October 31, 1981

Albus Dumbledore paced around his office, waiting for the Potters. What he had to do was hard, and he was not at all pleased when he had learned the truth himself. Worriedly he looked over at the fireplace for what was probably the seventeenth time in the past minute. Seeing nothing significant, he resumed wearing a hole in the carpet.

Severus Snape followed the Headmaster with his eyes, also impatient. It was not that he wanted to see his archrival in the flesh more than was necessary. It was strictly out of orders that he was present. He too glanced once more into the fire. Finally, the flames turned Slytherin green, and a figure stepped out with a child in his arms.

"About time," Snape smirked, earning a glare from the black haired man a few feet away.

The fire roared and turned green once more, and the redheaded Lily Potter stepped out, also with a child in her arms. Dumbledore's eyes lit up, but the ever-present-before-now twinkle was nowhere to be seen. He motioned the two elder Potters to sit down, and with a glance, warned Severus not to overreact.

"Good, you're here," the aging man started. "What I am about to tell you will not be easy for me to say, nor will it bring great joy to your whole family."

"What is it Albus?" asked James Potter.

"Yes Headmaster, why did you ask us to bring Harry and Fay with us. They should be home with Sirius or Remus, where they are under the fidelius," added Lily.

"Yes, I understand, but this calls for all four of your presences. You see, just a few hours ago, I had received an important piece of information. The source was reliable, so I have full confidence that what was said is true. It seems that we have found the reason that Lord Voldemort is after your whole family, and family friends. As strange as it may seem, Faylese possesses extraordinary power. We are not sure about what this power is, but we do know that it is dangerous."

"What are you saying?" James clutched the younger of the two twins closer.

"Do not worry, Faylese does not have to leave. Harry, however, does," Dumbledore continues on, before anyone had a chance to say anything. "This is done because I have found a spot for you to stay and myself to come and train Faylese all that she will need to know in order to fulfill her newfound duty. There is no other way. The place I am talking about is only for three. Three, no more, no less. Faylese will need both of her parents to get through this, and this is the reason that Harry has to go."

"But Albus!" yelled James.

"Headmaster, are you asking me to give up my first-born child?" said Lily in a very dead sort of voice.

"I am afraid so. I am sorry to say, but this is not a choice. Think of it this way, how would Harry feel is he was constantly overshadowed by his twin?"

"I suppose you're right Headmaster, but who can we possibly trust with something as important as Harry?"

"As fascinating as this is, why is my presence necessary?" Severus questioned annoyingly.

"For precisely this reason, I would like you to take care of Harry Potter." The twinkle was back.

(A/N I really wanted to end there, but that is way too short..)

Severus was dumbstruck. Not only did the man in front of him want the younger to take care of another, a baby at that, but also he wanted Snape to take care of a Potter. The child of the man who has made his life a living hell for over seven years. Him and a couple of his friends that were just as foolhardy and ignorant as him.

"Dumbledore, I absolutely refuse to do this!" Severus bellowed.

"And there is no way that a son of mine will be raised by a slimy snake!" added James.

"Quiet," Lily snapped at both. "I do not want to part with my baby as it is, but if I have to, I trust Sev completely, and that should be good enough for you, James. As for you Severus, I am disgusted that you are not putting the childish disputes between you behind, and act like the mature responsible adult that you are. I know that you will take good care of my son, and that is the only reason I am willing to do this. So if any of you have a problem with Sev looking after Harry, speak now or forever hold your peace." Harry hiccupped as though telling all in the room that his mother was right, and no more discussion.

Lily determinately walked toward Severus, and put baby Harry in his arms. She then took some Floo Powder, and sent her husband and other child back home, now with tears in her eyes. Finally, she turned toward the Headmaster.

"How long?" she asked.

"Until they start Hogwarts. That is when you and James will teach at the school, and both of your children will be there. Instructions on what to do next are on you kitchen table. I will be by soon," replied the old man hastily. "And Lily, remember, this is for the best, and this is not forever. You will have your family back. I promise."

With those words, Albus motioned her to go on. Lily took one last look at her son, and was gone in a flash of green.

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Well, what do you think? I know that this was short, but I was just going to put it out and see what people think. If I'll get two positive reviews, I'll write this story. It's up to you.