So this is Love

Severus stared out over the entrance hall. Never, neither as a student or a professor, had he seen Hogwarts itself so… Happy. The portraits all stood a little straighter, their smiles evident. The ghosts seemed happy and a little brighter. The sconces seemed to give off more light. Its overall effect would leave even the seventh years awed.

Severus looked down at his watch he still had forty minutes, but he hoped Harry would be early so they could spend a little more time together. Severus sighed and leaned against the walls, further in the shadow. He watched a house elf coming from the side, it stopped suddenly and a smile graced its face before it was absorbed in a gray light. The house elf gave a little squeak and carried on its way, the smile never leaving its face.

He jumped when he heard a voice from behind him. “Waiting is such sweet sorrow.”

Severus turned to glare at the perpetrator and drawled, “But it makes the chase, so much fun.”

Lucius smirked and leaned against the wall as well. “That was a bonding light wasn’t it?” Severus nodded. “I had wondered when Harry would get around to that. The house elves aren’t happy without some one to bond themselves too, Dobby being an exception.” Both men smirked at the over exuberant house elf. “What are doing here?”

“Waiting for Harry, he invited me on a walk around the grounds. I, of course, was happy to accompany him.”

Lucius hid a chuckle at the slightly dreamy look that overcame Severus’ eyes. He may be able to hide his emotions to people, but to those who knew him; his eyes could tell the tale. “How romantic, so how long before he gets here?”

Severus checked his watch, “About ten to fifteen minutes, but with it being Harry being Harry twenty to thirty would be better estimate.”

Lucius opened his mouth to reply but a voice came from behind them and they both twirled around to see Harry smirking at them.

“Surely my timeliness can’t be that bad.”

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Harry had been standing behind Severus and Lucius for a while listening to their conversation. Normally, he wouldn’t eavesdrop, but he would have thought that Severus would have sensed him by now.

Lucius reached forward and pulled Harry into a quick hug, something that they both enjoyed. Harry hid his chuckle in Lucius’ neck, when he heard Severus growl and try to cover it by clearing his throat. Lucius chuckled outright and sauntered away after giving Severus a smirk.

Harry turned to Severus and gave him a bright smile. Severus’ eyes softened immediately and they headed out the door, starting a conversation about non-consequential things.

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Albus smiled as he watched his great grandson and Severus walk around the lake. They would be good for each other, settling each others aches and healing their hearts.

Albus sighed as he felt the sadness and guilt that had been his constant companion since Severus had brought Harry back. He had never truly let the sadness and guilt from his wife’s, children’s, and grandchildren’s death leave him. He did truly love Minerva and had been happier than he had been in a while. Albus gave another sigh and watched the couple continue their walk.

Minerva heard Albus sigh, she knew what was going on in his mind. He would never forgive himself for his loved one’s death or Harry’s upbringing. She fought back a sigh of her own at the thought of Harry’s childhood. She closed the distance between her and Albus. She leaned into him as he wrapped his arms around him. “Albus, you need to let it go. Holding on to it as hard as you do is just giving you more grief.” Albus said nothing but tightened his arms around her and looking back out the window. Minerva knew that he had been waiting for a sign, but knew that she wasn’t the one to give it to him. She made a plan to talk to Harry soon. But for now she joined Albus in watching the two men walking around the lake.

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The first years had been sorted and been welcomed by their tables. The headmaster stood and called attention from the students. Students were casting glances at him and the still empty DADA seat. Every head turned looking at the headmaster. Though most wouldn’t admit it, they all wanted confirmation that Harry Potter was the founder’s heir.

Albus stared at over the expectant faces of all students and cast a sonorous on himself. “Welcome to another year at Hogwarts. I believe that all of you have read the Daily Prophet and would like to know if it is true or not. I would like to be the first to announce that it is. I would therefore like to introduce the Heir of Six, Lord Harry Potter.”

Every head shot up to watch as Harry walked in to the Great Hall from the entrance. He wore black slacks with a white silk shirt that had the first two buttons open. A black robe was only joined at the center leaving it flowing around him, his crest on the corner. His hair gathered in a green ribbon, and his snake earring slithering on his ear.

