Title: Cruel Summer
Summary: See chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Any reviews will be welcome, and flames are fed to the dog. This fic is AU not canon now enjoy!
To the reviewers!!!!
sesshyluver03: I have updated!
Heart of The Wizard: Thanks for your great review! It sometimes makes me tear up when writing it.
Reichenbach: You will get to see how Harry's friends react in a future chapter, until then thanks and enjoy!
Muses Fury: Yes Dobby shall reappear many more times during this fic, It is not wise to upset Dobby
emikae: This is only the beginning of the fic, as Harry will dive further into his pains, and nightmares. mwhahahaha
Ymmas Sirron: I also think Snape would make an awesome Dad, gotta love his evil ass!
ShadowedHand: I want to thank you for your review, it made me smile. Yes they will learn to open up to each other.
tigersmeleth: wipes you up from the floor and deposits you back in your chair Thanks Tiger! update for you!
athenakitty: Harry does not know what to think totally, and as far as Dudley and Petunia they are in store for some serious angst
Kaorethien: Kudos to your hair. The prank war kills me because it is hillarious, everytime I read it.
Catti: Enjoy a cup of tea and an update!
HecateDeMort: Thanks! Here is another for you!
I wish again to thank all my reviewers, everyone of your reviews brings a different smile to brighten my day. Now to the fic!
Chapter 9
The next morning when Harry awoke he had no idea where he was, and began to panic. He was in a big bed adorned in dark green sheets. His whole body ached, and his backside burned for he had not spoken of it to Madame Pomfrey. Before he could figure out where he was the door began to creak open, and Snape poked his head in. "Harry, are you awake son?"
Harry blinked his eyes, and then the events of the day before came rushing back to him. "Yes," he said meekly, as his father entered with a tray.
"I brought you some lunch as you slept through breakfast," Snape said placing the tray on the bedside table. "How are you feeling this morning, for if you are up to visitors the others would like to see you."
"Others?" Harry said looking puzzled. He did not remember them coming for him, only his talk with Dumbledore.
"Remus and Sirius," Snape said, forcefully placing a smile on his face at the man's name. "They said they would come up for a visit, if you are up to it."
"Yes, I would love to see them both, but" Harry said looking ashamed at his bruises.
"It is alright Harry. They know all about yesterday for they were there." This brought about a look of horror in Harry's eyes.
Snape wrapped an arm around his son, pulling him closer. "Do not worry. None of that was your fault, they understand. Your Uncle, and the others will pay for what they have done to you." he said with a smile.
Later that afternoon Harry had been moved to the couch to lay down, and there was a knock on the door. Severus went to open it and was met by Remus and Sirius. "Good day to you both," he said through gritted teeth when he looked at Sirius. They both walked in and took seats next to the couch, and then Remus turned to Severus.
"Dumbledore sends his apologies, seems he had to go and send someone out to wipe the memories of some certain nosy neighbors." Severus nodded looking quite amused at the thought of their faces.
Sirius however went to sit on the couch by Harry. "How are you feeling today?"
"I am better." Harry said not wishing to reveal anymore.
Sirius, no longer able to contain his joy of seeing his godson well and safe, pulled him from the couch into a hug.
Harry gritted his teeth against the pain, but finally could no longer take it, and he let out a small whimper. Sirius let go of him so fast he almost dropped him. "Harry are you in pain? Did I hurt you? I am so sorry." he said as Snape came around the couch.
"Harry," Snape said lifting the boy's chin. "What is it, where does it hurt?" Sensing that Harry would not speak of it in front of the others Severus turned. "Perhaps Harry is just tired out. I think he just needs a rest."
"Of course" Remus and Sirius both said. Remus leaned down to tell Harry goodbye and left the room. As Sirius leaned down he had tears in his eyes. "I am sorry Harry."
"Do not worry Sirius, I am okay," and he placed a kiss on his godfather's head. A little less worried, Sirius went to the door and followed Remus out.
Once they were gone Severus turned back to his son. "Come on," he said lifting the boy up and carrying him back to bed. Once he laid him down he sat down on the bed. "Now will you tell me where it hurts?"
"Harry looked like he did not know how to say it. "Uncle Vernon beat me with a belt, and it was not in a place Madame Pomfrey would think to look, and I did not offer to tell her." he rushed and said.
Severus got ready to ask where when it dawned on him. His eyes flickered with hatred for a moment, then softened when he looked at Harry. "I will go and get some healing ointment for you and leave it with you."
Harry smiled at this, "Thanks Dad, I knew you would understand," and having said that Harry let out a big yawn.
"I think someone needs some more sleep. Rest now Harry, I will not be far away if you need me, just call for me." Severus said tucking the sheets up around him.
