Here is the next chapter. I hope you like it. Please read and review love Hermione xxx
Waking up in the morning Harry headed downstairs for breakfast and asked Dobby to check that the Dursley's were at least still living as he had been so preoccupied he had genuinely forgotten all about them.
"Master Harry Potter sir the Dursley's are alive and currently asleep. They look a bit worn out but will be fine once they are removed from the cupboard when you are free to leave this place in a few days. Do you want me to do anything for you right now?" asked Dobby seriously awaiting instructions.
"Yes. Do houseleve's have a way of forcing someone to eat something without thinking of it such as medicine or something?" he asked which made Dobby look at him in surprise.
"Yes sir we do. If someone does not like the taste of something but it is important for them to take it we can make them take it and remove the memory from their minds of them eating it at all. Would you like me to do that to someone for you?" he asked as Harry smiled. Dobby really was a clever little thing.
"Yes I would indeed. I would like you to buy some cupcakes and a bottle of truth serum and then return to me. I have things I wish to do. It is not medicine but it is a cupcake which I will be infusing with truth serum. Once done I will give you a list of questions you are to assign the person and he is write down his answers or better yet tell them to you. In fact actually I will give you the questions and you may call them out to him and report to me what he has said. I do not wish him to remember being truthful or under the truth serum. He is to think he was merely relaxing for a while as he earned it. Ok?" he asked to which Dobby responded it was. He popped away as Harry sat down to write the questions out. Once he was done Dobby was back again. Handing Dobby the questions and asking him to visit Professor Severus Snape he left at once. Snape was difficult to track as he was not at school but in his own home in Cokeworth however after one hour he was found. Dobby meandered his way in careful not to trigger any of the warning wards placed around the property. It was as though Severus was terrified someone who should not come calling might do so.
Finding Severus upstairs working on a potion he snapped his fingers finishing the potion quickly and forced Severus to eat the cake whose eyes turned glossy as it took affect.
What is your name?
Severus Tobias Snape.
How old are you?
I am currently thirty five.
With the routine questions out of the way Dobby looked down at the list in his hands and began to ask those questions.
Why do you hate Harry James Potter so much?
I do not hate the boy however I hate what he reminds me of. I look at him and all I can see is his father, my own father and all the abuse I endured for years at his hands. He looks so like his father how can I not detest what he represents.
What is your honest opinion of Harry James Potter?
I think he is a seriously mislead boy who would do anything anyone from our world tells him to because he lives in the muggle world. Albus Dumbledore thinks no one will know this but I know it. I have no idea why he wants everyone to believe Harry lives somewhere undisclosed in our world when most everyone knows it's a lie. I believe with serious dedication anything is possible and I truly believe that if he stopped leaning on Miss Granger so much he would fare much better at school. I mean we all know without her he would fail his classes. Having said that Ronald Weasley would bring anyone down so maybe he is the cause of Harry's bad potions grade I am not sure. He makes me feel uneasy as I cannot read him and I do not like that. He is infinitely suspicious of me at every turn and I don't know why. I actually heard him say once that I am not to be trusted because I don't let anyone in and this might be why I am so bitter. He is of course clueless about me and to speculate about it would be useless without the accurate information. Albus wants him ignorant of the truth and I severely dislike this. If one is to die they should know of it so they can prepare or whatnot. I am against keeping information from anyone even Potter. If only he didn't look so much like is father and remind me of the surgeries I had to have as a teenager because of that vile man then things might be ok.
What did James Potter do to you as a child?
As a child he did nothing however as a teenager he cursed me on several occasions so badly I had internal bleeding and needed surgeries. He broke my nose countless times hence it's ridiculous shape. He tried to have me killed by a werewolf. I have no notion why he hated me so much or made my every moment at school hell but he thrived on my pain. To be honest he would have made a great death eater and I don't feel comfortable saying that because I know it would hurt Lily but it is true and I cannot deny it.
What are your feelings towards Lily Potter Nee Evans?
