ch.7

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The next morning everyone got up and got ready for the day.

Harry and Ron did not want to get up and everyone soon realised to just leave them alone since Harry hexed Seamus.

Hermione and everyone else minus the the boys, they all walked down to the great hall and sat down to eat breakfast.

Severus watched as everyone walked in and sat down. So far he has not seen Harry nor his friend Ronald.

He was wondering what they were up to when he heard Seamus talking to Hermione.

"Jeez, Harry was in a bad ass mood this morning!" Seamus said rubbing a bump on his head.

Hermione chuckled. "He is quite angst when he feels like it. Did he do that to you?" Hermione said obviously talking about the huge goose egg on his head.

"Fuck yea! Merlin's pants I just tried to tell him he needed to get up and he threw a hex at me!" Seamus said rubbing his goose egg bump.

Hermione chuckled. "At least he didn't attack you like he did to the twins one time. Molly was so ticked off, she had two children that she had to tend too with a bloody nose."

The twins chuckled. Then they said simultaneously, "I remember that! Mum was so pissed. But we got her laughing when we told her why he did it to us."

At that moment the two missing boys came in. Both yawning widely and stumbling their way toward the table. Obviously they had a lack of sleep last night.

Hermione smiled up at them. "Have a good night last night?"

Harry glared at her. "Fuck off!"

Hermione's jaw dropped.

The twins burst out laughing. "Wow you sure told her!"

Albus chuckled lightly and said, "Our Harry is in a foul mood today, everyone stay out of his way unless you want to end up like Quirelle."

All the professor's chuckled lightly with good humor. Severus was actually a bit sick of hearing his son swear. It's just not what children do!

Harry plopped down on the chair and began filling his plate with all the good food surrounding him.

Hermione was glaring at Harry, "Merlin Harry! What's up your butt?!"

Harry smiled and said, "Oh you really don't want to know that."

Everyone burst out laughing. Fred and George were giving him high fives for the good come back. Hermione was shaking her head.

After everyone was done Hermione got her serious face back on and looked at Harry and Ron, "Are you two ready for Professor Lockhart's test today?"

Harry and Ron's eyes grew huge.

"WHAT?!" Harry exclaimed loud enough to get everyone to look at him like he was crazy.

Ron nodded his head, "What bloody test? I don't remember him saying anything about a bloody test!"

The two boys were so loud that they had every single person in the great hall staring at them.

Hermione held in a giggle. "Well no wonder you two didn't hear we had a test today. You two were asleep!"

Harry and Ron finally nodding their heads realising she was completely right.

Hermione giggled. "You two are going to fail this test. It's like worth a lot of points."

Harry shrugged. "I'm a pretty good guesser."

Fred and George smirked at him.

"What is the test about?" Ron asked. But not really caring.

Hermione smiled like she was off into a dream, "His books."

Harry made a gagging noise. She came out of her day dream and smacked him on the arm.

"Shut up! You're just jealous." Hermione said smoothly

Harry smirked. "Oh yes, I am jealous." He then stood so he was facing all the Gryffindors and said proudly, "Everyone listen because I will only say this once."

Severus closed his eyes and muttered, "Merlin what is he going to say now?"

"I am jealous of Professor Lockhart. His slick hair and the way he throws his robe over his shoulder just makes me so jealous. Oh and the way he smiles, with those bright white teeth. I wish I had his teeth. Oh and the way he is always proudly talking about himself and the way he has so many wonderful colored robes. It all just makes me so, so very jealous." He said all of that sarcastically.

Hermione was now glaring at him, "Oh you will regret the day those words came out of your mouth!" she then leaped across the table and tackled Harry.

Harry was in shock. But as soon as he came out of it he flipped Hermione so he had her on the ground then stood and glowered down at her.

Hermione stood and glared at Harry. "You could have at least left me win."

Harry snorted. "Could have but didn't."

Ron chuckled from the sideline. "Bloody Hell Hermione you're like like a freaking crazy women!"

Hermione turned her death glare on Ron who immediately shrank back.

