Samhain 1977 Hogwarts
A few more months, and Severus would graduate from Hogwarts. Why was he so anxious tonight? He had the creepy feeling, that someone had been following him around — no matter where he went. Hiding in the oldest part of Hogwarts should have protect him, why did he still feel so skittish? The ghost smirked, his prey was so delicious and soon would be his. Tonight nothing would be able to withstand him. By Merlin, he loves Samhain. He deliberately lured his prey to the destination of the founders’ quarters. As a ghost Hogwarts had no secrets, that it could hide from him. And the ghost had used the opportunity to prepare everything for the moment, where he would claim his future spouse. Before Severus stand a chance, the ghost had overpowered him, stripped him of clothes and wand, as he dropped him on the opulent bed and soon a cock, that oozes ectoplasm and cum entered the young Slytherin, not stopping until his victim had been forced to climaxed twice and was totally under his thrall.
"You're mine, only mine, Sevvy. And soon you will be bearing our child. Don't worry, I will be visiting you again soon, we are now united. Nothing can stop me from taking what is mine...", chuckled the ghost, who used the mixture of blood, cum & ectoplasm to claim the shy Slytherin...
“The night is still young, let’s conceive a child, tonight. I really enjoy to fill you with my cum, Sevvy. Or to make you suck my cock. My darling, I will never let you go. Feel it, my raw power, my magic, as I change you, so that you’re able to bear my offspring. It’s Samhain, my shy little kitten, the night, where we ghosts are at the height of our powers.”, teased James, as he adroitly put the Potter promise ring on Severus’ left hand.
Severus moaned, unable to keep quiet, as he lost his virginity to the ghost, who knows exactly, what he needs to do, to keep the shy Slytherin.
“So tight, so perfect, and all mine, Sevvy. As soon as the pregnancy is confirmed, I inform my parents, so that they can bring you home and take care of you, before I’m able to return to the realm of the living. Oh, my little kitten, soon, I’ll be back, just wait, before I’m able to touch you anytime I want.”, chuckled the ghost, as he made Severus’ body sing, never stopping the chant, that should ensure his success.
“Stop, please stop, not so rough. It hurts.”, pleaded Severus, who had never had any sex before this encounter.
“Hush, kitten. It needs to be done. Don’t worry, soon you’ll be feeling only pleasure.”, grunted James, as he thrust deeper and even deeper, thanks to his hybrid-form. Aiming on the young Slytherin’s prostrate, while at the same time fondling Severus’ balls, and pinching his nipples, until the young Slytherin fell once more over the edge, and a golden light blinded them. An obvious sign, that James had successfully impregnated his unwilling partner.
Passing out, Severus was unable to hear the ghost chanting a series of spells, one to make him forget this encounter, until their baby would kick his bearer for the first time. A second spell to ensure, that he would from now on dream from being with his partner and their child at the Potter estate. A third spell to ensure, that the Potter family can always track Severus down, no matter, where he would try to hide, and lastly a spell, to ensure, lactation and the forming of a permanent birthing channel, hidden behind Severus’ testicles.
Asleep he never noticed, that James carried him to the Slytherin dorm and lovingly switched his clothes to an expensive silk pyjama – Severus’ school clothes and his wand had been properly stored, after all his kitten would need it, until James’ parents can retrieve him.
“Sweet dreams, my kitten. My parents will come for you at the start of the Yule holidays. Ah, and I should warn you. Thanks to my hybrid-form, your pregnancy will be not longer than 4 months, I wouldn’t want you to miss your graduation, and I’ll be among the guests with our child, when you get your diploma, my precious prince.”, whispered James, before floating away.
He needed to contact his parents to set the rest of their plans in motion. It not only includes wedding plans, the setting up of the nursery or a honeymoon trip, but also ensuring that the Potters received full custody of Severus, and that nobody can meddle.
At Potter manor, Fleamont and Euphemia had set up everything for the ritual to summon their dead son to them. The elves had been bound via another ritual, so that they can’t share the truth with anyone outside of the household.
At 9pm a ghostly figure appear within the circle, it seems, that this year, he had looked almost lifelike. Vibrating of joy, as if he was the cat, who finally managed to not only snatch the canary, but also eat him with cream.
“Hello Mother, how are you? I have been successful, and I can’t wait until you are able to meet my fiancé. He’s so responsive, shy and brilliant. My child is already resting in his womb, and my dear Severus can’t abort it, nor will he be able to want it, after he felt the bump for the first time. You need to retrieve him for the Yule holidays, as he will be showing much earlier, and I want him to give birth at Potter manor, father.”
Both parents congratulated him to his success and promised to do, what’s necessary to keep his financé safe. A baby, a little heir, such lovely news. They didn’t even scold him for deliberately ensuring, that the pregnancy will be over earlier, and that after Severus had given birth and being bonded to James, he would belong to the Potter heir for the rest of his life, and be also the cause for allowing James to return from the grave.
It had really been a good idea, to cover up James’ death, and not allowing any outsider access to their estate. His body had been put under an extra strong stasis charm and kept in a glass coffin, until he was able to reclaim him once more. Even his rooms hadn’t been cleaned out, elves kept them pristine on their orders, but weren’t allowed to change anything in them.
“We should look for a suitable collar, it wouldn’t do to confuse our future son-in-law. But a collar, or a pendant, that allows James to keep an eye on Severus’ mood would be good.”, suggested Fleamont.
