Chapter 2: Sam's Birthday Surprise
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Almost seven years have gone by and Samuel Snape was looking out the window watching the lucky kids who got adopted taken away by their new families.
It was early in February and tomorrow the 20th, was his birthday he would be turning 11 years old and almost nobody gets adopted after they reach 10 years old.
Letting out a sigh Sam rests his head on the table when Martha walks by and notices his expression.
"Sam, are you okay?" Martha asks walking in.
"Martha am I weird?" Sam asks.
"What? Why would you think that?" Martha asks.
"Because maybe if I wasn't then maybe I would finally be adopted." Sam said.
"Oh Sam you're not weird you're special and one day someone is gonna notice those special qualities and love you for those." Martha said.
"Well…at least I get to spend my birthday with all you guys." Sam said trying to look on the bright side.
"There's my brave little boy." Martha said ruffling his hair.
"Martha do you think we can finally have a cake this year?" Sam asks causing her to sigh.
"I wish we could Sam but donations to the orphanage have been low this month. I'm sorry." Martha admits. "Don't worry you'll still have your Birthday cupcake tomorrow."
"Yeah just like every year." Sam sighs.
The next morning as Sam woke up for breakfast on his 11th birthday he failed to notice a Barred owl perched on the front gate of the orphanage.
Walking out of the front door, Sam and two boys walked right past the owl. One boy had short blonde hair and the other had spiky brown hair, these were Eric and Cole these two were some of Sam's friends. Of course, when you grow up in a house with a bunch of other kids you learn to make friends with them too or your time in the orphanage becomes very lonely.
"Now boys I want you back here by lunch and no causing any trouble!" Martha calls out from the door.
"We won't." The three boys replied.
"Oh and Happy Birthday Sam." Martha smiles.
"Thanks Martha." Sam said waving goodbye as the owl watched him leave the orphanage and walk into town.
"So Birthday boy, anything special you want to do?" Eric asks.
"What can we do? Remember we're broke." Cole said.
"Wow way to kill the mood Cole." Eric said annoyed.
"Relax guys we can have fun without money, we've managed to do that for years now. We'll just hit the library." Sam shrugs.
"Sam don't get me wrong books are a good way to pass the time, but it's not really a way to celebrate your birthday." Eric said when Sam came to a stop in front of a window. "Sam?"
Walking over to him Eric and Cole look to see Sam was looking at a beautiful chocolate cake in the window of the bakery.
"Oh man that looks delicious." Cole said licking his lips.
"Too bad we'll never get something like that." Eric sighs hitting them with reality.
"Come on Sam, let's go somewhere before we get shooed away." Cole said as Sam took one last look at the cake before walking away.
As they neared the library Sam saw an elderly woman trying to walk across the street but was having trouble with her bag and drops it.
Walking over he bends down and picks up her bag. "Pardon me Miss, you dropped this." Sam said handing her the bag.
"Oh thank you young man." She said before walking off.
"Always trying to help people Sam, do you ever do anything just for yourself?" Eric smirks.
"What's wrong with helping people?" Sam asks.
"Nothing but make some time to help yourself." Cole said.
"That's easy for you to say, face it Cole we're gonna be trapped in that orphanage forever. We're like dogs and parents only want the puppies." Eric said.
"Come on guys, no sulking today it's my birthday." Sam said as they entered the library.
"Alright, alright." They both said putting smiles on their face.
That afternoon as the sun was setting, Sam snuck into the kitchen to see what was going on for dinner when he noticed a large plate covered by a lid.
Sneaking over he lifted it open to see a small chocolate cupcake with a candle it. Sighing Sam closed the lid.
'Just once I wish for my birthday we could have a cake like normal people.' Sam thought as he remembered the beautiful cake from the bakery he saw that morning.
As he walked away nobody noticed a bright glow from under the lid that faded away quickly.
At dinner, everyone was sitting in down on multiple tables lined up along the room with enough room for the staff to serve the kids.
Outside by the front gate, the owl was still perched on top when Serverus apparates across the street causing the owl to hoot as Serverus holds up his finger signaling for it to be quiet and immediately it quieted down as it waited for his response.
Inside Sam was eating his dinner when Martha walks in with the container that held his cupcake on a tray.
"Alright kids I'd like all of you to stop what you're doing and pay attention." Martha said as everyone quieted down. "It was on this day 10 years ago that we were graced with another member to our home, as the years went by we've grown up alongside him and he's been an amazing companion to have and is as caring, loyal and ambitious as they come. Everyone please give a round of applause as we congratulate Samuel Snape on his 11th birthday." Martha said as everyone cheered for him causing Sam to smile.
"Here you go Sam." Martha opens the lid but instead of the cupcake Sam saw earlier his eyes widen to see the beautiful cake from the bakery he saw that morning. "What the? Where did this come from?"
"Sweet! Martha got us a cake!" A kid cheers.
"Nobody stole this did they?" Martha asks looking around, but everyone denied it. "Well I raised you kids better than to steal." Martha said.
"Martha can we have it please?" Sam asks putting his hands together.
"Oh alright." Martha said causing everyone to cheer.
As the cake was cut up into slices everyone got a piece and they were all huddled around Sam who had his candle lit.
"Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday dear Sam. Happy Birthday to you." They all sang.
"Now blow out the candles and make a wish." Martha said.
"I wish I could finally find a family." Sam whispers before blowing out the candles.
A few seconds later they heard a knock at the door surprising all of them.
"Now who could be here at this hour?" Martha asks walking to the door and opening it to see Serverus standing in front of her.
"Good afternoon." Serverus said acknowledging her.
"Uh yes good afternoon. How may I help you?" Martha asks.
"I'm here to talk to one of the children you have here, a Samuel Snape." Serverus said surprising her.
"Sam?"
"Me?" Sam said standing up.
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Prof. Serverus Snape." He said surprising everyone.
"Snape, but that's my last name." Sam said.
"Yes for I was the one who gave you that name." Serverus nods.
"Wait…are you my father?" Sam asks.
"No, more like a guardian and the reason I'm here now is because the time has finally come for you to use your special talents." Serverus said.
"Special talents? But I don't have any of those?" Sam said.
"May we have a private room to talk? Serverus asks.
"Y-Yes of course. F-Follow me." Marth said leading Serverus and Sam to her office to sit down.
"Alright what is going on here?" Martha asks confused.
"Allow me to explain. I'm from a school where certain children with special qualities." Serverus said.
"Special? How special?" Sam asks.
"Let me ask you something. Have you ever done things that you couldn't explain? Like maybe turning an insignificant dessert into a large cake." Serverus said causing Sam's eyes to widen.
"Wait I did that? But how?" Sam asks.
"You're a wizard Sam." Serverus said.
"A wizard? Are you one?" Sam asks as Serverus nods. "S-Show me."
Serverus looks to them and knew they would need proof. Drawing his wand from his cloak Serverus points it at Martha's desk and swished it causing the desk and Martha to float in midair.
"Oh my goodness! What is happening?!" Martha panics before Serverus lowers her back onto the ground.
"I don't believe this." Sam said as Serverus reached into his robes and pulled out a letter.
"Read this and then I will answer your questions." He said.
Dear Mr. Snape,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find an enclosed list of all necessary books and equipment. Term begins September 1. We await your owl by no later than July 31.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall.
"This is what I mean by special skills." Serverus said.
"Alright I can believe that I might be a wizard but what I don't understand is my connection to you. What are we?" Sam asks.
"You were just a baby. I was assigned to be a Professor at Hogwarts so I couldn't have time to raise you, but every chance I got I would come here to watch over you to see how you've grown and matured." Serverus said when Sam realized something.
"That was you wasn't it? Whenever I felt alone or scared I felt a presence like something was watching over me. That's you?" Sam asks as Serverus nods. "I don't believe this. I actually have a family member."
"If you come to Hogwarts. If you say no you can forget this day ever happened." Snape offers.
"Would I really have to leave the orphanage?" Sam asks.
"No, you will return in the summer between terms and on breaks if you choose, but you will not be leaving here, not yet." Serverus said.
Sam was hesitant about making this choice as he looks to Martha, the woman who had practically raised him.
"Sam, go to this school, learn all you can." Martha urges.
"But what about you guys?" Sam asks.
"We'll be fine go and find out what kind of person you really are, make lots of friends and have an adventure. You can do this." Martha smiles.
Looking at her and then to Serverus he nods saying he accepts.
"Excellent." Serverus said writing something on a piece of paper. "How well do you know London?"
"Decent amount." Sam shrugs.
"In the month of July, I want you to head to this place called the Leaky Cauldron. Once inside another Hogwarts staff member will lead you to where you will pick up all your school supplies. Make sure you have everything on that list." Serverus said before standing up and walking to the door.
"Wait!" Sam calls out stopping him. "Will I ever see you again?" Sam asks.
"Oh you will and best study up on your Potions if you want to stay on my goodside." Serverus smirks before walking out of the orphanage.
Sam looked down at his letter and realized that this was his ticket to a new life outside of the orphanage, a ticket to a new life, new friends and possibly even a new family.
Soon July came, walking along the streets of London, Sam looked at the address Serverus gave him and scanned the area until he spotted the sign for the Leaky Cauldron.
Walking inside he saw lots of strangely dressed people in robes and all sorts of clothes.
"Hi there, can I help you?" The bartender asks.
"Uh I was told someone from Hogwarts would be coming to help me get my stuff." Sam said nervously.
"Oh you must be waiting for Hagrid. He comes here often." The Bartender said when the door opens to reveal the largest man Sam had ever seen. He had a big scruffy beard, messy hair and an umbrella in his hands. This was Hagrid.
"Ah Hagrid, you got a student waiting for you." The Bartender said.
"Thanks Tom." Hagrid said when Sam noticed a boy around his age with black hair and glasses walk in behind him.
"Harry come over here, this is another student who's going to Hogwarts with you." Hagrid said introducing them.
"Hi, I'm Sam, Samuel Snape." He said as some of the people in the bar muttered.
"I'm Harry, Harry Potter." He said and instantly the room burst into chatter much louder than when they talked about Sam.
Sam looked around confused for little did he know what his new friend would do to affect his time at Hogwarts.