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...

Makurayami Ookami-
* well written. this is good. glad he got his b-day. and calll sev pap. yay!- chapter 8
* well written. so tha dursley's will get what they deserve.- chapter 9
* well written. this was good. yay for sev.- chapter 10

Harry's life is going to start to change a lot now. Of course people like the Dursleys must be punished. and Severus has a lot of learning to do. Between Andromeda and Narcissa I'm sure they'll be fine. Though Molly could help if she wanted...

Evil Kitty Dictator-
'Wow your a fast updater, I'm glad. Yay Harry has a home and family, and Dumbldick got showed up in court. These three chapters were super good, maybe I'll start reading your other HP stories, your a great author. Update when you can. ^-^'
- I get bored and write a lot. Yes, Harry finally gets what every little boys wants a father and a family. Undeniable and Living in the Shadows are decent. I need to work on Undeniable so I can post the sequels...


Chapter 11- Harry's first home and shopping

Draco woke Harry early, "Adder, wake up…we're going shopping today…"

August 15, 1991 [Thursday]

Harry yawned snuggling, "Do I have to get up…"

"Yes, we've got to dress and eat. Don't you want to see your new home…"

Harry sat up grinning, "I get to move in with Papa Sev."

"Of course." Draco hugged the boy, "Now that you aren't with those awful Muggles we can see about getting you some decent clothes but I think I can find something old of mine you can wear."

"Okay." Harry bounced on the bed, "I can't wait. This year is going to be different." he stopped bouncing, "I found notes in my journal but I never got any letters. Not one. I'm sorry I packed the journal. I didn't meant to."

Draco cuddled him and kissed his cheek, "Hush now. I'm not mad. You're here. You're safe and those rotten Muggles will never you again my little snake. Between Aunt Andromeda, your custodian and Head of House, Father, Mother, Uncle Sev, Blaise, Hermione, Fred, George and myself, you'll always be protected and cared for like the precious person you are."

Harry blushed, "But Draco…I'm not that special…."

"To us you are…and that's what matters. Now sit here while I find you something." Draco perused his closet, "This shirt will be a nice contrast to your eyes." He called out, "Dobby."

There was a loud pop.

"Yes Master Draco."

Draco muttered, his head buried in his closet, "Go put on a bath for us. Use the Strawberry bubbles Then come press these clothes." he had an emerald silk short-sleeved shirt for himself, Harry's shirt was silvery gray, matching charcoal short pants and thin linen socks.

"Master Draco, bath is ready."

"Thank you. Now press these clothes for us." Draco took Harry's hand and led him to the en-suite bath. "Ever had a bubble bath, Adder."

Harry's eyes shone and he jumped with excitement, "No."

Draco smiled, his little snake was so cute. "Then we'll enjoy it together. Undress okay."

Harry stiffened, "But I'm so ugly…"

Draco knelt and hugged him, "Never. I love you for your heart and sweetness Adder. You could never be ugly. I've seen everything remember…"

Harry nodded shyly, "Okay." He pulled the night shirt off and climbed into the tub.

Draco joined him, pulled the tiny boy into his lap and started to wash his hair. The scars on Adder's tiny body were worse then last year and he'd lost almost all the weight he managed to gain when he'd seen him in the hospital.

Harry blushed, he liked making Draco happy and feeling the attention. The water was perfect, not hot enough to burn his sensitive skin or so cold it made him shiver.

Draco rinsed his hair and reached for the conditioner.

"Draco…are you sure it's okay for boys to bathe together…" Harry whispered.

"Yes. Blaise and I used to do when he came over. I'm sure Fred and George do."

"Okay."

Draco reached for the special soap Uncle Sev made that was gentle on Harry's scarred body. He carefully washed the scars from the belt the Muggle used, tears filled his eyes, how could they do that? He swore…no one would hurt his Adder again. His hands shook, "Adder you can finish while I do my hair."

"Thank you Draco, my arms don't reach so well yet." Harry said quietly.

Of course they didn't, Draco thought to himself, they'd been lashed too…and had been dislocated a time or two. He silently washed his hair, taking care to remove the snarls, Draco took pride in his hair.

They finished bathing, Draco let the water out and reached for a towel to bundle Harry into so he wouldn't get cold. The towel was so big he was lost in the fluffiness, Draco chuckled, "we'll have to fatten you up so towels can't eat you."

Harry blushed, "Draco…I don't want to be fat…"

Draco used the soft towel to dry his hair and back, "Hush little snake, you could never be fat. I'd just like to see some meat on your bones so you don't look starved." he handed Harry an undershirt and boxers after he cast an automatic resizing charm on them, "Put these on."

