Disclaimer: All characters belong to JK Rowling. The use of Attivus Attlewart and Mistofolees comes for the wonderful author Xanthia Morgan with her permission.
A/N : Very short author's note this time. Special thanks to Xanthia Morgan for not only beta reading but also for the use of her characters ( see disclaimer). Also please see Xan's stories of Sanctuary and The Dagger of Death to see where Attivus first appeared. -_- Special thanks to all my wonderful reviewers -_-
Last time in part 7…
Meanwhile a hooded cloaked person appeared in front of Lord Voldemort. He held in his hands an unconscious snowy owl.
" My lord, I have Harry Potter's owl as you have commanded me to get. I intercepted her not far from the warewolf's home. I have the letter that was written."
The hooded figure bowed low to touch his head to Voldemort's feet.
"Excellent..Give me the letter and the owl and you shall be rewarded well my faithful servant." Voldemort answered. The cloaked figure gave his master both things, bowed again and left. " So let's see what you've brought to me you flea bitten creature." Voldemort shook out the letter along with Hedwig since the two were still attached and glanced at it briefly.
Mooney,
I've arrived at Prongs Jrs. and it's worse than what we both thought. He looks awful. I'm worried for both his physical and mental well-being. When I told him to try and sleep he looked at me like I was a three-headed monster. I don't like asking him to relive the nightmare over and over again. The only good news is that his scar hasn't bothered him since I've been here. But I guess since V hasn't wreaked any havoc lately it wouldn't be hurting now would it. Please advise on how I can help him if you can.
Padfoot
"Well my little owl you have served me well without knowing it." He said stroking the still bird and then throwing her in a nearby cage. "Wormtail get in here!" Voldemort bellowed. Peter Pettigrew slinked in quickly. The moment he was in front of his lord he sank to his knees.
" What service can I be to you my lord?" he squeaked.
" Wormtail you had been a pet of Potter's best friend have you not?" He stopped here and watched Pettigrew grovel and shake his head yes before continuing. " Well Wormtail what happens to Potter when I reek havoc?" He questioned. His eyes were burning through the small man.
" My lord. Do you not remember the night when you came back to your form in the graveyard? Potter was in physical pain where you struck him years ago." Wormtail said then feared he had said too much by telling his lord he should have remembered something. Voldemort sat in his chair in deep thought for a moment.
""Of course! I remember now. I also remember sensing Potter's uneasiness in the dungeons at Hogwarts when that buffoon Quirrell was facing the mirror. I didn't realize but now that I think about it you're right… Oh and Wormtail?" Voldemort stared his servant down.
" Yes my lord?" asked a timid Wormtail
"For telling me I should have remembered something I hope you enjoy this as much as Potter…Crucio." Voldemort said with a smile stretching what would be his lips.
Miles away, lying on a couch with a big shaggy dog next to him, Harry gasped as pain burst across his skull. Then he cried out for the agony it caused him in his side. Sirius jumped and changed back to his human form.
" Harry what is it?" He asked, full of concern. The boy was shaking slightly.
" My scar… Voldemort…" was all Harry said as he clutched his side.
"It hurts so much, Sirius can you do anything to make it go away? Please" Harry pleaded with his godfather. Sirius's heart broke he wanted to help but there wasn't much he could do.
" Does your scar still hurt?" Sirius asked as he helped ease Harry back down on the couch. Harry shook his head no.
" It's only stinging a little. It's leaving as quickly as it came on." Harry answered as Sirius put the back of his hand against his godson's forehead. Sirius frowned a bit and reached for the bowl with the cloth in it. He then put the cloth against his godson's head.
"Try to rest a little Harry. Remus should be back any moment now. Hopefully with the doctor." Sirius said. Harry tried to get comfortable and closed his eyes. After a moment Sirius took the cloth, wet it again and put it back on his godson's head before changing back to his animagus form.
Remus Lupin apparated into a library that doubled as an office, an office cluttered with books and papers. The first thing he heard was a loud screaming mew from a cat.
" Sorry Mistofolees." Remus said softly to calm the ruffled cat. " Mistofolees you wouldn't happen to know where Attivus is would you?" he asked then slapped his hand to his head softly "It's not like you can answer me but I had to try." He added with a small laugh.
" Do you always talk to yourself Remus? Or is it only when you think no one is watching you?" Said a voice from the doorway.
" Attivus, thank goodness you're here! We tried to contact you." Said Remus as he walked to shake the doctor's hand.
" Well I have just gotten back a moment ago from the Weasley's home. It appears those twins of Molly's like to make their own jokes. They got a bit carried away this time. Molly panicked and called for help. Since Arthur is so busy at the ministry recently and Molly is more jumpy than usual since the return of Voldemort. Well now how can I help you?" Attivus said looking Remus up and down as if trying to see what the problem was.
" It's not me Attivus. It's Harry Potter, James and Lily's son. I think he may have appendicitis. I'd really appreciate it if you could come to the house and see him." Remus said as the doctor started moving around sticking various items into the many deep pockets of his apple green robes. He then stood by the fireplace
" After you, my dear wolf." Said Attivus bowing slightly. Remus chuckled a little but took the floo powder that was offered to him and threw it in the flames and stated
"Remus Lupin." In a flash he was gone. Then a moment later the doctor did the same thing.
Back at Remus Lupin's house the flames got bigger for a moment and two forms toppled out of the hearth. They both got up and brushed themselves off. Harry turned his head to see Remus Lupin and a stranger. The man he didn't recognize was about five feet tall with long flowing red hair that was in several ponytails. Along with a golden blond beard and a black mustache he wore triangular glasses with bright blue rims that covered his violet eyes.
