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WARNING: Abuse and memories that contain abuse of all kindsand maybe someSLASH in later chapters.
Pairing: Harry Potter/Severus Snape (Mentor, maybe something more later on.)
Disclaimer: I own nothing so don't complain.
A Voice on Mute
Chapter 4: Unspoken House Appeals
Oris fell to his knees, releasing the grip on Snape's clammy hands. He clenched his stomach tightly, releasing all the food he had had previously that day. Arching his back and lurching back down, the silent slopping of vomit on the ground made Dumbledore's own stomach churn. With a silent, but steady hand, Dumbledore rested his hand on Oris' back.
Snape glared at the small boy who was releasing all he had eaten on the school's beautiful ground. Grabbing his wand from his pocket, he cast 'evanesco' on the pile of vomit the young boy made. Pocketing his wand, words of uncaring fell from his mouth. "Disgusting. Insufferable brat, you mar our beautiful school grounds with your stomach contents, and don't even bother to apologize? Disrespectful! We should have left you at that hospital. We can take care of the Dark Lor—"
"Severus, stop it! You know he can't help it. He has never apparated before in his life." Dumbledore face was grim. He looked down to Oris who just had his head down in shame. "This is a bad idea."
Snape snorted, "That is an understatement, Headmaster. This child, Harry Potter, doesn't remember anything. He won't understand our world and our rules." Snape shot Oris a glance. "He doesn't even remember being Harry Potter."
Dumbledore sighed and shook his head. "No, he needs to learn our ways, or he won't survive."
Snape looked confused. "How won't he survive? He doesn't need magic to survive Albus. He just needs to survive the Dark Lords to come."
"He just won't survive, Severus. He has too much pent up magic within him to be able to withstand it not being released." Dumbledore looked concernedly at Oris who was looking at him curiously.
"What, it's not like he will explode like a potion would," Snape snorted.
"No, but his body will shut down, completely." Dumbledore's head dropped.
Snape looked at the old man and the boy with looks of disbelief, "You mean he will die from a magic overload or non-release! That isn't possible. He doesn't have nearly enough magic to do all that!"
Dumbledore shook his head. An icy breeze swept by them, leaving Oris hugging his own body. The crunch of snow beneath his feet as he stood was loud even to his own ears. Snowflakes began to fall upon his unruly mass of hair. He gripped tighter to his small frame and felt a heavy presence fall onto his head. He looked up, part of the cloth falling over one eye. Snape just walked away, leaving his cloak on the small child. The gate opened for him. Dumbledore watched as Oris hurried off to Snape, a small smile glowing on his slender face. Dumbledore chuckled and walked after them.
Oris caught up to Snape's much longer strides and grabbed his much larger hand in his own. Snape stopped and looked down at the young Oris. Oris gave Snape a small, but an ever present smile. Snape looked away, "Don't get used to it. I am never nice to anyone." He yanked his hand out of the Oris' grip and continued to the castle. The castle's gates closed with a rickety groan.
The sun began rising over the castle, illuminating the grounds with an orange glow. Oris watched in awe as the great castle came into view. He walked slowly towards the castle doors. Huge, massive doors swung open. Oris gripped Snape's cloak tightly around himself. The castle was oddly quiet for being a school. The doors closed with a heavy groan. "The students will be arriving soon. Some of the other students are either in the Great Hall or still in their dormitories," Dumbledore said, coming up behind Oris. "Follow me this way," Dumbledore said, pointing in the direction they were to be going, "we are going to my office. I believe that is where Severus went." Dumbledore continued.
Oris followed behind closely. Students left at school over break were roaming the halls. Some greeting Dumbledore, some just watching Dumbledore and Oris pass by. Whispering about who Oris was, was left in the air. Some people gasped at the sight of Oris. Oris' head dropped lower and lower until he brought Snape's cloak over his head completely. The end of the cloak trailing close behind him, the dirt and dust marred the black cloak's base.
They ascended stairs and came to a gargoyle. Dumbledore turned to Oris, "This is my office. The password is 'Sugar Quills.'" The gargoyle jumped to the side and the ascending staircase rose. Dumbledore got on, followed closely by Oris.
Dumbledore opened the door to his office, the staff all waiting impatiently.
"Well, did you get him? Severus wouldn't tell us anything." Minerva jumped out of Dumbledore's chair and walked to him. Dumbledore sidestepped and Oris came to view for all the professors to see.
Oris pulled the cloak off and saw Snape sitting in a chair in the corner.
"This is the Harry Potter?" Pomfrey questioned.
Dumbledore nodded, "It is."
Oris walked over to Snape, ignoring the fact he was being watched. He handed the cloak back to Snape with a small smile of appreciation.
Snape snorted, "You shouldn't give things back to people when they are all dirty." Oris looked at the cloak and blushed. He brushed off all the dust and dirt, leaving it looking brand new. Oris handed it back to Snape who took it with a glare.
"Well, the students should be arriving. We will get young Oris sorted at dinner. In the meantime, we will get all of his supplies." Dumbledore shuffled through his office. Oris found an overstuffed armchair and curled up into it. The staff was bustling in and out of the office. Bringing supplies that Oris needed into the office. Oris soon fell asleep, gripping his legs to his chest in a fetal position.
Snape came into his office, his clean cloak billowing behind him. Towing behind him were potion ingredients, a cauldron, and recommended reading material. He levitated it to the ground and looked at the sleeping Oris. He sighed and whispered, "You're in a world you don't belong in." He pulled off his cloak and draped it over Oris' sleeping frame.
Snape shuffled out of the office to get ready for dinner.
"You freak! I can't believe we even let you into this house. Marge was right. I should have sent you off to an orphanage, of course, I am pretty sure even they wouldn't havewanted you." The big man threw Oris to the wall and left him there, his ribs folding into his body.
The big man returned, a belt in his hand, "Boy, get the fuck off my floor!" Oris tried as hard as he could to get up off the floor, but try as he must, he just crumbled back to the floor. "Freak, did you not hear the words that came out of my mouth? I said to get the fuck off my floor!"
Whip.
Whip.
Whip.
Whip.
Continually, they never stopped. He never left any room for screams.
"That should teach you a lesson, freak."
Oris woke with a start, gripping the cloak tightly. A hand rested on his slender shoulder. Kind eyes rested on his scared face. Oris threw the cloak over his shoulder, slipping his arms through the cloak's sleeves.
"We're going to go and get you sorted into your house." Dumbledore grabbed Oris' hand and led him out of the office and to a room a few floors down. Oris heard voices resonating from the room next door. "Follow me please."
Dumbledore opened the door and walked out to the Great Hall. All voices halted. Oris followed Dumbledore to the podium and a chair with a hat appeared next to the podium.
"Everyone, we have a new student." The students looked at others. The half-blood and muggle-born students stood suddenly, their jaws dropped.
"That's Oris Fides! One of the smartest kids of our youth! Currently learning at a high school senior level! The mute child who got his head bashed in at the tender age of six!"
Students broke out in gossip. "SILENCE!" Dumbledore yelled. The hall fell silent. "Thank you." Dumbledore cleared his throat, "This is Oris Fides, originally Harry Potter."
Jaws dropped and Oris backed away from the looks. He turned around and came face to face with Snape. Snape whispered silently, "Don't worry; I am here to help get you sorted." He cleared his throat and said loud and clear, "Please get on the stool and place the hat on your head."
Oris followed instructions. He got on the stool and placed the hat on his head.
"Ah, Harry Potter, or should I call you Oris Fides? I have been waiting to sort you. Just let me dig through your thoughts and past. Hmmm….yes, much pain and sorrow, that is what I thought. Brave you are, cunning as well, very shy though. So that is why you don't talk young Fides. I see it now, how tragic."
Oris shook visibly and a hand fell on his shoulder.
"Don't worry, I won't tell until you are ready. So, without further ado, I will place you in RAVENCLAW!"
Snape removed the hat and Harry stepped off the stool. The whole lot of Ravenclaws were cheering wildly.
"Good luck, Oris," Snape whispered, towing the chair and hat back to the side room of the Great Hall.
To Be Continued….
Author's Note: Yes, Ravenclaw won for the house Oris should be in. I hope this chapter didn't suck. I don't know when the next chapter is going to be out. I hope I have time later on in the week to write something.If a lot of people review,I will leave a homework assignment and write a chapter.It will probably involve Oris getting his wand and of course, Snape will be taking him. My thanks are below.
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