The Potions Master's Touch

"What the HELL was that?" Harry asked jolted awake by a loud ringing.

"That, Mr. Potter, is an alarm spell." Snape said sneer in place although still groggily from his place on his bed. "Well, get up." He said standing as well.

Harry stood up and shrieked. "Sorry, cold floor." Snape just nodded turning to his own armoire. Harry did this same with his trunk, which had been placed at the foot of his bed. Last night, Harry had been glad his pajamas were already out, it made things easier. He had to remember to thank Dobby. Finding his boxers and black trousers, he placed his shirt, tie, and robe on the foot of his bed.

Standing, Harry found Snape waiting with clothes in his hands as well. "Come on, Potter, I don't have al day." Harry stepped closer and followed the cranky man into a small but spacious bathroom equipped with all the necessities including a shower. Harry spotted a small bench along the far wall and went to sit.

Snape began undressing, stopping only when his green silk boxers remained. Harry couldn't take his eyes away. Snape felt the heat from the stare, but ignored it as best as he could. With the door to the shower closed, Harry could only see Snape's upper body, ankles, and feet. Those silk boxers flew over the top of the shower and Harry smiled. He moved closer. The water turned on.

"What do you think you're doing?" Snape's voice asked.

"It hurts, so I came closer." Harry answered. Snape had been feeling the effects of the botched potion too, although unlike Harry, he would never admit it. Suddenly a sharp pain overtook his stomach and he hunched slightly.

"Potter, what's wrong with you?" Snape asked.

"Hungry, and I'm Harry." He answered. "No one will hear you."

"Fine, HARRY, I'm done." Snape said putting emphases on the name. "Towel?" he asked shutting off the water. Harry spotted a black one near the shower on a rack and passed it over. Seeing his professor step out of the shower in just a towel-dripping wet was more than Harry could handle. His lower anatomy was in peril. Snape stopped right in front of him.

"When in these rooms, and these rooms only, you may use Severus. Understand?" Harry nodded his consent.

Harry stripped and showered similar to Severus, but with colder water. When Harry emerged Severus was wearing trousers and a black button up shirt. Severus turned around so Harry could dress. They both exited the bathroom.