When Death Comes Knocking

See the first chapter for any warnings and the disclaimer.

A/N’s: I have no idea what POV this is, I just started typing whatever came to mind. I would LOVE to know how I can get Italics and bold to show up on AFF.net so if anyone could tell me that would be great! I don’t have a beta so any mistakes are mine and mine alone. IMPORTANT: AFTER THIS CHAPTER I’LL PROBABLY ONLY UPDATE ONCE A WEEK, SO DON’T WORRY; I’M NOT DEAD OR ANYTHING.

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Deep in the heart of Scotland lies Hogwarts School of witchcraft and wizardry, residing in the school there is a man. A man people think so cold and heartless that ice is warmer; the mans name is Severus Snape, resident potions master and potions professor. Currently professor Snape was peacefully sleeping, but it wouldn’t last very long.

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Severus shot straight up in bed crying out in pain, grasping his forearm reflexively; after a few seconds of thought he realized that wasn’t what was hurting, he felt like he was being torn in half. He knew this pain; having felt it many times at Voldemorts Dark Revels, this was the pain only given by rape. But that was absurd; he was alone in his chambers at Hogwarts, what could possibly be causing this? Like a flash of lightning Severus was horrified by a picture flashing in his mind, he could see a mess of black hair and crystalline green eyes brimming with unshed tears.

There was only one person alive with those eyes; Harry Potter. What was happening to Potter? Obviously the young man was distressed, only extreme emotions would have caused this type of mind link to occur. Acting purely on instinct, Severus rolled out of bed and lit a fire; grabbing a handful of floo powder he tossed it in and called out “Headmaster Dumbledore’s office”. An aged wizard came into view wearing a sleeping cap looking quite ruffled.

“What can I do for you my boy?” he asked jovially, Severus sighed; ~trust the headmaster to be chipper, even in the middle of the night.~ He thought

“Albus, I believe your golden boy is in trouble, he seems to be distressed enough to have created a mind link.” He stated, omitting the sight of Harry’s tearful expression ~it wouldn’t due to get Albus worried if its nothing.~ He rationalized.

“Oh dear,” sighed the headmaster “I cannot leave the castle and therefore can do nothing, would you be willing to fetch him for me dear boy?”

Severus inhaled and slowly exhaled, it would not help to begin shouting at the headmaster. “Albus, why does it have to be me? Could you not send Minerva? You must have noticed that the boy and I cannot stand one another; why force us to endure the others company?” he stated in a tone near whining

“Because my dear boy; Minerva, while a skilled witch in her own right; has not the knowledge of curses you have and would not be as suited to protect the boy. Also you have a certain intimidating quality that Minerva is lacking in case things should become volatile.” The cheerful headmaster retorted

“Very well Albus; I’m leaving for the anti- apparation boundary now, I shall call when I return” Severus said in a defeated tone

“Good luck my boy” chirped the headmaster

Severus pulled on his robes and set off at a brisk pace toward hogsmede, once safely outside the boundaries he apparated landing with a pop outside a small dwelling he had heard much about. ~So this is Potters home? I’ll bet he has the largest bedroom and everything he could ever have asked for.~ Severus thought bitterly he had always thought Potter’s ego was far too inflated and this would merely prove to solidify that fact. Stalking to the front door Severus rapped sharply three times to announce his presence. Upon awaiting nearly a full two minutes Severus began to lose his patience, withdrawing his wand he muttered a quick “Alohomora” and stepped into the entry way. All the lights were turned off in the front room but years of being a spy had afforded Severus with excellent night vision; peering around himself he saw it was a small home ~With all his riches this is where Potter chooses to live?~ he thought confusedly. He noticed a doorway with light pouring from it, deciding he had to begin somewhere he stepped over the threshold to be met with a sight horrid enough to freeze him in place. There in the middle of the floor was Harry potter, his pants around his ankles and tears flowing down his cheeks; Severus witnessed a whale of a man pumping into the innocent flesh beneath him. Groaning in completion the man pulled back, noticing Severus who; despite his horror; retained enough wit to train his wand on the awful man.

