Disclaimer: I do own Harry Potter because I'm not J.K. Rowling. I'm just
having fun toying with their lives. *Evil Grin*
Author's Note: This Story is the Prequel to my fic, 'Christmas' and it's Dedicated to Reaper for asking for this. Okay, in the first Chapter, I said attempted Rape? Well it's full out rape (Non-Graphic) okay? More Angst for Harry and Sev makes a better relationship for Harry and Sev. And Wormtail does something Noble.
Warning: M/M . . . Rape . . . some humor with suspense and fluffiness is throw into the mix. So, read at own risk.
Chapter Two: Sorrow And Joy *Dedicated to Reaper*
When Severus awoke, the first thing he noticed was the emptiness beside him. He glanced around his chamber and found a note on the dresser with his name on it. He scrambled out of bed and grabbed the letter. It was from Harry . . . His beloved Angel.
'Dearest Sev, Forgive me for leaving without waking you but . . . I need to do something before we can fully be together. Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not leaving you . . . I'm creating a better future for us. And the only way that can happen is with Voldemort's downfall. Forgive me, Please? My Love for you is eternal . . . If we cannot be together in this life then I will be yours until we can. I love you, Forever. Love, Harry'
Severus grabbed his robes and pulled them on and raced at full speeds to find Dumbledore. In his mind and heart, Severus was praying to every and any God he could think of to watch over his Harry and make sure that he was perfectedly safe from harm. But a foreboding feeling was lurking in the back of Severus' mind telling him that wasn't the case.
*
Harry walked about Muggle London. He had gotten here only a few hours ago, and he was window-gazing as the muggle citizens walked, obliviously, by. Harry sighed . . . (Maybe this wasn't such a good idea)thought Harry. (No . . . I can't think like that . . . This has to happen . . . Just me and Voldemort). The Petite teenager silently cursed at his height. Being 5 foot 7 inches at Seventeen for a boy was pretty pathetic and he couldn't see a bloody thing over these muggles heads. (Voldemort might as well cast the Killing Curse, I'll never see it coming). He scowled and shoved his hands into his jacket and continued to walk. (Damn, I wish I was in bed right now . . . It's bloody freezing out here!!)
Suddenly, a hand shot out of an alley way and hauled him into it. Harry collided into a warm body, he gazed up wards into the smirking face of none other then . . . . Draco Malfoy. Harry pushed the taller boy away. "Is that anyway to treat your savior, Potter?" Malfoy sneered. Harry turned and saw two Death Eaters walk past.
"Oh, gee, thanks alot . . . for nothing!!" Harry snarled. He turned and began to walk out of the alleyway. Malfoy headed after him. He grabbed the smaller boy's arm and pulled him toward him. "Let Go!! I mean it, Malfoy . . . I don't have time to arse around with you!!"
"What the fuck is your problem . . . I just saved your ass from Voldemort" Malfoy sneered.
"Maybe I wanted to go to Voldemort!!" Harry snarled. "And Let GO!!!" Harry ripped his arm from Malfoy's grip and stalked off. He felt his arms being grabbed. He looked up and saw Malfoy there. "Can't you take a Hint?! GO AWAY!!"
"Like Hell!! I'm taking you back to Hogwarts!!" Malfoy said. Harry glared at him, he closed his eyes then screamed.
"SOMEBODY!!! HELP!!! HE'S TOUCHING ME!!!" Harry screamed. Malfoy looked slightly shocked. But Muggles flocked to Harry's defence. One man grabbed Malfoy and wrenched him away. Harry slipped away, he turned back and looked at him.
Malfoy glared at him. Harry smirked, which seemed to say 'Never mess with a Potter'. With that the petite teenager disappeared into the crowds. (Just you wait, Potter . . . I'm going to make you pay!!)
*
Severus paced the Headmaster's office as Dumbledore read over the letter. He was sure that Dumbledore would sack him for because of the affair, he and Harry were beginning to have. "We'll have to send out search parties for Harry" said Dumbledore. "And we might have to transfigure this into saying something else".
"You're . . . Not . . . Angry?" Severus said, slowly. Dumbledore raised an eyebrow as if to say, 'Should I be?'. "Gods, Albus . . . I'm having an affair with a student . . . That's enough grounds to get me fired!!"
"Severus, Child . . . You and Harry deserve this" said Dumbledore "Why should I come between this?"
"You sound just like she did" Severus retorted.
"Who?"
"Siobhan, Mistress of Elysium" Severus replied. "When Harry and I were unconscious . . . That's where . . . Albus, are you alright?"
"Siobhan . . . You saw Siobhan?" Albus mumbled. Severus rushed to the elder man's side. "Gods, Severus, do you know who she is? No?" Severus shook his head. "Siobhan, wife of Merlin, was the sole reason why Harry's here . . ."
"Albus, are you implying . . . what I think your implying?"
"Indeed".
"Bloody Hell".
*
(That's it . . . I've had it) Harry thought, scowling. (I'm heading back to Hogwarts . . . Back to Sev). Suddenly out of no where, he felt a hand clamp over his mouth and a wand point to the middle of his back. Harry's eyes widened in panic.
"My master will be very please to see you, Harry Potter" whispered a familiar voice. "Stupefy!" Harry crumpled into the unknown Death Eater's arms. "Oh, he'll be very please to see you". The Death Eater hoisted Harry into his arms and walked away from the sight, being seen by only one pair of eyes. Shimmering eyes hardened at the sight of the helpless child in the hands of Evil.
*
"Order of The Pheonix. . . . We have a grave matter at hand" Dumbledore announced. "It appears that one of our own, Harry Potter, has gone off in search of the Dark Lord".
