Chapter thirteen

During break Harry sent another letter to his lawyer, asking him to sue Ron Weasley on his behalf. He explained what Ron did and that Albus Dumbledore had proof that Ron Weasley went into his personal medical history and Harry believed he sold that information to the Daily Prophet.

As dinner approached Harry was leaning against the wall to the great hall when Severus walked up to him. Even with students moving around, he pulled Harry into his arms, kissing him passionately. Every time Severus did this with others around made Harry's heart soar knowing Severus would never stop showing how he felt no matter who was watching them.

Harry and Severus walked between the Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff table. By the time they sat at the staff table Ron was practically running towards him, throwing a letter at Harry.

'You did this,' Ron snarled.

Harry flicked the letter off his plate then started to dish up dinner as if he never saw or heard Ron talking.

'Did you want something Mr. Weasley?' Albus asked calmly.

'Yeah, I want Harry to admit he had my parents evicted.'

'You shall address Mr. Potter in the proper manner and I do not believe anything in regards to Mr. Potter's business dealings is any of your business. Normally I do not need to do this, but detention Mr. Weasley, with Mr. Filch every night for the next week. Now we would appreciate if you would leave us so we could eat our dinner.'

Ron continued to glare at Harry until Severus stood up, 'You were told Mr. Weasley, if you want to push the issue then I'm willing to give you extra detentions,' Severus glared until Ron left, then he sat down, 'It's fine love.'

'I know, he doesn't worry me anymore and he's going to pay for what he did. I'm going to need to speak with Neville and the others though, they look worried.'

'Send them a note; ask them to stay behind for a few minutes.'

'Good idea, except,' Harry smiled but instead of a note he sent Prongs, who walked up to Neville.

'Could you and my other real friends remain behind after dinner, I'd like to speak with all of you for a few minutes?'

Harry smiled as everyone that supported Harry and who heard his message put their thumbs up, Harry put his thumb up as well giving them a smile.

'How did you learn that?' Albus asked with a twinkle in his eye.

'I did see you do it quite often Professor, easy enough to pick up.'

'Very clever Harry.'

'I forgot your patronus was a stag, after your father.'

'It's me though Sev and yours is a doe, mate to the stag, like we are.'

Severus chuckled, 'That is true.'

Right after Harry finished eating he went over to the Gryffindor table where Luna had sat beside Neville, but he smiled at Draco who had stood behind his friends. When Ginny and Ron refused to leave, probably trying to hear what Harry wanted to say, Severus walked up to them.

'Let's go to our rooms, it will be private there.'

'Thanks Sev,' Harry grinned, 'Come on you lot.'

Harry and Severus led the way down to the dungeons where Severus tapped the wall and a door appeared, Harry let his friends inside before he conjured seats for everyone.

'Are you okay Harry?' Neville asked anxiously.

'I wasn't, but I am now. It's all good.'

'Did Ron do it?' Luna asked.

'Yes, professor Dumbledore was able to reveal Mr. Weasley's magical signature on Harry's medical file,' Severus explained.

'What did he want before because he looked really angry?' Seamus asked.

'I've known this for a while, but wasn't going to use it unless they did more. But the Black family, my godfather's family owned the Burrow. I was left everything by Sirius, so after this I decided to have them evicted and I'm pulling the Burrow down. It seems Molly Weasley sent Ron and Ginny a letter about it. I contacted my lawyers right after Professor Dumbledore showed me the Daily Prophet, I asked my lawyer to take care of it for me. I noticed all of you looked worried, that's why I wanted to talk to you.'

'It took a while for me to get Harry to calm down, then he just got angry.'

'I don't blame him. I can't believe Ron would do that, go into your file and then tell the Daily Prophet.'

'My lawyer is checking it out but I think he sold that story. The money is not going to do him any good though.'

'He wanted your money, I told you that, but how much do you think he got for selling that story?'

'If I was to make a guess, anywhere from twenty thousand galleons and up. Stories regarding Harry are worth a fortune to the papers, the more scandalous the more they will pay. But Harry is also going to sue Ron for this, his lawyer is working on that as well.'

