-November 1st, 1991-
Petunia woke, feeling very weak. She opened her eyes to see blinding white. Squinting, she turned her head from side to side and came to the conclusion that she must be in the Hospital Wing. Why she was there, she did not know. Before she tried to speak, she heard two low voices whispering just out of earshot.
Confused, Petunia opened her mouth to speak but all that came out was a groan.
"Oh goodness she's awake!" Came the feminine voice.
The curtain of white was whisked away to reveal a bustling nurse and a Dumbledore with a strange lack of twinkle in his eyes. The nurse, who must have been the Madam Pomfrey Dumbledore was talking to, busied herself with Petunia's arm. Looking down at her, Dumbledore gave her a sad smile.
"Hello, Ms.Potter." Before Petunia could respond, Dumbledore continued. "Please, do not try to speak. Yesterday you were attacked by a troll which had found its way into the castle. Madam Pomfrey has been taking care of you and tonight you should be able to leave. But until then, your neck has been severely damaged and speaking right now would only worsen the effect. Understood?" Petunia's mind was spinning, but she nodded anyways. "Good. I must leave, but I will tell your friends and family they can visit you. Ms.Renald's probably preparing to barge into here at any minute commanding to see you anyhow." He chuckled, stepping around Petunia's bed and out the door.
Minutes later a panting December barged through the door, Hermione on her back.
"Pete! Oh thank God you're alive!" Hermione shouted, running over and hugging Petunia tightly. December joined in. Harry showed up at the door followed by the Weasley's, who all decided to join in on the hug and smother Petunia.
"Get off! Get off! She needs to breath still!" Madam Pomfrey shrieked, pulling Petunia's friends off of her. Petunia smiled warmly, looking around at her friends and family.
"Hey Pete, we got you a lot of candy!" The twins said, grinning like mad.
"I bought you some as well." Percy said, his glasses a little foggy. "Also," he glanced to around to check that Madam Pomfrey was in her office, "I may have done all of the work you had to do for the next week." He winked. Petunia grinned and pulled him into another hug.
"Well I have been worried sick about you!" December said, "and I'd you would like I am willing to break school rules and show you where the Hufflepuff dorm entry is." She smirked as the twins pulled her off to the side to see if she would show them where the Hufflepuff dorm entry is.
Her friends continued to try and out-shine all of the others (Hermione won by telling her she looked after Gaia) until they were kicked out by Madam Pomfrey. All except Harry, since family members were allowed. The Weasley's protested poudly at this statement, but still lost to Pomfrey's stare.
Harry stood very awkwardly beside Petunia's bed. "Uh, hey." He waved a little, Petunia mimicked him with a smile. "So, I'm sorry about the troll." Petunia shrugged. "Anyways, I think we should get to know each other better. Since we're kind of siblings and all." Petunia nodded, liking the idea. "Okay, cool. Obviously can't do it right now so let's meet up sometime." She nodded again. "Um, how about Friday at Hagrid's cabin? It's just at the edge of the woods. Just the three of us." She nodded, eager to get to know him better. "Awesome! I'll see you then!" He smiled, wandering off.