Severus watched as Harry made his entrance and bit back a growl as he got quite a few lustful glances, more than he was comfortable with. As Harry mad his way towards him he didn’t let his mask slip or his eyes leave Harry at all. Harry made his way up the stairs and let his hand graze Severus’, whether it was intentional or not he didn’t know. But it was enough to ground him. He saw Harry smile at him and relaxed slightly.

Harry saw Severus relax as he smiled at him. He then turned and gave his great grandfather a hug whispering in his ear, “Do I know how to make an entrance or what?” Harry heard his granddad chuckle and his smile grew wider.

He then turned to the students casting a sonorous on himself, “I would like to welcome the new students to Hogwarts and welcome the returning students back. I am the heir of the Founders of this school, as well as Merlin and La’ fey. I know that a few students will question this and have arranged for my bloodline to be available only to those whom ask and have given a wizards oath. If you would be willing to take the oath please find me within the next week, barring tonight. I would now like to announce that Professor Binns has decided to pass on.” Harry stopped to wait for the cheers to die out. “I would therefore like to introduce Professor Malfoy, who is now taking the History of Magic position.” Harry once again waited for the clapping to calm down, though most of it wary.

“I would also like to announce the DADA position has been filled by two people this year. Professor Lupin has agreed to come back to teach as well as Sirius Black. Any allegation against Professor Black has been proven wrong and I will not tolerate any rudeness towards the man or any of the professors. Professor Trelawney has been given an indefinite sabbatical and Professor Tanya Jonry has been gracious enough to take that position.”

“I know that a lot of you are looking longingly at your plate but I do have a couple more announcements. I am going to call up the fifth through seventh years to make two lines please.” Many students did so looking cautiously at Harry unsure of what was going on. Even Hermione was looking at Harry curiously; he wanted it to be a surprise for her.

“You may have noticed the sorting hat hasn’t left. I am going to incorporate the long disused apprentice program. The hat will call out whether you have a special talent in a certain field. You will then become that teacher’s apprentice. You will attend classes regularly, but you will have two to three extra classes every night and on Saturday. Now if you are not interested just tell the hat and then take it off and walk back to your seat. The professor of your program will take you to get any extra supplies, but the school will pay for it. Now I want you to come up here one at a time.”

Slowly the fifth through seventh years were done out of the fifty students only twelve students were given an apprenticeship. They were as followed:

Herbology-
Neville Longbottom, Christopher Harper

Transfiguration
Ginny Weasley, Maria Marcin

Charms
Hermione Granger

Defense Against the Dark Arts
Justin Middleton, Ron Weasley

Potions
Rancunea de Bergerac

Divination
Rose Frances, Stephen Marus

Healing
Draco Malfoy, Colin Creevey

Harry smiled over the group and sent them back to their seats. “Starting tomorrow if you wish to take divination you have to contain at least a small amount of the gift. The hat will be testing you. I now wish you a happy meal.”

Harry ended the sonorous and jumped off the raised platform. Instead of making it over to his friends like most of the school was expecting he settled into the chair next to Severus and, after the man had overcome his shock, had started a conversation.

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Harry watched as Professor Snape and Rancunea de Bergerac left for Diagon Alley. Severus had invited him, but he turned it down. Grandma Min had invited him for tea, plus he was feeling slightly ill.

Harry hurried down the corridor to her office and waited for her to acknowledge him, “Come in.” Harry smiled as he watched her turn and gave him a brief smile in return, “One moment Harry. Ms. Weasley, Mr. Marcin, I believe we will call it a day. I believe that we are going to Diagon Alley tomorrow,” waiting for Harry’s nod before continuing, “So meet me in the entrance hall at four.” Both students left sending Harry a smile before walking out the door.

Harry walked over and hugged the older woman. She led him to her personal chambers and sat him down offering tea. Harry smiled at her nervousness, “Grandma Min, something is wrong. You are worried and nervous, what’s wrong?”