'I don't need the money; it's the satisfaction for what he did. So I'm donating it to Hogwarts and Professor Dumbledore said I can decide what gets bought for the school.'

'So new brooms or something?' Seamus asked making everyone laugh.

'They have new brooms, all houses do. I don't know just yet, but I have time to think about it. But I figured something for each subject. Like some more plants for the greenhouses, more cauldrons and ingredients for the potions rooms. Books for the library. As I said, I'm still thinking about it. I did want to ask, have any of you heard if they plan to do anything else?'

'They don't talk in front of us anymore, but last night Hermione was angry with both of them, she refuses to have anything to do with either of them now,' Dean said, 'They were arguing, but in whispers so we couldn't hear what they said.'

'We think Hermione knew Ron sent that story of. She might not have been happy with me but she's not the type to be involved with this.'

'After they lied about you before, why would they print a story without contacting you first?' Draco asked.

'What we believe is Ron copied the file, there was proof enough there. But we do not know if he copied only that part of if he copied everything.'

'I have only ever seen Madame Pomfrey, so she has my full history.'

'So when you were eleven she knew about this?' Hannah asked sadly.

'No, no one knew,' Harry sighed as he sat down, Severus beside him.

'When Harry was asked to save my life, he was unconscious for a while. Poppy decided to do a full diagnostic charm because Harry does have a habit of not telling her if he has something wrong. Professor Dumbledore enchanted the area the moment we knew what was going on. Only Poppy, Professor Dumbledore, Professor McGonagall and I knew what had happened to Harry as a child.'

'Is that why you always showered before we woke up?' Neville asked.

Harry nodded, 'My body is covered in scars, you saw some in the hospital Neville, but you never saw the back of my legs or back. I'm leaving those scars until the holidays.'

'Can't those muggles be charged for this Professor Snape?' Susan asked.

'No, we spoke with the minister, our laws forbids us from taking muggles to court. But I plan to pay them a visit.'

'You do?' Harry asked looking surprised.

'Did you really believe I would let them get away with doing that to a child. I know I need to be…cautious but they will…pay.'

'Um Harry, I think it might be best to not question this,' Neville smirked, 'We better go, but if you want to talk or even just hang out, we're here for you.'

'I know, thanks, all of you,' Harry smiled at his friends.

'I know we've only just started talking, but you are married to my godfather, I have your back Potter.'

'Thanks Malfoy,' Harry smiled then watched as Severus let his friends out, 'I have some great friends, don't I Sev?'

'You certainly do, but I can see how tense you are. I think a hot bath and a massage is in order.'

Harry groaned, 'Oh that sounds wonderful, but you are going to share the bath with me?'

'Of course,' Severus pulled Harry to his feet then taking his hand led him into the bathroom, closing the door behind them ready to help his husband relax so his nightmares didn't return.

Harry and Severus were standing near the doors in the entry way, waiting for Albus to join them with Ron and Ginny.

'Are we ready Harry?'

'Yep, everything is set.'

'Where are we going?' Ginny fumed.

'You will see Miss Weasley,' Albus said and holding both Ron and Ginny's arms followed Harry and Severus down the long drive to the gates. Filch opened the small gates, closing it after they passed through. He never paused, Albus just apparated still holding the two Weasley's, Harry and Severus following.

'Why are we home?' Ron asked looking around at his parents and all their furniture sitting out on the ground. Two men were floating more stuff out from the house, another two men were floating stuff out from the shed, 'You can't do this Harry.'

'It's done,' Harry said calmly. When he got a nod from the men at the shed Harry pointed his wand at it collapsing the shed, then setting it alight. The chickens were already gone so Harry set the coop alight as well, 'You should have known I wasn't going to let you get away with that.'

'I'll stop, give you the money, just stop,' Ron said urgently staring at his mother's face, she was in tears holding her husband.

'No,' Harry got another nod from the men from the house, he pointed his wand at it and slowly let the building collapse, then once again set it alight, 'You deserve worse in my book. We're done Professor.'

'You and Severus return to the school, I will join you shortly.'

Harry stared at the elder Weasley's before he turned on the spot disapparating. When he arrived outside the gates of Hogwarts Severus arrived at the same time, he slipped his arms around Harry.

