Disclaimer: NOT MINE! NOTHING IS MINE EXCEPT FOR LOKI, THOR, VECTOR, LEO,
AKIRA, KAZUKI, AND RIN! AND OTHER OCS IN FUTURE CHAPTERS! THE HOUSE-ELVES
BELONGS TO ME TOO!
First time attempting to write a Harry Potter fic so be kind and R&R. And no one beta-ed this so don't mind my grammar mistakes.
Warning: This will be SLASH! Meaning 2 guys in THAT kind of relationship!
Spoilers: Books 1-4
Pairings: Main - Severus/Sirius Others - Reviewers choice! Voting ends July first!
Languages:
"blah blah blah" - English
'blah blah blah' - Japanese
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3. We're staying at Snape's?
(Posted 05/08/03 - Thursday)
(Revision #3 11/06/03 - Thursday)
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"Headmaster! You can't be serious!" said Sirius Black, a fugitive from the Wizarding prison Azkaban. "I would rather get eaten by the creatures in the Forbidden Forest or get kissed by a Dementor than stay with HIM!"
The thin, though he had gained a few pounds since his escape, man huffed and sat down hard on the armchair in front of Dumbledore's desk. Fawkes, the Headmaster's pet phoenix, screeched and flapped his wings at him for not using his indoors voice. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore calmly popped a lemon drop into his mouth and sipped his Grey Earl tea, the twinkle in his eyes more noticeable than usual.
"As much as I hate agreeing with the mutt," Severus said, earning a glare from the Animagus. "I would hex him into next year before he steps into my home. And by some miracle, I miss him and he enters, the wards would fry him."
"Now, now Severus," Dumbledore said sweetly as he lowered his teacup. "Sirius is a member of the Order, thus making him a comrade of yours. It shouldn't be a problem for him and Remus to stay at your home for a few days."
"The answer is no Headmaster," Severus said through gritted teeth. "Brewing Lupin his potion monthly is trouble enough. I will not provide them shelter as well."
"As I recall correctly," said Dumbledore, setting his cup back onto the saucer. "You volunteered to brew the potion for him."
"Ha! The greasy git volunteered?" Sirius said, unbelieving. "What's wrong, Snape? Feeling guilty for getting Remus fired from his position as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher? How pathetic!"
"Shut up Black!" countered Severus. "You're the pathetic one! I didn't help murder my friends!"
"It wasn't my fault! I didn't know!" Sirius defended himself. "At least I'm not some lapdog to a psycho!"
Severus stood and whipped out his wand, a sturdy twelve-inch made from dark mahogany with an unknown core. Even Ollivander, the owner of Diagon Alley's wand shop who had a photographic memory, cannot remember. The Potions Master aimed his weapon at his archrival as his lips were pressed together in anger. Sirius did the same, his wand an extra of Remus. Blue sparkles sizzled prettily from it.
"Boys," said Dumbledore. "Please control your tempers."
The two black-haired men tucked their wands away at the Headmaster's words. Both respected the elderly wizard too much to start a fight in his office.
"Now sit down," Dumbledore said, still smiling.
They sat.
"I know I'm asking a lot from you Severus," said Dumbledore. "But Remus has been ill lately and yesterday was the full moon so he's feeling a bit vulnerable. I want him to recuperate in a safe place."
"Why not Hogwarts then?" Severus said, crossing his arms sulkily. "It's safer."
Dumbledore shook his head. "Hogwarts may be safe for Remus but not Sirius. Your home is built on an area far from here and hidden very well. It would be the perfect location for them."
"If it's so safe, why didn't you send Harry there?" said Sirius. "Even the greasy git is better than those Muggles he's living with right now. At least he knows how to use magic."
"The Daily Prophet would have a field day if Mr. Potter was to move to Severus's home," said Dumbledore. "He was a Death Eater after all and the Ministry of Magic is doubtful of where his loyalty lies."
"He's a Death Eater alright," said Sirius.
"Former Death Eater, you animal," said Severus. "Shouldn't you be begging me to let you stay at my home?"
"Like hell I will!" said Sirius.
"I guess you don't care about poor Lupin's health," taunted Severus. "You have so much pride that you won't stoop low enough to beg so your friend can live. How sad."
"Are you trying to pick a fight with me?" said Sirius.
