Realisation 2

Soon Harry saw more Dementors move towards Pettigrew's jar and retrieved it and teleported to the Inner Chamber. He knew they couldn't enter the Castle as they were only sent to guard outside the Castle.

But he doesn't want to blow his cover by using his Patronus to control them and risk coming under anyone's notice as it is past curfew.

Harry appeared in the inner Chamber with a satisfied expression. He can still feel the chilliness of the jar and put it on the hidden desk.

After thinking about what to do, he decided to. practise his newly mastered Occlumency with Legilimency. Harry found so many genuine methods in Schpeel's book to practice them.

But first, he wanted to start his Animagus training as he wanted to achieve it first not to make the dream he saw true, but just to be careful.

He took the book Schpeel wrote and turned to the page where it starts talking about Animagus.

'Animagus. A magical art in which a Witch/Wizard can change into an animal at will. What do you think happens for them to perform such a feat?

How can they achieve something impossible with just practice and soul searching? Well, let's see how it happens and what makes them special.

First, to become an Animagus, you must master the art of Shielding your mind. It's not to protect yourself from attacks. It's to prepare yourself.

You see, in all my research about Magical Creatures and their lives, I came upon this interesting detail. Magical Creatures have strong minds, unlike us Magicals.

Let me explain. We Magical know what is what and what to do and what not to do. Magical Creatures are a magical variant of normal animals of the muggle world and sometimes we also have some mythical creatures like Dragons, Sphinx etc.

Tell me something. When Witch hunts and Magical eradication was going on in the late 9th and early 10th century, how did the Magical Creatures survive?

I know your first answer is some witch or wizard protected them or hid them. You are wrong in your assumption.

From the experience of my expeditions, I bring this knowledge to your notice. Magical creatures not only have magic but also have intelligence when the likes of us couldn't understand.

It is for the very same reason there were very few Animagus and Familiar masters in my Era. It's difficult to understand them and that difficulty limits us in our progress.

What to do? First, you need a strong mind as the process I worked out helps you transform step by step instead of in one full transformation and losing control.

I don't think all that tedious process I heard doesn't come into force. I can't imagine someone going through all those steps only to lose control because of a weak will and mind.

For your satisfaction and comparison, I'll write that method after my creation. You can compare them and decide for yourself.'

Harry got interested. Though he knew the man is vexed with whatever that second method is, he is willing to do it if it helps him become an Animagus faster.

Harry knew Schpeel is no fool from his first-hand experience of reading his Occlumency, which he calls a Mind Protection book.

He knows what he is talking about and Harry is confident the method he suggests will be easier than the second one he called tediously. He hoped in without delay as he has a full night and he is willing to use Time-Turner to read more.

Though he is concerned about the weekend Quidditch match, he is confident in his skills. He still has hope that things are not grim as they appear around Hogwarts.

'So to become an Animagus, I want you to focus on yourself and do some soul searching.

Don't stroke it off as some useless exercise. Let me tell you a small secret. While the method I heard only allows you to transform into normal Animals, this allows you to transform into any creature you see in your soul.

I know it is very hard to believe. But it is true. I tried it myself and became a Unicorn of all things. I am a pure person, don't you think?'

Then there are some jokes about different attempts and how they resulted. Harry laughed heartily as Schpeel has become his greatest guide in the Wizarding world.

'Jokes aside, what should you do while soul searching? Search. Search for what is unique in you. Search for the qualities that make you and make you special from others.

Just searching for qualities makes you an Animagus? No. Searching for qualities is the first step. There are various steps to achieve the goal.

So when you are done with all the searching, you will have a mental image of yourself in an animal form. How do you find it? Well, I have painted many animals in this book which are only to be unlocked after you go through all pages.

I'll be watching you, remember. After you find the animal. most suitable for you, your heart responds whether it is the correct animal or not.

I know you might think now. Do you think I believe all this shit you're on about? Well, it's up to you. If you don't want to continue, just press the black symbol on the book cover, I won't pester you anymore.

So soul searching first. I want you to pick the qualities you feel are different one by one and assemble them in one place. After that, go through all the steps and finally, find the animal most suitable for you.

When you find the perfect match, we will discuss what happens then. Let's look at the ludicrous method to become an Animagus I came across.'