"WHAT?!" Sirius exclaimed. "WHY?!"
"It appears that our young Harry wanted to make a better future for everyone and the only way was with Voldemort's downfall" Dumbledore answered. "Severus found a note addressed to me in Harry's dorm room".
"But . . . He'll be killed" Arthur said. Though Harry wasn't a blood Weasley, Arthur still saw the Boy as one of his own and intended to kept it that way. "Albus, what are we going to do?"
"Search for him, what else?" Moody said. "If that boy falls . . . So, does this Council". Dumbledore nodded.
"We'll search in pairs . . . By our numbers" Dumbledore said. "Search anywhere you can think of that includes The Muggle World". The Aging Wizard drew himself up to his full. "That Child is counting on us . . . We cannot fail . . . Failure isn't a option". He looked at each one of the eight members of the Order. "Use all means necessary . . .dismissed!!"
"Come on, Moony" Sirius said. "I know of a few places we can look".
"Arabella, Let's head off . . . there's a few places I can think of that Boy would look" Moody said. Slowly, each team left the council room leaving Severus and Dumbledore behind.
"I should have noticed he was gone before this . . . Damnit" Severus swore. He looked at the note, it was slowly returning to normal. "'My Love for you is eternal'". He glared at the note as if it had offended him. (Well it had but . . . . You get my drift).
"Come, Severus . . . I know of places where Voldemort maybe hiding" Dumbledore said. "Let's just hope he decides to call you while we're searching".
"I hope not . . . I'll probably murder the bastard" Severus growled. They left the Council chambers. A ghost-like figure sat in the head chair, her long braid was over her shoulder.
"And it begins . . . The Final Battle between Light and Dark" she murmured. She pushed her raven black hair out of her emerald eyes. "And Light will prevail".
*
Harry awoke, only to have a throbbing headache. He sat up, he noticed that he was laying, completely nude, in a massive bed. Harry, involuntarily, shivered. He gazed around and found nothing recognizable. He reached up and touched his face and found that his glasses were gone. Harry wrapped his arms around himself. "I told you I claim you" said a sinister voice. Harry turned and found Voldemort standing in the shadows. Harry moved away as Voldemort walked over. "Now is that any way to treat your host?"
Harry yelped as Voldemort grasped his arm in a bruising grip. He gazed up, in fear, at Voldemort. The Dark Lord caressed Harry's cheek. Harry jerked away, he was thrown against the bed and struggled as the Dark Lord crawled upon the small teenager. "This would be less pain if you stopped struggling" said Voldemort "but that wouldn't be any fun". Harry whimpered as Voldemort bit his neck hard, drawing blood. Harry tried to wiggle out from Voldemort's grasp. Suddenly, a scream tore from Harry's throat as Voldemort violated him. Harry turned his head sideways and clenched his eyes shut. Sev would never want him again . . . He was broken. Voldemort pulled away from him, Harry curled up into a fetal position. Voldemort leaned over and gave Harry a bruising kiss before leaving. Harry began to sob, he wanted his Sev . . . Harry buried his face into his hands and gave soul-wrenching sobs. The mere thought of his beloved crushed Harry's soul. There was no way that his lover would want him now that he was dirty . . . Used . . . And Broken.
"Sev . . . Please. . . Find me?" Harry whimpered. "Please".
*
Severus stopped dead and rested a hand on his chest. His heart had tightened painfully. "Severus . . . Child, are you alright?" Dumbledore inquired.
"Something's wrong . . . It's Harry . . . Albus, we've got to find him" said Severus. He gazed up into the blue eyes of his mentor. The twinkle had gone out replaced with a cold . . . hard . . . fury.
"Come on, I know of a place" said Dumbledore. "One place that Voldemort would believe that no one would look for him".
"Riddle Manor . . . Why didn't I see it" Severus said. He grasped Dumbledore's elbow and within a blink of an eye, the two had disappeared. Disappeared with out a trace.
*
Wormtail shuddered as he listen to the screams come from the Master's chambers. He felt exceedingly guilty for what was happening to the son of his dead best friend. Wormtail sighed and walked away . . . He deserved to die for what he done to Harry. The Boy had enough pain and suffering on his shoulders, now he had to add this on to his shoulders. Wormtail shook his head and continued down the hallway. Lucius Malfoy was sitting in the parlor looking very proud with himself. He had taken the boy, an hour after the Master did. And was allowed to do so because he was the one that brought Harry to Riddle Manor.
"I wonder if those Fools of an Order will want that boy as a leader" said Lucius. He smirked to himself. Wormtail merely sneered in response. "Oh, what's wrong, Wormtail . . . You want a turn with the boy?"
"No thanks . . . I still have some honor left" Wormtail sneered. "And I won't tarnish that with causing that boy any more pain". He turned and walked out. He noticed two figures sneaking around the garden. He turned and headed out, saying nothing to Lucius about the intruders.
"Where would they keep Harry?" Dumbledore wondered as they approached the backdoor. He looked at the Spy for the Light but Severus could give no answer.
"Try the chambers of Voldemort" came a voice. Severus and Dumbledore turned around and saw Wormtail standing there. He looked at his former headmaster. "That's were Malfoy brought him . . . I warn you, it isn't going to be pretty".
"What do you mean, Wormtail?!" Severus hissed.
"Get down!!" he hissed, shoving the two into the shadows of the house. Malfoy and Voldemort exited the house and disapparated. Wormtail entered the house, beckoning the two to follow. "This way . . . Voldemort's Chambers are up this way".
