Disclaimer: You know, if I owned these characters and places, I would have met Alan Rickman by now. Whom I love. Dearly. Sigh.

Warnings: This is Snarry. As in Severus/Harry slash. Complete OOC ness. Duh. That's about it.

A/N: I couldn't tell you where this came from. So don't ask.

Chapter One: The Beginning (How Original)

Neither really remembered how it had started. It just had. One day, one day before term had ended. And then Harry left to the Dursleys for the summer. Neither understood where the feelings came from. One day they were just there. Severus felt he needed to protect Harry, and Harry felt the need to let Severus be understood. Neither one knew how it happened. But it did. One day.

When Harry returned to Privet drive, he was confused. As was Severus back at Snape Manor. They both cared for eachother, and they both knew the other cared for them too. They couldn't explain it, but it was true. And this is where the story begins. Severus trying to put some joy back into the poor kid's life. Or what was left of it.

How the old man can keep him there. He's miserable! There are other places where he can be safe now. The Dark Lord is impervious to Lily's sacrifice. Why must he remain there! If only there was something I could do… Severus was trying desperately to find a place where Harry could stay. The Dursleys were hardly fit for raising one kid, let alone two. But what could he DO? Dumbledore has the only authority over that. Dumbledore… He got up out of his dark olive armchair and grabbed a hold of some fine powder. Throwing it into the dancing flames, he shouted, "Hogwart's Headmaster's Office," and quickly arrived.

Albus Dumbledore was currently petting Fawkes, eyes twinkling, deep in thought, when his Potions professor stumbled out of the fireplace.

"Good morning, Severus. I don't remember any plans of meeting with you today." His face turned grave. "Did something happen?" Severus gently brushed off his robes.

"No. I came to discuss Potter." The headmaster's eyebrows rose, carefully eyeing his friend. "I don't care for the boy, as you well know, but I still don't think anyone should be left with those horrible relatives of his. I think it's time to change his living situation. There are other places he can be safe." Severus, being friends with the Malfoys, was very good with concealing his emotions. His face was the same as usual. Emotionless, except for a bit of annoyance. He was doing rather well in fooling the old man, which was rather surprising.

"And where do you suggest we bring Harry, Severus? Surely you don't plan to keep him with you?"

"Well, originally I thought he could stay with Black, at Grimmauld Place. But there is far too much going on with the Order. He can't stay with Lupin either, for the same reason. He can't stay at Hogwarts due to that rule that says he can't. So although I resent it very much, I think it's the only option." Albus' jaw almost dropped. He quickly thought about using Legilimency to see what Severus was playing at, but thought against it, considering the professor was just as gifted at himself at Occlumency.

"Do you really plan to keep him at Snape Manor with you?"

"Well, the Dark Lord would never suspect it. My manor is just as protected as Grimmauld Place. So it's the best place for him. There would be plenty for him to do.
I have a library as big as the one here, a quidditch pitch, and I could help him raise his grade in potions so he wouldn't take remedial when the year starts again. It's the best for his well being."

"I can see you have given this a great amount of thought, Severus. I would rather he stayed where he is better treated. But if something goes wrong, I'll immediately put him back with his aunt and uncle. I'll write a letter to them now. When did you plan on retrieving him?"

"As soon as I could. Today even, if possible." Snape seemed rather shocked that the headmaster agreed so quickly. He could rescue Harry today!

"Very well. Go quickly. Be firm, his uncle is rather, I guess you could say violent." Severus nodded, grabbed the letter from the old man's hand, and quickly floo-ed back to his manor to change.

Harry was outside in the garden when he heard the familiar sound of some one apparating. He was tempted to see who had arrived, but decided against it, fearing more verbal abuse. Instead he moved to the front yard, trimming the bushes near the kitchen window. His uncle was doing most of the talking, or rather yelling, not letting the guest say a word. In a moment, he heard a very familiar voice say, "Silencio!" Snape? What is he doing here? Harry quickly forgot his decision and ran inside. Snape turned to him. "Potter, get your things. You are leaving this place. For good." Harry ran upstairs, that being the only thing he could do to stop himself to hugging the man. He gathered all of his stuff, which took him a lot less time than he had guessed it would, and went back downstairs. "That's all you have?" Severus looked at him and Harry nodded. "Have you ever apparated with anyone?" He shook his head this time. "Grab your bags in one hand and latch on to my arm with the other. Are you capable of this?" Harry again nodded, picking up on the slight bit of caring in the elder's voice. He did as he was told, and in a moment he found himself in a strange house. He looked around questioningly.

"Er, excuse me, sir, but where are we?" Harry looked around. He was in a library. A BIG library.

"You are in Snape Manor Library. You will be staying here for the remainder of the summer." They both shifted awkwardly. Harry shuffled up to him and extended his hand, looking down. Severus shook it, and quickly called a house elf.

"Thank you sir. Really. I couldn't last much longer there…" Severus looked alarmed.

"Did they harm you in any way?" Harry giggled. Er, laughed.

"Only verbally, and I got used to that when I was 4." The old man smiled. A genuine smile. Harry also grinned, liking the fact that he could make the usually sour old man smile.

"Are you sure? All right… This is your personal house elf, Kristie. (A/N: There ya go, Chocoholicbookwarm) Kristie, bring Harry's bags to his room. I'll bring you there." Harry nodded and started following Severus through the maze of the house. After five minutes of twisted halls and circular staircases, he stopped. This is your corridor. Mine is the one across from you. If you need anything, don't hesitate to ask. The house elves." He added quickly. "You have a personal library, bathroom, and den. Dinner will be ready at 7:30. The house elfs will show you to the kitchen. I'll be in the potions laboratory if they can't suffice. I will see you at dinner."

With that, Severus left. Harry went into his new living area. It was huge. The whole thing was the size of the Dursley's. Upstairs there was the bedroom and bathroom, and downstairs there was a little library, a den, and a small kitchen filled with snacks. He decided to take a shower. When he was done, he found his clothes were already in the closet. He dressed quickly, wanting to explore more. In the library, he pulled out a book entitled 'How to Find Your Inner Animagus,' and laid on the couch. The moment he did, it seemed like the wall behind him seemed to move back. Confused, he got up and pulled the couch back. There seemed to be an indentation in the wall. He pushed on the spot a bit more, and it moved to the side, revealing a passageway. He hesitantly grabbed the candle that was on the coffee table, and started walking through it. After a few mintues of walking, the passage came to an end. Harry pushed the rock wall slightly, and it instantly moved, causing him to fall face first onto a stone floor. Looking up, he saw his teacher.

"Took you long enough, Potter." He smirked,

A/N: Er. I don't know why I'm writing this. I made Bella write one, but apparently I thirsted for more, and this came out. Erm. Ya. So I have no idea where this is headed. So I'm just going to go with it. Remember, there is really no point in flames unless you like making yourself look stupid. Which is fine by me. Stupidity makes me laugh. Teehee. Thanks to my beta Bella!

Me: Eep. My first Snarry.

Severus: You'll be fine.

Me: oO

Severus: If you get another chapter out I'll let you, and only you, call me Sevvie.

Me: HELL YES!