A/N- I got a bit happy when I wrote this chapter because Severus and Harry bonding was back so I went a bit overboard. Its abit long..anyways oh well :)

Chapter 53

Harry sighed happily when they landed in the sitting room of the Manor and he grinned happily as he looked around. He had missed this place, and he loved that they were back. He turned around to look at Snape who was handing him his shrunken luggage.

"Go set that on the floor of your bedroom and it will resize to normal in about 5 minutes," Severus said as he nudged Harry towards the stairs.

"Kay," Harry replied before taking to the stairs like a horde of hippogriffs.

Severus shook his head, but if he was being completely honest with himself, he had missed home as well. He found his lips twitching into a small smile spite of himself, before turning into a smirk. Now he and Harry could spend the remaining 2 weeks of summer vacation in peace, and he could finish out their trip. He sighed as he remembered what Albus had wanted Harry to know before they got back to Hogwarts. He didn't want to have this talk but he knew it had to be done, especially since they still had to go to Diagon Alley to get Harry's school supplies. Severus wasn't a fool, and he knew that Harry was bound to see the wanted papers for Black.

"Harry come back down here, we need to talk." Severus called before calling a house elf who immediately fixed some tea.

Harry walked slowly down the stairs, trying to figure out if Mrs. Weasely told Snape about the flying incident. He had already been punished by her, but what if she made good on her threat? How would Snape punish him then? What would he use? Harry shivered but he obeyed and he soon found himself standing in front of the man, trembling slightly.

"Harry are you cold child?" Severus asked concern in his tone, when he noticed the shivering.

"Am I in trouble?" Harry whispered, unable to stand it.

"Of course not child, have you done something that I should know about?" Severus asked raising an eyebrow in question.

Harry shook his head and breathed a sigh of relief before taking a seat next to Snape.

"Why would think you were in trouble child?" Severus asked quietly.

"You said we needed to talk, when Uncle Vernon said that it always meant I did something he didn't like. Or I didn't do something I was supposed to," Harry said swallowing hard in remembrance.

"Never child would I punish you like he did, that was abuse. I would never abuse you Harry," Severus said softly, knowing that Harry knew this but still needed the reassurance every now and then.

Harry nodded before leaning into the man's side. He looked up at Snape curiously wondering what he needed to talk about then.

"I wanted to talk to you about this man that's on the loose. He escaped from Azkaban Prison; that's the wizarding prison Harry. His name is Sirius Black." Severus said spitting out the name like it was poison.

"Ok, but why do you have to tell me that. I'm not gonna go look for him." Harry asked confusedly.

"I would hope not, or I will tan you good Mr. Potter." Severus said gravely as he gazed into the child's emerald eyes to let him know how serious he actually was.

"I won't sir, I promise," Harry said nodding, having no intention of getting another smacking.

"Good, you make sure you keep that promise. Now I'm telling you about him because Black is in prison for the deaths of your parents." Severus said quietly.

Harry looked up in shock but otherwise said nothing as he waited for Snape to continue.

"He was their secret keeper of a charm that was supposed to keep them safe. Potter chose him to be it because he said they were best friends. But Black betrayed them to the Dark Lord," Severus explained delicately.

"He was their best friend and he betrayed them?" Harry asked horrified as his eyes filled with tears.

"Yes, and he's also your godfather," Severus said the last part softly, as he waited for Harry's reaction.

"My godfather, betrayed my parents?" Harry asked tearfully, as he looked to Snape to tell him this was all just a joke.

"Yes Harry," Severus said gently.

"But he was their friend!" Harry yelled swiping his arm across his face angrily.

"I know child," Severus murmured.

Harry couldn't help the pained expression on his face, he just wanted to scream and cry and yell but he knew that wouldn't be acceptable so he didn't. He just sat their quietly, as he forced his tears to stay where they were.

"Harry, child its' ok to cry," Severus said, when he saw the brave front Harry was trying to hold up.

"Crying won't bring them back," Harry whimpered softly.

"No it won't, but it'll make you feel better," Severus replied before reaching over and picking the small boy up and placing him in his lap. He gently took the glasses off of the child's face and placed them on the tray.

Severus turned him around, where he could lay his head on his shoulder as he gently patted his back. He knew Harry needed this comfort, even if he wasn't sure fully what he was supposed to do. He stood up and rocked him and was rewarded with a sniffled before it turned into a stifled sob, and then he had a weeping boy in his arms. He whispered nothings in his ear telling him it would be ok, and just let the boy cry it out.

20 minutes later Harry was mopping his face up, feeling a bit drained and wanting to sleep as he sat on Snape's lap; but the man said that he still had things he needed to talk to him about. Harry sniffled before turning his red eyes, to look up at his father.

"Why did you call Voldemort the Dark Lord?" Harry asked curiously.

