Somewhere

wow that title is lame!
couldn't think of a better one though so for now you're stuck with it!
well i got that presentation done and i did really well, now i just have 6 other pieces of work to be done byt the 12th of december...... of which i haven't started a single one!! (oh dear)
i am however going on holiday next weekend.... to suffolk to see sutton hoo.... we're camping.... it's going to be cold.... very cold!
we had snow here as well this morning and it was almost blizzard like but now the sun's come out and it's nearly all gone! poo
oh well on with the show and you might not get another one for a while because i'll be working on my degree work

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It was half eleven by the time he finally left Severus’ quarters, amid a flurry of stolen kisses and whispered promises. Finally he’d had to change into a fly in order to get away, sending one final ‘I love you’ down the link to brush against Severus’ mind. Now he walked slowly through the halls, remembering everything that had happened that night, how his life had changed. He’d been betrayed by Ron, accepted by Hermione and loved by Severus. Three times, he thought with a smile as he felt the slight discomfort in his backside as he walked. He didn’t really want to go back to the dorm, not just yet. Heading toward the Gryffindor tower, he made a detour and walked up the tower next door. Climbing to the top floor, he opened the door and stepped inside. Moving to sit on one of the window ledges, he drew his legs up land enjoyed the breeze that caressed his face. Listening to the soft chatter of various animals either preparing to go to sleep or just waking up reading to go in search of food, he was surprised to feel a familiar tingle on the edge of his subconscious. Turning he saw a white shape flying towards him and seconds later Hedwig landed on the ledge next to him.

“Hey Hedwig. What are you doing here?” he asked.

“I went for a quick hunt. What are you doing out so late?”

“I was with Severus,” he smiled.

“So that’s why I can smell him all over you,” she said in a knowing tone.

“I guess you’ve figured it out then?”

“The stupid smile on your face is a good indicator and you reek of sex as well. Oberon told me too, so yeah I had figured that you’d finally bagged Severus,” she said and he could have sworn that if she could, she’d have been smiling.

“You know you really don’t speak like I’d expected you to. You’re very… how should I put it… colloquial?”” he said.

“That’s from spending the last seven years around you. You might not have been able to hear me but I could understand you, so I suppose I’ve adopted the way you speak. Blue will end up the same after a while as well I should think. It’s like moving to a different country and picking up the accent and mannerisms,” she said, preening one of her wings.

“Oh, I suppose it makes sense when you put it like that.”

“I always make sense. So what are you doing here anyway? Why haven’t you gone back to the Tower?”

“Ron and Hermione found out about me and Sev. Hermione was fine with it, she saw that I love him, but Ron couldn’t accept it and he flipped. He pulled his wand on Severus and I just lost it. I think I might have really hurt him if it hadn’t been for Sev. My mind just went completely blank and I saw red. I can’t face going back, not just yet,” he whispered, wrapping his arms around himself as a particularly cold gust of wind bit at his skin.

“Well you’re going to catch your death if you stay here much longer. Ron’s most likely asleep anyway so why don’t you go back?”

“Yes mum,” he laughed.

“I can’t help but worry about you Harry. Don’t forget I’ve been with you over the last seven years and I’ve seen everything that you’ve been through,” she said, flying up to settle on his shoulder and rub her head against his cheek.

“You’re right Hedwig and I’ll never forget it. You’ve helped me get through everything.”

“I try my best.”

“Right, I suppose I’ll head back to the Tower then. Are you coming back with me or are you going back to the owlery?” he asked, unfolding himself and carefully standing up, feeling a slight cramp in his back.

“I’m going back to the owlery. Oberon is keeping a perch for me.”

“You two seem to be getting on well,” he smiled, walking down the stairs, Hedwig following closely behind him.

“I like him. He can be kind of moody but once you get to know him he’s really nice.”

“Just like his owner,” he muttered, saying goodbye to her as she flew off.

Looking at his watch he saw that it was now gone midnight. With slow deliberate steps he finally made it to the Tower entrance and the Fat Lady’s portrait. With every step a sense of dread and fear had settled over him, until finally all he wanted to do was turn and run back to the dungeons and the warm arms of his lover.

“Back late again I see,” said the Fat Lady.

“Yeah,” he muttered.

“Oh dear. What ever is the matter?”

“The usual. My life is crap and I have no control over anything.”

“Oh,” she said, her eyes softening as she looked at him.

“Memoriola medicamentum,” he said, watching as the door swung open.

Crawling through the portrait hole he was relieved to find the common room empty. He’d half expected to find Hermione waiting up to talk to him and he really wasn’t in the mood for it. Sitting down in one of the huge chairs near the fire he curled himself around a cushion and tried not to cry. This was just one more thing in a long list that made him want to give up. The only difference though was that now he had Severus and that made it all worthwhile. Now he felt that he could go through almost anything because afterwards he’d be able to go back to his lover. He must have been there for at least twenty minutes, just staring into the fire and thinking, when he heard footsteps on the stairs. Not wanting to be found he panicked and changed into a beetle, hiding behind the cushion. Peaking out he saw Hermione stood at the end of the room.

“Where are you Harry?” she whispered to the seemingly empty room.

Knowing that he’d have to face her eventually he changed back and sat up.

“I’m here Hermione.”

“Oh Harry. I was getting so worried,” she said, coming over to hug him.

“I’m fine.”

“Where were you? I’d started to think you’d run off,” she said, sitting in the chair opposite.

“I was with Severus.”

“All this time?!”

“Mmhm,” he nodded, a blush rapidly staining his cheeks as he shifted slightly, feeling that delectable burn again.

