A/N: Thank you for the reviews. Hermione in my story is not a rat when it comes to everything. A Snape isnt a jerk to Harry. Snape's emotions towards Harry will be explained in a future chapter, right now Snape hasn't done enough to warrent Harry confronting him. If you don't like the story you don't have to read it. I really do appreciate all the likes, follows and reviews. Again thank you everyone.

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After classes that day Harry showed Hermione the clearing in the woods. It wasn't long before Hermione begged off to go work on her homework. With this Harry made his way down towards the Hufflepuff dorm. Professor Snape sneered at him, but didn't say anything as Harry began to make the Drought of Rage. Snape simply raised an eyebrow knowing that fourth years were not going to study the drought and that it was a fifth year potion. He also was surprised that Harry wasn't missing a step and was using his time wisely. Harry had completed the potion with five minutes to spare for curfew.

"Well done Potter. You have successfully brewed a fifth year potion. I will grant you a full outstanding in potion next class if you can brew the potion I give you. Here is your next clue and a pass back to your dorm. Now to bed with you." Harry simply nodded, took his pass and next clue, then headed off to the dorm room. Upon reaching his bed, he looked at the next clue.

I'm the house of wit and learning, where knowledge is always yearning.

my colors are blue and bronze so bright, and my emblem soars in feathered might.

Riddles and puzzles are my delight, solving mysteries day and night.

If you value wisedom above all else, you might find yourself among my shelves.

The one where the cleverest minds dwell.

My purpose is to guard and shield, against dark forces I won't yield.

With spells and charms, I stand my guard, protecting all who gather round.

From curses vile and hexes grim, I'm the defense, the study rim.

In Hogwarts halls I'm nothing less.

And Harry simply smiled, it was a Defense test outside the Ravenclaw dorm. He knew he needed to wait a couple of days before he attempted this test. He knew that the others may take longer to answer the riddles. He had gained the ability to solve riddles from Gaius, who loved to teach in riddles. It took Harry three years just to be able to solve the first riddle from Gaius, but after that Harry quickly learned the art of solving riddles. Harry places the note under his pillow and went to sleep.

The next morning Harry did his morning training routine, and Daphne and Draco came out to watch. The trio then headed for the dueling room where Harry was met with three seventh year Slytherins. Raising an eyebrow Harry readied his wand. The trio raised their hands in surrender also showing they didn't have their wands in hand.

"We heard about what happened yesterday and didn't want to end up in the same position." The middle one spoke. "We came to offer any aid that you need in dueling."

Harry smiled and nodded. The trio then drew their wands and waited to see what Harry needed. Harry simply walked away from the door and faced the trio.

"I am unsure of your dueling talents, but I need to practice my dueling. I will not explain where I learned to duel," Harry said. The three students simply nodded and began to through spells at Harry. Harry quickly dodged the spells and threw first and second year spells back at the seventh years. Harry was quickly getting bored, he trained with masters of magic that had long since been lost. The three seventh years stopped casting spells and placed their hands on their knees panting. Harry simply stood watching, he hadn't even broken a sweat. He hoped that someday he would have someone to give him a challenge. Harry looked over towards the door and saw Professor Snape standing there with Draco and Daphne. Draco was slack jawed while Daphne had a blush upon her cheeks. Snape looked interested in the actions of his students.

"Care to take a chance Professor?" Harry asked with hope that the professor would be more of a challenge. Snape nodded and the strolled over taking the place of the three panting seventh years. "Use anything, I can defend or dodge quite well."

"You may use anything as long as it isn't deathly." Harry simply nodded and dropped into his stance. The two duel for about a half hour before the professor called it. "It is time to prepare for the day."

Harry nodded, noticed that Professor Snape had a light sheen of sweat on his brow and was lightly winded. Harry yet again hadnt broken a sweat and wasn't breathing hard. Leaving the room Harry headed back to his dorm and prepared for the day. Walking with Hermione the duo headed for breakfast, Harry had filled his plate with his normal breakfast of sausage, bacon, eggs and two pancakes. As he was getting ready to take his first bite, after having recieved and sorted what little mail he received, Professor McGonagall walked up.

"Mr. Potter, the headmaster would like you to meet him in office after breakfast. You have permission to miss History of Magic." She said and turned to leave but stopped when Harry spoke.

