Shifty Changes (Sev's Version)

Shifty Changes Chapters 1-4
A/n I am looking for a beta and any one is interested please let me know.

Prolog
Only minutes passed since Dumbledore had left a little bundle on the Dursley’s doorstep. What he didn’t know, however, was that a lone female shape-shifter was in the area. Sheena was in wolf form when the scent of a human assaulted her nose. Like always Sheena was prepared to avoid it, but when the cry of an infant reached her ears she was curious. Creeping closer, she spotted the bundle and quickly reverted back into her human form. Crouching down, Sheena picked up the blue bundle.

“Well now what are you doing down there, little one?”

Reading the note attached to the blanket, she made her decision, she would raise the little one like here own and no one would ever know. If they really cared they could have at least rung the doorbell, well that was Sheena’s reasoning. With her mind made up, both she and the babe dissolved from sight.

The next morning the Dursleys woke up like any other day and for them it was. For the wizarding world, it was a day for celebration, and for little Harry it was a start to a new life with a new family.

Chapter one: Turning seventeen

Loki Silvermane sat in the middle of a circle of chanting people. Today was the day Loki would become a man in the sight of the clan. He had been raised by his mother and using an ancient ritual had become Sheena’s by blood, meaning Loki gained the ability to shape-shift. Shape-shifters were once wizards but near the time of the founders, a group a witch and wizards had separated themselves from there brethren. You see, one Dontae Wilks had discovered a potion that changed the very make up of a person and infused in them a spirit of an animal. So tired of the wars and hate that was surrounding the wizard and muggle worlds he gathered a group of people and traveled in search of a more peaceful world. As they traveled, people was accepted into their makeshift tribe and given the potion. Eventually the clan found their safe haven and settled down. Though the generations the potion was forgotten but the abilities of the original people passed down to their children.

The number of animals a person had depended on there power levels. The more powerful, the younger they started to change. The average was around three. Harry, now known as Loki, had six soon to be seven. He had started at the age of five and every other year had gained a new form. Unlike an anima these forms were a part of a shape-shifter and not forced, so little to no pain was involved.

It was Loki’s seventeenth birthday and the last transformation he would receive. It also dictated the type of shifter he would be. With your last transformation, you gain aspects of that animal in your human personality. A feline change made a person more aloof while a canine made you more trusting. So with excitement he waited for the clock to strike midnight.

As a clock chimed the hour, Loki began to glow. His once human form shimmied into that of a wolf. Loki let out a howl and was soon surrounded with well wishers. Giving a big toothy grin, he gave his mother a wet wolf kiss on the side of her face, like the ones she always gave him. With multi changers only the last one was inherited and so when Sheena adopted him she passed down the wolf to him.

It was now time for the celebration and Loki, now human, wanted to enjoy it. Soon he would be leaving to search for a life mate that the wolf in him yearned for. It was a tradition to search for a mate out of the clan as a way to prevent inbreeding. It worked, although sometimes their members did not return with a mate, like Sheena. She had not found an acceptable mate when she first went looking and so would be joining her son in the hopes of finding one. Loki didn’t mind, in fact he was glad for the company, since he didn’t like to be alone.

As the night wore on and the party wound down, Loki’s thoughts revolved around what he wanted in a mate and couldn’t wait to find his companion.

A/N this will be slash and as for pairing I have yet to decide so let me know what you think.


Chapter two

The day had arrived for Loki and Sheena to leave their home. Their Lord and the King were both there to send them off. The clan was made up of different tribes based on the last transformation. Altogether there were five tribes (Felines, Canines, Reptiles, Birds, and the last one was assorted) and each with their own appointed Lord. The King governed them all and oversaw disputes between tribes. It wasn’t perfect but it worked well enough. King Havea and Lord Ze’ev had been like fathers to Loki and he hated to leave them. With one last hug goodbye Sheena wrapped her arm around her cub before both of them faded away, only to reappear many miles away, in a broken down old house, they used as a traveling spot.

They didn’t have to worry about muggles seeing them and they were very close to London. They had countless houses all over, most near the bigger cities. They had Shimmied to get there, which was a lot like apparating but with less noise. Aparating had not yet been invented when they had left society. Hundred or so years later a feline Shifter had left to find a mate and returned with news of some wizard who could move from one place to another with only the use of magic. This got quite a few Shifter interested and soon they too had learned to apperate, except it wasn’t quite the same. While aperating suddenly moved a person from one spot to another, making a loud noise as air was pushed away or filling in, Shimmying didn’t. You gradually left and arrived giving the space around you time to adjust, looking very much like water disturbed by a stone.

Sheena gave Loki an encouraging smile and headed out the squeaky front door and down the stairs into the neighborhood. Soon they would arrive at Diagon Alley and rent a room. They had decided to spend two weeks in England before moving on. After England they would go to Italy, then Spain, then Ireland, then Egypt, then Japan, then China, and lastly America. If they failed to find mates, they would come back home and start again next year with all new locations. Sheena had been on this trip when she found Harry, and since adopting him, only went one other time, when he was ten and even then she had cut it short, spending only spending a few days in each area. This was her chance to find a mate of her own and perhaps give her son some brothers or sisters to spoil. With her flowing auburn hair that reached to her lower back, beautiful sea-green eyes and pouty pink lips she had had many offers but none had felt right, they were all too weak. She needed a dominant that could protect her and any children they might have, not some wimp she could beat up in only a few seconds.

