19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts. Harry Potter’s second son, Albus Severus Potter walked inside Hogwarts for the first time. Al hated his rugged, messy hair so much, that he actually decided to grow it out. It was shoulder length, greasy and black. Al grinned mischievously before a large swarm of children crowded around him.
“He looks just like him! His green eyes! He is definitely a Potter!”
Al gently pushed them away, annoyed. Minerva Mcgonagall appeared at the top of the stairs suddenly.
“Mr Potter?” She enquired politely. Al felt nervous for the first time ever. He racked his brain to think of what he did to get into trouble.
“Yes Professor?” He asked, shoving his hands into his pockets.
“Follow me please, it is now your turn to be sorted” Professor Mcgonagall said while flicking her wand. A large wooden door appeared instantly. Mcgonagall gently pushed Al through the door and up the stairs to a small stool with a hat. Al sat down while Mcgonagall placed the hat on his head. Within seconds, the sorting hat screeched, “SLYTHERIN” Al froze and clenched the stool with his hand. It was so silent a pin drop could be heard. Suddenly applause broke from the Slytherin table. All the other houses were silent and stared Al down as he quietly waddled over to the Slytherin table.
A few weeks have passed after that very awkward moment for Al. Al decided that he did not like his name after so many Gryffindors called ‘pal’ instead of Al. He finally chose to be called by his middle name, Severus. He had not actually met Severus Snape, but by the stories his father had told him, he was a good person. Severus (Al) loved potions. He was even better than some fifth years he knew. One day, James came to visit his brother.
“Hey Al!” James said while rubbing his brothers greasy hair.
“Sorry James, I go by Severus now” Severus said shrugging.
“Okay Snivellus!!” James said, laughing at the mean nickname he had just created for his brother. Severus was not taking it. Severus immediately punched him hard on the jaw. With a scream and a loud snap, James was lying on the ground, rolling in pain. Professor Addsetts appeared, following the screams she had heard. After a few minutes, Severus was sitting in the headmasters office while James was with Madam Pomfrey.
“Mr Potter. This is not ok! Your brother has broken his jaw! I am going to floo to your father because I need a reasonable punishment! You will stay here untill I return!” Mcgonagall snapped angrily. She turned on her heel and walked into the vibrant green flames dancing in her fire place.
“Ha! What do we have here? A trouble maker?” Asked a snarky voice.
“No!!! It was not my fault!” replied a quiet but firm voice. Severus Snape was confused. Not a single person has every spoke so confidently to him. Severus Snape looked closely at this sniffling boy. Snape instantly noticed his long and greasy hair and recognised it as his own hair.
“Oh really?” Snape said trying to get the boy to turn around.
“James called me Snivellus so I punched him. It was his own fault though!” Sobbed Severus. Snape was so confused. Why is this boy being called Snivellus? That was the name he was called when he was at Hogwarts from a rude boy called James. And the hair? Who was this kid?
“Whats your name boy?” Snape croaked slowly, unsure if this was real.
“Severus” replied the boy. Snape just froze. Honestly, was this even possible? Was he traveling back in time? Was this younger him?
“Severus what?” Asked Snape, so curious.
“Severus Potter” Sev said. Snape frowned. Potter? Damn. Potter named his son after him. Damn. The boy turned around and Snape looked at his face. He almost had an heart attack. Those green eyes! Lily Evans…
“James is my brother. He calles me Snivellus, mocking me and my namesake. I got sick of it. I punished him and broke his jaw. Worth what ever punishment I get.” Snape slyly smiled. Good on him.
“Tell me about you boy” Snape asked, still so curious.
“Uhh, I'm in Slytherin, I love potions, I am really good at it too!..” Sev stopped abruptly.
“Sorry Sir, but who are you?” Snape smirked.]
“Your namesake.” Snape replied.
“Albus Dumbledore?” Asked Sev
“No, I thought you said your name was Severus?” asked Snape, now even more confused.
“My full name is Albus Severus Potter, but I dont like the name Albus, so I go by my middle name.” Sev said.
“Well, I am Severus Snape” Snape said slyly.
“Dad said that you hate me, is that true?” Asked Sev.
“No, why else would I talk to you?” Snape said, grinning. “But did I hear you are in Slytherin?”
“Yes Sir. The best house might I add.” Sev added slyly. Snape nodded.
“Hah! I never thought I would ever see a Potter in Slytherin!” Snape sniggered. “What about your hair though?
