The Riddle of Tom\'s Family

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Finally December


There in the square was Bellatrix stunned and tied up with a beet red Neville standing over her with his wand at her throat and an angry look on his face. Amy was standing behind him. MacNair was laying on the ground burned from head to toe with a large dragon standing over him.

McNair was moaning and without a wand as his had been burned. Lucius could not see Narcissa. “Cissa, Cissa” he yelled. “I’m here, I’m okay” said Narcissa stepping from under the wing of the dragon and ran to Lucius. Sara came out from under the other wing and ran to Severus. Albus took MacNair into custody.


Draco came running up to the dragon “Amber?” he asked as he watched her change back to her human form and fall into his arms. “Yes” she said weakly “I’m so sleepy. That took so much energy.” Lucius came up to see if she was okay. “We need to get them back to Hogwarts, your mum has been hit and she needs to be seen by Poppy.”

Draco nodded “Amber need to be seen too to make sure she and the babies are okay.” he said. “Babies!” yelled both his parents together. “I’m sorry we did not tell you sooner, we were going to tell you at Christmas.” Draco said gathering Amber into his arms to carry her to Poppy.

Harry came running up to him and said “Here take my broom, it will get you there the faster. I just got it back from the shop.” “Thanks, Harry” said Draco as he placed Amber on the broom and climbed on behind her and took off with a flash.


Everyone quickly made their way back to Hogwarts. “Severus” said Sara worriedly “I couldn’t fight back, my wandless magic would not work to stun him. I was helpless, so was Amber. She could not duel either.” Severus was shocked, she was so powerful with wandless magic.

What could have happened. “I think we need to research this with all your family and see what needs to be done. I can’t let you out and about unprotected.” he said pulling her closed to him. He had almost lost her today to the two most feared death eaters. Poppy quickly healed everyone’s injuries and assured Lucius Malfoy that his grandson and granddaughter were fine, healthy, and safe.

Amber was pulled into a hug by her in-laws. “How are you felling?” asked Narcissa. “I feel wonderful, very little morning sickness. Just tired sometimes.” said Amber. “That’s wonderful” said Lucius “Poor Narcissa was ill the entire time she was pregnant.


We need to order her one of those weightless book bags.” “No need, Father” said Draco “I have been carrying her books since we found out and when she gets tired Gregory carries our books while I carry her up the stairs.” Draco looked at his Father, never had he seen the man so happy.

“So, when do I meet my grandchildren?” asked Lucius. “Around the first of August. We have talked about names and decided on Ethan Lucius Malfoy and Emma Narcissa Malfoy” said Draco hugging both his parents. By this time Amber was sound asleep. “Finally” said Narcissa “A little girl to pet and spoil.” Draco smiled and said “Not too spoiled, you wouldn’t want her to grow up to be a brat like her father.”

Savannah was so excited, her sister Cassandra and her two best friends were coming for a visit. She was meeting them at the Leaky Cauldron and bringing them back to her home above the shop. Fred and George smiled at each other as they watched their wife pace back and forth watching the door. She looked like a child at Christmas.

Their love for this woman had grown deeper and stronger as the days had gone by and the thought of not having her in their life was unthinkable. She smiled brightly and ran to hug the three lovely ladies that came through the door. They were introduced to Cassandra, their sister in law. She looked very much like their Savannah, but her hair was a deep rich brown with dark brown eyes.

They were also introduced to Leanne, a beautiful blonde with pale blue eyes and Lexie also a beautiful witch with bright blue eyes and midnight black hair. They all had lunch at there. As they were setting there, they saw all Savannah’s cousins and her other sister, Ashleigh come through the fireplace with their husbands and boyfriends or girlfriends in the case of the guys.

Severus had studied and tested and found that when they pulled Merlin through the veil that it had weakened their power not just for the moment, but permanently leaving them unable to do powerful wandless magic as needed to duel. He also found Sara and the rest unable to do the powerful transfigurations they were able to do prior to the summoning.

