Crouch growled softly as he watched his son and a group of death eaters being escorted to Azkaban, his son was a disgrace to the family; A waste of a human being betraying the family and all of the wizarding community. He was glad he didn't have to deal with such trash in his home any longer. Though now he had to deal with others, The Malfoys stepped up to the ministry for their verdict and waited quietly with grace and pride. No matter what they would say the two would not react with fear or anything in the like to satisfy the ministry.

Fudge cleared his throat all attention turned to him, he slightly shook the parchment in his hand and read:" Luscius Malfoy and Narcissa Malfoy you have been found guilt by the ministry of the crimes of being Death eaters," he announced, there was low whispers in the room, Fudge cleared his throat again waiting for the whispers to disappear" now as punishment you will be put to death by the Avada curse" The two Malfoy stiffened but stayed impassive. They did not care if they died, if it was for their master then it did not matter, what did matter was their only son Draco. Malfoy was still just one year of age and there for could not take care of himself. They loved him and did not want anyone to harm their beloved child.

"Now then who will have the opportunity to do the execution will be" Fudge squinted his eyes making sure what he read was right," Albus Dumbledore"

A loud gasp filled the room hearing the name of the executor; the first volunteer filled the position. The stoic couple quietly taken to the execution room glancing quickly at Snape; hoping he would fill the position as guardian for their infant son. Snape eyes shimmered in understanding he was going to be a father figure to the heir of the Malfoys. He balled his hands and frowned as he saw a glimmer of concealed joy in Dumbledore's face. The man was a sadist when it came to the greater good. Albus stood and followed behind the escorted couples and with twinkly eyes he tuned his head to Snape," Severus I'll be back wait for me in my office," Snape nodded and also stood but left for the opposite direction. He did not however go to the office immediately. He apparated to the Malfoy mansion and went to the baby's room where young Draco slumbered in his crib. He picked up the small child and cradled him in his arms. The child began to stir and his gray eyes stared up curiously at Snape.

Snape stared at the young boy lovingly, he was such a beautiful child, and he had the silvery blonde hair the Malfoys inherit and the bright gray eyes, his cheeks were chubby and flushed from sleep. Snape's heart leapt when Draco's small hand reached out for him; he lowered his head and savored the warmth in those soft tiny hands. Draco touched every feature from Snape's face, feeling every curve. The small child liked the feeling of Snape's smooth cold skin against his hand and smiled up at Snape. Snape felt tears prickling in his eyes and shook his head; no one had ever smiled so kindly to him like Draco before. Lily only smiled pitifully at him she only felt sorry for him because he was a loner and no one seemed to like him. The second close to a smile of recognition was when Lord Voldemort praised his deeds. Rocking the infant on the small rocker that moved lightly with a flick of his wand Snape made a silent vow; he would protect Draco and secure his happiness. The same promise he made to James's son with the exception of insuring the child's happiness. When he was sure the baby was asleep he gently placed him back on the crib, he lingered for a moment staring at the child's peaceful face, he was such an adorable baby, like a little angel. Ordering Dobby to care for the child while he was gone Snape apparated once again in Dumbledore's office.

A penseive was placed on Dumbledore's desk, placed memories swirled together like a hurricane in the sea. Snape sat and looked around the office seeing all the portrait of past headmaster's all either from the three houses exception of one which belonged to Slytherin's. He then turned his attention to the sleeping Phoenix perched, his head bowed between his wings, his feathers were a flame color, age taking the phoenix once again, rebirth was approaching the magical creature. He remember in his adolescent years when he came here often to complain about James cruel treatments which either the old man's condescending manner gave horrid advice or ignore completely by giving him false passwords to the entrance of his office. No one was ever nice to him; he was as unpopular as Potter was popular. Constantly bullied by the man he was once in love with he realized no one in the light side would care about him, he felt so alone in the school. His only companion was Luscius; who introduced him to Tom Riddle A.K.A Lord Voldemort. When he became a death eater he felt like he finally belonged. Even though people believed the most trusted death eater was Luscius in actuality it was Severus. Lord Voldemort would often tell him this when the two were alone. Snape respected Voldemort very much; the two were so alike. Both Half-blood's, both so interested in the dark art's, both denied the DADA position both-

