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Harry Potter › Slash - Male/Male
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Harry Potter › Slash - Male/Male
Rating:
Adult +
Chapters:
17
Views:
13,862
Reviews:
87
Recommended:
0
Currently Reading:
0
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I do not own the Harry Potter series, nor any of the characters from the books or movies. I do not make any money from the writing of this story.
Redigo Estus
Chapter 3: Redigo Estus
Severus and Remus looked towards the door as they heard Arabella’s surprised exclamation. They could hear the indignation in Petunia Dursley’s voice as she started to rant.
“The dratted boy brought it on himself. I don’t know how many times we’ve told him. It was only a scratch. Probably putting it on but I’ve got Marge staying. I can’t have him getting freaky with her here. You’ll have to come and take him. I don’t know why he was given to us in the first place. We’ve got a son of our own already; we don’t need another burden like…” Petunia continued to bluster, barely pausing for breath.
“Madam!” snapped Severus, eyebrows drawn into a severe frown. “Could you kindly come to the point; what has happened to Harry?”
Petunia stopped mid flow and took a deep breath. She looked to where Severus and Remus had taken position behind Arabella and her face took on a pinched and bitter look. “You!” she exclaimed. “I might have known you’d still be hanging around like a bad penny. You were such good friends with my blasted sister; you can take the boy. We’re washing our hands of him!”
“What’s the matter with Harry?” Remus pleaded urgently. “What’s happened?”
“Had a run in with a dog. Got a bit of a fever. Which of you is coming to take him? I won’t have him in my house a moment longer!” replied Petunia sharply.
“We’ll all come. Is he ok? Is your husband with him?” Arabella questioned as she hustled everyone onto the path and began ushering them quickly onto the street.
“Vernon’s taken Diddy to the zoo with Marge. Had to get them out of the house. Marge and Diddy know nothing about the freaks.”
Remus grabbed Petunia’s arm and dragged her to face him. “Do you mean to tell me that you left a sick three-year-old alone in your house?” he growled, gripping her arm more tightly. “If anything has happened to him keeping magic a secret will be the last of your problems!” Remus’ usually placid face was so fierce in his anger, his eyes so ferocious that Petunia trembled as she tried to pull away.
Regaining her arm and her balance Petunia remained mute as she led them towards the door of number four Privet Drive. Her hands still trembling it took Petunia a couple of attempts to fit the key into the lock of the door. Finally succeeding she guided them through to the kitchen where Harry’s body still shivered and shook on the kitchen table.
Remus’ face paled as he caught sight of the fragile body in front of him. Harry’s skin looked pale and blotchy and had an alarming blue tinge to it. His eyes were glazed and sunken and his breathing was fast and shallow.
Pushing past the gaping Remus and Arabella Severus rushed to Harry’s side. Flicking his wand he muttered a quick incantation and the numbers 105 appeared in the air.
“His temperature is well over what it should be! How long has he been like this?” Severus asked as he began removing Harry’s t-shirt and trousers.
“I don’t know. Ripper bit him a few days ago and then he wouldn’t come out of his cupb…room today.”
“Merlin Sev look at his leg!” Remus exclaimed in horror.
The leg in question had a bite mark on the calf with several puncture wounds. These wounds were crusty and leaking a murky fluid. The upper part of the calf was streaked with red lines leading further up the leg. As Sev reached out to palpitate the surrounding area Harry’s body began to convulse.
“Sev! What do I do? Cold water? Bath?”
“Won’t help. I know a couple of spells. Come and help me move him. Do you know the MRP, the magical recovery position?”
Remus nodded and rushed forward, glad of something to do to help at last. He began arranging Harry’s arms and legs before rolling him over into the MRP. Severus waited for Remus to move away again before drawing his wand in a complicated pattern and incanting “redigo estus”. Harry’s body stopped twitching and for a few moments lay there deathly still. Severus reached his hand out and tenderly stroked Harry’s soft black hair.
“That should have reduced the fever slightly. Harry, Harry can you hear me? Harry can you open your eyes for me?”
Harry twitched and mumbled slightly but his eyes remained firmly shut. Moving towards the other end of the table Severus gently gripped the injured leg and once again performed what seemed to be an intricate wand pattern. “Aufero contagio” he pronounced clearly and firmly. Watching closely the other occupants of the kitchen could see the red streaks begin to fade. Harry’s skin began to loose its deathly pallor and the blue tinge, that had been so worrying, faded completely.
“That’s the most I can do at the moment. We’ve got to get him back to Hogwarts. Poppy will know what to do.” Severus stated, letting out a relieved breath for the first time. He turned to talk to Remus and Arabella but instead saw Petunia standing off to one side of the kitchen. He brandished his wand and stalked across the room towards her. Petunia seemed to shrink into the wall as though she thought that it could protect her from the enraged man approaching.
