Author: HatefulRodeo

Story: Sirius' Awakening

Notes: Hola All! So James makes a move and we have some plot development. Next chapter I will, try to get the Dark Lord in as well as Lily's education under Walburga. Oh and some very interesting pairings will be coming down the pipe. Stay tuned and enjoy the update lovelies!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter. I will make no money from the posting of this story.

Previously:

Even after his long due confrontation with James Sirius' mood was still bright; he'd kissed Severus on the mouth earlier and the other boy hadn't hexed him! He knew he told himself he would take it slow but it was so difficult to do when he saw that adorable face and those gorgeous dark eyes; Severus Prince's blush was also addictive and Sirius didn't think he would ever get tired of seeing it grace his love interest's sculpted cheekbones.

Besides Severus hadn't hexed him yet so obviously the guy felt something for him; right? Well he would see tomorrow and he swore he would allow Severus to have some space to come to terms with that Sirius wanted and wait for the other teen to come to him properly, not just give him coy little looks and smiles; well he would try but who knew what would happen when he got into close proximity of that delightful body and enticing face.

With a shrug of his broad shoulders Sirius settled further into his soft bed and closed his eyes, delightful pictures of a blushing Prince danced across his mind's eyes almost guaranteeing that his dreams tonight wouldn't be innocent or clean but then again Sirius wouldn't complain, not at all.

*~*~*~*Chapter 10~*~*~*

That day by the Black lake was the start of something great between Severus and Sirius. While they weren't publically affectionate and all over each other they did spend a lot of time together, holding hands and flirting; well Sirius flirted while Severus more or less let him act like a besotted fool.

And besotted the Black heir was! He adored everything about the taciturn Slytherin; even his barbed sarcasm couldn't bring down a happily bouncing Sirius Orion Black. Don't get him wrong he knew Severus was an acquired taste and many people would not like the onyx eyed teen but all Sirius asked was that people gave the smaller raven a chance to win them over.

Once Severus trusted you and opened up you got to see the gentle, kind and loving soul that resided inside that stoic, brusque, prickly shell. Sirius got to see it every time they were alone together when his love would do something sweet or kind towards him; either giving him more detailed notes for Potions or massaging his shoulders after a difficult Quidditch practice or game.

Indeed, Severus Prince was his sweet angel and Sirius adored him. Being with Severus also allowed Sirius more time to spend with the Slytherins in his and Regulus' year. Sure, he'd interacted a bit with them when he began trying to win Severus but once they got together he began to see more of his green and silver mates than he ever thought he would.

But it was enjoyable, shockingly enough. Mulciber, Avery, Rookwood and Wilkes were decent blokes from good families; families Sirius would need to have a good rapport with if he wanted to succeed as the Lord of House Black. Once he put his prejudices aside and really got to know the other teens he was quite surprised that they were just like him and Regulus.

They loved their families and wanted to do the best they could by them while still having a life outside of familial obligation. Of course none of them would ever do anything to embarrass their family if they could help it and all of them were fiercely loyal to their chosen people. He watched as the Slytherins protected and took care of each other; sure it was a snake pit but it was a home as well.

There was a hierarchy that was followed but no one was ostracized or cast out simply because they were different. Sirius couldn't help but compare what he saw in the serpent house to what went down in the house of lions; in Gryffindor they were judgmental and so quick to ditch someone once their image was a bit battered.

But the Slytherins would stick by you once they called you friend; so who had the better House within Hogwarts? Sirius was beginning to lean toward Slytherin, much to his chagrin. However, he wouldn't delude himself or make excuses for his retarded housemates.

Many Gryffindor's were less than pleased with him spending so much time with snakes and they were downright livid when it came out that he was dating Severus. James stormed up to him in the middle of the Common Room and demanded that Sirius stop this insanity and come back to the right side before he went Dark.

All the Black heir could do was laugh and announce that he already was Dark; had been since the day he was born and had no interest in changing who and what he was. He also reaffirmed his threat to any and all of them in regards to Severus; anyone touched him they would feel the full weight of House Black crashing down on them.

