New Family - Eight

Fandom:Harry Potter
Paring:M/m Hand
Rating:R
Warnings: See chapter one
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Notes:DADA:Defense Against Dark Arts

Sunday Night

With all the children in bed the three men discuss the
holiday. "Okay let's see. Harry, Draco, Sirius, Snape
and myself are going to the wizard's graveyard. Ron
and Ginny are going to their parents. Hermione, Jen,
Crabbe and Goyle are going up to Hogwarts. This'll be
an emotional
Merlin's birthday. This is Harry's first trip to his
parents'graves. He'll be upset."  Sirius sighs and
gives him a one-armed hug. "It will be okay. It'll be
my first time also." Lupin nods. He had tried to go
there at least once a year. When Sirius had escaped he
didn't get there enough. 
Snape smiles at the two men then frowns.  "Remus did
you finish that writing assignment I gave you? For
swearing in front of the girls." Lupin
squirms slightly in his seat. "Um, no sir. I was busy
working with Crabbe, Goyle and Hermione on DADA. Um
I'll go do it now."  Sirius tightens his
grip.  Lupin swallows and hangs his head. "Go to my
room Sirius?" He asks with a slight quiver in
hisvoice. He knows he is going to get his butt tanned.
 To his surprise Snape answers him. "No, I think I
can hand it out down here. Go get me your hairbrush."

Lupin gulps and gets his hairbrush from his room. He
grimaces thinking how much it will hurt.  He knows how
much it hurts from Sirius, but
from Snape? He shudders and goes back to the living
room. He stops in the doorway and looks at the two
other men. Snape and Sirius look at 
him then at each other. Sirius holds his arms open and
Lupin runs into 
them.

After a few minutes Sirius pushes him back slightly so
that he can lift his chin. "You're really scared about
this spanking aren't you?"  Lupin nods sniffling
slightly. "I-It's just that I've never been punished
by anyone but you. I'm sorry. I WAS busy. Please
Snape, I promise I'll get it 
done tonight. With or without a sore butt. Please?" 

Snape reaches over and runs a hand over the tear
tracks. Lupin gives him a small smile. "Okay, I won't
spank you IF, without argument, you come to the
bathroom and I wash your mouth out with soap."  Lupin
whimpers and nods.

A few minutes later Snape and Lupin come back in. 
Lupin looks at Sirius with pleading eyes.  Sirius
smiles and holds his arms open. Lupin
collapses into the hug enjoying the comfort. "It's
okay Remus. You have been punished and forgiven. We
still care."  Lupin sniffles and nods. "I know.  While
you two were out we recieved an owl telling us our
order from Birches and Wood is in. Everything." He
shudders slightly. 

They had ordered 3 paddles and 3 canes.  One paddle
and one cane were designed for children under 14, but
could be used on older children.  The second set of
paddle and cane were designed for children between 14
and 18 years old, and could be used for older
children.  The final set was designed for children and
adults over 18 only.Lupin knows on whom the final
paddle and cane set will be used.
"Did you have to order the adult sized ones? All three
of us know they're mainly for me. You two never get
into trouble."
Sirius laughs and hugs him closer. "Now we all know I
have been spanked by you.  And Snape is
subject to the same rules and discipline. There will
be no favoritism.  As we will never show 
the children any favoritism when meting out
punishment."  Lupin nods and tucks his head into
Sirius' shoulder.  Sirius holds him close knowing
Lupin needs some closeness. His parents had been
ineffectual parents. His parents had loved him but
they had trouble
showing it.  Being a werewolf had made it worse.  He
had latched on and stuck to Potter and Sirius
especially. "You know I love you like a little brother
right?"  Sirius asks gently. Lupin nods. "But I'molder
than both of you." He complains. Snape growls at him
and he blushes looking down. Snape
kneels and lifts his head. "You might physically be
older. But emotionally you're not much older than the
boys. Now stop arguing or we'll still have 
that talk."  Lupin squirms slightly in Sirius' lap. 
"Sorry." He mumbles. "You're a great man Remus Lupin.
Don't ever forget or doubt that." Lupin sniffles and
nods. "Yessir. I'm sorry. I'll try to
not to earn either the cane or paddle." Both men
chuckle.  Sirius hugs him tight. "All three of us know
that's not going to happen."  Lupin chuckles then
yawns.  "Well it's past bedtime. Go on, I'll check
with you
before bed."  Orders Sirius.
With that order Lupin heads up to bed. Sirius sighs
and looks at Snape. "You're right. He's like a
teenager at heart. He's a great man though. I
hope he can teach the children well.  Their third year
was difficult. Especially for Harry.  They're great
kids. Are you ready to take on the additional
responsibility of Lupin? If not, I can.  It will be
difficult, but I
care greatly for him." Snape smiles and pats
Sirius'shoulder. "I have no problem punishing him when
necessary. I care for him also. It wasn't his fault he
was bit. He's a smart man."  Sirius sighs and goes up
to Lupin's room. But Lupin isn't there. He's in the
bathroom trying to use mouthwash against the soap. 
"Remus Lupin, I thought I sent you to bed."  Lupin
spits out the mouthwash and gulps. "Sorry." 
He mumbles looking down.  Sirius reaches out and leads
him to his room. "I should warm your bottom
for this."  Sirius feels him stiffen and his shoulders
slump. "If you feel I deserve it Sirius I won't
argue." Lupin looks up and sniffles.  Sirius reaches
over and wipes away Lupin's tears with his thumb. "I
won't blister you because I know how disgusting soap
in the mouth is. Come on, let's 
get you into bed."  Lupin smiles and nods. "Thank you
Sirius. I was starting to feel nauseous."  Sirius
smiles and leads him to bed. After tucking his best
friend in Sirius runs a gentle hand pushing Lupin's
hair out of his eyes. "You are my best 
friend Remus. Yes, you misbehave and I punish you. But
I will always 
care."

