Disclaimer: I don't own the Harry Potter Universe that honor and glory goes to the acclaimed story writer and teller JK Rowling.

Summary: The real truth of Harry Potter's life written by Severus Snape (third-person) that really portrays the life and times of Harry Potter's years spent in Hogwarts.

Author's Notes: I know the story is told through the eyes of Snape but I put it in third person because I am going to tell all seven books over again and Snape as you know is not omnipresent. So the story will be told in both Harry's eyes and Snape's eyes. Though I'm not really English (British) I will try my best to write it in British terms.

Book One

Chapter One

Long, black greasy hair enveloped the tall gangly man's face as he ran towards the gargantuan castle. It was still a considerable distances and his respiratory system was failing him. The light was dense and it hurt to see, hell it hurt to breathe. He still ran though. He had to stop this monstrosity that was going to occur. He only knew one man who could do the job he so desperately needed to be accomplished. Nothing was going to make him stop. At that note, he picked up his weak trodden and sprinted. The castle wasn't too far now.

The forest he went through was forbidden for young children but he knew his way through it and he wasn't proud to admit it. He ran towards the castle, which was full speed ahead. He hurried and almost got himself thrown back by the dangerous tree that was personified by magic. He put that tree at the back of his mind; his focus now was to get to his office. The castle door was left ajar, which was strange indeed but of course wasn't important to him at all.

He ran straight for the gargoyles that led to his office. "Password?", the gargoyles asked. This is bad he thought to himself. He didn't know said password. The last one was jolly jingle bats but he assumed he wouldn't keep the same ones over and over again.

"Looking for someone?" He turned around sharply frightened by the voice to come face to face to the very man he was looking for. Long silver beard, longer silver hair, blue eyes, and wizard's hat. His eyes lowered. Albus Dumbledore, greatest wizards of all time. He suddenly found himself ashamed to even bring his eyes to Dumbledore. "Come." Dumbledore's calm voice said.

Together in silence, they walked towards his quarters. The stairs leading there, the office itself, the portraits of all the headmasters, he remembered them like he was here every day. "Sit." He sat. Dumbledore two teacups present and tea already made. It was as if he had already suspected his arrival. The silver bearded man took the kettle and began to pour. "Tea" He offered. The post-adolescent just stared at him. How could he be so calm, so laid-back and stare a traitor straight at his face.

"Professor!" He almost screamed it. He twiddled his thumbs. "This may sound absurd."

"Mmm. This tea is absolutely delectable; you must have some Master Snape." He flinched.

"So you recognize me." Snape said quietly

"I remember all my students' faces, Master Snape." Dumbledore replied with a smile. "Come on and follow."

They walked out to the balcony that oversaw the front of Hogwarts. It was magnificent, especially at night. "Tell me, Severus" Dumbledore commanded.

The post-adolescent boy fell to his knees and overcome with tears said, "Please Professor Dumbledore, help me. He's going to…" He sniffed. "He's going to kill her. What am I going to do? I need help!"

"Severus wasn't it you're doing that he's targeting them." Dumbledore added, "If you didn't want Him to seek them, then why did you do it?"

"I didn't think he would go after them. The Dark Lord had two choices why did he pick her." Snape said, "Help me save her."

"What about James and their son: Harry." Dumbledore asked with some added emotion. "Just let them die, and You and Lily run away." He paused. "Lily wouldn't be so happy to live after the death of her son and husband."

"Fine." Snape stood up. I will try and save the boy if you help save Lily. But!" He added darkly, "I won't promise to save James. If I get the opportunity I will try but don't blame me if he isn't spared." Severus looked away at that last statement.

"All I asked Severus is that you try." Dumbledore pondered for a minute. "I will help but not here, the walls have ears." They returned to the empty castle. They stood in front of the gargoyles. "First before I help, you need to solemnly swear that if by any reason James and Lily both do not make it, You'll save their son Harry and You will watch over him."

"I solemnly swear." Severus said. As he said it, a piece of parchment appeared with his words imprinted on it with his signature magically produced of the sheet.

"Good, come Severus, let us make our plan."

Severus Snape had never been so scared in his lifetime. His pulse raced as he contemplated his plan, replaying every moment he got. He needed to do this right. If he missed even the tiniest detail, someone would lose a life. He was going against everything that he strove for his whole life. He was betraying the Dark Lord. Another great wizard. But He deserved it. The Dark Lord threatened the love of his life and for that, he would pay. He put his dark wizard cloak on. His eyes lingered on the moving picture on his nightstand. It featured the red-haired beauty as a child and him next her. They both smiled. It said "Best Friends Forever." He picked up the photo. He kissed it. "For you, my love." He put his hood on.

The site was filled with Death Eaters. Severus took notice of his surroundings. The Dark Lord picked a good place. He knew that nobody would come here. The tall trees loomed over almost touching the ground. The plants shot so high up that it was hard to find anything. The sky looked dangerous. Today's a dangerous day, Severus thought. He walked towards them filled with anticipation. He saw Malfoy, the Dark Lord's right hand man.

Severus wasn't surprised to see the Dark Lord late. He usually wouldn't be caught at the specific time he asked the Death Eaters to come. But even so coming on time showed your loyalty to him. He saw Lestrange. She probably came half-hour earlier then the time he stated. She always bragged about being the most loyal subjects of the Dark Lord.

