Coming Back to You
SeverusxLily
Rated T
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or its characters from the franchise. That honor belongs to JK Rowling
Coming Back to You
Chapter 25: Severus' Lineage
"Albus!" Severus called barging into Dumbledore's office.
Dumbledore looked up from a book and smiled at his former student and current colleague. Putting his book down he said, "Severus, so good to see you during lunch hour. Care to join me?"
Severus watched as a House Elf brought a tray of food for two before striding to stand into in front of the Headmaster's desk. Placing his hands on it he said, "Albus, I just went to see Lily."
"Why?" Dumbledore asked. "I'm sure she's fine without you being with her. You don't need to be there with her every day just because she wants you there. She's pregnant, not dying, Severus."
"I'm going to pretend that you did not just say that to me, old man," Severus said, his black eyes hardening and his hands clenching into fists. "Anyway, I went because I was alerted that Lily had collapsed. I was worried about her and our unborn children, you old git. But the reason I came to you is because Lily has had a vision of the possible future."
Dumbledore looked shocked for a moment before a perplexed expression appeared on his face. Tilting his head he asked, "Is Lily a Seer?"
Shaking his head the Potions Master answered, "No, but it turns out that one of our triplets is and is projecting their visions to Lily so she can see them from inside her womb."
"What did she see?"
"She was captured by the Dark Lord and he was torturing her to find out who the father of her children is."
"And I can only imagine what Tom will do when he finds out it is you."
"Yes, not to mention he already has sent out search parties to capture her and Harry. Albus, I can't let anything happen to my family."
"James' family, Severus."
"My family."
Dumbledore stared at Severus, noting how the man had bristled and tensed the moment he said Lily and Harry were James Potter's family. It was true, but to Severus that was over and done with. The wizard didn't like how Severus was ignoring that Lily was once James' wife and that Harry was the creation of the love that they had for each other. He didn't think it right that Severus was taking his place and disregarding his memory. But considering the awful past Severus had concerning James and his friends and how he himself didn't do anything to reprimand them and allowed Severus to suffer, he supposed he would let Severus have this, no matter how wrong he believed it was.
Clearing his throat Dumbledore said, "It would be best to not let that happen, and I believe that as long as she stays hidden where she is, then it won't happen."
Severus nodded and replied, "As do I, but I can't help but be worried."
"All will be well, Severus. And as long as no one traces your lineage, you should be fine."
"What do you mean?"
"It is possible for people to trace your lineage and find what family you come from, even going as far as to find out where the ancestral home is. And you haven't told anyone that you are from the Prince family line other than those you trust, I'm sure."
"Of course not."
"Then there is no reason to be worried. Now sit and eat with me, my boy. I would like to hear about any potion breakthroughs that you are working on, like the one you did for the Longbottoms."
Severus sighed and sat, taking a plate and he and Dumbledore began to discuss his work. And all the while, the Potions Master hoped that the old wizard in front of him was right.
Lord Voldemort watched quietly as his followers conversed amongst themselves while waiting for the meeting to begin. He had just someone his Death Eaters to hear of their progress on finding the pregnant Mudblood and her offspring. However, there were still a few that were straggling in, so he would wait a bit longer. One of the ones who were showing up rather late was Severus. He could excuse him as he was spying on the Order for him, but everyone else was inexcusable.
As of late he had been thinking a lot about Severus and where the man's magical core came from. He wasn't a Mudblood, he was certain of that, so he didn't steal any of their magic. Severus, like himself as loath as he was to admit it, was a Halfblood as his mother was a witch. They paralleled a lot than one would think and he was quite fond of the Potions Master. However, he was beginning to believe that the wizard's loyalty to him was beginning to wane. And if it was, then Severus would be shown no mercy.
But that wasn't what had his interest about the Potions Master. What had his interest was his magical heritage. What family did the man come from? His last name was 'Snape' due to his filthy Muggle father, meaning his mother's name changed. He wondered what family the mother came from. Severus was powerful for a Halfblood, much like him, so he had to come from a powerful Wizarding family. The question was however, which family he came from.
Looking over to the entrance of the meeting room, he saw Walden Macnair enter alongside Antonin Dolohov. Standing he walked over to them, nodding to them as they bowed and greeted him. When they straightened he said, "Macnair, step outside into the corridor with me."
