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His saviour	By : Kruemel Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 16367 -:- Recommendations : 5 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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The veil

The impact of Hermione´s words hit Severus the next morning when he made his way to his first class of the day. He stopped up raptly in the middle of the hallway like he was frozen on the spot. His thoughts ran wild, and an unbearable amount of feeling came crashing down on him. His heart ached. How many times had he wished for Lily to return from the dead? The hope that she would one day forgive him had gave him the courage to turn his back on the dark lord all those years ago. When she died, he truly lost his greatest love. He didn´t loved her like that, but she was the first person he felt any kind of love for. The first person who at least held affections for him as well. But now that there might be a chance to actually bring her back, he couldn´t help but feel terrified. What would his best friend since childhood say about the fact that he had fallen in love with her barley adult son. Was that something she would never be able to forgive him for? Again? He couldn´t bear the thought. Lucky for him at that moment Draco came around the corner and spotted him still standing in the hallway like and idiot first year who´d lost his way. The expression on his face must have give Draco to approach him slowly.
“Sev? Are you alright?” Draco whispered when he arrived at his site.
“No, I´m not. I…” He was lost for words.
“What happened?”
“Nothing yet, I think I just need a minute to gather myself.”
“Alright, you do that. How about I stay with you? We still have fifteen minutes till class starts, and no offence, you look terrible.” Severus only nodded and started to clear his mind and was happy that only a few minutes later, he was able to relax again. Years of practicing occlumency sure did come handy right then.
“Alright, we should get going. We will be teaching the Patronus to the fifth years today. I know it may be too hard for some of them yet, but if we can get just a few kids to master at least the non-corporal one, that could be a big help later on.”
“And how am I supposed to teach them? You know I never mastered that spell myself.”
“When was the last time you tried it?”
“I don´t know, some time last year.”
“Wouldn´t you agree that you had a lot of very good experiences since then?” Severus said as they stepped into the classroom.
“It´s not that you are week Draco, I told you so before. The Patronus charm is one of the most difficult light charms there is. It takes his power from a powerful happy memory. There are people like you, me and Harry for example, who do not have very many happy memories when we grew up. Trust me, the only reason I was ever able to cast it is because of Lily Potter and Harry only managed the corporal Patronus after Black offered him to live with him. You and your mother had good times when you were younger, but your fathers presents, or absence always hung over you. It put a damper on all of them. Now though, you have a girlfriend who loves you very much. Your mother is happy and safe, and you got a whole new family that are actually five or six separate ones. That are some powerful emotions and memories you can put into the spell. Go on try it.” Draco looked at him nervously but got out his wand. He focused is attention on Ginny and his mother, he then thought about Harry and Severus, Ron and Hermione and all the feelings he connects to all of them.
“Focus on one single memory, try and find the one that made you the happiest you´ve ever been, and then speak the words.” To Draco´s surprise the memory of him and Harry in the kitchen the day after he signed the contract popped into his head. He tried to focus on the exact moment he had felt happiness rush through him. He closed his eyes.
“Expecto Patronum.” He said with a strong voice and to his surprise he could see a bright light even through his closed eyes. When he opened them, he smiled brightly.
“I did it.”
“You did.”
“It´s a stallion.”
“Looks like it.” Draco´s smile turned into a grin.
“What?” Severus asked.
“Ginny´s Patronus is a mare.”
“Ah… I see. Can I ask which memory did it?” Draco blushed slightly.
“It was the moment that Harry declared me his brother in spirit.”
“Really?”
“Yeah… I was surprised myself. I guess that the fact that the boy I bullied for six years would this… you know?”
“Believe me, I know. Harry is the most generous person I know, and I don´t mean it in a financial manner, although it fits as well. I mean he is generous with his affection. I mean hell, I was worse to him then you were, and he still found it in his heart to see something good in me. He´s just like his mother in that way.”
“You know, I never heard you say that before. Anyone really, everyone always says he´s just like his father.”
“He definitely is a strong mix of both. I didn´t want to see it, and I succeeded for six years. Well maybe five to be honest. The whole extent of how wrong I had been only hit me just this year though.”
“Well, I´m glad.”
“Yeah, me too. It´s crazy how much has changed since summer. Who would have thought?”
“Not me…” Draco said as the first students came in and took their seats.
