So this is Love

AN: I've gotten a lot of comments about the completion of this story. There is still a few more chapters. So don't worry. Also feel free to check out my group. I'm working on the last couple of chapters now, and so it shouldn't take that long. One more thing No one has yet to guess Quigg's mystery girl. Do you know who it is? ;) Don't forget to read and review, for they are my inspiration, and make me giggle!

Harry drifted slowly awake to someone lightly tracing his hip. Harry murmured to warm to fully wake and tried to snuggle back in to the source of the warmth. He woke fully when the warmth rumbled. He glared up at his mate who was smirking and laughing silently at him. “Shut up.”

Severus smiled at him and pulled him tighter to his side. “Such an interesting tattoo,” Severus remarked as he went back to tracing it. “But what is it for?”

The fingers tracing his hip were starting to wake other places of his body that ached for those fingers. “You,” Harry sighed into the shoulder his head was resting on. The fingers stopped and Harry looked up to see the questioning look on Severus’ face. “As soon as I found out I was your mate, I knew that you would always have my heart. You are my destined, my mate, and, as clichéd as this sounds, you are the only one to complete me.”

Severus smiled and leaned down to kiss his mate. ‘Your very existence in my life, made the all the negatives in it bearable, melamin. That you love me makes everything in the world seem brighter.’

Harry shocked pulled away, “Wha- How di- Severus?”

Severus smiled and pecked Harry on the lips, “You are my mate, Harry. No barrier, wall, distance, ward, or spell, can silence you from me when you need me. You take what you want to say and push it through the bond.”

Harry nodded and leaned back up to kiss Severus. ‘Since your fingers created a problem I think you should fix it.”

Severus leaned back and smirked, running his hand down Harry’s side again to ghost his fingers across the erection. “I suppose it’s only fair.”

Severus started kissing and nibbling down Harry neck, paying close attention to the mating marks. He continued down to his nipples, sucking on one while rubbing the other then switching. Harry moaned and arched into him. “Oh, Severus.”

Severus smiled into his chest before moving down tracing Harry’s stomach with his tongue and dipping it into his navel, causing Harry to buck. Severus held down his hips and moved down to kiss and lick Harry’s inner thigh moving to the other one.

Harry was a moaning, groaning mess by now begging for release. Severus gently lapped at the head of his arousal causing his mate to groan loudly. He licked a stripe down one side of Harry’s cock to suck and lick at his balls, weighing one then the other. Harry moaned louder, “Severus, love, please.”

Severus licked up the vein feeling the blood pulsing in it and pushing against it slightly. He licked the precome of the head once more dipping his tongue into the slit, then engulfed it. Harry screamed at the sensation and tightened his hold on Severus’ hair. “Oh, Sev- Mmmm- Oh can-“

Severus could hear the babbling of his mate. Knowing that the previous night was his mate’s first experience in sex, Severus wasn’t expecting him to last. Severus grabbed the jar of lubricant that somehow managed to stay on the bad last night and slicked his fingers on one hand. Harry was moaning and writhing, seemingly oblivious to everything, but his cock.

Severus slid one finger into Harry’s entrance gently relaxing the muscles before adding another. Severus thrust his fingers in and out of his mate. Harry screamed and came, when Severus rubbed his prostate. Severus greedily drank down all his mate gave him, licking the man clean. He added another finger, then slicked his cock.

Harry whimpered when Severus pulled his fingers out but moaned when he felt his mates cock. Severus gently pushed into his mate, and Harry loved the feeling of his mate entering his body. They stilled for one moment so they could enjoy the feeling of each other, then Harry pushed down on Severus.

Severus groaned and thrust in, Harry’s legs wrapped around his waist and pulled him closer. The rhythm continued, Severus looked down at his mates face, Harry was beautiful. His face contorted in pleasure. His emerald eyes closed, his face flushed, moans and whimpers leaving those beautifully full lips. Severus could feel his mate’s renewed erection and reached in down to grasp it, causing Harry’s to gasp and throw open his eyes.

Harry was close again, and Severus leaned forward to lave and kiss his neck. The blood pumping through his mate practically sang its taste to him. Severus bit into Harry’s neck and the man came, milking Severus as he came too.

