Taking a seat, Izuku absently inspected the changes to his uniform. The red and yellow had appeared immediately after the sorting hat had declared his house and he was fascinated. Aware of everyone staring at him, the teenager flushed, and gave an awkward wave. "Uh…Hi…I'm Izuku Aizawa." He was safe to use his legal name here.

"You're Snape's grandchild, so?" An older teen sneered. "Rough one, mate."

"Don't be a prat, McClaggen!" A red head barked, before smiling in greeting. "Welcome, Izuku. I'm Ginny Weasley…I'm a third year. This is my brother Ron and his friends Hermione Granger and Harry Potter. They're fourth years…I heard that's where they're placing you."

Izuku nodded. "Yep…eh, my…uh…Professor Snape gave me my schedule this morning. We have one of the electives first…Care of Magical Creatures?"

"Such a class to start with!"

Jumping, Izuku turned and blinked. Stood behind him was a slender blonde, with silvery grey eyes and an extremely haughty expression. He reminded him somewhat of Shoto, but when Shoto was still going through his ice prince, I hate the world, phase.

"Shove off, Malfoy," Ron barked irritably. "No one asked you."

Sneering, Malfoy held out his hand toward Izuku. "The name is Draco Malfoy and considering who your family is, you'd do well to pick the right friendships."

Green eyes widening a fraction at the name, Izuku couldn't help but laugh. His whole body shook with mirth.

Prickly, Draco dropped his hand, silver eyes narrowed. "And what, pray tell, is so humorous?"

"Well…for one…we're technically family." Izuku responded cheerfully. "Cousins actually."

"W-What? The Malfoys aren't related to the Snapes!"

Izuku shook his head. "Neither am I, technically. I'm adopted…my magic comes through the Black line. Regulus Black specifically. Supposedly, he was my birth father." Several jaws dropped at that little revelation. He had spent quite a while talking about it with Sirius. Finding out he was Aizawa's cousin by blood was rather amusing and it was fascinating to learn the family had known he existed thanks to a magical tapestry, but no one knew where he was.

"Dear Merlin!" Draco gasped. "Y-You're Cygnus Orion Black! They have looked for you for years!"

"So, I have been told." Izuku responded with a shrug. "As for the rest…I find it funny to have a clear bully attempt to tell me which friendships are important. We're family…and I'm always there for family but make no mistake…give me a reason and I will put you on your ass."

Draco paled. Gone was the bubbly personality and a cold fierceness had enveloped Izuku. The boy was terrifying! With a shaky nod, the fourteen-year-old scurried back to his own table. Calmly, Izuku turned back to his breakfast and found everyone gawking.

"What?"

"What?!" Ron spluttered. "Mate! You just scared the piss right out of Malfoy, and he didn't even threaten you with his father, or pull his wand! And a Black? You're a Black?!"

"Technically I was raised a Midoriya," the teenager shrugged. "That was the name my father went by before he vanished when I was two. Now I'm legally Aizawa."

"What about your mother?" Ginny questioned.

Izuku winced. "She…uh…died seven months ago."

"Oh, Izuku…I'm so sorry!"

"Thank you," Izuku smiled. "I'm doing okay. Takes time I suppose, and this is a great distraction!"

"So is that brother of yours," voiced a blonde girl, fanning herself. "Goodness, now that's a man." By the collective sigh, she wasn't the only one who thought so.

"Lavender!" Hermione squawked.

Lavender laughed. "Oh, relax there, 'Curls.'…"

Izuku blinked, these girls were getting dreamy eyed over…Kacchan…?! Bursting into a fit of laughter, he wrapped his arms about his middle and just barely kept his ass on the bench. "Good luck with that! He's about as social as an angry bear!"

His comment didn't seem to deter them, but they'd learn. After breakfast, Izuku followed the rest of the Gryffindors to Care of Magical Creatures. To his delight, the class was being held outside. It was cold, but he was too engrossed in memorising the grounds to care. Overhead Owls flew by, mail grasped in their claws. Izuku noticed, what had to be pixies fluttering about, his green eyes lit up.

"Over 'ere!"

At the call, Izuku looked over and blinked in surprise. The man was big, but then, he'd seen bigger. He'd have said a Quirk was the reason but doubted it. He filed it away in his mind to ask about later. Sirius seemed happy enough to answer his questions.

"'Ello!" The giant of a man greeted the minute they reached him, eyes on the newest face. "You must be Izuku…I'm Professor Rubeus Hagrid."