"You know there are people from both sides keeping tabs on me," Severus said to Dumbledore, ignoring him completely. "It would be suicidal to do something like this. If Voldemort finds out I'm housing Lupin, he'll know I'm on the Light side and if the Ministry finds out I'm housing an escapee from prison, they'll throw me into Azkaban without a fair trial."
"Wouldn't that be fun," Sirius said, sneering, "Imagine we became cellmates."
"I shudder thinking about it," said Severus, emphasizing by pretending to shudder.
Sirius raised a fist. "Why you - "
Someone knocked on the Headmaster's door.
"Change to the dog you are," ordered Severus.
Sirius shot him a dirty look but complied. His bones shifted, breaking and reconnecting, and coarse fur grew on his skin. In two seconds flat, a large Grim-like dog stood in his place.
"Come in," said Dumbledore.
His door swung open and Remus walked in. He looked tired with his wan features and dark circles under his eyes, but still gave them a weak smile. Severus inwardly winced in sympathy; the werewolf did look sick. Dumbledore gestured him to sit next to the Potions Master on the couch. Remus nodded and sat at the end, giving Severus his personal space.
"Lemon drop?" offered Dumbledore.
"No thank you," Remus declined politely. "You requested for me?"
"Yes I did," said Dumbledore. "I was just telling Severus what a wonderful idea it would be if you and Sirius were to stay at his home. He's already agreed."
Before Severus could say something, Remus' eyes went huge and he said in an amazed voice, "His home? You mean Severus'? What? How? Huh?"
Sirius trotted to his friend's side, nudging his limp hand. The hand moved to pat the Animagus's head automatically.
"Are you okay?" Dumbledore said kindly. "Should I send for Poppy?"
"I think, I mean, what?" said Remus, dazed.
"I never agreed to anything," said Severus. "How many times do I have to tell you? It's a bad idea."
"Well, it wasn't my idea originally," said Dumbledore, pouring more tea into his cup. "You should know this person, Severus. His name is Vector."
"Vector?" Severus said, pounding his hand onto the armrest. "It was HIS idea?"
"Technically it wasn't him," Dumbledore said, as he stroked his pure white beard and dumped cube after cube of sugar into his teacup. "I believe it was Thor who offered to let Remus and Sirius stay at your home first."
Severus groaned loudly, causing Remus to snap out of his daze and Sirius to look curiously at his nemesis. At this time, the door opened again and Professor Minerva McGonagall came in, a letter in her hand. The odd thing about this letter was that it wasn't written on parchment, but Muggle loose- leaf paper.
"Good afternoon Minerva," greeted Dumbledore. "Or should it be good evening? The sun has already begun to set."
"What is that you're holding?" said Severus, always straightforward.
"A rather subdue house-elf appeared in my rooms and gave me this letter," McGonagall informed, giving the letter to Dumbledore. "He told me to give this letter to the Headmaster immediately."
"How come he didn't give it to me himself?" said Dumbledore.
"I don't know," said McGonagall, sitting on the armchair Sirius had occupied seconds ago. "He didn't say."
"How was the house-elf dressed?" asked Remus. "It might give us a clue to who his master is."
"He was dressed strangely," answered McGonagall. "He wore Muggle-styled clothes, a light blue T-shirt and shorts, and also had white running shoes on. His voice was high-pitched like all house-elves but wasn't scared of talking to people and didn't hurt himself in any way."
"Sound familiar Severus?" said Dumbledore, unfolding the letter.
Severus sighed and said, "It must have been Sparky. He and another female house-elf are the only ones we use to deliver long distance."
"We?" said Remus.
"Yes Lupin," said Severus. "We. As in my family and myself."
"Oh."
Sirius growled.
"Oh my," said McGonagall. "Is this your pet, Remus?"
"Umm~~~you could say that," said Remus, while Severus hid his laugh with a cough. "I found him near my home and decided to take him in. He looks scary but very gentle and tamed."
"Yes, very tamed," said Severus. "You might even say he's whipped."
"It's a letter from your brother," Dumbledore announced, grabbing Sirius' attention so he wouldn't bite the Potions Master.
"From Vector?" said Severus. "What does he want?"
"Ah, so Severus has a brother named Vector," concluded Remus. "I didn't know that you had siblings."
