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Chapter 2 - July 3rd - 11:50 A.M. - Day One
New Revelations and Truths
Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was swamped with letters. His normally twinkling blue eyes weren't twinkling as he read a letter from the Minister of Magic, Cornelus Fudge. As he laid the letter down he sighed and turned his chair towards the window. His pheonix, Fawkes, flew over to his shoulder and looked quizzically at him.
"I'm fine Fawkes. Fudge now wants my help with Voldemort. He says that his job is in jeopardy. He says that the people no longer have faith in him and want him to step down. Oh Fawkes. What should I do?"
Fawkes just gave him a piercing look and flew back over to his perch.
"I know, I know, I just am starting to feel my years more than ever now." said Dumbledore turning back to his desk.
He picked up another letter and was starting to read when Fawkes quivered a note. Dumbledore looked up.
"What is it Fawkes?"
Fawkes looked at a small globe on Dumbledore's desk. The globe was about the size of a snitch and had a white mist inside. When Dumbledore looked at the globe, the mist suddenly turned a yellow and stayed that way for several seconds before turning back to white. Dumbledore started to pale.
"Oh dear. Why did it have to happen now of all times? I guess it's time." Dumbledore's eyes then started to twinkle. "Who knows, it might just work out."
Dumbledore then got up and went over to his fireplace. He threw some powder into the fireplace and called,
"Severus Snape! I need to talk to you. Please come up to my office immediately."
Dumbledore then turned to Fawkes.
"Well, it's time to let some secrets out of the box."
Fawkes just quivered a note.
* * *
Severus Snape was a formidable figure as he strode up to the gargoyle that guarded Dumbledore's office. He wasn't in too great of a mood. He at least had more quiet time than he had 3 days ago when the students were still around.
"Skiving Snackboxes" he growled at the gargoyle sneering at the ridiculous password.
Curse Dumbledore and his idiotic passwords. Goodness knows why he stayed loyal to Dumbledore. The gargoyle jumped aside and Snape went up the moving staircase. He raise his hand to knock on the door when Dumbledore's voice said,
"Come in Severus."
Snape shook his head and entered. Dumbledore was sitting at his desk and his blue eyes were twinkling behind his half-moon glasses.
"Please sit down Severus. I have something to tell you." said Dumbledore gesturing at a chair in front of his desk.
Snape sat and looked at Dumbledore cautiously.
"Severus, you remember the events that occurred almost sixteen years ago correct?" said Dumbledore looking at Snape.
Snape looked startled then replied coldly, "Of course I remember, how could I not remember? Why do you want to see me Albus? To dig up painful memories of those who are dead!"
Dumbledore looked at Snape sadly, "No Severus, I called you here to confess something. I have kept something from you for almost sixteen years. I realize now I shouldn't have, but it was for the safety of the Wizarding world." Dumbledore got up and walked over to a window. "And for your own safety."
"What do you mean Albus?" snarled Snape. "What have you been keeping from me?"
"I've been keeping a boy from you Severus. You remember the day she died don't you?" said Dumbledore.
"Of course I remember!" shouted Snape. "What do you mean a sixteen year old boy? I don't have any connections to some boy. The only boy I could have had connections to died a long time!"
"You are wrong," said Dumbledore. "He didn't die. I hid him. I had to. She asked me to on her dying breath. She begged me to keep him safe. It was the only way."
"What are you saying Albus?" said Snape cautiously, "That he is...alive?"
"Yes, I'm saying that he is alive." said Dumbledore taking his glasses off and rubbing his nose. "I plan on fetching him from where he is being kept as soon as possible. The protection he was given is wearing off."
Severus Snape sat in the chair with shock written all over his face. Only two words left his mouth,
"He's alive."
* * *
4:55 - Day One
Dumbledore stood on the doorstep of Number Four Privet Drive. He was wearing a muggle suit which contrasted to his long white beard and hair. He rang the doorbell and waited while he heard footsteps running to the door. The door opened and Aunt Petunia looked at Dumbledore and turned a sickly pale color.
