Flowers for Severus

by Whatamidoing420

Summary:

Violet Potter is the spitting image of her mother except her eyes... but wait james's eyes were never that dark right ?

Chapter 1: Severus you … Are the father!

Violet Potter, the chosen one, the golden girl, …

Practically the spitting image of her mother.

Severus sat in his recliner with a nightcap and a headache reliever. The girl had both acted exactly and nothing like he expected, yes she was cocky and a smart ass but, more often she was quiet and seemed to try to blend into the shadows as much as possible instead of exploiting her fame like he expected. Her personality neither lined up with the flamboyant git that was Potter and seemed too snippy to be like her mother who was kind until one proved undeserving. (like himself)

She had made friends with the Granger girl as well as the Longbottom boy and she tolerated Draco despite his pigtail pulling. (He'd have to talk to Lucius about his son’s obvious crush before history repeats itself) The youngest Weasley boy just hangs around her and to the staff's displeasure the twins seem to be her preference of the pack of little monsters. She often encourages their behavior, finding them brilliant and suspiciously enough after winter break the two boys have been harder to catch, she already provides solid aliblies for them often so he would bet his best cauldron she was involved in that too.

The idea of spending another six years around a Lily look a like was hell. The only things that weren’t copied and pasted from Lily were the eyes. They didn’t look like Potters, they were dark. At least one was, piercing into one's soul leaving him uneasy and of course her famous scar that looked like lightning covering a quarter of her face and lightly fogging over one of her eyes. She also had short choppy hair but that changed quickly. Most likely an older girl let her use some hair growth serum because before halloween it was at her shoulders only making her look more like Lily.

Now that he’s seen the girl she plagues his thoughts far more than he’d like, he just wanted to spend his summer like normal. Instead he was taunted thinking about the puzzle of a girl, she was a world of contradictions undoubtedly the most frustrating one he’s ever had the displeasure of teaching and that's saying something. But with the thoughts of the Lily look alike came memories of the actual Lily and regrettably ones about Potter. If only he had been better, maybe Lily wouldn’t have left him for the git and his friends, if he’d been smarter maybe she’d be alive…

The new school year crept up behind him. Meaning a new defence teacher arrived as well, Lockhart. An insufferable man that even Pomona hated, most of them were confident all his accomplishments were rubbish. He had his money that the man would be removed from the job because of a backfired spell. But right now wasn’t the time to dwell on that he’d be gone by years end and the sorting ceremony began and it was time to see if he won any bets this year so far he had only gotten one muggle born in his house, he bet at most only three would be Slytherin. By the time of the final Weasley Severus noticed that Potter and the three youngest Weasley boys were all missing from the hall causing him to sit in fear.

Why were they gone?

What had they done?

Later that evening he learned the four drove a flying car because apparently the platform didn’t open for them. “I should have you all expelled. Not only did you break school rules but laws !” Severus was going to chuck those three off the astronomy tower. They were lucky no one got hurt and the car could fly itself back to the house, Pomona would have to spend some extra time with the willow though.

“You definitely earned detention. Albus, I swear it’s the Marauders all over again.” McGonagall fretting over her sanity. None of them even noticed the giant smile that spread across the twins' faces when she compared them to the Marauders.

It hadn't been long since the girl got detention for the car stunt and now she and Weasly number six managed to get another by talking back to Lockhart in class. Apparently the girl also found the man irritating and a huge fraud and now was stuck reading fanmail with the boy who stuck to her like a leach. A part of him felt sorry for the girl but it didn’t last long. The other issue was Potter herself, she was determined to get more detentions and would pull pranks or have random outbursts mainly in his class.

“Why is it you continue to demand attention from everyone, and why are you acting out the most while in my class !” Severus glaring down at the girl who looked both ready to snap at him and sob at the same time. Kids always looked ready to cry in front of him but because the world hated him the girl inherited her mothers glare two fold and looked at him with an unrivaled defiance.

“Because you hate me enough to fight Lockhart for who gets me for detention.” The girl stood her ground he’d give her that but her voice wavered too much for him to actually consider the intimidation successful.

“Why is it you are so determined to get out of his detentions that you would rather deal with mine ?” Severus was now unsure if he should be offended or worried.

“He’s creepy. I don't want to be near him, he’s always watching me with this strange look and trying to get me alone in a room with him or “give advice about being a celebrity”.” Violet’s tone was more mocking at the end.

“So this is all about your gut feeling?” Severus mocked but was planning to keep a closer eye on his coworker just in case.

“My gut feeling saved me last year ! My aunt warned me about men like him so even if last year didn’t happen I would still be cautious.” Violet wasn’t sure why she was telling Snape this but it was all just flowing out her mouth.

Severus had a guess what the warnings about men she was told about if she was living with Petunia (the bitch). Back when they were young Mrs. Evans told Lily and Petunia told them to be wary of men and why, the next day Lily made him swear he would never do anything even remotely close to what the stories talked about and if he did she would hex him dead. Wait Albus left the girl to that wretched creature? Lily must be rolling in her grave, she didn’t even let her near her cat when she came home for break. No wonder why the girl was so snippy, she had to live with that woman and that oaf of a husband she found there was no way they were treating her well. Now that he’s thinking about it, the girl is far smaller than Lily was at that age and she did have that shotty haircut when she arrived. She looked sickly if he was honest and he ignored the signs because Potter was her father (He would unpack that later).

“If Lockhart does or says anything, report it to me immediately.” Severus sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose.

“You believe me sir ?” Violet couldn’t believe it.

“Yes, you trusted me enough with this information and It’s a part of my job to keep students safe. Now off to bed with you so you’re back to the tower before curfew.” Severus dismissing her.

Violet was shocked an adult was believing her it had to be a trap, Snape’s still a git there’s no way he’ll help is there ? But he saved her last year, like she said she said she should definitely trust her gut but for now she should just go back to her dorm. When she walked up from the dungeons she heard the strange whispers again, calling for her. She kept walking and then ran into a petrified Mrs. Norris and bloody writing. Violet stood frozen and as if on cue Filch arrived. He screamed at her accusing her for killing his cat, all the yelling drew attention and a crowd formed. When the teachers arrived Snape vouched that she was just in the wrong place at the wrong time as she was just leaving detention.

The prefects took all the students back to their common rooms and the teachers did a sweep of the castle. “We should just get the auror’s in here to do another search, they might find something since it’s supposedly open.” Minerva had gone with Severus for the search since no one was supposed to go alone.

“Did they do that last time ?” Severus was doing the math in his head to realize she was a student here last time as well as most other teachers. Reminding him he was the youngest of them all. “Yes but it doesn't hurt to be careful or else what happened to Myrtle will repeat.” Minerva would never forget the night her death was announced.

The next day the whole school was chattering about the writing on the walls and that menace of a cat. Thanks to some note sharing Violet got Pansy to tell her some old pure-blood stories talking about the old secrets of hogwarts. “It’s a shame if you were raised by your father or another pure-blood you would know all about this stuff. It will be difficult being the lady of your house with how you are now.” Pansy gave her a look of pity then left before Violet could ask what she meant.

Later that night in the common room as she studied with Neville she brought it up “When I asked Parkinson about the chamber she said something about me being the lady of my house. Any Ideas what she was talking about ?” Violet closing her charms book for a break since her eyes were getting dry.

“You don’t know ? The Potters are nobility like the Longbottoms, Parkinsons, and Malfoys. When you turn seventeen all you're eligible to take over as your family head. You get your family's things like buildings and artifacts. You go to Gallas and have a sway on politics.” Neville had been taught these things his whole life like many other pure blood children so he internally agreed with Parkinson, poor Vi might crumble.

“Shit, should I be learning all this now ?” Violet panicked that she was behind in yet another thing.

“How bout I write a letter to my Nan and she can help you too.” Neville trying to calm her down, his Nan might be scary but Vi probably would need the lessons.

After the initial shock and Neville promising to help her she went for a hot shower to help rearrange things in her head. The showers were another thing she loved about Hogwarts, since she couldn’t use hot water at the Dursleys and had to be quick. She reviewed the quick crash course Neville gave her in the back of her head. Why did Neville act differently than Malfoy if he was also a noble? Hermione said all of the nobles were blood purists but Neville wasn’t and her dad must not have been since her mom was muggle born. Why was this all so important ?

“Vi hurry up, we have classes tomorrow !” Hermione snapped her out of her own head and she noticed she was all pruny and red from being in such a hot shower for so long.

Meanwhile, instead of going to sleep Severus sat in his chamber looking through old journals left behind past heads of Slythen for the next ones, searching for anything regarding the chamber and what it might contain. He was on his third glass of tea (he had been using a large mug fit for Hagrid) but the constant rambling of the old heads was boring him to sleep. Very few bits of information were helpful but even those weren’t useful for his current predicament, not to mention a certain brat stuck in his head making it harder to stay focused. He can deal with the potential Potter problem later, after all she’s not at her relatives right now she’s at school so he should focus on what's happening at Hogwarts to keep her safe.

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Godrick help him, the Lily look alike fought a bloody basilisk on her own and is now stuck in the infirmary. Once all her visitors left he finally had a chance to talk with Poppy. “I would appreciate a full scan on Potter, I have reason to believe her muggle relatives haven’t been treating her well.” Poppy didn’t even fully respond, she just gave a quick nod and started the spell. Out of every one she knew Severus could spot those things better than any of the other staff. It had been a minute longer than it should be even for an adult, the scroll was almost as long as those who fought in the war. At this point he transfigured two armchairs and sumonend some clamming drought for them for when they read the scroll.

Name: Violet Minerva Evans-Snape
Birth date: July 31, 1980
Mother: Lily Potter Nee Evans
Father: Severus Snape

Severus almost choked on his tea and he hasn’t even read the long list of injuries, what did it mean he was the father ? Lily left him for Potter after she found out he joined the death eaters (he was a spy but she didn’t give him time to explain), but now that he did the math she would have had to be less than a month pregnant when she left. The chances she would have know she was carrying Violet were microscopic. “This explains why her eyes are darker than James and now that I look at her she has your cheekbones and temper too, definitely your mothers nose and curls as well.” Poppy attempting to break the tension but he already needed another calming drought.

The two got to work moving her to a private room and getting all the supplies. They would have to wait for her to stabilize more before giving her any more treatment. Now that they had a full list of injuries she noted she would need to reset a few bones one being a rib, right now they could start up a nutrition plan to help her malnutrition. The next step was to get Minerva for two reasons first because she was Violet’s house head and second because Poppy needed some support from her wife after seeing how bad it was. Poppy and Minerva had always had a soft spot for Potter and his friends, they were such a close group that failing Violet meant letting them all down.

He and Poppy then sat down, later joined by Minerva who, despite the shock of everything, was thrilled at her real middle name. “Severus, with this new information you should know you will be caring for her and when I say that you should know that includes her emotional health, so your petty treatment towards her will stop.” Minerva gave him a glare that made him feel like he was still a student in trouble or a kid getting scolded by his mum.

“Threats aren't necessary. I will try my hardest to be an adult she can trust and give her a life Lily would approve of. I will not become my father.” It pained him to think about how he acted towards her realizing even if she was Potter’s spawn it was unacceptable and childish.

“With that said I request this be kept from Albus after all I have a feeling he was aware what was happening in that house and meaning he might be hiding much more explaining why he sent her Fawkes.” Severus knew the two women were loyal but he figured this would affect their trust in the headmaster as it did his own.

“Yes, that night we left her with them, I had been watching them and I tried to tell Albus but he just dismissed me.” Minerva grimaced wishing she checked in on the girl from time to time.

“Albus might not even know she’s your daughter. From what I saw the only magical medical attention she has gotten was from Lily, James and their friend Mary who delivered the child, but as you can imagine I never tested her parentage or done a spell that would have shown it till today.” Poppy explained.

