A/N Okies, here we go, **** are Dumbledore talking to Harry in his head. Oh, I can't be bothered to explain, hopefully you'll get it. It's getting late and I'm tired. Hope you enjoy the chapter… *yawns* I'm off to get some beauty sleep.
Chapter 20 – A Message For Severus
Hello?
"What?!" Said Harry, shocked
Harry
glanced at Dumbledore who was still lying serenely without moving. Harry tried to clear his mind, he couldn't
have been imagining it could he?
Then
the headmaster's voice returned, clearer than before…
Harry? Can you hear me?
Harry
wasn't sure what to do, should he speak out loud, or 'think' his response. In the end he whispered,
"Yes
Professor."
Wonderful! Harry, this means you are a telepath! Came Dumbledore's excited reply
Harry
mulled this over
Have
you ever heard voices like this before? Asked Dumbledore gently.
"Well,
yes, but I've always been unconscious or asleep. Never awake." Answered
Harry truthfully.
"Professor,
how are you doing this? You're… Well you're…"
Harry,
listen to me, this is important. I can
explain everything later. Right now you
have to get a message to Professor Snape for me…
Harry
cringed but didn't comment.
You
have to warn him, he mustn't go back to Voldemort without knowing that he can
contact me through you.
"He'll
never believe me! He'll be convinced
that I'm insane!"
Argued
Harry.
I'm
sure we can convince him otherwise Harry, together.
"All
right then."
Harry
agreed, realising that a disagreement with his headmaster in his head would be
sure to give him a headache.
~~~*~~~*~~~
Snape had been in a foul mood all day. His initial relief that Dumbledore was alive
had petered out leaving the cold realisation that they couldn't help the
headmaster no matter what they tried.
And Potter just happened to be fine. Everything was going wrong, and besides,
that annoying git Lupin was always hanging around whining about Harry or even
worse Sirius Black.
Snape's fists were clenched under his robes in anger and
frustration as he made his way towards the dungeons, he would have to make that
blasted Wolfsbane potion for the werewolf.
Just as he was about to go into his office he heard the
sound of a chair scraping from within his office.
Hoping to find some smelly little Gryffindor trying to
swipe some potions ingredients he barged through the door…
He was very shocked when he came face to face with Harry.
Those eyes!
Such bright blazing green.
They were piercing right through him, it reminded him too
much of the way that Dumbledore could stare him out.
He realised with a shudder that he was looking at Harry
Potter and he straightened his robes and fixed his face into it's trade mark
sneer,
"To what do I owe the honour Potter?" He snarled sarcastically.
He was a bit put out to see Harry smile.
"I have an important message for you." He said,
Harry's voice was almost trance like, it sounded strange to
Snape,
"Who from?" He
said, the sneer disappearing
"Professor Dumbledore."
Snape froze.
"Get out of here Potter!" He yelled.
"Severus! Mind
yourself!" Shouted Harry.
Harry's face showed something like confusion but his voice
sounded confident and assured.
"WHAT DID YOU CALL ME?!"
Snape demanded, fuming.
"Sit down and listen! This is important." Said Harry,
eyes flashing dangerously
Snape stumbled slightly and slid into his chair.
Harry put his hands on the desk and stared straight at him.
"W-what is it Potter?" Asked Snape trying desperately not to let his voice shake.
"Firstly, this is not Harry talking, I am simply talking
through him."
Snape was still staring at Harry, it was very strange. He was watching Harry speak, it was Harry's
voice, but it was unmistakeably Albus Dumbledore that was talking.
Snape frowned and shook his head.
"Albus? But how?!"
"Harry is a telepath."
~~~*~~~*~~~
Harry had managed to leave the Hospital Wing and hurried
along to Snape's office. He sat there
and waited for Snape.
He was still feeling a little shocked and confused about
having Dumbledore speak to him in his head.
Don't worry Harry. He'll not be hard to convince.
"How can you be so sure?"
Because I know Professor Snape very well.
"What am I going to say?" Said Harry standing up from the chair and starting to pace the room.
You'll repeat everything I say, word for word.
Just then Snape had come barging in.
Does he always talk to you in that way Harry? Asked Dumbledore's voice.
"Oh yes, all the time!" Replied Harry silently with a smile.
Call him Severus, and make yourself sound
commanding!
Harry could almost imagine the twinkle that Dumbledore's
eyes would have had in saying that and he carried out the instruction
exactly. The response was perfect.
…"But how?"
"Harry is a telepath"…
~~~*~~~*~~~
"Now listen! You
must return to Voldemort and find out all you can about what happened to Sirius
Black." Relayed Harry, trying to match
Dumbledore's tone.
Snape nodded dumbly,
"You will report back to me through Harry. Do you understand?"
Snape licked his lips and ran his hand through his greasy
hair again.
"I um, yes of course."
"Good, now before you go. What have the other professors decided to do in my absence? Minerva has taken temporary charge I
assume."
"Yes, she is acting headmistress, Arabella Figg will be
teaching transfiguration and Dawn Inigma will teach potions and Defence classes
combined."
"What about Remus Lupin, ah wait, it's almost the full
moon. You will make him the Wolfsbane I
hope."
By now Harry was hardly paying attention to what he was
saying, it was a very peculiar sensation.
"I, was, just about to sir." Mumbled Snape
"Good, good. Well
it seems everything is going smoothly so far."
"Albus! How can you
say that! You, well you're
unconscious!"
"Severus, I am lucky to be alive, although I'm sure
Voldemort had his reasons for sparing my life."
"Yes." Sighed Snape
wearily
"Anyway, I'm sure Harry has had enough of talking for me
for now. Good luck with your mission
Severus."
"Thankyou."
"That's alright Professor Snape!" Said Harry grinning suddenly speaking for himself once more.
"I think it's time you returned to classes Harry." Said Snape distractedly.
"Yes, perhaps you're right Sev… er… Professor." Said Harry trying not to laugh.
Harry, I think you ought to leave now.
Alright Professor.
"Good Luck Professor Snape." Said Harry, sincerely as he left.
As soon as Harry had left Severus Snape sank on top of his
desk still trying to figure out exactly what had just happened.
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