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Category: Harry Potter

Title: Rescue from Azkaban

Genre: Drama/Angst

Rating: PG

Summary: What are Harry's rescuers thinking and doing while Harry in

unconscious for a couple of weeks? One-shot behind-the-scenes story,

based on "Of Slings and Arrows," by P-chan5!

This Chapter is dedicated to Annikaya! Happy Birthday dahling!!!

Chapter 30

"I think it's a brilliant idea! Come on!" grabbing her sisters other hand they split off from the group who were heading back to the tower, and left to discover the library, with Harry leading them.

The library had been a wonderful time, and Harry had found it much easier to just ignore the glares and whispers of the students around them, and concentrate on his best friend and sister. When they had reached the doors to enter Harry had come up behind Ana and covered her eyes. Moyra had led them in, taking her sisters hand, and teased her by ooh'ing and aww'ing.

"Can I PLEASE look now?" she asked, squirming beneath his hands, trying to get a peek.

"Almost" he answered with a laugh. Passing Madame Prince who was clutching a book to her chest as if he had come to steal it, they walked to the middle of the library. Grinning at Moyra, he gently lifted his hands from her face. "Ok, now you can look."

She had kept her eyes closed for a few more moments, as if trying to savor the feeling, and then opened them. Looking back Harry thought that the look that came upon her face was probably the same one that Hermione must have had the first time she had entered here too. Total and complete awe.

"It's amazing." She said finally. Then dragging her eyes from the mass of books in front of her, she asked, "How do you look for a book?"

They had spent the rest of the afternoon in the library, taking out books and looking through them. Ana had found one that spoke about the history of magic, and how ancient wizards had to learn how to control their powers, and Harry had spent most of his time reading that as the two girls went back and forth between the stacks.

The next day, a little after breakfast, they had a visitor in the tower. Dumbledore had come to speak with Logan and Storm in private and later Ana and Moyra had been called to join them. When they had come back an hour or so later Moyra looked like both Christmas and her birthday had come early.

"We're going to be taking classes with the rest of the Magic kids!!!" She shouted happily. "They saw Ana was a witch yesterday, and they want us to take classes to control our magic! Isn't it great!" It was hard not to smile back at the girl who ran off to describe to Jamie what classes she would be taking.

Ana sat next to Todd on one of the couch's and leaned back with a weary sigh. "Magic classes huh?" asked Rahne, who was puzzled by her behavior.

"Yeah, Moyra's got it better though, not much to catch up on. But me, I have seven years worth of herbology, Care of magical creatures, not to mention I'm supposed to pick an extra class. What do I know about divination, or ancient runes or anything? I'll probably take muggle studies."

"Well, What do you want to do for a job?" asked Harry

"I don't know, I suppose, I always wanted to do something about the education system. Like fix it so that kids like me and Moyra don't fall through the cracks. But what classes do you take for that?" He shrugged, and she sighed. "Anyways, I'm pretty much ok with Charms and potions, so I'll be joining the seventh year classes for that, but then my transfiguration isn't up to par so I'll be in fifth year for that, and CoMC, the professor is going to give me extra lessons in that. But The Herbology professor doesn't have time to do extra lessons so they're going to be looking for a tutor for me in that subject. So now, I have classes with you guys, classes with those guys, training AND tutoring! How the hell am I going to sleep?"

(Author pops in: "Do what I do! DON'T!")

The next morning the sisters had woken up to books at the foot of their beds, and after breakfast, professor McGonagall came to show them to their classes. "First class, charms with your old buddies, anything you want passed on to them?" Ana asked Harry as she went to follow the deputy Headmistress.

"An infectious rash if its possible" He said giving her a wry grin.

Laughing she exited the portrait, and McGonagall went to follow, but stopped and turned to face Harry. "Mr. Potter, I would like to say, that I am ashamed of you, for what you have done. I am ashamed of you, and so would your parents. I am grateful that they did not live this long to see how far you have fallen." With that she turned and left, leaving a stunned room. Harry just shook his head, and went about getting his things ready for his first class.

"Harry, are you ok?" asked a nervous Rahne.

"I'm fine, don't worry." When she looked doubtful he continued looking straight into her eyes, "I am going to remember each word they say to me. Every single word, and when they figure out how wrong they were, I'm going to make sure they remember each and every word. And they'll know that I'll never forget. Now come on, Scott's doing English today, and I want to get a seat in the back. And I need someone to walk with me cause we cant let the big bad disappointment of the wizarding world stalk the halls alone!" He said with a smile. Laughing at his words, she picked up her bag and followed him out the portrait. And no one saw the white knuckled grip he had on his own bag.

