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Severus felt himself growing very angry at the Dursley's. How dare they mistreat Lily's son!
"What about the cooking?"
"I cooked for them since I was five. They let me have the leftovers, but there usually isn't much left after Uncle Vernon and Dudley get done."
"What about your Hogwarts letter? Did they give it to you when it was delivered?"
"No ma'am. Uncle Vernon burnt them in the fireplace and then he nailed the mail slot shut so no more letters could come through. Finally hundreds of letters started flying out of the fireplace and that's when he made us pack up and leave the house. He drove all over the place, but when we got to this hotel, there were a hundred letters addressed to me at the front desk. He rushed us all back into the car and we took off driving again until finally we ended up in this house in the middle of the ocean and that's where Professor Snape found me finally and gave me my letter. Uncle Vernon said he wasn't going to let me go to Hogwarts. They said they didn't want me to learn magic."
"Well, it's a good thing then that Professor Snape decided to deliver your Hogwarts letter. Every magical child has the right to a magical education. Even if parents think they can't afford it; there are all kind of scholarships to help out." Sarah quickly filled out the papers. "I need your signature right there, Professor."
Severus signed his name and slid the paper back to Sarah. "And Mr. Potter, please sign on this line right here. Harry seemed confused as how to use a quill and ink. Severus helped him and he managed a credible version of his name.
Sarah smiled. "Are you two thinking about making this a permanent arrangement?"
"We can certainly discuss it when we return home," Severus replied with a smile. "But you may want to draw up the papers."
They left the WCS and returned to the security desk to pick up their wands. Before they left the Ministry, Severus cast the glamour over Harry again and then they flooed back to the Leaky Cauldron and went out the door to Charing Cross Road. "I thought we should have lunch first and then shop for clothes for you." Severus said. "Where would you like to eat?"
"Could we eat at McDonald's, Professor? I never have, but Dudley has and it sounded good."
"I never have either so it will be a new experience for both of us," Severus said as he flagged down a cab. They arrived at the McDonald's on Buckingham Palace Road. Severus paid the fare and he and Harry got out and went inside. They ordered their food. Harry had a Big Mac, fries, a chocolate milkshake, and an apple pie while Severus had a Quarter Pounder with cheese, fries and black coffee. After eating they took a taxi to Boden's. When Severus and Harry came out of the store they were loaded down with bags and packages of all sizes. Severus found a nearby alley, shrunk the bags and packages, put them in his pockets and then summoned a Black Cab to take them back to the Leaky Cauldron. Severus cast the glamour back over Harry before they walked inside. They both waved at Tom and then flooed back to Hogwarts, stepping out into Severus' living room. "Your bedroom is down this hallway, Harry. I asked the elves to set it up last night before I left, but if you do not like it, you can ask them to redo it."
Harry gasped as he stepped into his new bedroom. It was twice the size of Dudley's room, with a canopied bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, bookshelves, desk and a chair. It was painted a pale blue and the bed linens and comforter were a darker blue. There was also an in-suite bathroom tiled in white. His owl was sitting in her cage on a small table with her head tucked under her wing. Blinky had put away all his school things and left his textbooks piled on his desk. "This is fantastic!"
Severus helped him hang up and put away the clothes they'd bought that afternoon.
"I need to go and see the Deputy Headmistress and let her know you will be attending school this year. I should not be gone more than twenty minutes or so."
"Okay, Professor. Is it okay if I start reading my textbooks?"
"I think that's an excellent idea, Harry. If you need anything while I am gone, you may summon Blinky."
Severus made his way up to Minerva's office and knocked on the door. She admitted him. "Everything go smoothly, Severus?"
"Yes, we bought all of Harry's school supplies and an owl," Severus replied accepting a cup of tea and a biscuit from Minerva. "And then we went to the Ministry where I became his guardian."
"What!" McGonagall almost dropped her cup of tea.
"I probably should rephrase that. Lily had made Alice Longbottom and myself as Harry's guardians and godparents. I just made it official today."
"Well, it seems congratulations are in order, Severus," Minerva said setting down her tea cup. "So what is Harry like?"
"He seems to be more like his mother. He was absolutely in awe about everything in Diagon Alley. I remembered Lily's first visit and he reminded me of her so much. Do you know what he asked me before I left to come up here?"
"No, what?"
"If it was all right to start reading his textbooks. His mum started reading hers as soon as we got back from Diagon Alley."
"Did he show any interest at all in Quidditch?"
Severus shook his head. "There were several kids admiring the new Nimbus that was in the window of the Quidditch shop. Harry looked over at them, but did not ask if we could go in…and yes, Minerva, I would have allowed him if he had asked."
"Well, perhaps he takes after Lily more than he does James. Maybe, we'll just have to wait until flying lessons start to see how he does on a broom."
"When Poppy comes back from her vacation, I am going to have her check Harry over. I'm thinking he might need to take a nutrition potion for a few months. He too thin and he's a lot smaller than he should be for his age, given his parents' heights."
"I warned Albus that they were the worst kind of Muggles and he's going to hear from me about those Dursley's!"
Severus snorted as he made his way back to the Dungeon. He would not want to be Albus when he returned to Hogwarts. Minerva will be on him with both feet!
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