Author's Note: Another filler chapter which I focus on the quidditch match and this is where it will be slightly different than the canon match on the book, but Lansford Heir is back and he is dead set on finding his roots on his first mission. Also this is the chapter where Harry will reveal himself to Heather. I am sorry for the 3-month hiatus as I got ill and was set on a hospital bed for 3 months! phew. With that, here is chapter 18. Oh also a switch of Harry to Lily POV on the Quidditch part of the story.
Chapter 18
A week later, January 20th, 1992
Monday was a hectic day, more on Quidditch training, as the notice board on the common room, announcing a match against Hufflepuff in 2 weeks/ It almost made Oliver, Harry's captain, losing his marbles
The training was much more intense than the last time
Instead of waking up at 5 AM like a normal human being, he has to wake up at 3 AM, in the middle of the night
Today though, they were doing 3 laps each, running, riding a broom, and practicing ball catching
Harry on the other hand, had to complete three catches in a minute
'you think that was an exaggeration? Oliver was keen on making the strictest eating diet that's known to any human being'
The training ended, and Harry spotted the tall, Asian girl. Sitting on the bench, waving at him, while talking to her friends
He hasn't any clue on why she took a sudden interest on him, so he shrugged her off
He and his team arrived to the locker room for some cold shower, and it was time for lunch
Main Hall
"I keep telling you Ronald, it is him, I saw it in my own eyes'' The almost loud sound of Hermione alludes
Harry helped himself some steaks and that's it, already hating Oliver's diet plan
He turns to see both of his best friends do their normal bickering
''You cannot prove that Mione, At first, I was with you, but Professor Snape has already told us that this is just our imagination'' Ron yells
''What you two are talking about?" Harry turns to face his friends, scaring both of them.
''Oh Damian, sorry. I didn't notice you were there'' He sees Hermione flush
''Glad to see you in one piece mate'' Ron smirks
Harry chuckles from his friend's sarcastic remark, but that's not the time
''What you two want to involve my 'father' about?" Harry eyes his friend's lips. knowing one of them will blab
''Look mate, I know we have ended the rumours about your father, plotting to capture you to he-who-must-not-be-named, but this is ridiculous'' Ron blabbs
''Ridiculous on what?" Harry asks
''Allow me, look Damian, your father has been selected as a referee for the next Quidditch match'' Hermione answers
'Interesting' Harry ponders
''And I still believe he is involved Damian, I am sorry for putting my allegations, but this cannot be a coincidence that Professor Snape is to be selected as a referee'' Hermione adds
''Hermione, I thought we discussed about that'' Harry said, while finishing the steak
''I know, I know. It is just...'' Hermione looks left or right, and went to whisper over Harry
''Maybe, he wants to finish the business'' Hermione said
''Hermione Granger, You have crossed the line on boundaries. My father has said those 'allegations' is ridiculous, so I suggest you to drop the topic'' Harry now glares over Hermione with a bit of a loud voice
It was bad enough that the hall is now watching the bicker and both of his friends were staring at the floor in shame
Harry watches Hermione made a huff sound, and returned to eating
It was a long, painful silence of bristling air between the hall, and Harry couldn't hold it anymore, already tired from the training, so he stood up, and left his friends there, not bothering to look at them
The truth is, he is tired of how people put the blame on Professor Snape
Ok sure he can be very cruel, even to him on some cases, but betrayal?
Now that it has brought up to his attention, he found out that he doesn't know much of his 'father'
Like when he was 7, his father disappeared into Merlin's sake place, and came back to the cottage in Spinner's End, bruised
He begins to remember the awkward confrontation between Professor Snape and his mother, Professor Potter
That was before the memory block, but he can tell how tense his 'father' was
He was wondering why everyone loathes him?
To peak his curiosity even further, he went to his dorm room, before heading to History of Magic Class in half an hour, so he can write a letter to his father about Professor Snape
Dear Mr. Potter
Hey Dad, I want to ask you a question, did you and Professor Snape had an interaction before? I mean I began to remember some bits and pieces of how he acts in front of mom, which is a bit creepy and how I caught you, staring at him in such way. Look Dad, what I am about to tell you must remain secret between us
During my first ever Quidditch match against the Slytherins. I was just testing the Nimbus 2000 broom, and we were winning by 40-0, you should've seen the team father, we were much better than the Slytherins
Right after we scored the 40th goal. I had sensed my broom was working against my will, and I fell. Luckily I was saved from Professor Dumbledore.
