Author's Notes: There is one reviewer who had thought that my characters are OOC. First of all, thank you, reviewer. You just reminded me something that I ought to have stated at the beginning. My characters WILL NOT BE totally following the original plot of Harry Potter. At this moment, Severus will seems to be quite the opposite side we are seeing (but that is because we have not went into where Harry will be having lessons from him as Professor Snape the teacher and not as Severus Snape the father.)
And no. No offence taken. Thank you for giving the time to give me these comments. They are quite helpful for me to review my own work and you helped me to remember to add this before it is too late~~~
29/11/2015: As my midterms are coming, it is with greatest regret that I will be unable to post anymore updates. The exams will be over by 17th December, by then I can post up anymore updates. I'll work on Chapter 4 in breaks between my studies. Hope I can post up Chapter 4 as soon as my exams ended. See you all!
Chapter 3 Growing Up
Severus scowled at the familiar brown envelope he is holding in his hand. Looks like my dear son just got the letter to Hogwarts. He sighed inwardly. He's growing up so fast… I wish that time will slow so we can spend more time together as father and son. He thought wistfully.Clutching the letter, he began to pace around his study in Snape Manor, his heels clicking the floor in agitation.
"Dad?" A voice inquired softly. "What's wrong?"
Severus looked up to his now 11-year old son. Harry gazed at him in concern. He never saw his father acting like this for quite a long time.
Severus sighed before gesturing in the study. "Why don't you come and sit down, Harry? It's time for us to discuss about a serious matter." He said before sitting in his seat and Harry followed, sitting in front of his father.
Severus sat down and placed his head on his hand as if he was tired.
Harry was even more alarmed. He never saw his dad like this.
"Dad? Do you need a migraine potion?" He asked, panic infiltrating his voice.
Severus shook his head before fixing his gaze at his son. "Harry," he began. "You know about Hogwarts, right?"
Harry nodded. "It's a place where all magical people like you go to for school, right?" He said.
Severus nodded. "Correct Harry. However, the reason why I am acting like this." He paused briefly, "is because, child, you are growing too fast."
Harry's brow furrowed in confusion. "Whatever do you mean, dad?" he asked, a bit uneasy at his dad's words.
Severus smiled wistfully at Harry once more before sliding the letter to Harry. "You may want to read this, Harry."
With another confused look at his teacher, Harry slit open the envelope, which was addressed as Harry James Potter-Snape, Snape Manor. Two letters fell out to the table. Burning with curiosity, Harry opened the first letter.
Dear Mr. Potter-Snape
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl by no later than 31 July.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress.
Harry looked at his father with joy. "I got accepted!" He said happily. Severus nodded and gesturing him to open up the second letter.
HOGWARTS SCHOOL of WITCHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM
First-year students will require:
1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)
2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
4. One winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic
by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory
by Adalbert Waffling
A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration
by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions
by Arsenius Jigger
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt Scamander
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT
1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring, if they desire, an owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICK
"Well…" Severus broke into Harry's reverie. "Time to go to Diagon Alley, Harry."
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As both Severus and Harry stood before the bar called the Leaky Cauldron, Severus looked at Harry, "You ready, son?"
Harry nodded. "Ready as ever, dad," and together, they stepped inside the bar.
Tom the bartender was handling drinks. When Severus stepped in alongside with Harry, he glanced carelessly towards them. "Hello Professor Snape." He would have gone back to work if he had not caught sight of Harry and stopped rather abruptly on what he is doing."
"Harry Potter." Tom whispered, his hands, now trembling, started to put down the things to get around and shake Harry's hand. "The Boy who Lived…"
There was a fluttering of movement, and then many people are there, trying to shake Harry's hand, while he looked bewildered and slightly frightened by the attention to himself.
Severus noticed the discomfort the boy is having and clearing his throat, he stepped in to interfere. "Excuse me, but we have shopping to complete." He stated, steering Harry deliberately towards the brick wall that concealed Diagon Alley below. Tapping on the bricks, the wall slid open, revealing the familiar view of many shops that lined to the two sides of a cobbled street.
"Let's go to Gringotts first." Severus murmured as he led the boy to the white, stately building where goblins are at the doors.
Once inside, Severus spoke to one of the goblins.
"I will like to go to Vault number 720 please, Brunkor." He said, withdrawing a key at the same time. Brunkor checked over and noted. "Follow me please, sir."
Both Severus and Harry boarded the cart and after a few moments. They were outside the Prince Vault.
"Stand back." Brunkor motioned as he stroke the door with a finger.
The door opened to reveal a vault full of Galleons. Obtaining three moleskin bags, Severus proceeded to fill one for Harry's supplies, one for his own daily expenses, and one for Harry's pocket money when he is in Hogwarts."
When they went back to the surface Severus spoke to the goblin. "Brunkor, is there happened to have any vault that are from the Potter's family that is given to Harry here?" Severus asked.
Brunkor stood for a few moments, thinking, "as a matter of fact, there is. Will you like to see Griphook for this?"
Severus nodded. "Yes please."
After a few moments with Severus conversing with Griphook plus a cart ride, Harry was standing in front of Vault 687. Inserting the key, Griphook opened the door and motioned for them to enter.
Harry glanced at the content of the Vault. Looks like my family left me with enough fortune after all. A brief tug on the sleeve of Severus's robe, Harry looked up at his dad and said. "Can you keep them please? I think I have enough money to spend."
Severus smiled back at Harry before speaking to Griphook. "I will like all these contents to move to the Prince Vault please Griphook."
"Certainly, sir."
After a little while, Harry and Severus exited Gringotts, with Severus carrying the three bags of moleskin. "I will give you some money to spend once we are back to Hogwarts, okay?" Severus said as he and Harry went to Flourish and Blotts.
"Okay dad." Harry said, while they shop for the things that he needed.
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It was almost evening when Harry and Severus arrived at Snape Manor. They've bought the things they have all needed, including a snowy owl for Harry which Harry called her Hedwig.
"Put them to the right place Harry and I will call you to dinner." Severus said, rumpling his son's hair before he went down the kitchen to prepare supper for both of them.
"Okay dad." Harry called back as he watch his dad descending the stairs to the kitchen. He smiled. Wait till I go to Hogwarts as a student with dad. I can't wait! He thought cheerfully as he started to unpack all the bags that contains the shopping done by him and Severus.