Harry rolled over and soon his eyes closed, lost in his dreams. Severus took one last look before he closed the door, and went to speak with Albus about the muggle Vernon Dursley.
"Albus! He attacked my son! I will not have him just get off so easily!" Severus screamed. "Harry, now can not even so much as sit up without pain. I will have justice, be it by the muggles or by myself, you chose!"
"Calm down Severus, I never said he would get off without a trial. Right now the ministry is preparing a case against him, since they feel that he would escape persecution, by lying to the muggles."
"Will Harry have to testify?" Severus said knowing it would not be easy on the boy to have to face him again.
The headmaster once again looked saddened. "I am afraid so Severus. We will not bring him in except to give his statement, and then he will be ushered out quickly. He must do this to bring the man to justice."
"Can they not just pull his memories using Legilimens?"
"You, more than anyone should know that is not an option. Some things are better unbroadcasted to the wizarding world."
Severus shook his head in understanding. "I just cannot bear to have him hurt again. It will take a long time for him to heal even now, from all that he has suffered."
"I think no one will ever know just how much Harry has been through. He keeps alot bottled up inside, and in time he may reveal all to you Severus. Will you be willing to be there for him, no matter what he reveals?"
Severus' eyes welled up with unshed tears. He had seen only a glimpse of Harry's mind, and that was enough. He had felt the pain, seen the tears, and savage beatings. He did not know if he could withstand seeing anymore, but he would do it if it meant keeping his son. "I shall be there no matter what Headmaster. Harry will no longer suffer alone. I will die keeping him safe from any who wish to harm him."
With a nod of understanding Dumbledore spoke again. "I have set down Remus and Sirius, and spoken to them both about everything." At Severus' obvious distress he continued. "Severus even though you are quite capable everybody needs help, and you will not find two more willing. Whether you like it or not Sirius is still Harry's godfather, and Harry loves him as he does Remus also. He will need you all. Somehow you two will have to see your way past your differences, for Harry."
Severus Snape had hated Sirius for years. How could he get past that? He sat thinking about it for a long time, before Dumbledore brought him from his thoughts. "I will try to for Harry" he simply said to the man.
"That is all I ask of you, and I am sure it will help Harry. Now why do you not go and have dinner with your son."
See you in umm 3-4 days with an update! Even though the entire fic is done, all 33 chapters wheeeeeee runs
Summary: See chapter one
Disclaimer: see chapter one
A/N: Any reviews will be welcome, and flames are fed to the dog. This fic is AU not canon now enjoy!
To the reviewers!!!!
sesshyluver03: I have updated!
Heart of The Wizard: Thanks for your great review! It sometimes makes me tear up when writing it.
Reichenbach: You will get to see how Harry's friends react in a future chapter, until then thanks and enjoy!
Muses Fury: Yes Dobby shall reappear many more times during this fic, It is not wise to upset Dobby
emikae: This is only the beginning of the fic, as Harry will dive further into his pains, and nightmares. mwhahahaha
Ymmas Sirron: I also think Snape would make an awesome Dad, gotta love his evil ass!
ShadowedHand: I want to thank you for your review, it made me smile. Yes they will learn to open up to each other.
tigersmeleth: wipes you up from the floor and deposits you back in your chair Thanks Tiger! update for you!
athenakitty: Harry does not know what to think totally, and as far as Dudley and Petunia they are in store for some serious angst
Kaorethien: Kudos to your hair. The prank war kills me because it is hillarious, everytime I read it.
Catti: Enjoy a cup of tea and an update!
HecateDeMort: Thanks! Here is another for you!
I wish again to thank all my reviewers, everyone of your reviews brings a different smile to brighten my day. Now to the fic!
Chapter 9
The next morning when Harry awoke he had no idea where he was, and began to panic. He was in a big bed adorned in dark green sheets. His whole body ached, and his backside burned for he had not spoken of it to Madame Pomfrey. Before he could figure out where he was the door began to creak open, and Snape poked his head in. "Harry, are you awake son?"
Harry blinked his eyes, and then the events of the day before came rushing back to him. "Yes," he said meekly, as his father entered with a tray.
"I brought you some lunch as you slept through breakfast," Snape said placing the tray on the bedside table. "How are you feeling this morning, for if you are up to visitors the others would like to see you."
"Others?" Harry said looking puzzled. He did not remember them coming for him, only his talk with Dumbledore.
"Remus and Sirius," Snape said, forcefully placing a smile on his face at the man's name. "They said they would come up for a visit, if you are up to it."
"Yes, I would love to see them both, but" Harry said looking ashamed at his bruises.
"It is alright Harry. They know all about yesterday for they were there." This brought about a look of horror in Harry's eyes.
