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A/N: Part of two challenges.

If You Dare: 90: So You Say...

Are You Crazy Enough?: 358: (quote) Never, never, never give up. – Winston Churchill


8 July, 1995

Sirius' POV

Sirius was sitting in the living room with his face in his hands. He had just found Harry and put him to bed. Snape had left a while ago. What was he going to do about Harry? He didn't know enough to take care of a mute child.

Suddenly, a face appeared in the fire and yelled, "Sirius!"

Sirius looked over and saw it was Madame Pomfrey. "What is it, Poppy?"

"Let me come over. I think I know how to heal Harry."

"Come on over!" Sirius replied excitedly jumping up. Poppy stumbled out of the fireplace a moment later and Sirius, who had been pacing, rushed over to help her up and sat her in a chair. Before you could say "Alohomora" a cup of tea was hot and ready in her hand. "So how can you help Harry?" Sirius asked breathlessly.

A flustered Poppy took a sip of the tea before answering, "I have talked to some of my old colleagues at St. Mungo's- don't worry, they have no idea who my patient is- and they told of me of a way to get back his tongue. It won't happen overnight and it would be painful for him, but it will work. I just need your consent and his." By the end, Poppy was smiling and very pleased of herself.

Sirius was practically jumping out of his seat. "I give my consent and I'm sure Harry would give his. He's sleeping right now, so he can't give his directly..."

Poppy struggled to contain laughter at sight of this middle aged man jumping out of his seat like a puppy. "Let's wait for him to wake up and tell us- I mean to give his own consent. I would like to check on him though."

Sirius nodded and led the way to his bedroom where Harry was sleeping like a log for once. "I gave him a dreamless sleep potion," Sirius whispered. Poppy nodded.

They approached the bed and Harry's eyes flew open. He turned to look at them and sat up. "Sorry to wake you up, Harry. Madame Pomfrey just wanted to check on you."

Harry shook his head and waved his hand at them. He seemed wide awake- as if he'd been up all night. Sirius frowned. That wasn't healthy.

Poppy waved her wand and muttered various incantations Harry merely stared ahead. "His bruises are healing well. The cuts on your front and back side may never go away, but I have good news." Harry turned to look at her, his eyes dull. "I figured out how to grow your tongue back!"

Harry looked at her, excitement lighting up his face. Sirius smiled at this and watched him closely at Poppy's next words. "Now, it will take about a month and it will be painful. But I currently have Professor Snape making the potion that you will have to swallow over the few weeks. All I need is your consent. Sirius already agreed."

Harry nodded enthusiastically and Sirius felt his heart soar. At last! He would get better!

Poppy finished up and left. Sirius stood for a minute before saying, "Get some sleep, Harry. I mean it. Get some sleep." With that he left the room as well, closing the door behind him.


There we are! Another chapter! Aren't you guys lucky? 2 chapters in 1 day. I really spoil you. xD Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it! I look forward to hearing back about what you wanna see next!

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