Abandoned and Neglected Doesn't Mean I'm Done

Journey to Hogwarts Won't be a Hassle, Right?

Warning- panic attacks are mentioned in the first half of this chapter. Skip if you want to.

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Harry POV

My mind had been worrying nonstop ever since Dobby arrived. 

I'm worried what he said might actually prevent me from going to Hogwarts, but I won't let it happen!

I can't let my fear get the best of me. Besides, I have friends who'll be there for me!

As I began packing all my things onto the trolley, my anxiety began to increase.

'Dear Merlin. I'm probably overeating, but I know something will happen...'

My body began to shut down, and it ended with me falling. I hit the ground and soon realized I was having one of my episodes. 

See, when I get stressed too much, my body immediately begins to shut down as a result of trying to calm down.

The last it happened was nearly two years ago. Long story short, I was stressed because the teacher from the Muggle school I used to go was giving me a hard time. He didn't like me for some reason, and because of the abuse of power he had, I was panicking. As a result, Aunt Petunia found me on the ground, and Uncle Vernon demanded he gets fired. That same teacher did get fired after many students came forth with the truth, and I somewhat recovered from it. I talked about my issues with Petunia now, and she doesn't judge me.

I tried calling my friends names, but I couldn't speak.

'I'm going to miss Hogwarts if I'm like this. Please, body. Get up...'

I shakingly tried getting up using my hand but failed.

Suddenly, I heard the door clicking, and my eyes followed the shoes of one person I knew well.

"Oh, Harry..." Katheren said, helping me get up and lay in my bed.

I had tears falling, and Katheren reassured me it was okay to cry.

"Take it easy, okay? I know you've been panicking, but we still have some time before we go to the train, okay?"

I tried to nod, but my body still wouldn't move. Instead, I looked at Katheren and moved my eyes up and down.

"Alright then," She said, rubbing my back peacefully.

She stayed quiet, yet I didn't mind. I don't like my friends to know about this side of me, but Katheren seems to know this.

After twenty minutes or so, I managed to get up.

"T-Thanks..." I whispered, wiping my tears.

"No probs, Harry. If you ever need to talk, I'm here," She offers. I hugged her and was appalled by my anxiety shutdown.

"It's okay. I promise, Harry. I promise..."

She goes on to say some comforting words. I knew right then and there, despite only knowing her for a year, I fully trusted her.

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After calming down more with chamomile tea, we went outside to check on Things One and Two. We named them whenever Shade and Mariposa would find trouble, and it was a nightmare. Kid you not, they will do anything to encounter it, intentionally or unintentionally. 

We found them waiting for us, and they asked what had taken us so long.

Before I could say something, Katheren gave them the 'look,' and they backed off.

See, whenever Katheren flashes her famous 'look,' we back off and don't want any trouble. That said, Mariposa and Shade knew never to mess with our private conversations. The last time they tried, it ended with them on punishment.