Snape wrapped an arm around his son, pulling him closer. "Do not worry. None of that was your fault, they understand. Your Uncle, and the others will pay for what they have done to you." he said with a smile.
Later that afternoon Harry had been moved to the couch to lay down, and there was a knock on the door. Severus went to open it and was met by Remus and Sirius. "Good day to you both," he said through gritted teeth when he looked at Sirius. They both walked in and took seats next to the couch, and then Remus turned to Severus.
"Dumbledore sends his apologies, seems he had to go and send someone out to wipe the memories of some certain nosy neighbors." Severus nodded looking quite amused at the thought of their faces.
Sirius however went to sit on the couch by Harry. "How are you feeling today?"
"I am better." Harry said not wishing to reveal anymore.
Sirius, no longer able to contain his joy of seeing his godson well and safe, pulled him from the couch into a hug.
Harry gritted his teeth against the pain, but finally could no longer take it, and he let out a small whimper. Sirius let go of him so fast he almost dropped him. "Harry are you in pain? Did I hurt you? I am so sorry." he said as Snape came around the couch.
"Harry," Snape said lifting the boy's chin. "What is it, where does it hurt?" Sensing that Harry would not speak of it in front of the others Severus turned. "Perhaps Harry is just tired out. I think he just needs a rest."
"Of course" Remus and Sirius both said. Remus leaned down to tell Harry goodbye and left the room. As Sirius leaned down he had tears in his eyes. "I am sorry Harry."
"Do not worry Sirius, I am okay," and he placed a kiss on his godfather's head. A little less worried, Sirius went to the door and followed Remus out.
Once they were gone Severus turned back to his son. "Come on," he said lifting the boy up and carrying him back to bed. Once he laid him down he sat down on the bed. "Now will you tell me where it hurts?"
"Harry looked like he did not know how to say it. "Uncle Vernon beat me with a belt, and it was not in a place Madame Pomfrey would think to look, and I did not offer to tell her." he rushed and said.
Severus got ready to ask where when it dawned on him. His eyes flickered with hatred for a moment, then softened when he looked at Harry. "I will go and get some healing ointment for you and leave it with you."
Harry smiled at this, "Thanks Dad, I knew you would understand," and having said that Harry let out a big yawn.
"I think someone needs some more sleep. Rest now Harry, I will not be far away if you need me, just call for me." Severus said tucking the sheets up around him.
Harry rolled over and soon his eyes closed, lost in his dreams. Severus took one last look before he closed the door, and went to speak with Albus about the muggle Vernon Dursley.
"Albus! He attacked my son! I will not have him just get off so easily!" Severus screamed. "Harry, now can not even so much as sit up without pain. I will have justice, be it by the muggles or by myself, you chose!"
"Calm down Severus, I never said he would get off without a trial. Right now the ministry is preparing a case against him, since they feel that he would escape persecution, by lying to the muggles."
"Will Harry have to testify?" Severus said knowing it would not be easy on the boy to have to face him again.
The headmaster once again looked saddened. "I am afraid so Severus. We will not bring him in except to give his statement, and then he will be ushered out quickly. He must do this to bring the man to justice."
"Can they not just pull his memories using Legilimens?"
"You, more than anyone should know that is not an option. Some things are better unbroadcasted to the wizarding world."
Severus shook his head in understanding. "I just cannot bear to have him hurt again. It will take a long time for him to heal even now, from all that he has suffered."
"I think no one will ever know just how much Harry has been through. He keeps alot bottled up inside, and in time he may reveal all to you Severus. Will you be willing to be there for him, no matter what he reveals?"
Severus' eyes welled up with unshed tears. He had seen only a glimpse of Harry's mind, and that was enough. He had felt the pain, seen the tears, and savage beatings. He did not know if he could withstand seeing anymore, but he would do it if it meant keeping his son. "I shall be there no matter what Headmaster. Harry will no longer suffer alone. I will die keeping him safe from any who wish to harm him."
With a nod of understanding Dumbledore spoke again. "I have set down Remus and Sirius, and spoken to them both about everything." At Severus' obvious distress he continued. "Severus even though you are quite capable everybody needs help, and you will not find two more willing. Whether you like it or not Sirius is still Harry's godfather, and Harry loves him as he does Remus also. He will need you all. Somehow you two will have to see your way past your differences, for Harry."
Severus Snape had hated Sirius for years. How could he get past that? He sat thinking about it for a long time, before Dumbledore brought him from his thoughts. "I will try to for Harry" he simply said to the man.
"That is all I ask of you, and I am sure it will help Harry. Now why do you not go and have dinner with your son."
See you in umm 3-4 days with an update! Even though the entire fic is done, all 33 chapters wheeeeeee runs
