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Ignorance Isn't Bliss

Chapter 11 - Quidditch is Fun

Being the son of the head-of-house and being Draco Malfoy's friend definitely had its benefits. Marcus had been given a wide berth once everyone had figured out how he was related to the potions master but Draco's influence had brought most of the Slytherins around and Marcus found himself quite a close-nit bunch of friends.

The Gryffindors on the other hand not only gave him a wide berth but some of them took to glaring at him and a few even insulted him, knowing he couldn't give them detention like his father. Marcus didn't care though. He had enough of the ignorant Gryffindors when he lived with them. Most had no clue as to the world around them. The Slytherins were different; you could see the effects that the current war was causing. The blank stares and half answers to questions made Marcus feel like this is where he truly belonged. Nobody to make him feel weird for being upset, asking him if he was fine all the time.

About a week ago in class his father had passed him a note telling him that he had spoken to Voldemort about his newfound son. Voldemort was more than excited to meet him but they would have to wait till the first Hogsmead weekend of the year. That wasn't until the end of October.

So Marcus found himself at the beginning of October, waiting for the first Quidditch game to begin. The tryouts that were held in the beginning of the school year had shocked everyone, but Marcus and Severus that is.

Due to the Slytherin nature to succeed by any means, every position is up for grabs every year. Marcus told Draco that he would be trying out for seeker and that Draco may want to tryout for something else as a back up. Draco had merely smirked, in a friendly way, and said, "we'll see." After Marcus had caught fifty straight balls and Draco dropped the fifth one thrown at him, Draco got in line for the chaser tryouts.

Today's game is Slytherin versus Hufflepuff. (Probably one of the least attended due to the usual outcome.) But most of the school had turned up this time mainly to see a Snape play quidditch. Marcus was glad to see his father in the stands. While Marcus had become bitter over the past couple of years, his newfound love for his father was the light in his dark life. Seeing his father cheering for him made him feel like the carefree teen he should be. It lifted some of the weight from his shoulders.

Once Madam Hooch blew her whistle the players shot up into the air. Draco looked to have the makings of a great chaser. 'He is certainly better at that than seeker,' Marcus smirked. When the score reached 230 to 40 Marcus was relieved to finally see the snitch hovering by the Slytherin hoops meaning he could finally end this boring game. He took off after it closely followed by the Hufflepuff seeker. Marcus easily pulled away and caught the snitch. Slytherin was cheering and as he landed he was met by his father down on the field.

"I'm so proud of you son. Great game." Severus stated, trying to keep his emotions in check after watching his "son" for the first time.

Marcus, who wasn't quite as well schooled, let a tear slip out onto his cheek. He quickly brushed it away. "Thanks Dad."

The party in the common room was incredible; Draco and Marcus had snuck down into the kitchens and returned with quite the feast.

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Since the quidditch match, the other houses had become more belligerent towards Marcus. Twice he had to block a hex that was coming at him. Luckily he had been practicing blocking or he would have red and gold hair as he headed to Hogsmead. Luckily for him he blocked it. He didn't think it would've impressed Voldemort. His father agreed.

So on October 30th Marcus and Severus headed to the Hogs Head in Hogsmead to meet a mutual friend.

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