The bell rang for class. Everyone started to depart for their first class. Which for them was DADA with Lockhart. Much to Harry and Ron's despair.

When they reached the class room they walked in and sat down at their table. They waited for Professor Lockhart to arrive and when he did he handed everyone a piece of parchment.

"Everyone we are having the test to see how much you know about me." Harry and Ron exchanged bewildered expressions, "It is multiple choice. You may begin." Professor Lockhart spun around so he could go back to his desk.

Harry put his name on the name spot then looked down at the first question.

1) What is Professor Lockharts favorite animal?

a. A cat b. A dog c. A Unicorn

Harry looked at them and smiled when he read letter c. He figured it would make him seem more like the girl Harry so thought he was, so he circled c.

Harry looked down at the next question hoping it wasn't as stupid as the one he just did, but with his luck it was.

2) What is Professor Lockhart's favorite color?

a. Blue b. Green c. Lilac

Harry had no idea what to put so he put down choice c again.

Harry looked down at the next question and realised it was extremely easy.

3) What is the color of my eyes?

a. Blue b. Green c. Brown

Harry looked up into his professor's eyes and noticed they were blue. So he circled a.

The next question seemed hard since Harry hadn't even read his books yet. He thought they were stupid and was surprised they were even published.

4) What book did Professor Lockhart not write?

a. Magical Me b. Voyages with Vampires c. Hogwarts a History

Okay so this question wasn't so bad after he read the choices, he automatically circled letter c.

Harry looked down at the rest of the papers and realised their were only six more questions to go.

5) What kind of feather do I use when I sign my autographs?

a. Albino ferret b. Peacock c. Flamingo

Harry had no idea what this answer would be, so he picked the one that would fit the man's personality better. He chose a, Albino Ferret. He would never tell anyone if they asked why he picked that one but he always thought his professor would make a wonderful Ferret just like Malfoy.

6) I have a talent in?

a. Memory charms b. Dark magic c. Defense

Harry snorted when he saw the dark magic. In the end he chose letter a because he thought he recalled a time when he mentioned he was excellent in memory charms. Harry just thought he had a big ego.

7) My worst fear is?

a. nothing b. My grandmother c. spiders

Harry almost burst out laughing but managed to keep it in. He decided to circle letter b because apparently his grandmother (he wasn't sure if he liked calling her that yet but figured he would get use to it,) frightens him at times too.

Harry looked down at the paper again and sighed. He hated DADA right now.

8) My favorite Hogwarts subject is?

a. Potions b. DADA c. Transfiguration

Harry smirked, this one was so easy. If he didn't like DADA then he wouldn't be the professor. Harry circled letter b and moved on hoping to get finished soon. Hermione was already done. Ron must have guessed because he was done in minutes of starting.

9) When I was on Quidditch I played as?

a. Seeker b. Beater c. Chaser

Harry smiled, this was one thing he liked about the guy. Lockhart once told him about playing as a Seeker. But then he bragged on and on about how good he was it made Harry sick.

Harry smiled. The last question. Thank Merlin!

10) What was Professor Lockhart wearing the first day of school?

a. Normal black robes b. Purple britches c. Forget-Me-Not Blue

Harry curled his lip in disgust. He remembered him wearing some type of blue robes so he went with c.

Harry stood up and walked his paper up to the Professor who he so despised with a passion.

As soon as Harry returned to his desk the bell rang for their next class; Potions.

Hermione was all cheerful. "That was so easy!"

Harry snorted. "Right."

Hermione shook her head, "This is why to two should read your books." She then smiled fondly at Harry.

Ron curled his lip disgustedly, "Did I miss something between you two? Because this is getting kind of freaky."

Hermione and Harry unlocked their gazes and looked at Ron.

"What did you say, Ron?" Harry asked

Ron rolled his eyes and started out the door. "Quit flirting and come on, we are probably going to be late."

Hermione blushed and they headed out the door and to the dungeons.

When they arrived they sat down at their seats and put their stuff away, then they turned to the board that Severus was now currently writing on.

Severus turned around to see if everyone was there yet. Once he saw that everyone was seated he began.

