In The Dead Of Night

Chapter 4

Harry was staring to come to. His whole body hurt. He couldn't move that much. This pain was just like the time he was poisoned form the basilisk fang. The venom was running through his body.

Harry shot open his eyes. "Where am I?" he asked. "You are in the hospital wing at Hogwarts," said a familiar voice. Harry looked to his side. "Professor Dumbledore," Harry said. Even without his glasses on, he could tell it was Dumbledore. His long white hair, the wizard robes ad the half moon spectacles.

"How did I get here?" asked Harry reaching his glasses. "You're mother and father brought you," he said. "What? oh yeah, I remember seeing them. But I thought that was just a hallucination I was having," the young wizard said. "No, Harry. Far form it. It was very real," reassured the professor. Dumbledore sat on Harry's bed.

Harry let his head droop down. He felt weak. "I was such a fool to be taken hostage by Voldemort," Harry said while clenching his fists together. "You were not a fool Harry, far from it. You were very brave, you survived. Even though you went through so much pain and suffering, you fought off death again. That in my book makes you a hero," said Dumbledore.

"Thank you," said Harry. "Your Welcome," said Dumbledore. "You will stay here until school starts," said Dumbledore getting up to leave. "I think you may want to get some more sleep," said the headmaster as he left the wing.

"That sounds fine," said Harry. He took off his glasses and laid down on the pillow. His eyes closed themselves and Harry soon found himself swallowed in the darkness that was sleep.

The next few days went by slow for Harry. All he did was stay in bed, sleep, and eat. Hedwig had found him. She carried parcels and letters. One was from Hagrid, one from Hermione, and one from Ron. Harry was happy. He decided to open Hagrid's letter first.

Harry, are you alright? Dumbledore told me what had happened. I'm so happy that you are alive! Anyway, I baked you a get well cake. I hope you find it tasty. Once you're feeling better, come down and see me!

Hagrid.

Harry laughed. But he knew better. No way would he eat Hagrid's cooking. After 4 years, he had had enough. Hermione's letter was next.

Oh Harry! Thank God I've found you! How are you feeling? Are you alright? Your kidnapping has spread throughout the entire wizarding world! Please write me back as soon as you finish reading this, ok? Get Well Soon!

Hermione.

Harry was happy that his friends were worried about him. Ron's was the last letter.

Blimey Harry! How the hell did that come about? Are you okay? The whole family has been talking about you nonstop. If you were here, my mom would hug you and not let go. You know how she gets when it comes to you. Ginny is in a panic because of you! The ministry is in an uproar because of you! Please write back!

Ron.

With no time to waste, Harry found some parchment, some ink, and a quill. He wrote as calmly as he could. Within 2 hours he was done. He got up out of bed and sent Hedwig into the sky wioth the letters.

"Be safe Hedwig," said Harry. "She'll be safe Potter, but I can't say the same for you," said a dark slimy voice. Harry turned around and there stood Lucius Malfoy, wand pointed to Harry.