Harry was upset, and while his Papa told him he could come to their rooms, Harry had insisted on going to the dorms. They knew he was worried, not only about not having much time with Liam, but about the man's class as well. He had never been good in practical, his fellow snakes and the teachers had all tried to encourage him, and he had improved a bit. Defense though had never been a good one; the old teacher had never been very supportive, unlike Filius or even Minerva. Due to their son's history with James, Harry could be removed from the class, and have a private tutor. Because James was still serving community service, he'd be well through the year, and it was because of Harry.

Remus was asleep, when Severus got up in the morning, nothing unusual about that. He wasn't sure what was bothering him, but Severus went into the sitting room with this odd feeling. He was surprised when he noticed Harry's bedroom door open, and when he was about to open the door, found his son asleep in bed. He lay curled up with Fog, and a picture, Severus wasn't sure which one.

He went and sat down on the bed, looking at the photo, expecting one of his daddy, but it was the three of them in Ireland. "Oh Harry."

He hadn't meant to wake his son but Harry began to stir, and he was surprised when his eyes fluttered open. "Uncle Sev?"

Severus kissed his head. "Why are you sleeping in here prince? I thought you had gone to the dorms last night?"

Harry sat up. "I'm sorry, I'll go back."

Severus stopped his son. "You know you're always welcome. Did something happen in the dorms last night? Your house…."

Harry shook his head. "They were all really nice, not just Draco. I just…."

Severus took his son into his arms and held him against his chest. He knew James being here would be rough on Harry but perhaps not how much. Harry loved Liam and was the one reason he had considered wanting to return to the Potters. But he didn't want to be in their house, they never liked him, had caused him to be like this. He thought when Papa got custody of him it was over and he was free of them. He thought only on his birthday he'd have to see them but so he could have his brother as well.

Harry was sent to take a bath, and Severus sent their elf to get some clothes and tell Draco where Harry was. Harry admitted he had slipped from their rooms when everyone else was asleep. They would likely not be up yet, or just barely, but they would be worried about Harry.

Remus was surprised when he saw his husband come out of Harry's room. "Harry?"

Severus nodded. "I found him asleep with Fog, I sent him to take a bath. He came last night when everyone was asleep."

Remus kissed his husband. "Harry will adjust to James here, and if not, Lucius said we can have him tutored instead."

Severus sighed. "I don't want to remove him from class if we don't have to. It's not fair to Harry; he should be able to be a normal student."

Remus agreed with his husband. "But we both know James is never going to be fair with him. He already has trouble enough with the class."

Harry's voice came from behind. "He's going to flunk me isn't he?"

The men turned to see Harry, who they thought would take longer in the bath, standing in the door. Breakfast arrived as they drew him over, and they got him to sit down. They promised him Albus would step in and try and make sure that it didn't happen. Harry was lacking in confidence but he had done well in all of his classes, and he was getting much more confident. They knew he was worried about being on the quidditch team that year, but as Severus encouraged him to be reserve, he would now too. He knew it would help his son's confidence more.

Severus told his son, reluctantly, about the fact he could be removed from class if it got too bad. The class was a requirement until after fifth year, but if this got too bad, he could have a tutor instead. It wouldn't remove James from his life, but would at least reduce his influence.

Harry shook his head. "I want to take the classes with my friends. I don't want to be even more of a freak."

Severus held his son. "You aren't a freak, and you aren't ever to allow James to make you feel like one."

Remus kissed his head. "You can remain in class if you feel okay with it. But if it gets too much tell us, you have your other classes."

Harry nodded. "I know but I would like to try."

It was a sign of the past year, and his confidence from his friends and his dads coming out. He was not backing down and running scared though they could tell that he was. The fact he had come here to sleep the night before was not a sign of weakness, but a sign he was accepting comfort. Severus still saw his son, clutching the picture in his hand, of the three of them that summer.

Harry left first as he had charms. Severus kissed his husband as he went to leave. "I just hope for our son's sake this works."