“Well, I just gave you the lesson, now it´s on you to give them yours.”
“You want me to take the lead?”
“You made a breakthrough today, go on, it´s not a dangerous spell so there is no risk of injury.”
“Thanks Professor.” His godson gave him a big smile before turning and addressing the class.

Harry sat on his bed and starred at Severus. He had just finished telling him about the conversation he had with Scrimgeour and Hermione the previous night and was now looking at Harry waiting for him to come out of his stupor.
“You can´t be serious?” Harry whispered almost desperately, and Severus reached for his hand and grasped it gently.
“We don´t know if I´m right. It´s just a theory, but it has merit.”
“You really think you can do it? You really think we could bring Sirius back?”
“I don´t want to make any promises that I cannot keep but I am hopeful.” Severus had deliberately left out the part about Lily and James. He thought Harry should figure it out himself and he had a plan to lead him gently towards his own conclusions.
“Holy shit!”
“Harry, can you tell me in detail what you remember from that day. Start with entering the room where the veil is located. Try and focus on every detail.”
“Okay, well we were chased through the prophesy hall and came back into the room with the spinning doors. We chose to open one and when we entered there it was. It was very quiet at first, but when I took a few steps into the room, I started hearing whispering. It was like the veil was pulling me towards it. Everyone was freaked out by it, but I wasn´t and neither was Luna who heard something as well. Then the death eaters caught up with us and everything became quite hectic.”
“Very good. Harry what did the voice whisper, could you understand?”
“No, there was more then one voice, they all spoke at the same time but… wait, there was more then one voice! Severus there was more than one!”
“Yes, there was and that was before Sirius went through it, right?” Harry jumped to his feet.
“You mean!”
“Again Harry, it´s just a theory. I hope we will know a little more when we come back from the ministry tonight.”
“Severus.” Harry whispered and the desperate tone was back in his voice. Severus quickly shuffled closer and took Harry´s face into his hands.
“Yes love, I believe your parents could be behind the veil. Hermione believes that there could be a chance to get Cedric back as well.” Harry couldn´t stop the tears, Severus heart broke.
“You have no idea how many times I prayed for them to come back. How many nights I was lying in my cupboard, crying, and asking myself why they had to leave me. I know we have to wait and see, but…”
“I know, I was quite overwhelmed myself.”
“Severus…”
“Yes, Harry.”
“How much do you think you love me?” Severus pulled him against his chest.
“I never thought I could love something or someone the way I love you, Harry.”
“Good.”
“Why?”
“Because… should we succeed, if we really can bring them back…” Harry paused.
“Yes?”
“I want to kill someone. Two people actually.” Severus froze.
“You want to kill someone.” He asked. He needed Harry to say it again or he would never believe it.
“Two someones, yes.”
“Okay, do you want to tell me who you want to kill.”
“Frank and Alice Longbottom.” Severus looked at him for a moment.
“You think that when they die and we will bring them back, that they will come back healthy.”
“It´s a theory, but what´s the worst thing that can happen? They come back the way they were. But I think when you die, you leave all pain and illness behind. There could be a chance for Neville to get his parents back as well.”
“You know, I think I love you even more now. Isn´t that weird. You tell me you want to kill, and my feelings get stronger.”
“I love you to Severus, so much. I know you hate Sirius and my dad, and you are willing to bring them back for me. I am a very lucky man indeed.”
“You are taking this better than expected.”
“Yeah, I think it hasn´t sunk in yet, not really. Bloody fucking hell. What if my parents come back and they don´t like me? What am I going to do if my father would choose to treat you as poorly as he did before? What if they are going to be mad that we brought them back? Can you imagine?”
“Harry, the first thing your mother would do is snatch you up and never let you go again. I told you ones that you were her dream come true. Believe me, she would be the one apologizing for leaving you behind. And… I don´t hate Sirius, not anymore. I couldn´t after I´ve seen what his death has done to you. Your father… Let´s just say, I am willing to let the past go if he is as well. We would never become best friend but, we would be family. Our girls are their grandchildren and as much as it freaks me out, James and Lily would be my in laws. Wow this just sound crazy doesn´t it.”
“Completely mental, but weirdly great. If they won’t get used to it, it´s not my problem. I lived without them my entire life, I don´t think I can without you, nor would I want to. You are my family Severus, you and the girls and that will never change.” Severus swallowed hardly and pressed a kiss to Harry´s forehead.
