Teardrops

Chapter 10: Quidditch and Letters

The next couple of months passed quickly. Harry avoided being alone with his brother as much as possible and Dawson had never found the chance to corner his younger brother again since Harry thought it necessary to make sure to begin lengthy conversations whenever he spotted Dawson in the distance, that or he's get out of his way before Dawson had chance to even smell him let alone talk to him. Harry was in full training for their next Quidditch match even though the practice sessions meant coming face to face with his brother, Harry loved them. He loved to fly and defiantly felt safer facing Dawson on a broom where it was clear Harry had an exceptional talent (wood had told him numerous times he was twice as good as his brother).

After there match against Slytherin, The Gryffindor team had watched on anxiously as Ravenclaw thrashed Hufflepuff and Slytherin beat Hufflepuff. The final Match of the season was to be Gryffindor against Ravenclaw. To win the cup they only had to win the match by fifty points. The last training session was a nervous time for the team. Finally they day of the match arrived and Harry (who had spent the night in his new bedroom in Remus's office) munched on his plate of food nervously.

"Don't worry Harry you'll be fine" Remus smiled "Why don't we head down to the pitch a bit early?"

"Ok" Harry agreed.

They headed down to the pitch cheerfully chatting away.

"Look who it isn't" a cold voice said from next to the stands as they approached

"James" Remus nodded barely acknowledging his friend

"How are the little werewolf and the stupid useless attention seeking little brat doing?" James spat

"Shut up James, for once in your life" Remus said angrily

"Hi guys" Sirius's cheerful voice drifted over from behind them.

'Oh shit' Remus thought 'no ones told Sirius about all of this yet…'

"So are we looking forward to seeing the potter boys in action or what?" Sirius grinned

"Its Boy and yes" James said quite harshly

"Why where's Dawson?" Sirius asked confused

"Coming in a minute" James replied coolly

"So why only Boy then?" Sirius asked

"Because that little piece of scum doesn't earn the right to be my son" James spat harshly "come on lets go watch Dawson"

"What?" Sirius asked confused as Harry shrunk behind Remus.

"He's a…" James started but Remus cut it off

"For gods sake James for once admit you were the one at fault" Remus said angrily

"What is going on?" Sirius asked puzzled

"There's been a slight disagreement" James said "between me and Lupin"

"Oh why don't you tell him what's really been going on?" Remus said harshly

"And what's that?" Sirius asked bewildered

"He's been abusing Harry" Remus spat out

"What!" Sirius said baffled "never"

"It's the truth Sirius" Remus stated sadly

"No it isn't that lying little…" James started

"Don't bring Harry back into this" Remus said angrily "he hasn't done anything."

Sirius was looking between his friends

"How do you know about this anyway? How do we know it's the truth?" Sirius asked

"Harry told me a couple of months ago and I healed him. he had horrible bruises and cuts and welts on his chest and legs and shoulder" Remus said and James paled and Sirius looked at him

"If this is true James, why?" Sirius asked "Harry is the sweetest boy I know he's always been… wait a minute how long has this been going on for?"

"Harry couldn't remember exactly but he reckoned since he was four or five" Remus said

Sirius was obviously shocked "why?" he muttered

"He deserved it the useless, worthless piece of scum" James said harshly before taking off up the stands towards Lily and Aimee.

Sirius watched his friend go and then turned to the small boy stood next to Remus and pulled him into a hug.

"Gods Harry why didn't you tell anyone sooner? You know either of us would have helped you!" Sirius asked

"I…I…" Harry stuttered "I deserved it"

"No you didn't!" Remus said softly

"Come on Harry" Sirius smiled "let's show the school what a great little Quidditch player of a god son I have!"

Harry smiled

"I'm gonna catch the snitch and when I do it's for both of you!" Harry grinned

Remus smiled "we'll go up to the stands and get some decent seats see you later Harry"

"Bye!" Harry smiled.

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Sirius asked Remus "poor Harry. We could have avoided that confrontation"

"I have been meaning to tell you" Remus sighed "I've been busy with work and not to mention you're always busy with work yourself… that or a new girlfriend…"

"Well" Sirius blushed "I suppose it's not only your fault… do you know the real reason behind it all?"

"From what I understand it goes back to Harry's birth" Remus shrugged "You remember how Lily nearly died giving birth to him don't you?"

"Yeah and how she couldn't accept him and it took her ages to get back to her usual self" Sirius nodded "So just because of something Harry could control he feels the need to hurt him? I can't believe it, I really can't…"

Harry was true to his word and after an hour's chase he caught the snitch winning The Gryffindor team the Quidditch cup. But rather than celebrating with the rest of the team Harry, Sirius and Remus Had a smaller private celebration in Remus's quarters the party lasted about two hours before Harry decided he better go find Hermione and Ron so they could celebrate with him for awhile.