“W-wh-what are you dong here?” Vernon stuttered realizing he’d been caught

Awakening from his stupor Severus practically bellowed “Stupefy!” once the man was incapacitated he walked to the now crumpled form of Harry Potter. “Potter?” he said quietly, not wishing to scare the boy. There was no response but he could swear potter was mumbling; he bent closer in order to hear better, when he did hear what Harry was saying he was shocked! Harry was muttering over and over “all my fault, deserve this… My fault”

Severus tried to assess the damage done to the boy but was unable to, ~my gods, there’s so much blood!~ he thought frantically. Casting a quick cleaning charm he was able to see Potters body was riddled with bruises and abrasions, he quickly pulled a healing potion form his robes; he forced Potters mouth open and emptied the contents down his throat massaging it to ensure the potion would not choke the boy.

Harry twitched and opened his eyes slowly “professor?” he asked in a voice so quiet it was nearly a whisper

“Yes Potter I’ve been sent to get you, tell me where your things are.” Severus stated wanting to leave this disgusting scene.

“They’re in my room sir” Harry replied in the same tone

“Boy, I do not have the time to search every room, which is yours?” Severus asked becoming agitated

“Under the stairs sir, the cupboard” Harry said quieter still

Severus balked slightly ~a cupboard? They keep the savior of the wizarding world in a cupboard?~ staggering to his feet Severus half ran from the room finding the stairs he opened the cupboard door, whispered “Lumos” and scanned the tiny space. He noted the ‘bed’; if it could be called that, was made of a few ratty blankets and a thin foam pad, he doubted even a child could fit on it let alone a teenage boy! Severus heaved the trunk out and nk ink it along with the owl cage; he placed them in his robes pocket and went to collect Harry.

Upon entering the room, which he now saw was a kitchen, he noticed Potter sitting upright staring at the man. “Do you know who he is Potter?” Severus asked

“Yes sir, of course I do, he’s my uncle.” Harry said looking slightly confused as to why he was being asked this

Severus nearly choked, ~the boys’ uncle had done this? What type of human being would do such a thing to their own flesh and blood?!~ Harry began coughing shaking Severus from his thoughts. He walked to Harry and picked him up, gently cradling him to his chest he walked around the fat man and went for the door.

“But sir; what about my uncle? What will happen to him?” Harry asked in a whisper

“Don’t worry about him I’ll take care of it.” Severus replied showing tenderness he didn’t think he possessed

“Where are we going sir?” Harry asked quietly

“To Hogwarts to have yreatreated, get ready; I’m going to apparate.” Severus said

Harry closed his eyes as a funny sensation coursed through him, it felt as though he was floating, he couldn’t feel much of his body. All too soon the feeling left as they landed with a pop. Severus began making long strides up to the castle barely noticing the young man in his arms ~do they ever feed this boy? He hardly weighs a thing!~ he thought as he began ascending the front steps. He rushed Harry to the hospital wing, upon entering he yelled for Madam Pomfrey.

“Severus? Do you have any idea what time it is?! Could this wait until…” the matron ranted until she caught sight of the body in Severus’s arms “Hurry lay him on the bed!” she exclaimed rushing to the potions cabinet pulling anything she thought might be helpful from the selves “What happened to him Severus?” she asked coming to Harry’s bedside.

“When I arrived he had been beaten and was being raped.” He said sadly

“No!” she cried “who would do such a thing?” she looked to Severus as she waved her wand cleaning Harry of all the blood.

“His uncle, poppy” Severus stated grimly, he could now see Harry’s injuries clearly; both the boys eyes were nearly swollen shut, his face and torso were a myriad of bruises, some fresh and bright red while others were a sickly yellow.

“Severus would you help me please, Make him drink this.” Poppy ordered handing him a vial. Severus tipped Harry’s head; op his his mouth and poured the potions in watching as all his muscles relaxed and his breathing somewhat evened out.

“What was that?” he asked

“Dreamless sleep” she stated “this would otherwise be very painful and uncomfortable for him”

She placed her wand on the table and pulled the blankets from Harry’s abused body “Severus if you could please wait outside I need to heal any internal injuries he might have sustained during the rape and get a sample of any bodily fluids that may be present.”

“I need to speak with Albus regarding Mr. Potter, will most likely return with him.” Severus said and turned to leave the wing, Albus needed to be informed of the situation and he needed explain to Severus exactly why he allowed the boy to return there every year.