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A/N: Hello everyone. Thank you for the reviews. It well helps me. I hope this chapter explains the deal between Lily and Severus. As always if you are confused about anything, post it in the reviews and I will answer them, there will be mistakes, and be nice in the reviews please. I am only 14- now, my birthday just passed!! Enjoy and review please!!!!
New Revolutions
Chapter Three- The Knowledge of a Son
"You're foolish to come here Lucius." Snape said standing up beside Leah.
"Why is that?" Lucius asked stepping forward.
"I wouldn't turn you in but Dumbledore will be by soon to talk to Leah." He said
"And she will be gone."
"I think not." Snape said.
"I'm her father." Lucius said.
"Then act like it Lucius." Snape snapped giving him a glare.
"Don't tell me what to do." Lucius warned.
"When it comes to Leah and Draco, I will tell you what to do." Snape said waking Leah up.
"Uncle Sev?" she said still half asleep.
"You can go back to sleep Leah." Snape said.
"Father!" she said pulling herself into a protective ball on the couch.
"We're leaving." He said.
Leah looked at Snape. He was giving Lucius a death glare.
"No."
"No? How dare you tell me no." Lucius said taking a step toward her.
It took Snape half of a step from Lucius to pull out his wand. Lucius froze and looked at him.
"Take another step and I'll hex you so help me god." He said dangerously.
"This isn't over." Lucius said before he went to the fire and disappeared.
Leah stayed in her protective ball. Snape pocketed his wand and turned toward her.
"Leah?" he asked.
Leah didn't answer. She was in a daze, staring at where Lucius once stood.
"Leah!" he asked looking at her with concern.
He saw tears starting to come down her cheek. He sat on the couch in front of her.
"Come here." He said.
She moved and lend against him. He just held her as she cried. The only reason she was crying was because was scared that he would let Lucius take her.
"Severus, Leah?" Came Dumbledore's voice.
"Headmaster." Severus said.
"Professor." Leah said sitting up.
"Everything okay?"
"Now...yes." Leah said.
"Now how often does Lucius do this to you and Mister Malfoy?" asked Dumbledore.
"Almost everyday."
"Did you tell anyone?"
"Sev."
Dumbledore nodded. He could tell by the tone of her voice that she didn't want to talk about it.
"Okay...Leah, you and Harry will be staying here at Hogwarts together, I think he is staying. I hope the two of you will be able to get along."
"It's my bother that doesn't get along with him sir. He doesn't even know me." Leah said.
"I'm sure you know him." Severus said.
Leah gave him a glare.
"I am going to go talk to Harry. Severus would you like to come?" asked Dumbledore.
"Yes, Leah why don't you go to bed. It is already one in the morning." Severus said.
"Okay Sev. Night Headmaster." She said.
"I will be up to say goodnight when I get back." Severus said giving her a kiss on the top of her head.
Leah nodded and went to her room. Dumbledore and Severus went back to the Hospital Wing.
"Headmaster, Professor." Said Harry.
"How are you doing Harry?" asked Dumbledore.
"Petty good sir thanks."
"Now Harry, for the rest of the summer..." Dumbledore began.
"I can go back..." Harry said quietly.
"I told you Harry, that you are staying here." Severus said.
Harry looked at Snape and smiled.
"Now, you can stay in two rooms. One in the dungeons beside Leah or you can have the one beside Professor McGonagall."
Harry looked between Dumbledore and Snape.
"I'll take the one in the dungeons."
Dumbledore looked shocked by his choice. He knew that he must have missed something. Snape gave a small smile.
"Harry, next I need to ask you some questions." Dumbledore said.
"Okay sir." He said slowly.
"How long has your uncle been doing this?"
Harry looked away. He really didn't want to answer but he knew he would have to. He felt Snape put his hand under his chin and made him look at the two professors.
"As long as I could remember. I guess it really started when I was three and my magical abilities started to show up. "
Snape removed his hand. "You didn't think to tell someone?"
"I didn't think anyone wanted to know." Harry said quietly.
"Harry..." Snape started.
Harry shook his head. He had taken a liking to the nice Snape. Him being nice for the past couple minutes made him see that someone might actually care, though it was his Potions Master that he thought hated him.
"Professor Snape.... how is Leah?" asked Harry.
