Voldemort

~*~Author’s Note~*~ I have a feeling this chapter might be smaller than the others. I’m not sure yet, as I’m typing it now so we’ll see. I’m glad everyone is enjoying the story so far, and I noticed that a lot of people are concerned about ending up with a happy ending. Don’t worry. There will be one.

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The Undiscovered: Hehehe indeed that is our dear Lord Slytherin's plan. I can promise you now that Severus will not end up like Lockhart LOL. I Just can't do that to my dear potion's master. I'm glad you liked Neville. I liked him too hehe course it could be because I was laughing so hard through writing him tripping over the bear skin rug.

~*~Warnings~*~ AU, rituals, bestiality (Only in one scene), probably others as I work through this but I will warn you before any of them come to pass. Oh and there WILL BE MALE/MALE SEX IN THIS. Don’t like it? Don’t read it.

~*~Parseltongue~*~

Chapter 4: Do Not See Me

Dearest Harry:

All is well here. Lord Slytherin has insisted I remain for a month to tutor him in English customs. I can say no more except I love you.

Ever Faithful,

Severus.

Harry couldn’t help but to stare at the letter within his hands having read it twice now. The look upon his face was not one of happiness, but hurt and confusion. It made no sense to him. Sighing softly from the bench where he had shared his last moments with Severus, he stares out silently over the gardens his beautiful black hair spilling down his back in luxurious curls, emerald gaze losing a little of their sparkle at the sheer coldness of the letter… despite the fact that Severus said he loves him.

~~~~~~~~LV/HP~~~~~~~~

Severus Snape’s Journal

The letters I have written have undoubtedly sealed my doom. Lord Slytherin’s gypsies, fearless warriors who are loyal to the death to whatever Nobleman they serve. Day and Night they toil… filling boxes with decrepit earth from the bowels of the castle. They are to be delivered to his newly acquired Riddle House in London. Why do they fill these boxes with earth?

~~~~~~~~LV/HP~~~~~~~~

Malfoy Manor

“I love him! I love him! Oh Harry! It’s so wonderful I’ve decided! I love him and I’ve said yes!” Draco ran through the gardens throwing white roses around and made his way to the bench where his beloved childhood friend sat.

“So finally!” Harry exclaimed grabbing hold of Draco’s hands their eyes shining with happiness, “Don’t tell me… the Dragon Tamer with the big knife?”

“Oh no… to my dear number three… Lord Blaise Zabini… Lord and Lord Zabini!” Draco replied haughtily while holding his head up proudly his silver gaze sparkling like diamonds in the soft light of the cloud filled sky. “Would you like to be my witness? Oh please say yes!” Draco blinked noticing the forlorn look on his friend’s face before tightening his hands around those of Harry’s. “Harry what is it? This is the most exciting day of my life, and you don’t seem to care…”

Harry felt horrible, but he was unable to keep his true emotions from his face. Sighing softly he meets Draco’s gaze meekly before responding to the unasked question, “It’s just that I’m so terribly worried about Severus… This letter I received is so… it’s cold so unnatural. It’s not like him at all.”

Draco tilted his head before taking the letter from Harry and reading over it. He had to admit it did seem rather unlike the lovesick man Severus had become when around Harry. Placing his hand on his chest he sighs softly before speaking gently. “Oh Harry, don’t worry… he still…” Draco broke off on a gasp as the sky thundered and rain began to fall. Laughing along with Harry he holds up his hand as if to protect himself from the sudden onslaught.

