Chapter Twelve
Many, "Morning Mr. Potter," or "Good morning Harry." Followed his sentence.
"So Harry what are your planes for the day?" Dumbledore asked.
"Actually, Headmaster I was thinking about going down to Diagon Alley to buy my school supplies. I just need to borrow a little floo powder if anyone could spare some."
"Oh no well Harry who was going to go with you?"
"Well I thought I would just go on my own, I mean I did live there for a month or so a couple of summers ago. I know how to get around pretty good on my own."
"I don't think its sage for you to go wandering around I know you very careful Harry just with Voldemort ton the loose I would prefer if a Professor went with you. Any volunteers?" They all seemed to be busy, "Severus didn't you just say you were going to restock the potions supplies?"
"Yes"
"Good then you can take Harry."
"Um, Headmaster I can wait to get my stuff when a Professor isn't too bust\y. I'll just do it another day."
"Nonsense Harry, Professor Snapes will be taking you and I'll have no ifs, ands, or buts about it."
"Yes Headmaster." Harry's mood just dropped form a 10 to a 1 he excused himself form the table and left.
LATER THAT DAY
The door to the Gryffindor common room opened, "Potter, we're leaving."
Harry recently got up from his chair and headed fro the portrait hole. As he brushed pass Snape he muttered, "You might want to stop calling me Potter." Snapes eyes gave away nothing as he scowled. "How are we getting to Diagon Alley?"
"How were you planning to get there by yourself?"
"Floo powder, and don't answer a question with a question." Harry sneered.
Snape wasn't used to being treated like this and he didn't like it. Summoning up his best glare he shot it as Harry. "Listen up boy, if you want to go around acting like a complete arse then go ahead. But don't you start back talking to me. We are taking floo unless you keep this act up I suggest you come along." Snape swept pass Harry and into McGonagalls office.
No one was in there, so they just used the floo powder and left. Thankfully Harry said Diagon Alley clearly enough and came out in the right fireplace. Snape was already waiting for him looking disgruntled. Harry saw a friendly face behind the bar counter and walked right pass Snape to it. "Tom!" Harry exclaimed.
"Tom looked up but looked back down again. Harry was puzzled, "Tom its me Harry, over here!"
"Harry?" Tom peered closer.
"Yeah, I just changed my hair. How have you been?"
"Just fine Harry. Are you here all by yourself?"
"No I'm with him." Jabbing a finger in the direction of Snape.
"Oh well hello there Professor Snape."
Snape nodded curtly, "Lets go."
"See you later Tom." Harry followed Snape out of the door and to the brick wall. Tap, tap, and tap. The hallway to Diagon Alley was formed. "What is first on your list?"
"First I have to go to Gringots then its books." Harry replied in a monotone voice.
The pair walked in silence for the rest of the way. They reached the ivory doors and got a cart down to Harrys vault. When the vault doors opened Harry gazed at his small fortune. Next they went o to Snape's vault. When his doors were opened Harry s money could compare to the Weasleys. The room was filled from top to bottom with money.
They quickly left Gringots and headed for Flourish and Blots. Harry finally spoke to Snape, "Where did you get all the money?"
Snape didn't look at Harry he just answered bluntly, "My family is an old pureblood family, very wealthy."
"Oh." They finally reached Flourish and Blots; Harry pulled out his school list and bought all the needed books. Next they went to get some new school robes. Harry looked at his list again and saw he was also to bring a dress robe. Of course he already had one, but there was no hurt in getting another one. All the robes were beautiful, some were shimmering, some were viberent colures and others were just mystical. There were many different shades and styles to chose form, but one in particular caught his eye. It was of satin material, sparkling and light. It almost felt like his invisibility cloak, but it wasn't. Its colour was the blackest of black. Harry brought the robe over to the counter and bought it.
"Ah yes," said the checker, "this is a very special robe, when you put tit on it will show your emotion colour on the robe. Very nice choice."