"It's nice to meet you," Izuku greeted with a respectful bow.

Grinning, Hagrid dipped his head back in response and gestured the collection of Gryffindors and Slytherins to follow. "Alright, got a real treat for you today!"

"Oh, bloody hell," Ron groaned lowly. "Every time he says that! It's a creature big enough to eat us!"

Izuku wondered how true that was, or if Ron was exaggerating. But then when he got a load of their lesson, he changed his mind. The animal was huge, curled up on the grass and watching them with curious eyes. It looked like a giant lion at first glance, at least from the front, but nestled in its mane was the head of a goat, body blending with the lion, into the hind legs and hooves of a goat. Instead of a goat tail, grey fur blended into the vibrant green scales of a snake, including a head hissing in warning and fluttering at its back were a large set of dragon like wings, a splash of red scales scattered about its sides.

"It's a Chimera!" Izuku gushed excitedly. Recognising it instantly thanks to going through an obsession with mythical creatures when he was younger.

"That she is!" Hagrid responded, delighted by Izuku's reaction. "And not just any Chimera. Artemis here is a winged Chimera. One of the only known ones in Britain. They're native to Greece, but this po' girl was captured as a cub and held captive fo' most o' her life till a friend o' mine rescued and rehabilitated her…he's passing through an' let me borrow her fo' today so ye could see her. Now! What do ye know about Chimeras?"

Hermione raised her hand. "Chimera are primarily female and tend to live in packs with one male leader of the pack, just like lions. They breed once every ten years and have been known to have rather large litters. While Chimera both possess snake headed tails, only the female Chimera possesses venom and both Chimera can breathe fire once into adulthood."

"Well done!" Hagrid cheered. "Fifteen points to Gryffindor! Anotha thing ye mightened know is just how fiercely a mama Chimera can be when it comes to her cubs. So, you should never—Goyle! No!"

Everything slowing, Izuku turned to see just what had panicked the Professor. The boy, Goyle had snuck close and made the mistake of reaching beneath Artemis' wing to what was clearly a litter of Chimera cubs. The mother immediately lunged, and Izuku reacted. Magic forgotten, One for All exploded over his body, green sparks flying and in a split second he had come between Goyle and Artemis. He didn't want to hurt the Chimera. He just needed to block her.

"AAAH!" Izuku howled. He had stopped her, getting a grip on her thick mane and pinning her down, but unfortunately the snake headed tail got a strike in and damn it if he didn't immediately feel the burn of poison pumping into his shoulder. Feet digging into the Earth, Izuku held his ground. "Easy, Artemis…easy! Your cubs are fine! Gah!" The fangs of her snake head dug in deeper, the creature trying desperately to shake him off, but Izuku wouldn't be easily budged.

"No! Artemis!" Having secured the cubs, Hagrid moved around Izuku and cursed colourfully. Blood was rapidly soaking the teenager's robes and the acrid stench of poison was impossible to avoid. "Damn it! One of ye! Hit her with a stinging jinx! It'll shock her into letting go!"

Harry had his wand out in a second and aimed right for the snake head, casting the spell. With a shrieking yelp, Artemis pulled back, tail swinging and with a rumbling snarl, the Chimera shuffled toward her mewling cubs.

Adrenaline rapidly wearing off, Izuku stumbled. He was barely aware of falling, when arms caught him with a grunt. He had a glance of a lightening scar and stunning emerald eyes, before darkness took him.

-SING-ME-HOME-

Izuku was no stranger to waking up in the hospital and this was twice now in the Hogwarts infirmary. From how low the sun was outside the windows, he had been out cold for several hours and considering what his injury had been, he was shocked to find he didn't feel as bad as he could have. Sitting up, he got a good look at himself. Bandages covered his chest, left shoulder and part of his arm. The limb was stiff, tender, but he'd had worse.

"You're awake." Jumping, Izuku's head snapped around and he found Harry stood in the doorway, wringing his hands and looking unsure. "Sorry! Didn't mean to startle you. Your family went to get something to eat and I…um…offered to sit with you."

Izuku noticed that green gaze darting to his right shoulder and flushed. Why did they leave him topless? "Um, okay…" Noticing Harry's confusion, he realised he spoke in Japanese. "Shit! Sorry…my head is a bit groggy…You can sit with me." Looking about, he caught sight of what he recognised as Katsuki's favourite hoodie and hastily yanked it on, ignoring the holler his shoulder gave.

