Chapter one

Everyone walks on a very bumpy road. One day life tells you "I will make you the Ruler of all happiness", Tomorrow it says "you will be a slave to misery". But maybe every fall and twisted ankle is for our own good...

Harry was lying lazily on his bed, thinking of what happened between him, uncle Vernon and Dudley two days ago. The fight they had, had caused Harry to receive a long, thin but nasty wound down his cheek. As a cover up, Harry was forced to let his messy, black hair grow down to his chin. During the first four weeks of summer, he had started to wear wizarding robes instead of muggle clothes which really annoyed his guardians. Harry was playing the fight in his head for the umpteenth time when he heard his uncle's booming voice from down stairs, "Boy get down here NOW!"

He groaned as he slid of his bed, slowly and reluctantly he made his way down stairs. Harry was still on the first step of the stairs when he realized who was standing in the hall way. None other then Albus Dumbledore and…oh Merlin, this is bad, Harry thought as his stomach churned. Standing next to Albus was a tall man with black shoulder length hair dressed in black muggle pants and jacket. This was the one and only Severus Snape.

"Ah Harry my boy, how are you? Come down here, we have a lot to discuss,"

Harry more then reluctantly made his way down the rest of the stairs, not noticing that his aunt, uncle and cousin were still present. He also didn't realize his uncle turning a rich plum color. Vernon ignored the presence of the two adult wizards and grabbed Harry by the collar and shook him not too gently. "HAVEN'T I TOLD YOU BOY NOT TO WEAR THAT FREAKISH CLOTHES IN MY HOUSE!"

"Let go of me," Harry said as he stuck his wand into his uncles fat neck, not noticing Snape stepping forward but being instantly stopped by Dumbledore.

Reluctantly Vernon let go. Harry had not realized the odd look on the potion masters face. "As I was saying before that interruption, there is a lot that needs to be discussed," stated Dumbledore calmly. "How about we go sit down," Albus said cheerfully but giving an expression that he wasn't requesting but more likely ordering.

The Dursleys lead the way to the lounge room and Albus followed. Harry was about to too but realized that Snape was staring at his face without a readable expression. That's when Harry also realized that his hair had moved to reveal the thin cut. "How did that happen Potter?" Snape asked with a cool and unfriendly voice.

"That's my business Professor," Harry replied even more coolly then entered the lounge room with Snape behind. The Dursleys settled themselves on the sofa with Dudley sitting in the middle looking frightened and eyeing the two strangers with great suspicion. Snape and Dumbledore sat on the two arm chairs and Harry sat on a very uncomfortable chair conjured by Snape. Severus Snape and I are here to tell you since it truly does concern you, that Harry is no longer safe living here".

Harry snorted quietly, since when have the Dursleys ever been concerned for me and since when had I ever been safe here, Harry thought.

"Because Harry no longer thinks this place as home the spell no longer works, Harry is in peril danger staying here, you are to vulnerable to protect him," Dumbledore said as the twinkle left his eyes.

"VULNERABLE! How dare you call me vulnerable." Vernon said as his face turned into a darker shade of plum but he was soon quietend by the glare he received from Snape.

"As I was saying," the headmaster continued, "Harry needs to live with some one who can give him all the protection he needs".

Harry was in absolute shock, what was Dumbledore thinking about?

"Professor Snape has agreed in taking Harry in as an adopted son".

Severus gave a look of disgust at the mention of what Albus had talked him into.

"WHAT?!" Harry yelled with surprise and anger.

"HIM!" Aunt Petunia pointed with shock at Snape.

"It doesn't matter who he is Petunia dear, as long as the boy is leaving its fine with us," Vernon replied with joy gleaming in his eyes.

"You have got to be kidding me," Harry said, anxious to here a yes.

"Bless us with your silence and let the headmaster speak Potter," answered Snape

"I am afraid were not kidding you Harry, this is for your own good."

Harry looked horrified. He knew his father would be turning in his grave at that very moment.

He Harry James Potter was going to be the son of Severus Snape. Yuck.

Hi everyone. Well this is my first fanfic and I hope I can make it a long one. I don't do slash fics so this wont be one. I also don't do fics where Harry and Snape have a fluffy relationship so I will also try not to include that in my fanfic. Please give me the great pleasure of reading your reviews. And you already obviously know that I do not own Harry Potter. Thank you.