## 176 The Black Dog and His Godson
The rain was coming down harder and harder, making it difficult for the students to watch the match.
Students who hadn't brought umbrellas had rain pouring into their eyes if they looked up at the sky. Yet, few were willing to leave the pitch and return to the castle.
So, the students cupped their hands over their eyes, struggling to follow the swift, swallow-like figures through the curtain of rain.
Suddenly, a sharp whistle blew. Harry, arm raised high, circled overhead on his broom, and the Gryffindor players cheered and rushed towards him.
Then, Madam Hooch loudly announced Gryffindor's victory, and only then did the entire stands erupt in applause and shouts.
Malfoy stood nearby, his face pale, watching the scene unfold. The Slytherin team captain flew over and yelled something at him.
"Fantastic! Did you see him catch the Golden Snitch, Remus? That was brilliant! He snatched the Golden Snitch right from under the opposing Seeker's ear!"
Sirius was also yelling and cheering, clapping vigorously. Though he couldn't see, Wade was sure he'd bounced up and down several times.
"Wade, who was that goofy Slytherin Seeker?" Sirius asked loudly.
"Draco Malfoy," Wade said.
"Lucius Malfoy's son?" Sirius bared his teeth, muttering, "That cunning snake!"
Then, he shouted even louder, "Well done, Harry! Knock that Malfoy off his broom!"
"Quiet, Sirius!" Lupin said exasperatedly. "Are you trying to make sure everyone notices us with all that noise?"
There were no students near Wade and them, but a student a few rows ahead was already curiously looking back.
He saw only Wade behind him, smiled politely, as if he thought he'd misheard.
Sirius relaxed and turned to Lupin, saying,
"Remus, did you see Harry just now? Wasn't it just like that time in fourth year? I remember James, trying to show off to Lily, specially flew right in front of her, and then Snape knocked him off his broom..."
Suddenly, gasps erupted from the crowd, and the few of them immediately turned to look.
Players from both teams were arguing in mid-air. A large Slytherin player threw a Bludger, knocking Wood off his broom; the twins rode their brooms into several other people, and the girls shrieked.
Dumbledore timely extended his hand, and from a great distance, made Wood hover just before he hit the ground.
"Stop! All of you, stop!"
Madam Hooch, like an enraged eagle, swooped into the students' melee, roaring furiously, "Whoever it is! Anyone who continues fighting will be banned from the match."
The players angrily stopped, still muttering curses at each other. Suddenly, a thin figure plunged straight down from the sky.
"Harry!"
Sirius cried out and ran downwards, only to be grabbed by Lupin.
Spells shot out simultaneously from the teachers' stands and the spectator stands, catching the falling Harry.
"Great, thank you, Wade."
Lupin said hastily, putting away his wand. The few of them, trying not to bump into other students, quickly ran down the stands.
By now, Harry, who had landed on the ground, was surrounded by a crowd. Among them, Lockhart, dressed like a green peacock, was pushing students aside, raising his wand and saying loudly:
"Watch closely, I'll have you recovered in a second. Don't worry, Harry, it's a very simple Spell, I've used it countless times."
Harry groaned on the ground, clutching his arm, seemingly trying to speak, but his words were completely inaudible amidst the pouring rain.
Wade stopped abruptly. He immediately gripped his wand, about to stop Lockhart, when suddenly he paused.
—Sorry, Harry.
Wade silently thought, his eyes wide, watching Lockhart's movements intently.
Lupin and Sirius didn't yet know this was Lockhart, whom Harry often complained about in his Book of Friends. Seeing he was a professor, they instinctively stopped.
Lockhart theatrically twirled his wand, pointed it at Harry's arm, and said, "Brackium Emendo!"
A second later, Harry's arm flopped down like a rubber glove. Those around gasped, their expressions a mix of fear and disgust.
"His arm has no bones!"
Wood, whose head was bleeding, had also wanted a professor to treat him. Seeing this, he clutched his head and cried out in horror. When Lockhart looked his way, he stumbled back in fear.
Gryffindor's Alicia quickly shielded Wood behind her, as if Lockhart were some monstrous beast.
"Ah... um... haha, sometimes little accidents happen..."
Lockhart smiled awkwardly.
"Alright, Harry, at least you're not in pain, right? Go to the Hospital Wing... let Madam Pomfrey help you... uh... fix it up again."
He hurried away, vaguely feeling as though he'd heard the roar of some beast.
"I'm going to kill him! I'm going to kill that bastard!" Sirius roared, gritting his teeth.
"Yes, yes, but not now... Remember? We snuck in..."
Lupin said, dragging him towards the Hospital Wing.
Wade took out his wand and quietly cast a Levitation Charm on Sirius's clothes. Sirius was lifted by his own clothes, flailing his limbs, but unable to resist Lupin's pull.
Finally, Sirius could only give up struggling, saying unwillingly, "We have to teach him a lesson! How dare he treat Harry like that!"
"Of course, it's a must," Lupin readily agreed.
...
Madam Pomfrey was the one who could truly heal an arm in just a second, but after the bone was removed, it would take at least one night for it to grow back.
Ron drew the bed curtains and helped Harry change into his pajamas. Madam Pomfrey made him drink a large glass of Skele-Gro, then shooed away all the students who had brought Harry in.
"He needs rest now, out! All of you, out!"
In the corner, there were three people under a Disillusionment Charm.
Regrowing bones was a tough process. After Madam Pomfrey also left, Harry, lying in his hospital bed, endured the pain, letting out intermittent groans.
"Lift the Charm, Remus."
Sirius said in a hoarse voice.
"Alright."
Lupin agreed and dispelled the Disillusionment Charm.
Harry was startled; he propped himself up halfway, his eyes wide with surprise: "Sirius, Remus, and Wade? What are you doing here?"
"I watched your match," Sirius smiled and said, "It was absolutely brilliant… you fly wonderfully…"
Harry grinned, as if he had even forgotten the pain.
The group chatted for a while. Wade and Lupin were getting ready to leave, but Sirius remained seated by the hospital bed, showing no intention of getting up.
"Sirius?" Lupin said.
"You two go ahead," Sirius said gruffly. "I want to stay with Harry tonight."
"Harry should be sleeping now too."
"I'll watch him sleep," Sirius insisted stubbornly. "I won't disturb him!"
"Alright…" Lupin had no choice but to let him have his way, adding another warning: "Don't let anyone find you."
"I know… Wait, give me back my wand," Sirius added.
Because an Animagus cannot carry a wand when transformed, he had given his wand to Lupin earlier in the day to hold for him. After transforming back, Sirius had forgotten to ask for it.
Lupin returned the wand and, after saying goodbye, left the ward.
Wade glanced back and saw Sirius sitting by the bed, head bowed, speaking softly to Harry, like a loyal, large dog.
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