“Severus… Do you think there is the possibility that Vernon is back there too? He was killed, so he was gone too soon. He is related to me, even though not by blood, I did live under his roof for sixteen years. We have a bond, even if it´s a bad one.”
“I actually have no idea. He´s a muggle so maybe not, but we can´t be sure. But… even if he comes back out, Lily and James will kill him again for what he did to you. That much I know.”
”Maybe I should stop them this time. Maybe getting killed for his actions would change even someone as cruel and pathetic as Vernon Dursley.”
“Well, you don´t know your mother. Even if you tell her to stop, she will have her revenge.”
“I could stop her; I am the most powerful wizard alive you know…” Severus chuckled.
“Wait until she calls you Harry James Potter for the first time and you will change your mind. You know how Mrs. Weasley gets with her kids from time to time?” Harry swallowed and Severus smirked.
“Mrs. Weasley is a vicious woman, but I really believe that he would last only a few minutes against your mom. You should ask your dad. He was on the receiving end of her fury more then anyone else.” Harry chuckled.
“They sound pretty awesome. Thank you, Severus.”
“Don´t mention it.”
“Oh, I will, till the end of my days I will. It´s the third time you gave me something no one else was able too.”
“What?”
“Hope… The first time was when we build the alliance. You gave me hope that I could survive, that with your help, we can really make a difference. The second time was when you held me after my first vision back at school. You gave me hope that I could be happy someday, that there was someone I could tell the worst horrors too. When you looked at me that day, I felt save for the first time in my life. It´s my most precious memory, and now… Now you gave me hope that I could have what I always wanted. My mum and dad. Do you realize how much you changed my life already?”
“You did that Harry, you had help, sure. From me, but also from Ron and Hermione and all your other friends, but you are the one who changed your life.”
“Alright can we just settle on fate changed our life’s?”
“I can live with that.” Severus said and ran one finger over Harry´s belly.
“It´s almost time for lunch.” Severus said after a while.
“I don´t want to leave.”
“Well, I know you won´t anyway but I have to.”
“No, can´t you stay for a little longer?” Harry said pouting and Severus just couldn´t resist.
“Fine, five more minutes.”
“Fifteen!”
“Ten, and that it.”
“Alright.” Harry said grinning and Severus chuckled softly. He ran his hand through Harry´s hair and pressed his lips against his scar.

Several hours later, Harry stepped out of the fireplace in Scrimgeour´s office and muttered a wandless cleaning spell on himself. Severus went before him to make sure he wouldn´t fall out which made Harry smile. Hermione followed closely behind, and Harry quickly stepped out of the way so she could come through. Scrimgeour came around his table take shake their hands and Harry grinned when he saw how excited the minister of magic seemed to be.
“Good that you made it so soon. I will show you to the department of mysteries. No one will come up to you when you are with me. Please follow me.” Severus and Hermione followed immediately but Harry had to take a deep breath first. His heart was hammering in his chest, and he felt a little lightheaded. Severus turned and looked at him. Harry yearned to take his hand, to gather strength from him somehow, but he didn´t. There could be Voldemort supporters still in the ministry and it wouldn´t do good for them to see them walking hand in hand. It wouldn´t be good to see them together at all, so Harry pulled out his invisibility cloak and handed it to him. Severus looked at him questionably, one eyebrow arched.
“Well, we shouldn´t be seen together outside of Hogwarts and it´s easier for you to take it then for Hermione and me together.” Severus nodded and took the cloak. Hermione came to Harry´s site and took his hand. He gave her a thankful smile and walked out together.
Scrimgeour had been right. No one tried to talk or come up to them which he was grateful for. Scrimgeour used the time to tell Harry all about the foundations where his money went to and told him that a one of the founders asked to meet him and show him around. As it was one of many Orphanage´s the foundation managed, and since Harry had persisted part of his contribution would go to a social cause, he accepted all too gladly. Scrimgeour promised him to tell the woman to get in touch with him to find a date and Harry nodded in thanks. They finally arrived in front of the door Harry had seen in his dreams so often and he couldn´t help but stiffen. Memories rushed back to him, but he pushed them away. This was not the time for it and maybe, just maybe he would be able to override his bad memories with one that would surely be one of the happiest of his life.

