[a/n]Too many insisted there needed to be a followup to SoHDD#41 and there were lots of fertile ideas in the reviews. Everyone cry for poor Severus. I have an image of Harry looking like Kylo Ren during most of these 2. Think Snape and Ren are related?
Harry Does Different CCCI
Snape's My Dad II
With the departure of Scandal-mistress, Headmaster, Potion master, Headmaster and Aurors a shellshocked Hall was left behind. Harry bounced off the stage with a completely pleased-with-himself smirk. He chivalrously tipped a salute to Susan Bones and said "So sorry your aunt couldn't visit longer."
"Stop your lying Potter!" came a banshee screech and a push from behind that took down Harry "Only Professor Umbridge is a better teacher than Snape in this school!"
The sugary sweet voice tittered "Well, I could be disappointed with losing my spy, Miss Edgecombe. But the cause was just. Well spoken. 50 points to Ravenclaw."
"Ossifus fractum!" Harry was taking advantage of everyone's distraction, hitting his attacker in the leg, then as Marietta went down screaming in agony lectured "You see, class, if the enemy can't stand he…or in this case…she…can't fight." He quite ruthlessly concluded the show by stepping on her wand hand and banishing her wand even he knew-not-where.
Before battle lines could be drawn the teachers issued their proclamations.
"Potter! You are expelled forthwith!" Umbridge declared, looking sadly as Marietta was taken away on a stretcher and you will recover her wand.
Harry snorted in disgust "Piss off bitch."
McGonagall cut in "A more appropriate action is to punish BOTH offenders in an incident. Miss Edgecombe and Mr. Potter will both lose 50 points for disorderly conduct. Miss Edgecombe's prior award of 50 points is rescinded as it was tainted by the assault on Mr. Potter. Mr. Potter will serve a detention with Professor Flitwick tonight as punishment and Miss Edgecombe's detention will be with me when Madam Pomfrey heals her knee."
"Minerva! I am the senior Ministry official NOT to be overruled here!" declared Umbridge, making an effort to increase her height.
At more than eighteen inches taller, Professor McGonagall sneered down, voice loud enough for the closest pupils and all her colleagues to hear "And I - - - you little toad - - - am Deputy Headmistress, so appointed while you were but a ickle Firstie I believe. NOW not another word in MY Hall or I will do unto you as Mr. Potter did unto Miss Edgecombe!"
There was considerable cheering.
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It was only overnight before the Headmaster was back on his throne. Though he opted for the attack circuitous. Just an occasional word. Well at least until he and Inquisitor Umbridge approached him on December 23. "Mr. Snape! Mr. Snape!"
"Harry, she means you, you know." Hermione addressed her physically changed, though still best friend, in a hesitant voice.
He paused and looked at her impatiently "You heard what I said last month, so did she, so did the whole school."
"Ah yes thank you Harry for awaiting an old man." Said Dumbledore.
The boy plastered on a fake smile and countered "What can I do for you Albus?"
Ron sniggered, thus earning himself the same elbow Harry took unrepentantly.
"Proper names for your Professors Mr. Snape." Chastised Umbridge in a giggle "I will just have to have you in detention the day you return."
Harry ignored her utterly, looking at the Headmaster "Was there something else you needed?"
"Where are you planning to stay?" asked Dumbledore.
The teen's curt reply was "HQ"
"I would suggest at least a few days with your family." A hand ran down the length of the white beard.
The Inquisitor clapped her hands sharply "Come come Mr. Snape! The Headmaster CLEARLY was not making a suggestion but OBVIOUSLY was issuing a command that you WILL OBEY!"
"Merry Christmas, Albus." Harry deliberately pushed between the two professors in the direction of the carriages to Hogsmeade. Ron and Hermione lacked the courage and circled around then caught up.
