Professor Severus Snape scowled at all the students he passed in the hall as he made his way to the Headmaster's office. He was in a rather foul mood right now because three students decided to explode their cauldrons during class today. "Sugar Plums" said Severus to the gargoyle that guarded the entrance to Headmaster Dumbledore's office. "Ah Severus. Good to see you M'boy. Lemon Drop?"  "No Albus, I do not want a Lemon Drop. What is it you need to see me about?"  "Well, as you know it has been two months since the Potters death left young Harry an orphan. Up until this point we have been unable to locate the Potter's will. I've had Remus Lupin sorting through their things and he has finally found their will and given it to me this morning. As we all know, Sirius Black is Harry's godfather but it appears that Lily and James named a second godfather in the case that Sirius was unable to care for Harry. I assume that James choose the primary godfather, Sirius, and Lily choose the secondary godfather...you."

"ME?!?!" spat Severus, "Potter would have never agreed to that!"  "Maybe not but i dont think James ever foresaw a situation where Sirius would be unable to care for young Harry and therefore didn't really care whom Lily named as secondary godfather."  "Albus, you don't truly expect me to care for Harry, do you? I don't have the first clue how to care for a baby. Besides, I'm sure he is perfectly happy where he is. Probably being spoiled rotten. By the way, who is Harry with?" asked Severus. "He is with the only family he has left. His Aunt and Uncle, Petunia & Vernon Dursley."

"Petunia!!!" yelled Severus, "but she's horrible. She hated Lily, hates magic, and most likely will hate Harry as well! How could you leave him there?!"  "Who else was I to leave him with? Sirius is in Azkaban, Peter is dead, Remus can't take him because the ministry would never allow a werewolf custody of a child. Both Minerva and I are too old to care for a baby and I dared not leave him with anyone else because once Voldemort returns any of Harry's guardians would be in grave danger. You on the other hand are already in danger when Voldemort returns because of your part as a spy during the war. You therefore will be in no greater danger then you already are if you take in Harry. So will you do it? Will you take Harry"

"Of course" sighed Severus, "I can't very well leave him with Petunia. He'll be miserable there."  "Splendid!" said Albus with his eyes twinkling, "And maybe you can take Remus with you. He's been rather persistant about asking to see Harry and it might be helpful to Harry to have a familiar face there."  "Fine...floo the wolf and tell him to meet me in the entrance hall in an hour" With that Severus made his way back to his rooms as he contemplated this newest revelation.

Back in his quarters, Severus called his personal house elf, Twinkle, to him. "Yes Master Severus Sir, What you be needing?"  "My godson, Harry, will be coming to stay with me. I need you to turn the spare room into a nursery. Buy everything a 17 month old  boy would need and make sure you get toys and books too."  "of course Master Severus, I be done with it before yous gets back."  "Be sure that you are. You're dismissed." With that said Twinkle left with a 'pop' to go do the shopping. Severus went to his room and changed into muggle clothes. He choose a dark pair of blue jeans with a black button up shirt and a black leather jacket. Then he made his way swiftly to the entrance hall where he met Lupin.

"Severus, there you are!"  "Lupin" said Severus with a nod of his head. "Please call me Remus. We might as well try to get along for Harry's sake. He already knows me as Uncle Mooney and if you will allow it, I'd like to continue to be a part of his life."  "Fine" growled Severus, " For Harry's sake i will try to make an effort to get along. Now can we go or should we sit around and continue talking like a bunch of girls?"  "After you" said Lupin swinging his arm out in front of him. Together they walked to the gates of Hogwarts and apparated to the corner of Privet Drive. They walked to house #4 and Severus rapped sharply on the door.

"Whatever you're selling we don't want!" Severus sneered at the extremely large man that answered the door. "You must be Vernon Dursley. I'm Severus Snape, Harry's godfather. I have come to take him home with me."  "Ah, one of those freaks then, are you? Well, hurry up and get in here before the neighbors see you. Petunia!! Some freaks are here. They said they've come to take the boy away. Petunia walked into the room and stopped at the sight of the two wizards in front of her.

"Snape!!" She screeched, "who in the world would allow a nasty, dirty, freak like you to take care of a baby?" "I'd watch your mouth Tuney. I'm sure you're well aware of just what I'm capable of doing to you should i want to." Petunia glared at Severus but wisely kept her mouth shut. "Well" said Remus, "where's Harry then"   "He's napping" said Vernon waving his hand toward the cupboard under the stairs. "He's napping....in a cupboard?" asked Severus in disbelief, "and why, pray tell, is he not sleeping in his room?"  "That is his room" sneered Vernon, "I don't need his freakiness to contaminate the rest of my house." The two wizards stared at the muggle in outrage and disbelief. "How could you?" growled Remus, "He's just a baby." Upset, Remus stalked over to the cupboard and yanked opened the door.

Inside he saw Harry lying asleep on a cot, wearing clothes that looked to be at least twice his size. Remus reached in and gently shook Harry awake. "Come on Cub, it's time to wake up. We're gonna take you home now." Harry slowly opened his eyes. "Unca Mooey!" he screamed in delight as he threw himself into Remus' arms. "Come on" said Severus, "Lets go before i hex these stupid muggles and end up in Azkaban. Definitely won't do Harry any good if I'm there."  Together the three of them apparated back to Hogwarts and made their way down to Severus' quarters.

