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Summer break ending
They all apparated back to Hogwarts, aurors too. Albus asked them to put stronger wards around Hogwarts now when the school is about to begin. Remus and Harry followed Severus back to the castle. They were all silent, though Remus and Harry often shared looks of curiosity about what happened in Diagon alley regarding Severus' behaviour. Harry thought that Severus would want everyone to know that he has a son but now he was simply confused. He couldn't help but think that maybe Severus doesn't want him as his son anymore. Not that Harry made an effort to show him that he wants him for his father aswell, but it would be awful to lose a father again. For the past few weeks that Harry spent in Hogwarts, Severus was trying to get along with him. But now it was all so confusing. First Severus wanted to buy him books, which Harry refused. Then he helped him in picking out ingredients, Harry reluctantly allowed that because Severus was after all a Potions Master and knows his job well. After that, he let Harry buy his books without meddling. All the time he was doing everything to please Harry, but when Ron came Severus acted like Harry was just another annoying brat which he has to teach at school.
The three of them entered the castle not in a very bright mood. Remus saw what left of his watch on the floor, throwing Severus a poisonous glare. Albus was waiting for them in front of the great hall door. His blue eyes flew over the three moody features curiously.
''Did everything go well?'' Albus asked.
''Everything was just fine, Albus. I have to talk to you later.'' Severus said with a frown.
''Very well. The dinner will be served in about an hour. I expect to see all of you in the great hall.'' Albus said refering mostly to Harry.
Harry couldn't feel so much anger towards the old headmaster anymore. He was even ashamed of all the things he said to him the other day. He hoped that Albus didn't take anything of that too seriously. Though Harry thought that the man is getting too old for this, he decided to apologize to him after the diner for his lack of respect. Severus nodded to the headmaster and headed to his dungeons without looking at Harry.
''Thank you, Albus. Well Harry, we'd better get the things you bought to your dormitory. Excuse us, Albus.'' Remus smiled as he and Harry headed upstairs. Harry glanced at Albus who slightly smiled.
Remus and Harry walked to the Gryffindor common room in silence that was starting to get unpleasant. When they entered, Remus put Harry's things on the floor and charmed them in their normal form. Harry sat on the sofa lost in his thoughts.
''Here you go Harry, everything is...Harry?'' Remus asked when he noticed that Harry wasn't listening to him.
''What...? Oh, sorry Remus. I was just...'' Harry muttered confused shaking his head.
''Is everything okay?'' Remus asked puting his wand away.
''Why did Severus act like that when Ron came?'' Harry suddenly asked perplexed.
''I'm afraid you'll have to ask him that yourself.'' Remus answered.
''I guess I will.'' Harry said quietly.
''Why does it bother you? I thought you don't want anything to do with him.'' Remus said siting next to Harry.
''I don't.'' Harry said sternly ''But...'' He couldn't find the right words to explain his feelings to Remus.
''I understand. Maybe you should give him a chance.'' Remus said carefully.
''Maybe. But first I wan't him to suffer like I did without a father.'' Harry said with a frown standing up and picking his schoolbooks.
Remus looked worriedly at Harry. The boy had so much hatred stored inside, which wasn't good. Personaly, Remus disliked Snape, but he figured that he'll have to try and give him an opportunity to prove himself. Maybe the fact that he has a son will change him for better. Besides, Harry needs a father, he can't deal with everything on his own. Harry carried his things in the dormitory still contemplating about Remus' words.
Meanwhile, Severus was sitting in a chair down in his dungeons. He had a frown on his face. Suddenly, he stood up and started to walk in circles nervously around the room. It troubled him that he couldn't find the right way to get closer to his son. He picked up a book from his table which he bought in the bookstore today. He sighed and sat in his chair again pulling out the parchment he brought from Gringotts. Folding it, he left his dungeons and headed to the headmaster's office. The old man wasn't there so Severus left the parchment on his table while the headmasters' phoenix watched untrustfully his every move. He scoffed at the bird and walked back to the dungeons. He dreaded the thought that in a few days now empty corridors will be crowded with ignorant brats. Althought he liked his job, it definitely wasn't because of the spoiled children who have no respect for anything and are completely stupid. Especially the Gryffindors; the man couldn't stand them. Just when he sat in the chair again, someone harshly knocked on the door.
''Enter.'' Severus said wondering who it might be.
''Good evening.'' The door opened and Severus twinged when he saw his son standing on the doorway. He quickly got up.
''Come in, Harry.'' Severus said.
''Headmaster sent me to tell you that he's waiting for us in the great hall with the rest of the staff.'' Harry said not moving an inch from the doorway.
