Stacy's POV The problem with telling Sirius was his reaction. He would really have a reason to go to Azkaban, the Dursley's would be dead pretty fast. But it was nice to know that Sirius would kill for us. But we would prefer for him to be with us.
An attack by the Death Eaters has left us locked in our mind. Harry was hurt, though I don't know why he bothers to try and protect his uncle. But we are trapped until he is better; condemned to the mind we share. D.T. has been sitting' near Harry since the attack. Hopefully we are at Hogwarts, with Madame Pomfrey, who would be smart enough to get Dr. O. After that last curse, we will really need her help. I didn't recognize the curse but it made us relive every bad event in our life, from mom and dad's death to the rapes and beatings from Vernon Dursley and his monstrous friends.
At Hogwarts, General POV Albus, I know you don't understand but this woman can help him! The shout from Poppy echoed in the normally quiet Infirmary making the visitors jump in surprise. Remus and Sirius exchanged a look of desperate hope that there was some hope for Harry. The curse that he had been hit with was new but designed to force a person to feel that they where surrounded by Dementors. Harry had been forced to retreat into his mind to save him self and no one knew how to help him.
Poppy, we cannot just let any muggle into the school. I want to help Harry, but if I am to allow this Dr. Olena to Hogwarts I must understand how she can help! The Ministry may not be the best but they will take notice of this, the exhaustion in the Headmasters voice was obvious. Since the attack two weeks ago he had been in meetings with the Wizengamot about Voldemorts return and the capture of Pettigrew by Harry before he had succumb to the curse. The fight with the Ministry had insured Sirius was free, had custody of Harry and a large sum of money that would allow Harry, Sirius, and Remus to live on extravagantly for the rest of their lives with lots to spare. However, the amount of work Dumbledore had been forced to put into getting these things happen had left him tired.
How about we go talk to her, and ask if she can help? Then we don't bring her here and can obliviate her if necessary. Remus was trying to end the argument and get help for son petit l'un.
I don't want to leave him alone, if he wakes up he'll need someone he knows to take care of him, the weak voice of Sirius was breaking after two weeks of worry and tears. No one could find a reason to stop him from staying.
If we do this I believe that Minerva and Severus should come with us. Severus may help provide an unbiased source of information, so no arguments Mr. Black. Dumbledore was not going to have any more arguments that week.
"We will leave in a hour, that should give everyone the time they need for the trip. We will meet in the great hall.
One hour later in London; Severus Snape's POV Severus sneered, he had no desire to help Potter. The boy was not his father, Severus knew that but he still hated the boy. However, Albus wanted an opinion, really the man had to be nuts! Everyone knew that Severus hated Potter it seemed but Albus.
The office of Dr. Olena was tastefully done with warm burgundies and gold with real dark woods. Comfortable chairs and couches surrounded a coffee table with magazines; it was definitely a more comfortable waiting room then the one at St. Mungo's.
Poppy quickly went to the receptionist to get a chance to speak with the doctor. Minerva sat on a high backed winged armchair while Albus took in the potted plants and the degrees hung on the wall. Lupin was nervously wringing his hands, as he looked around, unsure of what to do and where to sit. Severus glared at the couch and chairs like they where covered in nails, he choose a corner in which to stand where he could watch everyone in the room and all entrances and exists.
Dr. Olena has a small block of time during which she normally eats but she may agree to see us at then. We will have to wait for fifteen minutes, though, Poppy looked relieved that this woman would possibly agree to meet with them. Severus wondered how a muggle could help the brat, but his natural curiosity almost demanded that he find out.
Poppy, what exactly does this woman do that will help Harry? And why can't we just get a Healer from Mungo's to do it instead, Albus' question was one that Remus looked like he had been about to ask. With his attention still focus on the degrees on the wall Albus cast a minor spell that would stop the receptionist from hearing the conversation.
Poppy slid into a chair and thought for a moment about how to answer that question. Muggles have a type of healer that is, in small ways only, like a Mind Healer in our society. These muggles are trained to repair damage done to the mind without magic or entering the patients actually mind. A Mind Healer can decide at times that a person needs to have, well, to have pieces of their minds removed to help them. They will cut out whole chunks of memories or the experiences that have shaped your personality traits,' Poppy paused and sucked her bottom lip between her teeth in deep thought about how to continue. The muggle healer will not do this. They work with their patients to examine that which has made them sick. This can often take years but is a better solution then the wizarding method of dealing with problems in the mind.
These healers study for years and tend to be very careful. They work to make the patient well without destroying them in the way a Mind Healer would. This one works with those with severe disorders in the mind in particular. I began to tune Poppy out a little as the nature of muggle Mind Healers was explained further. The work a Mind Healer was not one that I agreed with. The suggestion' had been made after the first fall that every Death Eater that had been caught should be forced to see one and be retaught.' Dumbledore's intervention was the only thing that stopped this from happening to hundreds, myself included. The idea that this muggle woman could manage to do something that a wizard couldn't irked my upbringing, but also...the idea held something that I desperately wanted. Freedom from the fear that the brat would no longer be the brat. I will admit it would be impossible to properly hate someone that couldn't even remember their own name let alone the hatred that you feel for them and why you feel it.