He set of cheerfully down the corridors. He was nearly at Gryffindor tower when he felt someone cover his mouth and drag him away from the common room.

"Little Life Ruining, worthless, Show off!" James harsh voice yelled as soon as the classroom door had slammed shut.

Harry backed away from his dad until he was pressed hard against the wall.

"You've lost me both of my friends! Ruined my life! Deliberately made your brother look insignificant! Nearly killed your mother! Ruined her life! You're such a useless waste of time!" James yelled "and you are going to pay!"

Harry's eyes opened wide as his father released his hand room Harry's mouth and pulled out his wand.

"Oh yes you are going to pay" James smirked

"Crucio!" He yelled Harry's eyes rolled back into his skull as unbearable pain ran throughout his body. He screamed and screamed as James laughed.

"Did that hurt little Harry?" James asked in a highly fake voice

Harry was lying on the floor panting heavily. He was finding it hard to breath.

"Don't think your getting of lightly" James sneered pointing his wand at Harry

"Sectumsempra!" James said force fully. Harry gasped as three large cuts appeared on his stomach as though someone had attacked him with a knife. The blood was pouring from the wounds and Harry felt himself feeling woozy.

James laughed as he muttered the counter curse and the blood stopped.

"like that Harry?" James sneered

Harry felt he could barely breathe let alone answer.

James gave him one last kick

"And if you think of ever telling… well I might not bother with the counter curse next time" James smirked at the bloody pile on the floor that was his son

"You're no son of mine" James spat as he left the room.

Harry was left on the floor in a crumpled heap. He sobbed to himself muttering under his breath. After what seemed life forever the dizziness appeared to be wearing off and Harry took out his wand muttering a cleaning charm on his Gryffindor team robes. He sat for another few minutes before mustering the strength to leave the room. He had to stop once out of the door to let another spell of dizziness wear off. After a few minutes he managed to set off again and made his way to the portrait where he caught his breath and let his head settle before muttering the password.

The common room was luckily empty and Harry made his way as quickly as he could up to his dorm where he collapsed on his bed and fell unconscious.

The last bit of term pasted in hurry for Harry. The exams went well and Harry was proud to receive the highest mark in Defense against the dark arts. He even beat Hermione by two marks.

Finally the holidays were upon them. Harry was staying at the castle with Remus and Sirius (who had sold their other flat to live in the castle and Dumbledore Had put in an extra bedroom for Sirius who's only problem with his new accommodation was not being able to bring his lady friends back. Remus just rolled his eyes when he heard this. Sirius continued with his job as an Auror and also took on the responsibility of teaching Remus's classes on full moon.) So Harry bid goodbye to his friends (who promised to write often) at the door of the castle before heading up to Remus's room.

"So Harry what do you plan on doing with your holiday?" Sirius asked

"I don't know" Harry muttered "I was hoping I could go visit Ron's family he invited me to come over"

"If that's what you'd like to do you can arrange that" Remus smiled

"And can Ron and Hermione come over here? I know it'll be like coming back to school early but…" Harry asked

"I suppose you could try and arrange it only we're going to have to come up with a good reason your staying with me and Sirius and not your parents" Remus smiled

Harry paled

"You… You wont tell them about what he did to me?" Harry asked

"Of course not" Sirius shook his head

"Why don't you just say it's a family matter" Remus suggested

"Oh ok" Harry agreed. "I'm going to go write them some letters and see what they think"

"Ok Harry" Remus smiled

Harry sat at his desk in his room and was pondering over what to write when there was a tapping at his window. Harry looked up and saw a potter family owl.

Harry opened the window and let the owl in quickly he took the letter and shooed it back out the window. He nervously opened the letter and read it.

Harry

You are a worthless waste of space. Actually you're even a waste of parchment. Remember what I said last time I saw you, you insolent little brat remember what could happen if anything else is mentioned and if you don't do as I say.

J. Potter

Harry re-read the little before shoving at the bottom of one of his draws he took out his knife again and watched the blade glitter in the sunlight from the window. Carefully he made three more neat cuts on his wrist. Before shoving the knife and piece of cloth away. He sat staring into space for a while before deciding to write his letters to Hermione and Ron.

A/n Thanks to all my reviewers! For all those of you who asked about Sirius… well the chapter answers it for you! I'm sorry about the lateness of the update but I've just started at college which unfortunately means less frequent updates… I would do some on the college computers but I'm not sure how private they are… (my old school ones could be seen by teachers while we worked on them…) I will update but it may take longer but I will update ASAP! Thanks again to my reviewers!