Hermione, my best friend accused Professor Snape that he was the reason my broom was jinxed, and I disbelieve her, knowing that Professor Snape would never do that to his own 'son'.
Now, I just got the news from Hermione that Professor Snape will be the referee of this match, in two weeks notice.
It made me thinking, what if Professor Snape is indeed betraying me? I know it is a heavy accusation, but when I was 7 father, I always see Professor Snape coming back home, bruised. I may have memory blocks father, but I am not stupid. I need answers, now. How's Andrew and Lizzy? I wish they can come to watch seeing me win. I miss you all
Love
Damian
PS: You are right about the Invisibility cloak, it did made me think of devious pranks over Heather, so I did, and it was funny.
Harry finishes writing the parchment, and summons Hedwig, whispering the owl on the 'destination' in which the owl hoots in understanding
The clock chimes, and he has one more class before taking an hour break.
The class ended, and it was very boring, enough time for Harry to conduct a plan to tell Heather, he was reciprocating parchment letters to Hermione, the muggle way, and the way she made a half-nod, made him smile under the book.
The meeting was set to be on an empty classroom, which happens to be this room, the History of Magic.
Heather happens to pass by, what a coincidence, and Harry made a goofy smile towards Heather, signalling her to follow him.
Harry knows the silence charm, from hearing his father, during the revelation, and so he utters silently
His best friend greets Hermione and Ron with a warm hug and so she spoke, towards him.
"What's up Damian?" Heather asks
"I...I was going to ask you to follow me for this, but what of an odds to see you passing by" Harry shuffles uncomfortably
"What my idiot friend is trying to say, is he has something to tell you, but you must be keeping secret" Hermione scoffs
"Way to go Mione" Ron chuckles
"What? I am stating an obvious here" Hermione raises her voice, ready to argue
"Hermione, Ron. Please stop" Harry cuts their daily bickering
"What's this Damian, is this kind of a prank like what you did on the library?" Heather half smirks, half serious
Before Harry responds, his eyebrow raises in shock
"H...How did you know that it was me?" Harry said in complete shock
"Heh, you think I don't know you Damy? even when you were being Dudley's favorite sport, you love to make pranks, even with Gareth" Heather smirks
"Who's Gareth?" Ron asks a bit loudly
"Our muggle friend" Both Harry and Heather respond simultaneously
Harry chuckles of his friend's genius mind
"You are very smart Heather, well I am not Damian" Harry responds, waiting to see her response.
It was a full minute silence, no sarcastic remarks, Harry did not expect that
"You are joking, aren't you" Heather asks in a worry tone
"Look Heather, My name isn't Damian Snape, it is Harry James Potter" Harry said proudly a bit.
His best friend, turns to give a glance over his two friends, thinking it was yet an another prank to happen.
His two friends confirm that it was true
"And you are telling me this why?" Heather stood still
"I have to say Haddock, you are handling it well" It was Ron saying
"What?" Heather now turns to stare over the flaming redhead
"Allow me, it happened in this Christmas, when we were invited by the Potters, Professor Potter was revealed to be Harry's true mother. Ever heard the story of Harry Potter?" Hermione asks
Harry watches his best friend being clueless for a second, until her genius mind pops, like a lightbulb
"Oh yeah, I had read it in Hogwarts a History book, it was about a 15 month old baby, who's taken away from his parents, but that baby was never to be found, as Lord Voldemort kills him" Heather said
"DON'T SAY HIS NAME!" Ron shouts, giving his friend a puzzled look.
"Please ignore him" Hermione cringes a bit
Harry came close to give his best friend some support
"I am still your best friend Heather, I know my revelations was a shock to me, merlin, I was so shocked that I ran away from the Christmas celebration" Harry gave a sad smile.
