New Beginning's
Chapter 21
The News Is Out
"I'm afraid the world knows now," said Riley, pushing the Daily Prophet in Severus' direction. Who had his son firmly attached to his side; Alex hadn't let him to in two days. Declan had remained in the Ministry, trying to keep the news on the down low. It had obviously failed spectacularly as now the wizarding world now knew. Declan had no idea how they could have found out, as he had always used silencing spells and had forced anyone that knew to make an oath. No wizard would break it for even news about Harry Potter to make the news. They would have to have something wrong with them; no one would willingly give up their magic.
Boy-Who-Lived A Vampire! Turned By Severus Snape on Orders of Dumbledore!
Why was Severus Snape needed to turn Harry Potter the boy who lived in the first place? After all for years Dumbledore has insisted that he remain at his relatives for the blood wards to work. After I got this information I looked up blood wards, and found the person under blood wards especially if a life is sacrificed for it - they only need to remain under the wards for a month out of the year to replenish them. So why wasn't Harry Potter allowed to remain in his own world? Why was Dumbledore so adamant about keeping him there? What led to him being turned into a vampire?
Not only has Harry Potter been turned, but he has also been kidnapped by Albus Dumbledore from his sire. Who has now taken measures to have Albus Dumbledore pay for his crime. The rite is almost as ancient as Merlin as he was the one to have it written. It was one of the few rules that no Wizengamont can change. The rite indicates that the sire of any claimed kidnapped chide had have his revenge on the Wizard or Witch that brings harm to the chide. So where is Harry Potter and why did Dumbledore once again break the law and take him from his home? The one loop hole in the rite was that a chide can be removed should the sire pose a threat to the said chide! If that was the case why didn't he involve the ministry?
I'll be giving the public the information they deserve when I can get it. For more information on blood wards turn to page 5. For information on vampire rites turn to page 6. For the history of Harry Potter turn to page 7.
"Damn it," scowled Severus furiously.
"Think it was Dumbledore?" asked Riley.
"No, he wouldn't have allowed himself to look bad if he was behind it," replied Severus his eyes narrowed in concentration wondering how to deal with this information. No doubt the courtroom would be jam packed with people. All wanting a glimpse of Harry Potter, and what he looks like now. Not only that there would probably be books published about him again too. He would need a few vampires to come; he couldn't keep Alex with him at all times. That is if he did unattached himself, he was even refusing to eat not even wanting to be separated for that. So Severus had been forced to feed him from his hand, he didn't want Alex going hungry. He had been through that enough when he had been at the Dursley's.
"True enough how do we limit the damage control?" asked Robert.
"Nothing Dumbledore does or says can be proved so we just concentrate on that. Nothing the public does can change anything, I'm just glad it's only people in England that seem to care about Alex," said Severus smoothly, carding his hand through his sons hair as he burrowed even more deeply into Severus' neck.
Alex had hardly spoken at all; at least he had stopped crying for that Severus was thankful.
"True," nodded Remus in agreement; he had a feeling Severus and Alex weren't going to be returning to England any time soon. He just hoped he was allowed to remain near them so he could continue get to know Alex.
"Dumbledore can be a Willy bastard but even he cannot break out of this one," said Severus with no small amount of satisfaction.
"I wouldn't be so sure, he might be able to secure himself a smaller punishment," said Robert a frown twisting his perfectly smooth features. He may only look like a thirty year old man but he was actually nearly one hundred years old. Needless to say he had the experience under his belt, and knew more about Ministry politics than any other vampire.
"You are probably right, but at least he will be punished, and obviously sacked from Hogwarts. Perhaps even as head of the Wizengamont, maybe now Gene has a chance of taking that place," smirked Severus in amusement.
"He has wanted that position for nearly fifty years, for a vampire he doesn't have much patience," laughed Robert agreeing one hundred percent with Severus on that account.
"I've never heard of him," said Remus curiously.
"He doesn't attend all meetings, he could never stand Dumbledore and how he always got his own way. Of course he loves to rile him up when he does get the opportunity. Most people chalk it up to jealously because he lost out on the position to Dumbledore," explained Robert.
Remus had been to one trial with the Wizengamont, when Sirius Black had been arrested. He was good with names and faces, which was why he hadn't known anyone called Gene. It was a time he didn't like to think on much, as his best friend had betrayed them after all.
"I see," said Remus nodding in understanding.
"When is the meeting Severus?" asked Riley curiously, who had remained quiet after giving the paper over to the man.
"In half an hour, are you coming?" asked Severus, in his own way asking them to come. He didn't like outright asking people for anything that would leave him indebted to them. Even if it was his vampire brothers that he hadn't seen in years.
"Of course, we don't want anyone getting their hands on Alex even for a minute. He might not recover if that was to happen," said Riley sounding concerned for the newest vampire to join their very large coven.
