Drunken Bastard

‘Damn it!” thought Severus Snape. He had had a lousy day. It was a record of twelve exploding caldrons. Then he got in a fight with his ‘colleague’ or a slytherin that got frightened and accidentally set fire to a tapestry. It took him an hour to calm the child. He had finally just dismissed his last two classes with essays and escaped to his quarters, where he was now working on his second or possibly third bottle of firewhiskey.

But he knew at any moment that bloody boy-who-lived was going to knock on his door, bearing a tea tray. If Severus never made it to lunch or tea, and never ordered anything from the kitchens, though he never knows how the boy knows or not, that idiotic boy comes here bearing a tray and just says, ‘You need to take care of yourself.’

Severus would scowl or glare at the boy, but he would just smile and hand him a cup of tea and a sandwich. Well, Severus didn’t have to put up with that crap today if he didn’t want to, so he wasn’t. There was a knock on the door, and just to be sure Severus spelled the smell of alcohol away from his body and mouth, then fixed his fiercest scowl on his face and threw open the door.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~

Harry had heard that Severus was having a bad day and when he checked to see if the man had ordered any food, he ordered a tea tray of his favorites to take down. It was his seventh or eighth year. After leaving one year to take care of Voldy, he was welcomed back to finish. Hermione and Ron, or Granger and Weasel as Draco called them, had abandoned him quickly after the defeat. In fact nearly all the order, but Dumbledore, Snape, Tonks, Remus, Ginny, the twins, and the Malfoys had. But Ginny liked to spend time with her boyfriend, or fiancé now, and Draco already graduated.

Harry had just left Dumbledore’s office, he had been offered the DADA position and had accepted immediately. Newts were done and all that was left was the graduation ceremony. It was what he had wanted to do for a while. First he was going to tell Severus, then Draco and Lucius. Harry smiled when he thought of the Malfoys. They had rescued him from his relatives in his true seventh year and had adopted him. He had sworn the two to secrecy about how they had found him, but they took it upon themselves to take care of him. Draco was a very protective brother, and Lucius an overprotective Dad. Narcissa had died early in Draco’s sixth year, freeing the family to side with the order. Lucius was now with his Hogwarts sweetie, Remus. And the werewolf couldn’t be happier.

All of his friends had thought he was crazy when he said that he loved Severus. But they all gave him their support. It seemed to be going pretty good. The man didn’t take care of himself though, so Harry tried to make sure that he at least ate enough. They always had some short conversations during the tea, and Harry left feeling better. Harry smiled again when he noticed he had arrived at Severus’ door. He knocked and took a step back.

The door flew open and Severus Snape scowled down at Harry. “What do you want, Potter?”

Harry smiled, though he had gotten used to being called Harry by the man in private. “You haven’t eaten anything besides breakfast and it’s already five.”

Severus scowled and then unexpectedly threw the tea tray across the hall. Upon hearing the glass shatter he looked back at a shocked Harry Potter, “Get it through your thick head of yours Potter. The Dark Lord is gone, I don’t need a babysitter or someone checking up on me! And I don’t need you! Those two friends of yours had it right, your duty is done, SO YOU ARE NOT NEEDED. NOW LEAVE ME ALONE!”

Harry quickly shook off the fear he nodded and left. Not letting the man see his hurt, pain, or fear. Harry turned the corner and flinched when he heard the portrait slam. A painting of a young Salazar Slytherin looked concernedly at him, “Young Harry, are you alright?”

Harry nodded never looking off the floor. He cleared his throat to get rid of the large lump there and gave a sad smile at the man. “Yes, Salazar, I’m fine.” Salazar just gave him a look and watched him walk away. Harry neared the entrance hall and cleared his face of any emotion, pasting a smile on his face and hurrying up to his dorm. Upon reaching his dorm the young man, looked around before coming to the decision that he couldn’t stay here any longer.

Harry quickly spelled his things into his trunk and then shrunk it putting it in his pocket. He opened the door and called for Hedwig. The poor owl was hurt during the final battle and though she loved to fly Harry worried about her flying long distances. “Hey girl, I know you don’t like portkeys, but we are going to have to leave her. Meet me down in the courtyard in a few moments, ok?” Hedwig nipped his ear and flew out the window.

Harry borrowed someone’s parchment and quill to pen a quick note to Dumbledore. Calling Dobby the small elf promised to deliver the message in half an hour. Harry gave small smile to the elf before heading off himself. Walking down the stairs he meet Ginny who gave him a once over before glaring at him, “What’s wrong?”

Harry smiled at her, knowing she’d see right through it. “Family emergency, I need to leave k?” Ginny quickly looked at him in concern and watched him disappear through the portrait hole. She didn’t buy that excuse at all. She knew that Harry’s family detested him and it was probably vice versa, but it could mean the Malfoys. Nodding acceptance of her theory she went on towards her room.

Harry quickly reached the gates of Hogwarts and Hedwig flew over to him. Wrapping the portkey Lucius gave him around Hedwig and himself they quickly left to Malfoy Manor. He appeared in the entrance hall and Draco and Lucius appeared wands drawn. Harry gave them a small smile before letting Hedwig fly off. Harry then let his face fell and flew into the arms of Lucius.

Lucius stood shocked for a moment before wrapping his arms around the shaking and sobbing boy. Thankful that the boy was still so small, he picked up Harry bridal style and carried him into the lounge. Draco looked over to where his pseudo younger brother was clutching his father crying silently into his chest. Draco took off for the library to find his soon to be step-father.

Remus took one look at the sad and angry Draco before taking off for his fiancé. He was slightly surprised to see Harry there clutching at Lucius, sobbing silently into his chest, sobs wracking the small body. He took a step forward but Lucius shook his head minutely, Remus nodded and sat down waiting.

After what seemed like hour the sobs stopped and all the could be seen were small hiccups, Lucius looked down to see Harry sleeping. This was when he was amazed that he was eighteen. The Youngman looked like he was only twelve. Making sure he had a good grip on the boy, Lucius stood up and carried the young man to the room next to Draco’s, they were going to give it to Harry as a graduation gift. After placing him in the bed Draco got up and curled protectively around him.

Harry just cuddled into the other boy and laid his head over Draco’s heart. Draco smiled and carded his fingers through Harry’s now somewhat longer hair. Lucius gave a small smile and wrapped himself around Remus. Remus bent down and kissed him lightly, “What’s wrong with him?”