“Wonderful idea, oh, I can’t wait to meet and to hug him. James had chosen well, a powerful half-blood, who will be open for our wisdom. But what should we do in regards to the headmaster? You know, how much he despises Slytherin?”, inquired Euphemia.
“Leave it to me. I know enough dirty secrets to ensure, that Albus will not come within 200 feet to our family, not when he wants to keep his influence and his powerful position. We’re descendants of the Peverells and Gryffindor, should he try anything, then we can kick him out of Hogwarts.”, chuckled Fleamont. “As Potions Master, I can even ensure a deadly switch of his favourite candy, without any evidence to condemn us.”, soothed Fleamont his wife’s worries.
15th December 1977 Hogwarts
Severus felt miserable, he didn’t know why, but something felt off. He was so tired, as if something sucked his energy out of him. He had been quite often during the day in the bathroom, trying to keep his food down, and had to fight nausea. Yelling, as he felt a kick in his abdomen, the Slytherin did look shocked at the mirror, as he came out of the shower. This couldn’t be, he had a sort of bump, as if he was pregnant, but men couldn’t get pregnant, right? What should he do? Go to Poppy, trying to use magic, when it was already so wonky in the last few weeks? Or should he try to contact his godfather Tom Marvolo Riddle jr? After all, there aren’t many, who have a bigger arcane knowledge, and maybe his godfather would be able to help him out.
Carefully caressing the bump, Severus gasped, as another kick met his hand, and his memory returned. Or better said, James appeared behind him, and embraced the terrified teenager.
“Hush, baby. How lovely you look, pregnant with our child, kitten. So beautiful, let me worship you, my darling. I need you.”, moaned the ghost.
“W-w-who a-a-are y-you?”, stammered the scared Slytherin, unable to free himself from the cold embrace.
“I’m your destined husband, Sevvy. Soon, we will be married, and I’ll be returning to the world of the living, my litte kitten.”, chuckled James. “Hello bump, I’m your Daddy. Behave for your Papa. Not making him throw up, he needs the energy. Be good, and you’ll be soon meeting your grandparents.”
“Pregnant? I can’t be pregnant, my Da would kill me!”, exclaimed Severus devastated.
“No, he will not. You will never return to him! My parents are looking forward to meet you. You’re be moving in with us, to ensure, that bump and you will not suffer. Listen to me, my beloved kitten. All will be well, just follow my lead.”, assured him James, as he seals the promise with a kiss, that would enthral Severus again.
“As you wish, James.”, murmured the Slytherin, not really believing, that it wasn’t a bizarre dream, and it’ll be over soon.
As if he was still dreaming, Severus let himself be dragged to his bed. Luckily it was already late, and on Friday, none of Severus’ classes started before 10am. The ghost had already set up his own wards, so that they can enjoy some rounds of sex, without waking the other students, who shared Severus’ dorm.
James didn’t waste any time, as he pounced on the pregnant Slytherin, using his ghost powers to keep Severus between dream and wakefulness, while strengthening their bond at the same time.
“My kitten, so perfect for me!”, moaned James, as his lust took over, and he couldn’t stop himself from leaving hickeys on the alabaster skin of his pregnant lover. Not caring, that the ectoplasm would made them more visible, and could gain attention from the wrong party. As long as he could sate his lust, why should he care?
James was elated, and used the whole night to make love with his mortal lover, knowing just too well, that it would increase his thrall on the young Slytherin, before falling asleep still spooning Severus on his bed in the Slytherin dorms. As soon as Severus had fallen asleep James started to chant the old Potter chants, that would tie a promised wixen to his bloodline for good. Caressing the baby bum, while whispering with his unborn child. Making sweet promises, how good it will be, when the baby ensures, that his Papa can’t refuse his Daddy’s advances any longer.
He may be a ghost, but thanks to the ritual and the meeting on Samhain, James had been able to touch and to transport certain Potter heirlooms between the estate and Hogwarts. Getting his Slytherin lover agree to his marriage proposal had been quite easy, after keeping him in the dreamlike state, and now, after Severus had fallen asleep, it was time to adorn him with said Potter heirlooms. First he did affix the velvet collar with the combined Potter & Peverell crest around Severus’ neck, only a Potter could open it. It would help him to keep Severus, while also slowly modifying any of Severus’ memories, after James returned to the world of the living again. Next comes the promise ring, which James put carefully on Severus’ right hand, after kissing and sucking each of the long elegant fingers with delight.
Why not even going a step further? He called one of their house elves to bring him a specifically enchanted quill. The Ghost normally used it to communicate with his parents outside of Samhain, but it could also be used to write letters in different hand-writings. A short message to his mortal lover’s godfather wouldn’t go amiss.
Dear Godfather,
I’ve been invited to spend the Yule Holidays with a new friend of mine and his elderly parents. We’ve been together for the past 3 months, and I couldn’t be happier. Please understand, that I do want to meet his parents, as it seemed that I share some interests with them, too.
Could it be love? I don’t know, but when I’m in his arms, then I feel warm and loved. And not even the old coot’s glares can hurt me any longer. James is always there, whenever I need him, and is courting me properly, according to the old ways.
Please allow me to spend Yule with him and his family, godfather. Since afterwards I’m not able to do it, due to my NEWT-exams.
