Harry Potter and the Dark Defenses

by Terion

{COMPLETE} Set seven years after Harry, Ron, Hermione, etc, etc graduated from Hogwarts. Harry dissappeared not long after graduation. But guess what? He's back. You get 3 guesses at where he's been and the first 2 don't count....

37. Chapter 36 - Dark Rising

Disclaimer: I own the plot and Saerry Snape.  Everything else is JKR's.

Harry Potter and the Dark Defenses

Chapter 36 ***Dark Rising***

Severus and Harry reappeared in the Great Hall of the run-down castle Harry had seen in his dream.

Hanging from manacles on the wall to their right were Sirius, Ginny, and Saerry.

Severus growled and yelled, "Saerry!"

The black haired girl lifted her head, her pale face a mass of dark bruises and cuts.  But her eyes lit up when she saw her brother.  Saerry managed to croak, "Severus," before she fell unconscious again.

Severus started towards her but Harry grabbed his arm.

"Don't.  He could get us as soon as we concentrated on freeing them."

The older man's jaw clenched but he took one step back.

Harry breathed a sigh of relief.  He looked over at Sirius and Ginny, seeing they were both as unconscious as Saerry.  Saerry coughed suddenly and he saw a trail of blood run down her lips.

"Damn."  Turning he said, "We have to hurry."

Severus scowled and growled, "I know."

Harry nodded then drew out his wand.  Taking a deep breath he shot red sparks into the air and roared, "SHOW YOURSELF!"

There was silence for a long while before both men heard a pop behind them and whirled around, wands at ready.

Voldemort smiled at them and said, "Welcome home my Death Eaters."

A/N: *scream*  AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!  IT'S VOLDIE!!!  RUUUUUUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!  (lol)