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Found at the start	By : midka Category: Harry Potter AU/AR > Slash - Male/Male Views: 5164 -:- Recommendations : 1 -:- Currently Reading : 1
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Severus woke about an hour later and gently distanced Harry from his chest. He walked into his living room and greeted the ghosts that were floating around his room. Helga and Rowena floated over to the man who was getting a cup of tea. He was very grateful that the Welcoming feast had been on a Friday. He would have two days to get his baby to calm down.

Helga smiled at him and Rowena sat down and gave him a gentle smile. “Severus,” Rowena interrupted his thoughts. “We need you to claim the school as the guardian of the heir. The headmaster right now could break into these rooms very easily.” Severus nodded and motioned for them to explain how. “The white stone in your son’s room is the ‘heart of Hogwarts.’ Cut your palm and lay it on the stone then say, ‘I claim this school for such a time until my son can claim his birthright.’ Hogwarts will do the rest. We know that it is very dangerous for anyone to know who he is. We were thinking that you might want to change his name back to what it was supposed to be just minus the Potter, for now.”

Severus nodded and thought about it. Changing Harry’s name could prove helpful and a great way to keep him hidden. Still deep in thought Severus stood up and went into the bedroom and located the stone behind the tapestry of a unicorn. Cutting his palm he laid it on the stone and recited the ritual. The stone glowed a deep yellow and it circled him and Harry then disappeared into his skin. Harry mumbled in his sleep and rolled over. Severus smiled and went back into the living room. He was surprised to see the ghosts had a little bit of tint to them.

Sal smiled and motioned for Severus to sit down. “Your magic is powerful, but the headmaster has been trying to get rid of us for years. When the little one claims us we don’t doubt that we will be full of color, still see through, but colorful ghosts nonetheless. But what we wanted to tell you is that since you claimed Hogwarts, and have acknowledged our presence, any ghost that teaches Ravyn will be able to perform spells. Now with your claiming, even if temporarily, the house elves will not be able to tell anyone of Ravyn.”

Severus let out a breath and nodded, he didn’t even think of the house elves. “What about his looks? He looks just like James, everyone will know who he is.”

Salazar interrupted Severus’ mumbling, “That is because of the strength of the adoption ritual. I know a potion that will take that element of it away. He will still be adopted by James, but he will look more like you.” Severus nodded and calmed down. “We can brew it tonight when Ravyn goes to bed, it only takes about thirty minutes.”

Godric’s deep voice interrupted his thoughts. “Ravyn will also claim our familiars. Well mine and Sal’s, Helga’s and Rowena’s have already passed on. I have a phoenix that the headmaster is claiming as his, but Ember is just waiting for you to call her. And Sal’s is a basilisk. She is housed in his sanctuary. That is why Ravyn can’t go there yet. We don’t know her health or if she is in blood lust.” Severus had paled and nodded. “Good. Well then why don’t you call a few house-elves and send them to clean up our rooms.” Severus nodded and called for a few house elves. They popped away excitedly and went to clean the rooms.

Severus relaxed into his chair, the ghosts floated away, saying that they would be back on Monday to start their lessons. Severus heard a noise and turned to see Harry appear in the door. Severus smiled and walked over to the little boy. “Harry, I was thinking. The bad wizard will look for you when you get older, but if we change your name you’ll be harder for him to find. Plus, Harry was not the name that your mum gave you.”

Harry looked wide-eyed at his Daddy, and then asked what his name was, “Is it Freak? Uncle Vernon called me that all the time.”

Severus bit back a growl. “No little one, and I don’t ever want to hear you call yourself that. Your name is Ravyn Aaric Potter-Snape. But you’ll just be known as Ravyn Aaric Snape. How does that sound?”

Harry smiled but then gave a small frown, “I don’t know how to spell Ravyn, though.”

Severus smiled and kissed his forehead. “Don’t worry little one, I’ll help you learn.” Harry smiled and nodded. “Okay then, what do you say we get a warm bath and then I’ll shrink some of my old school clothes until we can get you some new clothes.” Harry nodded with a big smile, as he never had a warm bath before.