Lucius looked sadly at Harry. “I don’t know. He showed up and then threw himself into my arms crying his heart out.”

Draco was asking himself the same question, “Do you think it might have been those two backstabbers of his?”

Lucius looked thoughtful before shrugging, “We’ll have to wait for him to wake up and tell us what’s going on.” Now one looked happy about waiting but settled in.

It was two hours later that Harry woke up, the young man clutched tighter to his brother. Draco just shushed him and continued to run his fingers through Harry’s hair. “Harry, little one, what happened?” Harry whimpered and shook his head and clutched Draco tighter. “Are you hurt?” Harry shook his head no. “Little one, I need you to tell me what happened. Please Harry?” Harry whimpered and tried to bury his head deeper in Draco’s chest. Draco looked helplessly up to Lucius and Remus who were sitting on the bottom of the bed.

Lucius sighed, “There is nothing we can do. Just comfort him when he needs it and help him move on from what ever is bothering him.” Draco nodded. Lucius looked at a clock and called a house-elf to bring a light dinner. Harry reluctantly sat up, but just played with his soup before it was taken away. Draco changed clothes and spelled pajamas on Harry who didn’t acknowledge the action in anyway but clung to Draco when he slipped back into the bed.

~~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~

Severus groaned as he rolled off the couch, he had a huge hangover. But looking at the four bottles of firewhisky he could understand why. He quickly summoned a hangover potion and was relieved when the headache and body aches disappeared. He jumped in the shower and let it run over him. He didn’t really remember anything last night. He assumed Harry came over, but didn’t see a tea tray anywhere so he must have convinced him to leave.

Quickly dressing Severus walked up to the great hall for breakfast. Dumbledore was talking to Ms. Weasley, or soon to be Longbottom on the side of the hall. She looked shocked for a moment before she ran out of the hall. Slightly curious, Severus turned to Albus as he came up to his seat, “Headmaster.”

Albus sighed and nodded in return, “Severus.”

Severus raised an eyebrow at the man, “What’s wrong, Albus?”

Albus shook his head, “My DADA professor for next year has changed his mind and won’t take the position.”

Severus nodded, he knew Albus hated searching for a new DADA professor every summer. This one didn’t even make it a semester, a new record. “And what of Ms. Weasley?” He could stand this one because she stayed by Harry, he could even tolerate the twins in very small doses.

Albus actually looked a little confused himself when he answered, “Harry left, stating he had a family emergency. But his only family had left for the states two years ago and sent a letter stating they… oh yes, ‘never wanted to see that freak again.’ So we are curious to wonder where he disappeared off too.”

Severus nodded, there were still a few people who would love to hurt Harry. “Well, I’m sure Potter, will write you when he can.” There, that sounded encouraging. Albus nodded, but still looked a little confused and worried.

The summer passed by in a blur and Severus realized with a start that he missed Harry. The small teas and conversation. Plus the boy had filled out nicely. He tried to shrug it off, but something kept bugging him. Then one day the Daily Prophet showed Harry dancing with an unnamed man, in a muggle/wizard club. Severus threw the daily prophet in the fire in a rage and then proceeded to smash several small knickknacks lying around his quarters. As he finally looked around his destroyed quarters, it hit him that he missed Harry horribly and didn’t want him with any other man but him. Harry was his damn it.

Severus quickly took off for the headmaster’s office, he smoothed down his rumpled clothes and knocked on the door. The headmaster bade him enter. “Albus, I was wondering if you filled the DADA position?”

Albus shook his head. “No, but I have someone who said that they would help me if I needed it.”

Severus nodded, “What about Potter? He had that little group of his when he was younger and he enjoyed teaching from what I remember.” ‘Plus he’ll be closer to me.’

Albus shook his head, “He was the person who changed his mind. He accepted and then wrote back later that night saying that he was sorry, but he a change in mind and had to decline.”

Severus was slightly put out by this news, “Why?”

Albus shrugged slightly, “He hasn’t wrote me yet and I don’t know where he is or I would ask him.”

Severus nodded distractedly, “What about Lupin? Surely he knows where H-Potter is?”

Albus raised an eyebrow at the stumble, “Remus is on his honeymoon.”

Severus was shocked at that, “Honeymoon?”

Albus nodded, “Remus and Lucius eloped, only Draco and a few select others knew about it.”

Severus nodded, “Oh.”

“Is there anything else Severus?”

“No, I’ll see you later Headmaster.”

Albus nodded.

Severus walked back to his room in a haze, ‘I thought that Harry would be ecstatic at the chance to teach, and yet he turned it down. Come to think of it, the day he disappeared for a family emergency is the same day Albus began looking for another DADA professor…’ Severus let his thought swirl around him before a shiver shook his frame, ‘Lucius and Remus, EWWWW.’

~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~

Harry smiled at Draco and Blaise, they were very cute together. It had shocked everyone but Harry when Blaise, Draco, and the twins formed a quartet. But they seemed to even things out. They were going to Ginny and Neville’s wedding. Harry had been invited, but Ginny and Neville had informed him that Ron and Hermione were going to be there and it was alright if he didn’t come.

Draco and Blaise had become pretty good friends with Neville and Ginny. In fact Blaise was Neville’s best man. It had shocked everyone. From Ginny’s hysterical laughter he found out that her family was shocked and upset that it wasn’t Ron. Ron had even confronted Neville, but had backed off when Neville informed him that, if Harry could stand to even be around the other Weasleys that he would be the best man. ‘After all what can kind of man, is a backstabber.’ Ron still wasn’t talking to Neville. Though Ginny assured everyone they didn’t mind.

Draco walked up to him and gave him a hug, “Are you sure you don’t want to come? Ginny, Neville, Blaise, the twins, and I could protect you.”

Harry gave a small smile and shook his head, “No, I would still get the sneers, sniffs, and glares. You guys go on ahead and see if you can invite Ginny and Neville over for dinner one night for a celebration.”

Draco nodded and kissed Harry on the forehead. Blaise gave him a hug and then lead Draco out. When they reached the front gate, Draco looked back worriedly. Blaise pulled him close, “He’ll be fine, he’s not a child he’s almost nineteen.”

Draco sighed, “I know, but ever since that night…”

Blaise kissed Draco’s head, “I know.” After a moments silence he added, “They never seem to reach his eyes anymore.”

