Chapter Thirty-Nine: Harry Snape
Alright ya'all here's the last chapter in the first chapter of the new Harry Snape saga. Also I just wanted to point out to you guys that a few chapters back when Sirius told Harry that he hadn't seen him since he was a baby, although I believed it to be a goof, some people still look at toddlers as babies since he was two years old at the time when Sirius came back for Sarah's christening. Now that that has been explained, I really hope that you enjoy the last chapter!
Severus went back inside and as soon as he did he went up to his wife. "Lily, do you mind watching the children and animals for a few moments? There's something that I have to go do." He told her.
"Sure I can, be careful sweetheart." She replied before giving him a quick peck on the cheek. Severus promised her that he would and then he quickly disapparated. He reappeared a few seconds later in front of the grave of James Potter and slowly reached inside his pocket and retrieved a tiny dark object and turned it around in his hand three times.
"I would like to speak to James Potter." He said and closed his eyes tightly. A few moments later he opened them again and saw the ghostly image of his old nemesis standing in front of him.
"Hullo Severus, I take it that Sirius finally gave you my letter." He said.
"Yes,.." Severus began. "How did you know that I would come and seek you though?" Severus wondered.
"I've been watching over Harry and his family since the day I died and I have a feeling that there's something that you wish to tell me." James said.
"That's because there is." Severus began again. "I love Harry and Sarah just as much as I love Tobey. I love them as if they were my own flesh and blood,.. and I wanted to ask you if you would mind if I officially adopted them." He explained and that's when he noticed that tears were now currently coming out of the eyes from the man in front of him.
"I was hoping that you would ask me that." He replied and to his complete and utter shock and astonishment Severus found a rather small smile starting to form on his lips.
"I'll take that as a yes then." He said.
"I would be honored as I can't think of anybody else that I would rather help to raise my son and daughter." James told him.
"I'll go ahead and let them know then." Severus said.
"From the bottom of my heart I can't thank you enough." James told him.
"You're welcome." Severus began. "And for the record since I want my children growing up to be able to let go of grudges and forgive other,.. it would only be right if I did the same with you." He told him as both men exchanged genuine smiles before he dropped the stone and then put it back inside of his pocket.
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Later on that day Severus talked to his wife and let her know what was he planning on doing. She agreed to watch Tobey while he took Harry and Sarah back to Godric's Park and then sat down with them both on top of his lap. "Harry, Sarah, there's something very important that I need to discuss with you both." He began.
"Really? What's that Daddy?" Harry inquired while glancing up at him and gazing into his eyes and he gazed back into his.
"Well Harry, I've raised you both since you were babies and I hope you both know how much I love you." Severus replied as Harry nodded.
"I do." He told him.
"I do too." Sarah told him with a grin as Severus smiled rather warmly and lovingly at them both.
"That's why I want to officially adopt you both." He told them.
"What does that mean?" Sarah asked him.
"Well,.. it means that I'm not going to be your stepfather anymore,.. it means that I'm going to be your real father. What do you guys think? Would you like that?" He questioned them as Harry suddenly felt tears coming out of his eyes and rolling down his cheeks and just silently nodded before tightly embracing Severus who now felt tears streaming down his own cheeks.
"I love you Daddy." He told him as Severus hugged him back tightly and kissed the top of his head while gently rubbing his back.
"I love you too Son. More than you could ever possibly know. And I promise that I won't let anything ever happen to you and if the dark lord comes after you I'll stand by you no matter what." He told him as Harry slowly pulled away from him and sniffed before wiping his nose on the back of his hand and Severus smiled at him lovingly while he brushed his tears away.
"What do you say that I go get you and your sister some ice cream,.. Harry James Potter Snape?" He questioned him.
"I say that that sounds awesome." Harry replied with a grin as Severus slowly got to his feet and hoisted them both back up inside his arms and placed them at either hip before he started carrying them away.
I apologize for this chapter being rather short and I know it's the shortest one in the entire fanfic, but I thought that this would be a perfect way to end it. Thanks for all of the feedback and support, and watch out for Harry Snape The Second Chapter in the crossover section at some point later today!