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Platform 9¾ was the site of a minor incident just before the arrival of the Hogwarts Express. In fact, it was interrupted by the train's arrival. Anyway, it went like this, a long blonde-haired man with a snake-head cane looked with decided disfavor upon two most unsuitably dressed people and sneered to his wife "Every year more and more muggles."
"GRRRRAAAAWWWWWWWUUUUUURRRRRRFFFFFF!" a particularly large grim managed to loose itself from a small pink-haired, in fact pink all-over girl of about six, that is except for her bright green eyes. The grim pounced on the man, seized the cane in its maw, and spit it into the tracks right in front of the oncoming train. It was destroyed before any human could react. The girl slapped her pet across the snout, apologized profusely to the victim and went back to the man everyone assumed to be her father.
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On the Express, Ron just said "And no visit from the three numbskulls."
"Potter!" the cabin door burst open.
Harry shot a scathing look at his friend "Spoke too soon. Well never mind that. Least ferret-boy gets my name right. Need something?"
"Wait'll my father hears of this!" Draco promised.
Harry just laughed "I'll send Dobby after him. Merry Christmas ferret. Hey look! I see everyone all together! Weasleys, Lupin. Snufffles. Little Nym. And Grangers."
The Express began emptying onto the Platform and for a while that became more crowded. The Weasleys reunited with their children, ditto Grangers, others, Harry was reticent. Pulling his wizard hat over that face that wasn't his. George pulled him by his tie while Fred pushed him off the train by his shoulders.
It was, of course, the first time Sirius had actually seen Harry since his remarkable change so Snuffles paused and cocked his head at first sight. But the canine nose can't be fooled, he padded up, planted dog legs on boy shoulders and slobbered all over boy face.
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Ministry Holding Cells
Visitors' Log December 27 1995
PRISONER -+-+-+VISITOR -+-+-+AUTH OFFICER +-+- TIMEIN +-+-+-+TIMEOUT
S Snape -+-+-+- Harry Potter +-+Amelia Bones Dir-+-+0904
S Snape +-+-+- T Tonks Esq +-+-+Amelia Bones Dir-+-+0905
"Harry Harry Harry!" Albus effused grandfatherliness and directed the surly others to rise "And while not opposed to seeing a former pupil, Ted… Harry, I anticipated your father's attorney would direct all our legal needs. Keep us all on the same page, as it were. Allow me the honor of introducing Brian Borgin."
This was the product of the upper crust of Knockturn Alley. He blew a stream of smoke from a cigar and shook hands with Harry, gave Ted Tonks a contemptuous look declaring "Looks like a Mudblood."
"My best friend is a Mudblood." Harry used the full power of his Snapeish sneer. Remus and Sirius both agreed, distasteful as it was, his current appearance, was useful. He squeezed the other lawyer's hand painfully and added "So was Lily Potter! You'd do well to remember that."
Dumbledore charmingly separated the pair and said "Of course, gentlemen. But our main focus is dealing with this current unfortunate situation. Now, of course, Harry was upset with some incidents over the years. Severus, in hindsight, recognizes his part in souring what clearly could have been a more positive relationship. I am sure his correspondence reflects this."
"Seems to, yes." acknowledged Ted.
Borgin, still smarting from the handshake, snarled "I'll not associate with a Merlin-be-cursed Mudblood!"
He barely finished the last word when Harry lashed out. A backhand across the face, couple knees in the groin, then kicks to the stomach before guard Aurors came in to remove him to a temporary cell.
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Albus Dumbledore entered with the feeling of everything, if not going according to plan, at least flowing his direction. Harry had committed an act of violence upon a …ok, not exactly respected, member of the legal profession… while in the jurisdiction of the DMLE. He smiled his way in "Well! Harry Ted! Here's the way we'll do things. Ted will, of course, withdraw his involvement. Harry will apologize for his assault. In return, Mr. Borgin will not press charges. Harry will publicly acknowledge Professor Snape as his biological father and support him in his upcoming trial. Things will return to normal."