Draco didn’t pretend to not know what he was talking about, “No, there never as big either.” He sighed, “After Those…Things, we worked hard for him to smile again. And he claimed us as his rightful family. When dad called him son, that was the first time a true smile light his face in a long while. Then this happened and it seems like it was in vain.”

Blaise nodded, they knew that it was a broken heart, but he never talked about it. “It will take time, but what ever happened will blow over eventually.” Draco nodded into his chest and Blaise apperated both of them to the wedding.

Later that night Draco, Blaise, and the twins returned to the manor. Harry smiled a greeted them. “Wow you guys are really late. How was it?”

Draco growled, the twins looked murderous, and Blaise was furious. “During the middle of the ceremony, Ron stood up and claimed that Neville cheated on Ginny. Ginny was furious at her brother for making such a claim and hexed him six ways from sideways. Then the rest of that family,” Harry was surprised when even the twins sneered. “Said that they didn’t approve of the wedding and walked out. The wedding was called to a stop and Ginny is still crying into Neville’s arms.”

Harry looked upset, “Why did they have to call it to a stop?”

Draco looked over at Harry, “When a family says they don’t approve of the marriage then the person cannot get married. They only way for Ginny to marry Neville now is for her to disinherit herself. But then she can’t marry Neville anyways. It’s a freakin’ catch twenty-two.”

“Why couldn’t she marry Neville?”

Gred walked over and sat next to Harry, “When a person disinherits themselves, they loose the family name. No name means no status or claim, the are little better than a dog.”

“Oh.”

Silence filled the air, before Harry got up and disappeared into Lucius’ study. Forty-five minutes late he came back carrying a folder and a small pouch. He turned to the twins, “If you could, would you disinherit yourselves from the Weasley’s too?”

Gred and Froge nodded immediately before looking confusedly at Harry. Harry smiled, “Good come with me.”

Soon all five young men were at the front gate, Harry turned to Gred. “Take me to Ginny please.”

Gred nodded and disapperated with Harry, the other men following. No one noticed a tall man watching from the shadows, or the anger and defeat written across his face.

Harry landed outside Longbottom manor. He turned determined strides towards the front door. Upon knocking Neville answered looking tired and worn. “Harry.” Harry gave him a small smile and was rewarded with a hug.

“Where is she Nev?”

Neville pointed to the Lady’s Room. Ginny had moved into it right after she left Hogwarts. Harry gave a small smile and went in there. “Gred, Forge, come along, you other men just wait.”

They nodded.

Harry went into Ginny’s room. A small white ball was crying in the corner. “Ginny?” When he didn’t get an answer he called louder. “Gin-Gin.” Ginny shot her head up and ran into Harry’s arms. She was blubbering and he couldn’t make out a word of it. He spotted a calming draught on the nightstand and summoned it over. He gave it to Ginny who took it without a comment.

When she had calmed enough Harry sat her on the bed and kneeled in front of her. Gred and Froge sat on either side trying to comfort her. “I’m sorry I couldn’t be here earlier. I’m sorry I couldn’t stop what happened, but I have a solution to make everything better. K?”

Ginny nodded and took a deep breath. “Okay.”

Harry smiled, “That’s my girl. Now, what I’m going to offer I offer to the twins too. If you disinherit yourselves, disown yourselves, I am willing to give you my name. I already talked to Gringotts. All you have to do is say, ‘I am no longer a Weasley. I am no longer of that family name. I am now just,’ and then you say your name. Then I can claim you as Potters. You have to be given a potion to ride yourselves of their family traits, it will take about half an hour and might be a little painful. But Potter traits will take over. But before you do anything that has the name Weasley on it that you want to keep you must change the name to Potter now.”

Ginny quickly shoot to her feet charming everything she owned that had a name on it to say Ginerva Potter. The Twins just looked gratefully at Harry. Harry called Dobby to charm anything that had the twins name on it to say Potter instead of Weasley. Harry pulled out some papers and handed it to the twins. “Put your stores new name on the second line and signs the store over the Potter Family… You two will still own it, but this way…” The twins just changed the name and signed it, it glowed briefly before it disappeared. Harry took out a treat from his pocket, “Potter Prankster Panorama” Posted on the front with a small grim and stag tap dancing across the front. Harry smiled at them and nodded. They laughed when they saw the wrapper. Dobby popped back saying he was done and moved all the items to Potter Manor

Ginny came back and plopped in front of Harry a smile gracing her features. “Done?” Harry asked.

Ginny nodded and Harry motioned for her to continue. The two twins and Ginny spoke in unison. “I am no longer a Weasley. I am no longer of that family name. I am now just.” Their names were lost over each other and a short yellow glow covered them.

Harry tried to call out their names and nodded when he couldn’t produce a last name. “I, as the head of the Potter household, take into my family Ginerva,” Harry placed his hand on her head. “Fred, and George. They have proven that they can make the family name a proud one in anything they do. So mote it be.” A red light flashed over their heads but for a moment.

Ginny bounced up and down and introduced herself to the twins as Ginerva Lillian Potter. Harry was a little shocked when she announced her name. Apparently the familial claiming changed their middle names. The twins had just as much fun they introduced themselves to the mirror as Fred Orion Potter and George James Potter. Harry smiled and called them back over producing three potion vials from his pouch. He nicked his finger and added seven drops to each vial shaking each before handing it to them.

Ginny, Fred, and George chugged it like a shot of whiskey and then screamed for a moment in pain. Harry was glad that he put a silencing charm up or three angry men would be busting down the door right now.

After thirty minutes Ginny stood, her red hair was now soft waves of black and she was just a little taller. Fred and George were the same height, but their hair was now black and eternally messy. Their eyes though stayed the same blue, but all their freckles were gone but for a little smattering on their noses. Ginny rushed forward to examine herself in the mirror. She squealed excitedly and ran to hug Harry. “You, don’t have a problem with me marrying Neville do you?”

Harry hugged her tighter. “I’d even walk you down the isle if you wanted.”

Gred and Forge quickly walked over the Harry and pulled the other two into a hug.

Finally Harry pulled back and fished out the pouch again. He handed the twins the two rings and Ginny a necklace. Each had the Potter crest on it. Ginny burst out into tears and hugged Harry. “Shh, Gin, don’t you want to surprise Neville.” Ginny nodded and smiled. Harry fixed the necklace around Ginny’s neck and went out hand in hand to find to men watching the door.

