Chapter 2
Severus POV
I watched another year of Hogwarts students pass. I had shared hopes with Remus, the mangy werewolf, that we would soon see Harry again. He left the wizarding world. Forced to. I could not believe the Potter's atrocity to abandon a child, let alone their child!
The Lily I used to know was gone. She was replaced by an arrogant, selfish woman who thought she was better than everybody else. Potter. That big headed, slut with the body and appetite of a pig, and a brain that was gifted with the talent of being stupid and had the IQ of a flobberworm.
God, even thinking of that dratted potter made me have a migraine. At least Ed wasn't like that. He at least had the common sense not to spend his money like that. When he was little, I used to babysit him and Harry with Remus. Many would think that I hated all the Marauders. It was true. The keyword 'was '. I hated Sirius Black, James Potter and the disgusting traitor rat Wormtail. They are the worst group of pranksters around. They thought themselves above the rules and think they could torment whoever they wanted too! Absolutely atrocious! The teachers would only laugh and say 'good job!' As you noticed I kept Remus out of my little rant (not that it was a rant about those disgusting mud loving pigs who thinks they can torment whoever they want).
I respected him, to say the least. For the last 5 years, we have searched for Harry. Our hopes died every single day. If Harry didn't arrive to go to Hogwarts, they would have no idea where he was or if he was even dead. Dead, like the many people killed in the war with Grindlewel. Dead, like the victims of Voldemort the most feared dark lord in the century.
'HARRISON PEVERELL'
Another Slytherin. I wonder how he had such vibrant green eyes. That thought shocked me.
Vibrant green eyes. The eyes I had hoped to see. My breath froze. My mind whirled around trying to catch the thoughts flying around in my mind. No. impossible. It couldn't be. But the proof was there in front of my eyes. Oh, God. I need to tell Remus. I need to talk to Harry. My thoughts drowned out everything around until Minerva poked my arm and waved a hand in front of my face.
"You all right Severus?"
"I'm fine Minerva." 'NO, I AM DEFINITELY NOT FINE! WHAT THE HELL IS SHE SAYING! OF COURSE I'M NOT FINE!'
Oh god, I need to have a drink. I watched as Harry sat down at the table where he was assaulted with questions.
The Hat yelled out 'Slytherin'. Complete silence. I wondered why there was silence. Wait. Then it hit me. Edward was next. No, he wasn't next. He had been sorted. Just now. Oh god. I would need 2 drinks. Both Potter's were in the snake's house. This was my last thought before protests and yelling started.
Dumbledore raised his wand which let of a large BANG before asking Edward if he wished to be resorted.
'No I don't.' This brought out more yelling and shouting before Dumbledore let of another bang.
'Are you sure my boy?' A nod.
'Very well. Sit down, everyone.'
I quickly left the table after he said that, excusing myself saying I had potions to make. I didn't notice the red wine eyes following me.
As soon as I left the great hall I fire called Remus.
"Severus? What is it? I won't need another batch of Wolfsbane for weeks.' I looked at him square in the eye before replying "he's here."
He immediately went wide eyed before managing a meek 'Where is he?'
I dragged him by the arm before running towards the Slytherin common room where the prefects would be leading the children too.
I quickly said the password before gently but firmly told Remus to stay there. The Prefects had just finished their speech so I stepped up and delivered my speech. After I had dismissed the students, I quickly made my way over to the room which said in silver letters 'HARRISON PEVERELL'.
I knocked 3 times before my patience ran out and opened the door which opened with an unusual rattle before a most extraordinary sight greeted me. The room had expanded to 4 times the size of the great hall and had a tree in the middle of it. There was a neatly made bed at the furthest left corner. On it was a beautifully made trunk with the initials HJP on it. To my surprise, on the opposite side with another bed with the same trunk on it and the same initials. There was a well-stocked laboratory and had a greenhouse next to it.