"We are having a surprise quiz today." Severus said

Everyone inwardly groaned except Harry and Ron who just couldn't keep it in.

Severus smirked at them, "Have a problem?"

Harry and Ron shook their heads, but Harry remembering his father didn't like that he said, "No, sir."

Severus nodded his head, "Good, now I will pass out the papers and everyone may begin."

Once all the papers were passed out they all began.

It took Harry basically the whole time to do the test. When he finally finished it was only Neville left.

Harry returned to his seat and mouthed a "I so failed." to Hermione and Ron, they both nodded in agreement. But Harry knew Hermione was lying, she actually passed the test as she always does.

Severus looked up and realised his son has finally finished and was laying his head down on the desk. Harry started gazing out the window but then the Weasley child got his attention.

He watched as they silently talked to each other.

Harry glared at him, "What?" Harry mouthed back to him

Ron nodded towards Hermione who was now drawing mindlessly on her notebook. Harry and Ron smiled, then Harry made sure his professor wasn't looking; he was but he didn't notice. He then picked up his own quill and began drawing a snake that he then used his wand so it looked like it was coming up out of the paper to her. Harry sat back in his chair and pretended he did nothing at all.

When Hermione looked back down at her paper she almost screamed but finally realised it was a drawing. She turned to glare at the two boys. Harry gave her an innocent look and mouthed to her, "What's the matter?"

She glared at him, "Like you don't know."

Harry shrugged his shoulders and turned from her.

Harry continued to look out the window.

Three minutes later Neville was finished.

The bell rang and everyone stood to go to lunch.

The Trio sat down at the table and began eating.

Oliver Wood walked over and told Harry that they were to have their first game for the year today instead of tomorrow when it was originally planned.

"What time is it?" Harry asked hoping to God it wasn't during his detentions.

Oliver looked at his worried face and said, "Four and you better not have detention! We need you this is our Slytherin game!" With one last glare Oliver went back to his seat.

Harry huffed and slammed his head down on the table. The slam was so loud it made everyone jump.

Hermione looked at Harry who was continuing his pounding, "Harry stop. Harry stop it your gonna give yourself a concussion!"

Harry couldn't hear her, all he heard was himself saying "Stupid, stupid, stupid." Over and over again.

Hermione huffed, "Harold James Potter!"

Harry still hadn't heard her.

Fred stood up and grabbed a glass of ice water, then he poured it down Harry's back. Harry leaped from the table.

"Bloody Hell!" Harry screamed as he danced around trying to get the chill off of him.

Fred chuckled. Hermione and Ron were laughing, Harry turned to glare at them.

"What was that for?!" Harry said as he took out his wand and made himself warm again.

Hermione rolled her eyes, "Harry you can't slam your head onto the table that many times. No wonder you aren't good in a lot of subjects."

Harry's jaw dropped. Oh no she didn't.

"Close your mouth you look like a fish." Hermione said as she stood to go back to the common room for free period.

Harry was still shocked still as she made her way to the exit. Then it struck him, she just insulted him.

Harry came out of his daze and raced after her. He caught up with her before she couldn't get out the door. He blocked the doorway and looked at her.

"Hermione, when have you gotten good at insults?" Harry asked stunned.

Hermione glared at him, "I have always been good at them."

That made Harry laugh. "Uh... Right and I am brilliant at Potions."

Hermione glared at him. "Whatever, I'm going back to the common room and doing my homework. You better go see if Professor Snape will change the time of your detention so you can play in the game. If he says no, you dead with Oliver." With that she turned and headed back to the common room.

Harry sighed and went down to the dungeons where he knew his father was at the minute since he wasn't at the great hall.

When Harry got to his office he knocked and waited for a reply.

"What?" Was the snarky reply.

Harry rolled his eyes and opened the door. When Severus saw who it was his facial appearances changed immediately from annoyed and outraged to calm and proud. Harry didn't understand the proud part, but he didn't care.

"I'm sorry, son. I thought it was Mr. Malfoy again." Severus said pointed to the seat in front of his desk. Harry plopped down.