Harry pulled up a chair and took a seat. He hadn't felt this flustered ever! But something about Izuku just made him that way. Merlin! When Snape arrived and ripped open the green haired teen's clothing to do quick first aid, his heart stuttered at the sight of muscle. He had known for quite some time he was gay. But actual attraction, well, it was a first.

"Your family is nice." Harry commented, cursing his blush when the taller boy looked at him. His eyes were a stunning green, but more a dark sea green, rather than emerald like his own.

Izuku smiled. "Uh, yeah…w-what happened after I passed out?" He winced. "I doubt my family were overly pleasant about it."

"Well, Hermione ran to get another teacher the minute the Chimera bit you and ended up coming back with Snape…who was right pissed." Harry flinched at the memory. He had never seen Snape so angry. "Snape patched you up and rushed you here. After that, I'm assuming Madam Pomphrey completed the treatment and we carried on with our classes, until your, um, brother Katsuki sort of created a scene at lunch."

"Oh, crap…What did he do?"

"Well, he stormed into the great hall and demanded to know what had happened. Which led him to, sort of, uh…blasting Goyle into a wall."

Izuku groaned, slapping a hand to his forehead. "Kacchan! Did he hurt him?"

"Nothing he won't survive."

Both boys jumped, looking over when Katsuki marched in. His macho entrance somewhat dimmed by Eri sitting on his hip, giggling happily. "Deku! You're awake!" Squirming to get down, the little girl rushed over and to Harry's surprise and Izuku's amusement, scrambled up into Harry's lap with a beaming smile, before boosting herself onto the bed and into Izuku's arms.

"Heya, Eri, were you worried about me?" Izuku asked.

"Papa and Daddy said you got bit by a huuuuuuge animal. Daddy shouted a lot at the really big man and the boy Katsuki beat up."

Izuku winced. "Why shout at Professor Hagrid? It was that idiot, Goyle's fault. He stupidly when near Artemis' cubs."

"Something I pointed out once we figured out what idiot was at fault," Katsuki said with a sharkish grin, plopping down on the end of the bed. "Stealing my hoodies again, nerd?"

"It's warm!" Izuku defended. "How long will Goyle be in recovery? I don't see him here…"

"He got suspended," Harry explained. "Snape is his head of house, and his punishment was up to him. We were all stunned when he suspended him."

"As for injuries, relax nerd," Katsuki scoffed. "Nothing the Witchy woman couldn't heal in an instant. He'll be fine. It wasn't his dumb ass that ended up pumped full of poison."

"Hey!"

"Yer awake!" Jumping once again at the sudden noise, Izuku blinked in surprise as Hagrid tore toward him, the giant of a man openly sobbing. "I'm so sorry! Artemis has never harmed a soul before! Chimera are just fierce when it comes to their cubs!"

"Oh! Professor Hagrid, don't cry," Izuku pleaded. "Look, I'm all patched up. It was an honest accident."

"Trust me, Izuku here will get into worse," Katsuki said shaking his head. "He's not known for self-preservation."

"I'm not that bad!"

"Nerd, you shattered both your arms at that dumb camp, had lost a shit tonne of blood and still tried to save my sorry ass."

"That was once!"

"The USJ incident…?"

"Oh, come on Kacchan!"

"Can't forget about the hero exam and cheeks! Two broken legs and an arm!"

Utterly mortified, Izuku groaned and plopped his head back on the pillow. Seemingly, Katsuki's words had the desired effect, because a moment later, Hagrid burst out laughing.

"And here I thought, no one could match our Harry for danger!"

"Hagrid!" Harry yelped, scandalised, only to laugh himself. "Actually, I can't even argue with that. Psychotic Wizard, Basilisk, Dementors and now this year I've been entered into a tournament that could kill me."

"Our newly acquired family mentioned it," Katsuki said with a frown. "Aren't you too young for it?"

"Yes, but fate clearly hates me, so here I am, doing it anyway." Harry shrugged it off. It was really a waste to complain. "Not as if anyone is attempting to get me out of it."

"Is there a contract?" Izuku asked. "Maybe I could take a look. These things usually have loopholes, or even just allowances to make it easier."

Harry blinked. He hadn't actually thought of that. Maybe there was a way for him to at least have help? They talked a little while longer, until the rest of Izuku's family returned Snape included. The injured teen was barely staying awake. Not surprising considering his body was still working through the poison.

"Thank you!" Hizashi said cheerfully to Harry once the green haired boy was sleeping. "I just hate leaving any of them on their own when unwell."

