Later that evening Uncle Severus had told Harry to be meet him at the entrance doors at six o' clock. Harry arrived before Uncle Severus so he leaned up against the door way awaiting his arrival. Before Uncle Severus got there, however, Professor McGonnagall was leaving the Great Hall so she decided to stop and talk to Harry, "So, are you looking forward to staying with Severus?"

Harry wasn't sure how to answer this question he was looking forward to going, but still yet he didn't know about the whole thing about him not being able to do what he pleased without anyone caring. He thought for a minute about how to answer this and finally replied with, "I suppose it will have its better points but still some things I dread."

Professor McGonnagall patted him on the shoulder and said, "Trust me, having a guardian around at all time isn't as bad as it seems. I know sometimes you will more than likely feel like you don't like him very much, but all in all it is worth it."

As Professor McGonnagall was leaving he noticed that Uncle Severus was just appearing from the stairs leading down to the dungeons. Uncle Severus looked over and noticed Harry was there. So when he noticed he was there he hurried to reach him. When he got there he said, "Sorry I was late, got caught up in my office. I had more files than I thought to sort. But now, I am ready to leave. But first, I am going to shrink your things so they will fit into your pocket like I have done mine and then I will return them to their normal size once we arrive home."

"That is good Uncle Severus, I can't wait to see your house!" Harry exclaimed smiling.

"I can't wait to show it to you.I just hope you like it," Severus replied to Harry's eagerness.

As they were leaving Hogwarts, Harry looked around because he knew he wouldn't be seeing this place for another six weeks. He couldn't believe he was actually going to have a new home. Possibly, he would start to look at his new guardian's house as his own and just think of Hogwarts as a second home. Before Harry even noticed Uncle Severus and himself were at the gates and Uncle Severus explained to him as to how they were getting to Spinner's End. "We are going to apparate to my house from here, you remember when we apparated from your aunt and uncle's house to the castle, right?"

"Yes, Uncle Severus, but do we have to? I really didn't like it that much and I really am not sure if I want to do it again." Harry said instantaneouly.

"Unless, you want to be on a train for three hours straight apparition is how we are going to get to my house." Uncle Severus replied, not bothering to correct him on his whining. It was a raher dreadful sensation so he understood what the boy had meant.

"Okay, I guess even though I really don't want to." At that note, Harry grabbed Uncle Severus' arm and then he felt like their was a hook at his belly button and he was being sucked through a very small tube. Then it was like the hook unattached sending him to the ground.

Harry looked up for a minute and noticed they were at a street sign labeled Spinner's End. Uncle Severus helped Harry up while saying, "Are you alright, Harry?"

"Yeah I am fine but which house is yours?" Harry asked looking around. The houses were very similiar except for maybe a few minor details.

"Follow me and you will find out." At that Uncle Severus walked straight forward while Harry followed. They went past seven houses before they stopped at one particular house. It was a brick house with black shutters. It also had a mailbox with a built in Snake as the pole it was on. The one thing Harry liked best though was the bird house that was hung in a oak tree in the front yard. It was made exactly like the real house it just had the Hogwarts crescent on it. It was made rather small though so on passers would not notice it.

"Welcome to my home, Harry, how do you like it so far?" Uncle Severus asked without bothering to say he had noticed Harry's curiosity as he looked at every single item in his yard thus far.

"I love it sir, I can't wait to see the inside." Harry looked as if he were going to have a heart attack. This boy's curiosity would most definately come back and haunt him one day.

While Harry continued to look around in the yard, Snape had already made it to the door and began to unlock it. Before long Harry heard Uncle Severus holler, "Come on in unless you wish to stay in the yard all evening." Harry hadn't even noticed Uncle Severus wasn't beside him anymore. Harry literally ran to the front porch, to which Uncle Severus stated, "No running Harry do you know how easy it would be to fall and hurt yourself?"

Harry couldn't believe this no one had ever told him no running before. That was kind of strange but he replied, "Sorry, Uncle Severus, it won't happen again I was just so excited to see the house."

Uncle Severus looked at him, "I understand you are excited, but that does not give you an excuse to hurt yourself. Also, you will do good to remember that it is not permitted. I won't have you falling and breaking a bone or anything else!" At that point Uncle Severus finished opening the door for them both. Harry was full of astonishment at the first glance. You entered in a sort of hallway in which to the left was the living room and the right was the kitchen. That was all Harry could see at first glance.

Uncle Severus then entered into the living room and told Harry, "This is the living room. I expect you to keep it clean in here for this is where we accompany most of our guests. Well, I expect you and your friends will be in your room most of time but still yet this is the main room for hosting guest." Wow, it was so amazing it was done in wooden framework with a mixture of light and blue carpet. The couch was dark blue with a love seat and recliner to match. But his favorite part was the 48 inch television with two, five shelves, book shelves full of movies. Who would have thought the old bat who lived in the dungeons liked movies? Also, their was two exits to get out their was one in the back of the room and one at the side. Harry already loved being with Uncle Severus.

