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''That's how you make a-'' Severus began, watching the door opening. ''Dumbledore? What do you want?'' 

Dumbledore wandered into the potions classroom, heading over to Severus' side and putting his lips towards the others ears and whispering a few simple words in his ears: 'My office. Now'. Severus grunted in response, glaring at the older man. 

''I have some business to attend to. Behave you're selves.''  Severus muttered to the class before swiftly making a dramatic exit, Dumbledore following close behind. 

The way to Dumbledore's office was quiet and awkward. Once they had gotten to the office Severus was immediately brought inside and sat down. 

''Severus.'' Dumbledore said, sitting opposite him. ''Would you like a Haribo? There muggle sweets.'' Dumbledore put his hand, filled with Haribo's, towards the other.

''No, I don't want your stupid sweets.'' Severus responded harshly, smacking Dumbledore's hand away, knocking the Haribo out of his hand and all over the floor. ''Why did you take me out of teaching.''

''I thought you would prefer for me to tell you sooner than after your 3 other lessons.'' Dumbledore smiled, waving his wand quickly and cleaning the Haribo from the floor.

''What do I need to know then?'' Severus asked, tapping his foot on the ground.

''The ministry has come to a conclusion about Harry Potter-'' Dumbledore began before getting cut off.

''What do I need to know about that brat?'' Severus moaned in annoyance leaning back into the comfortable chair. 

''As I was saying, they came to a conclusion about him and how he might not be safe with the Dursleys. They have been looking for a suitable guardian but they could only find one that could protect and take care of him.'' Dumbledore continued, smiling.

''Uh? I'd prefer not to listen to you trying to explain on how Potter not getting some sorta expensive toy is making him unsafe.'' Severus said, eyes rolling over the thought of Harry being unsafe. ''And why do I need to know about some dumbass deciding to take him in?''

Dumbledore chuckled. It was quiet but Severus could still hear and raised an eyebrow at the laugh. ''Well, the ministry is suggesting... you take guardianship of Harry.''

Severus' jaw dropped. He stared at Dumbledore. ''What the fuck? No! If they think I'm going to spoil him like anyone else would they better think again! Plus I have like no history with kids!'' 

''You're a teacher Severus.'' Dumbledore stated blankly.

''And? That doesn't mean I can take care of a what? 11? 12? year old! I can't even take care of myself sometimes!'' Severus snapped, standing up and slamming his fists on the table.

''Severus, how about you try to take care of Harry, even if it's only for a few days in the holidays?. It's the only place he could really go. Also he's 11, he'll be turning 12 soon.'' Dumbledore explained, putting his hands over Severus' and silently convincing him to sit down again. 

''Fine. But if I say no after that. I mean it.'' Severus responded sinking into the chair again.

''Alright, you will have to sign this!'' Dumbledore exclaimed brining out a piece of paper and placing it on the desk. ''The previous guardians have already signed it. They actually thanked us for trying to get him to a different guardian.''

''So even his own relatives can't stand him?'' Severus responded, feeling like he should laugh but he felt a slight pity towards him. He picked up the quill and signed his name. ''Does Potter even know?''

''Uh, well... no?'' Dumbledore said before snatching the paper back, putting it in an envelope and giving it to his owl.

''Well I'm going back to teach. Don't speak to me about any more of this unless you want me to change my mind.'' Severus stated before leaving and heading back to his class.

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Dear Harry Potter,

Hello Harry, I am quite busy right now so I'm unable to tell you in person but over the half term you will not be going back to the Dursleys or staying at school. I have (Somehow) convinced Snape to take guardianship over you. Instead of going back to the Dursleys or staying here at Hogwarts you will be going with Snape to his house. We made a deal that if he can find you bearable he will take care of you for longer but if not then the ministry of magic will try to find a different suitable guardians. There were few suitable guardians (Actually there was only one but whatever) and they chose Snape. I recommend trying to not mess with him or something else he might put you in a box and send you to Voldemort himself. 

I apologise for the situation I had put you in, I was not aware on how horrible the Dursleys were to you. I hope, one day, you will forgive me.

- Dumbledore 

PS : I would recommend bringing few things or just essentials like clothing, books and sanitary items.

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So there was Harry and Severus, sitting in the same compartment because 'Harry might get lost' as Dumbledore said. Severus was annoyed while Harry was... uncomfortable. He didn't like being just quiet but it wasn't like he could speak to his teacher, especially not the most scariest one which he thought would never accept even looking after any child out of a school. He reminded himself that it was just the ministry pretty much pressuring him to. Harry decided to, instead of trying to start a very awkward conversation with his teacher, he would listen some music.