Pissing off the House of Black was not smart. Blacks were vindictive, cruel and possessed with very long memories. They were capable of holding grudges for generations. If anyone hurt his love not only would they suffer but so would the future generations of their pathetic little family. Plus, Sirius was sure several pureblooded heirs within Slytherin and the other Houses would support their ally and join in on the punishment.

You hurt one you hurt them all; that was a horrifying thought was it not? Having not one but four or five Noble Houses hunting for your head. Being allied with another House either through business or marriage was not to be taken lightly. You insulted the House of Black or Prince and you insulted the McNairs, the Lestranges, and the list went on.

It was good to be so connected in this world and he hoped that Lily would be joining him within the inner circle of pureblood society. The red head spent a lot of time reading about pureblood etiquette in the library now and grilling Regulus about what she read there. His little brother had become Lily's younger sibling by default somewhere along the lines; much to Regulus' amused exasperation.

Sirius understood she wanted to make a good impression on his mother when she came to study with Walburga at Grimmauld for the last two weeks of Yule break. He admired her tenacity and fearlessness, walking right up to Augustus Rookwood and introducing herself formally, and properly might he add. The Slytherin pureblood was taken aback but the muggle born but eventually responded in kind.

Since then the emerald eyed, red headed firecracker was starting build bridges with other students outside of Gryffindor House. Whereas before she stayed almost strictly within her house in terms of socializing; the exception being Severus, she now made friends with Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws and was slowly winning over the upper year snakes. Sirius knew within time she would have those serpents eating out of her hand; no one could stand up to a determined, and charming Lily Evans.

And she was downright adorable, trying to always show her support for Sirius and his choices in friends and his decision to take Severus as his lover. A week ago she finally had enough of James' rude comments about her choice in friends and punched the Potter heir so hard that Madam Pomfrey had to reset his nose the muggle way; it was the more hilarious thing Sirius ever saw in his life.

But her assault and Sirius' amusement would come with a price; he knew it would and it made him nervous. James Potter had so far remained relatively quiet with the exception of spewing horrid words toward Sirius and his friends and casting a few more painful hexes at them when they interacted in the hall.

And it was time for the bastard to do something downright cruel to regain some of his own foolish pride back. He just hoped that whatever it was no one got hurt too badly in the aftermath. Merlin knew what he would do if Regulus, Lily, Peter or Severus were the ones to be hurt by the hateful Potter spawn. Sirius hoped that he would never find out.

~*~*~*Time Skip~*~*~*

James' attack came on a random Sunday, a week before they left to go home for Yule break. Apparently, the little prick had all he could take when he saw Lily, Peter and Sirius laughing and walking down the path to Hogsmeade with a group Slytherins to finish up their holiday shopping.

Sirius walked into the hall as he usually did but stopped when he noticed the malignant smirk Potter was giving him. Something about that expression made his insides freeze and turn over; something happened and it pleased the bespectacled bastard to no end. Taking a calming breath he glanced around the room and mentally ticked off his precious people, choking on air when he noticed his lover wasn't there.

With little thought Sirius turned and ran out of the hall, withdrawing his wand and whispering; "Point me, Severus Prince." His wand spun and pointed him to the right and up the stairs towards one of the major junctions of travel within the castle. He ignored the sounds of Lily shouting for him to slowdown; he couldn't slowdown! James had finally done something as payback and he couldn't find his Severus.

Gods that motherfucker had finally made his move and he had hurt his love; Sirius knew it. Breathing harshly he sprinted through the passageways until he reached a T shaped intersection and stopped in his tracks, the tears of anguish and pain came quickly to his grey eyes. Severus was facing the stone wall, nude, bloody and his slender wrists were bound together and stuck to the stone wall about his downturned head.

Sirius heard the gasps of his friends behind him and heard Regulus start giving commands to those present. As if through water he heard his younger sibling telling them to cordon off the area and cast strong Privacy Wards so no one would see this and Sirius could get Severus down without interruptions. Not to mention the Prince heir wouldn't want anyone to see him like this.

Slowly, the grey eyed teen approached his partner, murmuring words of comfort and love to his chosen one. He heard a whimper and Severus hoarse voice call his name weakly, smiling sadly he responded, shushing the younger wizard and telling him it would be alright. He stopped once he was next to Severus right side and quickly observed his love's condition.

