Title: Truth behind the name and the lies pt.
Pairing: DracoxHarry,
Fandom : HP
Notes: An abused boy finds out he's a wizard and a hero; his tormented mind rebels. One person sees through the misconceptions to the real Harry and treats him the way he deserves. How does this change them both and those around them?
Makurayami Ookami-
'well written. go draco. love that blaise helps. love remus severus stories so no oblections from me.'
Evil Kitty Dictator-
'Wooooooot ding dong tommys gone, and old Voldy lost a soul. Haha that was brilliant, good job, very good job. Can't wait for more. ^-^' - Actually he lost two pieces of his soul...
Yana5-
'poor draco'- Yes, it hurts him to have to allow Harry to be hurt or frightened.
Chapter 1
After Breakfast, Severus said quietly, "I received disturbing news from Azkaban. Sirius Black has escaped. The Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge is worried for Harry's safety, he was rumored to be a Death Eater or at least a sympathizer. Harry, Black was your godfather that is why Andromeda managed to gain custodianship of you and your inheritance. His custody was removed as unfit just as the Dursleys' was. Hopefully, he is caught soon."
Harry asked softly, "Why was he in prison? No one told me before…"
"Do you know what a secret keeper is…"
Harry shook his head.
"In desperate circumstances, a person or a family goes into hiding and tells one person where to find them. That person is called a secret-keeper, they can tell people where to find the people in hiding. Black told the Dark Lord where to find your parents, but…" Severus' hands twisted into fists, "they wouldn't have been in danger…if I had listened to your mother and stopped hanging around with future Death Eaters. I'm sorry, it was my fault. I was sent to apply as a teacher by the Dark Lord. I overheard something I shouldn't have; a prophecy. I told it to the Dark Lord, he decided it related to Harry. I didn't know when I told him about the Prophecy that he would decide such a thing. I begged him to change his mind, the only life he considered saving was your mother. I never understood why, she was a Muggle-born and he hated Muggles. At one point he did ask them to join our ranks, they were brave and said no. I planned to tell you when you were older, hoping you could forgive me for my mistake that put you all in danger. I never intended for that to happen, I may not have liked your father or his friends but I would not had wished you or them dead. I'd already caused your mother enough pain by my betrayal of our friendship."
Hermione asked quietly, "What did you do that was so bad…"
"I associated with people who wanted Lily dead and…after a physical altercation with James and Sirius, I lost my temper…" he chewed on his lip, "…and I called her a Mudblood. I didn't mean it but I'd gone too far, she never forgave me for calling her that. We were only two years older then you are now, I don't know when I realized I loved her but I knew then that I lost her. She was a smart, beautiful and very talented young woman and I never deserved her. I didn't have anyone to teach me what it was like to be a good friend, not to be afraid or how not to react against attacks with cruel words. Back to Black, he not only told the Dark Lord where to find you he also was cornered by the weakest of their little group, Peter Pettigrew. Pettigrew accused him of betraying James and Lily, then Black killed him and a bunch of Muggles as well as blowing up part of the street. He was arrested by Hit Wizards and fellow Aurors, before his betrayal he was an Auror and so was James before he went into hiding. James, Lily and Pettigrew died heroes, leaving people like myself and Black to live with the consequences of our choices. I hope you don't hate me for my part in your parents' death."
Harry left Draco's tense arms, "Papa, are you really really sorry…"
Severus held him close, "More then anything, if I hadn't told the Dark Lord the Prophecy then your parents would be alive and you would never have been hurt by those terrible Muggles. I love you Harry, you're all I have left of Lily and you remind me a little of myself. You are just a better person then I ever was…"
Harry hugged him back, "It's okay, I forgive you. My former godfather wants me dead too? Why? What did I do…"
"I don't know why he would turn on his best friend, no one does. Maybe it was his family's pureblood values finally taking control over his choices. They wouldn't have chosen to make him your godfather or their secret-keeper if they didn't believe they could trust him but he betrayed them. His brother was a death eater, perhaps, family became more important then friendship or honor. I promise, I won't let him hurt you. You're my son, and I promise to protect you. Promise me you won't do anything dangerous okay? Andromeda thinks our custody of you might come into review especially considering my past. I've decided to not to sign your Hogsmeade permission slip until Sirius is captured, I don't want you outside the safety of the castle."
"We can protect him Uncle Sev. Don't you trust us…" Draco asked.
Hermione protested, "Snape is right, it is too dangerous. As Harry's guardian he must think of Harry's safety first."