Disclaimer: I do NOT own Harry Potter…I'm sure you know that…
After this chapter there will be two more. At first, this was going to be the last chapter, but my best friend Melissa gave me the idea for this chapter and my beta gave me the idea for the last chapter. And the chapter in between consists of two very short chapters, which were supposed to be this chapter.
Fading Fast
Chapter Seven
A Miracle
"Harry! Harry, wake up," Harry heard distantly as he awoke from his slumber.
Hands were felt on his shoulders. They began to shake him.
"Come on Harry! Professor Lupin and Sirius want us! They said that something happened!"
Harry's eyes flicked open. There was complete darkness. He could feel a weight on his left. Someone was there.
"Ahh!" Harry screamed.
"Shh! It's me Ron."
Harry sighed in relief. He had thought that Ron had been a Slytherin.
"What time is it?"
There was a small silence.
"Five thirty in the morning."
"And why did you wake me up?"
"Something's happened!" Ron said excitedly, "Something good! Sirius and Professor Lupin wouldn't tell me what it was, but I know that it's something good. Come on, I'll get you ready."
Harry sat up quickly as Ron ran around Harry's bed, grabbing parts of his uniform. Once he had gathered everything, he began to help Harry dress. Once dressed, they began to make their way to the Common Room.
"We'll brush our teeth later," Ron said as they walked.
As Harry and Ron walked into the common room, Harry heard someone walking toward them.
"Finally, you two are up!" said a voice.
It was Hermione. Hermione threw her arms around Harry, pressing her lips onto his in a subtle kiss. Ron began making gagging sounds.
"Oh shut up, Ron!" retorted Hermione with a slap to Ron's shoulder.
Hermione grabbed onto Harry's arms and began leading him toward the doorway.
"I hope it's good news!"
"Harry, Snape made us a potion that we would like you to try," said Sirius, once Harry, Ron and Hermione were in his office.
Remus was sitting at Sirius' desk, his legs propped up. Ron and Hermione were sitting in armchairs, Harry on an ottoman, Sirius pacing the room.
"What kind of potion?" Harry asked.
"It's just experimental. Snape created it a while ago, and we'd like to try it on you to see if it works. It's to help your eyes."
"You mean I'll be able to see if it works?"
Sirius sighed.
"No, but it will help you see light and shadows."
"And in certain lighting, you will be vaguely be able to see what around you," Remus added.
"Right. I'll be getting the potion."
Harry heard Sirius opening a cupboard and pulling out what sounded like glass clinking together. Harry supposed that it was a vial and goblet. Then the sound of pouring liquid was heard.
"Here it is."
Sirius began to approach Harry. Harry put a hand to the glass as he felt it at his mouth.
"What's wrong?" asked Sirius.
The others in the room looked confused.
"What if it's poison?" Harry said, "What is it's just a scheme to get me killed?"
His voice was shaking.
"It's not a poison Harry. I know that that slimy git would try something like that, but Dumbledore himself has tested it. No poisons were found."
"Okay…"
Sirius placed the goblet to Harry's lips and tipped it back slightly for Harry to drink. Harry quickly swallowed the liquid. It tasted horrible.
"So…?" Remus asked after a few moments.
Ron and Hermione were both watching Harry with exited and inpatient looks on their faces. Harry was getting dizzy. It felt like his head was spinning.
"Is he okay?" Hermione asked, in fear of something horrible happening to her boyfriend.
"Don't worry," assured Sirius, "This is supposed to happen. It will go away in a moment."
Harry buried his head in his hands, massaging his temples until the dizzy spell ended. He removed his hands and opened his eyes. He gasped.
Where there had been nothing but black for the past month was now light! He could actually see the light in the room. And even better, he could see the forms of the others in the room.
"Did it work?" Sirius asked.
Harry nodded his head, tears forming in his eyes. He was so happy. He saw the shadows of the others in the room coming toward him, and suddenly he was smothered into a large hug. He could here the others muttering words of happiness.
"Guys, I can't breathe!"
The others reluctantly pulled away, but Sirius. He seemed to be looking and touching his face, and feeling his hands and arms.
"What are you doing?" Harry asked.
