AN: Hi this is my first fanfiction so if it's bad sorry! Abused Harry and set in first year, end up as a guardian fic with Severus Snape and Harry. No pairing. Some OOC.
Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter that belongs to J. .
Thoughts in italics.
Chapter 1 First impressions:
Severus Snape sat in his chambers glaring at the fire in a worse mood than normal, a scowl marred his face. Tomorrow will be the last day of sanity, the Potter brat is finally arriving, thought Severus. This was what was causing his temper, he had been dreading the day that the famous, probably spoiled and big headed (like his father) Harry Potter would be attending Hogwarts. I can see it now the headmaster fawning all over him as well as all the other teachers and being ignorant to his wrongdoings, again just like James Potter, Severus thought bitterly, well I'm not going to go easy on him. Isn't he going to be in for a rude awakening, smirked Severus.Downing the last of his drink Severus stood and went to his bedroom and changed into pyjamas (black obviously) noxed the lights and went to bed hoping tomorrow wouldn't come.
Sighing Severus left the Great Hall to prepare for the first potion lessons of the day, something was troubling him though. Why did it take so long for Potter to be sorted? And most importantly why was he so quiet, surely Potter would have waltzed on in thinking he owned the place. But he didn't, he stayed quiet and almost scared (this brought forward many unpleasant memories for Severus but he repressed them). But what could he fear? Severus puzzled. Severus hated not knowing the answer and so far, all Harry Potter was doing was making Severus more confused (something that didn't happen often) and made him almost (almost) revaluate his previous opinions.
Checking the lesson plan on the desk Severus saw he had 1st years Slytherin and Gryffindor, why the headmaster insists on putting these 2 together was a mystery to Severus, he shuddered thinking what the headmaster said the last time he brought this up:
"It's so important that there is unity in Hogwarts and I'm sure you can handle some first years Severus" Dumbledore said with that annoying twinkle in his eye.
Unity, unity my ass thought Severus darkly, Albus never had to deal with the exploding cauldrons. But then again it does provide something for detentions, smirked Severus. A sharp knock on the door broke Professor Snape from his inner monologue.
"Enter" Snape snapped. Once seated he began his speech he did every year. "You are here to learn the subtle science and exact art of potion-making. As there is little foolish wand-waving here, many of you will hardly believe this is magic. I can teach you how to bottle fame, brew glory, even stopper death—if you aren't as big a bunch of dunderheads as I usually have to teach." (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone.) (AN: had to, love it too much , some of the speech is cut out so it's not as long)
God, he so loved giving that speech, Severus glanced around the room and say mostly blank faces but that was the norm. No one appreciated the subtle art of potion making thought Severus, Hang on! What is that brat doing?! Severus fumed as he saw Potter doodling instead of taking notes. All thoughts of Harry being seeming scared and not like expected flew from Severus' mind as he fumed. Typical, bloody typical! Thinking he doesn't have to pay attention in MY class? Well that won't do, I won't let him skate by on his fame. Time for a reality check boy! Severus marched up to the boy to demand to know why he thought doodling was acceptable in class (probably due a lack of discipline from his muggle family Severus thought snidely) however when he finally got to Harry's desk he was brought up short with what he saw.
AN: Hope it was ok I felt it was a natural stopping point and the next chapter will be based on Harry and his reaction to Hogwarts and his 1st potions lesson. Please review! Tell me what you thought.