Harry put the robe in his bag and left. Snape was waiting outside, but when Harry looked past him he froze. Standing amongst the crowd stiff, as a stone was Lord Voldemort. Of course he had glamour on, but you couldn't mistake those red eyes. One long bony finger pointed at Harry, and then a blast of pain surged throughout his forehead. He clasped his hand over the scar, but break eye contact with Voldemort. Everything seemed to become silent and slowed down. In the background Harry could hear Snape trying to get his attention, 'Boy lets go.' Harry didn't move, he didn't even blink; he just stood there looking at those bright blood red eyes. A high-pitched laugh rang through the air and broke Harry out of his trance. He blinked once and Voldemort was gone. Harry turned his eyes back to Snape a genuine look of worry was on his face but Harry didn't care right now he had to tell someone about Voldemort. Harry pointed towards where Voldemort was before, "Voldemort-just there-we've got to get out of here, RIGHT NOW!!"
Snape eyes widened, "What!? Right now!"
"Yes, we have to get everyone out of here!"
"We can't possibly."
"WE CAN TRY!"
"No Harry. We'll have to notify someone."
"There is no time we-" Harry was cut off when he started convulsing.
'Oh shit,' thought Snape. He lifted Harry up and brought him into an empty alley. Setting him down gently on the floor. Abruptly Snape was forced atop Harrys shaking body by an explosion. Screams filled the air many, many people lie dead in the streets and countless more we injured extremely. Snape grabbed Harry tightly and apparated with him to the nearest point at Hogwarts.
When they got to the edge of the Forbidden Forest Harry had stopped shaking and his eyes were wide open at staring right at him just like Lily used to. "Severus, you look so tired."
Snape was taken aback at this comment, "Harry are you okay?"
Puzzlement crossed Harrys face, "I'm not Harry, Severus. Its my, Lily."
"Stop playing games Harry it isn't funny."
"I am definitely not plya around Severus. I am lily; I'm just in Harry's body for the time being. I have something to tell you. You have to keep Harry safe don't let him go, whatever you two may fight about always keep him in your sight or with another professor. He is the key to the future of the wizarding world. Harry is the only one who will be able to stop Voldemort, but he needs training. Deep inside of Harry is a power so advanced Voldemort himself couldn't use it. This power is called the Eye of Power. Tell Dumbledore, he knows what to do; promise me you will tell him."
"I promise."
"One last thing before I go, and this is of utmost importance tell Professor McGonagall this phrase she'll know what to do with it. Tell her, 'the lions fire will soon come, for dodge the dagger he has done. But this greater good will soon fall, and that's when you will call. Someone to bring evil to an end; the eye has opened again."
"Is that it?"
Harry/Lily nodded, "I must go, tell Harry I love him. Take care of yourself old man." A glazed look came over Harry's face then it was gone. Harry looked up at his potions master, "What happened?"
"Hold onto my hand we have to inform the other about the attack on Diagon Ally," Harry grabbed Severus hand, but then he stopped, "there's something else, Voldemort is going to attack the Ministry, Diagon Alley was just a decoy."
"Okay, now close your eyes and concentrate on the words 'Attack on the ministry.' Think really hard." Harry and Snape were holding hands, eyes closed, but there was a strange mister of light coming for them, It was a green and black glow, slowly growing brighter and brighter.
*~*~*~*~*~Over at Hogwarts~*~*~*~*~*
*Dumbledore*
Dumbledore was sitting at his desk looking over the list of names of first years when a light filled his room. In the light it said ATTACK ON THE MINISTRY. Dumbledore dashed out of his rooms to find an apparition point.
*McGonagall*
Minerva was prowling around the grounds in her cat form when a bright green light engulfed her. Glowing in black words said ATTACK ON THE MINISTRY. McGonagall dashed out into the forbidden forest and apparated.
The rest of the staff were all contacted nor matter where they were.