Sincerely yours, Severus
That should do the trick, and buy them more time, while helping James and his parents to enthral Severus even more. And as soon as their child is born, nobody would be able to separate Severus from them ever again.
It’s much better to show those ignorant fools, that Severus wasn’t available any longer. The ghost remembered just too well, the many times, when he had secretly dealt with Severus’ bullies, no matter the house. No safety for them, and it was so glorious to taste their fear and have some of them even wet themselves, by attacks out of nowhere.
Sirius Black, who had been known for dubbing his kitten Snivellus, and had a preference for attacking Slytherins on the stairs. He had a bad fell from top of the moving stairs during his third year, and now had a permanent limp. James had ensured, that he slipped on some of his ectoplasm, as the mad Gryffindor enjoyed to put slime on the steps, adding a charm, so that it was only effective, when a Slytherin, or a Ravenclaw stepped on it. Luckily, he decided to leave Severus alone, and not sending him to his certain death in the Shrieking Shack. Otherwise James would have petrified the arrogant dunderhead, soaked him with gravy and dumped the naked Gryffindor in Greyback’s lap, while blocking his animagus power.
The rat – Peter Pettigrew had it coming, his cowardly attacks from behind, needed to be punished. Pettigrew had been poisoned by James with a very strong rat poison, before ensuring that his stuffed body ends up in a primary school in Surrey, as part of their biology collection.
The passive werewolf – Remus Lupin, found himself for 12 months without his voice, while being plagued by nightmares, that his secret would come out, or what happened to those, who enabled bullies. At least he seems to have learned from his ordeal and ended up as a much more effective prefect. He had even asked Professor Flitwick to strengthen the protection in regards to the Shrieking Shack. Now, no student, besides Remus could enter the tunnel on a full moon night – except, they were werewolves, too. A temporarily activated age-line would keep Moony inside the shack, and after eating a huge meal of raw steaks, which were full of sedatives, pain blocker and calming draughts, the werewolf would sleep peacefully, until sunrise, and he had been turned back. Only after sunrise would the age-line deactivate himself, allowing Remus to go back to school.
Waking up on the next morning, Severus wasn’t sure, if it had just been a dream, until he touched his slightly visible baby bump, and feeling a light kick from his baby. Not a dream them. Like an automaton did Severus his morning ablutions, before changing into a fresh school uniform, and cast a glamour on his bump, and also on the jewelry, too. Better not to risk any rumour mills thought the Slytherin, as he took his school bag and went to breakfast.
“Nobody can know our secret, yet, Darling.”, reminded James his mortal lover, as he accompanied him to the Great Hall, snogging him again, before telling him to not skip breakfast. Severus agreed sleepily, unable to refuse the ghost’s orders. No longer shivering, when the ghost embraced him, much to James’ delight.
Walking slowly to prevent any accident, Severus arrived early at the Great Hall, and was able to eat in peace, never noticing that the headmaster never looked away from him. Dumbledore had set his eyes on the brilliant Slytherin, since he had learned about his brilliance, and once confiscated his Potions book to read the entries in the margins, before giving it back to the shy Slytherin student.
He knew, that Severus would graduate next year, therefore he needs to make his move now, before someone else would snatch this delicious morsel away. Adjusting his glasses, Dumbledore gritted his teeth in anger, as he noticed fresh hickeys on Severus’ neck, that shimmers strangely. Risking a look at Severus’ flat abdomen, he hissed unconsciously, as his glasses show him the truth. It seems someone had dared to deflower the shy Slytherin, and even impregnate him – although shouldn’t this be impossible for most male wixen? Maybe the rumours about male bearers contain quite a few grains of truth. Excellent, this meant, he will be able to snatch quite a few inheritances, after claiming the young Slytherin, and nobody can stop him!
Before Severus was able to leave the Great Hall, the headmaster stopped him, and gave the surprised teenager a detention at 4pm in the headmaster’s office. Not even bother to tell him a reason, he just reminded Severus to be on time or else he can forget going to Hogsmeade for the rest of the term. He would figure out, who had dared to defile his property. Convincing Severus to tell him the truth, before forcing one of his own potions down Severus’ sinful lips. It would knock him out, and allowing Dumbledore to hide the teenager at one of his estates, without anyone any wiser.
It didn’t harm, that he would also get one over Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. – the boy’s godfather had been a thorn in his side for decades. And what better way to get his revenge, by taking the one person, who means the world for the Slytherin lord.
Severus only shrugged his shoulders, before going to Advanced Charms. Being a bit earlier would be useful to have a private talk with Professor Flitwick. His godparent and magical guardian had insisted, that Severus should as soon as possible inform Professor Flitwick about any detentions Severus had earned – especially those, given by Headmaster Dumbledore. It was a sort of fail-safe and necessary due to Headmaster Dumbledore’s bias against Slytherins.
Maybe he could even mention, what had happened to him, but somehow he didn’t seem able to speak about it. A subconscious voice in his mind warned him to say even one word. It’s a secret, and nobody outside them and his lover’s parents needs to know the truth, before it’s time to give birth to their love child. Or need his lover to punish him already? Severus shook his head, and kept silent, after all, did he really dare to infuriate a powerful supernatural entity?
James had floated aimlessly around, since he didn’t need to sleep, he used the time to explore Hogwarts, and had found many of its hidden secrets. Later he would spend some time invisible following his pregnant lover around. Who knows, maybe he could renew those hickeys? Nothing made James happier, as to made his delicious kitten squirm in his arms.
