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Chapter Five – Potter vs. Snape

A week after it was decided they would go to Godric's Hollow, they were still at Gimmauld place. Harry woke up and glanced over at the bed beside his. Although to do so was unnecessary as the snoring indicated that the bed was occupied and the occupant was sleeping. He sat up and cautiously swung his legs over the edge of the bed and stood up slowly. This would be the first time out of bed since his 'shower'. He crept to the door and closed it behind him gently before walking down to the kitchen. By the time he arrived there, he was feeling distinctly out of breath.

As those in the kitchen realized who were standing at the door silence descended until he felt someone smack the back of his head.

"Where is my dear brother? I would like to murder him for letting you out of your bed," came a sweet voice.

Charlie laughed, "The warden's on your back now, Potter. I'd get back into bed if I were you."

Out of the corner of his eye he saw Ginny poke her tongue at her brother and, using his seeker reflexes, he grabbed it before she could pull it back in her mouth, much to the amusement to those in the kitchen. Charlie, the twins and Ron looked on in awe; it took an incredibly brave (and stupid) person to do that to their sister.

"'E' 'o"

Harry smirked.

"Sorry Gin. Didn't quite catch that. What'd you say?"

He saw her hand twitch towards her wand and he snatched that up too.

"Now, that's not very nice is it?" He continued to hold on to her tongue while she shook her head.

"Didn't anyone ever tell you it's rude to poke your tongue at people?" Ginny glared at him silently.

"Miss Weasley, it would appear that the cat does indeed have your tongue," Dumbledore said in a consolatory voice from his seat. The room burst into laughter at the old man's joke. Bill walked in and after taking in the situation started laughing.

"Good job Harry, about time someone shut the warden up." He laughed as he took up a seat.

"'I' n' 'nun ell oo ees ood o ol umuns ung?"

Harry exploded with laughter and released her tongue.

"What the hell did you just say?"

She glared at him before saying, "Didn't anyone tell you it's rude to hold someone's tongue? Now can I have my wand back?"

"I may not be t he sharpest tool in the shed, but I'm not completely stupid. No you may not have your wand back." He looked down at Ginny's face, which showed no emotion but fury. Her eyes however, betrayed her as they were twinkling with laughter. Time seemed to slow as her face softened and she bit her bottom lip. He reached over and gently tugged the lip from between her teeth.

"You're not completely stupid? Well, you've certainly fooled me!"

Harry looked up quickly to see his potions professor standing at the entrance to the kitchen.

"Somehow Snape, I doubt this conversation had anything to do with you." Harry snapped.

"You will treat me with the respect I deserve Potter," the potions maste r growled.

Harry smirked.

"I thought I already was Professor." Harry had said “professor” as if it was the worst insult and Snape bristled immediately.

"Why you inso-"

"Yes I know, I'm an insolent, arrogant little turd who takes after his father so much that it's amazing I can lift my head off the ground. Heard it all before, remember? Multiple times. Every time we're in the same room." They were now standing toe to toe.

"At least you pay attention," He smirked evilly. "However, it seems that you don't pay attention to the things that really matt er. Woof, woof!"

Dumbledore stood up quickly, "Sev-" He was cut off by a loud crack as Harry knocked his professor to the floor with a right hook.

"Harry!"

"I already know his death is my fault, Snape. However at the moment we're not at school so let’s get something straight. I am not my father; he has been dead for almost 15 years. It is time you realized that and stop taking your petty grudge out on me. It is time you acted your age rather than your shoe size. Grow up arsehole!"

Snape looked up and spat contemptuously.

"You know, I think Umbridge had the right idea about you!"

Harry rolled his eyes.

"Oh yes, sending a pair of Demeantors to give me a lovely little kiss, forcing students to cut their hand open time after time and then trying to use the cruciatus curse on me. Yes I can see how you would think that. Go tend your potions already."

Harry turned and walked over to the table and filled a glass of pumpkin juice. Then he filled a plate of food and returned to his room to eat his breakfast. When he was done he walked back downstairs and washed his plate.

"Harry!" Harry looked up and saw everyone still gathered around the table including one Severus Snape who looked to still be sulking. He smirked when he realized that there was a large bruise forming on the older man’s jaw. No one had bothered to help the hated potions master out. Not even Dumbledore.

"Are your things pac ked?" Remus asked Harry.

"Well I was hoping we would be leaving soon, so every thing’s ready to go. It has been for the last week."

"I'm packed, too." Tonks added.

"Yup," Charlie smirked at the look of shock on every ones faces.

"Same," Bill nodded before downing the rest of his juice.

"Ready to go, but when I find out who took my bra, you'll be very sorry!" Ginny stated glaring at the twins, who gulped.

Dumbledore spoke up. "Would you mind telling me you think you are going?"

"Someplace safe. We don't think that we're leaving, w e are leaving," Remus replied glaring at Dumbledore.

"My daughter is going no where," Mrs. Weasley stated.

"Actually I think you will find that I am going somewhere. Someone needs to make sure he gets three square meals a day and does nothing stupid. We all know how trouble follows him, so he'll need someone around who knows some healing. And if he eats what Bill and Charlie cook, he'll need serious help. Tonks and a kitchen, well, that's just begging for disaster." Tonks looked insulted before she nodded and mouthed, 'True.'

Bill added, "Mum, I'll look after her, so will Charlie, Remus and Tonks. Besides we all know that Harry would take a hit for any of us. We've got each other's backs. We're going to use this time to let Harry heal emotionally; but we'll also be training him."

"This place is the safest place on the planet. It will protect him and any one on the premises; however, the main protection wards will be attached to him. He doesn't even have to be in the house to have that protection." Remus said to Dumbledore and Mrs. Weasley.

"I'm afraid Harry can't leave." Dumbledore said.

Harry raised an eyebrow.

"And why would that be?"

"You don't have your guardians’ permission to leave."

"My guardians lost that right when they…" he stopped suddenly.

"When they what?"

"None of your business. So who's my guardian now?"

Dumbledore sighed in a resigned manor.

"Since you refuse to return to your Aunt's house you don't have one. However Sirius' will states that he would like Remus to become your godfather. The ministry won't be happy with that, but due to your age, they'll allow it."

"Excellent. As it was his idea, I believe I already have his permission. Let’s go." Harry jumped up.

Fifteen minutes later, they were all down stairs saying goodbyes and after Mrs. Weasley finally finished lecturing Ginny they were ready to go. Harry gave a final wave and touched the Portkey.