Lost But Not Yet Broken
2. Savior's touch Mystic Dragon.
An: well after a very freaking long hiatus I'm back. Ok not true I've been here but I've been working on Demon Tears with Black Dragon Lady who currently has yet to update that story 'Damn Bitch' for all who wish to know, I am her beta reader for Tears of Vampire unfortunately she neglects to send me the chapters before she posts them and thus you get what you get.
An2: Anyway I do plan un updating as much as possible. I'm really happy about this fic and I hope everyone enjoys it. OH! And don't forget to review, they really encourage me.
Disclaimer: Uh it's in chapter 1 and don't you forget it!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Wake me up Inside
Wake me up Inside
Call my name and save me from the dark
Bid my blood to run before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I've become
Evanescence - Bring me to Life *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
'Blast that man! How does he always do this to me? Memo to self: next time ask the identity of the insufferable brat before accepting the bloody assignment!" Severus Snape mentally ranted and cursed every God he could think of for the predicament that he had landed in. 'I wonder if placing the killing curse on oneself is possible.hmm I'll have to look into that later' thought the pale man as he approached number four privet drive in the early Saturday morning mist.
His gaze settled on the muggle house that appeared to be so normal that it looked abnormal. The front lawn was perfectly trimmed not one object was out of place. As Severus neared the front door, dressed in a casual black long sleeved muggle shirt and black muggle pants, he stilled his hand about an inch from the door let out of suffering sigh and knocked thrice on the door. Suddenly, he could hear rapid shuffling and a door being slammed as he waited semi patiently. By the time the door swung open revealing a grotesque man about the size of an elephant, he was already scowling. The man looked him up and down taking in his appearance before acknowledging the slim raven haired man.
"What can I do for you sir?" said the man trying his best to smile but only succeeding in making Severus' stomach churn.
"I'm here to check on a boy." Said Severus coldly, his eyes told the man that he was not a man to be toyed with.
"And who are you?" the man's eyes narrowed.
"My name is Severus Snape Mr. Dursley and if you please stop wasting my time."
Vernon Dursley was shocked at the ferocity in the man's voice and allowed the pale skinned adult to enter before they continued. "Perhaps if you tell me what the boy looks like or his name I will be of better help." "His name is Harry Potter." Severus noticed Dursley's eyes slightly widen at the name.
"I'm sorry but there is no one by that name here" said Dursley, his hand slightly twitching.
Severus eyes narrowed at the nervous twitch that had appeared in the larger man. Then he caught sight of something red on the wooden floor near the fireplace. 'Is that blood? What is he hiding?'
"Really.. Well Mr. Dursley I must disagree."
"And why is that?"
"Because, I know without a doubt that you are lying" Severus' tone remained cold and indifferent.
Vernon Dursley's face purpled in anger at the implication and rose from his seat "How dare you!"
"How dare I what Mr. Dursley?"
The corpulent man rose from his seat, his face displaying even more anger "get o." the man was cut off by a loud crash in the kitchen, followed by the screeching rants of a woman. Severus abruptly stood and proceeded towards the kitchen before and purple faced Dursley could stop him. As he stepped through a painfully thin woman was ranting in rage at a small boy with wild ebony locks.
"Stupid boy look what you've done. Now my Dudlykins has to wait even longer for his food. Clean this up boy and expect to be punished by Vernon!" shrieked the horse faced woman whom Severus assumed was the pudgy man's wife. However, the woman's words started to sink in and Severus looked down at the boy, currently picking up still steaming bits of bacon with his hands the still hot oil burning the young skin as he did so. Severus knew instantly that this boy was Harry Potter, although he noticed that boy didn't flinch at all as he dipped his fingers into the hot oil to grab at the burning strips of bacon. He could already see small blisters forming on the boy's hands from the burns. Severus turned to see a red faced and very nervous Vernon Dursley.
"Now, Mr. Dursley." growled Severus loosing some of his famous control, the sight of the boy having unnerved him "I wish to speak to Mr. Potter in the living room if you please" Severus left no room for discussion thus, Vernon Dursley could only nod as Severus stepped out of the kitchen.
"Boy! Come here" cried the beefy man as he followed Severus.
Severus noticed the boy slightly limp out to the living room, his head was down and his dirty bangs covered his eyes from view. 'Is that dried blood in his hair' Severus pondered as he took in the boy's appearance; he wore clothes that were more rags than anything, they were brown and black from dirt and what Severus strongly suspected as dried blood. The boy reeked; apparently he hadn't showered in a long time. Severus was startled from his analysis by Dursley's harsh and cruel voice as he spoke to the boy.
"Boy, you will behave for this man. Do you Understand" the last three words were spoken slowly and in a menacing way that sounded like a silent threat to the boy.
"Yes Sir" answered the boy no trace of emotion was noticeable in his voice, this perplexed Severus.