Rising from the bench they make their way under the rose covered archway in hopes of protecting themselves from the rain. Looking up into the sky Harry presses his letter from Severus against his chest where his heart was suddenly pounding, the clouds seemed to make out some sort of Skull and Serpent symbol in the sky. No doubt a bad omen, but then again he could just be acting silly.

~~~~~~~~LV/HP~~~~~~~~

27th June
Captain’s Log
The Camelot
Varna to London

We have picked up 50 boxes of experimental earth bound for London, England. Set sail at Noon into a storm that seemed to come out of no where, carrying us out to sea.

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Malfoy Manor

Harry and Draco found themselves running through the garden maze chasing one another in the rain, laughing, and giving no thought to the robes they wore; the sheer silk material was soaked through showing off peeks of pale skin through the fabric. Finally running into one another, their lips meet in a soft closed mouthed kiss neither touching the other, but the feeling of childish delight and passion running through each of them made them quite carefree.

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London Magical Zoo

The zoo was closed and yet the animals were highly agitated as they ran back and forth in their cages. The monkeys were screeching, lions roaring, and unicorns neighing loudly. In the wolves cages an albino wolf growls before whimpering and pacing back and forth before slipping right through the bars and taking off into the night.

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3rd July
Captain’s Log
The Camelot
Varna to London

Second mate has gone missing. Nearing Gibraltar. Storm continues. Crew uneasy. Believes someone… or something is aboard the ship with us.

Within a box of earth Lord Voldemort could be found, his body morphing into a rather large serpent, red eyes flashing dangerously. Screams upon the ship could not be heard by anyone but those upon the boat, and by then it was entirely too late. Blood covered the sails and the deck of the ship, creating a scene of bloodied horror to be found once the ship reached harbor.

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London
St. Mungo’s Hospital

“He is here! The Master of all life is at hand! Gather ‘round! I am here to do your bidding Master! I have worshipped and obeyed your orders! Master! I am your slave I await your command!” Lockhard was screaming at the top of his lungs as the other patients rioted. He himself was locked into a straight jacket he currently was fighting to get out. Screaming for his Master over and over again, looking more insane than he ever had.

Dr. Longbottom’s Journal

The case of Lockhart grows more interesting, yet there is method in his madness with his flies and spiders. Had I the secret to one such brilliant mind. The key to the fancy of one lunatic.

Neville shook his head leaning back from his journal in order to tend to a plant that was used in order to sedate his patients, but it also helped to relax him as well.

~*~It is your will that I serve. I will honor you Master!~*~

Neville found himself leaning back in his chair his head lolling to the side as his eyes roll back into his head, an image of his love dancing before his face.

“Draco…Draco…”

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London Harbor

The ship pulls in crewless, and deckhands could only stare in horror and shock seeing the blood covered ship. What had happened? Where is the crew? None of them saw the Serpent slithering from the ship taking off into the night. No one noticed it on the streets of London, but it was simple was it not? A simple notice me not. The giant Basilisk shot through the streets knowing exactly where it was going. Once reaching a few yards from it’s destination it rears up and hisses loudly the sound carrying for miles causing people to look left and right wondering where it came from.

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Malfoy Manor

Draco moves elegantly out of his bedroom in a daze. The wind whipping at his dressing robes sending their red silk fabric swirling about him like a cape, a walking seductress. He moved with purpose, precision, never missing a step as he made his way down the steps from his bedroom into the gardens below, his blond hair whipping about him beautifully.

Harry deciding to check on his friend to make sure he was alright during the storm slips into Draco’s bedroom. Checking the bed he finds himself surprised to see his friend not there, and the balcony doors open. Making his way to the balcony doors to close them he gasps at seeing Draco, just what was he doing outside?

“Draco! Draco! Draco!”

Draco didn’t seem to hear him and Harry was worried. Giving no mind to his own state of dress he headed out of the bedroom his emerald green dressing robes swirling around him thanks to the wind, his black hair flies about his face. The storm was horrible and yet he couldn’t just leave Draco out there. What if something happened?

“Draco!”

Draco heard nothing as he made his way within the made raising an arm and letting his cloak slide over one of the statues. Making a right he heads deeper into the Maze his blond hair swirling about him in tandem with his robes. His silver eyes were like molten silver swirling with a hidden desire that even he didn’t know what it was.

Harry runs into the maze looking back and forth before running deeper into it in hopes of catching up with Draco. He was worried, his heart was pounding, he was soaking wet, and yet he couldn’t help but fear something was wrong with his friend. Where has he gone? Harry looked through different turns of the maze and ran blindly his fear almost choking him.

Draco on the other hand simply continued to move toward whatever was drawing him. His eyes were staring blank ahead as if he had no control whatsoever over his own movements, his own desires.

“Draco!” Harry found himself running up some stairs deep within the maze. He could hear Draco crying out. Finally reaching the clearing he stops in shock staring at the sight before his eyes. There was Draco in the arms of what appeared to be a rather large snake. The serpent was undulating and so was Draco, the cries falling from his lips were of pleasure. Was he dreaming? Harry watched in absolute shock as the Serpent reared up and then struck Draco’s neck and he couldn’t help but gasp sharply. The serpent turned to look at him then and Harry found his hand moving to his heart in horror, but there was something about the eyes. He felt gut checked and heat flame through him.

Voldemort stared in his serpentine form at the beauty before him. Too soon…it was much too soon. He could see the blood flowing through his love’s veins, see the horror written upon his face, and he let out a hiss of pain himself.

~*~No! Do not see me…~*~

Harry blinks finding himself shivering within the garden, Draco on the bench alone, legs spread as he gasps for breath. Moving quickly to his friend he wraps his arms around him and helps him up.

“Draco? Draco…”

“Oh… I couldn’t control myself…” Draco sobs as he leans into Harry’s embrace allowing him to help him out of the maze and back toward the house.

“Draco you were dreaming…you were walking in your sleep again,” Harry replies gently while holding most of Draco’s weight on himself.

“No I saw it…”

“Shh…”

“No… this agonizing feeling…”

“Darling you’re freezing… you’re absolutely shaking…” Harry comforted as the two began to walk back toward the exit of the maze.

“It sort of pulled me… and lured me…I had no control… Red eyes… I still have the taste of his seed in my mouth!”

Harry said nothing merely continued to walk the sobbing Draco back toward the house, neither of them seeing the Basilisk hidden in the shadows catching it’s breath it’s eyes focused on the two leaving males.

~*~ Author’s Chapter Final Notes~*~

Whew. Yeah I was right, this particular chapter was not as long as the others; however, I am still quite proud of it. Well the two have finally gotten their first glimpse of each other. Poor Draco has been debauched, and after he’s gotten engaged as well. Next chapter we’ll see Voldemort again, and he is going after Harry. I’m sure you’ll find it quite interesting… to see how these two do when they meet in the flesh and Harry is not obliviated. Please review and let me know what you think of this chapter. I look forward to seeing what you all think.