Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, nor any of the characters from the books or movies. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Title: Escaping to life
Author: Greeneyes
Disclaimer: Not mine it's hers
Rating: NC 17 for later chapters
Paring: H/L Later H/L?
Warnings: Slash, male and male if you don''t like don''t read
Spoilers: Books 1-5 but is AU
Author's Notes: I am reposting this story for Shelley as she is unable to do so herself. If you find errors then please tell me where and I will fix what I can.
May Shelley RIP. Missing you Greeneyes
Chapter 1
" Boy! you are a worthless piece of trash, get your lazy ass down here and cook our breakfast."
Groaning, "yes Aunt Petunia" as I try not to cause more harm to my already abused body, by getting up too fast. Slowly I made my way down to the kitchen.
Arriving in the kitchen, I see Aunt Petunia standing by the stove. She waited for me to pass her then smacked me in the head with a pan. Claiming it was for taking too long. Reeling from the blow, and glaring at the floor. I walk over to get the ham and eggs from the fridge so I could start making my so-called family's ( mentally rolling my eyes) breakfast.
"I am sick of you not earning your keep, you no-good lay about. You had better not burn poor Dudleykin's breakfast either, or you won't eat again this week."
The warning the Order gave my Aunt and Uncle at the station, caused things here at Privet Drive, to be even worse than they were before.
flashback
No sooner had I got in the door of Privet Drive, and Uncle Vernon, took Hedgwig's cage from me. Then grabbed me by the neck, dragging me too the smallest bedroom.. He threw me down, locking me into Dudley's second bedroom. Three days later, only being aloud out twice a day to use the bathroom. Uncle Vernon, brought Hedgwig to me. Just so I could send the Order a letter saying everything was fine. Whispering to Hedgwig, so my Uncle could not hear me. I told her to come back too my window when she was done.
"Look here you bloody bird," Uncle Vernon, growled at Hedgwig, "you are, to return every three days, you come to me not him, you got that?" Hedgwig hooted, and blinked her amber eyes at me. I snickered mentally at his comment, knowing she would do as I told her too not him. Then I watched as she flew away, with the note for the Order.
Turning back towards Uncle Vernon, he hauled off and punched me in the stomach. Forcing me to drop to my knees. Groaning from surprise and the pain, that tore through my mid-section, from the unexpected blow. I looked at him in bewilderment, fear shining in my green eyes.
"You piece of trash! You think that stunt those freaks! Pulled at the station would help you?" Vernon screamed, raining blows across my body between his hissed words. "Then you got another thing coming!" "You don't deserve to live, let alone take all my hard earned money away from us. You're nothing but a worthless freak!"
Laying on the floor, wishing for the pain to stop soon. I started thinking of how Dumbledore, thought this place was safer. He must know what it's like here! With what happened to Sirius a few short weeks ago, and still he sent me back here. My thoughts caused my blood too boil with rage.
Just knowing that I was going too escape, on my birthday. No one, could or would, stop me from leaving. Nothing short of death! . Uncle Vernon, had not beaten me since I got my Hogwarts letter, five years ago. I knew I would have to bide my time and do as I was told too. Plus I needed to try and stay out of their way, until my birthday. With my mind firmly made up, I readied myself for the summer from hell!
end flashback
Setting the prepared food down on the table, I quietly stood by the door. I waited with a mental sneer in my head, for them to finish eating. Glancing over at them, my insides twisted in knots watching Dudley and Uncle Vernon, shovel food in their mouths as fast as they could. I felt sick watching them. Their disgusting, Dudley's diet failed as soon as he started school and I left for Hogwarts. He now had to be close to four hundred pounds. Uncle Vernon put a bench seat in, just for little Dudleykin's rear end. So he could sit down at the table, without breaking anymore more of the chairs.
"Boy" Uncle Vernon, growled at me bringing me from my thoughts. "I want you to stay in your room until we get back, from my sisters place. There is no way, I want you running around the house when were not here, you got that freak?"
"Yes Uncle Vernon" Mentally sighing as I answered him, it's not like I can get out into the main part of the house. What, with the seven different locks on my door anyway. Thank Merlin they left my window alone this year. Hedgwig is able take the letters to the Order, just to keep them happy. As I looked at the clock, I noticed there was just a little more than 12 hours until my 16th birthday, and my planed escape.