Ending up in the Charms’ corridor the invisible ghost boy floated through the door, and heard a few snippets of conversation, growling quietly. How dare the old coot to give his lover a detention. Hm, maybe as a courting gift, James should get rid of the old coot. Better to do it now, while his kitten would have an alibi, snickered the vengeful ghost.
It didn’t take long for James to reach his destination, and he also knew, that Dumbledore ignores the chills, whenever a Hogwarts’ ghost is nearby, something which will work to his advantage. Nobody needs to know, that the young ghost had used his time in the afterlife to learn many tricks from the poltergeists and other spooks, and he was determined to use his whole arsenal, before he killed the headmaster. Although he considered either to strangle him with his own beard, or to drown him in lemon drops. Maybe he should toss a coin?
His hazel eyes gleamed darkly, as he recognised a Peverell heirloom. Oh, this wand will be disappearing without a trace. The death stick would be quite suitable in helping James to fully conquer his young lover. But it did explain, why Grindelwald lost his duel, and his stolen Elder wand did suddenly combust. After his return from the afterlife, he was looking forward to use this wand on their wedding night, as part of the foreplay.
The vengeful ghost didn’t even have to fear, that any of the portraits would give him away, as they all hate Albus Dumbledore – in their eyes, the worst headmaster in Hogwarts’ glorious history. In fact, most of them were looking forward to be able watching the demise of Albus Dumbledore. Even the sentient castle had agreed, that James Potter can kill the headmaster, and would afterwards remove any trace of his presence, before the wards will be alerting the deputy. Nobody would be able to discover the truth, but at least Magic had a chance of survival.
Lady Magic’s champion – young Tom Marvolo Riddle jr. will have now a much easier time to set up his reforms for the British Isles. The castle had already chosen a new headmaster – Filius Flitwick would become headmaster, as Minerva McGonagall still needs to learn how to get rid of her bias against Slytherins, before Hogwarts would consider to grant her such honour. And not many know, that Hogwarts had not one, but two deputies. Filius Flitwick had been chosen as new deputy, after his adopted son successfully defeated the Dark Lord Gellert Grindelwald – and as he had the trust of Ravenclaws and Slytherins, he was a good choice to prevent biased punishment, due to sorting into a certain house.
“Time to die, old coot!”, sneered the vengeful ghost, as he appeared out of the blue, shocking Headmaster Dumbledore, before he prepared himself for a battle of life or death.
“My dear boy, I do not know, who you are, but I’m sure we can find a peaceful solution. Violence isn’t the answer.”, scolded Dumbledore the intruder.
He couldn’t help himself, he had the feeling, that he had once upon a time met him. But he couldn’t put a name to this face. How vexing! Still better be prepared, he drew the Elder wand, ready to teach the teenager a lesson.
“How cute, do you really think, that this will help you against someone like me, old coot.”,mocked him the ghost. “A Peverell heirloom can’t be used against his true owners. But go on, and make a true fool of yourself. I even let you cast the first curse, old coot.”
Dumbledore frowned, a ghost needs a different approach, but maybe, when he locks the vexing intruder into a bottle, and then drops him through the veil of Death. Or into a rune circle, that drags the ghost into hell. As if he let himself be defeated by such a green boy. Never!
“I do not like anyone, who dared to take my lover from me. Severus Snape belongs to me. He is expecting my heir, and I’ll be damned, before I let such an old fossil even touch him!”, growled the enraged ghost, as he charged like an angry bull at the headmaster.
Gritting his teeth in fury, Dumbledore prepared himself to cast one of the first spell to teach the ghost-boy a lesson, he’ll never be able to forget. How preposterous to think, that he can stake a claim on the young Slytherin, when the headmaster had already set his eyes upon this rare treasure, on his first day at Hogwarts. It doesn’t matter, as soon as he dealt with the ghost, he’ll be claiming his prize and ensure, that nobody can find Severus ever again.
Even better, should the ghost have told the truth, then Dumbledore would be getting his hands on the titles and the fortune of the Potters, without them being able to stop it. It’s quite obvious, that he is still Fortune’s favourite, and he will enjoy to rip the vexing ghost apart with borderline spells.
Conjuring a hellfire-whip, one of a few tools, that could harm a ghost, no matter if he be solid or not, the old warlock did swing it with ease. It had once upon a time be his favourite tool to teach his dimwitted brother a lesson, and since he had added a lip-locker charm to it, Aberforth had never been able to inform his parents about the truth. Ariana could have tried, but she had been totally ruined by the 3 muggle boys, lured to their home by Albus’ cunning plan. A pity, that she didn’t die instantly of her injuries, but it had allowed him to siphon most of her magical core, while enjoying to taunt her, anytime their parents were away from home. How he enjoyed it to gloat, what would happen to them, as soon as their parents will be dead, and Albus takes over as head of house. Her death wasn’t planned, alas it was better in the long run, as it ensured, that he could bound Gellert’s soul to his own, without the older teenager be any wiser. Who cares, that it increased Gellert’s insanity, as long as he was still alive, Albus can siphon his magic off him, and be the most powerful wixen on the planet.
“You’re no threat to me, my disturbed young friend. Alas, I need to ensure, that you can’t ruin my carefully crafted plans. I send you straight to hell, but don’t worry, I’ll be taking good care of your young lover and the child. A few memory modifications, and young Severus will no longer remember you, it’s for the Greater Good. And I’ll be enjoying to teach him how to be a good boy for his Daddy, and yearning for my touch, no matter the hour of the day!”, gloated Dumbledore, as his whip injured James, a mixture of ectoplasm and blood dripping on the floor.