“Why are you… you didn’t?!” she asked with a gasp.

“Didn’t what?” he asked with a smile.

“You didn’t, you know, do it… did you?”

“Mmhm.”

“Oh my god!” she squealed.

“Hermione, shhhhh!” he said, clapping a hand over her mouth. When he thought it was safe again he removed it.

“What was it like?” she asked, shuffling to the front of her seat.

“Like I’d died and gone to heaven. I’ve never felt anything like that before Hermione. I really do love him, with all my heart and soul. I just can’t imagine my life without him now and I’d die for him if I had to. He really does mean that much to me and I just can’t see why Ron doesn’t understand that,” he said, suddenly feeling down again.

“He’ll come round Harry, he just needs time to let it sink in. He just learnt that the person that you used to hate is now not only your friend but the person that you’re in love with. Give him a while and you’ll see, I promise,” she said, laying her hand on his knee and giving it a reassuring squeeze.

“I hope you’re right Hermione because if he forced me to choose between him and Severus… I’d choose Sev. Ron’s like a brother to me but Severus completes me.”

“I know that Harry and I think Ron does too and I also don’t think he’d want to lose you as a friend. For now though why don’t you go to sleep and try not to let it worry you. I guarantee that it’ll all be alright by the end of the week.”

“I love you Hermione, I really do,” he said with a smile as he pecked her on the cheek and got up to head to the dorm.

“I know you do Harry,” she smiled.

Trekking up the stairs he stripped off his outer robes and shirt as he went, slinging them over his shoulder. When he got to the door he carefully pushed it open and crept inside, throwing his clothes on the trunk and stripping down to his boxers before slipping into an over sized t-shirt. Drawing back the curtains around his bed he saw Shale curled up on his pillow, while Blue had taken up his perch on one of the corner posts again. Turning he saw that the curtains around Ron’s bed were drawn but unlike usual there were no snores coming from within, meaning that he was most likely awake and listening for Harry’s return. With one final glance he pulled back the covers and slipped under them.

“Harry?” came a sleepy voice.

“Yeah it’s me Shale,” he said as he got comfy, one arm under his pillow.

“Was worried bout you Harry,” Shale mumbled, moving to curl up near his chest.

“I’m ok Shale. Go back to sleep.”

“M’kay.”

Gently stroking the kitten’s soft fur, he slowly drifted off to sleep.


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To the loverly reviewers

ladyroo88 -- lol mmm.... hotness hehehe *munches on a cookie then goes to fetch a popsicle* shlurp

Dragonsnurse -- was it sexy by any chance?! hehehe lol blue got back safe and sound and is now eating all my rice crispies! as for cello's and strawberries.... *dies*

Kurai -- yeah i will admit that i hate that part too but i change so much that in the long run it's better for me

kunitsu -- *hands you a keyboard cleaning brush* that'll help :D hehe yeah i can think of a lot of things that harry could get used to as well *wink wink nudge nudge*

Werewolf Mistress -- suprisingly enough you're gonna have to wait a few chapters to discover ron's reaction i'm dolin my condensed timeline thing again! but seriously... what do you think he's gonna be like?!

Nigellica -- *racks brain* you know i did know what we were talking about but now i've forgotten..... oh well

Slytherdor -- hehe glad you like it and so far in the hand written one... i haven't let sirius know yet.... i should fix that..... two weeks till christmas in my hand written version

SuzieGeorge -- *joins you in your gooey puddle* yeah he should have been higher than 14 but hey we all know that he's better! as for fruit... i suppose you could call that the product of a college conversation... hehe frozen soft fruits lol :D why does everyone love my me/muse/sev conversations!

severus: because they are an insight into your warped and addled mind?
isis: ...... possibly..... wait! what are you trying to say?!
severus: nothing, nothing at all
isis: *mumble mumble*

Slowly_Dissapearing -- yeah i found that as well! all the good stories seemed to update over a few days... not that i'm complaning!

Carmeleyes -- ooooohhhhhhh! ok it makes sense now..... wow what a compliment! *hugs you* thanks :D

MissElphie -- aww man great song although there is a beter one by him..... what's it called.... oh step into christmas.... not sure if that's theone i'mthinking about though..... anyway yes that voice!! *dies* it's like melted chocolate running over your body! a friend sent me a link to something once and the first thing he says is 'do you dream of me at night'..... i nearly died right thenand there!! i'm listening to 'Bari Improv' at the min from the august rush film

DTDY -- thank you and i'm glad you're enjoying it

KTAC -- well as for mint i never actually said it had any in it, you can get lubes these days that smell of mint and have a slight amount of essensce in them but the burning effect it out weighed by the other products... besides he's a wizard! as for soap... it doesn't burn as long as you've not got any broken skin or abrasions, that i can tell you on good authority! i suppose it would depend on the person though... i don't know... thanks for the advice anyway though :D glad yyou're liking it as well

DarklessVasion -- *blink blink* ...... pinapple?

this chapter is shorter i know but it was a bitch to write just from all the flaming italics so it took me longer anyway. it would have been up last night as well but the internet kicked me off and wouldn't let me back on for some reason!!

severus: maybe it was trying to say that you should sleep
isis: i'll sleep when i want!
severus: thenmaybe it was trying to say that youneeded to get on with your coursework
isis: ..... yeah it could have been that one..... oh well
severus: you'll fail
isis: will not! i'm the master of cramming and last minute work! mwahahahahaha
severus: oh dear. i suggest we just leave her to it *walks off*
isis: *manic laughter*

R&R and fruit please :D