Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. Duh
Nico was practically at the edge of his seat, worried beyond measure. Where was Harry? What really worried him was that he could see the soul of Cedric Diggory being judged in the underworld. He was sure Harry was alive but that didn't exactly reassure him. He chanced a glance at the Ron and Hermione, their faces shone with the same panic he was feeling.
Then suddenly screams erupted from the stands. Nico looked quickly at the entrance of the maze. Horror filling him, Harry was there sprawled on the ground bleeding and breathing weakly. He was covered in cuts and bruises and he was shaking slightly. He could already see a shadowy outline of Thanatos, he mouthed, "Save him quickly. You know that I cannot interfere."
Nico didn't even hesitate about shadow traveling to where Harry was. Harry needed his help, he was dying.
Harry's eyes were half lidded, pain-filled green eyes peeking out. "Can you hear me Harry?" He saw the son of Thanatos nod a little then Harry coughed harshly making his whole body shudder. To Nico's panic, he saw Thanatos' outline getting clearer that was bad, very bad. "Somebody get him to the hospital wing!" he yelled.
A couple of mediwizards rushed out of the crowd floating Harry onto a stretcher.
….
Madam Pomfrey wouldn't let him go inside. "That is no scene for an eleven-year-old boy" She shivered. "Trust me the injuries he has sustained are horrible. Best for you to not see"
Nico let out a frustrated sigh. He had to see Harry. He had already lost Bianca; he wasn't going to lose Harry, too. But he knew the matron would kick him out and besides the Hogwarts wards worked on shadow travel. The one who made them had done it so perfectly he wondered if a child of Hephaestus had done it. So for an agonizing hour he waited until finally he was permitted to see Harry.
The teen looked horrible. He was paler than usual and the faint outline of bruises was still there. But at least he was conscious.
"Harry! What happened?"
"I'd rather not talk about it", Harry's voice was hoarse.
"Okay ", responded Nico, shocked. Harry was one of the strongest and bravest person he ever knew and it hurt him to see his friend like this.
"I- I'll tell you tomorrow just not… now", Harry's voice was filled with pain. "Tell dad and Hecate that I'm fine"
Nico nodded. Harry might act strong and he really was. But he had a limit too, he was only human. Demigod or not, he had a breaking point like everyone else.
"Take care of yourself", Nico said. Harry managed a weak smile.
"'Kay"
