Harry Snape Secrets Uncovered
AN/ In this story Hogwarts Age starts at 13 making Harry 16 during The Goblet of Fire
Chapter One
Surprise Discovery
Harry was used to bad things happening at Hogwarts after all he had been through more than any Hogwarts student in the history of the school. He thought Death Eaters attacking at the World Cup was bad, however that was before his name come out of the Giblet of Fire and the entire school other than Hermione, Neville and Ginny seemed to be against him. His heart broke the moment he saw the furious look on Ron's face. He was currently making his way back to the common room which he'd been avoiding ever since Halloween. He was just making his way to the seventh floor when he bumped into someone he didn't think he would. Lucius Malfoy.
His breathing hitched as he looked at the elder Malfoy, his heart beating fast as he realised that he was developing feelings foe Malfoy Lord. Rubbing his face he gathered his thoughts together as he did something that he didn't think he would. He kissed Lucius before long they ere in the room of requirements and Harry was being taken. Once he felt himself reach his climax he felt Lucius fill him up, letting out a sigh of contentment as they lay there. His mind reeling by the news that he had recently discovered.
"Well when I came to see my son the last thing I expected was to end up seducing the boy who lived." Lucius said softly.
"I've had feelings for you for quite some time, I just wasn't going to act on things. But I couldn't stop myself anymore. Especially not after what I just remembered about my parents." Harry said softly looking into the grey eyes of his lover.
"What did you discover?" Lucius asked curiously.
"My entire life has been a lie. I'm not the son of Lily Evans. My father James is the one who gave birth to me. My sire is the one man who has been told me I'm just like my father for the last four years. Did you know my first year when he started throwing questions at me because I was writing down what he said he took points." Harry revealed. "I want to speak to him but I fear the moment I do he will not believe me."
"That would explain why he does act the way he does. He thinks that you are the son of his best friend growing up. He thinks that James betrayed him." Lucius said. "Would you like to see him now I can take you down to his quarters.
"No doubt Dobby has already heard our conversation and is currently moving my things from my dorm room. Given the entire Gryffindor common room minus Hermione Neville and Ginny think I'm guilty of putting my name in the Goblet of Fire I have no desire to stay there I should have let the sorting hat put me in Slytherin. Is it possible to do so."
"I believe so, just request to talk to the sorting hat and it will appear to you. Let's go and see Severus. Then he can help you through this tournament." Lucius said softly kissing the side of Harry's head as they got redressed. By the time they reached the dungeons and Severus Snape's quarters Harry was anxious holding his letter from his father in his hands just in case his potions professor asked for proof.
Biting his lip he knocked on the door of the potions master knowing that this was the start of something. For the first time in his life he had a family, not only in blood but his new found relationship with Lucius. Just as he was about to get second thoughts and turn around he heard the door open and his father's voice. "Harry, Lucius to what do I owe this visit." Severus asked looking at the trunk his best friend carried knowing it was Harry's
"Can we come in? I have something I need to tell you. Something I'm worried you may not know." Harry said as his father moved aside letting them enter.
"What's going on Harry." Severus asked.
"I got a letter… wait you called me Harry. Did you get a letter from papa too?" He asked softly.
"I did, I also received one from Lily confirming it. If I had known sooner there is no way you would have been sent to Petunia." Severus said softly wrapping his arms around his son. "But that doesn't explain why Lucius is with you,"
"Um, I um… …he's someone I love vey much. We haven't been together for long. He knows about you being my father. I know he's older than me." Harry rambled.
"Does he make you happy?" Severus asked.
"Very much so. Though Draco's mother is a stumbling block." Harry thought out loud.
"I already put in divorce papers before I came here. We were never suited. I love your son very much Sev." Lucius declared.
"Then you have my blessing." Severus said I softly looking into his son's eyes. "Do you want to tell me why you have your entire trunk and broom with you. Not that I mind I already have a room set up for you." Severus s asked.
"Hermione, Neville, Ginny, Fred and George are the only ones from Gryffindor who believe I didn't put my name in the Goblet of Fire. It wouldn't be the first time they've turned their backs on me, Should have let the hat put me in Slytherin."
"You are meant to be in Slytherin how did you not go there?" Lucius asked as his father looked shocked.
"Well you see I met this young blonde boy who was mean to the only friend I've ever had. If it weren't for Draco being disrespectful about the Weasleys I would have let myself be in Slytherin. Instead I asked it not to."
"Would consider a resort?" Severus asked as he levitated Harry's trunk into the bedroom along with Hedwig cage.