"Ma'am I am a witness to a breach of the law. Dumbledore is under investigation from the DMLE I am not allowed to speak with him. It is my witness rights," Harry showed Professor McGonagall the letter he recieved that morning from Director Bones. McGonagall took the letter and scanned it, it said that he was not allowed to speak with anyone about the events of the fourth task. Professor McGonagall sighed handed his letter back to him and nodded. Walking back to the head table McGonagall was seen speaking with Dumbledore and told him about the letter. Dumbledore's eyes then bore into Harry with a look of pure evil, that Harry thought. "If looks could kill, I'd be dead."

Harry and Hermione finished their breakfast and were about to leave for class when Ronald Bilius Weasley put his foot in his own mouth.

"Really, Granger. Hanging around a glory hog like Potter. You really are pathetic." He said before laughing at his own joke. Harry grimaced and looked at Hermione who had a looked of pure loathing on her face that she quickly retorted.

"Actually Weasley, unlike you I respect Harry for who he is not that fame he has from the murder of his parents. Now if you will excuse us we have class to attend. Good day." Hermione looked to Harry and nodded. Harry had a proud grin on his face and was fighting his animagus instincts to drag her to a broom closet. The duo then walked off to class, leaving Ronald sputtering and the hall laughing. During the walk Harry reflected back on his second month of training with Morgana.

Flashback

Harry was seated at the table next to Morgana, who was looking at him with saddness in her eyes. Harry had been trying to successfully complete a more complex version of the Patronus charm and was failing horribly.

"Alright, Harry. Who is she." Morgana asked, Harry looked up alarmed.

"What do you mean?" Morgana simply sighed and turned to face the oblivious boy next to her.

"Harry before you can cast this spell, you need to reflect on your emotions. You cannot keep them bottled up as you have been doing. My assignment to you right now is to go down to the training yard and meditate. I know Merlin taught you how. Arthur will be out to check on you in one hour and every hour after. He can withstand your anger, if it comes down to that. Now go." Harry nodded and headed for the training yard. Sitting in his meditative pose, he began to reflect on his emotions. He started with his most recent and worked backwards from there. He didnt know it, but every hour Arthur would come and check on him, just as Morgana said he would. Harry just sat and reflected, he didnt know how long it took nor did he stop to eat nor did he fall asleep. Arthur started to get concerned when Harry began to glow to a golden light, quickly he went to fetch his father and Merlin.

"Well thats a surprise," Merlin said watching the glow around Harry pulse. Uther and Arthur just looked at him. "Not only is that his magical aura, it shows that he shares a double bond, though the grey areas show that he hasn't met the other yet. It also shows that he is close to activating his animal form. As with all magicals, we have our animal forms. Arthur is a Griffin, you, Lord Uther are a Fire Fox, Morgana is a black panther, and I am a golden elder dragon. If this continues into the morning I would not be surprised to find him out here in his animal form."

Just as Merlin finished a flash came from Harry and were a young man once sat meditating was now a black royal elder dragon. The three just stood there slack jawed. Harry's eyes opened and he noticed the three staring at him.

"Hold on, one second." Merlin quickly stepped to the side and shifted forms. Harry can you understand me?

Yes, whats going on? Harry asked confused.

It would seem that in the process of reflecting on your emotions you unlocked your animal form. I can communicate with you because you much like me are a dragon. Though based upon your size you have much growing to do. Merlin commented as he looked over Harrys form. We need you to shift back. I will work with you on all the aspects of the dragon. Though I might send you to live with the wild thunder in the northern mountains for a time.

Harry nodded and with the aid of Merlin was able to retake his human form. It was as he returned to form that Morgana walked up and smiled.

"Now who is she?" Harry blushed and looked down.

"She's my best friend, Hermione. I'm sorry I let my mind wander during our lesson, it won't happen again." Morgana nodded at him and just smiled.

"Good. Now you have a lesson with Lord Gryffindor. Tomorrow our normal lesson will be replaced with Merlin teaching you the aspects of your dragon. Father, I do believe it would be important for Harry to live with the wild thunder for a year as well, he needs to fully understand what it means to be a dragon. If I remember correctly you had Merlin do the same." Uther simply nodded and turned to Harry.

"Tomorrow you will study with Merlin, once your lesson is complete Merlin will then take you to the thunder. Though I will warn you, dragons will have a minimum of two mates." Harry nodded wide eyed. The next morning Harry studied with Merlin then was taken to the thunder. From there he learned what it meant to be a dragon for the next year of his life.

End Flashback

Harry knew that his dragon viewed Hermione as one of its two mates, but as a human he wanted to give her a choice. Thinking about it he knew he needed to say something soon. Sitting down for class he thought about when would be a good time to see if maybe, just maybe she would willing to go out with him.