Severus smiled and carried his son into his room and dug through an old trunk that had some of his old school uniforms in it. He pulled out three uniforms and shrunk them. He would use a tailoring spell when Ravyn put them on. Ravyn smiled and giggled when the clothes shrunk down. Severus smiled and carried Ravyn into the bathroom. He filled up the tub with warm water and flicked his wand to add some rainbow-colored bubbles. When the tub was full Ravyn smiled and quickly got undressed and into the tub, only hesitating slightly to make sure that it was okay. Severus smiled and sat at the edge of the bath to watch Ravyn. Half an hour later, when Ravyn had wrinkled hands and feet, Severus helped him to get out of the bath. Harry smiled as he was wrapped in a warm towel. Severus grabbed the clothes that he had been wearing before and scowled at the size and state of the clothes. He quickly sent them into his fireplace.

Ravyn dressed quickly and smiled as he turned to his Daddy. Severus smiled back at him and sent a spell that tailored the clothes. Ravyn giggled as he felt the clothes straighten and fix themselves. Severus smiled and picked up Ravyn and sat down in the sitting room to get to know his son. Later that night when Ravyn was asleep in his bed, Severus and Salazar were in his private laboratory making an ancient potion that seemed to have been forgotten from time. Adding the ginseng, the potion turned orange. Salazar nodded and floated through the door. Severus bottled the potion and vanished the rest. Taking the vial with him he placed it on the table in Ravyn’s room and opened the door to his room, so that he could check on Ravyn at night and vice-a-versa.

In the early morning hours, a small body crawled in Severus’s bed. Severus was a very light sleeper and was awake at once. The small body was trembling and shaking as he hesitantly started to whisper, “D-Daddy? Are you awake?”

Severus opened his eyes and looked at the teary-eyed boy in his bed, “What’s the matter, little one?” He noticed that Ravyn had yet to let his tears fall.

Ravyn looked at the comforter and then took a quick look into his daddy’s face, “I had a bad dream.”

Severus lifted the sheets and pulled Ravyn towards him so he was cuddled into his chest. “What did you dream about?”

Ravyn started to shake again so Severus wrapped his arms around him. Ravyn whispered, “Uncle Vernon came and took me away. He hurt you and then he took me and put me back in my cupboard. Then he went away but came back with his whip. I was so scared Daddy.”

Severus tightened his arms around his son. That bastard shouldn’t be allowed to have children. “Shh, little one, that man is not coming near you ever again. He doesn’t know where you are and thinks that you went to heaven too. I will always try to do my best to protect you. So will your Godfather Lucius and may other people who love you.”

Ravyn nodded against his chest, “Who else Daddy?”

Severus smiled and rubbed the small back, “Well your Uncle Moony, is what you always called him, but I called him Remus. He has been trying to find you for years, but the bad wizard hid you and wouldn’t tell anyone where you were. And you’re other Godfather Sirius, or Uncle Padfoot. He was put in prison for something he didn’t do, but he loves you lots.”

Ravyn cuddled closer to his Daddy. “Can we tell U…Moony that I’m okay and I’m with you?”

“Yes little one, I sent a letter to him. But it might be a while before he comes here. I don’t know where he was.” Ravyn nodded and soon fell asleep cuddled on his Daddy’s chest, listening to his heartbeat.

Severus hugged his little boy tighter to his chest and fell asleep.

Morning came and Severus led Ravyn back to his bed and had him lay down. He put a numbing spell on him and helped him drink the potion. Severus watched as his son’s hair straightened and lengthened, it also had one streak of red at his temple. His cheekbones rose higher and his skin paled. Ravyn got just a little taller as well. He still looked like he was three instead of five though. Severus took off the numbing charm and helped the stiff little boy into a warm bath. Ravyn smiled and relaxed into the bath. Severus spent the rest of the day talking to Ravyn and explaining how things would go tomorrow. When Ravyn was put to bed Severus walked out and was glad to see Salazar floating in his living room. “Did you explain about tomorrow?”

Severus nodded, “But that door, if we told Hogwarts to block it, could he still see in but not come through it?”