I love Lily with my whole heart and soul. I would give my life for her were she still alive. Every day it pains me so very much that I am alive while she is not. She is the most beautiful and precious flower on earth and she is well wasted on James Potter. He could never truly love her like I would have. I could have made her so happy. You do realise he only wanted her because I was interested in her nothing more. It was a game to him which he saw himself winning. He didn't see how neglected she was and felt. She often confided in me that he loved Harry more then her and saw her merely as a vehicle to bring forth his son. According to Lily he really did try to love her but couldn't as his love was solely focused on his son. He actually forgot about her once when he was with Harry alone at headquarters and seemed annoyed when someone reminded him of it. They told him he was no longer free to do what he wished and he remarked that unfortunately he had to return Harry to her when really he felt like taking the boy and leaving. He didn't say why just that she annoyed him always caring for Harry and trying to care for him when Harry would always matter more then the both of them. He said he resented that he would have to return to her but would do it so Albus Dumbledore doesn't make a scene like he always does and shame him whatever that was about.
Do you trust Albus Dumbledore?
I do not but I don't have any choice in that matter as he has many vows on me that I may not reveal his information to anyone but he doesn't understand that I don't care about his information as I have information of my own and his is useless. I have allowed him to feel that his information is important so he can feel like he is in control when he is not. He betrayed me at one of the most important moments in my life. I asked him to protect Lily and the potters and put them into hiding which he did not do accurately. Yes he put them in hiding but did not insure they had a good secret keeper. I find it incredibly difficult to believe Sirius Black capable of betraying their whereabouts to the dark lord as he was definitely not a death eater. I told Albus this and he would not hear of it. I used to be a death eater myself and so I would know if he was one or not but apparently what I say is to be no longer trusted. I swear to god if that ignorant fool put an innocent man in jail he will pay for that mark my words.
What do you think of Sirius Black?
I think Sirius Black is a stupid immature child who would rather run away from his familial problems then face them. My good friend Regulus Black told me before that Sirius was kicked out of the Black family and burned off the tree by his mother because he would not become a death eater. I mean really? Come on! And Albus still wants everyone to believe that this fool was a death eater. If he is a death eater then I am Minerva McGonagall. If he was wrongfully jailed and I sincerely hope he was not I can attempt to empathize with the man. I do not personally wish him any harm as this is not good.
What do you think of Ronald Billius Weasley?
I think he's a stupid little boy with serious confidence issues because he is one of many. I realise he probably doesn't feel like he needs to bother any more however when he gets older he will be away from his family and what will he do then without a job or money? I would say if he knuckled down he'd be a good student but there would be no point in saying that as it will never happen. So hungry is he for something, anything that his other brothers do not have such as Harry Potter that he will do all within his power to make sure he keeps him. That does include abusing the boy behind his back. 'm telling you this much that if I did not know beforehand and met him randomly I would swear he is James Potters son instead. He is so focused on keeping Harry to himself that he tries desperately to ostracize him from everyone so he'll be the only friend Harry has. He only tolerates Miss Granger as he knows Harry would freak out if he did not. I truly wish he weren't so stupid and easy to read like an open novella before me. It really is rather ridiculous. I hope for his own sake Harry smartens up some and gets rid of Weasley before any more damage can be done to him.
What do you think of Hermione Jean Granger?
I think it is entirely insufferable that she must always know so much more then anyone else in her year ever does. I have noticed it and also her unhealthy need for attention from adults. It's rather disturbing how similar we are actually and I hate that. I was like her in my youth due to abusive circumstances at home and I would hate this to be true for someone else even if it is Miss Granger. I actually admire her work ethic but if she doesn't calm down and cop on she'll have no friends left and I actually don't want that for her. I would prefer if she stopped showing off and nagging everyone to do better in class as it shows and it's a pain in the arse and a painful reminder. I was like that and her blind trust of adults is ridiculous. I will no longer tolerate her being in the dark next year even if I must drum it into her head myself. Sad as it is not all adults are trustworthy and it's high time she learned that for herself. One of these days an adult she trusts the most will betray her and she will feel highly conflicted. I must say she will deserve it and I am not sorry about that. I was a tool and an idiot in my youth. I lost the only girl I've ever truly loved and I couldn't defend myself because I was scared. Look at me now. I am a loser and a shadow of the man I once was. She needs to not be like me. I will say if she loosens up and chills the fuck out everything will be fine.
What do you think of Neville Longbottom?
I think to be honest he is a very scared boy and I can't quite ascertain why. I truly believe he'd be an amazing student if he didn't so much resemble Professor Quirrel minus the stuttering of course. I am hard on him because I believe wholeheartedly that if he stopped being so damn afraid all the time he'd be wonderful. I was hoping that me being hard on him would show him that I believe he can do better hence the attention I place on him. I don't place any attention on Vincent Crabbe or Gregory Goyle for example because they are beyond anyone's help even if they are in my own house. Speaking of which they are actually a disgrace to our house but the hat put them there for some reason so who knows it might come out in a few years why that was.