Harry smiled. "It was no problem. I guess I'll see him tomorrow?"

"He should be well enough for afternoon classes tomorrow," Severus supplied drolly. "And hopefully we avoid any more dramatics."

"Maybe have a word with your students about approaching large animals without permission?" Aizawa pointed out dryly.

Harry tried not laugh. Aizawa may be the spitting image of Sirius, but his personality was purely Snape. Giving Izuku a last look, the fourteen-year-old said goodnight. He had homework to get to and no doubt Gryffindor desperate for an update, even if most of them were avoiding him.

That, and he had a Godfather to contact.

-SING-ME-HOME-

Dear Padfoot,

I heard you're visiting.

Well, more ordered here and smacked with parental status.

It's amazing how no one outside of those who know you personally, noticed just how much Shota Aizawa looks like you! You couldn't deny him, mate!

I have so many questions, Padfoot. Considering the fact that you despise Snape with a passion…how in the name of Merlin did you end up getting him pregnant?!—A fact I'm still getting my head around! Wizards can get pregnant. Would have been nice to know that!

Anyway, back to Snape? How, why, when?! I just can't picture it! Were you dating? Bored… Possessed?! Are you happy to be a dad? A Grandad? Dear Merlin, you're a Grandad! Hahahaha! Sorry, Padfoot…You're officially old!

I feel this needs a face to face at some point. There's just too much to talk about, as well as other things. My nightmares, the tournament. Damn it, Padfoot…I'm terrified. Everyone is angry at me! No one seems to care I didn't put my name in that wretched goblet and none of the adults are trying to get me out of it! There has to be something, anything, to at least get me through it alive!

Because dead is the only thing, I can think someone gains from this. Which has me wondering, if certain nefarious Wizards are involved.

Anyway, I better get to my homework. Hermione is harping at me to get started. We'll organise a meet up, soon.

Be safe…and for the love of Merlin, don't kill Snape!

Harry

Reading through the letter twice more, Sirius shook his head in amusement. His poor Godson had a lot going on, but still took the time to worry about him. It was sweet and appreciated.

"What are you smiling at?"

Mood dropping, Sirius sighed and glanced over at his unwanted roommate. "Nothing that concerns you Sniv—Severus. Where are the rest of our brood?"

Ignoring the near slip of an insult, Severus hung up his winter cloak and made his way toward the couch across from Sirius, sitting with a pained grunt. November weather was not kind to old injuries. "They're sitting with Izuku a little longer. He's awake. Mostly groggy from the poison and a little sore but should be completely fine by tomorrow afternoon."

"And that idiot Goyle boy?"

"Suspended till after the New Year." Severus scowled, rubbing his temples to ward off the impeding migraine. "Any other student would have died within minutes of that bite, but Izuku's Quirk was already working to neutralize it when I arrived. Sweet Merlin, I nearly lost my life when I saw him. Chimera poison is nearly impossible to stop!"

Sirius frowned. He hadn't noticed just how exhausted Severus was. Leaning forward, he spoke gently. "Yeah, but you got him, little Snake."

Severus went completely rigid, dark eyes widening in shock and snapping toward Sirius. He hadn't heard that endearment in years, not since…White hot rage suddenly engulfed him. "Don't call me that!" The Potion's Master snarled, absolutely livid. "You lost that right!"

Momentarily stunned, Sirius' face twisted into a sneer, and he sat back. "Oh, I forgot…you made that clear."

Clear? What on Earth was the mutt talking about?! "Oh, spare me, Black," Severus snapped. "I wasn't the one who threw their unintended lover away without so much as an Owl. We had become friends and then lost our minds one damn night…but I thought…well, it doesn't matter now."

"Threw you…What in Merlin's name are you talking about, Snape?!" Sirius seethed. "You're the one who dragged my ass to the Astronomy tower a week after we…I thought you wanted to make it official…I was all set to take whatever bullshit my mates tossed my way, but then you were right back to your Slytherin asshole ways and telling me what a sorry excuse for a pureblood I was and how it was never to happen again!"

"Wait, what?!" Severus spluttered.

"Oh, cut it out," Sirius barked. "I got over it…granted, I did nearly let Remus eat you, but I was sixteen and it fucking hurt, so sue me?! Teenagers are bastards at the best of times, and I never claimed to be a saint…I—"

"Sirius!" Severus shouted leaping up and cutting off the man's tirade, shocking him by how ashen the Slytherin had gone. "I…I never met you in the Astronomy tower…"