Severus didn’t take a lot of blood and licked the wound close. Severus rolled onto his side to keep from crushing Harry. His mate snuggled close to him laying half on top of him, having no qualms about crushing him.

They shared a few more kisses then Harry cast a wandless cleaning spell and snuggled down for a quick nap.

Severus looked down at his sleeping mate. Harry’s piercing was shining brightly and seemed to slither on his ear. The tattoo of his family crest was bright against his golden skin. The spirit tattoo was resting gently in the small breeze that only it could feel. His mate was perfect.

Not feeling the slightest bit tired, Severus tightened his arms on his mate and checked his mind shield. He saw his mate bond but saw one that was intertwined with that and quickly set about examining it. Sensing nothing ill thought or wrong, he slowed his pace to find the source instead of trying to destroy it.

The bond was a gold and silver rope, Severus tried to follow it but it seemed to disappear into the wall. Severus sent an inquiry down the line and was unprepared for a white light to bounce into his room and surround him. He tried to shield Harry but noticed it neither touched his mate, nor roused him.

‘What is going on?’

‘Calm yourself Professor.’

Shocked Severus quickly checked his mind. ‘How are you getting into my mind? I have it blocked, have you done anything to my mate?” Severus tightened his hold on Harry at the thought, causing him to grimace slightly in his sleep. ‘Who are you?’

A giggle sounded in his head, ‘I am Serenity. I am the castle. I was sure that little founder told you that when you bonded with him you would be able to talk to me.’

‘I don’t remember.’ Severus replied. ‘How are you able to talk to me, my barriers are up?’

‘I am bonded to Harry. He bonded to you, bonding all of us together.’ The voice sounded smug at the action. ‘I can feel you wondering, I won’t talk to you unless needed or you talk to me. I will leave you to your mate, but the nurse is going to call in a few moments. You should wake him up.’

Severus nodded, but was reluctant to do so. A moment later the floo chimed, and Severus had to wake his mate. Gently shaking Harry’s shoulder, Severus brought him into the land of the living. “Love…Harry, Poppy’s in the floo.”

Harry blinked bleary eyes at him and sighed, but rolled off the bed and spelling on some pajama bottoms. Walking into the living room he say Poppy’s head craning this way and that to look for something, when she saw him she calmed. “Good, you’re awake.” Harry nodded. “Now, are you feeling any weakness, numbness, or dizziness?”

Harry blinked at the abrupt questions but shook his head, “No, everything feels fine. My magic feels better than ever.”

Poppy nodded, “Good, you had better be in the infirmary on Friday or I’ll hunt you down understand?” Harry nodded. “Okay, now last night the whole castle felt your bonding, so don’t be alarmed if when you finally come out of your nest you’re bombarded with attention from certain people.”

Harry groaned at the news, but nodded. Saying his goodbyes he ended the call and called for breakfast. It looked like these next two days would be his only days of relaxation. Harry sighed and carried the two breakfast trays into his mate.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

The two days seemed to pass quickly. The two reluctant to leave the bed they had become fond of managed to make themselves leave the dungeons. Severus pulled Harry into a long kiss, and Harry felt him probe the bond. “Make sure to leave it open. For a while I will become irrational if it’s closed.”

Harry gave him a smile and kissed him lightly on the lips then walked to the infirmary. Poppy was waiting, joy.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Ss/Hp~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Severus smiled as he headed to the headmaster’s office. He had his mate, it seemed that right now everything was perfect. Severus kept that delusion until he stepped into Albus’ office. Letters piled high, some wafting flowered scents, others bursting into song, all of them addressed to Harry. Severus looked around that pile to another pile almost equally high, all official looking. The family crests visible on the envelope, all these letters wrapped in the family’s colors. Severus growled and Albus’ head popped up from another stack of letters hidden in the corner. “Headmaster, what is the meaning of…these?”

Albus cleared his throat. “Severus, my boy, may I take it then that you are now a mated man?” Severus gave a terse nod, and Albus’ smile widened. “Wonderful, my boy, then I must welcome you to our family. Now as for those, you should know what those are.”

Severus glared at the headmaster briefly before turning his glare to the pile of parchments. “I know what they are Headm-”

“Albus,” Albus cut in, “You are now my great- grandson-in-law, or some such rot. In any case you can call me Albus, or Granddad like Harry.”

