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Prolouge: Wormtail's knowledge....AN: Yeah uh huh...right like he could be smart...Sorry!
*~*Wormtail's Pov: Riddle House*~*
I heard, "Do you have any news wormtail?" I walked to my master and I began to tremble. I said, "Yes m-master. I-I did. I f-found the l-location of Harry Potter my lord." I looked up and I saw that evil glint in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Well done my faithfull servant. You have done well. Go and call the inner circle." I nodded and I ran off.
*~*Snape's Pov: Hogwarts: Dungeons*~*
I sat at my desk and I was working on a potion for Albus. I felt the searing pain on my forearm. I got up and I hurried away.
*~*Riddle House*~*
I looked around and I saw that the inner circle had been called. Voldermort said, "We have found the location of Harry Potter and I want Snape, Malfoy, and McNair to go there. Wormtail shall go with you to show you the way. You depart tonight." We all nodded and left.
Chapter One: Oh no!
*~*Harry's Pov: 4 Private Drive*~*
I was reading my potions essay and I smiled. I thought, 'Hermione will be so proud that for once all of my summer work is done. I just hope that the dursleys will let me go to hogwarts...' I heard my tiny bedroom door crash open. I looked up and I put away my book and paper. I saw that it was my Uncle Vernon and he was rather drunk. He said, "Well boy it is time for your beating. Now Where did I leave off...oh yea...About how you made up that "Escaped Convict" godfather. I don't tolerate liers." I could feel all of the blows of his hands and feet. I was dragged off of my bed and then he proceeded to kick me in the chest. I didn't cry out, eventhough I wanted to, for he would laugh and beat me some more. I could hear the front door open and I prayed to anyone that was listening that it be anyone that could stop my uncle. I heard the strangled cries of Hedwig. I opened my eyes and I saw that my uncle was killing her. I stood and I tried to set her free and I watched as the fire in her eyes died along with her body. I was backhanded, and I fell to the floor. I watched as my Uncle grabbed my broom and snapped it in two. Then he started to beat me with it! I felt my wand in my pocket and I felt my invisibility cloak. I was trying to fight the urge to loose conciousness. But it was a battle that I would not win.
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I could hear the sounds of foot steps upstairs. I said, "You all look areound the house for his things...We have to have his wand...I'll quiet the muggles." I hurried quietly upstairs and I saw the whale of a muggle stumbling down the hall and he entered his room. I whispered, "Durmio." I went into the room that he had just left. I said, "Lumnos." I saw a trail of blood on the floor. I saw a white owl lying on the floor dead and I walked to the other side of the bed and I saw a horrible sight.
*~*Snape's Pov (contd)*~*
I saw a terribly thin and very beaten Harry Potter. I thought, 'What do I do now? I can't take him down there and to Voldermort. I have to get away some how...' I saw a velvety piece of material. I moved it and I saw that it was Harry's fathers invisibility cloak. I smirked and I picked up both the cloak and Harry I put the cloak around us and I apparated away.
Chapter Two: A Realization
*~*Snape's Pov: Hogwarts: Hospital Wing*~*
I whipped off the cloak and I lied Harry onto the bed. I went to Poppy's office and I knocked and said, "Poppy Please wake up! I beg of you!" I heard grumbling and I backed up. I watched as She opened the door. She said, "What is it Severus? I was trying to sleep." I said, "Just come with me." I dragged her back to the bed where I left Harry. She gasped and asked, "Severus how? What? Who?" I said, "Just work on him. I have to talk to the Headmaster. Please tell me when he wakes up." She nodded and shooed me away.
*~*Albus' office*~*
I said, "Almond Joy." I watched as the stone gargoyle jumped out of the way. I opened the door and I saw that Albus was talking with someone in the fireplace. It was Arthur Weasley. I cleared my throat. I heard, "Arthur I have a visitor. I will talk with you later." I watched as the head in the fire vanished. Then the chair that Albus was sitting in turned around. He smiled and said, "Can I help you Severus? I was...You were called?" I looked down at my arm and I could still see that mark. I nodded and I said, "Albus, Wormtail found Potter's location. Voldermort sent Malfoy, McNair and I to where he lived. I found Harry in a bad way. His Uncle was beating him. I found all of his things pertaining to magic destroyed. Including his owl. I had to choose. I found Harry's invisibility cloak and I put it over us and I hurried away. At the moment he is in the hospital wing. I am sorry Albus." I saw the icy fire in his cold blue eyes. He stood and said, "Well then let us go and see how he is doing." I nodded and I followed him out.
