Chapter One: Number Four Private Drive

A/N: Hey I know I have four other stories going right now but this got stuck in my head and I couldn't get it out until I wrote it down :]

This story is dedicated to my wonderful friend and "number one fan" ha you're awesome, Wandamarie.

Severus huffed in annoyance as he made his way up the spiraling staircase that leads to the Headmaster's office. When he reached the door he didn't even have to knock, the door was wide open with Albus Dumbledore standing as if he were waiting a half an hour.

"What important thing do you want to tell me at this hour of night?" Severus asked in an annoyed tone.

Albus sighed, "Severus you know I wouldn't have called you up here if it wasn't important."

Severus sneered at him and snapped, "If it were important don't you think you should say it already?"

Albus narrowed his eyes at him and said, "Severus." Severus sighed and nodded his head, "Now I know you won't like to hear this but I need you to go watch over Harry Potter. Now don't interrupt me Severus, you will go disguised if you truly wish so Harry won't know who you are. I just need you to go watch over him."

Severus raised his eyebrows, "Albus you know very well I wouldn't do well with the brat!"

Albus rolled his eyes to his ceiling and said impatiently, "Severus I know, but if he gets annoying just tell his relatives or ask him to stop."

"Would his relative's even do anything? Probably bloody not." Severus snarled.

Albus raised his eyebrows and said, "Do not assume what you do not know, Severus."

Severus sighed and said, "Yeah, yeah. So how long am I going to have to stay with the little devil?"

Albus smirked while he said, "Oh only for the rest of the summer vacation."

"WHAT?! You're going to have to find someone else to baby-sit Potter, because if I had to watch him that long he will not be happy. I will kill myself if I have to deal with Potter's misbehaving and being treated like a king for two months!"

Albus sighed and nodded his head, "Yes and that is why I give you permission to treat him like your Slytherins. But be fair!"

Severus smirked; finally Potter wouldn't get away with everything! What a shock this will be to him. "So I am allowed to punish him?"

Albus reluctantly nodded. If it wasn't for no one else being able to watch over Harry then he wouldn't have even considered Severus… But as the circumstances are he has no choice but to allow Severus to do it his way. "Yes child you may, but remember be fair. So will you do it? I'd rather you not go disguised but if you truly wish you can."

Severus huffed and nodded his head, "Yes I will baby-sit Harry stupid Potter for the rest of the summer. But you owe me old man! And no I'd rather see his reaction when he realizes I get to live with him." Severus smirked evilly at the thought.

Albus nodded his head, "Then you may leave now. Have fun Severus."

Severus snarled and began his trip to the apparation spot in which he a left to Number Four Private Drive.

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The door bell rang throughout the house.

Vernon turned from his seat on the couch to see who it was, "Boy! Go answer the door!"

Harry huffed and turned down the heat on the oven.

"Boy! Get your ass moving!" Vernon bellowed as he turned the channel.

"I'm coming, I'm coming!" Harry quickly went to the door, when he opened it and saw who was actually there he slammed it shut again and with wide eyes shook his head and slowly made his way back to the kitchen.

"Who was it boy?" Vernon asked as he finally stopped on the news channel.

Harry, who was still in complete shock shook his head and said, "Um, no one Uncle Vernon."

Vernon rolled his eyes and said, "Get back to making supper, if it's burnt you'll pay for it!"

Suddenly the door slammed open to reveal a very irritated Severus Snape. This caused a scream from Petunia and her whale of a son Dudley. Dudley quickly covered his behind and ran for his room. Harry once again put the spatula down and lowered the heat, then he calmly walked into the living room.

"Mr. Potter, if you ever slam the door in my face again you will be an extremely sorry child!" Severus angrily said, then seeing the adults looking at him with curious/angry looks on their faces Severus bowed his head and said, "I am sorry to invade your house like this Mr. Dursley and Mrs. Dursley, but I wouldn't have had to if your nephew here did not slam the door in my face." Here he gave Harry an angry glare.

Harry gulped when he saw the look his uncle was giving him. Apparently his aunt and uncle haven't realized who exactly the man standing in their living room was.

Harry saw his uncle's face turn red so he quickly said, "Uncle Vernon I can explain-"

"Shut up! Get your ass back into that kitchen and finish supper, you and I will have a-"here Vernon glanced at Severus then said, "Discussion later about your bad manners! Go!"

Harry gulped and glanced at Snape, and then with his head hung low he ran to the kitchen to finish supper, all the while wondering what He was doing here.

