Unlikely Situation

Disclaimer: All characters belong to JK Rowling. The use of Attivus Attlewart and Mistofolees comes for the wonderful author Xanthia Morgan with her permission.

A/N : Very short author’s note this time. Special thanks to Xanthia Morgan for not only beta reading but also for the use of her characters ( see disclaimer).   Also please see Xan’s stories of Sanctuary and The Dagger of Death to see where Attivus first appeared. -_- Special thanks to all my wonderful reviewers  -_-

Last time in part 2…

     Meanwhile a hooded cloaked person appeared in front of Lord Voldemort.  He held in his hands an unconscious snowy owl.

     " My lord, I have Harry Potter's owl as you have commanded me to get. I intercepted her not far from the warewolf's home. I have the letter that was written."

  

     The hooded figure bowed low to touch his head to Voldemort’s feet.

"Excellent..Give me the letter and the owl and you shall be rewarded well my faithful servant." Voldemort answered. The cloaked figure gave his master both things, bowed again and left.  “ So let’s see what you’ve brought to me you flea bitten creature.”  Voldemort shook out the letter along with Hedwig since the two were still attached and glanced at it briefly.

     Mooney,

I’ve arrived at Prongs Jrs. and it’s worse than what we both thought. He looks awful.  I’m worried for both his physical and mental well-being. When I told him to try and sleep he looked at me like I was a three-headed monster.  I don’t like asking him to relive the nightmare over and over again. The only good news is that his scar hasn’t bothered him since I’ve been here. But I guess since V hasn’t wreaked any havoc lately it wouldn’t be hurting now would it.  Please advise on how I can help him if you can.

Padfoot

 

     “Well my little owl you have served me well without knowing it.” He said stroking the still bird and then throwing her in a nearby cage. “Wormtail get in here!” Voldemort bellowed.  Peter Pettigrew slinked in quickly. The moment he was in front of his lord he sank to his knees.

     “ What service can I be to you my lord?” he squeaked.

     “ Wormtail you had been a pet of Potter’s best friend have you not?” He stopped here and watched Pettigrew grovel and shake his head yes before continuing. “ Well Wormtail what happens to Potter when I reek havoc?” He questioned. His eyes were burning through the small man.

     “ My lord. Do you not remember the night when you came back to your form in the graveyard? Potter was in physical pain where you struck him years ago.” Wormtail said then feared he had said too much by telling his lord he should have remembered something. Voldemort sat in his chair in deep thought for a moment. 

     “"Of course! I remember now. I also remember sensing Potter's uneasiness in the dungeons at Hogwarts when that buffoon Quirrell was facing the mirror. I didn’t realize but now that I think about it you’re right… Oh and Wormtail?” Voldemort stared his servant down.

     “ Yes my lord?” asked a timid Wormtail

     “For telling me I should have remembered something I hope you enjoy this as much as Potter…Crucio.” Voldemort said with a smile stretching what would be his lips.

     Miles away, lying on a couch with a big shaggy dog next to him, Harry gasped as pain burst across his skull. Then he cried out for the agony it caused him in his side. Sirius jumped and changed back to his human form.

    “ Harry what is it?” He asked, full of concern. The boy was shaking slightly.                    

     “ My scar… Voldemort…” was all Harry said as he clutched his side.

“It hurts so much, Sirius can you do anything to make it go away? Please” Harry pleaded with his godfather. Sirius’s heart broke he wanted to help but there wasn’t much he could do.

     “ Does your scar still hurt?” Sirius asked as he helped ease Harry back down on the couch. Harry shook his head no.

     “ It’s only stinging a little. It’s leaving as quickly as it came on.” Harry answered as Sirius put the back of his hand against his godson’s forehead. Sirius frowned a bit and reached for the bowl with the cloth in it. He then put the cloth against his godson’s head.

    “Try to rest a little Harry. Remus should be back any moment now. Hopefully with the doctor.” Sirius said. Harry tried to get comfortable and closed his eyes. After a moment Sirius took the cloth, wet it again and put it back on his godson’s head before changing back to his animagus form.  

    

   Remus Lupin apparated into a library that doubled as an office, an office cluttered with books and papers. The first thing he heard was a loud screaming mew from a cat.

    “ Sorry Mistofolees.” Remus said softly to calm the ruffled cat. “ Mistofolees you wouldn’t happen to know where Attivus is would you?” he asked then slapped his hand to his head softly “It’s not like you can answer me but I had to try.” He added with a small laugh.

     “ Do you always talk to yourself Remus? Or is it only when you think no one is watching you?” Said a voice from the doorway.

