"Hmm...So you haven't really learnt anything at all have you?" Sirius concluded what Harry just told him over the mirror. "That's worrying, I know Snape's a bastard but I thought he would at least go over one bloody techniques before attacking your mind...how are you?"

"My head hurts" Harry confessed running a hand through his wet hair making it stick up even more. "Especially round my scar...I'm not sure how to clear my mind...so I'm nervous about going to bed"

"I can sympathise, Dementors like their feasts when you sleep" Sirius said grimily. "I think the best way to clear your mind is to not think on memories...happy or unhappy. I had the fact I wasn't guilty to cling to...have you got any fact to hold onto?"

"Not without feeling guilty or something"

"Bugger!" Sirius snapped. "I want to kill Snape...look don't worry Harry, I'll get Remus to help research the best methods and come back to you...try your hardest tonight to clear your mind...I'm sorry I can't do much"

"No! It's fine, just talking helps" Harry said quickly. "Trust me Sirius...i really need an adult to talk to"

Sirius smiled sadly. "I really wish James and Lily were here to see how grown up you are" he sighed. "Well then, good night Harry, take good care of yourself and give me a shout as soon as you can"

"Right, night Sirius" Harry said as Sirius's face was replaced with his own reflection.

Sighing, Harry turned the shower off and made a move of sounding like he was getting dry and getting ready for bed. As soon as he was ready he came out into the dormitory and looked mournfully at his bed...he really was nervous about sleeping. He hoped that Sirius and Remus find something soon otherwise he might just go insane about sleeping.

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The next day during break Harry finally had time to tell Hermione, Ron, Ginny, Neville and Luna what happened. To be honest as much as he liked Neville and Luna and trusted them, he felt rather uncomfortable revealing his own secrets to them. Neville didn't say anything but Luna merely told Harry that he had too many books in his brain before going back to her magazine.

Ron and Hermione were too busy arguing whether or not Snape was a good guy or a Death Eater pretending to be a good guy.

"I can't believe that bastard just forced himself into your head without a proper explanation" Ginny fumed. "Merlin knows what memories he saw, I think I would die of shame if he evens hints about our...private moments"

Harry blushed. "He didn't see any of those" he said reassuringly. "He was looking mostly at nightmarish memories, like...like..."

"Last summer" Luna supplied dreamily, not even looking up from her magazine. "You may have too many horror books in there Harry"

"Right" Harry said uncertainly exchanging a bewildered glance with Neville who merely shrugged. "And he went through some of my weirder dreams" he added quickly moving away from the strange moment.

"What kind of weird dreams?" Ginny asked curiously, remembering her strange dreams.

"Just...well there's this corridor, it filled with doors and I'm walking down it thinking, just a little bit more...a little further...and I reach this door and...I just stand there staring at it" Harry let out a frustrated sigh and ran hand through his hair. "I'm getting annoyed just standing there, I want it to just open up"

"Maybe it's the Department of Mysteries" Luna said dreamily. "I hear it has a habit of walking into people's dreams...usually to brainwash you into working for them"

"I'm not sure if it is the Department of Mysteries Luna but I'll keep it mind" Harry said smiling fondly at the strange blonde girl.

"I hate the idea of Snape being able to see our thoughts" Neville said nervously. "It makes him ten times scarier"

"I think if he had a peek at my dreams, it'll scare him more than me" Ginny said. "My dreams are just plain insane"

Ron broke out of his argument with Hermione. "What sort of dreams?" he asked suspiciously.

"Oh for god sake Ronald, not everyone has dirty dreams" Hermione snarled. "Stop being perverted"

Another argument broke out between Ron and Hermione.

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"Harry!" a calm voice called out from the mirror. "Harry are you there? Harry?"

Harry looked from either side to see no students and quickly slipped down a secret passage and pulled out the mirror, Remus' image was there looking tired and concerned.

"Hi Remus" Harry said quietly.

"Hello Harry, I'm glad I caught you" Remus said relieved. "I've been researching Occlumency for you and found a good technique for you to practise"

"Really? What is it?" Harry asked eagerly.

"Ever heard of meditation Harry?" Remus asked, Harry nodded and he continued. "Well you need to meditate before sleeping. Think of a peaceful empty space to clear your mind"

"Thanks Remus, this means a lot" Harry said happily. "Anything on defence?"

"I found a lot of reading material for Hermione" Remus said an amused glint in his eye. Knowing full well that the chances of Harry reading anything that he found uninteresting very small. "I'll be sure to have Severus or Minerva to pass them on. Now behave for Severus, Harry, I know he isn't the nicest man but he is the best"

"I'll behave but I don't think he will" Harry said shortly. "Again, thank you Remus but I got to go"

"Ok goodbye Harry, Sirius would say hello but he's busy looking for Kreacher. Fleur sends her love" Remus said.

"Say hi to everyone from me" Harry said blushing lightly.

He wasn't used to having people send their love to him. Most people like the Dursleys preferred to ignore him and the majority of the wizardry world was most likely to send hate mail. It was nice to know some people cared about him.

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"Class dismissed" Snape's cold voice echoed across the dungeon the next day. Ginny eagerly started packing up her books. "Weasley stay behind"

Ginny stiffened and glared up at him as the Slytherins snickered loudly. She waited impatiently for the rest of her classmates to leave the room, finally the door shut firmly behind the last one and Snape stormed round the desk, his black robes flying behind him as he slammed a book onto the desk. It was plain black with Remedial Potions written in curly silver script.

"For Potter, if anyone but him looks at it. It'll be a simple potions book" Snape said, his lip curling slightly. "Tell Potter that I'm not his errand boy and won't make deliveries back and forth"

"Yes sir" Ginny said sweetly. "I'll also be sure to tell him to succeed in making poisons for when you test them"

The curl deepened and the empty black eyes almost looked amused. "Ten points from Gryffindor. Now go"