Salazar thought for a moment, “Yes that should work, and I think that would make Ravyn feel better about it. Are you going to join us for lunch tomorrow?”

“Yes, but I must partake of at least one meal a day in the Great Hall. Do you think that we could start lessons tomorrow at seven so I can still go sit for breakfast there?”

Salazar nodded, “Yes, I will tell the others. When are you going to talk to your friend?”

Severus sighed, “Ravyn is still very wary about meeting anyone. Could you ask Helga to talk to him about that? He seems more scared about meeting Draco than Lucius. As for Remus, I don’t know. Everything was wonderful and then he just went crazy. Maybe if nothing else, he can come and talk to me about that.”

Salazar nodded and bid the man good night. Severus walked into Ravyn’s room and proceeded to open the door to his room once again. He knew that it would be awhile before Ravyn felt comfortable here. At one o’clock in the morning a small body climbed into Severus’ bed. Nothing was said as Severus lifted the sheets and pulled Ravyn into his side. Severus made sure he was comfortable and kissed his head. “Night little one, love you.”

Ravyn sniffled, “Night Daddy, love you too.” Severus heart fluttered in his chest. He tightened his arms around his son and drifted off to sleep.

At six o’clock Severus wand vibrated and left out soft sparks. He quietly got up and took a shower to get dressed. When he was dressed he went to wake up Ravyn. The little boy was up already though and looking around the room, his face lit up when he saw Severus. Giving the little boy a smile Severus picked him up off the bed and carried him into his bathroom. He filled the tub with water and told Ravyn to bathe quickly so they could have breakfast together. Ravyn smiled and nodded and proceeded to bathe as quickly as he could. When he was done it was six twenty and Severus ordered some breakfast. Making sure that Ravyn was dressed Severus led him to the table and put a little of everything on his plate like last time.

Harry smiled as he watched his daddy serve breakfast. His aunt had made him make one of those before he thought they were called omelets. He took a bite and hummed, it was really good! Taking some more he ate as much as he could and saw that his daddy didn’t eat any. He looked at his plate and then at his Daddy’s, why wasn’t he eating it? “Daddy, why aren’t you eating the eggs?”

Severus smiled, “I don’t like those kind of eggs, but I’m glad you do. When you go to take some classes with Grandma Helga I have to go to the Great Hall and eat there as well. But don’t worry little one, I’ll come back and open the door so you can see me when you need to. But I’m going to put up a shield to make sure that you can’t come in. I teach potions, which can be very dangerous. I’ll come in and have lunch with you later okay?”

Ravyn nodded and gave a wary smile. He didn’t want to leave his Daddy just yet, but knew he had to. Soon seven o’clock rolled around and they went to the ‘magic door’ as he called it. Ravyn put his hand on the door and said, “Rowena’s Nest.” Severus and Ravyn stepped through the door into a huge room, it looked to be about three stories high. In the middle of the room was a large desk, with paper, quills, and ink. It had a clear view of the fireplace. The fireplace was white marble with intricate designs on the mantle. The walls surrounding it were a beautiful blue with white moldings. The other three walls contained shelves upon shelves of books. Severus idly wondered how Ravyn could get the books down. Large windows broke through the shelves. Closer to where they were standing was a couch and two chairs with a coffee table, and tucked in the corner Severus could see a dining table and chairs.

Severus smiled and shut the door they had just come in. Putting his hand on it he called out, “Potions classroom.” He opened the door and smiled when he saw his classroom. He turned to Ravyn and pulled him into a hug. “Okay little one, I am going to go through and put up the shield I told you about. Then I have to go to the Great Hall, but I should be back in an hour no later. You be good.” Ravyn nodded and hugged him once more. Severus smiled and walked through the door. He turned around and put up a blocking shield and a silencing spell as well. He didn’t doubt that Ravyn would get scared when he yelled. Severus gave one final wave and walked toward the Great Hall, he made sure his masks were on as he entered the room.

The headmaster turned and greeted him, “Ah, there is our recluse. Severus my boy, where have you been all weekend?”

Severus nodded his head in greeting to the others at the table. “I was working on a potion that required continuous stirring at random intervals. I slept in between them. My Slytherins knew where to find me.” Albus nodded, he looked like he didn’t buy it, but there were too many people around to call him out on it.