Vernon was attempting to sit himself in a chair before the glare from Severus made him change his direction towards the kitchen. Clearly Severus wished to speak to the boy alone.
"Harry Potter?" asked Severus but he was met with no movement of acknowledgement what so ever.
"Potter?"
No response.
"Why don't you sit."
No response.
"Do you know who you are Potter?"
No response
"Answer me boy!" snapped Severus, his patience running thin. The boy looked up, and Severus almost lost himself in the emerald of his eyes. However, the talk pale man had to stifle a gasp as he noticed the depths of the boy's eyes held no emotion what so ever, they were neutral devoid of anything. Severus was known to be heartless but this boy's eyes would put even the mighty potion's master to shame.
"Sorry sir" said the boy "I didn't know you were talking to me."
"Surely you know your name boy. Who else would I be referring to or have you not noticed that you and I are the only ones in this room" retorted Severus, the indifferent tone back in his voice.
"I don't have a name sir" Severus suddenly felt like he was competing with this boy to see who could be more impassive.
"Don't be daft Potter, of course you do."
"Sir, I'm not meant to have a name you could be in trouble if you tried to give me one."
"Boy! You're name by birth is Harry Potter. Did these bloody muggles neglect to mention that?" The boy remained silent as if he were not meant to answer the question. Suddenly, Severus was reminded of a house elf not beating himself for saying something offensive about their master. He couldn't explain it but the raven haired man became compelled to remove the boy from these disgusting muggles. If not for his own integrity then for the simple fact that the headmaster would have his head if he left the boy in these conditions, clearly the boy was not being cared for properly.
"Gather your things boy, you are coming with me."
"I cannot sir" said Harry.
"And why not?"
"Because I won't let him" came the harsh voice of Vernon Dursley as he entered the living room a malicious smile crossed his features "now leave my property now!"
"Mr. Potter is to come with me."
"He is my property and he will do as I say."
Severus took out his wand immediately, pointing it directly at the obese man. "I wasn't aware that slavery was back in style Mr. Dursley" Severus' tone was vicious and cold, sending shivers down the Dursley's spines. Severus turned to Harry "You are coming with me and that is final do you understand Potter."
No Response.
"Do you understand boy!" the potion's master couldn't refrain from snapping at the boy but received an apathetic "yes sir" from him none the less. Severus turned his attention back to the cowering family in front of him and snorted in disgust.
"We shall be leaving now."
"Fine take the freak, I don't need your kind here!" spat the the bulgy man.
"Yes. And you muggles are perfect saints now are you."
"Hmph, the boy had his talents but he's worthless, now get out!" sneered Dursley.
Severus did not even bother to digest those last words, seeing as they were garbage, as he grabbed harry's shoulder and apparated away from the muggle's home. He didn't miss the startled flinch that came from the boy at the touch. One repeating thought raced through his head:
'This is going to be an eventful summer.'
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I don't understand this man. He's like me but different. Why does he want to take me away? Why is master so angry, I must have displeased him somehow? I'll have to make sure I please this man - the man with light skin and dark hair who is he? It doesn't matter. I do what I'm told. He's angry with me because I haven't answered but I don't understand why he calls me that name. I don't have a name, do I? No, master always said I was *boy* and nothing more. Boy isn't a name but I'm used to it. I hear him again.
"Do you understand boy!"
See, he was mistaken. I have to answer; you always answer yes when they speak to you but don't say anything more. He's thin but he looks strong, even master is startled by him. His punishments are probably worse, well I'll just make sure to please him just like I do master. Maybe I'll get some food if I'm good. Either way punishment is punishment. Suddenly, I feel something on my shoulder I jump. It's the tall dark haired man - why is he touching me like that. I don't understand. Master never touches me unless its punishment or - I'm disappearing with the man.
I don't understand.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
MD: phew! Writing an apathetic character is hard. I hope I got it right.
Harry: since when am I like.. "Yes sir." *blank stare at MD*
Draco: since you got dropped on your head *busts out laughing*
Harry: *glare* what are you doing here you aren't in this story.
Draco: what makes you say that?
MD: do you mind not giving away everything you stupid blondie!
Draco: Hey! I resent that! And I haven't given anything away. I mean common the stupid fic is in the Harry/Draco section of course I'm in it.
MD: *mutters* damn you BDL how did I get stuck with your muses.
Severus: That is what I'm trying to figure out.
MD: don't you start with me either!
Severus: well, perhaps I wouldn't if you'd get to your work! Before I strangle Potter!
Harry: I have no name! Didn't you read!? *pouts*
Severus: Yes my mistake. *hands a bucket of soap and water to harry* Get cleaning boy!
Harry: *indignant look*
Draco and MD bust out laughing as they watch Harry scrubbing the floor.
