The Hidden City

A.N. Well here you have it part 2 and until my study leave has already began! One exam down and fourteen to go!! I hope you enjoy and apologise for the shortness. Telepathy or mind speech is shown by "" "" , the Owl tongue is shown by # #. Phoenix tongue is shown by and Parseltongue by . Link speech is represented by - - . If you're confused tell me in your review! Hope you enjoy and I'll see you at the bottom!

Part 2 – The Order of the Phoenix

Harry woke up to find Evelyn looking at him from his desk. /Morning.My aren't we chirpy?/

""Tell the giant harpy to bugger off and let me sleep. Or else it will become a scratching post.""

/Good morning to you too giant furball./

""It's only a good morning if you keel over and die within sixty seconds.""

/Just because you're not a morning person./

""I'm not a person I'm a white Siberian tigress. And at the moment I'm quite hungry so if you don't want to become a hors d'œurvre I suggest you beat it. Or at least shut up for another hour or two.""

"I'm going running now. 'Eve you better come before you two rip each other apart." The phoenix trilled in response and Harry climbed down the trellis and Evelyn followed swooping out of the window.

"Just stay there. Who are you and why are you here?"

"Harry..."

"I want proof. I know who you look like but no offence you offered me no proof that you are who you look like and I only know three of you so." Harry shrugged.

"And how do we know you are who you say you are?" Moody growled reaching casually towards his pocket.

"Don't even think about it. Accio wands." Harry shoved the wands into a knife sheath on the boot. "After you."

"Harry you're being paranoid."

"I think I have good reason to be paranoid don't you?"

"Touché." Murmured Remus. "Very well. I am Remus Lupin. And you and I both have a mutual friend in Snuffles."

"You're clean. Next." Harry gestured for Remus to step to one side.

"I'm Alastor Moody and I spent most of this past school year locked in my own trunk."

"Next."

"I'm Arabella Figg. I was here yesterday to assess your Aunt's latent magical abilities."

"Next."

"I'm Nymphadora Tonks, don't laugh Remus and don't call me Nymphadora. I'm an Auror for the Ministry of Magic. I'm a metamorhmagus and um..."

"That's fine. Next."

"I am Minerva McGonagall, Deputy Headmistress at Hogwarts and I teach Transfiguration. I'm your Godmother." Harry waved his hand casually behind his back.

"Next."

"I am Arthur Weasley and you explained elekerticty to me."

"Thank you. Your wands." Harry separated their individual wands from the bundle in his boot and tossed them back to their rightful owners. He flicked his fingers and his wand disappeared. "Ask away." He tossed the sneakoscope at Remus.

"Who are you?"

"My name is Harry James Potter."

"Tell me something only I know."

"My Patronus takes the form of a stag, my father's animagus shape."

"That's Harry." Remus handed back the sneakoscope. "You do know those things don't work don't you." Harry grinned.

"It does too work. I am a woman." The Sneakoscope whistled and whirled in Harry's palm. "My name is Harold James Potter." Once again it whistled.

"Point taken. Where's your uncle."

"As soon as he found out you were coming he scarpered, along with Dudley. How's Aunt Petunia?"

"She's fine Harry."

"Good good. I'll leave you to it then."

"Potter."

"Yes Professor McGonagall?"

"How were you able to use magic?"

"Ethan took off the charm that notifies the ministry for me. I figured with old Mankie Vort back to full strength I should be able to use my wand without repercussions from the ministry. Fudge probably doesn't look at me the same way he did in the summer before third year."

"What do you mean?"

"Hmm? Oh I blew up Uncle Vernon's sister. And I didn't even get a warning. I figured I'd be carted off to prison because Dobby used a hover charm in the house the year before and I get a warning then so." Harry shrugged. "But now he thinks I'm mad doesn't he? He'd probably cart me off to St Mungos. I can see the headlines now, 'Boy Who Lived is Boy Who Cracked.' Pretty isn't it?" Harry grinned.