Harry was surprised he knew it had taken an hour at least for that to happen. Neville quickly shot forward into the room casting only a curious look at the girl holding Harry’s hand. He came back out almost immediately, “Where is she?”

Harry smiled, his first true smile in a long while and gestured to Ginny, “Neville, Draco, and Blaise, I would like to introduce you to Ginerva Lillian Potter, George James Potter, and Fred Orion Potter.”

Everyone just stared for a moment before Neville rushed forward picking Ginny up in a hug and spinning her around the room. Harry smiled as her laughter washed over him. Neville put her down and ran over to Harry, “Lord Potter, I request the permission to marry one of your family.”

Harry was smiling, “Of course, though you might want to ask Fred if he wants to marry you. I thought he was dating.” Ginny laughed and smacked his arm. While Draco and Blaise scowled moving to hug Fred possessively. Harry cracked up and turned to Neville. “I give you my most heartfelt wishes for happiness with Ginerva Lillian Potter.” Neville smiled and hugged Harry picking him up and spinning him around the room.

A moment later Neville turned to find his grandmother there tapping her toes. “What are you so happy about, your wedding was ruined not three hours ago.”

Neville smiled and kissed her cheek. He grabbed Ginerva’s hand and pulled her forward. “Grandmother, may I re-introduce Ginerva Lillian Potter?”

Augusta looked shocked for one moment before giving everyone a smile. Then she leaned in and stage whispered, “You know Ginerva dear, that I do love you. But I hated the fact that you were a Weasley, especially after that whole fiasco with your current head of Family.” Ginny laughed and hugged the old woman.

Ginny smiled and went back to Neville, leaning heavily on him. Harry smiled saddened a little but quickly shook it off. “So where do you two want to get married?”

Ginny smile dropped a little, “Before it was at the burrow in the orchard but now…” Ginny shrugged a bit.

Fred and George gave her a comforting smile, sad that their little sister’s dream wedding was thrown away.

Harry thought for a moment before he smiled. “You know, I’ve only been to Potter Manor once and it had a Beautiful garden area we can go look there?”

Ginny smiled at him and nodded they made plans and Harry went home feeling happier than he had in a long while.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~~~~~

Severus scowled at the discolored brew in his caldron. Just last night he had went to talk to his godson and had come across Harry falling into the arms of that…Weasley. He gave up on the potion a little later as it turned a putrid green and started giving off pink gas. Growling he banished the concoction and head up to talk to the headmaster. Maybe if he knows where Harry is he can convince him to come work here.

Upon reaching the headmaster’s office he walked in without knocking used to the man, knowing he was there. He was taken back slightly by the sight of half the Weasley clan in the office. The headmaster waved him in and motioned him to wait. Nodding Severus snuck back into a darkened corner.

Molly was sobbing into a handkerchief and Hermione Weasley was comforting the older woman. Ron and Percy looked furious and the rest resigned. Arthur looked both resigned and angry, an emotion that Severus had never seen on the man’s face before.

Molly looked up, “Can’t you do anything Professor Dumbledore?”

Albus sighed, “Can I ask what happened to cause this break in the family?”

Hermione lifted her head in an imperious fashion, “Ron and I found that Longbottom was cheating on poor little Ginny and brought it to the attention of her family. Then the family withdrew its approval of the marriage.”

Severus stared incredulously at the chit. Longbottom may be a Gryffindor, but he had the loyalty of a Hufflepuff. Ron puffed out, “That’s not the worst of it.”

Albus looked over at the furious young man, “Oh?”

Ron threw a small treat at him Dumbledore picked it up and laughed at the package. “So, I see.” Albus sighed, “Well I’m sorry to say that there is nothing I can do. Ms. And Misters Potter, did what they thought was right. I must admit though I am a little curious, who was Neville cheating on Ginny with?”

Ron floundered for a moment before Hermione picked up, “Potter and Malfoy.”

Albus raised an eyebrow but nodded. A few moments late the office was empty but for Severus and Albus. Albus sighed and gestured for Severus to have a seat. Turning down the lemon drop Severus leaned back in the chair, “Might I ask what that was all about?”

“You heard the part about where the Weasleys withdrew their approval of the marriage?” Severus nodded. “Last night Ginny disinherited herself from them.” Severus raised an eyebrow. “And our little Harry took her into his house.”

Severus was slightly shocked, “Is that all?” Albus shook his head, and slid the candy across his desk. Severus picked it up and was shocked to see Potter Prankster Panorama. “So the twins were taken into Potter’s house too?”

Albus nodded, “The Daily Prophet is actually trying to get an interview. It was quite a shock when instead of Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes it’s Potter Prankster Panorama. I surmise that in a few moments I will receive wither a letter or visit from Minister Fudge.”

Severus nodded, “You don’t believe that nonsense about Longbottom cheating do you?”

Albus chuckled, “Oh good heavens no. Beside the fact the Harry is Draco’s younger brother, not biologically mind you, but in every way that matter’s. Draco is Harry’s very protective older brother.” Severus nodded he was about to ask another question when the fire spit out Fudge. The minister glared at Severus, but quickly turned back to Dumbledore when Severus glared at him.

“Dumbledore, do you know what kind of havoc that Potter boy is creating?” Fudge asked.

Albus smiled, “Of course Minister Fudge. But he was only doing what he thought right by his now true, family.”

Fudge spluttered, “I just had three Weasley in my office filing lawsuits against the Potter family. They’re suing for control of Weasley Wiz- Potter Prankster Panorama.”

“Oh dear than maybe I should try to get a hold of one of the Potters, excuse me.” Albus went over to the fireplace and threw in some floo calling out ‘Malfoy Manor.’

~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~

Draco sat with his father and papa telling them of what had happened just the previous night. Remus and Lucius listened proudly of the young man. Lucius was very proud of the young man, but worried that the Ministry or the Weasley might try something. Draco had just finished telling them that Ginny and Neville were now planning on getting married in the Gardens at Potter Manor.

The fireplace lit up and the Headmaster’s face appeared, “Ah, Lucius and Remus, I trust you had a good honeymoon?” The two men smiled and nodded. “Good, good. I’m afraid that I wasn’t calling for that though. I have the Minster of Magic in my office right now trying to get a hold of Harry. The Weasleys are trying to sue the poor boy.”

Lucius nodded and quickly took off to get Harry, Remus raised and eyebrow in replica of his husband, “You weren’t supposed to tell us that, where you?” Albus just gave that secret smile of his and hummed. Remus chuckled at the headmaster and saw Severus in the background, “And how is Severus?”