The ride to the station was uneventful, Harry just stayed staring out the window, paying as little attention to Severus and he could while Severus read a book on god knows what.

Once they were out of the station and on the way to Severus' house they got a taxi. The taxi driver to confused to say the least. 2 people, one wearing a dark cloak and other non-muggle stuff and the other wearing a uniform that was quiet odd. They driver decided that they were just cosplayer's or something and decided to ignore it. 

Once they were at the house Severus sent Harry to sit on the stair to the front door so he 'didn't cause any trouble'. Harry watched Severus grab all the luggage and climb up the stairs before tripping over one the steps, dropping one of the bags, Harry stood up and picked the bag up, before walking carefully up the stairs and making his way towards the front. Severus watching him like a hawk. Suspicious of if Harry was just trying to win over his trust to get his cash to spend on useless crap. Severus continued his walk up and unlocked the door. 

The inside wasn't the worst. It was just quite boring, there were no decorations or anything like that. But all that Harry was pleased about was the lack of his ugly cousins face plastered all around the house.

''You will not get a tour. I will show you where a bedroom you can sleep in is and where a bathroom is.'' Severus muttered, locking the front door from the inside. Getting a hum which he took as a 'okay'.

The bedroom was much better than expected. To be honestly he expected a small, old room. One bed and that was like the only thing that could be fit in there and nothing else. He was surprised when he saw a whole room, around the same size as Dudley's (Which was the biggest in the house). It had a desk and an actual wardrobe as well as a few decorations and a beautiful duvet cover which covered the double bed.

''Draco's mother, Narcissa, designed the room. I couldn't stop her so enjoy it I guess.'' Severus said, before muttering something along the lines of. ''You ungrateful brat.'' Which made Harry sad but he brushed it off. 

''Thank you Professor.'' Harry responded before Severus left.

Once he had left Harry opened his bag and put stuff away, making sure his spare binder's (he'd been given for a birthday present by Dumbledore) were hidden in the most secretive space: in a basket, and put his teddy his mother had gotten for him when he was a baby on his bed. 

Looking around the room more he saw a clock. 

''6:13.'' Harry muttered aloud, finding it hard to focus on the time and instead his focus trailed over to the window. The view was of a beach. It was messy and looked like someone had just had a party. Which probably what had happened. He heard his name getting called and followed the voice to a dining room. 

''Finally, I made heat up noodles.'' Severus said blatantly.

''Thank you.'' Harry responded, sitting at the table and beginning to swirl the noodles on his fork. 

There was a lot of noodles, on his plate alone. There were more in the middle in case he wanted anymore as well. Normally he would have like a 1/4 of what he had on his plate alone, mainly because his greedy cousin took his plate after he had ate a bit because 'he wanted more'. Even though he normally ate like 1/3 of what he had left. 

They ate in silence. It was calming not having someone yell at him over how shit his food was or how their 'perfect little Dudley' wanted more. 

He had eaten 3/4 of was given before he glanced at Severus.

''Uhm, professor?'' Harry muttered.

''What.'' Severus snapped annoyed that the child had disturbed his thinking.

''I'm, uhm, full.'' He said. ''Should I put it in the food waste?''

''Yeah. Put it in there.'' Severus responded before continuing to eat. 

Harry stood up and grabbed his place, scraping the noodles off and washing it up.

Severus was slightly surprised when he saw Harry washing his plate, thinking to himself on how 'maybe he wasn't a complete brat?' before scolding himself on how he was just a James duplicate.

''Can I go back to the room?'' Harry asked, getting a nod of approval and leaving the room, up the stairs and into the room he was before. They only reason he could remember the way was because he found a crack in the wall and that was like a 'this way' sign.

In the room, he plonked onto the bed, groaning in exhaustion. He slipped out of his shirt and took his binder off before changing into some more comfortable clothing. 

He hated being afab sometimes. He hated the fact that he had to remember to change out of his binder every night. He hated it all, some days at least. Other day's he was comfortable so he guessed he was just odd. Petunia had always said how 'freakish' he was even before he said about any of that. He fell asleep thinking of how much he hated the Dursleys. 

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When Harry woke up, he didn't expect much to happen. He changed, made his way down stairs, and then into the kitchen. 

There was a note. 

