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Moon Child
Chapter 5
After a full night of arguing the headmaster had finally given into his request to see his son, it was still hard to think of The Harry potter as his son!
As he walked down the hall at St Mungo's he found it difficult to think what he would say to his son, what do you say to a person you've treated like dirt that you want to try again.
Well aware of the way he'd behaved towards Harry he wouldn't blame the boy if he were told to leave and not come back.
But the past was where it should be and he was not going to let himself fall into the normal sneering mood, he would be patient like a father should be.
These thoughts shadowed him all the way to Harry's door and he felt the need to breathe as he stared at the door that hid his son. It took all his self-control to push down his fears and open the door, it was the hardest thing he'd ever done in his life. Not one to admit mistakes easily he realized he would be apologizing more over the next year than he had ever done before.
'Come Severus, what happened to that damned Slytherin determination you're always ramming down everyone's throats.' Was the thought that sneered at him before he shoved his way into the small room. He hated hospitals and he doubted that Harry loved them any more than he did.
Seeing the figure lying asleep on the bed he had the instant thought that he shouldn't have let the headmaster ask the way before coming to the shocking realization that this child was indeed his son.
It was as if time had frozen and only his son was the only person aside for himself 'How on earth had anyone mistaken this boy for a Potter, everything about this lad screamed Snape.'
The young mans Dark hair spilled around his shoulders like liquid midnight, the high cheekbones, and the delicately arched eyebrows.
He even noticed with a pang of guilt he noticed that the hooked nose was hereditary, although where the feature made him look like a toucan mixed with Lily's looks it made him look noble.
Taking a seat beside Albus he couldn't help but marvel at the likeness, with this face no doubt could be left about his parentage.
Even the towering height that was his mothers gift to the family was obvious in the sleeping figure, Severus couldn't help but smirk at the thought of how the female half and some of the male population at Hogwarts would react to his son.
Gently taking one of the finely boned hands into his own he felt an affinity with fathers everywhere when they first compare their child's hands to their own.
It was then that his heart caught up with the amount he had sacrificed when he foolishly joined with Voldemort, all the precious things he had lossed because of the decisions he'd me as a teen.
How could he have been so stupid? Never would he see his son's first steps, or hear his first word.
He would never have the chance to celebrate his son's first use of magic and now with Harry being a werewolf he would never have grandchildren to make up those losses. He seriously doubted that the ministry would change much by the time his son took a wife; werewolves would still be banned from having children. His son would never have a peaceful life filled with the family and joy that by rights he'd earned twice over.
His musing's we shattered by the bang of the door as a distraught young man burst into the room, Remus looked dreadful which Severus couldn't help sneer out.
"My god you look bloody awful, surely the loss of the mangy mutt didn't affect you so bad that you've decided to throw the human race."
"Oh shove of Snape, please tell me that it's not true Albus. I've just come from headquarters I was told that he'd been attacked. Please tell me that he won't have to go through my curse." With this said Remus sunk into a chair and tried to fight the tears that threatened to fall, "how could this have happened you said he was save with his relatives, I didn't fight for custody because of the possibility of him being bitten...and now after all he's gone through he gets attacked at your 'so-called' safe house! This time I wont sit on the side lines, I let you decide his life before and look what came of it. He will need me now more than ever and I request that you let me be there for him in the next few months atleast"
The headmaster couldn't help but quail under the piercing glare of the two angry wizards before answering in his usual calm voice "unfortunately I was unaware of the recent addition of a unregistered werewolf, the man who was responsible died after biting Harry so we're unable to find where he moved from. All we can find was that he'd been living on Magnolia Crescent for two weeks and he was alone. Of course I have contacted some of my connections at the ministry who are searching the records for his description. Till then we have to decide what to do in regards to Harry's welfare...now I suggest that we move Harry to headquarters for the remainder of the holidays.
Do to the recent revelation concerning Harry's parentage and the fact that the werewolf curse broke the concealment charm I have a plan that will need both of you to co-operate. I'm sure by now you realize that this information cannot go further than this room, for both Severus' and Harry's' protection no one must know. Does anyone have any objections pending agreement from Harry of course."
Thinking of what Voldemort would do if he discovered that the-boy-who-lived was his son Severus was quick to agree to Dumbledore's plan,
Remus who would do anything to protect the boy he considered as a son agreed on the condition that Harry would accept it.
He also realized that whatever plan Dumbledore came up with Harry would need him over his first months as a werewolf, he could now understand how his parents felt the night he'd been bitten. For the first time in years he thought back on that time and tried to pick out all the things that helped him in the first stages, and perhaps for the first time he wondered what happened to the man that had passed the curse onto him.
He refused to let his thoughts linger on the fate of the werewolf that had destroyed his future and anchored his mind on the last bombshell; how could Harry be Snape's son.
His mind screamed at the possibilities but he wondered what could have happened between James and Lily to make her run to this bitter man before him. Then without realizing his mind brought forth small hints and tell tale signs he hadn't noticed the meaning behind and it all clicked into place. How had he not spotted it sooner? The lad had shown him small parts of his personality that now made it obvious.
He was so caught up in these new insight he spoke aloud the last observation which Snape immediately leapt on.
"And how may I ask did you come up with that, the boy is nothing like me. Don't you think I would have noticed it sooner if he had...for a start he is a Gryffindor and I am a Slytherin. I admit he is my son but other than that I don't se what else we have in common as you so astutely suggest."
Noticing the furious look on Remus' face Albus spoke first "I suggest that you spend the rest of the summer with Harry to learn what the rest of us know, I'm sure you would like the opportunity to learn more about your son...get to know him again." Stopping to let his words sink in he went on "I am correct to assume that you are willing to take back custody of your son Severus, if so then we need to sort out the paperwork before the ministry come to register Harry's new status." That said all present went silent as they contemplated the thoughts resurrected by these words.
A/N: here's chapter 5 and a huge thank you for everyone that reviewed.
I typed this up extra fast just for you I hope you like this one too.
Please read, enjoy and review L.L.L.