Loki followed his mother since she knew where they were headed. Loki had gained Sheena’s pouty lips. From his father he had receive his unruly raven hair that reached to his mid-back and was pulled into a low ponytail to help contain it and his eyes were an emerald green, courtesy of his birthmother, with hints of amber when the wolf in him surfaced.

He was excited about leaving the safety of his home but at the same time he was nervous. Everyone he had met in his life had been a Shifter or a mate of a Shifter, now he was going to meet wizards and muggles that were nothing like other Shifters. Closing his eye he let his nose guide him. There were so many scents that he had never came across before. He was so engrossed with them that he didn’t notice Sheena had stopped and ran right into her.

“Damn it Loki, Watch it, will ya,” Sheena growled.

“Sorry Mum, but everything smells so different around here then it did back home,” Loki replied guiltily.

“Never mind that, we’re here,”

Harry wasn’t too sure where here was but it looked pretty worn down, no matter where it was. They were standing in front of a small cricket pub called, The Leaky Cauldron. Sheena ignored Loki skeptical look and pulled him into the pub and headed over to the bartender.

“Hello Tom, it’s been a while,” Sheena said as the got closer.

“Yes it has Sheena, will you be staying long this time,” Tom asked used to the Shifter customs as many Shifters used his inn as a stopping point.

“Yep two whole weeks so we need two rooms please.”

“Very good, it will be 20 galleons and sickles, and your rooms will be number 5 and 6 and are across the hall from each other.”

Sheena paid Tom and soon both were headed to their rooms, “Loki why don’t we settle in tonight and tomorrow we will begin the search.”

“Sound good to me, but do you think we can get something to eat soon, I’m half starved.”

Sheena rolled her eyes, “Long as you’re only half starved, you’ll live. Besides you are always hungry you can wait a few hours to unpack.”

Loki grinned, “Kay.”

Loki was just about to enter his room when Sheena grabbed his ear, “You, my dear child, agreed way too quickly for someone half starved. What do you have?”

“Nothing,” “Liar”

Sheena pulled Loki’s ear a tad bit higher, “Damn it mom, it hurts! Okay, Okay, Uncle Ze’ev passed me some of Diana’s brownies before she left.”

Letting go of his ear, Sheena glared, “And I bet you were planning on eating them now and ruining your dinner, weren’t you?”

Loki blushed, “Maybe.”

“Shame, Shame, eating all the brownies and not offering me some, I’m hurt,” Sheena pouted.

“Do you want some, mom?”

“Of’ Corse Diana’s brownies are the best,” stated the now drooling female.

“Alright I’ll just unpack and bring them over,” Loki said turning back to the door.

“Oh and Loki,”

“Yes mom?” turning back once again.

“Don’t cuss,” with that Sheena smacked him hard on the back of the head and entered her room.

“Ouch,” Loki exclaimed before muttering to himself, “Damn it to hell, that bloody well hurt.”

As Loki shut his door he heard Sheena reply, “I heard that!”

“Shit!”

End of Chapter 2

A/N So How did you like it, please review and let me know. Again I’m in need of a beta and if your interested say so in a review and I will get back to you.

For Pairings I am thinking of Sheena/Remus and For Harry it’s between Draco, or Severus, possibly Voldy but only if you guys want otherwise it will between Dray or Sev. If you think of another pairing let me know since nothings concrete yet.

Also thanks to
Lady Laran (It could be cute but for some reason my muse wants Sheena/Remus)
Kurai (hope you like it) and
Jan (Thanks for the suggestion and while I want to use one of the original HP characters as his mate, a little competition never hurt anyone…well not much anyway. I also like the name.)
for reviewing.


Chapter 3

A/n so far I have about equal love for Sev/ Harry as I do Dray/Harry and since I have ideas for both I will be making two versions. This will be the last chapter posted in male/male since chapter 4 will be the meeting of mates. Also for those that wanted Draco to be a mate: should he be a Dom or a Sub? Sev however will be a Dom, don’t see him as a sub although I have read a few stories that make him a sub that I like (“Hairy Snape” by Berta S on Fanfiction.net is one I enjoy). So depending on what pairing you want to read (or both) please look in the right subsection for updates.

Now on to the story…

After having eaten, the pair both went directly to bed. As usual Loki was the first to get up in the morning and it was his job to get his mother up, which was no easy task. Picking the doors lock, Loki could feel Sheena’s wards accept him. Walking quietly to his mother’s bed, even though he didn’t need to, Loki grinned before casting a simple charm that Ze’ev had taught him. Soon it was raining over the bed and Sheena was screaming bloody murder.

Loki hadn’t stayed long after casting the spell, but he laughed as his mother cursed obscenities at him. Not really paying much attention, he ended up running strait into a light brown haired man. “Sorry sir, gotta go, can’t get caught,” with that Loki breezed passed him leavening the man stunned.