"I....I......" she could barely speak.
"Don't worry Mrs. Dursley, nothing is wrong. I just would like to speak to Harry if that is alright?" said Dumbledore smiling.
"Of..of..course.." she said moving aside to let him in. "Do..do come in. Ha..Harry is out right now. He sho..should be ba..back in a little bit."
"Thank you," said Dumbledore entering the house. "My, what a lovely house. Did you decorate it yourself?"
"Yes....yes" she said shakily. "Would you like some tea while you wait?"
"That would be lovely." said Dumbledore smiling disarmingly.
"Follow...follow me." she said walking into the kitchen.
Aunt Petunia quickly started to move around to get some tea ready. When it was ready, she handed a cup to Dumbledore. As he started drinking it they heard the door open and footsteps in the entryway.
"Dudley, Harry? Is that you?" called Aunt Petunia.
Harry's voice answered, "Yes, it's us."
"Could you please come in here Harry?" said Aunt Petunia's strained voice.
Harry entered the kitchen and stopped dead in his tracks. Professor Dumbledore finished his tea and stood up and said,
"Hello Harry, I'm glad you could join us."
"Headmaster, what are you doing here?" asked Harry in disbelief. After all, it's not everyday that you find your headmaster sitting in your kitchen drinking tea.
"Harry, do you mind if we could talk somewhere privet? Perhaps in your room?" said Dumbledore seriously.
"Of course," said Harry startled.
They went upstairs and into Harry's room. Dumbledore went over and sat on Harry's bed and Harry sat down on the floor.
"Harry, I'm not here because you did anything." Dumbledore said.
Harry started to relax a little bit, but he was still curious as to why Professor Dumbledore was here.
"I'm here because there is something you need to know." Dumbledore continued, "I'm going to tell you a story Harry and I want you to listen and not ask questions until I finish."
Harry nodded and said, "Of course Headmaster."
"Very well, it all began almost 19 years ago. There was a young girl in Gryffindor and a young man in Slytherin. They were both very much in love, however, they had to keep their relationship a secret. The girl's name was Regina and she was a very lovely girl. She had sparkling blue eyes and curly blond hair. She and the young man met during their first year at Hogwarts, but didn't fall in love until their 6th year. However, he was lured in by a powerful wizard who you know as Tom Riddle. He became one of his Death Eaters. Regina knew this but still loved him and hoped that he would change his views. They got married when they graduated. Their witnesses were her two relatives, her best friend, and her best friend's fiancée. Later on, she found out that she was pregnant with a son. However, Voldemort was aware of the man's secret and decided to cast a spell on Regina. He got one of his death eaters to cast a spell that would cause either her baby or Regina to die. The choice of who would die would be up to the person who the spell was cast on. Her husband wasn't aware of this because Regina didn't want him to worry himself. Soon, it was time for her to deliver the baby. She went into labor the exact same time as her best friend who was also pregnant. Her husband had to go on a mission and wasn't aware of Regina going into labor. I delivered the two babies as they were born at the same time. Regina decided to sacrifice herself instead of the baby. She called me over and what happened next changed my life."
*Flashback*
"Uncle Albus?" called a woman to an ancient looking man who was in the room across the hall.
"Yes, Regina?" said the man coming over to her.
"It's time, the baby's coming. My baby is going to live. He is going to be strong, willful, and brave just like his Father. However, Uncle Albus please, you have to protect my baby. You have to keep him safe. It breaks my heart to ask you this, but I know it's the right thing to do. Hide him from everyone. Don't even tell my love what happened to him. Please Uncle Alby, do this as my last wish. Protect him!" said Regina as she suddenly went into labor.
Soon after, she gave birth to a baby boy and died. The woman and her husband next door called Dumbledore right after that. The woman gave birth, however her son was still born and was dead. The couple was still mourning when Dumbledore had an idea. He walked over to the couple.
