Eye of the Storm

Chapter 15- Dark Magic

The dark night sky concealed the sight of the black owl that flew over England. It's brown eyes were intent on it's destination and the bird didn't even flinch at the fire that burned below as he passed over Privet Drive. He flew over lakes, towns, villages, and forrests before hovering next to a window and rapping loudly.

Severus Snape looked up at the window and back down at his coffee cup wishing the owl would go away. It was a little pass two o'clock in the morning and he was getting a rather painful headache, the insistant tapping was annoying him and Snape got up and walked over to the window.

The owl flew in, dropped a letter on the table and flew off again into the night. Picking the letter up Severus looked it over. There was no writing or marks on any kind on the outside so with extreme caution the potions master opened it.

Looking at the last line he sighed a breath of relief before reading it.

Dear Severus,

We have found a new headquarters and you are to bring the young boy there. I will arrive where you are early in the morning.

I am very grateful for you and all that you do for this cause. You are a wonderful asset to the light and never forget that.

On a lower note I have recieved word that Number Four Privet Drive, where Harry grew up, has been destroyed by death eaters. His aunt and uncle have been murdered and the boy has been sent to live with other relatives.

You will need to inform Harry and please be somewhat sympathetic, they were all he had.

All My Hopes,

Albus Dumbledore

Snape re-read the letter before setting it on fire. That old man always had a way of ruining his day before it even started. At least he was getting the boy out of his house for the time being. Thinking it over, Severus hadn't seen Harry at lunch or dinner, he hadn't seen the boy at all for the past few days.

Going against his oun wishes, Snape stood up and walked up the stairs toward Harry's room.

The door was closed when he reached it and Severus strained his sences. There was nothing out of the ordinary that he could detect but it was very quiet.

Opening the door slightly he looked in and saw the bed empty. Quickly opening the door the rest of the way he scanned the room and found the boy asleep at his desk, his body hunched over his charms book.

Looking at the rest of the room Severus wondered how many nights Harry had done this. Falling asleep over your homework couldn't be a good habit. Pulling out his wand Severus spoke a series of spells. Making no move or expression he walked out of the room and pulled the door closed.

Harry Potter was sound asleep in the oversized bed and cuddled into his pillow.

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Harry woke up at looked around, he didn't remember putting himself to bed the night before. His charms book was still out and opened on the desk and he wasn't in his pajamas. Shaking off the feeling that was creeping into his stomach he sat up and saw that it was seven in the morning.

Shutting his eyes Harry wondered why someone would want to live in darkness without the sun. His room was as dark now in the early morning as it was at night. Straining his ears Harry listened for his potions professor. He didn't want to get out of bed until he was sure Snape locked himself away in one of his rooms. Not hearing anything for a few minutes Harry got out of bed and changed his clothes before going downstairs to the kitchen.

The halls were empty and when Harry looked into the kitchen he didn't see anyone. Sighing a breath of relief he went in and a house elf was at his side in a second.

"What can Margo get Harry Potter this morning?"

Before Harry was able to reply a dark, cold voice answered for him.

"Get Mr. Potter something light, we will be traveling this morning."

"Very good Mr. Snape sir." Margo said and vanished.

"Have a seat Mr. Potter." Snape said, waiting for the adolecent to sit at the table.

Harry wasn't sure what his potions professor was like in the early mornings but he was sure it wasn't pleasent. So, smartly, he sat.

"I have some news Potter." Snape started, not exactly sure if this was the right approach. "I recieved a letter from the Head Master telling me that your relatives have been murdered. However, your cousin has been relocated."

Harry stared at his fingers for a moment wondering if he should pinch himself. Was he dreaming? "You mean my aunt and uncle are dead?"

Snape narrowed his eyes "No Potter, murdered means that they are on vacation."

Just then Margo returned with some toast and orange juice for Harry.

"No thank you Margo, suddenly I'm not very hungry."

Snape rolled his eyes. "Oh come now Potter. Surely you've been through deaths before."

"None I can remember sir. It doesn't matter anyway but, where will I go during the summer?"

"I'm sure Order Headquarters will be suitable by next year. Possibly even Hogwarts. Now you can leave your things here while we meet with Dumbledore. He is coming to take us to the new Headquarters."

"Yes sir." Harry said and continued to look at his fingers.

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Around noon Severus's fire turned green as Albus Dumbledore arrived. The elder wizard had a tired look to him and Harry wondered if he had any sleep the night before. Looking at Snape Dumbledore regarded him, then Harry.

"Well," He said after much hesitation, "Shall we be off?"

Snape and Harry stood, then followed the head master right out the front door.

"Head Master, shouldn't we be traveling with more security? Perhaps invisible, I've been under the impression that my house is being watched."

"Perhaps Severus, then again, if we just disappear now anyone watching my find it suspicious."

The other wizard nodded slightly and Harry just walked forward until they turned a corner and all three touched an old car tire. They were gone.

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'Port Key, why didn't I try to control myself?' Harry thought, felling his stomach start to churn. He hated port keys and all he wanted to do was get sick. He didn't even realise it when they arrived at Headquarters.

Snape however, noticed the house that he was told was destroyed.

"We fixed it up in a hurry. Everyone who lived on the street had to have their memories modified anyway. Couldn't have them asking why a house that was always there was missing." Dumbledore said.

So he wasn't imagining it. Headquarters was at Number Four Privet Drive.

"Severus."

His thoughts were interrupted with the sound of the old mans voice.

"Yes?"

"I need to talk to you. It's time."

The potions master looked at the sky when he answered, "time for what?"

"The truth." Albus said those two words with so much fatigue Snape wondered if he was going to collapse.

"About what?"

Dumbledore waited while Harry entered the familiar house, still oblivious.

"The truth about your son."

Snape was sure he heard wrong, rolling his eyes he started to walk forward. "Albus, I don't have a son."

"Yes you do my boy. I'm going to make this very quick to the point for I need to get my sleep, and I don't need any arguments from you right now." He said seriously and paused. "Your son is Harry Potter."

TBC