Stronger Than They Look

Despondent over the loss of Sirius, Harry's summer goes from bad to worse when he falls terribly ill. A letter from Mrs. Weasley, a reluctant Aunt Petunia, and a raging fever converge to pull Harry out of his grief and guilt and show him things he never thought he'd see.

Mrs. Weasley sends her reply, Harry gets to have his say, Petunia listens.

Harry's condition improves, but he doesn't realize it. Hermione has something to say about the situation, Petunia has something to say about Lily and James.

Petunia's getting too curious for her own good. Harry still thinks he's seeing things, and he still doesn't care. Old memories and deepest fears are coming up to haunt them.

Harry is feeling much better, so why is Aunt Petunia still there? He's not complaining, but she's not going anywhere, and something's got to give. Meanwhile, Petunia's thinking differently since she's been taking care of Harry. Her childhood is about to come back to her with a vengeance.

Harry is all better. Petunia wants to know what to do next. He's feeling snarky, and she's not having it.