Wayfaring Stranger

I had been rather neglectful on my exploration of my godly powers. After realizing that the stones gave me all the powers I needed I completely ignored my powers. Aside from flashing around, and my water powers I hadn't really explored what I was capable of. This was the reason I was currently with James, Vela, and Peter. The trio regaled me on how they became animagi, the process, and the theory behind the transformation. 

I knew that gods could shapeshift, examples being Athena with her owl form, and Zeus taking whatever form he needed to seduce whatever poor creature caught his attention. I already had the ability to change my general appearance like a metamorphmagus. Tonks had been caught off guard when I shifted to look like Arcturus to prank Sirius. I was having trouble shifting into animals, hence the lesson from the Marauders. 

From what I understood, they had to take a potion that would reveal their 'inner creature'. Then there was meditation and a lot of tedious spells involved. Knowing that I could turn into anything I wanted had stalled that process. Then, like a lightbulb turning on, it came to me. 

My powers only took willpower to use, all I really had to do was think about what I wanted to happen and if it was within my capabilities, it would. I focused on the first animal that came to mind and concentrated. There was the all too familiar tugging feeling in my gut and I felt my body stretch and contort. 

"Bloody hell Theseus. Warn us next time." 

I peered down at James, I was dozens of feet in the air. I could feel the wind on my body and two protrusions on my back. Turning my head I was shocked to see that it worked. Black scales now covered my entire body and out of my back extended two leathery wings. I lumbered over to the lake and looked at the reflective surface of the icy water. 

A large dragon that looked a lot like Alduin the World Eater stared back. My eyes had also transformed into the blood red of the black dragon. Rows of sharp pointed teeth filled my mouth and heat from my body melted the nearby frosted grass. 

"Theseus, it's still you in there right?"

I swung my head back around to face Vela and nodded. 

"You guys up for a prank?"

"Fuck me you can talk?" James exclaimed. 

"That's wicked." Vela grinned. 

"Yes, now… the prank?" 

The trio ran back to Hogwarts once I explained the prank. This was a great opportunity to practice flying in this form. With a mighty beat of my wings I was shot hundreds of feet into the air and I fought the urge to cheer as I circled the castle. Students came running out of the castle followed by Dumbledore and the other Professors. Dumbledore was smiling slightly so I knew one of the Marauders had informed him of the prank. I let out a roar that shook the ground. Students pointed up and screamed, a few Durmstrang students shot stunners that splashed harmlessly on my scales. Letting out another roar I dive bombed the crowd before shooting back up into the sky and disappearing in a crack of thunder. 

I shifted to my human form and flashed back to Hogwarts. James and the rest of the Marauders were waiting the Great Hall with shit eating grins on their faces. 

"That was brilliant Theo." 

"Fucking A that was fun. Did you see the look on their faces?" 

"I guess we'll have to come up with a name for you now eh?" 

"Just nothing stupid, come on I'm starving." 

We went into the hall and found our seats, calling for a Hogwarts house elf we had platters of food brought out for us. Digging into the food we ignored the rest of the students filing into the hall. Lily took a seat next to me, I could feel her staring at the side of my face. Offering the most innocent smile I could give, I looked over to her. 

"Hey love, how was you day?" 

"Shut up, was that you?" 

"I'm afraid I don't know what you're talking about." 

"The huge black dragon. Dumbledore told everyone it was most likely a prank." 

"Dragon? I've been here the whole time." 

She glared at me then at James who was snickering, "Potter, did you talk him into this?" 

"We were in the library studying for our NEWTs. I assure you we had nothing to do with this Evans." 

"Right, so you had nothing to do with this at all?"

"That is correct." She smiled conspiratorially. 

"Alright, I guess you're innocent." 

She stole a piece of steak off my plate and ate it before I could say anything. 

"I don't think she believes you mate." James whispered. 