 

The sterile smell of the hospital wing hit Violet, reminding her that she had just fought a huge arse snake and despite the phoenix tear she was still hurting, just not dying. She then recognized some voices, Professor Mcgonagall, Snape, and Madam Pomfrey. They were talking about a lady named Mary? Maybe, but she was too tired to listen in. When she finally opened her eyes she found that she was in a private room, not just one of the beds in the main area. “She's awake.” Mcgonagall announced so Poppy could check her vitals.

“Violet, it has come to our attention you aren’t safe at home. Due to your fight with the basilisk, we checked to see if we missed anything and we found some unexpected news…” Madam Pomfrey tried to keep her emotions in check (Abuse cases never got easier no matter how many times she's worked with them) and let Snape tell her instead.

“Right, it appears your mother kept a secret from us all. Your father was not James Potter, apparently that role belongs to myself.” Severus sat there waiting for her reaction, which understandably was delayed as she needed to process what she was told.

“So I’m an affair baby?” Violet's face was completely neutral, slightly shocking the adults. She had heard all kinds of things from her aunts snooping and gossipping and remembered how dramatic they all were when Mr.Clay got his mistress pregnant.

“No, we had been together but when she left she most likely didn’t know about you yet, so not the result of an affair.” Severus cringed realizing what this could do to his reputation, the feared potions master, the dungeon bat, Hogwarts cruelest teacher was really just a man pissy his girlfiend broke up with him and left him for the amazing James fucking Potter. The gossipers would go crazy and his carefully crafted appearance would shatter, he could already see the possible headlines for the prophet.

Meanwhile Violet was coping with the fact her teacher, Snape of all people, shagged her mum.

Chapter 2: in a rich man's world

Snape came back to the hospital wing after dinner to check on her. He informed her that in two days they would go to Gringotts to sort out the legal aspect once she had finished healing up. When it was finally time she was allowed to go to the dorm and take a long shower she realized she had never felt better. For example it no longer hurt to breathe and her hip didn’t pop as she walked. She put on her nicest clothes a white button down a green skirt and a simple gold chain with a flower charm on it that Neville gave her for Yule. Snape also appeared a bit more dressed up and the most surprising thing was his hair looked fluffy instead of greasy.

When they arrived they went to a goblin named Thornfang “May your vaults be full.” Snape giving a slight bow with Violet quickly following. Thornfang gave a horrific smile? “As to you Mr.Snape”.

Severus had spent countless hours learning wixen culture because of Lucius but he found it so fascinating he learned the culture of the other species making him favored by many that were treated lesser by most wixen, the goblins included.

“We are here to request an identification test for Violet.” Thornfang simply nodded and rummaged around getting out a piece of parchment and a needle.

“Three drops of blood please.” Violet did as instructed and her blood became crimson swirls dancing on the page forming words.

Name: Violet Minerva Evens-Snape
Aliases: Violet Lily Potter, The chosen one, Girl who lived, Golden girl
Birth date: July 31, 1980

Mother: Lily Potter Nee Evans _ Deceased
Father: Severus Snape

 

Godmothers: Mary Macdonald_ Compromised
Dorcas Meadowes_Deceased
Marlene McKinnon_Deceased

Godfathers: Sirius Lupin-Black _ Incarcerated
Remus Lupin-Black _Compromised
James Potter_Deceased

Magical guardian: Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore_ illegally
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Heirships:

Next in line for the House of Black
Proxy - Narcissa Malfoy nee Black

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
The Grimmauld house
Blackwood manor
The Black Estate in France
The Black family swamp
A house elf
The Black family vaults

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The house of Gaunt
Currently deactivated

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
The Gaunt house
The Gaunt family vault 182

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The House of Peverell
Proxy- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
The deathly Hallows
A hidden castle in the forbidden forest
A house elf
The Peverell vault 012

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The house of Potter
Proxy- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
A cottage in Godric’s hollow
The Potter estate
Three house elves
The Potter vaults

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Next in line for the House of Prince
Proxy- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
The Prince estate
A house elf
The Prince vault 193

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The House of Slytherin
Proxy- Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore

A seat on the Wizengamot
Family Magic’s
1/4 say and claim of Hogwarts of witchcraft and wizardry
The chamber of secrets
The Slytherin vaults
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“Holy shit !” Violet whispered recognizing some of the other Houses from what Neville had been teaching her and that she was in fact the heir of Slytherin meaning she owned a fourth of the school. It was extremely informative as well, she had six godparents none of which could care for her (to be fair apparently the living ones had excuses) and one did leave her their lordship. She understood she got Slytherin from Voldemort by conquest or something back when she talked to his memory in the chamber but did he also have the title of Gaunt? She would do some research later on.

Severus read the document “Wait, I thought I was disowned from the house of Prince meaning it died out ?” Severus rereading that part.

“No it was just your mother, you were still the heir as the last living member. We sent you the letter and you named Dumbledore proxy.” Thornfang thought Severus just refused to acknowledge it.

“No, I never got such a letter. Can we remove him from all proxies without telling him ?” Severus was pissed after living a childhood in poverty he could have gotten a purebloods inheritance to at least help him in his adult life. He would talk about this with Minerva and Poppy later as well as find new proxies until Violets of age.

“Before we leave I would like to get her a full medical scan.” Severus knew the goblin nation had a more complex version than the common spell Poppy used but didn’t know how important it was to do so when he asked.

“It’s a good thing you requested this, the result is quite disturbing. To start her scar is a horcrux, do you know what that is ?” Thornfang looked disturbed.

“Yes” Snape’s face looked worse.

“Do I get to know?” Violet piped in, she hated when adults pretended she wasn’t there.

“I’ll explain later.” Severus didn’t want to have this talk right now, he was in no mood for it. He needs to be careful around Violet so she can get a better image of him instead of the teacher who hates her.

“We don’t know how to safely remove one from a living being but we’ll personally look into it as the goblin nation is strictly against such foul magic, the soul shard seems very weak at least. However I’m afraid that's just the start, all her family magic has been blocked and it’s even worse since she has so many inheritances. If they remain the result would be quite literally explosive when she turns sixteen but the binds are leaking due to the sheer power. The next issue are the multiple compulsions including loyalty to the caster, impulsive behavior, and drastic mood swings, loyalty to Gryfindors, hatred to Slythirens. But like the blocks her magic is trying to resist, everything but the horcrux was placed by Albus Dumbledore but those we can remove.”

By the end of their visit Violet had gone through multiple cleansing rituals and for her safety she should pretend like she never learned any of this and he would take care of things since he and the goblin nation are starting an investigation on Dumbledore. It was also agreed that Violet would still use the last name Potter to avoid any extra backlash at least until she graduates. She wasn’t too sure about it all, not that she still trusted Dumbledore but she wasn’t sure how much trust to put into this new parental figure who claimed he would handle all the important stuff. Snape didn’t seem like the parental type, he didn’t even seem like the teacher type. The man hated kids and just because his attitude had slightly changed towards her doesn't mean it's permanent. If she has learned anything it’s that blood doesn’t mean shit so why would she think things would change now that he was her dad.

“So what happens now?” Violet looking up to Snape now putting in a lot more effort to decipher the miniscule differences in his facial expressions now that she needed to.

“We’ll move to the Prince Manor over the break. The house elf should have kept the place in order.” his face continued to remain neutral. With the mention of house elves she wondered how he’d treat them, she wouldn’t stand if he was like Mr.Malfoy. The two walked up the path to the castle.

“So do I ride the train back ?” Violet needed to keep her questions simple; it would be useless to piss him off so early and this way she could slowly figure out how his mind worked.

“Yes, write to your aunt telling her they don’t need to come and pick you up, I have to ride the train with professor Flitwick anyway so we’ll just go to collect your things there.” Violet wasn’t going to let him know how little she had there because he might decide it’s a waste of time and she still had a few valuables there that she didn’t want to lose at Hogwarts.

Then remembered the letter to Dowager Longbottom and her response. “Um, I also made plans to stay at Neville’s after the first three weeks of summer, Dowager Longbottom is supposed to teach me all the heirship lessons I never got in the past, since Neville has been doing his best to help me learn about my Potter duties after Parkinson informed me I have those.” Violet was worried, he shouldn’t be mad. She made these plans when she was James Potter's daughter.

“I will talk with her, you most likely just be going over for the day visits now. This actually might work pretty well since I can’t teach you house duties, which is a problem since you now have six all with seats on the Wizengamot.” Severus was relieved he didn’t know how to raise an heir, sure he’s picked up a few things from his reading as well as Lucius and Narcissa but he knew there was a lot more to it, each family has its own secrets and specialties.

Violet tried thinking of any other questions that she needed answers for that might come up soon. “So what do I tell my friends like your my dad ? Or that I’ve moved and my new address so we can still write to each other ?”.

She had a point there would be questions, Severus thought about it for a second. “Like what we talked about at the bank people might get upset if they found out so I’d say just tell your closest and most trusted friends if you must, I don't want to deprive you from your friends with that said Longbottom will most likely be told if Dowager Longbottom is assisting us.” Severus now not wanting to talk about it further since the castle was in sight and didn’t want Albus to know more than absolutely necessary.

Notes:

money, money, money💰

Chapter 3: YOU’RE MY DAD (my dad boggie woggie)

They made it back with time before dinner so Violet went back up to her dorm to change back into her uniform to make it look like she just came back from the hospital wing. What she didn’t think about was Hermione showing up. “So how come you took longer than they originally said you’d be in there for ?” She asked as she sat on Violet's bed closing her book.

She was told it’d be best not to tell anyone but Hermione was her first friend…

“But he’s the worst ! Are you sure you’ll be okay ?” Hermione was a lot more concerned about it all than she was or at least she was more vocal about it. For Violet it was still an issue because yes the Dursleys are awful there an awful she knew the in’s and out’s to.

“I think I’ll be fine after all. Unlike the Dursleys, the opinion of the wixen world actually affects his day to day life and even with this year's events I think the public would still like me more and take my side.” Violet figured if things were worse than the Dursleys she could just go to the prophet about it.

Meanwhile Severus went to Minerva and Poppy to discuss his findings. “During my meeting I found some disturbing news prorating Albus’s involvement in Violet's life.” Severus gave the two women a summarized version of the meeting. The two were horrified for many reasons.

“We can help with the lord ships, we’ve picked up a thing or two over the years.” Poppy assured him.

“I’ll talk to Violet about you two holding a proxy for her if you're willing.” Severus figured he wouldn’t want one person holding all of Violet's proxies for ethical reasons after all it was already unfair she could have that many.

“Of course we’d be honored.” Minerva assured him

“If we're done it’s about dinner time and we’ll be expected to be in the hall.” Poppy interrupted.

Violet told Neville about everything later that night and he was more happy for her than judgmental after all in a way he understood what it’s like not knowing his parents. The twins were a different story both in reaction and how much they were told. She only said that she would be living with Snape when the school found out about the Dursleys. “Apparently he and my mum were friends so she listed him as one of my godfathers. They had a lot of back up people prepared because of the war.” The two immediately started giving their condolences and then asked if they could come over to set pranks up around his house. In a way it wasn’t too bad as they bounced back to normal after a second but she highly doubted they’d be allowed to come over. On a more serious note the promised her if she needed a rescue team again they’d find a way to help.

However later that day the twins ran up to her and pulled her into an empty classroom. “Hey monster slayer, mind telling us about this?” The two held up the map showing her as Violet Evens-Snape. Violet was baffled, when the three of them and Ron used the map to try and find Ginny and the chamber; her name was still listed as Potter.

