A/N I am sorry for the wait but the absence was necessary. Hope you like the chapter, oh and please review to tell me what you think. Hopefully the story looks better now that I took a break and I am not running myself raged trying to do too many things.
Chapter Eleven
Wild Boys
It didn't take long for Harry to recover from his ordeal. Severus had been ready with healing potions for his newly adopted son. Harry took them without much thought. Even though he did make sure they were the right color. Ever since Pomfrey had handed him a calming potion instead of a pepper up potion, he checked the potions given to him. True the medi-witch had been really busy that day, but the mess up nearly made him pass out at Quidditch practice.
"Well how do you feel?" Draco asked as the potions took affect taking away the residual pain and fatigue of Harry's ordeal.
"I feel fine, a little tired, but alright. I made a few discoveries while I was unlocking my magic and I think you should know about them." Harry said to the three people helping him. "I came face to face with my inner lycan. He is always in my mind and can take control anytime I need him to. He told me that some of the barriers on my magic were not natural in nature.
Dumbledore was trying to stunt my magic. If I hadn't found out about the blocks he had locked away over half of my magic. Solo explained why I had been chosen for this gift. Apparently even magical creatures are aware of our war. They knew I needed some extra help so I was chosen to become a lycan." Harry explained.
"That makes sense Harry. Never loose sight of the fact no matter who wins this war it will affect everyone and everything. Not just the human part of the world." Severus said after a few moments thought.
"I'm just thankful he was able to explain that this was a gift not a curse. It still won't be easy but I should manage just by knowing it is a necessary thing that will help me actually survive this war." Harry replied.
"You should probably try to go back to sleep now. You went through quite the ordeal today and the potions I gave you should be wearing off soon. Draco and I will keep a look out tonight. We had some vague plans to go into Diagon Alley tomorrow, we need to appear in public a few times together before revealing your existence to everyone." Severus explained. "Oh, and you might want to think about what name you want to use from now on." He finished saying before ushering Draco out of the door with him leaving Lita alone with Harry.
"Merage, I was so worried about you. We all saw how much effort you put into that today. I actually wasn't sure if you would be able to finish it all in one try. I am glad you were though." She said quickly reverting to their old nicknames.
"I'm alright Flash. It was hard but I got it done. I think I felt the three of you helping me there near the end. Like I said before it was a necessary effort. Plus, if I hadn't done that I probably would have kept Solo locked up so tight it would have been too late when I actually found him." Harry answered. "So, What do you think I should call myself Severus had a point it would be too obvious if I continued to use Harry." He said changing the topic.
"Well, I think it is something you will feel comfortable using, and don't forget about Solo. I mean he sounds like a proud kind of animal I don't think he would like some of the more out there pure blood names." Lita said thinking hard. "I know what about something that involves Solo somehow? Like Soren for example." She suggested.
"I could handle that Soren Snape sounds decent together, but what about a middle name?" Harry asked.
"I know a name Alexander, it means protector of mankind and that is what you are all about. Do you like that?" Lita suggested again.
"Hmm, Soren Alexander Snape, I like it." Harry agreed with Lita.
After he had finished speaking he was forced to hide a huge yawn. He really was getting tired. "Lita do you mind staying in here with me tonight? I sleep better when I am not alone." He asked admitting his problem.
"I don't mind Merage," She said as she climbed onto the bed with him.
Curling closer together under the covers it didn't take long for the two of them to drift off into sleep. Their dreams were kept pleasant by the other's presence. The tiny spark of life cradled protectively between them became the one thing they were conscious of. Everything they were about to do and had already done was for their son to grow strong and survive.
The next morning they were awaken by Severus who wanted to get the trip over with while the Alley wasn't too busy.
Harry got a shower while Lita dressed. Then Harry went back into the bedroom and dressed. He chose robes that made the resemblance between Severus and himself that much more obvious. The whole point of this trip was to introduce the Snape heir so he best look the part.
When they were finally ready to leave Severus asked. "Have you thought of a name? We can't switch names for you after today so I hope you chose well."
"Well Lita helped with that a lot. She suggested the names and I agreed, Soren Alexander Snape." Harry replied.
"Then from here on out you will only be called Soren, unless you two are using your nicknames, ok?" Severus commanded.
"Ok," Soren answered.
"With that they went into Diagon Alley. To say the people who were eating their breakfasts minding their own business at the Leaky Cauldron got the shock of their lives when they saw Severus Snape bad tempered potions master of Hogwarts arrive with three young people, without a scowl on his face.
It didn't help the poor onlookers' hearts any when they noticed that one of the boys was the mirror image of the dark man. A resemblance like that could only come from a close relation, and no one had ever heard of Snape having children.
The quartet didn't say a word as they walked through the dingy little pub. Once they were in the actual alley they relaxed a bit, well all except Severus who didn't seem likely to relax anytime soon.
Their first stop was at Grinngotts where they made the first official use of Soren's new name. They had to get the issue with vaults sorted out. The goblins were sensitive enough to magic they would know immediately an adoption had taken place, but Severus had reassured the others the goblins could be trusted.
They took the opportunity to withdraw a large sum of money and Severus shrunk it down for them to carry easier even with their bottomless bags.
It wasn't until they were back out onto the street, with the crowds a little thicker that a concern came up.
"Hey Lita didn't you say you didn't want to come to Diagon Alley because of fear? Are you doing ok?" Draco asked without dropping his Slytherin mask he was in public after all.
