Harry Potter: The Parental Secret

Chapter 14: Unlikely Surprise

"Potter, you're doing a good job." Snape said midway during the summer.

"Thanks. Can I take tomorrow off?" Harry asked wearily.

"Why? Dont you want to protect your mind?" Snape asked confused

"Sir, its just Im turning 14 tomorrow." Harry blushed

Snape nodded. "You may have tomorrow off. Have the happiest of birthdays Potter."

"Ill see you in two days. Same time right?" Harry hesitated

"Yes Potter, same time." Snape smiled before the teenager disappeared.

"Sev, James already told Harry the truth in his dream." Lily said the moment Harry was gone. Snape yanked the curtian away from the portrait.

"Excuse me?!" Snape demanded.

"James didnt tell Harry about you. He only hinted. My son deserves to know who his father is." Lily replied firmly.

"No, he will never forgive me." Snape snapped

"Merlin Sev! You didnt know till a few months ago. I kept trying to tell you to be nice to my son. But you wouldnt listen." Lily sighed

"You really think you can toy with me? You put me through hell, cut ties with me, marry the man I hate and then you tell me the ultimate betrayal of all?! No, I dont want you to speak to me for a week. You hear? Im liberarting you. Go spend time elsewhere." Snapes eyes became teary.

"Im not letting you push me away. For the sake of my son." Lily replied

"Im trying so hard to protect your son Lily! This is the only way I know. Is by not telling him!" Snape began to pace.

"Fine, but Im disappointed."

"Surprise, surprise." Snape rolled his eyes.

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"Harry! I was wondering when you would return!" Harry whipped around surprised to see Ron in the living room. The teenager grinned and went to hug his friend.

"Ron!"

"Where have you been? Renus said you were at extra lessons?" Ron asked

"Yeah, its no big deal. Look, Id love to spend time with you, but I need an hours nap." Harry yawned.

"Bilmey mate! What is it?" Ron asked at once.

"My lessons just wear me out is all." Harry replied

Ron nodded while Harry laid down and fell asleep.

"Harry, sweetie, open your eyes." A woman said.

Harry did as he was told and found himself looking into his own eyes.
"Mum?! Is that you?" He asked in disbelief.

"Yes honey, it is." Lily smiled

"You're here to shake my world, arent you. Dad was here a few nights ago. He told me, hes not my dad. But why the secret?" Harry whinned

"It was to protect you. Your father is one complicated man and is asking that I dont tell you until its time." Lily looked regretful.

"But what do you want Mum?"

"That doesnt matter, Im dead. Your father holds all the cards right now. Hes denying his position, thinking he isnt worthy. But listen honey, master Occulamency. Do that, and maybe your father might find you." Lily kissed Harrys forehead. "I love you so much, and will always be watching over you."