Quietly, the trio made their way through the house. They came upstairs and heard sobbing, Wormtail backed away as Severus and Dumbledore burst through the door. "HARRY!!" Severus said. Wormtail turned his back and pulled out his wand.
Dumbledore noticed the doings of his former student. "Peter?"
"It's better this way, Professor" Wormtail said. "Here . . . Give this to the Minister and tell my mother I'm sorry?"
Severus and Harry looked up from their position on the bed. "Harry, for all it's worth . . . I'm sorry" Wormtail said. He backed away. He pointed his wand at his head.
"PETER!!" Dumbledore shouted. He made to stop the former Gryffindor but it was too late. Peter Pettigrew's lifeless body toppled down over the stairs. Dumbledore opened his eyes and turned to look at Severus and Harry. The Former Death Eater had his lover's face in his chest. "Come on, Severus . . . Let's get Harry back to Hogwarts".
Severus pulled over his cloak and attempted to wrapped it around Harry but the seventeen-year-old Gryffindor flinched away. As he did so, the Blankets around him gave away, revealing a marred and battered body. "Harry!!" Severus gasped. They . . . They . . . Severus closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Love, it's okay . . . Everything is alright . . . No one is going to hurt you".
Harry allowed himself to be pulled into Severus' arms. He snuggled into the cloak and looked up at his lover. His midnight eyes weren't mask, Harry could see emotions shining through. Sorrow . . . Rage. . . Love. He rested his head against Severus' chest and grasped some of the material of Severus' robes. "Let's go, Severus" Dumbledore said, gently. Together, they left the house and apparated to the outskirts of Hogwarts.
*
Siobhan gazed through her magical mirror into the Infirmary of Hogwarts School. One of her most precious children was injured. She, desperately, wanted to go to her child and make him better. But, alas, Fate was against her. This was his war . . . Not hers . . . Siobhan sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "The Fates' a Cruel thing" Siobhan muttered. "Damn those blasted witches". She stood and paced her throne room. "My poor child" she murmured. "How you must be hurting".
She, gently, touched the mirror and gazed, forlornly, at the child huddled in the bed, sobbing his eyes out while he dreamt. "No . . . You shouldn't remember" Siobhan murmured. "Sweet dreams for a Sweet Boy". The child stopped and rolled over and curled up, dreaming pleasantly. Siobhan turned away, three figures appeared before. "Atropos, Clotho, Lachesis . . . what do I own the honor of the Fates?"
"We come with a vision, Milady Siobhan" said Atropos, The Fate of The Past. Siobhan leveled the Fate with a hard glared.
"I do not want to know" Siobhan snarled. Her eyes began to glow.
"You cannot forgo the boy's destiny, Milady" Lachesis, The Fate of the Future replied. "It has been written in the Stars of Earth and Elysium". Siobhan turned and looked at the mirror . . . at her precious boy.
"I will not interfere . . . But that doesn't mean I have to like it" Siobhan answered.
"The boy is destined to destroy the Dark while his children are Destined for greater things" Lachesis said. "Twin Children born of the Purest Love . . . Twin Heirs of Elysium . . . Eli Aramis and Elias James".
"One question . . . Will the Twins be born?" asked Siobhan.
"Too far ahead . . . It is yet unwritten" replied Lachesis.
Siobhan turned and looked at the mirror. The Fates moved closer to her and studied the boy in the mirror. "Visit him, Milady". Siobhan smiled and headed out of the throne room.
*
((Harry stood in a beautiful field just above a magnificient Crystal Castle. He felt arms around his neck. He turned to see Siobhan standing there. "Mistress Siobhan . . . Did . . . Did you bring me here?" Harry asked.
"I did . . . I saw and felt your pain" Siobhan replied. Harry turned and embraced the woman back. "My poor Little One . . . I'm so sorry". She nuzzled his head, Harry laid his head on her chest. "You found your Destined One . . . Only to be ripped away, once again".
"Again?"
"It is a Long Story, Little One" Siobhan said. "And One you cannot hear at this time". Her emerald eyes connected with Harry's own. Ancient met youth.
"You have his eyes" Siobhan murmured. "Come . . . Walk with me". Hand in Hand, the two walked through the fields.
"What is that Castle over there?"
"That . . . That is Elysium Hall, Resting Place for the Brave" said Siobhan. She stopped and studied it. Harry gazed up at the tall woman. He could feel her sadness. He frowned . . . He didn't mean to make her sad. He wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her. She smiled down at him. "Nearly all of My precious children are in there . . . I pray you do not join them until Late in your life".
"Are my parents in there?" Harry ventured.
"Ah, My Tiger Lily and My Mischevious Prongs" Siobhan said. "It hurt greatly when they joined their brethren amongst those Halls".
"Is . . .Is Wormtail in there?" Harry inquired. He gazed at the castle.
"Yes, He had made up for his deeds when he helped save you from the hands of your oppressor" Siobhan replied. "The Dark Arts are venom to those of the Pure of Heart . . . My little Peter fell prey to them".
"So, are you saying that Peter wasn't the Peter that was my Parents' friend?" Harry asked.
"No . . .I thought that Peter was gone forever . . . It saddened me greatly" Siobhan answered. They continued on. "It has been a long time since we walked these fields together, Little One". She smiled. "But then you were only young and Severus was with us . . . He was pretty young too".
She laughed, a musical sound, at Harry's confused look. "Mistress Siobhan . . . What exactly is Elysium?" Harry inquired.
