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Harry woke very early on the 4th September, so early in fact that it was still dark outside yet Harry knew somehow it was morning (call it intuition) a quick look at his alarm clock confirmed it was just past four in the morning.
Yawning Harry lay back in bed and desperately tried to get back to sleep, he had a long day ahead of him today, today was when he would be started on the gruelling treatment that was supposed to make him better. He felt nauseous at this thought so cast his mind to other things to take his mind off of it.
His mind wandered to his visit to Hagrids yesterday afternoon, it had been interesting to say the least. It started off an innocent cup of tea and chatting excitedly about Hagrids new role as Care of Magical Creatures professor, they had then talked briefly about Harry's condition before he abruptly changed the subject.
It had somehow ended up the four of them (including Hermione to Harry and Rons surprise) engaging in a food fight with the barely edible food Hagrid had prepared for the three of them. It had only ended when Harry somehow managed to turn Hagrids hair and beard green much to the amusement of the three teenagers. Chuckling to himself he burrowed deeper into his bed.
His smile faded as he realised to his consternation he still could not sleep, so sighing exasperatedly he heaved himself out of bed and towards his trunk where he dug out his dreamless sleep potion. Getting back into bed he uncorked the vial and downed it in one. Feeling the effects instantly Harry burrowed under the covers and fell asleep at once.
Harry awoke hours later feeling much better rested. Turning to Rons bed he was confused when he saw that his best friends bed was empty. "that's strange" he thought. Ron didn't normally wake up before noon on a weekend and a glance at his alarm clock confirmed it was nowhere near noon. Giving a mental shrug Harry climbed out of bed and began preparing for his day. Quickly showering, dressing and going downstairs where he found the common room buzzing excitedly Ron and Hermione in the midst of it.
Going over to his best friends he gave them a quizzical look before Ron blurted out
"Hogsmeade weekend isn't it?" Harry's heart sank, his uncle hadn't signed his form so he couldn't go. He would have to stay behind. This thought did nothing for his mood. Hermione noticed his change of mood and frowned at him.
"Your uncle did sign the form didn't he Harry" said Hermione an edge to her voice.
Harry sighed and shook his head. This caused Ron to curse and Hermione to look at Harry sympathetically
"It's fine guys honestly I can't go today anyway" Harry dropped his voice
"I have my first lot of treatment today" Hermiones eyes filled with tears and she launched herself at Harry while Ron patted his back awkwardly.
Earning them a lot of stares. Harry with difficulty pulled away from Hermione
" 'Mione I'll be fine" said Harry "Let's go to breakfast I'm starving"
"Yeah me too" exclaimed Ron as his stomach grumbled loudly causing Harry to laugh and even Hermione looked torn between amusement and exasperation.
She stalked off out of the portrait hole muttering something that suspiciously sounded like "Boys"
Shrugging both boys followed her out of the common room.
As they entered the great hall most of the third year students were chatting excitedly about the upcoming Hogsmeade trip. Trying not to listen Harry slid himself onto a bench closely followed by Ron and Hermione. Helping himself to some scrambled eggs he turned to Hermione.
"What are you guys planning to do in Hogsmeade then?" asked Harry in a falsely cheerful voice, failing dismally at keeping the waver from his voice.
"Weg gowah go do hoggeypukes" Spluttered Ron his mouth full of food. Hermione rolled her eyes and smacked him on the back.
"Don't talk with your mouth full you pig" said Hermione jokingly while Harry laughed at the affronted look on Rons face. Ron swallowed his food and then spoke.
"We were planning to go to Honeydukes. We'll bring you loads of sweets" He promised and Hermione agreed enthusiastically.
All too soon it came time for the Hogsmeade students to assemble in the entrance hall for Filch to tick off the students allowed access to Hogsmeade village. Harry glumly bade goodbye to his best friends and made his way to the common room to pass time until he would be required in the hospital wing.
He passed an open door on the way to Gryffindor and only stopped when he heard a familiar voice call
"Harry!"
Harry backtracked and came back to the door where Professor Lupin stood.
"Would you like to come in for a cup of tea? I know you've not been given permission to visit Hogsmeade"
Harry nodded eagerly and followed his professor into the office. Lupin gestured for Harry to sit down on a wooden chair with red padding. Harry did so and looked round the office with interest while Professor Lupin bustled round preparing the tea.
"So Harry how are you feeling?" asked Professor Lupin kindly setting Harry's tea down in front of him and sitting down in the chair next to Harry.
"Thanks and I'm fine I guess I have my first treatment today" Harry added as casually as possible but Professor Lupin noticed the shake to his voice as he said this. Setting his mug Professor Lupin tipped Harry's chin up so he was looking him in the eye.
