When Darkness Rises

New Ally, More Past

Draco held his wide eyed mate. Everyone was frozen, as they were watching Harry. "A-are you serious? Y-you tried to k-kill me."

"Indeed, I did. I was a crazy fool. I believed the fake prophecy, got power hungry, and forgot who I was. I forgot you." The dark lord said all of this with a rather sad face. He pointed to Sirius and Remus, "They couldn't get to the Potter house quick enough to stop Dumblefuck and save you, or your parents. When he realized that he couldn't kill you, he then took you to your aunt and uncle's."

"It was a shield that stopped us," Sirius said with an ashamed face. Remy just held him.

"Dumbfuck made sure that you were beaten so that you could become his most prized weapon. He wants to rule the wizarding world, and he is getting closer." He kneeled close to Harry.

"Its all true Harry, and I have watched things unfold for a long while now. Especially since Snape has been helping me." Draco was saying as his mate sat up. "He is family. Please, give him a chance. He is our best ally, also.

Harry stood up as did Tom. They stood face to face and everyone held their breath. Standing tall, the young teen held out his hand. "Hello, I'm Harry James Potter. Pleasure to meet you at last."

Tom put his hand in the boy's, "Tom Marvolo Riddle, and the pleasure is mine." They shake hands before parting.

Every sighed in relief. Draco hugged Harry from behind and smiled.

"Come on, let's finish eating. I need coffee" Remus says as he plops down. Everyone takes a seat and a plate with some food appears in front of Tom, along with a cup of coffee. They drink the coffee like there's no tomorrow. They don't talk until they are done and up in the living area.

"So Harry, I hear your going to come into an inheritance. Your birthday is going to be held the morning before? Am I correct?" Tom asks and there are several nods in response.

"That's what I've heard, and Draco is going to watch for our other mate. I'm going to have two," the raven teen says with a blush and looks down.

Tom chuckles, a light of happiness entering his gaze. "It means you are powerful. Possibly as strong as me. The more mates you have, the more power. You may be a submissive but you're rare. Can I be here when you come into your inheritance?"

Harry nods, "of course, you may be of some help. Them two can not keep calm," he says as he points to Sirius and Remus. "They would be freaking out, because I've heard that it is painful."

There are nods around the room. "Actually, I am surprised your not in pain. Most people are in pain a week before their birthday. Here you are, fine with your birthday 2 days away." Riddle added in wonder.  "Does anything hurt?"

Harry shook his head and shrugged.

"We need to hold his party early. Don't you think Remus? I mean, I was aching the night before my birthday. All the next day, I couldn't move." Draco said and Remus nodded in response.

"I'm going to get the message around. I'll be back in a little bit," Remus said and disappeared in the fireplace.

After a few moments of silence, Severus spoke, "Harry, I have a confession." He looked around before looking back at the small teen. "Your dad was a werecat. A dark creature, and rare submissive carrier, meaning he could carry a child. Lilly was a cover up. She loved you like her own, but you are not.  I'm a dark elf."

The raven haired teen looked at the potions master. Right before their eyes, Snape's black hair became much longer and silkier. His ears became pointed, his skin smoothed, and his ears became a bright green. He radiated power.

"I am your father." Snape pulled papers out of his robes and handed them to Harry. "This is the proof. Blood tests and certificates."

They were all silent as the teen scanned the papers. His green eyes sparkling with tears, looked up. "This explains it all, even the exact moment I was born and how. How you cared for me, even though I am in a different house." He hugged Snape before quickly moving back.

It was silent for a while, then the fire erupted. Remus stepped out, shaking off the ash. "Hey, everyone will be here early so let's get stuff ready. My Lord, are you staying for the day?" Remy asked Riddle. He nodded in response.  "All right, this is what we are going to do...."

They all split up with a game plan and started cleaning and decorating the house. Kreacher was preparing food for all the people coming. They worked all through the day.  Tom left after supper, saying he would return after everyone left the next day. Snape left later on and everyone else went to bed tired.