“My hair sir?” Sev asked politely. Snape secretly smiled.
“Nevermind boy. You said you were good at potions?” Snape enquired at this small first year boy.
“Yes Sir. Best in my class too! Thats what Mcgonagall said! She said that she only knew one other person who could brew a Felix Felicis at my age!” Sev said proudly. Snape was impressed. Snape also knew that the only other person Minerva knew was him, in his first year at Hogwarts.
“Really? Where would you get a bezor if I asked you to find one?” Snape asked gently.
“In the stomach of a goat, sir!” Sev answered proudly. Minerva suddenly burst into the room.
“Good evening Minerva” Snape said slyly. Minerva smiled slightly acknowledging that Snape wasnt in a bad mood.
“ALBUS POTTER!” Screamed Ginny, climbing out of the fireplace closely followed by Harry Potter, who Ginny obviously dragged along.
“Dad!” Severus shouted with glee as he ran over to hug his father.
“Al!” Harry said, hugging his son tightly. Ginny shot Harry a piercing look and Harry immediately let go of Severus.
“Albus! You attacked your brother! You know You shouldnt do that! Very bad!” Harry said, loudly, trying to act stern.
“How hard did you punch him? Hahah!” Harry whispered to his son laughing slightly in an amused tone.
“Harry!” Ginny yelled, and lighly whacked Harry’s head. Harry ducked jokingly. Severus smiled at his father. James burst into the room.
“Waz Up dad!” He yelled as Harry tapped his nose.
“You been annoying your brother huh?” Harry said.
“Hmph! Taking over Hogwarts now with all of your spawn now Potter?” Snape said slyly lingering in the corner. Harry whose’s back was to the portrait, flinched.
“What? You flinch at the sound of your old professor, yet people flock to you, calling you the chosen one! Hah!” Snape slurred. Harry flinched and slowly turned to face Snape.
“Good evening Professor.” Harry said slowly, almost scared.
“Gosh dad, you sound scared! It's only Professor Snape!” Severus chimed in at his fathers expense.
“What did I tell you! Dont talk to anyone I wouldnt talk to Al!” Harry said.
“You talk to everyone. And anyone. ‘Me, me, me, blah blah blah, I'm the çhosen one’ I defeated Moldy Voldy!’ No one cares dad!” Severus said, mocking his father. Ginny instantly aimed a kick at him.
“Oi! You dont talk to your father like that!” Ginny said. Minerva stepped in,
“I am happy for this little ‘family reunion’, but your son punched his brother!” Minerva declared.
“Yeah! When I went down to the chamber of secrets I got suspended! He broke my jaw! Thats like twice as bad!” James half-shouted.
“Yeah, well, dont get caught in the chamber of secrets next time! Oh wait, thats right, you invited half the school! Albus has been down there like 9 times this year, but has it been a problem? No! Because he doesnt get caught!” Harry yelled at James.
“WHAT! AL? You have been down in the chamber of secrets?” Ginny screamed. “I thought you werent a parselmouth!” Ginny questioned Harry and Al.
“Well, Yeah, about that…” Sev started.
“Ginny, that doesnt matter! He’s fine, gosh, if he can handle the forbidden forest, he can handle the chamber of secrets!” Harry said.
“THE FORBIDDEN FOREST?” Ginny yelled
“DAD! You said you wont tell her!” Severus said, sulky.
“THATS IT! Minerva! Take away the invisibility cloak and the Maurders map!” Ginny said.
“Maurders Map? THE BLOODY INVISIBILITY CLOAK? Is that what you used Potter? To never get caught!” Snape yelled from his canvas. The room went silent.
“Err… Uhh…” Harry mumbled.
“Yeah professor! The marauders map is a map that you open and it shows where everyone in Hogwarts is and all the secret passages too! So cool!” Severus says, taking it out of his pocket.
“THAT BLOODY PIECE OF PAPER! I should have thrown it in the fire! LUPIN! THAT SON OF A B….” Snape screams.
“Yeahh… Moony, Wormtail, Prongs and Padfoot…” Harry starts, then gives up, knowing that he isnt doing himself any favours. Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger suddenly climb out of the fireplace.
“Ginny! Harry! We heard that something happened…” Hermione starts but instantly cuts off as she sees the scene.
“Uhh, wrong time Hermione” Harry says, backing away from the fuming Severus Snape.
“HARRY JAMES POTTER!” Ginny shouted, seizing him by the ear.