“Fine I’ll let you guys in on a secret but you can’t tell.” Violet knew this could be a terrible idea, but the two just said DEAL at the same time before she could take it back. “Snape’s my real dad, it’s under wraps because of how the public would take it.” The two seemed satisfied with the answer but likely had more questions. “Don’t worry bat jr. our lips are sealed, but don’t tell him we know we wanna mess with him a bit you know.” The twins were just gonna sit back and watch how things unfolded.

On the train ride back Violet, Hermione, and Neville chatted about plants as Ron complained about the boring topic until there was a knock on the door. It was a blond girl who looked like a Malfoy but with a completely different vibe, she seemed nicer and kind of mysterious and mystical. “Neville, do you mind if I join you and your friends ? Your compartment is free of Nargles.” The girl's voice was soft, almost melodic.

“Sure you guys don’t mind right ?” Neville seemed happy and looked to the other three who nodded.

“Hermione, Violet, Ron, this is Luna Lovegood we met before Hogwarts.” Neville introducing the new girl who was already reading a magazine upside down and swaying her feet to an unknown rhythm. As the ride progressed Luna was more willing to talk to them and Violet found she quite enjoyed her company. She was definitely strange making Hermione and Ron a bit weird but Violet appreciated her outlook on things as someone who also grew up disliked by her peers.

Once they arrived at the station, people started finding their families. Hermione made her promise to actually write this summer especially if something goes wrong. After everyone had left Severus and Violet could leave. Severus arranged for his car to be parked nearby so they could drive to the Dursleys.

“So now that we’re out of Hogwarts can I ask some more questions about all this ?” Violet wanted to feel out what her new life would be like now that she lived with Snape.

“I suppose I can answer some, just don’t pester me if I don’t answer one.” Severus didn’t want to get into anything too deep right now since he was still processing himself.

“Who were all those people listed as my godparents and why so many ?” Violet recalled the many names listed.

“I think that one should wait since it’s a long one and I don’t know everything but I can ask Minerva about it to see if she has any details.” Severus didn’t want to touch the topic of Sirius Black with a ten foot pole much less while driving so he figured this could be a question for a later day.

“Wait, who's Minerva ?” Violet recognised the name from someone other than her new/real middle name.

“Minerva is professor Mcgonagall’s first name. I call her by it when we're not in front of students.” Severus' face was a little more relaxed and Violet was thrown off a bit by the lack of scowling so far.

“So I’m named after her ?” Violet's question was more of a statement.

“I assume so, Lily, James and all their friends loved her Dearly, they even got away with calling her Minnie instead of Professor. In all honesty they could get away with just about anything (Murder) like yourself it was obvious they were her favorites.” Severus didn’t know for sure of course but it was one safe answer.

“I never knew my middle name till recently and I’m glad it has so much love attached to it but how do you feel about it ? I mean like you're my real dad but you didn’t get any say in my name, I’m sorry just random thought.” Violet cut herself off after she realized how nosey she was getting and probably pushing the line. She had gotten more comfortable asking questions since going to Hogwarts and making friends.

“Lily would have picked a flower name no matter what its tradition in her family and Minerva is a dear friend of mine and a formidable witch, to be honest I would have let Lily name you anyway I’m terrible at naming things.” Severus found it interesting she wanted to know what he would have named her instead of James.

“That makes sense, after all, Aunt Petunia mentioned my grandmother's name was Rose once.” Violet was glad he didn’t freak out and asked a few questions about Lily afterwards like what classes she was good at if she played quidditch and what she was like in general.

When they arrived Violet started getting nervous again. Severus knocked on the door to be greeted by Petunia who quickly recognized him. “Why are you here ?” Her voice was bitter.

“I’m here to gather the rest of Violet’s belongings now if you excuse me, Tunie.” Severus pushing her to the side sneering as he entered the house conjuring an extra suitcase.

“Where are your things ?” Severus looked back at his daughter and Violet pointed to the cupboard under the stairs and he saw red. He unlocked the many locks on its door and she scrambled in pulling a loose floorboard up and pulling out a black stuffed dog, a silver ring band with engravings that looked like vines, and a picture of her mum.

“I didn’t want to lose them at Hogwarts, this was the only place I knew they'd be safe.” Violet was embarrassed with her lack of things and the fact she still had a stuffed animal. Severus didn’t ask if she had more he knew she didn’t, as he looked in what should have been a storage space he saw Girls room written in a pink crayon that was most likely the same as the lone one on the shelf next to some broken toys and trinkets. The cupboard had what looked like a flattened dog bed with a moth-eaten sheat but otherwise there wasn’t much more.

“Oh wait, in the attic there’s a trunk with mum’s name on it.” Violet recalled breaking him out of his thoughts.

“What are you talking about girl ?” Petunia scrunching her nose even more, since no such thing came with Violet that night and she would have never kept such a thing.

“If you keep your face twisted like that your wrinkles will get worse.” Severus jabbed smirking and Violet held in her own laugh at the woman as she quickly relaxed her face. The three then went up stairs but before they could get there they crossed paths with Dudley

“Who’s he?” Dudley’s nose was wrinkled up like he had smelt something foul. “Don’t worry the freaks will be gone soon.” Petunia melting into a baby voice but snapping out quickly. “Well hurry up now !” She glared at the other two and Severus felt nauseous thanks to what he had just seen.

In the attic they found the trunk with Lily's name on it that Violet hid behind other boxes when cleaning up there knowing she couldn’t take the whole thing. However that day she did take the ring and photo, unable to look through it completely at the time. They grabbed the trunk and put it in the car with Violet’s school one and she begrudgingly waited in the car as Snape spoke to her aunt. “If Albus comes snooping around you will say she’s simply out of the house.” Severus instructed and put a spell on her to cover their tracks.

After dropping off the car at Spinner's end then he apparted them to the Prince manor where they met Pipi, the old house elf that had been serving the house for about half a century. Violet observed how he treated her satisfied with his polite demeanor unlike Lucius’s. Then it was time for the tour of the vast mansion, Violet's room was stunning done in red and purple with dark mahogany wood. “We’ll go out shopping soon so we can get you more clothes and things.” Severus leaned on the door frame watching her shocked expression at the upgrade from her wretched cupboard and the shared dorm room.

That night after dinner the two sat on the floor of the family room with Lily's trunk to see what’s inside. It had a small journal, a few VHS’s labeled things like Violet's first birthday, a ring box, a folder with things like her real birth certificate, some jumpers, some other jewelry, a scrapbook, and some memories. Violet didn’t think Snape would ever be the type of person to ever sit on the floor but then again he kept surprising her with his changes from who he was teaching. Severus was narrowed in on the book and opened up the journal to find it was addressed to him,

Sev my love I don’t know how this journal found you, if I just sent it to you, maybe if we're lucky you came back to the light side somehow and we’re a family, or what I fear might happen l have left this world.

I left you and I’m sure the next time you heard about me was that I’m with James and that you might even hear we have a kid. Well that's not completely true, due to your choice I went into hiding and later found out I was pregnant, many people in the order started getting judgmental so James offered a fake marriage. He already had met his life long partner but they had already died in the war already and his parents were trying to get him to settle down, so if we pretended the baby was his he wouldn’t have to deal with the expectations and he would be able to protect us without suspicion. At no point was I in love with him. I’m hoping you will come back to me despite my better judgment.

I have yet to tell James you are the father and most likely won't until after the war. Our child has been named the Potter heir since James won't be having any kids and they will also be named Black heir unless Sirius and Remus have kids. He just requested that if he dies we continue to give support as needed to his cousin Andromeda and her family in his stead since they were disowned after she married a muggle born meaning she doesn't have access to the family fortune she deserves.

I’m sure you're upset with me but I’m not sorry you very well knew my feelings about death eaters but I am sorry our kid might not grow up knowing you that I know, this set of journals is where I will log our child's life for the time you're gone in case you come back.

Love, your Lily

Severus read the first entry and his eyes started glossing over. “It is an explanation and a documentation of your life with her.” Severus looked over at his daughter passing the journal for her to read. Violet then went looking for the ring box since it had a small note she didn’t grab at the time but now she had a clue. She read it then quickly checked if it was what she thought it might be and passed it to him.

It was a date Lily was planning and at the end in big letters it said PROPOSE. Violet took off her necklace and removed the ring from the chain and handed it with the note to him. “This was the ring in the box. I think you should have it.” she insisted. The night continued as they rummaged through the trunk and Severus told her stories. The evening ended with Severus apologizing for his behavior towards her the past two years.

Violet wasn’t sure Snape had been a foul man down right awful but, as a dad things were going well. She was curious if the version she’s seeing now is closer to the one her mom knew. She would try for now if all fails she might be able to run away to one of the many houses she now knows she has. “It’s okay, I mean like it’s obvious where I got my snark from now.” Violet hoped the joke went over well and she thinks it did since he smiled and arched his eyebrow.

“It’s late, we should turn in for the night.” Severus was emotionally exhausted and hoped she’d go along with his request. “Yeah, good night.” Violet got up to leave and before he was out of her eyesight she looked back to see him still sitting staring at the note.

When Severus finally headed to bed he laid there staring at the ring mourning what could have been, Violet was twelve soon to be thirteen he missed out on all her younger years so he’s practically just starting with a teenager. It was one hell of a disadvantage teenagers normally hated their parents (He sure as hell did). He didn’t have a lot to go off of when it came to knowing her as a parent. Sure he knew she was smart and who her friends are but that's just what he has observed as her teacher. He knows for a fact if the roles were reversed and it was Lily in his place she would do just fine. As he laid there thinking he moved to the what if scenario of if he never agreed to spy, he and Lily would probably be married, she would have figured out that he still had his family title and the three of them would have been living here already, it would look different too as she would have made changes to make the place feel homey they might have had another kid too. It felt silly but he slipped on the ring and it had fit perfectly. The idea of Lily being the one to ask him instead felt so right he could practically hear her. “Well you hadn’t done it yet, so I did and now you're stuck with me.” The ghost laugh both taunting him and comforting him, leaving him to drift to sleep so he could see her again even if it was only a dream.

The next morning they woke up to Pipi cooking breakfast. “We’ll go out shopping, you need more than the dursleys gave you.” Severus drinking some tea as she at whatever breakfast she couldn’t eat. While they were out shopping Severus had her pick out her clothes, they were all rather plain, a couple sundresses, some different button up shirts, and a few jeans. None of it looked like the casual wear the girls in slytherin wore but then again they had gone to muggle stores to avoid being recognised, he had to keep telling her she needed more than she had been picking out and that the Dursleys were just not giving her enough. They had also grabbed a few board games, some art supplies she nervously asked for as well as, shoes, and some books. He paid close attention to what she liked to help know her better.

Violet was mildly surprised he seemed actually interested in being her dad, like how he had her drink potions regularly to fix the years of borderline starvation and other things about her health. These days she doesn't get as tired as fast and when she bumped into a coffee table or something the bruise was healing faster. One day he even took her to the park he and her mum met at. An elderly woman had recognised him there and immediately made the connection since Violet looked so much like her mum, it did mean they came up with a story for the muggle world. Violet got her scar from a car accident on a rainy night that had killed her mum. Violet preferred the idea that they were just stuck in bad weather than drunk driving like her aunt said.

They were sitting in the den as he helped her practice chess. (She really wanted to beat Neville and Ron). “I was wondering if we have any other family members or is it just us.” Violet asked as she thought about her next move. “Well my mother is alive last I heard but we haven't really talked since she left in my fifth year she sent her new address but that's it. However Lily mentioned some other people to reach out to, some old family friends.” Severus then had the mental debate if he should try and contact his mother. Violet was still a little cautious around him but he couldn’t blame her, after all he was just happy there had been improvement since he was prepared for her to want nothing to do with him so throwing his own unstable relationship with his parent wouldn’t help.

