Chapter 11: The Gryffindor Lion
A/N: sorry it's taking me longer and longer to update my stories! If you've read Making Her Love me (chapter 2) then you know why. My computer crashed. I have just found out that my father will be fine. Thank you.
Disclaimer: Me and my Buddha sized body (not really) do not own Harry Potter or any of it's characters, JKR owns it, and thank god! I'm not so happy about HBP! This is the sixth year in my mind! HUMPH!
The Gryffindor Lion
Harry woke up the next day, feeling like he had been cut in half 20 times, and then put back together, which of course, he had. He had begun his apparation training, but had not been able to successfully do it. Each time he tried, he splinched himself, sometimes his legs would stay behind, sometimes his head would. And trust me, it's not the greatest feeling in the world to have your body cut in half.
As he got up, there was a flash of fire, then a phoenix feather and a note appeared on his desk. He picked up the note and read it:
Dear Harry,
You will begin your animagus training tonight, meet Professor McGonagall in the RoR. She will teach the process of becoming an animal. I hope you enjoy it.
From AD
Harry put the note down excitedly. He couldn't wait to become an animagus like his father. He went down the stairs to look for `Mione. He found her waiting for him on the lounge in front of the fire.
"Hey `Mione!" said Harry, "I'm learning to become an animagus tonight in the Room of Requirement. Do you want to come watch?" he asked.
"Great, do you think Professor McGonagall would let me learn as well?" asked Hermione, walking up to him, and placing a kiss on his cheek.
Harry could still feel the heat rising in his cheek, no matter how long he had been in experiencing kisses from Hermione.
"Let's ask her tonight, I don't see why not though." Replied Harry.
They left towards the Great Hall to have breakfast, chatting animatedly along the way. They arrived at the Great Hall, to find Ron once again consuming all the table's food.
"Hello Ron!" said Harry, being careful to dodge any food flying from Ron's mouth.
"Hey Ron." muttered Hermione from behind Harry, also wary of the flying food.
"Listen, tonight I've got to go do some animagus training, `Mione's coming to watch, do you want to join us?" Harry asked, secretly hoping he wouldn't come.
"Nah, can't. I've got to er… study… yeah, study with Luna; we're studying… er… anatomy…" said Ron, turning a deep shade of red.
"But Ronald, I thought we were going to practice having mmmph." but Luna was cut off by Ron's hand covering her mouth.
"Got to go, bye!" said Ron, blushing, if possible, a deeper shade of red.
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Harry and Hermione headed up to the Room of Requirement, chatting animatedly about how fast Luna and Ron were going into things.
They entered the room, which was already there. Inside the room they Professor McGonagall waiting in a plump armchair for them. The room was large, and resembled the DA meetings, but instead of having books on DADA; they had books on Animagi.
"Hello you two. Harry, I hope you're ready to learn to become an animagus?" she said, transforming into a cat, and then back again.
"Yes ma'am. I can't wait!" said Harry excitedly.
"I hope you don't mind me watching, Professor?" asked Hermione, nervously.
"Not at all…" replied McGonagall, "as a matter-of-fact, I think you should learn how to transform as well, you are dating the young Mr. Potter, you'll be in just as much danger.
"To begin, I have to place a charm on you. This particular charm will select the animagus you will transform into. It will then place the image of that animal in to your subconscious mind, so that once you are able to tap your mind onto that image, you will be able to successfully transform. D you understand what I'm saying?" said Professor McGonagall.
"Yes Professor. Would meditating help us transform, or tap onto the image?" asked Hermione thoughtfully.
"Excellent; that was actually the next part of the training. 10 points to Gryffindor! Now, to place the charm," said Professor McGonagall, raising her wand "Animagi Imaginae!"
Harry and Hermione both felt very warm, while their heads seemed to be ice old. The feeling began to numb, and they both collapsed, unconscious.
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Harry woke up with a pounding head, and began to wonder what happened. He opened his eyes, only to shut them again at the bright light that was being shined into his eyes by Madam Promfrey's wand.
"Huh, what's going on?" asked a disgruntled Harry.
"Keep quiet, Mr. Potter. I have to examine you to make sure the charm worked properly." Replied an irate Madame Promfrey.
Harry sat still for five long minutes while Madame Promfrey examined him, until she was finally done. He began searching for Hermione, but couldn't find her.
"Where's Hermione?" asked Harry, still searching the room for her.
"She's already awakened, I sent her away to the kitchens to get some food. You'll have to go there too, it takes a lot of energy to become an animagus!" said Madame Promfrey, "Oh yes, and Professor Dumbledore would like you too meet him in his office once you've finished."