Harry blushed more but did as he was told.

Draco held out the silvery silk shirt, "Put this on."

Harry gasped, "It's too pretty…" he said shyly, "but it matches your eyes."

"I want you to have something nice. It's okay to put the glamour back now."

Harry nodded slowly putting the light shirt on, "Thank you…"

"You're welcome my little snake." Draco put on his own emerald shirt before handing Harry his pants and putting on his own. Then he took a comb and attempted to make something less messy out of Harry's hair before combing his own short blond hair to perfection. Draco smiled, "You're adorable, Adder."

They walked down to breakfast, Harry holding tightly to Draco's hand.

"Morning Dragon. Morning Harry-love." Narcissa smiled sipping her tea, "Did you sleep well."

Harry nodded, "Draco let me sleep with him. No nightmare."

"Made him drink on of Uncle Sev's Dreamless Sleep potions." Draco muttered.

"We had a bubble bath. It was strawberry. Never had a bubble bath before. Draco washed my hair and my back. He gave me this pretty clothes. That's okay right." Harry said excited.

Narcissa giggled, "Come here child and let me look at you."

Harry walked slowly to Draco's mom, and smiled up at her shyly.

"Aren't you the cutest thing? Lucius Darling, he will have to be sent back to Hogwarts with a decent wardrobe. Please as a gift can we buy him some clothes appropriate to the heir to the Potter and Black lines…"

Lucius drank his coffee, "If Severus doesn't mind, we can afford for you to dress him like a little prince."

Draco smiled, "Thanks Mother. I'd hate for him to go back in those rags."

Narcissa smirked, "Those were disposed of while he was in the hospital. The house elves for over them. His Quidditch robes and your school robes have been cleaned and sent ahead to your new home. Poor dear you don't look like you've grown at all since you were here in late May."

Harry blushed, "I guess not."

Draco chuckled, "the only person smaller then he is at school was Professor Flitwick."

Harry whined, "Draco…" he was so embarrassed.

"Morning everyone."

Harry grinned, bouncing in his chair, "Papa Sev…"

"Hey Harry. Did you sleep well."

Harry nodded, "Yep. What do you think of my new clothes? Draco gave them to me."

Severus smiled, "They…look nice…"

Narcissa poured him a cup of coffee, "Lucius said I can buy Harry a whole new wardrobe if you don't object as a present to welcome him to the family."

Severus raised an eyebrow, "But you've already given us a house…"

Lucius chuckled, "Severus my friend, do let Narcissa do as she pleases. She is enjoying having another child to care for."

Narcissa giggled, "Thank you Lucius."

"So are we using Apparation or the floo network to get to Diagon Alley to shop." Lucius asked as he finished his coffee.

"Lucius dear you hate how the ashes get in your robes. Apparation will be fine. Lucius will take Draco and…"

"I'll take Harry."

"But Severus…" Narcissa protested.

"He's my charge, it's my duty." Severus held out his hand, "Come here Harry."

Harry skipped to his papa and took his hand, "I'm ready Papa…"

They walked to the end of the Wards.

Lucius pulled Draco close, his arm around his son's shoulders. "We shall depart."

Harry felt Severus' arm twist away from him and his papa held him closer: the next thing he knew everything went black; he was pressed very hard from all directions; he could not breathe, there were iron bands tightening around his chest; his eyeballs were being forced back into his head; his ear-drums were being pushed deeper into his skull.

XoooooX

Narcissa pulled out Draco's letter, "Harry's hasn't arrived yet so we will have to use Draco's. Can you believe we have to buy all the Gilderoy Lockhart books…"

Severus sneered, "Must be a witch…"

"Now Severus please be reasonable. I want you and Lucius to go pick up the boys' books while we go visit Madam Malkin's." Narcissa pulled a small bag out of her light summer cloak, "I found this in his trunk. I shrunk it so it wouldn't be so heavy. It's a bag of money probably from his vault. It should pay for his books. Come on boys, we have a wardrobe to purchase." She led the boys to the clothing shop.

Madam Malkin greeted them, "Lady Malfoy, young Master Malfoy and young Master Potter."

"It seems that the custody of young Harry here has been given to custody of my sister Andromeda and is in need of a wardrobe that is fitting of the heir to two seats in the Wizengamot." Narcissa said with a pleasant yet condescending smile.

"A whole wardrobe? For the young Master? It would be such an honor." She flitted around, "Dark colors or light ones."

