It was dark , or so he thought and Harry James Potter had no idea what time it was since he was currently stuck in the godforsaken cupboard again. What was ironic though.. Was although he was almost sixteen.. Harry still practically fit inside the damn thing.

However, how he got in here..was another story because apparently his uncle was not very happy with the Order of the Pheonix's warning. Sighing, Harry let his mind wander back to what happened at the beginning of the summer.

= Flashback=

They had just arrived at the house when all of a sudden, Harry was slammed into the wall by his uncle. Two minutes later, he proceeded to beat the boy , then when he was finally finished 'excersising' as he told his wife - he stuffed Harry into the cupboard. When that was done, and all Harry had left was his wand in his pocket and invisibility cloak - he burned his trunk , then shot Harry's owl with his hunting shotgun.

Two days later he returned to the cupboard and said sinisterly " Guess, what wee had for dinner last night..boy." Leaving Harry to weep for his lost familiar and his friends who would probably never see him again.

=end Flashback=

Turning his thoughts away from the grief he still felt, Harry sighed again and leaned back against the wall to fall asleep. Unaware that in the wizarding world, Dumbledore was completely panicking and even Voldemort seemed somewhat concerned.

=============Time Laps 6 days========================

Finally after what seemed like a year, yet was only a few days- something happened. Harry glowed a bright gold and vanished , just as Dumbledore stepped into the house looking furious.

When he reappeared, he was lying in front of a newly built Hogwarts Gates, causing the four summer occupants to come running. As soon they arrived - the men slightly in front of the women- they inspected him critically. Then, the black haired man seemed to deem it fine and stepped back, for a golden haired woman to approach.

He is very weak. And there is evidence of abuse. Although he has never been touched..erm..indecently.. She said softly, in old English. Nodding the men picked him up carefully and carried him to the infirmary to sleep.

Also, I am unaware if..um any of you saw ..but there are many spells placed on the boy. the healer spoke shyly again. Very well. Thank you Helga. You may tend to him now. the redhead man said gently.

Nodding her thanks, Helga stepped forwards and nervously dumped potions down Harry's throat. Then waving her wand, got rid of any spells on Harry. Finally she pointed her wand at the scar on Harry's head and muttered in Latin briefly. Two minutes later, a dark mass floated maliciously out of the scar causing Harry to convulse.

Salazar! the redhead yelled, as he and Salazar stepped in front of the women. However with a simple wave and chant, the dark form vanished in thin air. Then quickly turning Helga flipped Harry on his side and gently held him, until he stopped seizing madly.

Finally after three hours of potions, spells , wards and the like, Harry slept peacefully. He is fine now. Helga sighed tiredly, after placing a monitoring charm on him.

Nodding, Salazar smiled slightly and quietly said You are tired... He paused, then spoke again saying Come. Let us have diner. Then we shall check on him again. After that bed, and one of us shall stay with him tonight.

The others nodded in assent, causing the vampiric Slytherin house founder to say What? Not arguing Godric? To which the redhead just snorted and shook his head tiredly, as they made their way to the hall. Unaware that in two hours time one of them would have to make the decision of a lifetime.

=============Meanwhile: Dursley's house==============

Dumbledore walked in the door , followed closely by Snape and Lupin - feeling the massive amount of magical energy just discharged. Furious, he turned to the cowering Dursley's and eyes flashing - snapped " What have you done?"

Petunia Dursley, seeing an EXTREMELY angry Dumbledore backed away in fear. While her husband - a Vernon Dursley,or the "Overweight Orca" in Dumbledore's opinion- walked forwards either boldly or stupidly..He wasnt sure.

Until the Overweight Killerwhale spoke..that is.. Dumbledore didn't quite catch all of it.. But he did hear the part about the " Ungratefull brat..." and " not putting up with any more of his freaky business."

