Chapter 8a
Aftershocks
Xeno, Harry, Luna and Hermione apparated to the Dursley's back garden where Harry collapsed to the grassy verge in a state of unconsciousness. Hermione and Luna rushed in the back door to fetch Vernon and Petunia who on seeing harry gasped.
"What's happened, Luna, Xeno, why is my nephew like this?"
"He's in shock, Mrs Dursley, at your sister's will reading, he found out some things that have sickened even me."
"What things, Xeno, what aren't you telling me?"
"We can't discuss it here, Mrs Dursley, I need to get the boy some help and only one person can help the poor lad now!" Vernon carried Harry inside and took him upstairs to his bed where the young wizard could heal in his sleep."
"I will send an owl to Professor Snape, Mrs Dursley, he may seem like he's a dark wizard but he really is on the side of the light. I will apparate to Hogwarts and let Severus detect my magical signature enough to follow. Keep the lad warm and give him plenty of sweet hot drinks for now."
