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Chapter 3: Finding out about Hiding
The next morning Harry woke at 7:30 a.m. when Lyneah usually woke. He carefully climbed out of bed ignoring his sore protesting body. He carefully lifted her out of her crib and got the bottle off the changing station. After feeding Lyneah he went into the bathroom to have a quick shower. After Lyneah was washed her placed her in her bath seat then proceeded to clean himself. After the refreshing shower he retreated back to his room where he put on his school uniform minus his robes then turned to his daughter.
"What are we going to have you wear beautiful?" He asked before turning to her small trunk. He rooted through the trunk until he found small pink baby robes. After putting her nappy on, and a tiny white onesie with pink polka dots on it he pulled the tiny pink robe over her head.
"Now don't you look just precious? Everyone is going to fall in love with you, yes they are." He cooed at the baby. After they were both dressed Harry nestled her securely in the sling before grabbing both trunks and heaving them down the stairs. When he reached the bottom Snape banished Ron, Hermione, Ginny, Draco, Harry and Lyneah's trunks to Hogwarts.
"Now, we need to get to the train station as quick as possible, and without attracting to much attention." He said sneering at the group of teenagers.
They made their way to Kings Cross Station via the London Underground. Harry was completely paranoid about people seeing Lyneah on the train and once they were making their way into the station. Eventually they made their way onto Platform 9 ¾. They hopped onto the train waving goodbye to everyone before setting off to find a compartment to themselves. They finally found an empty compartment at the back of the train and slipped in. Once they were seated Harry lifted Lyneah out of the sling and pulled it off.
The train ride went as it normally did for the trio minus the malicious visits from Malfoy and his lackeys. They kept the door locked so that people wouldn't be coming in and out disturbing Lyneah and Harry who despite his best efforts kept dozing off. In no time at all they reached their destination. After disembarking from the train the trio grabbed a carriage with Ginny and they set off up to the castle. As they entered the castle Harry felt someone tap him on the shoulder He turned to see Professor Snape standing before him.
Potter, the headmaster wishes to speak with you Draco and myself in his office immediately. He said in a stiff cool manor that Harry saw right through. Harry nodded, and once they had Draco they set off for the headmaster's office. Once they reached the stone gargoyle Snape gave the password. "Yorkie Bars" and they stepped onto the spiral staircase that bore them up to the headmaster's office. Once inside they all took seats in front of the desk.
"Ah gentlemen, so good of you to come. With the recent downfall of Voldemort I am afraid that you three and in serious danger. Most of the death eaters at the battle were not caught, and therefore are seeking revenge. They want revenge on Harry for killing their master, and on you Severus and Draco for you double agent role in this war. I fear that the castle is no longer safe for you three, and must insist that you go into hiding." He said seriously. Severus translated for Harry.
"Go into hiding headmaster? Where do you have in mind. These boys need to finish their education." Snape replied.
"Yes, I am aware. Italy is very much a light country in their efforts. The current Potions master at Bacchette Trasversali Academy has retired. Therefore you three will be spending at least this year at the academy. You will be their potions professor Severus, Harry and Draco, you will complete you sixth year there, possibly your seventh, depending on how long it takes to round up the remaining death eaters. The term starts in a week, so tomorrow morning you will be taking the train to a small wizarding village along the shores of the English channel known as Davenmeade there you will catch a ferry over to France, where you will travel by train again to a small wizarding Village outside of Tuscany known as Città di Maiali ." Dumbledore informed them.
What about Lyneah? Do they know I am bringing my daughter? Harry signed fiercely making it very clear that he had no intention of leaving her behind.
"Yes they do Harry. The Italian magical community are very open about their sexuality, therefore a number of students at the school are already parents. They have special rooms for them, and even a nursery where their children are looked after while they are in class. You should have no problems." Harry gave a curt nod.
"Now, we must return to the great hall for the feast. I dare say you will want to spend some time with your friends and classmates before your departure tomorrow. You may tell them that you are leaving the school to go into hiding, but you may not tell them where you will be. Oh, and Draco, you parents are also going into hiding in France. Since none of the death eaters know about your home on the French Rivera they will be there. You are free to visit them over Christmas Holidays, and any other breaks you have." He said standing to his feet. Harry, Draco and Severus followed suit and returned to the great hall where the sorting was just finishing. Harry sat down at the Gryffindor table making sure to keep Lyneah hidden from sight.
"Hey mate, where were you?" Ron asked.
Talking to Dumbledore. Some of us are going into hiding tomorrow, for an undetermined amount of time. Harry signed.
"Where are you going?" Hermione asked.
Can't tell. Harry signed back, then turned his attention to the staff table where Dumbledore was making announcements.
"We have two new staff appointments this year. Filling our post of Defense against the Dark Arts will be Jonathan Day. And as Professor Snape will be taking this year at least as a sabbatical year Miss Agnus Gray will be filling in as your new Potions professor. Please give them a welcoming hand." He said loudly. Harry could see the whispers all over the hall about Snape's supposed sabbatical. Soon after the food appeared and the talk turned to more mundane things such as how summer holiday's were spent. It seemed to Harry that news that Voldemort had been defeated by him and his tiny daughter had not yet been made public. Dumbledore has probably pulled some strings at the ministry to keep the information quiet until Snape, Draco, and I are in hiding. I wonder what Italy will be like, is Italian sign language different than English How will I learn it that fast? Harry was pulled out of his reverie by Hermione waving his hand in his face.
Sorry, was thinking. What did you say? Harry asked.
"Will you be able to write to us while you are in hiding?" She asked.
Um, I don't know, Dumbledore never said, but probably not. Harry answered truthfully. If he had to be honest with himself he was excited about the prospect of spending a year at Bacchette Trasversali Academy , where people didn't know him, and he wasn't quit as famous. People would get to know him, Harry, not the boy-who-lived, just Harry. The thought made him smile. All to quickly the feast was over and Harry found himself and Draco being shepherded down to Professor Snape's quarters for the night.
Early the next morning Harry and Draco quickly got ready to leave. After Harry was finished he dressed Lyneah in a tiny red gingham checked dress and white lacy socks. They arranged all their things in the center of Severus' quarters then he banished them Bacchette Trasversali Academy . After all the luggage was gone Harry hefted the baby bag onto his shoulder then followed Snape and Draco out to the train.
The train ride to Davenmeade took almost five hours. There was another three hours on the boat. The gentle swaying motion of the boat lulled both Harry and Lyneah into a contented sleep for most of the journey.
Harry felt someone gently shaking his shoulder. He opened his eyes blurrily, and noticed that Draco was holding Lyneah. As he sat up he reached for the baby.
Thanks Draco. He said. They disembarked from the large boat and boarded another train, and were soon speeding south through the French countryside. Harry had never seen anything more beautiful that the rolling vineyards, and quaint villages. After six hours of travel they finally rolled to a stop in the small wizard village. There was a magnificent white car waiting for them.
" Ciao i Signori Snape, Malfoy, and Potter." Said the young man in burgundy silk robes. They all nodded to the man before entering the car. The inside of the car was luxurious all done in burgundy and silver silk. As the car started to move Harry finally voiced his concern about the language barrier. Draco laughed lightly.
Severus and I will translate for you, you can get a dictaquill for class that will write down everything the professors say, just tap the parchment before you start and say translatio, and it will be in English. Twenty minutes later they arrived at Castle Bacchette Trasversali.