Title: Moon Child

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter.

Moon Child

Chapter 6

It took Harry a while to remember where he was but by the smells that were overwhelming him he realized he was still at the hospital. A loud roaring sound assaulted his ears which he rationalized was in fact people breathing, rather than part of his gradually increasing headache. Breathing in and out to subdue his rising panic he tried to sort through the sounds to pick out a hushed conversation going on between the three teachers sat beside him. The first voice he could pick out was the silky tones of Snape's voice, which instantly dragged his thoughts to the reason he'd fainted...the mirror.

It was with dread that he recalled how he'd looked in the mirror expecting the face he knew only to be confronted with a nightmare, what he'd seen instead was a face so like his professors that he'd ignored to newly revealed features his mother had given him. It was enough for his bruised ego to finally give up and retire so he hadn't noticed how much this new face suited him. Deep in his mind he'd even experienced a slight recognition, as if deep down his mind knew.

How did he end up looking like Snape of all people...if he was a distant cousin or something then why hide the similarities? Had his mum had an affair leaving her husband to die for another man's child..Or even worse was she raped. The thought of his mother being violated by his professor made his blood boil but then his insides turned to ice as he realized if that were so, then Snape wasn't stupid enough to hang around' he is a Slytherin after all, and aren't they supposed to be cunning.' The only conclusion was that his mum had somehow cheated on James Potter, he wasn't sure if he had a right to be called Potter 'Hello, I'm Harry the Bastard.'

Knowing the importance of heirs in the wizarding world Harry felt dread at the repercussions, what if they cast him out...maybe he would be claimed by his father 'oh my god, will I ever get used to that.' All his life he'd wanted a family and even tried to be part of Ron's and now he had a family, all wrapped up in greasy little package and sneering at a bow.

Faintly disturbed by that last thought he decided he might as well open his eyes, 'besides it can't possibly get worse today.' The first thing he saw was an incredibly detailed ceiling and a thought stood on his mental toe to get his attention, he could see.

'Wow, maybe being a werewolf wouldn't be so after all. No more bloody glasses for Harry, and I can see so well Malfoy will never have a chance at the snitch.' It was a little ironic that the first time he could see the truth he did so with clear vision.

One of the few down sides was that every full moon he would turn into a vicious monster that could rip people to shreds, hopefully people wouldn't link that with him being a werewolf...'after all didn't his father behave like that without the aid of the full moon.'

Plus didn't Lupin say the transformations were painful and even as a human he would get more wolfish the closer he was to the transformation.

Pushing down the urge to shout he tried the family glare on Snape and was pleased to note that it worked, he'd better file that thought away for later consideration.

Noting that Snape was subdued the headmaster decided now would be a good time to explain what was going to happen. "Well Harry it is good to see your awake. I'm sure you have plenty of questions but I ask for your patience while I explain what we will do, I'm sure you've worked out why your appearance has changed. But I think it best I explain on behalf of your father.... yesterday Severus received a delayed letter from your mother. In it she tells of a glamour charm that she placed on you at birth to protect both you and your father, as you know that there were some that would have reacted badly to this knowledge. "Deep in thought Harry could only nod 'of course Voldemort would have killed them both.' "due to the werewolf curse any magic that has been cast upon you has now been broken, this includes the protection I placed on you as a baby. I sure you will be happy to know that you will never have to return to Privet Drive, not that you would be able to considering recent events. Severus has accepted the position as your guardian so you will stay with him from now on although for the rest of the summer I think it best you stay at headquarters."

'Oh god no, I should have stayed asleep when I thought things were going well' was the miserable thought that clouded Harry's mind "but what about my friends, and don't I get some say in the matter."

" Well Harry I'm sure you're aware how much danger both you will be in once Tom discovers that you are related, and we need to keep your identity secret. Lives are at stake so I ask you not to tell your friends. Further more I have contacted a friend at the ministry and have discovered that Harry James Potter does not have a birth record, as there was nothing found at Godric's Hollow I searched under the name your mother gave you." With this said he then handed Harry a piece of parchment that upon closer inspection was a birth certificate:

Date of Birth: 31st of July 1980

Name of Child: Meilyr Severus Snape

Sex: Male

Place of Birth: Snape Wood, Bullwell.

Name of Mother: Lily Anne Evans-Snape

Name of Father: Severus Aurelius Snape

"I am aware that this is a lot for you to accept but this has made my decision much easier, you will re-enroll at Hogwarts under your true name. It would be better to send you to another school for more security but alas Beauxbaton's was attacked earlier this summer so the only option is Hogwarts. Think of it this way, you will be protecting your friend's as well as hiding under Tom's nose. I'm sure your father will help you take up your true birth right, and I'm positive that both Lily and James will be happy to know that you are now free to be yourself.

Now the ministry will soon be here to register you as a werewolf so we don't have much time left, but I will say that both your father and Remus will be here to support you through the upcoming months especially as Remus has consented to return to the Defense against the Dark Arts post. After you've been registered we will be able to go back to headquarters. I'm sorry that you have to go through this I have tried to get the ministry to see that, it's not what you are but what choices you make that defines evil."

There was a almost apologetic knock on the door which was swiftly followed by the door opening, there stood the last wizard Harry would have expected.

A/N: Here's another chapter for all you wonderful reviewers (hope it meets requirements lol). I'm sorry about the rubbish grammar but I habe yet to gain a beta reader(If anyone would like to help it would be greatly appriciated).

I'd also like to apologise in advance because I will not be able to post over the next two days, my electric will be turned of while they do repairs. I hope this will satisfy you till then.

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