"I would, I don't trust them anymore. I would hope that my true friends won't hate me for who my true parentage is." He said thoughtfully. "I'd miss them the most but it's worth it to be happy." Harry said softl tentatively reaching out for his father. "Something tells me that Professor Dumbledore is going to try and send me back. Please don't let them send me back there"
"I promise you Harry as your father I won't allow him to send you anywhere near Petunia ever again." Severus said softly rubbing his upset son's back just as there was a knock on the door.
Lucius went to open it knowing that it had to be the headmaster he had a particular way of knowing where Harry was at all moments. Looking toward his best friend he saw him dismantle the tracking charms discreetly.
"Severus I had the strangest thing happen. I have had monitors on Harry's aunts house since I took him there sixteen years ago. Today they all dismantled. Do you know why that would be?" Albus asked.
"Yes I know very well why that might be headmaster. Lily Evans is not Harry's mother. James Potter gave birth to him, I am his sire. I'm still deciding whether to press charges against you for child neglect. After all you are the one who sealed their wills, took it upon yourself to place my son with people who hate anything to do with magic. You know what Petunia was like. He will not be going back there." Severus said pulling Harry behind him,
"It was for the greater good." Albus said as Harry felt tears in his eyes.
"And another thing since my son didn't put his name in the Goblet of Fire he will not be competing, there is a spell that can lead us to the culprit and that person will need to compete in his place. This is not a threat it's a promise. My son will never return to Petunia. You try and manipulate him once more and I'll report you to the proper authorities." Severus said coldly.
"Very well we shall do the spell first thing in the morning. We had better do it quickly otherwise Barty will insist they start the first task soon." Albus said "I assure you that no one will send Harry back. Had James told me that Lily wasn't his mother I wouldn't have sent him there. I wouldn't have made you spy. I truly am sorry my boy." Albus said the twinkle in his eyes gone.
"I'd like you to leave now. Before I say anything I regret. If Harry is put in danger one more time I will make sure that Amelia Bones knows exactly what you've done to my family." Severus said coldly.
As Dumbledore left Harry wiped his eyes feeling completely betrayed by the man who he had come to love as a grandfather. Clearly he had more to do with his ending up at the Dursley's than he thought. Once the old fool was gone, he turned back to his father giving him a watery smile. Before long he was once again in his father's arms.
Letting out a small breath he knew that he must have had a charm on him in order to hide his true appearance. Looking up at his father he wondered about his parents and how they met, though a part of him always felt like there was more to at least his papa's death than he and his father were being told.
"What is going on in your head Harry?" Severus asked.
"I want to know what I really look like, clearly my eyes were changed. I'm guessing my hair wouldn't be so unmanageable too. I know papa's was but I just thought… …I'm not sure Papa died that night." Harry voiced his concern.
Severus smiled softly as he cast Revelio on his son, wondering what he truly looked like himself. As the spell began he watched in awe as the mop of messy black hair lengthened to his shoulders changing from the same shade as James's to an inky black that was much more like his own. In place of the emerald green eyes he was looking into eyes that he recognised really well. A pair of deep onyx eyes looked back at him, he noticed that his son had grown a few inches and now stood at the same height his papa had.
Harry looked in the mirror pulling off his glasses as he realised that he could now see perfectly without them. Setting them down on the table he took a breath as he thought about his papa and the feeling he had been revealing that he wasn't truly dead. Looking into his father's eyes he smiled softly.
"I feel free." Harry said softly looking between his father and Lucius.
"James would be so proud of you Harry. Now what did you mean about him not dying?" Severus asked his chest tight with emotion.
"Last year every time the dementors were close I heard Lily screaming but not once did I hear papa's death. I've thought about all the possibilities and the only one I can come up with is he is not dead. Dumbledore already took me away from you for sixteen years, what's to day he didn't do the same with papa. Couldn't have anyone blood related to me be able to get in the way of his master plan after all." Harry said quietly. "I've learnt to never doubt my intuition." Harry said softly looking at his feet.
"You have a point there son. I may have something that can help us." Severus said holding out his wand. Accio Communication Mirror.
"What's that?" Harry asked curiously.
"It's an invention your papa and his friends developed, it allows two people to communicate. A little like muggle telephones. James has the second mirror. If he is in fact like you suspect alive he will answer." Severus said bringing Harry to his side as he spoke. "James Potter." Severus said with a lump in his throat.
Harry watched the mirror shimmer holding onto his father as though his life depended on it. Holding his breath he watched as a figure came into view. Tears filling his eyes as he recognised the man in the mirror. "Papa." Harry said brokenly. This was the final nail in the coffin for his relationship with the headmaster.
