So, I wanted to address a nameless review that I got. And, first of all, don't leave it nameless. It makes it really difficult to reply back to those that review namelessly (unless you don't have an account, then I understand, but please try to review back and be like "here's my new account!" it would be helpful, so then I don't single you out like I'm about to do)

This person said that James was meant to be a spoiled brat, like Draco, and that he had no siblings. Where in any of those books does it say that? Now, Snape called him arrogant, and said he was a bully, and spoiled, but that was Snape making all these assumptions. It wasn't totally established. Secondly, it's a fanfiction, I can make him have a brother if I so choose.

Then, they said *insert awkward pause as I pull up the review* oh, there was a mention of how James and Sirius aren't accepting of Severus. I never said James wasn't, he was still trying. Remember, I've said very clearly, Severus thought they were dead. He had no idea that they were alive, let alone hiding from the world and secretly…in places not yet thought of. And Sirius, well, he hated Snape when they were hanging around. Besides, they've only been around a few years it's not like Severus was visiting every weekend (like he does now).

And, this part goes out to anyone who reads my fan fictions… thanks for all the "good lucks" but please don't act like it will be hard to accept it. That's kind of rude to say, so don't say it.

And to the person this is directed to, sorry, but this was the easiest way to get the response to you, without worrying if there's a character limit or not. So, don't freak out on me, just trying to reply.

Enjoy guys!

Severus sat in Lily's kitchen with her, across the table as to see her better. They were clearly in a heated discussion. James walked in and looked highly suspicions.

"Are you two debating again?"

"No." Both said, clearly guilty of said debate. James rolled his eyes, and promptly walked out. Severus shifted uncomfortably in his seat.

"You're still uncomfortable around him?"

"Only a little." Severus admitted. "He hated each other for seven years, Lily. Besides, it's not like I've been hanging around with you for the 17 years you were reportedly dead. I thought you were dead too." Lily had to give him credit there. Although they had unspoken, and painstakingly slowly, started to warm to each other, Sirius, who held grudges like it was nobody's business, still made everything really awkward. Well, until James was sent into St. Mungo's.

"I can't argue with that. But what is it with Remus? You really don't like him." Severus rolled his eyes.

"When's the last time you've actually paid a speck of attention to a conversation we've had, Lily? Remember, Black has the tendency to make everything awkward. Not to mention the fact that I never did like his…eccentric son." Teddy was a handful, but Lily did realize Severus wasn't good with kids, especially little boys who were just a bit too rowdy.

"Severus, he's a four year old little boy, give him a break."

"He's a bit too weird for my taste." James came back in the room.

"Teddy? Yeah, Remus swears he hasn't a clue. Personally, I think the kids been hanging around Sirius too long."

"I wouldn't be surprised." Severus said. James laughed.

"You're telling me." He said, trying to politely add to the conversation more than anything. "You seemed to like Sirius Junior."

"SJ? Without the ability to quite master a snarky attitude, he could be a miniature severus." Lily said. Severus glared at her. James gave her a weird look."I meant in his intellectual standpoint. The boy's four and he's already beaten even Ron at chess."

"Has he now?' Severus drawled in a bored tone.

"He's like a mini Jason." James said quietly. Severus looked at him.

"Oh?"

"Loves learning, loves to hear people talk, is really quiet. Only problem is, his twin brother, James, is obnoxious and loud." Severus looked at him.

"Oh, you mean like you?" Lily asked slyly. Severus smirked.

"Yeah, exactly like…hey!" He playfully slapped her. She glared back, and tackled him Severus closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. James laughed.

"Lillian, I'm an Auror, and I'm nearly seven feet tall. You really think you're going to take me down?" Severus opened his eyes, to find Lily trying with all her might to pin James to the ground. Severus and James made eye contact, and rolled their eyes. James grinned and winked in his direction. He pretended she had pinned him, and she was so surprised, she didn't realize he flipped her over on her back until she was lying on the floor, and Severus and James had both exploded with laughter.

"Hey!"

"Sorry, Lily, that was too funny." James said. "The look on your face was priceless."

"I have to agree with James on this one, Lily." Severus said, still laughing. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door, followed by Jamie calling "I've got it!" They were still laughing when Amy, Jason, and Remus came inside.