"Alright...she is going to sleep as you should be. I'll show you to where your room is." Snape said.
"Okay, but do you think that I could get something to eat first?" Harry asked looking at Snape with his green eyes shinning.
"You are starting to sound like your Weasley friend." Snape said with a smirk.
"I can't help that I am hungry."
"It's one thirty in the morning!"
"I don't see why you couldn't go down to the kitchens. I am sure Dobby would be more than happy to wait on you." Dumbledore said chuckling at them to bickering.
"Okay." Harry said and left.
"I'll go with him." Snape said.
"Wait a minute Severus."
"Yes, sir?"
"I see, to my surprise, that Harry has taken a liking to you. He needs someone right now. I think that he will turn to you or Leah and I am sure Leah wouldn't mind. I know that you don't like the boy much Severus but he needs you. Don't turn him away or I don't know what will happen to him."
"There are things that even you don't know sir. But I will help him, Leah, and Draco as much as I can." Snape said.
Dumbledore nodded and stood silent for a moment.
"The next thing is Voldemort."
"I got a feeling that he knows Harry is here." Snape said remembering Lucius earlier.
"Don't draw to much attention to yourself Severus."
"He's not hurting Harry sir. I'll see to that. I always thought that he had the perfect life. I suspect anything less of a Potter or even Lily's sister. But after I saw him, when I got him...it brought back to many bad memories. I've seen Lucius hit Leah and Draco to many times not to care for any child that has to go though that."
"Not to mention your own childhood."
"I don't want anyone to go though what I did. He has suffered enough. The Dark Lord, his relatives, even me. I don't want him to suffer anymore."
Dumbledore gave him a small smile.
"Why don't you go get Harry and show him to his room. The password is Lily. He may change it."
"Yes, sir."
"And Severus, I would also advise not to get attached to the boy. It could be deadly."
Snape just stared at him for a moment before he turned and left.
He's my son. Why shouldn't I?" he thought.
He walked until he saw Harry come out of the kitchen portrait.
"Professor." He said.
"Harry, since you will be staying here this summer, you can call me Severus. I get tried of hearing Professor." Snape said.
"Okay but it might take sometime to get use to." Harry said as they walked.
Snape didn't say anything. He looked down at Harry every so often. He could tell Harry was changing. He knew it had to be Lily's doing. She was excellent in Charms, he thought. He was wondering what Harry would look like after the charms on him would wear off. He looked and saw that they were outside the portrait of two snakes.
"Now the password is Lily, though you may change it." Snape said.
"I like the password." Harry said with a smile. "Do I need to tell you if I do change it?"
"Yes. It would be good to."
Harry just nodded. Snape gave the password and they walked in.
"You room is though that door and you will find all of your things are there. The room across from yours leads to Leah's room. The one beside that leads to my study. If you need anything, don't be afraid to bother me. Any questions?" Snape said.
"Just one."
"What's that?"
"What if Vol- the Dark Lord finds out that I am here?"
"We will worry with that when it happens." Snape said.
"I don't want to put anyone in danger." Harry said looking down at the ground.
Just like Draco, he thought. Snape moved and stood in front of Harry.
"Harry," he said putting his hand under his chin again to make him look up. "Don't blame yourself for everything. You are not responsible for most of it."
Harry looked into Snape's eyes. Harry liked having a feeling that someone didn't blame him for everything.
"It's kind of hard when you were brought up to believe everything was your fault." Harry said softly.
"What else has your family told you?" Snape asked, not moving his hand due to he knew Harry would turn away.
Harry closed his eyes and tried to look away but couldn't.
"They are not my family but everything was my fault. I was a freak and no one cared. I meant nothing to anyone and didn't deserve anything."
"Harry, that's not true. Your aunt and uncle just hate magic and they pick on someone that they have control over." Snape said softly but his mind he wanted to kill them.
"Thanks." Harry said with a smile.
Snape gave a smile and removed his hand.
"Anything else you want or to ask?"
"No sir, I am fine."
"Okay...I'll check one you at six to give you more potions but you can go back to sleep." Snape said.
"Sir...it might be to bold but why are you being nice to me?" Harry asked.
"Because he can't help but to be." Leah said from the doorways that lead to her room.
