Proffessor Snape unceremoniously glared at Dumbledore. " Why do I have to go get the spoiled rotten little brat?", he spat out. Dumbledore sighed heavily, but remained firm in this matter. " Because I asked you to and because Lily would have wanted you to.", he replied softly. Snape's face, red with anger, went pale at the mention of Lily. " The letters have been delivered, but the Dursleys haven't been giving them to him. I'm afraid I made a grave mistake for leaving the boy in their care, but no matter now. Once you get him he will not be going back to the Dursleys.", Dumbledore said.
Snape couldn't resist asking, " Where will he live?". Dumbledore's words were sad, but his eyes twinkled slightly. " I don't know. I'm sure something can be arranged. Just get the boy and keep him until the start of the school year. That will be all.", he said with a dissmissive wave. Seething Severus Snape turned on his heel, his black robes billowing behind him, and walked out.
Snape couldn't believe what he was seeing. For the past two days he had watched the Dursley house thinking he would see Harry James Potter being spoiled rotten. What he saw instead made him think too much of his own past. Harry was much too thin and small for his ten almost 11 years. Petunia Dursley made Harry cook for them without hardly a scrap for himself. He cleaned the house, did the laundry, even pulled weeds in the simmering heat. Vernon had hit Harry last night so hard that he slammed across the living room and slid down the wall. Snape didn't like children and was often rude to them, but this was just too much. Not to mention Harry slept in a cupboard under the stairs. Well little did Harry know that today was his lucky day.
The doorbell rang. " Answer the bloody door you rotten little sod.", Vernon yelled. Harry hurried to obey. He opened the door and looked up at the tall, pale thin man with black hair and dark eyes. He wore black robes that oddly enough suited the man. " M-may I help you sir?", Harry asked. " Indeed you shall boy. I suggest you pack whatever you want to take with you from this place. You're coming with me.", he said. Harry's emerald green eyes widened in surprise. " Now wait one moment whoever you are. You can't just come in here and take...", Petunia gasped and stopped abruptly as she saw Snape.
He sneered at her. " Hello Petunia. I would say it is a pleasure to see you again, but honestly you disgust me." Snape took out a letter and threw it at her. " Harry James Potter is being removed from your care. You will no longer receive compensation for his upbringing. Not that you really used it to benefit the boy in any case." Snape looked at Harry who was looking at him with hope in his eyes. Snape winced inwardly as he saw a bruise on Harry's cheek. " Are you ready Potter?", he barked. Harry just nodded, still shocked. Snape grabbed him by his oversized shirt and they disapperated leaving the stunned Dursleys in shock.
Harry didn't say anything as they reappeared just outside of a place called The Leaky Cauldron. Snape ushered Harry into a room upstairs from the pub. Once he knew they were alone Snape gave Harry a thick parchment letter. Harry looked at it curiously then slowly opened it. His mouth went dry. It said he had been accepted to a place called Hogwarts for witches and wizards. Harry looked at Snape. " If you don't mind me asking you sir, but who are you?", he asked. Snape frowned.
" I am Professor Severus Snape Head of Slytherin and Potion's Master.", he replied. " So you are a wizard? But why does this Hogwarts place want me? I'm not a wizard.", Harry said confused. " Of course you are a wizard.", Snape snapped. " I'm sure that unexplained things have happened around you and made the Dursleys hate you even more.". Now that he thought about it every time something, dare he say magical, happened the Dursleys would indeed punish him for it. " I really don't have to go back there?", Harry asked in a small voice. Snape's gaze softened ever so slightly. " No Potter. You will not be going back."
Harry woke with a start the next day and quickly looked around to make sure it hadn't been a dream. " You're awake. Come Potter. We shall eat breakfast before going to Gringotts and getting your school things.", Snape said. Harry hurried to catch up with him as Snape went downstairs. The pub was empty save the bartender. Two plates sat at the bar. They were loaded with scrabbled eggs, bacon, toast, and fruit. Harry ate everything. Snape paid for the meal and then he led them to an alley. " This is Diagon Alley.", Snape said as he took his wand and tapped some bricks. The bricks shuffled around until there was an archway big enough for them to get through.
Harry's eyes almost bugged out of his head. There were so many different shops. There was an apothecary, an owlery, some place that had brooms on display, and even a wand shop. The place was crowded and even as close as Harry was to Snape he was still getting shoved a lot. Instinctively he put his hand in Snape's and held on for dear life. Snape looked down into Harry's eyes. Lily's eyes. Panic, fear, and fascination was written all over the boy's face. Snape looked away, but didn't let go of the boy's hand.
They entered Gringotts. " What are they?", Harry asked quietly. " Goblins. Always treat them with respect if you can. They keep our gold, but other than that they are sentient beings.", Severus replied. They came to a free teller. " Greetings Teller Fangclaw. May your fortunes increase and your enemies disperse in your wake.", Severus said with a slight bow. " Greetings Lord Prince. May your gold flow always and your enemies suffer. What can Gringotts do for you today?", Fangclaw asked. " I have brought the Potter heir to claim what is his and to see a healer. His previous living situation was most unpleasant.", Severus replied. " I see. I will contact Razorclaw. He is the Potter account manager.", Fangclaw said. A few minutes later another goblin emerged. " Follow me Lord Prince, Heir Potter.", the goblin said.
