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Harry was getting worried, he had been walking the halls for some time now and there was no sign of Snape.
"Vandread, do you know where he is?"
"Yess, outside."
Harry twitched, "you could have told me earlier."
The snake did not reply.
"No comment huh," Harry walked outside and noticed five figures by the lake; he silently walked up behind them, which was pretty easy seeing as how they weren't being that discreet.
"What's wrong snivvilus? Can't get up?"
James, Sirius, and Peter had their wands pointed toward Snape, who was limping on the ground. Good old leveled headed Remus was no where to be found.
"Ha, you have to gang up on me? You Gryffindor's are complete and utter cowards."
"Well you're a nasty, disgusting, slithering, snake." Sirius said as he raised his wand.
"Do anything and your going to find yourself in the hospital wing tomorrow." Harry interrupted stepping in front of Snape.
The Marauders were startled as they saw Branimir.
"Oh great, another snake."
Harry smirked at his godfathers words. "Step aside."
"No.," James countered.
Then Peter grew cocky and jumped into the conversation. "Trying to save snivvulus are you?"
Harry's yellow eyes flashed, "You'll do well to shut your mouth rat. Stupify!"
Peter had no time to dodge as he fell to the ground. James quickly shot a spell at Harry but he blocked it.
"James, Sirius, leave. What ever happened has to stop or else someone will get hurt more than they already are, and we'll all get caught after curfew"
Sirius ignored the warning and was about to charge when James stopped him.
"Fine, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders for a Slytherin. Though how do you know our names?"
Double crap. "You're very much talked about. A regular celebrity in our house."
James snorted but helped Sirius with Peter and walked away. Harry turned to Snape and kneeled next to him.
"Are you okay?" he asked.
"Get away from me." Severus answered pushing Harry aside.
Harry just placed his hand on Snape's shoulders lightly tracing his robe with his fingers. "Sorry can't, need to get you inside."
Snape winced as Harry wrapped an arm around his waist to try a lift him up. He immediately stopped, "Dammit you should have told me they got you this bad."
Severus tried to scoff but it came out as a low whimper when Branimir shifted Snape's body onto his back. Snape's head and arms dangled across his shoulders as he stood up and tested the weight. As Harry walked he grabbed Snape's legs to wrap them around his waist as support, his hair tickled Harry's neck and his warm breathing caused Harry to shiver.
"You still there Severus." His answer was a low moan but no movement Harry took it as a yes and continued on. When they got to their rooms he gently placed Snape on his bed, and then noticed the bruises and drenched clothes.
"Did they stick you in the lake?"
Snape mumbled something that sounded like 'more like throw me' as he tried to turn away from Harry. Ignoring the comment he placed a hand on Snape's shoulder, "I can heal the bruises, but do me a favor and change out of these clothes, you'll get sick."
Harry quickly took out his wand before Snape could reply and muttered a warming and healing spell, then walked away, laying on his bed his back toward Snape.
Severus tensed but relaxed immediately when he felt suddenly better and warm. He stood up and inspected himself then changing out of his robes, crawled in his bed.
"Umm…Branimir?"
Harry turned to face Snape raising an eyebrow, "feeling okay now?"
He nodded and Harry smiled, "Good."
"How did you know where I was at Branimir?"
"Let's say a little snake told me.", Harry then smiled at Snape which caused him to blush and grumble as he quickly turned over and raised the covers. Harry chuckled and closed his eyes. Maybe when Snape was young he wasn't so bad.
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Dumbledore was in his office, pacing.
This Branimir is not saying everything. Then there is the fact he is in Slytherin…
He stopped at his desk and sat down. Something wasn't right and he needed his questions answered.
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Harry opened his eyes to see clear blue water in his vision. He realized then that he was in water and floating with the tide. He grabbed his nose but realized he could breath.
"How?"
His question went unanswered as drowsiness took over and he closed his eyes. The waters surface sparkling with a moons rays.
When he opened them again he was standing in the water, a breeze brushed his face, and then he heard a voice.
"You poor thing. You're torn. Falling to nothing to walking on your feet."
"What I don't understand?"
The breeze brushed again then it enclosed around him, wrapping him warm secure ness.
"It's alright Harry. It's alright."
"I don't…" he closed his eyes as drowsiness over took him again.
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Harry opened his eyes this time to find black onyx ones staring at him inches from his face.
"Ahhhhhh!" he yelled jerking backwards. A loud thump was heard on the other side of the bed. "Dammit! Ow!"
"Wow. Very smooth Branimir." Snape sneered
Harry poked his head from the other side of the bed and gave Snape a cold stare.
"Well you would be scared too if you woke up and someone was staring at you like that!"
Snape sneered again, "Sorry but I don't scare easily."
Harry pouted but got up from the floor and kneeled in front of Snape. "Really?"