2. Savior's touch Mystic Dragon.
An: well after a very freaking long hiatus I'm back. Ok not true I've been here but I've been working on Demon Tears with Black Dragon Lady who currently has yet to update that story 'Damn Bitch' for all who wish to know, I am her beta reader for Tears of Vampire unfortunately she neglects to send me the chapters before she posts them and thus you get what you get.
An2: Anyway I do plan un updating as much as possible. I'm really happy about this fic and I hope everyone enjoys it. OH! And don't forget to review, they really encourage me.
Disclaimer: Uh it's in chapter 1 and don't you forget it!
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Wake me up Inside
Wake me up Inside
Call my name and save me from the dark
Bid my blood to run before I come undone
Save me from the nothing I've become
Evanescence - Bring me to Life *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
'Blast that man! How does he always do this to me? Memo to self: next time ask the identity of the insufferable brat before accepting the bloody assignment!" Severus Snape mentally ranted and cursed every God he could think of for the predicament that he had landed in. 'I wonder if placing the killing curse on oneself is possible.hmm I'll have to look into that later' thought the pale man as he approached number four privet drive in the early Saturday morning mist.
His gaze settled on the muggle house that appeared to be so normal that it looked abnormal. The front lawn was perfectly trimmed not one object was out of place. As Severus neared the front door, dressed in a casual black long sleeved muggle shirt and black muggle pants, he stilled his hand about an inch from the door let out of suffering sigh and knocked thrice on the door. Suddenly, he could hear rapid shuffling and a door being slammed as he waited semi patiently. By the time the door swung open revealing a grotesque man about the size of an elephant, he was already scowling. The man looked him up and down taking in his appearance before acknowledging the slim raven haired man.
"What can I do for you sir?" said the man trying his best to smile but only succeeding in making Severus' stomach churn.
"I'm here to check on a boy." Said Severus coldly, his eyes told the man that he was not a man to be toyed with.
"And who are you?" the man's eyes narrowed.
"My name is Severus Snape Mr. Dursley and if you please stop wasting my time."
Vernon Dursley was shocked at the ferocity in the man's voice and allowed the pale skinned adult to enter before they continued. "Perhaps if you tell me what the boy looks like or his name I will be of better help." "His name is Harry Potter." Severus noticed Dursley's eyes slightly widen at the name.
"I'm sorry but there is no one by that name here" said Dursley, his hand slightly twitching.
Severus eyes narrowed at the nervous twitch that had appeared in the larger man. Then he caught sight of something red on the wooden floor near the fireplace. 'Is that blood? What is he hiding?'
"Really.. Well Mr. Dursley I must disagree."
"And why is that?"
"Because, I know without a doubt that you are lying" Severus' tone remained cold and indifferent.
Vernon Dursley's face purpled in anger at the implication and rose from his seat "How dare you!"
"How dare I what Mr. Dursley?"
The corpulent man rose from his seat, his face displaying even more anger "get o." the man was cut off by a loud crash in the kitchen, followed by the screeching rants of a woman. Severus abruptly stood and proceeded towards the kitchen before and purple faced Dursley could stop him. As he stepped through a painfully thin woman was ranting in rage at a small boy with wild ebony locks.
"Stupid boy look what you've done. Now my Dudlykins has to wait even longer for his food. Clean this up boy and expect to be punished by Vernon!" shrieked the horse faced woman whom Severus assumed was the pudgy man's wife. However, the woman's words started to sink in and Severus looked down at the boy, currently picking up still steaming bits of bacon with his hands the still hot oil burning the young skin as he did so. Severus knew instantly that this boy was Harry Potter, although he noticed that boy didn't flinch at all as he dipped his fingers into the hot oil to grab at the burning strips of bacon. He could already see small blisters forming on the boy's hands from the burns. Severus turned to see a red faced and very nervous Vernon Dursley.
"Now, Mr. Dursley." growled Severus loosing some of his famous control, the sight of the boy having unnerved him "I wish to speak to Mr. Potter in the living room if you please" Severus left no room for discussion thus, Vernon Dursley could only nod as Severus stepped out of the kitchen.
"Boy! Come here" cried the beefy man as he followed Severus.
Severus noticed the boy slightly limp out to the living room, his head was down and his dirty bangs covered his eyes from view. 'Is that dried blood in his hair' Severus pondered as he took in the boy's appearance; he wore clothes that were more rags than anything, they were brown and black from dirt and what Severus strongly suspected as dried blood. The boy reeked; apparently he hadn't showered in a long time. Severus was startled from his analysis by Dursley's harsh and cruel voice as he spoke to the boy.
"Boy, you will behave for this man. Do you Understand" the last three words were spoken slowly and in a menacing way that sounded like a silent threat to the boy.
"Yes Sir" answered the boy no trace of emotion was noticeable in his voice, this perplexed Severus.