     “ Attivus, thank goodness you’re here! We tried to contact you.” Said Remus as he walked to shake the doctor’s hand.

     “ Well I have just gotten back a moment ago from the Weasley’s home. It appears those twins of Molly’s like to make their own jokes. They got a bit carried away this time. Molly panicked and called for help. Since Arthur is so busy at the ministry recently and Molly is more jumpy than usual since the return of Voldemort.  Well now how can I help you?” Attivus said looking Remus up and down as if trying to see what the problem was.

     “ It’s not me Attivus. It’s Harry Potter, James and Lily’s son. I think he may have appendicitis. I’d really appreciate it if you could come to the house and see him.” Remus said as the doctor started moving around sticking various items into the many deep pockets of his apple green robes. He then stood by the fireplace

    “ After you, my dear wolf.” Said Attivus bowing slightly. Remus chuckled a little but took the floo powder that was offered to him and threw it in the flames and stated

     “Remus Lupin.” In a flash he was gone. Then a moment later the doctor did the same thing.

     Back at Remus Lupin’s house the flames got bigger for a moment and two forms toppled out of the hearth. They both got up and brushed themselves off.  Harry turned his head to see Remus Lupin and a stranger. The man he didn’t recognizewas about five feet tall with long flowing red hair that was in several ponytails. Along with a golden blond beard and a black mustache he wore triangular glasses with bright blue rims that covered his violet eyes.

     “ Well now Sirius, you can stop pretending to be a dog unless you want me to give you a flea bath.” Said Attivus with a smile. With a pop Sirius turned back into his human form again but he had a complete look of astonishment on his face.

     “Attivus how did you know it was Sirius?” asked Remus.

     “ Simple. I remembered the time when you came to me and Sirius’s hand was caught in a trap. How can a human hand get caught in a trap? I can put two and two together you know. Don’t worry Sirius you won’t be turned in by me. I’m no tattletale.” Said the doctor as if he could read Sirius’s thoughts. “ Now, is that the patient you brought me here to see?” he asked with a smile and a nod towards the couch.  Sirius nodded yes and the doctor approached. “ Hello Harry. I am Dr. Attivus Attlewart. I helped to bring you into this world, you know. I haven’t seen you since you were a baby in my office for you first year check up. Well now what seems to be the problem?” he asked looking right at him. Harry just pointed to the place it hurt. “ Humm, does it hurt in the same place on your back?” Harry nodded yes. The doctor then felt the boy’s head and then lifted Harry’s shirt and prodded the area. He noticed the boy’s gasp and then he just gently brushed over the area. He removed his hand and put the shirt down.  “Ah ha. Well gentlemen…you were quite correct about this. Now if we can put Harry here into a bed I will be able to help him.” Sirius proceeded to lift his godson into his arms and followed Remus and Attivus up the staircase to the spare bedroom. Once there Sirius lay Harry down on the bed.

    “ Now then, Harry I am going to put you under a spell that will put you to sleep. Then I am going to remove your appendix. Alright?” Harry nodded yes. “Good lad. Now then where did I put my wand?” Attivus said more to himself then anyone else as he searched his robes. He reached into his pockets and finally found his wand. “ Right, now where were we? Ah yes.. slumberous healitius” he said pointing the wand at Harry. The boy immediately fell asleep. Attvius then turned to the other two men in the room. “ All right, gentlemen this is the story I will not lie about it. It is going to be very close. He has an acute case of appendicitis and the worst case of sleep deprivation I have yet to see. Now I am going to have to remove the appendix the muggle way, but I will be able to close the incision magically. I will need a bowl of warm water.” He explained. Remus left the room to get the water Attivus then turned to Sirius. “ Sirius I’ll need your help to get Harry ready for this alright?” Sirius nodded and moved to Harry’s side to do what needed doing.

     “ Will he be alright Attivus?” Sirius asked while brushing some of Harry’s unruly trundles off his forehead.

     “ Sirius, he will be fine as long as I can get to the appendix in time.” Attivus said as he rummaged through his pockets to pull out the necessary items. Remus then came back in with the bowl of warm water. “Ahh perfect thank you Remus. Now if you wouldn’t mind would you do the sterilizing charm on my hands for me, please.”

     Remus complied. With a small smile he took out his wand and said “Sterilious…there that should do it.” Attivus smiled his thanks.  Then Remus asked a question that had been nagging at him “ Attivus is it really safe to do this while Harry has a fever?”