"With all due respect, I don't think so." Said Ted politely speaking for his client "Mr. Potter's position has hardened on his first concern."
Dumbledore stroked his beard "What concern might that be Harry?"
"Clearing Sirius." He pointed out.
The oldster acknowledged "There might be something to be done there. After your father is cleared."
"Snape is in possession of exculpatory evidence that clears a member of the Wizengamot of a crime he was never even tried for." Ted pointed out "Evidence he lied about to Minister for Magic Fudge."
Acknowledging that, but at the same time waving dismissively "Yes yes we can cover all that at some future time. Surely you can see what a serious miscarriage of justice we are facing now?"
"Somewhat amusing" Ted chuckled sourly "you are most punny Albus. But don't you think young Harry would be more inclined to a warm resolution with Severus if he is seen acting on behalf of his Godfather? You do know there is a tight bond there."
Dumbledore took what he saw as an opening "Then if I were to prevail upon Severus to testify in such a way that leads to an acquittal of Sirius- -"
"I'd be glad to offer whatever I can to offer whatever I can during Dad's case." Harry still had Lily's green eyes, regardless of the shape of his face.
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Sirius Black was in his place representing The Moste Ancient and Moste Noble House of Black. He hated it, but he put on the appearance of a historical Pureblood. But he went out of his way to tweak all his fellow Wizengamot members. While not quite daring to bring Hermione's parents, he did dare sit a Muggleborn on the floor. She looked nervous, but was steadied by Remus holding her hand in her lap.
"Well they're leaning toward guilty, it seems." The teenage witch studied the jury/legislature of the Wizarding World with a critical eye.
Sirius spun about in his throne-like seat to face her and explained "Don't kid yourself. They care more about tweaking the overgrown nose of the Leader of the Light. Ironically, leaves poor Lucius in a boondoggle. The main problem is Lily is just another Mudblood in their eyes. Snape is just a step higher."
"Harry Potter" Minister for Magic Fudge called from his podium "it is against my better judgment but at the insistence of your biological father's defense team this tribunal seek your input."
Umbridge raised her hand and coughed "Beg pardon, Minister, I would just like it noted for the record that I find Mr. Snape to be the absolute worst sort of liar imaginable."
Harry really wanted to step on her for misusing his name, but instead settled for using his current looks sneering "I wonder why Madam Umbridge feels the urge to insert herself in a something she has yet to open her mouth on. Be silent you insignificant toad!"
"Oh Harry!" Hermione complained from her seat. Then squealed when Sirius pinched her knee. In a different corner, Susan Bones and Hannah Abbott giggled together.
Fudge chose to hold himself above the squabbling "We address those concerns with a simple truthfulness oath. I assume you have no problem with that boy?"
"You know what happens to people who assume don't ya, Fudgey?" quipped Harry, utterly disrespectfully. He flopped himself into the witness chair and declared "I solemnly swear to tell the truth. That cover it?"
Dumbledore nodded "It will do, Cornelius. Precisely according to law. Harry why don't you tell us of the court about your father in your own words?"
"Well it depends on just who you mean, sir." Harry almost couldn't believe the codger had thrown open the door with such an open-ended question. He flashed a look of glee at a few strategic places.
There wasn't a magical who didn't know The-Boy-Who-Lived was actually the son of Severus Snape. Murmurs echoed through the chamber during the deliberate pause.
"My Muggle Aunt and Uncle called James Potter a layabout drunk and freak." Harry used the strongest Snape sneer to good effect, drawing boos "When Rubeus Hagrid introduced me to my true heritage, I learned the man I believed my father died a hero trying to save his wife and baby from a mental case with delusions of godhood."
This brought noises of disapproval and fear.
Harry swept the room with a truly Snapeish look of contempt "None of you question the fact I defeated Voldemort that Hallowed Eve. A shit-stained nappy I suppose? Back to where I was. I hear mostly two versions of my long-presumed father: Auror, dark fighter, loyal to the death. From one source, from the day I arrived, I got much the same as from Petunia and Vernon; arrogant, swine, toerag, obnoxious bully."