"I can't believe you're acting so calm it's not..."

"Normal? I've never been normal Moony." Tonks snorted.

"Shall we begin?" asked McGonagall.

"We'd better." "I'll see you later then."

"Where are you going?" asked Remus.

"To work. Ethan said he might be popping by at some point." Harry shrugged. "I'll see you later." He shut the door behind him and allowed himself a grin as he walked down the street away before adopting his Ethan James façade.

"So, what wards exactly are you adding to Harry's house then?" he asked leaning casually against the garden fence.

"So you would be Ethan James would you?"

"It's a pleasure to meet you Mr. Lupin. Your reputation precedes you." Remus looked him in the eye. Sniffing absently.

"Harry talks about me?"

"Quite a lot actually." Ethan held out a hand to shake and Remus grasped it, feeling the tiny shock that indicated an Order link.

-So this is why I felt you were hiding something?-

-Indeed Mr Lupin. I must speak to a couple of your other colleagues before I leave, I have business to attend to elsewhere. I shall see you this evening.-

-Ahhh, who told you about the meeting then?-

-A Molly Weasley. I met her yesterday in Diagon Alley.- Ethan nodded and disappeared around the corner.

'Jesus fucking Christ does Voldie never give it a rest?' Ethan pressed a hand to his temple and allowed the vision to play. All he caught was an image of Snape being locked in a cell, surrounded by Dementors. 'Bloody Dumbledore. I warned him and what does he do? Ignores the warning. For fucks sake.'

Snape sat shivering in the Dungeon. Not just from the cold but the uncontrollable aftershocks from all the torture Voldemort had just put him through.

-Snape.-

-Who?- he managed weakly.

-You don't know me yet. I need to make a link with your mind to get you out of here. You need to drop your shields.-

-But who?-

-The quicker you drop your shields the quicker you can meet me.- Snape grunted but complied and he heard a string of swearwords through the link. -Bloody Voldemort. Why the fucking hell does he choose bloody Siberia for his base? He just has to be difficult doesn't he? And what the hell was Sirius doing in Russia anyway?-

-You appear quite irate.-

-Considering this all could have been avoided sure I'm irate. Bloody Dumbledore, thinks he knows best and what does he do? Lands his only spy in Moldie Voldie's prison cell.-

-What are you talking about? And how do you know about Black?-

-Harry told me, coincidentally you can thank him for me being here.-

-Where?-

-I'm unlocking your door as we speak.- Snape looked up and sure enough the door swung open to admit one man.

-Where's your wand?-

-In my pocket.-

-Well how did you get in then?-

-Muggle lock picking tools. Voldie's monitoring magic use in this area, hence the reason why my wand is in my pocket. Drink this down.- Snape eyed the bottle with suspicion. -Drink it or I force-feed it to you.-

-Who made it?-

-I did. I would have stolen some from your own stores but such as it was I didn't have time.- He glared at Snape who drank the potion down.

-Not bad.-

-Considering I had a reluctant instructor no, it isn't. Think you can walk now?- he looked intently at the Spy. –No I don't think you can. Very well, another dose won't kill you. Though you will be extremely woozy.- He handed over another vial which Snape downed without complaint.

-Now what?-

-Now I waltz out of here, dragging you behind me cleanly under Voldie's nose.-

-Doesn't sound like much of a plan to me.-

-That's because it isn't. I walked in with a raven on my shoulder and I'll walk out with one as well. Whenever you're ready of course.-

-I won't ask how you know about that.-

-Time's awaisting.- Snape glared at the man as well as he was able with his eyes feeling like they were crossed and transformed. The man held out a hand and Snape hopped onto it before hopping onto his shoulder. -Won't be long now.-

-What about the Dementors?-

-They can't sense animal emotions. So they won't sense you.- He opened the door and then locked it behind him. Popping something into his mouth before offering a piece to the raven. -It's just chocolate.-

-Thank you.-

-S'no problem. Just doing my job.-

"Good afternoon Wormtail."

