Farther
by Reanne080
rated R
*This chapter is dedicated to RivenKnight, for being the 75th reviewer and staying
with me this long. Belladonna, for being the 100th reviewer. And to Fnxmoon, my
faithful fan, ::grins:: I am still tickled that you said that. I will love yah forever! ^_^
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Well, here you all go. The next chapter. I hope that you will enjoy it. I am very
sorry that it took me this long to update. Hopefully it won't take me this long again.
If it does, feel free to bug me till I update. ^_^. All of your reviews have helped me to
start this up again and to carry on, despite the 5th book being out. I am going to
incorporate some stuff in the story, but I am not sure of how much. It will all depend
on what I decide to do. Some things I have decided to change, not that it matters to
you all, because you had no idea of what they were, ::grins:: Well, enough of my
jabbering, on with the story….
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Wait another minute.
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me?
I'm alive and still kickin'.
What you see I can't see...
and maybe you'll think before you speak.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
Take another second.
Turn your back on me...
and make believe that you're always happy.
It's safe to say you're never alive.
A big part of you has died.
And by the way...
I hope you're satisfied.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me.
Taking a step back so I can breathe.
Hear the silence about to break.
Fear resistance when I'm awake.
Tearing it back unveiling me.
Taking a step back so I can breathe.
Hear the silence about to break.
Fear resistance when I'm awake.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
Awake ~ Godsmack
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When Albus and Poppy rushed into the room after hearing Severus's calls, they were
happy to see that Harry was starting to wake up. Poppy quickly cast a spell to see if
everything was okay with the boy. She sighed in relief, everything was still stable. She
quickly nodded to Albus and Severus.
"He is fine, but do not tire him. He still needs his rest. Physically, he might be better,
but emotionally, it has yet to be determined... and I will not allow either of you the
opportunity to distress him in anyway." The medi-witch glared at both men, paying
particular attention to Severus.
Severus scowled at the woman for her audacity, but consented for the betterment
of his son. He desperately wanted to tell his son the truth, but also felt that after
such a traumatic event, it wasn't the best time. As he was thinking, the scowl
deepened on his face.
Harry slowly opened his heavy eyelids and glanced about the room. He was
surprised that he wasn't in any pain and disappointed that he was no longer with
his mother. His eyes reached Poppy's first. She smiled down on him, trying to
ease his tension, if he had any. He let his eyes wander to the next person, Albus.
There was a sadness to his eyes that Harry had never seen before, even after the
news that Voldemort was back. Harry was surprised at that. There was also a
slight twinkle there, but Harry wasn't sure why. The last person's gaze he met
was Severus'. He saw the scowl on his face, not knowing his thoughts and
assumed the worst.
Harry felt anger well up inside him. Here was the man that was supposed to be
his father and he was mad at him for waking up. What an ass. 'Like I really
wanted him for a father anyway,' Harry thought. 'I've done fine on my own and
I will continue to do fine. I don't need him. I don't need anyone. They can all
go to hell!'
As these thoughts coursed through Harry's head, his anger plainly showed on his
face. The others took an automatic step back, wondering what had set-off the
boy.
"What is he doing here?" Harry spoke in the deadliest voice anyone had ever heard
him use before. Albus and Poppy stared in shock at Harry's rudeness. Severus'
heart beat painfully in his chest. His son hated him. Harry would never accept him,
but he had to try. For both of their sakes.
"Now, Harry, is that anyway to talk to the man who saved your life?" Albus
spoke softly, trying to defuse the boy.
Harry swung his heated gaze to Albus and sat up abrubtly. "Well, if you hadn't
made me go back in the first place, then he wouldn't have had to waste his precious
time to retrieve me, now would he?!" he raged at the old man, not caring what he
said as long as he hurt Albus.
Severus was shocked at Harry's behavior and was about to reprimand him when
he saw Albus shake his head very slightly, telling Severus not to interfere.
"Harry," Albus sighed, looking every year of his incredible age, "I am sorry that you
had to suffer. I should have known. There were people who tried to tell me what
your relatives were like, but I assumed that they exaggerated. I couldn't believe
that anyone would treat a blood relative like that. For that, I am very sorry. I
believed that they were inherently good. That your presence would calm them and
make them see that magic wasn't horrible or wrong. I should have checked on you.
