Darkest Night

Chapter 25

The Whole School Knows

Harry woke up the next morning, sleepily, wincing at the pain in his ribs. Apart from that he showed no other weakness, he was used to pain - mind you not so much anymore. However, he did have a very big tolerance to pain and probably always would. Edward was still there, Harry had to smile at that.

"How are you feeling?" asked Edward when Harry finally focused on him.

"Pretty much the same, I do hope I can get this mended soon or it will scar" said Harry grimacing, another scar was the last thing he needed right now.

"I thought you could take care of it?" asked Edward curiously.

"Oh I suppose we could, it wouldn't disappear completely but it will disappear. If I did it now the scar would fade altogether…leave it too long there will always be a reminder" explained Harry.

"Do you need some pain relief?" asked Edward looking at his mate, the sorrow he felt at what his mate had been through didn't show. The other Cullen's and wizards had come to the correct conclusion regarding Bella's actions. She had wanted Harry dead and was using Jasper to do her dirty little deed. Knowing good and well the Cullen's would have covered it up to protect their own.

Harry sighed sadly and said "I think that might be a good idea"

Edward left immediately to get his father, faster than normal he didn't want his mate in pain any longer than necessary. The rest of the Coven was back home, waiting on news as were the Wizards. They had been forced out the hospital for the night, and promised to come back as soon as possible. Carlisle and Edward returned within two minutes, Harry smiled gratefully at the Doctor when the painkiller began doing its job.

"Thank you" the gratefulness thick in his voice.

"There is no need to be in pain, you should have told us right away" admonished Carlisle softly, smiling at Harry almost sadly.

"Where is everyone?" asked Harry he didn't like anyone looking at him like that. So he did what he did best, avert the conversation and direction to something or someone else.

"They will be on their way here soon; you should be able to go home soon. I just want to check to see if it's alright, I will be giving you some pills to help with the pain and dressing also" said Carlisle.

Harry just nodded and grinned as if he knew the drill.

"I'm glad you are ok" said Edward truthfully; he had heard Harry's sweet declaration when the police were talking to him. He had even seen the beautiful flush that had crept up Harry's entire face. He had been too happy to even care about the man's reaction to their preferences.

"Thank you" murmured Harry groggily, the painkillers were obviously making him very sleepy.

"Once you are better I was wondering if you would maybe like to go on a date?" asked Edward nervously and Edward did not do nervous he was a vampire, wondering slightly if he was being too forward.

"I'd like that" grinned Harry, his green eyes almost glassy as he fought sleep. Edward just put a cool hand on Harry's forehead, telling him to sleep some more. Harry's eyes fluttered closed and his breath evened to the soft wisps of sleep.

X.X.X

It was another hour before everyone was surrounding Harry's bed. Asking Edward and Carlisle if he was alright, even after telling them he was they continued to wait anxiously to see for themselves. Harry didn't sleep long anyway thankfully, because Draco and Luna were getting rather anxious.

"Hey Harry! How are you?" grinned Luna cheerfully.

Harry just groaned and buried his head in his pillow obviously not liking how cheerful his sister was right now.

"M'fine" murmured Harry after a few seconds of silence.

"I'm so glad! I was so worried about you" gushed Luna; Draco just nodded more composed and less likely to gush about like Luna was. However, no one could say he didn't give a damn, he did - he just didn't like showing it. He was much like Severus in that regard, their eyes always gave them away though. Ice blue or black tunnels, you could still see the bright glittering question of concern on their eyes.

"I'm ok Luna honestly" said Harry, his voice thickly laden with sleep.

"Carlisle said you can come home, do you feel up to it?" asked Remus softly.

"Yes!" said Harry sitting up abruptly, looking all too happy with that suggestion. He couldn't cope with another night sleeping in the hospital - Just in case he was alone. He knew Edward had been there last night, but not sure how long or if he stayed at all. He had no idea the immortal teen had stayed all night, running behind the door whenever the night nurse checked on Harry seven times in the night. Harry was no less thankful that Edward had been there of course, he hated and feared being alone. After all those years of being alone, stuck in a cupboard with no one to love him it was no wonder he hated being alone.

"Good" said Severus "I can't cope with this hospital much longer" he wrinkled his not so inconsiderable nose up in mock disgust. Harry laughed softly, smiling at Severus in amusement. Now that Severus wasn't always sharking at him, he loved the dark mans sense of humour and sarcasm - especially if it wasn't directed at him!

"Wouldn't wanna switch places then eh?" teased Harry.

"I would you know that" said Severus seriously, his humour drying up.

"Yes I know you would" smiled Harry happily; he loved having a family it meant so much to him.

"We got talking last night, we think maybe it was time Severus changed his looks got used to it before trying his luck at being elected as Minister. The elections begin in three months, mother wrote to me" said Draco in way of explaining how he knew so much when they weren't there.

Everyone nodded that made sense; Narcissa was still a very big socialite and never turned down a party. Now that Lucius was gone she took over the role of Lady Malfoy and had her seat at the Ministry, Draco was supposed to have one beside her - and had yet to take it. He would be when he made sure to elect Severus as Minister of Magic.

"Oh ok then" said Harry sounding downhearted, he had actually gotten used to Severus in his family. To know he was going to be gone made him incredibly sad, they were getting on so much better. It wasn't awkward like the first night anymore.

