Harry and Draco shared a look and knew they were both thinking the same thing. They knew it could simply be a coincidence but they were not certain. Draco knew the man had been called a bat even when he was in school. And he was never at the manor when Harry and his Papa came to visit. Remus had told them the man had gone on a quest but they knew those were fairy tales. They had wanted Harry's Papa to have his own happy ending and they may just have found a way.
They waited until they were back in the dorms before they spoke about it. Draco loved his Uncle Moony a lot and was as anxious as Harry for this to work. Harry was a bit worried if this was the man. If he was so close all this time why were they apart?
Draco knew his concerns "There could be many reasons. We need to find out soon."
Harry agreed with him "But how? I mean I can't just ask him."
Draco shook his head "Are you sure your Papa won't tell you?"
Harry reminded him that he asked the man more then once in the past. What ever caused them to split up in the first place Remus would not speak about. Harry knew his Papa always tried to be honest with him but he wasn't sure he would now. He would know that Harry wouldn't let it drop if he confirmed Professor Snape was it. They needed to find out without him. Papa wolf needed to be reunited with the love of his life.
Harry knew Papa was lonely. Outside the Malfoys and Tonks he had few friends. Harry knew with his parents gone his dad's only real friend from school was some man named Padfoot. He didn't know much of the man other then he went abroad when Harry was a baby.
Draco knew they needed to do some research "You have to find some way to get to know the man."
Harry shook his head "If he is Black bat he obviously knows who my Papa is. He is your godfather. Maybe you can find out."
Shaking his head Draco thought Harry needed to do this. He hadn't ever been close to the man. His Uncle Moony had been more involved in his life. Harry may have the harder time getting close to the man but he would likely have a better chance at the truth.
They were surprised when Adrian who they met the night before spoke up "Professor Snape usually picks someone to help him in his lab."
Harry was surprised and didn't comment on him listening in "Surely he would choose someone older."
Adrian came over from where he had been reading and over heard them talking. He told them he had been lab assistant last year. The man chose them for their promise and interest not based on age. Severus hadn't chosen a new one yet but Adrian knew he would be consulted. He had been chosen based partially on the recommend of the previous one. In Slytherin older students tutored younger ones to build house unity. He could put in a word for Harry if Harry had any skill.
Draco cut in when Harry was being too humble. He had impressed the man with his answers in class and they made a perfect potion. Since there was no opening for seeker Harry would not be in quidditch this year and would have the time.
Adrian smiled "He won't choose for a few weeks. Keep performing well in his class and I will see about convincing him to choose you."
Harry came out to try outs even though there was no opening for seeker. Draco wanted to be a chaser and there was an opening. The team would never choose a first year to start but they had a reserve chaser position to fill too. Both the reserve and starting seeker would finish school that year. Hermione and Neville came out to keep him company as he watched. Hermione was terrified of heights and Neville was sporting a broken wrist from his first class on a broom.
Both Hermione and Neville were happy in their houses. Hermione found in a house full of book worms no one thought her a know it all. They both made new friends as Harry and Draco had. Blaise was actually with them watching. But they would keep to their promise to remain friends.
Hermione was actually keen to learn about the game "It is kind of cool I mean as a fan. You could never get me up there with those balls."
Harry laughed and shrugged "Wait until you see a game. This is nothing. The real bludgers are ten times worse."
She went pale as a sheet and Harry felt bad for his words. He assured her the balls were charmed so they could never come near the stands. And the beaters would always be on the field as well. Neville held her hand and spoke to her a bit. Harry couldn't help but smile when he watched them together.
Draco ran over to them after try outs "I am the new reserve chaser. Next year you will be seeker for sure and we will win the cup."
Ron's voice came from behind "Too bad he wasn't on the team this year. It would make us whipping your asses all that much easier."
Ron had come down as the lions had the field next. They laughed when they realized he was trying out for the opening seeker position. If any one was nearly as bad as Neville it was Ron. His twin brothers were on the team but that wouldn't help. The captain was obsessed and the twins didn't seem to like their brother.
Fred actually whispered to them when they came for their brother "The team has taken bets on how long it will take him to fall off of his broom."
Harry raised an eyebrow "On his own or with a little help?"
George tried to look innocent when he claimed he would love to play with his brother. They hadn't really met the twins but the had seen some of their pranks. Harry and Draco were so distracted with the black bat issue they hadn't even used the map yet. Well other then for a trip to the kitchens.
Hermione pointed at the food bundle next to her "I have a feeling this will come in handy. I doubt we will make it to lunch."
