Who Are You To Me?

Chapter Three

Author's note. I have no idea how old Harry's parents were when they were killed, so please don't review and tell me I have it wrong.

Harry was waiting all day for his visit and also a reply from Professor Snape. The aforementioned letter arrived minutes before Remus arrived. Harry hadn't got around to giving Remus his letter, so he did this before opening the letter from his professor.

To Harry (It seems very strange calling you that)

Thank you for your second letter. I had no doubts that you would keep my memories quiet, I was merely reminding you.

You didn't hear about that side of your father because I'm the only one who bears a grudge, and I must admit that, yes, I did tend to take my anger and pain out on you.

You do remind me of your father, you look like him. This is one reason I carried my grudge over to you, something I should not have done. You resemble your father so much, and to me, it seemed as if there was another James Potter, back to make my life a misery again. I will have to make myself remember that you and your father are separate people, and I will try to be more civil to you this year.

I think it is time for a truce; we have been enemies for too long. 5 years is a long time to dislike someone. But, then again, I have been holding a grudge against your father for about 22 years now. I think it's time I let go of that particular grudge.

Unfortunately you are beginning to grow up, you must get used to it.

Anyway Harry, I must go now. I will see you in September, when we will begin our truce (although re-reading this letter it seems that we have already began to establish a friendly relationship.)

Severus Snape

Harry smiled at his letter. Finally Snape was willing to strike a truce. He re-read the letter, and decided that he should go back downstairs.

Remus, Alastor Moody and Tonks were sat downstairs, with a rather wary Dursley Family. After all, Moody had threatened Vernon before they left the station in June. Harry entered, and was immediately bear-hugged by the three members of the Order who had visited.

They sat around for a few hours, not really talking about anything in particular, just enjoying each other's company. It began to get late, and by 6pm, Moody and Tonks had to leave. Remus stayed behind for a moment when they left.

"Thanks for your letter Harry." Harry nodded. Both could see the pain in the other's eyes. Remus opened his arms and Harry fell gratefully into them. There were no words spoken, but each felt their heartache lift slightly.

Remus was slightly teary-eyed when he and Harry pulled apart. His voice almost cracked as he spoke. "Look after yourself, and if you ever need me, just owl. You know where I am."

Harry nodded, and wiped his eyes. Remus opened the living room door, and stepped into the hall.

"Thanks for having us." he said to the Dursleys. Harry opened the front door, and watched Remus walk away.

Wandering into the kitchen, he sat down heavily at the table, in front of a plate of food. He looked at it, was it true that his family had managed to cook a meal for themselves? While he was living there? It was possible, it had never happened before, but it was possible.

After washing up, he decided to go upstairs and look over his presents again. Also he had to write back to Snape.

To Professor Snape,

Hi again. I have just had the best birthday at this house for as long as I can remember. I actually got presents, and I didn't have to cook dinner, for the first time ever. I had a couple of people visit as well.

I hope your day was good.

I can understand you having a grudge against my dad, but, like you say, 22 years is a long time. That means you had a grudge against him since about your sixth year? That's quite a while. I'm working this out from the fact that my parents were 21 when they died. That was 15 years ago. I hope this is correct.

My Aunt, Uncle and Cousin got me the best present. They found diaries that belonged to my mum, one for each year from when she left school, to when she died. I can't wait to read them. I bet they're interesting.

I suppose I must go now, its getting late, I want to read for a while before I go to sleep, so I should go.

See you soon.

Harry

Professor Snape was surprised when yet another letter from Harry came through his window.

Reading the letter, he smiled. It was quite pleasant, this being nice thing. He should do it more often. He then re-read the third paragraph of his student's letter.

"You have no idea how interesting they will be Harry." Snape said with sorrow.