Another day Violet was sitting in the den looking through the scrapbook. It had a mix of photos from school days to ones relatively close to when Lily died, like the journal it appeared to be an ongoing project. “Who’s she?” Violet took the book over to Severus and pointed to Lucius’s younger sister. Despite how much time he spent around Lucius he only knew her because of Lily, she wasn’t disowned just never close with any of them.

“Pandora, she was a Ravenclaw in the year below us. She was good friends with Lily and one of the few people I tolerated in school.” Severus wasn’t exactly shit talking anyone but was being honest about his relations with others.

“She wouldn’t happen to be related to Luna Lovegood ?” Violet noticed the uncanny resemblance between the two. “Yes Miss. Lovegood is her daughter, I wasn’t aware you knew her.” Severus was a bit surprised.

“She and Neville are friends and so she sat with us on the train ride back. I don’t think Hermione and Ron like her much but I think she’s wonderful. Neville said most people didn’t like her because they think she's weird but I think it's a part of her charm.” Violet hoped to spend some time with Luna this upcoming year or maybe they could hangout at Neville's house.

“Lily had said a similar thing when she met Pandora.” Severus noticed how happy Violet got when people pointed out how similar to Lily she was. He figured a part of it was because Petunia must have never talked about her. Once Violet went to bed Severus decided the next thing he would tackle was reaching out to Andromeda after seeing her in a photo. He also debated removing pictures with Sirius in them but she had already seen them and he was in a lot of them so it would make the book look awfully awkward. Her fascination with the scrapbook however did give him an idea for her birthday present in a couple months.

Andromeda and her family agreed to meet. The floo lit up announcing their arrival they were greeted by Pipi who led them to the parlor. “Severus now that we’re here do you think we can know what this is about ?” Andromeda sat down and got her tea, despite being disowned one could see her shifting back to a child of the house of Black with her speech and mannerisms.

Dora had never seen her mother like this as soon as they arrived at the manor she seemed to get colder. “Of course, I have recently discovered that Violet Potter is not actually Potters and is my daughter instead, I found a letter left for me about it and it informed us that she was still given the Black heirship and the letter informing us requested to help you and your family out if needed. But if I'm honest Violet doesn't need as many titles as she has so we would like to offer it back to you.” Severus nodded his head to let Violet know it was okay for her to come in. The Tonks family were in shock with this news.

“While I appreciate the offer I have no desire to take on that role, I can’t speak for my daughter though.” Andromeda regained her composure but Dora shook her head uninterested in politics.

“I understand, with this being said I ask you not to tell others what you learned here, I also ask if you would be willing to at least tutor Violet in any family specific knowledge you might have been taught. You see, while Narcissa is a dear friend I don’t know if it would be a good Idea to let her know yet.” Severus held his breath for the response and got nervous when he saw that signature Black family grin.

“I’d be happy to assist however in return I request you take my daughter on for an apprenticeship. She's training to be an auror and she has to have three people with mastersys train and recommend her.” She gestured to Dora.

It was a tough choice but he needed the help and at least he could hope to teach an auror how important potions are since many rarely ever use them and end up getting themselves and others hurt or killed. “Fine, but I warn you it will be tough.” He didn’t expect her to smile at that.

“Thanks professor or should I just call you Snape now ?” They ended up staying for dinner to discuss scheduling and deciding it would be best for Dora to just move in for the apprenticeship like most did. Severus feared the chaos that might come with it.

Chapter 4: Severus hates dogs

Summary:

basicly the get along shirt actually ends up working for Severus and Remus

also longer chapters ! / I combined them

One of the first things Andromeda did to help get Violet in shape for her new role as a noble was taking her out shopping since Dowager Longbottom hadn’t brought up her clothes in any of their lessons. “I’m not putting those on, I’ll die.” Violet took one look at the pair of heels and knew she would fall on her face.

“Look I’ll teach you how to walk in them later but we need to make sure they fit right. I'll even hold your hand as you walk to the mirror.” Andromeda chuckled but the situation saddened her a bit. In a perfect world she would have learned from Lily how to walk in heels.

The only thing Violet liked about heels was how much taller it made her, Poppy told her she shouldn’t expect to get too much taller because of the malnutrition and that she will likely be shorter than Lily. Otherwise she classified them as a method of torture. After buying five different pairs of normal heels in different colors and two pairs of shorter Mary Jane ones for school they went to get dresses. Violet stood there feeling a little like a doll trying on different styles, colors, and types of fabric being asked her preferences.

She now had lots of button downs, tights, bows, gloves, belts, coats with matching hats, dresses and skirts that never went above her knee all in classic styles that were timeless and dark gemstone colors for the most part. Andi did promise to take her shopping in the muggle world to get some casual clothes and extra accessories.

At Gringotts they went through her family vaults to get her heirship rings. Strangely enough Violet noticed the Slytherin and Gaunt rings were missing, the two titles she got from Voldemort. But while they were there Andromeda insisted they go through the vaults for other pieces of jewelry that would work with the clothes they bought. “Some of these pieces haven’t been seen in years but I think they suit you the most.” Andromeda had a small box holding everything she picked out, she had a good eye and Violet found them beautiful but…

“One problem, my ears aren't pierced.” Violet looked at the earrings with disappointment. They were gorgeous, each with different gems surrounded in gold or silver masterfully crafted.

“That's an easy fix we can pierce them when we get back.” Andromeda had pierced Dora’s just like her mother did for her and her sisters as all the women before her did. When they got back she used some simple pearl studs and explained to Violet that she’d have to leave them in for a while and how to clean them to avoid infection. She also taught her how to properly take care of her hair with it’s texture and use make up, her style reminded her of a mixture of the boys with fine clothes and jewelry that Regulus had an eye for, but dark make up like the stuff Sirius wore to piss off his Walburga.

“It’s stupid but I like it because even though I don’t live with her I know it would have given my aunt a heart attack.” Violet chuckled when Andromeda asked her about it. From the old photos with Sirius she already knew she would want more piercings like he had.

Like discussed Andromeda would come by occasionally to teach Violet some family magic, combat that included weapons, identifying poisons, and French then stay for dinner since she decided those were the family basics. Otherwise Violet would visit Neville and his grandmother to learn everything else. On her days off she would draw or sometimes spend time with Dora who would occasionally switch to french to help Violet practice. At first Severus was a bit cautious about some of the lessons but Andromeda reasoned and explained why they were important.

The Black family made sure all children were superior, learning other languages, wielding weapons, poison detection, horseback riding, ballroom dancing, and other extra talents. Many pure blood families did as well but never to the extent the Black’s did. Violet was getting the same treatment (Minus the abuse). In short it was a packed summer for Violet (not that she didn’t enjoy it) and they were falling into a comfortable routine and it was kind of fun.

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It was late in the evening, they sat in the family room with the windows open letting a nice breeze in that carried fresh air into the house when Severus got a floo call redirected from his old house interrupting his reading and the girls chess match. “Head master It’s summer holiday if I recall and everyone knows how I prefer to be alone.” Severus scowled, making his voice as pissed as possible.

“HEY, I’M HERE TOO!” Dora making herself known but not Violet.

“Who’s that with you Severus ?” Albus knew he rarely had guests over.

“If you recall, the Tonks’s kid is doing internships right now and I have been forced to be their current mentor since I owe her mother a favor.” Severus’s voice stayed cold and sour unlike how it had been since she got there.

“Well I have an important question for you, this year's defense hire is Remus Lupin so I ask that you work with him and make his potion.” When Albus said this by no means he was asking it was an order that Severus couldn’t refuse.

“Tell him to pack his bags and come tomorrow. If I have to do this he’ll have to be my lab rat, after all you want me to improve the potion as well don’t you ?” Severus couldn't believe it, the damned wolf was ruining his summer now.

“Of course my boy! Remus will be there tomorrow. Have a nice night.” Albus ending the call before the other could change his mind and try to object, leaving him to have to explain to the girls.

“So the new professor’s a werewolf and this internship is about to get a whole lot more interesting ?” Dora was now sitting upside down in her chair. “Yes.” The girls then grilled Severus for more information out of curiosity and the fact that Violet recalled the name as one of her godfathers and his being a werewolf was why he couldn’t have taken her.

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Remus was nervous, it had been years since he had seen Snape and they were never on good terms but if anyone could help his problem it would be him. He was surprised Albus reached out to him for this job. Not to mention he would get to see Violet if he taught defence so he could bear living with the man for a bit. He packed up the few things he owned so he could move in with Snape till the school year starts, he hated the idea of getting charity but if it meant he could see his little pup he’d suck it up and kept telling himself he wasn’t about to be a freeloader Snape would use him as test subject.

The next day he went to a small run down neighborhood that had a heavy cloud of smoke from the nearby factory, when he asked a man on the street for directions he spoke in a thick urban accent that he recalled Lily and Snape having when they got really mad. Albus said this is where Snape's house would be which felt strange and a bit out of character. When he arrived he was met by the man immediately. “Thank you Severus for what you're doing.” He was truly grateful he got this chance even with the negative bits.

“Save it, wolf.” Severus snarled at him. Severus then apparated them to the manor and led him to his new room where they bumped into a girl with bright hair. “This is Dora, Andromeda’s daughter. She's doing an apprenticeship with me right now and will be assisting me.” Severus wanted to smirk knowing how uncomfortable someone else knowing about his condition was for him.

He was given time to settle in the room that was large and well decorated, it reminded him of James’s house or the Potter manor to be more specific. He didn’t have much to unpack so he mostly read before a house elf got him for dinner. He was led past a grand dining room into the kitchen where a smaller table was set up out of the way, as he sat down he noticed a fourth plate and before he could ask Dora came running in with a book and another girl was hot on her tail.

“Give me back my sketch book you arse!” It was Violet trying to grab the book back but too short to reach. She looked so much like Lily he thought he might have been looking at a ghost, but the eyes were a brownish black one fogged over not the vibrant green he recalled from his youth.

“Not until you admit it.” Dora had a wicked smirk reminding him of Sirius and on rare occasions could be seen on the younger Black brother as well.

“I don’t, Draco is a prat, I just needed someone new to draw and his face is strangely symmetrical.” Violet huffed and Snape grabbed the book, lightly bonked it on each of their heads and handed it back to Violet.

“Stop acting like fools and watch your language.” Severus wasn’t scowling like Remus would have expected, he just looked exhausted.

“Excuse me but why is Violet here ?” Remus looked at Snape and so did the two girls as if they didn’t know themselves.

“This is not a topic we’ll be discussing at dinner, is that understood.” Snape looked sternly at the two girls making it clear they knew what was happening very well just not what they were allowed to say.

“Well then back to what I was saying, who's going to be Draco or Neville ?” Dora smirked, teasing the younger girl lighting the atmosphere.

“Neville, like Frank and Alice's little boy ?” Remus was willing to drop his questions for Snape until later.

“Yes Neville Longbottom, who is my friend, brother even but not suitor!” Violet glared at the other girl.

“Sure” Dora winked, making Violet fling a bread roll at her.

“Food fights are another thing that won't be happening at dinner.” Snape dryly stated like it was something he had said one too many times.

“So we can have them later, noted.” Dora smirked and Snape just rubbed his forehead. Remus was shocked at how… well domestic Snape was behaving. If Remus didn’t know better he would think Snape had become a single dad to two kids. The idea almost made him laugh out loud and yet it was true in some strange light. It made him curious about how this came to be.

“You didn’t say Draco wasn’t a suitor.” Dora looked back to Violet

“Can we move on from my non-existent love life? Please we can even talk about how many times I fell on my face when in heels dancing today. I know I said I didn’t want to talk about it but if we stop talking about who’ll I’ll date it’s fine.” Violet was about ready to smash her head into the table.

