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Chapter Six:
"Students," Albus started after gaining the attention of the hall. "It is with great sadness to inform you that one of our students will not be returning after the Christmas holidays. This student, Harry Potter, will be returning to stay with after the loss of a dear family friend. We would like to wish him all the best for the future and hope that he will join us again soon." Albus finished with his eyes twinkling, trying to look into Harry's eyes. Harry was disgusted; he knew that the old man didn't mean a word he said. He would have been happier if it were true rather than a lie. He tried to forget the man sitting at the head table, and enjoy his last Christmas Holidays feast as Harry Potter.
After the feast, Harry had packed and was in the entrance hall saying his final 'good-byes' to his friends. They watched him walk out the doors, before they closed and they were ushered back to the common room by McGonagall. Although she didn't know exactly what was going on, she knew that Ron and Hermione weren't allowed to see Harry leave the gates.
Meanwhile, Harry, who had just slipped back into the warm entrance hall, walked silently to the dungeons with his father.
"Lewis, I have prepared a room for you, with a bathroom and desk, everything you need. I have got a trunk with your initials, and all your required school books plus a few others. I hope you find everything you need." Severus was worried that he had forgotten something. Harry made it clear that he hadn't by surprising the older man by hugging him and whispering a soft 'Thank You' in his ear.
The first week of the Christmas holidays passed quickly with little happening. Harry avoided Albus for a different reason to why he avoided the rest of the staff. He started reading some of the books his father had gotten him, some were quite interesting. In one of their talks, Severus had revealed to Harry that he, as well as two of his friends, had become 'illegal' animagi in their third year. He said that this was the reason the marauders wanted to become animagi, not only to help Lupin. Severus had revealed that he had few friends during his school days, and Lily was by far the best. Harry could see that he loved her dearly, and he knew that he wasn't just a mistake.
Christmas Day dawned brightly, and Harry awoke to a pile of presents at the foot of his bed. Rubbing his eyes, he sat up. He thought about opening them, but decided to wait 'til his father was up so they could open them together. He muttered a time spell, revealing that it was only five in the morning. An evil grin slid onto his face and a mischievous glint slipped into his eye.
Silently, Harry slipped into his father's room, first removing the spells that surrounded it. No point getting caught too early in the morning. He pulled out his wand and cast a few spells around the room. Smiling evilly at his work, he stealthily left the room. The first spell would activate in half an hour, by which time, Harry would be back in bed and soundly asleep. The spell was designed by Fred and George especially for the purpose of waking someone up. It made the victim think they were late for an important meeting, much like the muggle barriers around Hogwarts.
At precisely six in the morning, an enraged Severus Snape came storming pink-faced out of his bed room drenched in what appeared to be dragon snot, cursing violently to himself. He stalked across the living room and into his son's room. He pointed his wand at the sleeping child and water poured from his wand.
Harry had trouble not laughing as he was awoken by a jet of freezing water pouring over him. The sight that greeted him was one of the greasy potions master with his hair illuminating the room with a fluro green light, his face was stained pick, his night clothes were drenched in dragon snot and his skin was flashing red and gold alternately. It was a very difficult task not laughing.
"Lewis, what did you do?" each word was pronounced slowly and in such a tone that portrayed that he was extremely angry and someone was going to get it.
"I didn't do anything except sleep. What happened to you? You look like you wrestled a dragon who sneezed, while you were trying to tie the laces of a lighting flamingo who sneezed on your hair. Although I wouldn't like to guess how you ended up flashing red and gold, must have been a Gryffindor guy who turned your hair pink then." Severus' eyes flashed dangerously.
"Well, there are no dragons at Hogwarts, nor are there any lighting flamingos. There is a Gryffindor sitting on the bed in front of me, who also has access to my rooms, and knows the spells required to receive the effects placed on me. Lewis, please remove them from me."
"Alright, but it was funny seeing your hair green, and your skin flashing sparkly red and gold, you know."
"Yes, well, be that as it may, I do not appreciate waking up thinking I am late for a meeting at six in the morning!" Harry allowed a smirk appear on his face.
"I was only practicing some spells I learnt. I thought you wanted me to learn." Severus sighed, children were impossible.