"There's a lot you don't know about me," said Severus. "Headmaster, what does the letter say?"
"He wants you to bring Remus and his pet home for a couple of days," said Dumbledore. "Or else he'll have Rin punish you."
Severus cringed. "Damn him! Using Rin against me."
"Watch your language," scolded McGonagall. "You shouldn't get into the habit of swearing. It would be a bad influence on the students."
"I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Rin," said Dumbledore. "Who is this person?"
"I admire you Headmaster but it's none of your business," said Severus.
"Severus!" exclaimed McGonagall. "You mustn't be so rude to Albus."
"It's fine Minerva," said Dumbledore, eating another lemon drop. "He has a stubborn streak worse than me and that's saying something. If he doesn't want to tell me, I won't pressure him into it."
"And forcing me to bring Lupin and his filthy animal home isn't the same as pressuring me?" said Severus, giving the Animagus his best glare. "Your logic has been going down the drain recently Headmaster."
Dumbledore laughed. "Perhaps it has to do with my age. I'm not getting younger Severus. It would do me a great favor if you would bring them home. It'll be a few days, nothing more."
"Really Severus," said McGonagall. "You don't have anything to hide."
Remus remained silent, looking miserable.
"Okay! You win," said Severus, throwing his arms up in defeat. "But no more than three days."
"That's good enough," said Dumbledore, smiling widely. "Isn't it, Remus? After three days, we'll have a new place for you and your pet to stay for the rest of the summer."
"Excellent," Remus said sincerely. "I'm sorry to be such a bother, Severus."
"As long as you keep to yourself, it'll be fine," said Severus. "I doubt you can cause any trouble in three days."
Once again, someone knocked on the Headmaster's door.
"How strange for me to be getting so many visitors in one day," Dumbledore commented. "Do come in."
"I'm here to escort Uncle home," said the latest visitor, slipping into the office.
"Thor!" said Severus. "What are you doing here?"
"He's already said he's here to bring you home," said Dumbledore. "I hope you are not becoming senile."
"He called Severus Uncle," Remus muttered in a low voice. "This young man is Severus' nephew. It's almost as mind-boggling as Severus having a brother we've never heard about in school."
"Is there something wrong with him Uncle?" Thor asked, smoothing the creases in his sleeves. He wore a white button-down shirt, gray vest over it, and gray slacks.
"The only thing wrong with him is that he's a werewolf," Severus insulted unconsciously.
Remus was used to the jibes so did nothing but Sirius bared his sharp teeth at the Potions Master. McGonagall looked offended since Remus was a former Gryffindor and Dumbledore's expression didn't change. Thor stared at his uncle, his body tensed. Severus caught the stare and his memory slapped him upside his head.
"I apologize Thor," said Severus. "I forgot."
"Apology accepted," said Thor, though he sounded pissed off. "There will not be another insult to werewolves if you want us to keep our bond."
"Dutifully noted," said Severus.
McGonagall, Remus, and Sirius were stunned at hearing Severus apologize, and getting warned by his own nephew and then agreeing to the warning. If their hearts were bad, they thought they would all have strokes, or at least die from shock.
"Let's go," said Thor. "Father and the little monkey are waiting for us to return for dinner."
"Headmaster, if there isn't anything else you need me for~~~" said Severus.
"Go on home," said Dumbledore. "I trust you and your nephew will be back tomorrow night to get Remus and his pet."
"Yes Headmaster Dumbledore," said Thor. "Is seven o'clock okay with Mr. Lupin and his pet?"
"Seven is fine," said Remus. "But how will we get to our destination? Will it be portkey or apparating? I think portkey would be better because I'm still recovering from the full moon last night."
Thor gave him a strange look and said, "We're going to the Sakura School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by portal. From there, we take another portal to the Japanese Ministry of Magic so I can have our home portal respond to your and your friend's DNA. When that's done, we take the Ministry's portal back to the school and finally go home."
"Portal?" both McGonagall and Remus said.
"You don't know what a portal is?" Thor asked slowly, and turned to Severus. "Uncle, would you do the honor?"