I decided to hear the end of Poppy's description to help pass the time. These healers also have a privacy agreement with their patients. If you go to them, no one may know why or what happens in a meeting with out your approval or the orders of a court, if you're an adult. A parent may request to know what has been going on, but even then the information given doesn't have to be specific, Poppy had just finished when the second door opened and out stepped one of the patients. The teenager looked contemplative as he went to the receptionist to talk for a moment before leaving. The doctor followed with a gentle smile on her face.
Michael, make another appointment. If something comes up you can call me here at the office. Please try to stay on the medication you've been prescribed. It will take a little time but you'll feel better in about a week. This woman had to be Dr. Olena. She was short and looked Indian but she lacked the accent one native to India. She wore a simple but professional suit that was more casual than not. Again I wondered how this person could be of any use. Remus' POV She had a scent of flowers and incense about her. It didn't come from a perfume that I could detect but it relaxed me to a certain extent. The girl behind the desk had dealt with the young man and was now explaining our presence to the middle aged woman. A thoughtful expression crossed her face before she told the girl to take her lunch break, but to be back in a hour. The girl looked relieved to be away from her job and was gone with out a second glance.
I hope you won't mind if I eat while we talk, I have pretty go manners. I don't know how long it will take me to find out if I can help or not but I'm willing to give it a go, the smile she offered seemed to give Poppy the strength she needed to introduce us properly.
I'm Poppy Pomfery, we've met before; this is Remus Lupin, Severus Snape, Minerva McGonagall and Albus Dumbledore. We apologize for interrupting your mealtime but we are here about Harry Potter.
I noticed that the doctor had tensed minutely at the mention of petit l'un. She stared past us for a moment lost in her thoughts before she introduced herself. Pleased to meet you, I am Dr. Olena. I'll help in any way I can but I think an explanation is needed before hand. [I am going to skip the explanation. The basics are: Harry is in a coma after being hit with a curse that attacks the mind. Help us out please!' I got lazy right here. ;)] General POV Most of the rooms occupants waited for the doctor to announce they were nuts, believing in magic, and kick them out. Poppy and Minerva, however, waited relaxedly for the Olena to finish processing what she had learned and decide if she could help. A simple tap-tap-tap from her fingers on the desk was the only sound human ears could hear in the room.
The lack of consciousness with out a head wound would imply that Harry has retreated inward to protect himself from the spells effects. He may be in the process of dealing with damage the spell caused or he could be trapped in his mind. If he doesn't feel safe he may be choosing to remain hidden in his mind to avoid another attack, Olena thought out loud over the events she had been given. I'm afraid it seems that only time will help, though I am willing to come by and examine Harry if you believe it will help. I was worried when they didn't come last week. I wish they had simply forgotten about the appointment.
Remus blinked, petit l'un was expected here at the office of a woman that dealt with severe mind disorders everyday. The fact meant that something was wrong with him. And why was she saying they' when referring to him? Something that Albus didn't know about if the look on his face was any indication. What do you mean he didn't come last week'? Remus' voice had gotten a little higher as he spoke with touches of panicking being to lace the tone.
Dr. Olena glanced up from her contemplation of wall, Unless you are Harry's legal guardian, I am afraid that I can't tell you anything more than that he comes to see me. And he has been coming to see me for a few years now. She looked at Remus for a second, I'm sorry that I can't be of more help.
Poppy thought for a moment before she spoke again, Harry has recently had a change of guardian. Because of this if would it be possible for you to come to Hogwarts sometime, if we provide transport, to speak with him about Harry's reasons for seeing you. Then you can see if there is anyway to help Harry before or after you see him. This was one of those moments when you could figure out that Poppy Pomfrey had been a member of Slytherin House.
Dr. O smiled slightly; Normally the guardian comes to me, however, Harry's current medical needs make it necessary for someone to stay with him. And if his new guardian is Mr. Black his continued presence may help with his recovery, so I have no problem with coming to Mr. Black.
Albus, Remus, Minerva, and Severus all had their mouths open in shock; no one was supposed to know that Sirius was innocent in the muggle world. The four shared a single thought, how the hell? I have Saturday free all day, she said this as if her previous statements was not the most shocking thing for her to say. Poppy smiled in return before glancing at her colleagues and rolling her eyes in disgust. ############################ This is beginning to come along really well. I'm in shock, let me tell you! Thank you spacecadet for all your reviews and patience. I hope you continue to like this story. To everyone else, please start leaving a review. I'll even be nice to flamers at this point! College is starting next week and I'm a history major, so the updates will be spares once again.
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