Once Harry was seated Severus asked, "Now what is it you want?"

Harry took in a breathe and asked his question. "Well, they changed the day for our Quidditch match for today at four-"

"So you wanted to know if you could serve your detention some other day." Severus finished for him. "Am I correct?"

Harry nodded his head, "Yes, sir. Oliver would kill me if I miss this game."

Severus snorted. "I don't think Mr. Wood would dare kill my son, Harry. No need to worry."

Harry sighed. "But I really, really, really want to play this game. We're up against the Slytherins. Please dad!"

The 'dad' is what finally made Severus agree. "I guess. But you better be here tomorrow for your detention."

Harry smiled brightly. "Yes, sir."

Severus figured that since he had Harry here already he should just ask his question. "Harry, I have a question for you that I want you to answer honestly."

Harry automatically started worrying, 'What did I do?!' Harry started searching his memory for anything he did wrong but couldn't find anything, well except his language but he didn't think that was bad.

Seeing his son's expression Severus smirked. "Got a guilty conscious?"

Harry stopped thinking and blinked. "No... I didn't do anything."

Severus continued to smirk, "Right."

Harry's eyes went huge. "I'm serious. Well I don't think I did anyway..."

Severus chuckled lightly, "You're not in trouble, Harry."

Harry sighed in relief, which made Severus chuckle even more.

Harry liked his father's laugh, it made him feel calm and energetic. Not that he needed to feel energetic, he had enough of that on his own, but it was a great feeling.

Harry looked back up at the man he now called 'father' and asked, "Then what did you want to ask?"

Severus got his serious face back on and looked over at Harry. "I was wondering if you would like to change your last name to Snape, but you don't have to."

Harry smiled. He would love to have the same last name as his father. His father, no one else's father. All his. He felt so lucky to have a father and grandmother who loved him for who he was. Not because he was Harry Bloody Potter. Harry James Snape, that had a ring to it that he loved. It made him feel so loved and show him that he was part of a family that would love him forever and ever and never call him a freak or a screw up or anything else his 'relatives' called him.

Harry smiled up at his father, "Yes."

Severus smiled back at Harry and gave him a hug.

When they broke apart Severus looked at the clock and noticed that time sure did fly fast. It was surprisingly 3:35.

Severus looked back at Harry and smiled, "You better go get ready for that game. I will come and watch. But I will have to cheer for both my house and you."

Harry smiled. He didn't care if the man cheered for the other team, it was the matter that he was actually going to cheer for him. For him of all people to cheer for. But he figured it was different if he was his son.

Harry smiled and fled the office after saying goodbye.

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Oliver looked at everyone and smiled. "This is it, guys. This is our big game, the one that counts the most. Let's let it be the best one we have ever played. Remember keep your eye out for the Bludger, the damn Slytherins always hits them at us and we need as many people as we can for us to win. Remember Harry keep your eye out for that Snitch. If you catch that we will automatically win. Oh and one more thing, you know how Harry punched Malfoy in the nose the other day? Well since he has it wrapped he can't play. They have a sub Seeker, it's a third year. I have no idea what her name is though. Alright guys let's go." On that they all flew out into the stands.

Harry looked around at everyone looking for Hermione, Ron and most of all his father. Harry found his two best friends cheering for him while waving flags in the air, Hermione was calling out him name. Harry then noticed his father, he was looking at him. Their eyes locked together for the longest time until Harry heard Madam Hooch blow her whistle, he left go of the gaze and started looking for the small golden ball called the Snitch. Harry looked over to see who the other Seeker was and noticed she was a larger version of Crabbe or Goyle. Harry smirked and continued to look for the Snitch.

After a couple of laps around the pitch Harry saw a golden ball up ahead. It was right next to the other Seeker.

'How the Hell am I gonna get it without her knowing it is so close to her?' Harry asked himself.

Harry then came to the idea of tricking her.

Harry started off in another direction really fast so it looked like he saw the Snitch, he looked behind himself and noticed his plan worked she was now trailing behind him. Harry smirked and did a flip in the air on his broom so he was now facing the other direction. He heard a lot of gasps when he did this but he just kept going, Harry went to reach for the Snitch but it wasn't even there anymore.

