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The Last Heir

Good news is I found Chapters 9-15 of this story on an old flash drive bad news is I am going to be a little creative from chapters 5-9 lol as I don't have those. Unless someone saved this story from a couple years ago it's going to be a bit between now and the next update

The main plot will remain reasonably the same but how it develops may be new. If this troubles you, I am sorry, but I figured it to be the best alternative to scraping the entire idea and deleting what little I have left.

As promised this chapter is dedicated to Lisa Clark1 and reginao who granted this story its 20th and 25th reviews.

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I own nothing recognizable and it all belongs to the proper people though Glitter did give me full rights to play in her bespoke world.

With the formalities concluded I bring you

Chapter 4. Hogwarts

Skydancinghobbit


"It may have escaped your notice, but life isn't fair."


Rain had begun to beat again the windowpane as the train reached its destination. Conversation was varied and lively. Lily having been born and raised in a muggle family was eager to soak up every ounce of lore from the wizarding world as she could. Remus on the other hand knew more folk tales and camp stories then anyone Severus had ever met and Cloak and Dagger kept everyone on their toes by zipping from their compartment and returning some time later with something shiny in claw to caw about proudly.

" Clever Birds but I wondered were they find these things?"

Lily muttered as a very expensive looking hair clip landed in her lap Dagger looking up hopefully nudging her hand to get scratches and cawed contentedly when she obliged. Severus chuckled as a rather battered silver quill landed on his knee as Cloak came into land as the call for students to unload sounded in the corridor.

"Oh the train has a lost items box that is emptied into a holding spot and eat the end of year, every year they bring everything out notify the parents and then before collecting luggage everyone goes to take a look. Mothers are very good at recognizing lost stuff apparently, its another kind of magic"

"Certain family I know keep a locating spell on high loss hard to replace items like family jewelry or personal items. Keyed to family magic so no one could wander off with something that didn't belong to them."

"Fascinating!"

"So some spells are passed down like heirlooms as well?"

"Yup and there are some that never leave the family according to my uncle, things like cleaning spells or family drink mixes and things like that I asked once what else and he coughed and said I needed to wait until I was older to find out"

Her mind appeared to be absorbing this piece of information as they disembarked from the train the rain pelting down in earnest as they entered the little boats that waited for them bobbing merrily in the choppy gray water. They weren't to be alone on the short ride to shore as another boy jumped in with all the eagerness of a spaniel going for a car ride just before they began their slow crossing. Offering a smile to the others he beamed at Lily as he pushed a hand through untidy dark waves of hair that seemed to go every direction at once..

"Names James! Who are you!"

Lily seemed taken aback by this statement and merely muttered her name in reply.

He seemed to consider this answer enough and continued to prattle on to her alone until the small group reached the top of a grand staircase where a very severe looking women was waiting for them. Severus thinking a moment she looked suspiciously like one of the notable portraits in the family gallery but he couldn't place it right off hand. Not a women to cross he thought as Cloak shook out of his feathers in a disgruntled sort of fashion as he landed on his shoulder.

"Welcome to Hogwarts"

The great doors swung inwards and even Severus who had spent his youth in the halls of his ancestral home had to stifle a gasp. His grandfather had been absolutely correct! The ceiling above reflected the sky outside with its quiet rumbles and flashes muted to an extend to not disturb the diners below. Candles floated here and there lending a truly magical air to the place beyond anything he could name. Oddly enough as he inhaled the mouth watering scents of roast chicken and beef from the kitchen he felt a strong sensation. Almost like a sense of home coming as he approached the dais where a battered old hat sat on a very rickety looking stool. Professor McGonagall summoned a roll of parchment with a flick of her wand and began reading off each student to be sorted until.

" Snape, Severus"

Summoning a breath for courage he stepped up and sat down blinking at the hat fell over his eyes happy his uncle had warned him of the hats power before he left home.

"I want to be somewhere I can make a difference"

hmm unusual request young one, you easily qualify for two houses. One were you will be challenged and prove yourself the other were you might just change the world.

"Is that good?"

"hmm that depends on you young prince, anyone has the power to do so, through your choices but I think it will be in the long run. Don't forget your friends, they will prove a great aid to you in the future"

"Slytherin!"

Plucking the hat from his head with a smile Severus went to the farthest table where Lucius Malfoy rose to greet him and introduce him to the other prominent families, their names a roll call of the wealthy and powerful through the ages. He met each with the courtly manners he had been taught and then settled down to watch his friends aware that the entire table was being politely informed that he was the last heir of House Prince. Pleased when Lily was sorted into Gryffindor, and Remus to Ravenclaw. James it was no surprise, had barely to have the hat touch his head when it declares he to was bound for the house of lions taking his seat eagerly between Lily and another boy that Lucius mentioned by name as Sirius Black.

Soon enough the students were sorted and the dinner was eaten with the enthusiasm of the young. Everything on the table was wonderful despite the rumors of the kitchens having fallen victim to the chaos of Peeves earlier in the evening that swirled around him while he dug into a sticky toffee pudding.

"Swimming in soup! That's what I heard!"

"House Elves in a panic"

Professor Dumbledore had to put a stop to it"

Severus chuckled low. Content not voice his thoughts on his mother's likely reaction to such an event. Irate would have missed the mark by several degrees. Stuffed and happy he followed his year-mates down to the common room having sent a quick note to his friends by raven to meet up the next morning for breakfast. Settling down at last before a roaring fire he sighed happily as his new head of house began to explain the rules.

It was good to be home.


So ends Chapter 4-offers cookies and tea to her loyal readers-

I know its been quite a long time but rest assured I haven't abandoned this story it might just be awhile between updates.

Whomever grants this story its 35th review shall earn Chapter 5's dedication

Stayed tuned for Chapter 5. Diary of the Prince.

Skydancinghobbit

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