TITLE: BETRAYAL

AUTHOR: Lilly

RATING: R for later chapters

PAIRING: HP/SS

SUMMARY: Ten years ago harry was framed for a crime that he didn't commit, was expelled from Hogwarts, and turned on by his friends. Now he's back but will the Wizarding world be able to handle the new Harry? SLASH!!

DISCLAIMER: The only thing about this story that is mine is the plot. Everything else belongs to J.K. Rowling.

Last Time:

And Harry despite himself looked up and saw the same thing he had first seen when he was eleven, the large warm castle. That despite what had had happen in its walls those ten years ago Harry knew with a certainty that Severus was right.

Despite it all Harry had finally come home.

Chapter 5

As they approached the doors leading into the great hall Harry froze, suddenly hit with a surge of memories from the last time that he had walked the halls of Hogwarts.

"I can't do this" he whispered before turning around intent on getting as far away from Hogwarts as possible, only to run straight into his ex' potion masters chest. Wrapping his arms around his waist and attempting to burrow his face into the junction between Severus's neck and shoulders Harry began to shake as sobs overtook him.

"I can't...I can't. I thought I could face it, the memories, thought I'd put it all behind me but I...Sev I can't"

"Yes you can Harry" Severus whispered wrapping his arms around his new friend. "You can do this and you won't be alone, Draco and Alex and I will be there with you"

"He's right Harry, besides you gotta introduce me to all the hot guys around here" Alex said attempting to cheer his friend up. "I can't even begin to imagine all the magical sex toys wizards must have, wow"

"Want me to show you?" Draco grinned leering at Alex his eyes pausing in certain places.

"Will see, after all I have to check out your competition first and if you three are considered to be average in the looks department for wizards, then I just found heaven"

"Ha average! I'll have you know that a Malfoy has never been average, about anything. Face it I'm the best your going to find and once you realize that you'll come crawling back on your hands and knees, begging me to show you the ways of the wizard's bedroom"

"God is that all you two think of?" Harry grinned at them his momentary fears seem to be forgotten though his hold on Snape remained.

"You know it!" Alex and Draco called over their shoulders as they started towards the great hall again arms laced together.

"Perhaps we should have stopped and gotten you both neutered on the way here, I can't believe I have to live in close quarters with the two of you for the time you will be here"

Snape snorted as he and Harry followed behind them, Harry gripping Snape's hand tightly.

"Neutered! A crime against nature I tell you. Why just think of it all the men out there that would be left unsatisfied never knowing the true fulfillment only I can give them" Alex grinned gesturing towards the great hall. "Hundreds of wizards out there I have yet to discover, would you begrudge them the honor of my company Severus?"

Snape just rolled his eye's "As I've said before and I'll say again Potter Charming friend you have there"

"Thanks Sev he is, isn't he" Harry agreed blandly.

Severus just glared ignoring the muffled laughter from both Draco and Alex, as they stopped again in front of the great hall doors. Removing his wand he did a quick spell to check the time before giving Harry's hand an encouraging squeeze before letting go.

"Dinner is about halfway through by now so everyone except the order members should be here" Then he added softly seeing Harry become tense "or we could go to the Headmasters office and wait. There is no need to show yourself to the students at this moment Harry"

"No, I have to Sev" Harry sighed sadly shaking his head "If I don't do this now I don't think I'll ever be able to. Besides like you guys said earlier you'll be with me right?"

"Always Harry" the three of them said instantly Alex and Draco completely serious for once.

"Well let's go then, Draco, Alex if you would please get the doors"

Harry motioned towards them, stiffening his shoulders and forcing a neutral look to his face. Nodding his friends did the same before fling the doors open wide and stepping into the suddenly quiet great hall.

"This way gentlemen" Severus voice rang out in the frozen silence, as he lead the way towards the teachers table hundreds of stares following them, or more precisely following Harry.

They sat themselves in the empty chairs that surrounded Severus's usual seat and tried to ignore the sudden exited whispers that broke out amongst the students while the faculty, once it became obvious that all attempts at conversation were being ignored resumed eating their dinner despite the strained atmosphere.

After dinner as the food disappeared and the students reluctantly headed back towards their dorms Dumbeldor rose from his seat, clearing his throat he turned towards Harry and company.

"Gentleman, perhaps we should head up to my office the other order members will be up there and we could..."

"Sorry no, not tonight" Harry interrupted rather abruptly "I'd rather get settled in then talk to any of you right now, if you'll excuse me" he continued, and not even waiting for a reply got up and left the great hall Alex and Draco right behind him. Leaving behind a rather stunned faculty

Once clear of the great hall Harry broke into a run not really caring where his feet lead him.

"Harry!" Draco called as he and Alex chased after him finally managing to catch him when he was forced to stop because of the moving staircases.

"Are you all right?" Alex asked quietly.

"Ya, I just couldn't deal with them any more, I... I don't know" Harry sighed and angrily ran his hands through his hair. "Listen guys don't take offense or anything but could you leave me alone for awhile? I just want to have some time to myself"

Draco and Alex looked at each other then sadly at their friend, who looked worn and wrung out.

"Sure Harry, I'll just give Alex here a tour of the castle, you know show him all the snoging spots" he smirked nudging Harry's shoulder before his face became serious again. "Just don't disappear on us okay, we'll meet you in Snape's quarters later"

"Okay guys, thanks"

Harry smiled as he watched them wonder off, wondering if they might put one or two of those snoging spots to good use. His smile however melted away when someone behind him called his name.

"Hello Harry"

He froze, his face becoming chalk white and without even turning he knew who it was, after all he had listened to this particular voice for seven years talk about any and every thing under the sun. It was his once best friend and confidant, one of the people he had trusted the most in the world and one of the people who's betrayal had hurt the most.

"Hello Ron"

To Be Continued