"Would you consider something? Perhaps you could still have a son."
"What do you mean Albus?" asked the woman.
"I mean that Regina just passed on and her son lived. Her dying words were to keep him safe and I can think of no other way except to pass him on as your son." said Dumbledore cautiously.
"You mean raise HIS son?" said the man.
"I mean raise a baby boy who needs protecting." said Dumbledore.
"We'll do it." said the woman quickly, "but how would we hide the fact that he wasn't ours?"
"There is a spell that switches looks and takes 2 wizards to perform, but it would last around 14 years. His appearance would become your son's and your son would take on his appearance." said Dumbledore probing further.
"You want to switch our sons?" asked the man.
"Well, yes," said Dumbledore "That's exactly what I want to do."
"Very well," said the man, "Let's get this over and done with."
The spell was cast in a flash of violet light and the babies were switched. The next day, Regina's husband was told that his wife and son both died.
*End Flashback*
"When her husband learned the truth, he was so angry at himself and Voldemort that he became a spy for the light side. The couple who took in the baby were killed around a year later and the boy was taken to some relatives of the woman to be raised." Dumbledore took a deep breath and said, "Harry, your parents were not the Potters. Your mother was, in truth, my distant cousin, Regina Van Hardy."
At these words Harry's eyes widened. "You are kidding! This has to be a joke! What do you mean my parents aren't the Potters! Of course they are! Headmaster, I don't understand."
"Harry, please calm down. Let me continue telling you a few more things that might clear some questions up." said Dumbledore evenly, "Regina's Great Grandmother was my aunt. Her father died when she was young and so Regina and her mother moved in with me. Regina was like a daughter to me. Her best friend at Hogwarts was Lily Evans. Lily was the maid of honor at Regina's wedding. When the curse was placed on Regina, Lily was one of the first to know. Lily was already pregnant at this time and was very understanding. When Regina died, as well as Lily's baby, it was obvious what Lily was going to do when asked. The spell was supposed to wear off around two years ago, however, something unexpected happened. I believe that you are a metamorphagus and that it extended the spell. However, because of the events that happened this past year, your feelings of resentment towards James's behavior triggered the slow release of the spell. Sooner or later, you are going to start looking like your real mother and father. The spell should wear off completely on your birthday."
Harry just sat with a blank expression on his face. He slowly looked up at Dumbledore.
"How come you never told me until now?" his voice was shaky.
"Because I felt like I had to protect you. After all, Regina asked me to. I cared for Regina deeply. She was the daughter I never had." said Dumbledore sadly, "I wanted to tell you earlier, but you already had so much on your hands."
"Wait a second," said Harry "What about the prophecy! Does it even apply to me now?"
"Yes, it still applies to you because your parents still defied Voldemort many times. Although it was much less obivious." said Dumbledore, "I'm sorry Harry. I don't know if you will ever be able to trust me fully again."
"I don't know either Headmaster." said Harry "Is my name even Harry?"
"Yes, your mother wanted to name you Harry after her father. However, your father was told that Regina wanted to change it last minute to Philip. The Potters agreed to keep your name as Harry." said Dumbledore standing up.
"Wait a second, who is my father? Is he even still alive? Do I even know who he is?" said Harry standing up as well.
Dumbledore looked at Harry, the twinkle returning full force, "Harry, your father is alive. You have met him many times in fact. The years have made him cold and cruel, however, I know he is still the same kind man who fell in love with your mother."
Dumbledore smiled and said, "Harry, your father is Severus Snape."
~End Chapter Two~
A/N: Well, what do you think? Please review if you wish. I would also like to thank everyone who reviewed chapter one: Sierradragon, yugure3, mistik-elf13, Foolish Misery, Lord Elrond of Hogwarts, and RandiWeasley thank you all for reviewing this fic. It means a lot to me.
I also am in need of a Beta-reader. So far, it's just me who is doing the proof reading, so if you would like to apply please email me at claire431@excite.com thanks.
