CHAPTER 4 CHAT AND BACK TO 12 GRIMMAULD PLACE
With 2 days to Harry's birthday it looked like to Harry he wasn't going anywhere soon. It really didn't matter Harry knew that he would be taken to Grimmauld place and Harry wasn't ready to go back there. The memories would be too great for him but there was the fact of leaving the Dursleys. To go or to stay Harry thought, he was always deperate to leave the Dursleys every summer but now he was actually thinking of staying for the rest of it.
Harry gasped as his scar burnt in pain. Harry's eyes just began to water when suddenly it stopped. Harry rubbed his forehead and stumbled over to his desk collapsing into it all of sudden filling very tired. Lately since Harry had returned to Privet Drive every time Harry's scar burnt it drained his energy the longer it went the more energy lost. Harry didn't know what was happening and he was starting to wonder whether he could last the rest of summer with just him, the Dursleys and his scar.
Harry slowly got out of his chair held onto for while waiting for his legs to support his weight and then slowly walked over to his bed collapsing onto it breathing heavily. Hedwig flew over from her cage onto his bed and started picking at his shirt.
"I'm fine Hedwig" breathed Harry stoking her feathers.
Hedwig hooted and looked out the window. Harry didn't know if that meant to write a letter or that she thought someone was coming. Harry slowly got off the bed and walked slowly over to the window. Harry looked out the window looking out onto the street he didn't sees anyone but Harry suspected members of the Order were watching him.
Harry's hands went up to his forehead as his scar seared in pain again, Harry bit his lip not letting his scream burst out of his mouth. Harry's legs gave way and he collapsed onto his desk. The pain in his scar slowly went down after a couple minutes.
Voldmeprts happy really happy about what?" Harry whispered as his slowly rolled off his desk onto the floor.
Hedwig hooted from bed and flew down next to him onto the floor. Harry stoked her feathers as he grabbed on his chair to lift himself up. It was clear that Harry's legs were not going to hold his weight anymore. Harry grabbed onto the chair and used it as a walking stick back to his bed.
Hedwig hooted again as Harry collapsed onto his bed breathing heavily again.
"I'm just going to have a little sleep" whispered Harry his eyes closing and soon he fell asleep.
Hedwig watched her master fall into a deep sleep. Something was wrong Hedwig felt it he needed to get help. Hedwig fluttered her wings and flew out the window but she wasn't the only one who was watching Harry and was starting to get worried. Mrs Figg ran into her house, heading to the fireplace she picked up some Floo Powder and said puffing slightly" Albus Dumbledore". The flames whisked around to form Albus Dumbldeore's head.
"You called Arabella," said Dumbledore
Arabella looked at Dumbledore catching her breath " Albus its Harry-"
Harry woke up 5 hours later with his whole entire body aching as Harry sat up his arms began to shake, but Harry got himself up in the end. Harry rubbed the sleep out of his eyes and looked out side his window the sun was fully set so Harry guessed it was late. Harry looked at the clock on his beside table it was 9:35pm, Harry missed dinner. Harry got up and stumbled over to his desk and turnt on the lamp, Harry blinked in the light.
Harry obviously wasn't going to be able fall asleep tonight so he went downstairs to get a midnight snack, Harry skipped the steps that creaked and made his way to the kitchen.
The Dursley's had gone to bed early so Harry won't be disturbed. Harry didn't turn on the light in the kitchen so he sat in darkness.
Harry still felt weak from this afternoon and Harry knew that one more burst like that or worse from his scar and he will bed ridden for a while. A sudden thought came to Harry.
What about Hogwarts, Could he go to Hogwarts like this? With his scar burning every day and Harry losing energy every time it won't be hard for people to notice what was going on.
CRACK
Harry got so suddenly that his chair fell to the floor. It came from outside
Death Eaters
Harry whipped out his wand and pointed it at the door. The door slowly opened and the figure walked in closing the door beside him. Only one Harry thought Surely Voldemort would send more the one Death Eater. Harry prepared himself as the person appeared in the archway to the kitchen
"Expill- Professor Lupin? "Harry started.
Remus Lupin stood in the door frame, looking at Harry surprised like he wasn't expecting to see him here." Harry? What are you doing here?" said Lupin breathless walking into the kitchen, pocketing his wand.
"Well I live here, I should be asking what your doing here? "Said Harry pocketing his wand also.
Remus smiled at him " I'm here to take you back to Grimmauld Place," said Remus.
"Why?" said Harry not looking a Remus but his half eaten sandwich.
" Arabella saw what happened this afternoon Harry...she contacted Dumbledore and then he held an emergency Order meeting... Are you alright?" said Remus in a sympathetic voice.
Harry still didn't look at Remus when he answered "I'm fine" mumbled Harry
"Look at me an say that Harry," said Remus
Harry looked at Remus, his eyes were slightly glassy, he looked tired and worn, Harry felt sorry for him Remus must of suffered as much as Harry when Sirius died.
it was several seconds until Harry answered. Harry looked into Remus's dark brown eyes and all of sudden Harry didn't know what happen but he cried, tears streamed down his cheeks. Harry felt warm comforting arms wrap around him and hold him tight; Harry hugged Remus back and sobbed into his shoulder.