The headmaster turned to look at his potion master who was glaring at the minister of magic. “He has been in a bad mood since a week before the recent graduation.”

Remus nodded and looked over to see a curious expression on Draco’s face. Draco glared at the fireplace and left, leaving a curious werewolf behind. Harry came running in behind Lucius just a moment later.

“Hello Professor, would you mind if I contacted my attorney to have him meet you there?”

Albus smiled at the young man, relieved to see him again. “Not at all Harry, just send him through. But I would like to see you soon.”

Harry gave a small smile and nodded, before the fire went out. Harry got down and called out ‘Gringotts, Potter family’ surprising the two people there. “Hello Griphook, is Noder in. The minister and the Weasleys are causing problems.”

A moment later a goblin appeared in the grate of the fireplace. “Hello Lord Potter, so the minister and the previous family are causing problems?” Harry nodded. “Were do I go?”

Harry smiled at the goblin, “Hogwarts, Headmaster’s Office. I think they might be surprised and say something derogatory and for that I’ll apologize now.”

The goblin gave a toothy grin and disappeared into the grate.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~~~

Severus heard Harry’s voice and had to stop himself from jumping up to push the headmaster out of the way. Taking a deep breath he waited to see if the young man would come through. It was quite a shock to see a goblin step through instead.

Noder nodded to the wizards, after meeting Lord Potter, he wasn’t so quick to judge them anymore. “I am Noder of Gringotts, Lord Potter’s attorney. What seems to be the problem?”

Severus was shocked and a quick look to the side he saw that even Albus was surprised. Rolling his eyes he offered his seat to the goblin who nodded in thanks.

Minister Fudge puffed himself out, “Now see here, you’re a goblin.”

Noder sneered in the direction of the wizard. “Really, and here I thought I was a fairy.”

Severus turned his head to hide a snort. Albus snapped out of it and chuckled. Fudge seemed to flounder but for a moment. “But goblins can’t be attorneys.”

Noder sneered, the black haired wizard was quite alright. The older one seemed no problem, but this one was an idiot. “Honestly, with ministers like this I’m surprised wizarding civilization has made it this far,” he commented to the black haired wizard. Noder smirked when he heard the man chuckle. “Minister Fugle, if you care to look in the law books it says that a goblin may become an attorney if he promises himself to the bank. I am promised to the bank, but I am allowed to take private clients. Also Lord Potter is one of our best clients and the bank always makes sure they help him.”

Minister Fudge seemed a little deflated. “Oh.”

Noder had to resist sneering again, “Now, again, what seems to be the problem?” Fudge seemed to gain clout again and quickly told the goblin what lawsuits were being filed and what Potter had created.

Noder shook his head, “Is that all?” Fudge deflated again and looked over furiously at the goblin. The goblin pulled out a folder and placed on the desk. “You will find copied of these files in the ministry. I’m actually surprised you didn’t look before you came barging in here.”

Severus loved this goblin, he wondered if he would take him on for his legal items. Albus leaned back in the chair, ‘Trust Harry to get the best in a place we never looked.’

“Now, this is a copy of a transcript taken by an auror and potion master of Neville Longbottom. Asking if he cheated, and if so with whom. He passed, never cheated never even looked at another person in a lustful way.” He threw down another paper, “This is a copy of a witness reports from Several witnesses that tell how the Weasleys handled the situation.” Fudge was looking at the growing stack a little more than nervous. “And this, is a detailed report from Ginerva Lillian Potter and Harrison James Potter, of exactly why she left the Weasleys and why Lord Potter took her into his family. Is that enough for Ginerva?”

Fudge nodded and cleared his throat, “Yes, but what about the other two?”

Noder just pulled out another stack of folders. “Did you even gather information or just come here to cause problems?” Severus couldn’t help it he laughed and Fudge glared. “Ok, now let’s see… Oh yes. Well,” He threw down the thickest folder so far and dropped it on the desk getting a dull thud. “This one is a copy of monies stolen, without any of the owners’ knowledge, from the Weasley family. Mainly a Ron, Hermione, and Percy Weasley, though there is a few from a Molly Weasley.”

Noder turned to the minister. “Minister Fugle, are you with me so far?” Fudge nodded. “Good, wouldn’t want to get lost now would we?” He dropped another folder. “This is a copy of the recollection papers from a Mr. George and Fred Weasley.”

Albus now interrupted, “Recollection papers?”

Noder nodded, “Lord Potter gave them the funds to start the business, but only on the terms that the business makes the two happy. Let me ask you. If you found out that your family was stealing money from under your noses, always badgering you for money or giving more money to your family, in a business that you had created to have fun, would it make you happy?” The other men shook their heads. “So Lord Potter took back the business, as you can see the two gentleman agreed to the sale and signed it over, with smiles I might add.”

Fudge looked over everything and nodded, “Alright, but they can’t be Potters. If a child disowns themselves then they stay without a name.”

Noder shook his head, deeply aggravated by the man. “I suggest, minister Fugle, that you read wizarding law. In the same section, same paragraph even that it says they must be without a name it also says any family in good standing may take the child or person in as long as they prove to the head of the family why they would credit they family name.”

Fudge grew angry by the fact that a goblin was showing him up, “And do you have documentation of that proof?”

Noder growled and threw another folder on the table. “Another COPY of the document. In it you will find sixteen pages on why Ginerva Lillian Potter is an asset to the Potter name. And twenty each on Fred and George Potter.” Fudge looked abashed. “Is there anything else, Minister Fugle?” Fudge shook his head. “Good, then I suggest you send a copy of the folders, to the Weasley family and tell them that such frivolous lawsuits do nothing but bring Wizarding fueds and my client’s retaliation.” Fudge nodded and got up to leave. “And minister? We would win.” Fudge nodded and rushed to the fireplace leaving in a whoosh of flames.

Severus gave in and started laughing hysterically. Noder raised an eyebrow, “Lord Snape, so glad I could amuse you.”

Severus just chuckled at the goblin, “I’m terribly sorry Goblin Noder but I’ve never seen Fudge so upset.”

Noder nodded and sneered, “Yes well Minister Fugle is an idiot.”

Albus cut in, “I think you mean Fudge.”

Noder shook his head, “No, Fugle is idiot in gobbledygook.”

