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Thou Shalt Not!	By : KusanoSaku Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 17650 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 4
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Title: Thou Shalt Not!

Fandom: Harry Potter

Notes: Post-Battle of Hogwarts fic in part. Non-Epilogue compliant. AR/AU. Evil Dumbledore.

Summery: Severus Snape survives the war, only to realize he has nothing left to live for. While musing what he might have done differently, he is interrupted by the arrival of Dumbledore who is doing some 'housekeeping'. A duel begins and in an attempt to save himself, Severus does the unthinkable and breaks one of the greatest tenants of Magic!

What has he done and where has he gone?

A/N: This chapter is dedicated to reader/reviewer delia cerrano.

The Past- Ch 11

September 10, 1971

Alaric had grabbed Aurelius as breakfast and told him they were going ‘Horcrux Retrieving’. Well not as glamorous as Horcrux Hunting but it was still interesting.

They found Marvolo’s Ring under a floorboard in the Gaunt shack but it was missing the protective curses that might have been created if Aurelius hadn’t freed Alaric from Dumbledore’s Imperious and Memory charms.

Slytherin’s necklace was on the top of a cliff that was unplottable and heavily warded.

Hufflepuff’s cup was with Walburga who was only to happy to return it.

Abraxus did have the diary because he had been a loyal supporter for years.

Rowena’s diadem was the hard one, so that would have to wait for a later date.

It was a relief to lock them in Aurelius’ Horcrux lab.

They were resolved to deal with them another day, they bathed to clean themselves of the dark magic.

They spent the rest of the day doing relaxing things like brewing or reading.

Actually, since his re-certification exams for Potions Master, First class were Sunday Morning. It was prudent to work on that. He chose a potion he’d invented, a soothing draught that calmed one, gave you a bit of energy and didn’t tire you. It was actually more complicated then it sounded, you had to throw out the Calming draught receipt.

You could use a few of those ingredients but the amount of lavender was lessened, it relaxed but also put one to sleep. Ingredients like Valerian root and Passion flower couldn’t be used, however one could use rosin rose. It was sometimes used in muscle relaxants, migraine relievers, anti-anxiety potions, mild sleeping draughts, appetite stimulations potions, anti-depression potions, it was found in potions to treat bad hearts. It was a multi-use plant that had many applications. It was always stored in vials made of Amber, and stored in cellar labs. It’s medicinal and magical properties were negated after harvesting by sunlight.

Ginseng, Gotu Kola, Liquorice root, Chamomile, lemon balm, Hops and wild oats all had calming effects when used properly and in decent amounts.

It didn’t take long to write a dissertation on his Soothing Draught, his previous dissertation back when he Severus Snape had been only one hundred and twenty pages. Lily had grumbled at him but agreed to proofread it and make suggestions.

His eidetic memory was extremely helpful, even though he had started it yesterday. Having already written one was essential experience, since this potion had not been created previously and Severus hadn’t discovered how to create on until he join the Death Eaters.

Once the dissertation was complete, all that was needed was a finished potion and to bring his supply of ingredients. It would take two days to brew, since he was merely being re-certified and he was an extremely gifted Potions Master he was sure that he could gain Abraxus’ permission to use a rarely used and almost ever taught spell that allowed one to speed up time inside a cauldron. It wasn’t Dark but Like Fiendfyre it required a powerful witch or wizard to cast that had intense focus and control.

It was near dinnertime when he set down his quill after signing the dissertation. He used a drying spell to dry the ink before he neatly stacked the pages together. He used a large piece of dragon hide from a worn cloak of his grandfather’s and an empty journal and created a proper cover. He was a lord, why should he use plebeian measures and just turn in a stack of numbered parchment? He ought to take Lily’s advice had turn in a book instead.

Aurelius pushed the pain the thought brought, she wasn’t dead and Alaric wasn’t about to kill her.

He carried the stack of parchment and the empty dragon hide journal to the small dinning room.

Alaric was already waiting for him.

“What have you been doing? You weren’t in the library.”

Aurelius set down the dissertation, “Just finishing my paper for the Potions Master exams. Aurelius has been gone a long time and I have to prove he still has the qualifications to retain his First Class, Potions mastery.”

Alaric whistled, “How many pages is that?”

“Two hundred. My last one was only one hundred and twenty. I know they don’t accept anything over that. This is not a new adaptation of a common potion. It is a new one that I created myself.”

“You wrote all that in one day?” Alaric said with a raised eyebrow.