Severus ate his meal in silence and was the first to leave at seven forty-five. He beat his students down to the class, and looked at the door to check on Ravyn. He was sitting on the couch talking to Helga, but he gave Severus a smile and a wave when he saw him. Severus smiled and waved back. His class started soon after and Severus gave the regular welcome speech. The students were captivated, but the unease was easy to see on their faces. Classes went by quickly. Actually, Severus felt he was more mellowed than normal. Every time he started losing his cool, one quick look at his son and he was perfectly fine. At noon Ravyn was waiting by the door, and it took all of Severus’ will not to smile at him. The class emptied quickly and Severus walked into Rowena’s Nest.

Ravyn smiled and flew into his Daddy’s chest. Severus smiled and picked the little boy up. “So, are you having fun little one?”

Ravyn smiled and started talking as quick as he could, “Grandpa Sal taught me how to spell me name in snake talk and English. Grandma Rowena taught me some numbers. Grandma Helga talked to me about how to meet new people.”

Severus smiled, Ravyn being the heir prepared him for the knowledge that his son would be a parselmouth. “It sounds like you had fun.” Ravyn nodded. “What would you like for lunch?”

Ravyn adopted a thoughtful look on his face, it was all Severus could do not to laugh at such a serious face. Ravyn looked cautiously up at him and talked very quietly. “Can, can I have fish and chips. Dudley used to eat it all the time, I would like to try it. Please.”

Severus smiled at his son, “Of course you can little one. The only way I’ll turn you down is if it really unhealthy or too much sugar, okay?” Ravyn nodded and Severus called Pippy to bring two orders of fish n’ chips, and two small salads. Ravyn looked really excited and ate half of his small salad. When the platter arrived Ravyn dug into it with relish, but didn’t eat as much as Severus would have thought. “What’s the matter?”

Ravyn looked from his plate up to his Daddy, “I’m sorry. I’ll finish it.”

Ravyn lifted his hand to get more when Severus gently caught his hand. “Ravyn, sweetie, you don’t have to eat it if you don’t like it. But tell me what’s wrong?”

Ravyn looked frightened at first, but took a deep breath. “It’s really greasy. It feels weird in my tummy.”

Severus smiled at his little boy. “That’s okay, I don’t really like this a lot either. How about next time we get broiled fish and some vegetables?” Ravyn nodded. Severus banished the dishes to the kitchen and led Ravyn to the chairs. He still had twenty minutes till his next class and he wanted to talk about Draco. “So, you talked to Grandma Helga about meeting new people?” Ravyn nodded his smile very large. “Would you like to meet another little boy? He is about a month older than you.”

Ravyn got that serious look on his face once more. “Would you stay close by?” Severus nodded. “Then I would be okay with it. When do I meet him? What’s his name? Is he a wizard too?”

Severus smiled, “We can meet him on Friday, that’s five days from now. His name is Draco his daddy is one of my best friends, your Godfather Lucius, remember I told you about him. Yes, he is a wizard too. If you like him enough we can invite him to take classes with you.” Ravyn nodded.

Severus talked a few moments more and then left to go to class. Ravyn gave him a big hug and waved at him when he put up the shield. Severus smiled and waved back, then opened the door to allow entry for his students. The second years entered quickly and Severus gave them a test that had most of the class groaning. Severus just scowled and handed out the quizzes. The day winded down and classes soon ended. Severus sighed in relief as he gathered the homework. He slipped into Rowena’s nest and saw Ravyn asleep on the couch. He smiled and closed the door before opening it to his living room. Severus ordered a tea service as he changed into some more comfortable slacks.

When he returned he saw his bird Archimedes with a scroll on his leg. Severus took a deep breath and removed the scroll. He laid it on the table, but didn’t open it. Leaving it where it was Severus got himself a cup of tea and started to grade the homework, though his eye did stray to the scroll. Half an hour later Ravyn walked into the living room and climbed onto the couch with him.

Ravyn smiled at his daddy, though he was still a little groggy. “Did you have fun at class Daddy?”