All were still very powerful, but needed to be fitted with a wand. Something none of them had ever needed. Ashleigh was not effected as it was just the children that were born of twins married to twins, but she came along as she was very powerful as was Stephen and they would help guard. The group would also finish their Christmas shopping. There would be no sitting at the pub while the ladies shopped this time. No this time their witches would not be let out of their sight.

Severus decided that his angel would not be allowed out of Hogwarts without him until she as comfortable with her wand and all the death eaters had been given the kiss. He would not lose his wife and little girl.

Poppy had told them at their last checkup that they were having a little girl. He was going to be the Daddy of a little girl and Merlin help anyone that would harm his little angel. Selena would be her name. She would look just like her mother. Sara was not showing yet, but Severus wanted her to buy maternity robes.


The rest of the fathers to be thought that a grand idea. Amber was being driven insane. Not one, not two, but three Malfoys trying to pamper and baby her. They would not let her lift anything, they barely let her walk by herself. But she loved them for it and they were so happy about the babies.

Will and Chris were also there with their wives Jasmine and Melanie. Sirius was there with Eolynn. The men had all decided there was safety in numbers, their witches would not shop without major protection.

Chris was having a hard time, this was the first time his Melanie had been out in public since he found out she was pregnant. She was four months pregnant and had the cutest little bump showing. Chris still worried about her all the time and fussed over her without end. He stayed right by her side the entire time.

Mr. Ollivander was surprised to see this large group come into his shop. It took a while to get everyone fitted with a wand. After they finished their shopping, they were invited to the Weasley’s shop to see how well it was working out. Lucius and Severus were impressed. Severus was impressed that the boys had never given up and Lucius was impressed with the technology of the floox network and the wizard web and mostly with the amount of sale and asked Savannah to have someone from her father’s company contact him for his companies.

He was introduced to Leanne would worked for the Floox company and was their to set up and run the Floox shop in Diagon Alley along with Cassandra. Ashleigh was so happy to see her sisters and Savannah’s best friends along with Fred and George. Stephen was warned by Fred and George not to hurt their new little sister or else. Stephen laughed and said “I’m more afraid of Savannah. I mean any witch that could take on both Fred and George Weasley must be a powerful force.”

After much talk the group decided to all spend Christmas day at Hogwarts. Fred and George pulled Ron over to the side and handed him a key to his own Gringotts vault. “What’s this for?” he asked. Fred looked at him and said “We decided to give you a 5% share of our company and have set up a vault for you. We put 5,000 galleons into it to start, but now you have about 6,000.” “Why?” asked Ron “I did nothing to deserve a part of you company.” George laughed “We tested our stuff on you most of the time, you were our best tester.” “Not by choice” said Ron with a laugh. “But still you did and still stayed our brother and still encouraged us even when you knew we would test our next product on you. We wanted to do this for you and your family.” said Fred. The three brothers hugged and then rejoined the group. They all made their way back home. Fred and George made their way to the burrow with Savannah, her sister, and their friends.

Bill and Charlie arrived at the Burrow within a few hours of each other. They had been away from home for so long and had wanted to come back closer to home. Bill was to take a post at the main Gringotts in Diagon Alley after the first of the year. He had decided that it was now time to settle down and start a family.

He had become very wealthy breaking curses, but it was a very dangerous job and just recently he had come close to losing his life. That event had opened his eyes and showed him he had nothing to show for all his wealth, nothing. He was alone and he was tired. He had missed out on a lot.

Charlie was also thinking the same. He was going to be teaching at Hogwarts the next year. Hagrid was retiring from teaching a would live out his life as grounds keeper and husband to Madame Maxime.

Bill and Charlie were setting at home around the fireplace when it turned green and out stepped Savannah Weasley. She quickly moved aside and let the rest come through. Molly came in and hugged Savannah and introduced her to Bill and Charlie “This is Fred and George’s wife” She told them. Fred and George introduced Cassandra, Lexie, and Leanne to the family.