However this prove to be his downfall, as the ghost did use one of the darkest curses on the geriatric wizard and boiled his blood within Dumbledore’s body, before breaking every single bone in his body, no matter how big or small they would be with a darker version of the bone-breaking curse. James wasn’t finished yet, and, after emasculating the old coot, using his ghostly powers to make Dumbledore swallow the pitiful rest of his manhood, before cauterising the wound. And as his crowning glory did the ghost-boy force Dumbledore to choke to Death on a dozen lemon drops, that had been engorged to the size of car tires, and on his own beard, which he had cut off, as another way of humiliation.
Breathing heavily, a cold smile was etched on James’ face. He summoned the elder wand, and used it to strip Dumbledore of his clothes, before leaving him behind in a very vulgar position, vile insults all over his body, in regards to his numerous crimes. They couldn’t be hidden in any way or even covered up, and James was very happy about this additional part of his revenge. The castle had also helped him to find the hidden cache, where Dumbledore’s memories of his crimes had rested, and the young ghost had a lot of fun to leave it in a satchel on Rita Skeeter’s doorstep.
Dumbledore’s reputation will forever be ruined, while he will soon be able to enjoy the sweet spoils of his victory. He couldn’t wait until he was back among the living and be officially bonded with his kitten.
The ghost grinned, he had successfully got rid of the danger, and now he could shadow his lover, until the start of the Yule holidays, when it will be time to meeting his parents again. Nothing could stop him now.
It was Minerva McGonnagall, who had found Dumbledore’s corpse during the late afternoon. She had an appointment with the headmaster, and had been shocked to find his corpse in the office. The Scottish Professor did breath in and out, before summoning a calming draught. She couldn’t afford to be hysteric, when she had to call the Aurors. A quiet breakdown in her quarters during the weekend was probably better.
Asking the portraits brought nothing new, as all of them refused to talk. Even Headmaster Dippet just murmured, that he had it coming, before saying nothing more. It was disturbing. A staff meeting occurred, where the Aurors had also be present, and Calming Draughts got handed out. Filius Flitwick mentioned, that he had before class a private meeting with one of his NEWT-students, Severus Snape, who had been receiving an unnecessary detention for the late afternoon. Since the headmaster had a feud with the young wizard’s godfather, Lord Marvolo S. Slytherin-Peverell, this had been seen as quite worrying. As you normally need to give a reason for any detention, and young Severus Snape was one of their most outstanding and well-behaved students. He had also mentioned, that he had battling nausea and headaches during the whole week, and had been looking forward to an early night.
The portraits in the staff room did confirm, that the Slytherin student wasn’t anywhere near the Headmaster’s tower. He had partaken in his lessons, and had an early lunch in the School’s kitchen, before going back to his dorm for a nap, after seeing the School medi witch. This was also confirmed by numerous Slytherin students, who had been quite worried, as Severus normally tutored the younger students in Potions and DADA theory.
Severus had gone to bed early, he was still feeling tired, and it didn’t take long for the ghost to appear at his side, and spooning him satisfied. Having set his own wards, so that nobody can disturb them, the ghost had been quite happy to know, that they would already return much earlier home, as originally planned.
The death of the old coot had proven to be quite beneficial for James’ plans. Severus will not be able to escape his loving arms, and be steered directly to his future-in-laws, who are looking forward to meet the young man, who had stolen James’ heart.
Severus will not return to Hogwarts, before their child is born, and the bonding ceremony had taken place. James knew, that his mother would already be eagerly planning everything, including how to let the bomb drop at the next social event.
The staff decided on a lockdown for the four houses during the weekend, and that on Monday all students would be returning home. No exception for anyone, as long as the culprit isn’t caught. Needless to say, that none of the students were pleased to be practically locked in, but after two Gryffindors – Sirius Black & Lily Evans earned 2 weeks detention with Filch after their return, any wish to complain did disappear quickly. Sirius Black had to clean all bathrooms on each floor with muggle means, while Lily Evans had to muck out stables, and both had no wish to facing even more punishment, as Minerva made it clear, that Sirius could have easily be losing his Hogsmeade privileges and Lily her prefect badge.
18 th December 1977
The elves had already delivered the luggage to the Hogwarts express, and also prepared the carriages to bring the students to Hogsmeade station. After a final breakfast in their common rooms, the students would depart at 9am and be at King’s Cross ~ 6pm, where their parents and legal guardians would be waiting for them.
James had been giddy, today would be the day, where Severus will be meeting James’ parents and the next phase of his plan will be set into motion. Just a few more weeks, until James’ heir can be born. And afterwards a mere ritual will be enough to allow James to awake in his own body and to once more claim his beloved kitten.
He can’t wait to make it come true, while ensuring that Severus will never be able to leave him or their child ever.
“Good morning, Darling. Time to wake up.”, whispered James, as he lovingly caressed the baby bump and stole as many kisses as possible.
“Good morning, James. How late is it?”, asked Severus sleepily. No longer bothering to deny James his affection. Or knowing, why he shouldn’t feel so comfortable by allowing James such freedoms.
“It’s 7am, Darling. I’m taking care of your breakfast, while you stay in bed, my kitten.”, replied James.