"I know," growled Severus a tad possessively.
"I don't want to go," whispered Alex shakily he didn't want to see Albus Dumbledore ever again. He just wanted to stay here out of the old man's reach - what if he won and got him taken away from Severus? He didn't want that at all.
"I have to go little one, you can remain here should you prefer it," said Severus soothingly, he would actually prefer Alex to remain here and safe away from the public eye.
Alex just tightened his hold and mutely shook his head, Severus just sighed in resignation "Then you will have to come, I am not letting Dumbledore away with what he did to you. I hope you can understand why I need to do this."
Alex didn't answer just remained silent.
"You best get you both ready, I'm sure we can get some nice robes for Alex within a few minutes. Declan can go, and you I'm sure still have some clothes in your cupboard or do you need something as well?" asked Robert.
"I have something for myself, I didn't pack anything of Alex's." admitted Severus grudgingly.
"Declan will be here with them in five minutes, he's already in Diagon Ally," said Robert curtly, getting up he too wanted to get changed before they went to court. Despite being vampires, they were still purebloods and always made sure they were immaculately dressed.
"Thank you," said Severus smoothly.
"As for you, I'm sure there's someone your size around here," said Robert moving his eye critically over Remus. Who flushed bright red, he knew he didn't have the best clothes in the world. Well that was putting it bloody mildly; his clothes were a patchwork for a cloak. He spent all the money he got from working odd jobs to pay for the wolves bane potion.
"You do not have to," said Remus adamantly.
"Stop being so damn proud and take some pride in your appearance you are half pure after all," said Severus harsher than he intended. Severus felt Alex trying to stop himself laughing. It caused Severus' heart to soar Alex was going to be alright - he would be fine. For some odd reason when Severus was sarcastic or vicious to someone else Alex found it funny or amusing.
"Fine," said Remus grudgingly, not wanting to get on the wrong side of Severus. Not when there was a chance he might never get to see Alex again. He had heard Alex nearly laugh and wasn't too badly upset that he found it funny. It wasn't the first time Alex had been laughing at his expense from his father's sharp tongue. He did find it ironic as Sirius and Peter had laughed at Severus' expense when James Potter bullied him now it was the opposite way around.
"Here we go I hope he likes blue," said Declan popping in handing a box to Severus.
Severus smirked "He does,"
"Good I shall see you all at the Ministry I have a few things left I want to get done." nodded Declan curtly before apparating back out in seconds.
Severus and Alex walked out of the dining room, which was huge the table could fit over eighty people in it. Severus entered their rooms and had to disentangle his son and put him on the bed quite firmly. Before walking into the bathroom and had a quick shower and got dressed in his best but usual black clothes. He ran a bath for Alex and placed his protesting son into the tub. He stayed in the room, washing Alex so that his son would at least relax. Once that was done he dressed Alex in his new blue robe, sighing sadly at his sons' sad eyes.
"Do not worry, Robert, Riley, Remus nor I will allow anyone to hurt you. Dumbledore will not win, he cannot win, no one can take you from me do you understand Alex?" asked Severus on his knees in front of his son.
Worried eyes met his before they nodded before attaching himself like a limpet on his dad. Sighing once again, he made sure his arms were firmly around his son before they both left the room again.
"Ready?" asked Robert who was also in his best robes, beside him stood a very different looking Remus Lupin. He actually looked very decent and respectable with expensive robes and a decent hair cut. Severus smirked in amusement, remembering the time when he had been Robert's doll. Of course it had only happened the once, after that Robert had felt the stinging razors of Severus' sharp tongue.
"Let's go then," said Riley grimly.
They all nodded before apparating to the Ministry, and quickly made their way up to the courtroom number nine. When they entered they noticed true to Severus' prediction it was full. They also noticed Albus Dumbledore was already there.
"How could you do this after everything I've done for you?" asked Dumbledore his blue eyes missing their twinkle.
"The same could be said for you Albus," sneered Severus furiously his black eyes twinkling dangerously.
"He did warn you, its you whom chose not to heed it," said Remus standing between Dumbledore and Severus. Not protecting Dumbledore or stopping Severus like most would assume. Remus just didn't want Alex to be in the firing line anywhere near Dumbledore.
"You as well - you do realize as soon as this is over with you wont see that boy again?" said Dumbledore mournfully.
"At least he wouldn't be treated the way you would - I'd stay away if it meant Alex was happy - which is what I did in the first place more fool me," snapped Remus furiously.
"I did what I needed to do, Harry Potter is important to the world, Severus was turning him into a Slytherin," said Dumbledore soothingly in a manner than was supposed to have everyone agreeing with him without thought.
"You did that by leaving him to fend for himself in an abusive environment," sneered Severus furiously.
"I had no idea what was happening!" snapped Dumbledore indignantly.
