The Beast Within - Chapter 13

Nym and Hestia arrived at the enclosures just in time to see a creature that had to be Harry chase after the transformed green dragon. Tonks glared at the shrinking figure before she turned to her partner. Hestia had a similar expression on her face.

"Tonks?" A familiar voice called.

She followed the sound to see Charlie Weasley approaching her.

"Wotcher, Charlie." Nym gave a polite smile. "What are you doing here?"

"I was about to ask you the same thing." Charlie chuckled.

"Official Auror business." She flashed him her badge.

"Good on you." Charlie smiled brightly at her. "I'm here for the dragons."

"Speaking of dragons. Have you seen a were-dragon type creature around?" She asked.

"You mean Harry?" Charlie asked. "Yeah. He showed up, somehow made the three dragons we were trying to sooth to change into this hybrid form that was supposed to be a myth, and then jackhammered one into submission. You just missed him going after another."

"Jackhammered?" Nym asked.

"You know…" Charlie made a couple of subtle pumps with his hips.

"Damn." Nym huffed. "He moves fast."

"There aren't a lot of male dragons around these days." Charlie slipped into scholar mode. "They had brighter colors, eye-catching plumage, and were known to gather hoards to attract mates. These three dragons each had a clutch, but we expect that only one or two of the entire lot will actually hatch. Most are either unfertilized or not strong enough to survive. If we can, we'll assist the hatchlings as they emerge, but we have to be careful not to let the mother know so they don't shun the baby. We're willing and able to raise a dragon from a hatchling to adolescence it's just that they do better with their own kind. There are a few dragons that have either only laid unfertilized eggs, or didn't have any survive to hatch, that we could place the babies with as a sort of adopted mother, but even then, there are noticeable issues when they are old enough to socialize."

"Fascinating." Hestia deadpanned.

"Isn't it!" Charlie completely missed the tone.

"What was this about transforming?" Nym asked.

"There are myths about wizards and dragons, or witches and dragons, being able to mate." Charlie continued.

"Is that why you're so excited?" Nym teased.

"Fuck off." Charlie rolled his eyes. "Back on topic. There were stories about dragons changing shape to mingle with magical folk. The few scholars that actually believed those stories were laughed at by their peers and written off as sexual deviants. If you actually read their studies-"

"You did." Nym stated.

"Obviously." Charlie didn't miss a beat. "Then you'd discover that while the transformation was obscure, there were multiple references in older texts. The last recorded incident is at least three hundred years old. Like most magical creatures, dragons had to adapt to the incursion of Muggles. Losing their hunting grounds, being hunted for sport, and drastically declining numbers meant that scholars were focused on the survival and protection of the species rather than any sort of rumored transformative abilities. I have no idea how Harry was able to trigger the shift. It has to be more than just him being a male. All three of them have encountered males of a few variations. Thankfully, dragons can breed with others rather than those of their specific classification. It does mean that the majority of dragons alive today are some sort of mix, but it's better than the creatures going extinct."

Charlie paused to take a breath. He looked from one witch to the other to check if they were still listening. At some point in his speech a few other Aurors had arrived. He recognized Mad-Eye, everyone in the Weasley family knew who he was, but the others were people he didn't know.

"That's great, Weasley." Moody growled. "How does that help us track down a rogue were-dragon that's gone into rut?"

"Uh…" Charlie turned to see if one of his colleagues could help only to discover he was alone.

He shifted his attention to the enclosures. The entire crew was preparing the area for their camp now that the dragons weren't actively fighting every step of the way. Even from a distance he could see Agda, the transformed Swedish Short-Snout walking among the others. Charlie instantly forgot about the Aurors and hurried over. There was no way he was going to pass up on this chance.

Nym shook her head as Charlie literally skipped away. She could see the tall, white-scaled woman that had captured his attention. Charlie had been a fun fling when they were in school together. Then he had accepted position at a Dragon Sanctuary in Romania and left before the year was up. She often wondered if he would have stuck around if she had tried to grow scales. The corner of her mouth teased a smile. People said that Charlie's perfect woman was a dragon.

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Sian moved so fast she was a streak of green. She couldn't fly yet in her new form, but she could use her wings for an extra speed boost. The only reason Harry was able to keep her in sight was thanks to the density of the trees. There was no way he was going to be able to catch her as it was. It would be even worse if she found a clearing. Any open space where she could really cut loose would leave him in the dust. He was not going to let her get away.

Harry leaped up onto the tree closest to him. He launched himself off of it, soared through the air, and slammed feet first into another tree close by. A few more bounces and he was speeding through the canopy of thick, interwoven branches. This new pathway was much faster without the constant need to shift his approach.

He saw Sian look over her shoulder to check on his progress. She slowed when she didn't see him. Her slender neck leaned back as she took a few deep sniffs, trying to catch his scent. Harry watched in triumph as her eyes went wide. She caught his scent, and it was much closer than she had expected.

Sian looked up just in time to see him launch himself from the canopy. She let out a little squeak as he tackled her to the ground. He made sure to cradle her body against his to avoid hurting her tail or crushing her wings. The giggles she let out told him he had done a good job of protecting them.

