A/N: Thank you for the reviews, volleypickle16, tomsgirl2005, Elektra107, and rosiegirl.I appreciate it. I appreciated it so much I made the second chapter quickly. But don't think I update frequently, just look at all my other stories, but it's mostly writer's block because I have way too many going on and I only finished the One shots and The Map Never Lies. My beyblade one is almost finished as well, but hey. Well, please enjoy!
Betrayals and Secrets
Chapter Two
A Surprise Visit
Severus Snape apparated to Grimmauld Place with Draco hanging off his shoulder, holding on tightly, since he wasn't seventeen yet and could not apparate. They landed somewhat gracefully on the floor, and heard voices. It sounded like a heated conversation was going on in the living room, and Severus rolled his eyes.
"Probably Black and Lupin fighting or something," he remarked but Draco was listening closely.
"No, I hear Potter's voice," Draco stated. "and a woman's, but it's not familiar, she's nobody I know, though the others seem to."
"A woman, you say?" Severus queried, wondering what woman besides Tonks, Mrs. Weasley and Minerva would possibly be in Grimmauld Place. Well, there was Mrs. Black but she was just a painting and would not be in that room.
"Yes, but like I told you, I don't know who it is, so you'll have to find out for yourself," Draco replied. "You might know who she is."
Severus nodded and pressed his ear to the wall, listening. He heard four voices, the ones of Black, Lupin, Potter, and another. But this one was…well, not who he expected at least. It sounded familiar, it was a voice who he had not heard in sixteen years. He nodded to Draco.
"You're right, Draco, I do know who that is," Severus stated. "It's Lily. Lily Potter."
Draco gaped at the Potion's Master. "But she's dead! The Dark Lord killed her.…didn't he? She died protecting her son. Or so we were all told."
Severus nodded. "That is what I was told to. There is no spell or potion to bring back the dead, and you know that, Draco. So…it must mean that she was never killed that night."
"But how? Potter never knew his mother was back," Draco stated.
"I will find out when they come out, it's sensless to just barge in," Severus told him. "Come, let's go into the kitchen, oh, and Draco, do try and avoid the painting of Mrs. Black. Though she may like purebloods only, she'll wake up the rest of the house."
Draco nodded and followed his Godfather into the kitchen, wondering what the bloody hell was going on.
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Lily stopped talking and the other three looked at her strangely. "What is it, Mum? Are you all right?" Harry asked worriedly.
"Yes, Harry…I thought I heard someone apparating," Lily replied, looking at Sirius in confusion. "Is there a you-know-what today or something?"
Harry tugged at her sleeve and looked at her innocently. "Do you mean an Order meeting?"
Her eyes widened and she stared at her son in disbelief before turning on Sirius. "How does he know about the Order?"
"He's a member," Sirius replied cautiously. "Dumbledore accepted him into it on his sixteenth birthday- don't worry, you're not the only one who disagrees with the situation, but Dumbledore felt that it was for the best. Molly also disagrees with it, thinks he's too young-"
"I'm not!" Harry exclaimed. "I've seen enough to know that I might die someday soon, and I WANT to help out, knowing that the people I love might actually live!"
Lily looked questioningly at her son. "What do you-"
Remus turned to Harry, who was breathing heavily. "Come, Harry, let's leave these two alone for a while. We'll go into the kitchen to get something to eat- but be sure to avoid Mrs. Black's portrait."
Harry nodded and quickly followed Remus out of the room, feeling his mother's eyes on them as they went. She then turned to Sirius in confusion. "Why are th-"
"I'm only Harry's Godfather," Sirius replied simply. "Of course, Harry loves me and I love him back just as much, but Remus was his mentor in school, his protector and helped guide and teach him the right ways. He was and is Harry's father figure. They are closer then ever. Especially what happened after sixth year."
"What happened?" Lily asked.
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a/n: Please read my new one-shot "The Ties That Bind". It concerns Remus and Harry and what happened sixth year. It's a connection to this fic.
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When Sirius finished telling her the tale, Lily had tears in her eyes. "Oh, the poor things- and Harry saved him?"
Sirius nodded. "He would sacrifice his life for Remus- he's currently looking for a way so that Remus does not have to be a werewolf anymore. Lily, your son has a heart of pure innocence. Don't destroy it in any way."
Lily nodded. "I would never dream of it, Sirius. Now, let's go see who apparated here, they might be waiting for someone."
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Remus and Harry walked into the kitchen to find Severus and Draco sitting at the table and talking to each other, both in deep conversation. Harry raised an eyebrow and Remus coughed to let them know that they were not alone.
Severus turned and glared at the intruders. "I live here, I do hope you know that, Severus," Remus stated heatily. Harry realized that the more Snape made remarks about Sirius, Remus got irritated and no longer likes the Potion's master. He'd tolerate him, but not if he insulted his lover.
"Yes, I do happen to know that, werewolf, but my Godson and I were having a private conversation," Severus remarked and Harry's eyes widened. He didn't know that Snape was Malfoy's Godfather.
"Malfoy, what are you doing here?" Harry asked, shocked.
Draco sneered. "I hope your happy, Potter. My father is in Azkaban and my mother abandoned me. My godfather unfortunately can't care for me and I have nowhere to go."
Harry's eyes widened. "Why's your father in-"
"That curse he threw at your pitiful excuse of a Godfather," Draco sneered. Remus hid his rage. "It was Crucio. Too bad it didn't make him suffer long, because his little godson was here to save him."
Snape sent Draco a warning look before turning to look at Remus. "Werewolf, do mind telling who that woman was that we hear when we came in?"
"W-Woman? I don't know what you-"
"Remus, Harry, there you are!" the same woman from before exclaimed, coming into the kitchen with Sirius.
Severus shot up from his seat which went crashing down to the floor. He stared at her in shock. "Lily?"
A/N: The Ties That Bind is now posted. It's crucial in order to understand the strong bond between Harry and Remus- so that you don't ask me multiple questions like 'Why is Harry going to him instead of Sirius' or something along those lines. Please review!
Later days! (I put this in because it reminds me of the Weekenders)
