Harry Remus Snape & The Return Of A Father

Chapter One

Discovering The Truth

Harry couldn't believe what was currently happening, despite the multitude of letters that had arrived for him, his Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon had repeatedly taken them before he could pick them up. After the failure of waiting at the front door he had been locked in the cupboard under the stairs for a week without food. At first his uncle had been determined to leave where he thought owls wouldn't be able to find them, however his aunt had managed to calm him down.

After a week in the cupboard he had been let out with minimal meals, though recently his aunt had been sneaking him food. Though suspicious he wasn't going to question it. He'd just come back from weeding the back garden when he heard a knock on the door. Something that rarely happened at Number 4 unless it was Marge his Uncle's sister. Following behind his aunt he stared in shock at the stern looking man. His black eyes softened as they focused on Harry's.

"You! What are you doing here?" Petunia demanded.

"I'm here to collect Harry, some news has come to light and I refuse to leave him with you a moment longer." Severus said as he cast Accio to gather together Harry's belongings, absolutely aghast when he saw where they came from. "Rest assured I will be informing the headmaster about your neglect and abuse. Come along Harry, unless you want to stay that is."

Harry came out of his shock as he followed behind the man. He didn't know what the news was however if it meant that he wouldn't be subjected to the treatment of his uncle anymore then he was happy. Holding onto the arm of the man who had just rescued him he felt his stomach lurch before he found himself outside a castle.

Before he could ask what was going on the stern looking man turned to face him, crouching down until their eyes met. In that moment he felt instantly safe. Reaching out tentatively he leaned in to the man who had saved him. The man who was about to change his life for the better. Pulling away reluctantly he looked into onyx eyes again.

"Harry, my name is Severus Snape, until recently I wasn't aware of certain facts. If I had known of them sooner I promise you, I would never have allowed you to be sent to Petunia and Vernon. Just as your birthday arrived I received a letter from your mother." Severus started leaning his hand against Harry's shoulder gently. "I loved your mother very much, but due to the war I wanted to protect her. We were married secretly only very few knew. James Potter is your uncle."

"If he's my uncle who is my father?" Harry asked feeling overwhelmed and confused. He didn't know much about his family but he knew that this man had saved him from the abuse he suffered.

"I am. Your mother conceived you before the ruse was in place to protest you both. Your real name is Harry Remus Snape and I would very much like you to use that name if you would like to." Severus said softly as he guided them swiftly through the corridors of Hogwarts until they reached his quarters handing him his Hogwarts letter. "You're a wizard Harry. Hogwarts is where you will spend the next seven years of your magical eduction."

Mr Harry Remus Snape

Severus Snape's Quarters

Hogwarts

Scotland

"That's why I can do all those strange things? Turning my teachers hair blue, ending up on the school roof running away from my cousin and his gang, my aunt cut my hair once it grew back straight away." The words tumbled out as Harry finally felt safe enough to talk about what had happened. "Do … …do you want me?" He asked quietly.

"Very much so, when I lost your mother it destroyed me. You are my son. I don't expect you to call me Dad straight away this is a lot to take in."

"I'd … …like to call you Dad. I don't remember my stepfather and Aunt Petunia never talked about them." Harry said softly looking at his father as he felt himself being pulled into a hug.

"We shall go shopping for your school supplies and new clothes soon. However first would you like to see what you truly look like underneath that glamour."

"Yes please." Harry said softly as he stayed close to his father. For the first time in his life he felt safe.

Severus pulled out his wand casting Revelio on his son, watching in awe as the replicated look from Lily to disguise him as James Potter's son fell away, Harry's hair lengthened straight out to look like his own, thankfully his eyes remained the same stunning green of his wife's. His facial features and skin tone however were all him.

For the first time since Lily's death he felt hope, he had been reunited with his son and he didn't care what the headmaster said there was no way in hell that he would ever let Harry return to Tuney. The woman had made Lily's life hell and it appeared she had been doing the same to his son.

"Would you like to get settled in first or head to Diagon Alley?" Severus asked giving Harry the option to chose. Something he doubted his son had been able to until this point.

"I'd like to get my school supplies, I was never allowed to do well in school. It would be nice to be able to read even if it is school supplies." Harry said softly looking up at his father.

