Title: The Great Mystery

Rating: T

Summary: When Harry Potter arrives at Hogwarts everyone is shocked to see that he looks just like Severus when he was in school. Severus is shocked as well and he finds himself on a road to uncover the great mystery.

Disclaimer: I don't own any of Rowling's characters and I'm making no money.

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To Everyone: I almost didn't get a chance to update because my computer messed up. I'm glad that this site has it's own server. Thanks everyone for your reviews.

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Chapter 14: Return to Hogwarts

Harry's POV

The Christmas holiday's ended and soon it was time to head back to Hogwarts. He really hated the idea that he would be back being injured just because he was playing on the Ravenclaw Quidditch team. However he wasn't about to act like some sissy boy and hide under his bed. He returned to Hogwarts with his father, though not as excited as he had been when he first started.

When Harry put his trunk at the foot of his bed Terry came in, looking excited. Apparently his winter had been just as good as Harry's had been.

"Harry, a letter arrived for you," he told him.

"From who," Harry asked.

"Don't know but it has some seal on it," he said, handing it to Harry.

Harry took it and opened it, reading:

Dear Mr. Snape,

It has come to our attention that you're a promising young Potions and Charms Master. As such you have been given the chance to apprentice with Severus Snape and Filius Flitwick, both Master's in their respected fields. We look forward any future achievements that you accomplish.

Sincerely,

Mark Wall,

Apprentice Department,

Ministry of Magic

"That's unreal!" Terry said, "No one has been apprentice to two masters. You must be good."

Harry was shocked.

Harry was too excited to enjoy his dinner and he kept looking at the Staff Table. He had been shocked when Remus Lupin had appeared, sitting next to his father, but he was enjoying the meal that had appeared. The Gryffindor's were glaring at him but he ignored them. Finally Dumbledore stood up.

"I know that this isn't how we do things at Hogwarts," Dumbledore said, "But I have some exciting news that I just discovered. Professor Severus Snape's own son, Harry Snape, has been allowed by the Ministry of Magic to apprentice to both his father and Filius Flitwick, who is our Charms Professor. A round of applause is needed on this very special achievement."

The Ravenclaw table burst into cheers, stamping their feet. Harry turned beet red at the cheers that he was getting and Harry saw his father looking shocked.

"He didn't know," Terry said.

"As a treat I award Ravenclaw one hundred and fifty points."

The Gryffindor's all gasped, and talked among themselves. Harry saw Hermione grinning.

"Well I think that you've finally proven that you're more than a famous face," Terry told Harry.

Harry felt proud about that.

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Snape's POV

Snape couldn't believe it, his own son apprentice to not only him but Flitwick. Everyone on the staff congratulated him and he felt proud that he had a son that had done these things. Of course that meant that Harry was under Ministry contract and a letter was sent off, by him, to tell Harry to come down to his office at nine. When the owl flew away he got up and headed out to see if Lupin wanted to talk to him.

He found him looking over Quirrell's notes and had already looked up when Snape entered. The man looked better with some food in his stomach and Snape took a deep breath.

"I'm-."

"Congratulations, Severus," Lupin said, "Lily would be so proud to know that her son has done so well."

"Thanks, Harry has talent in Potions and Charms," Snape said, trying to hide his pride.

Lupin chuckled and said, "Well I'm glad to see that your son will make something of himself. I'm having a hard time with these notes. They don't make any sense."

"Want me to have Harry help you."

"Sure," Lupin said, "Though I don't think that-."

"The Ministry doesn't control what I give Harry to do," Snape told him, "I'm going to start off small with him and work my way up."

"I'm sure that he'll be happy to hear that," Lupin said, "So are you going to let him be a kid?"

"Of course, I'm not a slave driver," Snape told him, shocked that he would even suggest that.

"Glad to hear that," Lupin said, putting the things down.

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Harry's POV

Harry arrived five minutes early for his appointment with his father. He knocked on the door and waited for his father to let him come in. The door opened and he entered, his father closing the door.

"Just like your mother," he told Harry, "Now I have a few things that I want to talk to you about and then we can begin your training."

Harry nodded, feeling excited.

"Now the Ministry demands that you work four days a week, two for me and two for Flitwick," Snape told him. "I'm going to start out with you memorizing about four potion ingredients, ingredients that you use on a constant bases. At the end of the week I will test you on what you've memorized. Flitwick will demand that you do things like charming objects with little spells or even working charms that are part of Potions. It should also help keep you from being attacked and, despite the fact that we don't want her, return Minerva back to us."

"Wasn't Professor Flitwick able to," Harry asked him.

"Nope, only you can change her back," Snape said, "Though I'm afraid that she'll be even madder then ever."

Harry gulped and his father said, "Don't worry; I'm not going to punish you. She insulted both me and Lily and that I can't forgive."

Harry nodded and then asked, "When do I start?"

"Today," his father answered, "I only want you to remember two ingredients. Take your time with the information; don't try to force your brain to absorb it. Once you've done that then I'll give you the next two."

"What about working with them, like bottling them," Harry asked.

"I'll allow you to do that only when supplies come in," his father answered, "I must warn you that it's hard work."

"I understand," Harry told him.

"Good, now why don't you head back to your dorm and get some sleep."

He then handed him the ingredients and Harry left.

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Note: Thought it would be good for him to have another thing to be proud of then just riding a broom.