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Ties of Friendship, Bonds of Fate	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Snape/Remus Views: 5675 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Title: Ties of Friendship, bonds of Fate

Pairings: Future JamesxLily and RemusxSeverus

Rating: K to start but future M. Currently probably a T.

Notes: Bound to you Pre-quel. Pre-Harry Potter Era Hogwarts, Marauder era AR/AU.

Chapter 10 –Animagi Lessons

James had with his friends Remus, Lily and Severus checked out books on Animagi. They'd approached Professor McGonagall asking for permission to do a transfiguration project regarding Animagi. They wanted to interview her on her reasons and experiences that led to her deciding to train to be an Animagus.

James explained, "An animagus form wasn't voluntary, that it was said that the animal chooses the wizard." He gave Remus a hard look, "As much as you despise wolves, to you they are very powerful. You are very like them. You're known already as the silent prefect. You are forever catching students off guard for they never hear your approach. You're stronger then most. You rarely play Quidditch but you've got enough power in your swing to give a Bludger a new dent. Your eyes and ears are keener then most, you see and hear things we miss. 'Family comes first' could be your mantra. You form deep connections with close friends and family members, and we know you'd do anything to protect us. You're loyal, devoted, and passionate. Your worst fear is being alone, but you're careful not to drown your loved ones in too much emotion."

Remus winced at James' forthright description of his personality, "True but painfully at times mate. Would have preferred to be an owl…"

James glanced at the description of a person that best suited an owl animagus form, "Owl Animagi are considered Human lie-detectors. Owls are keen, perceptive and sceptical. You're adept at getting to the truth, making you an ideal investigator or attorney. Your insights into the less honourable side of human nature can make you a bit cynical, but your numerous friends appreciate the dark sense of humour it brings. I'd say that was more Sirius then you but not quite."

Severus sneered, "Not Sirius. Lucius."

The others stared at him, "What?"

"Lucius Malfoy is an observer of human nature. He senses untruthfulness and secrecy in others. He is keen, perceptive and sceptical. He suspected all wasn't right with me at home and when I seemed to 'disappear' he sent the most honourable of my friends in his opinion to check on me."

James chuckled, "He sent a wolf. Very perceptive indeed."

"He's adapt at getting to the truth when he wants it. He's more than a bit cynical. He possesses a dark sense of humour. Therefore Lucius is an Owl."

Lily let out a cry of mirth, "What does that make Narcissa?"

"A lemming." Was Severus' pronouncement, which sent them off into gales of laughter.

James coughed, "That I doubt for she has no doubt never heard of a lemming. One cannot have an animagus form of which one has no knowledge."

The sound of someone sitting beside them at the Gryffindor table where they had chosen to study was heard.

"So…" coughed Sirius, "What do you think she is?"

James was still angry with him and was ignoring him as punishment to make him realize what he almost lost. If Remus had killed Severus, they would never have spoken to Sirius again. He continued as if he hadn't heard, "A opossum I believe. I don't believe she's quite as docile as she pretends. She like her elder sister Andromeda are more likely to bide their time. I don't think Narcissa likes conflict and chooses the path of least resistance. Possums symbolize the balance of mind and body despite external (or internal) pressures - keeping cool despite what life can throw at you. Confidence and flexibility, strategy, and comfort with one's true self. Possum as a animagus form that reflects a person who goes through life in a manner that shows their desire to hide our strengths and not to fight, but to divert attention and stay out of the conflict. Possum people are often underestimated, but in truth are alive with hidden depths and talents."

Severus was surprised, "From what little I know of her I can believe that. You should go into Transfiguration as a field."

James shook his head, "I'm going to be just like Frank. I want to be an Auror. He was a great Head boy and an excellent captain. I want to protect people."

Lily grinned, "I think that's very admirable."

"I think you're a deer."

Severus chuckled, "Of course she's a dear. You've been in love with her since the Hogwarts Express first year."

James was flustered, "No, I mean a deer like in a doe…"

Severus smirked, "Oh, I see. You think she's your perfect match in every way including your animagus form."

James shifted nervously, "No, its because she's compassionate, she's calming and intuitive. Emotionally sensitive, deer people tend to be quiet, gentle, empathic, spiritually well attuned. Deer animagus forms show that they are people who fully open themselves to the world, physically and emotionally. From this, they gain incredible power and experience, but give themselves a balancing weakness, the chance of being hurt, at the same time."