Monday Morning 

"This is your friendly morning wake up call. 
Breakfast in 15 and our guest arrives in an hour." 
Sirius calls out.  Many feet hitting the floorboards
can be heard along with shouts as the household
members fight over the bathrooms. Within a half hour
the whole household sits down,  eats breakfast, and
begins asking about the guest.  "Hold on, Hold on." 
orders Sirius.  "Eat your breakfast, and then we will
tell you about our guest."  Breakfast is eaten in
record time. 

As soon as everyone is settled in the living room,
Sirius gets the photo album and shows everyone a
picture of Martha.  "She was my mom's Bridesmaid?" 
Sirius smiles, and nods and points in the background
to a lone figure watching the proceedings.  "Uncle
Snape you were there?"  Snape looks up and smiles. 
"Well, I was actually trying to ruin it.  But I didn't
succeed and found myself dancing under Professor
Snake's cane.  At Dumbledore's insistence."  Eight
jaws drop and stare at him.  "Who's Professor Snake
Dad?"  Draco asks dumbfounded.  "He was the Head of
Slytherin house when I was in school.  He was a strict
man.  If you were caught breaking a rule he came down
on you hard.  If you broke a rule and weren't caught
he rewarded you.  He was right near the top of
Voldemort's group.  He was killed shortly after
Harry's parents were.  Then I was brought in and took
over as Head of Slytherin house.  With a strong
warning that I would be subject to strict discipline
for a LONG time afterwards."

Snape shudders remembering the canings he had
received.

Dumbledore was strict but he would always talk to me
before thrashing me.  He cared enough to do it.  I
wasn't allowed out of Hogwarts except with special
permission for six months."  He huffs and looks at the
boys.  "You five complain when we ground you for a
couple of weeks."  All five boys drop there gazes
looking forlorn.  Snape pulls Draco closer kissing the
top of his head.  Draco smiles up at his dad and sighs
contentedly.

When it's almost time for Martha to show up Harry and
Sirius are pacing the floor almost running into each
other. Snape finally gets up and sits both down with a
snarl. "You're making me dizzy." Both Harry and Sirius
blush and stay seated. When the doorbell rings Harry
and Sirius run to the door.
When they open the door they find a beautiful woman
with brown hair and hazel eyes. "Martha."  Sirius says
not believing his eyes. Martha looks Sirius up and
down. "You haven't changed much Sirius." She smiles
and hugs him, kissing him gently.  A gentle but firm
throat clearing by Harry causes Martha to look up. "My
goodness, you're the 
spitting image of your father. Hello Harry." She says
hugging him. After Harry returns the hug they walk
inside. Looking around the room she can tell by
looking at some of the children who they are. "Well
it's nice to see that you three gentlemen are 
keeping this generation together." Her eyes narrow
when she sees Draco.

"Four Slytherins hanging out with six Gryffindors. I
thought I'd never see the day." She smiles and gives
Lupin
a hug. "Well if it isn't Draco Malfroy. I remember
your mother coming up to show you off at a
Quidditch game my senior year." Draco blushes and
squirms in his seat. "It's no longer Malfroy Ma'am.
Snape adopted me and I have changed my last name to
Snape." Martha smiles and looks at Snape. "Yes he will
probably be a better father to you." Martha runs a
hand over her face. "Severus, Sirius, Remus may I have
a word with you three in private?"

All three men exchange a questioning look and then
Sirius glares at the teenagers. "Stay in here. 
All of you know what will happen if you disobey me."
With that all four go into the kitchen.  Lupin makes
some tea for everyone and Martha begins. "I have some
somewhat disturbing news. I have come across some
information on three of your wards.  You have three
direct descendants of the founders of 
Hogwarts living under this roof. Harry is the direct
descendant of Godric Gryffindor and because of 
Voldemort he also has some Salazar Slytherin blood in
him. Draco is a DIRECT descendant of Salazar
Slytherin. That young girl that's not been sorted yet
is a descendant of Helga Hufflepuff." All three men
spit out there tea. "WHAT? We knew about Harry but
Draco and Jen also. Oh great, Hermione's gonna
love that. Jen will become a Hufflepuff guaranteed." 
Sirius says grabbing a towel to clean up the mess. "We
should tell them."  Lupin says quietly. "They have a
right to know."

Sirius walks to the door. "Harry, Draco, Jen and
Hermione can we speak to you four please." All four
stand up wearily and enter the kitchen. "Sit down
please." All four sit down quietly. Martha sighs and
looks at the men. "I have come across
some information in your family backgrounds I, we,
felt you should be aware of.  Harry you are a direct 
descendant of Godric Gryffindor. Because of the fact
that Voldemort gave you some of his powers, there is
a good chance you are now related to Salazar
Slytherin." She pauses and Harry looks up at his
father who nods. "Draco you are also a direct
descendant of Salazar Slytherin." 
Draco jumps up. "You mean Harry and I are like
half-brothers or
something?" He asks surprised. Snape nods.  "Cool." He
says sitting back down. "Jen you are a direct
descendant of Helga Hufflepuff. 
While Hermione is not. Your mothers are related and it
seems to have come down from your father's side. 
There hasn't actually been a witch or wizard on your
father's side for almost a 100 years. As far as we
can tell your ancestry comes from an illegitimate
child of the great grandson of Helga." Jen looks up
shocked and then looks at Hermione. "I guess I won't
be a Gryffindor than." Hermione hugs her close.

"With the vanquishing of Voldemort the ministry has
been trying to track the heirs. Voldemort wasn't the
only one with a secret chamber. Harry, because
Draco cannot speak Parlsetongue, you will need to do
it. As far as we can tell we have the original
founders diaries but we can't open them. You three
might be able to." 
Hermione looks up. "Who's Ravenclaw's Heir?" Martha
smiles. "Cho Change." Harry looks up happy and
surprised. "Well then, our children will be even MORE
powerful. A mixture Gryffindor,Ravenclaw and Slytherin
blood." Martha smiles and nods.  Sirius looks up and
sighs. "We should get
going. We have many stops to make." 

With that they walk out stumbling over the others near
the doorway.  Sirius levels a glare and all four look
sheepish. "We will discuss this at
bedtime. That is a promise." Ron winces visibly. He is
still wearing the cream and his butt hurts. He
puts a hand on Ginny's shoulder. "We should get
going." Before he gets too far Sirius stops him. He
bends Ron over at the waist slightly and delivers 25
swats. When he is released Ron stands up, wiping his
face and rubbing his bottom.  Sirius immediately bends
Ginny over and delivers 20 swats. "Behave you two."  
At the same time Snape bends Crabbe over and delievers
the same 25 swats followed by Goyle.  With that said
Ron hugs his father 
warmly and turns to leave. Once they're gone the
others gather what they need and head out.

Harry nervously follows his father to his parents'
graves. When they arrive at the Wizard's Graveyard,
Sirius leads them to the gravesite. When they arrive,
Dumbledore, Hagrid and
McGonagall are standing in front of the graves. When
Harry comes near 
they part revealing the headstones.  On the headstones
are moving pictures of his parents. Hagrid stands
nearby to catch him just in case. Harry kneels and
touches the graves. 
Dumbledore shoos everyone away to give Harry some
peace.  Sirius dosen't go very far knowing his son
will need him. Harry kneels there talking to his
parents.

"I wish I had really known you. Everyone keeps telling
me about you.  Sirius is great, strict, but great.
He's trying to raise me as you would. Sore bottom and
all." Harry sighs and lays the two roses on the
graves. He pulls Voldemort's wand out of
his robe and breaks it in half. He places half on each
grave. "Why couldn't you two be ghosts at Hogwarts?
Then at least I would see you." Harry reaches up and
wipes away his tears.  Sirius walks over and hugs him.
"Shh son it's ok. You have a family now. Better than
those muggles who raised you. Your parents know your
in good hands."

After kneeling there and talking a little bit more
Sirius motions the others close again. After spending
a couple of hours in the graveyard, Sirius leads him
to the memorial. "A memorial to those killed by
Voldemort?" 

Sirius nods and corrects him slightly. "Plus his
followers. Also those injured." He motions to three
names Harry recognizes immediately. Mr. and Mrs.
Longbottom, and Mr. Weasley. "I'm glad someone
thought to do this. That way generations of Wizards
and Witches will know about him."  Sirius nods 
and hugs him. "Come along son there's a picnic in
Diagon Alley. The Weasley's will be there." Harry
gives Sirius a small smile and nods.