This is the second story in the 'Secrets' arc, focusing on Harry and Severus as father and son. The prologue is 'A Stolen Moment' (which is not particularly important to understanding this story) and the first story is 'Lies and Secrets' (Which is important for this story). Enjoy!

Chapter 1

Saturday, July 4th 1992

Harry

I have to admit that I am not particularly good at writing letters for the sake of it, so you'll have to excuse any potential formalities in my communication with you.

How are you Harry? How has your summer been? Well, I hope. Are your aunt and uncle and cousin treating you well? Send me a note if their treatment of you is not up to standard.

I have mentioned before that I'd like to get to know you better. I think that it is only fair for me to tell you one thing about myself, if you tell me something about yourself. So here goes: my father was a Muggle and his name was Tobias Snape.

I hope to hear from you soon Harry.

Regards,

SS

-XXX-

Saturday, July 18th 1992

Dear Harry

It has been two weeks and I have not heard anything from you. I will take this as a good thing because I am assuming that you are having a very busy summer holiday and have just not found the time to reply.

I am curious to know if you have given my proposal for you to come and live with me any thought at all? Professor Dumbledore has told me that he is willing to help if you are in favour of coming to live with me. I would be grateful if you sent me a note regarding your decision so that necessary things can be set in motion to make it possible.

I hope you are well.

Regards,

SS

-XXX-

Friday, July 31st 1992

Dear Harry

Today is your twelfth birthday and I would like to wish you a very happy birthday. I have had the honour of having you in my life for a year, and in that year I have watched you begin to find yourself and make true friendships, and this amidst the pressure of being famous. You have proven yourself to be more than capable of looking after yourself, and you have shown true loyalty to your friends and your house. I know that you will grow into a fine wizard. I am incredibly proud to be able to call you my son.

All the best for your birthday.

Regards

SS

PS I will give you your gift at the start of term.

-XXX-

Friday, August 21st 1992

Harry,

I saw you on the front page of the Daily Prophet with Gilderoy Lockhart. To be honest, Harry, I thought better of you. I was under the impression that you did not appreciate your fame, and yet there you are accepting free hand outs just because you can. Please, don't let your fame go to your head.

I would like to see you when term starts.

Regards

SS

A/N: I sincerely apologise for the lengthy delay in uploading, but I have been rather busy with Varsity work. I have also begun my first proper novel, and have been focusing on that more than anything else. However, I do have a vague idea for the rest of this arc, and do plan to write at least 8 fics in total (excluding the prologue to this arc, 'A Stolen Moment').

Anyway, I would certainly appreciate your reviews.

Reader93