"I'll only be a moment…are we interrupting something?" Remus asked. Jamie groaned.

"Guys! Stop it!" She said. "That's weird!" James laughed and got to his feet, helping Lily up. Severus had stopped laughing, but after making eye contact with James, they both burst out laughing again.

"Well, Amy and Jason were here for… a play date?" Jamie glared at him. "You know what I mean, Jamie." She giggled and hugged him, before Jason and Jamie ran off. "Amy was supposed to be staying for a chat. James, could i..?" James nodded, kissed Lily on the forehead, and lead Remus into the hallway, and closing a door behind him.

"Well, I better go." Severus said, standing up.

"Nonsense, Severus, you've only just arrived."

"I have a meeting with Minerva anyway. She wanted to ask me about taking up my position as Potions Professor again. Oh, and I have plans."

"Ooh, like a date?" Severus, blushing, closed his eyes in exasperation. He missed the look of jealousy on Amy's face.

"The joys of having a female best friend." He muttered. "Yes, Lillian, because Draco and I go on so many dates together!"

"Oh, I'm sure Lucious is thrilled." Lily teased. Amy giggled.

"Come on, Lily, I think you've embarrassed him enough."

"Not yet!" She jumped up and gave him a huge hug. Severus tensed up, a look of total horror crossing his features. Amy burst out laughing.

"Let me go!" He shouted. Lily only squeezed tighter.

"All right Lily, let Severus go, before he curses you into a thousand pieces." James pried Lily off of Severus, who immediately straightened his clothes out.

"Thanks." He said.

"No problem, mate. You headed out?"

"Yes, I have a few things I have to do, and no Lily, I'm not going on a date." James rolled his eyes, and leaned in closer to Severus.

"Women." He muttered.

"You're telling me." Severus said in an undertone. James snickered, and showed Severus to the door.

"Well, see you around. Just not tomorrow, Sirius is supposed to be here."

"I'll be here anyway; Lily asked if I could teach her how to make a wolfsbane potion." Severus said. James looked confused.

"Why?"

"I haven't the slightest idea."

"All right, take care then." They awkwardly shook hands, and Severus walked a few feet, before Disapparating off.

He landed in Diagon Alley, where he met Lucious Malfoy.

"Severus, you must have been to see Lily."

"What gave it away?"

"Your bright red. She embarrassed you again." He said, snickering. Severus glared at him, and walked towards the apothecary.

"Hello, Severus." The guy at the counter said. "How may we help you."

"Would you mind restocking my list of ingredients, Adam?"

"Sure thing, Severus. Your usual list, I presume?"

"I have a few others to add to the list." He handed over the list, and the stout wizard bustled off to find the ingredients.

"More top secret research, Severus?"

"Naturally, Lucious."

"What are you working on improving?"

"A lot of things. For starters, your overenthusiastic ego, and Draco's overly hyper son." Lucious laughed.

"Right, I'll pretend you didn't just insult me." The wizard came back, the ingredients stored in a brown paper bag, and hidden from view. Severus paid for his ingredients, and went down the street, to the large bookstore owned by the gentlest, kindest elderly lady Severus had ever met.

"Well, hello dearie. What can I do for you?"

"I'm just looking for a few basic potions textbooks." Severus said.

"Would the books the first year Hogwarts students be enough?"

"Actually, could I see the books you've got?" Lucious was confused by Severus' desire for these textbooks.

"May I ask why?"

"Well, I have two reasons, but mainly because I'm tutoring a young boy who has a fascination for all things knowledge." Severus said.

"You can't be serious." Lucious said.

"Au contraire, Lucious. I am." He said.

"That's so sweet, Severus. Right this way, gentlemen."

"Thank you, Mrs. Delfire."

"Severus, are you ill? Catching a cold? Do you have the flu?"

"No. As a way to prove to myself, my best friend, and the rest of the world, I am tutoring this boy. He comes from a background like mine, Lucious; you can't honestly expect me to not feel sympathy for the boy."

"I think I'm seeing more and more of your true colors, Severus. It's Lily Potter, isn't it?"

"Yes." Severus said. "Lucious, I got my best friend back. Well, one of them. Of course I'm going to be different. Besides… I don't know if its woman's intuition, or the fact that she's highly persuasive, but I act a lot differently around her than I do most people."

