NOTE: The date in the first chapter has been changed to the 31st, to go along with this story. So everything was bumped up a day. Basically the Potters gave Harry up just a few hours that they were attacked in the books.
The first thought that crossed Sev's mind was about how comfortable the bed was. He was sure that there were none like that at his home, the Snape Manor, or Hogwarts either. Then memories of the day before came flooding back. He had Potter to take care of now. The monstrosity. Severus recalled how horrible the day had been. The shopping, the messes, and then collapsing on his bed exhausted.
"Eli," he called out softly, still not opening his eyes. There was a small pop announcing the house elf.
"Yes Master Snape? What can Eli do for you sir?" she said bowing.
"I would like you to check on the child and tend to any immediate needs that he may have. There are many shrunken items in the stroller and my pockets."
"Yes sir." With that, Severus was alone once more.
Finally, he sat up, and opened his eyes. Instantly, he felt his jaw drop. He was in such a magnificent bedroom, it would put the Malfoy Manor to shame. The floor was covered with a silver-white carpet that looked very soft. In the middle of the room, there was the king sized mahogany bed, with blue and silver patterns on the hangings, and quilts. On one of the walls, there was a huge window looking out on to the lake. The walls were an off white, and at the top, there were animals carved in, moving slowly around the room, making it seem alive. Near the window there was a good-sized desk, white, silver, and blue to match. Against the opposite wall, there were two doors. One presumably let to the closet, the other, was most likely a bathroom. Snape sat up, and got out of bed. He passed an armchair and a bookshelf, and opened one of the doors. The first, as the thought, was a closet. It already contained his wardrobe, and was neat, and organized. He noticed a few new additions to his collection of clothes. The second was of course the bathroom. It was made entirely out of blue-white marble. There was a silver rug on the floor. The bathtub was also marble was more white than blue than the rest of the room. It was very deep, and had faucets with jewels similar to those in the prefect's bathroom. The sink was also made in the same style, as was the toilet. Behind the mirror there was a cabinet, and under the sink there were quite a few drawers, with things all ready in their place. Probably the work of the house elf.
After a quick shower and getting into fresh robes, Severus exited his room. The hallway was filled with greens and blues, as well as the off white. There were a few closets, and a small library. Next came another door. Snape remembered this to be Harry's new room. It was furnished with most things that you would find in a nursery. There was a toddler bed instead of a crib, but that was about it. The walls were similar to what he had, but the moving animals were not only at the top, but all around, and live size. The ceiling was done in the same fashion as the Great Hall, reflecting the sky. On one side of the room, there was a window that was set low enough for a baby Harry to see through. It overlooked the Quidditch pitch, as well as the lake. Severus noted that they seemed to be very high up, probably a tower, but since there were near the dungeons, he realized them to be spells and illusion charms. Everything in the room was smaller then usual. Like the door handles would suddenly move down when Harry was near. The closet door was gone, leaving a view of the several sets of clothes that were picked out for Harry. Severus cringed at the memory. There was a low armchair, and on the floor there were numerous pillows. The bed was near the window, and was a light green with some blue. There was the stuffed Blob on top of it. The other toys were randomly around the room and in a white box in one of the corners. Harry was in the middle of it all, playing with his stuffed dog. As soon as he noticed Severus, he smiled.
"Hi!" he laughed.
"Good, I see that the house elf did its job. We're going to be late for breakfast, Albus said we were to come to the Great Hall this time." Sev picked Harry up in his arms, and left their chambers.
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Halloween, 1981
Voldemort Strikes at Godric's Hollow
We have lost yet another line of a pureblood family, writes newcomer Rita Skeeter. Last night, Voldemort and his Death Eaters attacked the four Potters. They were said to be under the fidelius charm, secret keeper, Peter Pettigrew. Mr. Pettigrew is now sentenced to a lifetime at Azkaban Prison. Also, Messrs. Sirius Black, and Remus Lupin were convicted of helping the Dark Lord indirectly. Since there is no major evidence, but the word of a Death Eater, Black and Lupin will spend the next five years in prison, and then let out clear of all charges. This reporter is very sad to inform wizard kind, that the memorial for James, Lily, Harry, and Faylese Potter will be held on the second of November.
Severus put down the morning's newspaper. So the Potters faked their death. Three hidden, and one messing with food next to him. Sev looked to his right, and watched Harry splatter the walls with mush that was supposed to be baby food. One particularly nasty glob of peas flew past his head, and landed neatly in Irma Prince's hair. (A/N I named Madam Prince Irma, since that's what it says in Quidditch Through the Ages) On Harry's other side, Professor Sinistra was sitting, and was trying in vain to get any of the food into his mouth.
"Come on Harry. Just one bite," she cooed. "See how good it is?" the Professor ate some of the food, and instantly spit it out. "On the other hand Harry, you're right. No one should be forced to eat this. Biscuit?"
Harry gurgled happily, and took the offered "normal" food. When Severus looked directly into his face, Harry grinned, as if to say Ha! See what I got? It even amazes me that I can have everything I ask for. Snape shook his head. I should not be imagining the things that the kid would say if he were able to talk properly. I am going way too soft. But then again, there are no students left, so I'm allowed to let down my mask of fury.
"Come on Harry, I think that we both have had enough to eat." I think that I'll take up Molly Weasley on her offer. It'd do you good to play with other brats," he said. A few minutes later, Harry was sitting in clean clothes, waiting for Severus to call the Weasleys via Floo.
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NOTE: Harry's name is now Rigel Cetus Allder Snape. I got a lot of ideas, and I really like them all, but I didn't want to use a name already used in this kind of story before. If anyone has a REAL problem with the name, tell me, and I'll consider altering it. I am seriously horrible with names.
Hey everyone. I have decided not to put up every single person who reviewed here because the reviews just keep coming.
This chapter was this short for a reason. I needed to have the article in it, and get Harry over to the Weasleys. The next chapter will be about the same length, but chapter seven will be ultra huge. I already have it planned out.
I would like to say that Harry is more advanced for the sake of the story, so as to make it more interesting. He will be closer to the level of a two-year-old. But then again, this is a wizarding baby, so I'm just going to make them more developed than normal.
Anyway, please review, and thanks to all of you who have reviewed. If you ask a direct question, I'll answer it here.
~Miki
Also: I had changed Toys R Us to Toymaster, diapers to nappies, and stroller to push chair. I have to stop thinking American. Thanks for pointing it out.