*~*Harry's Pov: Hospital Wing*~*
I opened my eyes and I groaned at the bright lights. I heard, "Oh good you are awake. I was so worried about you. How do you feel?" I saw Madame Pomfrey. I whispered, "I feel like a truck ran me over." She smiled slightly and said, "You are a very lucky boy." I asked, "Who found me?" I heard, "I did." I saw Professor Snape. I said, "Thank you." I heard, "Harry tell me who did this to you." I saw Professor Dumbledore. I also saw that icy cold glare in his eyes. I said, "My Uncle." I felt in my pocket and I sighed in relief. I took out my wand and I put it on the night stand next to the bed. I heard, "How long has this been going on?" I said, "For as long as I can remember. I think that it started when I was five. So about ten years."
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I heard Harry's answer and I gasped. I thought, 'That is why he was so afraid of all of us on the first day of school. d**n Muggle!' I heard, "I am so sorry Harry for leaving you with your family I just thought that it would be good for you." He said, "I will live. You didn't know and ask. Where's hedwig?" I said, "Harry your Uncle killed her." I saw the utter sadness in his eyes. He just nodded and said, "I would like to get some rest now!" I nodded and we all left. I looked at Poppy and she said, "Poor Harry. I am sure that he is still delirious with fever. The only reason that he was awake was because I had to reset his shoulder. He is too thin. I had to take off that shirt and I could see his ribs and some that were broken. He's been worked to death..." We heard, "d**nit I had that Potions Essay done and now it is gone." I smirked. I could hear the slight snoring and I said, "I had to compromise my position as a Death Eater spy to get him out of there. Personally it was the best thing that I could have done." I heard, "Yes Severus that was a very good thing that you did. But you do know that Voldermort will be after you now." I nodded and I asked, "Poppy what else was wrong with Harry?" She sighed and said, "Well he has pnumonia, and I had to take his apendix out. He had old wounds that weren't healed correctly so I had to rehurt him and then fix those wounds. I could only fix so much. Right now he has five broken ribs, ten broken fingers, a broken hand and leg, he's delirious with a fever and he has a concussion. d**n Muggle!" I nodded and I went back and sat next to the bed. I watched as he slept.
Chapter Three: What Now?
*~*A week Later: Harry's Pov*~*
I looked around and I sat up. I felt dizzy and I began to feel pain in my side. I pressed my hand to my side and I felt a pain in my right arm and left leg along with my chest. I groaned. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and I slid off of the bed. I pulled the blanket around me and I left.
*~*Great Hall*~*
I held my left hand to the cut in my side. I saw Professors Snape, Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Lupin. I heard, "Harry!?! What are you doing out of bed?! Madame Pomfrey will have a fit if you are not there!" I looked at Professor Dumbledore and I said, "Voldie...Diagon Alley...Hogsmead...4 Private Drive...My family dead...Hedwig gone...Hurt...Pain...Sadness." I watched as Professor Snape came to me and he knelt down and said, "Harry you are safe here. No one can hurt you anymore." I knew in my heart that he was wrong. "No, my being here puts all in danger."
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I looked at Harry and I saw the Pale and broken child. I took him into my arms and I just held him. I said, "Harry no matter what I will keep you safe. I am the one that brought you from your home. I am sorry that I didn't realize that you were abused sooner." I could feel the hot tears of Harry James Potter soaking through my robes.
*~*McGonagall's Pov*~*
I sat there astounded. Severus Snape was holding a gryffindor in his arms. I looked at Albus and I saw a huge smile on his face. I looked at Remus and I saw a confused look to his face. I thought, 'Well atleast I am not the only one that is confused.'
