Lucius Hidden Son

Chapter 2: Lucius’ decision.

Sitting in his office at Malfoy Manor, Lucius was daydreaming, or more exactly, he thought of Lily, the mother of his two sons and how she was dead. He knew that if Voldemort found out this information the same thing would happen to Harry. Lucius did not want anything to happen to his children. He was responsible for the twins, as any parent is responsible for their children.

Lucius knew he had to find a way to protect Harry without betraying his secret. Under no circumstances the boy should know that the blond was his father. The boy thought hard as iron that James Potter was his father. How would he take the news? From that Lucius doubted it wouldn’t be good!

Even if his youngest son discovered the true identity of his father, he would surely not want to go live with him. And Lucius could not make him stay. If the Dark Lord discovered that his worst enemy was the son of his right hand man, everything would end badly for the hopeless Lucius, who would end up stuck between his duty towards his son and his loyalty to his Lord. Yet the blond had to do something. He was preparing an attack and his son was the target.

Unable to come up with an idea, Lucius decided to forget the problem and go to Diagon Alley. Maybe going there will help him to find a solution?

The school year came fast and Harry had not bought his books for class yet. He did not have the heart to do it. Since the death of his godfather, nothing interested him anymore. He returned to spend the summer holidays with his uncle and aunt at Privet Drive. Besides Ron and Hermione had not written him all summer.

Tired of staying in the house, Harry decided to go to Diagon Alley to buy his things for his sixth year at Hogwarts. He came out quietly from the house and took the Knight bus to Leaky Cauldron. He entered the pub, went to the bottom, came out through the back door and found himself in front of the brick wall that gave access to the biggest shopping street of everybody magic.

He remembered the first time he came here with Hagrid, everything was so magical at that time. It was always same, but it was different. The danger was continuously present around him; he regretted his carelessness in the first year.

Now, he should be suspicious of everything and everyone: animals, likely animagus, Death Eaters.

Everything had really changed a lot. The only thing that had not really changed was his loneliness. Harry had always been single since his childhood. No parents, no friends because everyone found him strange and his uncle who spent his time shouting above him.

The young man would have given anything to have his godfather with him or someone to talk, to confide in. He missed terribly the presence of a friend or relative.

With a sigh, he entered the bookstore to buy his books.

Emerging from the Knockturn Alley, pockets full of Gallons after negotiating to sell his poisons that would be bad if the Department decided to go search his Manor, Lucius decided to go through the Diagon Alley before returning home.

At the time he spent in front of stores of animals, he saw Harry entering the bookstore. Loneliness was mirrored on his face. Lucius did not know that Sirius was the godfather of his son. He found that out when he heard Bellatrix say to another. Fortunately, Lucius had managed to flee the Ministry before being arrested.

He knew that his son was very close to his godfather and now saw that his presence was sorely missed by his son. Lucius felt a pinch at his heart. He did not want to see his son so sad and with a mind as bleak.

In deciding to return home to reflect on the situation, Lucius see another Death Eater hidden behind a wall of the library. Obviously, he was waiting for Harry. Deciding that measures were needed, Lucius slipped behind him and without being noticed, stunned the man. Then, his maneuver accomplished and being sure that his son could do nothing, he decided to return home. He went to the apparation area and disappeared.

When Harry left the library with all his new belongings, he decided to go home, with his uncle. He walked by the stunned Death Eater without even noticing him as he was lost in thought. He returned to the Leaky Cauldron and went to Privet Drive, all of his packages by hand.

Returning home, Lucius could no longer think a minute of something other than his lost son. He was pacing around like a lion in a cage in his office, not knowing what decision to take.

Sitting in his chair and opening a drawer at random, he found the photo of Lily, the only woman he really loved. It was a photo taken at the ministry. He looked at her face, looking for a response, a way to protect Harry. Then he knew. He knew that the only way to protect him was to keep him at the Manor.

With resignation at this idea and the trouble that it was going to make, he headed toward the fireplace and then left for Hogwarts through the Floo.

The evening looked very long.

After returning home, Harry went directly into his room. He did not want to see his family. Their presence alone was enough to annoy him. He sat on his bed and decided to read the course books he had recently purchased, to pass the time and avoid thinking about him.

Feeling tired but not wanting to sleep, Harry decided to take a look at the book of potions. He does not hate the subject and was interested even with someone who hated him not offering any motivation to want to work in the class.

After an hour of reading, he went to sleep, his nose on his book of potions. Ironically, he went to sleep when he read a recipe potion for divination.

That night, Harry had a strange dream. He dreamed he found his father. And with him, there was his brother…?

The dream seemed strange, but he did not wake up because of curiosity. It seemed real and true, just like a sort of premonition….

Arriving at Hogwarts, Lucius went without a detour to the Headmaster office. He knew that the discussion would not be pleasant but he must have the approval of the old fool to keep Harry with him. In addition, he would have to provide evidence that the boy was his son, which was not going to be simple because he had burned the letter from Lily so that nobody discovered the truth. The only way he had proof that Harry was his son was to break the spell that his mother had placed on him. It would be impossible to restore it.

Lucius entered the office and closed the door adding many privacy spells. Dumbledore glared at him, a little surprised to see him in his office. Not knowing what to expect, he decided to take the lead on this conversation with his visitor.

"What can I do for you, Mr. Malfoy?” Ask the old man to the blond signaling him to sit.

Here we go! Thought Lucius.

"Hello, Headmaster…" began the blond.

“Get to the reason you’re here” Cut off the old man.

"Fine. I came to see you because I want my son to come live with me. "

"I do not see what you're talking about; Draco came back to your home whenever there is a holiday…"

"I am not talking about Draco," said Lucius, “but Harry… "

"I beg your pardon? I do not know the boy whom you speak of”

"Of course you know him! We are talking about my son Harry! Harry Potter. "

"I am afraid I don’t understand."

"It's very simple! I came to tell you that Harry Potter is my son! Draco and he are twins!"

The old man threw him a skeptical look.

"You have a proof?”He asked

"I burned the letter of Lily…"

“Lily? Lily Potter is the mother of Draco?” Asked the Headmaster, dumbfounded.

"I just told you they are twins."

"Yet you do not have proof?”

“I think it would be better if I told you everything… "

A few minutes later, Dumbledore finally knew the whole story. Although he remained skeptical about the fact that Harry was the son of Lucius and even more that Harry and Draco were twins.

"You know the spell that can give Harry his appearance back?"

"Yes, but once removed, it is impossible to put back."

"You do not have to worry, if Harry is your son like you pretend he is, he will only believe you, and I also…"

"You do not believe me?" said Lucius, appalled.

"I must confess that it’s a little hard to believe you, but it seems possible."

"But how will I tell him?"

"It's very simple; Severus will retrieve him and shall see."

Harry was sleeping deeply when a "pop" made itself known in his room, a sign that someone had apparated in his room.

"POTTER! Wake up!" screamed the visitor.

Another chapter corrected by KK Bk ^^! Thank you so much ! Eriko