“Sorry, ouch! Sorry…” Harry started. Sev yelled something and swung his wand in the air. A giant black surpent shot out of his wand.
“ALBUS!!!” Hermione, Minerva and Ginny yelled at the same time. Snape raised his eyebrows. Harry started mumbling to the snake in Parseltounge.
“Dad! Don’t say that!” Sev giggled. “Come on Dad, let me show you something!” Harry nodded instantly while Ginny and Minerva protested furiously.
“Hisssssssss” Slurred Sev. The snake instantly slid in to a circle. It started moving faster and faster as Sev whispered faster and faster. The snake slid suddenly to a halt and Sev finally stopped.
“Al! Good job bud! Aare you fluent now? I told you I could have taught you if you wanted! But nevermind, you did it yourself! I am very proud, boy!” Harry said, hugging Sev.
“Well, thats nice isnt it! Well done Mr Potter!” Minerva said very sarcastically. Sev grinned.
“STOP!” Snape thundered. Everyone stopped arguing and turned to face him. “YOU'RE TELLING ME, THAT THSI BOY HERE HAS AN INVISIBILITY CLOAK, IS A PARSELMOUTH, AND OWNS THAT STUPID PIECE OF PAPER!!!” Snape screamed. Harry flinched instantly.
“We never used it! I promise Sir…” Hermione rushed in.
“Goody too shoes” Ron mumbled under his breath as he appeared in the fireplace.
“Ronald Bilbus Weasley! Do you dare to repeat that!” Hermione asked him sternly.
“Sorry Ma’am.” Ron mumbled.
“You certainly know who wears the pants in your relationship!” Harry said, elbowing Ron.
“Oi” Ron snapped.
“Do you all have to be here? You know, just one parent is fine…” Minerva started. Just then, Rose burst through the door.
“Mum!” She said, running over to Hermione.
“Ah um” Ron coughed indicated obviously taht he was standing there too. Rose, oblivious, hugged her mother.
“Absolutely taking over Hogwarts with your spawn as I dare repeat” Snape sneered. “Now, As I was personally a very successful Hogwarts headmaster myself, I feel like I can deal with this. Now, Mrs Granger and Mr Weasley can leave now, as they do not have a reason to be hear. Mrs Potter and Mr Potter can stay. Now, James Potter can leave and go away as he is annoying. Sorry, I mean unwanted. Sorry, I mean not necessary at this certain moment.” Snape sneered. Hermione and Ron instantly floo away, not daring to challenge Snape. James opened his mouth to argue, but harry, knowing better flicked his wand and the door shut in James face. “Great” Snape said sarcastically. “I think the reasonable punishment is no punnishment, as Severus… Sorry, ‘Albus’ was teased. Okay, Mr and Mrs potter, you can leave now.” Snape said, glaring at Harry. He looked down at little Sev, but couldnt sneer at him, as his smiling face melted him. He softly smiled at the grinning child. Harry noticed this and smiled at Snape. Snape noticed and pulled the middle finger at harry before telling him to, ‘F off’ Harry smirked slightly, amused before Ginny grabbed his wrists and half-dragged him to the fireplace. They instantly disappeared. Sev looked up at the portrait of Snape and softly whispered, ‘thanks’ before turning to leave.
“Mr Potter?” Minerva started.
“Crap” said the small boy.
“Language” smirked Snape.
“Now, now, you broke your brother jaw. You need a punishment.”Minerva said, raising her eyebrows at Snape. “Do you have any idea of a reasonable punishment?” She asked Snape.
“Yes… The worst punnishment I can think of is private tutoring with me about potions.” Snape said, dead serious. Minerva frowned, but secretly smiled at Snape for being finally getting attached to something.
“YESSSSS!” Sev screamed. Snape smiled at the boy.
“Ok then” Minerva finally responded.
Later in the week Sev was walking down the corridors feeling like he was being watched. Just then, James hexed him.
“Oi! Snivellus” James shouted at Sev felt gravity drop. He was lifted up and hanging upside down. He saw everyones eyes on him as his robes fell down over his head.
“Nice Panties Potter” James yelled as a group of kids jeered.
“Mum buys the same ones for you too” Sev yelled back, fighting his robes that almost suffocated him. James snorted and dropped Sev back down on the concrete head first.
“Ow!” Sev sniffled as everyone left. Sev cried. Tears dripped down his face as a sly, familiar voice came into earshot.