"Why?" Heather asks
"It was because I had lived most of my life in a lie" Harry responds
"I don't think so Da...Harry" Heather said
"What?" It was Harry's turn to be confused
"Look, I don't know what really happened towards you, but everything happens for a reason, when you got snatched away, and being raised by Professor Snape, there was a good reason that Professor Snape to raise you for those years" Heather said in content
Harry took her words into consideration, and then it popped, all those years that he was wondering why he feels slightly different, it felt like a second memory block, minus the migraine that happened to him. She was right, Merlin, he was blessed to have her as a friend
"Let me guess, since I know your secret, I must keep my lips sealed" Heather said
"You are very smart Haddock" Ron utters
"I am a Ravenclaw for a reason Weasley" Heather smirks.
"Yes Heather, only in school, you address me as Damian" Harry said.
"I will die to protect your secret Da...Harry" Heather gave a big smile
"I knew you would say that, that's why I count on you" Harry smiles back
He gave his best friend a moment for a hug until a gagging sound comes from Ron
"Can we leave now? I am starving" Ron utters
The echo sound of laughter makes Harry and Heather shook that Ron will always be Ron.
Snape Dungeon couple days later
A letters that were addressed to Severus, coming from a seventh year student who knocks the door.
Severus dismisses the student, he was testing how the cauldron would boil for his next class
It was sizzling as he intends to, so with a flick of his wand, the cauldron bubble stops
Grinning in victory, he manages to gesture a goblet with a bottle of Firewhiskey
He took one sip, it burned his throat, but gave a warmth earthy flavour
He skims through two letters, and it was from James Potter? and Olivia
Curious that Potter would be sending him a letter, sure their terms had been side-lined for now, but it is not a day for the Potter heir to be sending him a letter.
He decides to open the first letter and began to read it slowly.
Severus,
Ok, I am not accustomed to send a letter to you, not because we are being allies for now, it is for the risk of me sending a letter towards you, my wife, and Harry, so I will go straight to the point
WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO TO MY SON?! I just got a letter from Harry that you had tried to KILL HIM?!
Now that my irrational side had just spew out of control, I am now transforming into my business side. Look Severus, you have to tell Harry about your true origins, if he was to be included a bit on this fight, well not too much, as he is too young to know the prophecy. He picked up the curiosity from his mother and you know how Lily acts more than me dare I say it. When she aspires to know the truth, it would be like a death trap to escape, so I wouldn't imagine what Harry would do to you if he manages to put you in his submission.
I already spoke with Lily and she agrees with me. You can talk to Olivia about it, and I am sure she agrees as well, There will be a Quidditch match in couple weeks, so it might be a perfect plan to discuss about it, speaking of Quidditch, what's this that I heard about you being a referee? Now my irrational side almost trumps me to curse the living day lights on you, but I will let it slide. Innocent or not, if you lay a finger to harm my son, I will use all my self control to make your life a nightmare Severus. That's not a threat, because we both know that you are not that stupid to risk yourself and I am not that stupid to endanger myself, so call it a truce for now.
I already sent him a letter, so you are safe, until the time comes when he corners you, and I will not be there to help you, only you have to tell him. He might hate you, it is his right, since he got snatched away, but still he has Lily's patience, so don't get mad if he treats you slightly ugly, so tread it with caution.
Regards
James
Oh PS. Regulus is still on a look for the cup, so we will be in touch.
Severus winces and cringes. He forgot that Harry took most of Lily's curiosity.
He had made it plainly obvious on his actions whenever Severus comes back to home, bloody.
As much as James spew lies about him 'harming' Harry. He cannot admit that James is right, he has to tell Harry everything, well most of it.
Harry will definitely hate him more for that, but it is for what's best of him.
Also the fool Potter doesn't know the full story of why Severus was chose as a referee, after quenching his suspicion that Lord Voldemort was indeed the one who enchanted the broom, Severus had to make sure nothing comes harm to Harry, It was this Miss Granger who struts lies about him.
He sets the letter to the side, and manages to read Olivia's letter with such content.
Dear My love,
Hello dear, I am ok, I caught a slight of Dragon Pox while I was working as a healer, but I took a leave's notice for a week, so don't worry about me. I got your letter that Lord Voldemort is making a plan, I was thinking to send a letter to Professor Dumbledore but it is deem too risky. I know you have a strong Occlumency, so I suggest you to grab an empty room and tell him what Lord Voldemort is planning. Also the baby is fine if you are asking, luckily the Dragon Pox did not affect the fetus, but guess what, in two months, we will know if it was a boy or girl! So I am fine baby. Cannot wait to attend the match, and cannot wait for our sexy time. It had been a long week, and I need some cuddles.