Severus nodded and smirked, “Might I ask Noder, if you are going to see young Lord Potter anytime soon?”

Noder nodded, “Yes, I am going to talk to him after this.”

Albus nodded, “Please tell young Harry that I wish to speak to him soon?”

Noder nodded and then left.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry waited with the now larger family for Noder to arrive. Draco had called the twins and Blaise immediately after seeing Albus. The twins had in turn called Neville and Ginny. So everyone was seated in the living room waiting for news on the minister.

Ginny and the twins seemed slightly nervous after Lucius had informed everyone that Harry had a goblin for an attorney. Finally Lucius’ curiosity got the better of him, “Harry, how or why do you have a goblin for an attorney?”

“Goblins live longer than people thinks so they know they laws better. Besides,” Harry gave a small chuckle. “Goblin have teeth-”

“Like sharks and they attack like one too.” Every head whipped around to see a goblin standing in the doorway.

Harry smiled and gestured to a seat for the small creature. “Noder, have fun?”

Noder glared at the man, “Oh, loads. That idiot Fudge couldn’t tell a knut from a door knob.”

Harry smiled, knowing that when Noder was really mad he mad cracks about money. “So what happened?”

“Idiot wizard, acted like he knew what happened he even told me I was a goblin. I was so shocked thinking all my life I was a fairy.” Harry just rolled his eyes. “Anyway I presented him with the copies of all the files and he just nodded and left. He didn’t even check to see if there were any copies at the ministry, fugle. Anyway, it’s taken care of now. But Headmaster Dumbledore wants you to come by and see him.”

Harry tensed a little but nodded. “Thank you very much Noder, I’m sorry to interrupt you today.”

Noder just gave a toothy smile, “All part of the quirks.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Draco watched as Harry tensed up at the thought of going to Hogwarts. He had a theory and later tonight he was going to talk to his dad about it. If he was right his godfather was in so much trouble.

Lucius and Remus looked up as Draco quietly snuck into the study. Remus and Lucius both raised an eyebrow at the young man. Lucius finally spoke, “What’s got you so paranoid?”

Draco sighed and sat down heavily in a chair, “You know that Harry never talks about what happened. Even when we took him to that bar and he got smashed, but all he would do would dance with Blaise?” Remus and Lucius nodded. “Well the thing is I think something happened with Severus. The headmaster said that Severus had been in a snit since a week before the graduation. That was when Harry came here. I remember during truth or dare Harry said he loved Uncle Sev. Maybe something happened?”

Lucius thought it over and nodded, “It may be possible.”

Remus added, “The person Albus asked to take the DADA position changed their mind and he asked me take it on for a short time. I agreed. And seeing how school starts in about five weeks I need to go down there, what say you two come with me to question the git?”

Lucius and Draco were quick to agree.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry and Ginny were standing side by side at the bridal shop. Ginny had sent the wedding gown back to her mother and Harry told her that it was the bride’s family that was supposed to pay. At first she was looking through the cheaper gowns, but Harry asked the sales girl to hide the price from the bride, who was now having a blast. Fred and George were looking at a real estate portfolio for a store property in Hogsmeade and possibly Fenêtre Route, France’s version of Diagon Alley.

Finally she came out after what seemed like hours with the biggest smile on her face. The gown was an empire waist and bell sleeves. It flowed back into a two foot train that could be spelled up for easy movement. Feorge and Gred smiled and clapped as she showed off her favorite dress. Harry smiled at she twirled around the shop with her brother. Harry motioned the sales girl over to pay for the dress and any alterations that may be needed.

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Lucius and Draco knocked on the door to Severus’ chamber and waited. A moment late Severus answered the door with a scowl that quickly left his face when he saw who it was. “Lucius, Draco, what brings you here?”

Lucius raised and eyebrow and pushed his way into the living room only to stop in shock. The room was a mess, with various types of alcohol bottles strewn across the room. Draco came and scowled and vanished the bottles with a wave of his wand. Then rounded on his godfather, “SEVERUS TOBIS SNAPE! WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? YOU KNOW HOW YOU GET WHEN YOU DRINK. YOU ALWAYS-” Draco cut himself off and then glared at Severus as all the pieces fell into place.

Lucius himself had an epiphany and then thought about poor Harry rushing into his arms that night refusing to be alone for a week. Lucius brought back his arm and punched Severus right in the nose.

Severus screamed and grabbed his bleeding nose. “WHAT THE FUCK WAS THAT FOR?!”

Lucius just stepped back, “Severus do you even remember the day before Harry left?”

Severus looked lost in thought for a moment, then nodded slightly. “It was a record of exploding cauldrons. And the DADA professor and I got into a fight over a student that had accidently shot off a spell. After I got the child calm I came down to my quarters.”

Lucius waited to see if there was anything else. Aggravated, Lucius healed Severus nose but left the bruises and the blood. Draco huffed at the man. “Harry liked to bring you down tea and snacks. Said you never took care of yourself properly. My guess is you started drinking and said or did something.”

Severus sat heavily in the chair, “I don’t remember anything else beside a hangover the next morning.”

Lucius sighed, he knew that Severus would remember. Potion Masters always have the best memories, requirement of the job. “Is there a portrait that might know?”

Severus thought about it and nodded, “Salazar at the end of the hall, it might explain why he has been so short with me recently. Ha-Potter and him became friends.”

Draco boxed on the side of the head on his way out the door. “He is at the least your friend call him Harry, idiot.” Severus sighed and followed Lucius and Draco out to the portrait. “Hello Lord Slytherin.”

Salazar nodded to Draco and Lucius but scowled at Severus. Lucius grabbed the portraits attention. “We were wondering if you remember the last night Harry Potter came down here.”

Salazar scowled, “Of course I do, especially after what happened.”

Lucius looked at the portrait, “Is there someway you can show us what happened?” Salazar looked pointedly at Severus. “Yes, well you see, the idiot was drunk he doesn’t remember either.”

Salazar glared at the potion master, “You had better stop drinking all together, you’re a bastard when you drink.” Severus flinched and nodded. “Say ilicet exsto legem.”

Lucius nodded and quickly cast the spell. Draco and Lucius watched in anger as Severus threw the tea tray and yelled at Harry. Severus himself watched in horror as he yelled such hurtful things to the most gentle of souls. Severus flinched when he saw Harry turn to Salazar. He dropped to the floor when he saw the fear, and hurt in the man’s eyes.