Lily eventually got us back with a prank of her own. She had convinced the elves to slip me a potion that she had somehow managed to get to work on me. I had spent the entire day unable to walk normally, instead having to walk backwards wherever I went. I had seen Fred and George frantically taking notes once the potion had taken effect. 

A week passed without much fanfare and I entered my name into the Goblet of Fire as per the plan. The unveiling of the Goblet had gone exactly the same with Dumbledore placing an age line around the flaming artifact. Though this time around I had also included a ward that would stun and strip anybody who would place a name in the Goblet that wasn't their own. It was quite hilarious finding multiple students in compromising positions as they tried to enter their younger friends as favors. Funny, up until the point where McGonagall found an unconscious Snape at the foot of the table hosting the cup.

The greasy man had been clothed, hogtied, and immediately sent to Dumbledore's office to be interrogated. When I came in levitating the unconscious man Albus had a look of confusion on his face at first before it turned into a look of understanding before morphing into one of anger. He had been quick to school his features, but not fast enough for me to have not noticed. 

I sat the man on an empty chair before binding him to it and waiting for Dumbledore to wake the man up. I sat back and watched as the spiteful man woke with a jerk and immediately began scanning the room. 

"Why Severus?" 

"I had to." The man hissed through clenched teeth. "She made me make a vow to bring the Dark Lord back." 

He looked like just talking about the vow caused him pain. 

"I'm guessing the name you put in was Harry's" 

Snape struggled against his bonds, a look of fury on his face. 

"Do not speak to me you filth!"

"Mmm, spoken like a true Death Eater. Albus, if you don't mind, I'll take the questions from here." 

"So long as no harm comes to him." The old wizard said with resignation. 

"Ever the naive fool." Muttered Snape. 

"His 'naivety' is the only reason you are not in Azkaban. But that's not why we're here, is it Severus? We're here to discuss the one who's tasked you with bringing back ol' Snake Face." 

I pushed out my aura causing the room to creak in protest and Fawkes to wake up from his nap. The phoenix trilled, sending a wave of calm at me that I was shocked to find actually worked. 

"I- I cannot speak of h-her. Th- The vow prevents it." 

"I could just rip the knowledge from your head, but I think Albus wouldn't want that, and I don't want to see whatever sick memories you have in there." 

"As easy as it would be to use Legilimency, you are correct Theseus, I would see Severus atone for his mistakes. He is not beyond redemption." 

"Let's agree to disagree my friend, Severus here has been plotting something that would no doubt endanger Lily." 

"You have defiled her, you filthy mudblood!" 

"You're one to talk, mister Halfblood Prince , she's not the woman you obsessed over. As for defiling her, I'd say that she'd rather be with me than with a petty bully of a man wearing the face of a friend she used to care for." 

Snape wilted, "I- She was my friend." 

"That Lily is dead," Dumbledore looked at me and I nodded. Snape hadn't been told about the origins of Lily and the others. "We came here from another world, you know. One where the first war had just barely started. You and her were still friends. At least up until the point where you left her to be with your Death Eater friends. You called her a name and poof, years of friendship evaporated into nothing. All because you didn't have the balls to stand up for her." 

"I- She wouldn't forgive me." 

"You were never sincere. She cared for you, not in the way you wanted but she cared. Unfortunately your stupidity got your version of Lily Evans killed. I know all about the bargain you made with Voldemort, you part in the Potters murder. How do you think she'd react once I told her?" 

Snape got even paler, "I- it's his right hand." 

"What?" Dumbledore asked, looking puzzled at Snapes response. 

"He's yours Albus, I've figured out who's behind all of this." 

"Who? What does 'his right hand' have to do with anything." 

"You know? For someone who's supposedly an expert in all things Voldemort you're pretty clueless. I'll send you a letter. I've got to go see Sirius." 

I flashed out of the office, before I left I could see Fawkes seemingly laughing at Dumbledore who slumped into his chair and looked at the weeping Snape.