Love
Olivia
Sending kisses.
Severus chuckles on his wife's bizarre writing, but got serious a bit on skimming through the first part of the letter. She is right on one thing, Dumbledore must know what Tom is planning, but to do that, it would be knowing that Severus is heading towards the headmaster's office.
Severus learns that there were sleeper death eaters, the ones who are still loyal of the Dark Lord coming, they had sensed the Dark Lord is among in this castle, but they don't know who, so they report to Lucius and Lucius reports to the Dark Lord.
It would be like a checkmate, and his cover would be blown, causing the death of his wife, and the vow he still pertains, so he has to conduct a genius plan, and what day in the month that the Death Eaters wouldn't dare to touch? Severus made a smirk, the Three Broomsticks on a Hogsmeade day.
A couple weeks later
January blew very quick and there comes the early February.
The day was also bright, a bit tint of harsh cold winds, but better than last week, with snow and blisters.
It is also a Quidditch match for Harry, his second ever match, and he couldn't get more excited than that.
He woke up as early as usual, and went to grab a light breakfast before joining with the team
He was greeted by Hermione with a hug, and she ushers him to talk to Professor Potter.
Confused on why, so he nods and went to speak to his mother first
She was speaking to Professor Snape, and must have noticed him coming close, where she turns to give him a bright smile
"Good Morning Damian" She said
"Good Morning Professor, Father" Harry said carefully
His 'Father' made a polite nod
His mother stood up and signals him to follow her, so much for signalling, Harry thought.
Luckily it wasn't that far, and She locks the door to give him some family time moment
For some odd reason the chamber must have removed his looks into Raven haired and emerald green eyes, and was wrapped into a warm hug from his mother
"Oh I missed this hug, I am sorry my baby that I did not talk to you when we returned back to Hogwarts, I was assigning essays to Years 6 and 7" His mother said, tearing up
"It is ok mother, I didn't want to make it too obvious about me coming to you" Harry cringed a bit
"You are so much like me, that it makes me miss you even more" She cries
Luckily Harry brought a napkin from the table and gave it to her to sniff
"It is also my first match to be seeing you playing, I was also there on your first ever match, but our memories where nothing but blocks. now this time, your father, brother, and sister will be there, to cheer for you!" She said excitedly
"Really?" Harry didn't want to sound hopeful, since that would endanger their secret
"Don't worry Harry, when you win, we will celebrate here, you can bring friends of course." Lily said
Harry made a quick nod and a bright smile, where he gave his mother an another hug
"Now we must be heading to the main hall. I am sure your captain is looking for you" Lily said
Before leaving the chamber, a curious question came to him, so he had to quench it
"I was wondering how did I changed back into my original look when I am in the room? I thought only Professor Snape and Father can do that" Harry wonders
"Well Harry, it was Professor Snape who had enchanted the room that only here your true self can appear, so should you come to me, with the exception of class related, as the spell is smart enough to notice" Lily said
"Clever" Harry whispers.
"I know Harry, Professor Snape is many things, but he does have a clever mind if he needs to use it once" Lily said
"Speaking of, I had sent a letter to father about Professor Snape's unusual behaviour towards you, me, and father." Harry said, sensing his mother tense a bit but ignored it
"Father sent back a letter, and told me to talk to Professor Snape about it, I deserve to know mother, I mean if Professor Snape to protect me, I deserve to know what I am in for" Harry said
He turns to check his mother's expression, to confirm his suspicion, but she knew how to mask it professionally
"Professor Snape will tell you everything Harry, it is not up to me for this" Lily answered
Harry huffs of frustration, he couldn't let it take the best of him, he has a match to win, and he will make sure his team to win.
The team gathered one more time, waiting for their captain to give a good speech
"Alright lads, gals, we have a match to win, the last game, we won fair and square. Thanks to our seeker here" Oliver said, turning to Harry and Harry flushed in embarrassment.