He saw several slash marks on the pale, smooth skin of Severus' back but he wasn't prepared for what happened next. Those hazed pain filled onyx eyes found Sirius' concerned grey; "Please Siri, help me. It hurts..." It felt like someone pounched him in the chest. He felt so helpless and useless! He hadn't been able to protect his baby.

Taking a fortifying breath the older male pushed those thoughts out of his mind and spelled Severus' hands down and separated them, massaging the bruised skin of those slender wrists lovingly. The older raven was attempting to get the blood flow back into them after they'd been bound so tightly for who knows how long.

Satisfied that his boyfriend's wrists and hands were alright he moved to examine his back, spelling away the blood so he could get a clear look at the wounds. Sirius snarled when he saw that they weren't just random slash marks on his love's back but a word; the slur of 'Whore' was carved into his baby's back.

It was only Severus' frightened whimper that stopped Sirius from roaring in anguished rage and stomping back to the Great Hall and ripping James fucking Potter limb from bloody fucking limb.

Another deep, this time calming, breath was taken and Sirius began to murmur more soothing, nonsense words to the injured teen in front of him; "I'm sorry baby love. It'll be all right let me just spell some bandages on your back and then we'll get you to Pomfrey. I swear Sev, baby it'll be alright. She'll fix you up in no time, yeah."

The smaller raven nodded again and looked at Sirius with heartbreakingly trusting onyx orbs as if he knew that now that Sirius was here he was safe and everything would be okay. And by fucking Merlin Sirius would never disappoint his love or himself by not being there again; never again would Severus be hurt on his account.

He didn't care if he had to follow Severus around or have people escort him wherever he went this would never happen again. No one hurt the one's he loved and cared for and once his parents heard about this they would raise the damn ground until the person who did this was caught; even though Sirius was sure it was Potter they would have to prove it?

It would be easy; not with Dumbledore no doubt shielding the Potter shit from punishment but they would manage somehow. Sirius wanted James to be charged and found guilty in their courts. He wanted the world to know that the Potter heir was a bastard.

But even without a formal charge of Assault his family would still destroy the Potters in the world outside of Hogwarts and the Wizengamot. Sirius would content himself with that for now while he bided his time in directly seeking his revenge against James and anyone who assisted in hurting his love.

Malicious smile on his face he began to bandage Severus wounds and removed his robe, wrapping it around the smaller teen's form. Satisfied that his boyfriend was adequately bundled up and covered Sirius lifted the boy up so Severus' legs wrapped around his waist and his thin arms were wound around Sirius' broad shoulders.

After readjusting his hands under Severus' thighs they began to move, making there was to the hospital. Regulus and the rest of their group that now included their Slytherin friends made it to the infirmary quickly; Mulciber, Avery, Rosier and Wilkes led their way and made for an intimidating sight when they were stalking toward you, anger and bloodlust clearly dancing in their cold eyes.

Indeed, Sirius thought you would have to be nearly insane or suicidal to get in their way right now. Luckily, they didn't run into many people in the hallways, most still eating or relaxing in their Common Rooms. The moment they entered the Madam's domain she was on them, instructing Sirius to put Severus on the bed farthest from the door.

The Black heir wasn't sure if she wanted his baby on the left or the right side of the room so he picked the left and set his precious cargo down gently. He didn't release his partner's pale hand though and growled when Madam Pomfrey asked if he would please leave the area so she could set up the privacy curtains and examine Severus without anyone seeing his undressed state.

However, before he could lay into the dozy woman that he'd already seen his lover in his quote unquote undressed state said lover assured the Medi-Witch that it was okay and he wanted Sirius there with him.

Satisfied that Sirius was wanted and everyone was out of the way she began to cast spell after spell on Severus' robe covered body. Once she was done the woman left the curtained area and returned with a standard white hospital gown; "Mr. Prince, please put this on while I go and get the necessary potions and salves for your injuries." The taller raven spoke before the lady could bustle away again; "And what exactly are his injuries?"

