I sadly do not own Harry Potter or Queer as Folk. I did get an ipod for my birthday and promptly spent what little money I did have buying music for it. So if you want to sue me all you'll get is a half-full ipod and a mean old cat. Enjoy!
I don't know who came up with the concept of PortRooms, but I doubt it was I. They are like a portkey, but the whole room is transported to make it easier to travel with kids or a lot of stuff. I also use 'spell sealed' documents here. These basically have a spell woven into them that makes them unbreakable and has some sort of dire consequences for anyone who tries. This is based on the spell Hermione used to keep the DA a secret, at least has far I am using it. If you or anyone you know did come up with either of these ideas originally, thank you and please let me know so I can credit you.
AN- I'm not telling if Sirius and Peter are really dead or if they transformed. Not to be mean but because I haven't decided. Also, I am aware that Harry was 13 months when Voldemort attacked; I have made him 3 months on purpose, mostly because I want him and Gus to be about the same age.
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The gathered witches and wizards sat stunned at the end of the reading. The goblins allowed them a few moments to collect themselves before setting to business.
"The bequeaths have all been transferred to the proper vaults. Thank you again for joining us today. Mr. Snape, please go to the Child Welfare office, they have some paperwork for you and instructions on where to take young Mr. Potter."
"Now wait just a moment," Dumbledore interrupted. "Are we convinced that this is the best course of action to take with regards to Harry? How can we be sure that this Michael can provide an appropriate environment? After all Harry is the Boy-Who-Lived, the Savior of our world. He will need special care and attention as he grows."
"Really Albus, just a few hours ago you were telling me how it would be best if Harry grew up away from the attention and fame he would get here. Now you think he needs it," scoffed McGonagall.
"You wanted to leave him with the very people Lily and James didn't want to have anything to do with," Moody added. "And it doesn't matter what we, or rather you, think is best. The will was properly spell sealed, it must be carried out. Severus, go on and take care of the papers. I'll make sure there is no one interferes when you leave with Harry. Don't need the two of you getting mobbed in the lobby."
Dumbledore and Moody continued to argue while the Longbottoms comforted a distraught Remus Lupin and Severus slipped out to find the Child Welfare office, ignoring the few other Order members present who were grumbling that the wealthy Potters didn't leave them anything.
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After navigating the confusing and chaotic Ministry offices, Severus came to his destination.
"Good Afternoon, my name is Severus Snape. I'm here—"
"To get interim custody of little Harry," a motherly witch finished. "I'm Madame Juniper, head of the Child Welfare department. We have everything arranged, please sign where the pages are marked and we'll get Harry ready to go."
"Thank you," Severus said, signing where indicated. The papers were finished in short order and Madame Juniper returned with a small bundle.
"Now, are you familiar with infant care? I didn't think so," she smiled as Severus shook his head. "No worries, I've included a booklet which magically fills with whatever subject you need, the diaper bag is weightless, self-cleaning and filled with all the baby supplies you could possibly require. The outside pocket has a temperature-regulated bottle of formula, self-filling of course. We've booked you passage to New York City on the Ministry PortRoom; from there you can apparate directly to Mr. Novatny's location. This folder contains all the paperwork he'll need to take custody and information on how to meet with Gringott's about Harry's trust. The Aurors who went to Godric's Hollow were able to recover a few items; it looks like some picture albums, a teddy and a baby blanket. Any questions?"
"What do I do if Novatny won't take him?" asked Severus.
"Well, I suppose you'll take him to the American Ministry and they will contact us and we'll find another suitable guardian. But please try to impress upon him the importance of Harry's being with blood relatives. The Potter's came to see me before they went into hiding to arrange everything and Lily told me that she was attempting to weave protective wards directly into Harry's magic, but they would do no good if they couldn't be anchored by blood magic. She didn't know what they would do if they couldn't find her brother in time."
"You're talking as if Lily knew she was going to die."
"I wouldn't be surprise if she did. My daughter was in the same house as Lily at Hogwarts, they were friends, and she told me that Lily was a true seer. Her visions were too infrequent for her to make a career of it, but her work in the research areas of the Department of Mysteries did sometimes cross over into the psychic areas. Now, you had better hurry if you want to make the next PortRoom. Good luck"
Severus took the baby and the bag and rushed off toward the PortRoom. Dumbledore waylaid him just outside the door.
"Severus, please stay and listen to reason. James and Lily were not thinking clearly when they made that will. Harry belongs here, I've spoken to the Weasley's, and they would be more than willing to take him. They have a boy just a few months older than Harry and another baby on the way. Wouldn't it be better for Harry to grow up surrounded by siblings?"
"There would be a few too many siblings in that family. Molly Weasley is an interfering busybody who was complaining that the Potter's didn't leave her family anything. Lily never liked Molly and wouldn't want her son raised there. I may not have gotten along with James, but Lily was my best friend and I know she would have been very careful about who she left Harry with. Their will was very clearly planned out. Now, let us through. Or are you willing to chance your magic messing with a spell sealed will," Severus pushed past his former professor to try to enter the PortRoom.
"If you take Harry away, I'll revoke your teaching privileges at Hogwarts and tell the press that you are a Deatheater," yelled Dumbledore in an attempt to stop Severus.
"And the Ministry will release a statement that Severus was a spy, at your request I might mention, who served admirably and with no little amount of risk to his person. Furthermore, he was vouched for with the simple fact that the Potter's asked him to take on this task in their will," Moody snapped, coming into the room. "Now, come with me and stop interfering in this. I apologize, Severus, he moves faster than I thought he could."
"Quite alright, we'll just be leaving now."
"Severus, wait!"
"Oh now what!" exclaimed the frustrated potions master.
Remus and the Longbottom's ran up.
"Severus, make sure to have Michael write and send pictures. Have a good trip and good luck," said a breathless Alice Longbottom.
"Let us know if you need anything," added Frank.
"I'm going with you," stated Remus.
"You are," Severus said tonelessly.
"Yes, Harry is my best friend's son and I need to meet the man you will be raising him. He's all I have left."
"Well, come on then. They won't hold the Room indefinitely."
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A short trip later, two men and a baby were standing in front of a beautiful cabin in the woods.
"Nice place," commented Remus.
"Stop gawking Lupin and just knock," Severus said tiredly as he tried to get the fussing baby to take a bottle.
Remus raised his hand and knocked.
