"I am not going with him!"
"Dudley, dear, this nice man has come to adopt you."
"But can't you see? He's a bloody wizard!"
She laughed nervously. "Dudley! Don't be insulting. If you must know Mr. Snape is a pharmacist, not one your fictitious wizards so be a good boy and go pack up before Mr. Snape changes his mind."
"Now"
There was one thing about Mrs. Brown that Dudley hated more than anything. Her stern glare. The woman could freeze time with it, or better yet make Dudley do as she wished. Like how she got him trudging up the stairs to go pack up his bags unwillingly.
"I'm sorry about Dudley's behavior, Mr. Snape."
"It is fine Mrs. Brown. As I told you recently, I am a friend of his family and the few times I met Dudley, he wasn't quite fond of the way I dressed. It is nothing to fret about, he'll get over it."
Before Mrs. Brown could say anything, Dudley came stomping down the stairs with his suitcase slapping at the stairs, obviously sharing his disagreement in a loud protest.
A few pleasantries with Mrs. Brown and they were off.
"What are you going to do to me, wizard?" he sneered.
Severus ignored Dudley and continued pulling him along like he was not resisting against him. They walked until Snape reached an empty ally. He pulled Dudley along and once he was sure they were not seen, he apparated to Prince Manor.
When they landed, Dudley made an animalistic scream and glared at Snape. "What did you do to me?"
"I brought you home. Now, come along and wash up. The elves must have already set your room."
Unwillingly, Dudley followed Snape up the long staircase and down the wide and brilliant hallway into a room which was gold and cream themed.
"Wash up. I'll be back in fifteen minutes." With that said, he left the room with a slam of the door.
Severus grumbled as he walked to his room. Why in Merlin's name had he adopted the brat? Oh, right. His promise to Lilly to take care of her family when she was gone. He failed with Harry so he had Petunia left. Ugh, he should have stuck with Potter's spawn.
He wondered how much Dudley would push him before he snapped. He didn't wonder long.
It was when they were at the dining table that Dudley decided to show his true brat. He refused to eat anything that was given to him and only wanted sweets. He insulted the elves and their cooking making them very distressed and ordered Snape to give him what he wanted. Imagine that, someone a child Severus Snape, the most feared professor in Hogwarts, around. Yes, Dudley was definitely getting it.
Snape rose from his chair looking fully intimidating. Dudley knew he had crossed the line and even if he didn't show it he was scared.
"Go to your room," he glowered.
Looking the disobedient spoiled brat he was, he very boldly told the professor no. Obviously fear was not something that amde Dudley behave.
The little patience Severus had snapped. He walked to Dudley's side and in a moment Dudley was over his lap. Now, Dudley was very scared.
Snape transfigured his wand into a brush and started spanking Dudley's naughty bum.
"Dudley, I will tell you this about me so listen carefully. I am not a man who tolerates disobedience and I will not have you disobey me or disregard my authority as your guardian and parent so when I tell you to do something you do it! Am I clear?"
Dudley vigorously nodded his head as he wailed. Snape sure wasn't holding back. Was this how Harry felt when daddy beat him? This is the worst pain ever!
Finally, after what felt like a lifetime to Dudley, Snape ended the spanking. He rubbed Dudley's back until he calmed down.
He placed Dudley to stand between his legs and placed his hands on Dudley's shoulders. "Dudley, I expect you to be obedient if not htat will be happening very often. Now, I want you to go to your room, put on your nightwear and enter your bed. I expect better table manners at breakfast tomorrow. Do you understand?"
A timid nod.
"Good, now go."
Dudley walked out of the dining room sniffling and rubbing his bottom. He hoped he could remember where his room was. He didn't want another spanking!