A/N: I know, it has been forever and this chapter is super short. In my defense I have many things going on this month that takes away my time from writing. I'm so busy that when I do have free time, I fall asleep before I can turn on my computer. Forgive me?
Disclaimer: Yeah right, like could actually own any of this?
Chapter 4
"Mr. Potter, you may enter." Severus said stepping out of the way to let him through the door. He checked the corridor before closing the door and turning to see that Harry was already seated in his self-assigned chair. "I trust that you told no one of what happened last time?"
"What are we doing today, sir?" Harry asked choosing not to answer the question that was obviously rhetorical.
"Until further notice, we will work on your occulumency skills. Do you remember what my primary defense was?" Severus waited until Harry nodded before continuing. "My mind is primarily protected by a brick wall. If someone can get pass that it looks like a maze of hallways where every door is locked by default. That is just how I chose to protect my mind, but you have to figure out the best way for you to organize and protect yours. This session I want you to relax and organize your mind. Next session I will check it out and give tips." After giving Harry his task, Severus sat at his desk and started grading essays.
Five minutes before their time was up Severus stopped Harry. "Do you have any questions before you go?"
"Sir, I'm sorry about your mother. It must have been hard for your brother to grow up without her and for your father to go on."
"Yes, well, my brother seems to be handling it rather well. As for my father he is a busy man and doesn't have time to dwell that often. Actually, my brother is around your age." Severus let that soak for a minute before dismissing Harry.
After he was gone, Severus sat down with a shot of scotch next to the fireplace. Hopefully, that gives him something to think about until next time.
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