"Sevy? Salvitor told me that I was kidnapped." Harry had burst into the library with wide eyes.

Snape grumbled and closed the book. "Sit down I'll explain."

With that Snape went through what had happened and to his surprise Harry Smiled. Harry then explained what his life was really like. Finally giving Snape all the information he wanted to previously know. By the end of Harry's tale Snape found he was holding his breath and his heart was hurting so badly. He hung his head disappointed he hadn't known about this.

"Harry. I would have saved you sooner if I knew. I was... The whole of the wizarding world actually. We were all under the impression that you were spoilt and taken care of." By this point Snape had found out all the lies Dumbledore was feeding the Wizarding world.

"Why you anyone think that I thought I was supposed to be famous." Harry said.

Snape launched into an explanation telling him about all the false information and the person who was spreading it. He let Harry read every article published about him. By the end of the week Harry told Snape he needed to talk.

"Yes Harry?"

"My birthday is in a week and there's really only one thing I've ever wanted." Harry said looking down.

"And what is that?" Snape asked.

"A family. One that cares about me. Snape can you find me a family by the 31st?" Harry's voice was small and quiet.

Snape had already thought about it all. He had promised to help Harry on the condition he told him everything that happened. He 'needed' to know to help. Now Snape was actually getting attached to the boy. He reminded him so much of Lily. His only resemblance to James was his looks minus the eyes and nose. 'I don't want to let him go.' Snape thought. That's when he got the most absurd idea.

*~*

"What!?" Lucius shouted.

"You heard me. I want to adopt Harry James Potter. Can we please get the paper work done as soon as possible." Snape said quite monotone.

None of them knew Draco was listening.

"Why would you do that?" Lucius asked.

Snape shrugged. "I'm on a deadline here so can we get to it?"

"You aren't going to change your mind are you?"

"Nope." Snape deadpanned.

"Dad." Both adults looked up at Draco. "If uncle Sev adopts Harry does that mean I can be his friend?" The glimmer of hope in Draco's eyes made his father cave.

"Yes it does. Do you want to help me with the papers and process?" Lucius asked.

Draco nodded and with in an hour all the papers were in order and all they need to do was go through the adoption process. Snape said they would do it on the night of the 30th which gave them five days to prepare.

*~*

"Harry come to the lounge will you." Snape called down the hall when Lucius and Draco finally arrived. "Took you two long enough."

"Yes Sevy?" A small voice came from behind him and he turned around.

"Harry we need to do a ritual before I can give you your birthday gift." Snape said gesturing to the couch and cauldron.

"But my birthday is only tomorrow." Harry said.

"I know. The ritual will take up the rest of the night so it will be your birthday when I give you the gift." Snape stated and Harry nodded.

Harry then noticed the boy standing next to an older carbon copy. He recognised both of their presences and coward backward. He wanted to run like hell and almost did.

"What's wrong Harry?" Snape asked. "You promised to always tell me the truth."

Harry sighed. "It's them." He whispered.

"What do you mean?"

"He..." Harry pointed at Lucius. "was shouting that first day. Reminded me of V... Vernon."

"Harry he is not a bad guy. He is that friend that I told you about. Trust me please."

Harry nodded then walked towards Draco. "I'm sorry for being so rude to you last time. I hope you can forgive me." He held out his hand and Draco took it.

"Not a problem." He said.

With that Snape said they needed to start the ritual. And so they did. Everyone sat around the cauldron as Lucius prepared the 'instruments'.

"Now Harry I need you to cut your palm and put some blood into the mix." Lucius said Handing him the sterilized blade.

Harry looked to Snape and he nodded. Then Harry did as he was told. Snape then followed the same action and healed Harry's and his hand.

"I, Lucius Malfoy, member and employee from the Minister of Magic preside over these procedures keeping an unbiased opinion. I bring as witness on such an occasion due to short timing my son, Draco Lucius Malfoy. I grant permission, due to his age, for anyone who wishes to know about these proceeding may extract his memory." The older man stated. "This is a binding declaration as I have made mention of my tile."

Harry shifted looking at his watch. 10:45 the digital screen read. He looked at Snape a little anxious before the other man, Lucius, spoke again.

"Harry James Potter. You agreed to this ritual out of your own free will correct?"

"Yes sir." Harry said and the potion in the cauldron turned an emerald green.

"Would you like to keep your name as Harry James? Or do you wish to change it?"

Harry thought about it. He hated that his second name brought awful memories to the only man who showed him that he could be loved. He thought of what he had read about a great wizard who wasn't afraid to speak his mind. He didn't want to get rid of the name his mother chose for him so he made up his mind.

"I wish to be, Harry Salazar." He finally spoke up and everyone was momentarily stunned.

"Very well. Harry Salazar will you please take a cup and drink from the potion." Lucius said.

Harry obliged then a sharp pain shot through him. He gasped and his breathing became heavy. When the pain stopped and he could concentrate he looked at his watch again. 11:45 an hour had gone passed already and he looked at Snape who just smiled.

"Severus Tobias Snape. You agreed to this ritual out of your own free will?" Lucius said.

"Yes." Snape deadpanned.

"Please take a cup and drink from the potion."

Snape obliged and the same happened to him, but it only lasted for 45 minutes. Snape then handed Harry a stack of papers. and told him to read them.

"Happy birthday Harry Salazar Snape." He said when Harry's eyes started to tear.

Taking it as his que Lucius spoke again. "As the proceedings have gone smoothly this is an indication that there may have been horrid living situations previously and that the current house has been deemed safe. Therefore as the 'host' of these proceedings I conclude them. Congratulations Severus Snape on your successful adoption of Harry James Potter now Harry Salazar Snape. Please go to Gringgots bank at your earliest convenience."

They sat in silence for a while before sobs were heard. The two Malfoys and Snape looked at the source, Harry. He was trying so hard not to cry his eyes out but the sobs were still escaping his lips. He was clutching the parchment tightly to his chest. Snape pulled Harry into his lap and cradled him rocking him back and forth.

"You... You said you were going to find me a home." Harry finally said between sobs.

"Is mine not good enough?"

"No it's... it's not that. I thought you didn't want me." Harry explained.

"No Harry. I could not bring myself to let you go." Snape admitted.

Harry yawned then hick-upped. His breathing evened out. Crying took a lot of energy and Harry was barely getting sleep except when Snape was around. He yawned again.

"Sleep little one." Snape said.