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AN: I'm just going to point out that the reason Harry has never been into the wizarding world before is because Severus wanted to avoid the Headmaster interfering for as long as possible. Also, thank you everyone who reviewed!

Chapter 1

Over the years, Harry began to think of Severus as a father. When he was three, he had even become jealous of Dudley having a dad, so decided that Severus was his new dad. The following weekend, Severus's face showed shock and happiness when Harry called him 'daddy'.

Little Harry had a thirst for knowledge and Severus was more than happy to teach him everything he could. Severus told him all about Hogwarts with its 'dunderhead students' and the wizarding world, along with stories about his mother and the less harmful pranks that his father had pulled with his friends.

Severus always had a weird tone of voice when telling Harry about James Potter. When Harry asked why, he said "James and I simply didn't get along very well. I was better friends with Lily than I was with him."

Severus gave Harry books that the child devoured. He would always make sure to write down any questions about the new information that Severus was always happy to answer.

The one subject that Harry didn't enjoy very much was occlumency, but Severus was adamant that he master the skill. He said that the headmaster of Hogwarts would most likely try to control and manipulate him and that occlumency would help protect his mind and all of his secrets.

Thankfully, by the time that little Harry was eleven years old and finally got his Hogwarts letter, he had mastered the skill.

Harry was glad that his letter came on a Saturday morning, and although Severus would never admit it, he was too. He had smiled at the short green-eyed child as he bounced around the kitchen, exclaiming "It came! It came! I get to go to Hogwarts!" Severus had snorted at that. Harry Potter, not go to Hogwarts? As if.

"Well, go on and read it, then!" Dudley, Harry's cousin, said. He was like his parents and feared Harry's magic but was also fascinated by it. He could often be found listening in one of Harry's lessons.

"Alright, Alright!" Harry said before opening the letter and reading it aloud.

Hogwarts School

of Witchcraft and Wizardry

Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore

(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock,

Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)

Dear Mr. Potter,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.

Term begins on September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.

Yours sincerely,

Minerva McGonagall,

Deputy Headmistress

"What kind of things do you need in a magic school?" Dudley asked, curious.

Harry pulled out the list and, again, read aloud.

UNIFORM

First-year students will require:

1. Three sets of plain work robes (black)

2. One plain pointed hat (black) for day wear

3. One pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)

4. One winter cloak (black, silver fastenings)

Please note that all pupils' clothes should carry name tags.

COURSE BOOKS

All students should have a copy of each of the following:

The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1) by Miranda Goshawk

A HIstory of Magic by Bathilda Bagshot

Magical Theory by Adalbert Waffling

A Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric Switch

One Thousand Herbs and Fungi by Phyllida Spore

Magical Droughts and Potions by Arsenius Jigger

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander

The Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection by Quentin Trimble

OTHER EQUIPMENT

1 wand

1 cauldron

1 set glass or crystal phials

1 telescope

1 set brass scales

Students may also bring an owl OR a cat OR a toad

PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN

BROOMSTICKS

"Wow," was Dudley's only response.

Harry, on the other hand, was pestering Severus with many questions. "Are you going to be the one to take me to Diagon Alley to get everything? Should I get a cat or an owl? When can we go? Oh, can Draco go with us? Please!?"

Severus had to chuckle at the last question. Harry had Draco when they first met because he had been rude to the Dursleys about them being muggles. But, after Harry had yelled some sense into him several times, he stopped listening to Lucius.

"Yes, I will be taking you to Diagon Alley, we can go this weekend, and I will see if Draco is available to accompany us. I suggest you get an owl so that you may write to Dudley about all of the trouble I have no doubt you will manage to find." Severus said in his normal smooth voice.

"Great! You should see if Draco can come now, so that we can go today." Harry stated, earning himself a raised eyebrow from Severus. "Please, dad?"

"Alright. How about you go and get your shoes on, and if Dudley wishes to come, then him too." Not bothering to wait for an answer, Severus went to the fireplace and kneeled in front of it before firecalling the Malfoys. It was times like this that Severus was glad he had managed to connect the Dursley's fireplace to the floo network without anyone besides them and the Malfoys knowing.

By the time Draco, covered in soot, stepped out of the fireplace, both Harry and Dudley were impatiently waiting at the door to head to the Leaky Cauldron.

Draco was showing Harry and Dudley Quality Quidditch Supplies and basically talking a mile a minute about Quidditch. Severus was watching the three boys enjoy themselves in amusement when a group of redheads came by. They were close enough to hear the youngest boy say "But, mum, it;s not fair! Why can't I get my own wand? Or at least an owl like Percy!"

"You know why Ronald! You should be happy that Percy is letting you have Scabbers. You know how much he loved that rat." said who Harry assumed was the mother of the group. "Now, stay here while I go and try to find where your brothers have wandered off to now."

As his mother walked away, the boy turned around to look at the new broomsticks, but as soon as he saw Draco, his face twisted into an ugly sneer of disgust.

"Malfoy," Ronald scoffed. "What are you doing here? Begging your daddy to buy more friends for you?"

Harry's brow furrowed as he looked at freckled redhead. He didn't like this boy very much. "Why don't you leave Draco alone? He didn't even say anything to you!"

Ron scowled at him. "Who the bloody hell are you and why should I care?"

"It doesn't matter who I am, just leave Draco alone."

Ronald sneered once more before walking back to the rest of his family. Once they were out of sight, Draco turned to Harry, saying "Thank you."

No problem." Harry said with a happy grin. "Who was that guy anyway?"

It was Severus who answered the question. "Ronald Weasley, I presume. Should be in your year of Hogwarts if I recall correctly. Be careful around that family, please. They are deep enough in Dumbledore's pocket that they do everything he tells them to and believes everything he says, no matter what."

"Alright, Dad" said Harry, while Dudley and Draco said "Alright, Uncle Sev."

"Good. Now, let's finish the shopping so we can get some ice cream before going back home."

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