They followed him into a large office that had chunks of gold embedded into white marble walls. A black granite desk rose up from all the marble and three black leather chairs appeared. Severus and Harry took the two on one side and the goblin took the other. Before the goblin even spoke, 4 more goblins came in and took Harry to the side. Harry looked at Severus fearfully. Severus smiled a little and nodded. Harry relaxed and let the goblins heal him.
There was a little bit of a ruckus at one point and Severus watched as the goblins circled around Harry, chanting. A black substance came out of Harry's scar, screaming. It then disappeared into nothing. Severus had a feeling he knew what that was, but asked no questions about it. Certainly not with Harry here. The goblins left after Harry thanked them profusely. Especially since he could now see without his glasses. The original goblin spoke.
" My name is Razorclaw. I am the Potter account manager.", he said. He produced a small silver dagger and a piece of parchment. " First Mr. Potter if you would prick your finger and let 3 drops fall onto the parchment please. This will show all lines you are to inherit from.", he said. Harry did as instructed. He watched in fascination as words began to appear.
Harry James Potter
Age: 11
Father: James Charlus Potter
Mother: Lily Gwen Potter nee Evans nee Ollivander
Paternal:
Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter
Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Black
Most Ancient Line of Peverell
Most Ancient Line of Slytherin
Most Reverent Ancient Line of Emrys
Maternal:
Heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Ollivander
Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Travers
Most Ancient Line of Gryffindor
Most Ancient Line of Huffelpuff
Most Ancient Line of Ravenclaw
Severus was shocked. How could Lily be related to Ollivander? The man was 75 years old. He did have a son named Garren Ollivander, but he wasn't married nor did he have children. Garrick had also had a daughter, Gwenyth Ollivander, who died some years ago. No one knows how she died. What if she died in childbirth? Perhaps the child had been put up for adoption? Severus knew Henry Travers. He had been a death eater and was currently in Azkaban. He had fought in the first wizarding war with Voldemort. He never married and was in his mid 50's. Perhaps he had a tryst with Gwenyth? Severus shook his head. In any case it would be interesting to see Ollivander's reaction.
Harry would have 4 seats when he joined the Wizengamot. Potter, Black, Ollivander, and Travers. Since he was heir to all the founders, he owned Hogwarts. " Now that that is settled Mr. Potter, we can see how much money, properties, and so on you have.", Razorclaw said. He gathered some folders that popped into view. " Total for all accounts is one trillion, 700 million, 300 thousand galleons. You own the land of Diagon and Knockturn Alley, Hogwarts, the Forbidden Forest, and Hogsmeade. Once you are 17 you can claim your Lordships. Here is a wallet tied to your trust fund. That has 25,000 galleons in it and is topped off each year on your birthday. Put a drop of blood on the wallet so only you can use it. If that is all I wish you a good day. May your gold flow always and your enemies bleed at your feet.", Razorclaw said.
Severus and Harry looked at each other once they were outside. " Professor? Where will I be staying?", Harry asked. " With me for the time being.", Severus said. Harry nodded in acceptance. " Would it be possible to just get necessities for now? I'm really tired.", Harry said, then closed his eyes and tensed. When he wasn't hit, he opened his eyes to see the Professor kneeling in front of him. He gently placed his hands on Harry's shoulders.
" Harry. The only time you would ever even get a swat on your bottom, is if you did something that placed you or others in danger. Understand? Anything other than that and I might make you go to your room or do lines.", Severus said. Harry nodded. Severus held his hand as the went to Everyday Robe and Wear. Harry got outfitted for an entire new wizarding wardrobe. " What are your favorite colors Harry?", he asked. Harry thought about it. " Green, Blue, Silver, Crimson, Dark Purple, Black, and Grey.", Harry listed. Severus nodded and picked up said colors as robes, shirts, and underwear with brown, black, and grey pants. He got 2 pairs of black shoes for school, a pair of black dragon hide boots, and a pair of dress shoes.
They then went to Nature's Beauty for a toothbrush, paste, brush, comb, shampoo, conditioner, and body scrub. The last stop was so that Harry could get a proper haircut. Since his hair naturally stuck up all over the place, the witchy hairdresser just gave Harry a trim and showed him how to spike his hair. She also gave him a special spray that would make his hair lay flat until it got wet. She then commented that if he had been a metamorphmagus, someone who could change their appearance at will, he could make his hair whatever style he wanted. Harry looked at Severus as she said this and concentrated on making his hair straight and shoulder length. To all of their surprise, it worked. Severus paid the woman and they left.
" Have you ever done that before?", Severus asked. " No sir. It once grew back after my aunt cut it, but I never tried actually willing it to change.", Harry replied. " Metamorphmagi are very rare. I only know of one, a distant cousin of yours actually. She can change her entire appearance. Her hair was forever changing colors. It would seem this might have been blocked somehow and when the goblins healed you, it was released. At least you seem to have control over it.", Severus said. Harry nodded. " I just concentrated and it changed.", Harry said. Just then, Severus heard his name being called. He turned around and there stood Lucius, Narcissa, and Draco Malfoy.
Severus cursed under his breath as the Malfoys came closer. Harry's eyes widened when he saw Lucius. Harry recognized the man with the pretty long platinum hair. Harry stepped away from Severus. " Uncle Luc.", Harry said softly. Severus froze as did Lucius. Lucius bent down so that he was at eye level with Harry. Harry reached out and touched the man's face. Draco looked at his mother curiously. Lucius reached out to touch Harry, but he quickly dropped his hand when Harry flinched and went back to Severus's side.
AN: Remember to feel free if anyone wants to continue these ideas.