Title : Snape's Treasure

Genre : Family, a little bit of Romance

Characters : Harry, Teddy Lupin

Summary : Being a father made Snape a stronger man, but he was allowed to look vulnerable in front of Sirius.

Disclaimer : Harry Potter belongs to JK Rowling. I am making no profit.

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Teddy didn't know any kids who loved school as much as Harry did. Harry always seemed excited about going to school. He wasn't the brightest kid in their class. Sure he was good in Math but in general Teddy still got better grades than Harry did.

That morning Teddy was waiting for him in class. Even though he and Harry lived in the same castle, they didn't go to school together. They always met at the gate or in class. Teddy was getting worried when it's almost time to begin the lesson but Harry still didn't come.

The young Metamorphmagus was relieved when finally he spotted his best friend walking in the room. Harry found his searching eyes and waved cheerfully. He smiled brightly. Teddy waved back, although a moment later he frowned as Harry walked limply and slightly winced.

"What happened? Where are you hurt?" Teddy darted to Harry's desk. Thankfully they still had five minutes before their teacher came.

"I fell," Harry answered. He nodded to his left leg.

Teddy was increasingly concerned. He saw Harry's reddish skin. There was a little blood above his ankle. "That must hurt," he said.

"Not too much," Harry nonchalantly replied.

"You should go to the infirmary," Teddy promptly suggested. "I can accompany you there."

"Yeah, Teddy, I will, after I put my bag."

Harry had fallen on the slippery stairs two buildings before their classroom. He had been in a hurry but unfortunately, he didn't pay much attention on the ground. Before anyone had noticed, Harry got up and walked to the class.

"You can go home, Harry," Teddy said thoughtfully.

Harry shook his head vigorously. "No, I'm fine," he refused adamantly. He walked slowly. He started to feel pain. Teddy knew this so he held Harry's arm.

"If it's me, I will go home." Teddy didn't mind missing classes. He never got bored playing with his wolves' figurines or dragon toys at home.

"I will be by myself," Harry shrugged. His nose scrunched up, showing his dislike towards Teddy's idea. "Daddy is working so he won't be able to play with me. I don't have any friends at this time," he continued.

"But you're in pain," Teddy argued.

Harry looked at him briefly, his face void of expression. Teddy wondered why his best friend's face suddenly went blank. It wasn't alright and Teddy started to feel uneasy. He didn't like it.

"I like school," Harry spoke slowly. He focused his eyes on the corridor. "My old school wasn't nice and I didn't really like it. I didn't have any friends and Dudley was not nice. Everything is nicer here."

Teddy couldn't say anything in return. The word 'nice' was spoken a couple of times. It made him think. He knew Harry was always reluctant to tell about his old life before he came to Hogwarts.

Now Teddy truly understood why Harry liked school very much. He thought that his best friend was a really tough kid.

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