Draco smiled at his little snake, "I think some light colors to accent those eyes of his…"

"Yes, yes…many shades of blue would look nice too."

Narcissa and Draco shook their heads and refused a lot of things. Finally they decided on stacks of trousers, shorts, shirts, robes and cloaks.

"Yes, that will do. Now Draco and Harry need new uniforms. Both Slytherins."

"But…" Madam Malkin bit her lip, "Yes Lady Malfoy."

The uniforms and new school robes for Draco.

"I want Harry's new wardrobe sent by owl to Wisteria Meadows care of Severus Snape."

"Snape…" the woman yelped, "Oh…yes Lady Malfoy. I'll be sure to send them…"

"Very well boys, shall we find your fathers…"

"Yes…"

They entered Flourish and Blott's to find a large crowd jostling outside the doors, trying to get in. The reason for this was proclaimed by a large banner stretched across the upper windows:

GILDEROY LOCKHART will be signing copies of his autobiography MAGICAL ME

Today 12:30P. 4:30P.M.

"We can actually meet him!" Hermione's voice was heard to squealed. "I mean, he's written almost the whole booklist!"

The crowd seemed to be made up mostly of witches around Narcissa's age. A harassed-looking wizard stood at the door, saying, "Calmly, please, ladies… Don't push, there… mind the books, now…"

Harry, Draco, and Narcissa squeezed inside. A long line wound right to the back of the shop, where Gilderoy Lockhart was signing his books. The boys each grabbed a copy of The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 and sneaked up the line to where Lucius and Severus were standing trying to get copies of the Lockhart books most likely. The Weasleys were standing with Hermione and what must be Mr. and Mrs. Granger.

"Oh, there you are, good," Lucius smiled wanly.

"This line is utterly ridiculous." Severus griped.

"You poor dears, this is the line for the books." Narcissa patted her husband's arm in sympathy.

Mrs. Weasley sounded breathless and kept patting her hair. "We'll be able to see him in a minute…"

"Do be reasonable, Mrs. Weasley." Severus sneered, "Not all of us are married witches who have pathetic crushes on pompous gits."

"Severus dear, you shouldn't be setting such an example. Think of the boys." Narcissa gently reprimanded.

A throat was cleared, "Malfoy…I never did get a chance to thank you. For uh…seeing that our Fred and George received proper care after they collapsed back in May. Or for getting them out of trouble for using magic during summer holidays." a lanky man with balding red-hair who must be Fred and George's father spoke.

"Ah Weasley. Not a problem. You have two very brave sons. It has been an honor to make their acquaintance." Lucius nodded curtly.

Gilderoy Lockhart came slowly into view, seated at a table surrounded by large pictures of his own face, all winking and flashing dazzlingly white teeth at the crowd. The real Lockhart was wearing robes of forget-me-not blue that exactly matched his eyes; his pointed wizard's hat was set at a jaunty angle on his wavy hair.

A short, irritable-looking man was dancing around taking photographs with a large black camera that emitted puffs of purple smoke with every blinding flash.

"Out of the way, there," he snarled at Ron, moving back to get a better shot. "This is for the Daily Prophet —"

"Big deal," Ron Weasley snapped, rubbing his foot where the photographer had stepped on it.

Gilderoy Lockhart heard him. He looked up. He saw Draco and then he saw Harry. He stared. Then he leapt to his feet and positively shouted, "It can't be Harry Potter?"

The crowd parted, whispering excitedly; Lockhart dived forward, seized Harry's arm, and pulled him to the front. The crowd burst into applause. Harry's face burned as Lockhart shook his hand for the photographer, who was clicking away madly, wafting thick smoke over the Weasleys.

"Nice big smile, Harry," said Lockhart, through his own gleaming teeth. "Together, you and I are worth the front page."

When he finally let go of Harry's hand, Harry could hardly feel his fingers. He tried to sidle back over to his papa, Draco and his parents, but Lockhart threw an arm around his shoulders and clamped him tightly to his side.

"Ladies and gentlemen," he said loudly, waving for quiet. "What an extraordinary moment this is! The perfect moment for me to make a little announcement I've been sitting on for some time!

"When young Harry here stepped into Flourish and Blott's today, he only wanted to buy my autobiography — which I shall be happy to present him now, free of charge —" The crowd applauded again. "He had no idea," Lockhart continued, giving Harry a little shake that made his glasses slip to the end of his nose, "that he would shortly be getting much, much more than my book, Magical Me. He and his schoolmates will, in fact, be getting the real magical me. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I have great pleasure and pride in announcing that this September, I will be taking up the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry!"