"If you think so."

"Problems?"

"You could say that."

"Your last mission didn't go well then?"

"No. Indeed not."

"Better luck then. I must be off. I've got some errands to run."

"You're not going to the meeting?"

"Not tonight. I've already made my report." He nodded and then continued on his way out.

-What was all that about?-

-Hmm? Oh, he was sent to capture Sirius when the others got you. Give us sec while I look for him. Ah, there he is. Black.-

-Who are you?-

-The person who just broke Snape out of Voldie's jail and the person who's going to rescue your furry little ass.-

-I don't need rescuing and you should have left him there.-

-I know your grudge runs deep but risk the Order's only source of information, not to mention only spy? You must be mad.-

-Who are you?-

-Ethan James at your service.-

-So you're Ethan James.-

-I was the last time I looked. Better watch out for those three Death Eaters on your right flank.- Sirius swore and as soon as Ethan was outside found himself with three unconscious Death Eaters neatly packaged and an angry Sirius Black infront of him.

"Now you see here. You stay away from my Godson...understand?" he would have gone on if Ethan hadn't cast a silencing charm.

"I can think of a much more appropriate setting for this conversation, so if you'll take hold of this you have a minute." Ethan levitated the stunned Death Eaters and placed a hand from each on the tyre. Sirius hesitated and followed suit. "Wonderful. Off you go then." Ethan took his hand off the tyre and it disappeared.

-Why on earth did you do that?-

-Because I can't use portkeys. We'll be travelling back my way.- Ethan pictured where he wanted to appear and teleported to the location where Sirius was just picking himself up from the floor. Ethan placed something on the chest of each Death Eater and touched his left ring finger to it. They disappeared and Sirius glared.

"Where did they go?"

"Somewhere safe. Now." He put the raven that was Snape onto the floor and flicked his wand as if undoing a transfiguration. Snape nodded at Ethan gratefully for keeping his secret.

"Why?"

"In view of today's events I am unsure whether or not I can fully trust Dumbledore. I know I cannot trust the Ministry of Magic. Unfortunately my membership in the Order carries over from the last time Voldemort was around. At the moment I do not wish to retract my membership but who knows how cause and effect will shape the future." Sirius looked confused while Snape grinned maliciously.

"So are you a Death Eater as well?"

"Me? God no. I don't have enough balls to be a Death Eater." Now Snape looked confused.

"But Wormtail..."

"Oh that. No wonder you thought I was a Death Eater. I find it beneficial to be able to wander where I please. I won't tell you how, I'll lose all my advantages if I did. As it is, I suppose you could call me the Rogue Hunter. Many different people have known me under many different aliases. I discard aliases as they become compromised or too well known. That is all you need to know for the moment." He looked intently at Snape again. "Hmmm, better but not brilliant. Take these three potions and see Madam Pomfrey as soon as you return to Hogwarts." He nodded and disappeared. "I'll see you later." His voice floated in the air and Sirius turned to Snape.

"What did he mean, 'in view of today's events'?"

"It will be explained later Black. Now, if you don't mind, I have potions to brew." He disapparated with a pop as the air displaced by his swift exit rushed to fill the vacuum he had just created.

"I believe that I should warn you Dumbledore. I am not sure I can fully trust you and as such will be making my decision on whether or not I will leave the Order any time soon."

"Might I enquire as to why?"

"Because you are a manipulative codger and I had to save the hide of two of your people today."

"Really?"

"Don't give me that look. You may be considered old and experienced to your kind but to mine you are young and foolish. You know damn well what I'm talking about. I know Harry sent you a letter, which you ignored. I'd be surprised if Severus doesn't say something to you. And I know Black is curious." Ethan glared at Dumbledore as he felt the tentative probe at his mind shields. "I hope you don't do that to everyone you want on your side. It is extremely offensive and others of my kind won't think much of you if you do that. At the moment they remain neutral. However, if you continue in that vein you may find them unreceptive to you." Dumbledore looked surprised that Ethan had detected the probe. Ethan stood, nodded curtly and left the room. Leaving Dumbledore with his thoughts.

