Harrys Guardians Part 1

A Surprise Sorting Part 4

Snapes POV

"Potter?" I asked after Harry knocked on my office door.

"What is the three headed dog guarding?" Harry asked.

"What three headed dog?" I asked. My mind went crazy, how did Harry find out about Hagrids beast? Oh no.

Harry didn't answer.

"Dont tell me, you found it by being curious." I stated flatly.

"Not at all. I was wandering around the castle last night, and found myself in the forbidden area. I was about to leave when Mrs. Norris appeared. I'm not trying to get myself in danger! I'm a bloody Slytherin! Self preservation all."

"So you stumbled upon Hagrids beast eh?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Yes. What's it guarding? I saw it standing on a trap door." I added

"Harry, you don't need to concern yourself about that."

"I do if it brings Voldemort back!" Harry hissed

At once, the Dark Mark on my arm throbbed painfully. Which resulted in me hissing in pain.

"Why do you believe my master can come back?"

"My scar, it's been burning. I think it means dangers coming." Harry admitted

"Why haven't you mentioned this before?" I asked concerned

"Theres nothing you can do to help me." Harry replied looking away.

"When did your scar first hurt you?"

"At the welcoming feast, I caught your eye and..." Harry trailed off.

I was sitting next to Quirrell. Harry saw the back of the man's head. Could my master be here, possessing Quirrell to do his bidding?

Quickly I reassured my boy that everything is under control and sent him off. However, I know that the hare part has only just begun.

Harrys POV

I left Dads office feeling irritated. Dad had never dismissed me like that before. He must be very worried but trying hard not to show it.

I have to find out what it is that cerebus is guarding. But how? To the library, maybe I can convince Hermione and Draco to help me.

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"Are they mad?!" Hermiome hissed ten minutes later. She had a thick book opened to the middle. We were in the library and typical Hermione found our answers within minutes.

"Keep your voice down!" I whispered

"Blimey, hiding the Sorcerers Stone within a school of kids. What was Dumbledore thinking?!" Draco asked

"I dunno, but I know He wants it." I stated grimly.

"He who?" Draco asked.

"The man who killed Harrys parents!" Hermione hissed nudging Dracos side.

"Oh! You think that's why you're scars been burning?"

"Yes, I think it means dangers coming." I sighed uneasily.

"Whereever He is, he has to get past that Cerbus, right? Only the teachers know how. Uh oh." Draco stated

"Exactly, it has to be one of the teachers here!" Hermione gasped looking troubled

"Who could it be?"

"Snape." My friends said in unison.

I wanted to laugh, but no one knows the truth. "Makes sense. He hates my gutsz according to him my father must have bullied him."

"Thats not fair! You're in his House. Snape is known to favor his House over the others." Hermione scowled

"Not the Boy Who Lived."

Snapes POV

I passed Harry in the halls and took his hand in mine. "We need to talk."

I lead my son to his room and shut the door.

"I know someone's after the Sorcerers Stone, its You Know Who isn't it?" Harry asked

I hid my surprise. "Just like your mother, Potter, spot on.

"My friends think it's you, so that works. No one is aware of our secret connection. As long as you continue loathing me in public, no one will suspect the truth." Harry stated.

"Thats the plan."

"If someone were to steal the Stone, would you tell me how to get through the defenses?" Harry asked

I sighed uneasily. "On the condition that you are careful and use all the knowledge you've learned so far."

"Dad, I know most of the spells taught here for years. I never could use them, until I got my wand." Harry shrugged

"I suggest the summoning spell, and conjuring water. It's not taught till Sixth Year, but being Lilys son. I have high expectations." I stated

"Thanks."

"You will alert me if and when the heist will happen?" I asked

"Of course Sir."

"Good."

Harrys POV

"This is so bad!" Hermione groaned stopping me in the hall.

"What is it?"

"Hagrid told a stranger in a pub how yo calm the cerbus!" Hermione replied

"How did you find that out?" I asked surprised

"Its well known Hagrid is a terrible secret keeper." Hermione admitted

"So, when did Hagrid let it slip?"

"Earlier today. We have to go tonight!" Hermione exclaimed

"I agree."

"Should we tell a teacher?"

"No, no one will believe us." I scowled

"Believe you about what?" A dark voice asked from behind. I closed my eyes in dread, but I knew Dad heard our plans.

"Nothing Sir." I replied at once but sought out Dads eye. My eyes moved to Hermione then to him.

"Miss Granger, surely you have studying to do?" Dad asked

Hermione ducked her head and walked off. Dad took me by the arm and dragged me to a classroom.

"Tonight."

"Be careful. Check your room in 20 minutes."

I nodded and fled the room. This year Dad has done a good job of convincing everyone in tbe castle he loathes me. Who wants the stone? Dad never shared who if could be.

Twenty minutes later, I returned to my room and found the instructions of how to get to the Stone. Very nice.

The first defense is the dog, play music to lull him to sleep. Second is Devil's snare. Dad said to land in the plant and relax. Definately gonna do that. A key room, use the freezing spell apparently. Next is a giant chess board. Dads notes say to press the black kings foot, it will deactivate the need to play across. After that is a potion room. The notes say drink the smallest potion. The room after that says to knock a troll out with his club. Thank you Hermione. And lastly it's a question mark. Unknown?