"It's woman's intuition." Mrs. Delfire said. "Trust me, dearie, I would know." Severus smiled.

"Of course, because, knowing you, you know the woman in question?"

"Of course, Severus. She was so charming, and sweet. You should see how she shaped James Potter. He's such a gentleman now. Course, I only met him once when he was eleven, and at that age you want nothing to do with a bookstore."

"Unless you're Remus Lupin." Severus muttered. She laughed.

"He was such a sweet young lad. Such a shame that he's a werewolf. He came by about ten minutes ago, you know."

"Oh?"

"Yes, he was looking for a good book to pass on to Harry Potter."

"Right." Severus said. "What of these texts do you recommend?"

"Well, this is one Charlus Potter bought for his son Michael."

"As in…James Potter's older brother?" Lucious asked.

"Yes, the very same. The boy was gifted. It's all about the healing potions, which are useful." Severus leafed through it. "Oh, and this one is antidotes."

"The boy's eight. I'm not sure his mother would approve." Severus said. Mrs. Delfire laughed.

"Of course not, dearie. I thought you'd like that one. It's got a lot of counter potions to stuff made by You Know Who's personal potions master." Severus shifted uncomfortably; he knew every potion and antidote by heart. He took it anyway, figured he could do with a good book on research. "Oh, and this one would be good, too." She was a short woman, and couldn't quite reach the book. Lucious reached up and grabbed it for her. "Thank you, Mr. Malfoy." He bowed slightly. "Your basic elementary potions for the homeschooling parents."

"Oh?" He glanced at the book, then skimmed the list of potions. Perfect.

"Thank you, Mrs. Delfire. I can manage my research from here."

"Of course. Mr. Malfoy, could you help me out here for a moment. I can't quite reach the top shelf."

"Absolutely, Mrs. Delfire." They walked away. Severus went down the isle, and picked up a few more books, leafing through them, and making a mental note to find his stash of quills and ink, and to forget sleeping; every book he found so far had been excellent for what he would do. He even picked up a few books for Defense Against the Dark Arts, and took his purchases to Mr. Delfire, who ran the counter while Mrs. Delfire did…everything else.

"Well, Professor, you find everything you need?"

"As always, Mr. Delfire." He grinned.

"I figured as much." He took Severus' money, and gave back the change, put everything in a bag, and handed it to Severus. "Have a good day, Professor Snape."

"I extend the same greeting, sir." Severus mumbled, turning, and walking out of the store, to find- not Lucious- but Remus sitting at THE ICE CREAM SHOP and reading a book. Suddenly, Nymphadora, Teddy, Addaline, and Remus Junior came to join him. Remus grinned.

"Hey, guys!"

"Daddy!" Teddy said, running. He reached Remus and scrambled up into his lap. Remus kissed the boy on the top of the head, and looking up, spotted Severus. He waved.

"Come join us." Severus went over to say hello. Amy and Jason had soon joined them.

"Hey, Severus!" Amy said.

"Hello, Amy." Severus said. "Hello, Jason."

"Hi, Professor." Severus turned to Remus, while Teddy went over to his mother, and hugged her leg.

"Lupin."

"Severus. What brings you to Mrs. Delfire's?" He asked, standing up.

"Well, my undisclosed research has. And I have lunch planned with Lucious."

"I see. Where did he go?"

"Trapped, because he's tall, and Mrs. Delfire is not." Remus laughed.

"She did the same thing to me, last month. I was looking for a new book for Teddy, and suddenly I was rearranging the top shelf of her Potions texts." Lucious was suddenly at Severus' shoulder.

"Lupin."

"Lucious. Well, I'll let you be off; I've got a rowdy three year old to handle. No, Theodore, that isn't…" He sighed. "Kids." He ran after the toddling three year old, grabbed him, and lifted him over his shoulder. The boy screamed and giggled. Dora rolled her eyes.

"Where was he running off to this time?"

"Actually, the boy was headed to Weasley Wizard Wheezes." Remus said. "Which is funny, because, if I'm not mistaken, Harry just went in there."

"Did he now?" Severus asked.

"Don't every go in that shop, Severus, the second you walk in the door it's teenage boys arguing over who gets the last of their trick treats, and the girls fawning over the love potions."