Sheena was wet and pissed, not a good combination is you knew what was good for you. When she got a hold of her wayward son, he would be dead; not only dead but he would suffer a painful death. Casting a quick drying charm on her self and dressed quickly in the hopes Loki hadn’t to far. As she opened the door to her room, the scent of an alpha male reached her nose. Her breath quickened and her eyes began to search for the scent. Striding down the hall, she let her feet lead her. Rounding the corner found her in the arms of the alpha.

“It seems I just keep running into people today,” came the quiet voice of her alpha.

“No, No it was my fault I got distracted, my names Sheena by the way,” giving him a shy smile as she stepped back.

“Nice to meet you Sheena, I’m Remus. Just curious, but would you happen to know a young man with long brown hair.”

Sheena nodded absently, all the while she staring into his hypnotizing eyes, “Yeah he is, I mean I do, he’s my son.”

“So it must run in the family then,” Remus said with a small smile.

“Oh sure, wait, what does?”

“He was the one I ran into just a bit earlier.”

“You did? Where did he go, I’m going to kill him!” Sheena now focused back to her son.

Remus chuckled, “I do believe he headed out to Diagon Alley and he appeared to be in a hurry. May I ask what he did?”

“He charmed a damn rain storm over my bed to wake me up,” fumed Sheena.

“Creative, I can see why he was running. Well since he is probably long gone for now, why don’t you have breakfast with me and lure him into a false sense of security.”

Sheena blushed and nodded letting Remus lead her to the dinning room. Revenge could wait, right now she wanted to get to know this alpha and hopefully she had just found her mate.

A/n Yay for Sheena now on to Harry next chapter. Again look for updates on the right pairing subcategory


Chapter 4 Severus

Loki had made it out the back of the pub at the same time a couple was coming through a brick archway leading to Diagon Alley. Quickly, Loki passed through the archway and down the street. When he was sure he was a safe distance away, he slowed down. Looking at the passing store windows, he spotted a menagerie. Deciding he wanted a pet he entered. Loki quickly scanned the animal, but none seemed to feel right. Finally he reached the back where a glass tank caught his eye. Inside was a miniature silver dragon. Loki hissed a hello and the pygmy dragon (the name on the tag) crocked his head.

(Hello Speaker, are you here to free me)

(I’m in need of a familiar, if it’s alright with you, I will take you with me.)

(That is acceptable)

So buying the necessary item to keep a pygmy dragon, Loki walked out the door with his new friend, passing an entering blond as he left.

Zada, Loki’s new dragon was curled up around his neck and the supplies shrunk down and put away in his pocket. He was making his way back to the pub albeit slowly, when he spotted an apacathary. Loki had been taught how to brew potions since he was six by a Feline Shifter named Jax. Normally Felines and Canines didn’t get along but Loki’s first transformation had been a panther cub. Jax, a panther himself had a soft spot for Loki and began to teach the curious youngster. Loki took to it like a fish to water and learned as much as possibly from the potions master. Now eleven years later, he still love potions and wasn’t going to pass up a chance to get some new ingredients. Maybe if he was lucky, he could find some rare ones to send to his old friend.

Tinkling bells sounded as he pushed the door open. It was dark and musty smelling but Loki didn’t mind. He was too distracted by the assorted ingredients that lined the walls and aisles to care. Loki slowly made his way down the aisles, looking for any had to have items. He already had a fully stocked case back in his room but you never knew what you might find.

He was in front of the Dragon scale shavings (which Zada kept hissing at) when the tinkling noise of the door reached him. Looking up Loki spotted a tall intimidating man enter the shop. He was around 6’8 taller then Loki’s 6’4, with long dark hair pulled back in a low ponytail much like Loki’s but shorter. The wolf in him whimpered a little but Loki ignored it. The man turned his gaze toward him and quickly Loki looked back to the shavings a blush staining his cheeks. He couldn’t believe he been caught staring.

Moving further down the aisle, Loki tried to forget the tantalizing man who had entered. Finding some feathers of a Griffin, Loki proceeded to gather a few. He was in the process of bagging his find when a warmth pressed up behind him,

“Griffin feathers, an interesting choice,” Purred the man behind him.

Loki closed his eyes for a second and enjoyed the feeling before answering, “Yes I’m afraid I am close to running out.”

“Interesting, I know very few people who can use them without it blowing up.”

“Hmm yes, that’s true but I assure you I can safely use them and have been doing so for several years now, I had a good master.”

“And this master, did he teach you everything you know?” the dark stranger asked before licking the back of Loki’s ear.

Loki was hard pressed not to submit right now and let this unknown man fuck him over the feathers, the search be damned. Gathering all the remaining strength he had and pushed back against the man giving him enough room to escape. He was out the door in a flash, the feathers forgotten.

The unknown man simply smirked, he had found his prey and wasn’t about to let him escape, especially not after searching twenty some odd years for him.

A/N Yay Sev’s Chapter is done. I have decided to leave the original in M/M and just rotate chapters between Draco and Sev, so I don’t lose reviews, since I had no luck changing categories