What do you think of Draco Malfoy?
To be honest I love him dearly as he is my godson however he can be incredibly thick at times. He really needs to learn when to say something and when not to. He truly believes everyone is terrified of him telling his dad things but most people don't care what he does. He has yet to see that any type of threats he might make are not taken seriously because he uses his dad all the time. If his dad ever dies before his time Draco has not thought logically of what he will do in that circumstance. I mean who the hell can he run to with his petty complaints then mummy? I certainly will not tolerate his stupid mood swings as it's insufferable and he actually knows this. He needs to be more sly about his feelings because sometimes he truly is more Gryffindor then Slytherin. At least I can say he is actually good at most of his subjects and did earn Slytherin house one hundred points last year because of his skill alone for which I am proud. Like the others once he stops throwing his weight around like a fool along with his idle threats he will be fine. Also he needs to have more tolerance in general and he does not which makes being around him so tough. Like Miss Granger if he doesn't loosen up on his expectations he may never have any friends left and it will be his own doing totally.
What do you think of Molly Weasley?
I think she is an overbearing baby machine who will do anything to get the next galleon. I truly believe she is not above theft and whoring herself for the next galleon either. Arthur does his best and was very talented indeed in school even if he was a bit eccentric it was still nice. Why he married that vile Prewett woman no one will ever know. She will put her husband and indeed children through anything she feels like if it means they have more money. She is rather obviously obsessed with being more wealthy than Lucius Malfoy and it is not good that she is this obvious. Now Lucius is not without fault either as he does parade around like a damn expensive flamingo at times and you have to seriously roll your eyes at him. He doesn't see how ridiculous he looks sometimes. All I will say is that you cannot take your money to the grave with you and he would do well to remember that as would she of course.
Were you abused as a child at home?
Yes I was. Beaten black and blue constantly by a drunk and belligerent father will do wonders to shatter someone's trust and confidence in others. It is for this reason I actually became a death eater. I just wanted to feel like I belonged somewhere finally and for a while I did but then again I witnessed abuse and was left heartbroken for the second time. I mean I really thought things were looking up but then Tom Riddle that half blood scumbag decided to torture everyone into doing whatever he said however he was stumped as that didn't work on me. You see when you live a life so abused and torn as I did you learn to accept abuse and torture as being normal. You almost feel as though you deserve it and even with James Potter I knew deep down I didn't deserve it but couldn't stand up for myself lest I become even more hurt then I already was. The torture of Tom Riddle was nothing compared to home life. At one point I had to get surgery for two broken legs and a broken arm and let's just say it wasn't James this time. I came to our world expecting to be treated differently but I was not. I had thought it would be an escape form the abuse at home alas I was just abused here as well. Being this abused makes you have a very hard skin and resent anyone who may show you kindness as they could turn on a dime and abuse you just as quickly as they are being kind to you.
How do you feel about Petunia Dursley?
I hate that vile woman and I hope she perishes in hell for all that she put Lily through. Lily deserved so much better then that family who all but abandoned her when they realised none of them were like her magically speaking. They should have cherished her for the gem she was but did not see it that way. She is like the sole flower growing up out of the pot of dirt that is her family. Petunia Dursley was fucked even as a child and I don't know why. I know she had emergency surgery once as a teenager and I don't know why only that it was utterly life changing for her. I don't know why but that is all Lily knew when she asked me about what it could mean as her parents wouldn't tell her anything. I am really displeased that Petunia opted not to get help as was asked of her by Lily and as a result is probably still fucked today.
What would you say if I told you that Harry Potter now resides with Petunia?
I would say you have a sick fucking sense of humour. Only a fool with a death wish will do that. She would never understand our way and he would be severely abused for it of this I am sure. It is never ok to lie to people about such things.
Seeing that his question list was finished he made Professor Snape fall asleep in his bed remembering nothing of their conversation and returned to Harry with the answers recorded. Harry who was tired after a day of sorting through his stuff went to bed saying he would hear the results in the morning for sure. A contented little elf snuggled up at the end of his masters bed joy radiating from him as he was able to do all Harry had asked of him and besides which he could see how proud of him Harry was and that made everything he ever did worthwhile.