     “Normally I would wait until there was a few doses of fever reducing potion in him but there isn’t enough time for that. Now please may I do my job to save him?” He asked turning to both men. They nodded but Sirius stayed close to Harry holding his hand through out the ordeal. A half-hour later Dr. Attlewart had closed the incision area and sighed. “ Well that should do it. He still may have a slight fever for a day or so… but now it is safe to give him the potion. Also he should not move at all except for personal needs until tomorrow. Sirius, you remember when this happened to you as a child do you not?” He asked turning to Sirius.

     “Yes. I was terribly sore for a few days after. Also my mum or dad or whoever was helping me had to keep a light but firm pressure over the incision area as well.” Sirius answered remembering when it had happened to him.

     “You memory is excellent. I will also leave enough pain-reducing potion for three doses if necessary. Any questions?” Attivus said looking at them. Remus and Sirius shook their heads no. “ Excellent I will awaken him now…oh where is my head also no food until I see him tomorrow. He may have a little water but no more than half a cup per hour. He then turned to Harry took his wand and said “Revivus healitus finite” Harry’s eyes flickered open. “ How do you feel now Harry?” The doctor asked with a smile.

     “ It feels different it only aches now.” Harry answered but when he tried to shift his position he gasped a bit.

     “Harry if you want to move just tell your godfather or Remus alright?” Harry nodded.  “Well I’ll be off now gentlemen, I will pop by tomorrow.”

    “Thank you doctor” Harry said softly.

    “You’re welcome my boy.” Attivus said as he exited the room. Remus followed Attivus down to see him off while Sirius stayed with Harry.

     “Harry, do you want something for the pain?” Sirius asked after he’d seen the look on his godson’s face. Harry shook his head no. At that moment Remus came back into the room with a goblet.

     “Harry, Attivus asked me to give you this. It’s a drought for dreamless sleep.” He said. Sirius helped Harry into a sitting position, which led to a small gasp from Harry. Sirius put his hand onto Harry’s stomach where the incision had been made with a light but firm pressure. Remus then gave Harry the goblet and he took the drought down in one gulp. The last thing he remembered was Sirius kissing the top of his head as he was layed back down.

Early the next morning Remus's living room fire sprang to life. A familiar face appeared there and said

     "Remus are you there?" Remus had been in the kitchen off the living area and heard the voice. He hurried over to the fire and saw the face of Albus Dumbledore.

     "Albus, I'm here." Remus answered quietly as he sat down in front of the fire to address his former headmaster and friend.

     " Have you heard from Snuffles? I heard that Harry has been removed from Privet Drive without consent, and no one can tell me by whom. I have a feeling I know whom though." Dumbledore said.

     "Albus, Harry and Snuffles are here. They arrived by floo late yesterday afternoon. It's a long story, but to be brief and straight to the point Snuffle's heart was in the right place. I'm not so sure about his mind, but his heart was. He went to check in on Harry after the last letter we received from him. Snuffles spent two days at the house and Harry had started becoming ill. Finally Harry said what was bothering him. They came here. Attivus has been and gone already once. He's due to come and check in again today." Remus blurted out. He hoped he was helping Sirius' case.  Even in the flames Remus could tell Dumbledore's eyes were twinkling.

     " Why didn't you contact me when they first arrived?" Dumbledore asked with curiosity.

     " Our immediate concern was Harry. It turned out to be an acute case of appendicitis. Snuffles wanted to be there for Harry. If we had brought him to Hogwarts it wouldn't have been possible." Remus answered truthfully.

     " Remus keep me posted. I'll alert the others that Harry is safe. Also for all safety please keep it limited the people who know his whereabouts." Dumbledore finished and saw Remus nod in agreement. "Good now that that's out of the way. I'll come by later after the meeting. I assume Snuffles and yourself will be missing it today?" Remus hadn't even thought of the meeting but then thought it was probably for the best.

    " Alright Albus. See you later." Remus said. With that the headmaster popped out of the fireplace.  Remus then stood and headed up the stair quietly. He peered into the guest room where Harry and Sirius were and saw that both his guests were still fast asleep.

Meanwhile far from where Harry lay sleeping, Voldemort was stroking Nagini thoughtfully while he thought of what to do next. He had discovered only a short while ago that when he did evil things Harry felt pain in his scar.  The possibilities on the things he could do to Potter were endless.

      "Wormtail, you have information for me." Voldemort stated. It was not a question, since Voldemort was twirling his wand menacingly in one hand. Wormtail cowered in front of his master. 

     " I have been in touch with McNair. He stated that we have lost the giants. It appears that Dumbledore and his blasted order have reached them before we have." Wormtail answered hitting the floor at Voldemort's feet cowering even more if it were possible.

