Title: Fate is Cruel (WIP?)
Author: Silas Dark (silasdark tumblr)
Summary: AU. Fem!Harry. Snarry. Fate intervenes in the lives of two souls who were apparently destined to each other. The thing is, Fate is cruel, and things are not as clear-cut as everyone would like.
Pairings: Severus Snape/Harry Potter. Snarry. Other than that, most pairings remain the same.
Warnings: This is a Slash fanfiction. That means same-gender pairings. This however, is a slight twist to that. However at heart, this is technically a slash fanfic. If you don't like, don't read. This story will also mention suicide, death, and other things that may make others uncomfortable. However, as of now, there is actually none of what i just mentioned. However it does play a part. Also note that this fanfiction also contains a gender-change. If this makes others uncomfortable, i'm sorry.
Authors Note: Well, i realize that i have many other things i should be working on. But this idea really struck a cord with me, and i am diligently planning this out as much as i can and going to keep at it. I hope that y'all will read and review, and will tell me what you think of this story. Its an interesting take, i think. Anyways, its mainly a little thing that started to grow in my mind. I really hope that y'all like it, and that you will continue to read on when i add more chapters. Oh, also, this is my first HARRY POTTER fanfiction, so please keep that in mind. All my information may not be correct, however this story is not so much about the world itself, but about the people in it. So keep that in mind.
Authors Note (2): 2Nov11 I changed the title, its the name of the poem (that will be featured here). I do not own the rights to the poem "The Lonely Spider" by Andreanna Atikins. Also, like i said before this story is much about character development, so i'm sorry if it seems a little odd and like its kind of... stuck in some places. I'm still working on it. Harry will appear soon, i promise.

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Who can tell us what Fate and Destiny are?
Who can tell us what our Fate is?
Who can tell us what our Destiny is?
Fate. Destiny.
People say we cannot choose our Fate,
but we can choose our Destiny.
People say we are Fated or Destined to do/become something.
Fate. Destiny.
Are they different?
Are they the same?
People say we can choose Destiny and we are Fated to do it.
People say that our Destiny is open,
but our Fate is sealed.
Are Fate and Destiny the same?
If our Destiny has yet to be chosen but our Fate is sealed,
then is not our Destiny already chosen, but unseen to us until the opportune moment?
Fate. Destiny.
When is the opportune moment?
At what point in our life will our Fate and Destiny be revealed?
Or will we realize what our Fate and Destiny are only when it is too late?
Or will we pass our Fate and Destiny without knowing it?
Fate. Destiny.
If someone tells us what our Fate and Destiny are, will we like what we hear?
Or will you strive against the path set before you?

"Fate and Destiny" - Robert Grimes

X

1. Early


Severus Snape laid there, bleeding to death. The other's had left his side, in order to finish fighting. Death was coming slowly, and quite painfully. So, I'm finally dying. It's about bloody time. Severus thought bitterly, though wanted to laugh at the irony of it all. His life, his decisions, everything. How fitting an end. I forever am hated by the woman I love; I must deal with her son who is also the son of the man I hated. I am tormented every waking hour at the decisions I made early in life. How was I really to know what would happen, when I became a death eater? Severus coughed up more blood, and he slumped down more. Lily, I know I will not be going to the same place as you, wherever that is. All I hope is that you have forgiven me. I have taken care of your son, Harry, in your name. You know, if I could, that I would take it all back. Even if you were to still end up with Potter. I wouldn't care…

Severus shook violent as a spasm hit his body. He slumped over more, feeling the life drain out of him. It was an interesting feeling. He could feel the blood flowing steadily past his numb fingers. He felt an odd sensation flowing throughout his body. It was as if he was going numb, but different. He realized then, as he started to slump down more, that it was his magic. Oh god, he could feel his magic slipping away. Why, why did he have to feel this? He knew it would happen, but he didn't want to feel himself not only dying but his magic being stripped away from him… His eyes fluttered briefly, before closing again. You're dying Severus. No escaping what is meant it. It was going to happen anyways.

"Yes, that is true. You do die, Severus Snape. However, if I have anything to say about it, not today." What? What was that voice? Who was speaking? His eyes fluttered open, and he looked up to a beautiful young female. Severus Snape could swear he was looking at- well he wasn't sure. Probably what most people would call an angel. He wasn't really sure. He didn't believe in angels. She was tall, and lithe. Black hair that was a bob and with blunt fringe that framed her beautifully soft face. Her eyes were the bluest Severus had ever seen; and her lips were so red and very kissable.