"True fully Harry, I always thought that you had the perfect life, treated like a god. But when I was you when I found you, I knew I had been wrong. You appeared to have the same childhood I did. You didn't need someone else to treat you badly." Snape said.
"If it counts for anything...I'm glad you are. It's good to know someone gives a damn since I don't know how the only other person who cares for me is." Harry said.
"Are you talking about Sirius?" Leah asked.
"Yeah..." Harry said turning to her.
But Harry just seemed to realize what she looked liked. He blonde hair was up in a ponytail and her gray eyes showed so much pain as his did. She had a pair of pink pajamas with monkeys on them with a gray tank top that showed that she had a very small figure, almost to small. He could also see that she had a bruise on her arm.
Leah saw him look at her arm and moved so it wasn't visible.
"I just saw him tonight." She said.
"Really? How?"
"I think that this conversation can wait until the morning. Leah, go back to your room. I'll be there in a couple a minutes. Harry, you too." Snape said.
Leah nodded. "Okay Uncle Sev. Night Harry."
"Night Leah." Harry said and watched her leave.
"Anything else Harry?" Snape asked.
"Is there a fire lit in the room?" Harry asked. Even though it was summer, for some reason, he found comfort in its worth.
"Your room Harry and I can come and check." Snape said.
They both went up to the room. He was Harry change into his pajamas while he lit the fire. He pulled off his shirt and Snape couldn't look.
"Harry...did your aunt and uncle do that to you?" Snape asked finally looking at him.
"Uncle...but yes. These are old. Madam Pomfrey healed the new ones." Harry said.
"Alright. Night Harry. I'll be back soon so you can take your potions." Snape said seeing Harry get into the bed.
"Okay. Night Professor Severus." Harry said and fell to sleep.
Snape gave a smile. He cautiously walked over to him and gave him a kiss on the forehead and for the first time recognizing him.
"Sweat dreams, son."
Snape walked back out and went to Leah's room.
"Hey Leah."
"Hey Uncle Sev."
"I will be back at four to give you some potions but feel free to go back asleep."
"Okay. Uncle Sev, can I tell you something?" she asked.
"Sure."
"From what I can tell, Harry is going to need someone and he seems to have taken to you. You were the first one to show him care after what his uncle did. He's in a bad state right now and he needs care. He might not at first but eventually he will and he'll come to you." Leah said looking at him.
"You're to smart for your own good, you know that."
"Don't fight him Sev."
"Good night Leah." Snape said.
"Don't change the subject!"
"See you in a couple hours."
"Fine...night Uncle Sev." Leah said.
"Night Leah."
Leah turned over and fell asleep, knowing that she was protected with Snape. Knowing that they both were okay, Snape walked back to his own room.
He grabbed a fire whiskey and went into his study.
"What a day." He said sitting down.
He looked down at his desk and found an envelope. Severus was written in small, narrow, cursive handwriting.
"Lily." He said knowing the handwriting.
He slowly opened the letter and began to read it not knowing he was to bring up the past.
Dear Severus,
If you are reading this it means that I am dead. It also means that you know Harry is your son. I am sorry I took the only thing you ever wanted away. Please forgive me.
Lily stopped writing for a second and turned to her son's crib, where he lay peacefully asleep. She took a breath and continued to write.
You probably want to know how his happened and why I never told you. Well, after we moved in together I found out that you were a spy. I didn't like the idea and probably never would, but it was your life. Later on I became pregnant. I wanted you and our baby to be safe. I knew you had to take your son to him. So when I asked you to stop, you said no. So I had to leave. I turned to James. I told him the story and he agreed to help.
Once again Lily had to stop writing. She felt tears began to form in her eyes. Harry gave a small whippier in his sleep. She walked over to him and saw that he was still asleep. She couldn't help but to shed a tear when she who he looked like. She shook her head and went back to the letter.
As I am writing this, Harry is sleep peacefully. He looks like you Severus. Then, you must be wonder why he looks like James now. Well, I am about to put a charm on him to make him look like James. Everyone thinks that it is his but if you do the calculations, you will realize that it's not possible because I was with you at that time. The summer before his sixteenth birthday his appearance will change. He will look like you but you and James didn't complete look different. It will be done by Christmas that same year.