Severus smiled, “I did little one, did you have fun in your classes?” Ravyn nodded. “And what did you do?”

Ravyn’s eyes sparkled at the innocent question that he had never been asked. “After you went back to class, Grandpa Ricky introduced me to Ember. She’s a big birdie, and has orange and yellow feathers. And Grandma Row taught me the yes’ and no’s of meeting a proper pureblood. She said that unless you are close or family that you should never touch their hand. ‘Cause she said that a person’s magic touches every part of them, including their skin, and that mingled magic is considered in a bad thing. But if you’re family it’s okay cause you’re already close to them.”

Severus smiled, “That’s a very good thing to learn. In fact, you can show your Uncle Lucius and Draco when we meet them. What about Grandma Helga what did she show you?”

Ravyn smiled wider. “She taught me about plants and then we planted… Poofapods.”

Severus smiled, “You mean Puffabods?”

Ravyn nodded, “That’s what I said. Anyway, then Grandpa Sal said I had to take a nap.”

Severus nodded then held out his arms, Ravyn quickly settled himself in his lap. “I’m glad you have fun today. It’s almost dinner so what do you say we order some spaghetti for dinner? Then I have a present for you.”

Ravyn’s eyes widened, “Really, I’ve never had a present before. What is it?”

Severus’ eyes dimmed a little, “I can’t tell you it’s a surprise.” Ravyn eyes got a little wider, and then his mouth formed a little ‘o’. “Do you want to call Pippy?”

Ravyn nodded then called out loudly, “Pippy!”

Pippy popped in and gave a small curtsy. “What can Pippy do for you, young master?”

Ravyn looked to his Daddy who nodded, “Can we get some spaghetti for dinner, please? And can I get some of that orange juice too please?”

Pippy nodded and popped away. Severus carried Ravyn into his room and they sat at the table. “Did you mean pumpkin juice, Ravyn?”

“Is that the orange colored drink?” Severus nodded. “Oh, I thought it was orange juice.”

Severus just sighed internally, knowing that he was going to have to introduce his son to a lot of things; including juice. Pippy popped back in and left a large platter of spaghetti on the table with a pitcher of pumpkin juice and a pot of tea. Ravyn smiled and dug in and ate with gusto. “Daddy this is really good!”

Severus chuckled as he saw Ravyn had sauce all over his face. “Yes, it is.” Dinner passed quickly and Severus led Ravyn into the bathroom to take a bath. Twenty minutes later Ravyn was out of his large bubble bath and into some shrunken pajamas. Severus put Ravyn in the bed and grabbed a book, that he had had since he was younger. “Would you like me to read you a story?”

Ravyn’s eyes got large, and he nodded. Severus smiled and opened the book.

King Arthur was like Merlin’s son.
An odd family for those who had none.
Merlin was proud of the man.
And Arthur was happy.

Both grew older in many ways.
Arthur had children who, who had children as well.
His daughters were proud but the younger one was vain
She only cared for her beauty and pride and what was on her face.

The elder daughter was sad for her nephew.
So she took him away.

Such a scandal this did cause
The younger daughter fought back, with lies and rumors.
The elder daughter stood her ground and wouldn’t give the child back

One day in the town square the younger daughter punched her sister.
The elder sister with blood on her lip screamed, “You don’t even know your child’s name!”

The younger sister knew it was true,
For her husband had named the child and then died.
She got angry when the people of the town turned away from her.
What kind of queen would she be,
If her child was treated like that.

The children grew and magic came out of them.
Merlin was proud and took the two children and taught them all he knew.
The children grew older and stronger.
But the younger sister was still there.

The younger sister had grown mad in her quest,
She grew old and wrinkled, but blamed the child and her sister.

Arthur was saddened greatly when he locked his daughter away.
But knew that he must.
The sister got free but she was mad and insane.

The children were now men, and both had hearts of gold.
But one day when they were out riding, the younger sister managed to kidnap her child away.

Ravyn gasped. His eyes were large as the story was told.

The other child was worried and rode home to tell his mother,
but she had been taken too.
He turned and calling on the magic he had been taught
called out for his cousin and brother of his heart.

