A Phoenix's Tale
by: Muses Fury
Disclaimer: I don't own any recognizable character, J.K. Rowling does. So don't sue me please!
Summary: Here is my take on Fawkes the phoenix, enjoy and don't forget to review!
Dedication: Jadzania for her nice reviews. Thanks, they are much appreciated!
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Once safely back at the Hogwarts infirmary, Rose and Tonks gently placed and unconscious Kingsley in a nearby bed. Rose called out for Madam Pomfrey, but unfortunately, the medi-witch was not there. Rose went to summon Dumbledore while Tonks watched over Kingsley.
Rose, having run the entire way, made it to Dumbledore's office in record time. Pausing briefly in front of the stone gargoyle she caught her breath, said the password ("Ice Mice"), and walked hurriedly up the revolving staircase.
Albus and Snape were seated within as the harried looking Rose walked inside. If Rose had bothered to look closer, she would have noticed the relief in both men's eyes.
"Ah, Ambrose, my dear, glad you are back" Dumbledore said, getting up and motioning for her to sit.
"There's no time, Albus, Kingsley needs help."
"Where is he?" Dumbledore asked while heading towards the door.
"The Infirmary." Albus hurried out. Rose, however, stayed behind long enough to talk with Snape. "Severus, is Madam Pomfrey still here?"
"No, I believe she left late last night."
"Then, I will need your help."
"Very well. I need to know exactly what happened."
"Bellatrix Lestrange hit Kingsley with the 'Cardialtus' curse. Luckily, the goblins arrived soon after and took care of her." The look in her eyes told Snape exactly what had happened.
"Go on ahead to the infirmary," Snape said. "I will be there soon. I have to get the necessary potions." Rose nodded and they both made their way to the corridor each going their separate ways.
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Rose got back to the infirmary and stood silently by Kingsley's bed. She vaguely remembered seeing Tonks smile at her when she came through the door. A hand on her shoulder made her jump.
Dumbledore gently moved her out of the way, as Snape came through the door. He immediately began set six potions out on the bedside table. Muttering under his breath, he checked the extent of Kingsley's injuries.
"He is lucky; the curse just missed his heart. Bellatrix always was bad at aiming." Snape said, pulling a greenish potion from the others. Once he uncorked it, he grasped his wand and said "Ennervate." Kingsley woke suddenly, hissing in pain. Snape held the potion out, "Drink this. It will numb the pain." Kingsley drank it, though not without a grimace. The effect was instantaneous, for Kingsley sagged in relief as the pain subsided. Snape held another potion out, "This is for nerve damage." Once again, Kingsley frowned as he drank the potion.
"That's horrible," he said handing the empty vial back to Snape. One by one, Snape went though the potions finally ending with the Dreamless Sleep potion. Kingsley grinned slightly as sleep overtook him.
Snape set about cleaning up the used vials. Rose, Albus, and Tonks stood quietly by Kingsley's bed. All of a sudden, the fire in the grate turned an emerald green and Madam Pomfrey stepped out.
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"Good afternoon," she said curtly, as she walked to the bed. "My, my, what have we here?" Snape relayed all that had happened, including the potions that he used. "Severus… please tell me that you gave him the Cruogida potion?" she asked, rubbing a hand worriedly over her eyes. A slight hiss coming from Kingsley's direction was her answer. All eyes turned to the sleeping man. "Severus, the potion is in the locked cupboard in my office. 'Mandrake' is the password. Get it now." Pomfrey leaned over Kingsley and inspected him closely. "This is bad," she muttered under her breath.
Indeed it was bad, for Kingsley's face began swelling at an alarming rate and was turning a vibrant purple. Moments later Snape came back with a dual vial containing a thick red and blue liquid. Madam Pomfrey quickly detached the vials and first poured the blue liquid down his throat. After a quick swallowing spell, she repeated the process but with the red potion this time.
After a few anxious seconds, Kingsley's face began reverting back to its normal size and color. Pomfrey smiled slightly.
"He'll be okay," she announced, surveying those around her. However, her medi-witch persona soon took over. "Now, if you please, get out. This man needs his rest, and I need to work. I'll call for you if anything changes."
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End chapter 15
I'm sorry for such a long wait. :-/ I had a terrible case of writer's block and well… life got in the way as well. Lol, stuff happens I guess.
Anyways, I hope you like the new chapter. Please R&R! Any reviews are welcome and appreciated. ;-)
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P.s. What should happen next? Any ideas?