Dark blood- Poisonous fever and odd dreams

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Three days later

"Uhhhhhhh...What the hell?"

"Hush Severus, just try and relax"

"Since when has being filled with snake venom been so horrific"

Severus Snape was curled up and shivering against the corner of the couch he had become so fond of, while Albus whisked away the basin which Severus had just filled with what would have been lunch. Over the past three days the fever which Severus had seemed to develop had gotten progressively worse along with nausea and a constant headache. It was just as Albus had feared; Severus was getting worse and they didn't have any potions to combat the poison, let alone wands (since Albus' was gone and Severus had left his in the shack).

"You should try and eat something" Albus sighed.

"What does it matter? It will only come out again and Merlin knows I wasn't meant to survive this long anyway-the poison should have killed me back then in the shack. It shouldn't surprise you that it's finally happening now" It was a bitter reply from the fevered wizard. Albus reached over to check his temperature for what felt like the hundredth time. It was higher than before and Albus was starting to really worry. We need help and quickly. Or Severus may truly not survive this, despite all my efforts.

The older wizard stood up and began to pace with his hands behind his back. Perhaps they could acquire some potions somehow from a place somewhere. The most obvious place was Hogwarts but Severus was adamant that they couldn't return. But maybe if it wasn't them who returned, but someone else who went for them. No that wouldn't work since they had no one to turn to who they could trust other than those in Hogwarts. Speaking of which...

The older wizard stopped pacing and turned to his charge. "Severus, I need to tell you something"

Severus' dark, bloodshot eyes looked up and met the tired blue ones. His heart sank as he realised he was the reason those blue eyes were now dimmer.

"What is it, Albus?" He whispered sadly.

Albus took a deep breath and looked away. "The ministry, despite what Harry has said, has concluded that you were indeed against me and on the side of Voldemort, in the events of the battle" Please realise, Severus, that you need to be around ones who love you and can help protect you from this. You deserve better than this-We know it's not true.

Severus looked down but his expression was kept neutral. "Potter tried to defend me?"

"With every fibre of his being, I am sure"

Severus was silent as he took in this new information.

"The others probably did as well. Anyone who saw the memories or knows about them would"

"How did you find out, headmaster?"

"From this. I make sure a copy is sent to me, under a different name of course. I needed to know what was happening in the wizarding world"

Albus picked up the 'Wizard times' newspaper in one of the chairs and gave it to Severus. The potions master scanned it quickly but took note of some of the key facts. A fight in the court. Potter shouting at the minister and his lackeys about doubting his teacher's innocence. The headmistress of Hogwarts declaring that their potions master was not to be blamed, but should be honored instead. The ministry announcing he was a death eater anyway and Harry and his friends leaving the court with what looked to be a livid expression on their faces. It doesn't make any sense! Why are they defending me? Wouldn't they hate me? They wouldn't want me if I came back...would they?

Harry tried desperately to fall back to sleep but it proved to be ineffective. No matter what he tried to think off, he kept coming back to the idea that Snape's body may never be found. Frustrated, he got out of his bed and walked to his set of trousers he had worn while searching for Snape. He located the pockets and pulled out a long, slick black wand. Snape's wand-No Severus' wand. Because if he was alive, Harry would have endeavored to learn about the man who wasn't the spy. Who wasn't meant to be cruel to Potter and wasn't a false follower of Voldemort. Who didn't need to hide behind a facade of hatred. Harry twirled the wand in his hand and studied it for a moment. He had retrieved it from the shack and hadn't told anyone, in case they would have declared his potion master dead since Snape never went anywhere without his wand, but against his will. The wood type wasn't known and the markings on the handle were intricate and detailed-a contrast to the sleak black shaft. Harry smiled bitterly as he gazed at it. It was fitting for Snape's character really because while you thought you had him all figured out, you realised there was more to him. So much more, like the handle which was concealed when a person held it. Hidden always.

Harry took it to his bed and placed it next to his own under the pillow. He lay down and tried to go back to sleep.

"..."

"..."

"...mustn't know"

"I know this, but it will benefit you both."

"I care not. He. Must. Not. Find. Out. Besides, by the time they figure it out, we will have completed our task"

Harry stood facing two men though they didn't appear to see him. He observed them both. One was younger and had pale skin, blackish grey eyes and long black wavy hair. He was dressed in plain black robes with white trousers and wore thin black glasses. The other man was considerably older and wore a dark long black robe with a matching wizard hat that had stars on it. He had a short white beard and short black hair matching the style of the other wizard but had green twinkling eyes instead. Just as Harry was about to confront them there was a sharp clap-

Harry woke up with a start. He had dreamt of two wizards and couldn't help but feel slightly anxious. He shouldn't be having such dreams, especially now that Voldemort was gone so why now? And who were they? What were they planning? And who couldn't know what exactly?

As Harry pondered on the dreams significance, Ron (who was apparently awake) walked over to him and patted his shoulder.

"You ok?"

"Yeah...I just had this really strange dream and I just...I don't know exactly but I feel like things are going to happen here at Hogwarts. Ron, that sense of trouble is back and it worries me"

Ron nodded, understanding what he meant."what was it about?"

Harry narrated his dream to Ron describing in detail the features of the two wizards. By the end, Ron was grinning happily.

"Harry, thats just a random dream. What makes you think that conjuring up two random people in your sub conscience is going to lead to trouble? It's fine, don't worry about it. Your just upset about Snape that's all"

"Severus, it's getting worse"

"I know! Don't you think ...I can see that!" The angry Severus snapped, breathing shallow breaths and forehead covered in sweat.

Again, Albus checked his temperature which had risen and was now 41 degrees.

"This is dangerous! If it continues to go up at the rate it is, you may lose consciousness anytime soon."

"I'm...fine." He whispered.

" No child. I am sorry Severus but I have thought about it and I will get you those potions that will help you recover at the very least"

"Ha...and where exactly...are you going to..."

"Hogwarts"

Severus looked up at Albus sharply and glared at him.

"No! You can-cannot go...it is too risky and they will ask too many questions if you do. What if someone sees you?"

"That is a risk I will have to take."

"No... It's because you want to go...not because I need...you to"

Albus sighed and went to the kitchen for ten minutes. When he came out he looked completely different due to a number of glamour charms and cover spells.

"There, now no one will recognise me even if I am spotted"

"So you are just...going to walk in and steal multiple potions to treat ...poisoning and fever. What a smart plan by the great Albus Dumbledore"

Albus glanced at him and smiled." If my potions master is in trouble I must do something. Stay here, stay hidden and don't leave this hut"

Snape snorted despite his weakness."as if I could stop you by leaving even if I wanted to"

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