Prologue:
'Yeah real smart' he thought 'I banged my head on the door AGAIN' He stumbled out of his room, and into the bathroom. On his way out he glanced at his watch and groaned.
"4:30!" he mumbled to himself He shuffled back into his room, and began throwing things into his trunk. It was time to go back to that damn school again. He didn't know why he bothered. He hated it there anyway. But his father insisted that it was important that he attend.
FLASHBACK:
"Father, I hate it there!"
"That is of no importantance"
"But all the students are ignorant and the teachers incompetent!"
"You say that about your own godfather?"
"Well, he doesn't count!"
"Oh really?"
"Yes, really"
"Draco, our Lord needs you there. You've befriended Potter and that fits in our plan perfectly"
"Fine."
END FLASHBACK
'The one thing my father doesn't know, is that he's not OUR Lord. And this year I'm doing something good for someone. I'm going to get my new best friend and my godfather together'
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His alarm clock rang. He sat up in bed and grinned. It was time to go back to school. He got up and started packing. In his excitement he forgot it was 4:30 and he made too much noise.
That woke the Durselys.
"What are you doing boy!" Vernon roared.
"Getting ready for school," Harry replied.
Vernon was silent for a moment, then, "Fine but keep it down boy! I'm warning you!"
Vernon left the room and Harry laughed. He was so excited and nervous he could hardly keep still. Harry loved Hogwarts, but this year was different. Now Draco Malfoy, his most hated rival, was his best friend. Draco knew things that even Ron and Hermione didn't know!
And today he had to TELL Ron and Hermione. He wasn't sure they would take it well. He was already on thin ice after telling them he was gay. He hoped that everything would be okay.
Harry looked at the clock.
"6:10! Yikes!" He scurried downstairs. He had breakfast to fix.
Severus Snape stalked through the halls of Hogwarts. It was only 4:30, but he wasn't tired. 'It figures that the one day I dread above all others, I would wake up early!' he thought.
Yes, today was the day all the obnoxious brats he taught came back from summer vacation.
Sure he loved potions, but that didn't mean he had to like the ones he taught it to! Severus sighed and shook his head.
'At least I won't have to put up with Draco and Potter fighting anymore.' At this he smiled. He had always loved taking points from Potter because of something Draco had done. His godson was quite a clever boy! If only Albus had expelled Potter in his second year!
Severus rounded a corner and ran smack into Albus.
"Ah, just who I was looking for! I need to speak to you, my dear boy.'' Albus said, smiling. His eyes held that devious twinkle.
'Oh no. What could he possibly want this early in the morning?' Albus led Severus to his office.
"Tea, Severus?" Albus asked.
"No, thank you Headmaster." Severus declined.
"Well, then I suppose I should get right down to the point. I wanted to ask you if you wanted to teach defense. I mean I know you want to teach in that position. I just wanted to inform you that I have already procured a replacement potions master and you may start your new position tomorrow!" Albus said.
"Thank you Headmaster." Severus said, letting one of his rare smiles to slip through.
'Well this just made my day.'
A/N: I hope you liked it. This is my first attempt at HP/SS so support me and send reviews!