''Please, enter. I have to speak with you.'' Severus said calmly.
''So now you call me by my first name again?'' Harry sneered.
''If you refer on what happened earlier this day when your...friend came, I didn't want to draw attention. I figured that it was better if you tell him on your own.'' Severus replied quietly.
''And why do you think I would want to tell him or anyone else anything?'' Harry said angrily raising his voice. He wanted to make Severus feel miserable, to know how's that like when you are rejected.
''It's your choice. I won't blame you if you decide to keep it a secret. I know what I did 16 years ago and I'm not proud of it, but just try not to judge me on that.'' Severus said trying to keep his voice calm. He didn't want Harry to be ashamed of him, but maybe by giving him the freedom of choice was a way of aproaching him.
Harry stayed silent for a while, his father is actually leting him decide what to do. It wasn't likely that Severus will have more children besides and he still gave him the chance to do what he considers is the best for him. It was so unlike the Severus Snape Harry knew for his whole life. Maybe he really is ready to change for his son. Harry failed in making Severus miserable, he did exactly opposite. He turned away defeated, ready to leave
''Harry, I need to give you something.'' Severus said quickly. Harry turned to him curiously.
Severus took the book from his table and handed it to the boy. Harry looked at the book and then at Severus.
''What does this mean?'' Harry asked quietly looking at the book confused.
''This means that you can take remedial potions class this year. Of course, if you want. Minerva told me that you wish to be an auror and advanced classes will help you.'' Severus explained.
''Um...Thank you.'' Harry muttered and left closing the door.
He couldn't help but feel that Remus is right and that he really should give the man a chance. On his way to the dormitory he browsed through the book. It was rather complicated. He left the book in the common room and left to the great hall for dinner. When he got there Albus, Professor McGonagall and Professor Sprout were sitting over the table.
''Harry, I'm glad you came. Join us.'' Albus said as he stood up.
Harry walked over the table slowly. He was curious how will the act towrds him now when he's Snape's son. Neither of the professors showed that they know. He took a seat next to Minerva avoiding eye contact with the headmaster. Soon Severus came in with Madam Pince. Harry figured that it was her who told Severus what Harry was reading in the library. When they sat, the food appeared on their plates. Harry wondered why Remus didn't came down. In a few minutes they were all talking about the things Harry found extremely boring. During the dinner Harry looked everywhere but at his father. He mentally cursed himself for acting like a child in the man's office.
''How are you feeling, Mister Potter?'' Minerva quietly asked moving the gaze from her plate to Harry.
''Awful.'' Harry answered. He couldn't lie to her and it was obvious.
''I would too if I were you.'' Minerva said looking at her plate again.
Harry looked at her in disbelief. He thought that she would cheer him up or something.
''Don't look at me like that. I'm not going to tell you that everything will be okay. You and Professor Snape hated each other from the moment you put your foot in this school. I'm sure you'll know how to handle this because I believe in you. You will get throught this one too, like always.'' Minerva said as she stood up. She excused herself and left the great hall.
Harry was glad that Minerva didn't expect him to lie to her. Madame Pince left soon after, aswell as Professor Sprout. Severus was the last who left leaving Harry and the headmaster alone. Harry sighed and spoke
''Headmaster... I'm sorry for what happened...'' Harry muttered. Dumbledore knew that the boy was going to apologize so he wasn't surprised.
''Oh, I forgot about that already.'' Albus smiled.
''Why wasn't Remus at the dinner?'' Harry asked, Remus wasn't at the Gryffindor common room when he left the book there.
''As you know, in a few days will start another school year and Remus unfortunately has to go. He was here in the first place only because of you.'' Albus said narrowing his eyes.
''Headmaster? Who will teach us Defence Against the Dark Arts this year?'' Harry asked.
Ever though Harry knew it wasn't likely to happen, he secretly hoped that he would stay in the school as the DADA teacher.
''I'm afraid you'll have to wait a few days more for that. I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise.'' Albus said with a smile. He got up and winked to the boy.
They both left the great hall. Harry went to his dormitory thinking who could be the new professor. He fell asleep with that thought.
The next three days Harry barely spoke with Severus, he was too occupied with the advanced Potions book the man gave him. He wondered the corridors hoping he would run into the new DADA teacher, but he didn't. On his way to the common room, he heard loud voices from outside. He hurried to the nearest window and noticed the commotion in front of the castle. His schoolmates finally arrived.
What do you think? ( Sorry for the spelling mistakes. )
Spiorad: Well, you're right, Remus was a bit OOC. I think he sounded more like Sirius than himself.
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