"I'll manage. I don't like coming to the Alley, but no one should place me when they are too busy gawking at Severus and Soren. If someone does recognize me I will still be safe. I placed a forgetfulness charm on myself. As soon as someone sees what they are not supposed to see they will forget they ever saw me after they loose sight of me." Lita answered in a low tone so not to attract attention.
"Is that alright for the baby?" Soren asked with concern.
"It's safe Merage, don't worry I won't put our son in any danger that's avoidable." Lita answered.
That's when Severus interrupted their discussion. "What did you three have in mind to do? We need to have a purpose to this visit other then the bank or people would wonder if this isn't a set up." He told them.
"Well, if you three don't mind I need to get myself some new robes. I was able to get muggle clothes and stuff while I was hiding out from Dumbledore but I think I will have need for some decent robes this year." Soren said.
"Alright, we can manage that." Severus answered as the other two nodded. "Oh, and Soren you might want to get used to calling me Father, it would look strange, even Draco doesn't call his father by his first name."
"I think I can manage that Father," Soren said trying it out and was surprised at how easy it actually was to call Severus father.
"Good, now I will mainly call you by your name, but if the situation calls for it then I will call you son, in that situation you can not afford to stumble, or look shocked. We have to pull off an act that convinces people we have had a good relationship with each other for your whole life this will not be easy." Severus said.
With that Severus led them to Madame Malkins, she really was the best robe maker in Diagon Alley.
She was very professional in her curiosity. You could tell the poor woman was full to bursting with questions but the only one she allowed herself was. "Is this boy yours Severus? He is a fine young man."
"Yes, Madame, this is my son Soren. He could use some new robes. I wouldn't take him anywhere else." Severus said surprisingly.
Most people didn't know it but if Severus genuinely liked a person he wasn't above some small shows of flattery. If anything it guaranteed him excellent service. He had liked Madame Malkin from the first time they had met when he was a boy.
"Than follow me dear, I'll get you fixed right up." Madame Malkin said to Soren.
Soren did as he was directed and the irony didn't escape him when he was told to hop onto the same low stool that he had in first year. How his life had changed since then, he thought looking over at the Malfoy heir. Draco and he really had grown up a lot, now who he once thought of as a mortal enemy was helping him hide the biggest secret of his life. Not too mention he had gotten quite attractive to.
'Whoa where did that thought come from?' Soren asked himself. 'He would never look at me like that plus he probably isn't even interested in guys, although I don't see how he could have any taste in girls having dated pug faced Parkinson.'
While Soren was busy with his little mental debate Madame Malkin had swiftly measured him, and was now asking about certain styles.
Soren was hopelessly lost when it came to picking out clothing that looked good on him, after all if you had to live a life clothed in Dudley hand me downs you wouldn't have much fashion sense either.
Draco and Lita came to his rescue picking out Robes in flattering cuts and colors. Soren also couldn't help but notice the large number of robes that looked strikingly like Severus's. Oh well he had a part to play, he could deal with the robes if it would keep people safe.
Finally the shopping trip was over. Lita and Severus were exhausted but the boys weren't quite ready to call it quits. Draco caught Soren looking at him with a calculating expression on his pale face.
"Hey Draco I have an idea. Why don't we let these two go back to the flat and rest, then I can show you how to party muggle style?" Soren proposed.
"Severus what do you say?" Draco asked his godfather.
"How does your leg feel Soren?" He asked before committing to anything.
"Do you really think if it hurt that bad I would ask to do this?" Soren asked with as innocent an expression on his face as he could muster.
"Yes, but I guess you can go as long as you understand the moment you are in too much pain you have to come back. You are vulnerable without your wand as it is you don't need to add to that problem." Severus finally agreed.
"We have to follow you back to the flat anyway to change. You can inspect the bite yourself if that makes you more comfortable." Soren said in gratitude after getting permission.
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An hour later the boys were ready to go and Severus had inspected Soren's bite wound and saw it was beginning to heal, a sign that the moon was slowly becoming full.
Then the two boys were looked over by Lita to check to make sure, in her words, that they were thoroughly shaggable.
Draco was yummy looking in very tight fitting black denim jeans and skin tight silver shirt made of about the same material as a wet suit. He had a necklace strung around his neck with a dragon wrapped around a sword. His blonde hair was gelled into casual spikes tipped in green and silver.
Soren was delicious in leather trousers and Slytherin green shirt made of the same material as Draco's. He was sporting the same jewelry he had worn the day in front of the teachers, although now they did create a slight tingling sensation against his skin. The back of his shirt was a sheer peace of fabric designed to show off his now finished tattoo. His hair was gelled to lay flat for once but was streaked with blood red.
Lita declared them ready to leave, and with a last admonishment to be careful from Severus and a good luck from Lita they left to go find some entertainment.
They hit at least three party's that night. Two of them provided a wide assortment of illegal fun. The last party had music blaring and couples of all descriptions were up dancing. The boys were in control of their senses enough to realize they were dancing quite provocatively, with each other, yet not in enough control to stop the end of the evening.
They shared a kiss full of fire and passion. Right there on the dance floor and the rest were either too stoned or in a similar partnership themselves to care.
They managed to make it back to the flat before day break, barely, and passed out on the living room floor. They were found by Severus coming in to check on them. Soren was on his back sprawled out and Draco was using his stomach as a pillow.
Suppressing the wicked grin trying to crack his face in half, Severus magiced a camera and photograph the two of them. It would be fun to show them, after they had been sobered up of course.
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