They all sat down to the wonderful meal Molly had prepared. Bill looked at Leanne, she was very beautiful. But, she was from America and would no doubt be returning. Then again, Savannah was also from America, but now made a home here. Lexie was talking with Charlie, she told him that she would be teaching Muggle Studies at Hogwarts next year and was pleased that she would have him there to show her around.

Bill also found that Leanne worked for the Floox company owned by Savannah’s father and would be there for awhile working with the Malfoy family setting up their companies on the wizarding web. She would be staying with Savannah until she finished. Cassandra would also be staying with Savannah and would be setting up and running the Floox store in Diagon alley now that Savannah no longer worked there as she was the business manager for Fred and George leaving them to be creative.

Fred and George also offered their other spare room to Bill until he found his own place. Charlie would be returning next week to his dragons until it was time to move to Hogwarts. Lexie had been left money from her late uncle and decided to travel the world before taking the job at Hogwarts. Charlie had invited her to come with him to see Romania.

Albus Dumbledore was not a happy man. He was at Azkaban early in the morning to meet with Esther Markinson, she was a death eater that Severus had once been involved with for a short time. She was one of the very few female death eaters. He had broken off with her for cheating. She left at his request. Years later, he met up with her at a death eater meeting. By that time, she was completely devoted to the Dark Lord and was almost as evil as Bellatrix. What could she want thought Albus. She was set to have the kiss at 10:00 am.

Albus was led into a visitor room. Esther looked old and worn, but managed to smile slightly. “You came, thank you” she sighed “I have much I need to tell you. I want to do one good thing in my life before it’s too late.” She then told him her secrets and pushed a package of papers across the table. “Don’t tell Severus until I’m gone.” she begged. “I wish I could have saved you.” said Albus. “You can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. I would still follow my Lord.” she said “Please, if you want to save me, save my child.” “I promise” said Albus.


He stayed until the kiss had been given and left to speak with Severus. He then decided to follow up on the papers before talking with Severus. He went to the children’s home using an invisibility spell and just watched. Finally he spotted her, Severus’ daughter, the child Esther told him about before she was gone. She was a small, sad little thing with black eyes and hair.

She was Severus made over except for this cute little nose she thankfully got from her mother. Albus watched as this sad little girl about five was picked on and pushed around and called names by the other children. The adult just ignored them until the little girl fought back. Then the little girl was locked in the closet for causing problems. As she cried the adult said “Shut up you little freak!”

Albus quickly went to speak with Severus. Albus sent Dobby to call Severus to his office. When Severus got there he told him about everything and showed him the legal papers. Severus sat in shock for a minute. “Is she mine, Albus. Is she truly mine?” he asked. “Yes, I have seen her and there is no doubt she is your child. I will open my mind and you can see for yourself” said Albus.

Severus looked on at this beautiful child with her black hair and eyes. Sad eyes without hope and then saw her mistreated, unhappy, and afraid when she was locked in the closet.

“I have to get her out of that place. But, I’m afraid of telling Sara. What if I lose her? Severus said in a pained voice. “You won’t lose her” said Albus “There is no kinder soul on earth than your Sara. She will accept the child. Talk to her while I make arrangements to get your child out of that home.”

Severus walked down to his quarters with a heavy heart. The minute he opened the door, Sara was there with her arms around him. “What’s wrong?” she asked “I can feel you pain.” Severus pulled her into a tight hug and told her everything. She hugged him tight and said “Well, let’s go get our daughter.”

Severus was shocked “You want another woman’s child?” he asked. “No” she said “I want your child. I will love the part of her that’s you and the part that’s her and since she has no mother, I will be her mother and love the rest of her.”

