Hello Everyone! In this chapter there will be a lot of POV changes. This is also going to be a very short chapter. Sorry, I didn't have a lot of time to write.

Severus,

I know the last time we spoke was difficult. For the both of us. I made you promise something that is beyond your control. If you don't already know what I'm about to tell you, there was no way you could have fulfilled the deed I made you pledge to. I'm sorry.

Severus, you were my best friend, for years. I'm sorry to have left you alone in this cruel world. I know the world has not been kind to you. And know. I don't blame you for any of the choices you made. You were hurt and I wrongfully fueled that hurt. I'm sorry. I hope you will forgive me, I have lied to you. This time I don't deserve forgiveness. If this letter reached you, it means this lie has been out for years.

Severus, I have caused you so much pain. I'm afraid that I might cause you some more. Or I will give something better. Hope. I believe even if it is a painful experience because of the guilt I know you will bear, find the joy in it.

Albus already knows the truth. He's known as long as I have. Don't punish him though, for being discreet. It was to keep you safe and the others involved in this secret. This letter will find its way to you when you no longer have any ties with your old colleagues. This will keep everyone safe.

Severus. I made you promise to protect Harry and Anne. You asked me why and this is my answer-

I gasped and glanced up to Severus. He was crying and looked down to me when I stopped. He took in my expression and looked worried. The tears began to fall from my eyes.

" Anne, what's wrong?" I ignored him and read what I know out loud.

- You asked me why and this is my answer. Severus, the night I came to convince you to come home, something happened. James is not the father of Harry and Anne. You are. That night I came, is when it happened. I know in your head right now you'll be asking when?, why?, how?. I know you. I'm sorry. This is huge and will change your life forever, I know. I'm sorry that you couldn't have met them sooner. Known them as your children sooner. The goal always was for either me or James to get them out. James knew. He knew they were yours. In case something happened to the both of us, I just want you to know he treated them as his own. They would love you, I know it! Harry has your hair. I'm sure Anne will have your intelligence. I'm sorry, my dear. I put you through so much pain and I'm sure if you are reading this now . . . I'm dead. I love you. Always.

Love Always,

Your Lily

I stared into his face, looking for some sign of emotion. But he sat emotionless. I grew up knowing that my parents were dead. Knowing that there was no one that loved us, except each other. Me and Harry. Just us. Now I know that my father is alive. Not the father I grew up thinking that he was my dad, but the one I always read about in my letter. I knew my real father's name for so long and I didn't know it was him. I stared into his face, looking for some sign of emotion. But he sat emotionless.

I did the only rational thing a 9 year old would do in this situation. I ran. I ran from the truth. I ran from the secrets. I ran from the screwed over life of lies my mother built around me. I ran to the only place where I might feel calm. The only problem is I don't exactly know where it was. I ran and ran, blinded by tears. Finally reaching my destination. I hid myself in a dark corner in the shelving. I knew no one would find me here.

Poppy POV

I watched Anne leave and I was quite suspicious, but I didn't have the heart to tell her no. I continued to eat my dinner and glare at Albus. What angered me more was that he didn't seem to care, he accepted the glare as punishment. He looked so sad, but he could have helped Severus and those children so much sooner. He caused that poor man so much pain.

A few minutes later I saw a head pop just passed the doors, assessing the room. It was Anne. Her head quickly disappeared. I excused myself early and marched on to the library, where she was supposed to be. I walked in the library and over to Madam Pince's desk. I asked her if she had seen Anne come in and she answered no. I quickly stormed out of the library and towards my place of trade. I was about to yell my head off at that little girl, but what I saw stopped me in my tracks. Anne sitting beside Severus, embracing him. He was sobbing. But she comforted him, like his own Lily. I was going to intervene, but I decided to leave those two be. I walked out of the Hospital Wing and back to my Quarters.

I kicked everything that passed me in my quarters. I arrived in my bedroom and I just collapsed into bed.