“Lily was terrible in heels as well, she had me help before her first ball. I swear she flattened my toes some.” Remus took her up on the offer of the topic change after all last he saw her she was a baby and now that he finally gets to see her again topics like dating were common for her age which just felt off.

“Sadly you couldn’t actually help and she made me her next victim.” Severus scoffed.

“Are we sure it wasn’t your fault, a lady is only as good as her dance partner.” Dora added breaking the tension and making Violet snicker. The dinner continued with the two men making snide remarks about the other and Dora trying to break the tension as she and Violet sat there awkwardly.

Once dinner ended Violet decided to throw in a comment of her own. “Next time Aunty Andy is over we’re having a group lesson on dining etiquette and small talk for polite conversation.” Violet looked back to the two grown men who rightfully looked a bit ashamed of their behavior and went off to her room.

Severus led the other man to the head of the family's office to talk after dinner and Pipi appeared with two glasses and a bottle of brandy. “What I’m about to tell you stays in this house, in fact this house doesn't even exist to anyone asking and you stayed with me and Dora in that rickety old house on a couch Albus sent you to, got it ?” Severus stared down the other man as he poured himself a drink.

Remus was a bit conflicted. Why was everything so secretive? Was Violet safe ? Well he’ll never know if he doesn't say yes. “Under one condition, if Violet is in any kind of danger here, know I will do whatever it takes to get her out.” Remus glared back at the other man.

“Not that it’s actually your business, but she is the safest she’s ever been here.” Severus gripped the arm of his chair to prevent himself from punching the other man.

“I’m still her godfather even if the ministry won’t let me care for her.” Remus knew it didn’t matter because he could have never taken her in when he himself had nowhere to go.

“And I’m her real father so your existence isn’t needed, I have half a mind to take that superficial title away from you.” Severus snapped at him.

“What ?” Remus was confused and a bit stunned.

“Lily and I were together before she and James pretended to get together to avoid people harassing her about being a single mother.” Severus didn’t really want to tell him but it would make things easier in the long run.

“I knew James wasn’t her father, he was in love with Regulus not that Sirius ever found out that part. To me it doesn't matter who her father is, she is my family. From the moment Lily let me hold her despite my condition I knew she was my pup and I was her uncle Moony.” Remus almost teared up a bit.

“And yet she ended up in a cupboard under Petunia’s stairs until we learned she was my daughter at the end of the school year. Like you just said you knew she was a part of your family and yet you never checked in on her. Not only were Petunia and her family abusing her but Dumbledore had blocked her family magic, and put several compulsions on her. Like I said she has never been safer than she is here. I have given her a safe and hidden environment to live in as myself and others catch her up on anything she didn’t learn while in the Muggle world.” Severus had slammed his glass down.

“Dumbledore did what ?” Remus was enraged so much so his eyes even flashed that yellow gold for a second, scaring Severus a bit causing him to kick the other out.

He would admit Lupin still scared him, he wanted to kick him out right now and keep Violet as far away from him as possible but that little voice in the back of his head brought logic into it. Lupin would never hurt Violet she was apart of his pack, he needed all the help he could get and he knew Lupin was probably better with kids than he was, and finally Lily trusted him knowing about his condition she not only let him hold Violet but definitely supported the decision of naming him as a godfather and he needed to respect her wishes.

Lupin got to hold Violet as a baby, he got to see her as a baby, and spend time with her. He got what Severus wished for.

The next day Lupin claimed he had something important to talk to him about. It was too early in Severus' opinion but begrudgingly listened.

“From what you told me last night I can no longer trust Dumbledore, so it got me thinking… He told me Mary Mcdonald oblivated herself, but what if he did it? Mary was always a bit strange when it came to him, what if she knew something ?” Remus had always felt it was a bit out of character for her to do that but people grieve in different ways and sometimes they change drastically.

Mary had been the one who delivered Violet, there’s a chance she knew about her true parentage so it was really a good thing she didn’t remember, that is unless she knew something more important. “If you can find her and convince her to come here I’ll see what we can do.” Severus hated it, why should he care Mary hated him and always told Lily she shouldn’t hang around him but they needed any advantage possible.

After their talk they started by making the normal wolfsbane and then started an edited version. When they didn’t need Remus he would work on finding Mary. However they were all in the lab one day with Severus and Dora working on the potions Violet reading with Remus and all answering her questions. “So if it’s the saliva that turns someone and not the bite do you think one could get a sample and reverse engineer it to make something to undo it or at least help ?” Violet looked up when they all went quiet.

“Like with snakes and spider venom ?” Dora wasn’t an expert in potions or beast keeping and neither was Violet but sometimes it paid off to have fresh eyes on a problem.

“Dora keep working, wolf come here and help.” Severus went to a chalkboard in the corner “If we take the saliva and reverse engineer it the ingredients we should consider are not only ones in the normal wolfsbane but we might want to look in to bite of the mad dog as well since it’s canine related as well as transferred through bite, thoughts?” Severus mumbling at a fast rate.

“Are you implying we should approach it like advanced rabies ?” A part of Remus was offended by it but at the same time astounded it seemed too simple.

“Yes I’m thinking we might even want to look into a bit of muggle medicine, we have the same organic structure, wixen just have the ability to let magic manifest and flow through them.” Severus spent a chunk of his childhood looking into muggle medicine so he wouldn’t set off the alerts for underage magic or anger his father further but still help his and his mothers wounds.

With all their new leads for information and possible cures they still had an upcoming full moon ahead, so while Severus and Dora worked with some of the more dangerous parts as Violet and Remus went to the basement where there were a few jail cells for when the Prince family wanted to take care of things privately and cleaned one up for Remus. “I think we should make you a fluffy nest out of spare bedding otherwise the floor will be too cold.”

Violet was worried if he would be comfortable enough since she had been warming up to him more. “That's a sweet idea pup.” Remus was happy he’d have somewhere to transform without having to worry about hurting anyone. Remus ruffled her hair and the two went up for tea, soon Remus would feel too bad to be able to spend time with her due to the pretranformation headaches and grogginess which is nothing compared to having to heal up the next couple days after so he wanted to spend more time with her.

That plan was canceled though when he got a lead on Mary.

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Mary was opening her coffee shop when a strange man came in. He was lean and tall covered with scars and leaning on a cane but something felt familiar about him, something she couldn't place. He ordered a large hot cocoa and sat down at a table in the corner and opened up a newspaper. It was just the two of them in the shop right now so her eyes drifted to him to see if she could remember where she’s seen him before but instead she was a bit distracted by the fact the pictures in his paper were moving.

“You’re not imagining things they really do move, you can have a closer look.” The man didn’t even look up at her but knew she was staring. She slowly walked over to him and he handed the paper over. It had all kinds of strange articles talking about topic leveling in absurdity with pictures that did in fact move.

“How ?” Mary whispered out in disbelief.

“Magic, you used to be able to cast spells and things till you lost your memories.” Remus was sure how to approach the topic so he just went out and said it but he would still have to be careful to avoid overwhelming her or scaring her off.

“Who are you and how do you know about my memory issues ?” Mary’s eyes narrowed and tightened her grip on the paper wondering if this was some kind of elaborate prank (for some reason he felt like the type).

“My name's Remus Lupin, an old friend from our school days.” Remus handed her an old photo with the two of them and Lily in the common room snuggled together in ugly Christmas sweaters laughing. Mary looked at it closer; it was definitely her and the other man when they were younger. The other woman looked strangely familiar as well and she could swear she had the very sweater in the back of her closet. It was so tacky and ugly but for some reason she could never get rid of it because despite not even remembering buying it she felt its importance.

“Then why did you only come and visit me now ?” Mary felt if they were really friends he would have come for her sooner. It was strange she didn’t even know if they were really friends but the feeling of betrayal ran deep.

“I was told you chose to forget, you see there was a war in the wixen world and almost all our friends died. I wanted to respect your choice but current events have led to me doubting the one who told me about your choice and suspect foul play.” Remus knew it sounded unbelievable but she seemed to handle it okay.

“And if I want my memory back what do I do ?” Mary could feel it in her soul to trust him despite the suspicion and feeling of betrayal. She had already been trying to fill in that missing decade of her life for years so it was perfect.

“When you close up shop today I’ll be back so you have more time to think and if you wish to remember come with me so we can get your memories back.” Remus was surprised how well it was going since she hadn’t called him crazy.

“You said there was a war, so would I be better off not remembering ?” Mary knew war could leave you with major PTSD and if all of this was true it would explain some of her random paranoid tendencies and jumpiness.

“I can’t speak for you but I think if it was me I’d want to know the good even though I lost so much. At the end of the day you can always dwell on the bad but it makes it hard to see what good is left and you just feel miserable.” Remus thought about all the time he’s wasted grieving as long as he has.

“What kind of good would be left for me ?” Mary thought if all they’re friends died and she’s been gone for so long there wouldn’t be much left there for her after all the world waits for no one and she assumes the same goes for this hidden magical one.

The photo Remus had shown her sat on the table and Remus tapped above Lily. “You have a wonderful goddaughter, A talent for magic, good memories, and my personal favorite difference between the normal world and the magical one would have to be that wixen are far more open minded when it comes to queer people.” Remus gave a smirk at her shocked face.

“How do you know about that ?” Mary had been in the closet since her memories were gone.

“Like I said we were friends, you even encouraged me to confess to my husband.” Remus figured it would be best if she knew he was gay too so she could feel a bit more comfortable even if it felt wrong to call Sirius that again after everything. Then someone else entered the cafe. “I’ll see you later.” Remus got up leaving the cash on the table.

She closed up waiting for the man to come back. Once he did he had a few shopping bags. “What are those for ?” Mary didn’t expect him to be a shopping type with how shabby he was dressed.

“I had some things to pick up while I was out.” Remus shrugged. “Lock up with us inside, we'll be using a faster method of transportation.” Remus walked to the back of the store away from windows and street cameras. “Hold on to me tight and keep your eyes closed.

Next thing she knew she was nauseous and in a new place that looked extravagant. “Hey, you aren't supposed to be going out right now, or bringing chicks home !” A girl with bright teal hair was lounging in what appeared to be a family room with a cookie.

“You aren’t supposed to eat without a plate to catch crumbs.” Remus quipped back. “Any way meet Mary, Mary meet Dora she lives here for the moment, mostly to annoy Severus.” Remus taking over introductions.

“Sev is the one who owns this place. I'm taking an apprenticeship with him, otherwise the only other person who lives here is his daughter.” Dora explained. Severus then came down.

“Wolf, you stay here and watch the girls, you’re in no condition to be going out. I’ll take Mary to the goblins for help.” Severus ordered.

Once at the bank and they were waiting Mary took it as an opportunity to ask more questions since he seemed more straight forward (Not to mention it would keep her from staring at the goblins). “So how do we know each other? Remus was vague about everything.” Mary pried.

“He’s probably worried about overwhelming you, as for how we know each other we went to the same school, unlike him we were not friends, in fact I think you hated me because of my relationship with Lily who was your best friend and roommate.” Severus recalled.

“Remus said almost all our friends died, was she one of them ?” Mary figured that was the case based on his reaction and from his mention of a relationship and the comment about him having a daughter they must have been married.

“Yes they all died minus Remus and the mutt, Sirius Black but he was a traitor and is in prison for life.” Severus visibly got a bit pissed at mentioning the other man. Once they met with the goblins they removed the spell and they confirmed that she didn’t do it to herself and it was exactly who they thought it was. She promptly passed out afterward though so her brain could process so they took her back to the house and set her up in a guest room.

She didn’t awake till later that night. “Oh Merlin, can you re-erase the entirety of my relationship with Sirius ?” Mary came down the stairs rubbing her head.

“Good to have you back love.” Remus got up and gave her a huge hug before settling down in the family room with everyone else.

