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THE BOY WITH THE PIERCING BLUE EYES

Chapter 26 - The blessing (part 1)

The sound of Moody's walking broke the moment.

"We can't be certain that the boy isn't the spy of the Death Eaters." He murmured.

Snape stood up, pulling his son behind him while pointing his wand at the old Auror.

"Don't go anywhere near him! I won't let you touch him!"

Lamerin hugged him from behind. The action made warmth run through his body.

"Come on, boy, come closer!"

"Alastor, I don't think..." Rowena started.

"Headmaster!" Remus gasped when Dumbledore appeared next to them.

"Dumbledore..." Lamerin whispered with both fear and admiration in his voice. This was the first time they met.

"So you've been found." The headmaster smiled.

"Cute boy." Tonks winked at Severus. The man just rolled his eyes.

"Severus." Dumbledore said.

"It's okay, Dad." Lamerin came out from behind his father. "I don't have anything to hide."

"But..."

"It'll be over soon." Moody said.

"One wrong move and you can buy another crutch!" The potions master hissed.

This made the children smile.

Lamerin stepped closer while Mad-Eye looked at him with his magic eye.

"What is that?"

"My wand." Lamerin said in surprise. He looked at his father but the man was still glaring at Moody.

"Let me see! Who knows! It might be full of black magic!"

At this point even Remus rolled his eyes, while Tonks just chuckled.

"Hmm... interesting..."

"Alastor... I suggest we continue this somewhere private." Dumbledore looked around.

The headmaster's office was really crowded with all the guest in the room. The living people could somehow find a spot to stand, but the three ghosts were pressed up against each other. Sirius, using the opportunity, walked to Rowena, earning a glare from Remus.

"I don't know how I escaped... That day was just like the others... I wasn't planning to get away or anything..." Lamerin started to explain. "And I didn't really dare trying because I've never left the place where I was held captive before. I didn't have anywhere to run to... And I wasn't really a prisoner. They didn't lock me up in a cage or a cell. They didn't want to make me feel like I had to escape."

"Then... how did you?" Remus interrupted.

"One day, when I was having a lesson with my teacher the fireplace lit up. I was really scared, because that has never happened before..."

"Hmm... The Floo..."

"A very anxious person stepped out. He had blond hair... long, blond hair... with a big bruise under his eye..."

"Lucius Malfoy?" Harry asked. Lamerin nodded, but when their eyes met he smiled.

"I can't imagine Lucius Malfoy using the Floo..."

"Interesting... very interesting..."

"I don't know why he arrived that way... but he was furious."

"When did this happen?"

"Four years ago... Right before the school year started..."

"That's when he got into a fight with Dad!" Ginny said. Everyone looked at her. "Guys..." She looked at the twins. "...don't you remember? In the book store."

"I remember. He was insulting you..."

" Arthur hit Lucius Malfoy?" asked a surprised Remus.

"Just like the way we hit his son last year, right Harry?" George winked.

"That felt good..." Harry smiled.

Dumbledore coughed.

"Let's get back to the topic..."

"R-Right." Lamerin nodded, still chuckling. "I didn't know that the fireplace can be used like that. They took care of not letting me know anything that might help me escape. Malfoy dragged my teacher out of the room, and they locked the door so I couldn't leave. I was eavesdropping but could only hear a few words." He looked around. "They talked a lot about this... And Harry Potter was mentioned quite often." He winked at Harry. "That he started school and such. Draco Malfoy whined a lot because of you."

"You've met Draco?"

Lamerin nodded. The adults looked at each other.

"I don't think he'd recognize me." The boy added. "My hair was much shorter. Shorter than Harry's. And he didn't realize that an impostor was in front of him this summer." He smiled. Harry did the same. "All they talked about was Hogwarts, Potter, Dumbledore and a little Ministry. So... when I was left alone in the room, I went to the fireplace to see how Malfoy came out of it. There was nothing strange about it. The fire wasn't burning either. But I wondered why Malfoy's face was so sooty. Only the smell was weird... I could smell it when he passed me. Sitting next to the fireplace I could still smell it coming from the dust next to it. I went closer but I snoozed and saw that the dust was sparkling green. I grabbed some and threw it in the fireplace. Green flames appeared then disappeared. It was like a very long chimney... with windows here and there... I threw some more then looked into it."

