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Harry and his guardian found themselves in the middle of a dark forest, the forbidden forest outside of the castle. He was well enough away so the invaders couldn't find them but Harry now knew that his sanctuary and home was no longer safe. He had tears in his eyes as he gazed at the direction his old home was, out in the distance he could see it's faint silhouette along the horizon.

Since it was dark, they must have slept for several hours, mostly due to expending his magic too much to create a portal in one of his paintings. He didn't know exactly how he did it; he only practiced by making smaller paintings in a similar fashion which was exhausting enough.

He saw his guardian was getting up slowly and walked towards him to see if he was injured.

"We are fine Harry, we best leave now, the spell on me has finally worn off and we need to find shelter."

Harry nodded but was still heartbroken to see never be able to return to the castle he loves so much.

"But what about Severus, we have to tell him that we can't stay" Harry said, he hated having to leave him behind too.

The Chimera sighed sadly, "We have discusses this with him Harry. Your safety is important to us both and we must keep you away from the Dark Lord at all cost. He can't know our location or our leaving it's the only way to keep Voldemort as far and oblivious as possible especially now that his men have found us. He's hunt for you will increase tenfold."

He got on his guardians back and they flew off to find shelter far away from the castle, and most importantly away from the Dark Lord.

More tears fell from Harry's eyes.

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The Dark Lord was beyond pleased when he heard that finally after many years, Harry Potter was seen by his death eaters. Even though he had escaped it gave him more indicative to find the boy. But what really surprised him was the method the boy too to escape.

Through a painting?

He had never heard of such a thing, when the death eaters investigated the castle; they were astounded to find paintings that were alive and even walking out of the frames. Harry's magic was clearly powerful and the Dark Lord needed to have someone like that under his control.

Even more amazing was the magical creature he was with, a Chimera!

The Dark Lord could hardly believe who a child like Harry made friends with such a rare and powerful beast.

It's been twelve years since he last saw the baby wizard in his palace and he would do whatever he could to bring the boy back.

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Harry and Lorien stopped to rest in a cave that was deep in the forbidden forest. His guardian was tired and Harry also noticed that Lorien had a wound on his leg.

"My body will heal shortly Harry don't worry about me" he said quietly. Harry conjured some blankets for them and some water for his guardian. He laid down on his side next to the magical creature and felt the lion's head move closer to him.

"You don't need to fear Harry; we will find a new home."

Harry still had the small bit of fear in his mind. Of the Dark Lord and his servants. He hoped Severus was alright.

Eventually they drifted off to sleep again.

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Back at the palace, Severus was worried sick. The castle was overrun by death eaters but at least Harry escaped. He was grateful for that but now he knew that the Chimera as promised had taken the boy away to find safety. Thus, he couldn't know until he had found a completely safe place. It may take weeks, even months to relocate.

With a heavy heart, he prayed that Harry would be safe; he made a promise to his parents and to himself.

He was in his potion lab when the Dark Lord requested his services a few days after Harry escaped the castle.

He kneeled before the throne and the Dark Lord smiled, "I need you to make a potion for me. We managed to find some of Harry's clothing and with that you can make a locater potion to find him."

Inwardly, Severus panicked. Though the potion would take about a week due to it being an extremely complicated potion, it would find Harry no matter where he is.

In the past, they attempted to the make the potion before but the Potter's destroyed everything they had and all the baby's things and clothing. Without that the potion was useless.

This was really, really, bad.

"It will take a week's time my lord, but it will be done" he said calmly.

The Dark Lord smiled, "Good, get to work on it right away."

Severus was dismissed, he had to find a way to warn Harry and Lorien. If he didn't in a week, Harry will be taken and the world would be doomed.

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