There was a definite pop and Albus appeared, a satisfied glow surrounded him. Severus narrowed his eyes; he knew the old man was pleased with what he had done. When he saw those twinkling blue eyes gaze at him Severus shielded any emotions from his face and hid any thoughts with occlumency when their eyes met. Albus was disappointed when he was not able to read Severus mind, he was always good at hiding his inner thoughts. Sitting in his chair and smiling his fake grandfather smile Albus spoke in a kind manner," the execution went well but it was such a hard thing to do" a feigned sad smile crossed his face, Snape struggled not o roll his eyes." Luckily they both died peacefully and painlessly, it would be horrible otherwise" a look of disappointment appeared in his face.

Severus bit his lower lips containing a growl to release from his lips. That man felt no remorse for what he did, the prosecution was his idea in the first place. He made sure none of the men from the ministry took the bribe from the Malfoys. Snape knew Albus didn't really care what happened to the heir, as long as all the purebloods were gone and his precious mudbloods, muggles and Squibb's were alive. Months ago Snape received the written will from the Malfoy's. He was the named guardian for their son and was to keep the manor till Draco came of age, which was on his seventeenth birthday. He also knew Albus tried to find and change the will so all the money and manor would belong to him and his loyal blood traitor family, the Weasleys. But he was not going to allow such thing to occur, let those weasels suffer in poverty. " I have heard that you have become legal guardian to the Malfoy heir and that entitles you to the riches or other properties am I right?" Severus crossed his arms and tried to hide any malicious expressions towards the man. "I am sorry sir but I sign with my blood a disclosure pact that states only with the heir I can discuss the inheritance" Snape's lips twitched restraining himself not to smile in seeing the discontent in the man's face," surely you can confide in me about what processed between you and the goblins" Albus pressed Severus who didn't take the bait "sir I apologize but I follow the contract, I cannot confide in you or else I will be cursed severely" Albus nodded in understanding seeing the regret in Snape's face. " Very well since you are a man of your word I will no longer ask about the will," Albus straightened up, his flamboyant violet cloak creased as he sat up. "Now I have concerns about the young heir Draco Malfoy" Snape's hand clasped his wand tightly, he knew this topic would arise," I would like to place him in an orphanage" Snape calmed his anger bubbling," but sir I have been named guardian as you said there is no need for you to interfere" Albus shook his head" you are a professor in Hogwarts it will be hard to raise the infant if you only see him for three months every year" flexing his hands Severus looked up at Dumbledore" sir I have a request, I would like for a year off to care for the infant, during that time I would like to figure out the arrangement on my own" Dumbledore frowned but he had to agree, it would seem suspicious if he denied this request" very well Severus I will allow this since you have been so kind hearted in taking such a grand responsibility" Snape thanked Dumbledore and waited for the dismissal.

When he was dismissed he apparated to the manor once again and left with Draco to his home, another thing in the will was that Snape decide where he would raise the heir. Snape decided to raise him in his own home, he felt much comfortable there than the huge mansion. When Draco came of age he would give him his natural born rights as heir. They arrived in Snape's home that was in a muggle village; Dumbledore placed him there to watch him more carefully but Snape had to admit it was rather cozy place to live in. Entering his home he gently placed the sleeping child on to his bed. He called out Dobby's name and the house elf appeared, his bat ears drooped and round eyes gazed at his temporary master. "Master calls dobby?" Severus nodded he pointed at Draco, "I want you to protect and assure Draco is fed and clothed properly while I'm gone" Dobby bowed, dust puffed out of his rags, the dust stained the floor," clean yourself before you enter my home Dobby" Dobby nodded and went beside the sleeping baby. With one more look He apparated to the ministry.

Sirius Black was prosecuted and was sentenced to Azkaban, he was found guilty of killing a couple of muggles and Wizards. He was also claimed have to betray the deceased Potters a very refined pureblooded family. He was going to have court with the council to determine the time he would spend in Azkaban, Sirius knew before the persecution he was finished and was going to spend life in Azkaban for false accusations. Dementors looked at him eager to take another person's sanity and energy. He walked the hall to Azkaban when someone who he loathed tremendously greeted him, Snape stood in front of his cell, his face in a grimace as Sirius approached him. "Snivilous what are You doing here" he accused Snape as if his mere presence was a bother. " I've come here to make a deal" Sirius narrowed his eyes," what sort of deal?" Snape took a deep breath," what would you say if I could get the sentence for you to go to Azkaban to disappear?" Sirius looked astonished at the man before him," What's the catch?" Sirius squinted his eyes in suspicion. " I only ask if you can find any one to look after Draco when I return to Hogwarts to teach" Sirius arched an eyebrow, "That's all?" Snape nodded. Sirius thought about it and agreed; what did he have to loose agreeing to this. "Very good now follow me we have an appointment with the ministry about your case".