The older woman huffed in annoyed fondness at the Black heir; "Mr. Black, Severus has three fractured ribs, two fractured wrists. Also, some very severe bruising and cuts to his wrists, stomach, back and chest. Not to mention that whoever did this managed to bruise his kidneys as well. Now if I may I have to get the necessary."

Sirius nodded and moved to aid his love change into the gown provided to him. The younger male allowed him to fuss and press little kisses to his cheeks as he slipped the white robe onto his battered body; laughing when the taller teen nuzzled the ticklish spot on his neck behind his ear.

That happy sound made Sirius smile, pleased that he could cheer his injured love up even a little bit. Once his baby was dressed and settled under the covers of the hospital cot he sat down in the chair next to the bed; "Sev, do you remember who did this to you?" The onyx eyed teen shook his head and looked confused then very afraid; "I don't remember...Siri I can't remember!"

That horrified expression on Severus' face hurt Sirius to his very core and with little thought he laid down next to his injured boyfriend and held his close to him; still mindful of his love's injuries. Pomfrey came back into their little area and rolled her eyes when she say Sirius on the bed but made no move to ask him to get off, knowing that Severus needed the support of those who cared for him right now.

She the launched into a more in depth explanation of Severus' injuries, explaining what each potion and salve would do before handing the potions over for Severus to choke down or handing Sirius the salves that would need to applied; not that Sirius was complaining, any time he got to rub his lover's sexy body was a welcome one.

Severus seemed to know where his perverted mind was going and elbowed the grey eyes wizard in the side, giving him an annoyed look. With a cheeky grin on his face Sirius went back to listening to the Madam talk and scowled when she told them that Severus would heal slower due to his history of abuse and poor nutrition.

Damn and Severus had finally gotten himself back into acceptable shape and was now a good weight for his size. Well his mother hadn't gotten her claws...he meant loving hands on Severus yet. No doubt once Walburga Black worked her magic, and force fed the smaller raven several high-quality potions, Severus would be good as new in no time flat.

But for right now Sirius and Severus just nodded and listened to the woman chatter at them. Once the all the potions were taken and the salve applied appropriately; Sirius was still pouting about being scolded by the Madam when he tried to cop a feel!

He hadn't even gotten to see his love's perfect bum since Madam Pomfrey was watching him to make sure he applied the medical goop correctly! Damn woman! Oh well he would just have to molest his love later when he had to reapply the salve to his back.

Finally done talking Madam Pomfrey told them to sit tight while she called for Slughorn, Slytherin's Head of House, and informed him of the attack on Severus' person. Once the Madam was gone their little group descended on the injured teen, asking him if he was okay and just being over all supportive.

Sirius was quiet, engrossed in thinking about all the horrible things he was going to James Potter in retaliation for this attack against his Severus. Regulus nudged him and gave him an understanding look, letting Sirius know that his little brother was willing to listen when he was ready to talk about it.

The older Black smiled gratefully to his sibling; again he thanked his lucky stars that he had his brother. He also knew that Lily, Peter and the rest of Severus' Slytherin friends would be game to destroy James Potter.

But Sirius didn't want to take petty revenge by playing a sick prank on James or physically hurting him. No, Sirius wanted to destroy him utterly and completely so that when he graduated, and even before then, no one wanted to touch him or deal with him at all.

He did feel a bit bad for James' parents but they had raised this immature, spiteful creature and from what the Black heir saw the two older Potters had no intention of putting their son in his place. Maybe if Dorea and Charlus had ever shown the slightest bit of embarrassment or crossness over their son's outbursts and whining Sirius would have spared them this.

However, looking back he only saw two parents spoiling a child to ruin and doing nothing to prepare the their spawn for real life. Didn't they know that outside of school James would have to actually deal with people he didn't like? Didn't they realize that the people James tormented he would eventually have to liaison with for business reasons?

Apparently not and Sirius thanked Salazar, Merlin, Morgana and the elusive but no less real, at least according to Xeno Lovegood, Blubbering Humdinger that he woke the hell up and began to rebuild his image within his peer group. Now at least he had a chance to build the necessary connections and alliances he would need outside of school.