Dear Potter,

I have to go do something at Hogwarts, I will be back at 1pm, you can go out and do whatever just be back by the time I'm back. Make yourself breakfast, just don't burn the house down. Or use all the food up  you ungrateful little brat.

-Snape.

Harry stifled a laugh at the badly crossed out ending before walking over to the fridge and finding some milk. He poured some into a bowl before grabbing some cereal and shoving it into the bowl as well. He then took a seat at the dining table and began to eat. While he was eating, he was thinking of what to do. He had a little bet going on with Hermione and Ron to see who could do more good-doing. He then thought of the beach. He made a plan in his head to clean the beach. Not only would it put him at a high advantage compared to them, it also meant he could go and possibly learn to swim. As soon as he finished eating he washed the bowl, put it away, and magic-ed up a bin bag and a litter picker. He checked the time, 9:12. He'd have plenty of time to finish. 

He slowly began his walk over to the beach, noting lots of things on it. 

Bottles, wrappers, cans, coal, etc. He began by picking anything that didn't need to get put in a special bin. Putting it into his bin bag. Once he had finished the simple stuff he began on the special items. Putting them into the right bin depending on what the sign on them said. Along the way of doing that he got distracted many times. Whether it was by some sparkly thing that wasn't anything or something else he ended up getting distracted. 

About 1/3 of the time cleaning he spent doing something else. He didn't understand but just shrugged it off as nerves or something like that. 

Along the way he found some money, muggle money of course, but he kept it anyways. He shoved it into his pocket and began to walk back. He was fiddling with the money on the way back.

When he opened the door he was surprised to see Snape with Dumbledore right at the entrance, staring at him.

''See Severus, I told you he was just out, nothing to get all over dramatic for.'' Dumbledore said before picking up his robe and putting it on. ''Good luck.'' He added on, in a whisper right next to Harry so that only he could here. He then did a few flicks of his wand and he was nowhere to be seen.

''Harry James Potter! I told you to be here by at least 1. It's fucking 3!'' Severus yelled out in annoyance. Harry glanced at the clock, and realised he was right. 

''Sorry. I was doing something.'' Harry said, expecting to be slapped or sent away. But it didn't happen.

''I swear, I leave you alone for a few hours and tell you to be back at a certain time and you can't even do that. I can see why the Dursleys didn't like you.'' Severus said, annoyance in his tone as he stared into Harry's eyes.

Harry didn't like the Dursleys being mentioned. He didn't like anything about them. He mentally pleaded his teacher to not send him back to them. He hung his head, trying to not show the tears boiling in his eyes of the thought of being sent back to them. 

He saw the legs of Severus get closer and expected to get yelled at more, or told off. But it didn't happen. He felt a hand placed carefully on his head.

''You're going to get me in so much trouble with the ministry if they find out you could have gotten lost.'' He said, messing up Harrys hair as he left the room. 

Harry lifted his head up quickly, but not quick enough to see him leave. He just stood there like an idiot for a minute. Letting tears roll down his cheeks before wiping them and going over to his room. He closed the door and sat down at the desk. He grabbed some paper and a quill and began to write to Hermione and Ron on what he had done, humming a song to himself.

He hadn't heard the door so when he heard a voice it surprised him. 

''So...'' Severus started, leaning against the door frame. ''You wouldn't happen to have cleaned the beach would you?'' 

''Huh? How did you find out?'' Harry exclaimed, turning around. 

''Well since last night it was a mess, before I left it was a mess, and you were late getting back here and I look out the window and it's suddenly clean.'' Severus explained, blandly.

''Well you were right.'' Harry said before plonking onto his bed.

''Hm.'' Severus muttered. He quickly left.

Severus wasn't an idiot. He could tell that something was going on. He could see how Harry slightly flinched every time he came close. It wouldn't be obvious to most people but Severus could tell something was up. The way he looked down when he said about the Dursleys. He refused to let himself get soft to a James Potter duplicate but he soon realised that Harry was barely like his father. 

Yes Severus didn't like how he looked exactly the same but there were differences, the eyes, the personality. There were few things in him that reminded him of Lily. He hated it but he also felt comforted by it. That was something he hated even more. He decided to look after Harry after the thing. So long as the other agreed.

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''Up, Potter.'' Severus said, shaking Harry awake. ''Some... People are coming round so you are going to leave the house and go out from here and return at 8pm.'' 

''Huh? Why?'' Harry asked, getting out of bed.

