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J.K. Rowling.
**Notes: Hope you all are enjoying it, here is a bit more. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming. In response to a couple of reviews I have gotten. Let's remember this is FICTION!! Not to mention my story I can tell it like I want. The main purpose of this is for entertainment value nothing more nothing less. ~~Minerva.
Chapter 16: Dinnertime
Harry woke with a start at about 3 in the morning. His scar was burning slightly but he couldn't remember any dreams. He lay back down and tried to remember where he was. It was dark and didn't feel like the hospital wing. There was one small window, then bed was larger then the beds in the hospital wing. He felt that he was wearing his robes. He grabbed his wand and quietly said "Lumos" a small light appeared on the end of his wand, giving him enough light to see he was in his father's spare room in the dungeons. Harry slowly got up; not sure how much strength he had regained and he seemed fairly steady on his feet. He looked around the room he had been there before, there was a bathroom adjoining the room, a night table and wardrobe. There was also a small bookshelf by the door, which did hold some books. Harry went over and looked at the books. He wasn't paying much attention to then and the one next to the one he pulled dropped on his foot. He cried out in pain and before he could do anything Severus was in there wondering what had happened. Harry explained to him and was glad that everything was all right.
"Why are you awake Harry? You really should try and get some more rest." Said Severus concerned for his son's well being.
"I can't, I tried going back to sleep I just can't. I'm not tired anymore, but I am hungry" Harry looked at Severus questioningly. Severus smiled; this was a good thing.
"Dobby, come here please" Severus said to the thin air. POP. Dobby was right there, Harry smiled at him, and Dobby smiled back at Harry.
"Harry Potter is feeling better? What and Dobby do for Harry Potter? Me's is getting Harry Potter anything he likes."
"Dobby please bring us some breakfast. Harry here seems to be hungry" Severus said with a smile on his face.
"Yes, Master Snape, Dobby's bringing back breakfast for two, coming right up" POP. Dobby was gone
Harry ad Severus walked over to the table and sat down and just as they were sitting POP. Dobby was back with a tray full of food. Pastries, breads, fruits, eggs and sausages. "Dobby is taking care of Harry Potter. Harry Potter is Dobby's hero." Dobby said as he bowed and then with a POP he was gone again.
Harry started piling food on his plate and started to eat without a word to Severus. Severus watch as his son ate amazed at how much the boy could put away, he was still very slim and slender. After Harry was done eating they went over to the couch and sat and started talking about their plans for dinner.
The day passed on without incident, luckily it was a Sunday so there were no classes.
Dinner came and passed quickly. Harry was full as full could be, and this made everyone happy. Everyone was still worried about him though. "If only Voldemort would have shown his ugly face then all would be perfect." Harry said towards the end of dinner. His thoughts were on the previous day. He was Happy that Sirius was going to be free again, he was not being looked for any more but they still had to go through the proper paperwork, but since it was announced in the Daily Prophet that he was now a free man he could walk in peace. The trouble was at school Harry couldn't and wouldn't be able to walk in peace with the Slytherin's out and about. They knew it was going to be very hard for Harry after what happened and they still had Voldemort to take care of as well.
It was decided over dinner that Harry would return to Snape Manor until after the Christmas break. This way he could still study but he wouldn't have to worry about the Slytherin's either. Dumbledore OK'd it and on the weekends Ron and Hermione could go see him. That would and should give the Slytherin's time to cool down. Mrs. Snape would teach Harry his courses and once a week Severus would come out and do potions with him. Dobby was called to get Harry's things for the trip to Snape Manor; Dobby was also going to go with him, to help keep him company during the week. Harry had asked his father and grandmother is Ron Hermione and Ginny could come visit over Christmas break. "Can Ginny come on the weekends too, that is if she wants too?" Harry asked somewhat hesitantly.
Ron looked at his friend wondering why he wanted to spend time with his sister. Harry looked at him and just kind of shrugged his shoulders like he didn't know why he just asked that. Ron looked and shrugged his shoulders with a look of whatever you want. Severus and Sirius both got a little glint in their eyes; they understood what Harry was doing even if Harry didn't know. He fancied her, and this was a very cute thing to watch. They hoped that neither one would end up hurt, but this would help keep him distracted someone from Voldemort. So as long as Ginny wanted to come, she was welcome.
"Mrs. Snape, and Severus, I have a favor to ask if you will allow it" Sirius asked slightly embarrassed. Mrs. Snape and Severus looked at each other then at Sirius and nodded. "Would it be possible for me to stay at Snape manor until my affairs are in order and I can move back to Black manor? It would give Harry someone else to be with and I could help with his lessons as well. I will earn my keep for any generosity you see fit to offer." Sirius stopped and closed his eyes preparing for the worst. Severus looked at his mother and then back at Sirius.
"What do you think Harry?" Asked Mrs. Snape. Sirius looked up to watch Harry's answer.
Harry lit up and nodded vigorously. Sirius smiled.
