Title: Cruel Summer

Summary: see chapter one

Disclaimer: see chapter one

A/N: Still AU any reviews will be welcomed

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Chapter 26

All of them walked onto the quiddith pitch with their brooms. Madame Hooch stood on the ground, as all of them flew up and faced off. Ron would play keeper for the kids, and Remus for the adults. This was going to be a match no one would ever forget, Albus thought as he sat in the stands to keep score.

The snitch was released and Harry and Sirius both began their search for the elusive object. George had quickly gained the quaffle, and much to everyones surprise had made it through the hoop. Remus scowled as it whizzed past his head. Ms. Weasley grabbed it, and headed toward the opposing goal post. She quickly ducked the bludger sent her way, and Mr. Weasley swatted it back, barely missing Hermione, who was struggling just to stay atop her broom.

Ms. Weasley dodged Ginny, and was almost to the goal when Fred came by and knocked the quaffle out of her hands, almost sending her into a spin. "Fred how dare you. I am your mother!" she yelled.

"All is fair in love, and quidditch mum," he yelled back right before crashing into none other than Severus.

"How right you are Weasley," he said before taking the quaffle from the shocked boy.

Racing toward the goal he dodged everyone and threw the quaffle past the awestruck Ron. The score was now tied, and things were heating up, as both sides did not wish to lose. As the quaffle was thrown back Minerva caught it. She rode her broom swiftly to the goal post. As George came at her fast and hard she sent him one of her infamous glares, and then transformed into a cat, right after throwing the ball to Severus. George ran right into her broom, and sent them both grasping to hang on.

Severus however faced Ron again, and shouted "Weasley!" Ron cringed only for a moment, but it was enough and the quaffle sailed past. All the kids scowled at the smiling Severus. He had outwitted them all and they knew it. Now Ginny grabbed the quaffle. Being small she was fast atop her broom, and already Minerva was sizing her up. She whizzed past her father, and only had her mother to get past, when the bludger came barreling towards her. Hermione had seen it, and without thinking she took her broom and headed to cut it off. Hermione got to Ginny just in time, and knocked her out of the way, but she herself was not so lucky.

Her broom was snapped by the bludger, and she was falling fast to the ground. With no more than ten feet left she stopped, and gently floated to the ground. Hermione gathered her wits about her and smiled up and Professor Dumbledore, who had just saved her from some grisly injuries. All the others were glad she was safe, but now they were a person short.

Ron had been so horrified when Hermione's broom had snapped, that Ms. Weasley and Minerva both had been able to score on him. Now that he knew she was safe he once again was ready, as Severus came flying towards him, quaffle in hand.

Severus faked left, and Ron fell for it causing yet another score for the adults. Ron's face grew redder than his hair, and he wanted nothing more than to hex the sneering Severus. Meanwhile Fred and George flew over to Harry.

"Mate they are killing us, have you spotted the snitch yet?"

"I have, but Sirius looks blood thirsty for it, and even I am fair game when it comes to catching it. I do however have a plan." Harry said whispering to the twins. As he told them their faces lit up as Fred exclaimed,

"That is bloody brillant mate. I can't wait."

Both twins sped back off to try and help defend against the adults. Harry having seen the snitch zoomed over and stopped. It now laid just below him by not more than fifty feet. Opening his hand he placed the candy George had given him in his mouth. The results were swift, and within minutes red liquid began pouring from his nose and mouth. Severus was whizzing by again, quaffle in hand when he saw Harry covered in blood.

He was about to turn his broom around and head back to him when Harry wobbled and then toppled off his broom. Thinking quick Severus dropped the quaffle, and pulled his wand slowly hovering Harry to the ground. The game had stopped completely, as one by one they all dismounted and ran over to where Harry laid on the grass. They did not notice the grins the twins were hiding, as Severus and Sirius checked Harry over for injuries.

Professor Dumbledore made his way over to the small crowd, and with a twinkling in his eye said, "Good job Harry. I do believe the students win."

All the adults thought he had finally gone off his rocker till Harry sat up smiling, and opened his hand to reveal the snitch. "Thank you sir, it was rather devious if I do say so myself."

Severus was stunned, but relieved, "No it was a purely Slytherin thing to do is what it was."

"Come let's go and have some dinner and more cake." Professor Dumbledore said walking off the quidditch pitch. Ms. Weasley currently had ahold of both twins' ears ranting about being scared half to death.

"Dad can me and Ron fly for ten more minutes please?"

"I suppose so, but no more than that, and do not think I will forget this young man. Tomorrow we will discuss not scaring me to death."

Harry gulped, and did look ashamed considering he was still covered in what looked like blood. "Were you really scared? Will I be punished?" Harry said looking fearful now.

Severus seemed to ponder what was asked, "We will talk of it tomorrow, but yes Harry that little stunt did scare me. Be no more than ten minutes." he said with a slight smile. Severus then got up and started to walk away. He did not want anyone to see that his hands were still shaking, by just the thought that Harry had been hurt.

Once back inside the Great Hall everyone found they were indeed very thirsty, and they were enjoying the second helping of cake being served by the two grumbling house elves. Even Hermione said nothing about elf rights as she took another sip of her pumpkin juice. She was staring at Professor Snape. She had her doubts when she found out he was Harry's father, but when she had seen the worried look on his face after the match, her doubts melted.

Dumbledore finished off his cake and motioned for Severus to come over. When Severus stood up he followed Dumbledore out into the entranceway.

"Severus the Ministry of Magic contacted me today."

Severus' eyebrows shot up, and he was so intent to hear what was said, he did not notice Harry and Ron walk in. Ron and Harry seeing the two professors having a private conversation decided to listen, hoping it was not about punishment for their stunt.

"What did the Ministy have to say Albus?" Severus sneered.

"They have found out that Harry is now residing with you, and they were upset to say the least. They wanted to remove Harry at once back to the Dursley's."

Harry's eyes got as big as saucers. He could not believe it, and that was the last part of the conversation he heard, as he bolted out the door followed by Ron.

"Albus you cannot be serious I will not let them take my son!"

"Calm down Severus. I had to tell them of Harry's abuse, and other circumstances. I did however forbid his removal from his father's care. Barty Crouch did faint at the revelation, but when he came to he agreed that Harry should live with you."

"Then why bother telling me at all Albus?"

"I wanted you to know that the Ministry has suggested the blood bond be renewed with you Severus."

Both men discussed this for a few more minutes before going back inside. They did not know of the two who were outside now beside Hagrid's cabin.

"I won't go back. I simply won't!" Harry yelled as the tears welled up in his eyes. Harry knew Snape had disposed of Vernon, but he did not think his aunt would take kindly to him even living.

"Mate, I know they are horrible, but if you have to go you'll be alright."

Harry turned on Ron with a look to rival his father's. "They starved me, beat me for hours, locked me in a cupboard for days at a time. I will not go back, even if the Ministry says I must!" Harry ranted.

Ron's mouth fell open. He knew the muggles were bad, but he never suspected all that. "What will you do Harry?" he choked out.

Hary wiped the tears from his eyes. "They can't make me go back if they can't find me." he said as he started to walk away.

"Wait up Harry" Ron yelled, and soon both boys had disappeared into the forbidden forest.