She turned toward the door as she heard someone come in downstairs. She didn't think that her or James was suspecting anyone. Then again, James's friends never were ones to say when they would be by.
Please don't take this out on him. It's my fault that you lost him. He is your son Severus, not James's but yours. I hope that you can both forgive me. I've always loved you Sev. I've never stopped. I hope that this finds you well.
She heard James's loud mouth downstairs talking to someone. She shook her head.
I don't know how long James and I will live now. There are rumors going around that the Dark Lord is after us but I wanted to be sure that you knew the truth just incase I can never tell you. I got a feeling that all three of us, though, may not make it though his war. I can only hope that Harry will be able to grow up and live his life.
"AND YOU ARE JUST NOW TELLING US!" came James's voice clearly in Harry's nursery.
Lily got up and went out the door and down the stairs.
"James, what in the world. You're goin-
But it was to late. She heard Harry give a cry.
"To late." She said.
"Lily, could you bring Harry and yourself here. I need to tell you and James something." Said Dumbledore.
"Headmaster? What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I'll tell you but I think young Harry would like to see you." He said.
Lily nodded and went back up the stairs.
"Hey Harry. What's wrong? Did daddy scare you?" she asked picking him up.
"Mama." Harry said.
"Can you be still while I finish something sweetie?"
Harry nodded his head and began to play with Lily's auburn hair. She sat back down at the table to finish writing the letter.
Please take Harry as your own, as he is, and take care of him. I got a felling that if he does survive this war that he will need someone and as you might. I have to go. Albus is here to see James and me. I don't think that it is good due to James's earlier reaction. Harry is trying to still the quill as I write now seeing James's outburst woke him up. Just know that I love you so much and I'll never forget you. I hope that one day-
"Harry, mama needs her quill back to finish this." Lily said with a small giggle.
"No." he said.
"How about I switch you. This," she said picking up Harry's stuffed broom. "For my quill?"
Harry looked between the two then nodded. Lily gave him his broom and she finished the letter.
...you will be able to forgive me. Harry and you both will.
"Lily, hun, come on." James's voice came
"I am changing Harry. I'll be there in a minute." She yelled back at him.
James is yelling for me. It must be important .I Love you and please forgive me.
Love Lily
"Are you ready to see what your father wants with us sweetie?" asked Lily.
"Dada!" Harry said.
Lily pulled out her wand and muttered a spell at the letter. It disappeared with a pop.
"I hope it does find you Severus when the time is right." She whispered and left the room with Harry on her side.
P.S. If you ever need to remember or see what you've missed, don't forget the photo album.
Severus had to read the letter twice to take it all in.
"I've had a son for fifteen years. That's just great. Thanks Lily...but I can't be mad at you. I love you, still." He said.
He looked at the letter again. The top seemed to be written like always but the last couple paragraphs seemed to be rushed. He smiled at picturing Harry talking the quill from Lily or even him sleeping.
"Don't forget the photo album?" he repeated.
Then a smile came to his face. He walked over to his bookshelf and pulled out a dark blue, leather photo album. It was the album Lily had started their first year of Hogwarts. It was mostly pictures of them. The last picture he had ever added was the day before Lily had left him. As he turned to the last page of the book, that wasn't the last picture. He found at least ten pages had been filled with Harry when he was young, even ones with Lily holding him. He smiled at seeing Harry lying on a blanket playing with blocks or even him pretending to fly on his stuffed broom. He was surprised James hadn't had him up on a real one yet. The last two pictures meant the most to him. On was of Harry playing with a stuffed panther. He recognized it as the panther he had given her when they both learned to become animagus. The last picture was one of Lily and Harry together. They were sitting outside, under a tall oak tree and Lily was reading Harry a story, and both had smiles on their face. A short note was found in between the pages.
Sev,
Thought you might like to see some pictures of your son growing up. Remember the panther? Or even the ring on my necklace? Don't worry; I charmed these pictures to go here. You didn't miss them before.
Love, Lily
Severus looked at the picture again. She had a silver band ring around the necklace. That, too, was his. He gave it to her as a promise to always love her and he still did.
"I miss you Lily."
He grabbed the album and went to his own room. He stuck the album in his nightstand. He couldn't remember the past. Not tonight at least.
