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Kaiden's hand flew up to his forehead. His scar! He had completely forgotten to have it re-glamoured. He looked at his parents in panic.

Thankfully, the infirmary was empty except for the five of them. Severus immediately took out his wand and locked the doors as well as casting a strong silencing spell around them. He couldn't believe he had forgotten about Kaiden's scar. With all the lesson planning, grading papers, and anticipation of Kaiden's match he had lapsed in his duty to protect his son!

"What's going on?" Draco demanded, sounding nervous.

Bella sighed and glanced at her husband. She could tell he was berating himself, just as she was. How could they have forgotten something so important?

Poppy finished her scans. "Kaiden is fine," She announced. She looked at Severus and Bella sympathetically. "Except for his scar needing to be redone, of course."

Kaiden bit his lip. "Draco -"

"I want to know what is going on!" Draco yelled, feeling frustrated at not knowing what was happening.

Severus spun around and glared down at his nephew. "You lower your voice this instant young man," He said sternly. "I know you are upset and we will explain but you will not shout at us."

Draco looked properly chastised, knowing better than to shout at his Aunt and Uncle. But he was so confused! "Sorry," He muttered.

"I think you had better explain," Poppy said mildly.

Severus ran his hand through his hair and leaned against an empty cot, while Bella sat next to Kaiden and put her arm around him. "You know that Kaiden was taken from us and his death was faked," He began slowly.

Draco nodded.

"He wasn't kept by a death eater; he was given to another family who raised him as their own." Severus said. "He was given to James and Lily Potter, whose own son had recently passed away."

Draco's mouth dropped open. "Wh-what?"

"Harry Potter was sick and he sadly succumbed to that sickness," Bella spoke up. "The next day they were given Kaiden and Lily Potter glamoured him into looking exactly like her own son. They didn't tell anyone the truth."

"But…why would they do that?" Draco asked, looking perplexed.

Severus sighed. "Kaiden's life had been threatened by Voldemort and someone was given orders to kill him. Instead of killing him, they faked his death and gave him to the Potter's."

Draco stared at Kaiden for a moment and then looked at his uncle. "Who did it? Who faked his death?"

"That is still being looked into," Bella said vaguely. Even Kaiden didn't know of Narcissa's involvement and despite still being upset with her, he didn't want her son to find out. "We can't say anything about it right now."

Draco nodded his head slowly and then gave a gasp. "So…you're the Boy-Who-Lived! You survived You-Know-Who!" He realized. "But…what about the muggles that supposedly raised Potter?"

Kaiden glanced at his parents and at their encouraging nods, turned back to his cousin. "I lived with the muggles, the Dursley's, after that night. The Headmaster helped to plant that story about Harry passing away in the Dursley's care so that no one would know the truth."

"Especially the ministry and the media," Severus spoke up. "No one can know, Draco. It is safer for Kaiden that way. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I wouldn't do anything to put him in danger," Draco said with a slightly hurt voice. He loved his cousin; he was more like a brother to him. He wouldn't do anything that would hurt him.

"We know that sweetie," Bella said gently. "It's just…you can see how easy it is to make a mistake. We've had to re-glamour the scar every month and we slipped up on it. If his scar had faded even just a few minutes earlier, everyone would know."

"I'm sorry," Kaiden said glumly. "I remembered last night but was too tired to come to you guys. And then this morning I was so nervous about my game that I forgot completely."

"We forgot too," Bella said, giving her son a hug.

"I'm sorry Kaiden, it shouldn't have happened," Severus said regretfully. "Your safety is of the upmost importance to us, we should never have forgotten to -"

"Oh Merlin, stop that," Poppy said crossly. "Life happens, mistakes happen and thankfully it was only Mr. Malfoy that saw the scar. We'll all be more diligent from now on, all right? No sense beating yourselves up over it." She looked sternly at the Snape's.

Bella let out a laugh. "All right Poppy, you're right," She said, hiding a smile. Amazing how the medi-witch could still make her feel like a student.

Severus waved his wand and cast the strong glamour and a moment later, the scar was completely invisible.

"Why does the scar have to be glamoured every month?" Draco asked curiously.

"It is a curse scar, the glamour will only hold for so long," Severus explained. "It is unlike any other scar as it is caused by the killing curse."

Draco gulped. "Wow," He murmured. "How did you find out the truth?"

"Kaiden got sick because of those muggles and a neighbor who was there on the Headmaster's orders got him to Hogwarts," Severus said. "Poppy and I helped heal him and it was decided that he would stay at the castle. On his birthday, his Hogwarts letter arrived with the name K. Snape on it. The truth came out then."

Draco sank into a chair. "I can't believe it," He said. He suddenly looked up with narrowed eyes. "The muggles…were they mean to you Kaiden?" Why else would they have decided to keep him at the castle even before knowing his true identity? And Uncle Severus had said Kaiden was sick because of them…

"They," Kaiden hesitated. "They weren't nice to me and they didn't like magic."

Draco felt a wave of anger. It sounded like his cousin had been abused. Who could abuse a child? "I'm sorry Kaiden," He said softly.

