REWRITTEN! (For the most part) - 4/21/16

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Disclaimer: I wish I did, but I do not own PJO or HP. I am not Uncle Rick or J.K. Rowling.

Severus Snape's POV

It took Severus three hours to track down Sally Jackson. Half an hour spent on looking for her in wizard records, half an hour to figure out how to work a computer (he was too proud to ask for help), and two hours to find her address. Wizards didn't exactly keep records of Muggles. Then he packed his bags, donned Muggle clothes (no reason to look like it was Halloween), and Apparated. He reappeared outside a New York City apartment building, sometime around noon.

He pressed the buzzer next to Sally's name. "Who is it?"

"My name is Severus Snape. You don't know me, but it is imperative that I speak with you and your son."

There was a long pause on the other end. "Percy isn't here right now- he is on a trip with some friends. But you can talk to me." Then she buzzed him in.

Sally introduced him to her husband Paul, and they sat down together in the sitting room. "Mrs. Jackson, I am Percy's godfather."

Then somebody knocked on the door.

Percy Jackson's POV

It was the day after the battle. Gaea was obliterated, giants were dead (again) and Percy thought it was high time to see his mother. Nine months was long enough. Naturally, Annabeth came with him. They rarely were apart after their venture in Tartarus. Chiron was more than happy to let them go- no immediate threats, and Sally had called nearly every day asking if he had returned.

Hand in hand, Percy and Annabeth strolled down the street, smiling. "What do you think my mom will say, Annie? Will she give me the where-have-been speech or not?" Percy asked.

"Seaweed Brain, I think that for once, she will be much too happy to lecture you, and be too busy crying with relief that you're even alive."

He nodded, satisfied with that answer. Thinking of New Rome the son of Poseidon asked, "What do you think about retiring? I mean, letting somebody else save the day for once? Going to college, getting a job, settling down. It seems very appealing."

"Percy, I think that is a wonderful idea."

Just then, they reached his apartment building. He opened the gate and they went upstairs. Upon reaching his apartment, he knocked on the door.

Sally opened the door, and her eyes grew wide. Percy and Annabeth and Sally just stood there like that for a moment, staring at each other. Then she shrieked, and hugged them both. Percy held on as if he would never let go. He hadn't seen his mother in almost a year, which was far too long in his book. Never let it be said that Percy Jackson, Twice-Hero of Olympus, whom monsters run at the mere mention of his name, was not a Mama's Boy. In the background, here could hear multiple sets of footsteps – interesting, who else was here? – and his stepdad, Paul asking what was wrong. Then a gasp, and Paul joined the group hug.

When they finally pulled apart after a couple of minutes, Sally wiped tears off her face and so did Paul. It was then Percy noticed the stranger standing in the kitchen, expression unreadable.

"Well," Percy said, "Nice as it is to see you guys, who's the stranger standing in the kitchen?"

"Ummm...Percy…that is a very long story." Sally told him, sounding and looking uncomfortable. What was going on here?

Annabeth glanced up at him, looking tired. He probably did too. From the way his mother said it, his instincts were telling him to not get too settled in again. And his instincts had yet to fail him.

Severus Snape's POV

Severus looked at his godson. He was curious as to why Sally and Paul reacted how they did, as if they hadn't expected to see him ever again. What kind of trip did him and his friends go on? There was more to the story than meets the eye- like why Sally hadn't mentioned that Percy was coming home today. He looked at the blonde girl, Percy's girlfriend if his arm around her shoulders was anything to go by. Did she go on the trip too?

After introductions were made, he took a deep breath, he launched into his story.

"Wizards and witches are real. Around thirty years ago, in Great Britain, a Dark wizard rose. His name was Voldemort. One of the people fighting back against him and his cult, the Death Eaters, was named Felicia Potter. She had two sons, a two year old and a new born, respectively. This was fifteen years ago. Two days after the youngest was born, the Death Eaters-"

Previously, Percy and Annabeth look rather tired- but now Percy had fallen off the couch from laughing so hard. When his godson had calmed down enough to speak, he said, "Death Eaters? Who would want to eat Thanatos?" and immediately collapsed in fits of giggles.

Annabeth was laughing softly as well. "Funny as that is, I don't think that's what he meant, Seaweed Brain."

Feeling miffed, this was a rather serious topic! "This is no laughing matter! The Death Eaters have killed wizards and muggles alike, and are absolutely not something to joke about!"

Growing serious, Percy looked him dead in the eye. "Mr. Snape. I know that they are serious matter. But when the days are dark, and the future even darker, you learn to find the light in the all-encompassing darkness. It reminds you of everything you have to live and die for, and gives you the strength to keep on fighting."

Severus was concerned now. The look in Percy's eyes was very similar to that of the Order members, after the first war with Voldemort. After they had seen their friends die before their eyes in the midst of battle. Old. Guarded. The eyes of his godson said that he had gained that wisdom through experience. No seventeen-year-old should have that look in their eyes.

He took another look at Percy and Annabeth. Now that he thought about it, Annabeth had that same look too. What kind of hardships have they endured?

