Chapter ten

Near the end of dinner, Hermione glanced at Neville then at Anthony who was sitting beside Madam Pomfrey. Hermione and Neville knew it was close to when Professor McGonagall would be making her announcement about Harry. Anthony gave them a very subtle nod but anyone watching him would not notice his movement at all.

Minerva stood and tapped her glass, 'Before all of you return to your house rooms I have some happy news to pass on,' Minerva glanced around the great hall, everyone just waited, but the two Weasley's did glance at each other and neither were smiling, 'Thanks to the tireless work by Professor Snape who was able to invent a new potion, our wonderful friend and hero Harry Potter is finally awake from his five month near death experience.'

The great hall exploded into cheers, whistles and laughter making all the staff smile, some even laughed.

'Can we visit him professor?' Ginny yelled out.

'Not yet, Madam Pomfrey informed me that he will need some intense healing before he will be up to visitors, but it should only be a week or so. There is some sad news though, as of right now Mr. Potter does not remember anything, not who he is, not where he is, nothing. Earlier today Madam Pomfrey, Professor Snape, the minister and I filled Harry in on some basic information. We are not sure if he will ever regain his memory, time will tell along with Professor Snape and Madam Pomfrey who will be using their extensive skills to try and restore his memory through healing or potions. Now head to your house rooms as I know you have quite a lot of assignments to get through.'

Minerva sat back down but instead of watching the two Weasley's, she turned to speak with Filius. Once the great hall was empty she left with Poppy and Anthony where they headed straight back down to the dungeons. Severus let them straight in where they headed into Harry's room.

'They looked very nervous, anxious, but the moment Minerva said you had no memory they became relaxed until they eventually smiled.' Anthony said.

'In the morning I will get a note from Hermione about anything she or Neville might overhear.'

'So since I can't remember they will believe they could talk me into anything especially if they say they are my friends or girlfriend in Ginny's case?'

'Yes, you have a week before we are allowing them to visit which will help you get some of your strength back. She asked instantly about visiting you, which we knew she would.'

'I believe you will receive an owl from Molly asking to be allowed into the school,' Severus said.

'Yes, I'm sure I will, but she will be disappointed just as she has been over the last couple of months. We will keep you informed Harry but just remember, you are safe in these rooms even when Severus isn't here. Poppy and I will be checking on you through the day while Severus is teaching and Anthony will be here to help with anything you might need.'

'Okay, thank you,' Harry waited until the others left and Severus returned, 'About the cloak, you said to take my time deciding so I did. Yes, you can use it Severus, even if you and my father did hate each other, right now you are trying to stop anyone poisoning me again, so I think he'd be okay with it.'

'Yes, I'm sure he would, but that is the only thing you own of your parents, and everyone knows it means a lot to you.'

'Oh, so there isn't anything else?'

'There are items you could get, but you just never had time. As the minister said, you were guarded quite a lot. After the war you probably thought about retrieving some of their belongings, but you were poisoned.'

'So when I'm okay and it's safe enough I can see what else is there?'

'Yes, you could, but I would advise that you take protection as we may never find the proof that those three were involved in your poisoning.'

'Maybe you could come with me, when you have time I mean?'

'We shall see, now do you need anything before I get back to my work, I have papers to mark?'

'No, I'm fine, thank you and I would offer to help but I have no idea about any of this.'

'Since you don't remember then I'm sure we can all work on teaching you again. Now I will be within hearing distance so if you do require anything just call.'

'I will, thanks,' Harry waited until Severus left before picking up one of the books Severus had supplied, Hogwarts: a history.

Over the next week Harry was finally able to walk by himself as long as he took it easy as he was still a little weak. He hadn't left the rooms, he never admitted to anyone but he felt safe in these rooms especially knowing no one can enter.

The day that Harry was allowed to have visitors, Poppy got him settled into the room at the hospital, but they had worked it for Harry to appear weak and tired. Anthony was back beside Harry and Severus was under the cloak ready to keep watch.

Minerva opened the door gave Harry a look before stepping aside, 'Harry,' Ginny cried urgently and hurried to the bed, 'Is that charm still on him?'

'It is and will remain Miss Weasley,' Anthony said.