James and Sirius looked at each other with a grin. At least they knew where he got his curiosity.

"And it... sucked me in... like a vacuum cleaner."

"What's a vacuum cleaner." Mad-Eye asked.

"Muggle stuff." Harry grinned.

Most of them smiled, only Snape remained serious. For years... he met up with Lucius several times, while he was hiding his son. He was angry, but Lamerin told them more and more about his adventures, looking at his father from time to time smiling. He felt peace and love coming back to him.

"So I didn't know who these kids were, but they were dressed very poorly. They were hiding in the house where I was thrown out of the fireplace. It was a very old house, dirty, with little to no furniture. It was far from the city and no one used it, so they took up residence there. Later I found out that they were homeless kids. We all got scared of each other. They were afraid, because I came out of the fireplace, and I was scared of the things they used... I've never seen electricity... or a radio before... It was very strange. But fortunately they didn't chase me away, so I stayed with them."

His father squeezed his hand.

"First I didn't know what to do... While I was away from them, I was thinking. Because I realized that they were not like me. They didn't use a wand to start a fire... didn't travel on a broom... Like they didn't know how to use magic. One time..." He looked at his father sheepishly. "When I was getting some candles from a esoteric shop... I was caught."

He stopped, watching his father's reaction. But when he couldn't see anger or hate on his face he continued.

"He was really strange... He looked at me... And asked me why I'm not using my wand to open a door. I was very surprised. After a long time, he was the first person I met who knew about magic. I told him that I don't have a wand and don't know where I could get one. He gave me a map and told me how to get to the... Diagon Ally... I knew the alleys well, so I found the place very quickly... I went back every day because I was fascinated by the people there... When I got some money I went to get a wand. I wanted to have clothes like everyone, but the wand was more important. So after I changed my money in the bank I headed to buy my very first wand. Then... I was walking around in both world. I started studying. But... I wanted to find my parents... Because everybody has parents, so mines can be living somewhere..."

"How did you know where to look for them?" Dumbledore asked.

"I didn't... The only clue I got was from when I learnt Occlumency..."

"They used Legilimency... on you?" Snape snapped.

"I guess they wanted to find out where I came from. But... that can't be used too soon on children..."

"Yes. It would damage their mind..." Rowena nodded.

"In those cases, images came to my mind. Things I couldn't remember. Just like the rabbit."

The same smile appeared on their faces.

"I kept these memories and started to look for you with them." The boy looked at his father. "Though until this summer it was all in vain. I couldn't find anything. One night, when I was going back to the Muggle world two people dragged me into an alley. My captives... They beat me up, but I managed to escape somehow. I was bleeding and in need of bandages so I... broke into the twin's shop... But they woke up... Fortunately they weren't angry. And I stayed with them... They found my drawings about my memories... and one of them said: Look, that looks like Snape! They told me a lot about you, and I started to look for clues about your family... but I couldn't find anything about you having a wife or a child... Sometimes I followed the twins to see you, but could only look at you from afar... You looked very much like the person I saw. But I wasn't sure until you recognized me in the Three Broomstick."

Severus hugged the boy tightly. James looked at him with envy. He wanted to hug his son so much. Only once... one last time...

"I don't know why they took me with them..." Lamerin wondered, laying on his father's bed while hugging a big pillow. "Can they sense on a baby if he has great power?"

"I was with you every day and I couldn't." Severus shrugged. "I think you were too young..."

"Then they just took a liking to me? I definitely wasn't running after the candy..."

"Oh... Don't joke with that..."

"Sorry. So they taught me a few things. I don't know when they started, but they taught me how to read, write, count... Then I learnt charms too. I remember, it was weird... but I was very happy."

Severus smiled.

"Do you mind that... I didn't go to school? That... I don't have OWLs and NEWTs, like the others..."

"How can you say that? I barely saw what you're capable of, but I'm already very proud of you." He stroked the boy's face. "You know how to make a patronus."

"I can't wait to show you what else I know! Can I... stay with you here in the castle?"

"Of course. I wouldn't let you go anyway."

"And... where will I sleep?"

"For tonight you'll stay here." Severus pointed at the bed. "The headmaster agreed to make a room for you in my quarters. You'll be near me."

"You'll keep your eyes on me, right!"

"Of course."

"But... don't you mind?"