     " Wormtail, Wormtail, Wormtail. The news is not good. But we still have the dementors. Send a few of them over to the giants see if they can't persuade them to change their minds. Anything else?" The dark lord said looking at his pathetic excuse for a servant. Wormtail shook his head no. " Then leave me."  Wormtail backed away bowing every few feet until he was out of sight. 

     Voldermort then looked over to the cage behind him. The snowy owl was still lying there on the bottom of the cage.

     " Well my pretty how about some target practice hummm?" He said in a cruel and menacing voice.  He took out his wand and pointed it at Hedwig. "Ennevrate" he commanded firmly. Hedwig opened her eyes and gave a hoot of surprise.

     'Oh my what am I doing here. I was just coming in for a landing, and now I'm here.'  Hedwig thought as she looked down at her leg. The letter was now gone. She stared back up as her cage door swung open.  'Oh my boy. My poor boy I'm coming.’  Hedwig thought as she flew out. It never entered her mind that she would not be allowed to leave. All of a sudden she heard a voice shout

 " Crucio" She felt the curse wrap around herself as she fell to the ground. It felt like forever until it was released. When her body was finally released from the curse she had no time to recover as another spell came at her. " Stupify" Her last conscious thought was ' Oh my boy I am sorry. I tried.'  Then Hedwig knew no more.

    Harry was wrenched back to reality by pain in his scar. He gasped as pain seared across his forehead. Without thinking he sat up and gasped again. It was then that he remembered what had happened earlier the other day. He heard a pop from somewhere in the room. 

     " Harry, what is it?" Sirius said groggily. He walked over to sit on the edge of Harry's bed.

     " It was…Voldermort… I don't know what…but he did something." Harry answered while trying to get the pain that was left to subside by breathing. Sirius seemed to see the problem and put his hand to Harry's stomach and put some pressure over the incision. He then helped Harry lay back down on the bed. All the while Sirius’s hand never left Harry’s stomach.

  " Sirius is it cold in here or is it just me?" Harry asked with a shiver as the leftover potion in his system started to affect him. Before Sirius could answer him, Harry had fallen back to sleep. Sirius pulled the cover up coming to a stop under his godson's chin, he then put the back of his hand gently to Harry’s forehead and frowned at the heat that was still there.

      'Curse you Voldemort. Can't you for once leave Harry in peace. I swear if I ever come face to face with you I'll kill you.'  Sirius thought bitterly as he looked one last time at Harry's face. It was now relaxed in sleep and peaceful. Sirius stood for a moment before turning and leaving the room. Moments later he appeared at the kitchen door where Remus was sitting drinking some tea. Remus saw Sirius and smiled slightly

     “ How is he doing?” Remus asked as he got up to pour another cup of tea for his friend.

     “ He still has a slight fever. Voldemort did something and Harry felt it in his scar. Thanks to the dreamless sleep he was spared the vision.” Sirius said with a tired voice and a sigh. He put his head on his arm as Remus put a steaming cup of tea in front of Sirius’s nose.

      “ Did you sleep at all last night?” Remus asked kindly.

      “ I tried…but I kept worrying.” Sirius answered taking the tea.

     “ Sirius if he needs someone we are here. Don’t run yourself ragged. Harry needs you. He’d blame himself, if anything at all happened to you, you know that. Then he’d kill you for making him worry.” Remus finished.

     “ You’re right about everything but one thing Remus, Harry would never kill me. I’m too cool a godfather.” Sirius said smirking. Remus just rolled his eyes and put his nose back in the daily prophet. All was quiet until there was a startled cry from upstairs. Sirius was out the door in a flash followed closely by Remus.

     “Harry what’s…” Sirius trailed off at the sight that met the two. Harry was on the floor holding his side, silent tears rolling down his face. Sirius and Remus moved and knelt by his side. “Harry what happened?” Sirius asked concerned.

    “I had to go and I didn’t want to bother anybody.” Harry answered in a small pained voice. Sirius lifted Harry back to the bed for a moment.

     “Harry didn’t you remember what Attivus said?” Remus asked him like they were in class. Harry shook his head no.

     “ He said not to get up without help. Tell either Sirius or myself; it is no trouble. Alright?” Remus said trying but failing to sound stern.

     “It hurts so badly.” Harry said gasping.

     “Calm down for a moment and relax Harry. Then I’ll help you to the bathroom.” Sirius said brushing some unruly hair from his godson’s eyes. Harry nodded as he tried to calm down while leaning against his godfather’s chest. “Feeling a bit better now?” Sirius asked after a moment. Harry just nodded his head from where it was resting.