Aurelius chuckled, “Hardly. I started it yesterday after I finished the lab we’re studying the Horcruxes in. I have all the ingredients; I discovered that after I finished organizing the potions lab. It made sound simple but the combinations of the ingredients in the wrong amounts can create a powerful sleeping draught rather then one that relieves stress and eliminates anxiety. Technically, the Soothing draught has all the benefits of a Calming draught without the side effect of sleep. I merely recounted in proper language how I came about proposing the research to myself, the pitfalls and successes of my experimentation, the ingredients and how they were known to react with one another and of course what it’s effects are. I also included possible adverse reactions and what ingredients in the potion a witch or a wizard might be allergic too. It also contains proposals and descriptions of how a test group on humans might be accomplished. It wasn’t hard to add in descriptions of animal testing, which is frowned upon but useful.”

“You didn’t test it…you don’t have any animals other then the owls that I know of.”

Aurelius smirked, “You forget this is research I did for me over twenty years ago. In your reckoning I haven’t done it yet. It helps that I have an eidetic memory.”

“You have a photographic memory? Of everything?”

“I remember everything I have ever done, read or saw. It is helpful in battle when I have had to rely on spells I may have read but never used previously.” Aurelius shrugged.

“Why did you bring it to dinner other then to show it off?”

Aurelius bit his lip, “When I prepared my previous dissertation I had Lily to read it and offer corrections. I was hoping since you are around and you are highly intelligent that you could peruse it. I know that Potions isn’t the field you are truly gifted at but I am sure that you are more than capable of understanding. I wouldn’t give it to Horace for fear that he would try to claim it as his own. It annoyed him that he could never rise above third class.”

Alaric stared at him for a moment before searching his face. ‘Very well, I shall read it. While Potions is not my field of expertise I am a dab hand at it. Slughorn would rave about how I was so diverse in my aptitude for various fields of magic. “I do have a Master of Defence Against the Dark Arts but I also know a great deal about the Dark Art. Not all of the so-called Dark Arts should be banned.”

Aurelius inclined his head a little in gratitude, “I would be honoured.”

“Now,” Alaric said rubbing his hands together, “perhaps we should partake of this wonderful food. I’ve not tasted anything so scrumptious since I left Hogwarts.”

Aurelius chuckled, “Neither have I.”

So they turned their attentions to the food.

Aurelius hoped that his letter to Lucius arrived today. He would prefer that they had warning of his arrival.

XoooooX

September 11, 1971

Why exactly Alaric decided to accompany him to Hogwarts Aurelius had no bloody clue, the man refused to say anything other than he missed the place.

They both Apparated separately to Hogsmeade and made their way to the Whomping Willow under disillusionment charms.

Aurelius pointed his wand at the knot that revealed the secret passage and cast the water conjuring spell.

It hit the knot just right.

Alaric watched in silent surprise and amusement as the violent tree stilled in it’s movements. It then lifted up revealing a secret passage, opening like a wand case.

“That is surprising. I thought I knew all the castle’s secrets.” Alaric mused.

“Move. Before someone notices the passage.” Aurelius said softly before making his way down there.

He forced his mind not to replace any of his memories here: not the time that Sirius tricked him into exploring it, or the time he tried to capture Sirius only to let Lily’s true betrayer escape.

The irony of his willingness to enter here with the man who tried to kill him was not lost. The fact that he could forgive this man for something had not done yet but was capable of was intriguing. Perhaps, for all of Albus’ flaws his claims that forgiveness was always possible had some merit.

They had arrived early but apparently not early enough if the murmur of voices were anything to judge by.

“Are you sure he’s coming?” Remus’ soft voice carried down the tunnel.

“He claimed he would be here at eleven it is ten till. He has a few minutes to show himself.” Lucius mused.

The sounds of pacing was heard.

Aurelius sighed, that would be himself.

“Severus you sit down. Your pacing will give me a headache. All you’re doing is sirring up the dust. Where in the world did he learn of this place? Perfect Malfoy didn’t know about it. For that manner Remus how did you know about it?”

“Because I’ve been here before…”

“Would it have something to do with what Potter and Black were muttering about? That you disappeared after dinner and never returned to the Tower?”

“Can we not talk about this Lily? Please?”

Aurelius opened the door slowly negating his disillusionment charm, deciding and spooking or startling was unwise.

“Who…oh it’s you Aurelius.” Lucius drawled in a bored tone but his eyes were curious.