He knew that some of the people he would make relationships with would not be the ones he necessarily needed to work with later on but they could open doors up to him. For example Lucius Malfoy was out of school, having graduated already but he knew Rabastan Lestrange, a seventh year, was close to the Malfoy heir so befriending Rabastan; who was actually an alright bloke, would be a good step to getting an audience with the stoic, sometimes frosty, Lucius Malfoy.

The social circles of the elite were like a chess board that needed to be crossed with grace and impeccable timing. It wasn't easy for someone as boisterous as Sirius was to be so patient and soft handed but he was trying. Besides it was alright for him to be a bit brash; he was only fifteen at the moment so some headstrong traits were acceptable in him.

He knew though that when he turned seventeen he would be expected to put forth the right image and comport himself with the dignity befitting his rank in their society, at least when in the public eye. He would be damned if he would act like an emotionless icicle when he was in the comfort of his own home and surrounded by those closest to home. Nope, not happening at all!

With a sigh the elder Black brother slipped his hand back into Severus' and gave it a reassuring squeeze. The onyx eyed teen smiled a tired smile at him; "Severus, baby, get some rest. I'll be here when you wake up." The Prince heir nodded and let out a cute little yawn before hunkering down in the hospital cot.

The assembled people murmured their well wishes to Severus before leaving him to rest, trusting Sirius to watch over the injured Slytherin while he slept. The grey eyes wizard pressed a quick kiss to his mate's forehead and watched him until he fell asleep. Once asleep Severus was asleep he began to wonder why Dumbledore wasn't here to speak to Severus about his attack.

He snorted in disdain. Of course Dumbledore wouldn't bother to come down and actually pretend to give a damn about Severus; even if the teen was now a ward of House Black and an heir in his own right. He knew the Headmaster knew of the attack on Severus; the portraits would have reported back to man and if not the portraits then Slughorn would have contacted the man to let him know of the attack on one of his snakes.

But the old man was too blinded by his own opinions and views to be fair and unbiased in his governing of the school. Yes, the old man may have defeated Grindelwald but it left scars in its wake; scars that were affecting the students in the man's care now. Sirius didn't like the high and mighty view the Light side took but never would he allow anyone of Light inclination to be abused like this; not after he saw Severus so beaten down and damaged over the summer.

Yes, seeing it may have been a horrible experience but it was the wakeup call he needed to straighten himself out and do the right thing. A small whimper brought his sharp grey eyes to his partner on the bed. Severus' face was contorted into a pained grimace and Sirius didn't like it at all.

Wanting to help but not knowing what to do Sirius followed his instincts and slid onto the small bed, pulling Severus so he rested in the older boy's arms and almost totally on top of his broader, taller body. His quick actions seemed to sooth the smaller male and the pained expression cleared from his pretty face.

Feeling accomplished Sirius settled into doze while he waited for old Slug to drag his large arse to the infirmary to speak to Severus about what happened. Unfortunately, the Black heir wasn't confident that his lover would remember much; this whole scenario reeked of an Obliviate and that would take some time to undo; if it could be reversed at all.

Taking a deep breath he settled his mind and pushed all thoughts of anything unpleasant out of his head. Severus was safe and in his arms; he would heal and Sirius would make sure no one ever hurt his lover again.

~*~*~*POV Change~*~*~*

Severus woke to an Sirius-less bed and raised voices. It appeared that Orion, Sirius and Regulus were having a heated discussion about what happened to him today. It concerned him that he couldn't remember anything past leaving the Common Room to go to breakfast that morning.

It must have been an Obliviate that did it and the onyx eyed teen knew who was responsible for this; even if he couldn't prove it.

A person clearing their throat brought his dark, intense eyes to the small blonde sitting by his bedside; "Pettigrew, what are you doing here?" Peter merely shrugged; "Sirius cares for you and I know he needs some support right now so I stayed behind and stayed quiet until you fell asleep. Sirius was dozing so I sat by the bed to watch over you two."

"Lily wanted to stay too but couldn't be here since she has some homework to finish. Pomfrey allowed me to stay, probably in hopes of keeping Siri calm and in control when he came back to himself. He's been seething quietly; no doubt plotting James' death as we speak."

