Chapter Nine: Day Sixteen at St.Mungos

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Dear Sirius and Remus.

I'm sorry I didn't get to see you again since Diagon Alley, but someone blocked me from having visitors. As it is i have some important news to tell you about myself and a certain potion's master. I would have loved to tell you this in private, face-to-face, but you know….blocked from visitors and all. Anyways….

My father is not James. It's the aforementioned potion's master. Now I hope you don't crumple this up and throw it away and decide to hate me because of this. I would hate to lose the only parental figures I have ever known in my life.

I am hoping to be out of this hospital by the end of today. Severus is filing for adoption papers and if he succeeds I'll be free of Dumbledore's manipulation. Please write back to let me know that you don't hate me. I would also like to see you guys again.

Love,

Harry

Harry folded the letter up and handed it to the gray owl perched at the window. "Take this to Remus Lupin." Harry said firmly. The owl bobbed his head and took off. Harry turned around and sank into the embrace of his boyfriend. "I hope they accept me."

"Oh I'm sure they will love." Kayan said. He ran his fingers through Harry's messy hair. "You know, I think this is starting to look straighter." He commented, brushing arry's hair into different angles.

"So?"

"Maybe that charm is wearing off." Nevans looked up from his paperwork.

"It's possible." He commented. "Severus spoke to me today. Everything's going according to plan, and he plans on coming for you this afternoon with an official from the Ministry. If the charm is taken off by that potion then you'll be on your way home."

"But I still won't be free. I have to have sessions with you still." Harry reminded him. "And when will I see Kayan?"

"I'll visit every day with Nevans after my work is done." Kayan said reassuringly. Harry smiled softly and their attention turned to the open window. The little gray owl was just coming to a stop.

"That was fast." Harry said, retrieving the letter tied to the owl's leg.

"They must be close then." Harry opened the letter and began to read.

Dear Harry,

Severus came to us two days ago and told us everything. You can be rest assured that we accept everything. And I mean EVERYTHING. About you, your true father, your life, and the whole riddle deal. (Harry smirked here as he caught the hint

We will be joining Severus on his quest to retrieve you, so be prepared. Sirius ahs been whining about not being able to visit and I have to say, I was as well.

Anyway I hope you are well and that you're ready to come home.

Love,

Sirius and Remus

Harry smiled in relief and dropped the paper. He leaned back in Kayan's arms. "They're okay with it. Apparently Sev….er…he already told them everything. They're coming with him to get me."

"I guess that means it's already done and they're coming to get you to sign it." Nevans commented. "That's good. We'll miss you around here but you don't deserve to be here. You just needed weekly therapy from the beginning." Harry scowled.

"I bet Dumbles just wanted me away from him and his goals." Kayan tightened his grip on Harry.

"But if you hadn't come here, you wouldn't have met me." Harry nodded and smiled just as the door opened. A large black dog bounded in and leapt onto Harry, who hugged it tight.

"Snuffles! I'm so glad to see you!" He was rewarded with a lick and he laughed. Then he turned to the men in the doorway. Remus and Severus both smiled, while the Ministry official looked as is he would rather be anywhere else. "Remus, err…"

"You can call me what you want to." Severus offered. Sirius lolled his tongue and Severus glared sternly at the man/dog. "Within reason of course."

"Severus then." Harry decided. "Until I get used to this." Severus nodded.

"Let's get this over with." The Ministry official said. "You just need to sign this here." He said, handing Harry a form. "Then your doctor needs to sign saying that Severus is truly yours and that you're all right to be released." Harry and Nevans signed their respective forms and Harry was given the serum that would cancel out the charms placed on his before he was born.

Harry's dark brown hair turned pitch black and grew until well past his shoulder blades. Probably due to never actually being cut, as the illusion always stayed short. His eyes stayed green but darkened to an almost black shade. His nose grew a little, his face narrowed, he grew taller and thinner, and finally he turned paler.

"Now Harry, there is vampire blood in my line." Severus cautioned when Harry relaxed. "It skips generations, like my father, and was only half noticeable with me." Harry nodded but felt nothing else change.

"Nothing." He said. Severus nodded.

"Be prepared though, it might happen gradually." Harry nodded and turned to Kayan, who grinned at him and hugged him. The offical signed the papers himself and the adoption became complete.

"Good day." He strode out of the room. Harry and the small group laughed at the almost run before Harry was allowed outside the hospital for good.

TBC

So? How is it? I'm working on another story as well, but seeing as the thing wont let me create a new story….i'll have to wait to post it. So expect a new story popping up. That means it might take twice as long for updates if I have to work on two at once.

Also, finals are coming up so don't expect too much from me over the next two weeks. Then I'll have a job but I'll have more time to post depending on my hours, since a job doesn't give homework (usually).