“If anything and I mean anything…” he snarled wand pointing dangerously towards Petunia’s face “…about this child is permanently damaged by your inability to act like a human being then I will not be held responsible for my actions. Lily always made excuses for you Petunia. Always tried to justify your actions and behaviour. I don’t see you through the same rose tinted glasses that she did. I recognise you for the spiteful, vindictive and close-minded harpy that you have always been. Get Harry’s things immediately! I won’t have Lily’s child contaminated by your presence any longer.”
Petunia stood and started, dumbstruck and fearful. She hardly moved, she barely breathed. Her hands clawed desperately at the wall behind her as though she could disappear through it and escape the towering rage that was Severus Snape.
Finally deciding that he had obviously short-circuited her tiny muggle brain Severus stepped back and swished his wand “Contraho res erus per Differo”.
There was a faint thumping coming from the cupboard under the stairs. Petunia whimpered as Snape moved to open the door, first having to unlock the bolt on the front. The door drew slowly open and from within its dark recesses appeared a blood stained blanket and a very tattered teddy. Snape looked from the cupboard to Petunia. His face morphed into an eerie facsimile of calm and he took one big, deep breath.
“Remus bring Harry, Arabella if you wouldn’t mind collecting Harry’s belongings?” At this last word his eyes flickered slightly but his voice remained level and calm. His eyes returning once more to Petunia’s pale face he uttered a few final words before he exited the house. “You and I will talk soon Petunia. Very soon.”
With that he swept out of the house and slammed the door; leaving Petunia to sink slowly to the floor and stare blankly ahead.
A/N
And so the story continues. Thank you once again to my reviewers. I hope you enjoy the latest instalment.
Obviously I have made up a few spells here. I used an online English-Latin translator so I cannot categorically say my Latin is correct. The only Latin I remember from school is the first line from my Latin text book. Ego sum Caecilius – I am Caecilius. My Latin teacher would be distraught!
Redigo estus – reduce heat
Aufero contagio – remove infection
Contraho res erus per Differo – collect things owned by Harry
As always guys con crit = good. Reviews = happy author!
Anyway Review Replies
Ladyedgecombe: Thank you. I hope you like the latest chapter. With my huge (two day) experience as a fanfiction author I can say that it does seem to get a little easier once you get started. Go on; give it a go. I’ll read it!
Xxwhiterage: I came up with the poem whilst I was cooking my dinner yesterday and it all kinda spiraled out of control! I’m glad you like it so far and hope you continue to do so. Harry will be hugged soon don’t worry.
Arcee1000: I’m glad you liked it so far. As soon as I know where I’m going I’ll tell you! I’m kinda a fly by the seat of my pants person rather than a planner.
Severus and Remus looked towards the door as they heard Arabella’s surprised exclamation. They could hear the indignation in Petunia Dursley’s voice as she started to rant.
“The dratted boy brought it on himself. I don’t know how many times we’ve told him. It was only a scratch. Probably putting it on but I’ve got Marge staying. I can’t have him getting freaky with her here. You’ll have to come and take him. I don’t know why he was given to us in the first place. We’ve got a son of our own already; we don’t need another burden like…” Petunia continued to bluster, barely pausing for breath.
“Madam!” snapped Severus, eyebrows drawn into a severe frown. “Could you kindly come to the point; what has happened to Harry?”
Petunia stopped mid flow and took a deep breath. She looked to where Severus and Remus had taken position behind Arabella and her face took on a pinched and bitter look. “You!” she exclaimed. “I might have known you’d still be hanging around like a bad penny. You were such good friends with my blasted sister; you can take the boy. We’re washing our hands of him!”
“What’s the matter with Harry?” Remus pleaded urgently. “What’s happened?”
“Had a run in with a dog. Got a bit of a fever. Which of you is coming to take him? I won’t have him in my house a moment longer!” replied Petunia sharply.
“We’ll all come. Is he ok? Is your husband with him?” Arabella questioned as she hustled everyone onto the path and began ushering them quickly onto the street.
“Vernon’s taken Diddy to the zoo with Marge. Had to get them out of the house. Marge and Diddy know nothing about the freaks.”
Remus grabbed Petunia’s arm and dragged her to face him. “Do you mean to tell me that you left a sick three-year-old alone in your house?” he growled, gripping her arm more tightly. “If anything has happened to him keeping magic a secret will be the last of your problems!” Remus’ usually placid face was so fierce in his anger, his eyes so ferocious that Petunia trembled as she tried to pull away.
Regaining her arm and her balance Petunia remained mute as she led them towards the door of number four Privet Drive. Her hands still trembling it took Petunia a couple of attempts to fit the key into the lock of the door. Finally succeeding she guided them through to the kitchen where Harry’s body still shivered and shook on the kitchen table.
Remus’ face paled as he caught sight of the fragile body in front of him. Harry’s skin looked pale and blotchy and had an alarming blue tinge to it. His eyes were glazed and sunken and his breathing was fast and shallow.