"I believe introductions are in order." Professor Dumbledore glanced round at all those assembled. "As some will be unfamiliar to previous members and to new members."

"Get on with it Dumbledore, important matters to discuss."

"Yes yes Alastor, patience is a virtue you have not yet discovered." He gestured round the circle. "We have here, Molly and Arthur Weasley, Kingsley Shackelbolt, Nymphadora Tonks..."

"Just Tonks." The pink haired metamorhmagus growled, suggesting that anyone who called her Nymphadora would be in grave trouble.

"Remus Lupin, Sirius Black, Arabella Figg, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape, Mundagus Fletcher, Alastor Moody, Elphias Doge, Emmeline Vance, Sturgis Podmore, Hestia Jones, Dedalus Diggle, and Ethan James."

"New is he?" Moody asked, glaring at Ethan across the table.

"New no, unfamiliar perhaps." Ethan grinned. "I believe that you last knew me as Rex Chase." He raised an eyebrow as his face melted to form that of another. He grinned again, this time showing off his pointed canines.

"You let a vampire in Dumbledore?!" asked Molly Weasley.

"We prefer creatures of the night. And why not? You have a werewolf." Ethan/Rex looked across at Remus. "No offence."

"None taken." Remus smiled.

"And might I remind you that the obvious personas are not always the likeliest to betray. Peter Pettigrew for instance?" an angry growl came from Sirius' direction and both Remus and Arabella laid a hand on his arm.

"Are you a metamorhmagus?" asked Tonks. Ethan nodded. "How long did it take you to learn?"

"If you can wait until after the meeting, as Alastor kindly reminded me, we do have more important business. Such as the return of Voldemort." He looked around the circle of faces. "I would have liked Harry to be here to talk to you all but such as it is he cannot be made aware of the Order until the time is right."

"And what does Harry have to do with this?" asked Molly.

"None of you will know much, bar Sirius, Remus and myself. And I suspect that there are certain things that only Harry knows. But as such these are how things stand at the moment." Dumbledore related the events that took place in the Little Hangleton graveyard. He looked gravely around at those gathered. "As you are aware those of you here represent only the council members. You all, bar Ethan, have your own members to contact and inform them both of this, and for those who were unaware, Sirius' innocence. Any questions?"

"Are you certain that all of the traitors have been weaselled out from within the Order?"

"None in the council..."

"Not the inner circle, but outside the inner circle. Pettigrew was the only one in the inner, but how sure are you that there aren't any spies in the outer circles? Voldemort has by now recalled all his Death Eaters and spoken to all of them, he's working at removing spies from his ranks and we must do the same."

"Now see here..."

"Listen to him." Snape snapped. "We now have no-one in Voldemort's inner circle, let alone in his camp. It's thanks to Ethan that I'm here at all." He nodded his head sharply at the vampire and he inclined his head in return. "And it's partially thanks to Black that I almost wasn't here." He glared at the animagus and Sirius glared back.

"Severus has very nicely brought up the next article on our agenda. We no longer have an insight into Voldemort's movements. We will have no warning against his attacks. Recruitment. We have to begin recruiting and we need to insert a spy into Voldemort's circles. And we know there are Death Eater children at Hogwarts, possibly Death Eaters themselves, are we prepared to recruit students and if so, at what age. And how do we go about it?" an uproar greeted Dumbledore's suggestion.

"It's a proposition not an order." Said Ethan James quietly. "Just because it's been suggested doesn't mean it automatically comes into effect." Dumbledore nodded at him and waited until everyone was quiet.

"We need to discuss this possibility. I'll now allow a short recess." He banged a gavel and immediately groups formed around the room as people started to discuss the proposal. Tonks wandered over the Ethan.

"So then. Ho long did it take you to learn?"

