I don't own Harry Potter. I don't want to own Harry Potter either. Now Severus Snape (Alan Rickman) I wouldn't mind owning him, but sadly I don't own him either. I do however own Katie Snape and other soon to be known Characters. I also own the plot of the story. I started this story with my Goddaughter and cousin. I posted this fic on my web groups. If you would like to check out the groups go to my profile. This is a Harry finds family in an unexpected place type story. Harry gets along with at least 2 members of the Dursley family, and finds that he has other family crawling out of the woodwork. Harry finds love with another Character that isn't originally. I would like to thank everyone who has reviewed so far. I would also like to suggest if you like Flaming then light a match. No one is perfect so please be nice constructive criticism is one thing but to be rude is not.

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Serena (Rena)

Katie's Choice

Chapter 13

Meanwhile in the Library:

"What do you know about Oedipus?" Lavender asked.

"Only what we studied in English Lit class. In the muggle world Oedipus is considered to be a myth." He pulls some paper out of his bookbag and hands them to Lavender. "These are my papers from my project on the subject. The information will over lap quite a bit.

Dudley Dursley

Paper 1

Prophecy

Laios and Iocaste, your son will kill his father and marry his mother.

Laios and Iocaste

Let's kill it.

Prophecy

Oedipus, you will kill your father and marry your mother.

(Oedipus runs away and fulfills the prophecy.)

Dudley Dursley

Paper 2

SOME twelve years before the action of the play begins, Oedipus has been made King of Thebes in gratitude for his freeing the people from the pestilence brought on them by the presence of the riddling Sphinx. Since Laius, the former king, had shortly before been killed, Oedipus has been further honored by the hand of Queen Jocasta.

Now another deadly pestilence is raging and the people have come to ask Oedipus to rescue them as before. The King has anticipated their need, however. Creon, Jocasta's brother, returns at the very moment from Apollo's oracle with the announcement that all will be well if Laius' murderer be found and cast from the city.

In an effort to discover the murderer, Oedipus sends for the blind seer, Tiresias. Under protest the prophet names Oedipus himself as the criminal. Oedipus, outraged at the accusation, denounces it as a plot of Creon to gain the throne. Jocasta appears just in time to avoid a battle between the two men. Seers, she assures Oedipus, are not infallible. In proof, she cites the old prophecy that her son should kill his father and have children by his mother. She prevented its fulfillment, she confesses, by abandoning their infant son in the mountains. As for Laius, he had been killed by robbers years later at the junction of three roads on the route to Delphi.

This information makes Oedipus uneasy. He recalls having killed a man answering Laius' description at this very spot when he was fleeing from his home in Corinth to avoid fulfillment of a similar prophecy. An aged messenger arrives from Corinth, at this point, to announce the death of King Polybus, supposed father of Oedipus, and the election of Oedipus as king in his stead. On account of the old prophecy Oedipus refuses to return to Corinth until his mother, too, is dead. To calm his fears the messenger assures him that he is not the blood son of Polybus and Merope, but a foundling from the house of Laius deserted in the mountains. This statement is confirmed by the old shepherd whom Jocasta had charged with the task of exposing her babe. Thus the ancient prophecy has been fulfilled in each dreadful detail. Jocasta in her horror hangs herself and Oedipus stabs out his eyes. Then he imposes on himself the penalty of exile which he had promised for the murderer of Laius.

Dudley Dursley

Paper 3

The three plays can be studied together or individually. Each is complete in itself, and ancient audiences knew the rough outlines of the plot from long oral traditions that preceded formal theatrical productions of these stories.

Antigone flowed first from Sophocles' hand, and was seen first by ancient audiences, but it comes last in the lives of the characters, wrapping up the final disasters of their histories.

The first play in the characters' lives is Oedipus the King, which is the story of a man unwittingly moving ever closer to the unhappy fate he is struggling mightily to avoid.

The child Oedipus is born to the royal couple, Laius and Jocasta, but a grim prophecy hangs over the Theban palace. The old king is warned that his son will kill him. In order to thwart fate, Laius and Jocasta abandon the infant Oedipus, with his feet bound, to starve on a barren mountainside.

Rescued by the shepherd who was supposed to leave the baby to starve, and delivered to the royal palace at Corinth by a Messenger, Oedipus is raised as the son of the royal house. Life there is good, until Oedipus learns that a prophecy has named him as the murderer of his father and the husband of his mother. Determined to outwit fate, the young man flees the only home—and the only father—he has known.

Soon, the wandering Oedipus meets and kills a stranger at a crossroads, and part of the oracle's prophecy is fulfilled. Oedipus doesn't know it, but the murdered stranger is Laius, his real father. The wanderer has committed one of the very acts he fled Corinth to avoid.

Continuing his journey, Oedipus enters Thebes—his forgotten first home—as a hero, having solved the riddle of the murderous Sphinx. The evil creature murdered travelers who could not solve its riddle; "What goes on four legs in the morning, two legs in the afternoon and three legs at night?" Oedipus is the first person to figure out the answer: As crawling infants, people travel on four limbs in the mornings of their lives. As adults, they travel upright on two limbs in the bright middays of their lives. As frail and elderly people tapping canes before them, they travel on three limbs in the twilights of their days.

Oedipus' reward for solving the riddle is marriage to Jocasta, the Queen of Thebes. She is the widow of the recently murdered king, Laius, whose slaying is an unsolved crime at the time. Unfortunately, Jocasta doesn't recognize Oedipus as her abandoned son, and this ill-fated marriage goes forward.

This much of the plot is background, which is revealed in pieces later in the story. The history was well-known to ancient Greek audiences, and the story was part of their canon of stories and legends.

The action of Oedipus the King begins during a time of plague in Thebes. The gods demand vengeance for the death of Laius as the price of lifting the city's punishment. Oedipus, who has been a wise and just ruler of the people who made him their king, is determined to seek justice. Through his efforts, he discovers that he is the murderer of Laius.

Before this search for the truth is complete, Jocasta figures out the secret and kills herself. When he discovers her body, Oedipus puts out his own eyes. The play closes with Oedipus mourning the destruction of his family, apologizing to his daughters, and begging Creon, the new king and Jocasta's brother, for banishment. His wish is granted. The girls become their uncle Creon's wards, but their ill-fated brothers are left to look out for themselves.

The storyline continues in Oedipus at Colonus, which features the blind former king as a shattered old man. His daughter, Antigone, is his loyal companion. Wandering together, they come upon a sacred grove that is protected by the Furies, who are also known as the Eumenides—the protectors of Athens.

When he discovers where he is, Oedipus realizes that the last piece of the prophecy foretelling his life is about to be fulfilled. If he is granted shelter there and dies there, on Athenian soil, his body will draw the blood of the enemy—in this case, the invading force of Thebes, his former home.

Before that happens, other curses and prophesies are cast and fulfilled. Back home in Thebes, his two sons are quarreling over the throne Oedipus abandoned, and one comes to him seeking help. Oedipus greets his son, Polynices, with the curse of mutual fratricidal murder.

When the play ends, that curse has been fulfilled. Polynices and Eteocles have killed each other in battle. The final tragedy of the family cycle will unwind in Antigone, when their doomed sister meets her own fate.

Antigone, the play that wraps together the final events of these characters' sad lives, begins in Thebes. After her father's death, Antigone has returned to the royal palace where she was raised. Her family's tragedies have been compounded by her brothers Eteocles and Polynices, who have killed each other in war, as foretold by their father.

The ruling king, Creon, gives an honorable burial to one of his nephews, Eteocles, but there is no such mercy for Polynices. Declaring him a traitor, Creon forbids burial of his corpse and promises death to anyone who disobeys this order.

Grief-stricken and defiant, Antigone performs burial rites for her brother, saying that the gods demand no less of her. Her sister, Ismene, tries to prevent yet another tragedy, without success. Creon upholds his decree, and condemns Antigone to be buried alive. Creon later rescinds this order, but his second thoughts come too late. Antigone has already committed suicide by the time Creon changes his mind and decides that sentencing her to death was wrong. Haemon, her lover, who is Creon's son, takes his own life when he discovers that he can only join his would-be bride in the kingdom of the dead.

The destruction of the two royal families is now concluded.


Dudley Dursley

paper 4

In Greek Mythology a king of Thebes who unwittingly killed his father and married his mother.

In the most familiar version of the story, Laius, king of Thebes, was warned by an oracle that his son would slay him. When his wife, Jocasta, bore a son, he exposed the baby on a mountainside, but the infant Oedipus was saved by a shepherd and adopted by the king of Corinth. In early manhood, as Oedipus traveled toward Thebes, he met Laius, who provoked a quarrel; in the ensuing fracas, Oedipus killed him. He then rid Thebes of the destructive Sphinx by answering her riddle; as a reward he was given the throne of Thebes and the hand of the widowed queen—his mother. They had four children, including Antigone. When at last they learned the truth, Jocasta committed suicide and Oedipus blinded himself and went into exile. Oedipus has served as the hero of many tragedies, most notably Sophocles' Oedipus Rex and Oedipus at Colonus.

"Thank you for your help, Dudley. I know that we rean't suppose to ask yet but will you go with me to the Halloween Ball? Would you also be my partner in History?" Lavender asked.

"You're very welcome. I would be honored to go with you to the ball, and to be your history partner. I'm glad I was able to come to Hogwarts to meet Harry's friends. I use to be afraid of magic, but now I think it is pretty cool." Dudley replied.

"We should probably head back to common room now." Lavender said.

"Yeah, I wonder if Harry is back yet and if I could borrow Hedwig. If Harry isn't there I'll ask Ron." Dudley said, and Lavender agreed.

The Next Day:

Madam Serena knocked on Professor Dumbledore's office door. "Professor may I talk to you or are you busy at the moment?" She asked.

"Yes, Please enter." He replied then he continued, "How may I help you, my child?"

"I was wondering if Professor Lupin needed another assistant incase Professor Moody was unavailable to take over due to Order Missions and such; or even Professor Snape? The reason why I ask is because my twin sister just graduated from Oxford Witchcraft and Wizarding college with a double masters in Defense Against the Dark Arts and Potions. She is having trouble finding a job because she doesn't have a lot of experience teaching." Serena said.

"I think that we can accommodate her. When can she start?" He asked.

"Well she is staying at the 3 Broomsticks now. She wanted to visit with me before she had to go back to mom and dad's house. She doesn't know I am asking you for help, but I think she can start as soon as possible. I'll go let her know right now. Thank you for helping her, sir." Serena said.

"You're welcome. If I remember Kathleen she will be a great addition to the staff. If you don't mind sharing your quarters with her for now until we can set her up with some of her own?" Dumbledore questioned.

"That would be great, sir. I don't mind sharing with my sister. This gives us time to catch up with each other." Serena said. "I'll see you at lunch Professor." She said as she left the room.

Serena walked sown to the 3 Broomsticks to meet with her sister Kathleen Potter. She entered the rustic looking building and joined Kathleen at the table in the back.

"Kathleen," she said excitedly, "I found you a job within Hogwarts. Professor Dumbledore needs help with DADA and Potions. Would you be willing to help out? That means that you will be staying with me in my chambers until you a room can be arranged for you. Unless you just want to stay with me. You'll be helping out Severus Snape and Remus Lupin from time to time. Also brewing potions for you favorite big sister for the Hospital wing. Do you want the job?" Serena asked hesitantly.

"Are you serious, Rena? I would get to work with Remus? You know, I still have a crush on him. When can I start?" Kathleen asked.

"I am very serious. Yes, I know about your crush on Remus and yes you will work with him. Professor Dumbledore would like for you to start as soon as possible." Serena said.

"Ok lets go get my stuff and go. I'm already packed because I was planning on dropping in on mom and dad tomorrow." Kathleen said.

After getting Kathleen's things and shrinking them they walked up to the castle.

"My rooms are near the infirmary which is this way." Serena said.

When they reached the Portrait guarding Serena's door, Serena gave the password "Serenity Snape"

"I see you still have a crush on Severus Snape." Kathleen said.

"Yes I do. Do you have a problem with that?" Serena asked.

"No, not as long as you don't have a problem with my crush." Kathleen said, and they both laughed.

"No I don't." Serena sighed longingly.

"What's wrong Rena?" Kathleen asked.

"I don't think Severus knows that I even exist. When I see him, he doesn't even acknowledge me at all. He is always sitting away from me and when I approach him he usually leaves. I don't know what to do." Serena said quietly.

"It's his loss Rena. If he can't see what a rare jewel you are then you don't need him." Kathleen replied trying to keep her anger in check. She knows that Rena is quiet and shy as a church mouse. She would never have the courage to ask Severus Snape if he liked her, but lucky for Rena, Kathleen wasn't quiet or shy.

"Rena, I'm going to go talk to Professor Dumbledore about my arrangements." Kathleen said.

"OK, I'll meet you in an hour and a half in the Great Hall for lunch." Serena said.

