The Bond of the Links

It's Harry's fifth year at school. Why is Voldemort so quiet? And what connection does Shalimar have with him? Who is she, anyway?

So, I guess many of you are asking: Who the hell is Shalimar? You'll have to read to find out won't you? Who's the new DADA teacher and what surprise does Dumbledore have in store for Harry?

What does Harry say about becoming an Animagus? And, again, what does Shalimar have got to do with this? Do Harry and his friends find out?

Harry gets to become an Animagus. How can Shalimar help him? Which brings us back to the question: Who the hell IS she? Meanwhile, life goes on normally. As normally as it can, anyway.

So...Harry's finally had enough. Shalimar is doing her best, but will he keep forgiving her for keeping a secret from him? Harry's powers develop (very subtly), and Ron, Hermione and Ginny find out how Harry feels.

Harry manages his full Animagus form- finally! But why do his animal attributes seem to benefit him in human form? And why do Shalimar and Sirius seem to know?

We know Shalimar is the new girl at Hogwarts. We just don't know who she is and what connection she has with Harry. In chapter 7, Ron thinks Harry likes Hermione, and gets reassured that he isnt a measly sidekick. They block the Cruciatus in DADA, and oh yes! The Christmas Hols arrive!

OK, so FINALLY Harry finds out who Shalimar is. The teenagers have fun out in the snow, and Hermione remains oblivious to Harry. The fact remains, however, that Shalimar is still worried about Harry's reaction.

How do you think Harry deals with the secret? He doesn't blame Shalimar, at least. So, they start training immediately. But a certain grey-eyed person is interested in their activities...