''Well you don't get along with 2/3 people that are coming over so it's better there's no arguments.'' Severus responded.

''Who?'' Harry asked.

''Stop asking so many questions and get ready so you can leave before they get here.'' Severus responded, annoyed, before he left.

Harry rolled his eyes before getting up and getting ready. Once he had finished that he went down for breakfast, got given a lot of muggle money -

''What but this is £450!?"

"Buy yourself a hobby to do or something. Or spend it on something that will make sure you don't ever bother me.''

So there Harry was, walking down a street with a lot of shops to each side. He made it his priority to get a swim costume so he entered a shop which sold them and brought a swimming costume. The swimming costume was black shorts and a waterproof top. He also brought goggles, a towel, and some of those inflatable arm things. He shoved it into a simple bag and continued his walk. He went into Smyths Toys and looked around. A lot of the stuff he saw, Dudley would get 10 of. He grabbed a basket and got a Lego set, he then wondered over to a area which was on sale and got some stuff. He got a weird looking teddy for £3 with teeth. He also brought a few stress toys and a board game. He then payed and left. He then went to another shop and got some crystal art and some sweets.

Once he'd finished shopping, he got lunch, and made his way near the beach. He covered himself in the town and changed into his swimming costume. It was quite cold and quiet on the beach so he wasn't worried about anyone seeing him. He ran over to the ocean and began to walk slowly into the water. Shivering. Soon it was too deep and he began to swim. It was quite hard and it took him a few goes to be even comfortable about trying but once he felt more confident he swam a little, copying what the swimmers on tv did. After a while he felt too exhausted to continue but he was feeling quite pleased with himself for learning how to swim in about an hour.  

He ran off back to the towel and dried himself off before changing into his clothes from before. He looked up and was surprised to see Severus walking towards him.

''Potter. Change of plan, they're staying the night so I'm going to have to say on how you're staying here for the time being. Also, why did you go swimming when it's this cold?'' Severus said, before picking up the bag he left near his stuff and walking back with Harry.

Once they were inside Severus yelled for Lucius, Draco and Narcissa to come to where they were. They were surprised to see Harry Potter just standing there with soaking wet hair.

''So Dumbledore is making me look after Potter here. No you cannot fight him Draco, No you cannot send him Voldemort, Lucius and No you cannot adopt him Narcissa.'' Severus said, knowing what they would ask.

Harry just stood there as the 3 Malfoys stared at him. 

''Fine! But imagine how much you could go up in the rankings if you handed Harry Potter to the Dark Lord himself!'' Lucius exclaimed, confused on why Severus wouldn't.

''Shut up Lucius! Anyways, which room is he staying in so I know?'' Narcissa asked.

''Room 3.'' He responded before walking through the group and grabbing Draco and Lucius and left, not before saying. ''Go take a bath or shower or something!'' to Harry.

Harry grabbed his bags and began to walk before feeling one of the bags getting taken out of his hand by Narcissa.

''Huh?'' Harry muttered looking up to Narcissa.

''I can help you if you want, this bag feels heavy.'' Narcissa exclaimed walking beside Harry.

''Uhm, well, thank you Mrs Malfoy!'' Harry said happily as they entered the room. 

''Please, call me Narcissa.'' She responded. ''What did you buy anyways?'' 

''Oh uhm,'' He opened the bag. ''I got some sweets, a few stress thingys, a board game, a teddy bear thing and a Lego set!'' 

''Hm, after dinner I can sneak up and play that board game with you if you want?'' Narcissa exclaimed.

''Oh, that would be nice!'' Harry exclaimed before Narcissa left and he took a bath.

Dinner was interesting.

Narcissa kept on commenting how nice Harry was, Draco kept acting like he was the best person there even after everyone denied it. Lucius was complaining on why Severus couldn't at least sell Harry and Severus just threw a piece of broccoli at him while Harry was silent.

Once dinner had finished, Harry went upstairs, got told to sleep and about half an hour later Narcissa entered. Harry was wearing some comfortable shorts and a large top, Narcissa wearing a nightdress.

They began to play the board game, saying on how they'd play only one game but then Narcissa said on how she could magic up more so they ended up playing 7 different board games. Not even realising they'd fallen asleep in the middle of it.

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''Narcissa. Care to explain why you two are in the same room, asleep, with board games everywhere?'' Severus asked to the woman. 

''That was not us. Nope.'' She exclaimed doing some hand movements and the board games go hide somewhere. ''And what board games?''