"Very well. We can take the floo." Severus said as he threw a pinch of floo powder into his fireplace as it turned green. He didn't want the headmaster to find out until it was completely necessary.


Guiding Harry to the fireplace he called out his destination making sure to keep a tight hold on his son, the spinning was sure to make him feel nauseous as it was the first time flooing. It wasn't long before the spinning stopped and they arrived at the Leaky Cauldron. Waiting a few moments until Harry had gotten his bearings back, they were soon standing outside a wall.

Harry watched in awe as his father tapped the stone wall in a pattern gaping as the wall parted to reveal Diagon Alley. With his hand against Harry's shoulder Severus led them toward Gringotts, thankfully he had managed to acquire the Prince Family vaults not wanting Harry to touch the money left to him by his wife and James until his third year when they would be able to visit Hogsmede. Harry looked at his list as they entered the Wizarding bank following his father to the tellers desk.

HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDARY

UNIFORM

First year students will require:

1) Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2) One plain pointed hat (for day wear)

3) One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4) One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupils' should carry name tags

SET BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The standard book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goehawk

A History Of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Albert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Magical Herbs & Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Fantastic Beasts & Where To Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self Preservation by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)

1 set glass crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring an Owl OR cat OR a toad.

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMS.

Once Harry finished reading the letter he smiled at the Goblin currently talking to his father, once again he felt his father's hand against his shoulder as the Goblin led them to carts which appeared to look like they were on a train track. Tentatively getting into the cart beside his father he regretted the ride instantly as the speed made his stomach churn. It seemed like they'd only been in the cart a few minutes before they were pulling up outside his fathers vault.

Staying in the cart he watched as his father steps out handing his key to the goblin before Severus scooped up enough Galleons to get his son's school supplies and familiar. He had already purchased a snowy white owl for his birthday however he knew from Lily that having a cat as a familiar was beneficial to ones social skills. Getting back into the cart he was thankful when it was over seeing how green Harry looked.

"Where would you like to go first?" Severus asked.

"Can we look for my pet to take to school first then maybe robes." Harry suggested smiling up at his father noticing a head of blonde hair as boy about his own age ran up to them. Harry instinctively moved behind his father, until he heard the boy should of his father.

"Uncle Sev what are you doing here?" Draco asked as he looked between his father and godfather.

"Bringing my son to collect his school supplies. Yes Lucius my son is Harry Potter, though he was born Harry Remus Snape I hope you will keep this information to yourself until the sorting. I am trying to keep my son away from the manipulative old goat's clutches." Severus said softly bringing Harry into his arms.

"Of course Severus, I hope that Draco and Harry can become firm friends." Lucius said softly looking between his son and his nephew. "I may not be your official uncle but your father is like my brother." Lucius said holding out his hand.

"It's a pleasure to meet you sir, I would like it if Draco and I could be friends." Harry said softly shaking the elder Malfoy's hand before turning to the blonde haired eleven year old. "Hello I'm Harry Snape pleased to meet you I hope we can be friends." He said softly holding out his hand. He'd never had friends before Dudley always scared them off.

Draco took Harry's hand smiling warmly at the younger boy. "Pleased to meet you Harry I'm Draco. I hope we end up in the same house at Hogwarts." Draco said softly looking at his godfather. "Can we go to get familiars first?" He asked looking between his father and godfather.

Severus chuckled as he saw the same eager looking on Harry's face. Looking toward his friend he smiled "What do you think Lucius should we go and get them their pets. Then we can get the remainder of our parcels. Harry needs an entire new wardrobe as well as school supplies."

Harry flushed at the mention of new clothes, he hadn't been used to it especially given that his cousin was twice his size and everything he owned was miles too big for him. Staying close to his father he followed the Malfoy's as they entered the Magical Menagerie where both boys rushed over to the cats. Harry was instantly drawn to a black and white Keezle kitten whilst Draco was drawn to a tabby kitten. Both boys looked at their father's with puppy dog eyes a look that until he'd rescued his son Severus was sure he wouldn't be phased by.

Before they could move toward the shop keeper, the owner of Magical Menagerie appeared in front of them seeing Harry and Draco had bonded with the keezle kitten. "I see your sons have chosen their familiars a wonderful choice if I do say so myself. I take it is their first year at Hogwarts."

