Just hold on

Chapter 4: Saving Harry

Remus and Sirius both stood in the doorway. stunned at the sight for many seconds. Harry's mangled body was restrained with a wide cable. his mouth masked with tape. His forehead was gushing blood from his head being smashed into the wall so many times. What they could see if Harry's arms and legs were covered in bluish-purplish contusions.
(A/N: bruises) Harry was sprouting a black eye along with an extremely bloody lip.

Moments later, they snap into action. They run over to the boy who's eyes were closed. Not sure if he was sleeping or... Sirius shook him gently.

"H-harry.. wake up" Sirius trembled, his voice shaking with worry. Harry's eyes open as they focus on the two men in front of him. All Harry could see were two dark figures surrounding by a blinding light.

Harry tried to get away from them but his body ached. They ropes dug deep into his wrists. He cried out in pain as he tried his hardest to not be touched by the men. He prayed it wasn't Uncle Vernon. He couldn't see either man's face.

Hearing Harry's hurting cried broke the two's hearts. Remus and Sirius's eyes were full of unshed tears. How could they not have seen this? They could have saved him.

"Shh Harry it's okay. It's us. Remus and Sirius. We're gonna get you out of here. Is that okay?" Remus asks, softly. Harry's wide emerald eyes meet with his amber ones and he hesitantly nods.

Remus cautiously removes the ropes from Harry's wrists and he gasps when he sees how bloody they are from Harry fighting against the hold. "Okay Harry... i'm going to take off the tape... Deep breath in."

Harry inhales deeply but goes into a coughing fit when his lungs begin to burn. Remus gently but swiftly peels the tape off of Harry's face. "That's it.. good job Harry. Now tell me the best you can what hurts"

Harry wipes his teary face with the back of his hand as he sniffs. "i... m-my.. my lungs hurt. it hurts to breathe.. my head hurts. i feel really d-dizzy and.. everything hurts," he mumbles.

Sirius grips Harry's shoulder lightly but firmly. "We're gonna help with the pain, alright Harry? Can you stand?"

Remus holds Harry's hand tightly as he tries to stand. His legs are wobbly but they can hold his weight temporarily. "We're going to side-apperate along with you... Get ready.. it's not a pleasant feeling, especially if it's your first time."

"mmmhmm," Harry manages to mumble. The room was spinning before they even began the apperation. The process felt as though Harry was running out of air. There was no ground. His feet wasn't in the ground. It hurt to breathe and he was spinning. he was spinning. Harry began to feel sick.

Suddenly, Harry felt grounded. His eyes were glued shut and he fell to his knees. He heard the distant shouts of Remus and Sirius. He tried to focus on their voices and not on the nausea that was hitting him.

"Harry? Harry!"

Harry grips the robe of whoever was standing closest to him (Remus) and leans against him as he shakily rose to his feet.

" s-sorry" harry mumbles as Remus wraps his arm around Harry's waist supportively. "Don't apologize, Harry. None of this is your fault. Absolutely none of it.... let's get you inside," he says.

He, Sirius, and Harry all go inside 12 Grimmald Place and into the sitting room. Remus sits Harry down on a sofa . "I'm going to run diagnostic spell," he announces. With a flick of his wand, Remus receives a scroll filled with everything wrong with Harry. Remus reads it as Sirius reads it over his shoulder. Both of their eyes widen as the list gets more and more gruesome.

Broken ankle

Black eye

Broken nose

Multiple cuts and bruises

Migraine

Exhaustion

Major cut on forehead

Malnourishment

Dehydration

Broken ribs

They glance at the boy who was now leaning against the armor the sofa. His eyes were focused on a random spot on the wall, He looked deep in thought. "..Harry?" Sirius began quietly, but that didn't stop Harry from flinching.

Sirius sat on the sofa right beside harry. "Remus is going to take care of you. I need you to stay strong okay?" Harry nods

Remus mends his broken nose, ankle, and ribs with a simple spell. He fixes Harry's black eye and cleans out his bleeding cuts. He gets a wet rag and wipes the gushing blood off Harry's forehead. Sirius wraps an arm around Harry's shoulders.

Remus smiles. "I'm all finished with your wounds, Harry. I recommend eating something and drinking as well."

Harry shrugs half-heartedly. " 'm not hungry" Sirius and Remus exchange a look of concern. Sirius' saying 'I'll get him to eat'

Remus nods. "I'll give you two some space," He whispers.

Sirius kneels in front of Harry. "C'mon Harry.. eat something. I'll make you whatever you want," Sirius says with a grin.

But Sirius' grin quickly disappears when Harry shakes his head. Sirius looks at him and realized how exhausted the boy looks. He grips Harry's shoulder tightly with his hand.

"Harry, you need to eat. You're not going to get any bet-"

Harry's face reddened and his breath became heavier. "I'm fine" He fumed. Sirius felt his own temper rising at Harry's stubbornness but he kept in mind Harry's sickness and kept a cool head.

"Harry, I understand you are in so much pain right now but it's so important to ea-"

"I said i'm fine Sirius!" Harry tells, rising to his feet. They both freeze in silence, each just as surprised at the outburst as the other. Suddenly, Harry bursts into tears.

"I'm sorry! i'm sorry! i- i didn't mean to y-yell! i'm s-"

Sirius hugs him tightly. "shhh it's okay Harry it's alright. I'm not upset. it's okay"

Harry sobs into Sirius's shoulder and Sirius runs his fingers through Harry's hair soothingly.

"im sorry! don't hit me!.. Please don't hurt me! i'm sorry!" "I'm sorry.. im sorry... sorry"

"Harry James Potter look at me"

Harry reluctantly looks up and his tearful eyes lock with Sirius'. "I will never hurt you Harry. I will make your uncle regret he ever did. I will never hit you. And please don't apologize. you didn't do anything wrong."

Harry rests his cheek on Sirius's shoulder. "really? b-but i.." Harry feels Sirius nod. "i mean it, pup. You don't need to apologize"

Harry pulls away from Sirius's embrace and sniffs as he wipes his cheeks. He goes back to staring at the same spot of the wall. The two sit in silence until Harry finally mumbles, "thank you"

Sirius smiles. "of course, Harry. Now let's get you to bed. You're exhausted."

Harry shakes his head. "Come on," Sirius urges. He stands Harry up and walks with him to Harry's room. "N-no i'm not t-tired Remus" He mutters, his words slurring together. Sirius chuckles warmly. He lays Harry down on his bed and pulls the blanket up to his shoulders.

"Goodnight Pup... i love you"

" 'love you too," Harry mumbles back, half asleep. Sirius kisses Harry's forehead before he walks out of his room quietly.

A/N: Hey y'all! you've finished another chapter. Are you enjoying the story so far?

This was kind of a longer chapter to make up for any days i might miss because of school starting back up again.  I solemnly swear i won't discontinue this story. See you soon loves!
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