"But how long have I been out?" asked Harry.
"You were out for three days, Miss Granger woke up about an hour before, probably because she's so stubborn. Quite a couple, you too make, you've both got such strong wills." Commented Madame Promfrey.
Harry blushed at the comment, and hurried out of the Hospital Wing as quickly as he could in his condition.
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Harry arrived at the Kitchens to find Hermione having a heated argument with Ron.
"Ronald Bilius Weasley! How dare you order these House Elves around! They are living beings as well, they have rights! Did you think I wouldn't find out?! " screeched Hermione.
"Well, I hoped you wouldn't…" mumbled Ron, idiotically.
"You idiot." Harry muttered under his breath, "Ron, what did you do this time?" Harry continued, louder.
"He ordered the House Elves to bring him and Luna food after they were finished doing… It." Said Hermione, with a faint blush.
"Oh. Ron, I'd run if I were you. You know, while you've got the chance." Harry advised.
"Right." Ron said before running out the portrait hole.
"Why'd you let him go?! Didn't you here me? He was ordering the House Elves around!" said Hermione, almost as if it was a crime against nature.
"I just wanted you to get calmed down, we need to rest so we can transform into our animagus forms." Said Harry, drawing her into a hug, "Aside from that, I also just want you all to my self."
Hermione began to moan in pleasure, as Harry nibbled on her earlobe.
"Hello Mr. Harry Potter sir. What's you doing to Miss Hermione? OH." Interrupted Dobby, who scurried off after realizing what was going on.
"Well, that killed the mood. I'm hungry!" said Harry, rubbing tummy.
Hermione "Humphed" and followed Harry to where all the House Elves were working.
"Hello Dobby, I was getting kinda hungry and…" Harry never got to finish his sentence though. After the word hungry, a group of House Elves rushed up to carry carrying trays; trays carrying with Meat Loaf, Pudding, Pumpkin Juice and other delicious treats.
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After Harry and Hermione finished eating they split up, Harry heading off to Professor Dumbledore's Office, and Hermione to the Room of Requirement, to do some meditation.
Harry arrived at Professor Dumbledore's office, only to find he doesn't know the new password. Just as he had given up hope of guessing the password, the Gargoyle opened itself up, and let Dumbledore walk through.
"Ah, Harry! I was wondering where you were! I summoned you twenty minutes ago, why has it taken you so long?" asked Professor Dumbledore, as if he didn't already know the answer.
"Well, you see sir, I kinda didn't know your password…" trailed off Harry.
"Ah, well, follow me, I have some important things to discuss with you!" said Dumbledore, "And for future reference, my password is Gum Drop."
Harry followed Professor Dumbledore up the stairs, and into his office.
"Harry, I wanted to discuss our training regime. At the moment, I do not think we are doing enough, nor do I think we are training often enough! From now on, I would like you to train with me every night from Mondays to Fridays, allowing you some time to rest on weekends." Said Dumbledore, "You can arrive at around nine pm. That is all."
"Ok Professor, can I go now?" asked Harry, silently worrying about his new training regime.
"Yes Harry, you may." Said Dumbledore, smiling slightly.
Harry sprinted out of the office, desperate to start meditating.
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Harry arrived on the seventh floor and found the door to the Room of Requirement open. He opened the door, and found himself situated in a clearing in the middle of a very large jungle. He didn't know the room could make such a big transformation!
He began to search for Hermione, before he realized, the jungle was completely empty except for a barn owl, and him. Hermione? Thought Harry.
"Hermione?" questioned Harry out loud.
The owl flew down from the tree, and perched itself on Harry's shoulder and nibbled his ear affectionately.
"It is you! You got it on your first try!" exclaimed Harry, astounded.
Hermione hopped off Harry's shoulder and landed on the ground, all of a sudden, the owl began to grow, and take the shape of Hermione.
"Well, that was painful! Professor McGonagall said it should hurt less the more often you transform." Said Hermione, hugging Harry, "It's your turn!"
"We don't even know if I can do it yet! Oh well, we'll see." Said Harry, "What do I do?"
"Well, first, you just sit on the floor, and close your eyes, " began Hermione, watching as Harry followed her instructions, "Now, it's basically like Occlumency, just think of nothing, clear your mind of all thoughts and emotions. When you're ready to transform, you'll see the animal you'll transform into."
"Ok." Said Harry.
Harry sat there for ten minutes, before out of nowhere, an image floated into his minds eye. A lion.
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