Title: Revealed

Summary: Things have changed for the boy-who-lived and hidden truths will come to light. What is Dumbledore's true intention? What is Harry's true parentage and destiny? Will he accept the truth? DarkHarry DMHP

Disclaimer: Not mine and will never be .

Pairings (so far): TRLE, DMHP, FWGW, CWSS


Chapter 9:

- Normal POV –

An hour later, Harry Riddle came down from his rooms looking sheepishly at Severus. He was told everything by his mother and felt very guilty at yelling at Severus without knowing what really happened.

"I am sorry. My mum explained to me what really happened. I am really sorry, Uncle Sev." Finished with his speech, he looked down, as if the floor was suddenly very interesting. Harry half expected his godfather to scream and yell at him, humiliating him further than he already is like in the past.

Severus Snape looked at Harry with a sigh. He knew that it was not Harry's fault. If the person that always tortured him and embarrassed him was a vampire and was also his godfather, he would have acted worse than this. The only thing he was glad for was that Harry seemed to have forgotten his previous actions and was asking for his forgiveness instead of him asking for Harry's forgiveness.

He ruffled the shorter and younger boy's hair and raised the embarrassed teen's head up.

"I am the one that is supposed to be sorry. I treated you like a piece of junk all because I thought you were James's son. He ruined Lily, Tom and my life but now that he is dead, I thought I needed someone to put the blame on and there you were. I didn't know that we have all fallen into Dumbledore's trap. I did not know that you were my missing godson, the child of Tom and Lily. Sorry." Severus said all these under one breath and looked nervously at Harry.

Harry smiled brightly. It went easier than he expected. He hugged Severus who froze before tentatively hugging him back. Harry's grin brightened before he led them to the main room where the rest were. Harry was adamant that the rest should like Severus too as he was not as bad as Harry originally thought.

However, once Harry led the older vampire into the room, something unexpected happened.

Before Harry had even processed what was going on, he realized Charlie was pinned below Severus while Severus was lapping at Charlie's neck. Harry tried to go and help Charlie but was pulled back by Draco and his mother.

Harry looked at them, confused. He was worried that Charlie could be hurt, though he did not know why Severus would act like this. He seemed fine while walking to this room, but suddenly…

Harry felt Draco leading him out and he let himself be led by his mate. Once he was outside though, he bombarded Draco with numerous questions.

"What is going on? Would Charlie be hurt? He is my big brother, I don't want him hurt. Why is Severus acting this way? Why did you and mum sto-" He was cut off by Draco's lips on his own.

"Calm down, 'Ry. You remember that Severus is in full vampire mode now?"

At Harry's confused nod, Draco continued.

"Vampires have mates like us. However, they are only able to recognize their mates when they are in full vampire mode. That was why he did not recognize Charlie as his mate before this. They are immortal, just like us. Severus looks younger now right? They stop aging at twenty eight and they will be required to turn their mate. However, that is if their mate does not reject them." Draco said, his expression looking sadder at the last sentence.

Harry noticed the change in his mate's expression. "What would… what would happen if… if Charlie rejected Severus?" he asked tentatively. He had just found his godfather; he did not want to lose him so soon. But at the same time, Charlie was his big brother who had stood on his side for numerous years. Harry needed them both.

The dark veela gave a heavy sigh before continuing, "Uncle Sev could go mad. Vampires when faced with rejection would try to force their mates into loving them, believing that it is the best way. It is instinct. Usually these would not work as the person does not love them back and they would forcibly turn their mate. When humans are not turned on their own will, they become… become mad."

Draco's face was filled with tears. He had gotten attached to Harry's "siblings" during this time and did not want Charlie to be hurt, just like Harry. However, Severus was his close guardian and godfather. He knew it would kill Severus if he really hurt Charlie. He was aware of his godfather's affection to the dragon tamer but Severus never really did anything about it.

