Disclaimer: The characters and places and stuff belong to JKR. But for now, they are at my mercy. *evil grin* I'll return them as soon as I'm finished…maybe.

This is the sequel to "What Is Happiness?" To understand this story, you must first read that one. It is located at http://www.fanfiction.net/read.php?storyid=946096

Nicky: Not necessarily. LoL

In this chapter: Solutions and Apologies

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The next day, everyone gathered in Remus's suite: Albus, Sirius, Remus, Harry, Sean, Kayla, George, Severus, Draco, and even Katie came with the baby. They all sat around the living room, Harry nestled between Sirius and Draco.

"I suppose everyone should be told exactly what's going on," Severus said, softly. "And I guess I'll have to be the one to explain it.

"Lucius Malfoy forced Harry to drink a potion called the Mentalius Potion. I, and a couple of others, developed it about sixteen or seventeen years ago. It causes depression and a kind of schizophrenia, where the victim is fine one minute, and the next, severely depressed. They do things without realizing it, and they don't remember those things.

"The potion also causes the victim to relive their bad memories through their nightmares. These nightmares get worse as time goes on, and the victim may become suicidal, though they're not really; it's like the potion controls how they feel. There have been, as far as I know, twenty-seven victims. All but two of them committed suicide. The other two are in St. Mungo's.

"I spent years trying to find the cure for Mentalius, and two or three years ago, I came quite close. But by that time, things here were getting hectic, and I didn't have time to finish it. Last night, I searched my office and found my notes. I promise you all, I will find a cure."

"Until then, what happens to me?" Harry asked in a small voice. "I don't want to die... I don't want to kill myself."

"We won't let you kill yourself, Harry," Sirius murmured, holding his son close.

"I would certainly feel better if there was someone keeping an eye on Harry at all times," Remus said, softly. "I know, we discussed something like this before, but I think the circumstances are a little different now."

"I don't care what you do," Harry whispered. "Just don't let me kill myself, please."

"We won't," Sirius promised again. "How about Kayla, Sean, and I come and stay here at Hogwarts with you and Daddy? Would you like that?" Harry nodded.

"I suppose I should let all of Harry's teachers know what is going on," Albus stated. "Remus, you have your own classes to teach, and Sirius, you'll be watching the children a lot of the time, so it would be a good idea for his other teachers to keep an eye on him.

"Harry, would you like to live here with your family, instead of Gryffindor Tower? At least for the time being."

"Yes, please."

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Sirius, Kayla, and Sean had moved into Remus's rooms in Hogwarts by the next night, as had Harry. Sirius made sure to bring Peachy and Midnight with them, and Harry's eyes lit up when he saw that. The animals seemed happy when they saw him, as well. Peachy climbed into Harry's lap on the sofa, and Midnight perched on the arm of the couch.

"Hi, Midnight, hi, Peachy," Harry murmured, cuddling his cat to his chest. He reached up to pat the raven's head.

"Harry!" Kayla squealed, running into the room. "Harry, color with me?"

"Maybe later, sweetie," Harry compromised, kissing Peachy's head and placing her in his sister's arms. "I think I'm going to take a nap. Want to lay down with me?"

"Okay!"

Harry and Kayla went into Harry's room and climbed under the blankets on his bed. Kayla nestled herself in Harry's arms, giving a content sigh.

"I love you, Harry," Kayla mumbled, immediately sleepy.

"I love you, too, Kay-Kay," Harry said, softly, as they snuggled down under the warm covers.

"Harry, are you sick?" Kayla wondered, suddenly. "Dad told me and Sean you're sick."

"Yeah, Kay, I'm sick," Harry sighed, resting his cheek on top of his sister's head. "I'm sick in my mind, but Uncle Severus is trying to make something to stop me being sick anymore. So don't worry."

"Okay," Kayla yawned. "Uncle Severus can fix it..."

At this, Harry smiled slightly and kissed his sister's forehead.

She's probably right, he thought to himself as he drifted off to sleep. If it has to do with Potions, Severus can do it.

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"Harry, wake up."

A soft voice woke Harry from his sleep, and he turned over onto his back to stare up at Remus, who was shaking him gently. Harry yawned and put on his glasses, then sat up.

"Do you want to go to supper in the Great Hall?" Remus asked. "Or would you like to eat up here? If you want to eat downstairs, Albus has a table for us, away from the other tables."

"Great Hall, I suppose," Harry replied, shrugging his shoulders.

A short while later, Sirius, Remus, Harry, Sean, Kayla, Severus, Draco, George, Ron, Ginny, and Hermione all sat at the separate table in the Great Hall. Harry sat between Draco and George.

"Have a nice nap?" Draco wondered, placing an arm around Harry's waist.

"Mm-hmm," Harry responded, letting Draco feed him a spoonful of soup.

"You two are so incredibly sappy, it's disgusting," George teased.

"I think it's cute," Hermione protested, smirking. "Besides, George, you seem to have someone on your mind lately. Who is it?" George blushed.

"None of your concern," he muttered, causing everyone to laugh at him.

Harry chuckled slightly and shook his head, then laid his head on Draco's shoulder.

"All right if we talk later?" Harry murmured. Draco nodded.

"Of course, love."

After supper, Draco and Harry went to their suite from the year before. They curled up with a blanket on the floor in front of the fireplace, with a cup of hot cocoa to share.

"I missed this," Harry said, softly. "I missed you... I'm sorry, Draco, for anything and everything bad that I've done to you..."

"I know you are, honey," Draco told him, kissing his temple. "I know you didn't mean any of it."

"I love you," Harry whispered. "More than anything. And I know Severus will cure me, and everything will be back to normal."

"I love you, too, darling. And you're right. Everything will be fine, and the rest of the year will be completely normal."