"Harry? Sev? Where are you?" James asked as he focused on his husband.
"Currently we are in our quarters James where are you? We are coming for you." Severus said at the same time that Lucius wrote a note revealing was going to get Amelia Bones and demand the headmaster be taken into custody.
"Three years ago Dumbledore brought the mirror of erised into the school, Harry was drawn to that room instantly. The headmaster thought that it was the pull toward wanting to see Lily. However family magic was the reason. Albus locked me in this room after I came to him for help. He'd already placed Harry with PETUNIA. I'm hidden from sight but family magic will be able to find me. Cast finite and I'll be revealed to you. Use the invisibility cloak I know you disapprove of it Sev but it has saved our son. Hurry." James said as his reflection faded.
Harry pulled out his invisibility cloak pulling it over him and his father. Quietly they left their quarters making their way to the unused classroom that had houses the mirror of erised. Making sure that no one was around they slipped into the classroom pulling off the invisibility cloak, before Harry could cast the spell, Severus cast finite and the very much alive James Potter became visible. Harry felt the tears start to fall as he stayed close to his father at the same time wanting to hug his papa. At the same time the last piece of that he'd had in the headmaster came crumbling down. He let out a sob as he looked into hazel eyes jumping as he heard his father speaking.
"I would ask who brought you here but I have my suspicions. As does Harry." Severus said softly.
"Dumbledore didn't bother to check that I was dead straight away, in the same way that his curse bounced off Harry it did so with me. I was in my way to find you when he caught up with me, the last thing I remember was Harry being yanked out of my arms. Lily would be turning in her grave to hear that he was given to petunia. I do hope that someone is bringing the Aurora in. Sirius wasn't the one to betray us. At first he was our secret keeper but afterward we switched to Pete. Sirius suggested that no one would suspect Peter. Of course we didn't know that he was already on the dark side. Dumbledore cast the fidilius charm. I am willing to go to the ministry myself if I have to Sev. I know don't get along but for Harry's sake please."
"If he promises to get along with me then there will be no sniping from me James I promise," Severus said softly."Lucius has gone to get Amelia Bones would you like to do this in our quest terms. Thankfully the Weasleys youngest gave Harry the Marauder's map, if Albus tries anything we will be alerted first."
"You will have to cast a disillusionment charm if we go to our quarters. I'm sure a bit of Marauder magic can make sure that no one gets in." James said softly looking to his son just as the door opened to reveal Madam Bones, Kingsley Shacklebilt & Lucius alongside another blonde that he hadn't met before.
"I thought that we could use sine magical assistance alongside Madam Bones & Auror Shacklebolt. This is my cousin Sanctus Malfoy." Lucius said to the entire room but he looked directly at Harry. He couldn't help himself he smiled softly at his soulmate. He was broken out of his thoughts by Amelia Bones' voice.
"James Potter you're alive. How?" Amelia asked looking between the potions master, Harry and James.."And just why is it that your son looks like Severus.
"Everyone remembers what they believe to be the truth of what happened that night. Including Dumbledore. I opened the door and Voldemort instantly sent an Arvada Kendav though he didn't see the killing curse bounce off me in the same weary that it eventually bounced off Harry. Dumbledore would have you believe that it was a piece of Voldemort's soul. Yes Lucius I know of of you misdeeeds with Ginny and Tom Riddle's diary don't worry I know you mske Harry happy so I won't hold it against you." James said before continuing his story. "I heard him go upstairs and stand just outside the nursery door. "I could hear everything but I didn't want to find out what would happen if he discovered I wasn't dead. Lily stood in between Harry and Voldemort. The next thing I remember was him leaving, I grabbed Harry and ran, that's when Dumbledore stepped in and pulled him from my arms, changed his appearance and sent him to Lily's sister. But the one thing that he didn't count on is the blood wards have to be placed around the house of someone that is a blood relative."
"Lily was Petunia's sister yes? Making her family." Amelia and Kingsley asked at the same time.
"Harry is not Lily's son, the appearance that you see on Harry now is his true appearance. I'm his bearer and Severus is his site. Lily protected us whilst Severus was forced into working as a spy for the light just like Lucius, Veela can't be on the dark." James said.
"Anything else." Amelia asked deciding that she would set up anyi apparition and wards to not allow a Phoenix to help an escape before she entered the headmasters office.
