Chapter 2 Posting
Hello awesome readers! Sorry for not reviewing lately. The life of watching the Harry Potter movies repeatedly when bored can be a tough one. And I get bored easy. So here's the next chapter. There will be a major plot twist, and it may take a few chapters to set the story back on track. I hope you like it, aside from any crushing feelings of sadness.
Chapter 6
*Six years and five months old*
We finally arrived home from the Weasley's house at around midnight. Harry was asleep on my shoulder and I was trying not to drift asleep where I stood. I walked him up to his room, returning downstairs to write an urgent letter. Dumbledore had again asked me to teach as Potions Master and I decided that Harry was old enough to live in the private quarters that would be provided at Hogwarts.
I sat down to write the letter, keeping only one candle lite on the table.
Dear Headmaster Dumbledore,
I accept your invite to take up the post as Potions Master at Hogwarts, starting on September 1. I only ask that you provide the arrangements we have discussed in earlier meetings.
Severus
I quickly sent out the letter with Harry's new owl, Hedwig. She was a beautiful snowy owl that I had surprised Harry with in Diagon Alley. She took the letter and flew away, disappearing into the starry night. I sighed and turned to prepare for bed.
Suddenly there was a loud bang and the front door was knocked from its hinges. Ministry workers, mostly Aurors, can streaming into the living room. I drew my wand, only to be disarmed by a tall man with dark skin wearing bright blue and purple robes.
"Severus Tobias Snape, you are under arrest for the charges of being a Death Eater, loyal servant to You-Know-Who, and for the kidnapping of Harry James Potter." The Minister of Magic, Millicent Bagnold, said in her commanding voice. I cast my eyes around the room, searching for a sympathetic gaze. I was only met with the hardened eyes of many Aurors.
"I didn't kidnap Harry. Dumbledore turned his care over to me." I found myself saying before I could stop. Many others frowned and one of them, Alastor Moody, started to head up the stairs. He stopped as Harry rushed past him, flinging himself into my arms.
"Dad! What going on? Who are they?" Harry asked as I held him close. I picked him up, shielding him with my body. "It's okay. I promise everything will be fine." I said to him as tears escaped his eyes. He buried his face in my shoulder and I heard a few surprised whispers float around the room.
"Snape, hand Harry over. He is to be raised by his legal guardian, Sirius Black. You have no rights to the boy. You can come quietly or we can take Harry from you and drag you to Azkaban." Alastor growled. Harry shook his head and began trembling.
"You promised you wouldn't let them take me. Dad, you promised." Harry choked out as I held him closer to my chest. "Sh, I know. I did promise. And I won't let them. I'll fight to keep you with me. I will always want you." I said to him, trying desperately to keep my voice could trembling. What could I do? I was unarmed and facing a room full of armed Aurors, all ready to cart me off to Azkaban, throw me in a cell, and toss away the key. I began slightly rocking Harry, trying to keep him from panicking completely.
"Severus, just let us take Harry. If it comes to a fight he might get hurt. We just want to take you to The Ministry for a trial. If we fight, you will be put in Azkaban." Kingsley Shacklebolt said as he slowly approached us. I took a step away from him, turning on my heel to try and run.
"Stupefy!" I was hit with multiple curses and sent flying. Harry fell from my grip and I rocketed to my feet, trying to reach him before they could. I was hit by another curse as Kingsley threw Harry over his shoulder and left the room.
"HARRY!" I shouted. Alastor Moody pointed his wand at me and whispered "Intra sopor." The world was lost to darkness.
Cliffhanger! Sorry (Not sorry.) I'll post part two of this one soon. The spell at the end was made by using Google translate. It means; "Enter a deep sleep." I thought it would be cool to make spells that I need for the story. Anyway, next chapter will be up soon. Review.