Why did I update this today you ask? Because my day has been hell. I'm almost out of laundry, I had a biology exam that I probably made a D in and it's that time of month. So I decided to do this. Unfortunately, the story is not a reflection on my mood today. I had written this previously and the story is already done. I'm just reposting the damn thing. So hopefully everyone will enjoy themselves.

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silverpanther68, Tazthedevilman, Beth5572, Otspock, HP's Twin

Tazthedevilman: That is so wrong Taz! Don't give me good ideas! I've had this thing written for months and now you make me want to change the ending. Damn it. I'll think on it though. It's a good idea. See this is why I'm on your Yahoo! group.

HP's Twin: Keep reading...dont' hate me.

TITLE: Raven's Gift

AUTHOR: Alia

STATUS/PART: 4/4

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RATING: PG-13...maybe R

PAIRING: Severus Snape / Harry Potter

SPOILERS: Um...OotP

WARNINGS: slash, mpreg, a little language, angst

DISCLAIMER: I do not in anyway or fashion own HP or anything else. I'm making no money from this.

SUMMARY: Eavesdropping causes problems for all.

AUTHOR'S NOTES: This is it. Usually I don't let things lie like this but I might (and it's a big might) do a sequel. I started having this craving for another challenge and I just couldn't let it go.

Severus, or Raven, stirred the potion before him lazily as he watched Ash and Willow have at it again. The three of them stood in the workroom of Zelda's. After making sure everything had been straightened out at Hogwarts, Severus had reluctantly returned to the cottage.

The first week after he returned, he received Julian's weekly letter. He'd been worried that it would be short and speak only about Potter. He was please when as usual the scroll nearly reached his feet.

Julian did indeed talk of Potter but not too much. The boy still had school ("Albus let that idiot teach Potions again!"), his friends ("I think Atticus has a thing for Minny. He won't stop staring at her. She's started insulting him to get it to stop. Matt thinks it's hilarious."), and questions for Severus ("Has Willow thrown Ash out of the house yet? Matt says it's almost time."). The last account Severus would have to write back would happen today.

Willow threw Ash out of their home at least six times during each of her pregnancies. They always made up and provided lots of entertainment for the village. He watched Ash try to tower over his wife only to have the shorter woman glare him down. Small and sweet she was, but an angry Willow was dangerous. She was just about to tell him not to come home tonight, when Ignis came flying through the door in a panic.

The phoenix flew around the room frantically before landing in front of Severus. "Raven, what is it?" Ash ran over with Willow. Severus snatched the note from the worried Ignis and read.

Shaking horribly, he leaned against the wall behind him. Ash helped him to a chair as Willow removed the cauldron from the fire and tried to calm Ignis. "Raven, what's wrong?" "Potter...Julian said he heard him talking about taking full custody."

A couple days before, Harry was walking toward Dumbledore's office. He was going to ask if it was possible to take a few of the students to Muggle London for a day. When he'd brought up the subject many of them were excited. He made his way up the staircase quickly and opened the door to hear a familiar name.

"You worry too much Severus. Everything will be fine." Harry's heart flew into his throat when a familiar voice, one he'd heard not long ago, was heard from the fireplace.

"I know Albus. Julian is my only child, I can't help but make sure he's alright despite his letters. Tell him that I'll write back in couple days."

"You can't come and visit?"

A laugh went unheard by the stunned young man at the door. "Ask Julian just why it would be bad to come and visit."

"A story there?"

"A very good one. I'll talk to you later Albus."

"Good day, Severus. Take care my boy."

Closing the door silently, Harry began moving slowly down the stairs. He was alive. Snape was alive. He choked and clung to the wall for a moment. Not only was Severus Snape alive, he was Raven Esan. Snape was his son's father! Harry nearly ran back to his room unable to comprehend the new information. He soon lay in his bed staring upward.

Snape was Raven.

The Raven that he'd slept with at Dionysia.

The Raven that had his son after the war.

The Raven who had raised his child and then tried to keep Harry away from him.

The young man on the bed began to shake with fury. He'd been betrayed all over again. Snape had always hated him and did his best to make his life hell. Of course the bastard would do this too! Harry stood and marched to his fireplace.

Without really thinking of the circumstances or his part in the entire situation, he contacted Ron at the ministry.

Hermione watched in horror as Harry stormed around the room yelling about Snape stealing his son.

She and Ron both had tried to talk to him reasonably and had tried to make him speak to the Headmaster but it was not working. Harry's ears were completely dead to them and were being controlled by his anger and irrationality. "Harry, please listen to us!"

"No. He took my child. I lost eleven years of his life and..." He looked sharply at Ron. "Can it be done?"

"Harry, mate-,"

"Can it be done?!"

Ron sagged in his chair. "Yeah. I think have enough against him. That and your fame, you could probably get sole custody."

Harry nodded. "Good. Tell Percy to start as soon as possible."

Ron frowned deeply. "Have you thought this through? Really? You need to think about the consequences and what about Julian?"

"Snape probably lied to him to. Just get on it Ron." With that he walked into his bedroom slamming the door behind him.