Kaiden shrugged. "I'm sorry I had to lie to you before." He gave quick glance at his parents. "I'm actually glad you know," He admitted. It was a relief to know that he didn't have to lie to his cousin and could talk honestly to him about what happened.

"Remember, no one can know the truth." Severus said again. This was important. "The only people who know are us and the Headmaster and your parents. As far as everyone else knows, Harry Potter died when he was seven."

"My parents know?" Draco asked in surprise.

"Yes, we needed your father's influence with the ministry to help your Aunt Bella," Severus said smoothly. "We knew he could be trusted with the truth."

Draco nodded his understanding. He couldn't believe it, his cousin was the Boy-Who-Lived! He shook his head and then began chuckling.

"What's so funny?" Kaiden asked, relieved that Draco was taking the news so well.

"It's just…if Weasley only knew…" Draco laughed. "I mean, it's ironic. He made enemies with the very boy he wanted to be best friends with!"

Kaiden broke into a grin. It was kind of funny….

"Mr. Weasley will not know however," Severus interrupted their laugh. "Correct?"

"Yes Uncle Severus," Draco said. "I won't tell, I promise." The sincerity of his words shone in his eyes and Severus nodded. "I'll take a wizard's oath if you want me to," He offered.

Severus shook his head. "That will not be necessary Draco. We will trust you to help protect Kaiden by not saying anything to anyone."

Draco nodded solemnly.

"I believe you two have a celebration party to attend to," Bella said with a smile.

"Oh yeah!" Draco grabbed Kaiden's arm. "Let's go!"

"Kaiden, despite the odd occurrence of your broom you played extremely well today," Severus said. "Although next time you catch the snitch, use your hands." He smirked.

"Funny," Kaiden rolled his eyes as he was pulled away by his excited cousin. "Come to the party!" He called to his parents as he disappeared from the infirmary.

"How sweet is that," Poppy said with a small smile. "Not many eleven year olds would want their parents, who are professors as well, to come to their party with their peers."

"I say we pop in," Bella said, her eyes lightening up with excitement.

"No one is going to want us there," Severus scoffed.

"Except our son," Bella reminded him. "I could have Thistle whip up a batch of extra treats to take. It'll be fun!"

Severus relented. "Fine, but just for a short while. I want to talk to Albus about what happened with Kaiden's broom." He looked at said broom, which was leaning up against the wall. He had had it checked over before the game and knew it had been fine.

"It could have been an older student, if they were taught dark magic," Bella said, her face darkening. "But…"

"It was most likely an adult," Severus said flatly. "Only a few parents showed up for the game and none of them were death eaters or even supporters of Voldemort."

"Are you saying you think it was a professor?" Poppy asked in shock.

Severus nodded. "That is exactly what I am saying." He said darkly.

HP

Severus and Bella did join the celebration going on in the Slytherin common room for almost an hour, bringing some Raspberry Shortcakes and Viennetta Parfait, which was a delicious concoction of ice-cream, butterscotch and chocolate that Thistle had happily whipped up on Bella's request.

Severus congratulated his Quidditch team and made small talk with some of the older years while Bella helped dish out the desserts they had brought.

Huddled together, Draco, Kaiden, Pansy and Blaise were discussing the incident during the match. "Hermione stopped whoever was cursing you," Pansy told Kaiden.

"She did? How?" Kaiden asked.

Pansy looked around and lowered her voice more. "She went to the stand where all of the professor's were sitting and started a small fire to distract them. The jinx on your broom stopped right after so it had to be one of the professor's!"

Kaiden gave a start. Why would a professor do such a thing? Was it about the match or about him personally? But who would want to hurt like that? He voiced his questions.

"I don't know Kaiden, but you better be really careful," Blaise said seriously.

"Uncle Severus and Aunt Bella should know about the fire," Draco told Kaiden after he had pulled him aside. "It confirms that it was a professor that jinxed your broom."

"I don't want Hermione to get into trouble," Kaiden protested.

"I doubt she will but really Kaiden, you need to start thinking about protecting yourself instead of other people all the time," Draco said. "This is serious!"

Kaiden sighed and nodded. "I'll tell my parents," He agreed. He grinned. "Tomorrow. Tonight we are celebrating!"

The party went late and the younger years were allowed to stay up past curfew since there were no classes the next day. Some of the older students had brought some Butterbeer from Hogsmeade and Kaiden and his friends had tried it, liking it very much. By the time Kaiden climbed into his warm bed, he had almost forgotten the frightening experience during the game and instead focused on the win and best of all, his cousin now knew the truth about his past.

HP

Quirrell screamed as another agonizing pain ripped through his head. "Master, I'm sorry! I thought if he fell to his death, it would please you!"

"I did not order you to kill him!" The voice hissed angrily.

Quirrell gasped thorough his pain. "You were angry he was alive, you'd ordered his death when he was a baby. I thought it would please you!"

"What would have pleased me is if my orders had been carried out in the first place," The hissing voice said, lessening the pain to Quirrell's relief. "I was fooled and she will pay for that."

"Yes Master."