*~*Lupin's Pov*~*
I stared at both of my friends. I was so confused. I thought that Harry hated Snape and Snape hated Harry. I wonder if Sirrus knows about this? I got up and I went to my room.
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I picked Harry up and I walked away.
Chapter Four: Harry's mind *~*Three weeks (from Ch3) Later: Diagon Alley: Snape's Pov*~* I looked down at Harry and I still saw the look of utter dispair on his face. I could tell that he was unsure that he should be her with me. I put my hand on his shoulder and we went into Flourish and Blotts. I watched as he began to replace all of his books along with getting his fifth year books. I could see fear in his eyes. I could also feel the burning of my dark mark. But as I am now a traitor I cannot return. I just watched as Harry paid for the books. I helped him carry some of the packages. We then went to Madame Malkin's for his robes. He went back with Madame Malkin and I waited. *~*Harry's Pov*~* I stood on the foot stool and I waited in anticipation. I watched as Madame Malkin took her measurments. I watched as she walked away. I thought about what had happened last year and over the summer. I felt tears begin to fall down my pale cheeks. I watched as she came back with my robes including my dark green dress robes. I took them and I went back out to where Professor Snape was. He got up and we left. *~*Orli's Owl Emporium: Harry's Pov*~* I looked at a tiny white owl I remembered Hedwig. I looked at professor Snape and I asked, "Why are we here?" He said, "You need a new owl." I said, "No, I will be betraying Hedwig. I have to go..." I turned and I ran out of the shop. *~*Snape's Pov*~* I ran after him. I was very worried about him. I could only think about what 'could' happen. I heard, "There he is...Stupefy!" I sawhim go down and I tried to get to him. I watched as four Death Eaters got him and then vanished. I was disraught. I hurried and I got the rest of Harry's things and I went back to the Leaky Caludron and I used the Floo Network to get back to Hogwarts. *~*Riddle Household: My Pov*~* Harry was dropped on the hard wood floor and was out cold. Voldermort looked at Harry and said, "Good job Lucius. I am very pleased, although you didn't bring back Severus. I am not very pleased about that. Do you have anything to say for yourself?" Lucius looked worried. If you looked a little closer at him then you could see the sweat glistening on his forehead. He said, "We couldn't find Severus My lord." Voldermort said, "Well then you know the punnishment...CRUCIO!" Chapter Five: "Crime" and Punnishment *~*Riddle's Household: Harry's Pov*~* I opened my eyes and I saw the moldy walls of the basement. I heard, "Well it took you long enough little lion. Oh so brave. Trying to keep your pure thoughts?? Well it is time for your next lesson..." I stood and I felt defeated but I could hear Professor Snape's words in my head, '...Harry no matter what I will keep you safe...' I thought, 'And where are you know? Have you also condemned me to death by tourture?' I felt a hot poker go through my hand and I hissed in pure pain. I began to feel the acid running down my arms. I heard, "Crucio." I began to feel all of my muscles seize up. I bit my toung and I could feel the dagger running up and sown my bare chest. I thought, 'Please God just let me die...' *~*Hogwarts: Snape's Pov*~* I looked at all of the papers on my desk and I couldn't think. I was so worried about Harry. If he wasn't dead yet then he soon would be. I had talked with Albus about this and he said that harry would be fine and come out alive. I just couldn't believe that. *~*3 Hours Later: Harry's Pov*~* I sat back and I began to wonder, 'I really deserve this pain. I killed Cedric and I am a horrible person.' I heard, "Well little lion. How did we like the lesson? I thought that you enjoied it. Now I must take you to the master. He would like to see you." I tried to stand but my legs wouldn't work. I could feel the death eater pulling my hair and dragging me across the floor. *~*Riddle Livingroom*~* I was put into a chair and I was strapped there. I saw Voldie and I said, "If you want to kill me then do it now while I can't fight back. Or I will do it myself when my strength comes back." I heard, "My dear Harry Potter, you just don't get it do you. I want to have my fun with you and I also want you to wriggle in pain. I will eventually kill you but not today...CRUCIO!" I could feel all of my muscles constrict. I didn't cry out. I whispered, "Soon..."
Prolouge: Wormtail's knowledge....AN: Yeah uh huh...right like he could be smart...Sorry!