"But you suspected didn't you? Which was why you never checked," replied Severus hotly right back.
"I did not!" hissed Dumbledore furiously, but Severus' delicate nose was able to detect embarrassment and the lie underneath his so called fury.
Once everyone had been sworn in, Alex had finally untangled himself from Severus. He was sitting sandwiched between Robert and Riley, away from the public. Alex didn't seem to be paying them any mind anyway, nor did he seem to mind the constant flashes of light the camera's produced.
"Albus you know the charges against you what do you have to say?" asked Fudge.
"I took him from his sire because he was being abused," said Dumbledore patiently.
Alex just snorted in amusement sounding even more like himself.
"You do know that can be verified by one dose of Veritaserum?" asked Fudge incredulously Dumbledore's defence was very weak. Then again it was the only loophole that could be found, it was his only way out.
"Vampires' are sometimes immune to it," said Dumbledore eyes twinkling brightly.
"Can I get it? I want to prove my dad hasn't done anything wrong," said Alex cautiously.
"With your sires permission then yes, we can get this done so you can go home," said Madam Bones kindly, she could see this boy wasn't afraid of Severus Snape. Heck, he had been clinging onto him coming in, it had taken Severus ages to finally get Alex to let go. If he had been kidnap it was explain the clinginess where his sire was concerned.
"Please dad," whispered Alex softly, he just wanted to go away, far away from where Dumbledore was.
"I give my permission, as long as there's someone next to Dumbledore so my son isn't in direct contact with him," sneered Severus, his lips curling up in distain for the headmaster.
"I would never hurt him," said Dumbledore looking saddened and shocked.
"No you wouldn't want your own hands dirty," grunted Severus turning away, an Auror stood beside the chair and Dumbledore, so Alex couldn't even see Dumbledore.
Alex hopped up on the seat, waiting patiently for Madam Bones to administer the Veritaserum.
"What's your name?" asked Madam Bones.
Alex seemed to have trouble answering that question, technically speaking he had two names - he just wasn't allowed to use one of them.
"Ma'am he has two names his biological name and the name he got when I became his sire," said Severus quickly, hoping she said something soon before his son began to hurt.
"What is your biological name?" asked Madam Bones quickly; wide eyed she hadn't even thought of that.
"Harry Potter," murmured Alex in a soft Monotone voice.
"What is your preferred name?" asked Madam Bones.
"Alex Snape," was his reply.
"Why were you turned into a vampire?" asked Madam Bones.
"I was dying, my Uncle Vernon just about killed me," whispered Alex even under the potion he sounded wounded.
"Has Severus Snape ever abused you?" asked Madam Bones not wanting to get into the painful subject of ones relatives abusing someone.
"No he's the best dad in the world," said Alex.
"Administer the Anti-Dote" said Madam Bones quietly.
"Why hadn't they been brought forth on charges? When you turned him?" demanded Madam Bones looking sick and more furious than even Severus could have been.
"I am not sure, Albus said he would take care of them for me, I wasn't going to call upon the rite, and technically I didn't have the right, as he had only been turned. Plus I did not want anyone to know I had turned Harry Potter, I wanted him to remain dead to the world. Keep him safe from those who would wish him harm, give him a proper childhood that had so long been denied to him." explained Severus smoothly.
"Now Madam Bones, you know as well as I they are being punished for what they did now so never fear," said Minister Fudge softly.
"Yes, a life sentence in Azkaban, the first Muggles to ever set foot in the place. They deserve it, child abuse isn't done, maybe now Muggle born students will come forth with the knowledge they will be protected." said Madam Bones.
"They don't go to the Ministry, they go to the Headmaster who continues to send them back," sneered Severus, glaring at the white haired maniac.
"Excuse me?" asked Fudge bewildered.
"Students go to their Headmaster, not the Minister of magic most children wouldn't even think about going anywhere else," said Severus slowly as if talking to a slow child.
"Not possible! He's duty bound to inform us of any case!" said Fudge flustered.
"I went to him twice before I realized he didn't give a damn, I also know for a fact Tom Riddle also known as Voldemort went to Dumbledore as well, said Severus softly. "Now when students come to me, I make sure their parents know better and help them when I can. I know Dumbledore won't do anything so I don't bother telling him. I also know the Ministry wouldn't listen to me against Dumbledore so again did what I could."
"Alex why don't you go and join your father," said Fudge kindly. Alex did just that, giving Fudge a big smile for using his preferred name not his biological one.
"Albus Dumbledore take the chair," said Fudge furiously, nodding twice at the Auror an unspoken agreement passed between them. He fingered the vial of Veritaserum in his pocket and Dumbledore took a seat. With a click of his fingers the chains wrapped around Dumbledore, Alex looked up and took an interest in the proceedings properly for the first time.
WOOOHOO only took fifteen minutes this one! R&R pleaseee tell me whatcha think!