"Frankly, Harry, I think you are straying from the point of discussing the man who is sitting in the courtroom today." Dumbledore was no fool, simply walking round the witness chair would go a long way toward dispelling the building negativity toward his needed ally. From the stern professor he switched to kindly grandfather "Your correspondence has been most favorable of late, I notice. Quote Thank you for helping Sirius unquote Quote I look forward to getting to know you my boy unquote. And so on."
The teen sighed "And a couple letters just about starts things. Twenty points, Potter, for breathing too loud. Exceedingly arrogant just like your father. Ironic? Ain't it?"
"But it is the progress that is important, my boy!" Dumbledore argued, both for the witness and for the benefit of those it would influence.
Teen and grown wizard so similar locked eyes then Harry let loose "You know, the Hat said I would've done well in Slytherin. What I can tell the Wizengamot, by Albus Dumbledore's OWN admission to me, is that Severus Snape did in fact rape Lily Potter during a Death Eater attack. Weren't a couple important spell researchers murdered? Everyone said how much I looked like James, except for Lily's eyes, well the accident in Potions revealed the truth just as surely. Given the choice, I imagine my mother could have selected from her husband's friends perhaps Sirius or Remus. An act of love. Not hate. Those letters? Too little too late."
"I am deeply disgusted Harry." Dumbledore scolded harshly.
Harry snatched a fistful of papers off the defense desk, ignited them and flung them at Snape "See ya at sentencing Daddy!"
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A few days later, the sentencing hearing was convening and Hermione Granger was on the arm of a man unknown. The pair were contemplating the throne that was reserved until the Potter heir attained his legal majority.
"Not having been in Hogwarts this week, Miss Granger, I can only assume you have Professor McGonagall's permission to be here today?" it was Headmaster Dumbledore offering a polite greeting. "I had hoped young Harry would be here, make amends with his father….. And, forgive me… I never forget a face, but yours seems to have- -"
Harry took his hand, while she introduced "Well, yes, sir. Well she knows my plans for the future, Harry actually didn't wish anymore confusion over his name, so since he does have Black blood through his grandmother Dorea, he and Sirius are using blood magic to adjust his appearance. You see a partial result before you."
"You intend to reject anything your father may have offered you, Harry?" Albus yanked away his hand as if suffering an electric shock. "I must admit, now that your friend points it out the Black markers are rather obvious."
He smiled "Yes, and you should've known if I wasn't Ron Weasley I had to be Harry Potter. Since I can't seem to quite get the James look back, me and Sirius are going to work on this Dorea look."
"Madam Speaker? Has the Right Noble Wizengamot reached a sentence regarding the criminal Severus Snape?" asked Minister Fudge formally.
Augusta Longbottom gave a sour look across the room, she wasn't entirely satisfied "We have, sir. Severus Snape is to be stripped of all past honors. The Order of Merlin 3rd, Hogwarts Tenure, Professor Certificate, Potion Mastery, Hogwarts NEWTs and OWLs. You will serve 25 years in Azkaban."
Fudge gaveled "Court is adjourned." The prisoner was hauled off by a trio of burly Aurors.
"A day will come, Harry, when you will regret the outcome today." Dumbledore paused by the Black box "And I assure you I will do all in my power to see to it you do not inherit the Potter votes here."
Sirius got between them "That would be most regrettable, Albus, as it would cause an irrevocable divide in the alliance against Voldemort. Clearing me, restored me to my role as Regent of House Potter. And EARL Potter acknowledged Harry Potter as an heir. Since he and Lily died without further issue, Harry James Potter is their SOLE heir. Let's see you fight that."
"I will act, Sirius" said the Headmaster "as I always have, and always will, and that is…for the greater good."