I heard the tap running and muffled voices coming from the restroom. Suddenly, the door opened to reveal Edward and Harry loudly talking to each other, each talking about what had happened since the separation. They paused and saw me. It had been so long since I last saw them.
I didn't notice Remus standing in the doorway surprise mixed with sadness and happiness etched on his face. The four of us stood there for who knows how long before we calmly made our way across towards the living room section of the place.
Luckily we had time so for hours, we talked to each other until it was midnight where we bid them good night, everyone reluctant to let the others go. I still couldn't believe it. The boys were here safe and sound. I shared a look with Remus who in turn nodded. We silently agreed to stay here. We transfigured some of the books lying around into a makeshift bed for ourselves and slept next to the children. My family was here with me. Nothing was going to stop me from protecting my children.
*time skip to morning*
Severus POV
I woke up with a thump. Literally. I groaned and then cursed myself. I just realized that transfiguring something was only temporary. Another thump sounded and to my satisfaction, I found that Remus also made the same mistake. I felt something digging into my back before remembering I had used books as the bed. I started cursing in all the languages I know, mainly in English and heard Remus doing the same thing. I stood up and slipped to my surprise and felt the floor turning colder by the second. I looked down to see there a large patch of ice, spreading further and further. I realized that Ed was starting to shake and mutter things under his breath and to my surprise, Harry was there also clutching him tighter. He must have moved there somewhere during the night.
I was reminded of when they were little and had shared a room together. No matter what, both of them always ended up in the same bed no matter how hard we tried to our amusement.
Remus and I left silently to our chambers as, by the looks of it, it was only 6 or 7.
Finally, it was the end of the day. I didn't have Edward and Harry until the end of the week so I was impatient. I was also in a horrible mood since 17 dunderheads managed to blow, melt or completely obliterate the school cauldrons. Me being impatient and in a horrible mood did not bode well for the teachers or students.
"Fifteen points for running in the corridors." I snapped at a Hufflepuff student.
There were groans from a group of Hufflepuff watching the hourglass. I internally smirked. Maybe it wasn't such a bad day.
Time Skip
I practically snarled at the passing Slytherin students who recoiled back in shock. It was probably the first time I ever did it to them. I shoved the thoughts away and concentrated to stem or at least hold the anger apart from the rational and calm part of my mind. At least being a master Legilimency and Occlumency had its perks.
The Order of the flaming chickens wanted me to get in contact with the inner circle death eaters to see if my Lord had survived. Many of Ministry believed he was gone forever. Fools the lot of them. He was alive, I knew it. Let the people see what happens when you are caught unprepared. After the demise of my Lord, I secretly hid in the shadows using the leverage of being a spy Dumbledore to still be in close contact with my enemies. I once heard the saying 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'.
It applies perfectly to me, I thought with a smirk, after all, being a triple spy(?) helped.
The story goes like this in the simple form, i joined the death eater ranks, climbed up, became third in command after Lucius who was second, heard that the prophecy, told Him it who targets the Potters in which I found the perfect opportunity to gain Dumbledore's trust. I shared my plans to my Lord and he agreed. It was a simple as this-
pretend to regret everything I did (which in a way I did),
-beg for forgiveness,
-tell him the prophecy,
-gain his trust,
-have him think he has me under his control (which he doesn't)
and go from there.
Nobody expected for my Lord to die that night but it happened and know, we are waiting in the shadows for his arrival.
You might ask who 'we' ware and that depends on who you are asking.
I would say me, the Death Eaters, Remus, Harry and Ed and other secret support who are civilians.
Lucius would say a group who goes on nothing but hope that we have a better future for muggles, half-bloods, and purebloods.
Now, if you have listened to Dumbledore's speeches about how we are dark, the bad guys, etc. you would find that many of the stories don't match up.
From my point of view, it is a group willing to change everything for the better while for Dumbledore it is about keeping the old and have everyone under his control so he has power over everything.
Hey, long time no see, sorry, I updated this to what I would like to consider a better chapter.