"Severus, you're late." Malfoy noted. "What could keep you from arriving at the exact time the Dark Lord asked? If the Dark Lord was here, he would think you were having second thoughts." Malfoy drew out the last word as if he could read his mind. Severus chuckled at the thought thinking silently to himself that he was the best Occlumens he knew, so Malfoy couldn't see anything.

"Lucius, you question my loyalty? I have you know that the Dark Lord favors me as well. You may be able to peer into people's mind with that staff of yours but know this: I'm a great Occlumens. What the Dark Lord wishes to share with me, you'll never know." Severus smiled evilly, "I'm just as honorable as you Lucius."

Malfoy gave him a look of satisfaction. "Alright." He said no more. Severus was glad. He could go over his plan one more time in his head. He had to have confidence. This was his only chance, and if he blew it; He would lose the one thing that was so important in his life. The girl that made his life worth living every day. He prayed silently to himself. It was now or never.

Severus looked up to see a snake. He wasn't stupid though. It wasn't just any snake; it was the Dark Lord's pet, Nagini. It was time. His stomach did a somersault. He locked up his mind. He then put false thoughts through his head. It scared Severus how well he could do it. At first he only did it to keep his feelings about Lily from being revealed; now he could block his thoughts and plant false ones inside his head as if it were second nature to him.

The Dark Lord eyes were red. Other than that everything about him was hidden by his cloak. It's time for action, Severus pondered silently. The Dark Lord stood before them. Nothing could be heard, not even breathing. The Dark Lord smiled, "We're gathered here tonight to destroy the thorn that threatens my existence. That is our mission." He chuckled. "Everyone must focus solely on the goal. There's no need to be heroes, if something goes amiss defend yourself. We're not Gryffindors. The goal is to kill the baby. If anybody is comes in the way of that goal, kill them." His red eyes scanned everybody's. "Do we understand our mission?" And after murmurs of agreement, they set on for Godric's Hollow.

It was imperative to do this step before they reached their destination. Godric's Hollow was only a short walk distance away. He took the shoe and placed in right there and charmed it. He did it without notice and let it there. It would be the portkey to Hogwarts.

As they arrived at Godric's Hollow, Snape once again replayed his mission. He sighed nonchalantly. He wanted this to work so badly but he doubted himself in the process. But he sucked it up and trotted onwards. The Potter's home was now just a couple of steps away. That was how far he needed to go before he nonverbally charmed Lucius. Lucius pointed his wand and broke the window. That was part of the Dark Lord's plan. But it was also part of Severus's plan too. He wanted the window broken. He need it so the Dark Lord would be unsuspecting.

Soon everything about the house was being torn down from the window to the doors. "The Dark Lord said to only focus on killing the boy not who could tear down the Potter's house the fastest." Severus growled.

Nothing was going according to plan and worst of all, James came out to protect his family. He planted himself right in front of Severus. "Move aside, it's not you we're after." Severus said almost pleadingly. But the James Potter like always was too proud to go back. He attacked. Severus had no choice. The Dark Lord beat him to it.

"Avada Kedavra." A jet of green light flowed carelessly and hit James square on the face. No, Severus thought. "Move aside." The Dark Lord said to Lily, "I'll spare you if you give me the boy." Just give him the boy, Snape thought hoping to will Lily to give him up. I'll give you more boys.

"I won't. I love Harry and you can't take him." Lily said

"Avada Kedavra" the Dark Lord mercilessly attacked. Severus wanted to crumble on the floor but he had to get the boy. He swore he would but what could he do. He didn't care if he died. Lily was gone. The Dark Lord pointed his wand at the boy and something miraculous happened. The spell backfired. Then the Dark Lord disappeared. Severus took the chance to take the boy and go. He apparated to the same spot with the portkey and took it to Hogwarts.

Dumbledore had a twinkle in his eyes. Severus gave him the baby. "Here!" He cried angrily. "The boy's alive. Lily's dead. There's no need for me to live anymore."

Dumbledore looked at him, slightly amused. "You think it's funny. My one love, the only thing that I had in this world is gone. Just like that." Severus shouted.

"But you swore to watch over him." Dumbledore calmly said.

"I can't he looks too much like his father. I can't be his guardian. Get someone who'll treat him fairly and with respect." Severus said knowing he lost already.

Dumbledore shook his head. Severus didn't know what he was talking about. Harry had black hair and was spitting image of his father. "Look at his eyes." Dumbledore whispered. Severus looked and saw bright emerald eyes shining back at him. At that moment he saw Lily and she said, "Protect him for me Severus."

"How can I protect him?" Severus asked.

"I willing to give you a teaching post here at the school." Dumbledore replied.

"That takes care of school but where is he going to live."

"At his only living relatives' house of course." Dumbledore hummed with a twinkle in his eye."All you're going to do is watch over him don't intrude in his life. After ten years, then I will assign you, the first mission."

Severus stared at the boy and lingered on his emerald eyes. He couldn't see Lily anymore but those eyes were going to get him through this. He had to wait ten years until he could finally see this boy face to face and mature a bit. It was the only way.