that he helped you, Petunia. I am so sorry that Severus made you feel the way he did, but you should know I would never want to be away from you. You are my sister, and I love you so much."

Petunia smiled with small tears still in her eyes. "I love you too, Lilly." It was good to get this all off her chest, and both girls silently thanked Harry for helping them stay together.

(A week later with Harry)

Harry was now starving and sitting in the middle of the grassy clearing with his legs crossed and his eyes shut. He was to meditate until he saw something. He just wasn't sure what it was that he was supposed to be seeing.

Soon he lost track of time and feeling. The darkness surrounding him started to lighten up until he found himself in a dense humid forest much like the one he was currently in. However, he was not sitting on his backside but rather standing on all fours. He looked down to see himself standing on two large white paws. He wiggled his toes, and large sharp claws clicked out.

His ears perked up, and he heard the sound of rushing water. He made his way to the sound, hoping to find a way to see his reflection. When he came to the small stream, he bent his head over the clear water. What looked back at him was a huge white tiger with black stripes. It had his same azure eyes that stared back at him.

He studied it for a moment before he felt a pull. The scenery changed, and he was flying high in the air above what looked to be over the Scottish highlands. He could hear large, powerful wing beats as his body bobbed gently up and down in the air. He spotted a lake a little ways down and swooped down to get a closer look.

As he flew over the crystal-like surface, he could see exactly what it was he looked like now. Rather than a bird like he had originally suspected, he was in the form of a huge black dragon. He was easily able to recognize this massive beast. It was a Hibernian Black, the same creature that adorned his ring. He let out a terrifying bellow that sent birds soaring out of trees in fright from around the lake.

He felt the pull on his conscience once more, and the world went black. He slowly opened his eyes to see himself back in the clearing. Aamadu came out from the tree line with his patented smile on his features. "So, did you see what it is that is in your soul, young Pendragon?"

Harry shakily stood to his feet, and Aamadu offered him a plate of meats and fruit. He nodded as he scarfed down the food. When he was finished, he explained what he saw. "I saw two creatures. One was a large white tiger. I think it was a Siberian tiger. The other was a huge Hibernian Black dragon."

Aamadu nodded his head, and the smile only grew. "Then we will be working with both of them. By the end of your time here, you will transition between the two seamlessly. Now then, let us get some more food into that belly of yours."

Harry followed Aamadu back into the village still eating off his plate. He couldn't help but feel proud of his forms and couldn't wait to show the girls. A smile came to his face as he thought of what their reactions might be.

Andie sat in the solar of Black Moor looking out the windows over the gardens. She had a soft smile on her lips as she thought about Harry and how she was now officially moved into her grandparents' home.

Her father had been livid about his father's decision to have her move in with him. Narcissa had also decided to move in with her grandparents when her sister went. Sirius was also offered, along with Regulus. Sirius jumped at the offer to get away from his mother, but Regulus stayed behind. Bellatrix spent too much time with Rodulphus to care where she stayed, so she opted to stay with their parents.

She heard the door open and turned to see Narcissa stepping into the room and closing the door behind her. She watched her make her way over to Andie, who was smiling still. "Hi, Cissy."

"Hi, Andie," she said with a soft smile of her own. "Can I sit with you?"

Andie nodded her head and scooched over for her sister to sit. They sat looking out the large windows together for a time. After a little while, Narcissa spoke up. "Andie... can I ask you something?"

"Of course you can, Cissy," she said.

Narcissa seemed to think over what it was that she wanted to say to her older sister. After a few moments, she spoke up. "Andie... what is it that you see in the Pendragon boy?"

Andie looked over her sister for a moment. "Why do you ask, Cissy?"

"It's just that you always seem so much happier with him than I have ever seen you. You seem to have a glow about you. But it seems different from how Bella is with Rodulphus. With her, she seems like the whole thing is just a means to an end. She marries him and gets his money and status, and it's like that's all she needs." She said softly. Narcissa was always the shyer one of the three sisters and much more laid back.

"Is this about Lucius?" Andie asked.

Narcissa looked away and pulled her knees up. "I don't know... maybe," she said not looking at her. "I really like him... I do, but at the same time, I don't know how I like him. I feel that he would be a good match. He is rich, and I could live a good life... but is that all I want? I would like to become a healer, but I'm not sure he would let me. However, I also think he is really handsome and he treats me okay."

Andie sighed; she didn't like Lucius Malfoy at all, but she could also see her sister was in love with him. "To me, Harry is like a warm fire on a cold night. He makes me feel safe, warm, and protected. He is kind and caring and listens to my woes and sorrows. He doesn't judge me on my family or think about how he can gain from just knowing me much less dating me. Instead, he gets to know me for me, and he loves me for that. He is like... he is like a breath of fresh air Kind and gentle with his words and his touch, but at the same time, he is like a dragon protecting his lands when one of us is hurt. However, he is also willing to let us fight our own battles instead of pretending that we are weak and need his help constantly. To me, he is my friend, my boyfriend, my life, all wrapped into a handsome blond package."

