All Harry potter characters and so forth belong to J.K Rowling and Warner Brothers unfortunately I am neither and never will be.

Might use some content from the books, any content you recognise doesn't nor will ever belong to me.

All warnings are at the beginning of the story and to be used throughout.

Sorry I haven't updated in a while I've been really busy. I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Next thing Harry knew he was being dragged up to his bedroom. When the door was closed he saw he was with Snape, he had completely forgotten about Snape coming over.

"What do you think you're doing, weren't you explicitly told you had to stay on Privet Drive"."I'm not surprised just like your father lazy arrogant weak"."You show no respect, ruining your poor relatives possessions...".

Harry's head was banging he couldn't even think about what Snape was saying. He didn't even care. He already knew he was worthless he didn't need reminding. Snape had giving him a piece of parchment and was told to write 'I must follow all rules instructed'.

Snape left the room saying something about speaking to his relatives. Harry could just imagine how well they would get on. He started writing his lines but his hand couldn't stay still, he had to put all his effort into writing all the lines well. After he got halfway through he felt exhausted, he needed just something to strive off his cravings.

He decided to have a fag out the window, he guessed Snape wouldn't even know what he was doing anyway. He hadn't said anything about the drugs, but then he supposed if Snape did he would have to admit to following him. He definitely wasn't going to bring it up.

He was halfway through his fag when Snape bursted in. "So Potter... WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, PUT THAT OUT RIGHT NOW". In a huff Harry put his fag out and returned to his lines.

In a deadly voice Snape started speaking to him. "So Potter I have managed to get you're relatives to keep you here after your disgraceful behaviour". "You are not to leave this room, you are officially grounded". "Your relatives told me all about your behaviour, I have the greatest sympathy for them". "If only they could speak to the headmaster...".

Harry interrupted Snape by asking what Dumbledore was doing. "That is none of your business is it Potter, I ensure you the headmaster has much more to get on with than worrying about you". "Now if I've heard you've left this room, you will wish you've never been born". "I'll check on you next week" and with a swish of his cloak Snape was gone.

Harry passed out on his bed, but next second his uncle came blundering in.

"AFTER EVERYTHING WE HAVE DONE FOR YOU BOY YOU REPAY US LIKE THIS". "DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT CAR COST US..." Vernon started punching Harry "WE GAVE YOU FOOD OF OUR TABLE, WE GAVE YOU THE CLOTHES YOU WEAR HOW DARE YOU..."

After his uncles tirade and aching all over he finally passed out. He woke up screaming out, he forgot how bad his nightmares we're. He felt like crying, but he didn't, he didn't deserve to cry he felt lost. Everything was blurred and horrible and all he could think off was how everything was his fault.

Before he knew it he had his silver potions knife out. He couldn't explain why he was doing it, but he felt like he was finally punishing himself. Relief washed over him, he didn't feel so dead anymore. It felt right, it felt like a comfort, like finally he was in control.

Finally feeling content he could go to sleep, just dreaming about that corridor and door.

Meanwhile over at Hogwarts Snape was shouting about Harry to Dumbledore.

"You wouldn't believe it he SMASHED UP their car, didn't I tell you he was INSOLENT". "Here we were running round trying to find him, when he was probably having the TIME OF HIS LIFE".

"So I suppose you didn't find out where the boy was then Severus" Dumbledore replied.

"I asked but he DIDN'T EVEN REPLY I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't even listening the ungrateful brat". "Do you REMEMBER what I told you last week".

"Yes I am aware Severus but I'm sure he has ceased his drug use by now"

"YOU DIDN'T SEE HIM, he looked awful, he needs to be controlled". "His relatives told me he is quite the handle".

Dumbledore cut in "So Severus do you actually have anything to tell me, other than the boy is safe".

"He's been grounded, hopefully he doesn't do another disappearing act".

"If that is the case Severus, if you excuse me, I will have to let the order know that the boy is safe"

Understanding that he had been dismissed Snape strode out the room.