Ethan shrugged. "I've been able to grow my hair since I was small. My aunt shaved it off once and I grew it back over night." He grinned. "How 'bout you? You're an Auror right?" Tonks nodded.

"Took me a while. Nearly failed the Stealth and Tracking section. I'm dead clumsy." Ethan glanced at her.

"It's because you're top heavy." She looked at him strangely. "Trust me. I'd guess you used to play beater?" she nodded. "Your arm muscles are more developed than your leg muscles. It makes you slightly off balance." He shrugged. "But I don't know what anyone else has told you."

"Not much. Thanks. That could help."

"Running's good. Gives you another option if you get cornered as well." He grinned. "It's saved my hide more than once." He nodded to Tonks and wandered off towards a group consisting of Snape, McGonagall, Arabella, Sirius and Remus. He nodded to them, perching on the table.

"I think it's a bad idea. If Harry gets word of it..."

"He'll likely stay well clear." Ethan interrupted Sirius. Sirius glared at Ethan.

"And just why do you say that?"

"Common sense." Ethan shrugged. "Your godson will inadvertently be feeling guilty for the death of Cedric Diggory. The less he involves himself with such things the less chance of those he loves being involved and targeted more by Voldemort."

"You're not afraid to use his name." It was more of an observation than a question. Ethan looked at Minerva.

"Quite frankly he's an idiot and doesn't deserve half the respect he gets."

"People don't respect him! They fear him!"

"Those that don't speak his true name merely magnify what's already there. I believe you've heard the headmaster's comment on that." He grinned.

"Indeed." Said Snape. Leaning back against the wall, arms crossed across his chest. "You've met him?"

"Every Immortal over five thousand has met him, last time around he tried to get us to turn him. Besides how else do you reckon I rescued Severus? Beamed him out?" Arabella snickered while Sirius just looked confused.

"Sorry. Muggle joke."

"How exactly do you know Potter?" Snape asked curiously.

"Ah so there are some brains among the lot of you! I owe him a debt actually. He saved my life." Sirius' chest puffed up with pride.

"How did he do that exactly? Magic is not allowed to be used during the holidays."

"Baseball bat to the head. Looked rather nasty from where I was standing." He grinned at their confusion. "It's like a Beater's bat, except longer. Lucky for me, unlucky for the poor sods that were trying to do me in." he brushed his hands off. "Coincidentally it was he tipped me off about you Severus. He's got a bit of Seer blood in him. Funny thing is he only sees things related to ol' Moldie Voldie and his doings. You might want to get a Profiler to take a look." He glanced over at Arabella before turning back to Dumbledore. "Ah, looks like we're about to resume." He wandered back to his seat to find that Tonks had swapped seats with someone so she was opposite him. The rest of the meeting passed with discussions on how they should start recruiting and how they'd react to attacks. Ethan and Tonks passed it trying to outdo each other with ridiculous morphings of their features. Dumbledore didn't comment as they still willing made points and answered questions and queries directed at them. The meeting drew to a close and Ethan stood, nodded to them all and then left to find the library. He whistled softly as he entered and dug out his trunk.

""Use the staff to focus the spell."" Ethan did as he was told. And wove the complex spell, tapping each bookcase with a filament of the weave and then touched the end of the thread of magic to the trunk. He grinned as he felt the spell complete and sent the staff away, pocketing the trunk.

""Excellent!"

"Thank you."

"We'll talk to you later. I think we've finally worked out a training schedule."

"Okay then."" Ethan wandered back out of the library to find a certain group of people waiting for him.

"Good evening, but unless one of you is willing to donate some blood for my next meal I have to feed."

"You actually feed on humans?"

"Only occasionally. Half the time they don't even know what's going on. They think it's some kind of sexual ecstasy. We only have to feed on a human every two years or so. Well, those of us of the First Order. It varies on rank to rank."

"You have different ranks?"

"Oh yes, but I can't tell you anymore or I'd have to kill you, or turn you and none of you would make particularly good Immortals. You can contact me through Harry if you absolutely must." He nodded again and was gone in a second.

