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Confrontations and flying
After leaving Remus' office Harry headed to the library because it was still raining outside. Inside he found his father with a pile of books on the desk. They shared a look before Harry turned around and left. He was not ready to talk with Severus and doubted that will ever be. In his opinion he did not have any other father except James Potter, though he felt something strange when he saw Severus who wasn't looking him the same way like he used to. He felt enourmous anger with him, but surprisingly not for the same reasons like before. He was angry at Severus for leaving him and his mother alone after she told him that she was pregnant. Severus looked defeated ater seeing Harry walk away as soon as he saw him. The fact that he was looking like a Potter again only made him more miserable and useless. It was obvious that Harry doesn't see a father in him and though he himself doesn't feel like one at the moment, it's good when you know you have someone to take care off.
The following two weeks Harry tried to avoid Severus as much as possible so he only went to the great hall when he was sure that he's not there. Dobby helped him in that lot. A few times he found Remus sitting alone in the great hall. They were able to lead a civil conversation, much to Remus' delight. Hagrid was spending a lot of time with Grawp so Harry didn't have the oportunity to talk to him properly. But those few times he did, Harry avoided the subject of Severus being his father. Hagrid respected that and never mentioned it.
On his third week at Hogwarts Harry recieved the OWL results. He was relieved when he saw a positive grade from every subject he took. According to his results, Harry was sure that he stands a very good chance of becoming an auror, though his Potions grade wasn't very promissing. He decided that next year he'll do everything in his power to improve it. It was certain that the incoming year will be slightly weird, due to the fact that the worst professor in Hogwarts is actually his father. Though he didn't have a clue on how will Snape act during their lessons, Harry most definitely wanted to earn his grade with his knowledge. As soon as he read his results, Harry took two pieces of parchment from his trunk and on each wrote I passed. You? He drawed a little snitch in the corner of each parchment, folded them and headed to the Owlery. The letters were directed to Ron and Hermione of course. On the entrance to the Owlery he bumped into Filch who cursed glaring at him. Harry returned a glare at the old bat and tied the letters to a big brown owl. He wated until they were out of sight and slowly walked back to the common room.When he got near, he saw McGonagall talking to the portret of the Fat Lady which coughed as soon as she spotted him.
''Oh, Mr. Potter, there you are! I was already started to worry.'' McGonagall said in a concerned voice. Harry looked at her strangely, well he was away for only a few minutes and she acts like he might do something to himself if anyone lefts him alone.
''Well, yes.'' Harry said in a somewhat offended tone. Minerva narrowed her eyes and got closer.
''Very well. I left something that I think belongs to you in the common room. You might want to see what is it.'' She said smiling mischievously. Minerva winked slightly as she slowly walked away.
''Are you entering or not?'' Fat Lady asked as Harry still looked at McGonagall confused.
''Oh, sorry.'' He said like he just noticed the presence of the Lady and entered.
The thing he saw made him smile and that means a lot considering what happened ine last three weeks. On the sofa in front of the fireplace was laying his Fire Bolt which Umbridge took from him last year. Next to it was a bag that was squirming quite a lot. Harry supposed that the snitch was inside. He immediately took the Fire Bolt in his hands and frowned, it was dirty. A note was attached to it ; We're winning the next one too, understood? Harry smiled and realised why that he always liked professor McGonagall. The next two hours he spent carefully cleaning the gift he got from his godfather. At the moment, this was the most valuable thing he possesed. After assuring himself that nothing's wrong with his broom, he trailed of to the playground. He believed that he was allowed to do it, after all McGonagall otherwise woudn't leave him the broom.
It was sunny outside, just perfect for practicing Quidditch. He could feel that the wards around Hogwarts are very strong, which was good because if not he would be in trouble; his wand was in the common room. Harry let the snitch fly away before he mounted his broom. He hasn't felt this good for months. It was like he was apart from this world while in air and that was just the thing he needed right now. He was up for an hour just flying. He flew across the playground a few times before spotting the snitch. But it wasn't only the snitch he saw, on the Quidditch stands was standing a tall dark man; Severus Snape. It seemed like he carefully watched his son flying. He was amazed at how well Harry managed to keep himself on the broom, that was the thing he himself never could do. He utterly hated Quidditch when he was a student at Hogwarts and especially those who played it so well, Potter and Black. Severus knew that Harry was his son but the way he flew reminded him oddly on James Potter. Harry saw Severus looking and immediately felt the urge to show him who his father really is. After a few astonishing moves which made Severus' hart stop, Harry stormed to the ground catching the snitch only half a meter above the ground. Severus stood up afraid for his son's life and ran down as fast as he could. Meanwhile, Harry got off the Fire Bolt holding the snitch in his one hand and broom in the other and headed off the playground. Severus followed him.
''Harry, wait!'' Severus yelled.
''What?'' Harry asked coldly before turning to face his father.
''Are you okay?'' Severus asked concerndly.
''Well, I was before you came.'' Harry said.
''I saw what you did out there. Don't do that again, you almost got yourself killed.'' Severus frowned at the boy.
''I've done that hundred times before during the last five years, you didn't seem to care then.'' Harry angrily said glaring at Severus.
''Listen, I'm just trying to...'' Severus started.
''What! To be a loving father all of the sudden? Where were you when I was wishing my dad was here taking me away from the hell hole that everyone thinks is my home! Where were you when I starved for days and got beaten for accidental magic! I've lived all my life without people telling me what to do, I don't need you in my life not now, not ever. I've done well enough myself, thank you. And stop trying to get me like you because it ain't gonna happen anytime soon. I'd rather go back to Dursleys than get to know you. '' Harry spat. He dropped his broom in anger.
''You just don't want to make this any easier, do you? If I have known the truth, everything would've been different.'' Severus said sternly still trying to maintain the conversation.
''Oh, really? So when my mother told you she's pregnant it was easier to play stupid, right! Just drop it, it doesn't suit you at all.'' Harry turned away, his eyes were red, but in anger.
''I couldn't have known that she's telling the truth! Do you really think I would leave her if I was sure in what she was saying?'' Severus said loudly.
''Now she's a liar too? It's perfectly clear that you prefered Death Eaters and Voldemort over my mother and me!'' Harry yelled in anger while his broom started to levitate from the ground.
''What do you want me to do now? I can't change what happened but now when we know the truth we can try and get along better.'' Severus said calmly.
''Sure we do. You can move in with Dursleys and we can all be one happy family.'' Harry said sarcastically before his broom flew back in his hands. ''I had to grow up without any guidance, what makes you think I want it now!'' He said before he turned around and headed to the castle overcomed with anger. Severus yelled after him but Harry didn't respond.
''You can be sure that I won't leave it like this.'' Severus said to himself watching as his son was getting further and made his way to the castle aswell.
Hope you all like the chapter. Thanks for all of you who reviewed and especially to Debs, she helped me a lot. This chapter is dedicated to her.
Lily