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A/N: Hello everyone. Thank you for the reviews. It well helps me. I hope this chapter explains the deal between Lily and Severus. As always if you are confused about anything, post it in the reviews and I will answer them, there will be mistakes, and be nice in the reviews please. I am only 14- now, my birthday just passed!! Enjoy and review please!!!!
New Revolutions
Chapter Three- The Knowledge of a Son
"You're foolish to come here Lucius." Snape said standing up beside Leah.
"Why is that?" Lucius asked stepping forward.
"I wouldn't turn you in but Dumbledore will be by soon to talk to Leah." He said
"And she will be gone."
"I think not." Snape said.
"I'm her father." Lucius said.
"Then act like it Lucius." Snape snapped giving him a glare.
"Don't tell me what to do." Lucius warned.
"When it comes to Leah and Draco, I will tell you what to do." Snape said waking Leah up.
"Uncle Sev?" she said still half asleep.
"You can go back to sleep Leah." Snape said.
"Father!" she said pulling herself into a protective ball on the couch.
"We're leaving." He said.
Leah looked at Snape. He was giving Lucius a death glare.
"No."
"No? How dare you tell me no." Lucius said taking a step toward her.
It took Snape half of a step from Lucius to pull out his wand. Lucius froze and looked at him.
"Take another step and I'll hex you so help me god." He said dangerously.
"This isn't over." Lucius said before he went to the fire and disappeared.
Leah stayed in her protective ball. Snape pocketed his wand and turned toward her.
"Leah?" he asked.
Leah didn't answer. She was in a daze, staring at where Lucius once stood.
"Leah!" he asked looking at her with concern.
He saw tears starting to come down her cheek. He sat on the couch in front of her.
"Come here." He said.
She moved and lend against him. He just held her as she cried. The only reason she was crying was because was scared that he would let Lucius take her.
"Severus, Leah?" Came Dumbledore's voice.
"Headmaster." Severus said.
"Professor." Leah said sitting up.
"Everything okay?"
"Now...yes." Leah said.
"Now how often does Lucius do this to you and Mister Malfoy?" asked Dumbledore.
"Almost everyday."
"Did you tell anyone?"
"Sev."
Dumbledore nodded. He could tell by the tone of her voice that she didn't want to talk about it.
"Okay...Leah, you and Harry will be staying here at Hogwarts together, I think he is staying. I hope the two of you will be able to get along."
"It's my bother that doesn't get along with him sir. He doesn't even know me." Leah said.
"I'm sure you know him." Severus said.
Leah gave him a glare.
"I am going to go talk to Harry. Severus would you like to come?" asked Dumbledore.
"Yes, Leah why don't you go to bed. It is already one in the morning." Severus said.
"Okay Sev. Night Headmaster." She said.
"I will be up to say goodnight when I get back." Severus said giving her a kiss on the top of her head.
Leah nodded and went to her room. Dumbledore and Severus went back to the Hospital Wing.
"Headmaster, Professor." Said Harry.
"How are you doing Harry?" asked Dumbledore.
"Petty good sir thanks."
"Now Harry, for the rest of the summer..." Dumbledore began.
"I can go back..." Harry said quietly.
"I told you Harry, that you are staying here." Severus said.
Harry looked at Snape and smiled.
"Now, you can stay in two rooms. One in the dungeons beside Leah or you can have the one beside Professor McGonagall."
Harry looked between Dumbledore and Snape.
"I'll take the one in the dungeons."
Dumbledore looked shocked by his choice. He knew that he must have missed something. Snape gave a small smile.
"Harry, next I need to ask you some questions." Dumbledore said.
"Okay sir." He said slowly.
"How long has your uncle been doing this?"
Harry looked away. He really didn't want to answer but he knew he would have to. He felt Snape put his hand under his chin and made him look at the two professors.
"As long as I could remember. I guess it really started when I was three and my magical abilities started to show up. "
Snape removed his hand. "You didn't think to tell someone?"
"I didn't think anyone wanted to know." Harry said quietly.
"Harry..." Snape started.
Harry shook his head. He had taken a liking to the nice Snape. Him being nice for the past couple minutes made him see that someone might actually care, though it was his Potions Master that he thought hated him.
"Professor Snape.... how is Leah?" asked Harry.
