Chapter ten

He opened his eyes in the morning to the strong smell of eggs and bacon. Opening his eyes he saw his blurry eye reflected back at him through the silver tray laid on the bed side table. A smile spread across his face as he saw the plate piled up with food and the ice cold cup of pumpkin juice sat beside it. Slowly he sat him self up in his bed feeling the strain as he used most of his energy to do the simple things he did in every day life. He reached over and put on his glasses as he saw laid beside his glass of juice was the tiny vial refilled from the night before behind a tiny note:

Just gone out

Make sure you drink some pumpkin juice before

you take the potion then eat your food

i will be back soon

Severus Snape

He threw the letter down onto the tray and took his pumkin juice into his shakey hand and slowly brought it to his mouth for a taste. The cold liquid cooled his warm dry mouth making it water. After putting it back down beside his plate he cautiously brought the vial to his lips took a deep breath and drunk the contents in one then quickly replaced the vial once more for his drink and downing more of the pumpkin juice. After the horrid taste went away he levitated the tray over onto his lap and started to eat his breakfast.

Snape returned an hour later his hands full with bags of shopping. He entered the kitchen and began to pack away the shopping opening cupboards and draws when needed. Once finished he made his way towards his study to take a well earned break laying back in his chair and lifting his feet onto a little stool. He reached onto his desk and pulled a small book towards him before burying his eyes in it.

Harry had eaten his breakfast ages ago and had sat staring at the pale walls in thought ever since. The sound of a slamming door broke his trail of thought and he looked towards his bedroom door expectantly but no one came through it. Slightly annoyed Harry took his wand in his hand and turned so his legs dangled off the bed. Gently he began to apply all his weight onto his feet and finally found himself standing on his own. Joy spread through his mind as he realised he was on his way to recovering. But just standing there for those few seconds left him feeling drained. Clearing his mind and picturing his destination he spun on the spot and appariated.

He turned the page of his book and sighed there was nothing like a quiet read he thought his eyes scanning across the words. A sudden loud pop and a bang sounded from the hallway. Reaching for his wand inside his robes he stood and slowly made his way towards the hallway. He spun around the corner pointing his wand at the door and found a small figure propped up on his hands and knees on the dirt filled carpet.

"P... Harry what are you doing?" Asked Snape placing his wand back in his robes and rushing over to help him up, his body and robes blending into one as he went.

"What were you thinking?" He asked dragging him into his study and placing him in a seat opposite his desk. Snape checked him over looking at all his limbs to make sure he hadn't injured himself.

"I'm fine Professor, i just hate not being able to do anything, staring at those walls was driving me crazy." Explained Harry shifting his weight in the chair to make himself comfortable. After giving Harry one last look, he made his way around to his chair, sat down and rested his elbows on his desk, hands clasped together.

"So Harry i guess you want some answers?" Asked Snape examining Harrys face over his hands. Harry looked up at the man before him, he hadn't expected to be given the answers so easily esecially from Snape, he thought he would of had to work for them.

"Y... yes i do." Stated Harry keeping his eyes trained on Snapes. Snape adjusted his chair and returned to his position with his elbows on the desk.

"Very well, what would you like to know?" He asked his face full of seriousness. Harry thought for a second, he had so many questions he wanted answering but he didn't even know where to start.

"Er... What happened the night i killed Voldemort?" Asked Harry thinking this is the most important one to ask first. Snape paused for a second preparing his answer bringing his hands down to rest on the table with his elbows.

"Harry, do you remember what Dumbledore told you about the night Voldemort tried to kill you?" Said Snape avoiding saying the night Voldemort killed your parents as he hated the fact she was dead because of him. Harry just gave a little nod. "Apart of his soul latched onto mine." He said wondering where Snape was going with this.

"Yes well, when a wizard dies Harry their powers leave their bodies and go to the arch in the department of mysteries, do you remember the arch?" Asked Snape looking at Harry waiting for his answer. Harry of course did remember the arch, that had been the last time he had seen Sirius alive, Sirius had died standing just infront of that arch, killed by the witch Bellatrix. Harrys hands twitched to his wand just thinking about her. Bile rose in his mouth as he gave a little nod to confirm he did.

"Well when you killed Voldemort his powers rose into the air and sensed their masters life nearby do you know where they sensed it?" Asked Snape eyeing Harrys hands, his knuckles turning white as he tightened his gripped the chair handles. He shook his head saying no, not wanting to hear the answer he thought was coming.

"Dumbledore planned for Voldemort to kill you in order for Voldemort to be finally destroyed and in doing so he destroyed a part of his soul. But thing like that Harry always leave a trace behind..." Said Snape but being cut off before he could finish.

"What so Voldemort can come back to life?" He asked leaning forward in his chair.