Hermione looked at Ron. "What is going on? After the war...He was so upset to hear about Snape."

"Remember, Mione, he couldn't understand why. He still blamed Snape about Sirius but here he was crying because the man was supposedly dead. Whatever he was feeling he blocked out."

Hermione placed her head in her hands. "I hate seeing him like this. He's never used his fame for anything and now, he's trying to get that poor boy taken away."

Ron agreed. "I may have hated Snape but that kid is happy. He's nothing like we would have expected Snape's son to be like. Too bad Harry's too blind to see things straight right now."

Julian pulled away from the door. His hands were clutched over his chest as he began hyperventilating.

Matt pulled the boy from the door and quickly got him down the hall. "Breathe, Jules! Breathe! Calm down, we need to think!"

Leaning against the other boy, Julian finally felt the tightening in his chest ease. "What am I gonna do? Dad was scared this was gonna happen. Both of us were and he's going back on his word!"

Matt shook his friend a little. "Calm down Julian. Think."

Julian nodded. He started pacing in the dead end, Matt had them in. "I'll find Ignis and send Papa a letter. He needs to know the truth. He'll know what to do."

"Should you tell Dumbledore?"

"Albus may try to stop Papa if he'll do what I'm thinking." Matt looked sad. Julian hugged his best friend. "You act as if our friendship will end. Never. I'll write to you everyday if I have to."

"Minny, Dillon, Clara, and Atticus too. We'll miss you old man." The boys hurried to find the phoenix.

Ash nodded. "Seems like you should get going. Willow and I'll go and pack a few bags for you. I'm sure Julian is packing now."

"The shop?"

"You know I'll watch it until you can come back Raven," said Willow.

"I'm not sure I can come back. Should I do it? I'll have to totally uproot Julian and we have no where to go."

Ash shook his head. "I'll take care of that. You just go grab him from Hogwarts."

Severus and a shaken Julian finally arrived back at their cottage later. Ash and Willow were waiting for them. Three large trunks stood beside the couple. Everything from the cottage but furniture had been shrunken and placed inside.

"You couldn't have packed light?" Willow shrugged before hugging Julian, providing the boy with reassurance.

Ash stepped forward. "My father had a client many years ago who died young. The man had a half-built cottage that was meant to end up like your own. It was never willed to anyone. If you can repair and finish everything, you can have it. Here's the port key."

He handed Severus a large key. "It'll change size to open the front door. Afterward, the key will work to bring you to the basement of our home if you need us."

"Thank you."

"No matter what has or will happened, you've been good friends to our family." The trunks were gathered and Severus took his son's hand.

Julian smiled at his friend's parents. "Tell Matt I'll write him and the guys soon."

"We will." With that, father and son were gone.

Harry stood to leave the teachers' lounge with the others. Apparently, Raven Esan had taken his son Julian without notifying anyone. The boy's friends knew nothing and no one saw anything.

The teachers had noticed the boy's disappearance and had searched high and low to find nothing. It was only until Hagrid admitted to seeing someone fitting Raven's description somewhat that they understood. The boy's father was no longer at his shop either when Dumbledore checked. They were both running.

Harry glowered. Snape was still trying to take his son away. Well, he'd find them.

"Harry, if you stay for a moment." Albus's tone was subdued but Harry barely noticed it.

"Yes, Professor?"

"When were you going to tell me about this?" Albus laid the custody papers on the table and watched Harry pale.

"Albus-,"

"I found them on my desk this evening. It appears we know why Mr. Esan took his son."

Harry's eyes narrowed. "Don't you mean Mr. Snape!"

Albus stood glaring at Harry, causing him to take a step back in fear. "I do not believe you let some foolish blind grudge continue this way! This situation was no one's fault and you are more the fool for believing so! Not only did you lose your son, you lost the man you loved and don't you dare tell me otherwise!" shouted Dumbledore.

"I saw it even if you blinded yourself to it. But you have played the price for your foolishness and had Severus come to me, I would have hidden him myself. I have never been so ashamed of you Harry but you have punished yourself. I will do nothing to help or stop this problem of yours."

"But Snape-,"

"Is the father of a strong, intelligent, and happy child. Unfortunately you were too stupid to see it. And if you somehow manage to find the child, you will only suffer through his hatred as you well deserve." Not wanting to speak another word to the younger man, Dumbledore left.

Harry sat staring at his hands realizing too many things much too late.

THE END

Alia: Well, there goes my happy ending quota for the year. (coughs as she sees reviewers gawking in shock) Please don't hurt me. Just calm down it's not that bad. Besides I have a back up plan for those who are...upset...with this ending.

Because of Tazthedevilman (sighs with frustration at Taz) I think I may do AU ending to this story instead of this one.

Also, I did this ending because like I said, I am planning on doing a sequel. I already have the first part ready, but I need time to work on my other story (With Darkness Comes Anew).

Now, if I get plenty of revivews (and yes I am blackmailing you), I just may get started on them. It may take a bit of time since I'm doing the college thing but I promise to do my best.

Well, what are you waiting for. Review!