Thank you!' Sirius exclaimed. 'And did you guys give ANY extra potions to Harry?' the Healer asked. 'No we didn't, or maybe we did, Dumbledore told us.' Sirius replied. 'Great man, Dumbledore! I'll be back after a while to remove it.' the said, not surprised.

'Thank Dumbledore!' Ron and Hermione said in unison. The three of them went in. 'Harry that's great news!' Hermione exclaimed. Harry's mood was still off, "Yeah... I still can't play Quidditich or do anything on my own.' Sirius comforted him, 'You are improving though, it wouldn't be long before you learn to fly with your new modified Firebolt!' Harry grinned at first but then exclaimed, 'MODIFIED FIREBOLT?!?!??!' Sirius had forgotten that it was a secret gift after Harry came home. 'Did I just give that away? Moony's gonna kill me!' he regretted. 'I won't tell him you did that.' Harry said reassuringly.

The Healer came in, 'I'm here to remove the ventilator. Mr. Black, you can stay. Others please wait outside.' Sirius gently squeezed Harry's hand.

The Healer first removed a quite thin tube in Harry's mouth. After the process, Harry coughed and took a few shaky breaths. He shuddered and his breaths came in raspy bits. 'You okay, Harry?' Sirius asked. Harry replied, 'Can't b-br-brea', Siri!' Sirius panicked but the Healer was calm as he spoke, 'Take a few deep breaths, Mr.Potter. Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in and breathe out.' Harry was starting to feel better but he began hyperventilating. "Harr, keep calm, don't try to take deep breaths. Just force air in. 1...2...3...4." Sirius knew how to take care of such things. He had learnt, even when they were students, Remus had panic attacks often around the Full Moon and it was perfectly normal for someone who went through so much trauma.

After Harry calmed a little, Ron and Hermione came in. 'How are ya, mate?' Ron asked. Harry did find it a difficult to speak but he did managed it, 'I'm fine. But it feels different to breathe on my own.' There was a long pause. 'We have to go, Harry we have skipped Transfiguration and Charms, we can't skip DADA, Umbridge will be onto us.' Hermione explained to Harry. Harry laughed. 'I didn't even dream that Hermione Granger would skip classes. ' Harry said playfully. Hermione said, 'You're priority.' Harry and Ron gave each other a really?? look. 'What?' Hermione asked blankly. 'What?' Ron asked. Hermione replied, 'Your looks!' Harry laughed, 'Remember first year, you were like, If you two mind, I'm going to bed and blah blah blah, Ron was like she needs to sort out her priorities. And you finally did.' Hermione was puzzled. 'Really? You guys remember that?' Ron answered in awe, 'We remember every moment of our friendship, don't we Harry?' Harry nodded. The Golden Trio hugged and Ron and Hermione left.

At Hogwarts

Ron and Hermione came late for Umbridge's class. 'DETENTION!!' she demanded, '8 PM.'

School had ended. It was 7:55 PM. Ron and Hermione left the cosy Gryffindor common room reluctantly.

As they entered they saw Umbridge's toad - like face staring at them. There was a 2 minute silence 'Good...Evening, Professor...Umbridge,' Hermione greeted. 'Evening,' Dolores Umbridge replied ungracefully. The point both of them to sit on desks that were facing opposite each other. Umbridge told them,

'You must write, we will punctual from today.' Ron and Hermione started writing and their left hands were bleeding. Hermione could have cried but as Harry said he didn't want to give Umbridge the satisfaction so she tried holding back. Ron and Hermione were writing since 3 hours, it was 11 PM. 'You may go.' said Umbridge.

As they both left the room, Hermione burst into tears. 'Ron! It hurts! How did Harrytake that?' she told him. Ron comforted, 'Yeah, I know but we are doing this for Harry, right? We'll apply some cream once we are back in the common room.' Hermione nodded.

As they entered the common room, they saw Ginny sitting on a couch. 'What happened, Ginny? Why didn't you sleep?' Ron asked. Ginny was looking tired and her voice was low, 'I couldn't sleep. Where were you?' Ginny knew something was wrong after looking at Hermione face, her eyes were red and her nose was pink. 'Umbridge's detention. She's cruel.' Ginny sighed. 'I know.' Ron took Hermione's hand and applied some ointment. 'Thank you, Ron' she told Ron. "I'll be going off," Ginny said and she left for her dorm.

Ron and Hermione sat there. Staring at each other. Hermione eyes were bloodshot but she had a small smile on her face. Concern for his best friend was clearly seen in Ron's eyes. Hermione's hand was in Ron's. Their faces heads moved towards each other until they could hear and feel each other's breathing. Thir lips entwined. Their tongues slipped into their lover's mouth, exploring their mouth. It was the sweetest, most blissful kiss ever. They broke off gasping for breath, laughing. Ron hugged his girlfriend tightly...St Mungos, Night

Harry was asleep and so was Sirius. There was black marble on all walls. A silhouette of a man appeared, there was a candle in his left hand. It was Arthur Weasley, the father of seven red - headed children. What was he doing there?

A snake came out of nowhere. Harry felt he was levitating and looking at a snake attacking Mr.Weasley. He was now covered in blood. Harry woke up sweating. 'Sirius!' Harry exclaimed. Sirius woke up, 'Are you ok? Should I call the Healer?' Sirius panicked. 'No! It's Mr. Weasley! Where is he?' Harry asked. 'Order buisness.' Sirius told him. Harry asked, 'Where exactly!?!' Sirius didn't know what's happening, 'The Ministry.' Sirius said truthfully. 'Does one of the places have black marble tiles? I mean I have been there but I don't remember!' Harry asked hoping his dream wasn't true like it was in his 4th year. Sirius replied, 'Kind of, yes. Arthur's there.' Harry was shocked. 'Mr. Weasley's been attacked by a snake. Save him! I saw it in my dream. Just like the one in 4th year!' Harry informed. 'I'll use floo.' Sirius said as he disappeared in the flames. He reached Ministry only to see Arthur passed out with blood dripping off his body. Sirius carefully picked him up trying to avoid more harm and he used the floo to come back. A Healer saw them coming, 'What happened?' she asked. Sirius replied, 'Snake's attack, I think. That's what Harry said, yeah, I'm sure.' The Healer was kind of confused, 'I'll take him from here.' Sirius went back to Harry. 'Tell the Weasleys. There's a piece of parchment and some ink in that drawer and a quill in the drawer below.' Harry informed while pointing at drawers beside his bed at St. Mungo's. Sirius nodded and wrote:

Dear Molly,

Harry had a another dream but this one showed Arthur being attacked by a snake. I've bought him to St.Mungos and the Healers have taken charge. Please come here as soon as possible with the twins, Ron and Ginny.

Sirius Black

Suddenly a snowy owl came on the outside of the window. She pecked the glass four times before Sirius let her in. 'Hedwig!' Harry exclaimed. Sirius tied the letter to Hedwig. 'Go to the Burrow and give this to Mrs Weasley, Hedwig. Off you go.' Harry instructed. Hedwig flew out. 'Beautifully trained, Harry. She knows it when we need her. It's very difficult to train owls, you know.' Sirius told Harry. The Healer came in and whispered, 'May I borrow you for a second, Mr. Black?' Sirius nodded. 'Be right back.' Sirius informed Harry.