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The next week was pretty busy for the mutants. Every four days Storm or Logan would be replaced by Beast while the other would go to the headquarters of the order of the phoenix. From what they had been told, the Professor and the order members were searching for a way to create a sort of magical cerebro. One that would not be thrown off by magical surroundings. Unfortunately the process was slow going and not much had been achieved.

Moyra was having a blast in her classes, and the mutants would sometimes even open the portrait to see one or two first or second years who wanted to visit their friend from class.

Ana was having a bit more difficulty with her classes. She would come back everyday, miserable or angry at what had happened in class. Apparently the older students had adopted the muggle point of view of mutants, and tormented her in class when the professors weren't looking. In fact the only classes that she could enjoy herself in were CoMC with Hagrid, and Potions. The sour Professor had put an end to the taunts and attempted pranks swiftly and without mercy and by the end of the first class, Gryffindor had lost two hundred points and many had detentions. The mutants had no idea why the man was sticking up for Ana, but were grateful all the same. But Ana had yet to get a tutor for herbology. Harry had tried to help her as much as he could, but Herbology was never his strongest subject. It wasn't until one night, when most people were in their rooms working on various things, that Ana's answer came. Harry and his friends were sitting around the fire going over a poem by John Donne, when the portrait opened and Professor Sprout came in. Spotting Ana the woman came further into the room.

"Miss Probert?" she nodded, "It's a pleasure to meet you, I'm Professor Sprout, and I instruct the Herbology classes. I came here to inform you that I found a suitable tutor for you. He's a seventh year, and has top grades in the subject. It's a shame that I don't have enough time to teach you myself, but I have the utmost confidence in Mr. Longbottom." Harry stopped pretending to read his book at that. 'Neville? It has to be, he was great at herbology.' He looked up when he heard what was said next, "Hes outside if you would like to meet him?"

"Sure!" Ana said, who was going through her mind trying to remember where she had heard that name before. The short instructor said her goodbyes, even to Harry, although it was a little forced, and left to send the wizard boy in.

The boy who walked in after Sprout left was a different person than Harry remembered. Gone was the baby fat from his face and body, leaving him lean and pretty good looking. He could even see Rahne beside him eyeing the boy, and Todd just rolled his eyes.

Looking more than a little nervous, Neville walked forward and spotting Ana, stuck his hand out which she grasped and shook. "Thank you so much for doing this for me Mr. Longbottom," She said, not wanting to seem rude in the least.

Neville, who had yet to spot Harry, looked a little shocked at the name and smiled at her friendliness. "Oh its fine! I wasn't sure when you would be busy so I brought some stuff here, but if you are busy, I could come back another time. And you can call me Neville if you want." He said with a smile.

"Oh! Well, I can work on this stuff later, so yeah might as well get starte- Neville?" Startled, she was able to remember where she had heard that name before. "Oh… OH!" Whirling around she looked at Harry, who was regarding her with surprised eyes. "Is this ok? I mean with him being him and all?"

Neville, who had been completely confused by the situation, looked to who she was speaking to, and met the eyes of his old room mate and friend. "Harry?"

"Hey Neville," he greeted, very much aware of the uncertainty in his old friends eyes. Looking back at Ana he said, "Look Ana, it doesn't matter, Nev here was the best in the class. If anyone should tutor you it's him." Picking up his work, he made to leave. "I'll head up to my room, I would be a bit of a distraction."

"Harry no! Its ok, we can go somewhere else! You don't have to go anywhere!" She said, upset that she was hurting her friend.

"Ana you're already here, and I promised Jamie that I'd help him with his math anyways. Really, don't worry about it." He gave her a reassuring smile, and turned to Neville. "I hope you brought enough, she's a fast learner." He said with a smile, before returning to head up the stairs to his room.

"Did- did you ever get my letters?" He heard asked behind him. Looking back he could see Neville gazing at him.

"What?"

"I mean, I sent a few, but Gran said that you probably never got them, but I wasn't sure. I just was wondering, did you get them?"

He blinked, Neville had sent him letters? What on earth for? "um, no? I never got any letters. When did you send them?"

"Well I sent a bunch after you were arrested, and then a few more after you escaped, but I never heard back, so I wasn't sure if you were getting them, or, or you didn't want to write back. I'm sorry, I was just asking." He looked away embarrassed as Harry continued to look at him with a bewildered stare.

"Um, well I never got any in Azkaban, and after I broke out I was in America, so unless you used an international owl, I guess that's why I never got them." He paused, a little worried about the answer to his next question. "What was in the letters?"