"It is, we would like to purchase the black and white keezle and Mr Malfoy will be buying the tabby kitten. We would need a cat carrier each and cat toys." Severus said watching as Harry and Draco collected toys and food for their new familiars as the owner picked up the kitten and keezle setting them gently into carriers.

"That will be 14 Galleons for the keezle and 17 Galleons for the tabby. I thank you for your business and I hope that you will think of us the next time you need food for them."

"Thank you we will definitely be returning." Severus said as he handed the money over, watching as Lucius paid for Draco's familiar.

Twenty minutes later they were standing outside Madam Malkin's Robes For All Occasions. As they entered they saw a red headed child being measured for what looked like second hand robes. He noticed the sheer look of horror on his cousins face. Harry knew Draco wasn't his blood cousin but he was good as. Instinctively he moved toward his father still not used to the magical world.

By the time it was their turn to be measured the redhead had come to their side looking between him and Draco. The look of sheer hate evident on his face as he suddenly looked nervous. But that didn't stop the idiot from opening his mouth.

"Hanging around with the Malfoy's won't win you friends at school. I'm Ron. Ron Weasley I hope we can be friends." Ron said holding out his hand.

"I think I can make my own friends thanks. And Draco isn't just my friend he's family. The Professor is also my father so I'd really watch what you say in front of him. Now run along and complain to your mother." Harry said firmly as he stepped onto the stool the red headed pest had just left as Draco stood next to him being measured by Madam Malkin's assistant.

Harry watched the red headed eleven year old flushed before rushing off in the direction of a group of redheads. He would be on guard around them he didn't trust that the youngest wouldn't try anything. Twenty minutes later they had a collection of school robes and Harry was now the proud owner of a Wizarding wardrobe as the family left he hoped that the rest of the summer would go smoothly.


After collecting their school books for the school year and stopping off to get their cauldrons, gloves, scales and potions ingredients they made their way toward Olivanders Wand store. Stepping inside Harry felt the eyes of Mr Olivander on him straight away. However he smiled warmly despite his intense stare.

Staying close to his father Harry allowed Draco to go first, still unsure around people he didn't know very well, however he was quickly beginning to like the Malfoy's and his trust in them was growing. It only took two tries before Draco found his 10' Hawthorn wood with dragon heart string core. Once his uncle Lucius paid for it, Harry found himself standing at the counter, want after wand being handed over and waved causing mayhem. Olivander pulled out a wand looking between it and Harry. His mind made up he pulled out the wand handing it over. The moment Harry hell this wand he felt warmth inside. The 12' Holly wood & Phoenix feather core bonding with its wizard wonderfully.

"It is very interesting that this wand should be destined for you Mr Snape." Olivander said softly.

"Why is it interesting?" Severus asked before his son could.

"I remember every wand I've ever sold. It's interesting that this wand is destined for your son when it's brother gave him that scar." Olivander revealed. Making Harry take a step back closer to his father and Draco.

"Please refrain from scaring my son Garrick. Now we will be on our way." Severus said softly as he led Harry out of the wand store Draco and Lucius following behind him. After another rip to Gringotts to legally claim his son they made their way back to Hogwarts where another surprise was waiting for them.

This time Harry didn't feel sick as they travelling through the floo arriving in their quarters twenty minutes later. Keeping tight hold of his new familiar's cage as he tumbled out of the fireplace managing to keep his balance. His eyes widened as he saw a snowy white owl sitting on a perch in their quarters.

Turning to face his father he smiled softly looking between Lucius and Draco. Though the news he had received in the last few hours was a lot for the first time in his life he had a place that he could call home. Rushing into his father's arms he looked up smiling softly.

"Thank you." He said softly. "She's beautiful."

"You're welcome, though your kitten will be your familiar, I knew you'd want a way to talk once you are sorted. Of course your room will be here should you wish to escape."

Letting the kitten out of her cage she looked between the baby snowy owl and his familiar smiling softly as the two started to get used to each other. If someone had told him when he'd woken up that morning he not only be free of the Dursleys but gained a father he wouldn't have believed it.