Severus smirked as he watched the fourteen year old run from the room and into what he assumed was the kitchen.

'Justice.' Severus thought snidely.

Vernon stood and walked over to him, he shook Severus' hand then said in a polite voice, "I'm sorry for my nephew's bad manners, trust me he will think twice about it after our discussion later. Now who may I ask are you?"

Severus smirked and said, "My name is Severus Snape, I teach Potions at Hogwarts."

Quickly Vernon turned red but then thought, 'I can't allow a wizard to know how badly I disgust them, especially a teacher at Freak's school! Calm down we can pretend we are a perfectly happy family.' Vernon gave him a smile and said, "Welcome to our household. May I ask how long you will be staying?"

Severus nodded his head and forced himself to give a small smile back, "The Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, has sent me to watch over Mr. Potter until school starts. If you don't mind may I stay here until then, if not you will have to speak to Headmaster Dumbledore."

Vernon forced himself to stay calm and say, "Of course you may, you can have the guest room. Here I will get Harry to show you the room." Vernon then walked stiffly to the kitchen and found Harry. "Boy your professor is going to stay here for the rest of the summer-"seeing Harry's wide eyed look Vernon smiled, he was satisfied the Professor was staying now since Harry obviously didn't want him here. "So you will be kind, oh and we must pretend we are a perfectly normal family while he is here."

Harry slowly nodded his head, now dreading summer even more. "Yes Uncle Vernon."

Vernon snidely said, "Now go and show our guest his room. Take him to the guest room."

Harry sighed and looked at the supper, "But sir-"his explanation was cut short when his uncle glared at him, "Y-yes sir."

Harry slowly made his way into the living room where Snape stood talking to his aunt.

"Yes Harry is very disobedient but we deal with it. Yes, that is what Vernon meant when he said 'discussion'. Oh and here Harry is, go show him his room." Petunia said with glee.

Harry rolled his eyes at her then started his way up the stairs figuring Snape would follow; obviously he did when he began to hear footsteps behind him. Harry led him to the room across from his and opened the door, "Here is where you will be sleeping Professor." Harry said as politely as he could.

Severus smirked at him and said, "I would have never thought you get in trouble with your relatives Potter."

Harry glared at him and turned but before he went down the stairs he muttered, "I hope you don't mind the room, there is a closet where you can put your bat man costumes in." Harry snickered then quickly left Snape.

Severus glared at the boy as he went down the stairs. Petunia met him at the bottom of the stairs and smiled at him, "I'm sorry Professor but supper will be a bit later then usual, Harry accidentally burnt the meal."

In the background of her talking Severus heard Vernon yelling at Potter. "Boy you're really cutting it close today, now get the meal done correctly!"

"Why don't you do it?!" A slapping sound met his ears that was followed with a deathly silence.

Petunia sighed and gave him an apologetic smile, "I'm sorry for Harry's attitude, he will never lean."

Severus nodded and said, "Well I'm actually glad you guys punish the child, he surely needs it."

Petunia smiled then said, "Come I will give you a tour of the house."

When they entered the kitchen Severus quickly looked over at Harry and noticed he was gritting his teeth as he put noodles in the pan.

Vernon glared at Harry and leaned over to whisper in his ear. Harry quickly stopped gritting his teeth and closed his eyes to calm down.

Vernon then said, "Oh hello Mr. Snape we are having spaghetti tonight for supper… Once it's done anyway." Here Vernon sent a glare to Harry. "Do you like spaghetti Mr. Snape?"

Severus nodded and said, "Yes, it is one of my favorite meals. Thank you for allowing me to sleep in your guest room by the way."

Vernon waved away the thanks and said, "No need to thank me Mr. Snape."

Harry glared at the pan as he put the meat in to cook. "Uncle Vernon."

Vernon looked down at him and said, "What?"

Harry sighed, "How many is eating tonight?"

Severus thought it was an odd question but Vernon understood the question perfectly clearly and he gave Harry a pointed look, "Everyone except Dudley, he will be with his friends tonight. Why don't you go hang out with… With… Um what's your friends' name?"

Harry rolled his eyes and said, "I have to finish supper so if you don't mind, quit talking to me." Harry then turned and went back to cooking.

Severus stood there gaping. How could his relatives stand there and not do anything?! Severus glared at Harry's back and said in an icy voice, "Mr. Potter you will not speak to your relatives like that."