Narcissa looked at her sister with wide eyes as she described the boy she was dating. "You feel that strongly about him?"

A small smile came to her lips. "That barely even scratches the surface, Cissy. I would do anything to be able to spend my life in his arms."

"Even though you have to share him with Evans and Bones?" Cissy didn't look deep into the Muggle-born thing just like Andie didn't. To her, a person was a person, no matter their blood. But like her

sister, she had to put on an act at school and at home. It was only due to her grandfather that she was allowed to be seen with Harry. The man didn't mind that the boy was with a Muggle-born girl if truth be told.

"Nope! We talked about it long and hard, and we are all friends. We hold no romantic or sexual feelings toward one another, but we also don't want to see each other hurt by not being with the man that we love. Plus, we all know that Harry would never treat us with anything less than the same amount of respect," she told her.

"You're lucky, Andie," Narcissa said, looking a bit sad.

"Oh, why is that?" Andie asked.

"I just don't know if Lucius feels the same way about me. I like to think that he does, but... I just don't know. Sometimes I just think he is doing it for my name," Narcissa told her. "But either way, I have chosen my path, and I'll have to continue with it."

Andie gave her a small frown and reached out, pulling her into her arms. "Just remember, Cissy, I am always here for you."

Narcissa leaned into her sister. "Thanks, Andie." The two sisters sat there together for a long while, just talking about more mundane things. It was nice being able to be together and not worry about their father.

(Five weeks later)

Harry stood across from Aamadu, both having their wands drawn. They circled one another, watching the other for any sign of attack. Aamadu jumped into action, transfiguring a log into a lion. The beast jumped at Harry, who transfigured it into a white Siberian tiger that lunged at Aamadu. The man jumped out of its swiping paw and changed it into a cheetah that ran for Harry. Back and forth, the two went, transfiguring various things into dangerous animals to attack the other.

The fight went on with only transfiguration as the branch of magic used. For one hour, they fought a high-intensity battle of will, concentration, and imagination. Finally, with both contestants winded and breathing hard, Aamadu called a stop to the fight. Around them, the villagers burst into loud applause for the two contestants. They were in awe that this young man could keep up with their leader, who was acclaimed to be the strongest caster in the village.

"Well done, Harry," Aamadu said after catching his breath. "I would say that you have learned very well to wield battle transfiguration. Your mind is also very sharp in taking advantage of your surroundings. I say keep up the good work, my boy."

The village cheered even louder at his words. They had all come to like the hardworking boy, who even after a hard day of training put in his own share of effort to help the village. Harry blushed a bit at the praise and gave a small bow to Aamadu. "Thank you for helping me learn, Aamadu."

Aamadu smiled widely at him. "Now then, there is only one more thing for you to show us that you have passed. You must transform and transition into your spirit animals. You may choose which one that you transform into first."

Harry smiled just as wide now. "Then you may want to step back, Aamadu."

Aamadu grinned as he made his people back away to the edge of the forest. Harry put only a thought into the creature that he wished to become. He felt his tailbone and neck grow and extend. He felt his body elongate and widen. Wings sprang from his back, and his teeth sharpened and grew. As the transformation finished, he lifted back his head and with an earth-quaking roar, let out a massive fireball above the trees.

He quickly thought of his next form and willed the magic in his body to change him once more. This time he shrunk down, and fur spread over his flesh. His teeth formed into fangs, and his nails sharpened into large and sharp claws that could tear through flesh with ease. He could feel his tail whip around a bit behind him. He let out a roar that made many flinch from the large predator before them.

Harry then easily shifted back to his human form with ease. Aamadu and the others looked at him in a form of awe. It was rare for anyone to have a magical or two forms. It was a little more common for people who completed the transformation as their tribe did to get a magical form, though. So having Harry having a magical form and a second form was amazing. Eventually, they got over their shock, and applause broke out amongst the crowd.

Aamadu walked over to him and drew his wand. "Take off your shirt, Young Dragon, and let me mark you with your right of passage."

Harry removed his shirt to reveal his well-toned upper body. Aamadu placed his wand upon his right shoulder. Black ink spread from the tip of his wand and formed a shape upon his shoulder. It curled into a circle, and within the circle formed the shapes of his dragon and tiger chasing each other's tails. It was intricately detailed and formed the yin and yang symbols.

The cheers grew louder as he was accepted as a full adult member of the tribe, even if it was only honorary. Aamadu's smile only grew wider, and he clapped Harry on the back and shouted to his people. "Let us feast to welcome Harry to the tribe!" The cheers only grew louder as people started to sing and dance as they moved back to the village. Harry was gathered into the crowd and ushered to follow.

His last night in the Congo was filled with song and dance. The next morning, he took a portkey back home. He would only rest there for a week before meeting Filius in the ministry to head to Berlin. But Harry really didn't care about the tournament. Nor did he care about going to Berlin. All that really mattered was the fact that he would soon be able to see his beautiful girls again.