Harry was now awake as he felt a board game move from under him. He realised he was on the floor and sat up. 

''Hm, Potter.'' Severus asked, sourly.

''Oh shit.'' Harry muttered under his breath before turning around. ''Yes?''

''I swear- Narcissa- don't try to adopt him please- I don't think Albus would be happy.'' Severus said after seeing the evil glint in her eyes.

''Off you pop!'' She exclaimed before pushing him out the door.

''Uh- am I in trouble?'' Harry asked.

''Nope.'' Narcissa said before waving her hands, suddenly they were both in different clothing, Harry in a simple top and trousers, Narcissa in a knee-length gothic dress. Both of their hairs neat.

''Anyways how was your wake up?'' She asked before sitting on the bed.

''Uncomfortable? I guess.'' He responded, sitting next to her. 

''Well it is the floor.'' Narcissa exclaimed.

''Wasn't very smart of us to sleep on there?'' Harry responded before laughing.

''Yeah.'' Narcissa responded before smiling. ''So, I was thinking, we miss Sev's shit cooking and go get some breakfast from McDonalds then go to a funfair or something?''

''That would be so fun! I've never had McDonalds before, or been to a funfair-'' Harry exclaimed excited. 

''Alright, so'' She said, writing up a note and placing it on Harry's bed, ''Follow me.''

They began to leave, Harry was behind her doing exactly as she said and before they knew it they were out of the house with Narcissa calling a taxi.

''I feel like I'm going to be in trouble after this.'' Harry muttered.

''Oh, no he'll be mad at me sweets not you.'' Narcissa responded, getting into the taxi as it arrived. 

''Where to?'' The taxi driver asked, as the 2 got their seatbelts on.

''The closet McDonalds!'' Narcissa said, meanwhile Harry was smiling. He couldn't stop, he never ever got to do anything fun with anyone outside of school.

Once they were dropped off they went inside and got some breakfast, then they went over to the bus stop and got on a bus to take them somewhere where a fun fair was nearby.

''Oh my god this is so cool!'' Harry exclaimed as they entered the funfair area. 

It was around 1pm by now and their were around 30 big rides. 

''I know, when my mum first took me I was just as excited as you.'' She said, smiling fondly of the memory. ''Anyways, are there any rides you see?''

A lot happened that day and it ended at a simple place where they ate dinner. Harry felt so unusually comfortable. He realised on how much he needed to get off his chest.

''Uhm... Narcissa?'' Harry started.

''Yes sweetie?'' She responded, wiping off any food she got around her mouth with a napkin.

''Can I uhm, tell you something. Sorry I just really need to get something off my chest.'' Harry mumbled.

''Oh, of course, is anything wrong?''

''Uhm, well. For some reason I- uhm, I'm genderfluid- uhm it means some days I feel like, more like I'm a female, and others I feel more like I'm a male, then in the middle or neither. Uhm, I'm sorry I just really needed to get off my chest.'' Harry explained anxiously, questioning why he told anyone as soon as he finished.

''Oh sweetie, don't worry. If you're also worried about other non-muggles knowing most are supportive and if their not they can get sent to a prison.'' Narcissa exclaimed hugging Harry.

''Also, I'm not quite sure he would want me to tell you, but there's another genderfluid person. But for now do you want me to buy you a flag? Also, just so I know, are you afab?'' She asked.

''Another person? That's cool! And uhm, yeah I would like a flag and I am afab.'' Harry responded, smiling a lot. 

''I think we better get back to Severus so I can get yelled at before we play something else.'' She smiled before the 2 began making their way back to the house.

''Are you two fucking serious- You've been gone all day-'' Severus yelled at them both.

''Shut up you emo. Come on Harry.'' Narcissa said, leaving Severus even angrier and Harry surprised. ''Maybe we should just sleep tonight, my back is aching.''

Harry nodded in agreement before they went their separate way and fell asleep.

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''Pottah!'' Draco yelled towards Harry as he was going back into his room, right after breakfast.

Harry turned around and mentally groaned. ''What do you want Malfoy?'' 

''Where were you yesterday! And where was my mother! What are you trying to do to her!'' He yelled out annoyed.

''What- She took me to a funfair that's all?'' Harry responded, completely confused.

Draco groaned before stomping away

''DRACO STOP STOMPING UP THE STAIRS!''

''SHUT UP!''

Harry let out a huff of breath before walking up the stairs.