" Well now Sirius, you can stop pretending to be a dog unless you want me to give you a flea bath." Said Attivus with a smile. With a pop Sirius turned back into his human form again but he had a complete look of astonishment on his face.
"Attivus how did you know it was Sirius?" asked Remus.
" Simple. I remembered the time when you came to me and Sirius's hand was caught in a trap. How can a human hand get caught in a trap? I can put two and two together you know. Don't worry Sirius you won't be turned in by me. I'm no tattletale." Said the doctor as if he could read Sirius's thoughts. " Now, is that the patient you brought me here to see?" he asked with a smile and a nod towards the couch. Sirius nodded yes and the doctor approached. " Hello Harry. I am Dr. Attivus Attlewart. I helped to bring you into this world, you know. I haven't seen you since you were a baby in my office for you first year check up. Well now what seems to be the problem?" he asked looking right at him. Harry just pointed to the place it hurt. " Humm, does it hurt in the same place on your back?" Harry nodded yes. The doctor then felt the boy's head and then lifted Harry's shirt and prodded the area. He noticed the boy's gasp and then he just gently brushed over the area. He removed his hand and put the shirt down. "Ah ha. Well gentlemen…you were quite correct about this. Now if we can put Harry here into a bed I will be able to help him." Sirius proceeded to lift his godson into his arms and followed Remus and Attivus up the staircase to the spare bedroom. Once there Sirius lay Harry down on the bed.
" Now then, Harry I am going to put you under a spell that will put you to sleep. Then I am going to remove your appendix. Alright?" Harry nodded yes. "Good lad. Now then where did I put my wand?" Attivus said more to himself then anyone else as he searched his robes. He reached into his pockets and finally found his wand. " Right, now where were we? Ah yes.. slumberous healitius" he said pointing the wand at Harry. The boy immediately fell asleep. Attvius then turned to the other two men in the room. " All right, gentlemen this is the story I will not lie about it. It is going to be very close. He has an acute case of appendicitis and the worst case of sleep deprivation I have yet to see. Now I am going to have to remove the appendix the muggle way, but I will be able to close the incision magically. I will need a bowl of warm water." He explained. Remus left the room to get the water Attivus then turned to Sirius. " Sirius I'll need your help to get Harry ready for this alright?" Sirius nodded and moved to Harry's side to do what needed doing.
" Will he be alright Attivus?" Sirius asked while brushing some of Harry's unruly trundles off his forehead.
" Sirius, he will be fine as long as I can get to the appendix in time." Attivus said as he rummaged through his pockets to pull out the necessary items. Remus then came back in with the bowl of warm water. "Ahh perfect thank you Remus. Now if you wouldn't mind would you do the sterilizing charm on my hands for me, please."
Remus complied. With a small smile he took out his wand and said "Sterilious…there that should do it." Attivus smiled his thanks. Then Remus asked a question that had been nagging at him " Attivus is it really safe to do this while Harry has a fever?"
"Normally I would wait until there was a few doses of fever reducing potion in him but there isn't enough time for that. Now please may I do my job to save him?" He asked turning to both men. They nodded but Sirius stayed close to Harry holding his hand through out the ordeal. A half-hour later Dr. Attlewart had closed the incision area and sighed. " Well that should do it. He still may have a slight fever for a day or so… but now it is safe to give him the potion. Also he should not move at all except for personal needs until tomorrow. Sirius, you remember when this happened to you as a child do you not?" He asked turning to Sirius.
"Yes. I was terribly sore for a few days after. Also my mum or dad or whoever was helping me had to keep a light but firm pressure over the incision area as well." Sirius answered remembering when it had happened to him.
"You memory is excellent. I will also leave enough pain-reducing potion for three doses if necessary. Any questions?" Attivus said looking at them. Remus and Sirius shook their heads no. " Excellent I will awaken him now…oh where is my head also no food until I see him tomorrow. He may have a little water but no more than half a cup per hour. He then turned to Harry took his wand and said "Revivus healitus finite" Harry's eyes flickered open. " How do you feel now Harry?" The doctor asked with a smile.
" It feels different it only aches now." Harry answered but when he tried to shift his position he gasped a bit.
"Harry if you want to move just tell your godfather or Remus alright?" Harry nodded. "Well I'll be off now gentlemen, I will pop by tomorrow."
"Thank you doctor" Harry said softly.
"You're welcome my boy." Attivus said as he exited the room. Remus followed Attivus down to see him off while Sirius stayed with Harry.
"Harry, do you want something for the pain?" Sirius asked after he'd seen the look on his godson's face. Harry shook his head no. At that moment Remus came back into the room with a goblet.
"Harry, Attivus asked me to give you this. It's a drought for dreamless sleep." He said. Sirius helped Harry into a sitting position, which led to a small gasp from Harry. Sirius put his hand onto Harry's stomach where the incision had been made with a light but firm pressure. Remus then gave Harry the goblet and he took the drought down in one gulp. The last thing he remembered was Sirius kissing the top of his head as he was layed back down.
A/N Well here is part 8. This is the second part for the new year. Happy and healthy to everybody. Thank you to all my reviewers. Please keep on reading and reviewing. Part 9 will be out with in 2 weeks.
In the words of the cast of The Producers slightly edited by me.
" If you liked my story so far tell everyone but if you didn't like it please don't say a word to anyone else. I'm glad you came to read me but I have to end this so this is the end.."
see you all very soon with part 9
~ sweets