'Shit!' Harry screamed to himself.

A couple minutes later it started raining. Harry kept circling the pitch looking for the damn Snitch.

Madam Hooch blew her whistle and they all came down.

"Five minute break or you can fly around to keep moving." Madam Hooch gave her commands then went to hide under her umbrella.

Harry decided he didn't need a break so he took flight again and flew around in circles. Fred followed him up. They were the only two still in the air. Everyone else must have been really needing a break.

Fred smiled over at Harry, "You want to do some tricks while we wait?"

Harry smirked, "When don't I?"

Fred laughed and then told Harry to go first. Harry smiled and flew straight up in the air then once he was really high in the air he came flying down, five seconds before he hit the ground he pulled up and drifted over to Fred who sat with his mouth hanging open.

"Merlin Harry, do you have a death wish or something?" Fred said "I can't top that."

Harry shrugged. "Then lets just fly up to Hermione and Ron." Fred agreed but went to his friends. Harry flew over to Hermione and Ron.

As soon as he got over to his friends Hermione started scolding him. "Harry James Potter you almost gave me a heart attack! What were you thinking doing a back flip on a bloody broom?!" Hermione must be really mad to say the word 'bloody'.

Harry rolled his eyes. "I had to get her away from the Snitch, but when I came back to where it was before it was gone."

Ron started laughing. "You should have seen your fathers expression! He looked like he had a heart attack! Oh Merlin that was great. I was watching his expressions as you did that back flip and then you did that really high trick a couple minutes ago. Wow he looked like a ghost himself, I have never seen Professor Snape so scared before... Let alone scared." Ron chuckled.

Harry automatically felt bad for causing his father to be scared. He actually didn't think that it was such a bad thing to do a trick on a broom but if his father was that scared maybe it was. Harry had a talent for broom tricks and he liked that. He just wouldn't be doing the tricks in front of his father again.

Madam Hooch's whistle got him back to reality and he started off to find the small golden ball. Harry really wanted this game to finish soon so he looked more close for the ball. When Harry saw a golden ball flash before his eyes he flew after it. The Snitch must have had other plans though and it took him on a wild goose chase.

The Snitch went flying down towards the ground. Harry had no choice but to follow. Harry pulled up on his broom before he went face first into the ground, again he heard gasps go throughout the pitch. Harry groaned when he was too short to reach the Snitch. Harry looked behind him to see where the other Seeker was; she was far behind him. Harry sighed and carefully stood up and reached for the Snitch.

Since it was pouring down rain when Harry reached out for the Snitch he went flying off his broom and landed on the ground. Harry was in pain, that was for sure. But he couldn't fathom what was choking him. Harry sat up and blinked a couple times and noticed the thing that was choking him was trying to get out. Harry started coughing and choking to try to get the thing out of his mouth.

Harry heard the announcer say, "And Harry Potter is up! Wait a second what's the matter with him? He looks like he is gonna be sick!"

Harry finally managed to spit the Snitch out and it was now laying on his hand. Harry smiled when he saw the small golden Snitch fold in it's wings to show it gave up. Harry proudly put up his hand to show everyone what he had. Cheers went wild through the pitch.

The rest of the Gryffindor quidditch team flew down to Harry.

After everyone was done saying how good he was and telling him about the party tonight for their win, Harry walked over to where Hermione and Ron were standing under a umbrella. They smiled at him and told him how proud they were of him, well that was until Hermione started telling him how stupid he was for making that stunt.

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Severus looked around to find his son. He found him being scolded by Hermione. Severus smirked and walked over to them.

He got there just in time to hear Harry defending himself, "Oh Hermione your such a drama queen! It wasn't even that dangerous. All I did was do a back flip and some other tricks. And besides you have Fred to blame for teaching me how to surf on my broom."

Hermione always quick with arguments said, "I know and I will be dealing with him later! You should be glad you aren't in the Hospital Wing for your foolishness!" Hermione then noticed Severus, "Hello Professor."

