Chapter eleven

It took a few weeks before Severus finally found out where Albus Dumbledore's secret home was. When he first arrived into the living room he thought it was Albus all over, but just a normal living room. It wasn't until he stepped into the overly large bedroom that he realised that Albus had a dark side, a cruel, sick and perverted dark side. There were many pictures of young boys all over the walls, all naked and in some performing some sexual act on Albus, yet there were more of Harry than the other boys.

Severus had to force himself not to be sick before he did a few revealing spells, one that revealed a hidden room with a large screen and shelves of film cases. Severus knew what to expect but he still was not looking forward to seeing what was on those films, he needed proof and it was right in front of him.

Severus had almost fallen to the floor as he witness Harry's betrayal. He found the armchair and fell into it but his eyes remained fixed on the muggle contraption, fixed on Albus Dumbledore violating Harry time and again but he also witnessed the look of cruel satisfaction on the old wizards face whenever he took young Harry.

He had seen his old mentor obliviate Harry after each session before they returned to Hogwarts, what Severus did not understand was how Harry remembered. Yes he had a power boost, his blocked power was finally free but also the dark lords power did not leave Harry after he died. So even though normally it was impossible to have memories back once a person has been obliviated with Harry his power had to be the reason. Because Albus did not use a basic memory charm he used a powerful one. So Severus knew if he did find out whom the other boys were there was no way they would remember, Harry is the only one.

Severus did not want to watch anymore but the writing on one canister caught his eye. Again Severus felt sick, it was not Albus this time, but other men inspecting a group of naked boys. Albus would arrange for the men to have the boys for a week then asked for bids.

Severus had to slap his hand over his mouth as he watched the hooded men touch the boys, they touched the boys everywhere, even going as far as forcing their arse checks apart while they felt inside them. Seeing this made Severus realise just how dark and perverted Albus Dumbledore was, not just for the fact he raped these boys himself, but he was selling young boys to use for sex to the highest bidder, for thousands of galleons each.

As he stared at a very young Harry Potter, he caught a glimpse of some of the other frightened boys, some looked familiar. He couldn't place them but he had a feeling they had all gone to Hogwarts around the same time as Harry.

Even though Severus did not want to watch anymore, he needed to find out if these men could be identified, if at any time their faces were visible. With the amount of films he would need to spend days watching them.

It took twelve days to watch every film before Severus packed up every canister, shrunk them and stuck them in his pocket along with the screen and projector. During that time Severus always felt sick, he did not want to eat but he forced himself because he knew what he had to do now in the hope to get these people punished.

Severus knew it was time to speak with Harry about what should be done because Severus did recognise some of the men. There were a few he could not recognise as they kept their hoods covering their faces. But those men might still be alive, they should be found and punished, he just wasn't sure how.

Severus had a suspicion about something but he needed more proof before he brought his suspicion up to Harry. But Severus realised that if his suspicions were wrong then some of these men may be still buying young boys for their own sick perverted pleasures.

Severus stepped into Harry's living room to see him curled up on the sofa with a book, 'Harry.'

'Hi Severus,' Harry put his book down and sat up, then he caught a look on Severus' face, 'Is something wrong?'

'Yes, there is a few things I need to discuss with you,' Severus sat down, 'I found the house, I did not want to mention it until I was finished. I just spent the last twelve days going through all the films to see if I could recognise the men or the other boys,' Severus got up and sat beside Harry as he started to shake, he never touched him, just sat close.

'It's okay, remember, it's over. I never sat there watching for pleasure Harry, in fact it made me sick, but I had to try and see who those boys and men were,' Severus ended up surprised when Harry wrapped his arms around him, burying his face in his chest, so Severus very slowly put his arms around Harry and held him, not too tight, but just so Harry could feel comforted.

Severus had realised that Harry had basically turned to him for everything, he had become dependent on Severus. But right now that is what Harry needed, someone else to take control as he could not do it himself. As Harry said he was barely hanging on and proof of that was Harry crying into his chest.

'It's over Harry and no one will hurt you again, I promise.'

Severus never removed his arms from Harry and not once did Harry let go of Severus. It was like the young man was clutching on for life, if he let go he would die. Severus had been concerned about that, but so had Minerva. After Harry's life since he found out about Voldemort, that had been traumatic enough, but now those years as a young boy might be what pushes Harry over the edge where he might take his own life.

'I don't know if I can do this,' Harry sniffed as he slowly moved.

'You mean press charges?'

Harry nodded but kept staring at his hands which were twisting in his lap, 'Yes, someone might find out, I can't.'

'You may not have to do anything. I was not going to bring this up until I did some investigating, but I need to explain.'

Harry slowly lifted his head, 'I don't have to?'

'I don't believe you do. I recognised some of the men Harry, some I didn't, it's just a hunch but I believe I might know who the other four are.'

'So you recognised some?'

'I recognised three of the men, I found out they are dead, they died recently.'

'At Hogwarts?'

'No, in Azkaban,' Severus watched Harry but all he saw on the young man was confusion, 'The three men that were killed recently, Lucius Malfoy, Walden McNair and Rabastan Lestrange were three of the men who…' Severus did not need to finish that sentence.

'At least their dead so they can't keep doing this to other boys. You said you had a hunch about the other four.'

'Rodolphus Lestrange, Albert Rankhorn, Gregory Goyle Sr and Vincent Crabbe Sr, why I believe those four are the ones who stayed hooded were those seven men often spent time together and often went out together. There is something else though, those seven men are the only death eaters that survived the war, three died mysteriously in Azkaban, the other four are under guard in Azkaban.'

'Do you think one of those boys remembered and he's killing them?'

'I have my suspicious that it was one of their victims.'

'Then he must be using dark magic to get past the guards and kill without leaving a mark, apart from what you said, burned from the insides.'

'I found out that their insides were boiled, slowly, painfully until each organ burst killing them.'

'Even though that is a terrible way to die, I can't help hoping they suffered.'

'That is understandable Harry, they hurt you and you wish to hurt them,' Severus noticed Harry didn't seem to care but he just acted like there was no meaning at all with this information.

'Um, I have a confession to make Severus, I hope you don't stop helping me when you hear this, but if you do I understand.'

'Without hearing it I cannot say, but I doubt it Harry,' Severus thought now he would hear the truth, hear exactly what he had suspected.

'I used my cloak and snuck into Hogwarts, through your rooms. I almost broke when I stepped out of the fireplace, but I noticed you changed it so it looked different, I was okay then even if I still didn't like being there. I went down into the school, watched and waited, when I saw Ron, Ginny and Hermione I…um,' Harry twisted his hands again, his eyes focused on his lap.

'You what?' Severus asked but he was feeling confused, something wasn't right and he wasn't sure what.

'I obliviated their memory of what I told them, then I did the rest of the Weasley's. You don't hate me do you?'

'No, I do not hate you, I do understand why you felt the need to go so far to protect yourself. Those at Hogwarts seem fine so you must have worked the spell perfectly.'

'I did, all I wanted was for them to forget about what I told them.'

'It worked so only Minerva and I know the truth. How about we go out and have lunch. I believe it is time we are seen together which will tell the magical world who you are married to, but it will also let everyone know they would be foolish to hurt you. I believe my reputation precedes me.'

Harry smiled, his half smile that he normally did but still a smile because Severus was telling Harry he would be safe and protected, from anyone.