"No Potter, if you let me finish, so when Voldemort died and his powers left his body they sensed him in you, so they entered your body to join once again with their master, but once they realised he wasn't there it was too late, they were concealed inside your body." Harry looked on in shock this was not what he had expected to hear but he still wasn't sure what was going on.

"So what is happening to me? Why am i always feeling so weak?" He asked many more questions swirling around in his head.

"Your powers are using up all your energy to keep Voldemorts powers under control, whilst his powers are trying to escape anyway they can, which could case your death. So now you can see why it is so important to keep your energy up. So no more magic until you have learnt to control your new powers." Ordered Snape looking sternly at Harrys shocked face. More questions buzzed around his head as he thought about having a part of Voldemort inside him once more. A shiver shot down his spine at the thought of that and he instantly wanted to get rid of it.

"Get it out i don't want it, i died to rid myself of him." Said Harry rubbing his arm as if getting rid of some dirt. Snape just looked back at him understanding written in his face.

"You can't get rid of it Harry it's impossible, you need to learn to use his powers as your own otherwise they will eventually gain control of yours." He explained looking down at his interlocked fingers.

"How, how can i do that?" Asked Harry finally wanting Snapes help. He looked up at him shaking his hair out of his eyes.

"It will take a lot of effort and concentration on your part Harry, all i can do is guide you in the right direction it is up to you if you succeed or not." Said Snape looking protectively over Lilys son.

"Wait, so you can't help me do this?" Asked Harry looking up at Snape wondering why he was here.

"No i can only point you in the right direction Harry the rest of it is up to you." Confirmed Snape looking at him in concern. "You need to calm down Harry your body needs all the energy it can get and getting wound up isn't going to help that." Said Snape calmly raising his hands back up so he could rest his head on them. Harry mulled this over in his head and another question came to mind.

"So what will happen if i succeed in using his power what then?" He asked wondering how this would effect his normal day life.

"Well your powers will be twice as powerful making you the most powerful wizard ever known." Said Snape his face not showing any kinds of emotion whilst Harrys eyes popped out in shock.

"Great another thing to write about in the daily profit. As if my life wasn't public as it is." Said Harry looking over his shoulder out of the window. He had just realised where he was, he was sat in a small library, bookshelves lined each wall overflowing with the amount of books they contained. In the centre of the room lay a table scattered with all of Snapes potion things on the top. Then there was Snapes desk lined up just in front of one of the bookshelves by the door, this desk was empty of clutter except for a little book Harry guessed he had been reading before he found him in the hallway. Snape watched as Harrys eyes moved around the room taking in his surroundings.

"So where do i start on this road to recovery?" Asked Harry bringing his eyes back to Snapes.

"You can start by meditating." Said Snape.

"What?" Replied Harry shock written all over his face once more. " I thought that was a muggle thing?" He said looking at Snape as if this was some kind of joke.

"Yes Harry it is, but muggles are quiet smart you know, meditating allows you to be insync with your body and in order for your powers to combine you need to be able to understand them and the new possibilities they can bring." He explained picking up his book and turning to the first page. Harry caught the title of the book 'How to meditate' and realised Snape was reading a muggle book. A laugh escaped his lips at the thought of Snape going to a muggle shop and buying this. Snape on the other hand looked up from the book annoyed at the sound of laughter when he was being serious.

"If your as bad at meditating as you are at occlumency then we will all be doomed Potter." He said wiping the smile off Harrys face. Whereas a little one appeared on Snapes. Wow thought Harry he can show other emotions other than anger and annoyance. "Yeah well if i had a better teacher then i maybe i would be better." Laughed Harry earning a scowl from Snape.

"Right well if your ready then i think we shall get straight to work. Sit on the mat on the floor." He indicted to the two mats sat side by side, which Harry hadn't noticed earlier when he scanned the room. Slowly he got out of the chair with a little help from Snape and sat crossed legged on the mat. Snape sat on the other facing towards him. Now close your eyes i need you to clense your mind of any thoughts, just concentrate on your breathing, in and out, in and out." Said Snape watching Harry carefully to make sure he did as he said. Taking deep breaths Harry tried unsuccessfully to clear his mind of his thoughts and opened one of his eyes a little to see Snape meditate but found his Professor watching him.

"Concentrate Potter, listen and focus purely on your breathing and once you are able to do that you will be able to feel your body at work, feel your powers circulating around in your blood." Moaned Snape urging him to try harder and try hard he did, but he still couldn't find the power to rid himself of all the thought swirling around in his head.

Hours later and still no sign of Harry achieving his goal the sound of Harrys stomach rumbling brought Snape back to the world.

"I think we'll stop this for now Harry and get some lunch." He stood up conjured Harrys wheel chair and helped Harry into before he left the room to make lunch leaving Harry behind with nothing but books to occupy him.

To be continued

I thought i would this chapter here otherwise it would be too long.

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