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Innovo Adorior

A New Rise

CHAPTER 7 'Sebastian Jamison Snape'

"Ah... Harry here about the book I presume?" Sirius answered upon seeing Harry holding the book gingerly to his chest. Remus joined him at the door and smiled and beckoned him to come in. They just sat there for a moment, then Sirius broke the silence bouncing with excitement.

"Come on Moony lets tell him!" Exclaimed Sirius like a child who couldn't wait to open a gift. Remus smiled at his long time friends' behavior.

"All right, all right. Harry what you are holding is very sacred, and belongs in this school in our successors hands. You are the last of us Harry you have to keep the name going whether through the original name or a new one, it is your choice. Harry we have bequeathed unto you the sacred Book of Pranks and Other Stuff of the Marauders. Welcome Harry." Remus said off in a grin as he looked at the book, "It is also charmed so that anyone you don't want to read it will only see a boring History of Magic book. I hope you soon rebuild the little group of pranksters we were and continue our work. It would be a great honor for us, Harry." Remus finished. Harry's eyes widened and he looked down to the book which now had 'Book of Pranks and Other Stuff Marauders' scrolling across the cover.

"I accept this honor and am honored to receive it." Holding a stiff, serious feeling in the room as long as he could before he burst out laughing. Remus and Sirius joined in immediately. Harry felt great. He was to succeed the marauders. He hoped he could live up to their name. He was glad they didn't hold his being Snapes' son against him. Harry grinned and excused himself back to his room where he planned on reading the book first thing when he got back. 'Ha! The son of a Professor being head prankster, and not any professor either, Snapes son! This is going to be a great year coming up.' Harry thought on his journey down to the dungeons.

When Harry reached the door he realized he hadn't talked to Armadeus lately, so he stopped to talk to the snake portrait for a while. It turns out Armadeus has seen his father and he looks quite upset, though Armadeus didn't know why or even for sure.

"Hello?" Harry asked out when he entered the unlit room the fire was lowly burning in the grate. The couch was occupied...his father. Harry sent out for permission to enter his mind and received it. He checked his fathers mind carefully. Anger, a need for revenge, hatred, Harry was happy to find that these emotions weren't sent to him but his Aunt, Uncle, and cousin. Harry sat next to Severus on the couch and stared blankly into the dying fire in a comfortable silence for once with his father. No words were needed they knew each other's feelings on the subject. Severus finally turned and looked at Harry then held out a letter. It was the same one from the Gryfindor common room that he had forgotten about after his chat with Ginny. Harry took it and read it.

Sebastian J. Snape

Dungeons, Hogwarts

Harry gawked at the name and looked back to his Father. Severus hesitated...

"You see that was what is on your birth certificate, apparently your mother had charmed it to read differently until you came to your true looks. It is the name we talked about naming our child when we ever had one, Sebastian Jamison Snape." Severus grinned, "We had a little debate about your middle name but...I think it turned out nicely in the end." He paused to look at Harry for a reaction, but could read nothing. "You...you can go with Harry though if you like..." Harry stopped him waving his hands out and wide-eyed.

"You and Mum picked that name out for me?" Harry asked softly. Severus looked up and blinked and nodded. "Then I will go by Sebastian Jamison Snape from now on." He grinned at his fathers shocked expression, that turned into a dazzling still startled that not two months ago he would have run screaming had his evil Professor Snape smiled at him. Har...Sebastian (A/N just so you know I will be calling Harry Sebastian from now on.) turned back to the letter it was from the M.O.M. His OWLS results! Harry tore the letter open and hurriedly opened the wrapped letter...

Sebastian J. Snape, we are pleased to present you with your OWLS results. We hope they will help you with your career choice.

Matilda Hophirk

Scores are as Follows:

O-Outstanding

E-Exceeds Expectations

A-Acceptable

P-Poor

D-Devastating

T-Terrible (Troll)

The following are your scores in Theory and Practical:

Transfiguration-

Practical O

Theory E

Herbology-

Practical E

Theory E

History of Magic-

Theory A

Astronomy-

Practical N-A

Theory E

Due to certain activities that passed during one of the final exams those students will be allowed to redo their Practical for Astronomy.

Divination-

Practical A

Theory E

Care of Magical Creatures-

Practical O

Theory O

Potions-

Practical O

Theory O

Defense Against the Dark Arts-

Practical O

Theory O

We are pleased to inform you that you have received the highest DADA marks for the past 203 years Congratulations. You have passed beyond the current seventh year students, you will be having advanced classes with those who were the highest beneath you.

