Elves and Unexpected Visitors

It was dark around supper time. Reappearing after Diagon Alley at the house it was storm of moving activity.

Severus carrying the bags from the beauty store.

Outside an iron fence was put up with a gate.

It even appeared the house was wider with new coat of green paint.

A freshly built green house could be seen from the backyard.

They had built a porch of burnt Birchwood. He stood in great surprise.

Severus walked in with Petunia and could not believe it is the same house.

Furniture was shined. Old dark green drapes hung from the windows with antique rugs from the attic.

The wooden floor was polished and crème paint was fresh on the walls. All the old furniture from the attic was cleaned, polished, stained and the house gleamed. Jelly was setting the table. Malty was in the kitchen making supper. Bilbo greeted them at the door and took their cloaks. Severus was overwhelmed by the change. They separated their purchases Petunia putting hers in her trunk. Lully takes the fabrics and puts the beauty potions in the bathroom. "Well this is lovely, something smells great", Petunia stated. He rolled her eyes. "Let's eat dinner, "says Severus. It was flaky fish pie.

While they were eating there was a knock on the door. "I wonder who it could be?" asked Petunia

Severus replied, "It's my home I will go see."

Severus grabbed his wand and Bilbo the followed.

"Master, it is someone magical." Bilbo stated.

Bilbo had his hands in defense position ready to defend his new master.

Severus opened the door and almost fainted. His face was frozen with shock.

A clean, finely dressed, man that could only be Tobias Snape was standing at the door

"I thought you were in prison," says Severus

Before Tobias could reply a crack is heard. A crash was heard and then someone cursed "Bloody hell."

An elegant older man who looked an older and sophisticated version of his father appeared. In blood red robes, a redwood cane, and black hair with white streaks. The family resemblance was uncanny. Except his eyes were a cold brown that gave Severus a chill. His father had warm brown eyes very different from his onyx that matched his mothers.

Petunia being a nosy lady that she was, grabbed her wand at the noise. Motioning the house elves to remain sitting and eat their dinner. They did not listen. They all crept to the front door.

Petunia gasped "Mr. Snape?"

Severus rolled his eyes and gritted his teeth, "Aren't you supposed to be eating for all you know it could be an ax murder at the door and you come to investigate."

Petunia snorted, "Well excuse me if I thought your dinner would get cold and you were taking a long time. Next time I will not be concerned"

He retorted "concerned more like nosy."

She huffed but remained in the dining room door way.

Severus snarled out "Well you have been gone since I was five and obviously did something to end up in Azkaban did not think for one moment that if you broke out that I will house you here! A magical castor… (literally spit the words out)...that cannot stand a witch or the wizard son he helped create the irony."

By the end Severus was red, huffing, and his cold sneer was firmly in place. Petunia put her hand on his shoulder while giving Severus father the stink eye. But she said nothing waiting on Severus to finish his peace.

Severus coldly, stating "You abandoned your wife and child, not that you were father of the year. Left me to the coldness that was my weak willed mother. Impoverished child that I was and alone."

But before he could continue a smooth, older, voice spoke "Hircanus Onias LaSnape of the LaSnape clan your grandsire, I see we have some discussion to be had."

Severus sneered "obviously."

Petunia gripped Severus shoulder. Severus rearranged his face to cold indifference. Tobias was looking down in shame.

Petunia trying to break the deadly gazes, awkward silence, and get out of the cold door said "as informative as this has been we have dinner, that was interrupted.'

It snapped Severus out of his haze of anger.

"Yes, we were eating." Severus spoke quietly.

"Severus we only came to talk to you, late me explain," says Tobias. Severus nodded.

Hircanus did not wait for invitation and walked past for his way in the house. He was so at home he sat in the dining area and fixed himself a plate.

Sarcastically Severus spoke "Well make yourself at home why don't like a true invader." Severus vanished the plate. Smirking as he did so. The house elves sat around the table quietly. Bilbo looked at the two new Snapes with distrust.

Grandsire sneered "Well, it seems only house elves can eat here and no other magical quest."

Petunia snorted "we like them and they were invited."

Tobias looked around nervously, at all the new décor. The shiny floors, fresh paint, restored wooden furniture, and paintings dusted off from the attic. The dining table looked new and was covered in a nice lace table cloth. It was far cry from the dirty, broke down, and poor place he left behind.