"What?" Wait, how the bloody hell was he talking? And wait, since when was he standing? Severus quickly looked around himself. He was in what was an endless abyss of smoky mist; immaculate marble pillars raised high above and were scattered about. The mist came up about knee height. Severus looked down to his feet, only to see, just off to the side against a pillar, was his body. Inches from death; and slumped over in a puddle of his own blood. "Oh god. Oh god."
"Severus Snape. Hmmm." Severus looked up, the woman was now sitting perched upon a marble pedestal. "You are an interesting one." She said, flipping a page in a massive, floating tome before her.

"Who are you!" Severus glared at the woman. Angel or not, he wanted to know what was going on.

"I suppose it's only fair to answer." She looked to the potions master. "After all, I know everything about you." She cleared her throat and slid off the pedestal; her dark blue dress following and swishing with her smooth movements. "But, who do you think I am?"

"I'm not sure, but an educated guess would say the person meant to take me to the next world." He said, it hurt to say it. Mainly because with each passing second the more it sunk in that he was dying.

"Close. But that's not quite right." She turned back and looked into her tome. "I'll give you a hint. I am the nightmare of every person's dream. No one can escape me. I am a comfort to some, and a burden to others. I can create something beautiful one moment, and destroy the next." Red lips went up in a smirk. "Get the idea now?"

"Death. You're death." Severus inhaled deeply.

"Yes." She sat back on the pedestal. "And no."

"What does that mean?" Severus crossed his arms over his chest.

"I am Fate, dear Severus. I am not just death, but life as well and everything between the two."

"Well than, Ms. Fate, what can I do for you? I imagine you are too busy a person to visit everyone."

Fate laughed and nodded. "Indeed I am." She tapped the tome with a finger. "You, Master Severus, are early."

"What the bloody hell is that supposed to mean!" Severus suddenly snapped, eyes narrowing. "I am dying, now." He flailed his arms and pointed at his body laying on the ground in blood. "How am I early!" His anger was rising, he was dying. Couldn't she see? He was laying there, coughing up blood and dying like a badly injured dog on the side of a road. This was an insult, a kick in the side to help speed up the process.

"Well, Master Severus. You are not supposed to die yet. This is quite the predicament. You see, I am a fan of punctuality. It's what keeps balance in the world. I cannot have someone be late, and goodness forbid, early. Its simply a crime."

"What…" Severus shook his head. "Why, why can't I just die in peace? WHY!"
Fate sighed and watched the now shaking man. He was so angry, he just wanted to die. To be forgiven, and to die.

"I'm sorry Severus. I am. I know what you want, believe me, I am aware. But now isn't your time. You have so much left that you have to do." Before Severus could even blink, she was standing right in front of him, hands on his shaking shoulders. She whipped away tears he didn't know he was crying.

"What- what do you mean? What on earth could I possibly have left to do?"

"I can't tell you that Severus."

"If you can't tell me, just let me die then!"

"I can't do that either. You have to live." Fate's voice was stern and she narrowed her eyes slightly. "I cannot let you die yet. It simply cannot happen. You have to much that you have to do, Severus Snape! You're fate is not yet complete! You still have a great journey to go on! You still have an entire life to live. You may think that this should be the end, Severus. But it is not. It is simply the beginning of your destiny!"

Severus Snape trembled, and shook his head. "I don't want to. I have nothing left here. Everyone knows that."

"You do, Severus! It is time that you complete what you were meant to do! If you die now, than the lives of many will be destroyed. You will upset the balance of multiple lives. You must not die, whether you accept this or not Severus."

Seconds passed. Than minutes. What felt like an hour passed. Severus Snape just stared at Fate. Fate stared back. I am trying to stare down Fate. He laughed, then. Suddenly. Fate tilted her head and a smirk played across her face.

"What is so funny, Severus Snape?"

"I just realized I was right."

"About?"

Severus Snape looked to Fate, and smiled wickedly. "That Fate is a cruel bitch."

Fate laughed darkly, and winked. "Wouldn't have it any other way. Now shoo, before I decide to show you how cruel I can really be." With a snap of her fingers, everything went black.

X

'Severus. The path that lay before you is a long one. It will not be easy. It is an unpaved trail that will bring you great pain at times, but the reward will be great. Know that, Severus. What lies ahead is more than you think you might be able to handle, but you can. Remember my words Severus. Do not deny yourself your destiny. It has chosen you for a reason, one that not even I can explain. Go forth Severus, your fate awaits you.'

Severus' eyes fluttered open as Fate's sweet but strong voice faded from his mind. He could feel her magic tingle in the back of his mind as it, as well, faded. He glanced around, all he could see were blurry images and colors. Voices, many voices were all around him. Hands went with the voices, and he felt magic of all kinds rushing over him franticly. "Severus! You will be okay Severus! We got you."


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-Silas Dark