Harry and Ron spun around to see him.

Severus smiled at Harry, "Well I was going to tell you how foolish that was for risking you neck but since Hermione already did that I don't feel the need to say it again." Hermione blushed at that.

After that said Severus gave Harry a hug and told him how great of a flyer he was and how proud he was for him.

As they were heading up to the castle. Harry began coughing.

Hermione wrinkled her nose. "Don't get me sick, I can't miss class right now."

Ron inched closer to Harry and whispered so Severus couldn't hear (but unknowingly to Ron he did anyway), "You can get me sick."

Harry laughed, "Right... You can share my fork today at supper."

Ron's eyes went bright. Hermione on the other hand thought way differently, "EWWWWWWW! That is disgusting!"

Harry and Ron chuckled while Severus just smirked.

"Hermione, trust me I was joking. I mean come on I dont know where Ron's mouth has been!" Harry said picking on Ronald.

Ron glared at him. "Hey!"

Ron then started chasing him up to the castle.

Severus and all the other Professors were yelling after them telling them not to run since the grass was wet. They of course either didn't hear them or just ignored them.

Ron tackled Harry to the ground. Unfortunately that was where a mud puddle was.

They started to wrestle around playfully until they felt someone glaring at them. They looked up and noticed it was Severus and Hermione had her nose wrinkled disgustedly.

They slowly stood. Harry then noticed they were in a mud puddle and slipped back down since he tried to move to fast. Spritz of mud flew over Severus' and Hermione's robes. Ron burst out laughing until Harry grabbed his leg and made him fall back into it too. Spraying more mud onto Severus and Hermione in the process.

Before Severus could say anything Hermione had used her wand to get them out of the mud puddle. She then started babbling on and on about how her robe was muddy. Harry and Ron looked like those people who mud wrestled on T.V. They were covered from the top of their heads to their toes in mud.

"We're sorry, Hermione. Seriously." Harry said but them smiled and gave her a muddy hug.

That done it. Hermione pushed Harry back into the mud puddle.

"UGH you're dead meat Potter!" Hermione screamed as she jumped in after him. Harry was trying to get out so he wouldn't get attacked.

Ron and Severus were both laughing from the sidelines as Harry desperately tried to get out but kept falling back in.

Finally Harry managed to get out of the puddle. Hermione was now in laughing fits as she got out too.

Severus rose his nose disgustedly as he walked the three muddy second year children back up to the castle.

Before he opened the door he looked them over one more time. They were shivering. Harry, Ron and also Hermione were sneezing.

'Great they better not give me a cold too!' Severus thought as he continued to look at them.

Harry went to open the door but Severus put his hand on the door to show him not to. Harry looked up wondering what was the matter. Then he remembered they were covered in mud.

"Now since you three decided to mud wrestle, which if anyone asks I did not allow you to do, I am going to clean you off good enough so you wont get the halls muddy. When you get back to your common room I want all three of you to get showers and dress into clean clothing then you may come down and eat supper." Once they agreed they would he cleaned them off as good as he could and sent them off. He went down to his rooms to change robes too since they splashed mud all over his good clean robes.

Twelve minutes later the Trio opened the doors to the Great Hall and walked to their table. They then began to eat.

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After lunch Severus walked down to Harry.

"Harry, do you mind if your grandmother would come with us to get your name changed?" Severus asked as everyone filed out of the great hall, well everyone except the teachers and Hermione and Ronald.

Harry smiled, then shook his head while he said, "No, I don't mind."

Severus smiled at him. "Okay well we are going to be leaving at seven tonight, so make sure you are in your good robes and have gotten a shower. We will be waiting for you in the Headmaster's office."

Once Harry agreed Severus walked off to his office.

Hermione and Ron immediately turned to Harry.

"Why didn't you tell us you had a grandmother?" Hermione asked

Harry smiled. "I just haven't gotten to tell you yet."

Ron then asked, "What did he mean when he said about you changing your name?"

Harry smiled shyly then said, "I am changing my last name to Snape. But I am keeping my first and middle name."