"You can't apperate..."

"He didn't apperate Black, Vampires posses enhanced senses, speed, stamina. And like Potter have an uncanny sense for danger." Snape nodded to Dumbledore and McGonagall. "I'll be going now. I have some potions to prepare. On second thoughts. I'd like to have a word Albus."

"Yes Severus? What about?"

"Why you ignored Potter's letter." Dumbledore looked very shocked and hid the expression extremely quickly.

"What on earth are you talking about..."

"Don't try that on me you manipulative old codger..."

"Severus!"

"Just wait Minerva. Harry gave you due warning which you didn't see fit to pass on to me or Black for that matter and if Voldemort had gotten him what do you think Potter would have done? And then your plan would have been severely ruined wouldn't it? I mean if Potter was in the Dark Lord's hands what is the point in us all fighting? We might as well just all lie down and let him walk all over us!"

"There will always be someone fighting Severus."

"Well, I'd like to see how you sort out this mess."

"And I'd like to know what Snape is referring to."

"As would I Albus. Severus does not insult you lightly."

"Very well. Perhaps you would like to adjourn to my office?"

"No thank you Albus. I know particularly well the sort of wards you have set on your domain." A figure appeared suddenly. "Back already Ethan?"

"Indeed. I thought you'd like to know, just passing on the message really, that Harry has discovered a slight gap in your wards."

"Oh?"

"Voldemort now shares his blood. His aunt is at Hogwarts. How much longer will they last?"

"They will last long enough. And then Harry will be at Hogwarts and we have the entire year to sort out Harry's arrangements for next summer."

"Very well. If that's the way you see it. Pay heed to the Phoenix Lord. I believe he will be visiting you soon. Coincidentally I may not appear for all the meetings. As it is I will have a very busy summer ahead of me. Now there was one more thing... ah yes Harry wants the contract back as soon as possible. Good day to you." He nodded and disappeared again and Snape turned back to Dumbledore, opening his mouth to speak but Black got there first.

"I thought the stipulation of the wards meant that Harry's aunt had to be there."

"His cousin shares Harry's aunt's blood though only half of it. The wards will be weaker anyway but there are the ministry wards as well don't forget." Snape snorted.

"You're clearly not keeping track of things in the Ministry then. Voldemort has nearly all the keys to the Ministry wards. I have a strong feeling that Fudge isn't all as he seems. But that is a separate issue. Do not think that I am going to let you divert me."

"Very well Severus but I do believe that this is more pressing at the moment."

"And what's this about a contract?"

"Harry and Ethan James signed a magically blinding blood contract to ensure loyalties to each other. Harry sent it to me to assure myself that Ethan James can be trusted. He asked me to send it back so he has it if he needs it. I have yet to send it back." Snape frowned at that.

'Seems Potter is more intelligent than I thought.' "I have something urgent to do if you can excuse me. But believe me Albus, I will renew this conversation."

"Very well Severus." Snape nodded and strode off down the corridor as fast as he could. As soon as he reached the boundaries of the apparation wards he disappeared with a quiet pop. Appearing almost instantly on the corner of Privet Drive. He spotted Potter walking towards him, head down. He disappeared as he wove the invisibility spell and slipped behind Potter to watch him.

"Good evening Professor Snape. How may I help you." The older man almost fell over in shock.

"How did you know I was here?"

"I saw you apperate in." Harry lied, not wanting to expose his extraordinary hearing. "How are you?"

"What do you mean?"

"I meant have you recovered from that last meeting with Tom. He was particularly aggrieved with you if I remember correctly."

"How do you...."

"My scar is linked to him. A remnant of the killing curse. I see what he's doing when he's particularly angry. Or happy."

"Is he aware?"

"Of the bond? No. He has no idea I watch his meetings. I'm glad Ethan got to you on time. Otherwise things would have gotten worse. Did he tell you?"

"Who tell me what?"

