The Side of Harry We Don't Know

this fanfic does not mean to offend the actors and characters of Harry potter and Lord of the rings, or J.K R. and J.R.T. the characters do not belong to me, they belong to the genius authors mentioned previously.

by: lupine flower (previously happy kid)

Chapter 7: First Visit.

When Sunday morning finally came, Harry felt like he would rather battle the Dark Lord again than see what his problem was. But something in the back of Harry's head told him to be less nervous and to look forward to learning the problems and maybe even some of the solutions.

When he came down to breakfast, Ron and Hermione were already waiting for him. Try as they might, they could not force Harry to eat a bite. He waved them off and walked slowly over to the teacher's table. Aragorn, who was still dressed up in black, only raised his head when Harry cleared his throat.

Harry: Still got a lot on your mind professor?

Aragorn: *sigh* Oh, your meeting with Frodo is scheduled for 11:00. A representative from their office will be escorting you. She will be here in about an hour. That should give you a half an hour to get there, alright?

Harry opened his mouth, but nothing came out, so he nodded. Aragorn smiled weakly at Harry as he got up, and motioned with his hand for Harry to follow. They walked out to the Entrance Hall, Aragorn leading the way. When he stopped, Harry noticed that he did not look that happy. Gaining some courage, Harry spoke.

Harry: Are you sure you're alright professor?

Aragorn bit his lip, covered them with his hand, and then looked at the ceiling.

Aragorn: Harry? Can I ask you to do a favor for me?

Harry: Er. . . sure professor.

Aragorn: *removing his hand from his face* It's about my girl, ya see. . . she is Frodo's assistant during this. So. . . I was wondering if you could perhaps tell her that I love her and totally respect her father, but if she wouldn't mind-

Harry: Sure professor.

Aragorn smiled another weak smile. Obviously this was taking a lot from him.

Aragorn: Thanks. You don't know how much this will help.

They stood there for another ten minutes before-

Hermione: RON!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING!!!!!!!

She stormed out of the Great Hall and sprinted to Gryffindor tower. Ron ran after her, but stopped when he saw Harry and Aragorn looking at him.

Ron: Uh. . . Little misunderstanding there! She took something the wrong way.

He grabbed Harry's arm and pulled them to the nearest empty classroom.

Ron: Harry, what have I done!!!!!!!! God, I'm such an idiot!!!!!!!!!!!

Harry: What-

Ron: I just.. HELP ME PLEASE!!!

Harry: *a bit angry* I might be able to give you some advice if you would tell me what's going on!!

Ron: Oh, Harry! I tried to kiss Hermione. . . and when I bent down to, she shoved me away and ran out of the hall!

Harry: Whoa, whoa! You what?!?

Ron: I thought that the time was right! We were talking about what your problem could be, and she looked very worried, so I said that maybe I could. cheer her up. . . obviously the wrong thing to do.

Harry: You bet! Well, it really wasn't all your fault. I'll go talk to 'Mione.

Ron: Thanks.

Harry found Hermione piled in a heap on the couch in the common room. No one else was present. She was crying her heart out to the couch. Harry wasn't sure what to do. She had never done that before.

Harry: Er. Hermione. you okay?

Hermione: Does it look like I'm okay Harry? Well, I'm not! *after a long pause with Harry looking almost as bad as Hermione* *sigh* Harry, I just don't know what to do? Ron tried to kiss me in front of everyone! I definitely would have if it would have been somewhere else, but in the Great Hall at breakfast? What was he thinking?!? What was I thinking?!?

Harry: Hermione, do you really like Ron?

Hermione: Um, yeah. That's what I don't get: Why didn't I go along with it!!!!!!??!!!

Harry: Calm down. Ron is just as upset as you are, so instead of me being the little message boy, I think you two need to have a serious talk, not about Quittich and stuff, real serious stuff, like maybe.I dunno, but maybe try saying something like: I'm sorry for how I acted, can I make it up to you? You two really need to sort out your problems yourself. I am glad to help you, but you really need to realize that you made the mistake, so you have to take the consequences, whatever they may be. I know I didn't get the whole story of what happened in there, but I plan on not needing to. Now, if you excuse me, I have to go get my own problems sorted out.

Hermione: Okay, thank you Harry. You're a great friend.

With that, she leaned over to him and gave him the biggest hug ever. After a few seconds, Harry pushed away, waved goodbye, and headed out of the common room. Now it was his turn, his turn to be the listener; Frodo's turn to do the talking. ________________

When Harry reached the Entrance Hall again, he found a women dressed up like Zena sucking on a lollypop, while looking carelessly around at the paintings and statues. Harry cleared his throat, and she looked up.

(for those of you who guessed it, good job! if you didn't, I'm worrying. . .)

Arwen: Oh! Like, hey Harry! How ya goin' ?

Harry: *a bit nervous* er...

Arwen: Whatever. If you'd, like, stop being a bummer, then maybe we could, like, leave.

Harry: er. okay.

Arwen: *while rolling eyes* fine, be that way! I didn't have to come here ya know!