“Things are still fuzzy but I do remember why he erased my memories, it was a kind of two birds with one stone thing. I knew Sirius was innocent, Petter was the spy and Dumbledore mentioned that either way he needed to remove me, he acted real sad about it all saying it was for the greater good.” Mary held on to Remus’s hand as she spoke knowing how hurt he must be learning Sirius was innocent. They later informed Minerva and Poppy since they already knew about Violet’s true parentage and they would be coming over for dinner and research during the full moon.

Mary was determined to spend time with Violet but was nervous so she settled for the safe route and asked her if she wanted to go for a walk in the garden after she finished her lessons.

“If you're going out then I’ll put a sun protection charm on the two of you, I don't want you burning up.” Andromeda over hearing the plan.

“Fine, it's super cloudy though.” Violet complained but really appreciated the thought, Petunia had sent her to weed during blistering summer days paying no mind to how easily she burned and blistered compared to most.

She watched Violet kick off her flats and stand in the small stream. The two talked for a bit and found they were both struggling with missing out on a lot of time. “No we just moved in this summer when we found out he was my dad before that he was just the mean potions professor that almost everyone hates. I actually remember in the hospital wing before they told me about James not being my dad they were talking about you I was just too tired to listen.” Violet searched the bottom of the stream for interesting stones while Mary walked alongside the bank.

Violet heard a soft hiss as they explored and was compelled to respond. It was a nice sized black snake about the length of her arm and Mary watched Violet sit down to talk with it for a bit in shock. “I’ll be taking Nyx home with us.” Violet announced and let the snake rest on her shoulders as they walked back.

“Should I even ask ?” Severus saw the snake and sighed.

“Her name is Nyx, don't worry about it… can you get me some supplies for me?” Violet took a few steps back to see him through the door frame with a sheepish smile.

“Yes, just lose the sass okay.” Severus waved her off and added another shopping trip to the list.

Chapter 5: Darling guess who's back from jail

Summary:

Enter dogfather number 2

The profit announced that Sirius Black had escaped, this added to the discussion on how to handle the new information that he was innocent. They weren't in a position to reveal Mary yet because that would mean they’d have to bring the stuff about Dumbledore out into the open but Violet said he clearly had information about Tom’s plans to return that he wouldn’t share and that they should wait things out a bit longer. Andromeda brought up that Mary’s testimony could be argued invalid because of how much her memories had been tampered with and they still needed to build up their case against Dumbledore because of how powerful and influential he is so it’d have to be air tight.

Looking for him was also brought up but he probably wouldn’t be able to since the manhunt for him was failing spectacularly so why would they be able to find him. Both Andromeda and Narcissa had been questioned and their houses were searched in case they took him in because they were family. That didn’t mean they would give up so to Severus’s dismay the second sitting room turned into their headquarters for their investigation that even Minerva and Poppy were in on, meaning a giant corkboard tracking every sighting. They would even thoroughly check the location of each sighting for clues in disguises to avoid any suspicion.

“Can you teach me how to duel like the kind in case I get attacked? This thing with Sirius just got me thinking, there are actual death eaters who want me dead.” Violet looked up from some old book about traditions at Andromeda and after that day dueling was added into her schedule complete with a wand holster. They all took turns training with Violet even Mary who despite not having a wand any more could teach her how to fist fight, get out of different situations where you can be grabbed from behind and such she learned during her time as a muggle since it was always better to be safe than sorry and it mixed well with some of the weapons she had been learning all summer.

To Mary’s luck they ended up finding a large closet of old wands, each box labeled with some dead Prince family member's name and dates. “It’s not that strange wands are expensive and require lots of materials that can be quite rare so many families keep their relatives' wands after they pass just in case. The Black family keeps them all in a vault with our antiques.” Andromeda brushed her hand along all the boxes. If it weren’t for the concealment spell they would have been able to find the closet much faster.

“Well go ahead see if one speaks to you, it’s not like they're in use and I’d rather have you armed in case something happens.” Severus lightly shoved Mary forwards so she could find one that worked. She would soon be mostly alone in the Sirius search with everyone needing to go to Hogwarts and Andromeda was already inconsistent in her visits since she has a job.

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The night before they go back to Hogwarts would be the full moon and they needed to try wolfsbane Prince edition try #1 they had changed a few things from the original recipe like how to prepare ingredients and brew time. That also meant they had to go school shopping. Severus would still go with Violet under the excuse that he was supposed to keep her safe with Black on the loose. Things were going well but Severus made sure to stay on edge and then someone grabbed Violet. He was about to pull out his wand when he saw it was a horde of gingers that absorbed her and not some creep her redder hair still showed a slight difference. “Potter I believe you are supposed to stay with me or do you want Black to get you.” Severus acted like he did before since they were in public calling her by the false name.

“Snape, what are you doing with Violet ?” Molly frowned at him as if he was some kind of threat.

“Wishing I was somewhere else but alas I’m stuck making sure she stays the girl who lived and not another one of Black's victims.” Severus' attention was drawn to the twins trying not to laugh like they knew something…

“How bout we take our favorite third year to zonko’s.” The twins moved to each side of Violet and tried running off with her.

“Not on my watch.” He needed to try and keep the three in check more than ever now that Remus would be teaching. He could see two outcomes, Remus teaming up with them or starting a prank war with them that would end up affecting the whole school. Contrary to popular belief Remus was the most mischievous of the marauders when he was in the mood.

“My next stop is to get some things for my new pet if you want to join me.” Violet knew the boys wouldn’t want to go and was aiming to spend time with Ginny after last year.

“Scabers needs some medicine so I’ll join you.” Ron not realizing that he wasn’t the one she was aiming the question to.

“I’ve been looking for a pet.” Hermione added in and so they went on while the twins went to the joke shop.

As Violet was shopping she saw Hermione looking at an ugly orange cat and the second her father stepped into the shop the thing leaped across the store landing on him. Hermione and Ron were scared for the poor thing and Violet was eager to see what happens next knowing he wouldn’t actually hurt it. “I thought I finally got rid of you.” Severus sighed in defeat as he started grabbing cat things.

“You’re getting it?” Violet was the only one brave enough to ask while Ron and Hermione's eyes almost bulged out of their heads.

“Sadly yes otherwise it will find me.” Severus recognised the ugly fluff of orange hair anywhere, it was Lily's cat. They never found it after the attack. Its original name long forgotten after Lily found out it only responded to Bastard, (what Severus would call it and later the marauders call it that as well not knowing the name came from Severus).

“You actually want that thing? Crookshanks has been here for ages, no one wants em since he's an aggressive one.” The man behind the counter seemed absolutely baffled and sold it for half off the normal price. Severus spent the rest of the trip with the cat following right behind him or Violet.

At home Violet watched as Remus screeched upon seeing the cat. “Moony, are you oka- Bastard! Where did you come from, honey?” Mary picked up the cat squealing and scratching behind its ears fussing over it like a baby.

“How come everyone knows the cat?” Violet herself thought it felt familiar but didn’t know why.

“It was your mothers.” Remus still looked a little scared of the little thing and that's where she recognised it, Bastard was in some of the photos in the scrapbook. After dinner Violet curled up in an arm chair and went through the book looking for any photos with the cat like a where's Waldo .

When the full moon finally came Dora, Violet, and Mary were working on a puzzle while down in the dungeon Severus, Poppy and Remus got everything ready for nightfall. “Do you think Moony will be okay ?” Violet looked up from the puzzle she was pretending to work on as thoughts stormed around in her head.

“Your dad is scary smart. If anyone can help its him, we’ve put a lot of time and research into every change we made. He'll probably reverse it completely !" Dora reassured her but that wasn’t what she was talking about and Mary seemed to understand what she was talking about Remus had been off ever since learning Sirius was innocent and it had been getting worse.

In the basement Sevrus made some skin cream to help with the blotchy spots from the transformation for tomorrow and put it in a bag of other medical supplies Remus might need on the train. He also had to double check he had everything packed, not that he couldn’t pop back over or ask Pipi to grab something for him. All that was left was for Remus to shift back so they could head to the train station. Maybe he should check that Violet has all her things or get a quick nap. Then a howl from Remus reminded him he should stay and watch for any new developments no matter how well it was going since Poppy had already dozed off.

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Remus regained his human form he was aching all over, not nearly as bad as in the past but still sore. “Shower off and apply the lotion. We have to get to the train thirty minutes before everyone else.” Severus catching his attention as he unlocked the cell. Pipi had everything prepped for them. Breakfast, bags sat in the living room, lunches packed for the train with extra snacks, pets in cages and fed. Poppy had already left early that morning and Mary was asleep since she didn’t have anywhere to be.

None of them had been this early to the train station for school, it took five minutes for it to actually get there, professor Sprout was also there with them. Before anyone could get on they had to do a sweep of the train before the students arrived, just in case now that Black was on the loose. Once it was declared safe Violet was allowed to pick her compartment, with that said Dora when to sit with her.

Dora would be coming this year as Remus’s teacher's aid for full moons as well as extra security with Sirius on the loose.

Hermione was the first to join them in the compartment. “Are you the new defense teacher ? You look a bit young.” Of course that would be the first thing she would ask Violet, thinking to herself fondly she had missed her friends she had only seen Neville over the summer.

“Yes I am, I know my age might seem shocking but I couldn’t let Sev hold the title for the youngest teacher now could I ?” Dora gave a slight nudge to Violet asking her to play along, while Hermione was processing that fact the new teacher called the horrifying Snape Sev.

“I’m Hermione Granger, third year Gryffindor.” Hermione reaching out to shake her hand.

“Nice to meet you, I'm Professor Tonks.” Dora was trying her hardest to keep her hair in control and not burst out laughing. Later Neville joined them also playing along with the “new professor” to Dora’s credit she was doing a very convincing job. Violet had a feeling Luna knew she wasn’t the real teacher but the two seemed to get along just fine and finally Ron joined them but the twins did stop to say hello before rushing off to see their older friends.

“You never wrote.” Hermione looked extremely disappointed.

“Sorry I’ve been very busy over the summer.” Violet realised that's what she had forgotten about and when they met up for shopping Hermione never mentioned it.

“Yea I bet Mione didn’t you hear professor Snape? he said Sirius Black was after her.” Ron felt smug figuring something out before her.

“Do you think we’ll be safe with Black on the loose and so close to Hogwarts?” Hermione shifted in her seat worried.

“He is a Black so it’s hard to be sure but that’s a part of why I’m here, my mother will check in and do rounds every so often as well.” Dora looked up from her note book where she had been jotting stuff down for Remus’s potion as she thought of it. They were supposed to play along with the whole Sirius Black is a great threat thing.

“Why is his last name so important ?” Hermione always hated how important last names were in the wizarding world

“Think of it this way, if the Malfoys were kings, the Blacks would be gods, that's how important and powerful they are.” Neville knew she thought he was exaggerating by how her face scrunched.

“You flatter me kid.” Dora giggled and Neville rolled his eyes.

“I thought you said your last name was Tonks and you were here to teach us not to hunt down Sirius Black?” Hermione wrinkled her brow in confusion.

“My mum is a Black and I’m really just a teacher's assistant, I’m doing two of my auror internships here, currently working with Snape and Lupin, your new defence teacher.” Dora was going to see if she could get madam Pomfrey or McGonagall to take her on for her final one since the two of them also know about Violet and Severus.

“You’re applying to be an auror! that's so cool” Ron proceeded to ask all kinds of questions about the process until the train suddenly stopped.

“The ride should be longer, something has gone wrong, stay behind me for now.” Dora’s voice went tense as the train stopped and got up to stand between the kids and the door.

“It's getting cold, the windows shouldn’t have frost on them.” Hermoine was not only confused by the frost but how nervous Tonks looked.