"That child is not our concern right now, you know what it is! I will deal with those who betrayed me when I return to full power and if I want that child dead, I'll do it myself! It is bad enough that the Potter brat is dead before I could make an example of him. I do not need you interfering with my plans!"

"Yes Master. I will not disappoint you again."

HP

The morning after the match, Kaiden let himself into his parents' quarters. "Hey Snidget!" He beamed as his cat came running. "I need to take you to visit Hedwig; I think she actually misses you!" He picked up Snidget and cuddled him.

"Kaiden?"

"Morning Dad," Kaiden said as he wandered further inside.

"Did you walk here by yourself?" Severus asked.

Kaiden stared at him. "Um, yeah. Isn't that okay?"

"Not anymore," Severus said grimly, gesturing for Kaiden to take a seat in the sitting room. "I was going to tell you today, your mother and I don't want you walking anywhere alone."

Kaiden frowned. "Because of what happened during the game? You really think someone will try to hurt me again?"

"They might, and I don't want to give them a chance to." Severus said. "Anytime you go anywhere, make sure you have your friends with you." He drummed his fingers on the small table next to his sofa chair. "One of the prefects will make sure you get to your classes all right. If you want to go to the library or owlery or come here, you will have your friends with you. If you go outside, you must tell a prefect or your mother and I. The only exception is your Quidditch practices as you will be with your team."

"Isn't that sort of mental?" Kaiden blurted out.

"Mental?" Severus raised an eyebrow.

Bella walked in and studied the dejected look on her son's face and the tense look on her husband's face. "I take it you told him."

"It seems a little excessive, don't you think?" Kaiden looked pleadingly at his mother.

Bella gave him a sympathetic look. "Sorry snakeling, I'm in agreement with your father."

Kaiden slumped against the back cushion of the sofa. "It's going to look like I'm being babysat," He mumbled. "It's going to be embarrassing."

"That is not our intent, we want to be protected." Severus said. "The prefects will not make a big show of escorting you to class; they will do their best to make look casual. And you are usually always with your friends anyway, so not being alone in the hallways will not be noticeable to anyone."

"We just want to keep you safe Kaiden," Bella said gently. "We're not doing this to be mean."

"Or to be mental," Severus gave his son a pointed look.

"Sorry," Kaiden sighed. "I need to tell you something, though it will probably just make you more men- I mean, protective." He took a deep breath. "My friends and I know for sure that it was a professor that jinxed my broom."

"How do you know for sure?"

"Well, when I almost fell one of my friends snuck over to where you guys were and set a small fire to distract whoever was doing the jinxing," Kaiden explained nervously.

"One of your friends set that fire?" Severus asked incredulously.

"That was very clever," Bella said thoughtfully. She shrugged at her husband's look. "It worked didn't it? It stopped whoever was doing it."

"Yes but it was still dangerous, especially for first year to know how to do that," Severus said. Though it did indeed confirm his suspicion, that one of his colleagues was the culprit. "Who was it?"

Kaiden bit his lip and stayed silent.

Severus gave Bella an amused look and then turned back to his son. "Ah, defiance. I wondered how long it would take to show up."

Kaiden looked horrified. "I'm not trying to be defiant! Honest! I just don't want the person to get into trouble. They helped save my life!"

Severus chuckled. "I know that Kaiden. Fine, I just ask that you mention to your friend to be very careful with that spell. And tell them thank you."

Kaiden relaxed. "I will."

Severus leaned forward in his chair. "And you will obey our wishes that you do not walk alone in the castle until we catch whoever jinxed your broom?"

Kaiden sighed but nodded. "Yes." He looked at his dad curiously. "Who do you think it is?"

"You don't need to worry about finding him or her, that is our job," Severus said. "Focus on studying, doing your homework, and –"

"Catching the snitch with my hands and not my mouth?" Kaiden asked mischievously.

Bella began to laugh as Severus gave a mock scowl to Kaiden but his scowl quickly faded as he began laughing as well.

HP

The hallways were filled with Christmas cheer, which in the past years had angered Severus and he had taken points from any student who looked happy. This year was different however, he had his wife and son and for the first time in ten years he couldn't wait until Christmas. He was making his way to his office when he spotted Quirrell, who looked like he was muttering to someone, or perhaps muttering to himself. Planning another attack on my son, Severus thought darkly. Bella and Albus were not completely convinced that Quirrell was the culprit but Severus had a strong suspicion that he was. Making a quick decision, he stalked over to the Defence teacher.

"Professor Sn-Snape," Quirrell stuttered.

Severus stared at him and then cast a muffliato spell.

"Wh-what's wrong?" Quirrell asked nervously.

"This should be private," Severus hissed. "I don't want any students to overhear about the Sorcerer's Stone."

Quirrell widened his eyes. "Wh-what about it?"

"Still struggling on how to get past that beast of Hagrid's yet?" Severus asked in a dark tone. "I have my eye on you," He snarled. "Trust me; you do not want me for your enemy. The troll? My son's broom?"

"I-I don't know –"

"Decide where your loyalties lay Quirrell," Severus said in a dangerous tone. "You don't fool me; I know you are up to something. We will talk again." He canceled the spell, spun on his heel and continued down the hallway with his robes billowing.

TBC: