Hey everyone, just a cute fluffy chapter. Next chapter will be up really soon. Happy Christmas, everyone.
"Let me straighten your tie, Harry. To make it easier for you to go on orientation, you're going to sit with the Slytherins today," Severus told Harry as he straightened the young boy's green and silver tie. Harry's robes this year were even Slytherin colours. And because Harry and Draco were so close, Dumbledore had arranged for an identical set of robes to be sent to Draco. Lucius had told Severus that Draco was wearing his robes every day. Severus laughed because Harry had been wearing his every day as well.
Lucius had told Severus that Draco was wearing his robes every day. Severus laughed because Harry had been wearing his every day as well.
"Don't eat too much junk food. I've asked my new Prefect this year to keep an eye on you," Severus said as Remus began attacking Harry's hair with a comb. Harry rolled his eyes.
"Do you think that's going to do anything?" Harry asked him, trying not to laugh.
"No, but I like being able to assure the staff that I at least try," Remus said, frowning at Harry's hair. But Harry was at least lucky his hair wasn't as bad as his father's; otherwise, Remus wouldn't have even bothered.
Remus and Severus began explaining that the first-year Slytherins were probably going to be confused about why Harry was going to be there. They had told Harry just to tell them that he was living with Professor Lupin and Professor Snape.
"Because you're in looove!" Harry said in a teasing voice. Severus smirked and wrapped his arms around Remus.
"I don't think you'll have to tell them that part; I think they'll already know," Severus said; his tone caused Harry to raise an eyebrow. It was obvious Severus knew something Harry didn't. Before Harry could even question it, Severus was ushering them out the door to the Great Hall.
"Don't worry about it now, we need to get to the feast or we'll miss the sorting," Severus said, winking to Remus who blushed but followed behind.
The Great Hall was filled with students who were sitting at their tables; their voices were extremely loud as they talked about their summers. Harry spotted Bill Weasley sitting at the table with a Prefect badge on his chest. He pointed proudly to it when Harry passed; Harry smiled and pointed to the Slytherin crest on his chest just as proud. Bill laughed and turned his attention back to his friends.
Severus got Harry seated with the Slytherins before he went up to the staff table and sat beside Remus. Severus and Remus began holding hands and staring into each other's eyes.
"Hey Harry, how was your summer?" Duncan asked, looking at how happy Severus and Remus were. Duncan and Dave told Harry all about their summer and Harry told them about his. When the doors to the Great Hall opened, Professor McGonagall stepped in followed by a large group of first-years. They all looked either scared, excited or indifferent. Harry watched amused as the sorting hat set to assigning all of the first-years to houses. Whenever a student was sorted, Harry applauded but he always applauded louder when someone was sorted into Slytherin.
When the feast began, Harry was really hungry. He tried to get dessert first but Duncan stopped him before Harrison could even stand up. When the meal was over Dumbledore stood up and started talking.
"Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. I would like to remind students that you are not to enter the Forbidden forest unless escorted by a staff member. Since there are no new teachers to introduce, I'm going to announce the engagement of Professor Remus Lupin and Severus Snape," Dumbledore said, causing Harry's jaw to drop. Severus and Remus were getting married! "Harry Potter, could you come forward?"
Harry felt all eyes turn to Harry as he made his way to the staff table. He wasn't sure what was going on but Harry knew it was big when Severus and Remus came around to meet Harry at the front of the staff table.
"Harry Potter, I hold in my hands, official adoption papers as signed by Severus Tobias Snape and Remus John Lupin for Mister Harry Potter. I am hereby witnessing this adoption and as an official council member, it is my honour, to introduce you to your legal parents," Dumbledore said, causing Severus and Remus to beam excitedly. Harry stared at them completely shocked. They had adopted him; that meant Harry was theirs forever.
Harry threw himself into their arms; his jaw hurt from smiling so much but he was too happy to even care. Remus and Severus wanted Harry for the rest of their lives.
"We love you Harry and we want you to be our son. But we don't want to do anything without your permission," Remus started quietly.
"So Harry, will you do us the honour of becoming our son?" Severus asked. Harry felt tears of happiness spilling over his cheeks as he nodded. The Great Hall burst into applause as the new fathers hugged their brand new son.
"Alright, I think that has been enough excitement for tonight. Prefects, I think now is a good time to start your orientations," Dumbledore said, causing Remus and Severus to release Harry.
"We'll see you later tonight, my son," Severus said, kissing the top of Harry's head. Remus hugged Harry one last time as Harrison came to collect Harry.
"I'll see you tonight," Harry beamed towards his new fathers and took Harrison's waiting hand and followed him towards the Slytherin table where the first-years were waiting. They were all smiling at Harry and a few of them even had tears in their eyes.
"Okay, let's begin by taking a tour of the castle," Harrison said. "Keep together; Harry, make sure you can keep up. Your father will butcher me if I lose you in the castle."