Title: Truth behind the name and the lies pt.3
Pairing: DracoxHarry, OliverxPercy,
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?
Aelijah85-
'I am loving this whole series and not only because you update ridiculously fast (which I love) but because I like the relationships between the characters, Draco & Harry have given me multiple Awww inducing moments.
Severus smiled at him, "Did you like our first Christmas…"
Harry nodded, "Yes, I have papa, Draco, Blaisé, Miss Cissy and Mister Lucius."
Also Harry's name for Severus "Papa Sev" could you make Harry any cuter? I think not. All in all I am looking forward to reading the rest of the series.' -I update because I have no life, refuse to study and slack off in University. Don't recommend it. The relationships are fun, at some point Draco really needs to look into what soul-bonded means...
As for Harry, the last beating by Vernon reverted Harry to the mentallity of a nine year old. He still hasn't recovered completely. Harry thinks it's okay to call Severus Sev because Draco does it and he is the closest thing to a papa he has. I still have to weave in Remus, replace two more professors, deal with Dementors- Minerva is furious but hasn't the 'authority' Dumbledore thought he had so she can't fight Fudge.
Evil Kitty Dictator -
'You are super fast. I'm gonna be entertained for quite awhile. Little Harry will always forgive the people worth forgiveness. I await more chapters with baited breath. Man I sound old, and I'm only 15. Oh well. ^-^'- Harry trust Severus to protect him. He knows that his papa loves him.
LIGHTNSHADOWS -
'YAY,Tommy is kaput and Moldy is missing bits,boo hoo-NOT! Great to see third year (part 3) is up already. Can't wait to see what happens next. Thanks,lightnshadows' - Love how you put that. Part 3 is going to be fun to write since it will be rather different.
Makurayami Ookami-
'well written. this is good. went better than expected.' - Yes, if Harry didn't love and trust his papa so much, he wouldn't be able to forgive him.
Vhiela-
'I really love these, great work, I've been following your stories and I really like your writing :D and you update really quick :D always a plus ^.^ I wonder what's gonna happen with Sirius, what with Remus giving Sev an unbreakable, he can't help Sirius. Can't wait to read more!' - He promised to protect Harry, even from his former friends. He never mentioned Sirius by name. There is always a way around every promise- you can't break an Unbreakable Vow but you can wiggle a bit. Remus had his reasons for making an Unbreakable Vow to Severus. He promised not to lie to Severus but he didn't promise not to keep secrets. He wants Severus to trust him, but he knows he has to earn it.
WhenRiversTurnToRodes-
'Wow, I love this story! All three parts have been amazing! You're really tallented! I love poor little Harry, and I really want to give him a big hug; but I guess it's okay sense he has Draco to do that for him ;)' - Talented? Thanks. I just like my version better then the original. The Dursleys deserved to be punished and I HATE Dumbledork. Yep. Harry has Draco to love and protect him. I think we all want to hug Harry and promise to keep him safe...
Sari Sunshine-
'AWWZ! I am LOVING this series! After only discovering it yesterday, I find myself truly distressed to have come to the end of what has been written. So far you have satisfactorily touched upon many of my guilty pleasures of HP fanfiction abused mently tormented Harry, protective Draco, father figure Snape, and jerk-face Ron to name a few . I would love to see Snape find love with Remus and look forward to more heart breakingly beatuful angsty goodness. Keep up the good work. I can't wait to see how things turn out . ...and maybe a argument between Draco and Harry at somepoint leaving them heart broken for a bit but ultimately making them and their love stronger for it ..' - I have been called the Queen of Angst once or twice lols. I'm not done yet. I update pretty regularly so don't worry I always update quickly. Harry's way of dealing with his abuse is reverting. He'll have to grow up soon for Draco's sake or is it for the tournement? Papa Severus is so adorable, he really cares for Harry and really believes he is his only chance to be a father. He doesn't think because of his past that he deserves to be loved. Remus plans to show him differently.
Notes: Any objection to Remus having a crush on Severus?
I have two votes for a RemusxSeverus relationship
Chapter 3- School shopping, Crookshanks and coming out
Fred, George and Percy had been spending most of the holidays in Egypt with their family much to their mutual dismay. The twins were worried about Harry and Percy was surely missing his boyfriend.
Percy had written Harry and Draco to tell them that Headmistress McGonagall had appointed him Head Boy and that he was flattered. Of course they knew he told Oliver first…
It would be Oliver and Percy's last year, losing them would be sad.
Fred and George were the first in their year to send in their Potions homework so they wear gifted enough money to buy themselves their own owl, they bought him in Egypt and called him Abdul.
