Rise Of House Cason

The school year came to an end and Art found himself on the train heading home. He said his goodbyes to his friends and told Harry to send him letters if he had any questions. Overhearing Art Hermoine's eyes shone and asked if she could send him letters as well. Art laughed bitterly and said she could, feeling like he might regret it later.

He left the train station with his parents and headed home where he would only be staying for a few days before going to Newt's for a bit. Being home he felt at ease and sparred with Tim while talked about school with Bella. His skills were sharper and more precise than before. Tim still won but his face was dripping with sweat at the end and had a few bruises on his body.

Sitting at the dinner table Art was busy eating grilled cheese. He paused and took a drink of juice and said, "I think some people are coming over to visit tomorrow. It is Mr. and Mrs. Scamander and I will be living with them for a month before going to France with you."

"They are coming over? What should I cook? Do you know what they like?" Bella said, panicking about the short notice.

"Don't worry about it." Art said, getting a glare from Bella.

The next day Art had to help clean the house and clean all day to prepare for the Scamander's arrival. Art felt more exhausted than he did after a sparring session with Tim. Laying on the couch, Art was kicked by Bella, "Go change! Wear the nice shirt I bought you!"

Art grumbled and went upstairs to change. Buttoning up his shirt he hear Bella yelling, "There here! There here!"

Art came downstairs and saw Newt and Tina standing there in their wizards robes. Bella was shaking their hands, introducing themselves.

"Good to see you again Art." Newt said nodding to him.

Tina gave Art a hug, "Good to see you sweetheart. I almost had a heart attack when Newt said there was a Basilisk at the school."

Art let out a groan as he saw Bella glare daggers at him. She tapped her foot and asked, "What is a Basilisk? And is it dangerous?"

Newt gave Tina an annoyed look, "Um, it's a large snake." he said simply.

Art guided them to the table and sat down. He pulled two extra chairs up for them and sat down while Bella placed food on the table and took her seat, giving Art a dirty look. The conversation was pleasant and smooth, often talking about Art and his talent in magic and with beasts.

"Art has an ability called Beast Speech. It is very rare even amongst the wizard community. It allows him to feel a beasts emotions and forge a connection." Newt said, explaining.

"Newt has it to and that's why Dumbledore wanted Art to learn from him." Tina said with a smile.

"So even dangerous beasts aren't a threat to Art?" Bella asked.

"It depends. Some animals are already tamed and will still attack Art or if they are truly dark beasts that's only purpose is to kill." Newt said, spreading his hands explaining.

Bella frowned at Art, like it was his fault that some beasts would kill him. He looked at TIm who avoided his eyes and focused on his food.

"Truth be told mom I am an animagus which means I can transform into a beast myself. Makes me less likely to be attacked when I am transformed." Art said, trying to appease his mother.

"You can transform into an animal?" Tim asked surprised.

"Technically two." Art smirked pridefully.

Newt rolled his eyes while Tina's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean Art? It's not possible for someone to have two animagus transformation." she asked confused.

"Yeah well, Art isn't normal now is he?" Newt said quietly.

Tina gave Newt a quick glare before returning her gaze to Artland. "Do you have an actual have a second form?"

Art nodded his head. "If you want to see it we will have to go outside, it is kind of big."

Tina looked at Tim and Bella who nodded their head and stood up. They all headed outside and watched Art as he turned to face them.

He gave a small smile before changing into a Wampus, causing Bella to gasp loudly. Art quickly shifted back, "Sorry for scaring you mom." he scratched the back of his head.

She took a few deep breaths before saying, "No problem. Umm… Tina said you have another form."

He nodded his head and shifted into a majestic Thunderbird. Lightning danced across his feathers, giving him a majestic look.

"A Thunderbird… two magical creatures for an animagus, it should be impossible." Tina muttered, staring at Art in his Thunderbird animagus form.

"The rules don't seem to apply to him." Newt said, he then turned to Tim and Bella. "Keep this to yourself. As you can tell from Tina's reaction this is extremely rare and people might come after him for being too talented."

Tim nodded his head, knowing how people's minds work. Talent created jealousy which turned into envy and hate. He had seen it many times in the army. He was just surprised that Art was that talented in magic.

"Is he safe?" Bella asked concerned.

"Yes. While at school, no one would dare touch him with Dumbledore there and with me it is next to impossible as well. We are well hidden." Newt said confidently.

This reassured Bella and Tim as they watched Art shift back into a 15 year old boy. Today truly left them speechless as they had no idea what magic was capable of.

"Well we should be going. Leaving my creatures alone makes me nervous. Might come home to a mess or worse… the Nifflers got out." Newt said the last part under his breath.

"Nifflers? Are they dangerous?" Bella asked, slightly worried.

"Not at all. Little thieves they are, they like shiny things." Newt reassured them.

Art quickly ran into the house and grabbed his things. He gave Tim and Bella a hug. "I will see you in a month." he said softly.

"And you will be hanging with your girlfriend the entire time." Bella said with a smirk, giving him a tight hug.

Giving his parents a final goodbye, he grabbed Newt's hand and Disapparate away.

He reappeared in front of the Scamander's house and was greeted by the Kneazles who pawed at his clothes.

"Traitors." Newt muttered, walking by them and into the house.

Art scratch their heads and followed him. "Do you have any new beasts this year?" Art asked expectantly.

"One but he is injured and requires medication every day. How are your potion making skills?"

"Top of my class."

"Good. Tomorrow I will introduce you and teach you how to brew the potion. You should remember the rest. Dougal is getting old so try to be gentle with him and the Occamy's are a little mischievous." Newt said, showing him the same bedroom he always stayed in. "Don't try and sneak down there and just go to bed."

Newt gave Art a serious look and Art put on an innocent look which Newt didn't buy.