Heartened by the way the conversation was going he gave his friend a small smile as he said "Well, the first ones just said that I believed you, that you wouldn't do that. I mean, I know you! I know you hated your relatives, and that they didn't treat you nicely, but you wouldn't kill them! I guess I just wanted you to know that. After you escaped I was just writing to see if you were ok, that's all I suppose." He paused, and looking sad he said, "I'm sorry for how the others are treating you." He said miserably. "I'm sure they don't really mean it, its this war. Its got everyone mixed up! They talk about you in the Gryffindor tower. I know I should say something, I'm such a coward." He finished, looking away ashamed that he couldn't even stick up for his friend.

Shocked, Harry stepped forward and put his hand on his friends shoulder, making the boy look at him. "Neville, just the fact that you believe me, I don't care what those idiots think or say. I just cant believe that you believe me! I thought Hagrid was the only sane person left here!"

Giving a shy smile, Neville said "Well its not just me, there are others, but we don't really let ourselves be known."

"Like who!?" asked an excited Rahne from the couch.

"Well, there's not that many that I know about really, you can tell who they are when they don't join in on the conversations and the rants Ron has. But there is Dean, and the Creevy brothers of course. A few people in Hufflepuffs, Lonny Lovegood, and… Well I don't know what to think about Ginny."

"Ginny? What do you mean?" Harry asked, elated at the list of people that were being listed off to him.

Pausing to think, Neville looked around the room before bring his eyes back to Harrys. "She doesn't really talk to anyone anymore. She just spends her time reading now." Harry could hear the sadness in his voice as he tied to picture the fiery redhead so subdued. "Harry, do you think we can still be friends? After everything that's happened I'll understand. I mean Ana and I can do the lessons in the library or something, I don-"

"Nev," Harry said cutting him off. "Of course we can still be friends, and I don't want you to go to the library! Come on, why don't I introduce you to the rest of these guys?" he suggested, gesturing to Todd and Rahne who were still listening in from the chesterfield. Upon hearing his words, Todd was knocked off the couch as Rahne Jumped up to meet the wizard.

"Rahne Sinclare, Pleased to meet you!"

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OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHhhhhh Kay. I know I know, I'm two days late! But please, read of my last few days.

Christmas Eve: I was supposed to go to my Auntie's house for gathering of family and Chinese food, but she called us and said she was very sick and we couldn't come over. We stayed at home, had Chinese and played Jenga.

Christmas Day: had a kick ass morning got lots of new stuff I'm going to have so much fun with, and then my Aunt comes over for dinner. I treat her like she had the plague, saying that I am going to be having a party that I've been planning for months in two days and cant get sick.

Two days later: I wake up and guess what? I'm sick! Party's canceled, I cried cause it was canceled, and I was quarantined to my room.

SO! For the last few days I have been not allowed out of my room, and have eaten no more then 6 pieces of toast. Today is the fist day that I have been allowed out and the first thing I did was head to my computer so I could update. NO ONE CAN COMPLAIN! Because I have been violently ill (and it was really bad) for the last few days and had many holiday fun things canceled on me. OK??? Ok.

Reviewers:

Quillian: Fudge as a death eater: no comment, mainly cause I'm not sure myself. Hermione is going to be a MAJOR hypocrite! Just wait it gets better!

Dr. Gero: I�m glad you didn�t have Harry reveal his powers yet; also� what are they exactly? I know he can draw raw magic, apparently throw it, and catch spells that are thrown at him; but how else can he use it?

That's pretty much his powers right there. But here you go anyways. Harry can Sense raw magic, which is everywhere (but you can probably imagine much more potent inside Hogwarts). He can Draw that magic into himself and use it to do his will without the use of words or a wand. Also, because he can handle raw magic, he is also able to 'catch' filtered magic aka, Magic shot from a wand. (this only applies to weaker spells, the stronger they are, the harder it is for him to hold on to the magic)

japanese-jew: Showing their powers was a sacrifice so that Harry could stay, and so that they could stay as well. If they don't remain at Hogwarts, what are their chances of finding their friends? And Kurt cant teleport out if he's under impirio.

Eloeehez: Severus Mandarin Snape………………………………….. ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

Anon: The prof is at the order of the Phoenix, could you imagine him movin around Hogwarts with his wheelchair?!?

Siripirituas: Sirius and Remus are in the next chapter, Its already half written. I know I love Hagrid too!!! I hope you had a great chrismas! And thanks for the review!

Another form of Darkness: I know, It could have been better, but really, that was the best I could do at that time. Sorry, but I'm glad you like Harry's reaction.

Annikaya: Happy belated birthday Dahling!!!

jelly beans beware: Reading your review was like looking into a mirror!!! Sugar Highs are the best part of life!!!

Kordolin: I will answer by saying that there will be romance.

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