~*Lilyanphino*~
Chapter 2 - July 3rd - 11:50 A.M. - Day One
New Revelations and Truths
Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry was swamped with letters. His normally twinkling blue eyes weren't twinkling as he read a letter from the Minister of Magic, Cornelus Fudge. As he laid the letter down he sighed and turned his chair towards the window. His pheonix, Fawkes, flew over to his shoulder and looked quizzically at him.
"I'm fine Fawkes. Fudge now wants my help with Voldemort. He says that his job is in jeopardy. He says that the people no longer have faith in him and want him to step down. Oh Fawkes. What should I do?"
Fawkes just gave him a piercing look and flew back over to his perch.
"I know, I know, I just am starting to feel my years more than ever now." said Dumbledore turning back to his desk.
He picked up another letter and was starting to read when Fawkes quivered a note. Dumbledore looked up.
"What is it Fawkes?"
Fawkes looked at a small globe on Dumbledore's desk. The globe was about the size of a snitch and had a white mist inside. When Dumbledore looked at the globe, the mist suddenly turned a yellow and stayed that way for several seconds before turning back to white. Dumbledore started to pale.
"Oh dear. Why did it have to happen now of all times? I guess it's time." Dumbledore's eyes then started to twinkle. "Who knows, it might just work out."
Dumbledore then got up and went over to his fireplace. He threw some powder into the fireplace and called,
"Severus Snape! I need to talk to you. Please come up to my office immediately."
Dumbledore then turned to Fawkes.
"Well, it's time to let some secrets out of the box."
Fawkes just quivered a note.
* * *
Severus Snape was a formidable figure as he strode up to the gargoyle that guarded Dumbledore's office. He wasn't in too great of a mood. He at least had more quiet time than he had 3 days ago when the students were still around.
"Skiving Snackboxes" he growled at the gargoyle sneering at the ridiculous password.
Curse Dumbledore and his idiotic passwords. Goodness knows why he stayed loyal to Dumbledore. The gargoyle jumped aside and Snape went up the moving staircase. He raise his hand to knock on the door when Dumbledore's voice said,
"Come in Severus."
Snape shook his head and entered. Dumbledore was sitting at his desk and his blue eyes were twinkling behind his half-moon glasses.
"Please sit down Severus. I have something to tell you." said Dumbledore gesturing at a chair in front of his desk.
Snape sat and looked at Dumbledore cautiously.
"Severus, you remember the events that occurred almost sixteen years ago correct?" said Dumbledore looking at Snape.
Snape looked startled then replied coldly, "Of course I remember, how could I not remember? Why do you want to see me Albus? To dig up painful memories of those who are dead!"
Dumbledore looked at Snape sadly, "No Severus, I called you here to confess something. I have kept something from you for almost sixteen years. I realize now I shouldn't have, but it was for the safety of the Wizarding world." Dumbledore got up and walked over to a window. "And for your own safety."
"What do you mean Albus?" snarled Snape. "What have you been keeping from me?"
"I've been keeping a boy from you Severus. You remember the day she died don't you?" said Dumbledore.
"Of course I remember!" shouted Snape. "What do you mean a sixteen year old boy? I don't have any connections to some boy. The only boy I could have had connections to died a long time!"
"You are wrong," said Dumbledore. "He didn't die. I hid him. I had to. She asked me to on her dying breath. She begged me to keep him safe. It was the only way."
"What are you saying Albus?" said Snape cautiously, "That he is...alive?"
"Yes, I'm saying that he is alive." said Dumbledore taking his glasses off and rubbing his nose. "I plan on fetching him from where he is being kept as soon as possible. The protection he was given is wearing off."
Severus Snape sat in the chair with shock written all over his face. Only two words left his mouth,
"He's alive."
* * *
4:55 - Day One
Dumbledore stood on the doorstep of Number Four Privet Drive. He was wearing a muggle suit which contrasted to his long white beard and hair. He rang the doorbell and waited while he heard footsteps running to the door. The door opened and Aunt Petunia looked at Dumbledore and turned a sickly pale color.