" T-this man pointed a s-stick to m-my sister and s-some beamed poured out, she fell" a woman cried hysterically, the woman was a witness to what happened to the muggle murders caused by the actual murder." He w-was a portly b-bald mousy l-looking m-man and" he pointed at Sirius" H-he s-screamed out t-the name P-peter" she was the sixth witness who said the same thing; this was enough evidence to prove Sirius innocence.

The woman and the rest of the muggle witnesses were very frightened. They had no idea who these strange individuals who claimed they were wizards were. They wore strange clothing. All of them had different colored cloaks like the man who killed one of each victims loving person. They had all gotten a letter from a brown owl that arrived in each person's home stating that they would attend the hearing for this serious black as witnesses to what happened that dreadful night. They just wanted this whole thing to finish quickly so they could get on with their lives. It was to painful to recollect on what happened when that porky mouse man killed so many people and three that had cloaks as well. They all testified and were waiting for the verdict.

Fudge with an apologetic bow released Sirius and let him free. Sirius with a smile saw the shame guilt from the people who believed him the murder. Severus walked past him in a low whisper," remember our deal Black" Sirius nodded," sure thing Snape" Sirius exited the establishment and went to find his only friend left which was Lupin. He knew Lupin and a couple others were the only once to believe his innocence. He watched as Snape sent the witnesses to sleep and erased their memories of what happened that day. He felt annoyed but thankful that Snape set him free, now he could be the rightful guardian of his godson Harry. He turned to Snape and grinned, "oi Snivilous" Snape glared at him." I know the perfect person to babysit your brat" Snape tilted his head." It's a surprise you greasy haired Slytherin" He sang out mischievously.

To thank Snivilous for what he did he was going to reward him with what he needed in his life. Someone who could stand the Slytherin's presence, He was going to set the little greasy haired annoyance with someone. He grinned at the thought of both men's expressions.

Snape

wrinkled his nose in distaste seeing the man who Black had chosen as babysitter to Draco. Remus Lupin, a shaggy haired man wearing a patched up old faded black robe. He looked like what muggles called a bum; he smiled weakly at Snape seeing the unpleasant look the man gave him. "Hello Severus" Remus greeted kindly with a short bow. Snape dismissed the pleasantries and turned to Sirius," why did you choose him Black?" Sirius grinned evilly at the hooked nose man, "well you said to find someone and who better than Lupin?" Snape picked up the fussing Draco who looked at all the strange men. Snape softly rocked Draco," you know me and Lupin don't get along Black" Sirius scoffed," neither do you and me but you let me choose who would take care of the kid while your gone" glaring darkly at Sirius he gave a defeated sigh," very well Black I approve your choice" Snape muttered "it's not like I have a choice". Lupin felt hurt hearing the disappointment in Severus voice, he knew that Severus didn't approve of him because of what happened years ago but he hoped that would change. Remus despite going along with what James and Sirius did to Snape, that however didn't mean he felt the same way they did. Remus in fact liked Severus, he had liked the quiet Slytherin for years but he would not admit it because of his reputation and who his best friends were. Though he suspected his best friends knew his feeling towards Snape. Now he had the opportunity not just to tell Snape but also to capture the Slytherin's heart.

"Severus I want to tell you is this," he took a deep breath," thank you for the opportunity to care for Draco and trusting me to be a good caretaker of the baby. I promise to help raise Draco properly" Snape adjusted Draco in his arms and turned to Lupin, he saw the sincerity in the werewolf's eyes and nodded in recognition. He would try to trust the werewolf; hell he knew between the three: Potter, Black and Lupin that Lupin was the most responsible one. "Well I appreciate your honesty Lupin and I must admit from you Gryffindors I trust you the most" joy swelled up inside of Lupin hearing those words from Snape. He had the urge to embrace the Slytherin but knew that would be a bad move. He just barely gotten Severus approval and wasn't going to mess it up by crossing boundaries.