Finally having enough of the Orca yelling, Dumbledore silenced him and turned his furious blue eyes on Petunia. " Vernon.. " the woman swallowed slightly , then steeling herself spoke again. " Vernon came home with Harry ( here she grimaced) after losing his job. He blames the boy for everything that has happened and decided to beat him, then instead of taking the boy to his room.. He through him in the closet under the stairs.."

Remus growled menacingly and advanced, only to be stopped by Snape who spoke quietly "How long has it been since this happened, Petunia?"

She winced again and murmured, " Three weeks.." causing Remus to roar in rage. " Three weeks.. And you didn't think it wise to owl us? I know for certain the boy has an owl.." Snape snarled, Dumbledore having closed his eyes to control his temper.

Instead, Petunia glanced nervously at Vernon and inched away at the manic glint in his eyes. Then knowing the visitors required an answer, she swallowed and quietly said " burn killed her. My husband burned Harry's belongings and murdered Hedwig. "

Snape shocked sat down on a chair, hard ; while the other two growled furiously. Then after five minutes the Potions Master, walked over to Lily's sister and stilling her chin up said quietly " Thank you for telling us. May I see this cupboard, now?"

Nodding Petunia walked into the hall and over to the stairs, where she motioned to a door. Stepping back, she let him ease it open and inspect it. Finally when he was done , Snape walked back into the kitchen.

"We'll there is definite signs he was there and recently. But there is no sign of the boy at all." Snape said to the other two. Sighing Dumbledore nodded, then spoke softly " Very well. We will keep looking. " Then turning to Petunia, he said " Thank you Petunia. Would you like to come with us or stay here?"

Petunia, took another look at Vernon and her son then shook her head. Both were lost causes anyway. She turned to Dumbledore and said" Go with you please. " then with those words she packed her bag, grabbed Lily's stuff for Harry from the attic and walked out the door.

=============1000 yrs ago: 2 hrs later======================

Suddenly just as the founders were finishing dinner, the monitoring alarm went off causing Salazar to swear. Breaking into a run, the four crashed through the doors to find Harry thrashing in his sheets and sweating away.

Salazar! Go find a poison neutralizer please! Helga snapped, taking over. Salazar nodded and ran for his lab. Rowena! Legilimize him please. Find out what's wrong, for me if you would? Godric, help me stop him from biting his tongue!

Rushing to do so, no one noticed the other patient in the wing was awake. Finally, turning Harry over on his side eased the convulsions, then with the potion from a newly returned Salazar - Harry calmed slightly.

Ten minutes later Rowena came out of his mind and collapsed into Helga's arms. He has been highly abused. And is slowly dying due to a basilisk bite when he was twelve. she said sadly.

Choking Salazar, the resident parslemouth and vampire- gasped Then that is what the convulsions are from. Basilisk poison? Well that is a painful way to die.. Godric snorted and said Yes.. You'd know all about that. Wouldnt you Salazar. Your the only known person to survive a basilisk bite.

Well..I didn't survive per say.. the raven haired man said, sighing. No it turned you into a vampire.. But to have this affect..( here Helga pointed at Harry) the poison would have to have been mixed with something.. Helga said softly, causing all the founders to frown.

Sighing, the founders debated for awhile then finally Salazar snapped He's fine for now. I will let you know my decision later. With that said, he turned and stormed back to his quarters where he paced agitatedly for four hours.

===========Four hours later= ============================

Salazar snuck back into the infirmary and up to Harry's bed. Sighing quietly the young lord, gently moved the boys head to the side. Then lengthening his fangs, bit down on Harry's neck. Once done, he latched onto the wounds and moaning slightly, sucked until Harry was barely alive.

When that was done, Salazar bit gently down on his own wrist and placed it against Harry's mouth. Harry, thinking it was a potion to be drunk - swallowed greedily until finally Salazar eased his wrist away from the fledgling's mouth.

Sighing again, the Slytherin house founder took blood replenishing potion from his robes and sat sadly next to his new Childe to wait out the night.