"Alright...she is going to sleep as you should be. I'll show you to where your room is." Snape said.
"Okay, but do you think that I could get something to eat first?" Harry asked looking at Snape with his green eyes shinning.
"You are starting to sound like your Weasley friend." Snape said with a smirk.
"I can't help that I am hungry."
"It's one thirty in the morning!"
"I don't see why you couldn't go down to the kitchens. I am sure Dobby would be more than happy to wait on you." Dumbledore said chuckling at them to bickering.
"Okay." Harry said and left.
"I'll go with him." Snape said.
"Wait a minute Severus."
"Yes, sir?"
"I see, to my surprise, that Harry has taken a liking to you. He needs someone right now. I think that he will turn to you or Leah and I am sure Leah wouldn't mind. I know that you don't like the boy much Severus but he needs you. Don't turn him away or I don't know what will happen to him."
"There are things that even you don't know sir. But I will help him, Leah, and Draco as much as I can." Snape said.
Dumbledore nodded and stood silent for a moment.
"The next thing is Voldemort."
"I got a feeling that he knows Harry is here." Snape said remembering Lucius earlier.
"Don't draw to much attention to yourself Severus."
"He's not hurting Harry sir. I'll see to that. I always thought that he had the perfect life. I suspect anything less of a Potter or even Lily's sister. But after I saw him, when I got him...it brought back to many bad memories. I've seen Lucius hit Leah and Draco to many times not to care for any child that has to go though that."
"Not to mention your own childhood."
"I don't want anyone to go though what I did. He has suffered enough. The Dark Lord, his relatives, even me. I don't want him to suffer anymore."
Dumbledore gave him a small smile.
"Why don't you go get Harry and show him to his room. The password is Lily. He may change it."
"Yes, sir."
"And Severus, I would also advise not to get attached to the boy. It could be deadly."
Snape just stared at him for a moment before he turned and left.
He's my son. Why shouldn't I?" he thought.
He walked until he saw Harry come out of the kitchen portrait.
"Professor." He said.
"Harry, since you will be staying here this summer, you can call me Severus. I get tried of hearing Professor." Snape said.
"Okay but it might take sometime to get use to." Harry said as they walked.
Snape didn't say anything. He looked down at Harry every so often. He could tell Harry was changing. He knew it had to be Lily's doing. She was excellent in Charms, he thought. He was wondering what Harry would look like after the charms on him would wear off. He looked and saw that they were outside the portrait of two snakes.
"Now the password is Lily, though you may change it." Snape said.
"I like the password." Harry said with a smile. "Do I need to tell you if I do change it?"
"Yes. It would be good to."
Harry just nodded. Snape gave the password and they walked in.
"You room is though that door and you will find all of your things are there. The room across from yours leads to Leah's room. The one beside that leads to my study. If you need anything, don't be afraid to bother me. Any questions?" Snape said.
"Just one."
"What's that?"
"What if Vol- the Dark Lord finds out that I am here?"
"We will worry with that when it happens." Snape said.
"I don't want to put anyone in danger." Harry said looking down at the ground.
Just like Draco, he thought. Snape moved and stood in front of Harry.
"Harry," he said putting his hand under his chin again to make him look up. "Don't blame yourself for everything. You are not responsible for most of it."
Harry looked into Snape's eyes. Harry liked having a feeling that someone didn't blame him for everything.
"It's kind of hard when you were brought up to believe everything was your fault." Harry said softly.
"What else has your family told you?" Snape asked, not moving his hand due to he knew Harry would turn away.
Harry closed his eyes and tried to look away but couldn't.
"They are not my family but everything was my fault. I was a freak and no one cared. I meant nothing to anyone and didn't deserve anything."
"Harry, that's not true. Your aunt and uncle just hate magic and they pick on someone that they have control over." Snape said softly but his mind he wanted to kill them.
"Thanks." Harry said with a smile.
Snape gave a smile and removed his hand.
"Anything else you want or to ask?"
"No sir, I am fine."
"Okay...I'll check one you at six to give you more potions but you can go back to sleep." Snape said.
"Sir...it might be to bold but why are you being nice to me?" Harry asked.
"Because he can't help but to be." Leah said from the doorways that lead to her room.