Macnair nodded and followed the Dark Lord, wondering what he had possibly done. They two of them stepped into the corridor of Riddle House and headed down it a ways before the Dark Lord stopped. Turning to face the Death Eater, Voldemort said, "I have an assignment for you, Macnair."
"Yes, my lord?" Macnair replied.
"I need you to find all that you can about Severus Snape's magical heritage. I need to know what lineage he comes from, seeing as there isn't a single Wizarding family under the name of 'Snape'."
"Yes, my lord."
"And when you find out, report to me immediately. I won't stand for tardiness."
"Understood, my lord."
"Good, now go."
"Right away, my lord."
Lord Voldemort watched Macnair leave quickly before turning to head back to the meeting room. He hoped he could count on the Death Eater, or else there would be hell to pay.
It had been two days since Macnair was given the task to find out Snape's lineage and he was beginning to get very frustrated. How hard was it to find out what family one wizard came from? He knew Snape was a private person and not much was known about him, but he didn't think it would be so hard to find out what family line he came from.
At the moment he was walking along Knockturn Alley, wondering what his next move should be to fulfill the Dark Lord's wish. He had just turned a corner when he bumped into someone wearing a dark hooded cloak, the hood covering their face except for their mouth. The person had pale, thin, chapped lips that stretched into a grin, the lips splitting in places and blood appearing.
Macnair winced at that before saying, "Watch where you are going, fool."
The person chuckled and said softly in a raspy voice, but loud enough for the man to hear, "Ah, I see that you are searching for something."
"What? How do you know that?"
"I know enough to put you in good favor with the Dark Lord."
"Really? So you know what I am looking for?"
"Yes, you are searching for the lineage of one of your colleagues."
"Right. Now tell me the family name of Severus Snape that he comes from."
The person, a man it was, smirked and replied, "Alright, I will tell you, but only in the form of a riddle. It is up to you to figure it out. The riddle is: A family with amazing power, with Irish origins and great respect. All have died off that hold the name, but one still remains carrying their blood. Furthermore, the family is essentially royalty."
There was a pause after the man finished speaking before Macnair scoffed and asked, "What kind of riddle is that? That could be any magical family."
The man chuckled again before saying, "Think on it. The answer will come to you. But if you need one more hint, here it is: The last to carry the name was disowned." And with that, the man in the hooded cloak walked past Macnair and down Knockturn Alley.
Macnair stood in thought for a moment, rolling the riddle around in his head. What magical family had origins all the way in Ireland? And how could all of them be dead that carry the family name? He deduced Snape was the one to carry the family bloodline in his veins though he didn't possess the family name, but for his family to be considered royalty, that was a bit of a stretch. He knew the Malfoys were somewhat considered royalty, but there was no way Snape was related to the Malfoys. Thinking hard, he thought and thought about the riddle before his eyes widened as the answer suddenly came to him.
With a devilish grin, Macnair Disapparated away to the nearest Wizarding library to research a bit before heading to Riddle House, intent on alerting the Dark Lord of his discovery.
Lord Voldemort looked up from his book when a knock sounded on his office door. He announced for whoever was on the other side to enter and was delighted to see that it was Walden Macnair. He was more so excited to see the grin on his face.
Placing his book face down on his desk, Voldemort said, "I see that you have returned, and obviously with some news. Have you found out about Severus' lineage?"
"Yes, my lord. I have found that out, along with a thought that I would ask for you to consider," Macnair responded.
"Oh? Alright then, tell me what you have discovered."
Macnair cleared his throat before saying, "Snape's magical family was difficult to find because his mother had been disowned for marrying a Muggle. Also she took the Muggle's name, becoming a Snape and having the Snape we know now. Many families have done this before, but none that are essentially royalty. Or should I say, a name that sounds like royalty. Snape's lineage comes from the Prince family."
Voldemort's eyes widened at what he had just been told. Severus was from the Prince family line? Blinking his red eyes he said, "That is interesting information, indeed. Now tell me this thought of yours that I am to consider."
"I may sound suspicious and even accusing my lord, but I believe that the reason we cannot find the Mudblood or her child is because Snape has hidden them. You see, he and the Mudblood were friends during Hogwarts, and I believe that he may have even held some sort of romantic feelings towards her. My lord, I believe that he has hidden them, and has done so outside of England."
"And where do you believe he has hidden them?"
Macnair smirked before answering, "In Ireland at his ancestral home, my lord."
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