"Don't worry, silly Gryffindor I will still come here as often as I can" said Severus obviously understanding why Harry was upset. Severus knew Harry in ways that no one else did. Harry had to tell Severus a lot about him, before they could even begin trusting one another. Then when Occlumency began again he saw for himself just how bad it was. So yes, Severus understood why Harry seemed so sad.

Severus knew Harry clung to his wayward family as if his life depended on it. He had seen Harry coming to rely on him, trust him even more than before. He had been accepted into Harry Potter's wayward family as well. Part of him had been horrified, but as time passed he felt blessed. He hadn't been this accepted, liked even in a very long time. Severus knew he had to go before he got too comfortable. As he promised Harry he would come now and again - see them all especially Harry, Draco and Luna. He had bonded with them before this. He had seen horrific things done to them during their capture; saw him truly brave they were especially Harry. Turning most of their anger onto him, so they wouldn't harm Luna. They knew to hurt Harry all they had to do was hurt Luna; however, Harry had taken to widening them all up in ways Severus hadn't understood at the time.

Lucius much to Severus' amusement had lost the battle of wits with a twelve year old Gryffindor. His house elf had been freed; a twelve year old child had outsmarted Lucius Malfoy. Of course bringing up the fact he had failed to retrieve the prophecy always wound up the blonde haired man. Mention that and all intents of hurting Harry through Luna were forgotten.

Bellatrix had been disgustingly easy to lure, all Harry had to do was mention all the times he had defied Voldemort- the list longer than Severus had ever realized before.

Unfortunately Harry hadn't known the others but he had come to guess what wound them up the most. He had even inflamed Severus' own buttons by calling him a coward. If it hadn't been for that name Severus doubted he would have been able to do it. The bloody Gryffindor that he was had ensured Severus wasn't caught as spy. However, Severus could safely say he hadn't had a hand in what they did to Luna - or spying or not he would have stopped it. He had always been rather fond of Luna, she was a great potions student, and she had taken after her mother. Luna had also reminded him or himself - being bullied and having her things taken away. Unfortunately Luna had been too proud to ask for help, even when he had offered - rather coldly at the time but it had been an offer. He remembered her blue eyes widening in shock and sadness before she shook her head and said they would turn up eventually.

"So when can I go?" asked Harry eagerly, shaking Severus from his thoughts. He did that quite regularly; the first few nights he had horrible nightmares about their capture. Most people thought him cold, aloof and unfeeling but it wasn't true. He did indeed have a heart, and not many people got to see that. It kept him safe from harm, safe from scorn or heartache. Eventually Severus had resorted to taking Dreamless sleeping potion for a few nights, now the nightmares had abated so had his guilt even if he hadn't done the deed he should have still saved them and avoided everything.

"Just give me a minute to change the dressing then you are free to go" said Carlisle, which is exactly what he did, behind a privacy screen of course. Carlisle declared him fit and healthy to leave - and Harry did so eagerly, some things didn't change and that was one of them. Harry will never, ever like being in a hospital - then again who did?

"I hope I didn't miss too much school" sighed Harry walking out refusing the wheelchair completely.

"You only missed one day" said Draco rolling his eyes.

"I wonder what they think happen…will they blame me?" asked Harry biting his lip worriedly.

"Harry the whole school knows what happened haven't you learned from Hogwarts?" snorted Draco amused.

"True" grinned Harry, anything you wanted a secret - forget it naturally the whole school would know.

"Are you coming Edward?" asked Harry in confusing as Edward began leaving in the other direction.

"I have my Volvo with me, I'll meet you at you're house" said Edward.

"I'll come with you then, I'll see you guys at home…and Severus the book you want is in my trunk it's my Emery Staunton" said Harry, "It's a potion and you probably wouldn't trust anyone else" a wry grin on his face now.

"Indeed you are correct Harry," smirked Severus nodding curtly in understanding.

"Do you think Harry realizes?" asked Sirius watching his godson go.

"Of course he does you dolt" sneered Severus.

"I don't know Harry can be a bit oblivious sometimes" said Remus watching Harry get helped into the car by Edward.

"If that blush is anything to go by I'd say he knows" smirked Severus, Gryffindor's were so amusing to toy with about subjects like that. He had too much respect for Harry to tease him about such things. He had been thought too much in his life for Severus to embarrass him about having a boyfriend. It was the least the child deserved, happiness, love and now hopefully his life to himself without Dumbledore causing trouble. Knowing Harry Potter - he wouldn't be surprised if something else cropped up and bit him. He prayed it wouldn't happen but Harry had never been a very lucky individual.

"They are so cute!" squealed Luna; her vision was finally starting on its way to coming true.

"I hate to agree about it but you are right…they look hot" said Draco nodding curtly.

Finally the family made their way to a near by ally way and apparated home.

Yay finally some Edward/harry slash coming soon! will i have had some of the order evil too and on their way to get harry and the others? or will it the the volturi's turn? will everything turn out ok?or will harry be a vampire before the volturi show their arses in ten years time or something? will severus suceed as minister? or will harry and co have to resort to dirty tricks? will harry's vote manage to sway everyone? after all he is the hero of the wizarding world and can do no wrong now! R&R plz