Support Group

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A/N: Okay, this is a transition (in other words, not that great) chapter, er, or the end of Phase one of Albus’ plan.

To my Reviewers:
Narcissa Black: Yep, that’s your Het. I’ll put some more in at the end. Don’t worry.
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Sahira: It might surprise you what Remus and Hagrid are really doing.

Monday- October 14th 1996 7:00Pm

Dear Gentlemen
Have a good meeting; unfortunately I’ve got a dinner date with Minerva to attend so I won’t be showing up. We are going to this quiet little Italian restaurant in Italy. Anyway, someone new might show up today, I’ve added them to the contract.
Love
Albus

“Why the hell doesn’t Albus ever show up? He’s the one who started this fucking group.” Draco spat angrily at the letter before taking his seat. Harry and Neville were already there.

“Hey sorry about Friday, I didn’t except you to run out. But then again, I suppose it was too much for you to see rimming.” Draco said when he passed Neville to take his seat.

“Rimming?” Harry gasped. He wasn’t quite sure what it was but it sounded scary.

“Yeah, We were watching a porn—” Draco started to explain.

“Huh? You guys were watching porn together?”

“That’s what I said Potter. Anyway, we were watching this porn where a mustached construction worker was preparing the other construction worker by giving him a rim job.” Draco said rolling his eyes.

“What’s rimming?”

“You don’t know Potter?” Draco laughed.

“Oh, it’s horrible Harry.” Neville cried, “one guy gets on his knees and starts licking another guys ass hole.”

“What?!” Harry paled.

“He sticks his tongue inside the guys ass!!” Neville shrieked, causing Hagrid, who had just walked in to stare at him in wonder.

“Gross!!” Harry shrieked and before Draco could respond

“It’s not gross!” Draco said, as Severus walked in, “It feels fucking good!”

“Ugh, god, no wonder you ran out Neville!” Harry said with a frown, “Anyway, there is only two people left to tell their stories. Remus and Snape.”

“And Speaking of Remus, here I am!” Remus said entering the door, passing the note, and sitting down in his seat.

“I think we should address Lupin’s problem first. I mean, he’s suicidal. I can’t believe we’ve waited so long…” Neville said.

“Oh Right! We’re sorry we neglected you, Remus, but why don’t you tell us now?” Harry said.

“Actually, I’m no longer suicidal. I’ve never felt better than I have in the last few weeks. I’ve found reasons to live. Namely that I’ve found my calling,”

“I thought the moon was you’re calling,” Neville said stupidly.

“No, the moon is my fear.”

“So what’s your calling?” Harry asked.

“I’m going to be a counselor.”

“You’re kidding?”

“Nope. I love this support group, it makes me feel wonderful and for the first time in my life I’m not thinking about James or Sirius but about myself.”

“Wow, that’s great Remus.” Harry smiled.

“Yeah, and not only that but I’m helping Hagrid!” Remus beamed. Severus rolled his eyes, he knew what was going on with them and he found it quite disturbing.

“Hagrid? What have you been doing with Hagrid?” Draco asked.

“ER, well that’s between him and me. Now, come on Severus, you’re the last one.” Remus said.

“I’m fine. I don’t have a problem.” Severus said stubbornly.

“Now, Albus made you a part of this group for a reason Severus.” Remus said nicely.

“Well I don’t know why but if he thinks I’m going to break a habit that’s over 20 years old then he’s in for a shock.”

“Come on Severus, we’re here for you.” Remus said. Neville, Hagrid and Draco nodded.

“This is ridiculous. I’m leaving.” Severus said standing up.

“Ya Can’ leave. It’s in the contrac’” Hagrid said stepping between the door and Snape.

“I’m not going to talk to all of you about this. No one but Albus knows and that’s how it’s supposed to be.” Severus spat.

“What if I send everyone away and it’s only me.” Remus suggested.

“I’m staying, there’s no way I’m going to miss this.” Harry said excitedly.

“What if it’s only Harry and me?” Remus amended.

“So he can taunt me!” Severus sneered.