Hermione sent him a Broomstick Servicing Kit for his birthday, she'd left for France not long after Black's escape. It was a sleek black leather case, inside was a large jar of Fleetwood's High-Finish Handle Polish, a pair of gleaming silver Tail-Twig Clippers, a tiny brass compass to clip on your broom for long journeys, and a Handbook of Do-It-Yourself Broomcare.
Hagrid had thought is quite funny to send him The Monster Book of Monsters, a biting book that Snape and Draco insisted on disposing of.
It came with a note.
Dear Harry,
Happy Birthday! Think you might find this useful for next year. Won't say no more here. Tell you when I see you.
Hope Snape is treating you right.
All the best,
Hagrid
The twins also sent him a pocket Sneakoscope for his birthday with their new owl, in their letter they said,
If there's someone untrustworthy around, it's supposed to light up and spin. Bill says it's rubbish sold for wizard tourists and isn't reliable, because it kept lighting up at dinner last night. But he didn't realize we had put beetles in his soup.
Harry wasn't so sure he was happy about having something like that. Sure Draco was conniving and plotting but it wouldn't deem his best friend untrustworthy right?
He'd toss the gift if it tried to…
"Harry…it's time to go shopping."
Harry smiled, Draco. "Coming."
Draco took his hand, "Stay close to us okay? Black still hasn't got caught."
"I promise." Harry smiled seeing Lucius and Narcissa, "I'll be safe. Mr. Lucius, Miss Cissy and Papa are duelists. We spent all of last year learning dueling and some about creatures…"
Blaisé was also waiting with them, his mother was almost always out of the country…
Snape held out his hand to Harry, "Let's go okay? The sooner we get this other with the better."
In Harry's pocket was the letter from Hogwarts.
Dear Mr. Potter,
Please note that the new school year will begin on September the first. The Hogwarts Express will leave from King's Cross station, platform nine and three-quarters, at eleven o'clock.
Third years are permitted to visit the village of Hogsmeade on certain weekends. Please give the enclosed permission form to your parent or guardian to sign.
A list of books for next year is enclosed.
Yours sincerely,
Professor S. Snape
Deputy Headmaster
Papa had said he wasn't signing the permission slip yet…but it was nice to see papa's name as Deputy Headmaster. He was really smart, Harry couldn't think of anyone who deserved to be Deputy Headmaster more.
They all Apparated to Diagon Alley and went to Gringotts where they withdrew funds to pay for books and things.
Papa had special permission from Miss Annie to take money from his vault for school things. Most everything Papa used his money from teaching or filling potions orders to pay for. Relinquishment of the keys to Harry's vaults had been ordered by the Goblin court and Dumbledore had been forced to give them to Mistress Andromeda Black-Tonks of the House of Black, Harry's legal guardian or face imprisonment beneath Gringotts. Dumbledore had returned them…
When they exited the Wizards' bank, Harry sensed papa stiffen and saw Lucius put on his fake smile.
In front of them was a portly little man in a long, pinstriped cloak, looked annoyed and tired.
"Ah Cornelius, pleasure to see you." Lucius said with fake cheer.
"I wanted to speak to Harry a moment if that's quite alright." his voice brokered no argument.
Harry tugged on Draco's sleeve, "Who is that…"
"Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic." Draco said out of the corner of his mouth. "Probably here unofficially to check up on Uncle Sev."
Severus attempted a smile, "I don't mind. Do make it quick though. With Black on the loose, I don't feel comfortable having Harry away from home long. He's grown some and needs new clothes, a new uniform and robes plus the new books for the year."
"Yes, of course. I heard with Dumbledore relieved of his position as Headmaster you were promoted to Deputy Headmaster. Congratulations." the words sounded forced.
Fudge tugged Harry off to the side but still in sight of his companions, "How are you holding up? Snape told you about Black…"
Harry felt alone without Draco, but he nodded, "I'm fine. I'm safe with papa. He promised he wouldn't let anyone hurt me. He told me about Black. I know what he did. I also know Black is supposed to be my godfather. He can't be a very nice person if he betrayed my parents." Harry's voice was really soft, "Please don't take me away. I need my papa. He understand me. He helps me with my homework, teaches me how to brew potions and goes with me to my appointments. He loves me. I know he does." he looked up at the pudgy man with a puppy look, "Please…don't take me away…papa is a really good person."
"Alright, just stay out of trouble. Don't go out at night. Is he signing your permission slip…"
Harry shook his head, "He says I can wait to go to Hogsmeade until Black is caught. Have you had any luck yet…" he wanted him captured so he could have one year without worrying about someone trying to kill him.
"What? Oh, well, no, not yet, but it's only a matter of time. The Azkaban guards have never yet failed… and they are angrier than I've ever seen them." Fudge shuddered slightly. "So, I'll say good-bye."
