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Author's note: I know, I know my chapters are still short, but I try to write these in between classes and I don't have that much time to do it so you will have to forgive me. Keep those reviews coming!!!
Chapter 4
Snape's discovery
Harry awoke the next morning and sat up in his bed. "Great, this wasn't a dream, I really am with Snape," He grumbled as he got out of bed. He quickly changed into some clothes and, upon search, found a bathroom connected to his bedroom. He washed up and sat down on a chair by the window. He opened the blinds and stared outside. He didn't know what part of England he was in, heck he didn't even know if he was still in England, but the view was wonderful. He could see miles and miles of wilderness; it was quite a sight to see.
He was pulled from him musings when someone knocked on the door. "Come in," Harry called, surprised, he was never used to people knocking at the Dursley's.
Snape came in and said "Good morning, it's time for breakfast…" He then stopped talking abruptly. He walked closer to Harry, his eyes narrowed in concentration. "What happened to your face boy," Snap whispered.
"Oh no!" Harry thought, " He can see the bruises now that I'm standing in the light. He can't find out what happened. I would never live this one down! How embarrassing! All of Hogwarts will know was a wimp I am."
"I asked you a question Potter," Snape growled.
"Ummmm, it's nothing, I fell. I'm clumsy it's no big deal," Harry said as he turned back around to face the window.
" Potter," Snape said as he grabbed Harry by the shoulder in an attempt to turn him around.
"Ouch," Harry screamed and jumped back away from Snape, out of his grip.
"Another…. Accident I presume," Snape said, looking at Harry.
"It's nothing, leave me alone I'm fine," Harry exclaimed.
Snape glared at Harry for a moment. "Fine," he said "I'm sure you are quiet a clumsy boy. But, if you want me to fix your injuries, as I am sure they aren't pleasant, I will need to see them all."
"No, it's fine, they don't hurt much."
"Oh, how silly of me, I made that seem like a request not an order." Snape frowned, "While you are living at my house it is my job to take care of you, whether you like it or not. Now remove your shirt so I can see the rest of your injuries. NOW"
Slowly, Harry took of his shirt. He had never felt so embarrassed, so ashamed before in his life. Snape looked closely at Harry's bruises and cuts. He had what looked like whip marks on his back, possibly from a belt, and his front was covered with an array of bruises. "Are these all of them?" Snape asked, quietly.
"My left leg has been hurting me," Harry said as he pulled up his pants leg.
"Well Potter, I can fix most of these injuries with a simple potion, though I doubt you know which one as you never pay attention in my class…."
"Curationis," Harry whispered.
"What did you say?"
"Curationis, that's the potion you are talking about right." Harry asked meekly.
"Hmmm, indeed I am," Snape said with a slight smile," Now put your shirt back on and follow me, I will prepare the potion and then we shall eat breakfast."
Harry quickly complied and followed Snape out of the room. "That was weird,' Harry thought, "He didn't laugh or mock me or anything. I mean, he was almost being nice to me. But that can't be possible, I mean he's Snape he hates me." Harry looked around the hallways as he followed Snape to the dining room. It actually was quiet a nice home. Old, yes, but not anything he would expect Snape to live in. It didn't have that dark and dreary look the dungeons had.
Snape led Harry into the dining room. "Wait here, I shall be back shortly with the potion." Harry sat in a chair as Snape left the room. A few minutes later Snape returned with a gold goblet filled with the steaming potion. "Drink all of this," Snape commanded.
Harry looked at the goblet with uncertainty. "Don't worry," Snape laughed, "I didn't put vertiserum in it. Now just drink it so we can eat breakfast."
Harry pinched his nose and swallowed the potion in a manner of seconds. He felt this incredibly warmth spread over him. It lasted a few minutes and when it stopped Harry felt much better. He picked up the side of his shirt and saw that all the bruises were gone. As much as he said to Snape tat the bruises were nothing, they really did cause him a great deal of pain. Harry looked up at Snape and said "Thank you."
Snape seemed to be taken aback by Harry's display of gratitude, but quickly composed himself and replied "You are quiet welcome Potter, Now let's eat."
With a wave of his wand the table filled with all sorts of breakfast foods. Snape took a seat at the other end of the table and began to eat. Harry took a bit of eggs, quietly ate it and put his fork down.
"Is that all you are eating," Snape asked.
"Yes sir," Harry replied," I am not that hungry." The truth was, Harry was not used to eating anything close to that much food. Although he was starving, that small but of eggs filled him up quiet nicely. He was not used to being able to eat so much food. Especially after this summer with the Dursleys.
"You are skin and bones Potter," Snape growled, "I insist you try and eat more. I only wonder with those stupid muggles were feeding you"
"They weren't feeding me anything," Harry mumbled and then stopped in shock that he said that out loud. He looked over at Snape who was looking intently at him but was saying nothing. Harry quietly put some more food on his plate and forced himself to eat some more while thinking to himself "This is going to be a long summer."