"This match will not be easy as Damian here will be focusing on Cedric, and Cedric is very quick. He is sharp also. Their defence is weak, so we should be scoring good amount. Fred, George, I want you to watch out the beaters, I have seen the way they play, and they put my fair money that they are not playing fairly. Alicia, Angelina, you do what you do but watch out for the chasers. I want us to win fair and square, so give me your hands Gryffindors, to victory!" Oliver yells
"TO VICTORY!" All said
They all grabbed their brooms and Harry hummed a bit, trying to distract what slowly eats him, the curiosity of his 'father' and uncovering the secrets
The door opens and they all rode with their brooms for the wind
Luckily it wasn't that cold, chill enough for Harry to manoeuvre.
Hermione was right, his father was selected as a referee, interesting, Harry said
He watches Oliver rode down to the ground and shook hands with the Hufflepuff captain, and witnesses his father releasing the ball of the game and blows the whistle, hearing the loud sound of Lee Jordan alluding the stadium
"And we are kicking off, with a clash of Hufflepuff vs Gryffindor! After Hufflepuff smashed Ravenclaw, only Hufflepuff and Gryffindor are neck in neck on who becomes the first! Slytherin are in rock bottom until tomorrow's match, so look onto that!" Lee Jordan yells
Harry watches Alicia Spinnet dashes the chasers of Hufflepuff with ease and thus earning them a lead of 10-0
Not in a second, Angelina did a wronksi feint, and scored another goal, making it 20-0
"Damian watch out!" A faint sound of Fred said
A rogue bludger coming towards him, but was saved by Cedric
"You almost took a tuff there mate" Cedric smiles
"T..Thanks" Harry shivers, he needs to be careful, he knows for sure his mother is worried by now
30 minutes before the match starts
She witnesses her son leaving towards the Gryffindor quidditch team.
She couldn't be more than proud of her son, Andrew is skilled also on broom, but to actually witness her firstborn son, with her memories resurface, it is a bliss.
Her mirror beeps and it was her husband, with Sirius and Remus, bidding good morning to her
She chuckles of their childish ways
She whispers on the mirror that the match will start in half of hour
She sees her husband gave a thumbs up, and thus the mirror call ends.
The weather isn't that cold, and it suited her not to wear the sweater which the Weasley matriarch had knitted.
She sees her husband coming close with her children, and she ran and kneeled on their height to give her kids a hug
"My babies" She cries
"Muuum" Both Andrew and Elizabeth cringes
She chuckles, Harry is indeed their brother, he does the exact same thing
She ruffles Andrew's hair, it was messy, but tidy, as Harry has her husband's mop of hair
She stood up and gave her husband a kiss, thus giving a gagging sound from her children
"Ahem, I wouldn't want to disrupt your snogging session, but we have a godson match to attend to" Sirius chuckles
She broke the kiss, and lightly slapped Sirius' shoulder, giving him a hug
"What? grew tired from Prongs here, and want to elope with me?" Sirius wiggled his eyebrows
"You wish" She giggles
She must have noticed Remus, standing there awkwardly
"Aren't you going to give me a hug there Remus?" Lily chuckles
"I was giving a show for Padfoot there, so I can tease Prongs" Remus smiles
"I hate both of you" She heard James huffs
She giggles and manages to hug her best friend one more time.
"Ah, look who's here" She heard Sirius blabbs
She turns to see A tall chestnut haired man, dressed casually, holding hands with a very elegant woman, with long dark brown hair. They were escorted with what seems to be their daughter, and she looks nothing like both of them, with her hair bright pink
"Andy!" She heard Sirius shouts
The elegant lady hugged Sirius.
"Andy, this is James, Lily, and Remus" Sirius said, introducing his friends
"Lady Andromeda Tonks" Andromeda said
"Oh so this is the famous Andromeda Black" Lily said in a brief
"Please call me by my marital name, I had been disowned by my family many years ago" Andromeda chuckles
"Same cousin, well except Reggie, he is a good boy" Sirius grins
"Oops, where are my manners, this is Edward Tonks, my husband" Andromeda said, introducing her husband
Lily shook hands with a tall man, wearing a warm smile
"And this lady here is my daughter, Nymphadora Tonks" Andromeda said
"For the last time Mum, just call me TONKS!" Nymphadora whines, making her hair turn red
"Oh a metamorphagus" Lily awes
"You are a very clever Lady Potter" Andromeda smiles
Lily blushes from taking a compliment
"Please, I love to chit chat and such, but we do have a match to watch, so let's go" Sirius said in a childish way
Lily nods, and clasped hands with her husband, leading the way on the stadium
Inside the stadium, She was waiting for both teams to show up, she sat right close to her husband, and her son had an monocular, in order to see the players precisely
She felt a soft nudge and it was Molly, giving a warm smile
"You think I would miss my Fred and George match? yes, I wouldn't miss a day" Molly smiles, making Lily smile back
"Where is Ginny?" Lily manages to ask
"I am here Mrs. Potter" a small voice of Ginny said, coming from behind her mother
Lily gave Ginny a hug, and ushers them to sit, within a second the Weasley patriarch and Ronald shows up
Both teams showed up, flying on the air, and she heard her son gasp, wondering why her son acts like that
"That's Damian!" Her son said
"Would you mind I take the monocular Andrew? for a second" Lily asked
Her son handed over the monocular, and she focused on her son for a second, and she felt a big smile on her lips, her son is playing and she is witnessing it!
Her smile turned into a frown, as she is seeing through the monocular that Severus is refereeing the match.
She turned to whisper on her husband's ear about why Severus is being a referee
Her husband mumbles that he doesn't know, but she can tell there's a hint of poison on his voice.
She shook it aside, and continued to watch the match
The match started, and the Gryffindor took an advantage
not even 10 minutes, they scored 20-0
"We are the best" She heard her husband cheering
She rolled her eyes, but then she noticed a rogue bludger aiming towards her son
She almost screamed her son's true name, but she notices an another player saving her son's life. It was an opposing team player
She let's out a sigh of relief, she does not want to spare an another heart attack, her worry dies down, and attempts to continue watching the match
While in air
The match went from 20-0 to 80-80, with a close call to 80-100, hadn't Oliver saved that amazing throw from Roger Mathews, the Hufflepuff chaser
It was time for Harry to start looking for a snitch
He was saved from his opposing teammate, he will thank him later, but now, it is time for his true skills to shine up
When he turned to the other side, he heard Lee Jordan dropped a sad news
"Oooh, another goal from Hufflepuff, the score rose up to 80-100, Damian better catch the snitch now, and end this match" Lee says
He heard a loud sound of Professor McGonagall that he is sure that she is scolding the commentator.
He hates to admit it, his team is playing not well, and he has to find the snitch, soon.
He manages to do it quietly, now drawing the attention of the Hufflepuff seeker, and then there it is, it was under the Hufflepuff chaser!
He kicked his broom and dashed toward the clueless chaser.
He felt a tinge that signals Cedric right behind him
He has to make it right, before they score an another goal.
With the speed of his broom, and Cedric's broom, the collided just like the last match, but he managed to grasp it harder, Cedric fell on the floor, while Harry caught the snitch
"DAMIAN SNAPE CAUGHT THE SNITCH! GRYFFINDOR WON THE GAME BY 220-100!" He heard Lee shouts
He had made the team win again, but seeing the Hufflepuff seeker on the floor, moaning in pain, almost made him feeling guilty
Without hesitation, he turned his broom, heading towards the location of an injured seeker
He got side-lined with such malice from the Hufflepuff players
Harry frowned, his attempt to make it right, got foiled
"Leave him alone, it is my fault" He heard Cedric said
"But Cedric, he threw you off guard!" He heard Roger cries in hysteria
"Still not an excuse from me going off guard, he has caught the snitch, fair and square" Cedric said
He watches the tall, lanky man standing up, wincing in pain, but gave a smile that makes the ladies swoon
"You did well kid, but next time, you will be sorry" He sees Cedric smiles, giving him thumbs up
Harry smiles back, and gave the opponent a thumbs up too.
He turns to head back to his team for celebration
They all shouted his name and told him party is going to be on the common room
Gryffindor Common Room
The party is wild, with a lot of Alcohol being smuggled in pumpkin juices
It was a blissful moment, as Heather is the only Ravenclaw student allowed, and Harry couldn't be more happier
Oliver stood up and gathers his teammates and his dormmates for a toast
"This is our second match, and our second victory, I couldn't be more proud of you all, one more match, and the House Cup will finally come here, where it belongs" Oliver said proudly
"Here here" Fred and George said together
"And we have it to our best seeker, the youngest seeker in history, our Godsend, Damian Snape!" Oliver said, giving his regards to the flustered boy
"DAMIAN SNAPE, DAMIAN SNAPE, DAMIAN SNAPE!" All of them chanted
"Enjoy this party lads, and good night" Oliver hiccups
Harry felt overwhelmed by how many greetings to his dormmates, even Dean Thomas, who isn't into Quidditch that much, bid a congratulations to him
Soon he was engulfed by a hug from Heather, Hermione, and later Ginny.