The crowd cheered and clapped and Harry found himself being presented with the entire works of Gilderoy Lockhart. He toppled over, and lay sprawled on the ground.

"You dolt. He just was released from St. Mungos', you grandstanding buffon." Draco thundered, "you could have killed him." he ran to Harry's side, "You okay Adder."

Severus sneered, "Already paid for my son's books. Though I can't refuse such a gift. Therefore I'll give them to Fred and George Weasley. Surely, they won't be needing more then one set. I can't pay them enough for what they've done for us."

"Bet you loved that, didn't you, Potter?" said a voice Harry had no trouble recognizing.

Draco helped Harry up when he straightened up, Harry found himself face-to-face with Ron Weasley, who was wearing his usual sneer.

"Famous Harry Potter," Ron said. "Can't even go into a bookshop without making the front page. You must think you're something special making it into the Daily Prophet with another celebrity."

Draco glared, "He didn't ask for it. He didn't ask for that beast to try to kill him with books heavier then he is."

"Leave him alone Ron." Fred growled.

"Yeah, he's been through enough." George nodded as he and his twin picked up their new books.

Hermione snapped, "The boys are right. He just got out of the hospital. He doesn't need you bullying him."

"If it is Little Miss-Know-It-All, Queen of the Muggle-borns. Potter, you've got yourself a girlfriend!" Ron drawled.

"Ronald! What have I told! You should be respectful to a girl." Molly grabbed his ear.

"So you're Muggles!" said Mr. Weasley delightedly. "We must have a drink! My name is Arthur and you are…"

"Dr. Jean Granger." a prim woman in a suit replied nervous.

"Dr. Mathias Granger." her tall companion said.

"Well if we're done dealing with this insipid crowd of hormonal females perhaps we should visit the Apothecary. I need to pick up some ingredients for my potions." Severus snapped.

Draco held onto Harry, muttering, "Arrogant git. Can't believe he'll be our teacher. What is the old goat thinking…"

"I'm okay Draco." Harry smiled up at him.

"Yes, Severus why don't take the boys with you and we'll meet you at Antonio's. Come along Lucius." Narcissa tried to drag her husband around the crowd.

"Harry wait up. Mum can I go with Harry…" Hermione begged.

"Harry? You mean the poor boy who was in the hospital? I can't believe the that blond man gave him all those books." Jean asked, "Yes, I suppose you can. Where should we meet you…"

"You're Hermione's mother? Oh you must come eat lunch with us. When you're finished, meet us at Antonio's and ask for the Malfoys."

"Malfoys, alright."

"Mrs. Weasley, you must join us. I'm sure Harry would love to spend time the twins." Narcissa called out.

Harry bounced a little, "We're going to pick up potions ingredients."

"You really do love potions don't you…" Hermione asked with laugh.

Harry nodded, "Uh uh. It's my papa's subject. He's really really good. I want to be just like him when I get bigger."

Severus smiled, "No you don't. You want to be a better man. I'm proud of you Harry. You're a very bright boy."

They went into the Apothecary, Severus gave the man behind the counter a long list of what he wanted. "Yes. Send these on the Hogwarts. Oh and two sets of these ingredients for my boys here. They need to replace what they used last year."

Hermione smiled, "Can I get a set too."

"Sure…whatever." the man muttered.

Harry asked quietly when they were done, "Please papa can we get ice cream before we have lunch…"

Severus opened his mouth to protest and then smiled, "I guess it's okay, just don't tell Narcissa."

Harry bounced us and down, "Yay! Ice cream…"

Severus shook his head, "It's so hard to say no to you, you little rapscallion. Well let's go get that ice cream. Now Ms. Granger, don't you go tell the mothers I ruined you lunch by giving you sweets before a meal. I remember wanting ice cream when I was young before a meal instead of after."

Hermione laughed, "I won't tell on you. If you buy me an ice cream too."

"You drive a hard bargain. Maybe you do have a few things in common with Lily. Come on children."

Severus led them to Florean Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlour, "Four small ice creams. I'll have a Pistachio Almond. Harry what do you want…"

Harry pointed shyly.

Severus nodded, "Harry will have the Very Berry Strawberry with Chocolate pieces."

Draco smiled, "I'll have the Old Fashioned Butter Pecan."

Hermione asked, "Cherries Jubilee please."

"That will be 10 sickles and 7 knuts." Florean Fortescue said after handing the children their cones.