Minerva gave him a small smile and pulled herself together, “I need to know, do they blame Albus for their deaths? Think that he should have protected them better?”

Harry looked at the woman shocked to hear her say anything like this, “NO! Goodness No! Where did the barmy old man get a thought like that?”

Minerva sighed and settled a little easier in her chair. “He has always thought it, always blamed himself. Yesterday we watched you and Severus walking around the lake and the pain and guilt was visible when he watched you. I don’t know what to do; I thought maybe you could talk to him. It is something he needs to hear, something that someone who has seen them can tell him.”

Harry sighed and nodded. “I’ll talk to him later. I will definitely try to rid him of those thoughts. So how are your apprentices faring?”

Minerva laughed and they carried talking till dinner. Harry looked up, “Dinner is about to start, but I’m feeling a little ill so I think I will go lie down.”

Minerva looked at him worriedly, “Do you need to see Poppy?”

Harry shook his head, “No, I don’t think so. If I’m not better I’ll see her tomorrow.” Minerva nodded and he led her to the Great Hall’s doors but carried on after bidding her goodbye.

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Severus watched as Minerva came in, she looked as though a small weight had been lifted from her shoulders. She stopped right behind his chair and leaned in to whisper, “Harry isn’t feeling ill, if you leave now you might be able to catch him.” She straightened and continued on to her chair beside Albus. He watched her whisper to the old man before Albus turned and gave him a nod.

Severus wasted no time and quickly left through the teacher’s entrance and took a shortcut to the dungeons. Harry’s scent was strong so he turned and hurried to catch up with him. Severus reached him just as he was about to go into his quarters. “Harry!”

Harry looked around him and saw Severus rushing towards him. “Hello Severus, is something the matter?” Severus shook his head and looked Harry up and down. “Why aren’t you at dinner?”

Severus looked at Harry for anything that could be wrong, “Not hungry. Why aren’t you at dinner?”

“I’m not feeling well.”

Severus nodded and was about to say something when Harry interrupted him, “You’re welcome to come in.” Severus looked at Harry who just opened the door a little wider. Severus gave a small smile and walked in, following Harry down to his quarters.

Harry reached his quarters and turned towards Severus only to faint.

Severus saw Harry’s eyes roll towards the back of his head and start to fall forward. He rushed forward and gathered Harry in his arms. He checked to make sure he was breathing and laid him on the couch. He threw some floo powder he found on the mantle and called out, “Malfoy quarters.” The Malfoy quarters quickly came into view and he saw Lucius and Narcissa having a private dinner. “Cissa come thru Harry just fainted,” Severus said in a rush, staying only long enough to make sure Cissa was coming; he rushed back over to Harry.

Cissa came through and walked over to Harry. Pulling out her wand she quickly ran a couple of tests and sighed in relief. Turning to Severus, “He told me about cutting off the connection with the Dark Lord. Merlin and Helga told him that Voldemort may try to use the connection or strengthen it again and it looks as though that is what is happening.” She pulled out two vials, one a mother of pearl the other an opaque. “Give these to him when he wakes, I would feel better if you stayed down here with him.”

Severus nodded, he already knew he wasn’t going to leave Harry alone right now. Cissa smiled and went back thru the floo with directions to call her tomorrow. For twenty minutes Harry stayed out of it before a groan escaped his lips. Severus quickly put the vials to his lips and waited for him to drink the potions. Severus helped Harry set up by sitting behind him and pulling him again his chest.

Severus talked quietly, not knowing if talking normally would upset Harry’s head. “You alright?”

Harry nodded slightly, “Voldemort was trying to strengthen the bond again.” Harry felt Severus stiffen under him.

“Again?”

Harry swore to himself, “He does it a couple of times a week. I was his major magic supply.”

“Why didn’t you tell anyone?”

Harry yawned, right now he was having a hard time focusing on what ever question Severus had asked him and cuddled back into the warmth. “Ask later.”

