The next day found a school holiday in effect for the students while the staff of Hogwarts, the minister of magic, Amelia Bones, A few Aurors, Goblins, Medical staff from Saint Mungo's and some officials from the muggle ministry met in an empty classroom to discuss one, Harry James Potter. "So, Harry Potter is Autistic. What do we do about that?" Asked Fudge. The healer who evaluated Harry spoke up. "Yes, He is autistic. I also observed some signs of emotional and mental abuse. He also moved in such a way that I would like Harry to be checked out physically checked out."
"What are you saying Mila? That Harry was not treated well by his family?" McGonagall and Fudge said in unison. Mila nodded. "We are here to back up Mila Jiansan." The head goblin spoke up. " we also are here on the request of Mrs. Bones here because it appears that while you all were resting last night, One Severus Snape asked that Amelia looks into if anything of importance was left in the Potter Vaults indicating the wishes Harry's Parents concerning Harry."
"Was anything found?" asked Dumbledore. He was concerned about Harry. He had been very upset about what was in the report given to Severus and Poppy to share with Hogwarts staff. He had not expected the boy to experience such trauma on top of being autistic. It made him angry and had to be talked down by Severus Snape of all people to not go after Harry's Muggle family. The goblins all nodded in unison. One of the goblins put a box on the table and pulled out several envelopes also some keys and smaller objects.
"We have found their wills. The things you see now are letters addressed to certain individuals here and elsewhere, also proof of the character of certain individuals and keys to some vaults. There are also instructions attached to some of these letters as to do next." Dumbledore nodded and asked that the letters that were addressed to those present be distributed. The small beings acquiesced, distributing the letters and other items. Severus was surprised when he was given a letter tied to a bundle of papers. As the rest of the people gathered further discussed Harry's situation, Severus shakily opened the letter.
Dear Severus,
I know that I haven't spoken to you for a few months, and I may not again. But I have something to tell you something before I possibly die. You may never need to read this if I do live. I hope I do live and can tell you this in person someday but in case I don't live, I need to write this. I know that the last time I saw you; it was right before you left for Albania to do the dark lord's bidding.
I told James of our last meeting and he does not begrudge me of what happened. But I need to say this, that meeting had a much-unexpected result. My son, our son, which is to say yours and my son, Harry, happened. I know that he may look like James when he gets older, but that is an illusion I put on him that will last indefinitely unless removed. The release charm to this illusion charm is simple. You just have to say "Pratunam rotilicious"….. Snape stopped reading and begun to hyperventilate. Did the letter just say what he thought it said? He read the beginning of the letter and then stopped again. He set down the letter and got a drink of water from a pitcher of water on one of the tables laden with drinks and food for today's meeting. He picked up the letter again and continued reading after sitting to finish the letter. "I know that this may be a shock reading this news in a letter. By all means, you can check it out. I'm sure you have the means to do so. Please believe me though when I say that Harry is our son. Please be kind to him and love him for me if I am not alive.
Sincerely,
Lily
It took all he had not to bolt from the room. He quickly showed the letter to Dumbledore and Amelia. They immediately asked for some of his hair to do the test. They also summoned Harry to do some medical scans on him and to see if the spell in Lily's letter worked. In the meantime, they worked with the muggle ministry officials on what needed to be done legally to look into the Dursleys. Once that was decided, they left to get that plan in motion. Harry showed up, and the scans were started. When Lily's spell was tested, everyone was shocked when it worked. Soon after that, the DNA test came back positive.
It was then discussed what would happen to Harry. After 2 hours of deliberation, It is was decided that Harry would stay with Severus at Prince manor since it was Severus's ancestral home during breaks and in the potion master's quarters during the year due to Harry's Autism. As the meeting came to an end, the goblins handed Severus an envelope and a smaller stack of papers for Harry to open at Severus's discretion. The last to leave the gathering were the medi witches and wizards as it took them a little longer to scan Harry.
This left Harry alone with Severus, Dumbledore, and Minerva. "Does this mean I get to stay with you, Professor?" Harry asked. Severus kneeled in front of his son. "Yes, it does. Do you understand why?" Harry shook his head. "I want you to listen to me okay. One of the tests the doctors ran today was to see who your parents were. The test said was that I was your dad." Harry thought for a minute. "I think I understand. Does that still mean that you can be nice to me now?" he asked in a curious tone. Severus nodded then spoke again. "Harry, I want you to know that I am like you. I am autistic. If you don't want hugs or if anything bothers you, let me know okay." Harry nodded, then gave Severus a big hug.
For the rest of the day, Severus got his living quarters ready for Harry. He asked Harry what he wanted and what should be done. It took a few days to transition Harry to his quarters, and rumors to start to fly. After three days, Dumbledore called for the school's attention at dinner. " I know that there have been rumors concerning one Harry Potter and one Severus Snape. I also know that these rumors are not kind. I would like to clear up a few things. Harry Potter is a special case. He has autism, also is Severus Snape's son. If there are problems with this, please take it up with your heads of houses so we may come up with a solution. Thank you for hearing me out. Please enjoy your dinner."