His cousin heard the call and his magic called back.
He turned to his Aunt that had been chained to him
“Don’t worry dear, dear Aunt, for my cousin is coming. He will be here soon.”

The younger sister crashed into the room, a large cauldron boiling behind her.
Though she was not magical she knew potions well.
She took her sister and grabbed her by her hair.
“You thought you had won!” She cackled.
“You thought yourself so great.
Well, look at you now, this will be your resting place!”

The cousin fought against his binds, “No, don’t hurt her,
She is like my mother.” Who was this woman to torture them so?

The younger sister sneered and slapped the man across his face.
Her nails leaving marks and cuts upon his cheek.
“I am your mother! I birthed you! You came from me!
You ungrateful child!”

The cousin drew back,
He shook his head no.
“My mother is mad, she is locked in a tower, she is not free.”
He had to stall, for his cousin was close.

The younger sister grabbed her son and dragged him to the cauldron.
“I am free, from that place the imprisoned me.
And you shall help me regain my beauty!”

She got a knife and grabbed his arm.
“My son, the child of my flesh, whom I loathe.
Your stolen blood will run and my age will be yours
Your youth shall be mine.”

The man was worried and thought back to his teacher.
Merlin’s lessons popped in his head.
He mumbled under his breath. “I give you my blood, take as much as you need.”
He held out his arms for his mother to cut.

The blood ran down and splashed in the cauldron.
She cackled madly in her high-pitched laugh.
“I will have beauty and I will have youth.
The kingdom will dance upon the roads which I tread!”

She scooped up the potion and turned to her son.
Who was still bleeding on the floor.
“I toast to you, my child. I will not grieve when you die.
But know that you died for your mother.”
Then she cackled once more and turned up the goblet drinking the potion.

She flew to the mirror that stood in the corner and waited.
Her gray hair turned blond.
Her face tightened up and her skin started to glow.
She crowed her triumph to the sky up above.
Her body slimmed her eyes started to sparkle
And she danced around, for her beauty was found.

While away from the mirror her son and sister watched. As her hair turned to black and gray like stone. Her skin did the same, and her sister turned away.
But her son, watched as she noticed and screamed.
“What have you done to me?!”

Her son watched as she was frozen in place, turned to a statue of limestone.
His cousin burst in and let out a cry,
his cousin was bleeding, but he wouldn’t die!
He healed his cousin and freed his mother. And as one they turned on the poor soul of stone.

The son who had bleed for his mother’s mad mind,
sent out a spell in a loud rage filled cry.
The statue crumbled and turned to dust.
And the son turned to his aunt and cried into her chest.

His aunt hugged him tight and comforted him, while his cousin banished the mess.
They turned and they rode off into the sunset to tell King Arthur of his daughter’s demise.

King Arthur and Merlin both grew forlorn at the fate of the daughter who had gone insane.
Everyone was proud of the daughter’s son though, for he was smart and cunning and brave. His cousin asked for him to be king so he could go hunting, whenever he liked.

So it became the young man became king but his cousin stayed close. And King Aaric was the best king that was ever known.

Severus looked down and saw that Ravyn was deep asleep and kissed the little boy’s forehead. Severus looked reverently down at the well-worn book. He often read it when he needed courage, like he did now. He stood, placed the book on the table, and walked into the living room. The scroll was still there, taunting him into looking. Severus drew a deep breath and opened it.

Professor Snape,

Severus’ throat tightened and clogged.

I do not understand why you would send for me when you need help. But, regardless, of our past, since you have asked for help I will come. I will be at Hogwarts on Friday in the morning. I understand that you have a free period at some point on that day.

Regards,
Remus J. Lupin

Severus’ chest tightened and a few tears slid down his face. He knew that if it weren’t for Ravyn he would have drunk himself into a stupor. But also knew that he couldn’t stand do be alone tonight. Severus transfigured his clothes into pajamas and climbed into bed with Ravyn. The little boy cuddled closer, and buried his head in the man’s chest.

Severus tried not to think and ignored the tears dripping down his face, and the stray hand that wandered to a small mark on his collarbone.
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