''He's a real pain in the ass isn't he.'' Severus said, standing at the top.

''I- uh- Yes?'' Harry agreed, suspecting he was going to get told off for agreeing.

''So, the funfair?'' He continued.

''Uh- well-'' Harry begun.

''Did you have fun?'' He asked Harry before Harry could continue.

''Uh- well yes?'' Harry responded.

''Mhm.'' Severus responded before walking past Harry.

Harry walked up the remaining stairs and into his room to see a wrapped package on his bed. He shut the door and walked over to it. 

He slowly opened it, confused on what it was. 

There were a few things in there;

A flag,

A binder,

A note,

Some nail polish,

A gothic dress,

Some old platform shoes,

Earrings,

Cool socks,

And a cardigan.

He read the note,

'Dear Harry,

Sorry I had to leave early today as I had to get everything we brought back. I told Lucius to say bye to you from me. I wasn't sure what you had so I got you some stuff. Don't feel like you have to wear it at all, it was just what I thought of. <3 The flag you can put up or just keep it hidden somewhere and possibly take it out for pride events! Also, the earings, if you don't already have your ears pierced you can just owl me and I'll get them done for you! 

Also, I am unsure whether or not you got it when you first got to Hogwarts (I assume Dumbledore knows) but there is a 'witching language' for anyone who is afab. Normally those who identify as female after they give the letter out aren't made aware unless they get a job as a teacher. (All teachers know the code) but I thought I'd tell you so you could use it if you need to.

Some random words as idk what to put here as I haven't thought of any words and shit <3 kfjwejfwevhjndbhfjewfvuhkwejwefewou fhjevfoewjfhvuokjwvyepgufljb uohjlwevpwhlvhejnel gjdwvhjldvgjdvwqgjlhdqwvhdlmndvhjlwqdkvhlnmwdbihkqwlmkvlwhqmnmvjhwejdvlhvqowhjdqwpdhojlnqwlgdjqwkdviyduuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeedn

- Love Narcissa <3'

Harry was smiling. He hadn't expected to get given so much stuff, even told that he didn't have to wear it or anything like that made him very happy. He glanced at the dress before swiftly deciding to try it on. He changed into it, getting confused at some of the parts of the dress, and looked at himself in the mirror. He always quite liked outfits like this but it wasn't like the Dursleys would spend money on him so he never got to try it. He took a few twirls in it. It was just around the knee, it had a corset-looking top half and no sleeves. He loved the outfit so much. He quickly ran over to other stuff he got and put them on, including the socks, shoes, cardigan and put on some nail polish. He was so excited at looking at himself. He loved the whole outfit and he just had to sit down to calm himself. His smile huge. He sat there a moment, questioning whether or not to take it off before deciding to take it off. He decided to change for a summer dress, hoping that he could just go outside or something without his professor realising. 

''Nice dress.'' Severus said, entering the room, causing Harry to jump.

''Uh-'' Harry had no idea what to say he just sat there and stared at the little chipped part of the wall. Ignoring Severus, who was talking to him before he had a hand waving into his face. He glanced up towards Severus.

''You're genderfluid? Right?'' Severus asked.

Harry was surprised on how 1. He knew. 2. He was being so calm. ''Uh yes.'' He said swiftly wanting to end the conversation. ''How.'' He added though forgetting that he wanted the conversation to end.

''The flag.'' Severus simply said.

''I thought few people even knew what the flag meant-'' Harry was confused. When he had done research on the school computers in primary and printed of pictures of the flag and showed it to anyone they just thought it was some weird country. 

''Ya know you're not the only genderfluid in the world right?'' Severus asked, half joking.

''Obviously- Oh- are you also?'' Harry asked, feeling like an idiot.

Severus nodded before laughing slightly. 

''You are a lot different than James.'' Severus said.

''Huh- you knew my dad?'' Harry asked.

''Yeah, we didn't get along at all but oh well.'' Severus responded before, for the first time Harry had ever seen, smiling. ''You should get added to the 'Official Gay wWzards' Discord server.

''Isn't Discord a muggle thing?'' Harry asked confused.

''There are muggle born and people who genuinely don't mind muggle technology. Say, do you have a phone?'' He asked.

''Uh no-'' Harry responded, feeling slightly confused on why he would have one.

''Mm, that's sad. Not even some sorta old phone?'' 

''No-''

''That's got to change-''

Harry then ended up on the 'Official Gay Wizards' Discord with his own phone.