Chapter 3: A Glitch In The System.
AN: Firstly I am so sorry for the lack of updating but life has an annoying habit of getting in the way but I apologise for making you guys wait so long. This chapter is longer than the others to make up for the wait I hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer: I still don't own Harry Potter, as much I wished I did this amazingness belongs to J. .
"POTTER!", exclaimed Snape. That impertinent, rude, disrespectful brat! Doodling whilst I'm speaking, how dare he, seethed Severus. Striding purposefully and intimidatingly towards Harry's and Ron's desk Severus prepared to give them a verbal lashing but as those huge emerald eyes met his own obsidian eyes Severus was cut short and all his harsh thoughts flew from his mind as he was painfully reminded of Lily. Severus looked away from those eyes which reminded him of his greatest failure in life but by doing so he was again shocked when he looked at Harry's parchment. He was not doodling Severus realised, he- he was writing down my speech! He has awful penmanship he thought snidely but that's still my speech. Never once have I had anyone copy my speech. Maybe I need to stop jumping to conclusions.
"Sir?" asked a timid voice which brought Severus make into reality.
"Yes Potter?"
"Is something the matter?" Harry asked quietly. Harry was worried as Snape had gone deathly quiet which reminded him of when his Uncle used to explode into rage after going deadly silent, Harry did not want this to happen to him with Snape.
Severus pulled himself together and said "Yes Potter there is, you should be listening to me talking- don't interrupt! And work on your penmanship, that scrawl is diabolical." This last point caused laughter from the Slytherins, and Harry to duck his head in embarrassment.
Severus Snape felt a little guilty when Harry looked away, maybe I shouldn't of- wait! Why is Potter looking like that? Is that a, no it cannot be. As Harry ducked it seemed to Severus that Harry's image had almost flickered and seemed distorted, like a drawing was on top of them. It then dawned on Severus he is wearing a glamour! And it seems he has had one on for a long time thought Snape. What could this boy be hiding or feel the need he must disguise his body. Severus then thought angrily, he must have been doing under aged magic! How dare he believe he is above the law, saviour or not this behaviour cannot continue unpunished; I need to confront him decided Snape.
"Potter stay behind after class" said Snape.
"But sir he hasn't-" started Ron but was quickly cut off by Severus.
"Weasley I was not aware you changed your name to Potter, be silent." Severus looks over to Harry and speaks again while sending a glare to Ron to ensure he did not interrupt. "Potter you will remain after class do I make myself clear?"
"Yes sir, may I ask why?" Harry timidly asked, then was horrified with himself for asking a question stupid! That's rule number 2 never ask questions, I'm in for it now.
"I think you already know what it is about. Everyone out, the lesson is finished." Said Snape.
Everyone quickly packed their bags silently as to not irritate their already annoyed potions professor. However Ron lingered at the door scared of Professor Snape but more scared of leaving Harry alone with him, he already thought of Harry as his best friend and didn't want to leave him to face Snape alone. Dunno why that greasy git is so angry, Harry did nothing wrong he was taking notes for Merlin Sake! Ron thought while looking worriedly at Harry than angrily at Snape.
"5 points from Gryffindor for loitering Weasley and wipe that look off your face or I'll give you a detention too! Go to your next lesson now." Thundered Snape who was severely annoyed that Ron did not listen to his orders and was glaring at him.
"Ron just go I'll meet you in transfiguration" Harry said shakily, if I survive this that is. By the look on Professor Snape's face I'm betting against it.
With that Ron turned around and left the dungeons all the way worrying if it was a clever idea to leave Harry with the bat of the dungeon.
Harry gulped as Ron left and sneaked a look up at his potions teacher and quickly downed again as he saw the rage in his eyes. I don't know what I did! Why did he say that I knew what I did wrong? This is just like how Uncle Vernon blames me for things I didn't do, please don't let professor Snape be like that. Harry thought panicking, he was starting to breath fast and his eyes seem to lose focus which made Severus concerned, Harry was starting to have a panic attack.
