Secrets don't make friends [Animagus One-shot]

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Braelynn knew she was smart. Knew she was academically inclined, but also determined enough to force what didn't come naturally to her. Somethings though were out of her control. Like learning to become and Animagus. It wasn't necessarily her choice. Her eldest sister, Desirae, had expressed extreme interest in the girl developing the ability. And when it came to Braelynn's family? She did what she was told. No matter what it was. Family was important like that. 

She couldn't approach any teachers about it though. Couldn't let them onto what she was trying to do. No, she took the route solo, staying to herself, keeping her studies private, charting the weather patterns in hopes to predict when the necessary storm might come.  It was months. Months of not only preparation but also waiting for that storm. Waiting and hoping that it would finally come. 

Oh, but she had such a great distraction as well. A boy. Zander. HE was a year above her, and so different than anything she'd thought she wanted or liked. He made it easy to forget about her project. Make her want to do something fun rather then something that was expected of her. She had been out on a walk with him when she saw the storm clouds. A storm was blowing in. A big one. Maybe... Maybe big enough for her needs. Excusing herself (much to his and her own dismay), she quickly left to retrieve everything she needed and hurried off to the lone tower rooftop she'd chosen. She'd decided on the location a month ago. IT was secluded enough to avoid chance of intruders but also fit her needs. On the rooftop she could feel it in the air. This was the storm. This would be it.

With a hushed tone she carefully and slowly recited the incantation one last time... The last time, and drank the potion. Closing her eyes she let her mind form the image. You couldn't decide your animal form after all, it would come to you. As it began to take shape in her mind, she felt her own body changing to match. Shrinking. Fur appearing. Ears lengthening.

Braelynn turned into a Fennec Fox.