In Thrall

Disclaimer: JK Rowling created the Harry Potter characters and universe. I\'m just using them in my own plot.
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Summery: Neville strikes again in Potions class and Harry and Severus paHarrHarry thinks Sev is his \"Master\".

A/N: This is for ShadowWolf who posted the challenge on the glassesreflect list.

Once again, thank you Lillian for being my muse and MeLi for the wonderful job as beta. Also thanks to Kat for all the advice.

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Chapter 2

Back in hiartearters with his ever obedient slave, Severus contemplated the irony of the situation. He had always wanted Potter to be better behaved and now he had the boy just as he wanted him. Well, not quite exactly where he wanted him but he wasn\'t going to go that far, even if it would be legal under the circumstances. No, he was going to use this opportunity to teach Potter a well deserved lesson in humility. Of course the boy wouldn\'t realize it until after he took the antidote but the wait would be worth it.

\"Potter, come here.\"

The boy quickly came and knelt before him, hands in his lap, looking up expectantly. \"Yes, Master?\"

\"Do you have any homework?\"

\"Yes, Master. I have an essay for History of Magic and a chapter to read for Transfiguration.\"

\"Well, get on with it then. I expect your grades to improve while you are with me.\"

Severus sat back and began making a list of things he was going to have Harry do. Actually, he made two lists: one of things he would have Harry do and one of things he would like to have Harry do.

When Harry was finished with his homework and had put away his things he once again knelt at Severus\' feet. \"What do you wish me to do now, Master?\"

An evil smile crossed Snape\'s face momentarily. \"I want you to get my robes ready for tomorrow and then run a bath for me.\"

\"Yes, Master,\" he answered before getting up and trotting into Severus\' bedroom. Severus followed and watched Harry take a set of robes out of his armoire and neatly hang them on a hook. \"Master?\" the boy called softly.

\"What is it?\"

\"I\'m sorry, Master. I don\'t know what else you wear. If you show me just this once I promise to get it right next time.\"

\"Very well.\" Severus walked over to the armoire and showed Harry which shi ves vests and trousers he wore to classes. Then he showed him the drawer where he kept his underclothes. The boy paid close attention and hung up or neatly laid out what Severus would need the following day.

Harry then went to run the bath. \"Master,\" he called. \"How hot do you like your bath?\"

Severus entered the bathroom and adjusted the running water to his preference. \"This is good,\" he told Harry. \"I also like one capful of this potion,\" he said as he handed the boy a bottle of sandalwood bath oil. \"The towels are in that cupboard. Put two - one large, one medium - on the seat there.\"

Harry quickly did as he was instructed and turned off the taps as the tub filled to the appropriate level. He turned towards Severus and waited expectantly. Severus stuck out his arm. Harry quickly and efficiently unbuttoned the cuff and waited for the other arm. \'There are certainly worse ways to spend one\'s evening than being undressed by one\'s handsome slave boy,\' Severus thought as those nimble fingers made quick work of his robe, vest and shirt.

Soon he was only clad in trousers and shoes. Harry knelt on the floor before him and removed the shoes and socks. Then he tentatively reached for the fastening of Severus\' trousers. Oh, he was going to enjoy reminding Potter of this in three weeks. With luck, the boy would never be able to look him in the eye again. Severus cocked an eyebrow at Harry and said, \"Get on with it.\"

Harry quickly undid his master\'s trousers and pulled them down along with his pants. As he was placing all the dirty clothes in a hamper for the house elves, Severus got into the bath. He closed his eyes and sighed as the steamy water enveloped him. He just rested there for a moment. He heard Harry moving quietly about the room. \"Potter, take off your robes and shirt so you don\'t get them wet.\" He heard rustling, indicating the boy was complying. \"Come here and bathe me,\" he said, handing the boy the bottle of shampoo.

Harry knelt beside the tub wearing only his trousers. Severus openly admired all the lovely bare flesh. \'There are definitely worse ways to spend one\'s evening.\' Severus ducked his head under the water to wet his hair. When he surfaced Harry began to scrub his master\'s hair; Severus had to admit that it felt heavenly. He couldn\'t remember anyone massaging his scalp before. He let himself relax and fully enjoy it. He barely managed to stifle a groan when Harry stopped to rinse. Then the boy repeated the whole process. Severus was half unconscious with his head hanging over the back of the tub in a stupor before it was finished.

\"Sit up, Master.\" Severus did groan this time. He had been thoroughly enjoying the attention to his scalp.

Harry rinsed his hair again and looked to Severus for further instruction. \"Soap and washcloth, Potter. Surely you know how to use them?\" Harry lathered up the cloth and reached for him. Severus leaned on the arm wrapped around his chest as Harry washed his back. When that was finished, he lay back while Harry languorously rubbed the soapy cloth over his chest. The boy moved up to Severus\' near shoulder and slowly worked his way down the arm. Severus was quite pleased when the boy paid careful attention to each and every finger of his hand. He sighed as Harry repeated his ministrations to the other side of his body.

He was gently pressed back into the tub as Harry sat on the edge of the tub and lifted one leg. The feel of the wash cloth working between his toes and over the top of his foot and across his arch was heavenly. He let his eyes close and relished the sensation. His foot was then propped on Harry\'s shoulder and the boy washed his way up Severus calf to his knee, then up his thigh. Harry gently let the leg down into the water before repeating the treatment to his other leg. After lowering this leg Harry paused and looked at his master questioningly. Severus considered having the boy continue but didn\'t really want to hear Dumbledore lecture him about having Potter cleaning him intimately. He finished bathing himself and stood up. Harry was standing there, eyes wandering over Severus\' body.

Severus smirked to himself, \"A towel, Mr. Potter?\" Harry almost tripped over himself grabbing a large fluffy towel. He quickly began rubbing Severus down with it. \'I could really get used to this. Ah well, I can at least enjoy it for three weeks.\'

They entered the bedroom and Severus pointed to a drawer. \"Fetch my nightshirt, Potter.\"

Harry ran over to pull out a soft cotton nightshirt and loose pants. The boy came back quickly and helped Severus get dressed.

\"Go take your bath now, Harry.\"

The boy left and Severus finished toweling his hair. After a bit he heard the boy splashing around and finally the sounds of the water draining. When he heard the boy come back into the bedroom he said without looking, \"Comb out my hair.\"

Harry worked carefully through tangles and in a few moments had finished. Resolving to have Harry wash and comb his hair every night, Severus laughed to himself thinking of the shock his clean hair would cause the students and staff. He turned around to take the comb and came face to face with an entirely naked Harry. \'Holy Merlin\'s Toes!\' he thought as he stared. He hadn\'t given the boy the chance to get dressed before ordering him to comb his hair. He would have to remember to do that next time, or not.

Severus cleared his throat, \"Get dressed, Potter.\" Then he turned and pulled some blankets out of a cupboard. He tossed them, along with a pillow, on the floor at the end of his bed. He motioned the boy over to it and climbed into his own bed wondering if he could find the privacy to masturbate soon. \"Nox.\"

He heard a soft voice say, \"Goodnight, Master.\"

To be continued.