When it was done the two Malfoy men quickly rounded on Severus to find him on the floor, horror written across his face. “My god, Lucius… I mean MY GOD. Harry must hate me. No wonder he turned down the job, did you see his face he was scared of me. He should never be scared of me.”

Lucius was taken back when he saw his close friend in tears. He wasn’t sobbing, but tears were running down his face. Draco looked at Severus a cross between understanding and anger. Harry was his little brother, he shouldn’t have had to go through that. Finally he just sighed, “So Uncle Sev, what are you going to do?”

Severus looked at his godson, that was the question wasn’t it? Leave Harry alone or go apologize and beg him back. He must have looked lost because Draco cut in again, “If I told you that one of my lovely friends from school is continuously on me to get Harry to go out with him-” Severus growled and looked sharply at the man. “So you apologize. Come with me now. We are going to wait for Papa in the entrance hall. While I make sure you aren’t drunk again.”

Severus was pulled up by his surprisingly strong godson. “I haven’t drank anything today,” he mumbled.

Draco just pulled him along, “Fine, then still drunk from last night.”

~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry gave that small smile as Ginny carried her gown like the most precious treasure. He led her into the study and watched her floo home. Harry called a house elf to hang up the dress. Sitting in the chair he heard the front door open and Draco call out for him. Giving a small smile at the thought of telling Draco about Ginny he called out to him. The small smile soon dropped off his face when he saw Severus walk in behind Draco. “Draco?”

Draco walked forward and kissed Harry on the head, “You need to talk to him. I’ll be just outside the door, okay?” Too stunned to do anything Harry nodded but brought his knees up to his chest and wrapped his arms around them.

Severus stepped into the room, and looked at Harry. He had lost weight and his eyes had lost some shine. His skin looked a little paler than normal too. Severus took a deep breath and walked over to Harry’s chair stopping right in front of the other man and kneeling down. “Harry, I am so, so sorry. The only reason I can give you is I was drunk.”

Harry just watched the man he loved, it was terribly painful to see him, his heart felt so raw. “Why didn’t you come sooner then?”

Severus sighed and placed a hand on Harry’s foot. “I didn’t even know about my behavior until today. And before you ask, Salazar showed me.” Harry nodded, but remained quiet. “Harry? Please Harry, talk to me.”

Harry locked eyes with the man in front of him, “It hurt for you to say those things to me. It hurt that I was scared of you. I don’t know what else to tell you.”

Severus didn’t let Harry break eye contact with him. “I’m so sorry that I said those things to you. I didn’t mean them. I liked having you visit me everyday. I am deeply upset that you were scared of me. I want to go back to the way things were, but I want more from you too. I’ll do what ever it takes to prove it.”

Harry stayed silent for a few moments still holding eye contact before he looked down. “Give me a few days to think it over. No more drinking at all. No more alcohol, the strongest thing you drink had better be butter beer.” Severus nodded and stood up looking like he wanted to hug Harry but just walked out to the front gate apperate away.

Draco rushed in as soon as Severus left and picked up Harry to place him in his lap. No words were said as Draco just held the man. “Draco?”

Draco looked down at the man, who seemed to resemble a twelve year old at the moment. “Yes, Harry?”

Harry looked up at him, “Do you think he was serious?”

Draco sighed but pulled Harry closer. “Yes love, I think he is.”

Harry nodded and cuddled back into Draco’s chest, soon he was sleeping deeply.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~

Harry smiled as he helped Ginny fix her veil. Neville was waiting on the other side of the hedge. The sunflowers in her bouquet seemed to light up her face and Harry was happy that he was able to see this. Bill and Charlie were at the wedding, but only because they had contacted both Neville and Ginny to apologize and make sure they were okay.

Arthur was upset at his family, but couldn’t come because of them. Harry was going to send him a crystal memory. A new invention from the twins, that let one specific person view a memory that was stored in a special crystal. Ginny was a little upset, but said her father was easily pushed around by her mother. Though, Harry hoped that that changed soon.

Fred and George came on either side of Ginny they were going to walk her down the isle. Harry walked to the front and with a flick of his wrist started the instruments, with another flick fairies started dancing above the guests. Ginny appeared and she beamed at the decorations before focusing on Neville. Ginny walked to the front and stood before Harry. Harry took her left hand and kissed it before placing it in Neville’s left hand. “I give you my blessings and welcome you into the family of Potter.” Harry had found that though this ritual wasn’t preformed very often, it helped the family and couple smooth fights over quickly.

Harry smiled and kissed Ginny on the cheek before going to sit down. In one week school would be starting and Remus and Lucius were already complaining. Harry had laughed when he first found Lucius following Remus around, saying that in their first couple of years in marriage it was supposed to be a “sex-fest.” Remus would just kiss him deeply and smirk going back to what ever he was doing before. Lucius when then spend the rest of the day muttering about teases.

Harry looked up when he felt his hand being squeezed. His eyes looked on the onyx ones of his date. It was after a long conversation with Severus and an even longer one with his family that he agreed to a date. Though all the ones so far have been in the company of others. Severus was shocked to see the quartet making out in the living room the first time over.

Harry smiled at Severus and turned his attention back on the wedding to see the bonding lights wash over Ginny and Neville. Neville and Ginny smiled to the crowd as they were announced as Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom.

~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Severus looked at the elf like creature beside him. True to his word, no alcohol had passed his lips. He had been so relieved when Harry had agreed to a courtship. Even if it had to be chaperoned for a while. For the last three weeks he had spent every available moment with Harry, and had fallen completely in love with him.

Severus asked Harry to dance, and they set about to whirl around the room. Severus looked into the eyes of his partner and leaned down for a kiss. Harry gladly kissed back and opened his mouth to the questing tongue.

Harry pulled back after a moment, very aware of where they were. Sneaking a peek at Lucius he wasn’t surprised to see him smirking back. Draco and Gred came by in a joke of a tango and winked at Harry. Harry blushed and hid his face in Severus’ chest, very grateful to feel warm arms surrounding him.

They must have stayed like that for a while, because soon it was Ginny’s dance. Ginny was upset that her father wasn’t there to give the honorary father’s dance, but Ginny changed it to Head of the Family dance. Ginny had told Harry that it was because he had made it possible for her to get a happy beginning. Harry smiled as he waltzed with her, smiling at Neville and Augusta as they danced by.

