Disclaimer (how's that actually spelled???): see prologue

AN: Note that I still do not have a beta reader and english still isn't my native language..

Chapter One 14 years later (before Harry's 5th year)

Severus Snape walked through the now empty hallways of Hogwarts. He liked the summer holidays where there were no annoying students and he could do what he wanted. He loved it to stand behind his cauldron and experiment. He would have gotten easily a research job as a potion master somewhere else but because of his past he had gotten lucky to actually find a place to work. Not many trusted him. Not even here at Hogwarts. But like everybody he was unable to change his past mistakes. And now he had to pay for them. In more than one way. Nobody did know for sure if the Potters got the warning on time or not. Sure everybody did know that they died that night, but not many did know that there was no proof. The few who knew about it did not speak about it. He did not want to think about the chaos were the wizarding world to know about the missing corpses. When Hagrid had fetched Harry, he did not look out for the bodies and when the officials arrived they had disappeared. Another mystery that happened that Halloween night in Godric Hollow and the only other witness was Harry Potter himself. Naturally he did not remember much. Why should he. He was a little over a year old when it happened. Severus prepared himself mentally to face Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts, like every year since Harry started his education. And like every year they would discuss hours if he should tell Harry that he was his uncle or not. Severus did not know why they discussed it every year a new. They would discuss to no end and then they would decide to let it as it is. And Severus believed it to be the best. In his opinion Harry got spoiled all his live what would he say when he found out that his most hated teacher actually is a blood relative? He would be ashamed. Severus was fairly sure about that. The boy would rather commit suicide than spend any time with him that was neither a lesson nor a detention. And he surely would not believe him that he only acts in the school time. An Act to make sure of his survival. Many of the students parents in his house were Death Eater and when one of them would here about something that does not fit - He did not want to think about what they or Voldemort would do. He stopped in front of the stone Gargoyle and said the password (Jelly Beans). The rest of the way until the door to Dumbledore's office took only a few seconds. And with that the usual game started.

Small talk about students and teachers alike, two cups of tea and 30 minutes later started Albus with the all to familiar topic. It was the shortest he ever needed to start with it. "Severus, you most probably know why you are here, but." he started. Severus, who did know the beginning by now interrupted him: "Albus, we both know that we will discuss it, like every year I might add, we have argument against argument and at the end we decide not to tell him. Why don't we cut the discussion this year out and decide on it again? I mean we both know them by heart now. God knows that he would never accept me. For all I know he most probably gets spoiled to no end. What would he want with an uncle that is a greasy bastard and his most hated teacher?" "First of all, I doubt that he hates you. And Secondly I do not believe that his relatives treat him that well. I believe you can remember what Lily said about her sister. Though I have to admit I don't know how far it goes. But it took quiet a few letters before Harry got his. Ms. Granger and Mr. Weasley said once that Harry slept in a cupboard under the stairs before the first letter arrived. I am not sure if that is true of course. Harry does not speak about the Dursleys. But what worries me most is that the wards around the house are slowly fading," told Albus a shocked Potion Master. Severus said more to himself: "And there I make his life even worse, while thinking he gets spoiled. And all the time there are proofs. His is small for his age, but neither James nor Lily were small. What do you want me to do?" "I believe it is better when Harry stays here in Hogwarts for the remaining holiday. I would fetch him myself but as you know I am busy with the order and Minister Fudge. I thought that maybe you could do it for me. It also might be a new start for Harry and you. He won't be able to stay at Hogwarts every summer holidays," said Albus. Severus knew that this time he lost the argument and had to tell Harry. But he did not want him to stay any longer than necessary with the Dursleys. "I will go immediately, Albus. When you would excuse me." "Sure, Severus. Inform me when you are back," heard Severus Albus say, when he left the headmasters office.

Severus apparated as near to Privet Drive 4 as the Anti-Apparation-Spells surrounding the house made it possible. He walked the rest of the way and stopped in front of the Dursley's door. He hoped that it was not as bad as the pictures in his mind. Since Albus told him about the problems and the assumptions of the others he could not help himself and imaging the worst. He took a deep breath to calm himself and knocked. Not long after that the door was opened by a rather - to say it nicely - large person. "What do you want?" asked the man. Severus said, playing the greasy git he was while the school time: "My name is Severus Snape and I am here to check on Harry Potter." "I do not know anybody by that name," Vernon Dursley answered shortly and started to close the door. But Severus was faster and stepped in between. A little annoyed by the antics from the Muggle he pulled his wand out and pointed it at the man in front of him. Upon seeing the wand, Vernon Dursley paled visible. Trying to sound sure of himself he said: "We do not want anything to do with your kind." Then a female voice asked from the kitchen: "Vernon Darling, who is it?" "I am sure that Harry Potter lives here. Why should the headmaster of Hogwarts give me false information? By the way I am one of Potters teacher, not to mention that Albus Dumbledore is worried about his well being. He gave me the authority to decide where Mr. Potter will spend the rest of the holidays," said Severus. In the meantime Petunia had arrived and screamed upon seeing that an unknown person pointing a wand at her husband. Severus ignored her and asked again: "Once more. Where is Harry Potter?"

Harry was woken by Petunia's scream. He tried to be as quiet as possible, not wanting to draw any attention to him as he did know what would happen then. He heard someone speak in front of the cupboard he called his room again. The voice was somehow familiar but he could not place it. He suddenly felt the urge to cough. He tried to hold it, since he did not want furthermore punishment. His arm was surely broken already as well as a few rips. But it was futile. He could not hold it. He heard the voice again and realisation hit him. He did know the owner of the voice.

Severus heard a something which sounded like cough, coming from nearby. "What was that?" asked Snape. Vernon swore to himself to punish Harry later and could not help himself but look at the cupboard. He tried to hide it and said: "I have no clue about what you're speaking." But it was not his lucky day and Severus had seen him and pushed him out of his way. When he stood in front of the cupboard he tried to open the door, but found it locked. He pointed his wand at it and muttered: "Alohomora" The next moment the door opened and he looked inside. He was not prepared for what he saw. From the inside Harry Potter looked up and tried to focus on him, which was useless without his classes. After some tries he fell back again unconscious. Severus spun around and stood face to face with Vernon Dursley. "What did you do to him?" he hissed at the man. Vernon, a little more sure about himself, answered: "He only got what he deserved. After all he woke my sun Dudley and burned the breakfast." "Wait till I come back and you will wish that you never were born," Severus said and levitated Harry out of the cupboard. He left the house with Harry in front of him and hurried to the place from where he could apparte back to Hogwarts.

In the Meantime two people, whose identity was unknown, woke in some muggle hospital in London. The nurse that was on duty this night was to say it mildly shocked. The two person, only called Jane and John Doe (due to a lack of identity) woke from a coma that lasted nearly 14 years. The Doctors were about to give up the hope of them ever waking and now they opened their eyes for the first time since they were brought in after the night of Halloween all these years ago.

TBC

Please review.. It shouldn't be that difficult. and tell me if I should continue. Also one question: How long does it actually take for a person to wake from a coma and being able to leave the hospital. I don't want to make it sound too short. And another question: When is Harry Potter actually born or when did he start Hogwarts? I read so many different ages it confuses me.. When nobody knows I will take the year the first book got published, though I don't know for sure when that was. I believe that was 1997.