"Elysium is the Resting Place for the Light" Siobhan answered. "It is a place where they stop and rest before they continue on into their next life". "You see, No Soul ever dies . . . It comes here and replenish itself before joining the world again".
Harry nodded. They continued to walk and chat . . . totally oblivious to the world outside of Harry's dream.))
Severus entered the Hospital wing, he gazed at the sleeping figure of Harry. The boy looked peacefully. Severus, gently, brushed a few strays of hair away from Harry's forehead. He sighed and sat down in a chair and grasped Harry's hand. Dumbledore was summoning the rest of the Council back from the search. Ron and Hermione were staying with Hermione's Parents until they were called back to Hogwarts. Slowly, Harry opened his eyes and gazed up at Severus.
"Sev?" Harry inquired softly. At Severus' nod, Harry thew himself into his lover's arms and hugged the man tight. His face was buried into the crook of Severus' neck. Severus clung, equally tight, to his angel. Harry pulled back and looked at Severus, squarely, in the face. "Do you still want me?" Harry's question was soft and pleading. Severus could feel tears behing it. "Please, say yes . . . I don't wanna be alone".
"Never, I love you . . . Our Love is eternal" Severus said, he leaned in and, gently, kissed Harry. The Seventh year Gryffindor pulled Severus closer, deeping the kiss with a need of reassurance. Severus gave in to the kiss, they pulled back breathless. "I love you . . . now and forever".
"I love you, too". Harry nestled into Severus, his head resting on his lover's chest. Severus rested his head on Harry's head. The two sat there, unmoving. They never noticed the shadowy figure in the Shadows. Amber eyes flashed with sorrow then with joy . . . sorrow for the pain that was given to Harry and Joy that he had found someone that still wanted him. Ever so slowly, Remus Lupin crept out of the Infirmary and headed to the Council meeting in the Headmaster's office. He, next to Dobby and Dumbledore, would be the only one that would know of Harry and Severus' relationship until they decided to announce it to the Wizarding World.
*
Shouts, cursing and rants could be heard from the Riddle House. Voldemort was cursing out his Death Eaters. That brat Potter had escaped, and Wormtail was dead . . . By his own hand. Mostly likely he had saved the boy then killed himself to prevent Voldemort from killing him. "We'll get him back, Master" Malfoy said. "He got him once . . . We'll get him again". Voldemort looked at Lucius. The silve-blonde wizard looked as though he had a plan forming in his head.
"And what, pretell, is going through that twisted little mind of yours, Lucius?" Voldemort inquired. Lucius looked up and smiled. Voldemort raised an eyebrow, then caressed Lucius' face. "Don't take too long in getting me that brat". Lucius nodded and turned ot leave but Voldmort pulled him back. "I never gave you permission to leave". His mouth clamp down on Lucius'. (And I'm just gonna leave it there . . . . I do not want my readers vomiting up, like I did . . . I have a sick mind).
*
Dumbledore entered the Infirmary and found it completely, empty. He noticed a not laying on Harry's bed. It was from Severus. Dumbledore didn't even bother to read it, knowning full well where those too have gotten, he shook his head and placed the note into his pocket. (Dumbledore has a dirty doesn't he, lol!!)
Meanwhile, strolling the enchanted gardens of Hogwarts . . . . . Severus and Harry walked hand in hand as they watched studied the beautiful flowers that grew all-year around in the gardens. "This place reminds of me Elysium . . . It's nice in here" Harry said. He rested his head against Severus' arm. Severus looked around, His angel was right, it was like Elysium here. "Sev, how come . . . you're willing to stay with me . . . even after . . . " Harry started.
Severus placed a finger on Harry's lips. "Because I love you . . . And I will always love you, no matter what" Severus swore.
"But I'm dirty" Harry protested. "Broken . . . Used".
"Not to me" Severus said, gently. He pulled out a box. He opened it, a beautiful ring was embedded in the black velvet. "This had been in my family for generations, it is required for Snape to give to the person, that he or she is willing to marry". Snape smiled. "I know, we haven't been in love for very long, only a few days, but our souls have been together for Milleniums". Harry looked at the ring, it was a simple gold band with runes carved into it. A pure crystal ring was molded into the gold. "Harry, I want you to were this . . . I want us to get married when you're finished school". Severus pulled out the ring and slip it on to Harry's delicate finger. "Will you become my husband? Will you become Harry Potter-Snape?"
"Yes, Yes" Harry said, throwing his arms around his Fiance. Severus smiled and hugged Harry back. All the while, a shadowy figure watching from the trees.
"Twins born of the Purest Love . . . That's them alright . . . Time to report back to Mistress Siobhan" said the figure, grinning from ear to ear. "With Sorrow come Joy and With Joy comes Happiness . . . They're headed down the right road".
With a flick of the figure's wrist, the figure vanished from sight. Leaving the engaged couple to themselves. "Sev, when are we going to tell Sirius and Remus?" Harry inquired. "I mean, they have to know . . . They are my Guardians, now". Severus made a face and sighed.
"Might as well tell them now, I suppose" said Severus. "But before that, I would like to reinforce the wards on my apartments, for my and Black's safety". Harry shook his head.
"Don't you think, you're being a bit paranoid?"
"With your Godfather? Not a chance". Harry burst out laughing.
TBC ____________________________________________________________________________ _
Finally, you wouldn't believe how long it took me to write this . . . .And on top of that, my computer has fritzing out on us the last week, which is why I haven't posted this up. And Don't go worrying about the Weasleys, they're up in the next Chapter. More Harry Angst!! *Poor . . . Poor, Harry . . . The things I put him through . . . Hope Sevvie doesn't kill me* Till next time, Adios Amigos.
