The Curse of the Slytherin.
Chapter 1
1979
Severus Tobias Snape was grinning, not because he graduated from Hogwarts a little over a year ago. It was because he was just recognized and inducted by the same, infamous Dark Lord. the sensation lingers on the nineteen-year-old Slytherin. It was only yesterday that the Dark Lord has approached him, personally, and a few months before the ceremony. Well, it wasn't technically a celebration, but nonetheless, it was something worthwhile that he gets the recognition he deserves. he has always been the reserved type of person, during his time in Hogwarts. he has realized that he has a capable potential, namely the darkest spell which the Dark Lord has taken an interest, Sectumsempra. This not only made him widely popular by his friends, teammates precisely, but it also made him much more confident that he was struggling for the past 7 years.
Severus, in his school years, was an intelligent student, respected by his teachers and his classmates. the term 'respect' is stretched, since his only friend at that time was one auburn-haired witch, Lily Evans, now Potter, since he had received news about her marriage. it has been 2 years since he last saw her. She was smiling, and happy with her now-husband, the wretched James Potter. at first, there was animosity between them. He was bullied by the same person and shunned. Severus was this close to shutting the fool off by the freshly new spell he had developed but it got backfired when he released his frustration over Lily back in the fifth year. since then she has closed off her friendship with Severus, and never spoke to him again. It broke Severus in several ways because he had no friends to share his secrets as much as his time with Lily. He still does not trust completely with Mulciber, because the fool was busy with his naturally good lucks and how many women he sleeps with. Still, both Severus and Mulciber are close, pretty close during the war. With all the burden and the negativity, he had to endure. It is time for a new chapter.
His first mission is to raid a small town in Bristol and convince the locals to follow the Dark Lord, but that failed. So far, his skills had improved and he was very close to the Dark Lord, as much as close as Bellatrix. He never shares a glance over Bellatrix, neither generates conversation with her. She was loud, noisy, and completely obsessed over the Dark Lord. Severus finds it funny at first because it sounds like a Fanclub, but it had got stale pretty quickly and annoying. Severus has good relations with Avery and Macnair, very little with Abraxas Malfoy and his son, Lucius. with all the different backgrounds, he felt more connected to his teammates and that is enough in his book.
Early in 1980.
Spinners End
Severus had just turned twenty and he was in a hiding in Spinners End after a tough battle against the secret organization called "Order of The Phoenix". the Death Eaters had lost so many followers and The Dark Lord released his full anger by slaughtering half of the ministry officials and Aurors. It was the time he saw her, the time he was already too late to take a good look at her beautiful face. he had wounds, one on his head, and his wand hand. Bellatrix ambushed him and told him to hide in Malfoy Manor, but Severus refused and apparated back to his birthplace. his home. It's not that he does not like Bellatrix or Bella she keeps on calling herself. It was too dangerous to hide on a mansion, lead by people who happen to be members of the Wizengamot and The Death Eaters. it felt like an easy trap, anyone could hold up and arrest him. no one is safe, so that's why he has set upwards on his cottage. no one enters but few people, his mother, Mulciber, Avery, and Macnair until that fateful day.
It was at the end of the agonizing cold of February, and Severus casts the heating charm and prepared to drink hot chocolate until he heard the famous sound of pop. to his surprise, it was his old headmaster, Professor Dumbledore. "Severus" Professor Dumbledore courtesies. Severus did not answer, he gave his headmaster a sneer and turned back to take a long sip. The Headmaster reached over a chair and grabbed his teacup, filled it with Lemon Drop and drank quietly. it was a long, awkward silence. The only sounds where the cups clicking. The headmaster spoke first. "I haven't heard from you Severus, how was your day," Albus said, eyeing over the quiet Death Eater. Severus again did not answer, he continued sipping his cup. He spared a glance over the headmaster, and without looking toward him, he spoke. "How many Aurors outside?' Severus asks out of the blue. The headmaster did not answer, giving Severus a reason to look over the Headmaster's twinkling blue eyes and the annoying smile he hates so much. "You think I brought someone outside? I mean, I may be different than Tom, but I bet he makes his servants confront a traitor face to face, unless that traitor, knows his master's secrets, but refuses to share. Tell me, Severus, why did you join the Death Eaters?" The Headmaster asks, expecting an answer from Severus but grins wider than the hesitated Death Eater did not answer. Severus instead, turned around, and brought another flask with tea inside, and offered a cup. It is gonna be a long night.
The Headmaster had left, and the conversation was short but gave Severus more information that he would never admit. he will be more than glad to share it with the Dark Lord. He knows the wretched James Potter is a member of the Order, so one loose end to finish. He had sent a message through his dark mark and then waited for approximately 5 minutes until Mulciber approached through apparating. "Severus" Mulciber smiles his trademark smile. "Let's go" Severus stood up and then side apparated with Mulciber to Riddle Manor.