Hermione smiled at him and told him how happy she was for him. Ron was in shock.

"Wait so your name will be Harry James Snape?" Ron asked still in complete shock.

Harry smiled at his friend. "Yes, Ronald it will be Harry James Snape. I like it, its got a good ring to it."

Ron smirked at him and said, "Yea its got a good ring to it until someone yells it at you."

Harry's smile immediately turned to a blank expression.

Seeing this Hermione tried to calm him down. "Don't worry about it, Harry. Just because Ronald here gets his full name yelled at him twenty-four-seven at his house doesn't mean you will. Well unless you continue to be a smart alick with a lot of people and keep sneaking out past curfew and disobey the rules like you do all the time and... Merlin you do need to work on your rules!" Hermione said

Harry and Ron chuckled.

"Now listen here, Hermione. I have been working on my smart alick comments and have succeeded when I want to, and I haven't been sneaking out past curfew as much. Oh and you can't forget I haven't skipped classes in the longest time." Harry said all of this very proudly.

Hermione chuckled. "Yes but with you, you'll need to keep it up and continue to strive for not breaking any rules."

Harry smirked at her, "Now where is the fun in that?"

They all laughed as they opened the entrance to the common room. Harry went to his room to grab his good robes and then headed for the showers. Hermione dragged Ron over to the table to work on homework, and to his horror extra credit.

"Hermione! I don't understand why I have to do this if it isn't needed." Ron complained as she pulled out their extra credit assignments.

Hermione rolled her eyes. "Ronald, have you looked at your grades lately? If Harry wasn't getting ready to go to the Ministry of Magic I would have dragged his butt over here too. You both need to work on your grades!" Hermione scolded him.

Finally Ron decided just to go with it. It would be so much easier in the long run.

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When Severus arrived at his personal rooms he went to his wardrobe and grabbed his good robes, then he walked to the showers and got a long steamy shower. After he got dressed and combed his hair he walked to his kitchen and made himself a calming tea.

Five minutes later a knock on the door got his attention. He knew it wouldn't be any of the students because they don't even know where his rooms are and it couldn't be Harry if he was doing what he told him to. He came to the conclusion that it was either his mother or the headmaster. With this in mind he walked to the door and opened it up. He was correct it was his mother.

They walked back to the kitchen and he made her a hot tea too.

Once they both had their tea sitting in front of them they began talking.

"So, Severus are you worried about this?" Minerva asked her son as he cupped the hot tea in his hand.

Severus smiled at her. "A little, but I am more anxious then anything else."

Minerva smiled at her son, "Good. I know Harry very well and he is most likely having a lot of different emotions flowing through him right now. But after tonight he will officially be; Harry James Snape. The news will most likely be all over the Daily Profit tomorrow." Minerva said whiling she took playing with her tea bag in her cup. She picked the hot cup of tea up and took a sip.

Severus looked over at the clock on the wall and saw it was almost seven.

"Well we better be leaving, I told Harry seven o'clock and it is now six fifty-four." With that said they started up to the Headmaster's office.

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Harry looked at his watch and said good bye to his friends. After they were done saying good luck and anything else they could think of he headed off to the Headmaster's office.

Upon arriving at the entrance he noticed the doors were already open. Harry walked to the stairs and left them carry him up to the top landing. After he was there he walked over to the door and knocked.

"Come in Harry." Came the soft old voice of the Headmaster.

Harry opened the door and looked in. The Headmaster was sitting behind his desk eating Lemon Drops. His father and grandmother were sitting in the two seats in front of his desk.

Harry walked in and smiled at the Headmaster.

"Lemon Drop, Harry?" Albus asked, his eyes were twinkling madly.

Harry smiled kindly and took one. "Thank you, sir." Harry said smiling to him.

Albus nodded his head. "You three will be using my floo network to get to the Ministry. Good luck."

With that said the family walked over to the floo. Severus grabbed a handful of floo powder. After giving them all instructions saying that they were all going to go at the same time, they all stepped in and once they were ready Severus threw down the powder. With a flame of green they were gone.

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