Author's Note: This Story is the Prequel to my fic, 'Christmas' and it's Dedicated to Reaper for asking for this. Okay, in the first Chapter, I said attempted Rape? Well it's full out rape (Non-Graphic) okay? More Angst for Harry and Sev makes a better relationship for Harry and Sev. And Wormtail does something Noble.
Warning: M/M . . . Rape . . . some humor with suspense and fluffiness is throw into the mix. So, read at own risk.
Chapter Two: Sorrow And Joy *Dedicated to Reaper*
When Severus awoke, the first thing he noticed was the emptiness beside him. He glanced around his chamber and found a note on the dresser with his name on it. He scrambled out of bed and grabbed the letter. It was from Harry . . . His beloved Angel.
'Dearest Sev, Forgive me for leaving without waking you but . . . I need to do something before we can fully be together. Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not leaving you . . . I'm creating a better future for us. And the only way that can happen is with Voldemort's downfall. Forgive me, Please? My Love for you is eternal . . . If we cannot be together in this life then I will be yours until we can. I love you, Forever. Love, Harry'
Severus grabbed his robes and pulled them on and raced at full speeds to find Dumbledore. In his mind and heart, Severus was praying to every and any God he could think of to watch over his Harry and make sure that he was perfectedly safe from harm. But a foreboding feeling was lurking in the back of Severus' mind telling him that wasn't the case.
*
Harry walked about Muggle London. He had gotten here only a few hours ago, and he was window-gazing as the muggle citizens walked, obliviously, by. Harry sighed . . . (Maybe this wasn't such a good idea)thought Harry. (No . . . I can't think like that . . . This has to happen . . . Just me and Voldemort). The Petite teenager silently cursed at his height. Being 5 foot 7 inches at Seventeen for a boy was pretty pathetic and he couldn't see a bloody thing over these muggles heads. (Voldemort might as well cast the Killing Curse, I'll never see it coming). He scowled and shoved his hands into his jacket and continued to walk. (Damn, I wish I was in bed right now . . . It's bloody freezing out here!!)
Suddenly, a hand shot out of an alley way and hauled him into it. Harry collided into a warm body, he gazed up wards into the smirking face of none other then . . . . Draco Malfoy. Harry pushed the taller boy away. "Is that anyway to treat your savior, Potter?" Malfoy sneered. Harry turned and saw two Death Eaters walk past.
"Oh, gee, thanks alot . . . for nothing!!" Harry snarled. He turned and began to walk out of the alleyway. Malfoy headed after him. He grabbed the smaller boy's arm and pulled him toward him. "Let Go!! I mean it, Malfoy . . . I don't have time to arse around with you!!"
"What the fuck is your problem . . . I just saved your ass from Voldemort" Malfoy sneered.
"Maybe I wanted to go to Voldemort!!" Harry snarled. "And Let GO!!!" Harry ripped his arm from Malfoy's grip and stalked off. He felt his arms being grabbed. He looked up and saw Malfoy there. "Can't you take a Hint?! GO AWAY!!"
"Like Hell!! I'm taking you back to Hogwarts!!" Malfoy said. Harry glared at him, he closed his eyes then screamed.
"SOMEBODY!!! HELP!!! HE'S TOUCHING ME!!!" Harry screamed. Malfoy looked slightly shocked. But Muggles flocked to Harry's defence. One man grabbed Malfoy and wrenched him away. Harry slipped away, he turned back and looked at him.
Malfoy glared at him. Harry smirked, which seemed to say 'Never mess with a Potter'. With that the petite teenager disappeared into the crowds. (Just you wait, Potter . . . I'm going to make you pay!!)
*
Severus paced the Headmaster's office as Dumbledore read over the letter. He was sure that Dumbledore would sack him for because of the affair, he and Harry were beginning to have. "We'll have to send out search parties for Harry" said Dumbledore. "And we might have to transfigure this into saying something else".
"You're . . . Not . . . Angry?" Severus said, slowly. Dumbledore raised an eyebrow as if to say, 'Should I be?'. "Gods, Albus . . . I'm having an affair with a student . . . That's enough grounds to get me fired!!"
"Severus, Child . . . You and Harry deserve this" said Dumbledore "Why should I come between this?"
"You sound just like she did" Severus retorted.
"Who?"
"Siobhan, Mistress of Elysium" Severus replied. "When Harry and I were unconscious . . . That's where . . . Albus, are you alright?"
"Siobhan . . . You saw Siobhan?" Albus mumbled. Severus rushed to the elder man's side. "Gods, Severus, do you know who she is? No?" Severus shook his head. "Siobhan, wife of Merlin, was the sole reason why Harry's here . . ."
"Albus, are you implying . . . what I think your implying?"
"Indeed".
"Bloody Hell".
*
(That's it . . . I've had it) Harry thought, scowling. (I'm heading back to Hogwarts . . . Back to Sev). Suddenly out of no where, he felt a hand clamp over his mouth and a wand point to the middle of his back. Harry's eyes widened in panic.
"My master will be very please to see you, Harry Potter" whispered a familiar voice. "Stupefy!" Harry crumpled into the unknown Death Eater's arms. "Oh, he'll be very please to see you". The Death Eater hoisted Harry into his arms and walked away from the sight, being seen by only one pair of eyes. Shimmering eyes hardened at the sight of the helpless child in the hands of Evil.
*
"Order of The Pheonix. . . . We have a grave matter at hand" Dumbledore announced. "It appears that one of our own, Harry Potter, has gone off in search of the Dark Lord".