“No way, I want to know what’s going on too. I’m staying” Draco said

“Yeah me too.” Neville said

“Fine Draco, Harry and Me. Neville there is no reason for…”

“The contract says we are supposed to do this together.” Neville said.

Suddenly a bell rang.

“Oh damn, it’s time to go.” Severus smirked..

“No, it’s too early. I think that was the door bell.” Remus said.

“Door bell, since when has the room of requirements had a door bell?” Severus asked.

George and Fred Weasley walked smiling.

“George? Fred? What are you guys doing here?” Neville asked

“Hmm? Oh we were told by Dumbledore to come here.” Said Fred

“Yeah. But what are you doing here?” Asked George

“We’re in a support group together.” Said Neville.

“Oh okay.” Fred smiled.

“Good we found the right place then.” George said

“What do you two need—” Harry began to ask.

“What are you two doing here?” Severus asked Fred and George as he walked in and Hagrid sat down.

“We are in need—” Fred started.

“--Of a support group—” George Finished.

“Why?” Harry said.

”We-” said Fred but was interrupted when the door opened again.

“Guys!” Said a whinny high pitched voice, “Why didn’t you wait for me.” And walked in Lord Voldemort.

“Ack!” Neville screamed

“Voldemort!” Harry stood up and pointed his wand towards Voldemort.

“Master.” Snape said cowering where he stood still between the group and the door.

“Ah, hello all!” Voldemort said happily, “Sorry I came in late I just had some last minute torturing that came up- oh stop bowing Severus! This is a support group. I’d like you all just to call me Tom.”

“I thought you hated that name!” Harry spat.

“Hey, now. Harry, we are here to support each other. And we’d gladly accept anyone into our group. So sit down fellas,” and just as Remus said this three chairs appeared in-between Remus and Hagrid making the circle bigger.”

Tom, George, Fred, and Severus took there seats.

“Okay, so why don’t we go around and introduce ourselves again.” Remus said, “I’m Remus Lupin and I used to be suicidal.”

And they went around the circle re-introducing themselves; Remus, Severus, Harry, Draco, Neville, Hagrid, George, Fred and finally Tom.

“We’re Fred and George Weasley. We need support because we have the nasty habit of gambling.” Said George.

“It all started during the Quidditch World Cup when we were betting with Bagman who would win.” Said Fred

“Yep, and now that we are making money from our joke shop, well, we’ve been spending that money on House-Elf fights and Garden Gnome races.” Said George.

“Oh dear.” Remus said, “Well, we’ll get to that in a bit. Tom, you introduce yourself properly now. Remember to state your name and then problem.”

“Okay, Well, My name is Tom Riddle, but don’t use my last name it makes me nervous. You, as I said before, can call me Tom whilst we are here. Outside of this little group I’d prefer to be called Lord Voldemort. Now, my problem is that I have trust issues. I’ve had them ever since I came back from the dead. See, I can’t tell if my Death Eaters, my family, is being true to me or not. I know that Bella is but aside from her well, I just am not sure.” Tom stopped addressing the group and turned toward Severus, “Eh- Severus. You won’t tell anyone about my insecurities will you?”

“Of course not My Lord.” Severus said rolling his eyes when Tom finally turned around.

“Alright, well we were just addressing Severus’ issues when you fellas came in, so we can finish him today and start you Tom the next day.” Remus said.

“Sounds good.” Said Tom smiling.

“I am not talking about my-” Said Severus, “I don’t have any problems.”

“I can’t- this is ridiculous Remus. Can’t you just call the Order up and we can get rid of this murderer once and for all,” Harry said getting up and pointing his wand again at Tom.

“Harry!” Remus scolded, “This is not the time nor the place for rivalry.”

“Riv—what are you talking about?! He killed Sirius!”

“No! I didn’t. That was Bella!” Tom corrected.

“On your order! She did it because she blindly follows you!” Harry spat as Remus tried to sit him back down.

“Actually,” Tom sighed, “I rather liked Sirius, I never meant for him to die. I was only after you.”

“Huh?!” Remus, Harry, and Neville said together.

“Explain Tom, we’ll deal wit Severus later.” Hagrid said.

