Guardian Angel (Severus Snape adopts Harry fic)

Chap5

Lol I have a week break before the next paper. So.... Here is the whole chap 5:))

AN": Harry's body is covered with his shirt so Severus just wrapped it around him.

Previously:

Everyone was about to sigh in relief when nothing else happen when Harry started to shrink. He kept shrinking until his body became that of a 3 year old toddler. The class was shocked speechless. Dean choose that moment to return with the matron. Both of froze at the unexpected scene of the harsh Potions Master looking in shock at an adorable baby cradled in his arms.

'Bloody hell!' Liana thought in esperation as she looked up at the ceiling.

CHAP5

Everyone stared in shock for a few moments before Madame Pomfrey snapped out of it and ushered Severus, who was still cradling the sleeping baby, to the Hospital Wing. Liana and the rest of the Golden Trio followed behind them.

~Hospital Wing~

Madame Pomfrey bustled around a bed with a sleeping child in the middle of it. She waved her wand over the toddler and muttered diagnostic spells every once in a while. A piece of parchment with a dictating quill dancing across it, writing out Harry's medical record, floats beside to working matron.

Ten minutes later, Madame Pomfrey stepped out from behind the screen that covers the bed from view and addressed the people gathered in the hospital wing ( namely Ron, Hermione, the Snapes, Minevra and Dumbledore ~Severus went to get them after he deposited Harry on the bed~) shakily, "Mr Potter is extremely malnourished and he have bruises over 70% of his body except his face. One of his ribs is cracked and there are evidences of old fractures which are most definitely not from separate accidents, someone had been deliberately abusing and neglecting the poor child since his parents were murdered. In addition, his growth seem to have been shunted due to the lack of essential nutrients, his current age is actually 5 instead of 3."

Upon hearing the grim report, Harry's friends and Professors paled and tears welled up in the present females' eyes. Minevra turned sharply to face Dumbledore, yelling at him in her thick Scottish accent (which only appears when she is extremely upset),"Ah tauld ye they waur th' warst kin' ay Muggles! Did ye listen tae me? nae ay coorse nae! noo swatch at heem! (I told you they were the worst kind of Muggles! Did you listen to me? No of course not! Now look at him!)"*

The usual twinkle in Albus' eyes dissapeared as he looked like his age, a rare occurrence for the old man. His eyes are filled with regret and self-loathing for unintentionally condemning a child to a abusive home and his naïveté in believing that blood will conquer all else. He hadn't taken into account that the muggles' fear of magic will overcome any familial love they may have for Harry.

The mediwitch interrupted Albus' moment of self-reprehension. "Harry will also age one year per week. However, I have no idea if his memories will be affected by this deaging nor am I sure if there is an antidote."

Liana then spoke up,"So, is he healed completely? We must also decide who is gonna take care of Potter until he returns to normal, I am not sure if it's wise to try for an antidote as it may affect Potter negatively or take such a long time that he will return to normal before it is found. If you say the Dursleys, I swear to Merlin, Professor Dumbledore, headmaster or not I will make sure you will have a slow and (extremely) painful death."

At her enquiry(and a not-so-subtle death threat at which Albus paled when subjected directly under one of the most intense Snape I-will-send-you-to-the-deepest-depts-of-hell-if-you-dare glare), a thoughtful look crossed his face. As though a lightbulb lighted in his head, his eyes begin to twinkle brighter than ever before. "Of course not my dear(no need for death threats). However, we will need -someone- who will not spoil Harry too much and will treat Harry as a normal child." Turns his gaze pointedly to Severus. A dawning look of horror fell onto Severus' face. "No, Albus I cannot take care of the boy!"

"And why not Severus?" Albus asked, eyes still twinkling. "I have my duties as Head of House for Slytherin and Hogwarts Potions Master. I simply don't have the time!"

Liana smirked at Albus' plan. 'Hmm taking care of baby Harry might make Father lighten up a little... And make them get along.... Well it's worth a try.' "Not to worry father." Severus whipped his head around and stared piercingly at his daughter, eyes showing disbelieve and some betrayal. "I'm sure Harry's friends and I can babysit sometimes. Right? Weasley? Hermione?" Liana continued with a mischievous smile directed at her Father.

"Umm..." Hermione and Ron looked at each other uncertainly. They want Severus to take care of Harry but they are worried that by agreeing with Liana and Albus, Severus will spite them by taking points off Griffindor(there is also the fact that Severus is glaring at them with the same Glare Liana used on Albus). Catching on with what Albus and Liana are doing, Minerva smirked(looking positively Slytherin-esque). "Since you are always ranting on and on about Harry's 'attitude' isn't this a perfect chance to 'rectify' it? Hmm... Severus."

Severus looked at Minerva, shocked, doing an impressive imitation of a goldfish. He had thought that she would be the one to be against him taking care of the Griffindors' Golden boy. After fumbling for words for awhile, Severus sighed,"Fine since you will not relent,I will take care of Potter. Happy?"

Albus beamed happily, eyes twinkling overtime. He claped his hands and exclaimed, "Great! Now your chambers will be altered slightly to accomodate Little Harry. You will bring Harry with you once he is discharged. Your classes will be cancelled and you will be relieved of your duties as potions master until Harry reaches the age of 9. Sinstra will be more than happy to be the temporary Head of the Slytherins." Severus glared at Albus,"No I will not allow my class to be cancelled!" Albus frowned disapprovingly. "Harry cannot be exposed to potion fumes, you know that. I also cannot find a competent substitute within this short period of time." Severus scowled," Let Liana teach then."

Liana glared at her Father, "Do I really have to?" Severus smirked, "Yes. If you want me to take care of Potter, you will have to teach my class and take my duties as the potions master." Liana sighed and nodded in agreement. Minerva looked affronted. "Miss Snape is still a student! She needs to complete her school assignments. Besides what of the years above hers? She won't be able to teach them."

Severus set his proud gaze on Minerva and said calmly. "Minerva, do you really think that Liana won't study on her own while at home? Between my late wife and I, both of whom are hardcore bibliophiles, do you really think that she won't be several levels above her peers? (In fact, I am sure she practically went through the library in the manor) In addition, she is my offspring, I have been teaching her magical theories ever since she can understand English and trained her in the arts of potion-making since she can handle a knife without cutting herself. She will be perfectly capable of teaching Potions and complete her assignments. I assure you." Liana stared at the ground, a pink tint dusting her cheeks. Albus chuckled and said "Alright I will trust your judgement of Liana's level of knowledge and capability. -turns to Liana- Alright, during the period of time at which you are teaching, you will have the privileges given to professors. That is, you have the authority to take points and hand out detentions. You will also need to brew restock the infirmary's potion supply. Madam Pomfrey will give you the list later. Take you responsibilities seriously, that's all I ask of you."

"Understood Headmaster."