Someone was crying as voices faded in and out.

Where am I?

"Will he be alright?" A worried voice filled with tears.

Why is it so dark?

Panicked words. "He's not waking up, Albus, he's going into shock!"

I feel empty...I'm missing something.

"The baby, is the baby okay?"

Why do I hurt so much? Am I dead?

"Is there any way to stop the blood!"

I want to sleep...no more pain.

"Harry, please, wake up for me."

That voice sounds familiar. But who?

"He won't come near you Harry." The voice said sadly. "I promise."

Oh.

"... ..." He mumbled.

"I think he's waking up, fetch Poppy." A voice urged, the same voice that had pulled Harry out.

"You ..." He whispered again. "… promised."

"What? Harry, I can't hear you, please, try to save your strength." The person urged.

"You promised." Harry finally managed to open his eyes.

"I – Harry?" Severus faltered.

Tears were spilling down Harry's cheeks. "Y-you promised." He hiccupped. "You PROMISED!"

The Professor turned away, regret shining in his dulled eyes. "I'm so sorry Harry." He murmured.

"It happened again, and y-you weren't there to save me." The boy cried, he was far beyond saving now.

"I tried Harry." Severus whispered, turning back and flinching as he locked eyes. "I searched for you, I never gave up hope that you were alright."

It wasn't enough.

Severus seemed to hear his thoughts because he bowed his head. "I know it wasn't enough to save you and I know no matter how many times I apologize, it won't be okay."

"How was I found?" He asked softly.

"When your power erupted the wards of the manor went haywire. Albus felt that something was wrong and then he sensed you."

That simple huh.

"Why do I feel empty?" Harry asked instead, voice calm and devoid of emotion.

Severus glanced toward the door, as though hoping someone would interrupt them. He took a steadying breath when no one came and allowed his mask to fall into place just as Harry did.

It was the only way they knew how to protect their emotions.

"Your body was put through a massive amount of stress when you released such an immense power." He frowned at how he should continue.

While he battled with himself silent tears were once again caressing Harry's paled flesh.

I've killed my baby. I'm no better then those bastards. Harry's heart wrenched mournfully.

"We couldn't save your daughter." Severus finally bowed his head with the dire news.

Harry stiffened. "My daughter? I had a daughter?"

He couldn't take it anymore, he broke down.

"I killed my daughter?" He sobbed brokenly. "It's not fair, she didn't have the chance to live!" He cried. "Why did it happen Severus? Why was she sacrificed for my life?"

Severus moved forward and embraced the quivering boy. "Shh, Harry, it's alright, I'm here now." He gently stroked the tousled head. "I'm here."

Harry buried his face in the man's robes, taking comfort from the sharp scent of potions. His tears wet the coarse material and rubbed against his cheek.

"Don't leave me Sev." His muffled plead vibrated against Severus' chest. "Please."

"I won't Harry, I won't." The elder wizard assured.

"Professor Snape! What are you doing with my patient?"

Anime Monster:chuckles: Harry's just attractable like that. I hope it's a good kind of different. Thank u for the review!

Phantomandvampirelover: Hm, the bebe, as you've read, was reacting to the power. :sniffs: It was too much and burned to a crisp.

Shania Maxwell: Ai ai, more chaps to come!

Lady sakura cosmos: Mm, mebe the bebe will be alright, stay tuned to find out, don't worry!

HecateDeMort:laughs: Okay, so yur not just a great person. :grins: When I saw yur review I was seriously laughing.