While Snape reports to the Order, Voldemort demands Harry’s location and Sirius explodes. Back at Prince Manor, Draco confesses to casting a near Unforgivable, and Snape races to the dungeons to find Harry unconscious, hypothermic, and shaking. What follows is triage, quiet fury, and the discovery of rags, scars, and a history of abuse Snape can no longer deny. He heals what he can, vows to protect Lily’s son, and decides Dumbledore must hear the truth. Intense, character driven guardianship perfect for headphone listening.