Chapter Five: Day Eight at St. Mungos
Warning(s): Brief language, almost-rape (not very graphic)
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Journal,
It's day eight of my stay at St. Mungos and I have to say it's not as bad as I though it would be. Nevans is an okay guy for a shrink, and he's very patient. I'm starting to like him more and more.
There's a kennel next to the Hospital. It rescues magical and muggle animals and then adopts some of them out. I guess some of the patients can volunteer there, so Nevans took me over to check it out.
I met a boy named Kayan. He's a former patient who now works there full time. He works with the more dangerous species, like the Siberian Wolf that bonded to me. I've gotten to go down to visit them any time I wish for the past two days. I'm really starting to like it there. It's quiet and peaceful, plus Kayan listens really well. I only told him a little about me, he's been mostly telling me about him. I think I like him…..
"Ready to go down to get something to eat?" Harry looked up from his writing to see Nevans ready and waiting. It was a new idea from Nevans that Harry write in his journal around the man. Apparently that was supposed to help Harry learn to open up around other people.
"Sure." Harry closed his journal. "Where can I leave this?"
"Stick it in my drawer. It'll be safe there." Nevans suggested. Harry slid the journal into a drawer pointed out then joined Nevans in the hallway. "They have spaghetti or pizza for the main meal at lunch today."
"I'd take the pizza over the spaghetti." Harry snorted. "They over cook their noodles."
"Amen to that." Nevans agreed as he led Harry into the semi-crowded cafeteria. They loaded up their trays with food and entered their special pin numbers before finding a table and sitting down.
They had just begun to eat when a burly-looking youth made his way over to them. Nevans watched in interest as the boy ignore him and spoke to Harry.
"You're the new kid." He stated. Several people turned in their seats to watch. Harry nodded warily. "Hanging out with the hermit in the pound a lot I hear."
"Kayan? Yeah, so?" Harry questioned. The boy smiled evilly.
"He's a fag you know." Harry frowned. "You know, queer? Dislikes girls?" Harry's eyes widened in realization. "Ahhh…. Now he gets it."
"I don't see a problem with him." Harry finally replied. The boy gave him a look. "In fact, I swing both ways myself…." Harry's eyes widened at what he had just revealed and he snapped his mouth shut. After a moment of hesitation he glared defiantly up at the bully.
"Is that so? I bet you're shagging him." Harry flinched and the boy's smirk grew into a full-fledged sneer. "You are! I bet you, the doc, and fag-boy are all…."
"That will be enough Mr. Rowan." Nevans spoke up. Rowan glanced over at the man and he immediately shut him mouth. "You know I don't like name calling. You'll report to the warden at seven tonight for discussion."
"Yes sir." Rowan glared at Harry before stalking away moodily. The cafeteria lost interest in the standoff.
"Sorry about him. He's here to deal with some mental issues." Nevans said to Harry, who was watching him oddly.
"You don't…mind?" He asked quietly, hopefully.
"That you're Bi? Of course not! Homosexuality ad bisexuality isn't as shunned here. In fact, same-sex couples are more common here because we believe in soul mates and stuff. Only some people dislike it." Harry let out a sigh of relief.
"Good. I was just starting to like you." Nevans smiled and they quickly finished eating.
"I'm going to head back up now. Get yourself an ice cream and we'll meet up?" Harry nodded and ran off to the box with the ice cream sandwiches. He reached the box with no trouble and was bending over to grab a bar when something slammed into him from behind.
"Hey!" He felt something wrap around his waist and something pressed against his mouth before he could scream.
"Shut up fag and be still." Harry froze. "Good." He felt hand fumbled with his pants and he lashed out. He heard a curse and he was slammed against the ice cream box. "Fucking ass…" His zip was lowered and he whimpered. His pants were pulled down and just when the hand was reaching for his underwear the weight was gone.
"What in the blazes were you thinking?" A new voice shouted. "You'll be arrested for this." It was Nevans. Harry sank to the ground and jumped when arms wrapped around him. "It's okay Harry. I banished him to his rooms until the aurors come for him."
Harry felt gentle hands pull his pants up and zip him up. He allowed Nevans to help him up and followed the man to his office, where he collapsed onto the couch and curled into a small ball.
Harry slowly drifted in and out of awareness. When he was aware he could hear traces of faint conversation and figured that it had to do with what had happened earlier. Harry shivered and found that he couldn't stop. Something warm was placed over him and a hand rubbed his shoulder.
"It's okay Harry. Come on, wake up." Harry cracked an eye open to see Nevans kneeling beside him. He allowed the man to help him sit up and accepted a mug of hot tea. "Drink up, it will help."
"I-I-I…..S-s-sorry…" Harry muttered.
"For what Harry? Him trying to rape you?" Harry flinched. "You aren't to blame for his actions. He is going to be punished for hurting you like that Harry." Harry trembled and sipped on his tea. Before either of them could say anything a white sphere of light popped up in front of them.
"That Siberian Wolf is going nuts down here." A familiar voice said.
"Kayan…" Harry whispered. Nevans glanced at Harry.
"There's been an incident with Harry." Nevans replied. Harry hunched his shoulders. "Bring him up to my office."
"Is Harry okay?" Kayan asked worriedly.
"I-I'm okay." Harry spoke up. Kayan sighed in relief.
"I'll be right up then." The sphere winked out. Nevans turned to Harry, who smiled faintly.
"It's okay that I invited him up?" Harry nodded. "Feeling better?" Harry nodded again. "He didn't penetrate you?" Nevans asked cautiously.
"No." Harry paused. "He did no worse than what Vernon would do." Harry admitted. Nevans jumped in surprise at the confession before winding an arm around Harry's shoulders. Harry flinched.
"So he did…." The door opened silently and a white blur shot in, dangling a thick chain. Harry blinked as the large Siberian Wolf gently leapt up next to him and nuzzled him in concern.
"Sorry about that. He got away about a few doors down." Kayan announced from the doorway. Harry smiled faintly and wrapped his arms around the creature that bonded to him. "Are you sure you're okay Harry?"
"I'll be fine." Harry said, his words muffled by the Siberian Wolf's thick fur.
"Good. I'd hate to see my chances at you ruined by some dunderhead." Nevans looked appalled at Kayan's announcement while Harry chuckled into the Siberian Wolf's fur.
"That was uncalled for!" Nevans rebuked. Harry shushed him with a soft laugh.
"It's okay. I've known he was interested in me for a day." Nevans scratched his head. "I told him to keep his pants on when he told me yesterday afternoon. I wasn't ready to think about relationships just yet."
"I see. Well then, sorry Kayan." Kayan shrugged and helped himself to a cup of tea.
"Want to tell me what happened?" Harry nodded and hesitantly began to tell his tale.
TBC
Sorry this got out so late, but I had to watch my aunt's dog, Guinness. He's a real psycho and doesn't like anyone to go near him but my aunt, my uncle, and me. Because he goes crazy I couldn't have my computer out around him lest he jump onto my lap (he's 50+ lbs btw) and crush my laptop.
Anyways, I have an idea for another fic, but since it's actually based on another's fic I have to wait for permission before i start it. Happy reading and don't forget to review!
