Title: Truth behind the name and the lies pt.3

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 two- Assistant Headmaster duties, an old face and a vow

"Dammit Minerva! Tell them no! I don't want Dementors around my son. He's been through enough. He doesn't need Dark Creatures around to suck what is left of his happiness and joy." Severus paced. "I don't want him to end up like me; alone, bitter and guilty."

"What do you want me to do? It was the Minister's decision. He's already furious you're Assistant Headmaster."

"Fudge is worthless moron who makes his political decisions based on which way the wind blows. Tell him that Dementors are too dangerous and uncontrollable. We have Muggle-borns, this would be a terrible first impression. You're Headmistress, get the Board of Governors to forbid it. For Merlin's Sake, Minerva, do something." Severus cursed and paced, "I can't deal with Dementors, do you know what I had to do? I had to tell Harry exactly which two people were responsible for the Dark Lord finding the Potters and nearly killing all of them. I'm lucky he doesn't hate me for my part in it. I had to tell him about Black. The Ministry is probably going to investigate Andromeda and myself because of our connections real or imagined to Black."

"I'm sorry you're having issues. I've had to replace three Professors, do you know how difficult it is? Dumbledore let the rumor we had a jinx on the Defense Against the Dark Art's position spread." She gave him a strange look, "I only had one applicant. I did consider giving it to you but honestly Severus, if it is jinxed I can't lose our potions master. Where would we find a suitable replacement? You are exceptionally skilled and is it true you're working on an antidote to Basilisk poison…"

"Don't change the subject. Who was foolish enough to apply for a supposedly jinxed position."

"He's outside. You can come in."

A familiar but strained man who appeared older then Severus despite their same age, "Headmistress? You asked me to meet you?"

"Lupin! Minerva! You can't be serious! A werewolf? You want me to trust a friend of Black's with my son! Absolutely not." Severus glared.

Remus Lupin recoiled from the malevolent look, if an expression could kill he'd be dead ten times over. "I promise you I have had no contact with Sirius since before James, Peter and Lily died. I intend to continue to not have contact. I wasn't aware you had a son Severus."

"You shouldn't call someone by their given name without permission."

"Stop acting like third years. I have little choice Severus, he is the only option. Surely you would rather he teach Defense then trust him with your potions lab."

Severus paled, "The only person more dismal at potions then Remus Lupin is Neville Longbottom. I want him to make the Unbreakable Vow, otherwise you'll be having to replace me as well. I don't trust him."

Remus blinked, "The Unbreakable Vow? What exactly do I have to promise and who is this son you're talking about."

"Severus is currently the guardian of Harry, James and Lily's son. He's done well, helping Harry with his assignments and making sure he attends his Mind Healer appointments. They share a family suite, I really wish you would let me know which house Harry choose to be in."

Severus shifted nervously, "He wants to be in Slytherin but…he is worried about leaving the Gryffindor Quidditch team. He says it wouldn't be right to leave the team without winning the cup for Wood at least once."

"Very well, he can stay in your quarters, fly for Gryffindor, attend classes with Slytherin but he will be awarded or lose points for both houses. He will have belong to both houses. Severus, for Harry's sake please consent to brew the Wolfbane Potion."

Remus blinked, "Harry is a Slytherin…"

"He was supposed to be. Apparently, Dumbledore was overstepping his authority in a lot of ways; including forcing the Sorting Hat to misplace a bunch of students. He nearly got Harry killed twice…as well as placing him with Lily's magic hating sister. Petunia let her husband nearly beat Harry to death. We managed to get custody and have them all tried for abuse and various other charges. Minerva is now Headmistress. Harry is my charge and he looks up to me like his father." his black eyes flashed with defiance.

"Somehow I think Lily would be happy you saw sense and are raising her son. She always thought a lot of you. We were both prefects and she used to yell at me for not taking my position seriously enough and punishing James and Sirius properly for what they did. My relationship with Sirius never recovered after what he did to the both of us. I swear on my honor as a prefect, I never had any knowledge of what he did. I never forgave him either. I'm sorry I wasn't a braver person when we were in school but I'm willing to do anything I have to to prove that I'm safe to be around Harry. I was friends with Lily, no one ever replaced you. She wanted your friendship back, she hoped you would wake up and see sense." he gave Severus a smile, "You want an Unbreakable Vow? I'll give you one. If the Headmistress will consent to bond us." holding out his hand to the Potions Master.

Severus reluctantly took his hand.

Minerva blinked, "Oh do be careful what you promise…"

"I promise to protect Harry Potter against any threat including that of my former friend. I promise to be honest with Severus Snape. I promise to not tell Harry how dismally his father treated you, not just to protect James' memory but to not make Harry think badly of any of us. I promise to never let anyone treat you like that again. I promise to do all in my power to earn your trust. Despite my cowardice in the past, I always respected you. If I had had the choice I would have chosen you and Lily over James, Sirius and Peter." Remus made each promise, looking deep into those eyes, never breaking eye contact. He was suspicious Severus was a Legilimist and he had nothing to hide…

With each promise Remus made a gold and silver magical chains wrapped around their joined hands.

Severus glared, "I expect you to keep your promise to protect Harry and keep him from danger. I expect you to be honest with me. I will agree to brew you your potion if you remain true to your word. I don't believe you would choose Lily and I over your bully friends."

"I had my childhood stolen Severus, violently stolen. I never had a choice in what I am. My father insulted Fenrir Greyback and I was attacked. I was seven. My parents didn't expect me to be allowed to attend Hogwarts much less be allowed to own a wand. I expected everyone to be afraid of me. I never expected to have friends. Granted they weren't the nicest people, they found out what I was and didn't abandon me. They accepted me, that is why standing up to them was hard. I should have insisted they accept you too. I should have told James if he wanted Lily to change her opinion of him he should knock off making your life miserable. Though I think making James Head Boy was wrong. He should have been just Quidditch Captain. If anyone deserved to be Head Boy it was you, Severus. Perhaps, if you had then you and Lily would have mended your friendship."

Severus stared at him, "What are you trying to get from me…"

"I'm asking for Harry and Lily's sake you give me a chance. I can tell you about Lily before she died and you can tell me about what she was like before your fight. I want to be your friend. I want to prove that I can be trusted despite my mistakes. A wish I'm sure you're familiar with." Remus said quietly, looking into those sad empty eyes.

"You have one chance to prove yourself. Ride the Hogwarts Express on September 1st. If Harry arrives safe, I will trust you temporarily. I better go. Harry has a mind Healer appointment, I promised to go with him. Its helping us both, it's nice to know someone understands and doesn't judge us…" the last part was rather soft.

"I hired Septimus Weasley as my replacement as the Transfiguration professor. Hagrid tried to apply as the Care of Magical Creatures instructor but I refused because he was expelled in his fifth year and didn't receive his O.W.L.s or his N.E.W.T.s. He maybe qualified due to his experience as Grounds keeper but he doesn't have the right background to teach. Honestly, given his opinions of the danger these creatures might present I was fearful for the students. I asked Lexus Scamander to replace Professor Kettleburn. He comes highly recommended as the a magizoologist being the son of former Headmaster Newton Scamander."

"I have no objections. I must take my leave. My son needs me. Remember what you promised Remus. You better be on the Hogwarts express on the First of September." Severus said as he left, feeling vaguely unsettled…