Battle for the Dark Arts Title:Battle for the Dark Arts Author/Artist: jeshakeoma/asecretchord Rating: NC17—eventually Warnings: non-consensual sex, torture, mutilation, AU-6th year, plot holes the size of Peterbilts. This chapter--graphic injuries Author's Note: Many thanks to arcanetheorem for the extensive beta. She worked REALLY hard on this and did a fabulous job. All remaining errors are mine. Disclaimer: The characters and settings are the intellectual property of JK Rowling and Warner Bros. No profit is made from this work of fanfiction. Summary: After the fiasco at the Department of Mysteries, members of Slytherin House take matters into their own hands and seek vengeance against those who caused the ruin of their families. An unexpected outcome of an incident in Defence Against the Dark Arts is the relationship that develops between Harry Potter and Severus Snape. Can it withstand the machinations of the junior Death Eaters?