"Mr. Black, it is settled then, you will stay at Snape manor as long as you need to. You will be welcome in our home whenever you wish." Mrs. Snape said with a slight bow of the head. "It is my belief that you care a great deal for our young Harry and you have for some time. For this we are grateful. You did help him some last year with the triwizard competition as well as make a few discoveries of your own to help protect him. Harry loves you and therefore I love you. I don't dare speak for Severus, because I know of your past together. I do believe you to be a good man though Mr. Back and therefore our doors will be open to you whenever you may need them."
Harry ran over and hugged Sirius. "Thank you grandmother and dad. This really means a lot to me."
Severus smiled at his son, he was happy. That is what fathers want for their sons. To be happy. Harry was happy so Severus was happy, Mrs. Snape was also happy. Sirius would serve 2 purposes at Snape manor. One, to keep Harry happy and to help with lessons, and two, she would have another adult to talk too.
Shortly after they all took the Floo Network to Snape manor. Harry hated using it, but it was fast. Harry Ron, Hermione and Dobby all went to Harry's room Sirius followed, and then they all went back downstairs. Mrs. Snape then said that Sirius's room was right next to Harry's, they both grinned at each other.
Ron and Hermione said there goodbye's at 9:30 and used the Floo Network back to Severus' quarters and then went back to Gryffendor tower.
Severus went over placed his hands on his son's shoulders and said "you mind your grandmother Harry. I will see you in the Potions lab at 3 every Wednesday. You will have 2 hours of potions then. Now I am off. "
"Dad, before you go can you change me back to myself please? No ones going to see, I'm not at school, please?"
Severus smiled and pulled out his wand and pointed it to Harry's head. Muttered the counter spell and Harry transformed right before his eyes. "I have to say Harry, I enjoy Harry Snape better then Harry Potter." Severus then hugged his son then his mother and shook hands with Sirius and was then on his way with a pop from the fireplace.
"Harry why don't you get ready for bed, lessons will start promptly at 9, breakfast will be at 8, and Mr. Black, may I ask on favor of you tomorrow?" Mrs. Snape looked over at Sirius and he nodded in response. "I will loan you a few hundred Galleons but please go to Diagon Alley and get some better clothes for yourself. I know your assets are hard to get too right now, so I have no worries of you paying me back.
"Yes, Mrs. Snape, that would be greatly appreciated." Sirius said.
"Very well, would you care to join me in the library for a Nightcap?" Mrs. Snape said and Sirius nodded. "Harry tomorrow your lessons will be in History of Magic and then after lunch will be Defense against the dark arts taught by Sirius if he doesn't mind, I heard he was quite the Auror in his day he should be full of knowledge." Sirius smiled at this and nodded.
"Yes, Grandmother, good night, and good night to you too Sirius, see you in the morning." With that Harry was off to bed.
**Notes: Hope you all are enjoying it, here is a bit more. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming. In response to a couple of reviews I have gotten. Let's remember this is FICTION!! Not to mention my story I can tell it like I want. The main purpose of this is for entertainment value nothing more nothing less. ~~Minerva.
Chapter 16: Dinnertime
Harry woke with a start at about 3 in the morning. His scar was burning slightly but he couldn't remember any dreams. He lay back down and tried to remember where he was. It was dark and didn't feel like the hospital wing. There was one small window, then bed was larger then the beds in the hospital wing. He felt that he was wearing his robes. He grabbed his wand and quietly said "Lumos" a small light appeared on the end of his wand, giving him enough light to see he was in his father's spare room in the dungeons. Harry slowly got up; not sure how much strength he had regained and he seemed fairly steady on his feet. He looked around the room he had been there before, there was a bathroom adjoining the room, a night table and wardrobe. There was also a small bookshelf by the door, which did hold some books. Harry went over and looked at the books. He wasn't paying much attention to then and the one next to the one he pulled dropped on his foot. He cried out in pain and before he could do anything Severus was in there wondering what had happened. Harry explained to him and was glad that everything was all right.
"Why are you awake Harry? You really should try and get some more rest." Said Severus concerned for his son's well being.
"I can't, I tried going back to sleep I just can't. I'm not tired anymore, but I am hungry" Harry looked at Severus questioningly. Severus smiled; this was a good thing.
"Dobby, come here please" Severus said to the thin air. POP. Dobby was right there, Harry smiled at him, and Dobby smiled back at Harry.
"Harry Potter is feeling better? What and Dobby do for Harry Potter? Me's is getting Harry Potter anything he likes."
"Dobby please bring us some breakfast. Harry here seems to be hungry" Severus said with a smile on his face.
"Yes, Master Snape, Dobby's bringing back breakfast for two, coming right up" POP. Dobby was gone
Harry ad Severus walked over to the table and sat down and just as they were sitting POP. Dobby was back with a tray full of food. Pastries, breads, fruits, eggs and sausages. "Dobby is taking care of Harry Potter. Harry Potter is Dobby's hero." Dobby said as he bowed and then with a POP he was gone again.
Harry started piling food on his plate and started to eat without a word to Severus. Severus watch as his son ate amazed at how much the boy could put away, he was still very slim and slender. After Harry was done eating they went over to the couch and sat and started talking about their plans for dinner.
The day passed on without incident, luckily it was a Sunday so there were no classes.