Severus sighed and went into his Professor mode. "A portal is a rift through space and time and only very skilled wizards can produce a portal. There are two types. One is a permanent portal rooted into a certain location. For example, my home has a permanent portal and is surrounded by a frame so we know exactly where it is. The second type is an instant portal. It's like apparating but you can hold it so other people can go through and can stay open for varying periods of time. It depends on the wizard creating it."
"Fascinating," said McGonagall. "Did you use a portal to arrive to Hogwarts?"
"Yes," said Thor. "All Aurors have to know how to create portals and not just the regular one. Above normal wizards and witches could make one but it'll be in front of them. You can't be an Auror unless you can make a portal in front of you, behind you, and underneath you; it can't take longer than three seconds either."
"You're an Auror?" Remus said, mentally counting how many times he had been shocked since coming to the Headmaster's office. "You're so young!"
"Age has nothing to do with ability, inborn talent, knowledge, and experience," said Thor. "Judging someone by their age could easily get yourself killed."
"Good advice," said Dumbledore. "Now go home. Someone is probably waiting for your return."
Thor nodded. "The little monkey is probably bouncing around in the manor."
"Manor?" Remus echoed. "Severus lives in a manor?"
"Don't tell me you didn't know?" said Thor. "Uncle, don't you tell people here anything?"
"No," Severus answered tersely.
Thor shrugged. "Yes, Uncle lives in a manor. My family has rooms there but we really live next the manor in our own home. In the summer, we kind of migrate to the manor."
"I see," said McGonagall. "You do that keep him company. I'm so glad."
"Anyway, we're going now," said Severus in his no nonsense tone. "I was supposed to have gone back an hour ago. No more questions or explanations."
"Goodbye then," said McGonagall.
"I'll see you tomorrow," said Dumbledore. "We'll be waiting in the Great Hall."
"See you Severus," said Remus. "And thank you."
The Potions Master nodded his head in welcome and walked out, his robes billowing to an invisible wind. Thor gave them a brief and fleeting smile before departing. The door to the Headmaster's office shut with a resounding bang.
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A.N. - There! Sirius in Chapter 3! Too bad half of the time, he's in his Animagus form. I hope you readers liked it because it took up my anime- watching time ^_^. If you're confused about the timeline, let me explain: Chapter 1 was Day 1 morning. Then Chapter 3, Day 1 night and finally Chapter 2, Day 2 afternoon. Got it? Good!
First time attempting to write a Harry Potter fic so be kind and R&R. And no one beta-ed this so don't mind my grammar mistakes.
Warning: This will be SLASH! Meaning 2 guys in THAT kind of relationship!
Spoilers: Books 1-4
Pairings: Main - Severus/Sirius Others - Reviewers choice! Voting ends July first!
Languages:
"blah blah blah" - English
'blah blah blah' - Japanese
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3. We're staying at Snape's?
(Posted 05/08/03 - Thursday)
(Revision #3 11/06/03 - Thursday)
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"Headmaster! You can't be serious!" said Sirius Black, a fugitive from the Wizarding prison Azkaban. "I would rather get eaten by the creatures in the Forbidden Forest or get kissed by a Dementor than stay with HIM!"
The thin, though he had gained a few pounds since his escape, man huffed and sat down hard on the armchair in front of Dumbledore's desk. Fawkes, the Headmaster's pet phoenix, screeched and flapped his wings at him for not using his indoors voice. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore calmly popped a lemon drop into his mouth and sipped his Grey Earl tea, the twinkle in his eyes more noticeable than usual.
"As much as I hate agreeing with the mutt," Severus said, earning a glare from the Animagus. "I would hex him into next year before he steps into my home. And by some miracle, I miss him and he enters, the wards would fry him."
"Now, now Severus," Dumbledore said sweetly as he lowered his teacup. "Sirius is a member of the Order, thus making him a comrade of yours. It shouldn't be a problem for him and Remus to stay at your home for a few days."
"The answer is no Headmaster," Severus said through gritted teeth. "Brewing Lupin his potion monthly is trouble enough. I will not provide them shelter as well."
"As I recall correctly," said Dumbledore, setting his cup back onto the saucer. "You volunteered to brew the potion for him."
"Ha! The greasy git volunteered?" Sirius said, unbelieving. "What's wrong, Snape? Feeling guilty for getting Remus fired from his position as the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher? How pathetic!"