"Sirius Black isn't and never was our secret keeper, originally he was, Albus Dumbledore cast the fidilius charm. However Sirius soon began to have doubts knowing that everyone saw how close Siri and I were at school. We broke the fidilius and asked Albus to recast it using Peter Pettigrew."
"But he's dead." Amelia said. "Black killed him."
"No he isn't, he's very much alive and living until last year was living in Gryffindor Tower as Harry's friend Ron's pet rat, he is missing a toe. All they found of my so called friend was his toe, he cut it off after escaping the sewers. But not before shouting at the entire muggle street in Godric's Hollow that Sirius was the one who betrayed us. He couldn't do that. The blood he gave in Harry's wiccaning to become his godfather stopped that. In fact both Lily and myself placed strict stipulations that Harry was not to go to number 4 privet drive if his Dad couldn't take him then he was to be raised by Andromeda Tonks. She was Sirius's cousin I knew that the two of them would look after our son for us, however Barry Crouch Snr threw him in Azkaban without a trial." James concludes moving to stand beside his husband and son.
"Why do I think that this story is going to get worse."Amelia asked.
"Cornelius Fudge knew that Sirius was innocent. My son, Hermione Granger and Ronald Weasley informed him of this fact after Pettigrew told them that they'd been confounded. He didn't even talk to Remus who also saw Pettigrew. I want my identity back, Sirius given a trial and after that I want Albus Dumbledore stripped of his titles, his role as headmaster of this school. He didn't even bother to inform Harry of his heritage. He comes from the Potter and Prince line for goodness sake." James fumed. Severus lay his hand against James's arm to calm him down.
Harry instinctively moved into his papa's arms feeling complete for the first time in sixteen years. Before he knew it he felt tars falling as he let the emotion he'd been holding back free. He thought it was bad that Dumbledore had sent him to live with people who weren't even family. But now he had not only taken one parent away from him but two. With both his father's arms around him he finally let the tears dry up until he was simply content to be held.
His thoughts were broken by Amelia Bones speaking again, reluctantly he pulled away looking at the head of the Aurors. He truly hoped the headmaster got what was coming to him.
"We are going to the Headmaster now, is there anything else we need to know before we head there." Amelia asked softly wanting to let the reunited family reconnect.
"I don't Fawkes truly belongs to Dumbledore. Whenever I've been called to the headmaster's office Fawkes sits on my shoulder, I feel a bond to him but something is blocking it." Harry explained. "Can w go now Im tired and I want to spend time with my parents." Harry asked.
"Of course. Kingsley let's go. Lucius are you joining us?" Amelia asked.
"No, I have to have a talk with my son about my relationship with Harry. And before you say anything I have his father's permission. Narcissa had agreed to the divorce." Lucius explained.
"Very well I would like to apologise on behalf of the Ministry I will be putting in a vote of no confidence against the Minister. Bartimus Crouch Snr will also have questions asked. I shall try to get Sirius a trial as soon as possible. I take it you know where he is." Amelia said softly looking at Harry.
"Right now he's hiding in caves close to Hogwarts in Hogsmede. I think Dumbledore told him to. I have no clue why he would suggest that instead of keeping him safe. After all he's the one who made us turn back time in order to save him from the dementors." Harry admitted looking at his father. "There's some stuff we need to talk about but not here. It's private."
"Of course Harry let's go." Severus said softly as he led his family from the disused classroom and back down to the dungeons and their quarters
Severus cast a disillusionment spell on his husband as the small family made their way back to the potions masted quarters. For the first time since he'd entered Hogwarts Harry didn't want to sleep in dorm the various secret passageways that Harry and James knew it wasn't long before were safely in their quarters
Once inside Harry curled up on the couch completely exhausted by the events of the day. When he'd received his letter from his papa the last thing he had expected wAs to end the day with two parents. Looking toward his Dad and Papa he saw the happiness in their eyes.
"Dad can can I bring my friends down tomorrow I need to explain about my re sort. I still don't think it's a good idea to go into the snake pit. I really want to go into Slytherin but I'm afraid." Harry said softly.
"Afraid of what son." James said as he and Severus sat either side of their son.
"Though there are a few in Slytherin that have never openly been horrendous to me. The likes of Draco Malfoy and his goons have done nothing but bully me for the last three years, all because I stuck up for Ron. If I went there I'd feel safer sleeping in here." Harry admitted.
"Harry Sirius you were meant to be placed in Slytherin, not because of the sorting hat but because you come from Salazar Slytherin's bloodline. I promise that I will do everything in my power to keep you safe in the snake put. They will also be getting a warning to leave you alone." SEVERUS said wrapping his arm around Harry. "As for your friends, they are welcome here any time."
