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Ignorance Isn't Bliss

Chapter 10 - A New School Year Begins

The following day Dumbledore had all of Marcus' papers ready. He had his OWL results, birth certificate, and even an Italian language spell placed on him in the event that someone tried to quiz him. He wasn't really sure how to approach the new school year. While he didn't like the way Hermione and Ron always pitied him, he didn't fancy having to start out with no friends. He figured that a certain blonde Slytherin would try to befriend him right away and Marcus decided that it wouldn't be such a bad idea to humor him. 'Who knows, he might make a decent friend.' Harry Potter, the brainwashed Gryffindor, would never have thought that. But Marcus Snape, who isn't brainwashed, will give Malfoy a chance. 'No more assumptions about people.'

Marcus hated having to keep up the facade of not getting along with his father but he had at least convinced the headmaster that they should 'act' like they get along well in public. They had decided to take what each other said in public as truth and what was said in private as the acting, in case the headmaster was spying. 'This might be a fun year after all.'

As the students arrived on the Hogwarts' Express, Marcus waited out in the hall for the first years, he would be sorted after them. 'I just hope the dumb hat hasn't been tampered with and puts me in Slytherin where I belong.'

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After the final 'ickle firstie' had been sorted the entire school was staring at him. The headmaster had decided to drop his special treatment of Harry/Marcus and wasn't even going to introduce Marcus as a new student. He said the students would figure it out on their own. 'Great'

McGonagall calling his name pulled him from his thoughts. "Snape, Marcus"

Marcus walked to the stool to the whispers and gasps of everyone in the hall. He could see the calculating looks of the Slytherins. The charms had now worn off completely and he looked very much like his father but still had his mothers emerald eyes and luckily ended up with her nose as well. He also gained some of her facial structure as well, leaving him with a very handsome appearance. Several girls were gaping. 'This will be a very fun year.'

He sat on the stool and closed his eyes as the hat was placed on his head.

~ Mister Snape, I see you've finally found out. Where to put you eh? ~

'Please just put me in Slytherin. I'm tired of living a lie.'

~ Oh. Don't worry, you are definitely a Slytherin. Would you believe that meddling headmaster put me on earlier and told me to put you in Gryffindor? Never has a headmaster tried to tamper with me. You will do great thing Mister Snape. ~

'Thank you Mister Sorting Hat'

~ Your Welcome ~ "SLYTHERIN"

Marcus smiled as he handed the hat back to the deputy headmistress. He walked over to the Slytherin table and sat down in the spot Draco Malfoy had already cleared for him, Crabbe and Goyle didn't look pleased. 'They will when the food comes.'

"Welcome to Slytherin Marcus. I'm Draco Malfoy." Draco said with his hand outstretched.

Marcus took his hand. "Thank you Draco. It's a pleasure to meet you."

The headmaster cleared his throat as he started his notices. Marcus didn't really pay attention till near the end when his former persona was mentioned.

"As most of you probably know, Harry Potter disappeared during the summer. We have been unable to find him thus far. We can only hope that he is still out there but know that his spirit will always be here in our hearts."

The last part seamed to be directed purely at Marcus but only the two Snapes noticed. Marcus also noticed the tears on the Gryffindor faces. He did feel bad but this is what he wanted. They will get over Harry Potter. Most of them would probably reject the person he'd become anyway.

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When the feast was over Draco showed Marcus to the Slytherin Dorms, not like he needed to though. Marcus remembered this common room well. He was gratified to see his trunk next to Draco's in the sixth year dorm. His father must have arranged it. He had been discussing with his father that he didn't want to end up sleeping next to Crabbe or Goyle. Draco seemed pleased as well.

"So, Marcus, are you related to Professor Snape?"

Marcus sat on his bed facing Draco, "Yes, I am. I am his son. Neither of us knew till now though. Well I knew who my father was but I was told he was dead. I grew up in Italy with my mother."

Draco looked shocked and Marcus smirked inwardly. 'That's a new look on him.'

"Wow, well ... um ... I'm glad you're finally here at Hogwarts. You'll love it here. I'll show you around tomorrow."

"I'm glad to be here Draco. Thank you for the invitation but my father has shown me around quite a bit this past week. I'm sure you could show me some things he didn't want me to know about though." He said raising an eyebrow.

Draco grinned; "Certainly, I know quite a few secrets of this old castle. Till tomorrow Marcus, goodnight."

"Goodnight Draco"

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