Chapter 25: Desperate Flight
Cho gasped "Harry, what the hell happened to you?"
Harry looked at Cedric and growled out "Why don't you ask Viktor and the mermen?"
Cedric tried to hold Harry up and lead him off. "Come on Harry; let's get you to Madam Pomfrey."
Harry whispered "No, that'll put me at their tender mercies. I can't get trapped again."
Cedric pleaded. "But Harry, this is bad."
Harry winced again. "Can't be helped, I've got to go with Plan C."
Cedric pleaded "No Harry, you can't. You need help."
Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out the broom. He resized it and slowly climbed on as the judges saw what he was doing and moved towards him. With a grunt, he kicked off and rose above their heads before they could stop him. Madam Pomfrey was busy tending to the others and didn't notice Harry's condition until he flew off. Harry flight was erratic and shot over the castle grounds until he ploughed into the ground not too far from the castle entrance.
He rolled about on the ground in agony for a minute before finally crying out as he sat up. In view of everyone, he reached down and pulled the trident free giving a horrific grunt as it tore free. Just as the blood started pouring out of the wounds, he pulled his wand and with a flash of light and a scream, he cauterized in his leg. It was as he used the broom to get on his feet that everyone saw his side was ripped open and bloody.
Madam Pomfrey sat there stunned that one of her favorite students would do such a thing when she was right here. Out of everyone on the platform, she gained her wits first and apparated to spot on the ground that held a pool of blood and a trident. She looked up and saw him slowly making his way to the castle. She tore off after him yelling "Mr. Potter….Harry. Let me help you!"
Her only answer was the castle doors opening and Harry limping along on his way. By the time she got to the castle, Harry was nowhere to be seen. The crowd had been shocked at first until a group of Gryffindors charged out of the stands to go help one of their own. As soon as they arrived, Hermione screeched "Where is he?"
In a small voice, she answered "I don't know. He wouldn't stop for me. Why would he do that? He needs help."
Neville Longbottom spoke up. "It's because he doesn't trust the lot of us. He said that he couldn't turn his back on any of us so I'd bet he went wherever he goes so that he could feel safe."
Poppy was sobbing "But I can help him. I've always helped him."
Hermione said "We know Madam Pomfrey. He doesn't want any of our help anymore."
Megan watched the whole scene and then quietly slipped off to see if Harry was in their room. When she arrived, Harry was sprawled out on a couch while Dobby tended to him. She ran over and was sitting on her knees and started running her hands through his hair. "Harry? Come on Harry, talk to me."
Dobby said "Harry is passed out Mistress Megs. He be sleeping for a while. Dobby make sure Harry is okay."
She sat there for quite a while as Dobby took care of Harry. Dobby popped out a few times and reappeared with several vials of potions. He gingerly poured the contents down his throat and then popped out again. When he reappeared, Dobby had Harry's trunk and all his belongings. As soon as she saw this, she asked "What are you doing Dobby?"
"Dobby sorry Mistress but Dobby be taking Harry somewhere safe. Dobby will hide and protect Harry until he can stand for himself."
"No Dobby, I need him here."
"Dobby sorry but Dobby must put Harry's safety first. Master's orders were to get him out of here if he was unable to protect himself."
She grabbed his face and kissed him hard on the lips. "I…I love you Harry. Please come back to me."
As she started crying, Dobby waved his hands over Harry and he disappeared. He turned to the trunk and did the same thing before making himself disappear. He grabbed both and with a loud 'pop' they were gone. Dobby arrived at the edge of the wards and then walked through with Harry and the trunk levitated behind him. Once they were outside the wards, Dobby popped them away from the school and back to their hotel suite.
Dobby knew that he had done all he could for Harry and wasn't sure who he could trust. He checked to make sure Harry was soundly asleep and busied himself around the already clean suite. Dobby was scared and hoped Harry woke soon so he could tell him what to do. Dobby knew lot about fixing magic but not so much about repairing broken bodies. Right now, he knew Harry needed rest to heal as his magic was drained. Once his magic was restored, it would restore his body like it had done many times before.
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