Always There (A Snarry story)

Chapt 12: Petrified Professor

Harry was once again in Dumbledore's office blamed for Mrs. Norris being petrified. He didn't mean it, he heard the whispers in the walls and ran after the sound. That's when they found the old cat. The trio sat silently while Filch muttered to himself. "Mr. Filch there is no proof that thistudents did anything to your beloved Mrs. Norris, there for I will not have them punished" this has been going on for an hour. "Now I will call there head of houses and have them escorted back to their dorms seeing how late it is." The Squib storms out, even more pissed them before.

Severus was at his desk going over the last few Essays. He couldn't believe some of these kids. A quiet pop informed him of a house elf arrival. He didn't bother to look up. "Speak elf" the creature cleared it's throat. "Sorry sir, but the headmasters needs you to escort a slytherin from his office he is." The potion master sighed and stood up, "I'm on my way." The house elf vanished and Sev made his way up the many flight of stairs to get to the headmaster's tower. He knocked loudly, "come in" when he opened the door he was not suprised to see Harry sitting there with Granger and Weasley. "You need me sir?" The old man smiled. "Yes Severus, could you escort Mr. Potter here back to the dorms?" The man nodded and motioned the younger to follow. When they were down the steps into the hall did the questioning began.

"What happened this time Harry?" The potion master glanced over and kept walking. "I-I heard whispering, it kept getting louder and louder" the boy grabbed the elder's hand with out thinking. "When I got to the source we found Mrs. Norris petrified and a message written on the wall,....Filch blamed us for it" Severus believed it, when it came to that cat Filch would kill. The pair walked in silence for a little longer. Until Harry suddenly stopped. "What now Potter?" The boy looked pale, "the whispering is back and it sounds like it is right here" severus looked around and caught sight of a giant scaly tail and instantly knew what it was. He shoved Harry into a alcove and blocked it with his body. "Close your eyes Harry, and don't open them till I say so" harry did as he was told and gripped tightly to Severus' robes. The latter looked again but didn't see anything. A reflection on the glass in the window caught his attention. The basilisk's glowing eyes. "I'm sorry" was all he got out before his body went completely rigid. The professor was petrified. The whispers grew quiet "Sev? Severus? What's going on?" Harry gently nudged the other, Severus felt hard as stone. The boy opened his eyes, the alcove was dark but he could tell. The man infront of him was just like the others that where found. He carefully moved the man so he could get in front of him. The look on severus face was of sorrow almost. Harry needed to be brave and get help. The sooner help arrives the better. The boy ran until he got to the hospital wing and barged through the doors. The Medi witch almost scolded him until she saw his face. "Where Mr. Potter?" He showed her and refused to leave the professor's side.

Harry must have fallen asleep at some point curled up in a chair besides the hospital bed. The quiet voices behind the curtains stirred him awake. "If Severus didn't protect Harry it could have been worse" it was Mcgonagall's voice. "The poor boys never seems too get a break Albus" the headmaster hummed in agreement. "Finding each other seems to be the best thing for them." Harry hears the curtains slide open slightly as the pair took a peek at them. a few more minutes they walked away. The boy let out a sigh, he stood and made his way to the professor side. He ran a hand through the man's hair. The deep black eyes seemed to be almost lifeless, a single tear that slid down Harry's face. "This is all my fault, if I just stayed away this wouldn't have happened"

He laid his head on the professor's chest, his heart beat was slow and steady the only thing proving he was alive. The curtains whipped open again, Harry jumped. Professor Lockhart stood there looking sure of himself. "Move boy I can cure this." Harry stuck out his head from the room and looked for the madam. She was no where to be seen, Lockhart pulled out his wand and got close to Snape. Harry refused to move, "I'm sorry professor but I can't let you near him" Glideroy seemed shocked. "Silly boy I know more then you so I can fix this". He got closer Harry pushed him back. "I'm sorry but no" Gilderoy was getting angry. "Mister Potter move aside!"

The boy was about to shout when Madam Pomfrey appeared and began yelling and scolding the professor. She grabbed Gilderoy by the ear and drug him out. Harry let out a breath of relief and check over Severus once more. "That was close." He laid his head back on the others chest. He let out a small giggle his heart beat was a lot faster after what just happen. He was still in there, it made the boy smile before once again falling asleep.