Lily protested, "That's not me. I'm stubborn. I'm a bit selfish…"

Severus coughed, "That's you alright. You are all of that. You knew I was in trouble and you came to help me."

Lily shook her head, "I just guessed…"

"Your Willow wand is known for influencing persons to be a bit pre-cognitive. That's why you have a natural talent for Divination." Remus said with a grin.

Severus glanced at him, "How do you know?"

Remus shrugged, "I was bored. I found a book on wandlore in the library. I had to look up our wands. It was interesting but I like charms…"

"And defense." Lily teased. "If I'm a doe, you're a stag and Remus is a wolf, what is Severus?" she too was ignoring Sirius because he'd almost caused one of her best friends to kill or main her other best friend.

"A fox." James said before paging through the book to find the description of one, "Oh yes, a fox. A Fox is known for their stealth, night vision, ability to read and manipulate others' emotions Foxes are clever, perceptive, and shrewd. You're happiest working behind the scenes, pulling strings and watching others dance to your imperceptible tune. Independent yet highly social, you glide among your circles of acquaintance with ease, sharing your sharp wit or a delicious piece of gossip."

Remus and Lily burst out laughing…

Severus was struck silent at the observation…

Lily was a bit more forgiving then the others, "What about Sirius?"

James frowned, "Oh him?" as if he'd forgotten he was present. "He's a dog of course."

They laughed.

Sirius pouted.

Severus a bit intrigued, "Why a dog?"

James shrugged, "Why not? In general a domestic dog animagus is faithful, have inner loyalty to a fault, unconditional love, fast friend, able to smell out trouble and serving humanity as a "conscript". Which is why he is strongly drawn to be an Auror as well. A study of the breed and its purpose will help to define the truer nature being a dog animagus represents."

"So," Remus said glaring at said 'dog', "If he really is like that, why has he been such an arse lately?"

Sirius winced.

James snorted, "It's the breed, with a dog animagus it always comes down to the breed that determines the final outcome of their personality and characteristics of their animagus."

Lily was intrigued, "What breed is he then?"

"He's a Black, their family symbol is a large black dog, specifically a Black Irish Wolfhound. That too is quite telling. They're large, strong but surprisingly lean dogs built for running and were breed to hunt wolves." He began reading after locating it in the list of dog breeds.

"Of great size and commanding appearance, the Irish Wolfhound is remarkable in combining power and swiftness with keen sight. The largest and tallest of the galloping hounds, in general type he is a rough-coated, Greyhound-like breed; very muscular, strong though gracefully built; movements easy and active; head and neck carried high, the tail carried with an upward sweep with a slight curve towards the extremity"

"An easygoing animal, Irish Wolfhounds are quiet by nature. Wolfhounds often create a strong bond with their family and can become quite destructive or morose if left alone for long periods of time. Despite the need for their own people, Wolfhounds generally are somewhat standoffish with total strangers. They should not be territorially aggressive to other domestic dogs but are born with specialized skills and it is common for hounds at play to rough with another dog. This is a specific hunting behaviour, not a fighting or territorial domination behaviour. Most Wolfhounds are very gentle with children. The Irish wolfhound is relatively easy to train. They respond well to firm, but gentle, consistent leadership. However, historically these dogs were required to work at great distances from their masters and think independently when hunting rather than waiting for detailed commands and this can still be seen in the breed."

James paused for a breathe, "That being said, when protection is required this dog is never found wanting. When they or their family are in any perceived danger they display a fearless nature. Since he thought Severus was playing with Remus, he thought if Severus discovered Remus' 'furry little problem' he'd stop seeing Remus. He felt abandoned by us Remus, so he struck out at the one he perceived as the weakest link, our snake. Trying to scare him off, it was his 'harmless little prank' that sealed his being a Irish wolfhound for me."

Remus nodded, giving Sirius a glare, "Doesn't excuse him though."

James sighed, "Understand yes; forgive no. He should have known better, a vindictive little trick that could have turned out very badly. We were lucky. He was lucky. A few days of the silent treatment will give him a taste of what he would have gotten if we hadn't been lucky. It's a mild punishment."

Sirius hung his head and very much resembled a kicked puppy, "How many times do I have to say I'm sorry?"

Remus glared at him taking Severus' hand, "Until you mean it and we believe it."

It was very hard to feel sorry for Sirius considering what might have happened; how the entire incident escaped the teachers' attention no one knew but were eternally grateful for.

Since their homework was done, James spent the rest of the time before dinner lecturing them about Animagi and what they needed to know about the transformation process mentally and intellectually.

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?
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