Total Passed all courses. 13/15 OWLS

Sebastian gaped at the letter. He had gotten two O's in POTIONS! And he had the highest DADA marks for 203 years, He wondered who would be in the Advanced DADA class with him. At least now he knew he could go for being an Auror now. He gave the list to Severus with a huge silly grin on his face but he couldn't help it. He watched his fathers face as he read the marks for his OWLS. Severus paused at the Potions marks and DADA marks. His eyes widened as he read the comments beneath the DADA marks.

"Holy cow you did great Sebastian!" He paused to see how he would react to being called by his true name. Sebastian only grinned wider. Severus smiled in relief with happiness written in his features, which Sebastian had rarely seen there before. This was going to be an interesting Year. Or perhaps a better life?

Sebastian was glad to see his friends had come back and at the tables in the great hall for breakfast. They all seemed happy to be back but he could feel sadness buried in them and particularly Luna who was unusually quiet even for being who she was. But he kept his word and didn't invade any of their minds. He found out later what had caused this uneasy feeling.

THREE KILLED IN ATTACK!
There is news of a new dark wizard but there is no proof...till now there was an attack in Ottery St. Catchpole. Three were killed a wizard, 35, who was the owner of The Quibbler, a muggle woman, 34, his wife, and a muggle born witch, 55, Mr. Lovegoods mother. They leave behind a daughter who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and wizardry. The Lovegoods home was found destroyed with a shape burned into the grass that can only be described as a Dragon in flight with a human's head. Their daughter / granddaughter will be staying with the Ministers family, as their children are close friends and the last of her family that is known has been killed. As of now her whereabouts are being withheld for her safety. There will be more news on pages...

Sebastian blinked at the Daily Profit that lay in front of him. The story on the front page with a picture of a house in shambles and a picture of the symbol burnt into the ground. He couldn't believe Luna had just lost the last of her family. Poor girl, she was so nice I can't believe something would happen to her like this. Then he thought a moment and his breath caught. A new Dark wizard rising! WHAT! His eyes widened at the thought, He hoped there was really no rising and just rumors, the kind that aren't true like most the ones he's ever heard. He silently passed the paper to his father across the table in the great hall. Severus read it and Sebastian heard a sharp intake of breath as Severus read the article. Albus probably already knew, Sebastian thought as he looked at him seeing a glummer Headmaster than usual. That morning when they had come up to breakfast Albus had actually greeted him with his real name rather than Harry, which surprised most the other staff as he smiled in confirmation. Ron, Ginny, Hermione, Luna, and Neville were getting used to their friend being named Sebastian. Ron was angry that he hadn't told him before but otherwise acted pretty civil about it, even trying to be a bit nicer to Severus, though 'greasy git' was muttered under his breath once or twice. Sebastian had a suspicion that Hermione had a hand in Ron's reaction. Neville and Luna were all right about it, though Neville seemed kind of scared of him and Luna was especially quiet though that was to be expected when in her position. Neville never left he side for a moment, and everyone else was always ready to help and always seemed to find time to try and perk her up, which seemed to be doing her a lot of good. Sebastian was glad she was here instead of at home otherwise they might have lost her as well. He wasn't sure whether Neville would be able to make it through that.

"Oh, hey Hermione, I got my OWLS marks last night. Did you?" Sebastian asked her. She looked up with a sparkle in her eyes. He was very scared at the moment. She grinned from ear to ear.

"Yes. Yes I did and guess what I got all my OWLS! Well I might after I retake that Astronomy final. I can't wait I'm glad they decided to have it retaken. It will be so fun I hope I remember everything. I am going to study for it as should you guys, I have a schedule made up for us all and..." Her voice died out when she saw Ron roll his eyes, and Sebastian stifle a giggle and Neville look like a cornered mouse. She sighed heavily and shut her mouth, rolling her eyes up to the ceiling as if to pray for mercy from those around her. At that Severus burst out laughing scaring most everyone except Sebastian and Albus, and they joined in the laughter. As it was very contagious it spread quickly and finally slowed to a halt with Albus' eyes sparkling madly and Severus glaring at him. Ah! Albus sent him a laughing jinx. That makes more sense now. Sebastian grinned again.

A/N

Ahh NO!!!!!

Writes block! I will try and get something up soon. Sorry this one is so short. I'll start on my other story now, Tanathos Mallus. Perhaps my writers block will be gone soon. Thanks to those reviewing! Very helpful for me. I appreciate it!

Any one have any Ideas? Ahh oh well.

Keep smiling all! It makes people wonder what your up to!