"Shut up Black!" countered Severus. "You're the pathetic one! I didn't help murder my friends!"
"It wasn't my fault! I didn't know!" Sirius defended himself. "At least I'm not some lapdog to a psycho!"
Severus stood and whipped out his wand, a sturdy twelve-inch made from dark mahogany with an unknown core. Even Ollivander, the owner of Diagon Alley's wand shop who had a photographic memory, cannot remember. The Potions Master aimed his weapon at his archrival as his lips were pressed together in anger. Sirius did the same, his wand an extra of Remus. Blue sparkles sizzled prettily from it.
"Boys," said Dumbledore. "Please control your tempers."
The two black-haired men tucked their wands away at the Headmaster's words. Both respected the elderly wizard too much to start a fight in his office.
"Now sit down," Dumbledore said, still smiling.
They sat.
"I know I'm asking a lot from you Severus," said Dumbledore. "But Remus has been ill lately and yesterday was the full moon so he's feeling a bit vulnerable. I want him to recuperate in a safe place."
"Why not Hogwarts then?" Severus said, crossing his arms sulkily. "It's safer."
Dumbledore shook his head. "Hogwarts may be safe for Remus but not Sirius. Your home is built on an area far from here and hidden very well. It would be the perfect location for them."
"If it's so safe, why didn't you send Harry there?" said Sirius. "Even the greasy git is better than those Muggles he's living with right now. At least he knows how to use magic."
"The Daily Prophet would have a field day if Mr. Potter was to move to Severus's home," said Dumbledore. "He was a Death Eater after all and the Ministry of Magic is doubtful of where his loyalty lies."
"He's a Death Eater alright," said Sirius.
"Former Death Eater, you animal," said Severus. "Shouldn't you be begging me to let you stay at my home?"
"Like hell I will!" said Sirius.
"I guess you don't care about poor Lupin's health," taunted Severus. "You have so much pride that you won't stoop low enough to beg so your friend can live. How sad."
"Are you trying to pick a fight with me?" said Sirius.
"You know there are people from both sides keeping tabs on me," Severus said to Dumbledore, ignoring him completely. "It would be suicidal to do something like this. If Voldemort finds out I'm housing Lupin, he'll know I'm on the Light side and if the Ministry finds out I'm housing an escapee from prison, they'll throw me into Azkaban without a fair trial."
"Wouldn't that be fun," Sirius said, sneering, "Imagine we became cellmates."
"I shudder thinking about it," said Severus, emphasizing by pretending to shudder.
Sirius raised a fist. "Why you - "
Someone knocked on the Headmaster's door.
"Change to the dog you are," ordered Severus.
Sirius shot him a dirty look but complied. His bones shifted, breaking and reconnecting, and coarse fur grew on his skin. In two seconds flat, a large Grim-like dog stood in his place.
"Come in," said Dumbledore.
His door swung open and Remus walked in. He looked tired with his wan features and dark circles under his eyes, but still gave them a weak smile. Severus inwardly winced in sympathy; the werewolf did look sick. Dumbledore gestured him to sit next to the Potions Master on the couch. Remus nodded and sat at the end, giving Severus his personal space.
"Lemon drop?" offered Dumbledore.
"No thank you," Remus declined politely. "You requested for me?"
"Yes I did," said Dumbledore. "I was just telling Severus what a wonderful idea it would be if you and Sirius were to stay at his home. He's already agreed."
Before Severus could say something, Remus' eyes went huge and he said in an amazed voice, "His home? You mean Severus'? What? How? Huh?"
Sirius trotted to his friend's side, nudging his limp hand. The hand moved to pat the Animagus's head automatically.
"Are you okay?" Dumbledore said kindly. "Should I send for Poppy?"
"I think, I mean, what?" said Remus, dazed.
"I never agreed to anything," said Severus. "How many times do I have to tell you? It's a bad idea."
"Well, it wasn't my idea originally," said Dumbledore, pouring more tea into his cup. "You should know this person, Severus. His name is Vector."
"Vector?" Severus said, pounding his hand onto the armrest. "It was HIS idea?"
"Technically it wasn't him," Dumbledore said, as he stroked his pure white beard and dumped cube after cube of sugar into his teacup. "I believe it was Thor who offered to let Remus and Sirius stay at your home first."
