Chapter 3
Saving Myself
By Robbly

Disclaimer: I claim what is rightfully mine! Now if only I could find it...

The wind whipped past Harry's body the pressure was building on him and he could feel himself rushing towards his death. Harry peeked from his closed eyes and saw one sharp rock rushing towards him.

"I'm sorry"

He whispered to his silent audience and again closed his eyes. He could almost feel the presence of the rock below him. Closer, closer. The downwards movement about to reach its inevitable end.

Harry cried out as he felt his left side smash onto the rock tip for a second, quickly tearing open and bleeding before he was quickly yanked up and held tight in two secure arms. Harry looked up at his saviour, the blood loss and sudden change in direction making him giddy.

"Sleep"

The stranger murmured in a melodious voice. Harry felt a small presence in his mind, and there was a sudden will to sleep, along with the blurring of his vision due to unconsciousness calling from the gash in his side. Harry had time to pick out two twinkling eyes, one deep violet and one pure white, both specked with sparkling emerald green, and two moving dark shapes behind the strangers figure before his vision blurred leaving him unable to pick out anything. Seconds later Harry's body slumped in Sebastian's arms and with a smile Sebastian swept into the sky.

Severus was in a foul humour yet again. It was the great feast though, so his aggravation was somewhat justified. The objects of his loathing were slowly filling the hall. He glared at each student, carefully avoiding the eyes of his Slytherins. However the object of his main dissatisfaction was not there. The Potter Brat was missing. Then again so were his cronies so it was probably just that they had not come into the hall yet. At that very moment Dumbledore entered looking very troubled, Weasley and Granger followed both with that same scared look. With a snort Severus noticed that Granger looked rather like a deer in the headlights.

"I told you he stopped answering all our owls ages ago."

"I know."

"You said he just needs time! Now he's disappeared!"

"I know."

"He's gone Hermione! Gone!"

"I know Ron, I was wrong."

"He could be dead for all we know! He could have committed suicide! You knew he was depressed!"

The look on Granger's face was absolutely hilarious, she was seething, and looked like she was about to slap him.

"Honestly Hermione, If he die-"

Albus cut in, hushing them.

"Return to your seats, I will send someone to find him."

With the soothing words the pair returned to their seats still bickering, and Albus looked gravely at him. Severus' analytical mind caught on quickly and protesting he shook his head.

"I hate the boy Albus, and the brat hates me. You can't be serious."

Albus just gave him a begging look, and suppressed guilt emerged but Severus did not want to go and get the boy. He stared back into those pleading twinkling eyes, determined.

Albus sighed,

"Now is not the time Severus, Harry's life could be hinged on this"

Severus mumbled something about manipulating old coots as he looked away the guilt building. Albus just smiled and whispered one word.

"Lily."

Severus reacted with a flinch and a glare that would have made most men cower. He spat out the words,

"Fine. Old man, fine. After the feast"

And gave Albus a glare that he usually reserved for the golden-brat. The loathing in his eyes told the headmaster the recompenses of him forcing him to to this would not be pleasant. However the sorting was finished and it was time for Albus to stand up and make his announcements. Severus turned his mind to wondering where Sebastian was pushing away the thought of the dreaded task, as Albus cleared his throat.

"Welcome, to a new year at Hogwarts. May I remind y-"

Suddenly the doors of the great hall burst open with a loud boom.

Severus just looked on in surprise as Sebastian walked through the huge doorway a small crumpled figure in his arms. His eyes were murderous and the silence resonated with his anger. Yet his posture only showed calm and grace.

All eyes were focused on Sebastian as he calmly yet forcefully walked towards the head table. He radiated power and authority not to mention the magical force that all in the hall could feel pressing against all of them. The tension in the air was palpable.

"Albus."

That melodious voice growled with obvious anger.

"Now."

With that he turned and swept out of a side entrance to the hall. There was a small sort of shrieking moan from that Granger girl as Sebastian swept out and Severus broken out of his staring daze froze as she said softly in monotone, the words only just carrying to Severus' ears.

"Ron, I think that was Harry."

And with that the hall broke into uproar.

Severus sat frozen. Had Voldermort attacked the boy? How come he hadn't known? Dammit, he didn't want to have failed Albus not to mention Lily again. What had the brat gotten into this time? Quickly he shook his head, got up and left the hall.