Aurelius nodded, “My apologies for not owling you sooner. I was rather busy with Gringotts and family business. My apologies for bring an uninvited guest but he insisted on joining me.”

Aurelius entered the room and allowed Alaric to join them as he conjured a comfortable chair.

Lucius stood up and bowed at once, “My Lord, it is an honour. I did not expect you to grace us with your presence. “

“I am not who I was before. I have no desire to conquer the way I did before. However I shall introduce myself. I am Lord Alaric Slytherin- Peverell, Baron Gaunt, Baron Riddell, Baron Ensington, and Viscount Lincoln.” He bowed slightly, “It is an honour to see you again. Your father is well.”

The first years stared at them in confusion.

Lucius bowed, “My Apologies my Lord. There are my companions First Year Remus Lupin of Gryffindor.”

Alaric nodded and then turned his gaze to Severus and Lily, “The Honourable Severus Aurelian and his sister the Lady Lillian Anastasia of the House of Prince. It is an honour to make your acquaintance.”

The pale boy with black hair and obsidian eyes glanced at his friend who had flame red hair and bright emerald green eyes. “How are we related?”

“It seems that your origins have not been properly enplaned. You see when your mother Eileen was young,” Aurelius began quietly, “she had a relationship with a near relative and conceived. She was to be Bonded but before the person who promised to ask her father for her hand could do so he disappeared without a trace. Horrified at her discovery of a pregnancy Eileen fled. Taking up with the first man she met. She married him in a Muggle ceremony, moved in with him and born two children. At birth she forced him to exchange his blood for that of the children’s sire. Both children instead of having similar black hair and green eyes changed to resemble their new blood father. The boy’s eyes turned black and the girl’s hair because the colour of fire. Since her husband was a mostly unemployed drunk Eileen left the girl at church with a letter, asking them to find a nice family care for her. If the mother because able to care for the girl she would reveal herself.”

Severus frowned, eyes darting.

Lily blinked, “I knew I wasn’t the Evans’ child but…I’m Severus’ sister? How can that be?”

“Your parents chose the date of your ‘birthday’. There have been suspicions in the parish that Eileen was your mother but no proof until she wrote a confession.” Aurelius replied. “Eileen has left Tobias and is now living in seclusion in France. Until she recovers her equanimity, she shall not have contact with either of you. I have spoken with the Evans, I shall permit you to spend one month in summer with them as you may spend Christmas with them. However I shall require that you spend Winter Solstice with me so I will retrieve you from Platform Nine and Three-Quarters at the beginning of Winter holidays. On December 23 of each year I shall deliver you to the Evans. You are welcome to spend Spring holidays with them if you wish to attend Easter services.”

“Who are you sir?” Lily asked, “How do you know all this? How have you managed to learn this?”

Aurelius sighed, “I am called Aurelius Prince now but I was born Severus Snape.”

Lily gasped.

“I was tossed into the past in a Magical accident. I have no way or wish to return to my own time. Since it is too confusing for there to be two of us I have chosen to take the name of a member of the family who disappeared. I have with evidence managed to gain custody of you both through the Department of Magical Children. I will be informing the Board of Governors of this on Thursday. Prior to that I shall be re-certifying myself as a Potion Master, First Class. “I have created Trust vaults for you both. I have set aside a set amount for Lily’s dowry that will gain interest until the time she chooses to Bond. I have set aside a set amount to be paid to the family of Severus’ chosen Bondmate. I could arrange them but I would rather you fell in love naturally.”

The children stared at him dumbfounded.

“Do you know who I married?” Lily asked softly.

Aurelius nodded, “He’s a bit immature now but he grows up.” He scowled, “He will be a decent father and a brave Auror.”

Severus growled, “Not Black!”

“Of course not. Black is responsible for most of your torment. Potter only goes along with it because he likes to keep Black occupied. Foolish boy.”

“What is it that you want of us?”

“Seeing as how you were both born purebloods and are tormented here, I was thinking that we might decide to transfer you. You would gain a greater education at another school where there are more options. You can choose to take classes that will count towards your futures. You can explore more options. Classes are later and are often on weekends. Some merely last a single term.”

“What about Remus and Lucius?”

“With Lucius’ brother here if Lucius wished I am sure that Abraxus would allow him to transfer without loosing face if Lucius was willing to Sacrifice his Perfect status. As for Remus, if he wished to meet the man who turned him and discuss his future.”