Severus was careful to be sure to pay with his own money and not Harry's to purchase the treat. "Enjoy kids. Don't eat too fast or you'll give yourself a headache."

They went to find a table to eat their ice cream.

Harry licked his cone, "It's really good…thank you papa." he said softly.

"Yeah thanks, Uncle Sev." Draco said nibbled at his butter pecan.

"Thanks Professor." Hermione nodded,

"You can call me Snape outside of school." Severus said.

After they finished their ice cream they made their way to Antonio's.

When they arrived they found the Weasley clan and Hermione's parents with Narcissa and Lucius.

"There you are. If we're not careful Lucius, he'll turn both of those boys into potioneers…" Narcissa teased.

"More like junior ugly dungeon bats." Ron muttered.

"Ronald! Mind your manners." Molly twisted his ear.

"Seriously, Ron." Percy rolled his eyes.

"He's an arrogant twit. Grandstanding and getting in the paper. Hanging out with gits like Malfoy. Merlin knows what living around snakes will do to him." Ron muttered.

"Harry…" Fred sniffed, "You smell like strawberries and chocolate…"

George whispered, "you got ice cream didn't you?" he pouted, "and forgot about us…"

A honey voice was heard from the table, "Harry! There you are. I was out of the country…I heard you were in St. Mungos' and then there was a court hearing. Are you okay…"

Harry yelped with excitement, "Blaise…" he ran up and hugged the Veela boy, "I missed you."

"Are you okay…" Blaise asked looking him over, "You're still rather weak…what did they do…"

Draco moved to put his hand gently on Harry's messy hair, "Not something we should discuss in public. But Aunt Andromeda decided Harry can live with Uncle Sev. Harry and I need to pick things out for his new room after lunch."

Blaise smiled at the tiny little boy, "I'll be glad to help him. He got Professor McGonagall to acknowledge I bet her chess set. I earn 65 Points for Slytherin"

Percy asked, "So why did the Headmaster say Ron did it then."

"Because he is a manipulative bastard. He's been trying to Harry friends with Ron." Draco muttered.

"Draco is right. I'm sorry Mrs. Weasley but Ron is not a very nice. He bullies most of the others in our year. He picked on Harry and Neville the most. Dean and Seamus can't stand him either. He's made every girl except for Parvati Patil cry at least twice." Hermione said as she started to eat.

"Ron. How dare you make girls cry! Percy, you're a prefect. You should have kept a better eye on your brother." Molly crossed her arms, "I'm disappointed in you."

Percy shifted, "I'm one of six prefects responsible for around two hundred and fifty students. I can't watch him all day, every day mother. Shouldn't he be a little more responsible? He isn't a little child, he is a student at Hogwarts."

"Percy don't talk back to your mother." Molly glared.

Percy pouted, "I'm supposed to meet a friend. I'll be sure to floo home later." he left.

Molly muttered, "I can't believe Percy actually talked back to me."

Fred chuckled whispering to George, "Wow! I can't believe he did that."

"Yeah! He's brave. Maybe Percy isn't so bad a guy." George nodded.

Blaise chuckled, "He's more confident these days."

"He's been acting funny all summer." Fred confided.

"It's so cute." George chuckled, "I think he's in love…"

Draco smiled, "That's nice who is it…"

"Probably his husband…" Fred nodded.

"Yeah. His best friend Oliver Wood." George stuffed his mouth.

"You two shouldn't say such things. Oliver and Percy are just friends." Molly chided, still annoyed.

"Yes Mother."

"Whatever you said."

"Now, I think it's time to continue shopping for Severus and Harry's new home." Narcissa clapped.

"Yes. I'll go pay for our lunch." Lucius wiped his mouth and stood. "I'll meet you in a bit."

He paid and left the restaurant.

He didn't get far before he was hit from behind.

With a Jelly-brain jinx…

"My my…Lucius…I wondered if I would get you away from that group."

He was dragged off to the nearby Alley, "I was wondering how I would get revenge on you. Then you made it so easy by selling all of your Dark Artifacts in Borgin and Burke's. I found this book. A powerful little thing. Now, IMPERIO."

Lucius jerked and then stiffened.

"Lucius old chap, you're going to go act as if nothing wrong. Put this package in Ginny Weasley's cauldron and then go about your business as if nothing happened. Have a good day Lucius." a package was slipped beneath his robe and he was left behind by the sinister voice.


Who was the voice? Who used the Unforgivable Curse? Will Lucius be alright? What was he given? And why?