Order Only: I want to volunteer

[alt_terry]

I stayed up all night thinking about this.

I'd like to volunteer to come to Hogwarts. If I pose in my Animagus form as, say, a pet of a staff member, I could teach the transformation to anyone willing to learn it. Pansy, I understand you're hoping you won't get picked, and Draco and Hydra, you're depending on occlumency. But if Ron and Hermione want to learn, I could work with them personally. It really helped me, when I was learning, to speak to Sirius. I think I could help short-cut the time you'd have to spend figuring it out. Maybe even dramatically.

What's more, in my form, maybe I could serve as an additional set of eyes and ears looking out for the four of you, hearing what the other candidates say. Nobody cares in the least what they say in front of a dog.

If one of the staff would agree to pose as my 'master,' I promise I won't let anyone see me in human form except someone in the Order, and we're sure that we're private. There isn't any rule at Hogwarts that says a staff member can't have a friendly, very well-trained dog, is there? Maybe the caretaker's dog might be best; that way I'd have lots of chances to move around the school freely. I won't be any bother; all I need is a corner with a blanket, and I won't trouble your privacy. I know I was a dog at Hogwarts for close to a week five years ago. But if, say, after I transformed, someone with a wand did a simple transfiguration spell over me to turn my fur all black, I bet no one would recognize me.

I come of age this week, and I've really thought this through. My friends at Hogwarts helped me when I was nothing. They gave me magic, and helped me escape from Carrow. This is a way I can pay them back.

Please let me do this.

Comments

Re: Private message to Sirius and Kingsley

[alt_sirius]

I've been wondering that much as well.

Also, even if he does have someone alter his appearance after changing, he'll need somewhere well-protected for it and that person will need to be absolutely certain it's the same each time. Cedric's offer makes much more sense to me and is probably safer for all concerned.

Re: Private message to Sirius and Kingsley

[alt_kingsley]

Do you think it make a big difference, to have an actual Animagus to teach you? Terry certainly seems to think so, but then, we don't know if he's a good teacher himself.


I think I like the idea of him staying with Cedric better, too.

Re: Private message to Sirius and Kingsley

[alt_sirius]

Well .... I managed it on my own but that was during a summer when my father had practically imprisoned me in my room and I had nothing else to do but keep at it. James wasn't far behind, though I did help him with the last trick or two. And then we both helped Peter along.

From what I've seen of Ron, he's capable of it. It's just a matter of time. A coach isn't going to help on that score but it can't hurt, either.

Though one thing that gives me pause is that Terry's first transformation was in that moment of blind panic when he was fighting for his life. I'd hate to see Ron have to wait for similar circumstances.

Of course, I'm sure I could nip up there for Hogsmeade visits and we could work together then, too.

Re: Private message to Sirius and Kingsley

[alt_sirius]

Anyway, it's just occurred to me that he's got Dumbledore helping him. He taught Transfiguration for decades. If he hasn't mastered the transformation himself, then he certainly knows the theories (what there are) inside and out.