Severus hissed as his mark flared painfully as the child said the Dark Lord's name and he frowned as he looked at him.

"Do not say his name in my presence," Severus said dangerously, eyes flashing in anger.

"I'm sorry Daddy." Harry whimpered as he shook in fear from the gaze in those dark eyes.

"Apologizes Harry, I didn't mean to frighten you," Severus said gently, not wanting to venture on this subject in the slightest. He just knew this was bound to give the boy nightmares.

"I called him the Dark Lord, because I was once a Death Eater. Before you ask; a Death Eater is a follower of him, and I was his Potion's Master." Severus said in a hushed tone.

Harry stiffened noticeably in Snape's arm, couldn't the man have told him this sooner, before he accepted guardianship maybe. What if Snape dragged him off to Voldemort? Harry was terrified and he couldn't speak for the moment, but his facial expression spoke volumes.

"Harry I was a spy for the light side, Dumbledore can vouch for me. I would never hurt you, nor will I willingly take you to him, I would rather die; then to ever put you in harm's way." Severus said sincerely.

Harry nodded as he breathed a sigh of relief, wondering for a moment why his heart was beating so fast and he was trying to catch his breath.

"Foolish child, breath," Severus said before pulling out a calming draught and bringing it to Harry's lips who drank it automatically.

"I'm sorry," Harry whispered when he got his breath back.

"Its fine child; we only have one more thing we need to talk about and then we're done." Severus said wishing this was over and done with.

"Because of me being a known Death Eater, most of the Slytherin's in school have death eater parents whom I've associated with. And I must show favor to them and no one else. That is why I have treated you like I have these past 2 years, and that is why when we go back to school no one is to know about the guardianship, nor of our changed relationship." Severus said firmly.

"What do you mean? We have to pretend we hate each other again, like that time we did for Ron and Hermione?" Harry asked eyes wide, not liking that in the slightest.

"Yes Harry, that's exactly what I mean. If someone like Lucius Malfoy were to find out about us, my life would be forfeited, and you would be in the hands of the ministry." Severus said cautiously.

"I won't tell anyone Daddy, I can keep secrets." Harry said remembering all the times his teachers in primary school had asked about his bruises.

"I know you can child." Severus said frowning, wishing once again that Harry didn't have to do this.

Harry nodded as he hugged the man, and leaning on him tiredly. The conversation was draining and although it was only 7:00pm he was exhausted. He closed his eyes sleepily, and started to doze off in a light sleep.

"Are you ready for bed child?" Severus asked quietly as he stood up, heading towards the steps.

"Yes," Harry mumbled into his robe as he was carried.

Severus got Harry quickly dressed for bed and in his special underwear in record time. He smiled to himself; this getting ready for bed was easy as pie. Making sure that the toilet light was on he headed to his room to get some work done. He fell asleep a few hours later, noting that they probably wouldn't be going out tomorrow as he could hear the makings of a summer storm.

Harry woke up to a loud boom, and he jerked up in his bed, immediately looking out the window. He could see the shadow of a tree and hear the rain, but his imagination was starting to play tricks on him. He was looking all around his room and jumping at any invisible noise that he thought he heard. Thoughts that Sirius Black, was coming to kill him was foremost in his head. But there were also other thoughts, memories even.

He remembered there being a storm while he was locked in his cupboard and his Uncle purposely leaving on the TV where a horror movie was playing. He could see and hear it all from his vents and he shuddered in fear. He shook his head, he couldn't stay here. He grabbed Padfoot and pulled the covers back.

He quickly got out of bed and made his way outside into the hall. The thunder was so loud and he was so scared that his breaths were coming out in harsh pants. He was too into his fear to realize that his underwear was dry and his bladder was full. All he was focused on was making it to Snape's room; the man always knew what to do. Harry opened the man's door and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him in his bed.

"Snape," Harry whispers softly to the man, wanting nothing more but to hide under then man's covers.

He crept towards the bed silently, jumping in fear when he heard a boom of thunder. He didn't get an answer and Harry was about to try again and when loud crack was heard from outside, and the room flashed brightly. He whimpered; and unable to help himself dove, headfirst into his father's bed.

Harry shivered underneath the covers, scooting his body towards his father. He was rewarded when a hand came around to move him closer and he felt the tension melt off his body.

"Harry, what's wrong child?" Severus asked sleepily, having woken the minute atmosphere in his room had changed. Years of being a double agent, would do that to anyone.

"I don't like storms," Harry whimpered out.

"Why not; you're safe inside child," Severus replied.

Harry's frame shook as he remembered not wanting to speak about it tonight.

"It's alright Harry, you can tell me in the morning." Severus said tiredly.

"Can I sleep in here with you?" Harry asked quietly, automatically bracing himself for a negative response.