I did have a watcher for you, but they never told me of any abuse. They just said
that you were a quiet boy, who liked to go unnoticed. I will make sure that you
never have to go back to them. All of your injuries have been cataloged and sent
to the ministry. They have already granted your custody to me. The Dursly's have
been sent to a prison that is made for muggles that break wizard laws. They will
receive the help they need. Dudley has been sent to live with his Aunt Marge,
with both of their memories erased of ever knowing you. You will never be
bothered by any of them again. And the reason I put you with them in the first
place is that you would have protection there from Voldemort because you are
blood kin. It had to be renewed once a year. That is why I had to send you back.
If I had known what was going on, I would never have sent you back to them.
Unfortunately, that protection did not protect you from their abuse." At the end of his
long speech, he held up his hands, asking for the young boy's forgiveness.
Severus stared at Albus, trying to absorb all he had heard. He also realized with
him at the castle, the blood protection was still there. His heart lifted a bit, but was
brought back down by the expression on his son's face.
Harry was deep in thought. Was he really sent there for protection? A high, hysterical
laugh swelled within his chest. It bounced eerily in the large room. Wasn't that a
joke that back-fired magnificently!
Before he could respond, Poppy, worried about her patent's mental health, cast
a spell to cause him to sleep. Harry fell onto the bed with a thump, the world once
again black.
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How did you all like it? Leave a review and tell me. I am a bit concerned about the
flow, since it has been a long time since the update. I am going to leave in my notices.
Just for those who care, since you know anyway, if you read the notices, I am still in
the process of divorce. It is going well. I should find out the court date as soon as I
file those papers. I just have to get my but up and get a hold of someone who can
drive me. Also, I now have my very own computer! Yay! I am so happy. So,
now I have no excuse except writer's block for not posting. Keep at me and I will
eventually feel bad enough that I will post a section. I also have a huge amount to
reviews to respond to and I will respond to each one. This chapter was dedicated
to a number of people. Lets see who else reviewed my story. ^_^.
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Athenakitty- (5,6) ::chuckles:: wait and see
Harry's sister- Thank you and sorry for the delay.
RivenKnight- ::waves:: Hi. Well, here it is, I hope you like it. Yay! you are
number 75!
Fnxmoon- Thank you, ::smiles::
Lei Dumbledore- He he, your welcome. Thank you very much
Kateri- Heh, you have no idea. Thank you
Lirael- ::chuckles:: thank you
Kemenran- Thank you
Tabitha- Thank you. I hope i can keep things good for you.
Cresha Potter- Thank you. I don't think that I have stated how they tricked
Lilly. You will find out in later chapters. ::smiles::
Tigergirl- ::chuckles:: thank you and your welcome. You will find out soon,
kay?
Sela- Thank you
jlies- Thanks
menecarkawan- (1-6) lol. I loved your reviews. ::grins:: I am sorry to
disapoint you, but Sev is going to have to do a lot to be excepted. Here
is the next chapter. Hopefully the wait for the next one won't be as long.
Thankyou again.
sarou- ::chuckles:: here yah go
le'Ange_de_mort- Hey, I love your new name. ::smiles:: Everything will
work out and you will be the first to know ::winks and laughs::
Max48450- thanks
candledot- (3,5,6) Thanks. No. lol
Ian- sorry about the wait, here yah go.
StoneDragon- Here you go, thanks. ::smiles::
Belladonna- ::chuckles:: I hope that this isn't too cliche. I am trying to keep it
diffrent. I am trying to stay clear of what I have read myself. Yay! you are #
100!
azabeth99- ::chuckles:: It was what I was going for, but hey, great minds think a
like.
PeachDancer- Thanks
MerlinHalliwell- Here yah go
Dragona- Aww, that's cool. ::smiles:: Thanks
Scholcomp25- Thank you, here you go
Shinigami06- Thank you
Fnxmoon- lol. Yay! I have a faithful fan! He he, I'm giddy! ::smiles and claps
hands::
Xirleb70- Yay. Thank you
Ian- lol. I will be 23 this year
ranger- Thank you, I am. ::smiles::
Rocker_Starlight- (7,6) Hey, hun. Do you know Ian? And I am trying to flesh
out my stories. Thanks for noticing that I am better. lol.
Fnxmoon- Here yah go, ::smiles:: I am really sorry about the delay.
Harry's Muggle Sister- ::chuckles:: Your right, thank you.
Selua- Thank you, I won't. ::smiles:: I think that if I abondon this story, that people
will linch me. lol
scotty-chan- Thanks and I am going to keep at it. And thank you for wishing me
luck on the computer. I think it helped, since I got one within two days of moving in.
too lazy to sign in- ::chuckles:: thank you
jes- lol. you are too funny. Thank you for the laugh and the review. ::grins::
by Reanne080
rated R
*This chapter is dedicated to RivenKnight, for being the 75th reviewer and staying
with me this long. Belladonna, for being the 100th reviewer. And to Fnxmoon, my
faithful fan, ::grins:: I am still tickled that you said that. I will love yah forever! ^_^
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Well, here you all go. The next chapter. I hope that you will enjoy it. I am very
sorry that it took me this long to update. Hopefully it won't take me this long again.