Well doing the dishes. I over heard Uncle Vernon telling Dudley, that he could have a little fun with me until they were ready to go.
I straightened my back in apprehension upon hearing this. Knowing that the gleam shining in Dudley's eyes, this was not going to be fun for me at all. Putting the last of the dishes away, I got caught off guard when Dudley grabbed a fist full my hair. Pulling me up the stairs, in much the same manor that Vernon had. Trying to keep up with him, and trying not to retaliate. By hauling off and hitting him. I learned early on, that fighting back would just gain me more pain. The last time I fought back ,Uncle Vernon helped Dudley with my beating. I could not move for two days. So now I know better then to try that again.
Upon getting to the room, Dudley threw me to the floor and started kicking my sides as hard as he could. He has never uttered a word, when he goes about beating me. He just laughs, and keeps on kicking me. Covering my face with my arms, trying to keep it from the worst of the blows. That way I will not have to explain to anyone, what happed to me. To many questions from anyone I may encounter, once I escape from here. I could hear Uncle Vernon calling up the stairs to Dudley. Letting him know, it was time to leave. Grunting in a satisfaction, he left with one final kick to my ribs. After I turned with a groan, onto my side. I could see the blurry form of Uncle Vernon, glowering at me from doorway. Trying to focus on his blurry snarling form, so I could focus on what he saying to me. The only thing I made out was...
"You will do what I tell you to do. You will not leave this room until we get back understand?"
Nodding my head once for yes. He shut and locked the door, with a sneer. I laid there listening, for the sound of their car leaving. Upon hearing the car pulling away. I slowly got up off the floor, standing with difficulty. I staggered a little, as my body protested too moving so soon. I slowly make my way over to the bed, laying down very carefully. I mentally went over all the plans I had made so far, towards my escape.
flashback
Hedgwig came to my window, two days after she took the note for the Order. Just as I told her too do.
" Hello girl, I need you to take this letter to Gringots, accounts manger ok? "I asked in a small whisper.
She hooted her understanding, as I rubbed her head. With a final nip to my ear, she flew away.
Thinking over the letter I wrote to Gringots, asking about the balance of my vault. I enquired about a withdrawal envelope. Or the wizards equivalent, to what ever they used. Just so I had a better idea of how much I have too use. Towards living on my own this summer.
Hedgwig returned to Uncle Vernon the next day, upon my request. Making him very pleased thinking, she was following his orders. I attached another letter, to Hedgwig's leg. This time for the Order, letting them know I'm fine. I watched as Hedgwig flew out the window into the night once more.
The flowing day I got the owl from Gringots.
Dear Mr. Potter
This is an assessment of the Potter vault's. "Potter vaults, what do they mean by vault's?" I exclaimed out loud in a furious whisper. I continued reading, a puzzled frown crossing my face. As of July 31st you will be entitled to the Potter family vault's they total You also have seven properties, none of this includes the Black family vault's or property that will be yours on July 31st as well. As to Mr. Sirius Black's Will, on that day we will forward a copy of said Will too you. Enclosed, are special envelopes for withdrawal. Place your key, and a drop of your blood were indicated on the envelope. Then return it to us, to complete your transaction. Gringots accounts mangers "Well at least now I know I don't have any money problems"
1,783,245.00 pounds. Or 5,376,986.00 Gallons.
end flashback
Thinking of the 10,000 pounds I received from Gringots. That was resting in my hiding spot, under the loose floor board. It was to insure I would have an easier time escaping. I started day dreaming. Wondering where, my properties were located. Hoping that one of them, would be safe enough. Just to stay in hiding, for the rest of the summer. I guess I will find out tomorrow, when I get the directions by owl. Checking on the time, it was now 11:45 p.m.
"Time to start packing, right girl?" I asked Hedgwig. She hooted her reply.
"Hedgwig, I want you to go stay at Hogwarts for now. I will see you there on Sept.1st okay?"
She hooted her understanding at me, and took off once more. In to the cool night air.
I grabbed my stuff from the loose floor board under my bed. My wand, invisibility cloak, broom, money and trunk. I had Mad-eye shrink my trunk for me, just before I left the station.
Wrapping my invisibility cloak tightly around my body. Making sure I was totally hidden from view. I grabbed my things, and placed them into my pocket. Then I picked up my broom and followed my owl's example. Heading for freedom through my window.