Pushing past the gaping Remus and Arabella Severus rushed to Harry’s side. Flicking his wand he muttered a quick incantation and the numbers 105 appeared in the air.
“His temperature is well over what it should be! How long has he been like this?” Severus asked as he began removing Harry’s t-shirt and trousers.
“I don’t know. Ripper bit him a few days ago and then he wouldn’t come out of his cupb…room today.”
“Merlin Sev look at his leg!” Remus exclaimed in horror.
The leg in question had a bite mark on the calf with several puncture wounds. These wounds were crusty and leaking a murky fluid. The upper part of the calf was streaked with red lines leading further up the leg. As Sev reached out to palpitate the surrounding area Harry’s body began to convulse.
“Sev! What do I do? Cold water? Bath?”
“Won’t help. I know a couple of spells. Come and help me move him. Do you know the MRP, the magical recovery position?”
Remus nodded and rushed forward, glad of something to do to help at last. He began arranging Harry’s arms and legs before rolling him over into the MRP. Severus waited for Remus to move away again before drawing his wand in a complicated pattern and incanting “redigo estus”. Harry’s body stopped twitching and for a few moments lay there deathly still. Severus reached his hand out and tenderly stroked Harry’s soft black hair.
“That should have reduced the fever slightly. Harry, Harry can you hear me? Harry can you open your eyes for me?”
Harry twitched and mumbled slightly but his eyes remained firmly shut. Moving towards the other end of the table Severus gently gripped the injured leg and once again performed what seemed to be an intricate wand pattern. “Aufero contagio” he pronounced clearly and firmly. Watching closely the other occupants of the kitchen could see the red streaks begin to fade. Harry’s skin began to loose its deathly pallor and the blue tinge, that had been so worrying, faded completely.
“That’s the most I can do at the moment. We’ve got to get him back to Hogwarts. Poppy will know what to do.” Severus stated, letting out a relieved breath for the first time. He turned to talk to Remus and Arabella but instead saw Petunia standing off to one side of the kitchen. He brandished his wand and stalked across the room towards her. Petunia seemed to shrink into the wall as though she thought that it could protect her from the enraged man approaching.
“If anything and I mean anything…” he snarled wand pointing dangerously towards Petunia’s face “…about this child is permanently damaged by your inability to act like a human being then I will not be held responsible for my actions. Lily always made excuses for you Petunia. Always tried to justify your actions and behaviour. I don’t see you through the same rose tinted glasses that she did. I recognise you for the spiteful, vindictive and close-minded harpy that you have always been. Get Harry’s things immediately! I won’t have Lily’s child contaminated by your presence any longer.”
Petunia stood and started, dumbstruck and fearful. She hardly moved, she barely breathed. Her hands clawed desperately at the wall behind her as though she could disappear through it and escape the towering rage that was Severus Snape.
Finally deciding that he had obviously short-circuited her tiny muggle brain Severus stepped back and swished his wand “Contraho res erus per Differo”.
There was a faint thumping coming from the cupboard under the stairs. Petunia whimpered as Snape moved to open the door, first having to unlock the bolt on the front. The door drew slowly open and from within its dark recesses appeared a blood stained blanket and a very tattered teddy. Snape looked from the cupboard to Petunia. His face morphed into an eerie facsimile of calm and he took one big, deep breath.
“Remus bring Harry, Arabella if you wouldn’t mind collecting Harry’s belongings?” At this last word his eyes flickered slightly but his voice remained level and calm. His eyes returning once more to Petunia’s pale face he uttered a few final words before he exited the house. “You and I will talk soon Petunia. Very soon.”
With that he swept out of the house and slammed the door; leaving Petunia to sink slowly to the floor and stare blankly ahead.
A/N
And so the story continues. Thank you once again to my reviewers. I hope you enjoy the latest instalment.
Obviously I have made up a few spells here. I used an online English-Latin translator so I cannot categorically say my Latin is correct. The only Latin I remember from school is the first line from my Latin text book. Ego sum Caecilius – I am Caecilius. My Latin teacher would be distraught!
Redigo estus – reduce heat
Aufero contagio – remove infection
Contraho res erus per Differo – collect things owned by Harry
As always guys con crit = good. Reviews = happy author!
Anyway Review Replies
Ladyedgecombe: Thank you. I hope you like the latest chapter. With my huge (two day) experience as a fanfiction author I can say that it does seem to get a little easier once you get started. Go on; give it a go. I’ll read it!
Xxwhiterage: I came up with the poem whilst I was cooking my dinner yesterday and it all kinda spiraled out of control! I’m glad you like it so far and hope you continue to do so. Harry will be hugged soon don’t worry.
Arcee1000: I’m glad you liked it so far. As soon as I know where I’m going I’ll tell you! I’m kinda a fly by the seat of my pants person rather than a planner.