"Its getting worse every day, I just want it to stop," sobbed Harry
"Shhhhhhh its ok,"soothed Remus rubbing circles on Harry's back as he began to shake
"Its my fault, I'm so sorry, I-It's-s all my fault," sobbed Harry again. Remus seemed to guess what Harry meant cause he pushed Harry off him and held him at arms length.
"No!" Ramus said firmly gripping his shoulders hard. Remus' shocked
Harry; s sudden outburst he looked at Remus fearfully. Remus seemed to notice that he startled Harry so he soften his grip on his shoulders but still talked firmly.
" Sorry Harry but I won't have you blaming yourself for Sirius's death you hear me under no intention are you to feel that way,"
"But I-" Harry started but Remus cut through him.
"No Harry no buts i'm not going to here it. Sirius wouldn't want you blaming yourself and I don't want you either. I know you miss Sirius I do to, I miss him so much but we can help each other through it ok. I know Sirius was like a second father to you and there is no way that I am going to replace him, I will protect you but I don't want to take Sirius or your fathers place ok?" said Remus firmly but kind at the same time.
Harry nodded, slight tears still running down his cheeks but Harry wiped them away with back of his hand.
"Now why we get your stuff packed for Grimmauld Place ok?" asked Remus
Harry was about to appose about going back there but he didn't want another speech from Remus. Harry wrapped the sandwich back up and put it in the fridge and walked upstairs with Remus.
"What abut the Dursleys" Harry asked as they reached the 2nd landing.
"Dumbledore already wrote to them saying that we were coming to pick you up I guess they got out here," Remus smiled at this. Harry slightly laughed at this imaging the Dursleys making a run for it after they found out that wizard was coming to the neighbourhood.
Harry turnt on his bedroom light and walked over to his trunk to pack his stuff. Remus bent to help. They packed Harry's stuff in silence, Harry walked over to his desk and started to stack books, quills, ink and parchment to his arms.
"Harry what's this?" asked Remus over at the trunk.
Harry turned around to see what Remus wanted. Remus was holding one Harry's t-shirts but it was what was hidden in it that made Harry skip a breath.
Sirius's mirror
"Oh thats-um-thats the mirror Sirius gave me at he end of Christmas break-I-I broke it when it wouldn't show Sirius. I never opened until after-after Sirius went," said Harry putting down his belongings back on his desk.
Remus smiled at it "I wondered what happened to the other one. I was going through Sirius's stuff and I found the other mirror but not the other one, you had it all along. I remember Sirius and James using these at Hogwarts. Don't worry i'll fix it." said Remus taking out his wand, he pointed the wand at the broken shards of glass and said clearly "Reparo", the shards of glass flew back to there rightful place. Remus smiled at Harry and said "Good as new,"
"Thanks" said Harry as Remus folded the shirt over the mirror and Harry returned to stacking books. Harry thought he heard Remus sniff as he picked up Hedwigs cage.
Harry walked over to trunk carrying his book, quills, parchment, ink and Hedwigs cage over to Remus. But as he was about to hand the stuff to Remus his scar burst with pain for the 3rd time today. Harry's hands flew to his forehead causing all the stuff he was holding to fall to the ground.
"HARRY" yelled Remus as Harry collapsed to the ground screaming in pain. Remus rushed over to Harry but he didn't knows what to do so he sat him.
"Harry? Harry can you hear me?" shouted Remus over Harry's screams.
All of a sudden Harry's screams ceased and he fell into Remus's arms.
"Harry?" said Remus holding him out. Harry's eyes were closed and he looked dreadfully pale.
"Oh my God Harry please answer me," said Remus desperately.
with no response" I have to get out of here" Remus whispered as he picked Harry and laid him down on the bed. Remus then rushed around picking up anything that Harry would need and put it into the trunk. As Remus shut it and locked the trunk a moan came from the bed, Remus rushed over to Harry brushing his hair out of his eyes.
"Harry? Can you hear me?" said Remus desperately.
Harry opened his eyes slightly "Remus" Harry gasped.
"I'm here Harry I'm going to get you out of here alright. Can you walk?" asked Remus as he helped Harry sit up.
"I think so" Harry whispered as he pushed himself up he didn't get far, Harry just took his hands off the bed when he collapsed again. Remus caught him before he hit the floor. "Don't worry Harry I got ya," said Remus as he supported Harry's weight. Remus helped Harry over to trunk and picked it up and took out the Portkey that Dumbledore gave him. Harry held his shaking hand and put one finger on it, Remus followed suit. A little while later they felt a push behind there naval and they in a whirl of colours, a little while later they landed in Grimmauld Place.
Remus dropped Harry's trunk with a slam and he picked Harry up and carried him towards the stairs. Remus took a glance at Harry; he looked asleep, he was dreadfully pale and he was shaking.
at the foot of the stairs Molly Weasleys appeared from behind a door.
"Remus we have been- Harry!" said Molly with a slight scream when she noticed Harry.
" #039 ll explain later Molly, but I need to put Harry in a bed a private one," said Remus
"Yes of course" said Mrs Weasley.
Remus followed Molly to the second floor and opened a door to a room. Remus hurried, pulled back the covers of the bed and laid Harry in it.
Molly hurried out of room and left Remus with Harry. Remus looked at Harry sadly, took his hand in his and started to cry.