~*~*~~*~*~*~*~Back with Snape and Harry*~*~*~*~*~*~
The glow soon faded away and the two released each other. Harry was pale and looked weak while Snape stayed the same. "What are we to do now?" Harry asked.
"We-ahh," Snape clutched his left forearm, "I have to go to Voldemort, but you have to-" again he stopped and a smile crossed his face, "You could come with me."
"Are you insane? That's suicide."
"You would be disguised of course to look just like me come as my long lost son. I could tell him you showed up on my doorstep one day proclaimed that I was your father and wanted to serve the dark lord with my. This little outing could be to prove your loyalty.
"It will work I promise here look at your self now." Snape flicked his wand at Harry and a mirror appeared in front of Harry. he looked just like Severus it was scary even his scar was gone.
"Lets go." Harry said firmly.
Severus took Harrys hand and was bout to apparate, but Harry stopped him. "Wait, I need a name."
"London Snape." The two left.
~*~*~~*~*~*~~*~*~*~**~~*Ministry of Magic*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*
Voldemort and his goons were already approaching the ministry when a new addition was added to the flanks. Voldemort turned to look at who came to join then, he raised a brow, "Severus so glad you could join us, and who is this with you?"
"This is my son, he showed up at my manor only a few days ago."
"I seem and why does he join us? Does he wish to become faithful?"
"He does, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to prove himself worthy to serve you."
"Yes well good idea, what's his name?"
"London Snape my lord."
"Very interesting, lets get to it." They marched up to the Ministry doors, but before Voldemort opened then he called out, "Severus why don't you and your boy come in the front. This will be the perfect chance for London to show his loyalty."
Harry glanced at Severus and he just nodded. The two made their way up to the front and stood beside Voldemort. Harrys now invisible scar surged with pain, but he ignored it. Voldemort tutted, "no you misunderstood I want you two to go in first."
"Yes my Lord," Severus replied, they both placed a hand on the door handles and opened.
Many, "Morning Mr. Potter," or "Good morning Harry." Followed his sentence.
"So Harry what are your planes for the day?" Dumbledore asked.
"Actually, Headmaster I was thinking about going down to Diagon Alley to buy my school supplies. I just need to borrow a little floo powder if anyone could spare some."
"Oh no well Harry who was going to go with you?"
"Well I thought I would just go on my own, I mean I did live there for a month or so a couple of summers ago. I know how to get around pretty good on my own."
"I don't think its sage for you to go wandering around I know you very careful Harry just with Voldemort ton the loose I would prefer if a Professor went with you. Any volunteers?" They all seemed to be busy, "Severus didn't you just say you were going to restock the potions supplies?"
"Yes"
"Good then you can take Harry."
"Um, Headmaster I can wait to get my stuff when a Professor isn't too bust\y. I'll just do it another day."
"Nonsense Harry, Professor Snapes will be taking you and I'll have no ifs, ands, or buts about it."
"Yes Headmaster." Harry's mood just dropped form a 10 to a 1 he excused himself form the table and left.
LATER THAT DAY
The door to the Gryffindor common room opened, "Potter, we're leaving."
Harry recently got up from his chair and headed fro the portrait hole. As he brushed pass Snape he muttered, "You might want to stop calling me Potter." Snapes eyes gave away nothing as he scowled. "How are we getting to Diagon Alley?"
"How were you planning to get there by yourself?"
"Floo powder, and don't answer a question with a question." Harry sneered.
Snape wasn't used to being treated like this and he didn't like it. Summoning up his best glare he shot it as Harry. "Listen up boy, if you want to go around acting like a complete arse then go ahead. But don't you start back talking to me. We are taking floo unless you keep this act up I suggest you come along." Snape swept pass Harry and into McGonagalls office.