"Yes you can child, relax," Severus said as his smooth voice talked about random potions knowing Harry would calm down in a moment.

Relishing in the security around him and his father's soothing voice he calmed down quickly. He was just starting to doze when he was reminded of something he needed to take care of; urgently! Harry's eyes suddenly flew opened at their own accord as he became aware of his full bladder and he moaned involuntarily before reaching down and holding himself tight. He squirmed around under the covers frantically, trying to gain some courage to get out the bed and go.

"Harry what's wrong?" Severus said sighing, wanting to know why he moaned.

"Nothing, I'm fine, just go back to sleep daddy," he whispered out.

Severus was aware of two things in his sleepy state: Harry only called him daddy when he was hurt or needed something, and he could tell from his tone of voice that he was worried. He rolled his eyes, Harry was certainly not fine.

"If you're fine then why are you shaking and moving around so much?" Severus pointed out.

"I gotta use the toilet real bad," Harry whimpered pitifully.
"It's badly Harry, you can use my bathroom. Its right across from the bed," Severus said voice muffled by the covers.

The storm raged on and Harry shook his head in the negative before curling up. He didn't want to get up out of bed and leave the safety of Snape.

"I'm scared," he whispered, face burning in shame.

Severus sighed before pulling the blankets off from him and blinking his eyes blearily in the dark.

"Come on Harry, I'll come with you," Severus said before gently pulling Harry off the bed.

Harry reached and grabbed a handful of Snape's robe squirming anxiously as they quickly walked towards the bathroom. As Snape opened the door, he bolted through the door before stopping it was too dark to see anything.

"The light," Harry whimpered softly as he bent at the waist.

Severus reacted immediately at the tone of voice and flipped the switch to find Harry hobbling towards the toilet. He leaned tiredly against the doorframe as he waited for the boy to finish.

Harry stood in front of the toilet and pulled his underwear down before relieving himself in the toilet. It felt good to let go and as the storm roared on he tried to quickly finish. He didn't want Snape to get annoyed and go back to bed without him. He flushed and washed his hands before turning towards the man.

"Thanks," Harry said smiling up at him gratefully.

"You are welcome child," Severus replied, as he reached for his hand and turning off the light.

He set Harry into bed first, removing his glasses before climbing in himself. He wasn't annoyed in the slightest, when Harry attached himself to his side. He merely smiled and drifted off to sleep, his hold on the child quite protectively.

The next morning the storm raged on sounding like it had gotten worse throughout the night. Harry was unsure of what woke him up, until felt the pressure in his lower tummy and he sighed. The goodnight was full, so he knew that even if he didn't have to go he still had to get up and change. He slowly got out of bed, not wanting to wake Snape up, looking around for his glasses for a moment, before deciding that he couldn't wait that long.

Harry held himself for good measure as he walked to the toilet. The light made it easier for him to forget last night and the storm. As he got to the door a particularly loud boom of thunder hit before the sound of lightening cracked closely to the window and he jumped about a foot and let out a frightened scream.

As he tried to calm himself down, he became aware of a warm wetness spreading down his thighs and onto the carpet. He stared at himself in horror, not believing in the slightest what had just happened. He stood there and finished his wet, not looking up for the longest. He wasn't even aware that Snape was awake let alone that the man saw everything.

"Harry child, it was an accident," Severus said breaking the silence in the room.

Harry startled and looked up with his watery green eyes, and nodding to the man that he understood. Though understanding what happen didn't make him feel better in the least. He sniffled softly feeling a bit like a cry baby, for wanting to cry over this.

"The lightening scared me," Harry said tearfully, as a way of explanation to Snape.

"I know child, it's alright. Accio pull up," Severus said softly before said item whizzed through the door, and into his hand.

He waved his wand at Harry, knowing that though he hated cleaning charms he probably didn't wanna take a bath at the moment.

Harry sighed when he was cleaned up and he grabbed the clean pull up before quickly stripping and putting the new one on. He crawled back into Snape's bed, falling asleep immediately.

Harry woke up to his stomach growling and a wet pull up, but Snape was nowhere to be found. The clock read 12:00pm which was strange, because he had never slept in this late before. Why didn't Snape wake him up? He cleaned up and changed into boxers before heading downstairs.

"Dad; where are you?" He called walking through the quiet manor.
"In the kitchen Harry," Severus called.

Harry made his way to the kitchen, shivering a bit as the wind howled outside.

"Hey there sleepyhead, did you sleep well?" Severus asked as set the plates on the table.

"Yup," Harry replied happily, as he brought the juice to the table and poured it into the glassed.

"That's good, go on and have a seat," Severus said as he started magically washing the dishes before joining Harry at the table.

