DISCLAIMER: Unfortunately, Harry Potter isn't mine. J.K.Rowling has that pleasure!

Two weeks of the summer holidays already passed. Severus Snape walked through the empty corridors of Hogwarts. He stopped in front of the Headmaster's office. He knocked and entered when he was permitted.

''Headmaster! You wanted to see me?'' Severus asked.

''Ah, Severus! Welcome, my boy! Sit down. Lemon drop?'' Albus greeted.

''No, thank you Albus. Can you get to the point?'' Severus demanded.

''Patience Severus. Everything will be explained in due time.'' Albus said.

''Of course Headmaster. What is it you need me to do?'' Severus asked.

''I need you to go check on a student.'' Albus explained.

''Who is it and why do I need to check on him?'' Severus asked.

''It's Harry Pott…'' Albus started but Severus interrupted him.

''Potter! You want me to go check on Potter? No! I absolutely refuse!'' Severus yelled.

''But Severus! You are the only one who can do it at this moment!'' Albus tried to change his mind.

''Fine Albus! But I still don't like it!'' Severus agreed ''What do I have to do?''

''You just need to go there and see how he is.'' Albus explained.

''What did the brat do?'' Severus asked.

''It's not what he did; it's more what he didn't do.'' Albus mysteriously said.

''What do you mean?'' Severus asked; now very intrigued.

''Harry didn't answer any of his friend's letters ever since summer started.'' Albus said

''That's not the reason to think something is wrong. Maybe he just didn't want to talk with anyone.'' Severus said confused.

''I know. But Harry promised his friends AND his godfather that he will write them and he is not the person who easily brakes his promises.'' Albus explained.

''Fine Headmaster! I'll go check on him right now. I'm sure he's fine.'' Severus said and exited the office.

He went to the front door and walked to the wards borders. He apparited to the Privet Drive and started looking for the number 4. He changed to muggle clothes and went to the front door. He knocked and looked surprised when it was VERY fat man that opened it.

''Hello! Can I help you?'' fat man said.

''Are you Vernon Dursley?'' Severus asked.

''Yes, yes I am! And who are you?'' Dursley answered.

''My name is Liam McDiggson. I am a reporter. (Hmm! That's not a lie. He's supposed to report to Dumbledore!) You are supposed to receive the award for the best kept lawn. I am supposed to spend a day with your family so I can write an article on you. Can I come in?'' Severus explained.

Dursley smiled and Severus knew he had played the right card.

''Of course. Come in. My wife and son are in the kitchen. I will call them right now. Please wait right here!'' Dursley said.

''Nonsense. I'll just come with you. That way they don't have to stop doing whatever they are doing!'' Severus said.

''NO! I mean no. The kitchen is in a mess. Don't worry. They'll be here in just a minute. You can go through this door. They lead to the living room.'' Dursley said suddenly looking very scared.

Severus looked at him suspiciously.

''Fine. I'll be there.'' he agreed.

He heard slightly raised voices in the kitchen and slowly went to see what was happening. What he saw surprised him. Dursley was there beating a boy. Harry Potter more precisely.

''What are you doing?'' Severus asked loudly.

Dursley looked up surprised.

''I...I… It's not what you think. He deserved it. He didn't do his chores.'' Dursley tried to explain.

''Really? Well, that's not a reason to beat a child. Actually, there is no reason to beat a child.'' Severus said and took his wand out.

''You… you're one of them.'' Vernon Dursley said frightened,

''Yes I am. Now move! I'm taking the boy with me.'' Severus Snape and picked the boy who had obviously fainted while he talked with the muggle.

Severus ran through the door and to the Arabella Figg's house. There he made a portkey for Hogwarts. When he arrived at Hogwarts he went straight to the Hospital Wing.

''Poppy! Poppy! Where are you?'' he called the nurse.

''I'm here! You don't have to yell.'' Madam Pomfrey arrived at the door ''Oh, my god! What happened?'' Poppy said and immediately started to fuss over Harry.

''Well…''

I hope you liked this chapter! I don't have any idea when will I write chapter 2 but I hope it will be soon. It depends how you liked this chapter so please review!

BDW, I need a beta reader for this story!

Angel