In the middle of the dance, Harry and Neville switched partners, and he took Augusta out for a spin around the floor. Augusta gave him a once over and gave a nod of approval. “I can never thank you enough for what you did Lord Potter.”

Harry smiled at the woman, “Harry please. And Ginny is my family as is Neville. I would do anything to make them happy. Actually I could use your opinion on something Lady Longbottom.”

“Mrs. Longbottom now, but can call me Augusta or Gran if you prefer. And I’d be happy to offer any opinion you need.”

“Augusta then. I have found that I own a nursery and though I can’t completely sell it I was thinking about giving a full partnership to Neville. He would be the one to own and run it. I know in school he could get daisies to pop out of stone.”

Augusta was quiet for a moment and let Harry guide her to the side as the song ended. “I think he would enjoy and prosper in something like that. Can I ask the condition of it now?”

Harry nodded, “It is, for lack of a better word, stable. The people who run it now are not the best, and only provide minimal care for the plants. With Neville I want to bring it back up and provide potion ingredients like it once used too. I hear that when it was new it was fairly popular.”

“What is the name?”

“Gryphon’s field, but Neville can change it if he wants.”

Augusta smiled, “No, I quite remember that place, I got the flowers for my wedding bouquet there. Lovely place… I think Neville will love it dear and so will Ginny for that matter.”

Harry smiled and thanked her before kissing her on the cheek to find Severus. Walking up he found the man in a deep conversation with Lucius and Remus that quickly ended when he came into sight. “What did I do?” he demanded.

Severus smiled and pulled him into his chest. He dropped his head down for a quick peck on the lips. “So, what were you talking about to Mrs. Longbottom about?”

“I was just making sure my gift would be okay and not offend the family.”

Lucius raised and eyebrow, “And just what are you giving them?”

Harry smiled, “You know that I am still looking through my family portfolio?” Everyone nodded. “I found that the Potter’s own a nursery by the name of Gryphon’s Field and want to give a full partnership to Neville for a wedding present.”

Lucius looked shocked for a moment, “Gryphon’s Field?” Harry nodded. “My mother, grandmother, and great grandmother all got their wedding bouquets there. They always talked about the place with such fond memories.”

Harry smiled, “Well that was then, now the current workers barely keep the plants alive.”

Lucius nodded, “I am sure Neville will love such a gift and have it back to its former glory in no time.”

Harry smiled and leant back in Severus arms, letting the conversation wash over him. It was about two hours later when all that remained was Ginny, Neville, Harry, and Severus. It was apparently customary for the father, or Head of Family to offer the bride and groom their last wedding gift. Ginny was adamant that they not receive anything and Neville agreed. So they thought it was just a goodbye.

Harry walked over and handed Neville a scroll. Neville looked curious at it while Ginny glared at him. “You were not supposed to give us anything.”

Harry just smiled, “Yes, but if I didn’t give you this now I would have given it to you later.”

Ginny looked like she was going to lay into Harry when Neville gasped. “Are you serious?” Ginny walked over and read over the man’s shoulder. “Harry?”

Harry smiled, “Yes, I’m serious. I know that with your skills and knowledge the place well be a gem.”

Neville just smiled and pulled Harry into a hug. When Harry pulled back Ginny tackled him in another hug with tears clinging to her face. “You’ve done so much for us Harry.”

Harry smiled and wiped the tears away, then kissed her forehead. “I would do anything for you.”

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~~~~

Severus led Harry around the gardens of Potter Manor. Though to be honest, they were both a little lost. Severus pulled Harry closer to his side, and was rewarded when the young man laid his head on his shoulder.

Severus smiled and kissed him lightly. “I’ve been thinking Harry.” Harry just hummed. “I find myself ecstatic in your company. Truly happy to be with you and never wanting to leave. Every night when I go home I count down the time I can see you next.” Harry stopped walking and locked his eyes onto Severus’. “I love you very much Harry.”

Harry smiled brightly at him. “I love you too Severus. I have for a while.”

Severus smiled and pulled out a small leather box. “I want to spend the rest of my life with you. And though I can understand if you want a long engagement, I want to marry you as soon as possible.”

Harry stared stunned at Severus, his eyes moving frantically from the box to his eyes. It took only a second later before Harry threw himself at Severus. “Yes! Yes! Oh gods yes!”

Severus smiled and fished out the small white gold ring to put on Harry. Then pulled the young man back in his arms.

Harry kissed Severus deeply showing his love and happiness into the kiss. “Is this what you were talking about with Dad?” After spending so much time there Harry had taking to calling Lucius and Remus Dad and Papa.

Severus nodded, “There was no head of family to ask, so I asked Lucius. He was happy for me, but threatened bodily harm if I even think about hurting you. I think you came up before Remus could threaten me in the same manner.”

Harry giggled into Severus’ chest. “What do you say we go tell them my answer. I know they’re going to be up waiting.” Severus just smiled and apperated them both away.

~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~

Harry smiled at the people filling the room. Severus and Harry wanted a small wedding so only a few people were here. Lucius, Remus, Draco, Blaise, the twins, Neville, Ginny, Minerva McGonagall, and Augusta were all the invited guests. Albus was performing the ceremony itself and looked as happy as the couple themselves.

The vows were said and a strong blue light covered the couple before they turned to the crowd. “May I introduce Lord and Lord Potter.” Severus had wanted to take the Potter name saying to many dark feeling surrounded the Snape one. It was not a name to pass on and settled for combing the accounts.

The crowd cheered and Harry and Severus shared a kiss before they walked over to hug the guests. Albus had given Severus the first week off so they could have a small honeymoon. They quickly walked over and said their goodbyes to his family.

Fred and George winked at Harry before saying their goodbyes. The twins had asked for permission to ask Draco and Blaise to marry them, stating that Severus had set a tradition of purposing at another’s wedding. Harry had just laughed at told them he couldn’t be happier.

Harry was going to take the DADA the next year, letting Remus handle it this year, while Harry helped out. Lucius and Remus were going to set out for a world vacation afterwards. Ginny and Neville were already expecting their first child, and Neville was ecstatic about the business. Harry looked at his husband and thought about the coming years. He didn’t doubt there would be hard times, but he knew they could get over them. Harry gave one last look to his family and let Severus pull him into a deep kiss as they were port-keyed away.


AN: This story is fairly badly written and short due to me typing it in two hours. It got stuck in my head and wouldn't leave. Any reviews are requested