The House That Waited
N_Mads_N
Summary:
"You went yourself?"
"I did."
"You had no authority—"
"No."
"I had a promise."
"I expected James Potter's son."
"I found Lily Evans' child."
"He apologised because I asked him if he was hungry." Even Fawkes ceased singing.
"He apologised," Severus repeated, "for being hungry."
Dumbledore's shoulders seemed to sag. "Severus..."
"No." Years of bitterness sat behind that single word.
"I buried Lily because I failed her once." His black eyes never left Dumbledore's.
"I will not fail her son." Outside, thunder rolled across the Scottish Highlands. Neither man noticed.
Far below the castle...
Ancient magic stirred.
Deep beneath forgotten stone...
Something that had slept for nearly a thousand years recognised a name.
Potter. And, for the first time in a very long while...
The House waited.
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Summary
What if everything was not like it looked like?
What if the twinkling kind eyes weren't so kind and inocent?
What if a motherly love is hiding painful truths and way too many lies?
What happens when someone you considered family for years betrayed you the worst?
What happens when war is over and Harry finds himself in front of Lady magic?
What will Harry chose in the end? Go back and fix things? Or just give up?Shelves: Harry Potter
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- archiveofourown.org
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- 187,478
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- In-Progress