Harry POV

I continued to ravenously eat dinner after Anne left. Poppy was excused soon after her. I noticed everyone's glum faces, but I decided to ignore them. I've had a great day. I couldn't wait till tomorrow, me and Anne's birthday. We were going to be 10 years old, the best age if you ask me. Anne and I have a silent agreement that we try our hardest to give eachother a present. Even if it is nothing more than a sock, we'll have loved it.

Hagrid motioned to me to see if I was ready to leave. I nodded and hopped off the chair that was too tall for me. I followed Hagrid out to the back courtyard. As we passed the fountain, I dunked my hand in to splash the water. Hagrid merrily bounced with every step he took. We finally reached the hut as the sun began to set. Fang bounded over to us and slobbered all over my face. I rubbed his belly and Fang was content. Hagrid walked inside to put on a spot of tea. I sat outside on the steps with Fang by my side. Hagrid set my cup beside me and left me in peace with Fang. I was seated on the steps for a good 30 minutes before I saw a figure walking down the path from the castle. It was Albus.

" Hello, Harry. I've come to take you back to your quarters." I nodded and stood, " Is Anne already there?" Albus thought for a moment. " Anne is not there right now. She is doing a favor for me. It will probably take her a while, but it was asked of me to make sure you go to sleep." I nodded, but not any less curious as to where my sister was. We walked in our maze of corridors till we found the portrait that was the entrance to our new home. I whispered the password and we strode in. I walked directly to our bedroom and grabbed my nightwear. Albus sat perched on Anne's bed while I went to go change. I had on my blue striped pajamas. Scrambling back to the room, I pulled my dragon from the chest and climbed into bed. Albus stood from his place and turned out the lights. He bid me a good night and left, closing the door behind him.

I lay there, trying to will myself up, but I was too tired and drifted to sleep.

Albus POV

As I ate my dinner and Poppy left, I decided that I would go speak to her after I finished eating. She may not have noticed that I noticed her glares coming my way. She was angry about something and I had an idea about what.

I finished my crisps in record time and quickly excused myself from the table. I strode down the hall towards the Hospital Wing. As I approached, I spotted a little Anne sprinting from the room. I didn't know if I should follow her or see why she was in there. My instincts told me to go into the hospital. I spotted Severus seated on one of the beds just staring forward and tears slowly escaping his eyes. I wasn't entirely sure what to do because I haven't seen him looking that emotional or having emotions at all since . . . Lily. I cautiously walked into his cubicle and he didn't seem to know I was there, but I knew he did.

" What do you want Albus? Can you not see now is not a good time?" He looked absolutely miserable, about ready to pitch himself off the astronomy tower. All of a sudden his emotions completely transformed and were redirected. He was completely enraged. " Why? . . . Why didn't you tell me they were mine!? I could have helped them, saved them!" He stood and started pacing angrily around the cubicle. I sighed deeply. I hoped he would understand and accept my explanation.

" Severus, what you have to understand is . . . you know there were still death eaters running about. You had ties with them. I couldn't give the children to you because that would have put them at risk. Lily truly believed that not both her and James would die. She expected James or her to live and then the children would be delivered to you. But Lily made me vow I would take the children to her sister's home if they both were to die. I made the unbreakable vow. She said you needed to be ready, get over her death before you knew. So you could properly take care of them. She also said that the information needed to come from her, so if she died she left you a letter that I'm assuming Anne just gave you. Yes?" He nodded and then looked up from the ground startled.

" Oh, Anne. She ran off when she read it. I need to find her. Albus, can you take Harry back to their room?" I nodded and he sprinted away. I walked to the back courtyard to go retrieve Harry.

Anne POV

I sat in my cabinet enjoying the silence, pondering everything I just learned. My name is Anne Potter. My parents are Lily and James Potter. My brother's name is Harry Potter. Our parents were killed. I'm a witch. But only one of those things is true. My name is Anne Snape. My parents are Lily Potter and Severus Snape. My brother's name is Harry Snape. One of our parents was killed. I'm a witch. All of those things are true.