James was anxiously awaiting his afternoon class. He had double defense with his son and the snakes as well. It had took considerable money and a bit of blackmail, but he had got himself in the job. Lucius thought he was the only one who was able to have Cornelius in his back pocket. He had got the job and he knew he had to be careful as Albus could fire him. The headmaster and school governors had the right to fire him. But he didn't plan to slip up, he knew the brat wouldn't tell on him. He knew the brat would be too scared and wouldn't trust anyone. As long as he was not caught by any of the others he knew he could play with the boy. He'd get his revenge on all those who had wronged him. He didn't really care about the brat, other than having to raise him. Severus and both the so called marauders were his targets.

He watched as the class came in, trying to hide a snarl when he saw the so called twins together. He couldn't understand how his son could cling to the phony of a brother of his. Though he also could not understand how any son of his was a Hufflepuff either.

James looked at Liam. "Liam I would like to speak to you."

Liam stopped at his desk. "Yes da…..Professor Potter."

James looked at Harry who had stopped with him. "I believe I asked for my son."

Harry turned around red in the face. "Of course sir."

Liam turned to his dad. "You didn't have to be so mean to him."

James pointed at a desk. "You will sit as far away from that snake as possible. Your mother and I spoke to you about this."

Liam hadn't told his brother, but he was not living in the dorms. Unlike Harry who had turned down the offer, Liam was not given a choice. If Liam had been a Gryffindor James may have reconsidered but not now. He was looking into the rules about seeing if he could have his son re-sorted, and until then he wanted to distance his son from his house. And living with his parents not only did that but allowed them to keep a close eye on Liam. They had told him in no uncertain terms they wanted him to have little to no contact with his so called twin.

Harry saw the pained look his brother shot him when he took a seat on the other side of the room. Blaise moved into the seat they had left open for Liam, and both he and Draco squeezed one of his hands. They knew how upset Harry was, especially when he wasn't in bed that morning.

James came around as they were working on the spell he taught them later on. He stopped. "Mr. Snape "

Draco nudged his cousin in the ribs. "I think he is talking to you."

James snarled. "You will show me your spell now, or you will be in detention all evening."

Harry looked up startled. "My last name is not Snape sir."

James watched him perform the spell, sneering at his pathetic attempt. "You are definitely no Potter. And I will no call you such ever."

Harry was shaking a bit, but relieved when the man walked away. He was legally a Potter, like removing the blood adoption Papa had never spoken to him of it. Papa had full custody of him, but they had not changed his last name. He wondered if he should be a Snape, or if he would be a Black. He knew purebloods who married a lesser family, the spouse usually took theirs. He wondered if his Papa would be hurt, if he took Black like Uncle Sirius instead. Maybe he didn't care, maybe he didn't want Harry to change his last name, why he hadn't mentioned it.

Harry was never so relieved as when class ended and he could slip away. He had not lost any points, but he had been threatened with detention, and he couldn't stand how the man looked at him.

Draco turned to him as they headed for dinner. "You have to tell Uncle Sev. That man has it out for you more than ever."

Harry shook his head. "He will make me withdraw from the class, and I don't want to."

Blaise shook his head. "Just don't get a detention from him. I'd worry what he'd do when he has no witnesses around."

Lily's voice came from behind. "You make my husband sound like some pedophile. I'd watch how you talk about a Professor."

Oliver had appeared and looked at Lily. "Lady Potter I just went past your husband, and he seemed to be looking for you."

Lily looked like she didn't believe him but she went to leave, but called back. "Stay away from my son if you know what is good for you."

Oliver just shrugged when they asked him if it was true. It seemed the kid still had the good timing from last year and Draco was happy for it. He could see Harry smile a bit when he saw him. Draco thought Oliver might be lucky to be done school when Harry was ready to date. Severus was going to be hard enough on any guy wanting to date his son, but four years older and a lion, good luck.

Draco steered Harry towards their table. "Hey look at it this way, it's the weekend and we have quidditch practice in the morning."

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