Harry had thought his, well Severus, he could not call the man dad, was crazy to send Draco, and so honestly had Remus, but maybe not. Okay they were far from being friends, that was for sure, but if nothing else Harry knew he would do good on his homework. Draco bringing up his Uncle had grated on Harry at first, but he listened. The day before they were to head for supplies, Harry had a bit of progress.

Remus and Severus were talking, and neither of them had noticed Harry, and though he knew he should not spy, he did. He knew they said things not around him, worried he would get upset, and he could understand. He was surprised Severus had any china left in one piece.

Severus sighed."Maybe I should let Albus give Harry the prefect room. It isn't like he wants to be with me."

Remus put a hand on his arm."Harry just needs time; his life has been turned upside down. You will never make peace with him if you keep running away."

Having to be careful, Harry almost laughed out loud, at the thought of this man being scared. He thought Severus was running too, but because he could not get away from Harry any faster then he could, but that was not what Moony meant. The man was accusing Severus of being scared.

Severus sighed. "I don't know what else to do Moony. He already hates me. If I try and force him to live with me..........damn it I can't do any thing right."

Remus and he had been friends since eleven, and the only time he had seen the man so upset, was when he came back with the mark. Remus had known he and Lucius were different, he could tell they had glamours on them, and both had been suicidal, tortured into it. Remus had helped him become a spy and save his life.

Remus pulled him down on the couch."You know if nothing else then protecting him from Albus, he needs to be out of the dorms."

Severus was pale. "Harry can never know the old man may be a threat. He doesn't need to know. Maybe I am a fool not to take Harry away to Beauxbautons."

Shock ran through Harry, for Draco had hinted his dad had threatened Albus with something, but he had not known what. He had no idea they thought to take him away to France for school, and though he was suddenly worried, he was happy he wasn't. He had a hard enough time settling in at his own school without a new school.

Severus was so unsure. "I don't want to force Harry away from his friends, but he'd be safer in France. But he already hates me and if I take him from you and...."

Remus cut him off."If you took him to France I would come with you, I only took the job to be with him. This is something you need to talk with your son about."

Most of Harry's friends were done school already, and Harry would be able to be a normal student, for few people knew who Harry was in France. Harry would be safe away from the meddling of Albus and it might help the two of them bond some as well. Remus knew he was right though, not to make the decision for Harry, and thought perhaps they see how school went, and Albus posed a serious threat, then they would have to consider taking Harry away from the school.

Severus agreed when Remus said he would ask for separate apartments and Harry could come live with him now."It would make him happy."

Harry finally made himself known. "I don't want to go to France unless I have to, but I will live with you sir........Severus."

Both men turned to look at him, having not realized Harry had come down, for he had been working on charms before. Harry was worried they would be mad about him spying on them like that, but neither of them had their mind on that right now. They were both surprised by his words.

Severus came towards his son. "You mean it? I would allow you to be with Remus, till you want more with me. If you ever want more."

Harry did not pull back for once and actually came closer."I am not ready for dad, or.....but I want to give this a chance. I will live with you at school."

It was decided they would keep to their original plans, that Remus would live with them. Severus knew not only did Remus love and consider Harry as a son, but the feelings were returned, and he was reminded of what Draco had told him. He knew Harry could have two parents, and trying to get between them would do nothing but cause Harry to resent him even more then he already did. Besides Remus was doing his best to help Harry and him become closer to each other.

Harry came and sat down with them. "I'd consider France but only if there is no other way, please. I will be as careful as possible."

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Draco had gone home a week before, so he could spend some time with his parents, but he and Lucius met them for shopping. Harry had finally been deemed strong enough for him to take his apparition test and passed that morning. Students in seventh year could leave evenings and weekends, and Severus and Remus had got tickets from Oliver for the first real game of the season in two weeks, and gave them to Harry after the test, as the Malfoys arrived.

Harry surprised them by not wanting to take his two best friends. "Maybe you and Draco would come with me and Moony."

Severus was surprised but he nodded. "If you'd like, I'd be happy to come. And you know Draco's answer."

They had found out not only were they seekers, but Harry and Draco both liked the United. Beyond homework, they had needed something to discus, and quidditch had been the obvious topic of choice for them, something they definitely had in common. Harry commented Hermione did not like quidditch, and since the game was against the Cannons he did not want to sit next to Ron, they knew it was an excuse. Harry wanted to try and make time with his dad, and Draco was a buffer for them.

They saw to clothes, books and the apothecary first, and Harry found Lucius was not as bad as he thought, maybe Severus was rubbing off on him. Harry saw the menagerie and for a moment he went completely pale, reminded of the voucher for the emporium which was down the way.

His dad squeezed his arm. "You know we said no rush Harry. You get to decide when you're ready for a new owl."

Draco pointed to the joke shop. "I am sure we could both use new stock."

Thinking it was good for the boys, the adults promised to do the rest of the shopping. Harry had not seen any Weasleys that summer, and he wasn't sure about it. He had a bad feeling Ron at least would not be good about him being a Snape, he ha a bad history of being a bit unreliable. The twins though always were different.

Fred spotted him when he came into the shop, and came over his way. " I heard a rumour you are the son of the vampire?"

George could see Harry pale and clapped him on the back. "You think that bothers us? Come on mate, give us more credit then that."

The Weasleys would not come shopping for a few more days, or most of the other students of course, so the twins were the only real familiar faces. Harry was some how not shocked Albus had gone to the Weasleys, for h was so desperate to control Harry and had wanted their help. He knew the only reason he had not seen them was because of the wards, but the twins assured him their parents wanted him happy. He could see they were worried about Ron and Ginny too though.