Severus Snape was always a very observant man; he had to be to make it through the war as a spy. He also had an uncanny knack for finding abused children, since he himself falls in that category. So imagine his surprise while walking back to his home at Spinner's End when he noticed a child in the same park he first saw Lily Evans.

This child was alone, and based on size alone he would put him around about three years old. That was odd since no child that young should be left alone at a park during anytime of the day, but especially when nearing sun down. So what could be done, he wandered over to the little one and crouched down low to seem less terrifying to talk to the child. He understood that the child wouldn't be able to say much at that age, but may be able to give him a name of his parents or something. When the child turned around to him he was definitely not expecting to see the same green eyes of the woman he lost almost four years ago, nor was he expecting a lightning bolt scar on his forehead. The gasp was ripped from his throat before he could stop it.

"Hello child." he stated, and reached out toward the child and was extremely surprised that the child shrank back from his touch.

Harry didn't know what to do, should he speak and maybe get hurt or just wait and see what happens. He chose to wait and see. Severus could see the dilemma passing in this child's eyes, Harry he had to remind himself, that would put the child at five years old. Why was he so small, judging by the reaction to his almost touch he could guess why. He knew though that Harry didn't live anywhere around here, because Albus once told him it was somewhere in Surrey which was about three hours away from here. Albus had advised him that he had taken Harry to his only remaining family which now that Severus was thinking about it must mean Petunia. Oh Merlin help him, why didn't he realize before now, Petunia was an awful spiteful woman, she was extremely jealous to Lily and in that jealousy it turned to hatred toward her own sister.

This poor child had dealt with a dreadful experience. He couldn't dwell on that any longer he needed to get this child taken care of and then figure out his next step, he knew if he let Albus know the child would end up right back where he was from. Severus however had one contact that is a doctor and was completely free of Albus and the Dark Lord, who would hopefully be able to help him. Now he just needed to get Harry to his house.

"Harry, will you join me for a walk to go to my house where you can have some dinner?" asked Severus.

"'Kay." replied Harry. Severus then went to take Harry's hand in his to lead him to his house, but Harry shuffled away from him. Not for the first time tonight another sigh escaped Severus, he would have a lot of work to do to help Harry.

Severus started to walk towards his home, and Harry thankfully followed him. When they reached the house Severus set to work making a simple peanut butter and jelly sandwich, a cut up apple, and a glass of milk for Harry. "Go ahead and eat as much as you want," said Severus. Poor Harry had never seen so much food for himself before; he was used to his stale bread or rotten fruit this was so overwhelming. He was in heaven and this man was only a stranger.

After that was done, Severus went to call his contact from the kitchen phone. It was answered after two rings.

"Hello, Carlisle speaking." Said the musical voice belonging to the one contact Severus could think of to help in this situation.

"Hello, Carlisle it's Severus Snape, I have a favor I need to ask of you and I am willing to pay for any help received."

"It is good to hear you Severus, what can I help you with this evening?"

"Well it is quite the long story however I am hoping you are around in the UK or close by otherwise maybe you can refer me to someone?"

"As it so happens we just moved into a house near Simonsbath."

"Oh that is great, you are very close by. I need you to come to my old home, the one at Spinner's End, do you remember it?"

"That awful place, why did you return there I hope you are not letting Tobias hurt you again?"

"No he passed quite some time ago, this is in regards to a child I have…acquired shall we say. He is five but has the looks of a three year old and flinches away from contact. I need your help checking him over and seeing what needs done."

"I will be over shortly, I will be bringing Esme and Rosalie since they are wonderful with children, and hopefully maybe a female can approach the child more than a male."

"Thank you Carlisle I owe you one."

"Not to worry Severus, anything for an old friend. We shall see you soon."

Severus wondered back out to the dining area and found that Harry had only drank about a quarter of the milk, two slices of apple, and one triangle piece of the sandwich he had cut for him. "Do you want any more or anything else Harry?" questioned Severus. Harry just shook his head no, and stared at Severus, wondering if he was going to be beaten here.

"There will be some people coming over shortly Harry, one is a doctor to make sure you are as healthy as can be the others just want to meet you is that okay?" Severus asked the quiet boy. Harry nodded his head in the affirmative, a little apprehensive about what will happen if he isn't healthy. Severus unfortunately didn't know if the child knew about magic so was reluctant to start using it much in front of him in case his poor body couldn't handle the stress of the shock when he saw it. Luckily soon Severus heard the tale-tell signs of a car parking in the driveway. Severus could only sigh and think that this was likely to be interesting.