Scrimgeour pushed the door open, and they landed in the medium sized front room where all the door´s let to the different parts of the department of mysteries. Scrimgeour waved his wand in a difficult looking pattern and called for the veil room. The third door on their left opened and Scrimgeour let them through to the big room with the many steps that let down to the platform the veil was standing on. Severus pulled down the cloak and asked Scrimgeour to put up wards on the door. He then took Harry´s other Hand and the four of them slowly climbed down the steps. It only took Harry a few steps before he heard the whispering voices again, just like the last time he had been here. His heartbeat sped up even more and breathing became a little harder. Hope and fear and pain strangled his heart and dulled his senses. Severus let go of his hand and put his arm around his waist. He pulled Harry a little closer, and Granger who refused to let go of him, came closer as well. There were only a few feet away now and Harry stopped walking and sat down on one of the steps.
“Harry, are you okay?”
“Yes, just give me a moment. I can hear the voices pretty good from here. It´s like last time, there is nothing threatening about them. It´s like they are calling me closer, but I know they wouldn´t do me any harm.”
“I can hear voices as well.” Severus pressed out. Harry looked at him and saw that he was very tense. He leaned against him in hope it would help the man and was glad when he saw him relaxing just a little bit.
“I can´t hear anyone.” Hermione said.
“I will go and have a look at the arch.” Harry nodded and watched as Hermione walked up to it. She intwined her fingers behind her back, and Harry knew that she was tempted to touch it. Her academic mind forbids her touch a magical object she knew nothing about though, and Harry knew that it was a reflex.
“Harry,” Severus said getting his attention.
“Do you know how many different voices you hear?”
“No, it does sound like more then three I think, but I´m not sure. Their all talking at ones again.” Severus nodded before asking the next question. He had pulled out parchment and a feather and wrote down what he deemed relevant.
“You said they doesn´t feel threatening. What does it feel like?” Harry frowned as he tried to name the unusual feeling.
“It feels kind of warm… Inviting even. I just want to reach in. I don´t know how else to describe it. By your reaction, I guess that is not what you feel at all?”
“No, it´s not. What you describe as warm, it feels cold for me. Some voices are screaming, but I can´t make out who the voices belong too. I saw a lot of death eaters killed and some of them I even liked, I wouldn´t call us friends but I´m sure I had some kind of a bond with a few of them. It fells quite disturbing.”
“Sorry you have to go through that.”
“It´s fine Harry, I´ve been through worse, at least this time, I do not have to fear for my life. You said you want to reach in. Aren´t you afraid that someone will pull you through?”
“I don´t know? Could they? I´m alive, the veil is a place for dead people. I think it´s a one-way thing. They were alive ones, so I can pull them back, but I was never dead, so I doubt that they can just pull me through.”
“It´s a solid thought Harry.” Hermione said as she came back up to them.
“The arch itself hasn´t got any runes or symbols on it, which is peculiar, and the fabric isn´t really that. It seems like many spells interwoven that some how took on a manifested form that you can see but not feel. It is astonishing, I never heard of anything remotely like it.”
“Maybe the spells make sure that only the fated souls can go through as well.” Harry said.
“You know how it felt when I first received the gift of knowledge, I knew it was there and that I could access it at any time, If I had a question in my head, the answer would just come to me. This feels similar. I wonder if I can reach through the veil, and something tells me that I can, I don´t know where it comes from but it´s there.”
“Does it feel safe?” Scrimgeour asked.
“It does.”
“Because technically you killed you know who ones. We wouldn´t want to pull a second dark lord out of there.”
“I don´t think it works that way. Voldemort was never really dead. And he certainly isn´t now.” Scrimgeour flinched at the name and Harry rolled his eyes.
“Are you really afraid of the name minister?”
“Yes and no. I think I am more afraid of people who aren´t afraid of him.”
“Well, it´s just a name. Not even his real one and I will never give him the satisfaction. He created the name in the intention that people would be afraid. I will not have it. I am afraid of him yes, but not of that name.”
“Are you really afraid of him? You don´t seem like it.”