Once there, Severus went to Harry's room and grabbed some blocks and took them back into the sitting room. He sat on the floor with Harry and Remus to play and noticed that Harry was eyeing him carefully, almost nervously. Severus couldn't help smiling down at the tiny green eyed baby. "Hello Harry, I'm your godfather. You can call me Uncle Sev." "Unca Seb" said Harry questioningly. "That's right child. I'm Uncle Sev. You're gonna like it here, I promise. Would you like to play blocks with me?" With that Harry gave a brilliant smile and went and sat on his godfather's lap to play blocks. The rest of the day went by fairly smoothly and that night after Harry had been fed dinner, bathed, and put to bed, Remus got up to leave. At the door, he stoped and turned back to Severus. "you don't have any regrets, do you?" Severus just smirked and quirked his eyebrow up. "we'll see"

No regrets....

That sort of became Severus's new motto over the following years. When Harry was two and in the midst of potty training, he decided to shove the entire roll of toilet paper down the loo and flooded the entire bathroom. Severus couldn't help but laugh a little. Of course he waited until Harry was no longer in the room to do so. At age five Remus started tutoring Harry in his basic schooling and Severus couldn't help but think about how much his godson was growing up. At eight Harry gave Severus his first heart attack when he snuck Severus's broom out of the closet and then fell off it. He managed to break his arm. Severus grounded him for two weeks.

When Harry turned eleven he started at Hogwarts and was sorted into Gryffindor. He made fast friends with Ronald Weasley & Hermione Granger. At the end of that year Severus was once again scared witless when Harry ran off to the third floor corridor to confront Voldemort/Quirell. "Uncle Sev, Do you hate me?"  "of course i don't hate you child! Why would you think that?"  "Because i ran off without telling you." said Harry quietly. "I won't lie, I'm very disappointed in you. Next time you need to ask an adult for help but i could never hate you. I love you."

Second year was just as bad with Harry chasing off after that basilisk. "Uncle Sev, I id what you told me to. I promise. I asked an adult for help. He just turned out to be rather worthless"  "I know you did child and for that I'm proud of you. Next time though, save your godfather a little heartache and ask a competent adult. Please." Harry laughed. "Sure thing Uncle Sev."

At the end of third year Severus was sure he was going to lose his beloved godson to Sirius Black. "You know Harry, you can come and live with me now. That's what your parents would've wanted."  "I know Sirius but i love Uncle Sev and I'm happy living with him. I still wanna see you just like I see Uncle Mooney but please don't take me away from Uncle Sev. Please?"

Fourth year was the worst year yet. When Harry came out of that maze clutching the body of Cedric Diggory, Severus felt his heart drop. That night Severus held Harry like his life depended on it while the boy cried his eyes out. "It's okay child. I'm here for you. I'll always be here for you."

When Sirius died at the end of fifth year Severus wasn't sure if Harry would ever survive it. "He's dead. He's dead and it's all my fault." sobbed Harry. "No Harry, No. It's not your fault. Blame Voldemort, blame Bellatrix, but don't blame yourself. Sirius wouldn't want that."

At the end of sixth year Harry witnessed Draco Malfoy killing Albus Dumbledore. "Voldemort needs to be stopped," declared Harry angrily! "I can't keep losing my friends and family. We have to stop him!"  "I know child, we'll figure something out. I swear." Severus could've sworn he saw a gleam in Harry's eyes.

The day after Harry's 17th birthday, Severus awoke to an empty house and a note on the kitchen table.

Dear Uncle Sev,

Dumbledore left me a mission. Please try not to worry about me too much. Ron and Hermione have come with me. Please do your best to keep my friends at school safe, especially Ginny. Hopefully I will see you soon. I love you.

Your Godson,

Harry Potter

That was the longest year of Severus' life. When the battle started, he was desperate to find Harry. When he saw Hagrid carrying Harry's lifeless body, Severus felt his world crumbling around him. When Harry reappeared, ALIVE, in the great hall and defeated Voldemort, Severus thought his heart would explode with joy. "Merlin child. I've never been more scared then when I thought you had died." said Severus as he clung to his godson. "Don't ever do that to me again!"  "I won't Uncle Sev. I promise"

Three years later when Harry graduated from the Auror Academy, Severus didnt think he could get any prouder. He was proven wrong two years later as he watch his godson marry Ginny Weasley. "You've grown into a fine young man Harry. I couldn't be prouder."  "Thanks Uncle Sev. If it weren't for you I don't think I'd have made it this far."

Two years later Severus went from Uncle Sev to honorary grandfather when James Sirius Potter was born. He rather liked the title change. 

A year later Albus Severus Potter was born. Severus was honored to share his name with the little boy who reminded him so much of his godson. That same year Harry was promoted to Head Auror. The youngest ever to make it to the head position. Severus was proud!

Two years later, little Lily Luna Potter was born. She had her Grandpa Sev wrapped around her finger from the moment she was born. Severus positively adored his granddaughter.

As Severus watched his godson craddle his youngest child, he couldn't help but think about how the best thing he had every done in his life was when he brought young Harry home to live with him.

As he looked back he thought of that day when Remus stopped at his door and asked him if he had no regrets. He could clearly say now, looking back, he definitely had no regrets.