Chapter 1
Saving Myself
By Robbly

Disclaimer: Hello. I intelligently invented Harry Potter and am currently sitting in my wonderful 256 story mansion surrounded by my trillions of dollars and exotic pets and writing a dodgy fanfic because I feel like it... I wish.

Snape was scowling and sipping his wine. The holidays finished in 3 days and then he would have to face all the students again. Minerva was trying to get him to talk to her but he wasn't going to respond any time soon. His mood was sour. He would have to see the Potter brat soon too. His frown deepened at the thought.

Suddenly a egg shaped burst of silver flame erupted in the middle of the hall. Immediate silence followed. Slowly the flames died and a man walked out. He had long black hair, loosely tied back by a black piece of velvet, allowing strands to cover one half of his face. One eye was almost white with emerald green sparkling flecks, and the other was a thick violet that sparkled too with emerald green flecks both were topped by perfect thin arched eyebrows. He was tall but not overly so and his build was skinny but not gaunt. His robes were finely tailored reminding him slightly of muggle trench coats. He could see black silver threads woven throughout the robes in intricate patters that were almost indiscernible, they seemed to form pictures but they were almost invisible, Severus doubted anybody else would notice. Under his robes the man wore loosely fitting flowing black. His entire clothing seemed to swish with every movement. He looked back at the strangers face and saw a small smirk on his lips. Severus suddenly knew that the stranger had seen him evaluating him.

Minerva to his left was spluttering and mumbling about the wards being breached but most of the others stayed silent in shock. Severus grinned to himself as even Dumbledore seemed surprised by the strangers entrance.

"Who are you?"

Before Severus could catch who asked the stranger replied in a silky melodious voice,

"Sebastian Alexander Daenor"

Before someone could ask of his intent the Sebastian said in that same flowing voice

"I am here to apply for the Defense Against the Dark Arts position."

Severus almost snorted. The man looked like he was more likely to teach fashion design.

"You assume we have no teacher though it is 3 days till term starts?"

Another professor found their voice.

"The position is said to be cursed is it not?"

The arrogance in his voice stunned Severus but soon a smirk was playing across his lips. The stranger smirked back and almost instantly there was a friendship of the strangest kind formed.

"Well,"

Dumbledore interrupted their wordless conversation

"Do you have any veratiserum on you Severus?"

Severus looked at the headmaster taken aback by command but nodded none the less. Veratiserum was not a pleasant experience.

"Good, would you please administer eight drops to Mr. Daenor here."

Severus flinched and looked at the headmaster still slightly confused but the look Albus sent him was one reminding him that they just couldn't be too careful. Severus shook his head, 9 drops was lethal and 3 drops was strong enough for the toughest wizards but he just sighed and took a small vial of clear liquid out of his pocket, pouring it eight drops into a goblet of water.

Sebastian had walked further up the hall and was standing a few steps from the table at the top of the hall. Severus handed him the goblet with a apologetic look but the look Sebastian sent him was of a man shrugging off the harshest and strongest truth serum known to wizard-kind. Severus smirked again, Albus was to be in for a shock.

Sebastian slowly downed the entire contents of the goblet without hesitation. A slightly glazed look came over his violet eye but Sebastian didn't seem to be falling into the trance like state he was supposed too.

Dumbledore gestured to Minerva, who after a moments hesitation spoke.

"Who are you."

"Sebastian Alexander Daenor Leauney."

The same melodious voice rang out clear through the hall. Severus' smirk deepened, Sebastian was obviously not falling into the trance like state that veratiserum was supposed create. Sebastian turned to Dumbledore

"Albus, think, you of all people should understand where I am from. In all time, I have not known your mind to fail you yet."

Dumbledore looked confused, Minerva continued

"Mr. Leauney-"

"Mr. Daenor if you must, the last name is not of my pleasure."

Severus' mirth twinkled in his eyes and he stretched back enjoying the scene, and the shocked faces of the others at the table. The man in front of them was openly resisting 8 drops of veratiserum and winning. His power must be amazing.

Minerva gaped open mouth and continued after a pause

"Mr. Daenor, what do you seek here at Hogwarts."

"I seek the Defense Against the Dark Arts teaching post and to protect your saviour."

"Are you qualified to teach the subject?"

"Yes. I'm the best at it this world has yet to see."

"Do you in any way shape or form follow, support or serve he-who-must-not-be-named?"

"No. I openly oppose Tom Riddle and seek his destruction."

There was more amazement at the strangers words, how did the man in front of them know of Tom Riddle? Severus turned to look at Dumbledore for a second, Dumbledore's face stood impassive but his eyes swam in a sea of confusion. Severus turned back to Sebastian.

"Do you seek to harm any student, or staff member at Hogwarts."

"No. I seek to protect you, the staff, the students and of course myself."

"Are you willing to fight for the side of light?"

"I was born too."

"Will you publicly show your views."

"Yes. Albus, think. I am here for a reason."

Albus' calm mask dropped, astonishment shone over his features as recognition dawned in his eyes. He swept his hand at Minerva to indicate she could stop and asked softly.

"Did he..."

The headmaster trailed off though his eyes bore back into Sebastian's. He was graced with a smile and a graceful tilt of the head in the affirmative.

"And I-"

"-continue to offer me lemon drops."

Severus smirked again.

"And y-"

"He sent me, I was and am needed here."

"I-I cannot see anything else to ask, do any of you have any questions?"

Dumbledore turned to the staff as did Sebastian's calm gaze. The staff just seemed dumbstruck. Nobody said a word.

"Well then Sebastian, welcome to Hogwarts."

Sebastian gave a small bow and a smile, and his violet eye unglazed. He and Dumbledore stared at each other for a moment and Severus could almost feel their silent exchange. Severus guessed that Sebastian was talented at both legimency and occulumency.

"Shall I show Mr. Daenor his quarters Albus?"

Severus interrupted and Dumbledore merely gave a sweep of his hand to indicate the affirmative. With that Severus and Sebastian both swept out of the hall, cloaks billowing behind them.

The silence that followed was palpable. The professors just stared after the two men then flinched. Like one Snape wasn't bad enough.

Authors Note: Hi. Me again, hope you like it, I promise not to abbandon Recreant I just had an idea for a new fic and wanted to write it. Tell me if it's crap. Tell me if you like it. If you all hate it i'll delete it.

3 Robbly