"I....I......" she could barely speak.
"Don't worry Mrs. Dursley, nothing is wrong. I just would like to speak to Harry if that is alright?" said Dumbledore smiling.
"Of..of..course.." she said moving aside to let him in. "Do..do come in. Ha..Harry is out right now. He sho..should be ba..back in a little bit."
"Thank you," said Dumbledore entering the house. "My, what a lovely house. Did you decorate it yourself?"
"Yes....yes" she said shakily. "Would you like some tea while you wait?"
"That would be lovely." said Dumbledore smiling disarmingly.
"Follow...follow me." she said walking into the kitchen.
Aunt Petunia quickly started to move around to get some tea ready. When it was ready, she handed a cup to Dumbledore. As he started drinking it they heard the door open and footsteps in the entryway.
"Dudley, Harry? Is that you?" called Aunt Petunia.
Harry's voice answered, "Yes, it's us."
"Could you please come in here Harry?" said Aunt Petunia's strained voice.
Harry entered the kitchen and stopped dead in his tracks. Professor Dumbledore finished his tea and stood up and said,
"Hello Harry, I'm glad you could join us."
"Headmaster, what are you doing here?" asked Harry in disbelief. After all, it's not everyday that you find your headmaster sitting in your kitchen drinking tea.
"Harry, do you mind if we could talk somewhere privet? Perhaps in your room?" said Dumbledore seriously.
"Of course," said Harry startled.
They went upstairs and into Harry's room. Dumbledore went over and sat on Harry's bed and Harry sat down on the floor.
"Harry, I'm not here because you did anything." Dumbledore said.
Harry started to relax a little bit, but he was still curious as to why Professor Dumbledore was here.
"I'm here because there is something you need to know." Dumbledore continued, "I'm going to tell you a story Harry and I want you to listen and not ask questions until I finish."
Harry nodded and said, "Of course Headmaster."
"Very well, it all began almost 19 years ago. There was a young girl in Gryffindor and a young man in Slytherin. They were both very much in love, however, they had to keep their relationship a secret. The girl's name was Regina and she was a very lovely girl. She had sparkling blue eyes and curly blond hair. She and the young man met during their first year at Hogwarts, but didn't fall in love until their 6th year. However, he was lured in by a powerful wizard who you know as Tom Riddle. He became one of his Death Eaters. Regina knew this but still loved him and hoped that he would change his views. They got married when they graduated. Their witnesses were her two relatives, her best friend, and her best friend's fiancée. Later on, she found out that she was pregnant with a son. However, Voldemort was aware of the man's secret and decided to cast a spell on Regina. He got one of his death eaters to cast a spell that would cause either her baby or Regina to die. The choice of who would die would be up to the person who the spell was cast on. Her husband wasn't aware of this because Regina didn't want him to worry himself. Soon, it was time for her to deliver the baby. She went into labor the exact same time as her best friend who was also pregnant. Her husband had to go on a mission and wasn't aware of Regina going into labor. I delivered the two babies as they were born at the same time. Regina decided to sacrifice herself instead of the baby. She called me over and what happened next changed my life."
*Flashback*
"Uncle Albus?" called a woman to an ancient looking man who was in the room across the hall.
"Yes, Regina?" said the man coming over to her.
"It's time, the baby's coming. My baby is going to live. He is going to be strong, willful, and brave just like his Father. However, Uncle Albus please, you have to protect my baby. You have to keep him safe. It breaks my heart to ask you this, but I know it's the right thing to do. Hide him from everyone. Don't even tell my love what happened to him. Please Uncle Alby, do this as my last wish. Protect him!" said Regina as she suddenly went into labor.
Soon after, she gave birth to a baby boy and died. The woman and her husband next door called Dumbledore right after that. The woman gave birth, however her son was still born and was dead. The couple was still mourning when Dumbledore had an idea. He walked over to the couple.