Severus nodded sleepily, he just went with the flow, it was so much easier, and he trusted his older lover. Not knowing, that he got ensnared more and more by the possessive ghost, who wasn’t willing to let him go.
Any mortal who dares to try his beloved kitten from him will suffer, because even when James returned to his mortal body, he’ll still keep his new powers and also his experience from the years he’d spend in the realm of the ghosts. He still found it unbelievable, that not many ghosts had even consider this method to return to the land of the living.
After Tom had received his godson’s letter he became worried. Something didn’t add up. His instincts told him, that he had to hurry, or he’ll lose his godson for good. But no matter, which method he tried, he was unable to get to Hogwarts on time. Because as he finally managed to cross the wards at 1pm, the students were long gone.
Therefore he could only talk with his adopted father about it, as well as showing him the letter. Filius did use an identification spell to figure out the secret, and looked terrified at his adopted son. Tom didn’t like this at all, his father was an accomplished Master Duellist, there is not a lot, that made him showing any signs of fear.
“We need to go to Gringotts, Tom. It’s worse than I thought, and we’re running out of time.”, informed him Filius.
“What’s going on, father?”, inquired Tom warily.
“I hope, that I’m wrong, but at Samhain we had a strange magical signature in the castle, which nobody could explain. My kin had legends and myths about ghosts, that use the power of Samhain to ensnare a younger wixen, and return to the land of the living. It’s not good, because the possessive ghosts will do anything in their powers to prevent their victim from escaping. And their mortal allies will also to their utmost to keep the young victim hidden, until the child is born, and the next part of the ritual can be done.”, explained Filius sadly.
“But Severus isn’t able to bear children, why would a ghost be interested in him?”, asked Tom aghast.
“Oh, Tom, this is a part of the ritual. The ghost can permanently adjust the biology of his victim to fulfil his needs. Turning a male wixen into a bearer, that’s not impossible for a powerful amoral ghost. The entity would have found a way to mark his victim and to make him forget it, until the time is right to increase their claim over their chosen victim. How could I’ve missed the signs. But it also explain, why the headmaster got murdered into his office.”
“What do you mean? Dumbledore is dead, why hadn’t we been informed?”, asked Tom furiously.
“It happened just a few days ago, and it’s the reason why all students got sent home.”, answered Filius. “None of the portraits would answer any questions about it. I’m not even surprised, because since then certain information about Dumbledore had been coming to light. Severus did inform me, that the headmaster gave him a detention, without any reason, and got murdered on the same day. This can’t be a coincidence.”, mused Filius.
Tom stared disbelievingly at his adopted father. How should a ghost be able to murder someone? What type of ghost is able to do that? It doesn’t made any sense. But should it be true, then it would place his godson in much bigger danger. A possessive ghost or whoever else is doing its bidding wouldn’t allow Severus to leave on his own free will. Dear Merlin, what a mess.
“Do you think, that we’re able to find Severus in time, before something bad will be happening to him?”, inquired Tom.
“I’m not sure about it, son. We need to speak with my kin, because they could have the information that we need. Even if a family would cover up a death within the family, it could still be registered at Gringotts. And we have a first name, so we could check in our records, which family had a child, who got called “James”, before trying to contact the family itself.”, said Filius.
Instead of using the portkey, that was hidden within Severus’ collar, James wanted them to take the train to King’s cross. After all, it would give him time to cuddle with his beloved kitten, while ensuring that no questions could be asked. The need to lay low, after he had murdered the headmaster in cold blood, ensured that James stayed on alert.
Nobody could enter the compartment without James’ permission, and the ghost could feel himself becoming more and more solid. His parents would already be waiting for them at the station, and since Severus was utterly enthralled by his ghost lover, he wouldn’t refuse James’ wishes to spend the Yule holidays with them.
Just a few more days, and their first child would be born, and then James Potter would return to the land of the living again, while officially claiming Severus without those sheeple any wiser. But what should happen, after Yule is over? Can he really let Severus return to Hogwarts, or should he keep him on the estate, while hiring tutors for Severus’ final exams?
The ghost had done his research and he knows just too well, who Severus’ godfather is, and also, that he had been adopted by Professor Flitwick as a child. The defeater of Gellert Grindelwald isn’t someone he or his family could afford to get as an enemy. No matter how possessive James is, a new goblin war could ruin everything. He would need to speak with his parents about it, after Severus had become an official member of their family.
Oh, James couldn’t wait to christen every single room within the manor, and also the warding room, while reminding Severus to whom he belongs. Should you ask the ghost, then he wants his young lover to be quite often pregnant, and without any clothes, after all, nobody except for the family is allowed to lay their eyes on Severus.
Looking down, he smiled, seems he had by accident turned his lover on, and he does enjoy to suck Severus off, while anchoring the reminders deep within Severus’ mind, that his place is at James’ side for all eternity. It also helps, that his magic reaches out to their unborn child and increased their wish to keep Severus forever. After all, why should their child want to miss any of its parents?
Reaching King’s cross, James woke his lover, while using his powers to makes them pristine once more. As if he was still dreaming did Severus follow James outside, his luggage was safely secured in James’ ghostly pockets, and ensuring that Severus couldn’t stray from his side. They got welcomed by James’ parents, who embraced the shy Slytherin, before portkeying them to Potter Manor.