"Just be quiet and open your damned presents." He snapped at Harry who smiled.
"Only when you bring yours in here. I will not open mine alone now I have family to share them with." Harry said in reply to Severus' order. The older man sighed and left the room, returning a few moments later with a few brightly wrapped presents.
Harry received a dark forest green cloak trimmed with an intricate design in gold at the hems from his father. Hermione had given him a book on dark curses and Ron had given him a box of Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans, along with a book on animagus transformations.
Harry had given Severus a book on ancient potions that was almost non- existent. He had remembered hearing the older man complaining about how he needed the book, so Harry used his fame to get a copy for a good price. McGonagall had given Severus a pair of Bertie Botts boxers, Dumbledore had given him a pair of dark red socks and Sinatra had given him a book on astrology and constellations.
Harry and Severus got to know each other much better over the holidays, and when they were in their rooms, they would joke around and pull pranks on each other. It appeared that Severus had quite a good knowledge about pranks, stating that he himself had been part of a group of friends ("Hah, yeah right, who would ever be your friend?" Harry had asked jokingly) had been like the marauders. They had pulled pranks on the marauders and generally the whole of Gryffindor. Harry knew about Severus' past, and was saddened that he wouldn't be able to meet his grandparents, as they were dead too. Severus, in turn, knew about Harry's life with the Dursley's ("I am going to kill them! How dare they harm you?" Severus shouted in a fit of rage).
The school term started again, and there were a lot of sad faces. Harry wouldn't believe it was because Harry was gone, but because they had now lost their hero. Harry would occasionally go to the Great Hall under his invisibility cloak, so he could see how his friends were. Ron and Hermione, it appeared, had become quite close during the holidays. They sat with their arms wrapped around each other. They seemed happier than most, which made Harry slightly angry, they were supposed to be his best friends.
As the weeks passed, it was apparent to Severus that something was bothering Harry; he would wake up early, and go to bed late. All the time he was found reading different books. He had read most of the books in the library, as well as some from the restricted section. Severus decided one night in February that he would have to confront Harry about it.
Chapter Six:
"Students," Albus started after gaining the attention of the hall. "It is with great sadness to inform you that one of our students will not be returning after the Christmas holidays. This student, Harry Potter, will be returning to stay with after the loss of a dear family friend. We would like to wish him all the best for the future and hope that he will join us again soon." Albus finished with his eyes twinkling, trying to look into Harry's eyes. Harry was disgusted; he knew that the old man didn't mean a word he said. He would have been happier if it were true rather than a lie. He tried to forget the man sitting at the head table, and enjoy his last Christmas Holidays feast as Harry Potter.
After the feast, Harry had packed and was in the entrance hall saying his final 'good-byes' to his friends. They watched him walk out the doors, before they closed and they were ushered back to the common room by McGonagall. Although she didn't know exactly what was going on, she knew that Ron and Hermione weren't allowed to see Harry leave the gates.
Meanwhile, Harry, who had just slipped back into the warm entrance hall, walked silently to the dungeons with his father.
"Lewis, I have prepared a room for you, with a bathroom and desk, everything you need. I have got a trunk with your initials, and all your required school books plus a few others. I hope you find everything you need." Severus was worried that he had forgotten something. Harry made it clear that he hadn't by surprising the older man by hugging him and whispering a soft 'Thank You' in his ear.
The first week of the Christmas holidays passed quickly with little happening. Harry avoided Albus for a different reason to why he avoided the rest of the staff. He started reading some of the books his father had gotten him, some were quite interesting. In one of their talks, Severus had revealed to Harry that he, as well as two of his friends, had become 'illegal' animagi in their third year. He said that this was the reason the marauders wanted to become animagi, not only to help Lupin. Severus had revealed that he had few friends during his school days, and Lily was by far the best. Harry could see that he loved her dearly, and he knew that he wasn't just a mistake.
Christmas Day dawned brightly, and Harry awoke to a pile of presents at the foot of his bed. Rubbing his eyes, he sat up. He thought about opening them, but decided to wait 'til his father was up so they could open them together. He muttered a time spell, revealing that it was only five in the morning. An evil grin slid onto his face and a mischievous glint slipped into his eye.