Severus groaned loudly, causing Remus to snap out of his daze and Sirius to look curiously at his nemesis. At this time, the door opened again and Professor Minerva McGonagall came in, a letter in her hand. The odd thing about this letter was that it wasn't written on parchment, but Muggle loose- leaf paper.
"Good afternoon Minerva," greeted Dumbledore. "Or should it be good evening? The sun has already begun to set."
"What is that you're holding?" said Severus, always straightforward.
"A rather subdue house-elf appeared in my rooms and gave me this letter," McGonagall informed, giving the letter to Dumbledore. "He told me to give this letter to the Headmaster immediately."
"How come he didn't give it to me himself?" said Dumbledore.
"I don't know," said McGonagall, sitting on the armchair Sirius had occupied seconds ago. "He didn't say."
"How was the house-elf dressed?" asked Remus. "It might give us a clue to who his master is."
"He was dressed strangely," answered McGonagall. "He wore Muggle-styled clothes, a light blue T-shirt and shorts, and also had white running shoes on. His voice was high-pitched like all house-elves but wasn't scared of talking to people and didn't hurt himself in any way."
"Sound familiar Severus?" said Dumbledore, unfolding the letter.
Severus sighed and said, "It must have been Sparky. He and another female house-elf are the only ones we use to deliver long distance."
"We?" said Remus.
"Yes Lupin," said Severus. "We. As in my family and myself."
"Oh."
Sirius growled.
"Oh my," said McGonagall. "Is this your pet, Remus?"
"Umm~~~you could say that," said Remus, while Severus hid his laugh with a cough. "I found him near my home and decided to take him in. He looks scary but very gentle and tamed."
"Yes, very tamed," said Severus. "You might even say he's whipped."
"It's a letter from your brother," Dumbledore announced, grabbing Sirius' attention so he wouldn't bite the Potions Master.
"From Vector?" said Severus. "What does he want?"
"Ah, so Severus has a brother named Vector," concluded Remus. "I didn't know that you had siblings."
"There's a lot you don't know about me," said Severus. "Headmaster, what does the letter say?"
"He wants you to bring Remus and his pet home for a couple of days," said Dumbledore. "Or else he'll have Rin punish you."
Severus cringed. "Damn him! Using Rin against me."
"Watch your language," scolded McGonagall. "You shouldn't get into the habit of swearing. It would be a bad influence on the students."
"I haven't had the pleasure of meeting Rin," said Dumbledore. "Who is this person?"
"I admire you Headmaster but it's none of your business," said Severus.
"Severus!" exclaimed McGonagall. "You mustn't be so rude to Albus."
"It's fine Minerva," said Dumbledore, eating another lemon drop. "He has a stubborn streak worse than me and that's saying something. If he doesn't want to tell me, I won't pressure him into it."
"And forcing me to bring Lupin and his filthy animal home isn't the same as pressuring me?" said Severus, giving the Animagus his best glare. "Your logic has been going down the drain recently Headmaster."
Dumbledore laughed. "Perhaps it has to do with my age. I'm not getting younger Severus. It would do me a great favor if you would bring them home. It'll be a few days, nothing more."
"Really Severus," said McGonagall. "You don't have anything to hide."
Remus remained silent, looking miserable.
"Okay! You win," said Severus, throwing his arms up in defeat. "But no more than three days."
"That's good enough," said Dumbledore, smiling widely. "Isn't it, Remus? After three days, we'll have a new place for you and your pet to stay for the rest of the summer."
"Excellent," Remus said sincerely. "I'm sorry to be such a bother, Severus."
"As long as you keep to yourself, it'll be fine," said Severus. "I doubt you can cause any trouble in three days."
Once again, someone knocked on the Headmaster's door.
"How strange for me to be getting so many visitors in one day," Dumbledore commented. "Do come in."
"I'm here to escort Uncle home," said the latest visitor, slipping into the office.
"Thor!" said Severus. "What are you doing here?"
"He's already said he's here to bring you home," said Dumbledore. "I hope you are not becoming senile."
"He called Severus Uncle," Remus muttered in a low voice. "This young man is Severus' nephew. It's almost as mind-boggling as Severus having a brother we've never heard about in school."
"Is there something wrong with him Uncle?" Thor asked, smoothing the creases in his sleeves. He wore a white button-down shirt, gray vest over it, and gray slacks.
