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Chapter 35. "Learning!"

Hours after Lord Potter's awakening…

Lord Potter walked around the Library touching this and that. With him was his Grandson, the teens' husband, Draco, Ron, the Basilisk who had drifted off too sleep in the corner and Myrtle his companion from before. The teens were sitting quietly by both close to their respective friend. While the Basilik...Basilisk! How had his Grandson ended up with one? he asked himslef. "Like I said before you're welcome to stay so long as you don't invite vampires over. Lord Snape I'm sure you understand why, Harry that goes for you too. I never liked your Godfather when your father was alive and I like him even less now that he's with Prince Alessander, Hope you don't take offense Lord Snape." The old Lord added looking at Severus.

"None taken." Severus had heard quiet a lot about the late and now resuscitated Lord Potter to be offended. The man was reputed to have been straightforward but fair.

Harry looked at his Grandfather and nodded slowly even he had noticed the tension between the two wizards. "Now if Lord Snape doesn't mind I'd like to have a word with you Harry."

Turning to the other two teens in the room, "Mr. Weasley you're welcome to stay so long as you behave yourself I won't have you running around causing mayhem. Mr. Malfoy have a good night."

Severus rose to his feet. Harry needed to speak to his Grandfather alone. He wasn't offended by the old Lord's request in fact he was slightly relieved. Part of him loved his father but he knew better than anyone how far the Prince's manipulations could go. Plans would have to be scratched. Harry had another protector in his corner besides himself. Things were starting to look up.

"I'll make arrangements to move our things from the master bedchamber. Draco come along. Mr. Weasly I believe you were dismissed too." Snape murmured taking the teens with him his black robes billowing behind him.

"Have a seat Harry." Lord Potter nodded the Wizards out and then turned to his Grandson. What a beautiful child he was. Had he ever looked that trusting? Probably not, there wasn't a trusting bone in his body. Things would be difficult.

Harry sat down without a word and waited. He wasn't afraid of his Grandfather but he couldn't help but feel lacking in the tall man's presence.

"You're how old...?" the older Wizard began. Harry leaned back and got comfortable. He was who he was…there was nothing he could do about it.

"I'm fifteen but I went through an aging potion so I'm seventeen Sir."

"I've been trying to catch up on everything. Myrtle was most informative but I only have half of the story. Why don't you fill me in." the old Lord requested stretching his long legs out before him.

Harry began slowly his Grandfather did not interrupt him once.

"Well son you have led a most interesting life so far."

"I didn't choose the excitement Sir." Harry answered politely.

"No you didn't." The older Wizard replied rubbing his chin. Harry watched him respectfully. He looked like his Grandfather so much yet …

"Harry is Mr. Snape pregnant?"

"Yes a month."

"Things are going to be very difficult, Dumbledore, the Dark Lord, the Vampires, the werewolves…" he paused when Harry frowned, "Oh them too boy! I'm afraid you Godfather's meddling might have upset them more than you think."

Harry wanted to speak up for his Godfather but the thought had occurred to him too.

"…and his pregnancy." Lord Potter finished the list. "No offense but why aren't you carrying the child."

Harry blushed but answered briefly. "The attempts on my life were not going to stop just because I was pregnant."

"Very big of him…a dominant male doesn't set himself up for that."

"But a submissive does?" Harry bit out before he could stop himself.

"You've mistaken submissive with weak. Someone who's survived through everything you've been through can't be called weak. There's dominant males and submissive one's the only thing submissive means is that they can conceive easier and are much better nurturing than the dominants."

"Oh I didn't know that." Harry answered thoughtfully. He had always been under the assumption that him being submissive meant he was weaker.

"I'm sure you didn't." the Wizard answered running his hand through his long hair.

"What do you mean?"

"You're a strong kid but ignorant. You've been purposefully kept in the dark. It's made you unsure and ignorant.." the old Lord replied quietly. "It's time you were properly educated."

"It's not Severus fault." Harry said defensively he didn't want Severus blamed for anything.

"No but you were surrounded by a lot of people who put their own interests before yours for too long. Severus is your mate and he will protect you the best way he can. Harry you're my Grandson even if you won't be my heir, impossible under the circumstances. I'm not about to let the Potter name die and have my family managed by Vampires." He added murmuring to himself.

"I'm sorry Sir."

"You didn't bring about my problems so don't worry." he said quietly leaning back.

Harry looked at his Grandfather solemnly and asked "Sir, who did it?"

"Who did what?"

"Who buried you alive?" Harry waited patiently while his Grandfather pursed his lips.

Lord Potter hated lying or keeping the truth from people if he could help it. to tell his grandson a lie would only make him distrustful of him, no as hard as the truth was he needed to hear it. "Your father...foolish boy." he finished rubbing his face.

"Oh." Harry had sort of suspected as much.

"Your father and I didn't see eye to eye on a lot of things so that's that."

Harry nodded.

"Harry why didn't you come and see me…talk to me before?"

The young wizard looked at his Grandfather and then away. "I had heard of you from other people. You were a strong wizard who didn't allow anyone to push him around. I've been controlled my whole life, I wasn't strong enough to defend myself until Severus and I married…I don't know. I guess I was ashamed…you being who you are and all."

Lord Potter never took his eyes of his Grandson and when the youth finished he stood up and walked over to him. Harry stood up slowly fidgeting nervously. "You survived against terrible odds…I'm proud of you more than you'll ever know." He told him taking Harry into his arms and hugging him warmly. "I love you Harry you remember than cause I don't say things like that often."

Harry buried his face in his Grandfather's chest and hugged him back.

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When Harry got back to Severus it was to find his husband pacing back and forth angrily.

"Severus what's wrong?"

"Those bastards!"