"Would you consider something? Perhaps you could still have a son."
"What do you mean Albus?" asked the woman.
"I mean that Regina just passed on and her son lived. Her dying words were to keep him safe and I can think of no other way except to pass him on as your son." said Dumbledore cautiously.
"You mean raise HIS son?" said the man.
"I mean raise a baby boy who needs protecting." said Dumbledore.
"We'll do it." said the woman quickly, "but how would we hide the fact that he wasn't ours?"
"There is a spell that switches looks and takes 2 wizards to perform, but it would last around 14 years. His appearance would become your son's and your son would take on his appearance." said Dumbledore probing further.
"You want to switch our sons?" asked the man.
"Well, yes," said Dumbledore "That's exactly what I want to do."
"Very well," said the man, "Let's get this over and done with."
The spell was cast in a flash of violet light and the babies were switched. The next day, Regina's husband was told that his wife and son both died.
*End Flashback*
"When her husband learned the truth, he was so angry at himself and Voldemort that he became a spy for the light side. The couple who took in the baby were killed around a year later and the boy was taken to some relatives of the woman to be raised." Dumbledore took a deep breath and said, "Harry, your parents were not the Potters. Your mother was, in truth, my distant cousin, Regina Van Hardy."
At these words Harry's eyes widened. "You are kidding! This has to be a joke! What do you mean my parents aren't the Potters! Of course they are! Headmaster, I don't understand."
"Harry, please calm down. Let me continue telling you a few more things that might clear some questions up." said Dumbledore evenly, "Regina's Great Grandmother was my aunt. Her father died when she was young and so Regina and her mother moved in with me. Regina was like a daughter to me. Her best friend at Hogwarts was Lily Evans. Lily was the maid of honor at Regina's wedding. When the curse was placed on Regina, Lily was one of the first to know. Lily was already pregnant at this time and was very understanding. When Regina died, as well as Lily's baby, it was obvious what Lily was going to do when asked. The spell was supposed to wear off around two years ago, however, something unexpected happened. I believe that you are a metamorphagus and that it extended the spell. However, because of the events that happened this past year, your feelings of resentment towards James's behavior triggered the slow release of the spell. Sooner or later, you are going to start looking like your real mother and father. The spell should wear off completely on your birthday."
Harry just sat with a blank expression on his face. He slowly looked up at Dumbledore.
"How come you never told me until now?" his voice was shaky.
"Because I felt like I had to protect you. After all, Regina asked me to. I cared for Regina deeply. She was the daughter I never had." said Dumbledore sadly, "I wanted to tell you earlier, but you already had so much on your hands."
"Wait a second," said Harry "What about the prophecy! Does it even apply to me now?"
"Yes, it still applies to you because your parents still defied Voldemort many times. Although it was much less obivious." said Dumbledore, "I'm sorry Harry. I don't know if you will ever be able to trust me fully again."
"I don't know either Headmaster." said Harry "Is my name even Harry?"
"Yes, your mother wanted to name you Harry after her father. However, your father was told that Regina wanted to change it last minute to Philip. The Potters agreed to keep your name as Harry." said Dumbledore standing up.
"Wait a second, who is my father? Is he even still alive? Do I even know who he is?" said Harry standing up as well.
Dumbledore looked at Harry, the twinkle returning full force, "Harry, your father is alive. You have met him many times in fact. The years have made him cold and cruel, however, I know he is still the same kind man who fell in love with your mother."
Dumbledore smiled and said, "Harry, your father is Severus Snape."
~End Chapter Two~
A/N: Well, what do you think? Please review if you wish. I would also like to thank everyone who reviewed chapter one: Sierradragon, yugure3, mistik-elf13, Foolish Misery, Lord Elrond of Hogwarts, and RandiWeasley thank you all for reviewing this fic. It means a lot to me.
I also am in need of a Beta-reader. So far, it's just me who is doing the proof reading, so if you would like to apply please email me at claire431@excite.com thanks.
~*Lilyanphino*~