Title: Truth behind the name and the lies P.2
Pairing: DracoxHarry,
Fandom : HP
Notes: An abused boy finds out he's a wizard and a hero; his tormented mind rebels. One person sees through the misconceptions to the real Harry and treats him the way he deserves. How does this change them both and those around them? Please read P.1 otherwise you maybe confused…

mithrilandtj-
'Couldn't Dumbles be charged with child endangerment? He DID leave Harry with those... people... and never checked on him.
Doesn't the WizWorld have a ministry office that deals with the placement of orphaned magical children? If so, Dumbles could also be charged with (i don't know) not following proper procedure in the placement of a magical child or something?'

- All very good questions. Can you imagine the outcry if someone did attempt to charge the great Albus Dumbledore with Child Endangerment? Harry should have gone to Sirius' closest relative not Lily's because Sirius was his godfather or to whoever was named godmother but since no godmother or female friend of the Potters was mentioned it can be assumed he had no godmother.

As for procedures dealing with orphaned magical children, there is a reason Draco wishes to become a barrister. He wants it to be illegal to place an orphaned magical child with Muggle relatives and to have there be Ministry Officials look in on Muggle-borns to be sure they are well treated.

There is apparently at least a department of Family Services and they did not originally want the case because of Dumbledore. Remember the case against the Dursleys was a suit by the House of Black and not the Ministry. There was ample evidence to prove abuse and neglect so they were to be transferred to Muggle authorities. Their sentences and their custody of Dudley was not the Ministry's concern.

The case against Dumbledore will be made at some point. If his reputation is tarnished enough he will have to be replaced. I don't know if Fudge has enough gumption to fire Dumbledore...but he maybe forced to resign...

Chapter 10- Andromeda's decision

Harry snuggled into Draco's arms, "You think your aunt will let me live with Papa Sev…"

"I think so."

They were all sitting in the Drawing room at Malfoy Manor, they had barely returned from the trial at the Ministry.

"Annie darling, you really must let Harry stay with Severus. Who else could understand what he's been through…" Narcissa said sipping her

"There will be a lot of people who won't agree with it if I do. They still see him a former Death Eater." Andromeda shook her head.

"I've kept my nose clean for eleven years, I do little but teach." Severus protested.

"Do you have a house…"

Severus growled, "Yes, but it's not fit for man nor beast. I barely stay there at all. I hate the place. It's called Spinner's end. It…belonged to my parents."

"You have your inheritance from the Princes' I assume. It is my understanding you are the last of the line"

"What little they left me with. My mother's family were gamblers, all I have left really are a few broken down properties and their seat in the Wizengamot which I have been graciously allowing Lucius to vote for me because I have little interest in politics. It would be hard to expect a woman to bond with me given the true state of my body. I am not even sure if I could procreate." Snape said sadly, "To raise Lily's son, would be the closest thing to fatherhood I could have."

Andromeda sighed, "You are perhaps the best to understand Harry's history. I suppose if you promised to make him see a Mind Healer once a week during the school year and twice a week during holidays I'd allow it. Now we need to have a place for him to call home."

"Have you looked into what houses Harry inherited?" Lucius asked.

"Well, there is Grimmauld but, its dreary and I never liked Aunt Walburga."

"Surely the Potters had a few nice places."

Narcissa grinned, "I inherited Wisteria Meadows. It was a gift from our Grandmother Anastasia. It's a nice place in Wales, I've kept it up. If we had had a daughter I would have gifted it to her as a wedding present. I'd be happy to let you have it to make a home for Harry. There is plenty of room for your books and potion ingredients. I think you'll like it. It's bright and cheerful, you'll have to have a few house elves."

"Wisteria Meadows? I approve."

Severus smiled, "Thank you Andromeda. I know I haven't always been a decent person but for Harry's sake I'll do anything."

"Well then tomorrow I suggest we go to Diagon Alley and pick up his school things as well as find things for your house."

Severus stood up, "If I could borrow about five house elves and Apparation coordinates to Wisteria Meadows I can have Spinners End emptied in a few hours."

Narcissa clapped her hands calling for house elves, "Oh no. Take ten. I want you to merely supervise Severus."

"Yes, Narcissa." Severus walked over to Harry and Draco, "Andromeda said you can live with me." he shifted nervously, "I don't know much about raising children…but I'm willing to learn. Narcissa is giving us a house…the one I have…isn't worth keeping. You'll have your own room to sleep in. A room to study. Perhaps a room for your toys I don't know what toys a twelve year old would want but Draco can help."

Harry smiled, "I really really get to live with you."

Severus nodded, "She promised. We're going to see the house tomorrow and then go to Diagon Alley to buy things for school and for the house."

Harry leapt out of Draco's lap and threw himself at Severus, "I get to have a real home and dad just like a normal boy."

Harry's joy and affection were hard to resist and Severus hugged him back, "Yes…if you like…we can see if that hat will resort you. Do you want to stay in Gryffindor? Or do you want to be a Snake…"

Harry bit his lip, "I like Fred and George and Hermione a lot…but Ron's really mean to everyone. Especially, Neville. I want to be with Draco…is that okay…"

Severus nodded, "We'll see about having you resorted before term begins if it's what you really want."

"Okay. I want Papa to be my Head of House. Professor McGonagall is scary." Harry smiled.

Draco asked quietly, "Will he be safe in Slytherin Uncle Sev? He is the Boy-Who-Lived after all."

Severus stared at his godson, "Why is he the boy who lived? Do you wish to explain to Andromeda…"

Draco shook his head, "Not at this time."

"Very well then. I shall go pack up Spinner's End and see you in the morning." Severus managed to extradite himself from Harry's arms.

"I will be sending a house elf to you with dinner and another to open the floo at Wisteria Meadows." Narcissa called out as he left.

Harry snuggled, "I get a papa…and my own room…I'm getting a family…a real family."

Draco kissed his cheek, "Adder, you were so brave. I'm proud of you. It took a lot of courage to stand up and tell Madam Bones what you did."

"Thank you…for coming with me. I couldn't have done it without you." Harry said softly.

"Dinner is ready missus."

"Thank you Dobby." Narcissa smiled, "Shall we go to dinner and celebrate Harry's freedom from those awful Muggles…"

"Yes dear. It will be nice seeing Severus having to care for something other then his books and potions." Lucius chuckled.

"I just hope he can handle it." Andromeda muttered, "Parenting it hard work."

"Andromeda, he is responsible for around two hundred and fifty Slytherins every year. I'm sure he can handle one child. Harry is polite and well-mannered, I'm sure he'll be fine…"

"Whatever you say Lucius…"