If it does, feel free to bug me till I update. ^_^. All of your reviews have helped me to
start this up again and to carry on, despite the 5th book being out. I am going to
incorporate some stuff in the story, but I am not sure of how much. It will all depend
on what I decide to do. Some things I have decided to change, not that it matters to
you all, because you had no idea of what they were, ::grins:: Well, enough of my
jabbering, on with the story….
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Wait another minute.
Can't you see what this pain has fucking done to me?
I'm alive and still kickin'.
What you see I can't see...
and maybe you'll think before you speak.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
Take another second.
Turn your back on me...
and make believe that you're always happy.
It's safe to say you're never alive.
A big part of you has died.
And by the way...
I hope you're satisfied.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
Tearing it back unveiling me.
Taking a step back so I can breathe.
Hear the silence about to break.
Fear resistance when I'm awake.
Tearing it back unveiling me.
Taking a step back so I can breathe.
Hear the silence about to break.
Fear resistance when I'm awake.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
I'm alive
for you.
I'm awake
because of you.
I'm alive
I told you.
I'm awake
swallowing you.
Awake ~ Godsmack
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When Albus and Poppy rushed into the room after hearing Severus's calls, they were
happy to see that Harry was starting to wake up. Poppy quickly cast a spell to see if
everything was okay with the boy. She sighed in relief, everything was still stable. She
quickly nodded to Albus and Severus.
"He is fine, but do not tire him. He still needs his rest. Physically, he might be better,
but emotionally, it has yet to be determined... and I will not allow either of you the
opportunity to distress him in anyway." The medi-witch glared at both men, paying
particular attention to Severus.
Severus scowled at the woman for her audacity, but consented for the betterment
of his son. He desperately wanted to tell his son the truth, but also felt that after
such a traumatic event, it wasn't the best time. As he was thinking, the scowl
deepened on his face.
Harry slowly opened his heavy eyelids and glanced about the room. He was
surprised that he wasn't in any pain and disappointed that he was no longer with
his mother. His eyes reached Poppy's first. She smiled down on him, trying to
ease his tension, if he had any. He let his eyes wander to the next person, Albus.
There was a sadness to his eyes that Harry had never seen before, even after the
news that Voldemort was back. Harry was surprised at that. There was also a
slight twinkle there, but Harry wasn't sure why. The last person's gaze he met
was Severus'. He saw the scowl on his face, not knowing his thoughts and
assumed the worst.
Harry felt anger well up inside him. Here was the man that was supposed to be
his father and he was mad at him for waking up. What an ass. 'Like I really
wanted him for a father anyway,' Harry thought. 'I've done fine on my own and
I will continue to do fine. I don't need him. I don't need anyone. They can all
go to hell!'
As these thoughts coursed through Harry's head, his anger plainly showed on his
face. The others took an automatic step back, wondering what had set-off the
boy.
"What is he doing here?" Harry spoke in the deadliest voice anyone had ever heard
him use before. Albus and Poppy stared in shock at Harry's rudeness. Severus'
heart beat painfully in his chest. His son hated him. Harry would never accept him,
but he had to try. For both of their sakes.
"Now, Harry, is that anyway to talk to the man who saved your life?" Albus
spoke softly, trying to defuse the boy.
Harry swung his heated gaze to Albus and sat up abrubtly. "Well, if you hadn't
made me go back in the first place, then he wouldn't have had to waste his precious
time to retrieve me, now would he?!" he raged at the old man, not caring what he
said as long as he hurt Albus.
Severus was shocked at Harry's behavior and was about to reprimand him when
he saw Albus shake his head very slightly, telling Severus not to interfere.
"Harry," Albus sighed, looking every year of his incredible age, "I am sorry that you
had to suffer. I should have known. There were people who tried to tell me what
your relatives were like, but I assumed that they exaggerated. I couldn't believe
that anyone would treat a blood relative like that. For that, I am very sorry. I
believed that they were inherently good. That your presence would calm them and
make them see that magic wasn't horrible or wrong. I should have checked on you.