Severus looked slightly shocked and disturbed, but continued his earlier statement. “I know what they are… Albus. What are they doing here?”

Albus smiled at him, “Well they are waiting for me to confirm the mating, then you and I are going to burn them.” Severus smirked and spelled the flames in the fireplace just a little higher.

~~~~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Harry groaned as he listened to Poppy lecture him. It was true though, that he had agreed to let her lecture her as long as she wanted when he brought in Sirius. Harry zoned in and out focusing on the floor instead, but one thing caught his attention.

“-and why were you using so much power in the bonding. You made the castle shake and glow.”

Harry sat up bolt straight, “What do you mean the castle shook and glowed?”

Poppy fixed him with a stare. “The castle shook and then glowed a like a night light.”

“Was anyone hurt? Did the students know what it was?”

Poppy smiled and patted his arm, “No, Harry dear, no one was hurt. Only the people who knew what it was and knew your magic knew what it was.” Harry relaxed slightly. “Of course Sirius practically camped outside your room that night, banging on the portrait for a good four hours.”

Harry grimaced, “What made him stop?”

Poppy smirked, “The correct wording is, who. And Remus stunned then carried him back to his quarters.” Harry sighed, knowing he would have to talk to them today. “Have you learned your lesson?”

Harry popped his head back up and nodded. ‘What lesson?’ he thought to himself. “Good, then you may leave. Your magic levels are fine.” Harry smiled and kissed her check before apparating to the corridor that led to his Godfathers’ room.

~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~

It had taken two hours, a promise, and Remus calling Madame Pomfrey to assure Sirius that Harry was fine. Harry could feel his mate’s amusement through their bond and sent a mental glare at him.

Soon Harry was flanked by his godfathers on his way to the Great Hall for lunch. As soon as he stepped into the Entrance Hall Minister Fudge and two reports from the Daily Prophet and Wizarding World News appeared and Harry bit back a groan. Sirius and Remus both stiffened at the minister’s and reporter’s approach.

Fudge gave an oily smile, and seemed like he was trying to saunter over to where Harry stood, an official looking envelope clutched in his sweaty palm. Harry felt Severus enter the bond then felt his anger and annoyance come crashing through it as well.

“Hello Mr. Potter, I am so pleased that you are up and around again after such a horrific experience.”

Harry blanked his face and gave him one terse nod, looking slightly down his nose at the man. “Minister Fudge, do what do I owe your visit?” Severus was angry and wouldn’t loosen his hold on the bond. Serenity wouldn’t let him leave the room he was in at the moment and it seemed to make it worse.

“Harry, may I call you Harry? I have decided to go a little against tradition and turn up in person to declare my intentions.” Fudge tried to sound smooth, but ended up sounding slightly constipated. He held out the letter to Harry, who just looked at it slight confusion showing on his face.

“What intentions?” Harry snapped. Severus’ anger was beating on his head, and students were filling the halls. Draco and Lucius seemed to be trying to get through the mess gawkers, but were moving slowly.

Fudge seemed to deflate slightly but puffed himself back up. “Why, my intentions to court you Harry. You after all are a very attractive and powerful wizard, with no bonded open to all suitors.”

Harry suddenly laughed at the situation, and man in front of him. He heard Lucius bellow for everyone to move and was able to make it over to Harry’s side. Harry shook his head at the man giving an odd chuckle every now and then. Fudge seemed to grow a red at being laughed at but still held out the envelope.

Harry gave one last smile and smirked at the minister. “I would never want Your courtship nor do I accept it.”

Fudge glared at Harry, making sure his back was to the reporter. “And why can’t you accept it Harry.”

Harry smiled, “I have a mate, and have been claimed. Ask any of my godparents or Madame Pomfrey.” Fudge spluttered at the news. “Not only that, but do you think that I would accept such a courtship from a man who has openly mocked me, tried to throw me in Azkaban and expelling me from my birthright, sent Dementors to my house, allowed a employee to use a blood-quill on me, but also tried to have me discredited and my inheritance stripped from me? Wait, aren’t you married anyway?”

No one moved for a moment and all of a sudden Severus appeared and wrapped his arms around his mate glaring at the minister. “He is mated and claimed, no longer available for courtship so leave.” Serenity seemed to finally listen to Severus now and before anyone could blink Fudge was gone.

The reporters turned towards the men. “I offer my congratulations on your mating and wish you happiness in your life.” Marie Ricer, the new head reporter for the Daily prophet, intoned. The reporter next to her intoned his hearty congratulations as well. They both left, promising an interesting read on the newspapers tomorrow.

Severus didn’t let go of Harry practically carrying him to the head table after a small bond conversation. Alexander Quigg came in looking mildly distraught, and took a seat next to the bonded couple. Harry hadn’t managed to convince Severus to let him go so greeted Alex from Severus’ lap. After seeing the confusing face he asked what was wrong.

“I’m terribly confused. I just felt my magic flare and I followed it to Hogsmead to see a blond headed woman disappear.” Harry looked confused. “I know the body frame of the woman before, I knew the way she moved. This one was different. It’s the same magic, just different body it seems.”

Harry buried his face in Severus’ shoulder to hide his smile, he think he knew the woman now. Severus seemed to agree and smirked at him. When Harry could control himself he looked into flustered eyes of the younger potion master. “Don’t worry Alex, I’m sure it will work out.” The man just hummed and turned back to idly pick at his food.

Harry looked out at the students, noticing half of them were watching him. Harry sighed and leaned further back into his mate’s arms. ‘You know the novelty will wear off and they’ll ignore it eventually.’ Harry nodded but didn’t look back into the crowd again.