“It comes and goes. Voldemort is the foulest creature I have ever heard about. The things he did, the things I witnessed… He is truly evil and that I am afraid of, but… I have gained quite a bit of power just last year, I have built a strong organization which grows every day, I have the political power to change things and the money to actually go through with it. I have THE most dangerous spy on my site, I have the support of the ministry and two prophesy´s that state that I am the one who will change the world. I am still afraid but getting less and less so. By now, I think we stand a fighting chance.”
“You know what, I think I might believe you.” Scrimgeour was awestruck. This young man, only seventeen, had the weight of the world on his shoulders and here he was, standing tall like it was nothing. Well, sitting really but Scrimgeour thought that even more impressive. To spread such authority and confidence while others tower over you was nothing he could relate to. He knew he was a threatening figure. His long hair, brought shoulders and more than average height could be quite intimidating. His campaign manager was worried for a while that he would scare away the voters but at a time like this, the wizarding world was craving a strong leader. Scrimgeour knew that he could be just that. He had fought in the first war, site by site with mad eye Moody who was his partner at the time. With Moody´s completely crazy mind and duelling ability and his own expertise for traps and strategic mind they had made a very good team.
“So, what do we do now?” Hermione asked and ripped Scrimgeour from his thoughts. He hadn´t realised that he had drifted away completely ending the conversation effectively. He was astonished that he had let his guard down. He hadn´t been able to da that with anyone other than his wife in… He didn´t even remember how long it had been. He felt so safe around these people, that he had just let go of all his hard training to let himself wonder.
“I don´t know… Minister what do you think?” Scrimgeour took a few minutes to think about it. He started pacing while he tried to make a decision. When he finally stopped and looked at him, Harry sucked in his breath, his heart almost stopping.
“If we want to know, there is only one way. We have to try it. If Harry tells me that he feels no threat than I am inclined to take him for his word. We will all have our wands at the ready, but we will remain in a defensive stand. We will not point our wands at them. We have a good Idea who could come out of the veil, but we cannot be sure. Don´t let your guard down until we can establish that there is no threat.”
“I don´t want Harry to be the one who reaches in. We have no idea what effect it could have on the babies.”
“But I have to be the one…”
“Not necessarily, we have the theory that a family member can do it. Since you have a strong connection. You made Hermione a Potter, she is on paper your sister, but we both now that she was just that long before you made it official.”
“We also don´t know if you can reach in more then ones. Think about it Harry, you and Severus are two of the key players in this war. Should something happen, you could reach in and pull HIM back and the other way around.”
“And what if something happens to Victor? Or your parents?”
“We don´t know if muggles can go behind the veil, so it doesn´t really make a difference, and Victor will be your brother-in-law sooner or later. You can use a little of your time now, to get to know each other better and deepen the bond. I think you would be able to pull him out for me.”
“No one stands a chance against your logic Mione. You actually are brilliant. You thought about all that in mere seconds while I´m just trying to catch up witch you. You kind of pulling your parents out too you know, if you are my sister, a Potter by name. Maybe they blood adopt you after a while to make you their blood as well. Merlin, I can´t believe it. It all sounds so surreal. When should we do it?”
“No better time then the present is there?” Scrimgeour said.
“Now, you want to do it now?”
“Is there a reason to do it on a later date?”
“Well… It´s just…”
“I think it´s just a lot in a really short amount of time.” Severus said and put his arm back around Harry.
“Of course, we can try it at a later date.”
“No!” Harry exclaimed.
“I want to try it. I just think there are two more persons that I want here for it. We can call them to the ministry. They won´t be long. Sev, do you know if Remus and Bill already left?”
“I don´t think so, they need to prepare a bit for their travels. I assume that you want Ron here as well?”
“Yes, and if I think abut it, Neville, Draco and Ginny as well. I really think that in order to convince Neville to go through with my idea, he needs to see it actually happening.”
“What idea Harry?” Hermione asked.
“I´ll tell you later. Could you go to Hogwarts and bring them back with you? I will send a message to Remus to meet you at the lifts. Could they come through your floo minister?”
“Yes, Harry I will escort miss Granger back to my office and will be waiting for her return.”
“Thank you.” Harry looked at Severus who gave him an unsure smile.
“Are you really ready for this Harry?”
“I have to be, I can´t wait a day longer. I need to know. But really, I should ask you if you are alright.”
“Why?”
“Severus, you are the person they would never expect to be by my site. You may have laid your grudge to rest, but we don´t know how they will react at all. I just hope they don´t have wands in the afterlife, and that they wear cloth. I don´t fancy seeing my parents and godfather in all their glory when I see them for the first time in my life.”