Severus was about to reply but noticed that Harry had already dozed off. He pulled Harry tighter and rearranged them so he was a little more comfortable. His hand found its way into Harry’s hair and was slowly combing his way through it. He gave a small smile when Harry tried to get closer.

Two hours later Harry sat up like a bolt. He looked around the room his eyes slightly glassy. Severus woke up when he felt Harry bolt up and watched as he looked around the room. He knew what was going on, but decided to wait and see what Harry did first.

Harry looked down at Severus and gave him a large smile. “Hello Mate oh mine.” Severus stilled and his eye grew wide. “Did you know I think your seeexxxyyyy. Huh, did ya?”

Severus was in shock and was wondering who had told Harry, “Harry, how did you know that you and I are mates?”

Harry looked confused for a second and cocked his head to the side, “You were the only one I could feel when I was with the founders. And Godric can’t keep his mouth shut. Mum was mad at him, and Dad just laughed. But that was ok with me cause I liked ya before.”

Harry was hyper he knew that the potions were to blame but it would get some of his questions answered, “If you know I’m your mate, why haven’t you came to me?”

Harry’s eyes grew a little sad, “Because I want you to be with me ‘cause you love me. I’m gonna try hard to get you to love me, and then you tell me ‘You’re my mate.’ And I’m going to throw my self in your arms and we’ll be happy forever!”

Severus was confused, “Harry, I already love you.”

Harry shook his head, “Your vampire part may love me, but you don’t. But you will, you’ll love me as much as I have grown to love you!”

Severus gave him a small smile and held out his arms, Harry shook his head and grabbed Severus. “We can sleep in the bedroom, and then I can cuddle you better!”

Severus let Harry led them to the bedroom, he climbed into the bed and held out his arms to Harry. Harry quickly transfigured his clothes into pajamas and cuddled as close as possible. Severus knew that Harry wouldn’t remember anything, the potions acted as a mild truth serum and delirium agent when mixed. He sighed and kissed Harry on top of his head. Harry gave a small sigh and tried to get closer.

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The next morning Harry awoke to being incased in someone’s arms and he instantly stilled. He turned his head slowly and saw Severus looking back at him. Harry gave him a small smile, “What’s going on?”

“You were ill. I stayed here, you dragged me in here and fell asleep,” Severus answered point blank. There was no way he was going to tell Harry about last night. ‘I’ll just try my hardest to prove that I love him.’

“Oh…thanks.” Harry gave a large yawn and turned his face away so he didn’t blow air in Severus’ face. “What time is it?”

Severus cast a small tempus and saw that it was 10. Cissa probably told the headmaster so he wasn’t worried about his classes. “Ten am.”

Harry looked shocked, “Why aren’t you in classes?”

Severus raised an eyebrow at him, “Because, Harry, you are ill. I needed to stay right here. Cissa probably knows that you haven’t awakened and has my classes covered. So now, what would you like for breakfast?”

Harry was shocked; he had never known Severus to miss a class, not even after a heavy torture session with Voldemort. “Just some oatmeal with apple slices please.”

Severus smiled at Harry and called out for his own house elf, “Harmony!” A small elf popped in wearing a pillowcase with the Snape crest on it. A small raven perched above a black crest with a crowned heart in the center. Harry gave a small smile it suited the man.

“Yes, sir, Master Sevvie, sir.” The happy elf replied looking from one to the other.

“Hello Harmony, we need a bowel of oatmeal and apple slices, a plate of eggs and some rolls. Also can you bring down some coffee and tea.” The house elf smiled and popped away. Severus turned to Harry, “Harmony has been with me for a very long time.” Harry gave him a smile and nodded, neither noticing that they had yet to retract themselves from the other.

Harmony popped back in, “I set your breakfast up, in the dining room.”

“Thank you Harmony.” Severus replied.

Harry looked at elf, “Severus, if you want I can have them make Harmony a new uniform in whatever fashion she chooses.” He saw the elf start to panic. “Oh course it will belong to the Snape household, but Harmony might appreciate it.”

