Snake And Wolf: The Finding

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Snake and Wolf: The Finding

Chapter 6

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Remus walked away from Saerry and Snape towards Ron, Hermione, Ginny, and Harry.

“Professor Lupin!”

Hermione smiled at him, as did Ron, while Ginny blushed furiously. Harry didn’t even look up. That was what worried Remus.

He leaned over Harry and softly said, “Harry?”

No response.

“Harry?”

Still no response.

“Harold James Potter, if you don’t answer me I will give you a detention.”

Harry didn’t waver an inch.

Remus blinked and looked at Hermione and Ron.

“How long has he been like this?”

Ron replied, “Since Malfoy decided to pay us a visit on the train.”

Remus’ face darkened. He knew how much Harry hated Draco Malfoy and vise versa. But what could have happened to have caused Harry to not even look up at his father’s old friend?

Remus looked at the boy again, noticing that his hair was longer and less wild and that his skin was paler as well.

Turning to Ron and Hermione he asked, “What happened on the train?”

Ron glared at nothing in particular and replied, “Malfoy came in with his usual insults. He said some rubbish about Harry killed Cedric then turned on me. Then Harry was up, his wand pressed against Malfoy’s throat.” Ron swallowed hard and looked at his friend then back to Remus. “He looked ready to kill him.”

Hermione nodded while Ginny gaped at Harry from behind Remus.

Remus rubbed his temples, looking up as Saerry and Severus walked past, Saerry looking over at them, her eyes falling on Harry at once. Her black eyes widened as she looked at him then the two were gone. Remus shook his head then turned back to Ron and Hermione.

“Anything else?”

The two nodded and Hermione softly said, “He – er, he looked kind of like Professor Snape.” Ron nodded and said, “Same glare.”

Remus blinked and turned to look at Harry.

“Strange. And he won’t move?”

“Not an inch,” replied Ron.

“Well then . .” Remus swept Harry up into his arms and began to carry him out of the hall. Harry didn’t protest or anything, just looked up at Remus, confusion swirling in his eyes.

Remus swore he saw small changes in Harry’s face but ignored them. He went up stair after stair, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny right behind him, until he came to Gryffindor Tower. Turning to the three he asked, “What’s the password?”

Ron’s ears turned red and Hermione replied, “We don’t know.”

Remus sighed and turned to the Fat Lady, who smiled and said, “Remus Lupin. Fancy seeing you here again.”

“I’m back to being a Professor.”

“Of course. Now, what’s this?” The portrait turned her eyes to the limp Harry in Remus’ arms.

Remus gave a slight smile and said, “Harry’s not feeling well and as none of us know the password we were wondering if you would let us in.”

The Fat Lady smiled. “Of course. But only because of the boy.” Her face softened as she said, “He’s been through so much.”

Remus nodded and said, “Thank you,” as the portrait swung open. He stepped inside and was instantly bombarded by questions.

“Professor Lupin! What’s wrong with Harry?”

“Oh, is he ill?”

“Professor Lupin!”

“Quiet down!” The common room became quiet and Remus said, “Harry will be fine. But I want none of you to disturb him.” Turning back to Harry’s friends he added, “Not even you three.”

The three Gryffindors nodded and Remus trudged up the steps to the boy’s dormitory. Ron followed him in and walked over to Harry’s bed, pulling back the covers. Remus lay Harry down in the bed and covered him up. The emerald green eyes looked up at him, still confused and not even slightly asleep. Remus frowned and pulled out his wand.

“Dormio.”

Instantly Harry’s eyelids fluttered closed and he was asleep. Ron stared at him and breathed, “What did you do?”

“Sleeping Charm. He’ll be asleep till morning so there’s no need to worry about anyone disturbing him.” He frowned and added, “Though I’d not get to loud if I were you.”

Ron nodded and Remus left the dorm. Hermione and Ginny were waiting for him at the top of the stairs. He walked over to them and said, “He’s asleep. I have to use a Sleeping Charm but he’s asleep.”

Ginny looked up at him and asked, “Will he be alright Professor Lupin?”

Remus smiled down at the red-haired girl and replied, “I’m sure he will be. You two should go to bed as well probably.” The two girls nodded and Hermione led Ginny up into the girl’s dorm. Remus watched them for a moment then left Gryffindor Tower, saying goodbye to the Fat Lady as he went out past her.