*~*Wormtail's Pov: Riddle House*~*
I heard, "Do you have any news wormtail?" I walked to my master and I began to tremble. I said, "Yes m-master. I-I did. I f-found the l-location of Harry Potter my lord." I looked up and I saw that evil glint in his eyes. He smiled and said, "Well done my faithfull servant. You have done well. Go and call the inner circle." I nodded and I ran off.
*~*Snape's Pov: Hogwarts: Dungeons*~*
I sat at my desk and I was working on a potion for Albus. I felt the searing pain on my forearm. I got up and I hurried away.
*~*Riddle House*~*
I looked around and I saw that the inner circle had been called. Voldermort said, "We have found the location of Harry Potter and I want Snape, Malfoy, and McNair to go there. Wormtail shall go with you to show you the way. You depart tonight." We all nodded and left.
Chapter One: Oh no!
*~*Harry's Pov: 4 Private Drive*~*
I was reading my potions essay and I smiled. I thought, 'Hermione will be so proud that for once all of my summer work is done. I just hope that the dursleys will let me go to hogwarts...' I heard my tiny bedroom door crash open. I looked up and I put away my book and paper. I saw that it was my Uncle Vernon and he was rather drunk. He said, "Well boy it is time for your beating. Now Where did I leave off...oh yea...About how you made up that "Escaped Convict" godfather. I don't tolerate liers." I could feel all of the blows of his hands and feet. I was dragged off of my bed and then he proceeded to kick me in the chest. I didn't cry out, eventhough I wanted to, for he would laugh and beat me some more. I could hear the front door open and I prayed to anyone that was listening that it be anyone that could stop my uncle. I heard the strangled cries of Hedwig. I opened my eyes and I saw that my uncle was killing her. I stood and I tried to set her free and I watched as the fire in her eyes died along with her body. I was backhanded, and I fell to the floor. I watched as my Uncle grabbed my broom and snapped it in two. Then he started to beat me with it! I felt my wand in my pocket and I felt my invisibility cloak. I was trying to fight the urge to loose conciousness. But it was a battle that I would not win.
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I could hear the sounds of foot steps upstairs. I said, "You all look areound the house for his things...We have to have his wand...I'll quiet the muggles." I hurried quietly upstairs and I saw the whale of a muggle stumbling down the hall and he entered his room. I whispered, "Durmio." I went into the room that he had just left. I said, "Lumnos." I saw a trail of blood on the floor. I saw a white owl lying on the floor dead and I walked to the other side of the bed and I saw a horrible sight.
*~*Snape's Pov (contd)*~*
I saw a terribly thin and very beaten Harry Potter. I thought, 'What do I do now? I can't take him down there and to Voldermort. I have to get away some how...' I saw a velvety piece of material. I moved it and I saw that it was Harry's fathers invisibility cloak. I smirked and I picked up both the cloak and Harry I put the cloak around us and I apparated away.
Chapter Two: A Realization
*~*Snape's Pov: Hogwarts: Hospital Wing*~*
I whipped off the cloak and I lied Harry onto the bed. I went to Poppy's office and I knocked and said, "Poppy Please wake up! I beg of you!" I heard grumbling and I backed up. I watched as She opened the door. She said, "What is it Severus? I was trying to sleep." I said, "Just come with me." I dragged her back to the bed where I left Harry. She gasped and asked, "Severus how? What? Who?" I said, "Just work on him. I have to talk to the Headmaster. Please tell me when he wakes up." She nodded and shooed me away.
*~*Albus' office*~*
I said, "Almond Joy." I watched as the stone gargoyle jumped out of the way. I opened the door and I saw that Albus was talking with someone in the fireplace. It was Arthur Weasley. I cleared my throat. I heard, "Arthur I have a visitor. I will talk with you later." I watched as the head in the fire vanished. Then the chair that Albus was sitting in turned around. He smiled and said, "Can I help you Severus? I was...You were called?" I looked down at my arm and I could still see that mark. I nodded and I said, "Albus, Wormtail found Potter's location. Voldermort sent Malfoy, McNair and I to where he lived. I found Harry in a bad way. His Uncle was beating him. I found all of his things pertaining to magic destroyed. Including his owl. I had to choose. I found Harry's invisibility cloak and I put it over us and I hurried away. At the moment he is in the hospital wing. I am sorry Albus." I saw the icy fire in his cold blue eyes. He stood and said, "Well then let us go and see how he is doing." I nodded and I followed him out.