Harry ignored him and opened a jar of sauce in which he put in the noodles and meat. Harry turned to see all adults still in the room staring at him, "Supper is done. If you don't mind I am going to my room."

As Harry was walking out of the kitchen Vernon yelled after him, "You can stay in there for the rest of the day!"

Harry had the urge to flip him off but instead just kept walking.

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Severus glared at Harry's back as he walked from the kitchen.

He turned around to see Mr. Dursley and Mrs. Dursley seated at the table serving themselves spaghetti.

"Come please join us, he is a wonderful cook." Mrs. Dursley said happily.

Severus nodded and sat down then he began to serve himself spaghetti also, "Shouldn't he be down here to eat?"

Vernon and Petunia exchanged glances, and then Petunia said, "Yes he should, Vernon will you go get the boy?"

Vernon was about to stand up when Severus said, "I'll go get him for you."

Vernon and Petunia again exchange a glance then Vernon sat back down and said, "His room is right across from yours. Thank you."

Severus nodded in response then made his way up the stairs. When he saw the door and the many locks on it he was immediately confused, but he knocked and waited for an answer anyway.

Harry slowly opened the door a crack and looked out, when he saw who it was he closed the door again and went back to his bed. "Go away!"

Severus glared at the closed door then banged it open and strode in. He didn't even pay attention to what his room looked like instead he glared at Harry. "Mr. Potter what have I told you about slamming doors in my face?!" Severus got closer to Harry as he said this.

Harry shrugged and said, "I didn't slam the door in your face. I simply closed it. Now what do you want?"

Severus grabbed his arm and pulled him up; he then sat down on the bed and quickly pulled Harry over his lap. Before Harry could figure out what was happening his pants were down and a stinging sensation went through his behind as it was assaulted.

Snape was spanking him! Harry suddenly realized as more swats came making Harry yelp. "You can't do this! Stop it!"

The swats stopped coming and Severus said, "Oh but I am allowed to do this, Professor Dumbledore gave me permission and I will punish you if you are naughty."

Harry gaped in response. No Dumbledore wouldn't have given the slimy potions master permission to punish him… Right?! Of course not!

Suddenly Snape lifted his knee so he could reach Harry's sit spots then he began swatting the pink bottom in front of him making Harry yelp and beg him to stop. Severus stopped and pulled his underwear and pants back up, he then pulled Harry up and made him face him, "Mr. Potter have you learned your lesson?"

Harry gave him a glare so Severus sighed and turned him to the side and gave him a firm swat making him yelp and yell out, "Yes! Please stop."

Severus nodded then said, "Good, now let's go down and eat supper."

Harry wiped a few tears away and slowly followed his Potions Professor to the kitchen where his aunt and uncle were seated.

Severus sat down and motioned for Harry to do the same. With a sigh Harry obliged and sat on the wooden chair, he winced when the wood met his smarting behind.

Severus gave a satisfied nod and began to scoop some spaghetti onto his plate. When he noticed Harry hadn't touched the spaghetti yet he said, "Mr. Potter eat."

Harry sighed and slowly scooped a little on his plate all the while sending a nervous glance to his uncle who only nodded.

Harry slowly began to eat but a few bites in he was completely full. Harry sighed and looked at his uncle "May I be excused Uncle Vernon?"

Vernon glanced at his plate and said, "Boy you need to eat a little more, unless you don't feel good."

Harry sighed and played with the food on his plate. "Fine." He muttered under his breath.

Vernon looked at Harry and sighed, "If you are just going to play with your food you can go clean the dishes."

Harry immediately stood and went to put water in the sink.

Severus turned to talk to Mr. Dursley. "Does he always eat so little?"

Vernon sent a chilling glare at Harry who flinched back and quickly began to scrub the pans, "No he doesn't. He must be getting sick is all?"

"Or I'm not hungry." Harry muttered but the adults heard anyway.

Vernon sighed and said impatiently, "Boy follow me!" Vernon went outback and waited for Harry.

Harry grimaced and looked at his aunt. She nodded her head and gave him a pointed look so Harry threw down the washcloth and made his way outback, he closed the door as he went.

Once Harry was in front of him Vernon said angrily, "Boy you need to watch your attitude! Just because he is here does not mean I will not beat the living shit out of you if I do not see a change in you."

Harry stepped back and said quietly, "I'm sorry Uncle Vernon, I will watch my attitude. I promise!"

Vernon took a step closer and said in a hushed whisper, "You better or I will beat you until you are unconscious!"