Remus stood up so suddenly, “I don’t want to meet him! He ruined my life!”

“Poor little pup. You don’t understand. Albus had been feeding you bad information. For one thing I told you before that other schools would let you attend. Durmstrang is especially welcoming. Lycanthropy was meant to be a curse but it was changed. The first Lycan was Sir Marok. He fell afoul of a Dark Witch named Nimue who cast the curse on him. While Morganna could not remove the curse she altered it. The transformation would destroy any disease inhabiting the body. The painful monthly transformations could be changed but it is a small price to pay from freedom from disease. Something like menstrual cramps or the pain of childbirth being offset by the ability to create life. However, if one finds a mate who sooths them then the transformations are less painful to undergo. So is the company of others in animagus form.”

Lily and Severus looked at each other and did their silent communication that Aurelius remembered painfully.

“You’re a werewolf?” Lily asked quietly.

Remus glared Aurelius. “No one is supposed to know! Dumbledore said he’d kick me out if anyone knew.”

Alaric chuckled, “Good. Then you can transfer schools with your friends.”

Severus frowned, “Why would I want to transfer?”

Alaric blinked, “Do you want to be tormented for your so-called dirty blood or would you like a new start away from prejudicial persons? Not everyone can manage to turn their prejudicial housemates into loyal subjects and that doesn’t seem like something you might be interested.”

“So it I agree to transfer I will be treated like an equal and not a Mudblood?” Lily asked softly.

Aurelius nodded, “I would like to transfer you. However if you would prefer to remain I will allow it, albeit reluctantly. I would prefer not to have you attending while Albus Dumbledore is Headmaster.”

“What has he done for you to despise him so?” Lily frowned at him.

“The truth?” Aurelius sighed.

“Truth.” Lily insisted.

“He allowed you and your husband to be murdered. He mindraped a student under his protection and murdered your son after using him as a sacrificial lamb and later made your son a killer. I am not sure exactly how many lives he ended or ruined.”

Lily recoiled, “You have proof of this?”

Aurelius nodded, “My own memories. I found your body…”

Lily looked at him, “He’s telling the truth. I’m not sure I like that I’m going to be murdered.”

Aurelius shook his head, “I won’t let that happen. Your would be murder shall never harm you. As for Albus, I would sooner kill him them let him harm your child.”

“So how can we help?”

“I would like to arrange a meeting between Fenrir and Remus. There is much that he could teach you. Greyback is one of the strongest werewolves. He’s not a monster, not really. Because of the number of persons he’s infected they believe he’s gone feral. He chose you Remus.”

“Fine!” the young lycan growled.

“When?”

“Next Saturday.” Then the boy fell silent.

Aurelius supposed it was a victory.

Alaric gestured for Lucius to follow him to a corner.

He handed him an iron chest. “I need you to retrieve something from Hogwarts.”

The young Malfoy heir beamed at him, “Of course my Lord.”

“You must go without being seen. Pace the seventh floor corridor. You must thinking over and over, I need the Room of Hidden Things.”

“The what?”

“You must do this. I can’t enter the school or I would do it myself.”

“The Room of Hidden Things?”

Alaric nodded, “You will look of a bust of a witch with a sort of crown on it. I want you to place the diadem in this chest. It will ward it immediately. Then you are to shink it and send it to Merrivale. Above all do not be seen. I must have this immediately.”

“What is it?”

“A powerful Artefact. I hid hit their to keep it from Dumbledore. He would never look there.”

“I will do it. What is my reward?”

Alaric noticed Lucius’ eyes straying to Aurelius, he smirked, “Your greatest desire fulfilled.”

The boy swallowed, “I’ll do it.”

Aurelius turned to his younger self and Lily, “I want you to discuss this between you. Make the best choice for your futures. Remus you must forget everything you heard previously about your Sire. He wants very much to meet you. I heard him grumbling about it for years. I would prefer to prevent having to hear that.”

“Alright, alright.”

Aurelius sighed, apparently a week from a full moon and Remus’ temper was still short.

They said goodbye to the Hogwarts students and made their way back to Hogsmeade where they Apparated back to Merrivale.

What do you think? Outstanding? Exceeds Expectations? Acceptable? Poor? Dreadful? Troll?

A/n:

delia cerrano -Voila kids! Hope you like it.

ChaosLady - Apologies for the boring nature of the last chapter. Maybe I redeemed myself?

mary blackman -I sent an email.
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