*~*Harry's Pov: Hospital Wing*~*
I opened my eyes and I groaned at the bright lights. I heard, "Oh good you are awake. I was so worried about you. How do you feel?" I saw Madame Pomfrey. I whispered, "I feel like a truck ran me over." She smiled slightly and said, "You are a very lucky boy." I asked, "Who found me?" I heard, "I did." I saw Professor Snape. I said, "Thank you." I heard, "Harry tell me who did this to you." I saw Professor Dumbledore. I also saw that icy cold glare in his eyes. I said, "My Uncle." I felt in my pocket and I sighed in relief. I took out my wand and I put it on the night stand next to the bed. I heard, "How long has this been going on?" I said, "For as long as I can remember. I think that it started when I was five. So about ten years."
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I heard Harry's answer and I gasped. I thought, 'That is why he was so afraid of all of us on the first day of school. d**n Muggle!' I heard, "I am so sorry Harry for leaving you with your family I just thought that it would be good for you." He said, "I will live. You didn't know and ask. Where's hedwig?" I said, "Harry your Uncle killed her." I saw the utter sadness in his eyes. He just nodded and said, "I would like to get some rest now!" I nodded and we all left. I looked at Poppy and she said, "Poor Harry. I am sure that he is still delirious with fever. The only reason that he was awake was because I had to reset his shoulder. He is too thin. I had to take off that shirt and I could see his ribs and some that were broken. He's been worked to death..." We heard, "d**nit I had that Potions Essay done and now it is gone." I smirked. I could hear the slight snoring and I said, "I had to compromise my position as a Death Eater spy to get him out of there. Personally it was the best thing that I could have done." I heard, "Yes Severus that was a very good thing that you did. But you do know that Voldermort will be after you now." I nodded and I asked, "Poppy what else was wrong with Harry?" She sighed and said, "Well he has pnumonia, and I had to take his apendix out. He had old wounds that weren't healed correctly so I had to rehurt him and then fix those wounds. I could only fix so much. Right now he has five broken ribs, ten broken fingers, a broken hand and leg, he's delirious with a fever and he has a concussion. d**n Muggle!" I nodded and I went back and sat next to the bed. I watched as he slept.
Chapter Three: What Now?
*~*A week Later: Harry's Pov*~*
I looked around and I sat up. I felt dizzy and I began to feel pain in my side. I pressed my hand to my side and I felt a pain in my right arm and left leg along with my chest. I groaned. I swung my legs over the side of the bed and I slid off of the bed. I pulled the blanket around me and I left.
*~*Great Hall*~*
I held my left hand to the cut in my side. I saw Professors Snape, Dumbledore, McGonagall, and Lupin. I heard, "Harry!?! What are you doing out of bed?! Madame Pomfrey will have a fit if you are not there!" I looked at Professor Dumbledore and I said, "Voldie...Diagon Alley...Hogsmead...4 Private Drive...My family dead...Hedwig gone...Hurt...Pain...Sadness." I watched as Professor Snape came to me and he knelt down and said, "Harry you are safe here. No one can hurt you anymore." I knew in my heart that he was wrong. "No, my being here puts all in danger."
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I looked at Harry and I saw the Pale and broken child. I took him into my arms and I just held him. I said, "Harry no matter what I will keep you safe. I am the one that brought you from your home. I am sorry that I didn't realize that you were abused sooner." I could feel the hot tears of Harry James Potter soaking through my robes.
*~*McGonagall's Pov*~*
I sat there astounded. Severus Snape was holding a gryffindor in his arms. I looked at Albus and I saw a huge smile on his face. I looked at Remus and I saw a confused look to his face. I thought, 'Well atleast I am not the only one that is confused.'