She gasped in surprise in excitement when she started to wiggle her hips even as she was pinned underneath him. To further demonstrate her pleasure, she pulled him into a deep and passionate kiss. Harry moaned as their tongues slid over each other. He didn't know if kissing was something dragons usually did and right now he didn't really care.

Sian pouted a little as Harry pulled away. Any complaints she may have had frozen in her throat as Harry started to kiss down along her neck. He nipped at her collar bone as he continued down. Some part of his mind noticed that while she had breasts, she didn't have nipples in this form. That thought was forcefully tossed to the background as the scent of her arousal increased.

She waited with bated breath as his head lowered, and finally, her tongue touched her wet, needy cunt. Sian was unable to keep herself from squealing and arching her back as her new mate sloppy pussy. Harry paused for a moment to enjoy her sounds. Sian wiggled and trembled as she experienced pleasure that she didn't ever dream was possible. Her body started to shake as her insides began to coil in desperate need of relief. She could feel an orgasm quickly approaching.

Stars began to burst behind her eyes as her body shook and her back arched. She roared as a torrent of hot fluid sprayed Harry right in the face. She let out a shaky breath as Harry kissed the lips of her cumming pussy and gently nuzzled her incredibly sensitive clit with the tip of his nose.

Sian was still shaking uncontrollably when she felt a pair of hands pry her quivering thighs open and a weight settle between them. Harry made her head spin with a kiss. She returned the passionate kiss as something huge began working its way into her very tight cunt. Sian moaned as she was stretched beyond imagination. Breeding was a pleasant experience in her natural dragon form, but this level of pleasure nearly drove her mad. She pulled away from their kiss to watch his cock slowly slide inside of her scorching hot pussy. After what had felt like forever, he finally bottomed out and kissed her again. Thankfully, he continued to kiss her and gave her time to adjust to his massive girth.

After a moment, he slowly began to thrust his hips.

Sian bit her lip and closed her eyes as his huge cock rubbed every inch of her insides at the same time. With every thrust, not only was her cervix being battered but he hit spots of pure pleasure she didn't know she had. It only took a few thrusts before she was shuddering with another orgasm. Her hands reached out and touched every bit of his naked skin that she could reach. Harry leaned down and sucked on the delicate skin of her neck and shoulder, making the dragon purr in delight. She moaned and mewled as her pussy fluttered around this thick cock. Without warning, her pussy clamped down on him again and squeezed him with all of her might. Harry didn't try to fight his oncoming orgasm, loving the sensation of her pussy milking his cock. He buried his face in her neck and inhaled her scent as he let loose his first shot of cum deep inside of her.

Sian moaned as she was filled with warmth when his seed began filling her contracting pussy. She gripped his back hard as her thighs squeezed his hips, her tail wrapped around his leg, and she cried out in pure bliss. Rope after rope of hot, thick cum sprayed her insides as he continued to thrust, intent on breeding her. Finally spent, he rolled off of her. A contented smile crossed his face when she rolled on top of him to cuddle. He wrapped his arm around her midsection just under her wings. Her tail was still wrapped around one of his legs, just not as tightly.

§I need to get you back to your nest.§ Harry kissed her forehead.

Sian nuzzled his neck and made a small sound of protest. She didn't fight as he stood, or when he scooped her up from the ground. Harry carried Sian back through the forest bridal style. Her tail swung lazily back and forth in a sign of contentment. She rested her head against his chest.

§You don't have a tail.§ She stated.

§I do not.§ He said.

§Why?§ She trailed a clawed finger along his chest.

§I live a strange life.§ Harry chuckled.

§It seems so.§ Sian laughed as well. §What strangeness brought you to us?§

§Do you know of a basilisk?§ He asked.

§They are kin to dragons.§ Sian replied. She studied him for a long moment. §They do not have the power to take this shape.§

§Do you know of phoenixes?§ Harry asked.

She narrowed her eyes. After a pause she nodded.

§What about werewolves?§ He smiled at the consternation on her face.

She shook her head.

§A werewolf is a human that has the ability to change into a form similar to this.§ Harry explained. §Most consider it a curse, or an illness as best, but it feels like a blessing.§

§You are no werewolf.§ She stumbled over the last word a little.

§No.§ He shook his head. §I was a human.§ He paused. §A soft-meat as our green friend called them.§

§I know what a human is.§ Sian let out a laugh. §Soft-meat is an insult. It is a name we give to prey.§

§Ah.§ Harry smiled. §A couple of years ago, I was bitten by a basilisk. The venom flowed through my veins. A phoenix was able to use their tears to save my life. That would have been the end of the story, but then last year I was bitten by a werewolf.§

§You are rather bitable.§ She teased.

§As are you.§ Harry kissed the bite mark on her collar bone.

She shivered. It wasn't as deep as the one he had given Xia, but it was perfect for her. Harry took a breath to gather his thoughts.

§My magic, the venom, tears, and the werewolf bite all mixed to make me this.§ He shrugged. §This is new, my other forms are different. One is a human and the other is more dragon. Still no tail or wings.§

§I look forward to seeing our clutch hatch.§ She rubbed her lower belly.

