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Professor Snape had hardly slept a wink, his dreams haunted by emerald eyes.

He was up long before the sunrise, trying to keep busy, trying not to think about the revelations that had come to the surface the day before, and he was failing. He had never felt so guilty in his entire life, even if he hadnt found out about the abuse, he has hardly helped by singling the child out, mocking him and ridiculing him at every opportunity. "Jokes on you" he had said to himself "telling him all about his useless father, who turns out to be me." The irony was not lost on him and he had a lot to apologise to the child for.

He just prayed he could try and rectify everything.

He was sat clutching a black coffee in front of the fire place when Madame Pomfrey appeared in his floo.

"Severus, may I come through?" She asked politely and brushed her robes down when the potions professor allowed her entrance.

"The headmaster has informed me of the fact that you are Harry's father and I have removed the charms that Lily cast." Madame Pomfrey looked nervous and she wrung her hands.

"Yes Poppy?" The potions professor snapped impatiently gesturing for her to continue.

"Well, Seeing as you are his father, his lineage has changed, just like Nymphadora Tonks the black lineage is strong in your family. He is a metamorphmagus" she shook her head as if to clear it, "it's really quite remarkable but Harry's appearance changes when certain alters come out, the charm Lily cast had been preventing his appearance from altering but now..." the mediwitch trailed off staring at her hands as if fearing what the reaction would be.

"Remarkable is NOT the word to use Poppy" Professor Snape shot back "the child should have never been put in this position. It is a horrific situation"

"Oh Severus I didn't mean-"

" you've met an alter?" He interrupted as he realised what she had revealed

Madame Pomfrey nodded "Yes, Seth. He appears to be one of the main alters."

"is Harry recovering well?" He asked

"Yes, you may see him now if you wish. I have healed all his physical injuries, and he will be fit to be released after lunch today."

Professor Snape nodded "lead the way" he said softly and they stepped into the floo

"Hello Harry" Madame Pomfry said as she walked briskly over to the bed where the child was sat up cross legged.

"Hello Madame Pomfrey" he replied quietly with a small smile.

"Professor Snape needs a word dear, I shall give you some privacy" she said returning his smile before walking back towards her office.

"Professor" Harry said by way of greeting.

"Harry" the professor replied "I have some important news." He looked at the small child. He looked exactly the same, however he no longer needed his glasses and the proffessors knees almost buckled when he saw the child's emerald eyes. Harry continued to stare at him.

"I heard about the Dursleys, I apologise for the way I have treated you, I was childish and my behaviour was inexcusable." He paused. "It has come to light that I am your father, your mother obliviated me and the headmaster has only just worked it out"

Harry remained silent just staring as if not trusting his own voice.

"I am your new guardian and will treat you well, I am also going to try and get to the bottom of your blank outs" he sighed and sat on the bed looking at the floor, he could no longer look at those eyes without feeling guilt claw at his stomach.

"He will not find out" said a voice harshly and Professor Snape snapped his head back up and almost gasped. Harry's hair was longer and trailed around his shoulders, his cheekbones more pronounced. He looked like Harry would do without the charms, Severus could see himself in the boy.

"He will NOT find out" the child repeated.

"My apologies..." Professor Snape trailed off

"Seth" the child responded leaning back gracefully against the headboard. Harry wasn't graceful, except on his broom.

"I am Harry's Slytherin side."

Seth smirked "Oh yes, the golden Gryffindor was nearly a Slytherin, it is most unfortunate that Lauchlan was out in the sorting, his Gryffindor tendencies swayed the hat in his judgement. Which means that I am a snake in a lions den so to speak."

Proffessor Snape was shocked into silence.

"Lauchlan?" He asked

"I don't think so, I'm no grass professor, you can discuss Lauchlan with Lauchlan"

The potions professor nodded silently

"Why can't Harry know?"

"Why do you think?" Seth smirked "we are here so he doesn't find out about half of the stuff he has suffered at the hands of his...loving family" he spat in disdain "don't you think that if he knew we were here then he might be able to guess why?" Professor Snape nodded again in silence.

"If you don't mind professor, we are tired and would just like to sleep"

"Of course" the potions professor nodded not wanting to push his luck. "Madame Pomfrey is going to release you after lunch. I am going into Diagon Alley for your school supplies for next year but should be back to see you released, you will be residing in my quarters."

"Yes sir." Seth said fixing him with a calculating stare as Professor Snape made to leave. As he reached the infirmary doors he glanced back expecting to see Seth staring however Harry had come back and was sliding back under the covers to sleep.

The potions master sighed, he had a lot to think about.

So there's chapter two. I really hope you enjoyed it!!!