Sirius went outside. 'Despite everything, Harry is so tolerant and so mature at his age. He is actually getting better, he will eventually get use of his upper body but I can't say anything about the waist down. We are trying. So you can take him home today itself just after a few last tests and you will have physical therapy twice a week after you settle down." The Healer explained. "Thank you." Sirius replied. The Healer went into Harry's ward. "Hello, Mr. Potter. How are doing today?" he asked. Harry replied as polite as he could be, "I am fine. Thank you for asking." The Healer smiled, " Very well. Umm, so you can leave today after I run a few tests. You will soon get use of you upper body and we will start physical therapy once you settle down."
"That's great! It wouldn't have been possible without you." Harry replied gratefully. The Healer smiled. After the tests were done. "You are good to go! We'll be giving you a wheelchair, it is a manual one so that it will help build arm strength," the Healer told Harry who nodded. "I'm so sorry, I was busy in everything, I didn't even ask your name," Harry remembered. The Healer chuckled, "Oh, it's no big deal. I am Richard Carnell and I hope that I'll see you soon. Have a good day. Enjoy your Christmas holiday!" Harry smiled, "I will! Thank you for everything." Richard smiled back, "Your welcome, dear, get well soon!" Healer Richard conjured a wheelchair and called Sirius back in. "Now, Mr. Black, I will show you how lift Harry into the wheelchair and you can use the reverse the procedure to help him onto the bed or to any seating or sleeping position, please continueusing the back brace for until full recovery, " Mr. Carnell said. Sirius nodded and the Healer continued, "Now, put your right hand below Harry's knees," Sirius did so and Carnell continued, "Put your left hand around his neck and held him up, Sirius continued doing whatever Carnell said, "Mr. Black, bend down and position Harry into a seating position and seat him into the chair," he ended. Harry was seated comfortably. Sirius asked, "Can Harry apparate, floo or use Portkey?" Richard nodded, "He can do all of them but make sure to grab the wheelchair tightly and the floo should be big enough." Sirius nodded and Harry waved goodbye as he clutched one hand tight on the wheelchair and the other was in Sirius's hand. Sirius apparated to 12 Grimmauld Place.
"Why is it so dark in here?" Harry asked when they entered. "Oh, the lamps burned down, let's go to you room." Sirius replied. Harry nodded. He tried hard to move his wheelchair but failed. "Need help?" Sirius asked. Harry nodded in embarrassment, "Yes, please." He moved Harry's wheelchair down the hall. "Harry, it's gonna take time until you can move around on your own, don't feel embarrassed to ask for help," Sirius told him as they went into the room.
The lights turned on abruptly. "WELCOME BACK HARRY!!" Everyone shouted. Harry couldn't stop grinning, "Thank you guys!" Ron came over and shook hands with him whereas Ginny hugged him. Harry looked around in awe. There were streamers along the wall and a sign that said 'Welcome Back!' in bold letters. Arthur Weasley was there too, safe and recovered.
"You didn't have to do this, I mean-" Harry started. "-Harry no modesty," Molly cut off. Harry nodded. Everyone was enjoying. Harry was seated between to Ron and Hermione. "Are you going to stay, 'Mione, Ron?" Harry asked. Ron nodded, "We all are staying." Harry whispered, "We'll talk about DA tonight."
The atmosphere was cheerful all day. After they had lunch, Hermione and Ginny were reading, Harry and Ron were playing Wizards' Chess and the twins were busy experimenting top secret stuff. "Ron, I'm gonna go take a nap, I'm sorry mate. This chair's stretching me out," Ron nodded, "No problem. You should rest mate."
Harry called Sirius to help him out. He slept peacefully for three hours. He was awakened by the sound of Mrs. Weasley announcing dinner. Everyone one was seated at the table. They all had dinner at it was now seven thirty. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Ginny and the twins were all in Harry's bedroom.
"Harry, we are continuing DA, right?" Ron asked. "Of course!" Harry snapped, "We can't stop, no matter what! Voldemort won't stop if I'm crippled. It will boost his confidence!" Harry concluded, still snapping. "On the bright side Umbridge won't suspect anything," Fred said trying to lighten the mood.
Harry nodded, "I'm sorry for snapping at you guys. It's just difficult." Harry looked down towards his motionless legs. Ginny came by Harry's side, "Hey.. It's alright. We can't even imagine, what's it like to know that never gonna walk again, that you're going to be stuck in a chair."
The moment was interrupted by Sirius entering the room. "Me, Molly, Remus and Arthur are going out to meet Dumbeldore, you kids are alone here. So make sure to be safe. If there is any problem, Harry you know what to do." Before anyone could say anything, he was gone.
"Wait, what did he mean...make sure to be safe?" Hermione asked to herself. "Huh?!?! What did you say Hermione?" Harry asked. "It's just what Sirius said. Make sure to be safe... " she replied. Ron interrupted, "It doesn't mean anything, does it?" Hermione sighed, "It means that terror's rising, it means that You-Kn- wait, V-Voldemort is gaining power. We need to train DA as fast as we can." Horror struck on everyone's faces except for Harry. He wanted to turn away and leave but his arms were too weak. Suddenly, there was a 'pop'
Harry put his finger against his lips indicating everyone to keep quiet. "WHO IS IT??" Harry yelled. There was no reply. "WHOEVER"S THERE REVEAL YOURSELF!" He yelled again.
CLIFFHANGER!!! Who do you think was there? Comment down below. Hope you enjoyed!!!