No one was in there, so they just used the floo powder and left. Thankfully Harry said Diagon Alley clearly enough and came out in the right fireplace. Snape was already waiting for him looking disgruntled. Harry saw a friendly face behind the bar counter and walked right pass Snape to it. "Tom!" Harry exclaimed.
"Tom looked up but looked back down again. Harry was puzzled, "Tom its me Harry, over here!"
"Harry?" Tom peered closer.
"Yeah, I just changed my hair. How have you been?"
"Just fine Harry. Are you here all by yourself?"
"No I'm with him." Jabbing a finger in the direction of Snape.
"Oh well hello there Professor Snape."
Snape nodded curtly, "Lets go."
"See you later Tom." Harry followed Snape out of the door and to the brick wall. Tap, tap, and tap. The hallway to Diagon Alley was formed. "What is first on your list?"
"First I have to go to Gringots then its books." Harry replied in a monotone voice.
The pair walked in silence for the rest of the way. They reached the ivory doors and got a cart down to Harrys vault. When the vault doors opened Harry gazed at his small fortune. Next they went o to Snape's vault. When his doors were opened Harry s money could compare to the Weasleys. The room was filled from top to bottom with money.
They quickly left Gringots and headed for Flourish and Blots. Harry finally spoke to Snape, "Where did you get all the money?"
Snape didn't look at Harry he just answered bluntly, "My family is an old pureblood family, very wealthy."
"Oh." They finally reached Flourish and Blots; Harry pulled out his school list and bought all the needed books. Next they went to get some new school robes. Harry looked at his list again and saw he was also to bring a dress robe. Of course he already had one, but there was no hurt in getting another one. All the robes were beautiful, some were shimmering, some were viberent colures and others were just mystical. There were many different shades and styles to chose form, but one in particular caught his eye. It was of satin material, sparkling and light. It almost felt like his invisibility cloak, but it wasn't. Its colour was the blackest of black. Harry brought the robe over to the counter and bought it.
"Ah yes," said the checker, "this is a very special robe, when you put tit on it will show your emotion colour on the robe. Very nice choice."
Harry put the robe in his bag and left. Snape was waiting outside, but when Harry looked past him he froze. Standing amongst the crowd stiff, as a stone was Lord Voldemort. Of course he had glamour on, but you couldn't mistake those red eyes. One long bony finger pointed at Harry, and then a blast of pain surged throughout his forehead. He clasped his hand over the scar, but break eye contact with Voldemort. Everything seemed to become silent and slowed down. In the background Harry could hear Snape trying to get his attention, 'Boy lets go.' Harry didn't move, he didn't even blink; he just stood there looking at those bright blood red eyes. A high-pitched laugh rang through the air and broke Harry out of his trance. He blinked once and Voldemort was gone. Harry turned his eyes back to Snape a genuine look of worry was on his face but Harry didn't care right now he had to tell someone about Voldemort. Harry pointed towards where Voldemort was before, "Voldemort-just there-we've got to get out of here, RIGHT NOW!!"
Snape eyes widened, "What!? Right now!"
"Yes, we have to get everyone out of here!"
"We can't possibly."
"WE CAN TRY!"
"No Harry. We'll have to notify someone."
"There is no time we-" Harry was cut off when he started convulsing.
'Oh shit,' thought Snape. He lifted Harry up and brought him into an empty alley. Setting him down gently on the floor. Abruptly Snape was forced atop Harrys shaking body by an explosion. Screams filled the air many, many people lie dead in the streets and countless more we injured extremely. Snape grabbed Harry tightly and apparated with him to the nearest point at Hogwarts.
When they got to the edge of the Forbidden Forest Harry had stopped shaking and his eyes were wide open at staring right at him just like Lily used to. "Severus, you look so tired."
Snape was taken aback at this comment, "Harry are you okay?"
Puzzlement crossed Harrys face, "I'm not Harry, Severus. Its my, Lily."
"Stop playing games Harry it isn't funny."