Riddle Manor: Little Hangelton.
Severus has reached to the manor for the fourth time, most of the meetings he attends were in Malfoy Manor. He still cannot wrap up over how big the manor is, it was said to be owned by the muggle Thomas Riddle Sr. Rumors had spread that the Dark Lord was in fact a half-blood but no one dares to speak about it, fearing to be affected by the cruciatus curse. Still, the mansion speaks itself, it was built with a long, black garden, and the house has been repainted Slytherin green and grey to accommodate the founder, Salazar Slytherin.
Severus and Mulciber reached over the huge door and knocked lightly, the door opens, revealing the carpets that were filled with green and grey, statues of Salazar, and snakes. The dark lord must not have been kidding about his fondness over snakes. He even talks with the animals, mainly the one he grew closer with, Nagini. Still, that was something marvelous for the young man which is unusual, Severus has never had the fascination over historic buildings. he mostly spends his time at the dungeons, and the library or with Lily in the main hall. It felt out of nowhere with a man who as headstrong as his father to notice details such as this. He and Mulciber had met Avery and Macnair on the way and they walked to the long table that was filled with members of the Death Eaters, some ministry spies, and surprisingly, Peter Pettigrew.
Peter Pettigrew? the man who worshipped the famous trouble maker teams, for instance, The Marauders? then again, Severus did felt some resentment over the coward man that he felt being replaced. Severus does not admit that but somewhere, deep down, he feels pity over the man. As if the flinching man had read his mind, he shivers, and turns toward the left, refusing to look over the man whom he uses to bully. Severus kept telling himself that it was James Potter and Sirius Black who does the work mostly but still makes Peter counted that he only did change Severus' toothpaste, albeit small but enough to insinuate the fury over the cowering man. Severus did not mind about the coward man, instead, he sat at the table, and waited for the Dark Lord to show up.
Minutes later, the Dark Lord did show up and lift his hand to let his followers sit, the food has arrived and Severus felt his mouth water over the delicious food, that he couldn't help himself, so he helped himself over the roast chicken, shepherd pie, and smoked pork. he added the plate with mashed potatoes and some gravy. Once again, he felt eyes on him, and he turned around slowly and smirks that Peter must have stared at him but flinched back to the food. It made him more confident, and he would enjoy having his blackmail over James. he was elbowed slightly by Mulciber, and he glared over his friend which made him chuckle, the man pointed over Alecta Carrow, whom he heard rumors that she was supposed to be betrothed to Sirius Black, Ironic that the ladies man like Sirius would reject someone with a decent fair of beauty, not as beautiful and fiery Lily Evans, at least Alecta has a good body shape, curvy, and spares a soft lips. Severus never shows affection over any woman except his friend, Mulciber is exactly like Sirius, a sorry excuse to work out his pecker. He kept sneering over both Alecta and Mulciber and returned finishing his plate, wishing for this night to end.
After the meat and mead have finished, the Dark Lord has raised his hand and then the people on the table stopped talking, allowing the Dark Lord to speak. "My friends, I have the fear that our plan about Anti-Muggle Registration has failed, the ministry is still aided by the members of the Order which owned by my 'dear' professor. We still carry on allying with the Giants, werewolves, and vampires. So far only Fenrir Greyback has responded, and pronounced his loyalty to me." The Dark Lord said, turning to Abraxas, "My dear old friend Brax, since you are a member of the Wizengamot, I want you to keep on pressing them over the legislation, show them the true horror if we allow the filthy blood traitors, I don't spare a care over half-bloods, they have the magic on their veins, as for the dirt called mudbloods, they must be exterminated at all cost, can you do that Brax?" Lord Voldemort, "It will be my pleasure my lord," Abraxas smiles. The Dark Lord turned over the crowd of Death Eaters and spies, "To bring the light of the dark news, I have valuable information over the Order of the Phoenix, thanks to our friend, Wormtail, I know who is the massive fund supporter, James Fleamont Potter. It is true his father has refused to join my cause and his fool son, but I have other plans to make James go berserk. You see his ancestors were Godric Gryffindor Salazar Slytherin, so that makes him my distant cousin, I would rather let him join my side, then face against him" The Dark Lord smiles with the reddish gleam. "But my lord, didn't you offered Potter twice?" Mulciber said. Severus almost curses loudly over his loud-mouthed friend. "Indeed my loyal servant, I have offered Mr. Potter twice, but as the magic community says, 'Third times a charm'. I have heard he is much closer to the blood traitor, one that Wormtail knows very well. her name is Marlene McKinnon" The Dark Lord said. Severus saw Peter paling white, the same color as the Dark Lord. "B..but my lord, she is also close to Sirius" Peter spoke for the first time in fear. his voice is almost squeaky like a trembling child, his appearance took a great turn, he is now hunched and shows signs that he will go bald before