Harry and Severus stood facing the staircase leading to Dumbledore's office for long moments, each waiting for the other to head up first. Severus finally gave on and lead the way up the stairs and after reminding Harry to behave himself, swept into the room. Harry followed at a more wary pace since he didn't know what would happen around Dumbledore and the other occupants

Upon seeing who was in the room the shock Harry felt was not as bad as he had feared it would be. Narcissa and Draco Malfoy were sitting stiffly on a transfigured sofa looking determined but sincere while Dumbledore had placed himself in the farthest place from the door.

Had this situation occurred before Harry's inheritance there was no question the boy would have been furious, but now, seeing the deep sadness surrounding the two, Harry couldn't be mad. When Severus went over to the Malfoys to greet them Harry noticed Severus too, shared their sadness.

"What has happened", Harry asked the room, moving to sit on the sofa across from the Malfoys. Severus came to sit next to him, he however, did not answer the question. ~It is not my story to tell, Harry~, Severus said simply.

Harry reluctantly turned to Dumbledore who merely gestured to the Malfoys and kept smiling that smile that was too benign to be real and it contrasted dramatically with the darkness surrounding him. Harry shook his head to clear it of cryptic headmasters, and resolutely turned to the Malfoys. It was when Harry's gaze came to rest on Narcissa, she began to speak.

"My family and I are not as loyal to the Dark Lord as it would seem. We made it seem that way to keep the family safe. We have been giving regular reports to your headmaster since the Dark Lord's return. It took quite a while to convince Dumbledore that we were not spies and without help from Severus, he probably never would have given us a chance.", Narcissa paused to let Harry absorb this information. Just before she could continue her explanation Draco spoke up.

"Despite what you may believe, Potter, I never truly hated you. I was mad that you didn't want to be my friend but looking back I probably seemed like such a prat. It always annoyed me that you got all the attention. I got top marks and you were barely passing but everyone was always so focused on the latest amazing deed Harry Potter had accomplished. Anyways, my 'hatred' of you was never more than annoyance. And I guess I'm trying to say I'm sorry", Draco stated, looking uncomfortable.

Harry didn't quite know how to respond to this apology but found himself unable to hold a grudge against his class mate. "It's okay", Harry said, giving Draco a small smile, "I forgive you for being a prat."

The two sixteen year olds each gave a little laugh and shook hands before turning back to Narcissa. At Harry's nod she continued a bit shakily. "We are here tonight because we were found out. There was a Death Eaters meeting where Voldemort was assigning tasks. It seemed like nothing special, just the usual raids. That was until he tried to give orders for Draco to kill Dumbledore. Lucius reacted badly and refused to let his son join on missions. The Dark Lord was furious and tried to force us into doing as he ordered. In a fit of rage he tried to kill Draco. Lucius jumped in front of him but not before reminding us of our emergency portkeys into Dumbledore's office. When we arrived, we explained to him what had happened and he floo'd Severus. It was then we discovered your presence and Dumbledore wanted your opinion on where we should stay", Narcissa finished speaking leaving a loud silence in the room.

~Severus how well do you know the Malfoys~, Harry asked.

~I went to school with Lucius and Narcissa. They were the only true friends I have ever had. That friendship still has not faded and I am Draco's godfather~, Severus said in his no nonsense voice.

'Well this explains the sadness coming off the three in waves', Harry thought somberly. Turning back to Narcissa and Draco, Harry gave his answer, "Well I would like you to stay with us of course! Why would you have to ask? You know Severus will let you."

Severus sent amusement to Harry. ~You, my brat child, are probably freaking them out right now. They didn't expect you to agree."

~You three need each other. Plus my instincts are saying I should do this. School starts in a little over a month so it won't be that ba-~, Harry abruptly cut off as a new voice entered his head.

*~Ah. Harry Potter. You have changed I see. Why don't you try me on and let me place you where you truest ought to be.~*

Harry turned to see the sorting hat float off its shelf and hover over his head. The hat plopped onto Harry's head and began rooting around his head. The others in the room stood there in awe. It was supposedly just a myth, the sorting hat moving itself if a student must be resorted.

Harry didn't fight the hat this time. He allowed it to have free reign of his thoughts, finally letting the hat put him where it wanted him originally. After about two minutes of complete silence, the hat finally declared "Slytherin!"

No one said anything, they simply stated in shock as Harry removed the hat and placed it back on its shelf. Harry turned to face the four people in the room. After long moments, Severus finally spoke.

"Welcome to Slytherin, Harry."

A/N: So Lucius dead, Narcissa and Draco living with Sevvie, Harry, and Remi. Also Slytherin!Harry! I still reeeeally hate Dumbles and Ron. I'm also considering SevXRemi. I dunno yet I'm horrible at this. I'm so ill it's not even funny so have fun with this jumbled chapter. Again sorry for typos oomph writing this on my iPod.

*~Peace Out!, Sheryn