I did have a watcher for you, but they never told me of any abuse. They just said
that you were a quiet boy, who liked to go unnoticed. I will make sure that you
never have to go back to them. All of your injuries have been cataloged and sent
to the ministry. They have already granted your custody to me. The Dursly's have
been sent to a prison that is made for muggles that break wizard laws. They will
receive the help they need. Dudley has been sent to live with his Aunt Marge,
with both of their memories erased of ever knowing you. You will never be
bothered by any of them again. And the reason I put you with them in the first
place is that you would have protection there from Voldemort because you are
blood kin. It had to be renewed once a year. That is why I had to send you back.
If I had known what was going on, I would never have sent you back to them.
Unfortunately, that protection did not protect you from their abuse." At the end of his
long speech, he held up his hands, asking for the young boy's forgiveness.
Severus stared at Albus, trying to absorb all he had heard. He also realized with
him at the castle, the blood protection was still there. His heart lifted a bit, but was
brought back down by the expression on his son's face.
Harry was deep in thought. Was he really sent there for protection? A high, hysterical
laugh swelled within his chest. It bounced eerily in the large room. Wasn't that a
joke that back-fired magnificently!
Before he could respond, Poppy, worried about her patent's mental health, cast
a spell to cause him to sleep. Harry fell onto the bed with a thump, the world once
again black.
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How did you all like it? Leave a review and tell me. I am a bit concerned about the
flow, since it has been a long time since the update. I am going to leave in my notices.
Just for those who care, since you know anyway, if you read the notices, I am still in
the process of divorce. It is going well. I should find out the court date as soon as I
file those papers. I just have to get my but up and get a hold of someone who can
drive me. Also, I now have my very own computer! Yay! I am so happy. So,
now I have no excuse except writer's block for not posting. Keep at me and I will
eventually feel bad enough that I will post a section. I also have a huge amount to
reviews to respond to and I will respond to each one. This chapter was dedicated
to a number of people. Lets see who else reviewed my story. ^_^.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Athenakitty- (5,6) ::chuckles:: wait and see
Harry's sister- Thank you and sorry for the delay.
RivenKnight- ::waves:: Hi. Well, here it is, I hope you like it. Yay! you are
number 75!
Fnxmoon- Thank you, ::smiles::
Lei Dumbledore- He he, your welcome. Thank you very much
Kateri- Heh, you have no idea. Thank you
Lirael- ::chuckles:: thank you
Kemenran- Thank you
Tabitha- Thank you. I hope i can keep things good for you.
Cresha Potter- Thank you. I don't think that I have stated how they tricked
Lilly. You will find out in later chapters. ::smiles::
Tigergirl- ::chuckles:: thank you and your welcome. You will find out soon,
kay?
Sela- Thank you
jlies- Thanks
menecarkawan- (1-6) lol. I loved your reviews. ::grins:: I am sorry to
disapoint you, but Sev is going to have to do a lot to be excepted. Here
is the next chapter. Hopefully the wait for the next one won't be as long.
Thankyou again.
sarou- ::chuckles:: here yah go
le'Ange_de_mort- Hey, I love your new name. ::smiles:: Everything will
work out and you will be the first to know ::winks and laughs::
Max48450- thanks
candledot- (3,5,6) Thanks. No. lol
Ian- sorry about the wait, here yah go.
StoneDragon- Here you go, thanks. ::smiles::
Belladonna- ::chuckles:: I hope that this isn't too cliche. I am trying to keep it
diffrent. I am trying to stay clear of what I have read myself. Yay! you are #
100!
azabeth99- ::chuckles:: It was what I was going for, but hey, great minds think a
like.
PeachDancer- Thanks
MerlinHalliwell- Here yah go
Dragona- Aww, that's cool. ::smiles:: Thanks
Scholcomp25- Thank you, here you go
Shinigami06- Thank you
Fnxmoon- lol. Yay! I have a faithful fan! He he, I'm giddy! ::smiles and claps
hands::
Xirleb70- Yay. Thank you
Ian- lol. I will be 23 this year
ranger- Thank you, I am. ::smiles::
Rocker_Starlight- (7,6) Hey, hun. Do you know Ian? And I am trying to flesh
out my stories. Thanks for noticing that I am better. lol.
Fnxmoon- Here yah go, ::smiles:: I am really sorry about the delay.
Harry's Muggle Sister- ::chuckles:: Your right, thank you.
Selua- Thank you, I won't. ::smiles:: I think that if I abondon this story, that people
will linch me. lol
scotty-chan- Thanks and I am going to keep at it. And thank you for wishing me
luck on the computer. I think it helped, since I got one within two days of moving in.
too lazy to sign in- ::chuckles:: thank you
jes- lol. you are too funny. Thank you for the laugh and the review. ::grins::