Chapter 5: Returning to Hogwarts and the New Defense Against the Dark Arts Teacher

After the attack the group returned to Hogwarts and things started to return to normal two days before the first of September, well as normal as things can be at Hogwarts. Today Ron and Hermione were going through their regular arguments. Ginny and Harry on the other hand were snuggling in front of the fire in his private room, they found out they Soul Bonded when Desmond told them they were assassins.

"So what are you going to teach me this year Professor Potter?"She asked sweetly.

'Oh Ginny please just call me Harry, no Professor Potter stuff please.' Harry complained.

'But it's so much fun to tease you.' She told him.

'Please don't.' Harry said complaining again.

Meanwhile

'Sir, do you think that it is completely wise to let Potter teach DADA?' Minerva asked Dumbledore.

'Yes I do, he has surpassed everyone's expectations and it would do good for him and Desmond to train near Hogwarts.' Dumbledore said to her.

'Yes but is it wise. What if he gets caught a black out moment and attacks one of the students.' She said slightly panicked.

'Minerva Harry would never do that. He has immense power and control while his magic is still developing.' Dumbledore said calmly.

'What do you mean his power is still developing?' Minerva said now in a full blown panic.

'Ginny!' Harry called.

Walking up the stairs to his room Ginny was about to answer when she saw what caused her to panic slightly. Harry was topless going to change into his Robes so they could go to Hogsmeade when he found his body covered with Blood Red lines that looked like Runes.

'What the Bloody Hell are those Harry?' she asked walking up to him and slowly tracing the lines.

'I don't know Ginny but it's still growing.' He said showing her his forearm where more Runes were connecting themselves. 'But I don't think we should really worry, I feel more powerful with them.'

'Well they don't look like they could hurt you.' Ginny said happily. 'But how come you get them, we are Soul Bonded so shouldn't I have as well?'

'Uh Ginny, I think you got your wish.' Harry said. He reached for her hand and pulled the sleeve up until it was just under her shoulder.

Running down her arm still growing were Runes identical to Harry's, except hers was a bright purple, they both looked at it intently before it stopped just under her wrist. 'We should tell Dumbledore.' Ginny said her voice shaking slightly.

'No.' he stated firmly. 'I don't know if we can trust him really.' He sat on his bed and Ginny followed while he began telling her about Dumbledore's manipulations on him.

'How could he?' she growled almost with an animal edge to it while her runes began glowing softly.

'Ginny, calm down.' Harry said pulling her into a hug. 'We'll deal with him later. Right now let's get our Animagus forms.'

'Are you serious?' she asked him not believing that she would become an animagus.

'No, I'm Harry. Sirius is my godfather.' Harry said laughing at his joke.

After giving Harry a playful slap on his arm she said, 'Well let's get going Professor Potter.'

Running down to his classroom they each grabbed a potion and drank it. Their bodies stiffened up as the Animagus reveal potion took effect. Both were pulled into their minds and landed in a new environment. Harry face screwed up in pain as his mind was split three ways.

Looking around Ginny found herself in what looked like a rain forest and began walking in a direction and after walking for ten minutes she heard a low growl come from behind her. Turning around slowly she heard a clink of metal as she flicked her wrists and the hidden blades came out.

When she saw the animal she nearly screamed and ran. Bending down in front of the six foot white tiger she bowed he head and retracted the blades. The tiger eyed her suspiciously for a moment before it rubbed its head against hers. Smiling she felt herself pulled back.

'Fuck that hurt.' Harry rubbed his head as he saw he was in the chamber of secrets. 'Fucking Merlin, you have got to be kidding me.'

Hearing some hissing coming from a tunnel and replied. 'Come out Basilisk. I wish to acquire thy form.'

Slowly the basilisk came into view and coiled itself around him. Harry looked into its eyes and lifted his hand. The basilisk closed its eyes and put its head against Harry's hand. Harry was transported to another part of his mind.

Floating in the sky he looked around to see pitch black storm clouds. 'Dragon.' Harry gasped and dropped onto a dragon's neck. 'By Merlin, a bloody Storm Dragon.'

The dragon flew around for another ten minutes before it landed on the ground and turned its head and looked at the boy on his back. Staring into its eyes he held his hand out again and it brushed against the dragons head. Feeling pulled again he landed in a dry savannah that he assumed was Africa.

A loud primal roar caused him to turn and come face to face with a Nundu. 'You got to be fucking kidding me.' Harry thought and took a hesitant step back. Bringing his hand up slowly he turned the palm upwards and waited. After what seemed like an eternity the Nundu put its paw in Harry's hand and licked his face.

'Merlin.' Harry muttered as he was back in the defense class. 'What are you?'

'A six foot White tiger.' Ginny replied hugging him.

'Lucky you. I am a basilisk, a Storm Dragon and a Bloody Nundu.' Harry whispered and pulled her closer.

'It could be worse.' Ginny said with a chuckle. 'You could have been a ferret.'

'Oh Merlin forbid.' He said laughing. 'Ginny, I want to ask you something.'

'What is it Harry?' she asked looking into his eyes.

Breaking the embrace Harry pulled out the ring and knelt down. 'Ginerva Molly Weasley, will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?'

Harry slowly stood up and when he did she nearly bowled him over with her hug and kept whispering. 'Yes Harry.' Pulling back slightly she gave him a passionate kiss on the lips and an awe was chorused.

'Where the hell did you come from?' Harry asked staring at Ron, Rebecca, Desmond, Hermione and Sirius.

'Well we snuck in when you took the potion but what you should be asking is when are you two going to…' Sirius said making a erotic gesture.

Conjuring a pillow he threw it at his Godfather before he kissed his fiancé again. 'I love you Ginny.'

'And I love you Harry.' They whispered to each other.