"Are we staying in today?" Harry asked as he sat on a chair.
"Yea, the storm is supposed to get worse and I'd rather not be in the middle of it," Severus said.
"Me either," Harry replied shivering slightly at just the thought, but he wondered what they would do today.
"Wanna have a movie day?" Severus asked suddenly having seen the slight tremor, but figuring he would have a talk about it later..
"Yep," Harry said grinning, as Snape handed him a plate of food. Harry smiled in delight as they ate his lunch.

After lunch Harry headed up the stairs to brush his teeth, he couldn't wait for this movie thing with Snape. He smiled as he quickly brushed his teeth and headed back downstairs, making himself comfortable on the couch as he waited for the man.

"Pick a movie Harry," Severus said as he took a seat on the couch.

Harry grinned happily before picking out Dennis the Menace and putting it into the VCR before coming back to sit next to Snape. He relaxed against the man's side as the previews started playing, ignoring the raging storm outside. The lack of sun was making the Manor darker and it looked like it was nighttime instead of around noon.

Harry was content as the movie started and he was laughing as he watched it. He couldn't help the feeling of nostalgia as he looked up every now and then to look at Snape. He didn't think any of this was ever going to be possible and here he was; with a father. He grinned goofily as he got into the movie, everything else taking a backseat as he watched.

As the movie progressed it found Harry shifting in his seat quite often as the juice from lunch caught up with his bladder. He squirmed uncomfortably in his seat his eyes never leaving the T.V. 10 minutes when by and he was moving almost constantly now, it got to the point where Snape had noticed and had paused the movie to look at Harry.

"Why did you stop it?" Harry asked turning around to look at his father in confusion.

"Because I think someone needs to use the loo," Severus said pointedly.

"I don't gotta go dad, I'm fine." Harry denied even as he became aware of just how full his bladder was.

Harry wanted to finish the movie, they had just gotten to a particularly good part and he didn't wanna miss it. Never mind that Snape had paused the thing, Harry just couldn't be bothered to go.

"I don't believe that in the slightest Harry. If you don't have to go, then why aren't you able to keep still?" Severus asked skeptically.

"Because I'm excited for it to continue, it was at a really good part. Please dad can you unpause it?" Harry asked, crossing his legs tight as he willed his body to stop moving.

Severus sighed loudly, but not at all worried. For one if Harry didn't make it, at least they were at home. He shook his head, not about to force the boy to go, before he resumed the movie.

Harry grinned happily before turning his attention back to the movie. Less than 5 minutes later he was holding onto himself as they laughed along to Dennis tying up the bad guy. He wiggled around for another moment or so until he felt a spurt hit the front of his boxers and he moaned and bent at the waist.

"Stop the movie dad!" He said desperation clear in his voice.

"What's wrong Harry?" Severus asked as he stopped the movie, knowing very well what was wrong.

"I gotta go pee," Harry said before jumping up and running to the downstairs loo.

"That's why you don't wait until the last minute Harry," Severus called as he shook his head as he waited for Harry to return.

Harry didn't reply to that as he ran towards the loo, bursting in and leaving the door completely open in his hurry. He already had himself out before he was even standing in front of the toilet and as a result ending up wetting a bit on the floor before he got into position and aimed properly.

Severus breathed a sigh of relief. In the quietness of the manor, he could hear quite clearly water hitting water, and he closed his eyes. He shook his head, hoping to break Harry of that habit before going back to school. Severus didn't want to think if one of the teachers told Harry he couldn't use the loo when it was obvious that he couldn't hold it.

Harry finished a few minutes later and frowned at the puddle on the floor, before looking around. There wasn't a towel, and he blushed as he flushed the toilet before washing his hands. He closed the door behind him intending to go upstairs to grab a towel to clean the puddle up but was stopped when he nearly bumped into Snape.

"Dad, what are you doing here?" Harry asked curiously.

"Wanted to see what was taking you so long, before figuring I could use the loo as well." Severus replied honestly before gesturing to Harry to move out of the way.

Harry's eyes widened comically, before shaking his head. No way could he let his dad go in there and see his mess. He hadn't wet himself today, and he was somewhat proud of the fact that he made it.

"Why can't you use another loo?" Harry asked softly.

"Because this one is closer child," Severus replied a bit confused why Harry wouldn't let him into the toilet.

Harry frowned as he stared at the ground at the moment before moving to the side to let his father pass.

"What is the matter child?" Severus asked in concerned.

"I wet on the floor a little," Harry whispered out, face burning in shame.

"It was an accident Harry, I'll clean it up." Severus said before walking into the loo and taking care of the puddle.

Harry smiled before waiting by the door for the man to finish. When Snape came back out they walked back to the lounge and continued their movie day. It was an accident Harry, I'll clean it up." Severus said before walking into the loo and taking care of the puddle.

Harry smiled before waiting by the door for the man to finish. When Snape came back out they walked back to the lounge and continued their movie day.