Dear Dad,

How are you? I can't believe how much fun this trip is turning out to be! I will be forever in your debt for forcing me get out of your rooms and away from the Manor. You are probably wondering who has polyjuiced into me, because I would never say anything like that. But Dad, I've changed. Not in a bad way, I assure you. But I met someone here in foggy ol' San Francisco. Would you believe that just a 1000 miles or so away from home, people don't even turn at the mention of Harry Potter-Snape. It's like a miracle. You are probably rolling your eyes right now and thinking that I should get back to the point. Her name is Cassidy and she's actually related to someone we know. She is a Malfoy, believe or not! I was shocked, but she doesn't look anything like it. Her full name is Cassidy Selina Amelia Malfoy Dinozo. She's our Malfoy's third cousin. She's the most beautiful woman in the world, Dad. You just have to see her. I just can't believe that a treasure like this would be hiding away in California when you pushed me onto that plane two weeks ago. She can't wait to meet you actually, she's heard all about you. She is aspiring to be a Potions Mistress and can't stop talking about potions. Let's just say that the first time I tried to show her my skills at potion making didn't go so well. I had a flashback to one of Neville's more fabulous explosions. Oh yeah, knowing you and your potions, I attached the article of Rita's interview. Be sure to read it, I'm glad that we have her 'little' secret to dangle over her. I just don't like the title, but otherwise it is okay. She's actually pretty truthful, considering her past. I have to go, Cassidy's calling.

Love,

Harry

Boy-Who-Lived Is Adopted By Former Death Eater

Yes that's right, ladies and gentlemen. The Boy-Who-Lived, our very own Mr. Harry Potter, has been adopted. More than the news of receiving parents, he has been adopted by a former reformed Death Eater. Harry Potter is now Harry Potter-Snape after being adopted by Hogwarts' very own Potions Master, Severus Snape. Rumors have been flying since the death of You-Know-Who, but all has become clear after Harry let me, Rita Skeeter, interview him for the benefit of all our concerned readers.

Rita: Hello, Harry. How are you?

Harry: I'm fine, thank you. Actually I am better than fine, I am estatic. I am leaving for a vacation to the States soon with some of my dearest friends.

Rita: As you know, Harry, we are here to talk about Mr. Snape adopting you over the summer. Can you explain to our concerned readers and I, how this happened?

Harry: Well, umm I got to know Dad better last summer. We were both fighting against Voldemort so eventually we had to work together. Though previously we had many misconceptions of each other, we found out that we actually were quite similar in many manners.

Rita: So he never pressured you? What happened during the Final Battle? Did that affect your relationship?

Harry: Well, as I was saying, we got to know each other better. We became friends, well I was closer to him than anyone else. I went to him often for advice or even just a calm place to hang out in, because after my godfather's death, my temper was even worse. He never pressured me at all, if anything he was reluctant to associate with me. He was more worried about my reputation and well being than his own. We had talked about him adopting me. Actually Albus…I mean Professor Dumbledore had asked him to adopt me, because the Headmaster knew how much it would mean to me to have a family.

Rita: Did he adopt you?

Harry: No, not at this time. Dad sat me down and talked to me about what would happen if the supposed savior of the wizarding world was adopted by a former death eater. No matter how much I tried to convince him otherwise, he was adamant that it would make everyone lose their trust in me. However, he made sure that he wasn't refusing because he didn't care about me, but because he was wary of what was to happen if he did adopt me.

Rita: So how did you end up being adopted?

Harry: I understood and I thought it was a bit unfair, but true to the rest of my life.

Rita: What do you mean true to the rest of your life?

Harry: I mean that everything in my life had been taken away or ruined by the fact that I was supposed to save the world from Voldemort. This was just another on the list.

Rita: I see. Please excuse my interruption and continue.

Harry: It was okay and our relationship wasn't damaged. I never realized how much I relied on him to be there, until he was captured.