Sydney sat alone in the dark closet with tears running down her sad little face. All she had ever wanted was to be loved. Nobody loved her, she was a freak. Sometimes when she was upset, strange things would happen and for that the other children hated her. People would come to the children’s home, but never looked at her. The other children were happy and bubbly, she was not. Sydney was painfully shy. She curled up on the hard floor and went to sleep.

Severus and Sara sat in the office of the children’s home speaking with the Director, a serious looking older lady. “Well Professor Snape, your paperwork appears to be in order.” said the director “And with her mother’s death, you would have full custody. If you will wait here I will collect her and her things.”

She left the office. “Where is Sydney?” the director asked the worker for ward B. “Locked in the closet” was the reply. Sydney looked up as light flooded the closet. “Go to your room and pack your things and come to my office.” the director told her. “You are going home with your family. Your father just found out about you and wants you. Take only your clothes and leave the uniforms here.”

Sydney smiled for the first time in awhile and ran to her room and quickly packed her few things in a paper sack, changed into her only dress and picked up her beloved stuffed snake which she had when she was left there.

Standing as proud as she could she walked into the office. She wanted the family to accept her, she wanted away from this place. As she stepped into the office, black eyes met black eyes. Father and daughter both unable to move or look away. Severus moved first, he stepped forward and went down on one knee and opened his arms. Sydney had never been hugged, but had seen it done. She always wanted to be hugged, so she stepped forward into his arms to be held so tenderly it made tears come into her eyes. Someone cared for her.

“Are you my father?” she asked quietly. “Yes” said Severus looking her in the eyes “I just found out about you today and came to get you as soon as I could get the papers in order showing you were mine. I’m sorry to say that you mother died or she would have been here as well. I never knew about you. If I had, you would have grown up with me.”

Sara came forward “I am Sara, your father’s wife and I want you to know how happy I am that he has found you.” she said with a smile. “You are not my mum?” Sydney asked. Then felt stupid because her father had just said her mother was dead. But, Sara just smiled at her and said “I will be you mum if you want me to be.” Sydney smiled back and said “I would like that. I always wanted a family.”

Severus was happy to have his little girl, but he was not happy to see how thin and pale she seemed and the fact that everything she owned fit into a small paper bag. Shopping would be first. The director said “All your papers are in order and so you can take your child. If you need anything, please let us know. When they left the children’s home, they got into a ministry car and headed to the Leaky Cauldron.

Severus said “Sydney, I need to tell you about myself. I am a wizard and have magic powers. Have you ever made strange things happen, things nobody else could do?” “Yes she said “Am I a wizard too?” “No, my dear child, you are a witch. Your mother was a witch and my wife, Sara is a witch and we don’t live like others. We live in a world of magic. I teach in a school for wizards and witches and you well live there with us.” Severus explained.


So, I’m not a freak” Sydney said happily. “No” said Sara, “you are special, so special and now that you know you are a witch, you need to dress the part.” “I get new clothes?” asked Sydney shocked. She never got anything new. “Yes” said Severus as he hugged his child. “We are here” said the driver. The three of them stepped into the Leaky Cauldron.

Severus and Sara took out their wands and changed into robes. Sara then pointed her wand at Sydney and changed her clothes into day robes. The child was beside herself. After they changed they entered Diagon Alley for the best day of Sydney’s life and lots of shopping.

She stepped into this magic world holding the hand of her Father and her new mother. The first shop they came to was a jewelry shop. Severus pulled them into the shop. “May I help you, Sir?” asked the clerk. “Yes,” said Severus “I would like to purchase guardian lockets for my wife and daughter. I heard that the Stanton collection was the best.” “Of course, Sir” the clerk said as he pulled out two trays with beautiful lockets.


“But Severus” said Sara “They are so expensive” “Yes” he said with a smile “But my family is priceless. Now pick one out! I won’t take no for an answer.” “Daddy, what does a guardian locket do? Is it magic?” asked Sydney. Severus’ heart melted at the word “Daddy”. He explained that the guardian locket would transport her to him if she were lost or in danger.

