I was suddenly aware that I wasn't in my bedroom or my old bedroom at least. I sat up in my new bed and looked across the room to see Harry was also awake. He was hugging his knees to his chest looking very nervous.

" Harry, how long have you been awake?" I asked my brother curiously. He looked at me just realizing I was awake. He looked startled, but answered, " An hour, why?" I furrowed my brow not understanding. Why didn't he go out of the room? " Why haven't you gotten up yet? Have you been sitting in bed the whole time? Why didn't you wake me?" He looked at me strangely like I was crazy. " I'm not allowed to leave my bed until called upon to make breakfast." Oh. He's remembering his time with the Dursleys. " Oh, Harry. The Dursleys were wrong! You shouldn't have been confined in your room. Come along, let's get up and get ready. We can see if Severus is already awake." I grabbed a pair of jeans and a jumper and walked into the restroom connected to our bedroom. I put on my clothes and braided my long raven colored hair. The end of the braid hung down past my hips. I walked out of the restroom and Harry was already dressed. He looked nervous being out of bed and I gave him a reassuring pat on the back. He smiled at me and began to put his shoes on.

" Judy?" I tested wondering if she would actually come to my call. To my suprise Judy appeared before me.

" Young Mistress Anne Snape, what can Judy be of service for?" Judy bowed to me and I felt bad. I finally took in her appearance and she was in ragged clothes and I wondered if she was even paid.

" Oh, Judy please. You don't have to call me Mistress, just Anne please." Judy looked as if she could cry. " Or not if you're offended." She quickly collected herself for my sake.

" No, I'm sorry Mistress Anne. It's just that we house elves don't usually get this kind of kindness from our owners." She sniffled a little, but kept the tears from falling. I nodded my understanding wanting to help her, but not knowing how. She's a slave. I thought slavery was abolished.

" Well, Judy I don't mean to bother you, but could you tell us if Severus is awake?"

" Oh, Mistress you are no bother. One of the sweetest Mistresses Judy ever had! Master Snape is awake and sitting in the living room drinking his morning coffee. I just served it to him a few minutes ago, Mistress." I smiled at her and thanked her. She smiled brightly back at me and almost started crying again before she disappeared. I took Harry's hand and led him into the hallway. I could smell the coffee. We walked into the living room and Severus was sitting on the couch sipping his coffee while reading a newspaper. I was told it is called the Daily Prophet.

" Good morning Harry, Anne. You two sure like to sleep in do you?" He looked up from his paper awaiting an answer. I looked to Harry and he shook his head. I knew he didn't want me to tell Severus of his fear to get out of bed, but I knew Harry needed to overcome this fear. I hoped I wouldn't break his trust and that he would understand that I'm only trying to help him.

" Well, actually Harry had a bit of an issue getting up this morning sir. Harry please, I'm sorry, but he can help you to feel better. Just talk to him." I looked at Harry and pleaded with my eyes, Harry only looked slightly angry with me, but not enough to last. Severus looked at me and Harry questioningly waiting patiently for Harry to speak up.

" Well … um … I thought I had to wait for permission before I cook everyone breakfast." Harry stuttered through the sentence, but I was still proud of my brother for talking at all. Severus looked at me and I mouthed, 'Dursleys' and I knew he understood.

" Harry I told you the Dursleys were complete idiots. They just . . . things will be different. If you want, you don't have to go back to the Dursleys. You can stay with me if you want." Harry looked up at that.

" You mean I'll never have to go back to them, ever." Severus nodded. " Yes, YES! Thank you, thank you dad!" Severus stiffened at being called dad, but he took Harry into his arms. I once again stood awkwardly while they embraced, a father son moment. " Alright how about breakfast?" Harry was significantly happier after this chat. I don't understand how he so quickly embraced Severus as his father. I mean I guess it's different for me because I grew up with a father. I guess I just didn't want to choose one father over the other. Harry grew up with no father figure so it's probably easier to accept Severus. As we walked towards that Great Hall I anticipated the awkwardness that is about to take place as the professors all know about us now.

Hello, everyone! Sorry for the short chapter, but I will also be posting the next two chapters today as well.