"WHAT?!" Sirius exclaimed. "WHY?!"
"It appears that our young Harry wanted to make a better future for everyone and the only way was with Voldemort's downfall" Dumbledore answered. "Severus found a note addressed to me in Harry's dorm room".
"But . . . He'll be killed" Arthur said. Though Harry wasn't a blood Weasley, Arthur still saw the Boy as one of his own and intended to kept it that way. "Albus, what are we going to do?"
"Search for him, what else?" Moody said. "If that boy falls . . . So, does this Council". Dumbledore nodded.
"We'll search in pairs . . . By our numbers" Dumbledore said. "Search anywhere you can think of that includes The Muggle World". The Aging Wizard drew himself up to his full. "That Child is counting on us . . . We cannot fail . . . Failure isn't a option". He looked at each one of the eight members of the Order. "Use all means necessary . . .dismissed!!"
"Come on, Moony" Sirius said. "I know of a few places we can look".
"Arabella, Let's head off . . . there's a few places I can think of that Boy would look" Moody said. Slowly, each team left the council room leaving Severus and Dumbledore behind.
"I should have noticed he was gone before this . . . Damnit" Severus swore. He looked at the note, it was slowly returning to normal. "'My Love for you is eternal'". He glared at the note as if it had offended him. (Well it had but . . . . You get my drift).
"Come, Severus . . . I know of places where Voldemort maybe hiding" Dumbledore said. "Let's just hope he decides to call you while we're searching".
"I hope not . . . I'll probably murder the bastard" Severus growled. They left the Council chambers. A ghost-like figure sat in the head chair, her long braid was over her shoulder.
"And it begins . . . The Final Battle between Light and Dark" she murmured. She pushed her raven black hair out of her emerald eyes. "And Light will prevail".
*
Harry awoke, only to have a throbbing headache. He sat up, he noticed that he was laying, completely nude, in a massive bed. Harry, involuntarily, shivered. He gazed around and found nothing recognizable. He reached up and touched his face and found that his glasses were gone. Harry wrapped his arms around himself. "I told you I claim you" said a sinister voice. Harry turned and found Voldemort standing in the shadows. Harry moved away as Voldemort walked over. "Now is that any way to treat your host?"
Harry yelped as Voldemort grasped his arm in a bruising grip. He gazed up, in fear, at Voldemort. The Dark Lord caressed Harry's cheek. Harry jerked away, he was thrown against the bed and struggled as the Dark Lord crawled upon the small teenager. "This would be less pain if you stopped struggling" said Voldemort "but that wouldn't be any fun". Harry whimpered as Voldemort bit his neck hard, drawing blood. Harry tried to wiggle out from Voldemort's grasp. Suddenly, a scream tore from Harry's throat as Voldemort violated him. Harry turned his head sideways and clenched his eyes shut. Sev would never want him again . . . He was broken. Voldemort pulled away from him, Harry curled up into a fetal position. Voldemort leaned over and gave Harry a bruising kiss before leaving. Harry began to sob, he wanted his Sev . . . Harry buried his face into his hands and gave soul-wrenching sobs. The mere thought of his beloved crushed Harry's soul. There was no way that his lover would want him now that he was dirty . . . Used . . . And Broken.
"Sev . . . Please. . . Find me?" Harry whimpered. "Please".
*
Severus stopped dead and rested a hand on his chest. His heart had tightened painfully. "Severus . . . Child, are you alright?" Dumbledore inquired.
"Something's wrong . . . It's Harry . . . Albus, we've got to find him" said Severus. He gazed up into the blue eyes of his mentor. The twinkle had gone out replaced with a cold . . . hard . . . fury.
"Come on, I know of a place" said Dumbledore. "One place that Voldemort would believe that no one would look for him".
"Riddle Manor . . . Why didn't I see it" Severus said. He grasped Dumbledore's elbow and within a blink of an eye, the two had disappeared. Disappeared with out a trace.
*
Wormtail shuddered as he listen to the screams come from the Master's chambers. He felt exceedingly guilty for what was happening to the son of his dead best friend. Wormtail sighed and walked away . . . He deserved to die for what he done to Harry. The Boy had enough pain and suffering on his shoulders, now he had to add this on to his shoulders. Wormtail shook his head and continued down the hallway. Lucius Malfoy was sitting in the parlor looking very proud with himself. He had taken the boy, an hour after the Master did. And was allowed to do so because he was the one that brought Harry to Riddle Manor.
"I wonder if those Fools of an Order will want that boy as a leader" said Lucius. He smirked to himself. Wormtail merely sneered in response. "Oh, what's wrong, Wormtail . . . You want a turn with the boy?"
"No thanks . . . I still have some honor left" Wormtail sneered. "And I won't tarnish that with causing that boy any more pain". He turned and walked out. He noticed two figures sneaking around the garden. He turned and headed out, saying nothing to Lucius about the intruders.
"Where would they keep Harry?" Dumbledore wondered as they approached the backdoor. He looked at the Spy for the Light but Severus could give no answer.
"Try the chambers of Voldemort" came a voice. Severus and Dumbledore turned around and saw Wormtail standing there. He looked at his former headmaster. "That's were Malfoy brought him . . . I warn you, it isn't going to be pretty".
"What do you mean, Wormtail?!" Severus hissed.
"Get down!!" he hissed, shoving the two into the shadows of the house. Malfoy and Voldemort exited the house and disapparated. Wormtail entered the house, beckoning the two to follow. "This way . . . Voldemort's Chambers are up this way".
