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Harry could not sleep. Not right now, to where at his emotional state is at and he was more than pissed off than what Albus has suspected. The young wizard grabbed his bag, performed a spell that allows his bag to be a bottomless pit almost, and he shoved the things he needed to bring with him. His clothes, his books, baby supplies, crib, some toys, baby food, bottles, diapers, camera, films, blankets, and lastly, baby clothes.
He casted a spell to remove a tracking charm on him. He pulled on his invisible clock and carried himself out of the room without alerting the old man. He managed to leave the office without waking anyone up and invisibly. He kept walking and without focusing, he accidentally bumped into a teacher who wore black robes, and the invisible cloak slipped out of him.
Severus was surprised to see the pregnant teenager to be out this late. He frowned and he knew the boy should have stopped doing this by now.
"Harry, why are you out so late? Aren't you supposed to be sleeping in your state of condition?" He was getting concerned.
The green eyes read the man's face, "I can't stay here, Snape. I can't. Can you help me leave the school?"
The potion master was surprised to hear this for the first time in his life. He knew the boy loved Hogwarts out of all places and this was not a good sign.
"And where will you go? Surely your relatives are unaware of wizard pregnancy and there will be no doubt everyone will find out." Severus had to learn.
Harry shook his head, "I'm not going back there. I'm going somewhere to the point no one can find me. I'm going to do this to keep the baby and me safe." The boy had felt he was wasting his time and started to walk in the same direction he was heading out to as he picked up his cloak.
The professor was quick to clasp his hand around the boy's elbow and he frowned.
"If you feel unsafe, then it's best you have someone with you. I will not allow you to leave, unless…"
Harry groaned, "Sir, who can I trust? If it's my friends, they will get suspicious. Draco needs his education. The headmaster is needed here." And he cannot allow Albus to raise their daughter, so he had to be cautious.
The potion master nodded, "If I come with you. Surely, you will need pregnancy potions and someone to be there."
Harry jerked his head up at the man who stood taller than him. He was shocked the man is willing to come on his own term. After everything he had been through, he could not understand it.
"Why?" He whispered.
"Because Potter, I do care and you will need someone to help you. I may be the best one to trust and you barely let others touch you aside from others who can." The professor explained.
Harry could not argue with the man's logic and thought about things quickly before making a decision. He picked up the body language and read him carefully before he could decide. After all, who would be up this late at this dead hour? They were completely alone in this hallway.
'Mama, his words are truthful. I trust him.' The baby girl had pointed out for her own reason.
Harry had agreed what his daughter said to him and Severus had no idea of anything or her thoughts towards him.
"Okay. Let's get your things and hurry out of here before any early risers figure out something is up with me. If you trick me, I will not take it kindly enough as it is." Harry warned him.
The man nodded, "Of course. Let's take a shortcut through here," Severus showed him the secret entrance over to his quarter.
Harry knew the ways and shortcuts around Hogwarts due to the map he was given. Right now, he left that with Ron to hold onto. He was glad his friends would be sleeping at these hours. They managed to reach into Severus' quarter and Harry had expected to be all medieval, potions everywhere, and books in an unknown languages. Unfortunately, it was a small home like and welcoming a bit, if it is more of a Slytherin welcoming.
"Where do you plan to escape to? The Grimmauld?"
Harry shook his head, "No," He was glancing around, "Somewhere in the forest. Not here as in the forbidden Forest, out in the country forest."
Severus understood, "Of course. I have a location ideal. Do you have a tent packed?"
Harry blinked and he couldn't believe he hadn't thought of such. His head shook and now, he had felt like an idiot.
"No…" His voice had spoken quietly.
The man nodded, "I have a few. I believe I will use a custom home tent for the both of us. How long will we disappear for?"
The Gryffindor sighed, "I don't know, but long to be gone."
The professor had grasps his message and picked up his bag. He casted a charm towards his bag and then wandlessly transferred everything into his bag without a worry. Harry awed at the sudden speed of the place being emptied. The place has turned into a dungeon as one would call it.