At this time, I would like to say that Harry seemed even now emotionally vulnerable about his father being captured by the late He-Who- Must-Not-Be-Named. His emerald green eyes were particularly crowded with fear and despair as he spoke of this period of time in his life.

Rita: What happened when he was captured?

Harry: Professor Dumbledore didn't believe that we could save him, we being the Order of Phoenix. But I refused to allow or let Voldemort take away another person that I cared about. So I did what I had to. I went after him, even though Professor Dumbledore had expressly told me not to. When Professor Dumbledore realized what I had done, he mobilized the troops so to speak. That battle became the Final Battle when Voldemort found out that I was near him.

While Harry talked, I noticed that Professor Severus Snape had entered the room. He was not cold nor cruel as I had been told, he was surprisingly very supportive going as far as to put a kind hand on Harry's shoulder when he faltered. The aura around the man was not distant or malicious; it was protective and loving towards his adoptive son.

Harry: Voldemort was torturing Dad and I had rushed in without thinking about what to do. When I was looking for a way to divert their attention from Dad to something else so that he could escape, Lucius Malfoy realized that I was there. He summoned the invisibility cloak that I was using to hide under and I became the distraction. But Dad didn't leave, no matter how much I told him to. Voldemort even offered to let Dad go for free, as long as I didn't try to escape.

Rita: Oh Merlin! How did you escape?

Harry: Dad diverted their attention by throwing a killing curse at Voldemort, but it didn't kill him. Voldemort and the rest of his Inner Circle that was basically the elder Malfoy, the elder Crabbe, the elder Goyle, Nott, and Pettigrew all cast the crutacius curse on Dad. They held it for ten minutes, but Dad didn't falter once nor scream. That time allowed me to regain enough energy to kill Voldemort using an ancient soul-cleansing spell.

Rita: What happened after Voldemort died? Did the rest of the Death Eaters try to harm you?

Harry: I wouldn't know. I passed out instantly after throwing the spell. Dad let me see his memory of what happened though. He stood and faced the rest of the Inner Circle until Professor Dumbledore arrived. Even after ten minutes under the worst pain curse in the world, he protected me and would have continued on to protect me till his last breathe if Professor Dumbledore hadn't arrived.

Rita: Wow. I feel privileged to hear the story of the Final Battle from the mouth of our very own Savior. On the behalf of Wizarding World, I must thank you and Professor Snape for doing us all a big favor. On the behalf of my readers, I feel compelled to ask you about what happened on the night of your graduation and more so what happened when your friends found out?

Harry: Umm…well, you see on the night of my graduation, I made a speech. That speech nearing the end acknowledged Dad as my dad. I hadn't told my two closest friends at the time. I had hoped that they would receive the news with dignity and maturity, but as you probably know that was not the case. They refused to see the true person behind my dad's act for Voldemort so I refused to associate with people who would prejudice against my own father.

Rita: Did you make up yet? Can you give us details? Perhaps names?

Harry: Hermione Granger and Ron Weasely. I do not believe that we are friends any longer since what they did was worse than the betrayal of Pettigrew. They called me several names and things that I refuse to state for you and your readers. Their reaction was not a pleasant one to say the least.

Rita: It's a tradegy that your friends could not accept the miracle that happened to you. I understand that not every orphan gets the chance to have parents.

Harry: Yes, but it was their choice. I have given them enough opportunities to make amends, but I will never apologize for being adopted. Can we move on from that topic please?

Rita: What are your plans now? Where are you staying currently?

Harry: I am going on a vacation to the States. I have been residing at my Dad's place, Snape Manor, and after my vacation plan on going to the Sotace Gilan Vinncet's elite school for duelists. (Author: Take all the letters and they spell the words Constant Vigilance!). I plan on becoming an auror or another active job after graduating from school.

Rita: From all our readers and myself, we wish you the best of luck in making all your dreams come true.

Once more, I would like to personally congratulate both Harry Potter-Snape and Severus Snape for finding a family that they both truly deserve. Best of luck from your friends at the Daily Prophet!