Severus sneered; "So you believe it was Potter as well...I too have come to the same conclusion but he must have had help. So that leads to the question of who would help that prat."

The blonde looked thoughtful; "It would no doubt be someone fanatically Light; that would be the most likely. However, it could be someone who wants to be in Potter's favor; it is unlikely but one cannot discount it. Plus, we should not limit his possible co-conspirators to Gryffindor House; it would be shortsighted." The Slytherin looked at the quiet little mouse next to him, feeling something akin to respect for the other teen.

"Your line of thought makes a lot of sense, Pettigrew. Now how to figure out who these bastards are. Once we do that I'll unleash Sirius on them. I have no doubt that once their identities are known the House of Black will make the moves necessary to destroy whoever it was that hurt me. You see Blacks are notoriously possessive and obsessively protective over what they care for."

"Whoever fucked with me fucked with the House Black; I almost feel sorry for them." Suddenly a spike of pain flew through his chest, making him grimace; "Yes, I almost feel sorry for the dunderheads but with the way I feel right now whatever befalls them is justifiable in my eyes."

Peter nodded in agreement and inquired if he needed anything. Severus took stock of himself, ignoring the dull aches and flares of pain; "Could you pour me a glass of water, please." The Gryffindor hopped to it, quickly handing the raven haired boy a tall glass of cool water. It tasted divine and felt even better going down his raw throat; "Thank you, Pettigrew."

"It was nothing, Prince or Severus; may I call you Severus? I feel like we should be friends since you mean so much to Sirius." The Slytherin shrugged stiffly; "I have no issue with it as long as I may call you Peter in return. Though I must say Peter I didn't think you would side with Sirius in his new views."

"I thought you were a Gryffindor bigot through and through which is a stupid thing to think seeing as Lily is like my sister and she's as far from being a bigot as they come and she's a Gryffindor right along with you."

"But be that as it may I truly thought you would ditch Sirius the minute he confided in you about his life changes. I'm pleased you didn't and apparently Sirius knows his friends better than I."

"However, if you ever hurt him, Peter I will hurt you twice as much. Don't make me regret giving you a chance." The shorter teen shifted uncomfortably in his seat after Severus' threat; "I'm a pureblood; I don't boast about it and my family isn't as well off as the Blacks or the Malfoys but we are proud of our heritage and hold strong to the Old Ways."

"I respect Sirius for having the strength to admit he was wrong and trying to make it right with his family. Besides over the summer I did some thinking and if Sirius and James didn't start to grow up this school year I was going to start to go my own way."

" I would miss having friends but I needed to start thinking about my future after Hogwarts. I couldn't do that when Sirius and James were always starting trouble or being nuisances and creating enemies with very powerful people."

Peter shifted in his seat again and continued; "So when Siri came to me and explained what the hell was going on with him I was more than happy to give him my support. He has grown so much this term and I am proud to be his friend, now more than I ever was before."

"I promised to stand by him and do right by him; I'll stand by it. Now that he is thinking straight I see no reason why Sirius and I can't have a long, mutually beneficial, friendship."

Severus thought on what the little blonde said; it was true that Sirius was maturing in leaps and bounds during this term. In the Slytherin's eyes it was about damned time but he knew how hard his lover was working. Being the Black heir was hard and demanding so Sirius was trying to do right by his family.

So far he was doing well in that regard; his fellow Snakes were warming up to the Black heir and soon they would personally ask the elder Black son to join them at a Yule party hosted by Evan Rosier's family. Sirius would be a fool not to agree to attend; then again Orion and Walburga were probably already invited but this would be the first year that Sirius actually attended.

Until this horrid attack things were going so well for them. He was finally off his nutritional supplements now that his body was back to an acceptable state and he was doing so well in all of his classes. And he couldn't forget how his relationship was blossoming with Sirius; he really adored the bouncy Gryffindor and couldn't imagine not having him around.

Then this happens! Why had they attacked him? He didn't understand it at all. What had he done to Potter to justify this kind of treatment; then again what had he done to be bullied mercilessly for four years? Sighing, the Slytherin put trying to reason on the reasons behind his assault behind him; it would only lead to a headache anyway.