"What?"

"Me staying here. What will the other teachers say? And your students?"

"Son! I've never cared about what others thought of me. The only thing that matters is that we are together again. Just like before. They took away the opportunity to see my only child grow up..." He said with a sad smile. "Now that I got you back, I want to spend as much time with you as possible."

Lamerin couldn't say anything. He sat up still holding the pillow.

"It's..." Severus played with the boy's hair. "... a strange feeling... It was unbelievable when you were born. Now that you can walk and talk, it's different. So new... Seeing you all grown up... You're an adult already."

"Only in the body." The boy added with a grin.

"You're just as beautiful as your mother was... I think you got everything good from her... This lovely face... your blue eyes..."

"Don't think that I didn't get anything from you. Look at my hair. It's just like yours."

His father only smiled.

"And I'm built like you. Though I would like to grow a little taller... but at my age it's impossible..." He sighed.

"You're not short."

"No. But girls like taller guys..."

"Don't mind them. There are a lot of girls in Hogwarts..."

"Are they pretty?"

"You'll see tomorrow. Oh, I wanted to ask... do you have... anything? Clothes, robes, shoes... a broom?" He raised his eyebrow.

"A broom? You'll buy me a... broom?"

"Any type you want. When do you want to go?"

"Wow, cool! Tomorrow! No, tomorrow's not good. You have classes..."

"I'm free on Tuesday morning."

"Thank you!" Lamerin hugged him enthusiastically, toppling him on the process.

They stayed laying on the bed.

"Tell me... do you like Harry Potter?"

"What... do you mean?"

"I just... saw it in his mind that you... weren't really friendly with him... but recently... you saw me in him."

"He could never replace you." Severus said quickly.

"No, it's not what I meant. I'm not angry. And... the twins said that his a great guy... And if you could grow to love him, then he is very special. I heard that you were on bad terms with his parents..."

"With his father."

"Maybe we'll get along... and the hostilities between the Snapes and the Potters will end. Is it okay if I'm not friendly with Malfoy and his gang?"

"It's fine. I'm angry at all of them since I know what they did to you and Harry..."

"Just because... you are their head of house and all..."

"That doesn't mean that I love them. The Heads have to represent the ideals of the founders. Salazar Slytherin didn't tolerate scum."

"Can I through Dungbomb at them?"

"If that's what you want." Severus shrugged. "Just don't let Mr. Filch see you."

Lamerin grinned.

"Oh, by the way." He said. "I wanted to say... you know... sorry about what happened with Professor Dareling... you know..."

"It's okay..."

"Tell me... if it's not a secret..."

"I have no secrets in front of you..."

"...so... she and you... is there... something?"

"There isn't." Severus smiled.

"Oh... right... well... it's a pity."

"Why? You weren't happy about it earlier!"

"Yes, but... she's one fine specimen of a woman."

"Fine specimen? How can you say that about a woman?"

"Oh!" Lamerin nodded, seeing through his father. "I can see what's happening... the way you look at her... the way she looks at you..."

"How does she look at me?"

"Just like how you look at me... You're eyes are sparkling..."

"You're imagining things."

"Really?"

"Really." Severus said after a few moments of silence.

"Confess! You can trust me."

"All right, we used to play around in this bed..." He touched the sheets with a grin.

"What?" Lamerin paled.

"I'm just kidding. Look, son... Rowena is a beautiful woman, and there is no man that wouldn't be enchanted by her beauty. But I made an oath with your mother and... Rowena was the fiancée of a man that..."

"You hated. Right?"

"No matter how much I hated that damn Black, I could never insult him with starting an affair with his lover. Not because of him... I know that Rowena would suffer... just like Harry. So Professor Dareling and I are just colleague." He finished with a smile

"Well... so... in case you changed your mind... don't hold back because of me."

Severus rolled his eyes.

They talked for hours, but the signs of fatigue appeared on Lamerin. He laid down and closed his eyes. When he fell asleep his father tucked him in, then sat next to the boy watching him sleep. He was just as beautiful as he was back then..."

Hey guys! The next chapter is up. I promised to update if I get enough reviews, and I got some. Thank you. The deal still stands. If I have enough inspiration (=reviews) I upload soon, if not... then see you in July.

This is half of the 26th chapter and I finished this in one day, so the next part should be ready quickly too.

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