Dinner came and passed quickly. Harry was full as full could be, and this made everyone happy. Everyone was still worried about him though. "If only Voldemort would have shown his ugly face then all would be perfect." Harry said towards the end of dinner. His thoughts were on the previous day. He was Happy that Sirius was going to be free again, he was not being looked for any more but they still had to go through the proper paperwork, but since it was announced in the Daily Prophet that he was now a free man he could walk in peace. The trouble was at school Harry couldn't and wouldn't be able to walk in peace with the Slytherin's out and about. They knew it was going to be very hard for Harry after what happened and they still had Voldemort to take care of as well.
It was decided over dinner that Harry would return to Snape Manor until after the Christmas break. This way he could still study but he wouldn't have to worry about the Slytherin's either. Dumbledore OK'd it and on the weekends Ron and Hermione could go see him. That would and should give the Slytherin's time to cool down. Mrs. Snape would teach Harry his courses and once a week Severus would come out and do potions with him. Dobby was called to get Harry's things for the trip to Snape Manor; Dobby was also going to go with him, to help keep him company during the week. Harry had asked his father and grandmother is Ron Hermione and Ginny could come visit over Christmas break. "Can Ginny come on the weekends too, that is if she wants too?" Harry asked somewhat hesitantly.
Ron looked at his friend wondering why he wanted to spend time with his sister. Harry looked at him and just kind of shrugged his shoulders like he didn't know why he just asked that. Ron looked and shrugged his shoulders with a look of whatever you want. Severus and Sirius both got a little glint in their eyes; they understood what Harry was doing even if Harry didn't know. He fancied her, and this was a very cute thing to watch. They hoped that neither one would end up hurt, but this would help keep him distracted someone from Voldemort. So as long as Ginny wanted to come, she was welcome.
"Mrs. Snape, and Severus, I have a favor to ask if you will allow it" Sirius asked slightly embarrassed. Mrs. Snape and Severus looked at each other then at Sirius and nodded. "Would it be possible for me to stay at Snape manor until my affairs are in order and I can move back to Black manor? It would give Harry someone else to be with and I could help with his lessons as well. I will earn my keep for any generosity you see fit to offer." Sirius stopped and closed his eyes preparing for the worst. Severus looked at his mother and then back at Sirius.
"What do you think Harry?" Asked Mrs. Snape. Sirius looked up to watch Harry's answer.
Harry lit up and nodded vigorously. Sirius smiled.
"Mr. Black, it is settled then, you will stay at Snape manor as long as you need to. You will be welcome in our home whenever you wish." Mrs. Snape said with a slight bow of the head. "It is my belief that you care a great deal for our young Harry and you have for some time. For this we are grateful. You did help him some last year with the triwizard competition as well as make a few discoveries of your own to help protect him. Harry loves you and therefore I love you. I don't dare speak for Severus, because I know of your past together. I do believe you to be a good man though Mr. Back and therefore our doors will be open to you whenever you may need them."
Harry ran over and hugged Sirius. "Thank you grandmother and dad. This really means a lot to me."
Severus smiled at his son, he was happy. That is what fathers want for their sons. To be happy. Harry was happy so Severus was happy, Mrs. Snape was also happy. Sirius would serve 2 purposes at Snape manor. One, to keep Harry happy and to help with lessons, and two, she would have another adult to talk too.
Shortly after they all took the Floo Network to Snape manor. Harry hated using it, but it was fast. Harry Ron, Hermione and Dobby all went to Harry's room Sirius followed, and then they all went back downstairs. Mrs. Snape then said that Sirius's room was right next to Harry's, they both grinned at each other.
Ron and Hermione said there goodbye's at 9:30 and used the Floo Network back to Severus' quarters and then went back to Gryffendor tower.
Severus went over placed his hands on his son's shoulders and said "you mind your grandmother Harry. I will see you in the Potions lab at 3 every Wednesday. You will have 2 hours of potions then. Now I am off. "
"Dad, before you go can you change me back to myself please? No ones going to see, I'm not at school, please?"
Severus smiled and pulled out his wand and pointed it to Harry's head. Muttered the counter spell and Harry transformed right before his eyes. "I have to say Harry, I enjoy Harry Snape better then Harry Potter." Severus then hugged his son then his mother and shook hands with Sirius and was then on his way with a pop from the fireplace.
"Harry why don't you get ready for bed, lessons will start promptly at 9, breakfast will be at 8, and Mr. Black, may I ask on favor of you tomorrow?" Mrs. Snape looked over at Sirius and he nodded in response. "I will loan you a few hundred Galleons but please go to Diagon Alley and get some better clothes for yourself. I know your assets are hard to get too right now, so I have no worries of you paying me back.
"Yes, Mrs. Snape, that would be greatly appreciated." Sirius said.
"Very well, would you care to join me in the library for a Nightcap?" Mrs. Snape said and Sirius nodded. "Harry tomorrow your lessons will be in History of Magic and then after lunch will be Defense against the dark arts taught by Sirius if he doesn't mind, I heard he was quite the Auror in his day he should be full of knowledge." Sirius smiled at this and nodded.
"Yes, Grandmother, good night, and good night to you too Sirius, see you in the morning." With that Harry was off to bed.