"True fully Harry, I always thought that you had the perfect life, treated like a god. But when I was you when I found you, I knew I had been wrong. You appeared to have the same childhood I did. You didn't need someone else to treat you badly." Snape said.
"If it counts for anything...I'm glad you are. It's good to know someone gives a damn since I don't know how the only other person who cares for me is." Harry said.
"Are you talking about Sirius?" Leah asked.
"Yeah..." Harry said turning to her.
But Harry just seemed to realize what she looked liked. He blonde hair was up in a ponytail and her gray eyes showed so much pain as his did. She had a pair of pink pajamas with monkeys on them with a gray tank top that showed that she had a very small figure, almost to small. He could also see that she had a bruise on her arm.
Leah saw him look at her arm and moved so it wasn't visible.
"I just saw him tonight." She said.
"Really? How?"
"I think that this conversation can wait until the morning. Leah, go back to your room. I'll be there in a couple a minutes. Harry, you too." Snape said.
Leah nodded. "Okay Uncle Sev. Night Harry."
"Night Leah." Harry said and watched her leave.
"Anything else Harry?" Snape asked.
"Is there a fire lit in the room?" Harry asked. Even though it was summer, for some reason, he found comfort in its worth.
"Your room Harry and I can come and check." Snape said.
They both went up to the room. He was Harry change into his pajamas while he lit the fire. He pulled off his shirt and Snape couldn't look.
"Harry...did your aunt and uncle do that to you?" Snape asked finally looking at him.
"Uncle...but yes. These are old. Madam Pomfrey healed the new ones." Harry said.
"Alright. Night Harry. I'll be back soon so you can take your potions." Snape said seeing Harry get into the bed.
"Okay. Night Professor Severus." Harry said and fell to sleep.
Snape gave a smile. He cautiously walked over to him and gave him a kiss on the forehead and for the first time recognizing him.
"Sweat dreams, son."
Snape walked back out and went to Leah's room.
"Hey Leah."
"Hey Uncle Sev."
"I will be back at four to give you some potions but feel free to go back asleep."
"Okay. Uncle Sev, can I tell you something?" she asked.
"Sure."
"From what I can tell, Harry is going to need someone and he seems to have taken to you. You were the first one to show him care after what his uncle did. He's in a bad state right now and he needs care. He might not at first but eventually he will and he'll come to you." Leah said looking at him.
"You're to smart for your own good, you know that."
"Don't fight him Sev."
"Good night Leah." Snape said.
"Don't change the subject!"
"See you in a couple hours."
"Fine...night Uncle Sev." Leah said.
"Night Leah."
Leah turned over and fell asleep, knowing that she was protected with Snape. Knowing that they both were okay, Snape walked back to his own room.
He grabbed a fire whiskey and went into his study.
"What a day." He said sitting down.
He looked down at his desk and found an envelope. Severus was written in small, narrow, cursive handwriting.
"Lily." He said knowing the handwriting.
He slowly opened the letter and began to read it not knowing he was to bring up the past.
Dear Severus,
If you are reading this it means that I am dead. It also means that you know Harry is your son. I am sorry I took the only thing you ever wanted away. Please forgive me.
Lily stopped writing for a second and turned to her son's crib, where he lay peacefully asleep. She took a breath and continued to write.
You probably want to know how his happened and why I never told you. Well, after we moved in together I found out that you were a spy. I didn't like the idea and probably never would, but it was your life. Later on I became pregnant. I wanted you and our baby to be safe. I knew you had to take your son to him. So when I asked you to stop, you said no. So I had to leave. I turned to James. I told him the story and he agreed to help.
Once again Lily had to stop writing. She felt tears began to form in her eyes. Harry gave a small whippier in his sleep. She walked over to him and saw that he was still asleep. She couldn't help but to shed a tear when she who he looked like. She shook her head and went back to the letter.
As I am writing this, Harry is sleep peacefully. He looks like you Severus. Then, you must be wonder why he looks like James now. Well, I am about to put a charm on him to make him look like James. Everyone thinks that it is his but if you do the calculations, you will realize that it's not possible because I was with you at that time. The summer before his sixteenth birthday his appearance will change. He will look like you but you and James didn't complete look different. It will be done by Christmas that same year.
