Percy thought back to his life. He had never been extremely happy at one moment. It has always been just happy or the moment of victory had been less significant for him than the loss.
He was trying to cast a Patronus again. He was alone, well he thought he was, and was already practicing for an hour.
To everyone's surprise the demigods could talk with their patronusses, like an actual conversation while everyone else couldn't even hear the patronusses.
Piper's patronus had been a rabbit, one of her mother's sacred animals, and she had thought of the times she went surfing with her father.
Hazel was a foal, which had an actual conversation with both Hazel and Percy. She had thought about a time she was riding on Arion, without the pressure of a battle. She had felt free, she told the other two.
Percy sat down on the floor. When was the last time he had felt free? Without worry? He couldn't even think of a time. He sighed and let his mind wander.
Sally, Hazel, Piper and Hecate were watching Percy as he tried and tried with the Patronus charm. "He is really motivated." Commented Hecate.
"He is, he wants to help and he wants to go to Hogwarts. He loves Camp, but he told me he never really felt like he fitted in. He is the only son of Poseidon and that sets him apart. I have Nico what makes it a lot better." Said Hazel sadly.
"He told me something like that to. He only feels like he fits in with the Seven or the other big three children. He also fits in with the Stolls, what gives me the idea they talk about other things than just pranks and also important stuff. I don't know why exactly, but I do know he hopes he will fit in better in Hogwarts." Said Piper.
They watched as Percy stood up again and smiled a little. He hadn't smiled the whole time he practiced this, so the watchers had hopes.
He waved his wand and spoke the word. "Expecto Patronum." His voice was calm with a hint of amusement and out of his wand a powerful silver glow erupted. Everyone but Hecate had to look away and when they could look again they were met with a sight that let their jaw drop.
A beautiful silver pegasus trotted around Percy, who was smiling wildly. Hazel was the first to talk again. "Isn't that...?" Her voice trailed off and Piper resumed for her. "Blackjack!"
Percy's patronus was a perfect silver replica of Blackjack. The pegasus took off in the air and raced a few rounds before landing next to Percy and nudging him with his nose. Percy was grinning and petted the Patronus.
When the pegasus moved he walked on a silver glow. The same glow the whole animal was wrapped in and his manes and wings ended in glowing strings of light.
Hecate flashed in in front of Percy. The boy turned to Hecate, startled. "Lady Hecate." He greeted her and the Pegasus bowed his head. "You have a very powerful Patronus. Normally you can't touch one, just see it. What is the memory you thought of?" Percy smiled.
"The first time Blackjack and me flew. Without a prophecy to worry about, without any stress or pressure. Just a ride with one of my best friends." The pegasus whined and Hecate raised a brow.
"It really is a powerful memory than. Even the Patronus of the first blessed mortals weren't this powerful. They couldn't make a sound except if it was a message." Percy shrugged.
"It might have something to do with me being and a demigod and a pure-blood wizard. My blood accepts the blessing better than mortals and in me the blessing is stronger because of all the generations it already is in the family." Hecate thought for a second before nodding.
"That could be the reason. It could also explain why you pick up so fast with everything. Even for Demigods it's extraordinary." Percy smiled as the pegasus began to walk through the room, not having the patience to listen anymore. His patronus had an own personality, what he liked.
All the patronusses of the demigods had a personality. Pipers rabbit had been curious and stubborn, Hazel's foal had been playful, but shy to and Percy's pegasus was curious, impatient, stubborn, curious and mischievous.
Percy realised they represented their owners personality and his smile grew as he, Hecate and the audience saw the pegasus make a flip in the air.
"I wanted to ask you something." Began Hecate. Percy and the audience looked curious at Hecate. "Since you are a wizard and a demigod, and I am the goddess of magic, this should be easier for you." Percy raised an eyebrow. He had no idea what the goddess was talking about.
"Your uncle is an animagus. If I am correct you know this?" Percy nodded. "He can transform into a black dog right?" He sounded slightly suspicious, curious and confused.