The curtains being flung open made the raven jump up in surprise. His dark eyes fell on an angry trio of Blacks and a nervous looking Slughorn. Oh and a scowling Madam Pomfrey; no doubt she was annoyed with the commotion the three ravens were causing but seeing as Lord Orion Black was in attendance the Madam would hold her tongue.

He was not surprised to not see Dumbledore there; when had the old coot given a damn about his wellbeing? However, this time the Headmaster's indifference would cost him. Judging by the flared nostrils Orion Black was plotting something and Severus had no doubt in his mind that it would not be welcomed by the Headmaster when all was said and done.

"Severus, how are you feeling?" Ah there was good old Slughorn; he wondered if the man had gotten on his knees to bow to the Lord Black? Slughorn was a sycophant, always trying to work his way up the social ladder of influence and meeting the Lord Black was probably too much to resist. Severus only hoped that he hadn't irritated Orion too much with his pandering and compliments.

Sirius sitting next to him and nuzzling his cheek brought him out of his thoughts; "I apologize, Professor. I got lost in my thoughts. I am fine, a bit sore. Physically I will recover but I am not fine mentally. Professor, I cannot remember the event happening to me. Someone Obliviated me after the act was done and they left me there. What is being done to find the perpetrators?"

The fat man looked nervous, clearing his throat awkwardly; "Dumbledore has not seen the need to contact the Aurors about the attack. He believes it was a harmless prank gone too far." Severus sat there in a state of shock; well at least he knew the reasons why Sirius and the rest of his family looked so angry. The old bastard was trying to sweep this under the rung!

Well fuck that and fuck him! Severus would no longer be pushed around! No, someone was going to pay for this and it might as well be Dumbledore; that man had it coming in Severus' eyes any way. "Professor, I want it understood that I am not happy with this course of action at all. My ward was brutally attacked within this school; this was no prank gone wrong! This was outright assault!"

"I promise you that I will find out who did this and when I do I will rip them limb from limb for hurting Severus. I promise you that on my honor as Lord Black; whoever did this will suffer greatly." Severus turned his head and dug it into the crook of Sirius' neck to hide his tears; Orion really did care for him. It felt so foreign, but no less good, to have someone care for him as a parent should.

He hadn't felt this since his mother was taken from him. "Now, Professor Slughorn, if you'll excuse us I want a word with my sons and my ward." The chubby teacher merely nodded and scurried out of the infirmary, leaving Severus, the Blacks, Peter and Pomfrey behind.

Pettigrew stood quickly and muttered his goodbyes, knowing it was time to go. The blonde didn't' want any part of not just one but three angry Blacks. Sirius smiled tightly at his friend; "Thanks for staying Pete. Tell Lily everything is fine and she's still welcome for Yule like we agreed on; you too by the way." The small teen grinned; "It was no problem Sirius, none at all. I'll see you for Yule then."

Severus was confused...they still had a bit of time before Yule holidays started. Why was Sirius acting like they wouldn't be staying at Hogwarts until the formal end of term? Seeing his confusion Orion explained; "You three will be coming home with me tonight. I have Kreacher packing your things. I do not want anything happening to any of you; your mother would skin me alive and Dumbledore can go to hell if he has an issue with it."

The three teens smiled at the truth in Orion's words; no one messed with Walburga Black or her family, well if they wanted to live that is. The Lady Black would love to take a piece of Dumbledore's hide if the man tried to contest Orion raking his three boys out of school early; "Besides Severus will recover better at home where it is safe. Sirius, Regulus let's go so Severus can get himself dressed."

"Oh, here's your wand, Severus. Regulus found it where they found you." The Prince heir shifted away from Sirius' comforting warmth so he could take his wand and smiled as the three men left his little curtained cocoon after telling him they would be right outside the infirmary doors.

With a sigh he called for Kreacher, not even jumping anymore when the elf popped in with his change of clothes. He took the offered garments from the old elf and bid him thanks before the wrinkled creature popped out of the room.