"Look at you, already been hugged by three girls" Heather teases
"Don't blame me, I am a superstar" Harry smirks
He felt a small blow by both Hermione and Ginny, making his best friends laughing.
Later he got a small nudge, and it was Ron, whispering that his mother wants to see him in her private chamber, and Harry nods
Lily's Private Chamber
Harry knocked the chamber politely and heard a loud voice from Sirius saying 'Come in'
Harry opens the door, with an instant, his appearance returns back into his original state
"Surprise!" He heard his family and their friends scream
Harry smiles, feeling small tears leaking
"After 10 years of missing the moment, I know your birthday is 5 months away, but I couldn't miss the moment" His mother said
Harry nods, and went to hug his mother
He heard the door knock, and in it, revealing Hermione, Ginny, Ron, and Heather
"Mum wishes you a congratulations Harry, unfortunately she had to tend an issue back home, but she sends gratitude" Ron said
Harry turns to chance a glance and smiles over his friend, and then the smile fades, Ginny is still there
"Don't worry, I will escort her with Fred and George, they will bring her back in Hogsmeade" Ron answers
"You like the surprise Harry?" His father said, coming close
"I love it" Harry said squeakily, filled with a lot of emotions inside him
"Glad that you like it" James smiles
"Ahem, no hug from your Godfather?" Sirius said in a mock hurt tone
Harry chuckles and went to hug his godfather
"Harry, I believe you met Remus" Sirius said, holding his shoulder
Harry gave a polite handshake
"And this my cousin, Andromeda Tonks, and her husband Edward Tonks" Sirius said
"Nice to meet you Lord and Lady Tonks" Harry said in courtesy
"Please, call us Uncle and Aunt Teddy and Andy" Andromeda smiles
"And this rebel, she was a Hogwarts student before you, Nymphadora Tonks" Sirius grins
Harry was about to give a handshake, but a giggle escaped from his lips, seeing the bubblegum pink haired girl, punching his Godfather
"Don't listen to him Harry, just call me Tonks" Nymphadora said, giving a cheeky smile
"Nice to meet you Tonks" Harry smiles
He heard his father calling them to gather around, just like Oliver did
"And now we witness a victory, by my son, with this, we will celebrate here, and then I wish you all a blissful evening'' James said proudly
"Here here!" He heard all of them shouted
With his family there, he is safe, he is happy, but a mental frown shows up, Professor Snape isn't here, he will have to corner him, he is still demanding for answers, but now is not the time to think about it. He is safe, regardless of his suspicion of his 'father'
With that said, he is glad to be safe, yes indeed.
Somewhere in New York
Mr. Williams wishes he could conjure the killing curse over Mr. Barebones
The training was strenuous, with five hours of basic wand spells, and two more hours of meditation
To add even more insult, Lord Barebones has actually put Mr. Williams on a flat, apartment which the Yanks are calling it, right next to the fight club, so if he meditates by day, he gets to fight by night
Today though, Mr. Williams sighs in relief, that he is given a day off, as Lord Barebones will be out of town for Merlin knows what
He came back to the flat, just to get a good night's sleep.
He opens his room, with no spare of thought that someone came to greet him
He lets out a small growl, and enters his room.
Several hours later, Mr. Williams woke up with a peaceful mind, he went to his normal routine, brushing his teeth, taking a hot shower, and get ready for the sweet day off
He wore a baggy jumper, and trainers, and went to make his own lunch
He glances the person staring at him, more or less glaring at him, which he mouths 'What?'
