Severus smiled as he tucked his son in bed. Yes, his son. Lily and James had left a time-sensitive letter that revealed the truth. Harry Potter, the kid who he thought was "The-Boy-Who-Lived-To-Be-A-Nightmare" wasn't a Potter at all. He was actually Shade Antony Secondus Snape – Lily and Severus' only child. It had taken the father and son months to be accustomed to each other, and now, the once beaten Harry was already the loved and well-mannered Shas.

The two lived in Prince Manor and eventually returned to Hogwarts when term began. Shas was sorted into Slytherin, and Draco – his cousin – helped him coast through his First Year. There in the company of fellow snakes, he made friends and got into trouble.

It was the last day of the Winter Holidays, and both were spending it at the Chateau de Snape in France.

Shas leaned toward his father's touch and mumbled, "Don't leave me, Dad."

Severus' smile widened and he got into bed beside his son. "Never, little snake. Never."

"Love you, Dad." The young boy replied, snuggling and throwing an arm around his father.

After a few heartbeats, Severus hugged back Shas.

"I love you too…. Son."

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a/n: I wasn't actually planning on writing this. ;D it just came out ^^

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