“I’m feeling light headed.” Violet clung to Neville as the world around her spun but he seemed out of it as well and out of the corner of her eye Luna was spazzing a bit then she heard a scream before blacking out. When she woke Dora wasn’t in the compartment and her head was resting on Moine’s lap “Where’s Dora ?” Violet quietly asked so she wasn’t heard.

“Vi, your up thank heavens, Tonks left to check on other students she said to give you and Luna chocolate when you woke up.” Hermoine fretted over her as Neville handed her a chocolate frog but his own hands were shaking and Luna was still passed out on Neville’s shoulder, his arm wrapped around her to keep her sitting up.

Dora never came back.

The next time she saw any of her new family was in the dining hall all lined up at the head table Minnie was chatting with Remus and Dora was butting in ever so often as she annoyed Severus. “Potter I heard you fainted on the train. Are you better now ?” Pansy kept a formal tone with her, showing only a small amount of worry that might have been an act as Draco and Blaze stood behind her. But Pansy just figured that because Draco’s failing to befriend Violet didn’t mean she would let that affect her

“I’m fine now Parkinson thank you for the concern.” Violet returning the interaction.

“What’s with you? You and Parkinson hardly ever talk and when you do it’s not that polite.” Ron looked shocked and a little angry but Violet just wanted to eat. She was in no mood to deal with explaining herself after what she heard when blacking out.

After dinner Dora took her, Neville and Luna to Poppy. “A bit soon for you to be back.” Poppy led Violet to her usual bed and started checking if anything was wrong. When Severus arrived he declared she, Neville, and Luna would start learning how to cast a patronus with Remus. Eventually they explained the reason they responded so differently was because the Dementors were drawn to people with traumatic experience making the person relive them. None of them talked about that part and stayed quiet as they walked to their common rooms before the split off.

The girls were unpacking and chatting “So why is Tonk’s here to help being related to the Black family can't make that much of a difference ?” Herm was never one for normal school gossip, no she liked knowing about the inner workings of wixen world gossip like when they were trying to figure out more about the sorcerer's stone.

“She’s a Black by blood and the whole family has ancestral magic and secret knowledge that couldn’t even be found in the restricted section, so they’ll know how to deal with certain spells and things. As for political power they’re on the same level as the founders and Peverells as well as both magical and muggle nobility. Just marrying into the Black family’s a big deal, these days the family itself is in ruins after the first war since for a while the only living not imprisoned and not disowned member was Malfoy and his mum until recently.” Violet had gained a better understanding of family status now, it wasn't just money and political power, it was also private knowledge and family magics.

“And how do you know all this and seem to know them personally ?” It made no sense she heard the Black family was made of death eaters so why would Violet be so close to them.

“My mum left me a trunk and I found it at the start of summer, it was for if they died. It was full of all kinds of stuff including instructions to help the Tonks family if they're ever in trouble since I still get the Black’s inheritance from when Sirius was named my godfather and they were cut off from the Black family for being blood traitors. I’ve been spending time with them over the summer so Andromeda can help me learn everything I need to become the lady of the Black family and as well as the other titles I have. I then used my heirship to reinstate them as members of the Black family giving them access to things like the vaults and properties. So they're kind of like extra relatives that I actually like.” Violet had to be careful since Lavender and Parvati were in the room.

“Sirius is your godfather ?” Hermione was horrified for her once again.

“Yeah, I found out about it not too long ago, he was close friends with my parents, people said him and James were practically brothers. So Sirius left me as his successor in the case he didn’t have kids and I guess he never changed it before betraying them.” Violet felt bad about pretending he was the traitor especially after learning how excited he was when she was born and how he loved her like his own. She almost spent the rest of the night listening to Hermione rant about pure bloods until Lavender brought up her new wardrobe.

“What's with all the new clothes and stuff? It all looks extremely nice.” Lavender notices a few more casual dresses for the weekends especially now that she can go down to Hogsmeade.

“Like I said to Hermione I’m pretty close with the Tonks family and since I’m the Black and of course Potter family heir Andromeda has been helping me prepare. She said I’m a noble lady so I should look the part.” Violet moved on to putting things in her dresser and Hermione went back to her ranting, it was strangely nice in a way for things to stay like before.

Chapter 6: best map ever made

“Does Potter look different to you ?” Draco stared across the great hall as all the students sar in their sleeping bags murmuring to one another.

“You mean completely shaken because Sirius tried breaking into Gryffindor tower because then yeah.” Blaze rolled his eyes. Draco had been obsessing over her since they were little kids hearing the story about how she defeated the dark lord but he wasn’t sure if Draco himself realized he had a crush. A one sided one at that because Potter caught him staring and was glaring back at him.

“I think he’s talking about the confidence and new clothes.” Pansy rolled her eyes at the boys.

“You’re right she definitely got a glow up, maybe I should ask her out.” Blaze smirked.

“You will not !” Draco glared at his friend and the two chuckled at him.

Draco knew he fancied Violet Potter but that doesn't mean he’ll say it outloud. He had definitely noticed the different wardrobe like Pansy. Her black lipstick and nails also stood out but it was because it was so strange compared to the other girls with pink lipgloss and light pink nails. She was wearing the Potter family ring now as well. But he still wouldn’t engage his friends when they asked if she looked good in her quidditch uniform (she did) but moments after they asked she came crashing down from the sky.

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The other girls were asleep but Violet was looking at the map the twins let her borrow, not knowing who made it. She had been obsessively checking the map for Sirius since he broke in so they could catch him first, they were worried for his mental health after such a stunt. Instead of spotting him she could see Remus was awake and heading to the kitchen, as well as another name, one that shouldn’t be there. She grabbed the cloak and made her way down. “Uncle Moony !” Violet whisper-screamed to catch his attention. He could tell where she was with his heightened senses.

“Follow me pup.” Remus took her to his office. “Please tell me this is important so I don't have to give you detention and take the cloak.” Remus didn’t want to ruin the fun of having it at school but he is a teacher now.

Violet then pulled out the map and after a moment of looking for someone she pointed to the name Peter Pettigrew. “Impossible the map never lies.” Remus was in shock. “Go back to bed and tomorrow leave the cloak and map on my desk so I can investigate this.” Remus wasn’t about to let her get caught by another teacher on her way back.

Remus kept his search from the others even if it was irresponsible. But he hadn’t found anything on Peter yet, what he did see was Sirius’s name and Padfoot standing there. He whistled and patted his leg signaling for him to follow, the two walked up to Remus’s chambers. Sirius was confused why he was so calm. Remus sat down in his armchair and just watched Padfoot until he changed back to Sirius. “Hello love.” Sirius’s voice was scratchy but his eyes were filled with love and longing.

“You know you’re a real pain in the arse we’ve been trying to find you so we could put together a plan.” Remus sighed but couldn’t help but return the loving gaze.

“What do you mean?” Sirius was only getting more confused, Moony should think he’s the traitor so why does it sound like he’s been trying to help him ?

“We recently found Mary and reversed the oblivation and she immediately told us it was Petter.” Remus knew there was a lot they needed to catch him up on.

“Thank Merlin I thought she had been killed when she never cleared things up. So who knows ?” Sirius figured Petter or some other death eater killed her so she couldn’t reveal who the real secret keeper was.

“Violet, Minerva, Poppy, Severus, Andromeda and her family. We can talk later but take a shower, you smell and not just your usual dog. While you do that I'll make you something to eat.” Remus dismissed the other so he could stall explaining Severus’s involvement and make something Sirius could handle in his current state. Sirius was enjoying his shower, hot water the same shampoo as Remus leaving him to smell like the other washing away all the grime not yet realizing Snape was mentioned in the people who knew.

When he got out the soup would be ready in a few more minutes so Remus got him a change of clothes and started addressing all of Sirius’s injuries. “Let's hope we can get your name cleared so you can get some actual medical attention but I suppose I can talk to Poppy about what she could do with what supplies we have in the castle.” He was worried that it was worse than it looked and how long it would take to get him back to full health.

“Oh, Moony, your attention is all I need.” Sirius was already getting his mischievous glint in his eye back now that he was with his husband. He ate as Remus continued fussing over him. To top it all off after he was fully cleaned up Remus pulled him into bed wrapping around him listening to his heart beat surrounding him in Remus’s scent.

“Once we catch the rat there will be no more stupid stunts that could take you from me.” Remus was on the verge of tears, happy to finally feel Sirius next to him, as for Sirius, he was just over the moon knowing they hadn’t lost their spark.

“You said Violet knows, how is she ? I’ve only gotten glances of her since getting here.” Sirius needed to make sure the last member of their little pack was okay, unaware of just how many people were on their side.

“Severus found out she was being abused by Lily's sister and her family and took her in over the summer.” Remus worried how the other would react to the whole truth.

“Out of everyone, why did it have to be him ? The twat might hurt her.” Sirius tenanced.

“No, they're doing great. I've been living there as well. He makes my wolfsbane, Dowager Longbottom gives her heirship lessons while Andromeda visits to teach her the family ways and her daughter is his apprentice and also living in the manor we even found Mary and the four of us take care of Vi and are working on making a cure to my condition.” Remus hoped this helped comfort him knowing how well things are going.

The two just laid in silence for a minute as they snuggled together. “Tell me more about her ?” Sirius finally breaking the silence as he was too tired to argue.

“The first time I saw her again was when her and Dora running into the kitchen with Vi’s sketch book holding above her head teasing her by saying she had a crush because she was drawing Narcissa's son Draco, she’s an amazing artist, really smart too she’s getting fluent in french, even came up with the base of the cure we’ve all been working on, and she’s sweet like Lily but has twice the temper. it ‘s really amazing how alike she and Lily are.” Remus rubbed his partners back.

“I don’t think I like that, no offence to Cissy but her husband's a prat.” Sirius scrunched up his nose. Despite what many would think Sirius had no issues with Narcissa as hard as it was to properly explain why. But she had always done a good job keeping her older sister with opposing opinions in check, a silent unwavering force in the ever wavering family.

“I don’t know he’s a bit bratty but it's pretty cute how he watches her across the hall with puppy eyes and she just glares back. Reminds me of the two of us in first year.” Remus recalling how he refused to make friends at first because of how scared he was and assumes Violet is worried about exploring romantic love when she’s still getting used to familial love. The two fell asleep talking and snuggled up to each other.

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“I have to teach classes so you stay here and if for some reason any one comes in use James’s cloak.” Remus didn’t want him outside especially with the weather getting colder.

“Of course, have a nice day love.” Sirius blew him a kiss as he left. Now Remus had to come up with a plan now that he knew that Peter was Scabbers thanks to Sirius.

“I know this might sound strange but I need your help capturing Ron Weasley's rat, it's Petter.” Remus knew how crazy he must have sounded.

“You’re joking ?” Severus would have thought this was the twins and him trying to pull something on their younger brother but they didn’t know about Petter as far as he was aware.

That day in potions Ron was having an awful day Snape took Scabbers as punishment for the interruption he made and the only reason he brought him was because the cats had been going after him (it was Snape’s cat that was the worst too). At lunch it was all Ron could talk about “Please, I know he took your rat, I was there just stop talking about it and I’ll buy you a new pet of your choice.” Violet figured her dad had a good reason for it but if not she would make sure he suffered as much as she is.

“But he’s my pet, I can't just replace him !” Ron seemed really upset for someone who was just complaining about how much Scabbers sucked.

“You know rats carry lots of diseases.” Neville tried to reason with Ron.

“If he doesn't want the free pet we’ll take it.” The twins had been listening in the entire time.

“What no she offered it to me.” Ron now directed his anger to his brothers.

Meanwhile Pansy was dealing with a similar problem of an annoying boy. “Why does she keep hanging around those weasels and Granger, it's just destroying her social standing.” Draco stabbed at his plate.