Harry: I'm coming, I'm coming!

Arwen *acting even more perky* : Great!! Follow me!

Harry waved goodbye to the school as they mounted the broom.

Arwen: Okay, like, we're gonna have to totally share, like, a broom.

Harry: fine.

Arwen: Ready? Okay! So... Yay! Now I get to talk to you and ask you all these questions that are supposed to make you forget about like, school and your friends and. . .stuff! Okay! Like, what's you're absolute faaavorite color?!

Harry: er-

Arwen: Mine's pink! but of course there has to be forest green, too! daddy likes that one! *giggle* okay! so, like, what's your daddy's faaaaaavorite color?!

Harry: I didn't hav-

Arwen: Sweet! Mine too! okay, okay.. . what's your faaavorite drink?!

Arwen did not stop asking Harry annoying questions until they had reached the facility that he would be having his therapy in. Surprisingly, the questions did take Harry's mind off school and friends and.. stuff.

When Harry got over the shock of actually being off the broom, he noticed that the facility looked almost exactly like the Teletubbie's house. It had a rounded door with a grassy hill look; very cozy. . . maybe. Yes, there were little bunnies hopping around all over. There were pretty pink and purple flowers and a baby-face-sun that giggled occasionally. There was even the metal periscope that came out of the ground and said: Time for Harry Potter! Time for Harry Potter! Time for Harry Potter!

Arwen escorted Harry as he walked nervously through the round door. The inside looked as strange as it did on the outside. There were tiny beds, a little kitchen, and a slide that could be accessed by the roof. Various doors also led off to offices, while the main office was stationed in the center in front of the slide. Frodo was sitting in a chair in front of the main desk with his feet dangling more than a few inches above the floor. He motioned for Harry to sit down in front of the big desk.

Harry looked shiftily at Frodo. This was definitely not who he had expected. Er, what was he expecting? This guy did have the hobbit look down.. ...

Frodo: Safe journey I presume, Arwen?

Arwen: Yeah, like, we had a blast!! Didn't we Harry?!!?? *giggle*

Harry nodded slowly.

Frodo: Glad there were no problems. *waves Arwen off* Alright. Let's get down to business. Do you know why you're here, Harry?

Harry, unable to say anything else, stuck with his usual "Er- no."

Frodo: Harry, your case is extremely rare, so you're going to need an extra few weeks of therapy. Is that all right with you?

Harry: Wait, so that means that you do know what's wrong with me, even before the first session?

Frodo *smiling* : I have my suspisions, and those are usually correct.

Harry suddenly felt at ease with his new therapist, he didn't know why. Maybe it was because he had just noticed Arwen was gone..

Frodo: Back to my question. I think six weeks will do. Every Sunday? Is that okay? We can always go for weekdays if-

Harry: That's fine Frodo. Sundays are fine, but do you really think six sessions is enough? I mean, Aragorn seems to think that my problem, whatever it may be, is really serious. Is it?

Frodo: Yes.. and no, Harry. Your case is very difficult in many ways. 1. There is no permanent cure. There is only a temporary potion that will help until next week, but when taken too many times in a row, and the potion is fatal.

Harry gulped. Why did the one thing that could help him have to be fatal if taken too many times???!!???

Frodo: 2. The magical world will not approve of your state once you are finished with my program, and 3. you may not approve of your state once you are finished. I'm sorry, but I can't make your situation any better without telling you a lie.

Harry: Okay, but when will you tell me exactly what my problem is? I don't think I can wait any longer.

Frodo: Please understand, because I mean what I say, Harry. I cannot tell you right at the moment because you and I are both not ready yet. I must first research this topic more, and in doing so, helping you more, and you must take this prescribed potion *handing Harry a note* from Snape every 24 hours or face the consequences. Do you understand?

Harry: I understand completely. *though he was getting nervous at the thought of having to meet with Snape every 24 hours*

Frodo: Then i'll see you next Sunday at the same time. Arwen will come for you again.

Harry: Ok. Thank you very much, Frodo, but can you please tell me what my problem is next time?

Frodo: I promise.*smiling* Now if you please, exit to the door on your left and Arwen will take you back to Hogwarts.

And with that, Harry left his first ever therapy session, that turned out not being real therapy after all, feeling more confused than he had to start with.

Thank you guys for reviewing last chapter!! without you, this fic would have gone to the dust, which it nearly did.. i am soooooooo sorry for the wait (more than a few months) i have been EXTREMELY busy, but now i'm back to normal..

oh, I am planning on posting some of my fan art on artisticalley, as soon as I can get my stupid scanner to work!!... grr. I'll tell you when I get it up! (it will be under the same name, lupine flower :D )

sorry Frodo didn't turn out as well as i was hoping.. ..i promise to tell you what harry's problem is next chapter! I was planning on delivering the message in this one, but.. It got a little too long! Sorry for the wait again! :( i appreciate reviews, so.. you know the drill. click the little button.. it's calling for you.. you know it is!....... thanks again everyone!!

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