"I assume Dumbledore didn't forward my warning to you in time, otherwise you wouldn't have been there. It makes me wonder though."

"About what?"

"Common factors. You are a pawn on Dumbledore's playing field I wonder about his integrity. I am a pawn on a wider scale but still a pawn." Snape frowned. The boy wonder, Dumbledore's Golden child didn't trust Dumbledore.

"I... thank you."

"I would do it for anyone. Nobody deserves to be in Voldemort's hands." The boy shivered and Snape watched him. Wondering why he wore such pitiful clothes. "My uncle's not back yet. Would you like a cup of tea?"

"No thank you Potter. I have business to attend to. He leaves you in that house alone?" Harry snorted.

"He's not going to hang around when grown wizards are around. He scarpered earlier with Dudley when he knew Dumbledore had sent people to add some wards. They won't do any good though."

"What do you mean." Harry's eyes locked with his and Severus shuddered at what he saw."

"Because the nature of the wards he has set don't allow for what goes on in the house they guard, to leave the house they guard. The wards are the deepest of magic and will either hold or shut in. The nature of the house determines the nature of the wards. He knows though. And nothing is done." His eyes drifted from Severus who reached out to touch the boy on the arm. He jolted when a connection formed and found himself in Potters mind.

'Sorry about that. I can't control my mental abilities yet. I'm afraid you'll just have to watch.' Severus turned to look at Potter's mental self. He looked old. Hardened by the things he'd seen but frail as if the slightest breeze would knock him over.

'What do you mean?'

'You were curious and I was remembering. You won't enjoy it. Voldemort's worst doesn't compare.'

'I don't understand.'

'You will. Just wait. And watch. I would let you go if I could. No one needs to see this. No one deserves to. Here's the door.' The mental door was harsh and cold. Made of metal and extremely strong.

'What's this?'

'My deepest secrets. No one knows what is beyond these doors. No one has ever asked. No one has ever been curious enough.' Harry reached out a hand and pushed the doors open. They entered the room and found a penesive in the centre of the room. 'Odd. I haven't been here for a while. It used to be a scrapbook, a photo album. That changed as well, interesting.'

'I still don't understand.'

'You won't until you have seen what lies in my penesive. My childhood.' The words were bitter. And Snape looked at the fragility of The Boy Who Lived's mental self. 'Go ahead. You need to see. If you do not see you can not walk your path.' Snape reached out gingerly to find himself at the centre of a whirlwind of memories. They were like dying souls, eager to cling onto any life they could and they bombarded his mind with their contents. Each more horrifying than the next. They assaulted him and remained engraved where they touched him. All of a sudden they were gone and he was standing in the middle of the Dursley's back garden. Potter standing next to him. He sank heavily to his knees, horrified at what he had discovered.

"So now you know." Said Potter quietly. "I'll leave you to it Professor. Good evening." The Potions Master stared in shock at the young man as he walked inside. "Hedwig will be staying at Hogwarts. She can reach me when you are ready." Snape shook his head before getting up and disapparating. Little did he know that he would be the last to see Harry Potter for a long time.

A.N. Well there we have it! Part two is very short but out and ready for all you hungry readers! I have no idea when the next part will be up. It's about half/ three quarters done. But I don't know if I'll have time to finish it sooo.. Here's till next time, raises a glass I love you all and

Adieu

Grim

Thank You's to these people:

Cara the Mord Sith – Glad you thought that! And that I surprised you! Blushes ;D hope you liked this one...

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sambow24 – glad you're enjoying it! Was this soon enough?

Rhyllen – I liked the bickering too! Thanks for the good luck wishes! I did my Spanish Oral on Monday (17th) and my next exam is not till next Monday (24th)! I've got my Spanish Listening and ICT so... hope you liked this one!

Well there you have it. Another part up on the net. See you all next part and as always you can reach me at:

sugarquilltalk21.com

blows a kiss to all her reviewers and disappears in whirlwind of flame Don't you just love dramatics!