"That's the last thing I need, is to deal with a bunch of hormonally challenged girls who are multiplying the problem by using a love potion." Remus laughed.

"That's the Severus I know. I'll see you around."

"Right. Goodbye."

"Bye!" Teddy shouted, waving at Severus and giggling. Dora rolled her eyes.

"Sorry, he didn't get his nap, so he's a bit goofy right now." Severus looked at Lucious.

"Fantastic. Where did you want to go then?"

"Right, let's just walk this way, I have a feeling I was supposed to pick something up for my wife." They walked off.

"That got awkward fast."

"Tell me about it, I can't stand the little brat."

"I have a son that was a bit like he was, so that didn't bother me. But why is Lupin so… cheerful all the time."

"Because he learned not to forget the things his wife needed him to buy." Lucious glared at him.

"Funny, Severus." He smirked and led Lucious to a small restaurant that wasn't too populated. "What's with all of your research lately? Are you writing a book or something?"

"Actually, I am." Severus replied. Lucious laughed.

"That's a great joke, Severus. Tell it again." Severus glared at him. Lucious stopped laughing. "Oh…you-you're serious?"

"Obviously." He drawled.

"Professor Snape, how might I be of service to you today?" The elderly restaurant owner asked.

"Just the two of us, Mr. Marshall."

"All right. Right this way." He summoned two menus and led them to a more private area. Severus was considered a regular, because he often ate at the small establishment when he needed to have a quick bite to eat, then go back to his research. Severus and Lucious sat down, ordered some tea, and opened their menus. Severus, who had the entire menu memorized, looked through it to occupy himself. Lucious poured over the menu as if his life depended on it. Severus noticed the list of ingredients written under the menus, which weren't there before. A specials board was behind the counter. So, they were upgrading?

"Severus, you ready?"

"I am, I'm not entirely sure about Mr. Malfoy however." Lucious looked up.

"What?"

"Are you ready?"

"Yes."

"Good. I'll have the usual, if you don't mind." Lucious glanced at Severus. While he ordered, Severus neatly folded his menu to hand to Mr. Marshall, who would then replace it with an absent flick of his wand. Lucious handed over the menu as well, and made his cup of tea. Severus leaned back in his chair, and twirled his fingers around his mug. The spoon followed his movements. Lucious looked at him in astonishment.

"You do realize what you just did, right?"

"Lucious, how long have you known me?"

"Um… a long time." Lucious replied.

"Then how have you missed the fact that I can stir my tea without my wand?"

"Um…well…"

"Unobservant? Oh, look, there's your wife. Have something you want to ask her?" Lucious groaned. Severus nodded when Narcissa spotted them. She walked over to the table.

"Hello, boys. Enjoying a spot of lunch?"

"Yes, dear. What brings you out here?" Lucious asked, kissing her on the cheek.

"Oh, just stopping by. Have you picked up the book I wanted?" Lucious paled.

"B-book? Of course, dear." He said. Severus smirked.

"That's funny. Then why did Mrs. Delfire just tell me Severus and you went in there, but Severus was the only one who bought an item." Lucious gulped. Severus grinned evilly in Lucious' direction.

"Not very responsible, are we Lucious?" Severus asked. Narcissa glanced at Severus, smirking.

"Surprising, sense he hangs around you."

"Au contraire, hasn't he been hanging around that dolt of a neighbor you have at Malfoy Manor?"

"I forgot about him." Narcissa drawled. "Too late, I got it anyway. You're in trouble when we you get home. Big trouble." Lucious whimpered. Severus rolled his eyes. Narcissa glared and walked away.

"Thanks a lot, Severus." A teenager with messy hair, acne covering his face, and his glasses falling down his face brought their food on a tray.

"There you are, gentleman. Enjoy." Severus laid his napkin across his lap, and tucked into the best clam chowder he had ever tasted. Lucious was eating fish and chips. They ate in mostly silence, the other enjoying his food a bit too much. They only made comments on the things like the taste of their food, the upcoming school year, and the next Quidditch match. After lunch, they paid the bill and went their separate ways. Severus Apparated to Snape Estate, where Severus had moved in after his place on Spinners end had been destroyed. Fortunately, the owner of this house had been Severus' late grandfather, who he had never met. Tobias had made sure of that. He put his ingredients in the potions lab he built in the basement, then placed the books in the vast library. He Apparated to Minerva's house.