Sirius smirked watching the interaction between the two. His plan of bringing the two together was coming to fruition, he had known about Remus little crush on Snape and was going to help the young werewolf. He cleared his throat gaining the attention of the two adults and a curious look of the blond infant." Well sorry to break this little moment of happy reunion but its time for me to claim my little cub" Sirius tapped his wand and a pacifier placed itself on Draco's mouth he sucked on the pacifier his gray eyes lingering on Sirius. " Now then will you two help me pick up young Harry from the muggles home?" Snape shook his head," you can't take Potter's son" Snape explained," because of the imprisonment the child had gone to the third choice for the legal guardian, Black was first choice and Lupin was second choice but since Dumbledore knew the friendship between you two he didn't trust Lupin to take care of Potter because he thought you might try to take Potter to Black somehow," Sirius frowned," but Dumbledore knew that I was innocent why wouldn't he allow me to see Harry besides that" he paused quietly, "why didn't he try to prove my innocence? I mean he could've brought witnesses and proved that I was falsely accused" There was a longer pause. "Besides that why didn't he summoned me when he realized I was set free? I mean there's no excuse for me not to care for Harry," he pondered loudly.

Snape sighed running his fingers through his greasy hair, "because Dumbledore knows it's easier to control Harry in the future if he was raised in a muggle home where he would be despised" Sirius and Remus frowned, "elaborate" Snape nodded. " Well if Harry is raised in an environment where he is unwanted he would long for acceptance and try to find a place to belong, this would cause Harry to be vulnerable for anyone who treated him kindly and tell him he belonged somewhere, Harry would have been a puppet to Dumbledore's whim" Remus gasped and Sirius eyes narrowed in understanding, Dumbledore wanted to control Harry's life. Dumbledore might have figured out some connection between Voldemort and Harry and might use Harry as a tool for whatever plan he might have.

"I'm not going to allow that to happen, Harry is my godson, I don't want something to endanger him because of some old man twisted plan, James and Lily entrusted Harry to me" he growled, " if Dumbledore thinks I will step back and allow him to treat Harry as he pleases he has another thing coming, I don't care if he's the strongest wizard in history, if he messes with my friends I will kill him" when he finished his speech anger and hate grew inside, making his magic to swarm uncontrollably, he accidentally swung his wand causing a repelling curse breaking Snape's table in half. Despite the broken table Snape smirked, finally someone else saw past the kind grandfather persona. Remus grinned at Sirius speech but also knew he was right. He too would do anything to protect Harry even if it meant going against the man he once admired.

The three men and child made there way to Hogwarts and up to Dumbledore office, jinxing the guarding gargoyles to open up. Dumbledore gave a pleased surprised look." Welcome gentlemen I'm very happy to see you, especially you Sirius I heard you were found innocent" Sirius nodded," would you three care for some lemon tea?" all shook there heads, Draco napped happily in Snape's arms. " Is this Draco? What a beautiful child he is, a true heir to the Malfoys" he smiled a fake sad smile, " I do regret cursing Narcissa and Luscius, now Draco will never know his true parents but alas he has Snape to care for him" Sirius cocked an eyebrow. " The Malfoys are dead?" Dumbledore nodded sadly," yes the ministry condemned them to death by Avada I was to administer the sentence it was a truly dreadful thing but what had to be done for the greater good had to be done" Snape's body had become rigid which stirred the baby that felt the tension. Draco looked up at Snape and pulled a lock of his hair Snape looked down at the little child and held him tightly. "Yes it is horrible to leave an infant parentless but sacrifices have to be made don't you think so?" Snape strained a smile and nodded and the other two agreed but did not comment. Fawkes fluttered her wings, a fiery feather landed on Draco's button nose; he chewed softly on the soft feather. Dumbledore smiled accepting their agreement," now then you came here for something?" Sirius leaned closer," yes I would like to reclaim Harry's guardianship since now I am free and was the first choice" Dumbledore's smile almost waivered but he kept that kind smile on," in James and Lily's will it had stated that Petunia, Lily's sister would care for Harry" Sirius clutched his wand," yes but that was only if I was incapable of caring for the child or I was dead," he smiled," and since I'm neither I would like to take Harry now" Sirius crossed his arms, he could see the man searching for a loophole in Sirius argument," that is true but it is to much responsibility to care for a child, Harry would need a stable home to live in" Sirius lips pursed and he narrowed his eyes dangerously," you think I'm incapable of raising a child? You think I'm incompetent to care for James child? My best mate for years?" Dumbledore shook his head apologetically, "no that is not what I'm saying, I thought that you would prefer to roam free" Sirius sunk back to his seat arms crossed," well you thought otherwise sir because I want to care for James child so please release Harry's custody to me" Dumbledore reluctantly agreed and took all of them through the floo network to the Dursley's home.