Severus swept down to the Hospital wing and upon entering found Poppy fussing over a tiny figure on the last bed. Blood was pouring out from a large gash in the boy's side faster than she could vanish it.

Severus stared, Sebastian was helping, performing healing spells here and there working almost perfectly with Poppy.

"Don't just stand there. Get some potions Severus! I could do with a blood replenishing draft and definitely a few strengthening potions too."

"A sleeping draft."

Sebastian murmured, his attention fully fixed on the crumpled figure.

"Severus, you know what we need. Move!"

He stared for a few more moments then quickly turned and swept down to his dungeons cloak billowing behind him, mentally listing all the potions he would need.

He returned a few minutes later and handed them to Poppy listing instructions.

"I know Severus, get out of my way!"

Severus quickly jumped back scowling. He leaned against a wall and sighed. He should have protected the golden-brat. It would just be another failure he would be reminded off every time he looked at the boy. It would be another thing to be reminded of, and way in which he had failed Lily. He groaned as Albus silently entered, ushering him to a chair before moving to help. Severus annoyed pulled away from the gentle push and angrily plonked himself into a chair. He closed his eyes letting his head roll back. He had failed again, why was he so pathetic? Dammit why? Why couldn't he protect anyone? He was so useless, so unable to do anything, such a pitiful miserable failure.

Severus silently berated himself self resentment blossoming.

"Severus,"

The silky voice dragged Severus out of his depressed stupor, he groaned.

"He'll heal."

Severus groaned again, his gaze resting on Sebastian sitting next to him. Potter was lying on the bed sleeping, bandages wrapped around his middle. Albus was with Poppy in her office. He whispered,

"I failed him Sebastian. I failed them all. Dammit Sebastian. Why do I always fail everyone?"

Sebastian moved closer.

"He did it to himself."

Silence roared. Severus frowned. With obvious disbelief he asked.

"Voldermort didn't?"

Severus inwardly cursed the obvious hope and weakness in his tone.

"He jumped. Telbury Cliff."

"His side?"

"A rocky outcrop."

Relief flooded him. There was still regret, he probably did play a part in him jumping but at least he hadn't been fully responsible. It wasn't his fault the stupid boy decided to kill himself.

"Stupid Brat."

Sebastian shook his head, the corners of his mouth twitching into a small smile.

"Brat whose fate determines ours."

"He's irresponsible, mean, rule-breaking, arrogant, attention-seeking, and above all exactly like his father. He personifies the word Brat. Nobody sees that."

There was a short pause before that soft melodious voice answered

"Maybe there's a reason for that."

With that Sebastian got up and left, leaving Severus staring after him, thinking.

Authors Note:

Okay to anyone who hasn't figured it out yet...

SEBASTIAN IS HARRY FROM THE FUTURE!!!

Dumbledore knows Harry is from the future, but he thinks future Harry sent Sebastian back for a purpose, he doesn't know Sebastian is actually Harry. And yes Sebastian told Dumbledore that they won and that in the future Voldemort is defeated by future Harry. Severus has no idea who Sebastian is.

Sebastian is pretty powerful, in fact I might make him all powerful but as everyone knows, power always has its limits.

Anyway thanks to all my reviewers. I luv ya all and you all do wonders for my ego :).

Stahchild - That's what he's there for ;)
Moon Lace - Serry, cool name!, I totally agree :) Sebastian rocks! Anyway not enough Sebastain in this chappy though :(. More Snape :) But more Sebastian next chapter :D
alana maria black - Yaha!
texasjeanette - Sorry... I was kinda slow :( I'll post again as soon as I finish my exams next week!
Tigris T Draconis - 'Twas OBVIOUS to me...' Glad :) Now comes the second part, do you like him?
Mikee - Nah, Severus is rather oblivious. Hmm, why do I like the thought of Severus not knowing stuff. And yep to Sebastian. His name... um, there's really nothing behind his name but maybe i'll make up something for it. :)
musiclover - Thank'yee :) Yeah, Hermione & Ron noticed as you can see in this chappy :) I'll try and update really soon :)
Duo to Riddle - YEP Sebby is Harry :) Glad you like :)
Mrs C Lupin - Shivers - ooh you're doing wonders for my ego :)

3 Robbly