It was a modest home, with a garden, a neat lawn, and the windows thrown open. Severus walked up to the front door, and knocked three times. An elderly gentleman answered the door.

"Ah! Professor!" Sven McGonagall smiled warmly at Severus. "Come on in, son. Minerva's in the kitchen." Severus thanked the man quietly, and walked inside. He wiped his shoes on the rug, and walked into the house. A neat living room was first, with a black leather sofa, a black recliner, and a beige loveseat. The walls were decorated with wedding photographs, and children as they aged. Severus walked through to the kitchen. Minerva was laughing with a young man, who held hands on the table with a young woman. Minerva turned around.

"Severus, I was wondering when we'd be expecting you."

"My apologies, Minerva, I had a meeting with Lucious, and some other things for my research."

"I figured." She said, standing up. "Tea, dear?"

"Yes, please." Minerva bustled around to grab a mug and pour tea into it. She handed it to him. "Thank you."

"Not a problem, Severus."

"You wanted to see me about my old position, Minerva?"

"Yes, I did, actually." Severus shifted to a more comfortable position in his seat. "I need you to take it back."

"Mum, I've never seen you beg anybody before." The gentleman teased. Minerva rolled her eyes.

"Oh hush, David." Minerva said. Severus held back his exasperation.

"Minerva, I don't mean to be rude, but I am a rather busy man, and-"

"OF course, dear, my apologies." She adjusted her glasses. "Would you at least consider the possibility?" Severus sighed.

"I guess I haven't a choice. If I don't take it, I'll wind up jobless." Severus said. Minerva smiled.

"Thank you Severus." She said. "I appreciate it, honestly." Severus knew she did, that's why he took the job. After all, you had to really know him if he was willing to do favors for you. And Minerva was really somebody of significance in his life. They stood up. Severus stretched out his hand to shake hers. Instead, she brushed it aside and hugged him. That was twice in one day that somebody hugged him, when he despised hugs. Suddenly, the Floo burst into life. James stumbled over the hearth.

"Sorry Minerva, it's been a heck of a day." He glanced up. "Oh, hi Severus." Severus nodded politely, and turned back to Minerva.

"I have a list of things to do for the day, so I'm leaving."

"Of course." Minerva said. "James, you said you knew someone looking around for a job?" Severus turned on the spot, and Disapparated. He found himself in his library. He sat down and immediately began opening his recently purchased books, pouring over them, and, using red ink, scrawled across the pages, editing and rewriting the instructions to every potion in the book. Suddenly, he glanced at his watch, realizing he was to meet with Draco soon. He Apparated upstairs to change, and Disapparated to Hogsmede. He pushed open the door to The Three Broomsticks and found Draco already waiting for him. He sat down.

"Early?" Severus asked.

"Yeah, I got out of the office early."

"Ah." Severus said, sitting down. "Why did you choose here?"

"Convenience. Snape Estate isn't that far, and I really didn't want to sit around at some restaurant that has tuxedoed waiters. I hate the fancy stuff, especially seeing as my son never handles those situations well."

"You never did like that particular type of restaurant. I can't ever imagine you in 'fancy' restaurant." Draco laughed.

"So, Hermione said you met a girl?" Severus, who was sipping his water, promptly choked on it. "Severus, you alright?"

"I did NOT meet a girl." Severus snarled. "You can tell her-"

"Whoa, whoa, relax!" Draco said, holding up his hands. "She told me the whole situation." Severus calmed down.

"My apologies."

"No, don't worry about it. Wait, did you talk to Lily again?" Severus rolled his eyes. Draco smirked.

"We're not reliving that." Severus replied. Draco laughed.

"Well, I think you're doing the right thing. No woman should go through anything like that. And, Severus." The Potions Master looked at Draco. "If you do fall for her…its okay, you know. She might need someone decent in her life, even someone who is a bit snarky at times." Although it sounded harsh, Severus knew what Draco meant. They ordered their dinner, and made polite conversation. Draco told stories about working as a lawyer with Hermione.

"I swear, Severus, this guys got her up against the wall, wand to her head, and suddenly she shout out 'I don't think so.' Next thing I know, she's got him in a full body bind curse, and the Auror's are there in a heartbeat. Some of our clients are mad."