"Just testing for side effects."
"And?"
"Your little moving problem is gone."
Harry hadn't noticed that. For the first time he realized that he was no longer moving like some sort of broken robot. He felt just like he did before the attack…besides the throbbing pain in his stomach.
"And your pupils are back too."
Sirius stopped testing him and pulled him into a tight hug. He pulled away and ruffled his hair.
"I'm happy for you, kiddo."
Harry and Hermione were alone in the Astronomy Tower. Hermione had brought a large lamp, planning to test which lights would enable Harry to see better.
"What about now?"
"No."
Hermione was turning the switch on the lamp, changing the brightness of the light. She hoped that the lamp would go bright enough.
"Now can you see?"
"No?"
"Now?"
"Even worse."
"Now?"
Harry smiled.
"Yes, I can."
Hermione squealed in delight and threw her arms around her boyfriend. Harry smiled as he looked up to her.
"I see you," he said playfully (A/N: He can only see her a little.)
Hermione laughed and kissed Harry on the forehead.
"You're beautiful," Harry grinned.
"And so are you."
Hermione placed a large kiss on Harry's lips, Harry soon beginning to kiss back. The kiss seemed to last forever.
Ron stood in the doorway to the Astronomy Tower, watching his two best friends kissing. He smiled as he watched. They looked so perfect together.
Author's Note: Two chapter left and poof, finished!
Feedback:
tansy1354: You'll be finding out what is wrong with Harry in the next chapter. I can't wait to write it. I hope it ends up better than the original copy of that chapter…which I lost and have to re-do.
HecateDeMort: Where did you get your name from? I love it!
hermoine21: You're going to find out very, very soon. Your pen-name is misspelled. Did you mean Hermione?
Hakkai – Gojyo – Goku – Sanzo: I like fluffy. Did you get your name from Dragonball Z?
Silent-Eyes-of-the-Night: I knew that you took the crayons! Lol. I think Sirius's teeth were ugly and nasty in the movie because he had been in Azkaban for twelve years without a toothbrush. The tattoos were stupid; I hated movie Sirius. Ugly! I liked Remus, but I really don't think of Remus looking like that. I'm always hyper! Saying "Aw" is fun! You should see me at school. My friend has Beatles' pictures and every time I see one, I go "Aw" for like twenty minutes. I knew what Braille was too J. Lol, brain damage that makes Harry sit and rot away until the end of the world. I cracked up at that. Lol. Sugar highs rule! I am Gëorge Zütukiski, the Lord of the LSD Mountains. Come to my land and you will get so high that you'll become a dancing hippy. Gëorge Zütukiski is a name that a friend and I made up for me. Though you can't get Gëorge out of Angela…
lyss33: I tried to make it longer, so it ended up slow. Is that what you mean by slow? If not, what did you mean?
Sexy Black: I've been on drugs Brittany, what about you?
Freedom isn't Free: Lol. And evil pesky little brother eh? He should meet by brother and they can be like Fred and George. Autistic children only live until 30-40? Aw! That means it'll happen to me cousin too. I'd feel bad for her twin brother when that happens; he loves her so much. He's so good to her and they're always playing together. I'm glad that you like the way I explain what Harry hears and senses. What I do for ideas is, I write down everything that I can think of, and then when people need help I have ideas for them. The stories I post aren't written with my ideas though; they get their own special place.
foxyie xox: I better be in bold! Lol joking. I'm your beta!!
FroBoy: I live in Canada, but my family is from Italy. Scotland and Ireland rule! They are two of my favourite counties, along with Britain and Australia.
monica89: And he will continue to get worse and worse…MUHAHAHA!
athenakitty: Nah, no veil. I find that veil ridiculous. SIRIUS CAN'T DYE! He's too special to die.
ChibiYushiYasha: I'm not a big fan of Good Charlotte. They're too pop for me, along with Simple Plan, Blink 182 and Sum 41. It's too pop. I like real punk like the Sex Pistols, David Bowie and the Ramones. I like new rock though! Like the Darkness and the Vines. You'd like that.
Sirius Black's #1 Fan: I'm glad you liked it. Sirius rules! And Remus as well!