Neither Can Survive (Tomarry)

Chapter Fourteen

I'm not sure what I felt in the moment. I was shocked, sad, excited, angry...but all at the same time...nothing. Just a whole whirlwind of emotions. This is what was happening inside me the entire time we rode to the Ministry. I thought this day would never come. I finally get my other god father back. Another piece to the family I had before...

Tom grips my hand as we approach the ministry, and I can guarantee you he can feel my heart beat too. "Are you alright, Harry?"

"I-I'm fine," I mutter. I look down as we exit the carriage. We step out, Death Eaters all around us, acting as security. Even though we won the war, doesn't mean that everyone is automatically on our side. We still have enemies and people who want us dead. 

People stop and stare, they bow, and force their friends to follow. The power coursing through my veins, I wish I could enjoy it. Sadly, if I feel anything, I actually feel sick.

The only other time I've been down here, besides the time Sirius got sucked into this thing, was during my 'use of magic underage' trial. Dumbledore had come to save me...Little did I know, at the time, is that he just needed me to save him and everyone else who was using me. 

"Harry..." Tom warns, giving me a side eye that could kill. I take a deep breath, trying to get myself back together. I can't lose control now, not while we're trying to get Sirius back.

"My lords, we need you to stay out here whilst we preform this, because this is a secret magic that only is passed down through the generations." The head Auror of the veil explains. "Also, we can afford either of you to be sucked in there."

We both nod, understanding. I sit down on the bench near the door, and put my head in my hands. 

"I know this is stressful...why don't you try and sleep some?" Tom frowns, probably sensing the amount of stress I'm under right now. I nod as I feel myself closing my eyes, and sleep takes over my body. 

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Loud noises. A lot of loud noises. 

Crashing, screams of pain...of torture?

I shake my head, trying to wake myself up. First thing I notice when I come around is that we're in St. Mungo's. Tom probably carried me himself, or made someone else do it. 

"Don't touch me! Get away from me! What is that?!" Are the screams coming from the room that I'm currently standing in front of. 

I rush to open the door, vaguely remembering who that voice belongs to. I also throw the door to the ground, eyes wide with shock when I see who lays in the bed. 

It was Sirius. He looked dangerously thin, and his hair was a mess. Nothing like the Sirius I remembered. He was being restrained by multiple healers, and they're yelling instructions to each other over his screams for help. Through the mess of all the arms and their movements, I see a grey eye suddenly stare at me.

"H-H...Harry?" He stops everything. He doesn't move anymore, allowing the healers to do what they were trying to do before. "Harry?"

"Sirius?" I choke, taking a cautious step towards the man I used to know. I can't believe it. He's right in front of me. 

He pushes a healer away, sitting up in his bed. He motions for me to come closer. "Too long, Harry..."

"I know..." I hug him, hard. "Remus is going...going to be so happy you're back,"

He holds his breath, going ridged. "Remus...he's okay?" I nod, and I see tears forming in his eyes. I smile wide, and pull him back into a tighter hug. I'm scared he's going to leave again, but I won't allowed that to happen.