He held out his hand and Harry shook it.
Harry went to join Draco, Blaisé, Lucius, Narcissa and his papa.
They went to the Slug & Jiggers Apothecary to replenish his, Blaisé and Draco's store of potions ingredients, since their school robes and uniforms were now a little too short in the arm and leg, so they visited Madam Malkin's Robes for All Occasions and bought new ones. As well as new clothes, since Harry had managed to outgrow what he had. Most important of all, he had to buy his new schoolbooks, which would include those for his two new subjects, Arithmancy and Ancient Runes.
His list read:
COURSE BOOKS
The student should have a copy of each of the following:
The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 3) by Miranda Goshawk
A History of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot
Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling
Intermediate Transfiguration by Emeric Switch
One Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore
Magical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger
Defense Against the Dark Arts by Arsenius Jigger
The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble
Ancient Runes Made Easy by Laurenzoo
Magical Hieroglyphs and Logograms by Laurenzoo
Rune Dictionary by Josiah Spellman Spellman's Syllabary by Josiah Spellman
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander
Numerology and Grammatica by Bridget Wenlock
New Theory of Numerology by Bridget Wenlock
Harry had about half the books on the list.
They ran into Hermione and the twins in Flourish and Blotts.
Hermione looking rather brown, hugged him, "How are you doing? I missed you."
"Missed you too 'Mione." Harry said muffled in her shirt.
"Come here you little rascal." the twins were even more freckly then usual as they chorused and he was drawn into a bear hug.
They bought their books, the twins picked up O.W.L. study guides and Hermione, the overachiever purchased more books then they did.
They picked up more quills, ink and parchment at Amanuensis Quills.
Lucius treated them all to ice cream at Fortescue's Ice Cream Parlor.
"Are you planning to eat or sleep at all this year, Hermione?" asked Harry worried, while the twins snickered. She had three bags of books compared to everyone else's one.
Hermione ignored them. "I've still got ten Galleons," she said, checking her purse. "It's my birthday in September, and Mum and Dad gave me some money to get myself an early birthday present."
"How about a nice book…" said Fred asked innocently.
"No, I don't think so," said Hermione ignoring the comment. "I really want an owl. I mean, Harry's got Hedwig, Draco's got Artemis and you two have got Abdul…"
They finished their ice cream and were about to head into Eeylops's Owl Emporium when Ron ran out of the Magical Menagerie.
"Scabbers!" Ron shouted.
The foul-tempered rat was being chased by something huge and orange.
Hermione went and picked it up, cuddling it before disappearing into the Magical Menagerie.
"What was that?" Harry asked.
"It was either a very big cat or quite a small tiger," Draco chuckled.
"Where's Hermione?" Fred asked, he hadn't seen her disappear into the Magical Menagerie.
Hermione came out, but she wasn't carrying an owl. Her arms were clamped tightly around the enormous ginger cat.
"You bought that monster?" snarled Ron, when he returned from outside Quality Quidditch Supplies finally managing to catch his drabby looking rat.
"He's gorgeous, isn't he?" said Hermione, glowing.
That was a matter of opinion, thought Harry but didn't dare tell Hermione that. The cat's ginger fur was thick and fluffy, but it was definitely a bit bowlegged and its face looked grumpy and oddly squashed, as though it had run headlong into a brick wall. Now that Scabbers was out of sight, however, the cat was purring contentedly in Hermione's arms.
Blaisé chuckled, "Looks half Kneazle. He'll be a handful."
"Hey Miss Know-It-All, that thing nearly scalped me when it tried to kill my rat!" said Ron.
"He didn't mean to, did you, Crookshanks?" said Hermione, though she looked half-pleased at what the cat had done.
"That reminds me, the lady inside said you forgot your rat tonic. Try taking care of him and maybe he wouldn't look half dead or ill." said Hermione, slapping the small red bottle into Ron's hand. "Stop worrying, Crookshanks will be sleeping in my dormitory and Scabbers in yours, what's the problem? Poor Crookshanks, that witch said he'd been in there for ages; no one wanted him."
"Wonder why," said Ron sarcastically.
"Shut up Ickly Ronnikins." Fred glared.
"If you can't say nothing nice." George snorted.
"Yeah don't say nothing at all."
Their group laughed at Ron's glare.
"Harry." Percy called out.
You had to be very quick to notice that Percy dropped Oliver's hand…
Severus tapped his shoulder, "You deserved it. I insisted."
Percy turned red, "Thanks."
Lucius grinned, "Was Head Boy in my day. Any plans after Hogwarts…"
Percy grinned, "I'd like to get into the Ministry."
