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Severus's eyes pushed open to a blinding white light. His breathing was quiet and all around him the soft steps of the students creeping in and out the hospital ward. Sitting up slowly, Severus glanced around him steadily taking in every piece of information he could. Before he could sit upright a sharp stinging was pulsing against his chest making it increasing uncomfortable for him to stay sitting. Lying back down on the warm bed Severus pushed back his top to see four deep scars littering his usually pale unblemished chest. His heart gave a gasp as the curtain surrounding his bed was pulled back and two older witches came bumbling through.

One of the witches wore deep rouge robes, so dark in fact they were so dark one might say they were black. Her hair was pulled back tightly on top of her head with her hat slipping to the side. Her glasses were perched on the tip of her slightly pointed noise as her face was pulled into a scowl. Her eyes hone with kindness that only some were accosted to.

The other witch however was a short woman with a very plump figure. Hey face was stern but calm allowing him to feel a little bit calmer. Her hat was sat straight in the hair giving her height, yet she was still very short compared to him.

"How are you feeling Severus?" Asked Madame Pomfrey.

Severus tried to speak but his throat was sore with a crackling cough ready to pronounce itself. Professor McGonagall rushed to the side to grab a class of cooling water. Bringing it to his lips whilst he struggled to sit up.

"I'm okay thank you." Severus replied after the soothing liquid cooled his burning throat. "What happened?" he asked after a short pause.

"Mister Black" Professor McGonagall started, though she needn't have continued as Severus felt the memories blast at him like a shower hose.

"Severus I am truly sorry that this has got to the point where your life is at risk but we will do everything in our power to now stop it."

"Professor McGonagall I was just wondering, what will black get for using that curse?" Severus asked.

"He will get detention, but he did not create the curse so we will put time into looking for that culprit and then when we have found the man or women they will be expelled from Hogwarts." She looked furious.

"I'll go pack then." Severus replied looking close to tears.

"Wait, what?" Replied McGonagall.

"I created the spell; it's a hobby of mine. For what it is worth I am going to Miss Hogwarts. Is there nothing I can do? Please I'll do anything to stay!" He replied with tears now streaming down his face slowly picking up speed to splash on the floor.

"Meet me at the head masters office in 10 minutes." She replied whilst walking to find Professor Dumbledore.

Severus stood silently staring at the statue in front of him; the headmaster's office was just up the stairs and that is where he would receive his punishment, clearly he was going to be expelled so why he had do this was a mystery to him. Knocking on the stone he began his trek up the winding staircase. He then knocked on the door and waited. Severus entered after hearing the headmaster call out for him to enter; he was greeted with the sight the headmaster, professor McGonagall and James, Sirius, Remus and Peter who was looking worried whilst Lily was watching in an emotion not readable.

"Ah mister Snape" Dumbledore started. " glad to see you managed to get here, how are you feeling at the moment?"

"I'm fine." Severus replied stiffly, trying desperately to hold on to his dignity and hide his emotions from his enemy's.

Dumbledore nodded and assessed the boy with his eyes. Severus stood straight with his arms behind his back; his skin only a shade whiter than normal and his hair hanging in front of his face, with his nose on full display. Remus took in how he swayed slightly on his feet and how his eyes were vaguely dazed in a dizzy way.

"I have called you up here to discuss the incident that took place earlier today; now as you know this incident was very dangerous causing Severus to fall ill. Seeing as the severity of this incident cause Severus permanent injury's there must be a suitable punishment we can all come up with." Albus leant back in his chair, is face grave and his eyes blank.

The silence that followed lasted for a minute before Severus spoke up, causing the others to look up at him in astonishment.

"I think you should just let him continue with the detentions; I do not wish to continue with asking for more as I know it would fall on wasted ears." Severus starred straight into Albus's eyes, silently praying he did not try to object; Severus was beginning to feel ill again whilst he could feel blood starting to leak from his chest. He just wanted to lie down and sleep before he would be made to go home again for creating the spell.

Before anyone could argue the fireplaces glowed green and the med witch walked through and made a beeline for Severus. And before he could do anything she began to push him gently into a chair he had not previously seen.

"Mr Snape, sit you down! Or you are going to end up killing yourself." She instructed him to remove his shirt and at this point he was so sleepy he could only agree. Peeling his shirt of he could barely mask the pain and as soon as it was of several gasps were echoed around the room; his bandages were no longer the starting white they had once been, instead they were ruby red and leaking badly. As the witch began to remove them Severus could barely make out the angry mumblings she was making about the headmaster before he fell asleep.

*Remus's POV*

I could smell his scent from halfway down the corridor; I could smell his blood from the hospital wing. It was very intoxicating and the only reason I stopped myself hunting for him was the fact he was a fellow student and I had a crush on him. My feelings for him had multiplied since his near death experience and my relationship with the others had come to a halt. James had backed Sirius saying he did not know what he was getting into and Peter was of course with James all the way. The only one I talked to anymore was Lily and the professors. And even then it was only small words of thanks of excuse ME's. Before I could ponder anymore a knock echoed throughout the room we were sitting in. Professor Dumbledore greeted Severus and went on to explain what was going to happen.

I noticed several things during the meeting; one. Sirius was stuck still which was odd considering he was usefully very movement orientated. Two. Severus was stood still standing straight up three. I could smell blood and it was gradually getting thicker and four. No one asked Severus to sit down. Why? Couldn't they see he is ill? I could see him beginning to sway softly and his skin had dropped a tone in skin colour. Before anyone could predict it, the fireplace glowed green and Madame. Pomfrey came thundering straight towards Severus; she pushed the boy down into the chair and ordered him to remove his shirt. The smell off blood filled my nostrils with such intensity I couldn't look towards Severus for the fear I would try to bite him. It was the full moon tonight and if I was to bite him he could potentially get infected. Well that would only happen when I am in my werewolf form but I wouldn't take the risk. Not on him. He fell asleep quickly due to the blood loss making him harder to transport to the hospital wing. I stood and walked tried to walk towards him but Sirius's hand connected with my arm stopping me. I shook it off and gave him a murderous glare hoping to get across how disgusted I was with him. He looked hurt but I don't care; he nearly killed Severus. He deserved to feel hurt!

"Madame, I will carry him if you wish?" I asked already anticipating the answer.

She looked at me for a second in question before nodding softly and shuffling out of the way for me to pick him up. I gathered him in my arms swiftly and proceeded towards the door. His blood had begun to slow thanks to the med witch and his fingers game to loosely curl around my torn jumper. Looking down I noticed he was staring at me in confusion, I smiled slightly down at him and he gave me one back before snuggling his head into my chest and breathing deeply. My lips remained in a smile before I reluctantly made it fall due to coming up to the hospital wing. He only in your arms because he has no choice I reminded myself, knows he hated me just as much as the others. Sighing I didn't notice the way he snuggled deeper into my chest and how his slim hand rested on my erratic heart, nor did I notice the whispered words I love you as I was too deep in my thoughts of hatred.