Severus gave a small smile and turned to look at Harmony who looked like she couldn’t smile any bigger. “I think that is a great idea.”

Harry smiled and gave a yell of his own, “Bottie!”

A small house elf popped in were dark blue pants a white shirt and a pin-striped vest. The Hogwarts crest was visible on the top left corner of his vest. He gave Harry a large smile. “How can Bottie, help Sir Harry?”

Harry gave a small smile. “Bottie, can you take Harmony here to the seamstresses and have a uniform made in her choice with the Snape crest on it, please.”

Bottie smiled and gave Harmony a small bow. Harmony blushed and took his offered hand. Before popping out she turned to the couple, “Harmony is glad that master Sevvie has such a kind mate.”

Harry felt Severus tense beneath him. He gave him a small smile, and shook his head. “I think I need a shower before I eat breakfast.” Severus gave a terse nod and let Harry untangle himself.

When he heard the bathroom door click shut he bolted up from the bed. He knew that Harry didn’t remember the conversation, but he did. He needed to know how to show Harry that he loved him. How to prove it to him? Severus pondered it for a moment and resigned himself to asking Harry’ friends, they would know the best way.

Severus cast a cleaning spell on himself then a straightening one on the bed and himself. He walked into the dining room and went about making himself a cup of coffee. He heard Harry come into the room and watched him make himself a cup of coffee, memorizing what went it to it.

The two shared a leisurely breakfast. Then Severus left Harry after calling Cissa. He needed to track down a few Gryffindors. After stalking the halls for a few minutes, he headed to his class realizing that they would have a class with him in an hour.

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Harry watched as Cissa left, he knew that Severus was worried about him and so was Cissa, but there was nothing they could do. The only thing that happened when Voldemort attacked like that was a headache and some severe dizziness.

Harry sighed as he thought back to this morning. He knew that something happened last night; Severus seemed to be holding something back. Serenity just told him that he was truthful with the man and that was all she would say. Resigned to not knowing what happened, Harry apperated to the Headmaster’s office, knocking on the door.

“Come in.” Albus smiled at his great grandson. “What can I do for you Harry?”

Harry smiled and went around the desk to give his granddad a hug. “I thought you might be up to a game of chess?”

“That sounds like a wonderful idea.” Albus replied, getting up to return Harry’s hug.

They walked over to the chess board and watched as the game set itself up. After playing for an hour Harry looked up, “Granddad, I can see it you know.”

Albus looked up from where he was scrutinizing the chess board. “What Harry?”

“The guilt, self blame.”

Albus sighed and leaned back, “I know that they expected me to protect them, and I couldn’t do it.” Albus said in a shaky voice his hand reaching to run across his face.

Harry sighed and got up to lean in front of the older man. “Granddad, they never blamed you not once. They said the only person to blame was Voldemort. They trusted you to try your hardest, which you did. There is no reason to blame yourself for their deaths…. And as for my childhood, you were in no condition to raise me. And I knew that if I said anything then I would have been removed, but I didn’t. The only thing that anyone was worried about was if you were happy. That is what they wanted and that is what I want.”

Albus sighed and wiped some of the tears that were on his face. “I guess I should honor their wish then.” Albus gave Harry a small smile and hugged the other man. He felt the tears of grief and self-blame soaking his shirt. He could do nothing but hold his granddad closer and let him cry.

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Severus looked over his class, “Mr. Weasley, Ms. Granger, and Mr. Malfoy stay after class. The rest of you, clean up your stations and go.”

Ron, Hermione, and Draco didn’t bat an eyelash at the command, simply sat in their seats. After the last person left the classroom, Severus threw up some silencing and locking charms. Hermione turned to him, “What happened?”

Severus sighed and told them about his night with Harry and the things that he said. “I don’t know how to prove to him that I love him.
Not just my ‘creature’, but me.”

Hermione and Draco nodded, Ron just looked at the man. “Is that all?” Severus raised his eyebrow at the man, but nodded. “You just have to be there for him. Talk to him more, offer him a game of chess or ask him to Diagon Alley to replenish your stores. Show him that you like to be with him.”

