Harry Potter: The Parental Secret

Chapter 12: Snapes Offer

After Remus had settled in, Harrys life fell into a routine. He'd read his textbooks in the morning from 9 to 11. Then he has lunch with both his guardians, duel with Sirius or Remus (whoever is home) then go out flying as long as one of the adults put a Disillumient Charm on him.

Remus was able to get a job in a Muggle bookstore 4 blocks away from Grimmauld Place.

Sirius meanwhile secured a job in the Muggle Relations office next to Authur Weasley. He was a bit upset knowing he had to stop mischief than create it, but he enjoys the job all the same.

Harry was enjoying his new life. He was told stories about his parents all the time which he cherished. As promised, Sirius and Remus took Harry to the Burrow every Sunday evening for dinner.

June quickly faded into early July where Harry couldnt help notice his uncles acting a bit strange.

However what struck Harry very odd was the morning in mid- July. He awoke as usual to the smell of Remus' amazing cooking.

Harry came downstairs to find a stack of pancakes already at his place. "Morning Uncle Remus!"

The man in question turned to face Harry a yawn obviously on his tongue.

"Rough night?" Harry asked sympathetically.

"Full moons always rough. Any plans today?" Remus yawned.

"Ron invited me over today. Is that ok?" Harry asked shyly.

"Go have fun, im afraid I wont be much fun anyway." Remus released a huge yawn.

"Wheres Sirius, Remus?" Harry asked lolking around.

"Got called in by Arthur Im afraid." Remus replied

"Oh ok. When would you like me home?" Harry asked before igniting the fireplace.

"Before 5 ok? Or else Sirius will drag you home." Remus smiled .

"Thanks Remus, hope you feel better! The Burrow!" In a flash of green flames, Harry vanished.

*

Ginny was really nervous. She hated how she acted around her idol; Harry Potter. When Ron had told her that Harry was coming over for dinner, Ginny knew she had to keep her attitude in check. Every time the boy was over, she acted like an idiot. She was so happy, Harry never commented on her behavior.

"Hello Harry!" Molly called from the kitchen.

"Hi Mrs. Weasley, is Ron around?" Harry asked shyly.

"Hes up in his room, you can go on up." Molly replied.

*

Spinners End..

Snape was furious, completesly furious. He glared at the portrit of the young woman with red hair and emerald eyes.

"Are you serious?! Hes happy where he is! He wants nothing to do with me! Look at this house!" Snape gestured for the woman to see the dirty place.

The redhead woman sighed impatiently, "Really Sev? You never fixed it up in all these years?"

"Dont lecture me! My life was so much easier before I knew the truth!" Snape growled at the portrit.

The woman smiled sadly, "I only told you because you deserved to know. Sev-"

Snape cut her off, "no, I do not deserve to know! Im no role model, that was you and Potter!"

"Both of us no longer exist in the world of the living, and you know that." The woman said firmly.

"No one knows the truth?" Snape asked in a quiet voice.

"You, me, and Dumbledore. Actually my son might be aware of some changes." The woman looked thoughtful.

"What?!" Snapes eyes turned malicious.

The woman turned her emeraled eyes on Snape. "I did all of this to make it up to you. I thought you wanted to be happy. Thats what that young boy told me when I was 8."

"I didnt know happiness came with such a heavy price." Snape said through gritted teeth.

"Im sorry Sev. I wanted to tell you before you before I died. That night, I was writing the letter to you." The woman stated.

"I know, I just cant believe you did it for me. I was never good with younger kids." Snape complained.

The woman clicked her tongue synpathetically. "If my son knew the truth..."

"Im not telling him! He wont want to be with me. Besides you named Black guardian, not me!" Snape growled.

"If I know my son, he would acept people for who they are." The woman said firmly.

"I'll think about it." Snape growled leaving the room.

*

The Burrow

After playing chess with Ron, and planning pranks with the Weasley twins, Harry decided to return home.

"Thanks for having me, Mrs. Weasley." Harry said before stepping into the fire.

"You are welcome here anytime Harry. Say hi to Remus and Sirius!" Molly smiled before Harry vanished into the fireplace.

Harry returned to his two uncles and a sallow faced man all dressed in black. The dreaded potions professor.

"Hello Professor Snape, is something wrong?" Harry asked hoping the man wasnt going to out him about his abuse.

Snape raised an eyebrow, but remained silent.

"Harry, are you happy living here?" Remus asked.

Harry raised his head at once. His nightmare was coning true. "Are you sending me away?"

This made all the adults want to smack themselves. "No Potter, Lupin and Black do not want to send you away. Im the one inquiring." Snape spoke in his usual way.

Harrys jaw dropped, he could hardly believe his luck. "are you offering me a place to live..with you?"

"This is up to you Harry." Sirius cut in.

Harry sighed turning to the man all dressed in black. "Im sorry Professor Snape, but Id like to stay here with my uncles for now. I love this life of mine. But thank you for the offer."

Snape adopted his scarcastic smirk. "Think nothing of it Potter. The offer will always be open to you." The man then twisted on the spot and vanished.

Harry was frozen to the spot. "What happened? Why did he give me an offer?"

"Sometimes people do things for unknown reasons." Remus replied.