"Why don't you be my assistant for a year? You can tag-along to meetings of the School Governors and come with me to the Wizengamot. It would be a learning experience."
Percy's jaw dropped, "You mean it…"
"Sure, what about you Oliver…"
"I'm hoping to be signed by Puddlemere United as their Reserve Keeper." Oliver said.
"I'll put in a good word. Draco and I used to go to many Quidditch games. I own an Apartment complex in London, if you take the job Percy, I'll consider giving you rooms as part of your salary. I'm sure I have a two bedroom if Oliver needed a place to stay."
Percy turned red, "My job comes with an apartment? And Ollie can stay..." his eyes shining. He smiled at his boyfriend, "Should I take it…"
Oliver squeezed his hand, "It's very generous. I think being his assistant and learning about the governors and the Wizengamot would be very good for you. You want to be Minister right.."
Percy nodded, "I think I want to. It's hard to separate my dreams from mum's. I know mine include you."
"Then take the job. I'll support you either way, though sharing an apartment would be nice."
"Try to work on keeping your area neat and your Quidditch robes clean."
"You're sounding like a wife again Perce."
"Fred Weasley. You shouldn't say such things. You'll give strangers the wrong impression."
Percy rolled his eyes, "What impression would be wrong? I just received a generous offer of a job."
Severus said quietly, "Perhaps, you should learn to be proud of the sons you have rather then who you think they are Molly. Have you ever asked them what their dreams are? I probably know better then you do."
Molly Weasley turned red, "You know more about my sons then I do? I'm their mother."
"Yes but I listen. Did you know that your twins want to go into business together? We can tell them apart, can you? Or that Percy is in a committed relationship and happy…"
Percy turned red but didn't drop Oliver's hand. Hearing the Deputy Headmaster tell his mum off made him nervous.
"Is this true? Percy, are you seeing someone? Who is it? And why haven't you told me about it…"
Percy bit his lip, "I didn't tell you, because I didn't think you would listen. You have this picture of me and my future, you never asked me what I wanted. I want to work for the Ministry, but right now I'm not sure I want to be Minister."
"Who is the girl you're seeing."
Oliver held up their joined hands, "Perce isn't seeing a girl. He's with me."
Molly gasped, "Percy? Is this true…"
Percy nodded slowly, "We've been seeing each other since we were in our fifth year. We've been best friends since first year, Oliver is the only person in my year who ever befriended me. I'm not easy to get close to but Oliver saw I was lonely and we became friends. Mr. Malfoy just offered me a job as his assistant, he's going to teach me politics. He said part of my salary is an apartment, Oliver is thinking about moving in with me."
"Not thinking Perce, I want to."
Ron finally was out of shock, "My brother is a poof? He's sleeping with Wood? I was sharing a room with a poof…"
Percy stiffened.
Fred grabbed Ron by the collar, "I won't let you talk about Percy like that. Percy is happy, can't you see that? Or are you as stupid as you look…"
Ron glared, "Defensive of that pointy nosed Big Head Boy? What are you a poof too."
George smacked him, "Well that answers that, it seems that you and Bill are the only straight boys in our family. At least Bill took it better."
Molly looked like she was about to faint, "You two are too? Wait if Bill and Ron are the only ones who are straight…that means."
"What does it matter? Bent wizards aren't a bad thing…"
"Where did I go wrong? Four bent wizards…who are you seeing Fred."
Fred crossed his arms, "None of your business. My personal life is my business."
"George…"
"Like Fred said, our personal lives are none of your business."
Percy said quietly, "I'm going to go get my things…"
Severus smiled, "Why don't you four come stay? I think your mother needs time to take it all in. Hermione, I already arranged things with your mother for you to stay with us and we'd be taking you to catch the train."
Hermione smiled, "I'd like that."
Lucius interrupted, " Actually Percy, why don't you and Oliver stay with us? We can discuss your job, and you can spend the holidays shadowing me and getting a feel for it. Perhaps, you can look at the apartments I have in London."
Oliver smiled, "I think he'd like that. Percy, why don't you floo to the Burrow and get your things. I'll meet you at the Manor alright…"
Percy nodded, "I'll see you soon."
Oliver hugged him gently, "Everything will be alright. It's best to be honest right? I love you. We can do this, she would have had to be told eventually."
"We'll get our things too." Fred said.
"Yeah, it will be uncomfortable at home now that mum knows." George nodded.
Blaisé hadn't expected them to all come out like that but it was nice of Lucius to be so understanding and to offer Percy a job like that. He only hoped when Draco realized the truth about himself that Lucius would be that understanding.
Apologies for the messed ch.3 I don't know what happened. *facepalm* I'll go back to my English paper now and pretend I wasn't writing this instead when my paper is due at 9:15 am.