"Are you ready to see the kitchen now, Harry?" Severus asked not knowing if he wanted to look at the movies or not.

"Yes, I am ready I can't wait to see the rest of the house!" Severus walked toward the exit at the side. Uncle Severus simply walked right across and he was in the kitchen. It was a room done in wooden framework with the table was in the middle of the room. While the stove was on the far right side with the fridge on the far left side. The majority of the room was lined with white counters. Harry just couldn't believe how cozy Uncle Severus' house was. Just like the living room the kitchen had two exits.

This time Uncle Severus went out the opposite door leading to the backside of the house. The first thing Uncle Severus said once they were in the hallway was a direct threat to Harry, "I know you are accustomed to breaking the rules so I am going to tell you this one time. This door leads to my private potions lab. At no time are you permitted in their by yourself. If I even so much as believe you were in their for even five minutes I tan your hide faster than you can say I'm sorry. Their are some potions stored in their that are fatal and are not to be bothered carelessly, do you understand me?"

Wow, theirs the Uncle Severus I have known for two years, "Yes, Uncle Severus I understand you."

"Good, then we understand each other. Now the next door leads to my bedroom. When you wish to be in their I would appreciate that you knock unless I tell you otherwise." At the last word he opened the door and I couldn't believe my eyes. This room wasn't made like the others it was a pale green with dark green curtains. Their was also a king size bed in the middle of the room which a green comforter set. He had a television in front of his bed next to the wall with a small pathway that led to the far left side of the room where a computer was located. Then on the far right hand side their was a door that Uncle Severus said was a shared bathroom between the two of us. Which a dresser and a book shelf stocked with loads of books. Harry couldn't help but think this house is the coolest place he had ever seen.

After about ten minutes, Harry and Uncle Severus left his rrom to go and show Harry his room. Harry was actually excited to see his room for once. Uncle Severus allowed Harry to open this door at which Harry couldn't believe it. Their was a sign on the door that read "Harry's Room: Caution". That was one of the nicest things he had ever been given. Then to his suprised he opened the door to find Gryffindor colors decorated along the wall. He had a twin size bed with a Gryffindor comforter set. Then beside his bed was a bedside table with two drawers. He opened them and he couln't believe what he found. A gameboy sp with about ten games including racing games, hunting games, and even a couple of the pokemon games. WOW! This was awesome. Then beside it he found a book shelf stored with books just as Uncle Severus had. As well as this, he too also had a television and a dresser.

"So do you like it?" Uncle Severus asked Harry.

"Like it, I love it. Thank you so much Uncle Severus." This was so cool. Harry couldn't wait to tell Ron and Hermione. Oh wait, I haven't told them any of this yet.

"Oh by the way, Harry, I forgot to tell you I had one of the house elfs at the school take your measurements and had them replace your clothes with clothse that fit you so you can pick out the things you wish to keep and then throw out all the rest." Uncle Severus just about forgot to tell Harry that piece of information.

"Okay, thanks Uncle Severus." Harry then got his trunk out and had Severus return them to their original size.

"Harry, if you need me I will be in my room. I expect you to go straight to bed once you get your things organized." At that Uncle Severus was awaiting a answer from Hary.

"Oh okay Uncle Severus. Good night and thank you!" Harry said smiling.

"Its okay I am glad you lke your things and good night to you as well!" Severus replied at which he left the room.

Once Uncle Severus was gone Harry took all his things and took out his sweaters that Mrs. Weasley had made for him, the photo album of his parents and all his quills, books, parchment, potions materials, and all his the presents others had gotten from him and threw out the rest. He them walked over to the dresser and searched the drawers until he found some pajamas. He changed into them but before doing so he decided to write Ron and tell him about the weeks events.

Dear Ron,

Before you flip out, I have something I need to tell. You know how awful my relatives treated me right? I am assuming you say yes to that....
Anyways, I blew up my Aunt Marge and then I left the Dursleys' with the intentions of never going back. I found out about the Knight Bus by the way and I had them take me to the Leaky Cauldron and you won't believe who was waiting for me there? Professor Snape. He took me to Dumbledore right away and he said that maybe my aunt and uncles wasn't the best place for me after all. Then he gave me the option of going back there or staying with Professor Snape. Needless to say, I chose Snape but you see he isn't the way he use to be towards me, he explained it all. Anyways now I am staying here and let me tell you it is awesome. He has a 48 inch television in the living room with ten shelves of movies. Also, he got me a comforter with the Gryffindor symbol on it for my room as well as a gameboy sp, a computer, a complete new wardrobe, and a shelve of books. So AWESOME!

But their is one thing, he has this like secret potions lab and I really want to know what it looks like. The rest of the house is so cool...that is where you come in. He said you could come and visit sometimei so that is when we can do it. But we can't get caught. He said he would tan my hide if I went in there so chances are you'd probably get it as well. But that has never stopped us before. Please be trying to think of some way to get in there and I will to.

Harry

P.S.: Write back!!!!

At that Harry laid down under the covers and he went right to sleep thinking this could be the best place on earth!!!