"I am definitely not plya around Severus. I am lily; I'm just in Harry's body for the time being. I have something to tell you. You have to keep Harry safe don't let him go, whatever you two may fight about always keep him in your sight or with another professor. He is the key to the future of the wizarding world. Harry is the only one who will be able to stop Voldemort, but he needs training. Deep inside of Harry is a power so advanced Voldemort himself couldn't use it. This power is called the Eye of Power. Tell Dumbledore, he knows what to do; promise me you will tell him."
"I promise."
"One last thing before I go, and this is of utmost importance tell Professor McGonagall this phrase she'll know what to do with it. Tell her, 'the lions fire will soon come, for dodge the dagger he has done. But this greater good will soon fall, and that's when you will call. Someone to bring evil to an end; the eye has opened again."
"Is that it?"
Harry/Lily nodded, "I must go, tell Harry I love him. Take care of yourself old man." A glazed look came over Harry's face then it was gone. Harry looked up at his potions master, "What happened?"
"Hold onto my hand we have to inform the other about the attack on Diagon Ally," Harry grabbed Severus hand, but then he stopped, "there's something else, Voldemort is going to attack the Ministry, Diagon Alley was just a decoy."
"Okay, now close your eyes and concentrate on the words 'Attack on the ministry.' Think really hard." Harry and Snape were holding hands, eyes closed, but there was a strange mister of light coming for them, It was a green and black glow, slowly growing brighter and brighter.
*~*~*~*~*~Over at Hogwarts~*~*~*~*~*
*Dumbledore*
Dumbledore was sitting at his desk looking over the list of names of first years when a light filled his room. In the light it said ATTACK ON THE MINISTRY. Dumbledore dashed out of his rooms to find an apparition point.
*McGonagall*
Minerva was prowling around the grounds in her cat form when a bright green light engulfed her. Glowing in black words said ATTACK ON THE MINISTRY. McGonagall dashed out into the forbidden forest and apparated.
The rest of the staff were all contacted nor matter where they were.
~*~*~~*~*~*~*~Back with Snape and Harry*~*~*~*~*~*~
The glow soon faded away and the two released each other. Harry was pale and looked weak while Snape stayed the same. "What are we to do now?" Harry asked.
"We-ahh," Snape clutched his left forearm, "I have to go to Voldemort, but you have to-" again he stopped and a smile crossed his face, "You could come with me."
"Are you insane? That's suicide."
"You would be disguised of course to look just like me come as my long lost son. I could tell him you showed up on my doorstep one day proclaimed that I was your father and wanted to serve the dark lord with my. This little outing could be to prove your loyalty.
"It will work I promise here look at your self now." Snape flicked his wand at Harry and a mirror appeared in front of Harry. he looked just like Severus it was scary even his scar was gone.
"Lets go." Harry said firmly.
Severus took Harrys hand and was bout to apparate, but Harry stopped him. "Wait, I need a name."
"London Snape." The two left.
~*~*~~*~*~*~~*~*~*~**~~*Ministry of Magic*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*
Voldemort and his goons were already approaching the ministry when a new addition was added to the flanks. Voldemort turned to look at who came to join then, he raised a brow, "Severus so glad you could join us, and who is this with you?"
"This is my son, he showed up at my manor only a few days ago."
"I seem and why does he join us? Does he wish to become faithful?"
"He does, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to prove himself worthy to serve you."
"Yes well good idea, what's his name?"
"London Snape my lord."
"Very interesting, lets get to it." They marched up to the Ministry doors, but before Voldemort opened then he called out, "Severus why don't you and your boy come in the front. This will be the perfect chance for London to show his loyalty."
Harry glanced at Severus and he just nodded. The two made their way up to the front and stood beside Voldemort. Harrys now invisible scar surged with pain, but he ignored it. Voldemort tutted, "no you misunderstood I want you two to go in first."
"Yes my Lord," Severus replied, they both placed a hand on the door handles and opened.