WARNING: Slash material. Meaning two beautiful guys doing the nasty. So those of you who are offended just turn your rear around and read someones heterosexual story instead. Thank You and Good Bye!!!!!
DISCLAIMER: Definetly not making money off of this so why sue lil old me? My gyrl Rowling owns these characters but i definetly own the plot and whatever new spell i conjured.
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SUMMARY: Harry's torn apart from 2 loves. Whom will over rule or will this be the end of our loveable scar head?
A staff meeting was held quickly that day. Professors were quiet as Snape recounted what he saw and hypothesized from his class. It came as quite a surprise to a few, especially Charlie, Professors that Draco and Harry were an item but the frown that crossed Dumbledore's face after hearing about their separation told them something was off and didn't question the partnering.
"It seems Mr. Potter is more affected by this breakup than Mr. Malfoy." Dumbledore spoke as he sat in thought.
"What are we to do?" Charlie started. "If he is on the verge of suicide then we must do something."
"How could we have missed this?" Sprout asked as she ringed the glove in her hand. "Sure he has been quiet, more so, and his grades have improved, but it wasn't -" Sprout couldn't finish her sentence.
"That boys been put through too much." McGonagle said in almost a whisper. The smile that was on her face had since vanished, replaced with worry. "I think maybe the break up with Mr. Malfoy was the last straw - sort of speak."
"Let's not neglect Draco." the potions master said firmly. "He's also suffered but not as severe."
"Ah. Malfoy pride." Dumbledore said.
Snape nodded grimly. "Malfoy's learn to ignore the problem completely. That's why he's never noticed the condition with Mr. Potter."
"But he looks -" Professor Senestra started but was immediately cut off by Dumbledore.
"Looks can be deceiving. He's a wizard and as a wizard he's been using charms to make his appearance to be flawless. Too smart for his own good. That charm he's used is in the library in the restricted section."
"Illusione di Me." Snape muttered to himself as he rubbed his brow. "Stupid boy."
"Severus." warned Dumbledore.
"It's true Albus. Only someone stupid enough -"
"Desperate enough Severus. You and I both know what this boy is capable of. He probably didn't want another time like in his 5th year."
The Professors were quiet and confused as they paid attention to the two men go on with one another.
"What would you prefer Albus? An angry boy who's showing a feeling or a hollow child who cares for nothing." Severus was near a shout. Dumbledore remained quiet. "You know I'm right don't try to deny it."
"I'm not Severus. Truly, out of the two I would most rather have a smiling Harry rather than what we have now. As of yet there is not a counter spell but -"
"Excuse me." Charlie interrupted. "Can you please explain what you mean." He asked both men.
Severus sat back in his seat and looked at Dumbledore who sighed and spoke up. "Young Potter has used a charm called Illusione di Me or in plain English: Illusion of Myself. There's a reason why this charm is in the restricted section. The user of course creates the desired effect they want but at a price." Dumbledore paused. "The magic needed for this is based on emotions. Meaning in order to create your illusion one must sacrifice their emotional self."
"You're forgetting something Albus." Snape interrupted.
"Ah - yes - the second version of the charm. Why don't you enlighten us Severus. You know a great deal more of it seeing as you helped aid in it." Dumbledore said as he fiddled with his tea cup.
Snape sighed. "Just before the death of Vold-" Snape stopped himself. "Potter and Malfoy stumbled, by accident, on a second version of the charm. Everything was the same except for one minor detail. A potion, a very difficult one I might add, was taken before casting it on ones self. Dragon Heart String determined for how long the Potion was to stay in affect before the counter spell could reverse the whole charm. But -" Severus frowned slightly. "I have a feeling Mr. Potter used the more permanent version. And that has no known cure." Finished Snape.
"What can be gained by such a charm?" Asked McGonagle.
Dumbledore answered. "In Harry's case he doesn't feel anything. He's hallow of feeling."
"He smiled in my class Albus." Snape interrupted again.
"Was that a true smile Severus?" Snape frowned slightly. "Emotions are also part of the illusion. But there is sort of an echo of the last feeling one feels when using the charm. And I personally understand why he used such a charm on himself."
"You read him?" Severus stunned words brought a smile to the elder professor.
"Yes. Unintentionally though. He was beyond hurt and he would rather feel nothing than that."
Quiet settled over the room as each Professor contemplated what was being said to them.
A/N: Sorry if the whole explanation of the Illusione de Me is hazy or confusing. Questions will be gladly answered. This chapter was written during a writers block so please don't hold it against me.
Ooh - what'll happen next? Well let's just say it's not all that pretty. *sigh* everything bad always happen to my Harry.
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