Baby Psycho:

Hello, in this chapter I wanted to write some background into the story. I'll try and keep the characters normal, well as normal as I think they are. I'm sorry if the speaking bits turn out badly. I'm practicing character interaction for my other fic.

I don't own any of the Harry Potter ideas. Well at least I don't think I do.

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A Death In The Family



Chapter 3

1974

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The loud hustle of platform 9 and ¾ did not faze all of the new first years. Lucius Malfoy stood on the platform waiting for his trunk to be stored on board. He stood out from the usual crowd. It wasn't his unnatural paleness or the fact that he was already in school robes. It was the aura he was surrounded with, it was powerful and definitely dark.

Lucius was tired with all the commotion that he was creating. Some stares were discreet, but the open gawking of one fat redhead was starting to irritate him. Looking around, a small boy caught his eye. Looking in closely Lucius checked off a few mental notes, the boy had long black hair, he could be mistaken for a girl from behind, the eyes were a dark black and he was currently shooting a nasty glare at what seemed to be another group of first years.

Inwardly smiling Lucius walked over and stood beside the boy." Still lurking in the shadows, are you?" The boy looked up and smirked slightly as he shot a curse out at the group, Lucius could not help but snigger as the redhead got hit with a pus hex. Looking back down he chided, " Severus Domich Snape, has it been so long that you have forgotten manners when dealing with ladies?" Severus looked up at his distant cousin and shrugged as he replied. " I don't think the fat mudblood really qualifies as a lady. Do you Lucius?"

Lucius merely smiled in response and gestured towards the train. Severus gathered his small trunk and called out to his raven, ignoring the heated glares of the group that he had been previously tormenting. Following Lucius he stepped into their carriage, ready for his first year of Hogwarts.

That day was commonly remembered as the start of the infamous friendship between Lucius Malfoy and Severus Snape, but that was not the truth. Malfoy and Snape had known each other long before, and would continue to know each other long after their school days were over.

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1998

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Draco entered the office soundlessly, but both members of the room turned to stare at him. Draco smiled, managing to make his face even more like his father's. He seemed in a good mood, but then again, everyone in the room enjoyed insulting mudbloods.

Lucius looked at his child fondly, Draco was a special child. He had been, even as a baby, a child of the dark arts. This wasn't totally surprising seeing as he had always been surrounded by the greatest dark wizards of that time. Voldemort had even been a frequent visitor, much to Lucius's displeasure. Narrcissa had always tried to impress guests by flaunting her lifestyle unfortunately Draco was included.

Lucius would always remember Draco as the little child who had stood in the doorway and tried to cast an imperio on his mother. It still made him laugh to this day, to remember the delicate and shockingly pale boy enter his mothers chamber, wave his hand while uttering the unforgivable. Later Draco had confided in him, telling him that he was going to try and make her jump of the Manor's highest peak.

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Severus had been thinking hard. He knew that Narcissa's death would in no way be traced back to either him, Lucius or Draco. They had planned it too well, and they had too many people on their side. Turning slightly on his chair Severus watched as Lucius gathered Draco in a loose hug. He sighed, Lucius was openly affectionate with those who were close to him. This had been commented on while they had been in school, and again after his baby was born. Lucius had taken it to heart and now stayed as far away from his son and close friends as possible in public, giving him the label of cold and uncaring.

There was a method to Lucius's behaviour. He knew that an emotionally starved child was more likely to grow up to hate him, or try to rebel and do all sorts of things, from dating half-bloods to becoming a friend to the light. That was why Draco had been brought up with an overly affectionate father. He was truly devoted to his family, but also retained the role of child while around him. Lucius could not think of another 16 year old that still wanted to be carried and hugged by his father. This trust was sometimes extended to Severus, as he was almost a second father to Draco, especially when his father was away on business.

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Thankyou for reading, please leave comments and suggestions at the door. Next chapter we find out why Snape is a death eater and what will happen to our favourite blondes (or are the whites?).

I understand that my story is a little AU, but please bear with me. Also did you see the small cameo made by Lily Evans and the marauders?