Swallowing, he continued his story. "As I was saying, the Death Eaters showed up at Felicia's house. They killed her, and tried to kill her two children. Somehow, the new born, Harry Potter, ended up on his uncle's, who was also his godfather's, doorstep. The elder son's body was never found, but he was presumed dead as well. A year later, the Death Eaters came for James, Lily, and Harry Potter. The Dark Lord himself came. He used the Killing Curse on James and Lily. When he tried to do the same on Harry, who was barely a year old, the curse backfired onto the Dark Lord and he was vanquished.

"Fifteen years later, a letter was found in Felicia's things. They were written by the father of the two boys, whom nobody knew all that well. He was there the night she died, and was the one who took Harry to his uncle. The most startling discovery was that he had taken his older son to live with a friend in New York City. Supposedly he did this so that if Death Eaters got to one brother, they wouldn't get the other. This friend is your mother, Sally Jackson. Percy, you are the long lost son of Felicia Potter."

Percy shook his head. "You're lying. You must be. I'm not some wizard."

Pale-looking, Sally spoke, not looking at Percy. "He's not lying. Neither I nor your father ever expected anyone to come for you, which is why we never told you. Looking back, we should have at least told you. But after you turned twelve, we did not wish to burden you further. I love you just as much as I would if you were my biological child."

The boy's eyes were glassy. He put his head in his hands, and his shoulders shook with silent sobs. Annabeth was hugging him. Severus moved to show some kind of support for his godson, but she shook head no.

Severus was now really uncomfortable. He just waltzed in here, dropped the biggest explosion charm, right after what must have been a stressful and traumatic event.

Paul was first to break the supremely awkward silence that had blanketed the room. "Well, I can't say that I saw that one coming."

Drying his eyes, Percy snorted humourlessly. "I don't think any of us saw it coming." Turning toward him, "Does my brother know I exist?"

"And can you show us any proof that you don't belong in the loony bin?" Annabeth added, speaking out.

Sighing inwardly, he replied, "Seeing as your brother had just been born, and adopted by James and Lily, the world assumed that Harry was theirs. Not even Harry himself knows the truth- it was easier that way. However, the Order of the Phoenix, a secret group dedicated to fighting the Dark Lord and his Death Eaters, knows. We have refrained from telling him for two reasons: we didn't know if the author of the letter was lying or not; he didn't know when he came to Hogwarts four years ago," Bloody muggles, "and telling him that he had a brother, but that he was dead, would only cause him pain.

"I would have taken custody of him myself after James and Lily died, but Dumbledore had squirrelled him away 'somewhere safe'. I have my suspicions about where he put Harry, but I hope that I'm wrong because Dumbledore is smarter than that." Then Severus pulled out his wand. Waving it, and thinking the appropriate spells, caused his glass of water to tip over, smash, fix itself, and dry the carpet. Raising an eyebrow in Annabeth's direction, "So, do I belong in the 'loony bin'?"

Looking a little shocked, she shook her head.

Looking at the group apologetically, "I feel bad by telling you this, but this past June, things took a turn for the worse on our side of the pond."

The whole group, but especially the teenagers, had an expression that said, "No, really?" after he said that.

Forging ahead, "There was an international wizarding tournament at the school Harry attends, and he was entered bya Death Eater in disguise. In the final event, the imposter had rigged the trophy they had to find as a portkey. Harry and the other Hogwarts competitor were transported to an unknown location. At this location, his fellow competitor, Cedric Diggory, a seventh year, was murdered by another Death Eater. Then things go even farther south. Harry's blood was used in a ritual that gave Voldemort's soul a body again. I regret to tell you that the Dark Lord has risen once more. The Ministry of Magic is denying this, but it is true."

All four of them seemed to become older and more tired at this rightfully depressing news.

Sally looked at Percy and Annabeth, then turned to look at him. "I think you should go back to camp with Percy and Annabeth…Chiron needs to know about this. Although knowing Chiron, I bet he already knows about you wizards." she said to him. Who's Chiron? And why would he know about wizards? If there were Muggles who knew about wizards with no ties to that world…

His godson nodded. "We should be getting back soon anyway. Leo's thing is tonight. You should come too, Mom. Chiron might want you to confirm some things."

Everyone stood up. Sally went into the kitchen to grab her keys. Paul went with her, saying he had to finish some lesson plans. That left Percy, Annabeth, and Severus alone in the room. "So what's the big secret? You're obviously hiding something. What exactly was that trip you were on about? And who're Chiron and Leo?" Severus asked, a tad bit forcefully.

At the last name, Percy flinched pulled Annabeth closer. "That's what you're going to find out. It's a bit easier to explain if we showed you. I'm warning you though…when you get there, be careful. You're not one of us, and everyone's still jumpy after yesterday. One wrong step, you'll find yourself impaled faster than you can say 'Di Immortales!'" Annabeth said coolly.

That was definitely a threat. Which was good, since it means she's smart enough not to trust him yet. Severus didn't blame her, either. If he was in her shoes, he wouldn't trust himself. Who would trust somebody who shows up, claiming he's a wizard?

But what did she mean by "Everyone was just getting back on their feet" and why did they have swords?

Who exactly are these people?

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