Severus turned to the other two, Hermione nodded, “That would be the best situation. Harry may act somewhat like a solitary person, but he craves company. If you can notice the way that he takes his tea or coffee, his favorite food or ice cream. Then when you meet with him make it to the way he likes it. Harry will notice that and appreciate it.”

Draco smiled, at the other two, but it slid off his face. “Uncle Sev, be careful of Mr. De Bergerac. He was in the commons talking about he would get you to ‘nail him’ and then he could pull you along for the rest of his potions training. Harry might appreciate it if you talked to him the moment he tries anything ‘uncouth.’”

Severus nodded, all these ideas sounded like just what he needed. He made a mental note to watch Mr. De Bergerac. Severus looked up and noticed the time. “Thank you for your help. I believe it is time for dinner come along.” Severus waved his hand to tear down the spells and led the out. He bid them goodbye and turned towards the teachers’ entrance as they headed to the main entrance.

Severus stalked to his seat and watched as the Great Hall began to fill up. Looking up when Harry entered and stopped by the Gryffindor table to say hello to his friends. Harry then continued on to the Slytherin table to talk to Draco. The whole hall fell silent as they saw the two talking commendably, silverware fell when they both laughed at a joke.

Severus bit back a growl though when a spell hurdled towards Harry. He knew that he had no time to stop or change to the spell.

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Harry left Albus’ office, he knew the older man had had an emotionally exhausting day. It was for him as well. Realizing that it was almost dinner and that Albus was in no condition to go, he set off towards the great hall. He would watch over the students for now.

Harry stood up straighter, smoothed his robes, and plastered on a smile, before entering the great hall. He made his way towards his friends, “Hi all.”

Ron greeted his friend in between mouthfuls. Hermione and Ginny eyed him up and down. “What’s wrong Harry?” Hermione asked. Ginny crossed her arms showing that she was waiting for the reply as well.

Harry chuckled at his friend, “Can’t hide anything from you, ‘Mione. I’m a little tired. I swear after dinner, I’m going straight down to my rooms.” That seemed to appease them and he smiled and made his way towards the Slytherin table. His friendship with Draco wasn’t as strong as it was with the others, but it was getting there.

“Heya Dray.” Harry said loudly.

Harry watched as Draco tried to sneer, but couldn’t and smiled at him. “I really do hate that nickname.”

Harry smiled at him, “Yes, but you insisted on calling me ‘Ri’ in front of the twins and now they won’t stop calling me it.”

Draco smirked, and then noticed the silence that had befallen the hall. “I know how we could make half of them faint.” Harry raised an eyebrow at him. “We could kiss our collective partners.” Harry and Draco both laughed and only laughed harder at the sound of clashing silverware.

Suddenly a shield was in front of him as a binding curse collided with it. ‘Serenity?’

‘Sorry, little founder, the blonde girl threw it at you. I needed to protect you.’

Harry gave a small smile and nodded. ‘Thank You, Serenity.” Harry felt a phantom kiss against his cheek.

He turned to the Slytherin table to see Draco out with his wand looking as if he would fight the whole table. “Draco, calm down.” Draco looked at him and nodded, putting away his wand and sitting back in his seat.

Harry turned a little to see most of the staff watching the session, some of them gripping their wands under the table. Sirius was being held down by Remus. Turning a little more he saw Severus gripping the chair. He walked towards the up the podium and walked behind Severus making sure to touch him he leaned forward to whisper in his ear, “Sorry Severus, but I’m going to take some points.”

Severus seemed to relax with Harry standing right beside him; well his knuckles weren’t white anymore. Harry kept a hand on his shoulder and stood back up. “Ms. Parkinson.” He watched as she sneered at him. “Was there a reason for you attacking me?”

Pansy sneered at him, “You’re fucking Draco, my betrothed. Plus you lied to the students; there is no way that you are the founder’s heir. The Dark Lord is the Slytherin heir.” Pansy shouted at him, her face turning red with the effort. The whole school was silent watching to see his reaction.

