Helping And Loving [√]

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Harry sat on the couch in the library of Malfoy Manor, Severus on his lap and Skye on Severus's. He watched over Severus's shoulder as Skye played with the toy wand that Tom had gotten him. It didn't do much; it created different colored lights and bubbles that Tom told them wouldn't harm Skye if any were to get into his mouth accidentally.

"Severus," Lucius called from the door, and all three looked at the blond man. "We have to leave for the court in twenty minutes," He said, and Severus nodded and stood.

"Right, I'll go get his bag ready," He said, placed Skye on Harry's lap, and kissed both of them before exiting the room.

"Harry, I would like to have a word with you," Lucius said, walking further into the room and sitting on the other end of the couch. "I want to thank you for being there for Severus. He hasn't had a lot of people in his life. His mother, your mother, Tom, and I were the only ones who truly cared about him for a long time. My brother is a horrible person, and he took advantage of Severus's need to be loved and left him when things got too serious. I warned him but understood he needed a love we couldn't offer him. And though we may have had our differences in the past, I can genuinely say that I'm happy he's getting it from you. You both deserve it, and I know you will make each other happy," Lucius said, and Harry sat there stunned.

"I...Thank you, Lucius." He said, and Lucius reached over and patted his shoulder just as Tom and Severus returned to the room. "Are you ready?" He asked, standing and taking the baby bag from Severus.

"As I'll ever be, but first," He said and pulled four potions from his pocket, "I don't know if they will, but they might want to question us under veritaserum, but these are the antidotes, just in case," He said handing one to each person. The four of them then went through the floo. They went to the courtroom; Severus and Harry took the defendant's desk while Tom and Lucius sat directly behind them.

A few minutes later, Harry saw another man enter the room and sit opposite them. The man looked over at them, and his eyes widened as his eyes landed on Harry. The questions in his eyes were clear, but Harry smiled and nodded before turning to Severus, who focused solely on Skye.

The judge entered the room a few minutes later and read the case on why they were there. "Does anyone have any questions before we proceed with the case?" The judge asked, and Alexander stood.

"I do, your honor. I would like to know why Harry Potter is here. He has nothing to do with this case," He said, and the Judge turned to look at Harry.

"Mr. Potter, if you are not involved in the case, I will have to ask you to go behind the railing," he said, and Harry stood.

"I'm here because I am the child's father, your honor," Harry said, and a murmur went up around the room.

"No, he is not. I am. He was conceived while Severus and I were together," Alexander said, "The child is mine,"

"You left Severus when he told you he was pregnant because you weren't fit to be a father," Harry said, looking directly at Alexander, "Skye needed a father, and I stepped up. I adopted him as my own; you have no claim over him, blood or otherwise," he said, and Alexander's eyes widened.

"Mr. Snape, who is the father of your child?" The judge asked. Severus stood and ignored the daggers that Alexander was shooting at him.

"Harry Potter, your honor," Severus said, and Alexander yelled across the room.

"You fucking whore, you aren't fit to take care of a child. You fight for the dark lord," He yelled.

"I will ask you to keep your voice down in my courtroom, or you will be removed," The judge said, "Mr. Snape, do you have proof of paternity for the child?" He asked. Harry pulled out the birth certificate they had gotten after the adoption had been finalized and brought it up to the judge before heading back to Severus.

After reading the paper, the judge asked, "Mr. Malfoy, did you know about this adoption?"

"I did not," The man said, his voice tight.

"He only came back into the picture recently, your honor," Severus said. "He wanted to get custody of Skye so that he could file for child support and get money from me because he has none," the potion master said, and the Judge nodded.

"Do you have proof of this?" He asked, and Severus told them he would gladly give them the memory. He did, and it was placed into the pensive and shown to the courtroom. "With the evidence the court has seen, Mr. Malofy, it is clear that you have no parental rights for the child and wouldn't be fit to raise it even if you did. The child stays with his parents. Are there any other issues to be addressed?" the judge asked.

"Yes, your honor. I want to court to end my contract to teach at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The headmaster recently attacked me after he received a letter about this case, and I fear my and my child's safety If I were to return," Severus said, and again, a murmur went up around the room.

"Do you have proof?" The judge asked, and both Harry and Severus provided their memories, "Very well, as of today, your contract with the school is null and voided, and Albus Dumbledore will be removed as headmaster of the school," He said, banging his grovel and standing to exit the room.

The room emptied, and Lucius and Tom came up to them. "That went better than I expected," Lucius said.

"You asshole," Alexander said, walking over to them, and Harry moved in front of Severus and Skye, blocking the man from them. "You think you have gotten away with this? You will pay," He said, and Lucius stepped forward, touching his brother's shoulder.

"Alexander, I suggest you calm down; you don't want to bring more shame to yourself than you are about to have," He said, and the other frowned at him.

"What are you talking about?" He asked.

"I have taken the necessary steps to remove you from the family tree; as of tomorrow morning, you will no longer be a Malfoy," Lucius smirked, and Alexander spluttered unintelligent noises from his mouth. "Shall we?" he said to the rest of the group before turning and leading them out of the room.

"I feel so free right now; I feel light," Severus said to Harry when they returned to Severus's home that afternoon; he smiled, looking over at Harry, who held Skye. "Thank you for sticking this out with me," He said, and Harry walked over and kissed his temple.

"I love you," The younger said, and Severus smiled a little wider.

"I love you too," he said, and Skye made a babbling sound, making both look down at him, "We love you too, baby," Severus said, kissing his son's cheek.

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Published: November 4, 2024, 12 pm

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