"I believe that is everything. Shall I apparate us to a hidden location and we begin our disappearance?" Severus shrunk his bag and placed them into his robe pocket.
Harry took a deep breath and nodded willingly. His hand soothed the stomach and the man joined by his side. He held the boy's arm and disapparate to a new location. A forest that was outside of their country, in a muggle area, and dark before the morning could rise.
"Shall we head into the woods? If," Severus slowed down what he had to say.
"If we walked for another half an hour, that's where we will settle in. Erm, sir, do you know any spell that would keep people away or not see us?"
The man turned his head to him, "Yes, for both types. I shall summon it once we get there and lay out the tent. Are you able to walk this long?"
Harry greeted the man's eyes, "Yes. The doctor said no more than hour of exercise a day. I do have a pregnancy book on me to guide me and watch out what to do."
"Then, let's get started. Some creatures like to hunt in early morning."
The boy-who-lived had agreed and they both disappeared into the deeper part of the woods. The walk wasn't face, but it was getting them somewhere. They kept going west of the forest to remain unknown of their location. Severus had wondered why Harry wanted to leave. What had made him feel unsafe? All he could pick up is that something had happened and made Harry decide to leave out of his own decisions.
The forest was filled with chirping birds, squirrels running around and climbing, and the insects pestering everything around them. The wind turned the chilliness of the night into the morning, and Harry hugged himself to warm himself up and Severus noticed his shivering. He sighed and took half of his robe off. He settled half the robe onto the boy and carrier jumped almost at the unexpected touch.
Severus leaned in closely, "You shouldn't be freezing, Harry. You're carrying a baby inside of you."
"Thank you," He whispered, uncertain how to get use to the man's kindness.
The potion master accepted it. They kept walking until half an hour has passed by. Severus set his hand on the boy's shoulder, which almost made Gryffindor jumped at his touch. The emerald eyes mentally reminded himself that he was safe now. He's walking away, literally. The professor had wondered how traumatize the man was, but he had wondered if those words were true about between Draco and inflicted of extreme guilt of the incident.
"I shall set the tent up. Please stand behind me," The man warned.
Harry did as he was told. Severus pulled out his bag from his pocket, used his wand to pull out the specific tent he requested, and set it up in front of themselves. The tent was a few feet taller than what the Weasely family has and wider, if it seems. It took a minute to complete it and arrange it by coating disillusion charm around it. He almost coated it with soundless charm and lastly, a shield to provide protection within twenty feet radius all around the tent. The man had overlooked and strengthens it with his spells and charms to be certain.
"There. We can go inside now. Sleep is in order for both of us." Severus commented.
Harry nodded and headed in side. His eyes expanded hugely to see it was almost like a real home to him. A fireplace provided, a reasonable kitchen, three small bedrooms, a living room, and a small dining room. Of course, the loo provided as well. He gasped at such sighed and he could truly imagined living here for quite a long time. Severus observed his reaction and waited for the boy to pick a room to sleep in.
The Gryffindor took the one that had a side-by-side bedroom and saw a comfortable bed. He laid down in bed and closed his eyes. Severus took the one next to Harry's room, to show that he would be right there for any reasons, and he helped himself to sleep as well.
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In the air, sweet and honey roamed in the around into the noses to scent. The warm welcome to feel and it woke the four months pregnant carrier up. His mind was registering that breakfast is being cooked and he was not far from the food. The memories had flown back to him to what had happened and realized nothing was to be the same anymore.
He set himself out of bed and walked out of the room while rubbing his eyes to work with him. Then, his glasses are put on to ease off the blurry functioning eyes. He spotted the man, without his usual robe, cooking breakfast.
"Sir?" Harry couldn't understand the man at all.
Severus turned, "Morning, Harry. I am almost finished with breakfast. Where do you wish to eat?" Holding out a spatula for flipping those sausages.
The raven head shook his head surprisingly, "Uh, um, at the table I guess."