The elderly couple had seen, that the closeness to their son had taken its toll on their pregnant future son-in-law, which could happen during the first few weeks, until a wixen adjusted to the presence of a powerful ghost. After Severus had fallen asleep, James had carried Severus to his room and lovingly tucked him in. He was looking forward to see his heir being born and after becoming alive again the bonding ceremony with his shy Slytherin lover. Afterwards nobody would be able to separate them ever again.
Unfortunately, neither Tom, nor Filius and not even Gringotts had been able to find Severus again. Nothing worked, not even blood-scrying, and needless to say that this didn’t sit well with the powerful wizard. Every day increased his justified fears, that something bad could happen to his beloved godson. Tom hated to be so helpless, but whoever had taken his godson away had extremely well covered any tracks.
The Yule holidays were over, but still no message at all, even the school had only received a message, that due to an illness, Severus will be unable to return at the start of the term. It was infuriating, and he couldn’t do anything to find the scum, who dared to taken his godson.
At Potter manor, the mood of James and his parents couldn’t be better. The ritual had worked quite effectively. Little Harry James Severus Potter had been born on the 31st December 1977, a perfect mix of his parents, and his dark eyes looked curiously around. It didn’t really surprise Fleamont or Euphemia, that their grandson was already much more alert than other wixen babies. After all, this was quite common for ghost-hybrid children.
And soon, James would also return to them. He had chosen Severus’ birthday, to give his lover time to recover from the birth, while also ensuring, that the thrall would be getting stronger and stronger. Naturally, he would need a new wand, since his magic had turned darker, but this problem was already solved, as the elder wand now listens to James’ command and a simple chameleon charm ensured, that nobody will ever suspect the truth.
The Potters were delighted with the turn of events, and already busy planning the official announcement in the Daily Prophet. As dawn was breaking, James walked into the manor, a dark light gleaming in his eyes, finally he’s back, and he couldn’t wait to claim his shy lover again. No need to waste any more time. Thanks to James’ chanting on Samhain, they were already married in the eyes of magic
It was a day, that most wixen would be unable to forget for the rest of their lives, as earthquakes and storms hadn’t allowed them any rest, and the Veil of Death deep within the Department of Mysteries began to wail like a choir of banshees for days. Nobody could explain it. What was going on?
Fleamont & Euphemia Potter are proud to congratulate Severus & James Potter to their bonding and the birth of their heir Harry James Severus Potter. May magic & fortune bless you. Love at first sight, as our heir told us, and Severus fits so well in our family, we can’t imagine a life without him.
Ms Rita Skeeter a young ambitious reporter of the Daily Prophet got invited for an interview to the Potter estate, naturally she couldn’t resist to talk about the scoop of the century. She was instantly smitten with the young family, but also noted how possessive James Potter seems to be about his family.
Rita Skeeter: “Can you tells us more about your story, Mr. Potter?”
James Potter: “It’ll be my pleasure, Ms. Skeeter. You could say, that it was practically love at first sight. Severus can be quite stubborn, but, I do love a good chase, and in the end, my kitten allowed me to claim him properly. Since then, I’ve ensured that he would be safe, no matter what it takes.”
Rita Skeeter wasn’t sure, but for a moment, she was certain that his eyes glowed eerily in the colour of the killing curse, but that was probably just a trick of the light.
Rita Skeeter: “Do you want something to add, Mr. Severus Potter?”
Severus blushed, adjusted his baby, before trying to gather his thoughts. “Well, it’s almost like a dream, Ms. Skeeter. The Potters are good to me and my baby. I couldn’t imagine a more attentive partner, even if James didn’t want me to leave on my own. Male pregnancies aren’t common in our society, and I was often exhausted, however my darling baby is worth any sacrifice. I do love my partner, and I can’t imagine a live without them. Even if I would enjoy to properly graduate from Hogwarts, but only the healer can decide, if it’ll be wise. Depending on their decision, I have to take my final exams at the Ministry.”
Rita frowned, but before she could help herself, did she used a charm on the trio to figure out, when Baby Harry was conceived. She gasped shocked, as the date showed in front of her face. This was impossible. A Samhain baby, this didn’t make any sense.
James stood up, eyes glowing green, and a deep growl emitted from his chest. “This was a grave mistake, Ms. Skeeter. Really, I do not think, that we can let you leave like that. You shouldn’t have done that. Curiosity can kill the cat, or in your case the beetle, Ms. Skeeter.”
Severus tried to protest, but Harry used his own powers to prevent Severus’ interference. “Don’t Mama. Let Father deal with her!”, murmured the ghost-hybrid in the same eerie voice.
Severus tried fruitlessly to speak, the combined power stopped him, and once more dragging him back into his subspace. Harry did immediately latch on Severus’ breast, knowing that this would keep Severus’ attention wholly focused on his son, while James will be dealing with the noisy reporter.
Before Rita could even say anything, did James touch her, and both instantly disappeared from view. As Rita woke up again, she found herself in front of the Veil of Death, shaking and trembling in fear.
“Oh, Rita, would you’ve just behaved, then this wouldn’t be necessary.”, mocked James his victim. “Don’t worry, there are quite some interesting ghosts, who will be enjoying to play with you, as soon as I send you through the Veil. It had been so long, since they’ve got a new human play toy. You won’t die, but you would probably wish it, after all, this will be a hellish nightmare for you. And I’m the only one, who can set you free. Enjoy your time on the other side, little beetle.”