Harry whimpered and stepped back again but Vernon followed his step so he was towering over him, "Now go inside and finish the dishes!"

Harry nodded and ran full force into the kitchen. He banged open the door and went to the sink where he quickly finished the dishes. Vernon angrily went in and glared at him, "Boy, you will need to go down to the store later and pick up bread."

Harry looked outside and saw the darkness, "But Uncle-"

Vernon took a threatening step towards Harry and immediately forgot about their guest. "Boy what did I tell you?"

Harry nodded and said, "Yes Uncle Vernon. I'm sorry."

Vernon only walked into the living room and watched TV. Harry sighed and went back to washing the dishes. Petunia had followed her husband into the living room so it was only Harry and Severus in the kitchen.

Harry totally forgot that Snape was in the room as he said, "Pick up bread my ass. How the hell am I supposed to do that when the store is closed? And I thought I was stupid."

Harry rinsed out the washcloth and put the dishes on the drying rack. He then turned and saw Severus sitting at the table still giving him a look Harry didn't understand. "Um….. Hello Professor."

Severus gave him a concerned?! Yes it was a concerned look and said, "Is your uncle daft?"

Harry smiled and laughed, "Maybe… Why don't you go ask him? I'm sure that would go over well."

Severus smirked, "Oh I'm sure it would."

Harry sighed and said, "I have to go to my uncle." With a sigh Harry left the kitchen and went straight to his uncle. "Uncle Vernon."

Vernon glared up at him and snapped, "What?"

Harry fidgeted with his hem of his shirt and mumbled, "The store is closed… I uh can't go get the bread."

Vernon sighed and nodded his head, "Fine. Go to your room."

Harry nodded and quickly ran up the stairs to his bedroom.

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Severus entered the living room and sat down on the couch beside Petunia, "Thank you again for having me for the summer."

Petunia nodded her head and smiled, "You are very welcome Mr. Snape, and I am so sorry about my nephew he has a bad attitude."

Severus nodded his head, "Indeed he has an attitude that is for sure."

Petunia nodded her head then asked, "Does he act like this at school?"

Severus nodded, "Oh yes he does."

Vernon snarled angrily and muttered something Severus couldn't catch. The suddenly he yelled, "Boy! Get back in your room!"

Severus smirked, "How did you hear him?"

Vernon smiled and said, "There is a loose floorboard in front of his door, I heard the squeak."

The sound of a door slamming shut sounded throughout the house.

Severus nodded then stood, "Well I think I will head to bed, good night."

"Good night." Vernon and Petunia said at the same time.

Severus slowly made his way upstairs but instead of going to his room he knocked on Harry's door. Once again Harry only opened the door enough to peek out. Severus sighed and pulled the door open the whole way, "Mr. Potter come to my room please."

Harry sighed and followed him to his room, "What? I am supposed to stay in my room… If my uncle found out that I was out of my room he'd…. Never mind, can I go back to bed please?"

Severus gave him a curious look then asked, "What would he do?"

Harry began to panic, the first thought that came to his mind was, "I'd be grounded for two weeks and probably be spanked for misbehaving." He then said snidely, "And I was already spanked today."

Severus narrowed his eyes and said, "I warned you Mr. Potter, you should have listened. And I doubt he would be that hard on you for not staying in your room."

Harry snorted, "Um right. So can I go back to my room now?"

Severus shook his head, "No I need to speak to you."

Harry raised his eyebrows and said, "Didn't you just speak to me?"

Severus narrowed his eyes and said, "I'd watch your cheek Potter. Now you listen here, you need to stop with the attitude; you are driving your aunt and uncle insane!"

Harry smiled, "Great."

Severus glared at him and grabbed his ear, and then he walked him over to a corner. "Stay there."

Harry huffed in annoyance, "This is childish!"

Severus paced back and forth behind him and said, "So is your attitude."

Harry rolled his eyes to the corner and said, "Please can I just go back to my room?"

Severus stopped his pacing and said, "No you may not go back to your room. You will stay in that corner until I say otherwise!"

Harry glared and muttered, "Well in that case I am going to sleep."

Severus didn't hear and said, "I will be right back, stay where you are and do not move a muscle."

Once he heard the door click shut Harry muttered, "I wouldn't dream of it." He then went to the door and waited to hear the steps fade away then he swung open the door and went to his bedroom. Once he was in his room he went over to the window and climbed out. There was a party tonight and he wasn't missing it!

A/N: Hey guys thanks for reading! Please tell me if I should continue it?