He scooped up Dudley, changed his nappy, and dressed him in a white button-up t-shirt with navy blue trousers on, and some dark blue denim shorts. Then, he scooped up Harry, changed his nappy, and changed him into a similar outfit, except with green denim shorts, and with green flowers on his shirt instead of the blue ones on Dudley's.
Today, for breakfast, Severus made two boiled eggs each, and removed the shell on Harry and Dudley's. He also cooked two rashers of bacon for himself, and one each for Harry and Dudley, and also the same amount of sausages for each of them. They all had a glass of water with their breakfast, and Severus also had two ibuprofen, to take away his headache. He couldn't quite locate his potion, and didn't want to risk smashing another potion summoning it, so the muggle alternative would have to do.
They had just finished breakfast, when suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
"Not Albus again". Severus grumbled, going to answer the door.
Wormtail was stood on the other side.
"Wormtail. To what do I owe this... visit?" Severus enquired, feeling nervous yet not showing it. If Wormtail were to come in, or if Harry or Dudley were to make a noise, he was doomed. How could he possibly try and explain away Harry Potter and his cousin living in his house.
"May I come in?"
"I'm in the middle of brewing a highly technical potion at the moment" Severus lied smoothly. "Every second I'm away from it risks it exploding in my basement. Whatever you have to say, make it quick".
"I'm just worried about you. You see, there's been a few... rumours, lately".
"Of what kind?"
"People are saying that you've turned against us".
"What nonsense! I'm merely growing closer to Dumbledore to spy on him. You should all know by now where my true loyalties lie. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must get back to my potion. Have a good day". Severus fabricated, slamming the door in Wormtail's face.
Once the door was closed, he lent back against it, exhausted. The death eater's were cottoning onto him. He needed to go deeper undercover than ever before, and one wrong move could cost him everything.
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The Harry Potter Parent Alternative
FanfictionEver wondered what would happen if Harry were raised by someone else? Someone who wouldn't lock him in the cupboard under the stairs? A wizard, perhaps? Explore Harry's new life as he is raised by none other than Severus Snape, death-eater-turned-sp...