Silently, Harry slipped into his father's room, first removing the spells that surrounded it. No point getting caught too early in the morning. He pulled out his wand and cast a few spells around the room. Smiling evilly at his work, he stealthily left the room. The first spell would activate in half an hour, by which time, Harry would be back in bed and soundly asleep. The spell was designed by Fred and George especially for the purpose of waking someone up. It made the victim think they were late for an important meeting, much like the muggle barriers around Hogwarts.
At precisely six in the morning, an enraged Severus Snape came storming pink-faced out of his bed room drenched in what appeared to be dragon snot, cursing violently to himself. He stalked across the living room and into his son's room. He pointed his wand at the sleeping child and water poured from his wand.
Harry had trouble not laughing as he was awoken by a jet of freezing water pouring over him. The sight that greeted him was one of the greasy potions master with his hair illuminating the room with a fluro green light, his face was stained pick, his night clothes were drenched in dragon snot and his skin was flashing red and gold alternately. It was a very difficult task not laughing.
"Lewis, what did you do?" each word was pronounced slowly and in such a tone that portrayed that he was extremely angry and someone was going to get it.
"I didn't do anything except sleep. What happened to you? You look like you wrestled a dragon who sneezed, while you were trying to tie the laces of a lighting flamingo who sneezed on your hair. Although I wouldn't like to guess how you ended up flashing red and gold, must have been a Gryffindor guy who turned your hair pink then." Severus' eyes flashed dangerously.
"Well, there are no dragons at Hogwarts, nor are there any lighting flamingos. There is a Gryffindor sitting on the bed in front of me, who also has access to my rooms, and knows the spells required to receive the effects placed on me. Lewis, please remove them from me."
"Alright, but it was funny seeing your hair green, and your skin flashing sparkly red and gold, you know."
"Yes, well, be that as it may, I do not appreciate waking up thinking I am late for a meeting at six in the morning!" Harry allowed a smirk appear on his face.
"I was only practicing some spells I learnt. I thought you wanted me to learn." Severus sighed, children were impossible.
"Just be quiet and open your damned presents." He snapped at Harry who smiled.
"Only when you bring yours in here. I will not open mine alone now I have family to share them with." Harry said in reply to Severus' order. The older man sighed and left the room, returning a few moments later with a few brightly wrapped presents.
Harry received a dark forest green cloak trimmed with an intricate design in gold at the hems from his father. Hermione had given him a book on dark curses and Ron had given him a box of Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans, along with a book on animagus transformations.
Harry had given Severus a book on ancient potions that was almost non- existent. He had remembered hearing the older man complaining about how he needed the book, so Harry used his fame to get a copy for a good price. McGonagall had given Severus a pair of Bertie Botts boxers, Dumbledore had given him a pair of dark red socks and Sinatra had given him a book on astrology and constellations.
Harry and Severus got to know each other much better over the holidays, and when they were in their rooms, they would joke around and pull pranks on each other. It appeared that Severus had quite a good knowledge about pranks, stating that he himself had been part of a group of friends ("Hah, yeah right, who would ever be your friend?" Harry had asked jokingly) had been like the marauders. They had pulled pranks on the marauders and generally the whole of Gryffindor. Harry knew about Severus' past, and was saddened that he wouldn't be able to meet his grandparents, as they were dead too. Severus, in turn, knew about Harry's life with the Dursley's ("I am going to kill them! How dare they harm you?" Severus shouted in a fit of rage).
The school term started again, and there were a lot of sad faces. Harry wouldn't believe it was because Harry was gone, but because they had now lost their hero. Harry would occasionally go to the Great Hall under his invisibility cloak, so he could see how his friends were. Ron and Hermione, it appeared, had become quite close during the holidays. They sat with their arms wrapped around each other. They seemed happier than most, which made Harry slightly angry, they were supposed to be his best friends.
As the weeks passed, it was apparent to Severus that something was bothering Harry; he would wake up early, and go to bed late. All the time he was found reading different books. He had read most of the books in the library, as well as some from the restricted section. Severus decided one night in February that he would have to confront Harry about it.