“I’m not a violent man,” Tom continued, and Severus snorted, “Well, I’m not Severus. I tend to have a soft side, it’s just that, well, the people I meet seem to think that the only way you can get something done is by murder.”

“What?!” Harry spat, trying to get away from Remus “You are always casting Crucio on your so called family!”

“Oh, well they made me angry. I- er- well Dumbledore thinks I need anger management.” Tom blushed.

“Yes-well” Remus said while still trying to hold Harry back, “That’s-good- we-can-start-with-some-exercises- HARRY SIT DOWN!” Harry sat down shocked that Remus yelled at him, “Now,” Remus sat back down, “We can start with some exercises that may help you calm down in times of stress.”

“I know what helps me,” Muttered Severus.

“What was that Severus?” Remus smiled.

“Nothing.” Severus spat.

“What do you suggest Remus?” Tom asked.

“Ah well, for me, doing some meditation works, of course since you probably get angry during times when meditating won ‘t work, taking deep breaths in and out helps clear out the mind.” Remus smiled, “Does anyone else have any suggestions for our friend Tom?”

“Well when Father gets mad, he beats up a House-Elf!” Draco said.

“er, well Draco, we are trying to steer away from violence.” Remus said nervously as Tom’s red eyes started glowing.

“Well, Gran always buys herself a rose when she’s feeling depressed, It makes her feel good, and I write my feelings down in a journal, sometimes I write poems, or songs, or just anything and everything that’s in my mind, and afterwards I feel a lot better,” Neville said helpfully.

“Yeah, and Me Dad” Hagrid started, “He all way tol’ me tha’ if ya is feelin’ down taking a nice warm bubble bath will do the trick.”

“Hey, are you thinking what I’m thinking George?” Fred said excitedly.

“Um. I think so!” George replied with a grin.

“We should take one big bubble bath together!” Fred announced loudly.

“Er, no Freddy, that is NOT what I was thinking.”

“Oh, well it’s still a good idea,” Said Fred.

“Not really.” George frowned, but then turned away from his brother and addressed the crowd, “Now I understand this group meets twice a week, but maybe we can all meet on Wednesday and do a group meditation!”

“What?” Harry spat.

“I would never – ” Snape started to say but was interrupted as usual by Remus who said, “Great idea George! I’ll tell Albus as soon as this meeting lets out, He’ll put it in the contract, so we all attend!”

Before anything else could be discussed the leaving bell rang and everyone exited.

The next day Harry walked into Snape’s office, which was surprisingly unlocked, where he was reading the Daily Prophet. .

“What do you want Potter?” Severus said not lifting his head from the paper.

“I just wanted to tell you that I understand” Harry said taking a seat opposite of Severus

Severus put down the Prophet and quirked his eyebrow.

“About your problem.”

“I don’t have a problem.”

“Yes, you do, and I know because I do the same thing and I didn’t want to admit it to the group, so I can understand why you don’t want to say anything.”

“There is something you kept from us?!” Severus growled, “this support group is supposed to be about helping YOU!”

“No it’s not, it’s a group. It’s supposed to be about helping ALL of us.” Harry said angrily.

“Lupin took over!”

“Oh. You’re upset about that.” Harry said.

“Of course I am. How dare he try to control us!”

“Well Remus likes to feel important. I think he still feels bad about not intervening when Sirius and my dad were being arseholes so now he feels that he can make up for it by intervening in EVERYTHING!” Harry said.

“Well it’s still no excuse!”

“Well, maybe that’s what Dumbledore wanted. I don’t know. Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that if you ever Do want to talk- about- you know what, then. You can talk to me.” Harry smiled.

“Like I’d ever want to talk to you,” Severus spat, but with no real venom, “Just leave Potter.”

“Er Okay,” Harry said getting up and heading toward the door.

“Are you going to that mediation thingy?” Harry asked stopping at the door.

“I have to. Albus has made it mandatory.”

“Oh, okay. I guess I’ll see you then.”

A/N: Please Review, and tell me who you think should get together. I’m doing Draco/Neville for sure and most likely Harry/Snape (although hat may change, but as for the rest, I dunno.