~~~~~~~~Hp/Ss~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Classes were soon out and Harry asked Severus to meet him by the entrance hall. The man swept up from the dungeons and pulled Harry into a deep kiss, “I feel like a side show.”

Harry smiled, “I know. I’ve taken to hiding in Granddad’s office.”

Severus let go of Harry, but kept his arm wrapped around him. Harry just smiled, and Severus tightened his hold a little. “So where are we going?”

Harry smile widened, “The founders left quarters specifically for their heir. I didn’t want to go into them without you. I figured we could move in there.”

Severus seemed to think about it then reluctantly agreed. Serenity led them to a hall that seemed to dead-end. ‘Place your hands intertwined in the middle of the wall.’ Severus and Harry intertwined hands and placed them on the wall.

The wall seemed to glow white then a blue glow surrounded them. Severus tried to yank their hands back but found them stuck to the wall. The glowing dispersed and Severus yanked their hands back, he pulled his mate closer to him and ran his hands over him. Harry felt him prod the bond, “Everything I fine Severus, promise.” Severus pulled back slightly but kept his arms wrapped around Harry’s waist.

Harry watched as a door appeared and then opened. It was a perfect blend for them. It had a light oak wood floor, and cream colored walls, a crown molding tucked into the ceiling. The middle of the ceiling had what looked like a smaller version of the Great Halls charmed ceiling. A large fireplace took up one of the walls with portraits of Harry’s six ancestors hanging above it.

The couch was a replica of the one in Salazar’s chamber and two matching chairs surrounded it. On one wall there was two large floor to ceiling windows that flanked a sliding glass door. The door led out to a private courtyard that looked to be an acre large. Further down that wall a hallway led to five more rooms. One was a guest room decorated tastefully in silver and gold. The Hogwarts crest embroidered in the middle of the gold duvet, piped in silver. Small portraits of the houses decorated the walls. A small window somehow showing the view of Hogwarts from the gates.

The second door was a simple Bathroom decorated in muted blues and greens.

The third door had Harry blushing and Severus smirking. A nursery decorated in pale yellow and blues with small magical creatures running around the walls, a cream colored carpet lay on the floor. A dark wood crib, changing table, rocking chair, and wardrobe lay about the room. Above the crib a portrait of Helga relaxing in a large whicker chair in her garden waved cheerfully at them. A large window looked out to the private courtyard. Harry blushed and shut the door after Severus sauntered out.

The fourth door opened to a large library and office. Half of the shelves were already full and the rest waiting for more books. Two comfortable looking desks occupied the middle of the room. Three large windows broke up on wall and brought in some light. A portrait of Rowena reclining in a chair smiled at them from above a smaller fireplace.

The last door led to a large master suite. A small sitting area greeted them as they walked through the door. A cream colored wall kept the room feeling light and airy. On one wall a very large bed occupied the space, with two matching tables on either side.