Vernon was attempting to sit himself in a chair before the glare from Severus made him change his direction towards the kitchen. Clearly Severus wished to speak to the boy alone.
"Harry Potter?" asked Severus but he was met with no movement of acknowledgement what so ever.
"Potter?"
No response.
"Why don't you sit."
No response.
"Do you know who you are Potter?"
No response
"Answer me boy!" snapped Severus, his patience running thin. The boy looked up, and Severus almost lost himself in the emerald of his eyes. However, the talk pale man had to stifle a gasp as he noticed the depths of the boy's eyes held no emotion what so ever, they were neutral devoid of anything. Severus was known to be heartless but this boy's eyes would put even the mighty potion's master to shame.
"Sorry sir" said the boy "I didn't know you were talking to me."
"Surely you know your name boy. Who else would I be referring to or have you not noticed that you and I are the only ones in this room" retorted Severus, the indifferent tone back in his voice.
"I don't have a name sir" Severus suddenly felt like he was competing with this boy to see who could be more impassive.
"Don't be daft Potter, of course you do."
"Sir, I'm not meant to have a name you could be in trouble if you tried to give me one."
"Boy! You're name by birth is Harry Potter. Did these bloody muggles neglect to mention that?" The boy remained silent as if he were not meant to answer the question. Suddenly, Severus was reminded of a house elf not beating himself for saying something offensive about their master. He couldn't explain it but the raven haired man became compelled to remove the boy from these disgusting muggles. If not for his own integrity then for the simple fact that the headmaster would have his head if he left the boy in these conditions, clearly the boy was not being cared for properly.
"Gather your things boy, you are coming with me."
"I cannot sir" said Harry.
"And why not?"
"Because I won't let him" came the harsh voice of Vernon Dursley as he entered the living room a malicious smile crossed his features "now leave my property now!"
"Mr. Potter is to come with me."
"He is my property and he will do as I say."
Severus took out his wand immediately, pointing it directly at the obese man. "I wasn't aware that slavery was back in style Mr. Dursley" Severus' tone was vicious and cold, sending shivers down the Dursley's spines. Severus turned to Harry "You are coming with me and that is final do you understand Potter."
No Response.
"Do you understand boy!" the potion's master couldn't refrain from snapping at the boy but received an apathetic "yes sir" from him none the less. Severus turned his attention back to the cowering family in front of him and snorted in disgust.
"We shall be leaving now."
"Fine take the freak, I don't need your kind here!" spat the the bulgy man.
"Yes. And you muggles are perfect saints now are you."
"Hmph, the boy had his talents but he's worthless, now get out!" sneered Dursley.
Severus did not even bother to digest those last words, seeing as they were garbage, as he grabbed harry's shoulder and apparated away from the muggle's home. He didn't miss the startled flinch that came from the boy at the touch. One repeating thought raced through his head:
'This is going to be an eventful summer.'
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
I don't understand this man. He's like me but different. Why does he want to take me away? Why is master so angry, I must have displeased him somehow? I'll have to make sure I please this man - the man with light skin and dark hair who is he? It doesn't matter. I do what I'm told. He's angry with me because I haven't answered but I don't understand why he calls me that name. I don't have a name, do I? No, master always said I was *boy* and nothing more. Boy isn't a name but I'm used to it. I hear him again.
"Do you understand boy!"
See, he was mistaken. I have to answer; you always answer yes when they speak to you but don't say anything more. He's thin but he looks strong, even master is startled by him. His punishments are probably worse, well I'll just make sure to please him just like I do master. Maybe I'll get some food if I'm good. Either way punishment is punishment. Suddenly, I feel something on my shoulder I jump. It's the tall dark haired man - why is he touching me like that. I don't understand. Master never touches me unless its punishment or - I'm disappearing with the man.
I don't understand.
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
MD: phew! Writing an apathetic character is hard. I hope I got it right.
Harry: since when am I like.. "Yes sir." *blank stare at MD*
Draco: since you got dropped on your head *busts out laughing*
Harry: *glare* what are you doing here you aren't in this story.
Draco: what makes you say that?
MD: do you mind not giving away everything you stupid blondie!
Draco: Hey! I resent that! And I haven't given anything away. I mean common the stupid fic is in the Harry/Draco section of course I'm in it.
MD: *mutters* damn you BDL how did I get stuck with your muses.
Severus: That is what I'm trying to figure out.
MD: don't you start with me either!
Severus: well, perhaps I wouldn't if you'd get to your work! Before I strangle Potter!
Harry: I have no name! Didn't you read!? *pouts*
Severus: Yes my mistake. *hands a bucket of soap and water to harry* Get cleaning boy!
Harry: *indignant look*
Draco and MD bust out laughing as they watch Harry scrubbing the floor.