“I can imagine. Just keep close to me, they wouldn´t dare fire a spell when you are anywhere near.”
“Good idea. Oh my god I´m losing my mind.”
“Try and relax, I know that is a ridiculous thing to say but try it anyway.”
“What do you think they will look like.”
“What do you mean? Like your parents.”
“Yes, I mean. Do you think they will be still twenty-one?”
“I have no idea. I can imagine that would be even weirder. You would be around the same age.”
“Sirius and Remus would be much older as well.”
“This is not normal.”
“No, but then again, nothing ever is when it comes to me.”
“Harry…”
“No wait, this time I don´t think about it as a bad thing.”
“Really?”
“Really. I think I finally made peace with the fact that I am not normal and that I never be. More importantly is, that I finally realised that that is okay. I don´t need to be normal, I just want to be happy.”
“Ones again, I am boggled that you are only seventeen.”
“Well, if you live through as much as we have, one don´t gets to stay young and blind to reality. We adapt, we survive. There is really nothing else to do.”
“I guess not.” Severus said and the room fell quiet.”

“Would anyone tell me what is going on?” Remus asked as soon as he stepped through the door.
“Hey Remy.” Harry said smiling and giving him a hug.
“Why did you want me to come down here?”
“I don´t want to go through all of it again. Can you just stand by and wait? It will hopefully become apparent rather quickly why Harry wants you to be here at this very moment.” Severus answered.
“Severus, I want to know what is going on right now. As I know Harry, he is about to do something very stupid and very dangerous, and I will not stand here and watch while not knowing what it is.”
“Fine, Hermione explain it to him quickly, I have not got the nerve for it.” Hermione rushed over and in a hushed tone explained what they were about to try. Ron came over to Harry and asked in a quiet voice.
“You really think this will work?”
“We will have to wait and see. Ron, do you hear a voice from the veil?” Harry asked carefully. Ron stepped closer and Harry was devastated for his friend when he saw him hang his head, shaking it sadly.
“I am sorry, I shouldn´t have asked.”
“Don´t be, it was a long shot.” Harry nodded sadly and lay his hand on his shoulder squeezing slightly.
“Harry!” Remus called out and looked at him as if he was seeing a ghost. He then rushed to his site and grabbed his arms a little to roughly. Harry flinched and Remus loosened his grip immediately.
“Sorry, but this is insane.”
“You don´t think we should do it?”
“Oh… We have to do it; I would try anything to get them back. It is just completely mad.”
“Yeah… Tell me Remy, who would you want to come out of that veil the most?” Harry asked with a grin. This time he would find out if Remus and his godfather really were more than just friends.
“I want them all back.” He said and after a while added blushing slightly.
“I would have to lie if I say I don´t want to see him the most.” Harry only smiled at him and nodded.
“Alright,” Scrimgeour said after a few moments of silence and checked the wards on the room one more time for good measure.
“Miss Granger, whenever you are ready.” Hermione nodded and slowly made her way to the arch. Harry stepped up close to Severus and pulled Remus to his other site. He started shaking slightly and felt both man reaching out for him, comforting hands stroked his back and arms and Harry managed to get his breathing a little deeper. He watched with wide eyes as Hermione hand broke through the veil before she locked her eyes with his. Harry watched Hermione jump and his heart almost exploded. Something had happened he could tell. Hermione stood there for a few minutes doing nothing. She then took a deep breath and took a step back. Then another, and another and Harry saw and Hand grasping hers coming through the material. Harry held his breath as Sirius Black stepped into the room. His other arm was still behind the material, but Harry was sure that he held on to someone else as well. He closed his eyes and when he opened them again, he saw the man who only could be his father, He recognized the signature Potter hair but his father wasn´t facing his direction, it didn´t matter. Harry knew at ones who he was. The next person stepping through was Cedric and Harry couldn´t help the sob that escaped him. Another person who had been killed because of him and lastly, finally Lily Potter stepped into the room. Harry couldn´t stop looking at her. Her beautiful red hair, her green eyes, Harry´s eyes. When she spotted him, she drew in a breath?
“James.” She whispered but you could hear her across the room. James followed her gaze, and he froze to the spot. Harry took a step forward.