“Really ?, I mean you haven't been bringing it up for the past three years.” Pansy snarkily retorted.

“I mean really what do they have that's so great and why doesn't she have more female friends?” Draco ignored her comment.

“Actually if you stalked her better you would know she has been following a lot more pure blood protocols as well as how she’s dressing and carrying herself despite her pack of fellow gingers and she's been hanging out with your cousin Luna more.” At this point she was just talking to herself but apparently that first bit caught his attention.

“I do not stalk her and she has red hair not ginger, honestly.” Draco had a pink tent to his face.

“Stop talking bad about her friends and you might be able to take her on a date if your big mouth doesn’t mess it up.” Pansy teased, causing Draco to get up and leave. She would look into the slight changes in Violet later. She was spot on though Violet walked around more confident and her uniform was straightened to perfection, she had little ruffles on her socks instead of the chunky wool ones she had the past two years as well as a pair of short black heels. Her hair was well maintained and she even wore some quality jewelry.

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“I’ve brought the vermin.” Severus came in and Remus immediately put the place on lock down, then hit the rat with a spell and as predicted it was Peter.

“My friend, Remus, what are you doing? Sirius is a traitor.” Peter already started trying to get out as he claimed he was innocent but Severus trapped him in a cage that shrunk when he turned back into a rat.

“For once since she started school could we have a normal year.” He muttered and glared at Sirius as he called for Albus by floo.

“We have caught the traitor.” Severus stepped back to give him space to enter.

“Ah yes, don’t worry I’ll get the ministry and tell them the change in plans.” Albus quickly leaving with flare. “Drama Queen.” Severus muttered under his breath.

Violet woke up in the middle of the night to Basterd lightly nipping at her “What are you doing ?” Violet kept her voice lower to not wake up the others and the cat just bit on her nightgown and started pulling her to tell her to follow. At one point Flinch was coming her way so Bastard jumped out and fought Mrs.Norris making him chase after them. Moments later he rounded a corner that he would have had to turn around to get to and kept guiding her. As they continued they ran into Dora who seemed to be heading the same way.

“Why are you out of bed at this hour ?” Dora said in a lightly scolding tone.

“Bastard told me to, what about you?” Violet realized how stupid that excuse was.

“I got a call from the old man and Moony to head to the wolf’s den.” Dora and her had been using nicknames for the two men when in public as a safety precaution (to annoy Severus).

When they arrived Dora knocked and Sev opened the door to find the girls and cat. “Why are you here ? you should be in bed.” He gave a stern look before Dora butted into the door.

“You called.” Dora sitting down on Remus’s couch.

“Yes, and Severus close the door.” Remus rubbing the bridge of his nose.

“Is that Scabers ? Ron’s been yapping my ear off, will you give ‘em back.” Violet immediately noticed the cage on the coffee table.

“Sorry pup but no, the reason you saw Peter on the map is because he’s been hiding out as Ron’s rat after framing Sirius.” Violet's face went sour at the news.

“Ron said he lets Scabers sleep in his bed !” Violet was now even more grossed out by that.

“Wait, so we can prove Sirius is innocent ?” Dora trying to not think about the possible implications.

“Yes” Remus was also eager to move on and with that Sirius took off the invisibility cloak.

“Hello” Sirius never felt more awkward than now, little did he know Dora could make it worse. “So will he be moving in with us since he shags Remus?”

“Nymphadora Tonks language” Severus glaring daggers at her as he covered Vi’s ears.

“I already heard her covering my ears won’t help! plus I’ve heard worse.” Violet walked away to sit on the couch causing Dora to burst out laughing.

“Potter, what are you doing here ?” The minister then walked in with Shacklebolt.

“A cat asked me to come.” Violet answered awkwardly with Bastard in her lap, causing Dora to snort a little

“And you ?” Shacklebolt now looking at her. “Family reunion, Sir” Dora slightly smirked as she gave a salute and her hair went rapidfire with changing colors causing Sirius to laugh.

“Detention, all three of you for lack of composure.” Severus glaring at them

“What do you mean I’m very SIRIUS.” Sirius caused all three of them to keep laughing even Shacklebolt was suppressing a laugh but Severus and the minister weren't having it.

“All right enough of this we’re here for Petagrew.” The minister interrupting the group causing Peter to shriek knowing they hadn’t forgotten him. He was still trying to worm his way out of the cage. He had to get out to help his lord return and more importantly escape the dementors.

“It appears we’ll have to proof his cell so he can’t get out as a rat. Don’t think you're off the hook just yet you did escape and there will have to be a trial about you so enjoy tonight while we deal with the real death eater.” Shacklebolt watched the rat man’s panic increase as all his options were getting blocked. Once they left with Peter and Sirius the family was left in Remus’s chamber

“Go back to bed before I take away points.” Severus watched his daughter run off with the cloak.

“Oh come on, let her keep it. She's a smart girl and it makes your time at Hogwarts more fun.” Remus called out as Severus left.

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In the morning the prophet made no mention of last night's discovery as it was too late however at breakfast Dumbledore made an announcement “Last night the Sirius Black problem was dealt with as he and the actual culprit of the crimes were found. I believe tomorrow's paper will have more details and the gossip mill. With that said, do not forget your studies and have a nice day my children.” Albus sat back down on his throne and watched from there.

After defense Violet was asked to stay behind “I believe you let me borrow this” Remus held out the map to her.

“I was wondering if you could remove Wormtail from the title and maybe even make a copy for who gave it to me ?” Violet understood how lucky she was that he’d give it back.

“I suppose I might be able to do that.” Remus put it back in his pocket and sent her to her next class.

The next day the news had a front page article about Sirius and the ministry announcing Sirius’s trial and the discovery of Peter. Dora assisted Violet in telling Ron though, who unsurprisingly was very upset that a grown man had been pretending to be his pet. “Really though I’ll get you a new pet and we can make sure it’s actually an animal, an owl would probably be best. They mostly take care of themselves and then you don’t have to worry about Erold crashing across the table every time you get mail.” Violet noticed even the twins were being nicer to him.

Sirius’s trial went well and he was cleared of all charges including the breaking out and evading arrest as long as he told him how he escaped. The unregistered Animagus charge was dropped as well since he was a part of the order and used the ability to help the cause, not to mention he had already spent twelve years in prison. Narcissa congratulated him and informed him he still had the lordship but that was about it, Sirius had a feeling Lucius’s hovering was what prevented any real conversation though because he could see Narcissa’s eyes lingering on her older sister who was there as Sirius’s lawyer.

Then to help with Sirius’s separation anxiety Minerva fought Albus tooth and nail to let him visit Remus personal quarters after all they went through. During one of the breaks between classes Remus remembered about his promise to make a new map so he took it to Sirius who was lounging about in his chamber. “Moony you’re back !” Sirius had been greeting him like that every time he stopped by.

“I brought you a task.” Remus passed the map to him “Pup asked to remove Wormtail and make a copy for a friend.”

Sirius snatched up the map and grabbed his wand that was put in the Black family vault and got to work adjusting it. It was a welcome distraction. He hasn't been the same since Azkban he was shaky and constantly looking over his back all skittish like.

Andromeda stopped by eventually. “You need a mind healer, you shouldn’t be this jumpy.” Andi worried for him, he didn’t deserve this. He was a kind boy who had even tried to set up support for her family after she was disowned.

“You're right, I need to so I can take care of Vi, I should fix up Grimmauld place too, you think you’d be willing to help ?” Sirius was determined to give his goddaughter the best life he could give her not knowing she still had a parent to live with.

Severus came back to his own quarters to find Andromeda waiting for him. “You know at one point you have to tell him you're Violet's father, he thinks he’ll be taking her in now that he’s free.” Andromeda didn’t even give him a chance to ask how she got in.

“Oh yes and that will go well.” Severus sarcastically said.

“It has to happen. I talked to him about going to a mind healer and he agreed, so he might do better than we think if we give him some time first. At the end of the day he’ll do what’s best for Violet.” Andi knew no matter who her father was he would love that girl like his own and so did Severus. That was the problem though Severus was sure he would make a better dad than him. He was brighter, fun, silly, and would be much more emotionally available once he recovered, not to mention Remus would be with him making the better choice for Violet. He was worried she’d choose to live with them after all he had been an arse to her for the first two years. Andi soon started looking for a mind healer to get him back on his feet as soon as possible.

Violet sat in the library with Hermione, Neville, Luna, and Ron who was just there for answers. “Ronald if you don’t try you’ll just fail your exams you need to take things more seriously.” Hermione attempted to scold him. But he didn’t really care the adults told him they already worked things out for him.

“Parkinson, how may I help you ?” Violet snapping Ron out of his thoughts.

“I wanted to know if I could compare our notes for care of magical creatures.” Pansy hadn’t given up on her goal to befriend the golden girl.

“Of course, have a seat. The more the merrier. ” Violet offered. “It's always a pleasure to have more productive table mates.” Violet glared at Ron as she spoke but Pansy felt it best to ignore that.

“Thank you Potter.” Pansy sat down at the end of the table with Luna.

“Have you ever thought about adding a headband to your outfits? They're great for shorter hair and can be quite fun. I have one that’s covered in bottle caps to prevent winklers from messing with my memories.” Luna quickly tried to talk to her a bit more to help flush out her opinion of her.

“No, but that might be a nice change. I've noticed you and Potter were them often. Where do you recommend getting them ?” Pansy ignored the last bit and figured she could try and befriend Luna as well after all despite often being ignored the Lovegoods were very helpful allies.

Violet thought Pansy would be a lovely addition to their group with how things were going but she’d talk to her dad about it later. Until then she would work on her homework and observe how things went. Hermione and Ron were less pleased to have a snake at their table. Having Luna around already hurt Hermione’s pride, Ravenclaws are known to be smart and despite how strange she was Luna fit the bill she had great grades. Ron didn’t really care about her and was more worried about Neville. He and Violet seemed to have gotten really close all the sudden. Violet had been spending more time with him instead.

Later that night when Violet went out for a snack despite only being allowed in the common room and dorms this late meaning she used her cloak to avoid teachers and prefects on patrol. Instead she ran into the twins setting up a prank. “Whatcha doing ?” Violet popped her head out the cloak.

“Little flower, we don't know what you’re talking about. I believe my brother and I are in our beds.” George gave her a sly smile. She had finally been able to tell the two apart as of late but she hasn't let them know she figured them out.

“Perfect if you're almost done, the two of you are welcome to join me for a snack in the kitchen.” Violet was about to leave then...

“We're about done and Percy should be on his way. If you don’t mind, can we get under your cloak to watch ?” Fred asked and she couldn’t pass up a good prank. The three then waited for Percy to get to that part of his patrol and as he walked in front of where she saw the two there was a small explosion and Percy was sitting in mud with cattails coming out of his clothes and Violet almost lost it when she heard a croak and saw the frog on his head.

“I know you're here when I get my hands on you !” Percy yelled out and the three scampered off to the kitchen laughing once they were out of ear shot.

“That was brilliant ! Is it a new prototype for your guy’s joke shop ?” Violet smirked as the kitchen elves prepared them some sweets to go.

“Nah that one takes a lot of set up and planning so it probably wouldn’t sell as well.” George frowned a bit “Yeah we have to focus on what will sell well at first so we can actually get the shop.” Fred added on.

“Well when it’s time to put all your plans in action let me know I want to pitch in” Violet really wanted their dream to work out. They were really smart contrary to popular belief even Molly thinks they’re wasting potential but she thinks pranks suit them perfectly.

She should introduce them to Sirius.

Notes:

I have already written till like chapter 24 and it's 3/4 the way over if that gives you an idea of how long this will be (the chapter lengths wont be drastically different but they aren't consistent