Teardrops
Chapter 11: Holidays
The beginning of Harry's holiday was fairly uneventful he spent a couple of days in the library, some days he would take his sketch book out too the lake and draw others he would just stay in Remus's rooms. The only eventful thing that Happened each week was the arrival of a potter owl with a letter from Harry's father telling exactly how he felt of Harry and how he was a disgrace, a misfit, unworthy, useless, stupid or what ever other insult he felt like using. Harry tried to ignore the letters but some left him sobbing into his pillow for hours and more scars than ever littered his left wrist and now his right wrist too.
Eventually it was time for Harry's visit to Ron's house.
Harry was flooing over to Ron's with Remus and was to stay for three days. Harry and Remus arrived at ten on the day they had agreed and were meted by a cheerful Molly Weasley.
"Harry!" She said cheerfully pulling him into a hug "It's lovely to see you again!"
"You must be Remus Lupin" She nodded at Remus "Ron said you'd be bringing Harry rather than his parents"
"Yes that's me" Remus nodded
"I must ask where Lily and James are" She asked
"It's a private matter I'm afraid molly" Remus smiled "but he's living with me and his other god father Sirius at the moment. One of us will pick him up on Wednesday evening"
"Ok dear" Molly smiled "why don't you both come and join us for tea?"
"That would be lovely" Remus smiled "Thanks"
"Ok, well Harry, Ron's in his room you can take your bag up now" Molly smiled
Harry smiled cheerfully and headed up to Ron's room
"Well thanks Molly" Remus smiled
"That's ok Remus" Molly said softly "anytime"
Remus flooed back to his office.
Harry's three days at the Weasley's were fun. They played Quidditch every day and the whole house was cheery and bright. Harry enjoyed himself immensely. Luckily he didn't receive any owls from his father during his stay. Which was a big relief to him.
On Wednesday evening Remus and Sirius flooed over to the Weasley's and they enjoyed a huge meal cooked by Molly Weasley. Before returning to Hogwarts after arranging for Ron to come and stay at Hogwarts for the last week of the holiday. Harry had owled Hermione straight away and she owled him back saying she'd love to come and couldn't wait.
The end of the holidays came swiftly and soon enough Harry was impatiently sitting in front of the fire in Remus's office waiting for Ron and Hermione to arrive. (They were both coming from Ron's house as Hermione wasn't connected to the floo). Soon enough the flames of the fire turned green and Ron appeared.
"Hey Harry!" he grinned Hermione and mum are just coming. The fire turned green as he finished speaking and a rather unsteady Hermione stepped out of the fire managing a weak grin at Harry as Mrs. Weasley arrived.
"Harry why don't you, Ron and Hermione take your stuff up to Gryffindor tower?" Remus smiled
"Okay Remus" Harry smiled "come on guys, let's use a levitating charm"
"But Harry we cant do magic or we'll be expelled its summer remember" Hermione said
"Actually because we're in Hogwarts it you can do as much magic as you like!" Harry smiled
"Wicked" Ron grinned "Wingardium leviosa!"
They floated there trunks up to the second year boys dorms (Hermione was to join them for the week) and unpacked a little before sitting around the common room.
"So Harry exactly why are you staying with professor Lupin?" Hermione asked
"I…er… it's kinda… family issue…" Harry said looking down at his hands
Hermione took the hint and didn't press the matter any further.
"So what shall we do?" Ron asked
"I don't know about you too but I'm going to the library I have some bit of the homework I want to look up!" Hermione said getting up and heading towards the portrait hole.
"Quidditch?" Harry asked Ron
"Yeah great come on!" Ron grinned "Oh one minute I didn't bring my broom!"
"You can borrow my comet if you like!' Harry smiled "Sirius got me a Nimbus 2001 for my birthday!"
"Oh yeah I remember you said!" Ron grinned "Cool! Let's go!"
The boys headed down to the pitch and spent the rest of the afternoon playing with a quaffle Harry borrowed out of the Quidditch shed. They returned to the common room, happily chatting away and met Hermione who had her nose in a book as usual.
They had a fun final week of the holiday. Harry and Ron spent a lot of time playing Quidditch and exploring with Hermione who enjoyed sitting in the stands and reading while Harry and Ron played Quidditch. All too soon September 1st arrived and it was time for the other students to return to the school.
Harry, Ron and Hermione woke up late and headed to Remus's living quarters for some dinner before Harry and Ron took advantage of the Quidditch pitch for one last time before they went inside to clean up and get changed for the feast.