“Harry?” James asked unbelievingly. Harry swallowed and nodded. The next thing he knew was his parents were running towards him, followed closely by Sirius who threw himself into Remus arms. Harry started sobbing when he for the first time, felt his mothers’ arms around him. They went to their knees and just held each other tightly. Harry heard Hermione and Ginny crying and looked up to meet Ron´s face. He was smiling so brightly, silent tears flowing down his cheeks and Harry couldn´t help but grin back.
“We are so happy for you Harry.” Harry nodded and buried himself between his parents again. After quite some time had gone bye, Harry disentangled himself form their arms and looked around the room. He spotted Cedric and quickly made his way through the room. Cedric met him halfway and they hugged fiercely.
“I never thought I see your face again. How long?”
“Almost three years.” Harry told him.
“Where is my father?”
“I don´t know. Scrimgeour will contact him right now and we will bring him and your mum here right away.” Would you mind if I changed your cloth into something else?” Harry cringed when he looked at Cedric. He was wearing what he had been the night he died. Cedric looked down himself and then nodded. grinning cheekily.
“That would probably be a good idea.” Harry nodded and waved his hand over Cedric. He nodded when he was done. Cedric now wore simple beige cotton pants and a blue wool pullover. The group gathered and finally Harry got to welcome back his godfather as well.
“I am so sorry Sirius. I never wanted it to happen. I am so sorry.”
“Shush pup. You did nothing wrong. I´m back now, we are all back. But tell me, what is Snape doing here?” At his words Lily´s head whipped around to the man who only could be her old friend and Severus stiffened. Harry quickly stepped to his sight and straightened his back.
“Severus is… How do I explain it the best?” Hermione cut in.
“May I?” She asked and Harry nodded.
“Severus means everything to him. He is one of the most valued members of the DA which is an organization Harry build with our help, and he is a friend to all of us. You will do well to remember to be nice to him, because if not you will have me to deal with.” She glared at Sirius and to Harry´s surprise, James as well.
“Listen Prongs, you better listen to her. She is considered the brightest witch of her age.” Sirius said grinning and opening his arms to her. She hugged him and then hit him across the back of his head.
“It is so good to see you again, but don´t you ever bring a stunt like that again.”
“Hermione…”
“I mean it Sirius. You know you shouldn´t have left grimauld place. The rest of the order could have handled it. You were out of training and unprepared. It was really stupid.”
“Yeah, yeah… Lily already told me of when I told her what happened.”
“Now, I think we have a lot to talk about. We will wait for the Diggory’s and then bring you to headquarters.”
“We can´t go to grimauld place. Dumbledore can get in there. Lily and James told me about him. Bastard.”
“Oh, we won’t be going there. We are going to the DA headquarters. It´s actually one of your old properties Padfoot. One of the unplottable ones. You made me Lord Black; I don´t really know how this will work now that your back.”
“You will remain the head of all your houses. You can´t undo something like that.”
“Alright, are you okay with that?”
“Of course. I made you my heir for a reason. You are friends with Malfoy now too?”
“Yes, he has abandoned the Malfoy name and I have reinstated him to house Black. We helped Narcissa escape her husband and she too works for our site now. Much has changed Sirius, and there is so much stuff I never told you about. Mum and Dad told you about Dumbledore? Well, wait and see what I have to say about him.” They heard footsteps and turned around to see the Diggory´s walk in.
“Would you please just tell me what this is about Rufus? This is ridicule…” You could tell when he spotted Cedric. He froze mid step and started at his son.
“Hey dad, mum…” Cedric said and walked up to them. The next ten minutes were filled with tears and hugs before Amos came over to Harry and pulled him into a hug as well.
“I don´t know how you did it, and I don´t care Harry. Thank you.”
“I really didn´t do anything. We need to get out of here. We would prefer to keep Cedric hidden for now, but you are welcome to come along and join us at a safe place.”
“We will, thank you.”
“Alright everyone. We have a handful of portkeys that will bring us to headquarters so please take one of them. I will see you there. Minister, you can apparate there if you desire to do so.” Scrimgeour nodded and Harry pulled out his portkey. Alright, are you ready? His parents nodded and Harry felt Severus come up behind him. He knew the last word about him had not been spoken but he didn´t care. They would deal with it, like they did with everything else.
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