'It's their own fault Harry.'

'I know, if they would have stopped I never would have done that. But do you think they will return with Dumbledore?'

'I have no idea. Come on, let's ask Kreacher to make us a picnic lunch and we sit in your spot near the black lake.'

'A picnic; that is not something I thought you would do.'

'I have a few surprises up my sleeves,' Severus nodded to Filch who opened the gate, 'The headmaster should not be long Filch, remain here until he does.'

'Dumbledore can apparate directly into Hogwarts, he took me by side along apparition in my sixth year, from the astronomy tower.'

'That is true, but if he does that then I'm sure he will let Filch know,' Harry and Severus walked towards the lake, Harry called Kreacher to put together a picnic lunch while Severus conjured a blanket and some cushions, but he also summoned his guitar.

'Are you going to serenade me Sev,' Harry smirked.

'I might just do that love,' Severus sat against the large beech tree and started to strum his guitar, Harry lay on his side facing him, listening to Severus play.

For the next couple of hours, Harry and Severus ate, feeding each other, they would lie together as they talked. Severus played a few more tunes, but the two men were happy and content. What neither of them knew was they were being watched, Neville and all their friends were some distance away, watching Harry and Severus, they were also making sure no one disturbed them. It was the first time in days they had seen Harry relaxed. After everything he had been through as a child and then Voldemort, it was time for Harry to have a good life, he had that now thanks to Professor Severus Snape.

When it was getting late Harry and Severus packed up their picnic, held hands and walked into the castle where Albus was waiting for them.

'I received this and you received a letter as well Harry,' Albus handed Harry both but he read the headmaster's letter first.

'Every quidditch team have boycotted Ginny so even if she was the best player she will never get to play,' Harry sighed then opened his letter, 'He sold it to the Prophet for thirty five thousand, my lawyers are already working on suing him on my behalf.'

'Did they return with you Albus?'

'No, but Bill and Charlie arrived first then Percy and the twins. Arthur and Molly asked if they could live with Percy if Bill would take Ron and the twins take Ginny, they all refused then Bill handed them a tent before leaving. I sent their belongings but they will still need to do their community service but I organised for Kingsley to have them placed somewhere else. They are going to be cleaning the streets and bins in Diagon alley.'

'It should not have come to this but they brought it on themselves. Spreading lies and rumours then trying to have me arrested and finally showing my medical file,' Harry sagged, 'Let's hope now they are nowhere near me, that they lost their home and being sued this will stop.'

'I believe it will Harry, they have nothing left and the Daily Prophet will not release anything from them as they would hear about Ron being sued for that story. I believe your troubles are over, now it's time to look towards a future with Severus. I would not mind being grandfather to ten Snape-Potter children,' Albus patted Harry on the shoulder before walking off.

'Let's go relax in our rooms, talk about where we are going on our holiday.'

'Sounds good, but we also have to buy a big house for all our kids. Hey Sev, what if they end up lions?'

'Then Gryffindor will have courageous but sneaky and cunning cats. If they end up in Slytherin then they will end up with cunning and courageous snakes.'

'What if they end up in Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff?'

'It does not matter Harry, our children could be spread through every house here at Hogwarts. You know, maybe two for each house would be good.'

'Well, the war is over, the houses aren't as divided as they used to be, maybe having a bunch of Snape-Potter kids in the four houses will just bring them closer, for the first time since the founders built Hogwarts.'

'Yes, a thousand years of hostility, it's pretty much gone ever since we got married. Maybe Lily knew this could happen as well.'

'Oh Lily knew a lot, boys, she knew you were soul mates and she knew you would unite Hogwarts as it had never been done before. I believe our world owes a debt to Lily Evans Potter, don't you?' Albus' eyes twinkled as he walked past them again. But Harry and Severus wondered where he came from, he had walked away yet he came from behind them, how they both wondered. They looked at each other with raised eyebrows.

'It's Dumbledore,' Harry and Severus said together before they continued on their way to their rooms ready to start their married life with no one interfering or causing problems. It was time for Harry and Severus to be just another married couple, who happen to live and work at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry.

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