"The only thing wrong with him is that he's a werewolf," Severus insulted unconsciously.
Remus was used to the jibes so did nothing but Sirius bared his sharp teeth at the Potions Master. McGonagall looked offended since Remus was a former Gryffindor and Dumbledore's expression didn't change. Thor stared at his uncle, his body tensed. Severus caught the stare and his memory slapped him upside his head.
"I apologize Thor," said Severus. "I forgot."
"Apology accepted," said Thor, though he sounded pissed off. "There will not be another insult to werewolves if you want us to keep our bond."
"Dutifully noted," said Severus.
McGonagall, Remus, and Sirius were stunned at hearing Severus apologize, and getting warned by his own nephew and then agreeing to the warning. If their hearts were bad, they thought they would all have strokes, or at least die from shock.
"Let's go," said Thor. "Father and the little monkey are waiting for us to return for dinner."
"Headmaster, if there isn't anything else you need me for~~~" said Severus.
"Go on home," said Dumbledore. "I trust you and your nephew will be back tomorrow night to get Remus and his pet."
"Yes Headmaster Dumbledore," said Thor. "Is seven o'clock okay with Mr. Lupin and his pet?"
"Seven is fine," said Remus. "But how will we get to our destination? Will it be portkey or apparating? I think portkey would be better because I'm still recovering from the full moon last night."
Thor gave him a strange look and said, "We're going to the Sakura School of Witchcraft and Wizardry by portal. From there, we take another portal to the Japanese Ministry of Magic so I can have our home portal respond to your and your friend's DNA. When that's done, we take the Ministry's portal back to the school and finally go home."
"Portal?" both McGonagall and Remus said.
"You don't know what a portal is?" Thor asked slowly, and turned to Severus. "Uncle, would you do the honor?"
Severus sighed and went into his Professor mode. "A portal is a rift through space and time and only very skilled wizards can produce a portal. There are two types. One is a permanent portal rooted into a certain location. For example, my home has a permanent portal and is surrounded by a frame so we know exactly where it is. The second type is an instant portal. It's like apparating but you can hold it so other people can go through and can stay open for varying periods of time. It depends on the wizard creating it."
"Fascinating," said McGonagall. "Did you use a portal to arrive to Hogwarts?"
"Yes," said Thor. "All Aurors have to know how to create portals and not just the regular one. Above normal wizards and witches could make one but it'll be in front of them. You can't be an Auror unless you can make a portal in front of you, behind you, and underneath you; it can't take longer than three seconds either."
"You're an Auror?" Remus said, mentally counting how many times he had been shocked since coming to the Headmaster's office. "You're so young!"
"Age has nothing to do with ability, inborn talent, knowledge, and experience," said Thor. "Judging someone by their age could easily get yourself killed."
"Good advice," said Dumbledore. "Now go home. Someone is probably waiting for your return."
Thor nodded. "The little monkey is probably bouncing around in the manor."
"Manor?" Remus echoed. "Severus lives in a manor?"
"Don't tell me you didn't know?" said Thor. "Uncle, don't you tell people here anything?"
"No," Severus answered tersely.
Thor shrugged. "Yes, Uncle lives in a manor. My family has rooms there but we really live next the manor in our own home. In the summer, we kind of migrate to the manor."
"I see," said McGonagall. "You do that keep him company. I'm so glad."
"Anyway, we're going now," said Severus in his no nonsense tone. "I was supposed to have gone back an hour ago. No more questions or explanations."
"Goodbye then," said McGonagall.
"I'll see you tomorrow," said Dumbledore. "We'll be waiting in the Great Hall."
"See you Severus," said Remus. "And thank you."
The Potions Master nodded his head in welcome and walked out, his robes billowing to an invisible wind. Thor gave them a brief and fleeting smile before departing. The door to the Headmaster's office shut with a resounding bang.
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A.N. - There! Sirius in Chapter 3! Too bad half of the time, he's in his Animagus form. I hope you readers liked it because it took up my anime- watching time ^_^. If you're confused about the timeline, let me explain: Chapter 1 was Day 1 morning. Then Chapter 3, Day 1 night and finally Chapter 2, Day 2 afternoon. Got it? Good!