"Well you came to explain in all your finery," sneered Severus.

"Listen here, I have taken all the attitude I will endure from you grandson. Cut the overgrown chip off our shoulder young man. You want the truth, I though your father my son was dead. I remember burying his body as baby. The Clan wars got swept up with Grindelwald. We as castors were drawn in. Your father though, not deceased as I thought was taken by my enemies falsely having me think he died. His twin Thaddeus had a hard time magical twins have a special bond. When he told me he thought his brother was alive I did not believe him. The binding on your father broke the day you think he left you. It broke that day in bar full of muggles supposedly. That gas leak killed 10 muggles you foolish boy."

"STOP, calling him foolish for things he did not know. He was left at five years old and in conditions that would break the average person" said Petunia. She glared viciously.

Severus was touched but kept his face neutral.

Grandsire continued but with a more neutral tone "he was wrongly convicted and sentenced to Azkaban your mother lied. She told you he left knowing he want to prison. A blocked core causes madness and magic phobia. I magicked a clone for my son in the cell. He was ill and your mother told him that he was not wanted there."

"Severus your mother and I had divorced six years ago. Being that you are son of Ancient and Noble house she was given custody. I was still considered guilty and being a wizard not just a castor she got to keep you. She was maddest that I was not a muggle, wanting to prove her father wrong. She did not want me or for me to be around you. It's ironic that she's dating a wizard from a minor house. I was taken into the castor clan of La Snape. I bought this house with my measly factory job before it shut down. I wanted more than anything to gain custody of you but, I was just declared innocent today, and unless she is seen as unfit what chance do I have?" says Tobias.

Severus was confused and hurt. His mother had lied to him. He was neglected and abused by her boyfriend. He thought they were unwanted. She neglected him. He has not even seen her all winter break.

"I always wanted a father that cared for me, decent clothes, at least two meals a day, and to be safe. I have never had that," says Severus.

Hircanus La Snape was incensed at his life circumstances his grandson has lived through.

"Severus allow me to be the grandparent you never had. I know it will take time for all of us to build a healthy relationship. But we do not want you to be excluded join the Clan. You are loved, we want to care for you, we want to keep you safe", says Hircanus La Snape.

"Son, I cannot fix the past and if I could I would. I can be there for you now. I will fight for you, protect you, feed you three meals a day, and help pay for your schooling. Will you let me?" says Tobias.

Severus responds "Alright, well you owe it to me anyway for now you all are on probation."

Bilbo was carrying in tray of chocolate pudding and tea. He spoke "Master Severus want dessert and tea?"

He nodded.

Petunia watched with interest then stated "since you all seem to be staying I shall introduce myself. I am Petunia Rosaline Selwyn Gaunt-Evans (Ifan). Now, it is getting late and I must change so excuse me."

She whispered to Bilbo on her way out "watch them."

Bilbo nodded his head flapping extra hard. She exited the room to change into her mundane clothes. She refreshed her makeup and changed.

Hircanus "a high blood from the founding 28 not bad for a girlfriend and Ifan clan girl. You sure know how to pick um.'

Severus blushed and rolled his eyes.

"So now that we are all fed, what does a La Snape clan membership require?" asked Severus

"It is sacred blood ritual but not before proving your worth. We test your magic strength, and your mind. You have strong magic I am not concerned. We can only encourage you or cheer you on not help you" says Hircanus.

"I got through it son, and you're really smart so you will do well," says Tobias.

Severus ducked his head and blushed red looking as Petunia walked in.

"I've got to get going home, it's getting late,' says Petunia.

Jelly grabbed her coat and her bags. "Let Jelly shrink all your purchases Miss Tuney."

He shrink all her bags and gave her some pudding to go.

Severus got up from the dining room and saw Petunia to the door. Jelly was waiting.

"It's been an eventful day," says Petunia.

"Yes, but I'm glad you came," said Severus.

"Me, too" said Petunia.

She pecked him on the cheek.

He blushed.

Jelly popped Petunia and Severus to her house.

When they landed Severus decided to for first time initiate a hug.

She blushed then grabbed her bag and went into the house.