The Slytherin nodded and resumed to cooking. Harry walked over to the table, adjusting to more weight against his spine, and observing the place a little closely.
"Professor Snape, why do you wish to help me out? I don't even know how long I want to stay away from the public's eyes and all, but I need time to adjust everything out for myself." Harry pointed out, "Not that I don't appreciate it, sir, but I do not understand?"
Severus sighed and carried over their plates to the table as he sat down with the boy.
"I made a promise to protect you for your mother. Lilly pulled me aside with you in her arms and demanded that I'd look after you if anything happens to either of them." He shrugged, "She knew I'd do anything for her, despite of complicated friendship we held. I made the promise for her and I believe she would haunt if I allow you to be alone of your own mission." He picked up a fork to begin eating, "However, I do not understand why you feel unsafe. Has Draco made the relationship complicated? Do you not want the father to be involved?"
Harry glanced away and eats his breakfast. He kept his mouth shut and focused on eating. Severus was surprised to see such reaction and behavior out of the boy-who-lived. It was beyond too silent between them and the Slytherin was uncertain how to handle this without causing difficulty or losing trust with the Gryffindor.
"Harry, please do understand…I only wish to understand your situation and assist you in all you will need. As one would say, I am your house elf until you give me a piece of clothes."
The boy chuckled, "I hadn't had a laugh in a long time…not since four months ago. But, Professor Snape-"
"-Call me Severus, Harry. After all, we are no longer teacher and student here."
Harry nodded, "Anyway, I would give you a piece of clothes. I'm not the type to force you to stay."
"Then, I will be one of your followers as one say."
"That knowing you can leave anytime or tell me you quit."
"But I cannot, Harry."
"So? I am not expecting you to help me in everything. I can cook for myself too."
Severus chuckled, "Actually, I was hungry and decided to make it. You were still asleep."
Harry was shocked. He heard the man laughed for the first time. He supposed Hermione was correct that he has a heart under all that robes. The Gryffindor had not expected this type of reaction.
"I guess Hermione wins the bet. You do laugh." Harry commented.
Severus' brow rose, "Were you betting on me, mister Potter?"
He smirked, "Actually, this was between Ron and Hermione's argument. I just didn't know what to bet on, but they wanted me to be sure to confirm their answers."
"To think of it, those two argues like a lover birds." He snorted, "I am rather glad to hear you're not the type to set a bet."
The Gryffindor shrugged, "I just don't understand the purposes of it anyway."
Severus had agreed, but at least they were having a civil conversation during mealtimes. Despite of their situation, Harry was begging to Merlin to never let anyone find him or his daughter. He could not risk it too soon. He needs this type of freedom, even if one person is dragged along.
"Severus, erm, to answer your question. I would say, some things are better left unsaid. The worse of it is over. Please do not go into my personal past. All I want is to use the time to spend time with my daughter before I must face you-know-who." Harry finished his plate with one more fork left.
The elder nodded, "We will return when you are ready. The world can wait, whether they are selfish or not."
"Thank you." He got up and took the plate to the kitchen to clean it.
Severus joined him to clean the rest of the dishes, knowing they are living together to keep each other protected, and getting through to do what they wish to do. For now, they have to adjust living together for now until they return to the wizard society.
Harry had to decide things carefully and what he needs to do. His daughter came first and he wants to do everything he can for her first. The life he had at Hogwarts was to be forgotten until he's ready. He knew Severus may not understand what had happened, but he figured he will be abandon sooner or later. It was the truth he can face himself, but not for his daughter. Right now, he cannot have his schoolmates learn the secret of his pregnancy or let things get out. If Voldemort knew, then this would not be good at all.
It was one of the reasons he left, but that wasn't why. 'Albus' has betrayed the relationship's trust and lost privilege to above all for his daughter. Yet, he had felt terrible that his professor – scratch that – Severus to give up the involvement of the wizard world. Severus had the opportunity to know ahead of time to leave anytime or he isn't held responsible to look after him. For now, he supposed he could enjoy company while he can.
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