For the rest of the term, Harry enjoyed going to potions class with Severus, hanging out with the Slytherin first years and reading with Remus. Harry got to go to Several Quidditch games and enjoyed cheering with his friends. Paul seemed to have backed off for now; only occasionally glaring at Harry in class. Harry shrugged it off and ignored the "arrogant Gryffindor brat" as Severus called him.
By the last week of the term, Harry was actually sad to be going home; he was going to miss his friends and being in the castle. Harry was seated in the Slytherin common room with the whole Slytherin house. The first years and Harry were going over
Harry was seated in the Slytherin common room with the whole Slytherin house. The first years and Harry were going over potions while the older students were going over some of their other classes. The prefect Adam Dale was going back and forth between groups, making sure everyone was working hard. Adam wasn't too concerned about whether or not Harry was studying but he did want to make sure the child didn't get bored and cause a distraction. Dale had been left with orders to watch Harry while Severus and Remus went on a date and he was determined to do well.
When Harry had first arrived, he'd shown Harry a bed where he could sleep for the night and made sure the young child knew where the toilets were. Adam knew from his younger siblings that small children didn't have large bladders and always needed to know where toilets were.
At the moment, Harry was being shown potion flash cards and quizzed. This was fun for Harry and helped the first years memorise their facts as well. Adam assumed that was why Snape had suggested the activity. The first years enjoyed having Harry around and so did the older Slytherins. They had even brought Harry in on certain house traditions, like tonight; Slytherins' mass study night. Harry's face was even painted in Slytherin colours.
"That's a basic healing potion," Harry announced when he was showed a flash card of another potion. "That is for bruises, cuts and scrapes."
Duncan smiled as he wrote Harry's answer down and drew another flashcard. This was a game Harry loved to play. Severus played this game with Harry quite a bit and he had mostly memorised the cards.
Harry was about to identify the next potion ingredient when Dave tore over to the group, his face red and he looked like he'd been running. He sat down next to Harry and gave Duncan an excited look.
"I just found out Paul's marks in potions are so low that if he doesn't pass the exam we took today; he's going to have to take remedial classes next year!" Dave muttered, grinning. When Harry gave him a confused glance, Dave explained the remedial classes were classes for those who had done poorly in the previous year but not poorly enough to flunk completely.
"Maybe if he actually tried instead of doodling, he'd actually do well in potions," Duncan laughed while Harry smirked.
"Maybe if he'd stop blowing up his potions... Unless that's what's supposed to happen?" Harry chuckled.
The next morning, when Severus took Harry back to his quarters, he found Remus waiting for him with a big plate of pancakes. Harry told Remus all about the studying, the treats and the face painting. The face paint was still visible but Harry still told him with excitement about being able to participate in the same traditions as the older kids.
"Harry, my godson and his father are coming to visit today. He is about your age and I want you to be on your best behaviour. His father is my best friend and he's coming by to meet Remus," Severus said bending down to Harry's level. Harry nodded happily and dashed to his room to kick out some toys to share.
When the fireplace roared to life, Harry stood in front of Severus and Remus with a big smile on his face. Harry was wearing a green t-shirt with silver pants just like Severus was wearing and beamed proudly through his Slytherin make-up. Harry smiled when two people stepped out of the fireplace. One was a tall blonde man and the other was a small blonde boy. The boy was taller than Harry but Harry knew most children his age were taller than him.
"Lucius! How are you?" Severus said, shaking the blonde man's hand and then bending down to hug the small boy. "Draco! You are getting too tall!"
The small boy beamed widely when he saw Harry's makeup.
"Those are Slytherin colours!" Draco shouted excitedly, pointing to Harry's face. Harry beamed and nodded.
"I got it done last night in the common room! I'm an honorary Slytherin," Harry said proudly. "Do you want to see my toys?"
When Harry took Draco down the hall to see the toys he had at Severus' quarters; Lucius, Severus and Remus sat down in the living room for tea. Lucius was smirking at Severus with an amused expression on his face. Lucius sat in a chair while Remus and Severus curled up together on the couch.
"Turning Potter into a budding Slytherin! I must say, it must be an accomplishment!" Lucius laughed, patting Severus' shoulder. Lucius had been surprised to see Harry standing in Slytherin colours and face paint and proudly stating association to the house. Lucius had even gone as far as to warn Draco to expect a Gryffindor-like child.
Severus laughed and smiled at his best mate.
"I'd be lying if I said I had anything to do with it. He was like that when I met him; even has an affinity for potions. He's been adopted by my snakes as one of their own and he certainly has the personality to match," Severus said proudly, causing Lucius' eyebrow to raise.
"At this rate, I'd be shocked if he was sorted into any other house!" Remus said honestly. "He was given Hogwarts robes for Christmas and it took him less than a week to acquire Slytherin ties and badge for the uniform."
After Several minutes of discussing the past few months, Harry and Draco ran into the living room. Both boys were dressed in Hogwarts uniforms, including Slytherin ties. Draco was so excited that he looked like he was about to start shaking.
"Daddy! I'm a Slytherin!" Draco threw himself into his father's arms. Lucius looked so proud at that moment that he just beamed into his son's shoulder. "Harry said he's going to show me the Slytherin common room!"
Lucius laughed and set Draco down beside Harry who smiled happily. Severus pulled out a magical camera and told Harry and Draco to pose together and wave. When Adam showed up to bring the excited four-year-olds to see the Slytherin common room, he was sworn to look out for the boys. Adam nodded, once again accepting his responsibility with a firm nod.
"You know he's coming back with his face painted, right?" Severus laughed once the boys were gone. Lucius nodded but didn't say anything. He knew his son was going to love seeing the Slytherin common room and meeting the Slytherin students.
"You'll send a copy of the picture," Lucius asked, knowing his wife would love seeing Draco in Slytherin attire. Besides, he knew his wife would never believe that Harry Potter was proudly wearing Slytherin clothing without actually seeing it for herself and he didn't blame her. Both Harry's parents were Gryffindors and from what he'd observed, Harry was undeniably Slytherin.
"Of course!" Severus said, waving his wand at the camera producing two pictures of Harry and Draco's smiling faces.
"How do you feel about Harry's inner snake overpowering his inner lion?" Lucius asked Remus with an amused expression. When Remus laughed, Lucius raised an eyebrow.
"I have yet to see evidence of this aforementioned 'inner lion' you speak of and honestly, it doesn't matter to me. I want Harry to be Happy in whatever house he winds up in. But like I said; I'd be quite shocked if he wound up in any other house."