“Severus?” Asked a gentle voice. Sev instantly looked up to see no one. He frowned, confused.
“Over here boy” Said the voice. Sev looked up and saw Snape standing in a portrait looking distraught.
“Are you okay? Ignore him” Snape said, glaring down the corridor staring at all the kids that were standing around. Sev nodded slowly and wiped away his tears. Snape smiled gently and started to walk away.
“Wait! Proffessor! Where are you going Sir?” Sev called after him. Snape didnt turn to face him.
“Follow” Snape said harshly. Sev ran along the corridor trying to keep up with the painting as it dashed in and out of portraits. Finally, Snape stopped curtly in the potions room. Snape sat down on a small wooden chair and looked down at the small boy through his portrait.
“Show me what you got, Impress me” Snape said, smiling gently. Sev nodded and instantly ran over to a cauldron and dragged it onto a desk. Snape watched and admired the boy secretly. Sev ran back and forward through the ingredient cupboard multiple times. Eventually in about 3 hours, he stopped in his tracks and looked up at his professor.
“Yes?” Snape asked carefully.
“Done” Responded Sev bravely. Snape check the clock on the wall.
“That was quick” He acknowledged before indicating to bring the potion forward. Sev lunged at the cauldron and attempted to pick it up. Deeming it to heavy, he grabbed a small ladle and spooned some onto it.
“I made an invisibility potion, that is also similar to Veritaserum because you always tell the truth with it. I made it up myself” The boy declared proudly. Snape was very impressed. He raised his eyebrows as Sev took a spoon ful of the potion. He turned invisible instantly.
“Ask me a question” Sev asked politely. Snape thought carefully.
“Are you happy?” Snape asked carefully. Sev flinched and tried to hold his mouth shut but he started talking honestly.
“No.” Sev said. He gasped at what he said. Snape frowned slightly.
“Do you feel like you have to live up to your father?” Snape asked gently.
“Yes” Sev responded gasping again. He ran into the potion ingredient cupboard and quickly shoved a small bezour into his mouth. He appeared again. He scrunched his face up as he turned to face Snape. Snape quickly wiped a tear off his face.
“I think I should go now…” Sev started. Snape cut him off.
“Come in boy, you dont need to eavesdrop” Snape sneered looking past the door. Sev frowned in confusion before a small cowerding boy walked in nervously.
“I am so sorry Sir, I dont mean to eavesdrop! I was just looking for Severus!” The boy fumbled while fidgeting his fingers. Snape raised his eyebrows. The white blonde hair on this small boy looked familiar.
“Malfoy” Snape said, not really asking a question. The boy nodded.
“Scorpius Malfoy!” Scorpius mumbled, trying to act confident.
“Yes, I remember your father. Remind me who your mother is?” Snape asked, looking a bit dazed and unfocused.
“Um, I dont really… Uh…” Scorpius started before Snape cut him off.
“Not in your life?” Snape asked inconsideratly.
“Died a while back” Scorpius mumbled, his eyes watering.
“A Malfoy and a Potter, friends. Never thought I would witness it.” Snape said, gently smiling. Scorpius quickly threw a glance around the room.
“Ooh! Potion lesson?” He asked curiously.
“Yes. You any good?” Snape said sneering slightly.
“I can brew a polyjuice potion?” Scorpius asked.
“Hmm. Two brilliant smart young minds. Hmph! And one belonging to a Potter!” Snape said, smiling at the two slytherins. A sudden knock at the door startled the two first years.
“Yes?” Snape growled at the knock. Harry Potter ducked his head inside the door.
“Um… So sorry Sir, I have to take Al home” Harry said, trying to sound confident. Snape galred at him.
“No, he is busy, you may get him later. Close the door when you leave” Snape said, narrowing his eyes at Harry.
“Umm, but… Uhh… I will go get Hermione to talk to you…” Harry left.
Sev sniggered at his father.
“Such a stupid idiot yet the world trusts him so much” Snape sneered. Another knock at the door made Snape truly boil.
“What is it! You better be half dead to be interupting, or I will make you half dead!” Snape yelled. Draco Malfoy pushed him head into the door.
“Hmph!” Draco narrowed his own eyes down at the two boys.
“Potter! Your father needs you. It is an apparent, ‘emergancy’. And yikes, I know that your father is struggling, but If you need shampoo, I am sure Minerva has some” Draco said, sniggering. Snape glared at him before dismissing Draco too.