Gingerly, Severus began to dress himself in one of Sirius' old robes. Sure, he owned many new and high-end robes but he loved his partner's old broken in robes; they were so comfy and he always felt a little sexy wearing Sirius' clothes. Not to forget that the Black heir loved seeing Severus in his old garments; his man was quite possessive but the Slytherin loved it.

With a deep breath he hefted himself out of the hospital cot and smoothed his clothes, stopping when he felt the crinkling of parchment inside one of the robe's inner pockets. Curious as to what it could be he withdrew a letter and examined it, almost losing his breath when he saw it was the letter he'd received from his grandfather when he went to Gringotts.

He wanted to slap himself! How had he forgotten it? Well he would just have to read it now then. Severus didn't think Orion or the others would mind waiting a minute or two. With a look of anticipation he opened the letter and began to read;

Severus;

My beloved grandson I must apologize for not being able to meet you on the day of your but I hope you will know that I love you. True, I do not know you yet but I know in my soul and magic you will be a credit to me and, most of importantly, yourself. My life is filled with things I would like to do over but alas no Time Turner was granted me.

My biggest regret was disowning your mother but I cannot change it. Once disownment is enacted it cannot be undone. Truthfully, I do not feel the need to assuage my guilt in terms of your mother Eileen was a stubborn girl. She never listened to me and did as she pleased, consorting with muggles and eventually becoming impregnated by one.

Tobias Snape was a piece of scum and the only thing that man did right in this world was to create you my child. I know living with him will not be easy or kind but I know you will be made of strong stuff and will survive. I hope once you read this you know you can come to me for anything, Severus.

You should be reading this when you're old enough to understand it; I do not know when that will be but it will most likely take place when you come to Gringotts on your eleventh birthday.

I will not try to contact you as your mother has made it clear she wants nothing to do with me or our world. But you my grandson will be the one to make the decision to speak to me or not after you read this.

I pray to Merlin that I will be alive to see you but if I do not know that I will always be proud of you, Severus. Do your best in all things and never let anyone stand in your way my little Potioneer.

Well enough with the serious stuff. Would you like to know a little about the Prince side of your lineage? I'm sure you do. Well we Princes are known for our skills in potions and healing; our family crest shows our strengths. The cauldron and snake are both symbolic of medicine and potions. We are almost always Slytherins and we prefer to watch the action instead of participating.

You, my child, come from good strong stock; the blood of the Malfoy's, Rosier's, Avery's and Gaunt's flows through your veins. I know you will do them proud in whatever you endeavor to do with your life.

But that is all for now. I look forward to speaking to you soon, my grandson. Until then know I love you and I will always be proud of you.

All my love and care.

Your Grandfather,

Lord Severus Michaelis Prince

Semper Fidelis Ad Nos; this is our motto, our creed. We are always faithful to ourselves; as a Prince we do not lie to ourselves or disillusion ourselves and in doing so we stay true to our soul and magic. Again I love you my child; be well.

By the time he was done the onyx eyed teen was teary eye and couldn't wait to get into Prince Manor so he could talk to this man who loved him. He just wished they could have met, he wished his grandfather had come for him and taken him way from his father's home. Why hadn't his mother never taken him to Gringotts and asked about his inheritance?

But it wouldn't do to go over the wishes and wants that didn't happen; he was in the here and now and it would not do to dwell. Slipping the parchment into his pocket Severus cleaned himself up and went to meet up with his love and family.

He had an appointment with his large bed at Number Twelve and it would not do to be late. He wondered if Sirius would be allowed to sleep with him that night. Hmmmm he would have to instruct his lover to sneak in once everyone was asleep.

Well James made his move! We won't be getting our revenge quite yet since I am going to do this in a very thought out and believable way. I'm sorry but I like to get my vengeance in a totally legal way; it feels better that way at least to me. Besides karma is a much better bitch than I could ever be so trust me when I say James will get his...

I know it stopped a bit shirt but really I'm sick at the moment but this stupid Muse of mine just would not SHUT THE FUCK UP! So I wrote it, edited it and posted it in one fucking haze of Dayquil, cough drops and scalding hot tea. I hope you enjoyed the fruits of my diseased labor.

As Always All Mistakes Are My Own!