Rita didn’t understand, what the young wixen meant, before he flung her into the Veil of Death and ghostly arms grabbed her from behind. She would be trapped with them, at least until Samhain, and this was just the start of her suffering. A devious collar locked around her throat ensured, that she can’t die, and also didn’t need any nourishments for the near future.
She also couldn’t say how long she was imprisoned behind the Veil of Death, until she got spit out again on Samhain, where an amused James Potter dragged her through the empty corridors. But the experience had not only traumatise the reporter, but also ensured, that she would never again dare to write a single world about any member of the Potter family. A lot had been changed, since her absence.
Epilogue
Severus hadn’t returned to Hogwarts, but sat his exams at the Ministry during the summer, he did ace every single exam, which got celebrated by the small family at Fortescue in Diagon Alley. They did also meet with his godfather and Professor Flitwick at Gringotts, due to a deal Severus had met with his lover’s family. He wouldn’t try to escape or even try to break his bonds with them, as long as he got granted a bit more freedom.
Naturally, this did mean, that Severus is able to pursue his dreams of a Defense against the Dark Arts & Potions Mastery with 2 different masters, who had no ties to the Potters. But he will also give James another child, after he had passed his masteries with distinction.
To protect Severus and Harry, Tom agreed to an unbreakable vow, as he didn’t really trust the British Ministry of Magic to not harm any of them. Male Bearers had been thought to be extinct or had been becoming extremely rare. And should anyone ever learn, that James Potter had been once upon a time a ghost, while siring Harry, then bearer and child would be in grave danger, and probably even abducted by the Department of Mysteries to be experimented on by the Unspeakables.
Tom will never like James Potter, but he would do his utmost to keep his family safe, no matter the cost. He just hoped, that nobody will ever figure out the truth, or all hell could break lose.
Harry already knew that he was unique, and none of his siblings will ever be stronger than himself, but he is also his bearer’s protector, when his father is absent, and Harry takes his duties extremely seriously. And maybe someday he will also follow in his father’s footsteps and claim his future partner, just like his father had done it with his partner on Samhain.
During the next few years after passing his Masteries, Severus will give birth to 7 children - 4 girls and 3 boys. Fleamont & Euphemia were delighted, as they survived the Dragon pox due to their son-in-law’s revolutionary new cure. Harry adored his younger siblings, and wasn’t surprised that they split up evenly on the 4 Hogwarts houses: Harry and his sister Serena had been sorted into Slytherin, Gareth & Artemis had been sorted into Ravenclaw, Ashok & Kali had been sorted into Gryffindor, while Morgana & Cadmus got sorted into Hufflepuff. Except for Harry & Serena, they were always twins, extremely cunning and didn’t suffer dunderheads gladly.
Harry did take the younger snakes under his wings, and ensured that nobody dared to badmouthed Slytherins in his vicinity. Thanks to Gareth & Artemis, Luna Lovegood didn’t got bullied at Hogwarts, instead she found friends for life in the Potter siblings.
Filius Flitwick became the new headmaster of Hogwarts, while Tom took over as head of Slytherin and DADA professor, after Professor Slughorn retired in Summer 1980. Andromeda Tonks became the new Potions Master, while her husband Ted offered a better Muggle studies course, as well as a course for muggle-raised children to adjust to Hogwarts and the magical way of life in Britain.
Surprisingly Sirius Black did grow up, he married Lily Evans and the couple moved to the US, after Black had given up his place as Black Heir. Regulus Black got trained by his grandfather for his future role as head of the family, and later marrying a French pureblood heiress. Lucius & Narcissa had been very happy married, and thanks to a few potions by Severus, being able to have 4 healthy children.
Bellatrix did go to the Auror Academy and became of one of the first female heads of the DMLE in Britain, sharing the position with her best friend Amelia Bones. Rabastan & Rodolphus Lestrange opened a magical primary school and enjoyed teaching little ones the basics of culture and magic, supported by Regulus’ wife and Madame Zabini.
The Prewett Twins agreed to a partnership with Zonko’s and accepted Fred & George as their wards and heirs for the Prewett Lordship, since they’ve sensed how similar to them the twins ticked. Percy got adopted by Augustus Rookwood and his partner Saul Croaker, after an accident makes it impossible for the two men to sire any children. Percy thrived in his new home, and already dreamed to become someday also an Unspeakable to the delight of his attentive fathers.
Molly had been able to save Pandora’s life, and created a daycare nursery for litte wixen in Ottery St. Catchpole. Arthur quit his job at the ministry and became a full partner of Xenophilus’ Quibbler, where he shared his experiences with strange muggle gadgets. His stories were the highlight of the magazine and ensured that the Weasleys had a better life, too.
James had never any remorse how he’d ensnared his husband once upon a time, but he also knew, that without his beloved husband, his life wouldn’t be worth living. He also didn’t dare to underestimate his husband, as Severus had proven a few years, after giving birth to Gareth & Artemis, that he was able to fully throw off James’ thrall.
After experiencing this, James make the wise decision to grant his husband more freedom, and never again try to subdue him, less he’ll suffer unimaginable pain. As a natural spell crafter, Severus had been able to find ways in making James pay for everything he had done to him over the last few years. And as he reminds his husband quite often, he may love him, most of the times, but he does love their children much more. And that’s the only reason, why he hadn’t even consider to emasculate James, yet.