"Ok, Kathleen. I'll see you then" Kathleen said, as she left the room. Kathleen went to see Professor Dumbledore in his office. She knocked on the door and was granted premission to enter. When she entered the room she saw that Remus Lupin and Severus Snape were also in the room.

"Ah, Miss Potter or should I say Professor Potter, welcome to Hogwarts." Professor Dumbledore said.

"Thank you, Professor, for giving the chance to teach when ever I am needed." Kathleen said.

"You're most welcome, my child. You know Severus and Remus don't you?" Professor Dumbledore asked.

"Yes sir, we were in the same graduating class together. It is good to see both of you again." She said while smiling.

"I agree, it is good to see you again." Remus said and smiled back. Severus on the other hand grunted in response.

"I know we need to go over some details so why don't we go back to where I am staying at the moment and talk. I'm staying with my sister and she is in the Hospital wing looking after the 2 first years that have the flu." Kathleen said. "Why don't you meet me there in 20 minutes, and I'll go order some refreshments and arrange the sitting room with a table and chairs." Kathleen said. They both agreeed.

When 20 minutes were up both Severus and Remus were at the door knocking.

"Come on in and make yourselves comfortable. I ordered some tea and pumpkin juice along with some chocolate cookies with chocolate chips and plain sugar cookies. Help yourselves to the refreshments, and I'll be right back with my notebooks and pen." She said as she left the room. She came back 2 minutes later and sat down at the table. "Who wants to go first?" Kathleen asked.

"I will." Remus said. They both nodded. "Well since you are here full time, and Albus sent Mad-Eye on a mission that will take 6 months, I'll need you for at least 4 days that surround the full moon. I would also like to have you in class 3 maybe 4 times a week depending on when Severus might need you."

"I would like for you to join me in classes on Mondays and Fridays. Except for when those days are around the full moon, of course" Severus said "Then I would like to have you on Wednesdays. I hope that you won't mind helping me to grade essays. I'll give you half every week." He finished.

"That is fine with me." Kathleen said. "Will you want me to help you with your essays, Remus?" She asked. Just then Serena came out of the bathroom with just a towel on as evidence that she just got out of a bath. Serena's eyes went as wide as the could from shock and embarassment. "Oh, excuse me I didn't know you had company Kathleen." Serena said as she ran into her room to die of embarassment.

"Ok let's start tomorrow then. Tomorrow is Monday, so I'll be in the Potions class room after breakfast. The same with Friday. That leaves Tuesday, Wednesday (except on the months that the full moon is on or around Monday or Friday,) Thursday that I am with Remus in DADA and that is starting after breakfast I assume." Kathleen said, and they both nodded. "Ok now for more pressing things. Severus do you like my sister?" Severus looked at Kathleen in shock but nodded. "Well then ask her out then you big dope. She has had a crush on you since first year and that is why James didn't like you. He didn't think you were good enough for his favorite stepcousin. Don't worry about thinking that we are related because Papa adopted us after he married mother. Our real father was Auther Weasley's brother. Are we finished now?" They nodded "Ok I need to go talk to Rena and see if she is still planning on eating lunch in the Great Hall."

"Let me talk to her." Severus said. Kathleen nodded her head torwards Serena's room.

Kathleen and Remus left leaving Severus to cope with an upset Serena. He knocked on her door, and he opened after hearing the soft command of enter. Serena was fully dressed and lying on the bed face down crying. She felt the bed dip down where she thought Kathleen was.

"Oh Kathleen, I'm such an idiot." She cried. "He'll never like me now." Severus felt really bad, so he pulled Serena into his arms and held her while she cried. When Serena calmed down she realized that it wasn't Kathleen that held her but a man was holding her. Not any man either but Severus Snape. She looked up into his eyes and gasped in horror. "Oh Severus, I'm so……." She started with tears running down her checks, but he cut her off with a kiss.

When Severus broke the kiss "Serenity" he said looking uncertain on how to start.

"Call me Serena or Rena, please." She said.

"All right Rena. I like you too. I really do. I went to Professor Dumbledore to see what the rules are about the staff and dating. I want to ask you to go on a picnic with me." He said.

"Oh Sev, I would love to go on a picnic with you. When and where? What would we take?" Serena started with the questions.

Severus chuckled, "How about now, by the lake, and with simple sandwiches."

"Sounds like a date to me." She said with a smile. They ordered a picnic basket from Dobby and went to the lake.