If any of you were following my other story, The Unknown Stories, I am sorry to say that I have deleted it. Managing two stories is too much since school has started, and this story will be a lot better. Enjoy!

15 years earlier

Severus Snape walked through the door of Godric's Hollow, fear rising in him with every step. The rooms were totaled. Chairs lay upside down. Severus walked through the house, taking in the damage. Then he saw James. He lay on the floor with an expression of horror frozen on his face. As much as Severus hated James, he couldn't stop the tear that trickled out of his eye. Almost too scared to go on, Severus stepped into Harry's room. There he saw Lily lying on the floor in front of the crib. The tears flowed steadily from his eyes. He picked up Lily and held her in his arms for the last time.

Present day

Severus Snape was in the headmaster's office. He was upset, because he knew this would concern the boy Potter. After all, Harry had just lost the one person who actually cared for him like a parent- Sirius Black, his godfather. But Snape could care less. Yes, he was Lily's friend, but to him, Black was a spoiled snot rag. Suddenly, Dumbledore spoke.

"Severus, I have a favor to ask of you. Harry, as you are aware, is suffering a terrible loss. He needs an adult in his life that will care about him. You promised to do that 15 years ago."

Snape raised his eyebrows and replied "Yes I did."

"So now I must ask you a favor regarding that promise." Said Dumbledore.

Severus did not like where this was going. "And what is the favor that you ask of me, sir?"

"Harry needs an adult who will care for him. He needs a person to go to and a place to return to when he is in need. Therefore, I am asking you Severus, to become to Harry what Sirius was. A person who cared about him and who willingly let him in their home."

Severus groaned and replied "What about the Weasleys? He is invited every summer. He is as good as a son to them."

"Yes, but only a son. You knew James and Lily and Sirius. You will be a parent and a friend. Someone who can provide memories about them to cheer up Harry."

Severus said, a little angrily now, "Basically you are asking me to let the boy in my home, and for me to care for him?"

"Yes." Said Dumbledore. "After all, this is Lily's son."

These simple words softened Severus's face and heart.

"Very well, but only he shall know."

And what about his friends Mr. Weasley and Miss Granger. They will ask questions.

Very well. They can know too, but it must be kept between them and us.

"Again, Severus, you ask me not to reveal the best of you." Dumbledore took a deep breath. "Go get the boy."

Severus nodded politely and swept from the room.