Corruption Of Innocence | By : mrsrickman Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male Views: 1461 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter 15
The Truth Be Told
"I still feel uneasy about this," Severus said wrapping his cloak around his shoulders.
"I know, but the Headmaster needs to know."
"Exactly, that is why I resent having to go," he snapped.
"I’ll be right with you." She took his hand and gently kissed the back. "Remember it’s only Dumbledore."
"Humph."
"Yes."
"Tell me if you can. Why did you think you were reduced to tears?" Severus slumped down heavily and held his head in his hands. "I know this is deeply personal," murmured Dumbledore sadly. "Did it happen, um were you... hurt as a young man? Possibly while as a Death Eater?" Severus noticed that the elderly wizard chose his words carefully. He sincerely wished that he would let it be and let sleeping dogs lie.
He looked up. Something gave way in his heart. He felt a hand gently rest against his shoulder. The headmaster was at his side. "Speak to me as a son to a father if that helps." Of cause that didn’t help in the least. "Tell me."
"There was a man. His name was Dionysius Lorsekruker. I do not know whether you have heard of him?" Dumbledore shook his head. "You are correct on your speculations sir, I was indeed hurt. Raped." Severus felt his blood go cold even saying the word caused him pain. The Headmaster sat down again rather heavily.
"On Merlin’s very own grave, you poor poor man." He closed his eyes. "Thank you Severus, thank you for being brave and sharing that deeply personal piece of information with me. That is all I need to know. I’m sure you will need the comfort of your girlfriend now."
"How do you...?" Severus was startled.
"It doesn’t take a wizard to know that you two are together. I however suggest you keep your relationship quite for the time being. You have my sincere apologies for prying into your private life."
Severus looked up and watched Taya enter the room just at the right time.
"Uncle Albus?" She gazed steadily at Dumbledore who smiled.
"Sometimes no matter how long or how much you want to keep horrible memories to yourself it’s always better to confide in someone else. I wont press you on this subject any further. Of course if you wish to-"
"Thank you Headmaster. I don’t think any further discussions on my past are necessary." He turned to Taya and jeered slightThe The Headmaster nodded.
"Perhaps your heart will rest a little easier from now on. Off you go. Take the day off and enjoy each other’s company. Professor Newt can take your classes for today Professor Snand Mnd Miss Matterson I’ll probably take yours. Good mor to to you." Dumbledore looked down at his gold pocket watch. "Goodness gracious is that the time? I have a meeting in fifteen minutes. Must dash."
Once the Headmaster had left Taya slid her arms around Severus, not noticing the gazes on faces of previous Headmasters and Headmistresses. "You must really be hating me right now," she said. "I feared the worse when he sent me out. God I’m so sorry. Was it that bad?"
"Only that you apparently said more than you indicated to me." He was bitter but didn’t pull away. Taya was grateful for that.
"I do not see why I had to-"
"It’s only that he cares, Severus. There are people who care about you. Not everybody is And And I still love you."
"Dumbledore knew about us didn’t he?"
"Yes." She nodded.
"From the start."
"It was his idea you know."
"I guessed that."
"But I came to you out of my own free will. Not because of what anybody said or wantedto dto do, but because I love you."
"You still love me?"
"With all your weakness and vulnerabilities." He looked slightly fazed. "Do you forgive me?"
"Perhaps."
"Please," she pleaded.
"I will have to think about it."
They stepped out into the small hall overlooking the magic escalator.
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