"You'll be fine Harry or my name is not Remus J Lupin" Harry smiled but still looked nervous.
"Thanks Professor I'm being stupid" said Harry miserably. Lupin shook his head concerned.
"No Harry you are not it is perfectly normally to feel nervous in your situation. Would you like me to come with you?" Professor Lupin asked putting his hand on Harry's shoulder in a gesture of comfort. Harry nodded eagerly tears filling his emerald eyes
"Yes I would like that thank you" said Harry in a voice thick with emotion.
Professor Lupin squeezed his shoulder and picked his cup up taking a sip. At that moment Professor Snape entered without knocking carrying a smoking goblet. His eyes momentarily focusing on Harry but what surprised Harry was his gaze didn't hold the usual hatred it held...pity and concern. Harry mentally shook himself. No Professor Snape hated him with a passion it was well known. He turned to Professor Lupin who was smiling at Professor Snape.
"I have your potion here Lupin it needs to be taken immediately"
Professor Lupin nodded and Snape left slamming the door behind him as he left. Harry eyed the goblet warily wandering why Professor Lupin had just downed it in one when he himself would have pitched it across the room the moment the snarky Professor left. Professor Lupin chuckled at the incredulous look on Harry's face.
"Not to worry Harry Professor Snape kindly agreed to provide me with the potions I needed" Harry smiled and nodded his understanding at Professor Lupin.
For the next hour they talked about multiple subjects including Harry's lesson, Quidditch and Harry's favourite subject his parents.
"There was one time when your father turned Professor Dumbledores beard pink and sparkly, It was quite funny" Laughed Remus while Harry chuckled so hard it hurt to breathe. Professor Lupin checked his watched and his eyes widened.
"Great Merlin is that the time? We best be off Harry"
Suddenly feeling very nervous Harry followed his kind Professor out of the room down corridors until they reached the hospital. Visibly shaking as they neared the hospital wing Harry wiped his sweaty hands on his robes before reaching for the door handle and going in.
He found Madame Pomfrey at the end of the ward placing numerous vials of potions along with a syringe and swabs on a tray as well as a large metal bucket. He approached her nervously followed by Professor Lupin.
"Ah good Harry you're here take a seat on the bed" said Madame Pomfrey kindly.
Harry did as he was told and Professor Lupin sat next to him putting an arm round him. Picking up a vial of dark green potion she handed it to Harry who turned it over in his hands.
"This is the first of three potions I would like you to take. But I warn you it tastes horrible" said Madame Pomfrey kindly.
Harry nodded and took a deep breath uncorking the bottle he swallowed it in one. He retched as a taste of rotten eggs and burnt rubber filled his mouth but managed to stop his stomach from expelling it's contents all over poor Professor Lupin.
Taking more deep breaths Harry swallowed the second and third potions before falling back on to his bed with a sigh. Madame Pomfrey felt his forehead to check for fever and seemed satisfied that there was none.
"I think after this you will benefit more from it being administered intravenously" said Madame Pomfrey with an amused look at the disgusted expression on Harry's face.
Harry just nodded fighting from vomiting as the nausea had already started. He felt a sharp pain in the crook of his elbow and he looked down to see Madame Pomfrey putting a cannula into his arm and taping it down.
"It's so I can administer your next treatment more easily" Harry just nodded feeling more nauseous as the minutes ticked by leaning into Professor Lupins warm arm.
Madame pulled the curtains to give him privacy and left the cubicle to see to other patients. Almost as soon as she had gone Harry felt the urge to be sick. Professor Lupin noticing this jumped up and held the bucket under Harry's chin as he leaned over the bed and projectile vomited over and over again. Eventually he stopped and shakily laid back on his bed dry heaving.
Professor Lupin helped him to sip from a glass of water to get rid of the taste. Sitting up Harry shakily Harry thanked his Professor who put his arm back round Harry
"Don't mention it Harry I will always be here for you now I promised you father I would take care of you"
Tears filled Harry's eyes and he let out a small sob. Lupin pulled Harry into his arms once again and held him as he cried fighting tears himself. He held the young boy until his sobs subsided into small snores that indicated Harry had fallen asleep. Smiling down at him Professor Lupin gently eased Harry down under the covers and stroked his hair before saying
"I promise you this Harry I will always watch out for you, no matter what" and with that he gave the sleeping boy one last glance before exiting the room and deciding to come back later that day. Harry Potter smiled in his sleep as his dreams filled of the days of Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot and Prongs.
I'm not sure if I did that well with this chapter but I'll leave it for you guys to decide. Please review I'd greatly appreciate it :)