'Fine, but I'm his girlfriend,' Ginny snapped as she sat down, 'Hi.'

'Hello, blimey, your hair is really red.'

'Yes, all my family has red hair, like Ron.'

'Hey mate, how you doing?'

'You know, okay I suppose. I was told I was close to your whole family.'

'Yes, well, you and me have been best friends since eleven, then you got with Ginny. But you used to say you loved staying at my family's home.'

'Yes, mum wrote, she wants you home so she can look after you like she's done for years,' Ginny smiled sweetly.

'I'm not going anywhere, I don't know you and I don't know your mother. Right now I'm staying with Severus as I feel good with him, he saved me.'

'But Harry, you hate Snape, you always did. We think he's trying to get on your good side so you can give him a good reputation,' Ron said.

'Yeah, he will use you, he's done it before. So I'll let mum know she can pick you up.'

'Like hell lady, I'm staying here with people I want to stay with. As far as I'm concerned you're strangers and I wouldn't stay with strangers. Now I'm tired, I would like to sleep, so can you both leave,' Harry slowly and made it look like an effort turned on his side away from the two red heads.

'Harry, we're your family, you need to come home.'

'No, now get out,' Harry snarled but never turned, 'Anthony, can you make them leave please?'

'Of course Mr. Potter,' Anthony pulled his wand, 'So you either walk through the door on your own two feet or land on our arse on the other side of the door.'

'We'll be back Harry,' Ginny said.

'I'd rather you didn't.'

'You'll change your mind once we tell you everything we've done together,' Ron said.

'No I won't, so go and don't come back.' Harry grinned as he waited.

'They're gone, they seemed a bit shocked,' Anthony said.

Harry sat up, 'Blimey they were pushy, but that girl, no way, I can tell you now she is not my type.'

'It does not mean they will not keep trying. But now they are gone it's time to return to our rooms. We can work on some of your other friends visiting tomorrow.' Severus said.

'Yeah, after them I'm not really ready to face others.'

'I will tell Poppy you're resting, she will know what it means.'

'Thanks Anthony, but I see what you mean about the looks they give you. They really don't like you, do they?'

Anthony and Severus laughed, 'Not a lot, no.'

Severus stayed beside Harry while they flooed back to their rooms where Harry sat on the sofa.

'Can you tell me more about my life, about anything really?'

'If you wish,' Severus went to make some tea, he loaded a tray with everything including biscuits before taking his usual seat by the fireplace. After handing Harry his cup he started on Harry's first year at Hogwarts, but he did explain that only Hermione would know everything he got up to.

The two men sat together while Severus explained Harry's years at Hogwarts, so even though he had a lot of terrible things happen to him Harry did have some fun times with his friends and quidditch, especially quidditch.

The following day Harry did get to meet his other friends, so even though he didn't remember them he felt relaxed because they all just talked to him, not one of them tried to make him do anything. They were friendly and mainly talked about who they were and how they knew each other.

Minerva spoke with Harry and asked him about Molly Weasley who was constantly sending owls. They decided to let her in for one visit just so she will hear from Harry what he wants.

Again Harry was taken to the hospital at the end of classes, Severus under the cloak while Anthony stood next to the bed.

'Harry dear.'

Harry glanced up to see the red headed woman, 'Hello.'

'You look peaky, you need more sun which you will get when I get you home.'

'No offence lady but I'm not going anywhere with you, I have no idea who you are.'

'Harry dear, don't be silly, of course you will come home where I can look after you, like I have done many times before.'

'Look,' Harry glared, 'you didn't hear me, I am not going anywhere with you or with anyone I do not know. Right now I am staying here with people I do know so you might as well stop bugging Minerva because you won't change my mind. You're just as pushy as those kids of yours which pissed me right off. Now I'm going to take a nap, I'm sure you know the way out,' Harry turned on his side.

'You will see soon Harry dear, you belong at the Burrow and I will take care of you.'

'Get out,' Harry growled but never turned over, not until Severus pulled off the cloak. But he finally got to see what Molly Weasley was like and knew straight away he didn't trust her or her fake kindly smile. To Harry, she had cold eyes.