Hey here is the third chapter. In this Harry does not know that Severus is his father *giggles* he will find that out soon enough. It's now fifth year, I know I know, quite a jump but forgive me. Ok this will pick up about half-way through the fifth year. By the way, voldie hasn't been revived, that happens in the near future. I know it's hard to follow, but are ya'll doin ok?
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Harry frowned down at his potions work. He was sitting in the Slytherin common room. He knew potions like the back of his hand he just couldn't concentrate. Lately he found himself becoming attracted to Salazar. He had talked to Draco but his friend simply told him if it was meant to be it would work out, but Harry didn't see how. Sal was from the past, you couldn't have a relationship with someone from the past. Sighing he closed his book.
"Draco, I'm going to talk to Sev. See you soon, ok?" He asked of his friend who was deep in his transfiguration book. Draco nodded. Harry stood up and began making his way to the dungeons.
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Meanwhile Severus had just gotten an owl on a delayed delivery. On the Envelope was a very familiar writing. Opening the envelope he pulled out the parchment and his mouth dropped open.
Severus,
If you are reading this, James and I didn't make it. I want you to watch out for my son. When you get this he should be 15. I need to tell you something Severus. When I married James, I still loved you. I married James quickly after seventh year for a reason. Harry is your son Severus. I'm sorry I never told you, it's just that you were being accused of so many things and I didn't know what to believe. I hope someday you can forgive me. Tell Harry I love him.
Love,
Lilly
Severus stared at the letter in shock, Harry, the boy that was his favourite pupil next to Draco was his son. The boy he had thought for so long was James Potter's son, was his. As he thought about it though, he realized that Harry was more of a Slytherin than James could have ever been. He also realized over the 5 years that Harry and Draco seemed to have a secret. Both boys would rush off at weird times. So much to think about and on top of that, there had been whispers. Dark wizards were all saying that Voldemort's rein of terror wasn't over.
Severus was startled out of his thoughts by a knocking on the door.
Composing himself he called out, "Come in."
He watched as Harry came in the room, toting his potions book. Severus's heart sped up, should he tell the boy or wait?
Harry noticed his mentor seemed slightly off, "Sev? Are you all right?" He asked softly as he sat in a comfy chair he transfigured.
"I'm fine Harry, I just found out some news that is rather personal to me…" Severus paused, wondering if he should tell him, "Harry…it involves you too…."
Harry stared hard at the man he loved like a father and smiled gently to urge him on, "Yes?"
"Harry, in seventh year of school your mother and I were together. I loved her very much. Harry in my fifth year of school my father forced me to become a death eater. I spied on him for Dumbledore. Lilly found out I was a death eater but not the spy part and left me. She married James soon after Seventh Year……" Severus choked back a small sob, "Harry, I am your father."
Harry stared at the man in shock, his father……he had a father? He wasn't sure how to react, his whole life he had been told he had no parents and then this. He slowly stood, "I need some time to think. Can we talk tomorrow?"
Severus felt his heart wither and nodded, and watched his son walk from the room.
Harry walked the halls slowly, he had a father. He was shocked, but happy too. He wasn't an orphan anymore, but would Severus want him? He frowned and headed back to the common room. He stumbled in.
Draco looked up at his friend, worried, "Harry?"
"Dray, can we go to our room? I need to talk with you and Sal." Harry asked and without waiting for an answer headed to their room. He sat heavily on Draco's bed.
"Harry?" Draco asked softly, "What's wrong?"
"I have a father……." Harry said softly. Draco's eyes went wide.
"How-What? Who?"
"Severus just told me he's my father." Harry stated, "I have a dad, how can I have a dad, I don't know how to be a son. I don't know how to act towards him." Suddenly it hit Harry, he had a father, someone to love him. All the while he had been being abused by Vernon, he hadn't really needed to be there. Life was unfair. Tears began to roll down his face, he wasn't an orphan. He would be loved. He curled himself up into Draco as his friend wrapped his arms around him. Draco was his friend, a great friend, but Harry wanted Sal. Closing his eyes he reached out and cried out softly.
"Sal…"
Draco smiled as Salazar appeared and gave his spot to the man. He quietly slipped out of the room.
Harry buried his face in Salazar's chest, the comforting sent soothing him.
"Sal, I'm not an orphan, I have a father. A father Sal!! What if he doesn't want me? What if I'm not a good son? Sal, I'm scared." Harry whimpered into the strong chest.
Salazar gently tilted Harry's face up to look at him. He was so pulled to the boy and he didn't even know why. But he knew Harry and knew his insecurities and knew that this was a big deal for him.
"Harry, you will be a good son, don't be afraid. I'll be here for you no matter what, but tell me. Who's your father?" Salazar placed a soft kiss on Harry's head. He didn't understand why or even when he had fallen for the small boy but he had. He actually thought he had probably been slowly falling for him since he first met him. His love starting out as a parents love and then esculated into something more. Now as he sat here staring into tearful emerald eyes, he knew he was in love with Harry Potter. He was shocked at the sudden insight and vowed never to let Harry find out how he felt.
"Severus Snape is my father." Harry whispered.
Salazar smiled, "Harry, from what you have told me of the man, he already cares for you as a son. Even before you know he was your father. He must be so happy to have a son like you." Salazar gently stroked the soft raven black hair.
"Sal?" Harry asked gently, "will you stay until I'm asleep? I'm really tired, but I don't want to be alone."
Salazar smiled gently, he would never be able to say no to Harry and he knew it. He would do everything possible to keep sadness from the emerald eyes.
Harry smiled and lay down in Draco's bed, not caring what his friend said and curled up under the covers. As he began to drift off he felt a soft kiss placed on his lips and whispered to the now empty room, "Love you Salazar."
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OMGoddess!! That sucked!!! I am sooo sorry!!! Please don't flame me. Also I'm having problems with formatting, anyone want to html for me?
