I am not the heir of Slytherin, I am Slytherin.

Chapter 24

No one POV

The four Gryffindors made their way to the Defense classroom before anyone else and settled down before pulling some book out to read. Ron was reading his defense textbook, Neville was reading advanced and modern transfigurations, Hermione was reading the seventh year charms book whereas Harry was working on runes to protect people from dementors. So far, he had succeeded in stopping the dementors from kissing, but the person using the runes would still feel the negative effects of the dementors, though without the worry of losing their soul.

By the time Harry had progressed enough to stop the dementor five feet from the runes, the class was almost full and Professor Snape came in after banging the door open. Harry, Neville and Hermione put their books and stuff back and pulled out their defence book, parchment, ink, quill and wand and sat up straight.

"Professor Lupin has not left any record of the topics you have covered so far-" Snape began.

"Please, sir, we've done boggarts, Red Caps, kappas, and grindylows," said Parvati, "and we're just about to start -"

"Be quiet," said Snape coldly. "I did not ask for information. I was merely commenting on Professor Lupin's lack of organization."

"He's the best Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher we've ever had," said Dean Thomas boldly, and there was a murmur of agreement from the rest of the class. Snape looked more menacing than ever.

"You are easily satisfied. Lupin is hardly overtaxing you - I would expect first years to be able to deal with Red Caps and grindylows. Today we shall discuss -"

They watched him flick through the textbook, to the very back chapter, which he must know they hadn't covered.

"- werewolves," said Snape. Harry blood ran cold and began boiling at the same time. He knew exactly what Snape was trying to do and glared at the Professor hard enough for Snape to notice and look up from the book and at him. "Yes, Mr. Potter?"

Harry narrowed his eyes at the Professor and used legilimency to convey the message, 'I know exactly what you are doing Snape. How would you feel if I revealed your most personal secret to the whole school?'

Snape looked shocked. The boy not only threatened him or was capable of protecting his own mind from Snape and Dumbledore, but was also capable of breaking though Snape's own shields and leave messages. The shock was so evident on his face that the students began looking from Harry to Snape back to Harry in confusion. Only three people had at least any idea of what was going on, but not even they knew why Harry was using legilimency on the Professor in class and revealing a part of his secret.

Snape looked away, hiding his fear, confusion and shock, and started teaching about hinkypunks, the very thing they were supposed to be learning in the class. People were thoroughly confused. Why did Snape suddenly change his mind about what to teach? Why did Potter look so- so outraged and angry at Snape for teaching about werewolves? Was he a werewolf? Well, he had accidentally just earned himself more stalkers.

As soon as the lessons were over, Snape quickly rushed out the door, confusing the students even more as they could all see barely concealed fear in his eyes. Neville and Hermione dragged Harry out to the Room of Requirements since they had a free period and wanted to discuss what the matter was.

"Salazar, what's wrong?" Hermione asked as soon as they closed the door behind them. Harry silently plopped onto a couch, fuming.

"Sal, what's the matter? You would definitely not reveal your advanced legilimency to Snape just because he decided to teach something that was supposed to be covered in the next semester," Neville asked with a frown.

"That rascal, that bastard! I am ashamed to have him in Slytherin. He was not teaching werewolves because we were behind in syllabus or something. He was trying to reveal someone's secret to the whole class! Someone who is clearly ashamed of being a werewolf and wants to keep it a secret! If he tries something like that one more time, I am firing him from Hogwarts, not caring if I reveal my secret to Dumbledore or anyone else..." Harry exploded.

"Sal, are you talking about who I think you are talking about? Professor Lupin?" Hermione guessed.

"Yes. He was friends with my father and Sirius. Sirius told me stories about his school days and once accidentally let slip that Lupin is a werewolf, but when he realized I am not prejudiced like he feared, he told me everything without hiding such details," Harry said, rubbing his forehead in frustration. Merlin, he really hated Snape now. More than anything.

"Harry, now people think that you are a werewolf, that's why you were so angry. By the time we go to the Great Hall for dinner, everyone will be keeping an eye on you," Neville said slowly. Harry groaned.

"I don't care. Let's get our homework complete before it is time for the next class," Harry said, pulling out his parchment along with quill and ink. The other two copied his actions and the three had completed their homeworks for the week in less half an hour as they didn't have to refer any books.

With their homeworks done, they left their 'headquarters' and went to the common room. Harry had calmed enough to not hex anyone who dared to talk to him but people were still wary of him, knowing just how angry he was by the end of DADA.

Just as they were about to enter the common room, Professor McGonagall walked up to them. "Mr. Potter, wait. Professor Dumbledore wishes to speak with you," She announced.

Harry sighed in frustration before asking, "Can you accompany me to the Headmaster's office as the Head of my House?" Professor McGonagall nodded. The pair headed to Dumbledore's office while his friends exchanged worried glances and went inside the common room and convinced Ron that everything was alright and that neither Salazar nor Harry were a werewolf.

~Hey guys! Thank you for your support (13300 reads. Can you believe it?). I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Sorry for not updating. My phone was not working but its back now.

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