*~*Lupin's Pov*~*
I stared at both of my friends. I was so confused. I thought that Harry hated Snape and Snape hated Harry. I wonder if Sirrus knows about this? I got up and I went to my room.
*~*Snape's Pov*~*
I picked Harry up and I walked away.
Chapter Four: Harry's mind *~*Three weeks (from Ch3) Later: Diagon Alley: Snape's Pov*~* I looked down at Harry and I still saw the look of utter dispair on his face. I could tell that he was unsure that he should be her with me. I put my hand on his shoulder and we went into Flourish and Blotts. I watched as he began to replace all of his books along with getting his fifth year books. I could see fear in his eyes. I could also feel the burning of my dark mark. But as I am now a traitor I cannot return. I just watched as Harry paid for the books. I helped him carry some of the packages. We then went to Madame Malkin's for his robes. He went back with Madame Malkin and I waited. *~*Harry's Pov*~* I stood on the foot stool and I waited in anticipation. I watched as Madame Malkin took her measurments. I watched as she walked away. I thought about what had happened last year and over the summer. I felt tears begin to fall down my pale cheeks. I watched as she came back with my robes including my dark green dress robes. I took them and I went back out to where Professor Snape was. He got up and we left. *~*Orli's Owl Emporium: Harry's Pov*~* I looked at a tiny white owl I remembered Hedwig. I looked at professor Snape and I asked, "Why are we here?" He said, "You need a new owl." I said, "No, I will be betraying Hedwig. I have to go..." I turned and I ran out of the shop. *~*Snape's Pov*~* I ran after him. I was very worried about him. I could only think about what 'could' happen. I heard, "There he is...Stupefy!" I sawhim go down and I tried to get to him. I watched as four Death Eaters got him and then vanished. I was disraught. I hurried and I got the rest of Harry's things and I went back to the Leaky Caludron and I used the Floo Network to get back to Hogwarts. *~*Riddle Household: My Pov*~* Harry was dropped on the hard wood floor and was out cold. Voldermort looked at Harry and said, "Good job Lucius. I am very pleased, although you didn't bring back Severus. I am not very pleased about that. Do you have anything to say for yourself?" Lucius looked worried. If you looked a little closer at him then you could see the sweat glistening on his forehead. He said, "We couldn't find Severus My lord." Voldermort said, "Well then you know the punnishment...CRUCIO!" Chapter Five: "Crime" and Punnishment *~*Riddle's Household: Harry's Pov*~* I opened my eyes and I saw the moldy walls of the basement. I heard, "Well it took you long enough little lion. Oh so brave. Trying to keep your pure thoughts?? Well it is time for your next lesson..." I stood and I felt defeated but I could hear Professor Snape's words in my head, '...Harry no matter what I will keep you safe...' I thought, 'And where are you know? Have you also condemned me to death by tourture?' I felt a hot poker go through my hand and I hissed in pure pain. I began to feel the acid running down my arms. I heard, "Crucio." I began to feel all of my muscles seize up. I bit my toung and I could feel the dagger running up and sown my bare chest. I thought, 'Please God just let me die...' *~*Hogwarts: Snape's Pov*~* I looked at all of the papers on my desk and I couldn't think. I was so worried about Harry. If he wasn't dead yet then he soon would be. I had talked with Albus about this and he said that harry would be fine and come out alive. I just couldn't believe that. *~*3 Hours Later: Harry's Pov*~* I sat back and I began to wonder, 'I really deserve this pain. I killed Cedric and I am a horrible person.' I heard, "Well little lion. How did we like the lesson? I thought that you enjoied it. Now I must take you to the master. He would like to see you." I tried to stand but my legs wouldn't work. I could feel the death eater pulling my hair and dragging me across the floor. *~*Riddle Livingroom*~* I was put into a chair and I was strapped there. I saw Voldie and I said, "If you want to kill me then do it now while I can't fight back. Or I will do it myself when my strength comes back." I heard, "My dear Harry Potter, you just don't get it do you. I want to have my fun with you and I also want you to wriggle in pain. I will eventually kill you but not today...CRUCIO!" I could feel all of my muscles constrict. I didn't cry out. I whispered, "Soon..."