"Everyone has known me as Harry Potter for so long, now I'm not and never have been that. I'm proud to be a Snape and I'd like to use it for the remainder of my time at school. But would that affect the exams I've already taken under Potter?" Harry asked frowning.
"I'm sure that we can contact the ministry and have your results changed to your real name." James said softly pulling his son into a hug as Severus began to write a note to the Educational Examiners that had overseen the exams.
Harry looked between his parents, noticing his papa was looking pale, something was going on with his papa. The last time he'd seen someone looking that pale it was the neighbour next door to the Dursley's. It had turned out she was expecting a few weeks later. Looking between his parents he tried to find the words, finding his mouth dry.
"Harry what's wrong?" James asked.
"Before everything happened did you and Dad spend the night together?" Harry asked.
"As a matter of fact we did, that same night Voldemort attacked. Why do you ask?" Severus asked before James could.
"Papa is looking really pale and I can feel a different magic inside him." Harry said feeing confused.
"You can sense magic?" Severus asked.
"Mm I um… …I think Papa is pregnant. Dumbledore must have put a stais charm on him." Harry said thoughtfully.
Severus stood up sitting next to his husband pulling out his wand as he ended the stais charm watching in awe as James's abdomen became a little fuller. With shaking hands he rested his hand over the small bump as Harry sat in between his papa's legs, this was the final nail in the coffin for Albus Dumbledore. He'd taken too much from him for sixteen years. To think his soulmate had been within his reach and so far away all at the same time.
The moment the stais charm ended James felt his stomach churning. If he had been unsure about Harry's revelation before he was now positive his son was right. Taking small breaths out he let out a small groan at the queasiness.
"I forgot how bad morning sickness was." James said softly rubbing his unsettled stomach.
"Can I get you anything. Maybe eating will help." Harry asked seeing his papa's face turn a light shade of green before he watched him make a beeline for the bathroom.
James managed to get to the bathroom in time, kneeling over the basin as he lost the battle with his stomach. Moments later he felt two sets of hands soothing him, as Severus rubbed his back and Harry rubbed his abdomen lightly. After two more bouts of vomiting he slowly stood up just as there was a knock at the door.
Severus scowled wondering who would be calling at this time of the night. Lucius was talking to Draco and Amelia would be dealing with the Headmaster. Making his way to the door he pulled it open his anger growing as he saw Bartimus Crouch.
"Haven't you done enough damage. I have told Albus and I will be telling you. My son is now participating in a contest. Whoever entered him is trying to do him harm and I won't stand for it, neither will my husband. Harry Potter doesn't exist Bartimus and his name was entered by someone else under Harry Potter, his name is Harry Sirius Snape. His obligation to the tournament is null and void. Oh and I wouldn't go running away Amelia Bones will be interested to know why you threw Sirius in Azkaban without a trial." Severus said.
"Husband, who exactly would want to marry a Death Eater." Barty asked.
"I would, and I'm very proud of my husband. Unlike your son Severus has never followed Voldemort he was a spy for the Order of The Phoenix." James said softly wrapping his arm around Harry while the other rubbed his nauseous stomach. "Now leave. Or else." James said coldly just as Fawkes flamed into the living room with the sorting hat.
Harry took a deep breath as his Dad closed the door on the Ministry Official. His head was spinning at all the extra information that he'd been given in the last few hours. Stroking Fawkes feathers he felt the bond strengthen straight away. Tentatively he picked up the sorting hat placing it above his head again.
"Aaah Mr Snape I wondered when I should be talking to you again. You've achieved many great things in Gryffindor however like I said during your first sorting. Slytherin will is the place for you to be."
"I should have listened. I don't want to be a Gryffindor anymore, all they ever do is turn on me when something happens that they don't like. Even now most of the tower believes I put my name in the Goblet of Fire." Harry said softly
"You have received the biggest gift of all Mr Snape. You not only have your site back but your bearer has been found to be alive. You are blessed with love and that shall continue even though you are changing. Houses. That being said I now sort you into SLYTHERIN."
Harry sighed in life as he stroked Fawkes' feathers watching in awe as his robes that he had placed on the couch changed from red and gold to green and silver. Looking toward his papa and his Dad he wondered how the Slytherin students would react to having him. Taking a deep breath he felt his Dad's hand against his shoulder. Things were definitely going to be interesting he just hoped Professor McGonagall wouldn't be too upset that she'd just lost her star seeker. For now he was just going to enjoy spending time with with his parents. Everything else he could figure out tomorrow.