he turns thirty. The Dark Lord gave his manic smile and the crimson eyes shines over the chandelier, "That is exactly what I am planning Wormtail, capture the lure, torture her, and allowing the two men a taste of blackmail, not only that we will give them a hefty offer, one that they cannot refuse, or our dear Miss McKinnon suffers a greater death than the one you kept on mumbling, Miss Macdonald I presume" The Dark Lord gave an evil smile and if looks were real, Peter would definitely dig under the dirt. "Enough of that, now my friends, The time is late, and I want all information over the necessity done, you may leave," The Dark Lord said. Severus stood up and slowly walks to the door, astonished of the breath he exhales. he then flinched when he felt soft hands over his shoulder and she was smiling toward him. Narcissa Malfoy. She was the only member of the Black Severus grows attached, like a big sister. She may be five years older than Severus, and well past his time in Hogwarts since her final year was in 1972 and Severus was in his second year. it was short two years nonetheless, he grows more attached to her afterward, when Severus was 15, and he completely blew up his chance over Lily, Regulus invited him for a dinner, and since then his relationship with Narciss grew as brother-sister bond. "You like deathly pale Sev," Narcissa said, noticing his break of sweet, Severus relaxes immediately and smiled for the first time by hearing his nickname, only two of the people he knows, calls him that name. "I am fine Narcissa, I was just shivering from cold" Severus lies, "You are lying, I can tell from your lips twitching, come to the manor Sev, I would love to invite you for a lemon tea," Narcissa said. "I appreciate the offer Narcissa, but I have to decline. I must come back to my cottage, I am safely hidden there, you don't need to worry" Severus said. Severus can tell that she was protesting his statement, but quickly masked it and spoke. "If you need someone to talk to, my door is open for you," Narcissa said. Severus said. Before she turned toward her husband, she smiled widely toward Severus and touched his hand for a moment. "Lu and I had decided our conversation, we want you to be Godfather for our Draco" Narcissa's beautiful face shines. Severus' eyes widen in alarm and surprise. "Me?" Severus almost stutters. "Yes you, Lucius had a hard time to accept the fact that you would be a great father one day Sev if time has come, and something happened to me or Lu, Draco will be safe, at your hands. Should time comes, and we have survived this war, I want you to keep your eyes to Draco on his first year at Hogwarts, That would make both Lu and I relax, I trust you, Severus, Don't make me lose your trust" Narcissa said, and she looked him in the eye and he nods, "I promise" Severus said. She smiles, and leans toward his cheek and then mentioned that Draco will be born in the coming June. Severus smiles and mutters, that he will be there the moment Draco arrives.
Spinners End
Severus arrived safely back to his cottage, and he greeted his sick mother, she smiled and gave him a peck on his cheek. Severus reached to his chamber and collapsed onto his bed. Before sleep took over his eyes, he heard a sound of an owl screeching, his eyes widen at the shape of an owl, because who would send a letter at a time like this, The Ministry for sure has seen this owl since they had made a bill that all animals are thoroughly checked. He picked up the owl, with it, came a thick letter that is heavily charmed that looked like a regular letter to a normal wizard receiving, 'clever' Severus whispers, he immediately knew the charm and whispered toward the letter which unfolded itself.
Dear Severus,
If you have read that letter, then my work has done. I wrote this letter with Kalionos charm, an unbreakable charm that allows the letter to look like a normal delivery toward any normal letter, You may be wondering who am I
Ok back to the business, I have information toward the hidden Order safe places, one in Devon, and one in Grimmauld Place, should you find that place, and break into, I have left a valuable package, something belongs to our Dark Lord, I could've destroyed it by myself, but it was charmed by dark magic, something that is far beyond anyone could imagine. If you find it, send it to Dumbledore immediately or destroy it all I care. the point is, The Dark Lord must never hear it again.
I look forward to meeting you after your job is done.
Your friend
R.A.B
Severus skimmed the letter countless times, and he was more confused than ever. What package? why it is hidden in this Grimmauld Place? Why this R.A.B sound familiar? also, why does the name Grimmauld Place also sounds familiar? Severus has concluded that the one who sent that letter is either crazy or stupid enough to send some childish games toward him. he tossed the letter on the cupboard, and looked onto the watch, it was 1:20 AM, well past midnight, he turned off the light and drifted off to sleep.
Author Notes:
Hey everyone, welcome to my story based on the Harry Potter series. I have based on the influences of two very good fics, A Second Chance by Breanie, and The Darkness Within by Kurinoone. I know the first chapter is short, I just wanted to introduce the side of Severus Snape on his own point of view. Also, this story is Mature based, there will be sexual exploitations, swearing, and violence. Hope you enjoy reading the first chapter and looking forward to the feedback. Also the franchise is owned by JK Rowling.