§As do I.§ Harry kissed her forehead.

There was a deep sense of rightness when he thought of Sian and Xia laying his eggs. Agda too, if she was willing. Idly, he wondered if he could still breed with humans. If not, it would still be fun to practice.

They arrived back at the enclosure to find the squad of Aurors anxiously waiting with the Dragon Handlers. Agda had taken up residence in her enclosure and Xia appeared to be sleeping. Harry ignored the humans as he carried Sian over to her enclosure. He kissed her once more before he set her gentle on her nest. She let out a happy purr as she snuggled down among her eggs.

He strolled out of the enclosure with a content grin on his face. It dropped the moment he stepped out of the protected area. The entire Auror Squad, Nym and Hestia included, waited for him with their wands drawn.

"You made it." Harry set his gaze on Nym and Hestia. "I found what was making the scent."

"This isn't good, Harry." Nym spoke with a tremble in her voice.

Her scent was a swirl of annoyance, concern, and anger with an underlying hint of exhaustion. Hestia stood beside her with a similar mixture as well. The rest of the Aurors stank of fear with the occasional spike of disgust. Except for one older wizard with a wooden leg and a fake eye. Surprisingly, he didn't smell like anything.

Harry met his eyes and cocked his head to the side in an unspoken question.

"Scent blocking charms." The man answered.

"Smart." Harry nodded.

"Constant vigilance." The grizzled old man replied. "It's the only thing that will keep you alive."

The familiar red swirl of a stunner zipped through the air toward him. It didn't come from Hestia, Nym, or the old man. It felt the same as the one he had dodged before he had run off to investigate. The spell punched into the center of his chest. Harry let out a little 'oof' and was knocked back a step.

"Dawlish!" Nym snapped her attention to the Auror.

"He's a monster than broke containment." The other Auror yelled back.

The man appeared older than Nym but sounded like a petulant child. Harry brushed off the dust from where the spell had hit. He held his hand up to examine the residue. It was magical in origin and felt the same as the spell that had created it, only much weaker. The inherent energy was fading away at an incredible speed. He watched as the magic dust vanished before his eyes. When he turned his attention back to the Aurors he found them arguing amongst themselves. Aside from the oldest of the group. That wizard still had his wand aimed solely at Harry.

Harry motioned to the spot on his chest where the spell had hit and raised an eyebrow to the Auror. The old man took it as the question it was, not a taunt.

"First spell you've been hit with?" The Auror asked.

"Since I changed." Harry nodded.

"Thick skin." The Auror held up the arm that didn't hold his wand. "Magical creatures have a resistance to spells. It takes a squad of dragon handlers to properly stun a full dragon. Not surprised you can take a stunner for a sub-par wizard."

Harry laughed.

"I'm Harry Potter." He decided that trying to get close enough to shake hands was a bad idea. "It's nice to meet you."

"Alastor Moody." The old man replied. "People call me Mad-Eye. I knew your parents. Trained your father when he went through the Auror Program."

"He was an Auror?" Harry asked hopefully.

Alastor studied him for a long moment. The old man relaxed his wand-hand but didn't lower it.

"He was." Mad-Eye nodded. "Had a knack for Transfiguration and could use it to good effect in a scrap. Good man. Your mother." He paused. "She was a demon with a wand in her hand. Reminded me of your grandmother. I would have given my other leg to train her."

Harry gave the man a sad smile.

"Do you have any other stories to tell?" Harry asked. "I'd be grateful to hear them."

"Of course." Mad-Eye replied. "How about you lose the scales and put on some clothes first."

"I can't do that yet." Harry shook his head.

The tension returned to Moody's wand arm.

"Why is that?" Moody asked.

"I have one last lady I need to help settle in." Harry flashed him a roguish smile.

"Potter." Mad-Eye shook his head in frustration.

The false eye stayed locked on Harry while his head moved. It made something inside Harry's stomach lurch.

"They'll be some pants waiting once you're done." Mad-Eye motioned to the last enclosure with his free hand. "I'll get this lot settled."

"Thank you." Harry inclined his head then started to move toward Agda.

"Harry! Stop!" Nym screamed at him.

He froze. Slowly, he turned to look at her with an expression of pure innocence.

"Don't give me that look." Nym huffed. "Today was supposed to be a test of your control. You ignored orders, fled from your protection detail, and have nearly caused an international incident. Where do you think you're going?"

"It's rude to leave a lady waiting." Harry teased.

"What does that mean?" Nym glared at him.

"There's one more lady who needs an escort home." Harry motioned to Agda.

"You have got to be fucking with me." Nym grumbled.

"Later, I promise." Harry growled. It was amazing what being an apex predator did for his confidence.

"Just go." Nym rolled her eyes. "We're not done."

Harry winked at her before he walked away.

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Note:
I've started writing the explicit scenes in a separate document to cut down on using the wrong names. Sometimes I accidentally use one name when I mean another. Hopefully, this new practice will help cut down on confusion.