In addition, the locket itself could not be lost or stolen. They selected their lockets and the clerk rang them up. “Now, Sir” he said “You will need to place the lockets on them and touch the lockets to your lips and kiss each one to activate the charms.” That taken care of the Snape family left to finish shopping.


Albus was busy adding two new bedrooms to Severus’ quarters. A formal living room was added to receive guest and the den was enlarged to give the growing family more room. The baby’s room was left empty for now.

Sydney’s room was filled with basic furniture for Hogwarts. A nice soft four poster bad, a large wardrobe, a chest of drawers, and a set of shelves filled with children’s books. His gift to the new Snape along with an empty toy chest since Christmas was next week. The bed was decked out in green drapes and warm blankets. The whole room was warded against boggarts and Peeves.

He then charmed a window view from one of the towers and charmed the room to stay at a comfortable temperature regardless of the season. He finished up with a laundry basket connected to the laundry room and a drinking glass that filled on demand and added several fluffy pillows. He then called the staff and all the 7th years together to inform them about Sydney.


Severus used the floo network at the dress shop to contact his parents to tell them of their new grandchild. Sara chose several dresses, play outfits, socks, shoes, and under things along with nightclothes. In addition, she also got some warm winter things and a beautiful outfit for the Yule Ball and a nice set of dress robes for Sydney to meet her new grandparents. Sydney changed into a new set of robes while Sara charged everything to the Snape account and shrank the bundle and put it in her small hand bag.


Severus came and pulled them out to go to lunch. Sydney was about to burst. This had been the greatest day of her life. She felt so at home in this world. Her parents were wonderful. She had felt a bond with her father the minute she locked eyes with him. She knew he would always love her and protect her. Severus sat watching his family, his pretty little daughter, his beautiful wife with her tiny little tummy holding his second child, also a daughter. His family, he had always wanted a family, his family.


The more he thought about his dear child growing up in that place, the more angry he became. “What’s wrong?” asked Sara, who could feel the anger rolling off him in waves. “I’m angry that our beautiful Sydney had to grow up in that place” he said “Magical children without parents should not have to grow up in the muggle world, look at Tom Riddle and Harry Potter.”

She sighed sadly and said “You’re right dear and with all the wizarding couples unable to have children, they would be easily adopted if they were in this world. We will talk with our parents about this and several of the old families.” Sydney spoke up and said “There is a child like me at the home. I saw her a few times. She is in another ward. The director would not let us play together because she said we would cause problems. She is a year younger than me. She has blonde hair and blue eyes and is very pretty and nice.


Severus thought about his friends, George and Delinda Howard. They owned the shop in Hogsmeade where he bought his potions supplies. They were deeply in love, but sadly unable to have children and were blonde. Sydney spoke again. “She got adopted twice, but both times she was brought back. They said she was a freak and made things happen. The last time she came back she had a broken arm.”

After they had lunch, Sydney was taken to her grandparents. While she visited with them, Severus went to speak with Albus about her little friend. Albus quickly contacted the Howards and the Minister of Magic. George and Delinda overjoyed agreed to adopt the child and perform a bonding ceremony. The Minister of Magic wanting the population to grow agreed to set up a department to find these lost magical orphans.


The Howards were provided with the correct legal muggle paperwork to adopt a child and headed to the home with Severus. The director was surprised to see him, but relieved that he did not bring the little freak back. He explained about his daughter’s friend and she was called into the office.

The Howards loved the child on sight and asked her name. Even though they knew her name already, it seemed to break the ice. “Margaret” she said. Mr. Howard laid a hand on her shoulder and felt her magic already. She was a strong witch and he knew that this was their child. Margaret had a family. Severus came back to his family home with the Howard family to give Sydney the happy news. The two girls ran to each other and hugged. Their dreams of having a family finally coming true.


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