"Potter calm down! Breathe you dunderhead" Snape said sternly to mask the concern he was feeling. I'm not worried about the brat Snape thought quickly I am just making sure a student is not going to pass out and injure themselves. It's nothing to do with any feelings I have; that's preposterous! But in a small part of Severus' brain he acknowledged that what he just thought may not have been the truth but he ignored that for now he had other matters to deal with.
Harry breathed in and out and he started to calm down, he looked up at Snape and saw a strange look on his face. That's odd, he looks like he is almost concerned or something but I don't know why he would be even a bit concerned for a freak like me. I'm probably wrong like always, thought Harry.
"Potter quit the act now. I am not going to be fooled by the likes of you. Now tell me why are you wearing a glamour?" questioned Snape as he crossed his arms and looked down menacingly at Harry.
"A what sir?"
"DO NOT act dumb with me boy. Your other teachers may be taken in by your lies and blinded by your fame but I can assure you I am not, so I will repeat myself once more and I demand an answer. Why do think its fine for you to use underaged magic, which by the way is illegal, and cast a glamour over yourself? Hiding something Potter or are you just not happy with your looks being famous and all that?" Severus said snidely.
"Honestly sir I don't know what you're talking about. I swear I haven't been using underaged magic and I don't even know what a glamour is." Harry said worried he was going to get in trouble.
"Potter stop the lying. A glamour, such as the one you have put on yourself provides an image of what you desire to look like, there are many reasons for wearing one and I want to know-" Snape said starting to go into lecture mode but was cut off by Harry.
"But how can you tell I'm wearing a glamour?" questioned Harry.
Severus sighed, so he wants to play this game, does he? Well so can I. I just don't understand why he is not boasting about it or at least admitting it. Unless he has something he wants to hide I know I did when I used a glamour, thought Snape but this is Harry Potter he surely does not have the same reasons I had.
"Your image appeared to flicker as if it had a glitch and this only happens when someone is wearing a glamour. So I will ask again: why are you wearing a glamour?" Severus said, when he gained no response he looked closely at Harry who seemed to go white with dread. Severus' voice softens slightly without his noticing, "Harry is there something you are hiding or covering up?"
"Sir of course not I have no idea what you're talking about I would never have anything to hide, everything is good with me. Sorry about the glamour I wasn't aware of it but I need to go or I'll be late for lessons bye!" Rambled Harry in fright as he fled from the dungeons.
Severus watched stunned as Harry flew out of the dungeons. Why oh why did I call him Harry?! What is wrong me, that was an incredibly stupid thing to do. Seethed Snape, he was upset at both himself for going soft on Harry and at Harry for leaving so quickly when he was only trying to help. And why did he seem so defensive and leave so quickly like he was afraid? Queried Severus. Maybe he didn't know he was wearing a glamour charm or even that he even casted it, that would not be surprising; he is a Potter after all thought Severus. A glitch like that is only seen when someone is wearing a glamour charm for a long time and the magical core needs a break as the glamour can be draining especially if it needs to alter a person's appearance a lot, which unbeknown to Severus was what Harry needed. I will not let him get away with this Snape decided, I will find him and question him more later. There is something I'm missing but I will find out what it is.
*****Harry walking to transfiguration*****
That was a close one Harry thought. A glamour charm? I wonder if that's why when Uncle Vernon used to hit my face and leave bruises they would go after I looked in the mirror and wished them away. Harry pondered this for a while before arriving at transfigurations and all thoughts about what happened with Snape was gone, he hadn't even realised he felt a flicker of safety when Snape called him Harry. Severus and Harry after all had more in common than they thought.
AN: That chapter was longer than I thought it was going to be, sorry but I hoped you liked it and it didn't seem too long winded. As always please review and tell me what you thought of it good or bad or any criticism would be greatly appreciated!