She turned toward the door as she heard someone come in downstairs. She didn't think that her or James was suspecting anyone. Then again, James's friends never were ones to say when they would be by.
Please don't take this out on him. It's my fault that you lost him. He is your son Severus, not James's but yours. I hope that you can both forgive me. I've always loved you Sev. I've never stopped. I hope that this finds you well.
She heard James's loud mouth downstairs talking to someone. She shook her head.
I don't know how long James and I will live now. There are rumors going around that the Dark Lord is after us but I wanted to be sure that you knew the truth just incase I can never tell you. I got a feeling that all three of us, though, may not make it though his war. I can only hope that Harry will be able to grow up and live his life.
"AND YOU ARE JUST NOW TELLING US!" came James's voice clearly in Harry's nursery.
Lily got up and went out the door and down the stairs.
"James, what in the world. You're goin-
But it was to late. She heard Harry give a cry.
"To late." She said.
"Lily, could you bring Harry and yourself here. I need to tell you and James something." Said Dumbledore.
"Headmaster? What are you doing here?" she asked.
"I'll tell you but I think young Harry would like to see you." He said.
Lily nodded and went back up the stairs.
"Hey Harry. What's wrong? Did daddy scare you?" she asked picking him up.
"Mama." Harry said.
"Can you be still while I finish something sweetie?"
Harry nodded his head and began to play with Lily's auburn hair. She sat back down at the table to finish writing the letter.
Please take Harry as your own, as he is, and take care of him. I got a felling that if he does survive this war that he will need someone and as you might. I have to go. Albus is here to see James and me. I don't think that it is good due to James's earlier reaction. Harry is trying to still the quill as I write now seeing James's outburst woke him up. Just know that I love you so much and I'll never forget you. I hope that one day-
"Harry, mama needs her quill back to finish this." Lily said with a small giggle.
"No." he said.
"How about I switch you. This," she said picking up Harry's stuffed broom. "For my quill?"
Harry looked between the two then nodded. Lily gave him his broom and she finished the letter.
...you will be able to forgive me. Harry and you both will.
"Lily, hun, come on." James's voice came
"I am changing Harry. I'll be there in a minute." She yelled back at him.
James is yelling for me. It must be important .I Love you and please forgive me.
Love Lily
"Are you ready to see what your father wants with us sweetie?" asked Lily.
"Dada!" Harry said.
Lily pulled out her wand and muttered a spell at the letter. It disappeared with a pop.
"I hope it does find you Severus when the time is right." She whispered and left the room with Harry on her side.
P.S. If you ever need to remember or see what you've missed, don't forget the photo album.
Severus had to read the letter twice to take it all in.
"I've had a son for fifteen years. That's just great. Thanks Lily...but I can't be mad at you. I love you, still." He said.
He looked at the letter again. The top seemed to be written like always but the last couple paragraphs seemed to be rushed. He smiled at picturing Harry talking the quill from Lily or even him sleeping.
"Don't forget the photo album?" he repeated.
Then a smile came to his face. He walked over to his bookshelf and pulled out a dark blue, leather photo album. It was the album Lily had started their first year of Hogwarts. It was mostly pictures of them. The last picture he had ever added was the day before Lily had left him. As he turned to the last page of the book, that wasn't the last picture. He found at least ten pages had been filled with Harry when he was young, even ones with Lily holding him. He smiled at seeing Harry lying on a blanket playing with blocks or even him pretending to fly on his stuffed broom. He was surprised James hadn't had him up on a real one yet. The last two pictures meant the most to him. On was of Harry playing with a stuffed panther. He recognized it as the panther he had given her when they both learned to become animagus. The last picture was one of Lily and Harry together. They were sitting outside, under a tall oak tree and Lily was reading Harry a story, and both had smiles on their face. A short note was found in between the pages.
Sev,
Thought you might like to see some pictures of your son growing up. Remember the panther? Or even the ring on my necklace? Don't worry; I charmed these pictures to go here. You didn't miss them before.
Love, Lily
Severus looked at the picture again. She had a silver band ring around the necklace. That, too, was his. He gave it to her as a promise to always love her and he still did.
"I miss you Lily."
He grabbed the album and went to his own room. He stuck the album in his nightstand. He couldn't remember the past. Not tonight at least.
A/N what did you think? Review please!