Quietly, the trio made their way through the house. They came upstairs and heard sobbing, Wormtail backed away as Severus and Dumbledore burst through the door. "HARRY!!" Severus said. Wormtail turned his back and pulled out his wand.
Dumbledore noticed the doings of his former student. "Peter?"
"It's better this way, Professor" Wormtail said. "Here . . . Give this to the Minister and tell my mother I'm sorry?"
Severus and Harry looked up from their position on the bed. "Harry, for all it's worth . . . I'm sorry" Wormtail said. He backed away. He pointed his wand at his head.
"PETER!!" Dumbledore shouted. He made to stop the former Gryffindor but it was too late. Peter Pettigrew's lifeless body toppled down over the stairs. Dumbledore opened his eyes and turned to look at Severus and Harry. The Former Death Eater had his lover's face in his chest. "Come on, Severus . . . Let's get Harry back to Hogwarts".
Severus pulled over his cloak and attempted to wrapped it around Harry but the seventeen-year-old Gryffindor flinched away. As he did so, the Blankets around him gave away, revealing a marred and battered body. "Harry!!" Severus gasped. They . . . They . . . Severus closed his eyes and took a deep breath. "Love, it's okay . . . Everything is alright . . . No one is going to hurt you".
Harry allowed himself to be pulled into Severus' arms. He snuggled into the cloak and looked up at his lover. His midnight eyes weren't mask, Harry could see emotions shining through. Sorrow . . . Rage. . . Love. He rested his head against Severus' chest and grasped some of the material of Severus' robes. "Let's go, Severus" Dumbledore said, gently. Together, they left the house and apparated to the outskirts of Hogwarts.
*
Siobhan gazed through her magical mirror into the Infirmary of Hogwarts School. One of her most precious children was injured. She, desperately, wanted to go to her child and make him better. But, alas, Fate was against her. This was his war . . . Not hers . . . Siobhan sighed and ran a hand through her hair. "The Fates' a Cruel thing" Siobhan muttered. "Damn those blasted witches". She stood and paced her throne room. "My poor child" she murmured. "How you must be hurting".
She, gently, touched the mirror and gazed, forlornly, at the child huddled in the bed, sobbing his eyes out while he dreamt. "No . . . You shouldn't remember" Siobhan murmured. "Sweet dreams for a Sweet Boy". The child stopped and rolled over and curled up, dreaming pleasantly. Siobhan turned away, three figures appeared before. "Atropos, Clotho, Lachesis . . . what do I own the honor of the Fates?"
"We come with a vision, Milady Siobhan" said Atropos, The Fate of The Past. Siobhan leveled the Fate with a hard glared.
"I do not want to know" Siobhan snarled. Her eyes began to glow.
"You cannot forgo the boy's destiny, Milady" Lachesis, The Fate of the Future replied. "It has been written in the Stars of Earth and Elysium". Siobhan turned and looked at the mirror . . . at her precious boy.
"I will not interfere . . . But that doesn't mean I have to like it" Siobhan answered.
"The boy is destined to destroy the Dark while his children are Destined for greater things" Lachesis said. "Twin Children born of the Purest Love . . . Twin Heirs of Elysium . . . Eli Aramis and Elias James".
"One question . . . Will the Twins be born?" asked Siobhan.
"Too far ahead . . . It is yet unwritten" replied Lachesis.
Siobhan turned and looked at the mirror. The Fates moved closer to her and studied the boy in the mirror. "Visit him, Milady". Siobhan smiled and headed out of the throne room.
*
((Harry stood in a beautiful field just above a magnificient Crystal Castle. He felt arms around his neck. He turned to see Siobhan standing there. "Mistress Siobhan . . . Did . . . Did you bring me here?" Harry asked.
"I did . . . I saw and felt your pain" Siobhan replied. Harry turned and embraced the woman back. "My poor Little One . . . I'm so sorry". She nuzzled his head, Harry laid his head on her chest. "You found your Destined One . . . Only to be ripped away, once again".
"Again?"
"It is a Long Story, Little One" Siobhan said. "And One you cannot hear at this time". Her emerald eyes connected with Harry's own. Ancient met youth.
"You have his eyes" Siobhan murmured. "Come . . . Walk with me". Hand in Hand, the two walked through the fields.
"What is that Castle over there?"
"That . . . That is Elysium Hall, Resting Place for the Brave" said Siobhan. She stopped and studied it. Harry gazed up at the tall woman. He could feel her sadness. He frowned . . . He didn't mean to make her sad. He wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her. She smiled down at him. "Nearly all of My precious children are in there . . . I pray you do not join them until Late in your life".
"Are my parents in there?" Harry ventured.
"Ah, My Tiger Lily and My Mischevious Prongs" Siobhan said. "It hurt greatly when they joined their brethren amongst those Halls".
"Is . . .Is Wormtail in there?" Harry inquired. He gazed at the castle.
"Yes, He had made up for his deeds when he helped save you from the hands of your oppressor" Siobhan replied. "The Dark Arts are venom to those of the Pure of Heart . . . My little Peter fell prey to them".
"So, are you saying that Peter wasn't the Peter that was my Parents' friend?" Harry asked.
"No . . .I thought that Peter was gone forever . . . It saddened me greatly" Siobhan answered. They continued on. "It has been a long time since we walked these fields together, Little One". She smiled. "But then you were only young and Severus was with us . . . He was pretty young too".
She laughed, a musical sound, at Harry's confused look. "Mistress Siobhan . . . What exactly is Elysium?" Harry inquired.
"Elysium is the Resting Place for the Light" Siobhan answered. "It is a place where they stop and rest before they continue on into their next life". "You see, No Soul ever dies . . . It comes here and replenish itself before joining the world again".