Harry felt Severus tense when Pansy said that Draco and him were fucking. He gave him a small squeeze on his shoulder, and felt him relax slightly. “Voldemort…” gasps and shudders, “is actually Salazar Slytherin’s sister’s heir. He gifted her children with parseltounge as well. As I said yesterday I am willing to share my lineage with any person here under oath. If you would be willing to take that oath, Ms. Parkinson, then I would be happy to show you. But for now, I am not in that kind of relationship with Draco. I am also under the impression that the marriage contract ended when the dark mark left Professor Malfoy’s arm. I do not condone such behavior from any students. Seventy-five points will be taken away for raising a wand to some one in anger. Ten points for language, five points for rumors, and another twenty for attacking the school’s holder. That’s one hundred and five points all together that you have lost your house Ms. Parkinson. You will also have detention with Flic…”

“Actually Mr. Potter, I would like control of her detentions.” Severus interrupted.

Harry nodded, “A week’s detention with Professor Snape, Ms. Parkinson.” Harry took a moment to look out across the students, many Slytherins were looking at him with some respect, but he noticed that Rancunea de Bergerac was glaring at him. He made a mental note to watch him. “Any student raising their wand in anger to another student intent on doing damage will result in at least fifty points loss, more if the professor deems it necessary, and a week’s worth of detention. If of course it was done in self defense, it is not applicable. Is there anything else you would like to add Ms. Parkinson?” Pansy just stalked out of the Great Hall. Harry turned to the students again, “Please go back to your meals.”

After the students went back to there meals he squeezed Severus’ shoulder again, before walking over to Minerva. “I talked to Granddad today,” he said quietly, mindful of listening ears. “He is up in his office you might want to go see him later today.” Minerva gave him a small relived smile and nodded.

Harry turned to walk back over to Severus, when he was pulled into a hug. “Siri, I’m fine I swear.”

Sirius looked him over than nodded, “How’s it going?” he asked looking over Harry’s shoulder in the direction of Severus.

“Fine,” Harry said. “I’m going to go eat dinner, but how about we had tea on Sunday?” Siri and Remus nodded and Harry turned back around and sat next to Severus.

“That was handled well, Harry.” Severus said still looking out, like he expected some one to hex them at any moment.

Harry gave him a small smile and noticed how tense he was. “Are you alright Severus?”

Severus nodded and turned to look at Harry, noticing that Harry put roast beef and runner beans on his plate. “Yes, I was wondering tomorrow I have to run to Diagon Alley for some ingredients for my store, would you like to come along?”

Harry turned to Severus and gave him a large smile. “I would love to. What time?”

Severus had to force back his own smile. “I have a class with Mr. De Bergerac till two. How about we meet in the entrance hall at three, would that be alright?”

Harry smiled and nodded, he was happy Severus had invited him along. Plus he needed to get a few things from the jewelers.

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Severus sighed as he watched Rancunea de Bergerac make some dreamless sleep. The boy kept shooting him looks, then when he knew Severus was watching him would lick his lips. After Draco’s warning yesterday, he was wary around him. The boy kept asking Severus how to ‘stir it right’, ‘hold my rod’, ‘is the knife right.” He was getting tired of the boy innuendos. To top it all off the boy kept trying to touch him. He actually offered to give him a massage.

Severus looked back up, to see the boy lick his lips again. Severus bit back a growl of annoyance. “Mr. De Bergerac, please bottle your potion. I will assess them later.” He watched the boy bottle the potion.

The boy laid them on his desk then slid his hand over Severus’. In what he thought was probably a seductive tone, “Is there anything else I can do Professor?”

Severus bit back another growl and pulled his hand away, “Yes, leave.”
Rancunea looked annoyed but left.

Harry came in a few minutes later. “So, what has you all twisted up?” He knew that he was supposed to meet Severus at three, but he was bored and wanted some extra time with the man.