The feast was pretty uneventful and a tired Harry, Ron and Hermione headed towards the Gryffindor common room.
"I just need to go get something out of my room" Harry smiled "Catch up with you in the common room ok?"
"Ok Harry" Hermione agreed. Harry headed down towards the defense against the dark arts corridor when he heard footsteps behind him.
"Look who it isn't" a voice said from behind him
"Hello Dawson" Harry said coldly
"Getting smart now aren't we little traitor" Dawson smirked
"Oh shut up" Harry muttered "I'm busy go away"
"Did you get dads letters?" Dawson hissed
"Yes" Harry said bluntly trying to walk away from Dawson but he found his brother blocking his path
"Didn't think to reply now did you?" Dawson spat "Of course it's below the great Harry potter to reply to his own dads letters isn't it"
"He never asked for a reply" Harry told Dawson Truthfully "No if you'd move I can go I have something to do"
"You are such and insolent little brat aren't you ickle Harry kins" Dawson smirked grabbing Harry's right arm
"Let go of me" Harry muttered
"Or what" Dawson spat in Harry's face
Harry muttered up as much energy as he could and punched Dawson in the face.
"Ow!" Dawson moaned holding his nose "Get back here!"
Harry who took advantage of his brother's grasp leaving his arm had bolted down the corridor and before Dawson caught up with him he was in Remus's Quarters.
He leaned back against the door breathing hard.
"shit" Harry muttered "I shouldn't have done that I shouldn't have answered back I really am insolent" He headed for his room muttering "so stupid…" after shutting the door he pulled open the draw of his desk and removed his blade.
Harry wiped the red liquid off his arm and pushed the cloth back in his draw just as he heard the portrait slam and Remus and Sirius enter chatting.
Harry grabbed his Potions text book of the desk and headed out of his room.
"Harry! What are you doing in here?" Remus asked
"Oh I needed my potions book for tomorrow" Harry said gesturing to the book in his hand "Snape would kill me if I forgot it"
Sirius laughed "I'd like to see him try!"
Harry smiled
"Ok Harry," Remus nodded "Are you ok you seem a little flustered and a bit pale…"
"I'm fine" Harry lied "I have to go I want to have an early night before tomorrow"
"Of course" Remus nodded "good idea"
"Night" Harry said
"Night!" Sirius waved and Remus nodded.
Harry traipsed up to the common room with the text book under his arm.
"You know… I'm kinda worried about him" Remus said to Sirius after Harry had gone.
"Why?" Sirius asked through a mouthful of biscuit
"Because I don't think he's gotten over what James did to him. I think he's just pretending everything's fine when its not" Remus commented "also I can smell blood"
"What?" Sirius asked after swallowing his mouthful of biscuit
"I don't know maybe James has found some way to get to him while he's here" Remus suggested
"How?" Sirius asked "I mean he couldn't sneak into the castle he'd be noticed"
"What about Dawson?" Remus asked "Maybe he's helping his dad into the castle or something"
"God knows" Sirius muttered
"We'll just have to keep a close eye on both of them" Remus sighed
Sirius nodded in agreement.
Harry and the other second years got back into routine fairly quickly. They found it weird not being the youngest in the school anymore but they were also glad they now had a years experience of the castle so they knew their way round pretty well (Harry, Ron and Hermione especially).
Harry spent most of the nights in his dorm but occasionally he would stay in his own room for one reason or another (most often the reason was because he was worried Dawson would do something if he didn't)
Harry was still receiving letters from his father. They were getting worse as they went, as were the scars on his arms which were multiplying fast and getting deeper and deeper.
The first Quidditch match of the season was approaching quickly Harry grew worried from the threats of his father telling him that he was going to be there ready to punish him and especially if he showed Dawson up again.
The Morning Dawned cold and frosty. Harry had spent the night in his bedroom panicking. He pulled on his Quidditch robes nervously and unwillingly before joining Remus and Sirius in the living area for breakfast.
"Do you want some toast Harry?" Remus offered
"No thanks" Harry muttered
"Bacon?" Sirius asked
Harry shuck his head
"What about some cereal Harry?" Remus asked
"I'm not hungry" Harry said
"Harry you don't need to worry about James" Remus said calmly "One of us will be with you at all times except when you're on the pitch" He explained
Harry smiled a little feeling a bit better but inside he still knew his father would find away to corner him alone.
A/N Sorry for the lateness of this! I've been at college and literally haven't had to seconds to think about it! Thanks to all my reviewers! I will try and get the next chapter up asap!