He reached up and brushed Snape's cheek with his fingers, "Cause' it's okay to be scared sometimes."
Snape shivered and stepped back. "How would you know?"
Harry was shocked at the sudden outburst but decided to give him an answer. "I know because I grew up without a family. I grew up abused, scared and feeling worthless sometimes to think the same murder that got my parents can get me and I wouldn't be able to save the people I love who in what little time seemed to care, to just in small way make up for the parents I couldn't save. To be unafraid of what little control I have of my life."
Snape stared in shock and Harry gave him a weak smile. "But if you have friends being scared of all those things wouldn't be so bad if you have someone to be scared with. So as an offer will you be my friend Severus?"
All he could do was nod as he continued to stare at Harry.
Harry thus stood and in his eyes showed his gratitude, "Well better get ready. Breakfast should be starting soon." With that he turned and left toward the baths.
Where did that come from? Why'd I share so much with Severus, maybe…oh hell I don't even have a reason.
Vandread slithered towards Harry ear and hissed, "He was staring at you for quiet some time do you think it is same for him?"
Harry hissed back, "I wouldn't know but…maybe."
"I mean for both times with a strange look."
Harry stopped and looked at Vandread. The snake didn't say anything else as he slithered back to Harry's arm.
"You don't tell me everything but thanks for saying at least something."
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As Harry walked in the Great Hall he sat next to Severus who was already eating.
"Hey Severus."
Snape nodded in reply. Behind him Harry could see Sirius, James, Remus, and what do you know, Peter sniggering at Severus.
"Did something happen?"
No reply from him as Vandread warned him of the headmasters approach. Harry turned to talk to the headmaster, "hello sir."
Dumbledore nodded, "I need you to come with me Branimir, and I have some questions."
Shit. "Alright headmaster."
Harry then followed Dumbledore out of the hall and he looked back to see Severus still starring at his food. Before Harry new it they were at the familiar gargoyle. Dumbledore spoke the password (which was 'cotton candy') and Harry followed him in. Harry took a seat and was immediately offered tea and lemon drops, he politely declined. "What did you wish to speak about Headmaster?"
"You haven't told me everything Branimir but you know you can always talk to me."
Harry was about to roll his eyes when he heard hissing from inside his robes, "Harry, the boy, there hurting him."
Harry already knew who he was talking about as he cursed in his head. Harry grit his teeth and asked, "Headmaster may I leave I don't want to miss any of my classes."
Dumbledore nodded and Harry got up and left. "Vandread how do you know he's in trouble?"
"From last time I thought I cold help you by keeping an eye on him Harry. It seemed best to help your…friendship."
If Harry noted the pause he didn't comment as he asked where Severus was.
"Down the hall on your left near the dungeons." Was Vandread's reply and Harry walked off finding himself there in a matter of seconds. He took an intake of breath before realizing as a half vampire he could travel briskly if the need arose. He heard taunts around the corner, "Ah look at that, the snake can't stand up."
"Experlliames!" Harry yelled and Sirius's wand flew out his hand. Harry looked down at Snape who was struggling to stand.
"What have I told you, leave him alone!"
Sirius starred at him in cold fury. "Why the fuck do you care what happens to him. No one cares what we do to him not even the other Slytherin's!"
Harry was getting mad, even though this was his godfather he was being a total jackass and he cared what happened to Severus.
"Clearly it's none of your business."
Harry lowered his wand a little but was ready if Sirius wanted to try something and walked over to Severus. He flung Snape's arm around his shoulders and wrapped his free arm around his waist. Then Harry turned to Sirius again showing his anger to his godfather. The others didn't move or speak a word threw the whole thing, watching Harry closely with Sirius.
"Touch him again and you'll lose more than your wand."
Harry walked off with no one stopping him as he supported Severus. It hurt him to speak to his godfather like that but he had to, he couldn't stay back and watch him do that to Snape, a respected his godfather too much. Then…he wasn't really thinking about him but…Severus.
"Hey Severus are you okay?"
Snape nodded then stopped, Harry looked at him curiously.
"Why'd did you help me Branimir? Is it out of pity?"
Harry frowned; he couldn't see Snape's face as his hair curtain his face. "No. It was not out of pity Severus. You're my friend, I…also care about you." Harry whispered the last part.
Severus looked up at Harry but didn't say anything; Harry blushed but didn't look away for fear of having Severus think he was lying.
"Would it be better if I healed the wounds now so you can walk on your own?"
Snape nodded and Harry let go but placed a supporting hand on his shoulder before muttering a small healing spell.
"There, let's go. We have potions now don't want to be late for that do we?"
Severus nodded again. "Branimir…thank you."
Before Harry could say anything Snape walked off leaving a shocked Slytherin. He smiled shook his head and followed close behind.
Du: Thank you for reading!
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