A/N: So I have read your reviews and I thank you for your input I wanted to give one spoiler and I'm sorry to disappoint in this but Ginny is not going to end up with Harry. I'm sorry to those who are dissappointed by this new but to me she was the least likely to end up with him and I feel Rowling only picked her as a cop out. Plus she really does look like his mom and that is to off putting for me. When we left things Harry had his first turn and Hermione was up in Grimmauld let's get things rolling.
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Chapter 4
Harry slowly opened his eyes and the first thing he saw would give him nightmares for a week if he were a normal kid.
"Oh god Moony! Put some clothes on, that is not the first thing I needed to see after last night." Harry screamed, while shielding his eyes.
"Harry, you are going to be turning with me for at least three months out of the year for the foreseeable future, you are going to have to get used to it." Remus replied, chuckling.
The door opened and Sirius came in with fresh clothes for both of them, a knowing smile of what just happened on his face.
"Hermione wants to talk to both of you as soon as you are dressed. I know the girl is book smart but she has a very curious mind. When she found me awake she started asking all about my experiences with a werewolf as an animagus. Watch out Harry." Sirius warned.
"I'm used to Hermione Sirius. Does the pain ever go away? I don't even want to walk back up the stairs. Everything hurts." Harry groaned.
"It will be like that for a while each turn gets a little easier. The wolfsbane will help as well. Speaking of the wolfbane we are going to need a potions master to get it right. While I was willing to accept his help at Hogwarts I don't trust Severus to make it for us outside of school. I don't trust him to make it for you while you are in school. Sirius, do you know anyone who can help us?" Remus asked.
"I do. But I'm not sure if it's a good idea to contact her right away. I definitely shouldn't do it." Sirius answered hesitantly.
"Who are you talking about?" Hermione asked.
"My cousin Andromeda. She is a healer at St. Mungo's and one of the most renowned potions mistresses in all of magic Britain. She just isn't overly fond of me for my vacation. I'm honestly not sure if she believes me or not but I know she is angry either way." Sirius explained.
"What if I write to her and tell her I have been digging into my family and saw she was listed as a guardian in my parents will and wanted to know how she knew them?" Harry said.
"That could work. I'm not sure where she is staying but her name is Andromeda Tonks. She is my favorite cousin due to both of us being kicked out of the family. Me for my Gryffindorness, her for marrying a muggleborn." Sirius said laughing.
"I'll write to her in a bit and get the letter sent before dinner. It will give Hedwig something to do. Ok Hermione I know you are dying to ask questions but right now I want to get something to eat and take a nap." Harry said finally addressing his bookworm friend.
While Harry ate breakfast Hermione plied Remus with every question she had about the Lycanthropy from his experience. Remus told her all about the silent struggles of his youth, about the benefits and disadvantages he had and what Harry could expect in the future. Harry listened to every word taking in all the knowledge he could. When he finally finished his meal he bid everyone good day and went to his room. Once there he sat at his desk and began writing the letter to Andromeda.
Dear Mrs. Tonks
My name is Harry Potter. I realize you don't know who I am but I recently read my parents will and you were listed as one of the top people to be my guardian. I'm hoping you would be available to answer some questions I have in regards to my family history and how well you knew my parents. Please feel free to write back.
Warmest Regards
Harry James Potter
Harry sent Hedwig off with the letter then laid down to rest. It had felt like he has just fallen asleep when he heard Hermione knocking at his door.
"Harry! Remus said it's time for you to get up it's been four hours and you haven't had much to eat in three days." She said.
"Alright Moine. I'll be out in a minute. I just want to get dressed." Harry said through the door.
Harry came into the kitchen several minutes later wearing gym shorts and a baggy t-shirt. Remus chuckled.
"Yea that's about the only thing I can wear after I change back into a human on the full. Everything else feels wrong on the skin." He said in a low whisper.
"What was that Remus?" Hermione asked in a normal tone causing Harry to Finch.
"Careful Hermione. After the first change all the senses are dialed to 1000. Harry's ears are very sensitive to sound." He explained. Hermione instantly whispered an apology.
Harry sat down and a large plate of food appeared before him. The sound Harry's stomach made was like a lion roar as he dug into the food. Hermione slowly ate while watching Harry. Hermione knew she was tied to Harry through the life debt and she constantly thought of how it could be canceled. She knew a life demanded a life but how. She had considered what Madam Pomfrey said about carrying a child for him but she was too young for that right now. She also knew that while she felt something for Harry she didn't think it was true love. She wanted to help with the werewolf curse in hopes of finding a cure.