"Who?"

"The Prince and your Godfather! They beat Draco within an inch of his life!"

"Severus you beat him before we left."

"That was a punishment to teach him respect. This was different."

"Tell his back that" Harry mumbled walking away to sit on the bed.

"Harry I felt bad enough after I did it."

"But you did it. I'm sorry I guess I was on the receiving end way too many times to not feel that you could've punished him differently."

Severus nodded guiltily and sat down. He had made yet another mistake.

"Everything all right with you?"

"Yes…Grandfather doesn't like Vampires."

"I noticed."

"Severus I know there were plans but I was wondering could we live on our own."

"The same thought crossed my mind but I am still lord of Snape. I can't live anywhere other than there.we will have to tolerate the Prince's presence for a little longer."

"do you think it's safe for us?"

"for us yes...for your Grabdfather..."

"they wouldn't dare hurt him! i won't stand for it!" Harry shouted sitting up. his emerald eyes shining.

"Calm down!" Severus said sternly. He had been around his young husband when he was in a temper to not try and stop him from losing his patience.

Harry sighed before he fell back on the large bed. Severus was next to him in an instant.

"Don't worry so much. Your Grandfather is on our side."

"Yeah that's what he said." harry turned on his side and added thoughtfuly, " I'm going to be disinherited you know that."

"I've got enough money to last us an eternity." Severus mumbled nibbling on Harry's ear.

"Good to know." Harry smiled unbuttoning his husband's black coat.

"Hey are Ron and Draco settled in?"

"Yeah had to practically drag the Weasley brat to his room."

"It's was great to see him again." Harry moved himslef closer to his husband and kissed him.

"I'm sure it was…." Severus mumbled running his hand under his young husband's shirt.

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same night at Grimmauld Place...

Narcissa stood next to the warded door as Moony assaulted the door. She clutched her hand tightly as tears slipped down her eyes. Oh Merlin protect her! She panicked as the door was pounded on again. The evening wore on and night turned to day...when she finally ventured outside it was to see her naked husband on the floor. A broken chain collar around his neck, another full moon had passed and she was safe once again.

She levitated Remus into the bedchamber and when he was resting she sat down and cried quietly. Safe but for how long? She touched her flat stomach fearfully, she was three weeks pregnant! Once Moony found out not all the wards and collars in the world would be able to keep him away from her!

the same night at Snape Manor...

Alessander stalked into Snape Manor enraged. Sirius was right behind him.

"Alessander you didn't expect him to ask us to stay."

"I rescued Harry and Severus from Voldemort they owe me!"

"Well he thinks otherwise! He's a royal bastard, always been….. tough one too." Sirius added as an after thought

"I have to inform our Sovereigns."

"They won't be happy."

"That's the understatement of the millennium…" The Prince murmured under his breath.

Sirius was left alone well as alone as he'd been since Draco had tried to kill him. Two guards stood on either side while the rest went with the Prince. He sat in front of the fire not really feeling its warmth or the cool breeze from outside. He was secretly glad the old Lord had come back from the dead. Harry and Severus needed someone in their corner. He owed his loyalty to Alessander through their blood bond but he loved his Godson with all his heart. Beside Remus Harry was the only other person he had ever loved purely. He could only rejoice at the thought that Harry would finally get a fighting chance at being happy. He smirked to himself who would have thought it the OLD BASTARD WAS BACK!

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The next day Lord Potter and Harry apparated outside of the Ministry to begin the road to reclaiming his place in the Wizarding World. The Daily Prophet ran an article occupying the first page. Lord Potter met with the Minister of Magic and the Wizengamot. The Minister spoke to the Old Lord confidently and offered his help in anything he might need. Lord Gribaldi spoke to him breiefly and offered the pair his support. The Wizard when asked about his unfortunate absence refrained from answering. It seemed that the only ones that knew the circumstances of his feigned death was the Wizengamot and they were not talking. How could they …Lord Potter had been one of the youngest members of the group before his absence.

Harry went along with his Grandfather and stood back and watched. The Wizards around him for once gawked at someone other than him something for which he was pleasantly relieved. His Grandfather unlike him handled the looks with a quiet strength that he had only seen on the Prince and Severus. Harry studied his Grandfather and felt proud. He had a lot to learn but he was more than willing to do so. He was going to be a father himself and he was never going to allow his child to fall into the same circumstances he had. His Grandfather was not the type to fight his battles for him but he was the type to teach him how to do it.

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at the same time in Potter Manor...

Hermione and the Professor sat watching Snape's sparring match with the Basilik.

"Move you beast before you become a pair of boots."

The snake slithered up and met the Professor's stare. Hermione gasped in surprise when Snape crossed his arms and cocked an eye brow. "That might impress the elves but not me."

"She wants to play with you." Myrtle called out from where she was floating back and forth.

"Yeah like she does with the elves before she swallows them whole."

"Severus!"

"I said stand down you beast!" Severus bit out steely.

The Basilisk either grew bored trying to cow the ex Potions Master or was distracted by the house elf passing by the door because she quickly slithered away. Myrtle saw the Basilisk's intentions and went after them trying to warn the poor elf. Severus shook his head and went back to his potion. He was starting to get morning sickness again and had run out of the potions he normally carried with him.

"He looks thinner Professor."

"That's Severus for you never worries about himself. Are you listening to me Severus? You should really take care of yourself more." Professor McGonagall murmured into his ear. The world stopped when Severus turned around and murmured "Minerva?" into the seemingly empty potions lab.

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I WANTED TO INCLUDE SOME MORE SCENES BUT I DIDN' WANT THE CHAPTER TO GET TOO LONG. THANKS FOR STICKING WITH ME AND THE STORY!