Harry instinctively went closer to his mate, in an attempt to calm him down. He was in disbelief. Charlie would be mad?! NO! He wanted his brother to be safe but he knew there was nothing he could do but to wait it out patiently. There were certain things he could not interfere with but he had a sneaky suspicion it would not turn out as badly as he thought. Harry had always noticed Charlie sneaking looks at Severus when he thought nobody was looking but Harry did not know if it was love or hate. He hoped it was the formal…


Meanwhile with Charlie and Severus…

Charlie just lied there dumbly as Severus lapped at his neck. His brain had not caught up with him and he did not know what to do. Just when Charlie felt something poke at his neck, he sat up immediately, trying to push Severus away. He succeeded slightly, his many years of experience working with dragons coming to play.

"Severus, what is wrong? Why are you acting this way?" Charlie asked Severus worriedly. He had never seen Severus acting this way and is very concerned.

Severus sighed as he tried to reign in his vampire side who was thinking of ravishing Charlie there and then. "I'm sorry. It is just… You know I am a vampire right?" Severus asked Charlie nervously, trying to hide his emotions.

Charlie nodded. He had heard that from Draco when they were conversing in the room. He was not surprised. But he had to admit that he was pleased with the changes when Severus turned into his vampire side. He looked much younger and less fierce. This made him want to kiss h-. Charlie shook his head at that thought. He was not supposed to think this way of Severus. He was sure Severus hated him too.

Severus took a deep breath to calm himself. "You know that vampires have a mate right? And that they could only be found when the person is in their full vampire form? Well… I…" Severus stuttered, trying to go back to the calm and arrogant person he once was. Apparently he couldn't do so in the presence of his mate.

Charlie nodded, not comprehending. He looked confused as he thought over what Severus had said. "They could only be found when the person is in their full vampire form."This sentence kept ringing in his head. A mate? He gasped. Was Severus saying what he thought he was? He was Severus's mate?

Charlie clearly thought so. He had a tiny little crush on Severus and it had grown seeing Severus look like that.

"Severus… Are you saying what I think you are?" Charlie asked, slowly and uncertainly.

Severus nodded hesitantly. Was this a joke? Charlie actually wanted him to like him?

At Severus's nod, Charlie tackled Severus, almost pushing Severus down with him but Severus's vampire instincts kicked him in time. He showered kisses along Severus's face and grinned all the way.

"Oh god… I never thought this day might come where you actually returned my feelings. I thought you would kill me or reject me when you found out I like you," Charlie moaned as he continued his exploration of Severus's face.

Severus laughed, before replying huskily, "Why didn't you try then? You never know. We could have done this for years…" Severus teased Charlie.

Charlie shuddered at Severus's husky tone before registering what he was saying. "You mean you like me even without your vampire side?" he asked, uncertainly.

At Severus's nod, Charlie gave him a beam. One that seemed to melt Severus's heart over and over again but Severus did not that love sick grin that was threatening to appear on his face, show. Instead, he continued to wear an emotionless mask that he had mastered for years.

Charlie noticed that and he promised that he would talk to Severus about that one day, but now was not the time. He just wanted to relax with Severus.


While they were happy in the Riddle Manor, Dumbledore was plotting something in Hogwarts. He could not understand where Severus had gone to and could not find him. Could Severus have betrayed him?

Dumbledore tried to dispel that notion but he could not. He was the greatest wizard since Merlin and the four founders, he needed to prepare for everything possible thing. But if that is the case, Severus would not have betrayed him.

Thinking of that, he went back to his planning of how to get Harry to continue believing him. Things were sure to spice up now.

To be continued…


Hey people! Finally done with this chapter! It is a bit longer like other people wanted. I would like to thank you guys for the reviews.

Also, I would like to add that the waiting time for both stories I would write is slightly longer now as there is more work than usual. There is eleven examination papers I would have to take in all at the end of next year so I have to put in more effort. Please bear with me. When it is all done, I would post like once a week or something. So sorry.

I would like to apologize that I can't keep the blockage up as it is necessary for them to be happy with each other, to fight against Dumbledore. For those people who feel that this is too much of a happily ever after, angst is looming next. I would also want to consider Arthur and Molly being dark. What do you people think? (Personally, I think they should be light, but that's all up to you people).

Please review and make my day even brighter. I love hearing your comments.

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