Petunia had just put her baby to bed and went downstairs for her nightly cleaning. She mopped the living room floor thinking about her rotten luck. A month ago an infant was found in front of her house, the baby was of her sister Lily. She had not seen her sister and was glad, Lily and her husband were nothing but freaks, they had both went to a strange school she never heard of and returned each summer for seven years home with talk about potions and charms and such nonsense. She wanted nothing to do with Lily and her strange family. They had hidden the infant in a cupboard so no one would know of the little creature. She started clearing the soot from the fireplace and began to scrub the walls when suddenly she felt something happening and turned quickly to the fireplace. A gust of some strange powder exploded out of the fireplace and she stepped back in terror. There was an elder man with a long snow-white beard wearing a long flamboyant cloak, he stepped aside as three more figures came out. One was a handsome stranger; the next was a shady looking man with patched cloak, and finally a man with a hooknose holding a silver blonde infant in his arms. The elder man smiled at the terrified skeletal woman who trembled profoundly. "Hello there Petunia Dursley I am Albus Dumbledore" he bowed making Petunia flinch. The hook nosed stranger scanned the room scoffing at the muggle property. Sirius passed Dumbledore and glared at the woman," where in the bloody hell is Harry?" Petunia trembled more hearing the handsome man growl at her. "H-harry?" her voice waivered she moved back afraid of the man before her." James and Lily's baby, the one you had to take care of" she looked surprised before she remembered about him, with shaky hands she pulled out the key to the cupboard and grabbed the sleeping infant, Sirius anger build as he saw where the ugly excuse of a woman had put the innocent baby. He gently took the baby into his arms and cradled him while glaring viciously at the woman.

"If I could I would curse you to death but your lucky muggle I just came for Harry" he spat out, she flinched and nodded, her legs would give out soon. Dumbledore approached her a sympathetic smile on his face, "I'm sorry to have intruded but I had to come now, the actual legal guardian of Harry wants him back" he bowed once again and all the wizards left the premise, Petunia with a sigh of relief dropped to her knees she had never felt such fear in her life, she could tell in the eyes of the three younger wizards the promise of pain filled death.

Sirius and Harry had settled on the black family house where Kreacher begrudgingly greeted his only living master. The old house elf was rather curious about the green-eyed infant in his master arms. Sirius had cleaned up his room and made it baby proof along with the house, he permanently sealed the portrait of his dead mother so her screams wouldn't constantly frighten the baby. With both Snape's and Lupin's help he managed to clean the entire house while Kreacher took care of the two infants who played together happily. Though Harry seemed to be too attached to Draco. Kreacher watched amusingly as the blonde baby tried to push the other away, he made there bottles and cleaned them when they were dirty, Kreacher felt an immense joy he hadn't felt since his master Regulus had died. It took about two weeks till the house was back in tip top shape, and when they had finished and went to see the children the men realized they were stuck with each other. It took five minutes to separate Harry from Draco, and when they did Snape and Remus bid Sirius farewell and return home.

That night Draco slept on the bed with Snape and Remus was on the couch, the following day they would build an extra room for him but for that night he would be on the couch. He didn't mind though as long as he was close to Snape then it was worth it. Meanwhile at the Black home Sirius slept with Harry in his arms contemplating how this twist of events had come to pass. Snape was his worse enemy, the man he and James had bullied yet Snape had saved him from being sentenced to Azkaban. Covering their bodies with a silk blanket Sirius Drifted off to sleep.