Severus looked up, “Harry, a little early I see.” Harry just chuckled obliviously waiting for an answer. After making sure the door was shut and constructing some silencing spells, he turned back to Harry, “Mr. De Bergerac seems to think that I am open to his… persuasion. I do not think that it is the best idea for him to stay as my apprentice.”

Harry nodded, Severus mentioning anything to him meant that he trusted him. That knowledge made him happier than anything at the moment. “I’ll talk to granddad and see if I can find another master willing to come teach him. In the mean time, I can come down here when ever he has classes with you. Or I can arrange it so someone else is in here.”

Severus nodded, he would be more than happy for Harry to be in here with him. “Give me a minute to change and then well be on our way.”

Harry nodded and watched as Severus walked away. Truthfully he was pissed at Rancunea but knew he would just have to watch him from now on. A few second later Severus came through the door and gave Harry a smile. He went to go for the door, but Harry just came beside him. “I think this would be faster.” He wrapped his arms around Severus and before they popped away he swore he heard Severus growl.

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After a few hours of shopping and Harry’s run to the jewelers, they returned to Severus’ classroom. “Join me for tea, Harry?” Severus asked not yet pulling away from the young man. Harry nodded, and bit back a moan as Severus nuzzled his neck.

Severus pulled away slowly and led Harry into his living room calling for Harmony. Harmony popped in and Harry looked at the small creature. She now wore a red overall styled dress with the Snape crest in the center with a white long-sleeved shirt underneath. She also had on some black ballet looking shoes. She smiled when she saw Harry, “Is Master Sevvie and his mate wanting some tea?” Severus nodded, but tensed again.

A moment later she was back. Severus poured the tea and quickly fixed it how Harry liked it. Harry was impressed, not many people knew that he liked a peach slice with his tea. Harry leaned back and watched as Severus made his cup, taking note of the three spoons of sugar. But also noticing the shaking hands, “Severus, when was the last time you feed?”

Severus froze with the question, but forced himself to relax. “About four days.” He heard Harry sigh before his tea was taken from him. Harry sat on the coffee table in front of him offering his arm.

“You need to feed Severus,” Harry replied, he got a certain glint in his eye when he was being forceful.

Severus stared into Harry’s beautiful eyes then back down at the proffered wrist. He slowly brought it to his mouth, and kissed it reverently never taking his eyes of Harry’s. He heard Harry’s breath catch when he licked it. He continued to kiss and lick the wrist, constantly watching Harry’s eyes. Harry closed his eyes when he felt Severus sink his teeth into his wrist and sucked. When he opened them again his eyes were glassy.

Severus drank his fill and licked the wound closed. He kissed the wrist again and lowered Harry’s arm back down. He looked at Harry who was panting and still glassy- eyed.

Harry slowly leaned forward with a whispered, “Severus.” He brought his lips to Severus’ gently and kissed the man. He gasped slightly when Severus’ tongue licked the seams to his lips. He heard Severus moan and felt Severus’ tongue enter his mouth and play with his tongue, running along the roof of his mouth and teeth.

He shyly brought his tongue and followed it into Severus’ mouth copying the same things that Severus did to him. He moaned at the flavor of the man and the lingering taste of blood. He felt Severus’ arms go around him and pull him closer to the man. He moaned when he felt Severus hard body against his. Harry tried to change positions to get a better angle, but moaned when his erection rubbed against Severus’.

Severus was in heaven, his mate was kissing him. He moaned at the taste of his mate, it was sweet and something uniquely Harry. He pulled Harry to him and held in a moan when he felt Harry’s body against him. But he couldn’t hold in a moan when he felt Harry change position and his erection rubbed against his own.

He thrust his hips forward and Harry answering with a thrust. Harry and Severus continued to frot against the other while their kisses swallowed the groans and moans. Harry pulled away first and let out a loud moan as he shuddered against Severus. Severus followed quickly, the sent of Harry’s orgasm pushing him over the edge.

The collapsed against the sofa and held each other close. Severus kissing Harry’s head before casting a cleaning charm and pulling the dozing man closer.


AN- Thanks to Hesky for helping my come up with the name for the potions apprentice.