Chapter Seventeen-The Grangers
Caden sat down across from the family and sighed. Rubbing his eyes he ran a hand through his hair.
"Severus is in a coma. His body has basically shut down all it's functions so it can heal it's self. We were forced to intubeate him, we're doing everything possible, but right now it's up to him, and God." Harry looked at him.
"God? What the hell does he have to do with this?"
"Harry in my business you learn to accept there is a God, I'm a doctor and a wizard, I do believe in God. I do believe that right now he is trying to help your father. Please don't lose your faith."
"I never had any," Harry whispered.
"It's not hard to believe my boy, but God is there and he loves us. Just give it time my child."
"I want to see him," Harry whispered, wiping the tears from his chin and nose.
"All right, Emily would you like to see him as well?" Emily nodded and together the doctor and teenage twins followed him. Lea sat back against her father who placed a kiss on her head.
"Severus didn't believe in God for a long time," she whispered.
"I know honey, I know. Give Harry time, he's having a rough time with all of this."
"I feel so bad, he is just getting over his own fears and now this."
"Come on Lea, let's go for awhile, we'll check in on him when the kids are done, Harry needs to go home anyway," Roxy whispered.
"He hasn't slept forever. Poor thing is so scared." Lea whispered as her sister lead her away from the waiting room and towards the cafeteria.
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"He looks horrible," Emily whispered as she watched her father.
"Yeah he does doesn't he."
"He's so still, I've never seen him this still before," Harry gripped her hand.
"He's usual moving, almost always moving," Harry said smiling.
"Can he hear us Harry?" Emily asked. Harry looked at her, kissing her hand gently he nodded.
"I think he can," Harry whispered. Emily nodded and slowly walked over to her father, touching his pale clammy hot cheek.
"Daddy, we're here, and we just want you to know that. Please daddy, don't give up."
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Harry and Emily walked out of the room about twenty minutes later and saw Lea and Roxy standing there.
"We just got an owl, Harry you haven't slept in a long time, you need sleep and to eat. Sweetheart, you're not going to get that if I'm here with your dad or you're here with your dad."
"What are you getting at?" Harry asked looking at his new mother. Emily had known this was coming.
"We've asked Hermione and her parents to take you and Emily for a couple days, until we know more. You can come on weekends, but I don't want you worrying yourself here."
"You can't!" Harry yelled angrily.
"Harry, Demi is going with you too, I'd just feel better if you were safe with someone who cares about you."
"No way!" Harry yelled.
"Harry, don't argue with me, I'm not in the mood and I don't have the energy to do it either."
"I'm not leaving dad." Harry yelled. He couldn't see Jamie, the Metatron and Severus' spirit standing in the corner.
"Good, that boy needs to get out of here. This may be the only way," Severus said.
"Let's hope," Jamie whispered.
"Harry, you don't have a choice in the matter, please if not for me do it for your father. He would be horrified if he knew you spent day and night at his bedside."
"Fine!" Harry yelled, stalking over to the floo he was gone seconds later, muttering 'Snape Manor'.
"Sometimes I feel like the evil step mother," Lea said. Emily looked at her mom.
"He loves you, he's just scared mum," she whispered.
"I know he is pumpkin, why don't you go talk to him. You two have a connection."
"I love ya mum," Emily said and then headed towards the floo.
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Emily landed in the living room of the manor and looked around.
"Harry!" She yelled. She hurried towards the kitchens and opened the door.
"Harry?" She called again.
"Lily, have you seen my brother?" She asked the small elf.
"No Miss Emily," the elf said and returned to work. Emily sighed and headed upstairs, still calling her brother's name.
/what the hell do you want with me?/ a voice asked inside her head. Whirling around she didn't see anyone in his room. Then she touched her necklace which was glowing.
/I just wanna talk/ she thought, hoping that maybe it was her brother.
/yeah well, talk/ he returned.
/where are you/ she asked.
/none of your damn business/ he replied.
/it is my business, you're not in the house, and you're probably in your form./
/and a point goes to the pretty lady in blue/ he said coyly.
/don't get coy with me Harold Jamieson Snape/ she replied angrily.
/excuse me/ he hissed.
/Harry, I just want to talk, please/ she pleaded.
/I'm on the hill, you'll see me/ he finally admitted.
/thank you/ she said quickly she ran down the stairs and out the door, transforming into her tiger form along the way. It didn't take long to find her brother, who was sitting in his wolf form upon the hill. She planted herself beside him and looked at him.
/I'll race you to the barn/ she said smiling. He looked at her.
/your on,/ he said. Within seconds the Wolf and Tiger were racing towards the barns. Emily approached it with speed and grace, as Harry tried to beat her out, as she reached the door only inches before he did she transformed into her human form again and was pounced on by her already human brother.
"Why you little," he yelled tickling her. She laughed and finally pushed him away.
"Older is better."
"In your dreams," Harry responded. She stood up slowly and dusted herself off, he did the same.
"Harry, I know we haven't known each other more than a year, but you're my brother and I do love you." He smiled and gently pulled her into a hug.
"I love you too sweet sister," he said leaning his head against hers.
"I know you're worried, but remember that mum is trying to protect us." Harry nodded.
"I know, so we might as well go pack up and grab Demi, from the sound of it, Mr. Granger and Hermione arrive tomorrow by car."
"Harry," she said stopping.
"What?" He asked calmly as they began to walk back to the house.
"You love her don't you?" Harry looked at his sister.
"Love who?"
"Hermione," she said. Harry smiled.
"I don't know what I think about her."
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Lea sighed the next day as she held her daughter one last time, she knew it would be awhile before she might seem them.
"Mum," Harry said gently, looking at his step mom.
"Yes?"
"I'm sorry, about yesterday. I love you, and I know you are trying to take care of us. Please take care of dad." Lea placed Demi on the floor and grabbed Harry in a hug.
"I'm going to miss you three."
"Our birthday is in two weeks, will he be okay by then?" Harry asked.
"I hope so honey." Suddenly there was a knock on the door. Lily the elf went and answered it.
"Hermione!" Harry yelled, no matter how dire the situation was, he was pleased to see his friend. The two embraced. Lea watched and had to smile, she could tell that Harry liked her. Mr. Granger stepped into the house and smiled.
"Hi, I'm Hermione's father, you must be Lea."
"Yes, thanks for taking them, with what's going on, I just feel better knowing they're safe."
"I don't doubt it. We'll of course watch them," he said. Emily came downstairs, her bags levitating in front of her. She saw Hermione and instantly hugged her friend.
"I've missed you two," Hermione said looking at Harry.
"Me too," he said, gripping her hand softly. Emily walked over and picked Demi into her arms. Hermione smiled.
"She's beautiful," Hermione said as she held the baby.
"We'll do our best." Mr. Granger said.
"I know you will. Emily, Harry I'll owl you with updates on your father," they both nodded and looked at Mr. Granger.
"Well, are we ready?" Hermione nodded. Lea watched her children leave with the man and daughter. She sent up a silent prayer and headed back to the hospital.