The bed was covered in a blood red duvet with a black border. Silk red sheets peaked out from underneath. One the opposite wall two windows showing their courtyard, and then shimmered to show the lake. By the windows showed a door that led to large bathroom similar to the one in Salazar’s quarters.

Walking back out into the living room one door and another hallway appeared. The door led to a dining room that opened into a bright kitchen. The kitchen included two small rooms for a few elves.

The hallway showed five doors. The first door led to the dungeons, right by the potion classroom. The second door led to the entrance hall. The third door led to the corridor by the infirmary. The fourth door led to a room with soft mats covering the floor and mirrors covering the walls, a portrait of Godric stood leaning against his frame stood on one side of the room. The fifth room opened to a large potion laboratory. Two stations situated on both sides of the room, a large storage filled with ingredients filled one wall. A portrait of Salazar Slytherin stood on one wall, looking out over the room a smug look on his face.

Harry smiled and Severus got a greedy look on his face. Harry grabbed the man and pulled him into the living room to glare at the happy faces of his family. They just smirked at him, knowing what set him off.

Merlin however dropped the smirk and glared at the man. “Sit down right now young man.” Harry looked contrite as he sat down and faced the angry portrait. “You have some explaining to do. Now what happened?”

Harry groaned, Severus was going to be even more protective of him then usual. “I forgot.” Merlin and now a few others were glaring at him as well. “I didn’t want him to know that I had found the connection. From what I learned he thought he had almost drained me. Then when I went to fight him, I truly did forget to cut off the connection.”

Severus, having realized what they were talking about had walked over and picked up Harry to pull into his lap and hang on to. Merlin looked at Harry, “Continue.”

Harry groaned, “I didn’t realize my mistake until I felt him trying to pull me down into death with him.” At that statement the arms around him tightened. “I was able to focus enough to realize my mistake and cut the connection. Then I passed out and was transported to the infirmary.”

Merlin nodded his acceptance and Morgana looked at the boy, “You do know that you are still in trouble?” Harry nodded and rubbed the arms surrounding him. “For the next two weeks you will have to do the training that Godric put you through the time you blew up his Fluffers.” She ordered with a smirk. Godric gave an evil smile.

Severus whispered in his ear, “What is Fluffers?”

Harry smiled and chuckled, “Godric’s stuffed Gryffin that he treated like a fancy pet.”

Severus burst out laughing ignoring Godric’s, “I did not.”

Harry smiled then sobered, “Speaking of Gryffins where is Altor and Astrum?”

Severus smiled at Harry his arms still wrapped around him. Fawkes was playing with them in Salazar’s library. I was too worried about you to take care of them.” Harry nodded and called out for them.

A moment later Fawkes flashed into the room with two small animals. Fawkes flew over to Harry and cuddled to his chest, ‘I am glad you are safe, little founder.’

Harry shocked stopped moving to pet the phoenix. He felt Severus freeze under him as well. “I suspect that you two haven’t figured out one of our gifts then?” The two men looked to Rowena who smiled at them. “One of the gifts from Helga and I was a form of Beastspeak. Not all creatures speak. Altor will only be able to send feelings and some pictures to you. Fawkes you can obliviously understand. Some creatures like snakes you will not understand with beastspeak, but they do understand Parseltounge. The other gift that I give you two is a creature that lives in the forest. It is a small drake. It will want to stay there, but may fly into your courtyard every now and then.”

Helga took over after Rowena was done. “I have one more gift though it might take a few days to set itself up. Out in the corner of your courtyard will be a small hothouse that will house herbs and potion ingredients. The house will be completely charmed to grown, water, and tend them.”

Harry and Severus were shocked, but Harry quickly recovered and thanked the women. Severus inclined his head in a nod of thanks. Altor jumped up on the seat with the two men and settled beside them, purring loudly. Astrum hissed at them and went about exploring the rooms.

Severus suddenly stopped up, causing Harry to wrap his arms around Severus’ neck, and Altor to chirp unhappily before cuddling back into the chair. Severus carried Harry to one of the halls. “Severus, what are you doing?”

Severus smirked at him, “Why my darling little mate, I intend to test the bed, the shower, the bathtub, the desks, the counters…” Harry laughed and nuzzled his mate’s neck. It was going to be a tiring few days.