Harry nodded. They continued to walk and chat . . . totally oblivious to the world outside of Harry's dream.))
Severus entered the Hospital wing, he gazed at the sleeping figure of Harry. The boy looked peacefully. Severus, gently, brushed a few strays of hair away from Harry's forehead. He sighed and sat down in a chair and grasped Harry's hand. Dumbledore was summoning the rest of the Council back from the search. Ron and Hermione were staying with Hermione's Parents until they were called back to Hogwarts. Slowly, Harry opened his eyes and gazed up at Severus.
"Sev?" Harry inquired softly. At Severus' nod, Harry thew himself into his lover's arms and hugged the man tight. His face was buried into the crook of Severus' neck. Severus clung, equally tight, to his angel. Harry pulled back and looked at Severus, squarely, in the face. "Do you still want me?" Harry's question was soft and pleading. Severus could feel tears behing it. "Please, say yes . . . I don't wanna be alone".
"Never, I love you . . . Our Love is eternal" Severus said, he leaned in and, gently, kissed Harry. The Seventh year Gryffindor pulled Severus closer, deeping the kiss with a need of reassurance. Severus gave in to the kiss, they pulled back breathless. "I love you . . . now and forever".
"I love you, too". Harry nestled into Severus, his head resting on his lover's chest. Severus rested his head on Harry's head. The two sat there, unmoving. They never noticed the shadowy figure in the Shadows. Amber eyes flashed with sorrow then with joy . . . sorrow for the pain that was given to Harry and Joy that he had found someone that still wanted him. Ever so slowly, Remus Lupin crept out of the Infirmary and headed to the Council meeting in the Headmaster's office. He, next to Dobby and Dumbledore, would be the only one that would know of Harry and Severus' relationship until they decided to announce it to the Wizarding World.
*
Shouts, cursing and rants could be heard from the Riddle House. Voldemort was cursing out his Death Eaters. That brat Potter had escaped, and Wormtail was dead . . . By his own hand. Mostly likely he had saved the boy then killed himself to prevent Voldemort from killing him. "We'll get him back, Master" Malfoy said. "He got him once . . . We'll get him again". Voldemort looked at Lucius. The silve-blonde wizard looked as though he had a plan forming in his head.
"And what, pretell, is going through that twisted little mind of yours, Lucius?" Voldemort inquired. Lucius looked up and smiled. Voldemort raised an eyebrow, then caressed Lucius' face. "Don't take too long in getting me that brat". Lucius nodded and turned ot leave but Voldmort pulled him back. "I never gave you permission to leave". His mouth clamp down on Lucius'. (And I'm just gonna leave it there . . . . I do not want my readers vomiting up, like I did . . . I have a sick mind).
*
Dumbledore entered the Infirmary and found it completely, empty. He noticed a not laying on Harry's bed. It was from Severus. Dumbledore didn't even bother to read it, knowning full well where those too have gotten, he shook his head and placed the note into his pocket. (Dumbledore has a dirty doesn't he, lol!!)
Meanwhile, strolling the enchanted gardens of Hogwarts . . . . . Severus and Harry walked hand in hand as they watched studied the beautiful flowers that grew all-year around in the gardens. "This place reminds of me Elysium . . . It's nice in here" Harry said. He rested his head against Severus' arm. Severus looked around, His angel was right, it was like Elysium here. "Sev, how come . . . you're willing to stay with me . . . even after . . . " Harry started.
Severus placed a finger on Harry's lips. "Because I love you . . . And I will always love you, no matter what" Severus swore.
"But I'm dirty" Harry protested. "Broken . . . Used".
"Not to me" Severus said, gently. He pulled out a box. He opened it, a beautiful ring was embedded in the black velvet. "This had been in my family for generations, it is required for Snape to give to the person, that he or she is willing to marry". Snape smiled. "I know, we haven't been in love for very long, only a few days, but our souls have been together for Milleniums". Harry looked at the ring, it was a simple gold band with runes carved into it. A pure crystal ring was molded into the gold. "Harry, I want you to were this . . . I want us to get married when you're finished school". Severus pulled out the ring and slip it on to Harry's delicate finger. "Will you become my husband? Will you become Harry Potter-Snape?"
"Yes, Yes" Harry said, throwing his arms around his Fiance. Severus smiled and hugged Harry back. All the while, a shadowy figure watching from the trees.
"Twins born of the Purest Love . . . That's them alright . . . Time to report back to Mistress Siobhan" said the figure, grinning from ear to ear. "With Sorrow come Joy and With Joy comes Happiness . . . They're headed down the right road".
With a flick of the figure's wrist, the figure vanished from sight. Leaving the engaged couple to themselves. "Sev, when are we going to tell Sirius and Remus?" Harry inquired. "I mean, they have to know . . . They are my Guardians, now". Severus made a face and sighed.
"Might as well tell them now, I suppose" said Severus. "But before that, I would like to reinforce the wards on my apartments, for my and Black's safety". Harry shook his head.
"Don't you think, you're being a bit paranoid?"
"With your Godfather? Not a chance". Harry burst out laughing.
TBC ____________________________________________________________________________ _
Finally, you wouldn't believe how long it took me to write this . . . .And on top of that, my computer has fritzing out on us the last week, which is why I haven't posted this up. And Don't go worrying about the Weasleys, they're up in the next Chapter. More Harry Angst!! *Poor . . . Poor, Harry . . . The things I put him through . . . Hope Sevvie doesn't kill me* Till next time, Adios Amigos.