"Apparently." Severus said.

"Draco?" Pansy…

"Pansy?" He asked, his voice cool.

"I wasn't expecting to see you here." She said. Several other girls and one man were with her. Draco tensed, and sat up straighter.

"Nor I, you." He said coldly. Severus caught the discreet way the only man held her arm. "Who's the guy?"

"This is Sheldon. Sheldon, this is Draco."

"So, I'm finally meeting Scorpio's father. Are you really the git she claims you are?" He asked. Severus closed his eyes in momentary exasperation.

"I don't believe so." Draco turned to Pansy. "Explain. Now."

"I don't have to." She said.

"Ms. Parkinson, just do it, before he hexes you into next Tuesday." Severus said.

"He's my boyfriend." She drew out the word.

"The divorce lawyer?"

"Heck no, he left me."

I would too, if I was stuck with you. Severus thought.

"So, exactly how many others did you cheat on me with?" Draco asked. Sheldon looked at her incredulously.

"What?"

"Nice."

"It's true. That's why we're not married." Draco snarled.

"Wait, she told me you divorced her, because you didn't love her anymore." Draco glared at her.

"You what?" He asked in a deadly voice. Pansy stood her ground. "This is exactly why Scorpio is with me."

"Or so you think. I'm fighting till the end, Draco."

"You don't get it, do you? You are not allowed to have him. I want to make sure you won't poison his mind with evil thought about me. You've lied to this dolt, what makes you think I can trust you wouldn't lie to Scorpio too?" Sheldon looked lost.

"Wait, did you just call me a dolt?"

"Scorpio is mine, and I'll raise him a lot better than you ever would." Draco snarled. "Now get out of here, before I call the Auror's on you." Draco turned back to his food, and started to eat again. The group went off to sit down. The other women were joined by a group of men that walked in, after words. When Draco turned around a few minutes later, to see who came through the Floo network, Pansy grabbed Sheldon's face, and snogged him. Draco turned back to Severus and laughed. Severus looked at him in surprise.

"What? I'm over her. Once a cheater, always a cheater. You really think I want to go back to that?" He had a point. "Besides, I'm just thinking about all the heck he's going to be put through, with her verbal abuse, and obsessive about looking perfect, and… basically just life in general. Besides, Scorp doesn't need that."

"He doesn't. He seems a lot less emotional now."

"That's because he's no longer allowed to see his mother accept on certain days, and with a chaperone."

"So, like jail?" Severus asked. Draco deliberated that for a moment.

"Well, pretty much, actually." He said. "Accept that she's not behind bars. Yet." Severus snorted.

"Emphasis on yet." Draco laughed.

"Thanks for, you know, helping me through all of this." Draco mumbled, embarrassed. Sincerity was not one of Draco's strong points. "It's meant a lot to me."

"You are my godson, Draco. What was I going to do, laugh in your face and say 'I told you so?'"

"Dad did." Draco said, looking hurt and embarrassed.

"Which is why today is the first time I've really spoken with him sense you filed for divorce. I loathed the way he treated you." Severus wasn't good at being the fatherly type, but when it came to Draco…that changed drastically.

"So, what's with this Amy girl? Hermione liked her."

"Lupin asked me to help her and her son out. You defended her, when Harry hauled his backside off to Azkaban for gross domestic abuse."

"Ohhh, that's the woman? Felt sorry for the poor boy."

"They were evidently homeless, so Remus took them in until she could find a stable job." Severus replied.

"If I'd have known she was homeless…" Draco said in horror.

"Well, it's not too bad, because they're getting healthy meals, the potions they need, and sleep. They have clothes, shelter, a shower, and people. They'll be all right."

"Almost sounds like you're reassuring yourself just as much, if not more so, than myself, Severus." Draco pointed out.

"It hits a little too close to home, Draco. You know what my past with my father was like." Draco went quiet, nodding and biting into the last of his crisps. "I'm ready when you are, Severus."

"Let's be on our way, then." They paid their bill, and walked out of the pub, and into the night.

More to come, don't you worry! It's going to get a bit better, and I really hoped this gave you an inside to what's happening to Draco's life with his son, and all that stuff. Read and Review. And any unnamed flames will be used to heat things up between Severus and Amy *wink wink*