Harry finished his food in record time then looked up at Remus.
"Ok now that I've eaten why does it feel like my skin is crawling.?" He asked.
"It doesn't go away, it's the pull of the wolf. After the first change your body is adjusting to the registration of all the heightened senses. You'll feel better in a few days. It gets easier after time. I think it was just after getting to Hogwarts I could change out of gym clothes by lunch." Remus said.
"Ok that's good to know also I sent the letter to Andromeda before I fell asleep. Hedwig should be back soon if she isn't too far away." Harry replied.
"Harry I have gotten a lot of useful information from Professor Lupin but I would also like you to describe your experience to me as you are new to the change versus him who has been turning since he was a small child. Can you tell me what you remember?" Hermione asked.
"Honestly I remember the pain of turning it was excruciating. There really isn't a way to describe it other than the worst pain imaginable every bone in my body was breaking and reshaping. I remember being taller and wait did I have a tail?" Harry exclaimed.
"Yes Harry you had a tail I did to if you remember. I also want to point out that your wolf is bigger than mine and I have several theories as to why." Remus replied.
"What are those?" Hermione asked quickly.
"Well for starters he is younger and therefore stronger, He is more magically powerful than most and that could be showing in his wolf as well, also could just be the difference in my wolf is scrawny and spent years getting abused during the moons." He explained.
"That sounds like a fair analysis. So Harry, how are you feeling now?" Hermoine asked.
"Honestly, I'm still hungry. Oh god I'm turning into Ron." Harry said with a smirk and everyone burst out laughing.
Dobby popped in and put more food on Harry's plate while Sirius read the Daily Prophet. After three full plates Harry was finally full. He and Hermione went for a walk around the neighborhood before coming back close to dinner. At dinner Harry was looking at the calendar and noticed a small problem.
"Oh No! The full is the day before the World Cup. How am I going to make it?" Harry groaned, putting his head in his hands.
"Well I'm gonna work something out with Dumbledore. I know how much you want to go and truth be told it is a once in a lifetime opportunity." Sirius said winking.
"I'll be with you Harry. I may have to meet you there because Ginny invited me to come a few days before the Weasleys are supposed to go, but I'll help you as much as I can." Hermione said, putting a comforting hand on his own.
The days went by the three residents of number twelve aided Dobby in cleaning. Harry received a letter from Andromeda who was very excited to hear from him and promised that she would see him before or on his birthday. The day before Harry's birthday the house was finally clean. Harry was sitting in the library reading a book on runes having been convinced to drop divination and take Ancient runes instead when Sirius and Remus came in.
"Harry, we have something we would like to discuss with you." Remus said in a serious tone.
"Ok I'm scared where this is going." Harry said cautiously, putting his book down.
"As tomorrow is your first birthday, we are all together. We made arrangements to properly celebrate it. We have invited the Weasleys, the Grangers, the Tonks, Hagrid, and Professor McGonagall, all of whom said they are happy to come. Professor Dumbledore is also coming but not staying due to ICW business but we wanted to ask you something." Sirius explained.
"We wanted to ask you to tell everyone that doesn't already know at the party about the night I turned you." Remus said hesitantly.
"Are you insane?! They won't accept me. I can't Iā¦.I can't." Harry said, starting to hypervent.
"Harry, I doubt that will happen, especially with you telling the whole story. I was trying to get my hands on a pensieve but the goblins can't get it made until September 1st. I promise Harry from what I have seen of your friends and what we have learned of you I doubt that will be the outcome. I'm more worried about Andi cursing me into oblivion; she still doesn't know I'm innocent." Sirius said, awkwardly scratching the back of his neck.
"Wait if she still doesn't know you are innocent, how is she getting here?" asked Harry.
"We had the invitations say go to Gringotts to get a special portkey for each family that will have them arrive in the sitting room. It will allow them in the house but they won't know exactly where they are until they are given the secret. The portkeys are trickey only goblins can make them and they require the blood of the secret keeper to get past the Fidelius charm." Remus explained.
"Let me think on it. If I do it I'll call everyone's attention at some point." Harry said.
The two men nodded and left Harry to his thoughts.
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Ok guys I know this one took a bit to come out and it's kinda short I been kinda just going through the day to day and didn't have a lot of free time on my hands but that has changed I wanted to finish this up and give you guys a new chapter next will be Harry's bday and possibly the big reveal Im also hoping to get to the World Cup