She responds with a stark venom
"Oh look who's crawl out of cave" She made a venomous tone
Mr. Williams was clueless on what the bird was talking about
"I came to say hi, and all I get is a growl" She huffs
Mr. Williams cringes, remembering of how rude he acted toward his roommate
"I am sorry, I just, you wouldn't understand" Mr. Williams responds, diving in to eat his grilled cheese sandwich
"Try me" She responds
He turns to stare at the girl with an incredulous expression
"What do you care about that? no offence, I mean, I had never seen you before" Mr. Williams said
She made a scoff, and stood up to wash her dishes, not before long she spoke
"I am living here before you mister, you are the rude roommate in my book" She said
"What?" He manages to ask
"You heard what I said, I was informed by an old man that a new tenant will live right beside my room, and silly American me, I go and introduce myself, but then again, I got way too humble" She said sarcastically
With her remark, Mr. Williams cringes again
"With that out of a way, I think you can do fine without me, I was going outside with my friends anyway, so enjoy being a nuisance in your own world" She said angrily
"Wait" Mr. Williams manages to grasp her hand, a bit roughly
"Don't touch me! I could press charges over you!" She made a threatening finger
"I am sorry, I just wanted to say I am sorry for being a prat" Mr. Williams said
"A what?" She made a dumbfounded look
"An idiot you Americans say" Mr. Williams said in a soft tone
"Oh, damn right you are, and rude too" She held her hips, angrily
"Can I at least get you a drink?" Mr. Williams offers
She laughs, and it made him a bit aroused, yet annoyed
"Look who's going smooth now, look mister, I don't know you, and you don't know me, so we keep it this way" She said
"I know I know, I just feel guilty for what I had done, at least buying you a drink or two, would make this 'outcome' calm down" He raised his hands in defeat
She eyes him for a moment, and then her dimples smile, something he noticed also
"Anything?" She asks, giving a glint of smirk
"Cross my heart and hope to die" He made a mock act of holding his heart
She made a heaven giggle, oh Gods, he is getting infatuated with his roommate
"Ok, but don't think you are out of the hook mister, I am a witch, and I know a thing or two about making you behave" She held her hips in a-matter-of-fact" She said
"I didn't say I will shoot my shot love, I am already wounded by your threats" He lets out a full smirk.
"Oh no you will not do that, now come on, you already owe me a drink, let's go to a bar I know up state" She said
"Lead the way Miss?" He bows
"Emily Hart" Emily giggles
"Mr. Williams" He said, and she made a full laugh
"What again?" He grins
"No offence mister, you are way too young to be naming yourself Mr. Williams" She said in between her laughs
"Problem?" His smirk, even more evident
"Not a problem, in fact, I find it mysterious" She responds
He chuckles from her remark, he finishes eating his sandwich, and then notices a newspaper from the table, he grabbed it, and read the headline
Another win, The Lansford Estate had made an exceptional deal with the Rockefellers
He scans the name, and mouths that the name looks familiar
He must have noticed that she is staring on him reading the newspaper
He turns to ask her with a curious tone
"Who is this?" He asks
She made an oh sound and then responds
"This is Lord Aiden Lansford, the brother of Lord Barry Lansford. He has taken the family estate when he was young, he just came to make an offer with Lord Rockefeller" She said in all-knowing-tone which made him grin
"What?" Emily asks
"Nothing, it is just, you do have a cute dimple when you talk" He replies, grinning that he spots her flushing
"This does not bode the truce we are having mister, why do you ask about that name?" Emily ask in a curious tone
"I don't know why, but this name feels way familiar to me, and this man also, maybe I am just imagining things" He responds
"Mysterious man you are" Emily responds
"Mysterious and dashing handsome" Mr. Williams smirks
She giggles a bit, but stood up, and went to get her coat, turning to speak to him
"Are you going to come, or sharing and caring of our feelings" She asks sarcastically
"With a bird like you this sassy, who am I to say no" He responds
"You British boys are all the same, useless" Emily said
"I beg to differ Emily, well let me do the talk" Mr. Williams responds
He will think about researching the Lansford, and why this name connects to him, like a jigsaw puzzle, for now, his mission is to woo the heart of a stubborn bird naming Emily Hart, oh he had missed that, going after girls like that, and maybe tonight, he might get lucky.
And that's a wrap, HAPPY NEW YEARS everyone! I am back on posting Harry Potter story, and also posting a brand new story of MCU Spider-Man with the same name, as I had revamped the original story, oh Lansford will serve a critical role in this poor boy's life, as he also will have to do a penultimate choice, which all of you will have to wait and see, so with that further a do, see you all in next chapter.