TTS
Chapter 5
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Recovery part 2
That morning, Ron got out of bed and went to the living room of Lucius's quarters. Ron sat at the table and greeted Lucius, who nodded, asking how he felt after a night's rest.
Ron replied "I slept well though I miss the feeling of heat on my skin. Other than that I'm ok." As he spoke, an owl flew through the window, landed on the back of an empty chair having dropped a howler in front of him. Opening it, his parent's voices assaulted him. "RON, YOU ARE HEREBY DISOWNED FROM THE WEASLEY FAMILY! NOT ONLY WERE YOU SORTED INTO SLYTHERIN, BUT YOU BURN YOURSELF!" his mother shrieked.
"IT WOULD NOT LOOK RIGHT IF WE KEPT YOU IN THIS FAMILY, NOR DO WE CARE WHAT YOU DO ANYMORE WITH YOUR LIFE," his father's voice added. "THE PAPERS WILL BE SENT. YOU ARE TO SIGN THEM, AND THEN WE NEVER WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU AGAIN." The howler ripped itself to bits and Ron started to cry. Now he had nowhere to go, no family and no reason to live. He rose from his chair and Lucius grabbed him as he tried to run from the table.
Lucius spoke to Ron in a calm, measured voice, hoping to reassure the student. "Your family might not want you, but I won't let you go and hurt yourself. I shall see what I can do to find a way to get you adopted by a good family. Now what do you say about going out with me to do some shopping. We can get you a new wardrobe and school supplies, so you won't be made fun of for the second hand things you have now. We can also have your hair color changed so that you won't look like a Weasley. As I told you last night, you will have three days off from classes so you can feel ready."
Ron's face showed his confusion. "You really care about me. You meant what you said last night about the shopping? I would love to go. While we are there, could we stop off at a pet shop? I would really like a pet. I would take care of it, but if not that is ok. The hair coloring sounds great, I never like being a red head. I want to be a light brown, if that is ok with you."
Lucius looked thoughtful for a moment. "You may have a pet, and you can be whatever color you wish. Why don't you run along and get dressed to go out. Remember, no closed doors," he said as Ron ran off to get ready. Lucius began to prepare for the day, and examined the papers for the adoptions that were to take place if the children wished for them.
Hermione in the morning
Hermione woke up to the sun in her eyes and Madam Pomfrey beside her. Madam Pomfrey said "I'm glad to see you are awake. The worst part of the withdrawal should be over. Are you feeling better?"
Hermione sat up a bit. "Yes I do. I am not in much pain anymore. Can I please go to the bathroom?"
Madam Pomfrey nodded. "Yes but you cannot close the door for your own safety." Hermione agreed, went to use the bathroom and returned in several moments.
Madam Pomfrey examined Hermione briefly. "Since you can walk a little would you like to see where you will be living until you can go back to the Slytherin dorm rooms?" Hermione nodded her approval.
They left the hospital wing and entered Poppy's quarters, sitting down so that Poppy could explain everything Hermione needed to know. Poppy began by saying that there were to be no closed doors at all, but she could leave them open by only several inches. The bathroom and Hermione's bedroom had spells that would let Poppy know if Hermione did anything that would put her at risk. That includes doing drugs. Once have had your injections you will have three days to get settled in before attending classes." She also explained several other minor school rules.
Hermione thought, and nodded her acceptance. With that, Poppy led her into her temporary quarters. She handed Hermione one of her school books and tells her that is can read and take notes on it for now but must in bed for the rest of the day because of her health. She pointed out the bathroom to her, then gave Hermione a bell in case she needed Madam Pomfrey to come assist her.
Poppy sighed. "I have to go help another patient in the hospital wing. The bell will let me know if you need me. The spells I cast will alert me in case of an emergency.".
Hermione smiled slightly. "I will be fine. Please go do what you have to do. I will call if I need anything. Thank you for giving me the book and pen and some paper. It feels good to have someone care."
Poppy bent down, brushing Hermione's hair out of her eyes. "You are most welcome my dear." She left to go set the rest of Harry's shattered and broken bones.
With harry morning
Harry awoke. He knew where he was and knew that Snape was nearby. Severus noticed Harry stirring and said, "Excellent, you are awake. Now try not to move to much. Do you need to go the bathroom?" Harry asked if Severus could help him. Snape agreed and assisted Harry out of bed, leaving Harry to do what he needed.
When Harry was finished, he called out for help and Snape came immediately. Severus then went over some rules saying that the doors were to always be left open, and that after he was out of the hospital wing he would be living with Snape. Severus explained that he already went through Harry's trunk and removed all the sharp edged items. Severus went on to say that he would obtain Harry some clothes that fit him properly once out of the hospital wing the next day. He concluded saying that Harry could call him Severus when they were alone.
Madam Pomfrey entered with a knock at the door. "Good morning, I am sure Severus has explained things somewhat. We are going to have to rebreak and reset the rest of your bones. This will hurt and I am sorry about that. But we can't give you anything for the pain, because of what we have to give you to heal the bones.
Looked back and forth between Poppy her and Severus and was trying to hold back his tears. Severus lifted Harry up so that he could sit behind Harry. He whispered into his ear "I will be right here. You can cry or scream and squeeze my hand as much as you want. I will not leave you until you can go to class. I have already canceled mine for the week and I will cancel more of them or let someone fill in if need be. You will not be alone."
Harry nodded. "Ok, let's do it," but they both could see the tears in his eyes when he said this. Madam Pomfrey took out her wand and went to the foot of the bed, casting a spell telling them what bones need done.
After the spell was completed, Madam Pomfrey started with rebreaking his legs. At first Harry tried to remain still and not make a sound but turned his face into Severus and began crying. He took the potions master's hand and squeezed it with all his strength. When none of that helped he began to scream and pulled away once the legs were broken and had been prepared to be re-healed properly.
Madam Pomfrey moved on to working on the young student's arms and shoulders. Snape kept rubbing Harrys back, telling him that he was brave, that he would be all right.
After the last bone was broken and ready to be magically reset, Madam Pomfrey handed Snape three potions. One was for Severus and his injured hand that Harry had squeezed so tightly. The other two elixirs were for Harry. One would mend the bones and the other would strengthen them. Snape tilted Harry's head back and helped him to sip down the potions. When they began to do their work healing his body, Harry fell asleep in Severus arms.