Side chapter

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Severus gazed up at the very large man, eyes uncaring but curious as to why this man was in his home. He already knew that answer, he wasn't an idiot after all but he was still rather shocked that they had actually done this. He glanced out of the corner of his eye to see his aunt bustling about the house, muttering things under her breath as she picked up an item then sat it back down. She was an odd sort of lady but she looked exactly like his mother down to the strange freckle that stood oddly on her pale neck. It was disturbing to see her especially without his mother being nearby. Already he missed her, wanted her and not this… this wench with her face.

"Are you deaf boy?" the deep, rumbling voice snarled above him. Severus blinked then turned his attention back to Tobias. He pondered what the man wanted him to respond with. He supposed that remaining silent wasn't an option although it would have been quite the useful one. This man was quite large and Severus could only imagine the sort of violence that he would show. Not that it mattered, Severus was quite apt in allowing his wandless magic to take reign. He could manipulate it well and seeing as he didn't have a wand, wouldn't have one for another year, the Ministry wouldn't even bother touching him.

"No Tobias," Severus finally spoke. The man sneered and grabbed his shirt in one of his meaty paws. Severus remained silent as he was pulled off the ground, body hanging limply and shirt making a small sound of protest.

"You will call me 'sir', you understand me you little shit?" Tobias growled. Severus tilted his head and wondered if he was meant to be scared of this large creature. He stared hard into the blue eyes and, if he could have, he would have smiled at that moment. He would destroy this muggle, watch him shiver on the floor soaked in his own piss and vomit. He would shatter his mind, rip into his inner chambers until there was nothing but broken memories for him to rely on. The pain he would bestow upon this pathetic bully would—

"Tobias, it's nearly time for lunch and Severus is our meal ticket," a voice huffed. Tobias broke eye contact with him, a great shudder running through his body as though he could hear just what the little boy was planning to do to him and he supposed it was possible. Severus idly straightened his clothing then looked to his aunt. Her painted pink lips twisted and she folded her arms over her bosom, looking down at him as though he were nothing more than an insect.

"Well boy? We're hungry, cook something suitable," Aunt Eileen commanded, pointing to the kitchen. Severus said nothing, simply taking her and her husband in before turning on his heel and walking away. He had made a promise to give them a chance, he had made a promise and that was what he had to remember.

He would not kill his mother's sister and her husband.

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TBC

So yeah, Eileen is a bit of a dick