Somewhere

what-oh! ...... sorry about that not quite sure what happened then....
ANYWAY! look another chapter! i have another one written up as well but it's shorter but i'll prob put that up tommorrow or wednesday... depends what i get review wise
on with the show ladies and gentlemen!

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“WHAT?!”

“It would seem that we were just bonded,” Severus said in shock.

“Hang on, I thought we were already had a bond? What are you on about?!” Harry said, starting to get flustered.

“Can you remember when I said that there were several kinds of bond that may have established between us? One of those bonds is in effect like a marriage. It magically binds the two individuals together, although usually the couple perform a small ritual before the act of love making. When they reach their climax their magic’s combine, in effect binding the two for life in a magical marriage,” he said quietly.

“But we didn’t do any ritual!”

“I know. There… there are perhaps half a dozen cases of this happening, where the couple bind without the ritual. It only happens in extremely rare cases, soulmates, people in effect born to be with one another. These people are always marked as well, a sign that they belong to each other. I… I don’t know what to say,” he said, afraid of Harry’s reaction. He said he loved him, but he’d just been bound to him for the rest of his life without even knowing it. It was just another thing in the young man’s life that he hadn’t been able to control.

“I… I love you!!” Harry said with a laugh, launching himself at Severus and tackling him to the bed, “This just proves it Sev. We were meant to be!”

“Oh Harry. I never thought I’d get this lucky in my life. I… marry me. When this is all over, a proper ceremony with everyone watching,” he smiled.

“Yes!” he laughed, throwing his arms around the man’s neck and raining kisses down on him.

“You really have made me the happiest man alive Harry,” he said with a laugh and a smile.

Getting up, he pulled Severus out of bed and hugged him tight, laughing the whole time, unable to keep the happiness from bubbling up and out of him. He was going to get married. Everyone would know just how much he loved this man and he didn’t care what people would think because he’d never been happier. Just then he caught sight of his watch.

“Oh my god, it’s half ten!” he yelped.

“The lesson starts soon and we haven’t eaten yet,” Severus said, hastily moving to the bathroom.

“Oh Merlin, I don’t have any clothes. I didn’t study that potion either!” he said, running into the bathroom to stand next to Severus and wash his face.

“Harry, calm down. You did the potion with me last year in your training. Just look at the notes you took and you’ll be fine. As for your clothes, get Dobby to fetch them for you.”

“That’s why I love you Sev,” he said, taking the man’s head in his hands and kissing him soundly.

Grabbing a now visible towel, he dried his face and wrapped it round his hips. Moving back into the bedroom he called for Dobby, the house elf immediately appearing with a pop.

“Mr Harry Potter Sir. What can Dobby be doing for you?”

“Can you get my bag and my clothes from my room for me please Dobby?”

“Of course Harry Potter Sir.”

“Can you send down a really quick breakfast as well please? Oh and my wand is under my pillow,” he said, berating himself for ever going somewhere without his wand.

“Certainly Harry Potter Sir. Dobby will be back soon.”

“Thanks Dobby,” he said as the little creature disappeared.

A few minutes later and with Severus already dressed and making fresh coffee, Dobby reappeared with his things, two plates of food hovering behind him. After a quick thank you, Harry tucked into a plate of fruit and toast while looking over his notes, then looked over at the potions master.

“Can I borrow your shower Sev?” he asked when he was finished eating.

“You don’t have to ask Harry. What’s mine is yours.”

“Thanks,” he said, getting up and pecking the man on the cheek as he rushed by, Severus grabbing hold of the towel as he went past, exposing him in all his glory.

“Delicious.”

“Don’t or we’ll never get to class,” he said with a grin over his shoulder as he ran out of the room.

Stepping into the shower he quickly washed himself and his hair with the familiar smelling shampoo. As he washed the suds away he felt a tap at the net.

“Harry?” came a familiar voice.

“I’m here Blue.”

“Shale and I were worried about you. We’ve hardly seen you since Monday. Are you ok?”

“I’m fine, in fact I’m better than fine. I have my mate Blue!” he laughed, still giddy at what had happened over the last two days. Looking at the snake he saw it give a tiny shake of its head as though trying to dry itself.

“Really? You attracted Severus?”

“”Yes! He’s mine Blue, my soulmate. We’re going to get married! ”

“Married?”

“I’ll explain it all later. I have to go now or I’ll be late,” he said, getting out of the shower.

Fetching his wand from his bag, he spelled himself dry and quickly dressed. Glancing at his watch he saw that it was now eleven. He had fifteen minutes to spare. Checking that he had everything in his bag he went back into the kitchen. There at the table sat Severus, holding something in his hands. Moving over to the man he sat down in the chair next to him.

“What’s that?” he said, craning his neck to get a look, surprised when the other man slipped from the chair onto one knee.

“My gift to you,” he said, slipping a silver band onto Harry’s ring finger. It was a simple Celtic design of interweaving lines, impossible to tell where one ended and the next began.

“It’s beautiful,” he whispered, tears collecting in his eyes.

“It was from my mother. I think she would want my future husband to have it.”

“Oh Sev, I love you so much,” he cried, hugging the other man tight.

“I know you do because I feel the same way,” he whispered, kissing away the happy tears that had managed to escape.

“I will be so proud the day I get to stand up and say that you are mine and I am yours,”

“So will I, but for now you have to get to class. Come on we’ll go through the training room and my office,” he said, getting to his feet and taking Harry’s hand.

Grabbing his bag as they went by they headed for the classroom, stopping for a heated kiss in Severus’ office. Before the man poked his head through the door to see if anyone was there.

“Its all clear,” he said, moving into the room, before Harry pulled him back for another kiss, unable to keep the smile from his face, laughter bubbling up in his chest.

“I’ve never been so happy. In three days you’ve given me everything I’ve ever dreamed of and so much more and I love you so much for it,” he said, a happy smile on his face.

“I never dreamed of this happy, never dared to believe that I could be this happy, but now I have it I’m not letting it go. I worry that this might all be going too fast, that something is bound to go wrong, but this proves that it was meant to be,” Severus said, running his hand over Harry’s arm. “I really do love you, but for now get into that classroom before anyone else gets here.”

“Mmmm… yes Sir,” he said and with a quick kiss he slid into the classroom and took up his seat near the back.

Pulling out his notes he read through them one last time, even though he recognised the potion from last year and knew how to make it by heart. Soon Severus entered the room from his office, his teaching face firmly in place, followed not long after by the first few students, Ron and Hermione among them. Instead of sitting either side of him like normal, Ron sat next to Hermione, putting her between himself and Harry.

“Where were you?! I was worried sick! First you’re there and then you go missing again,” she whispered angrily.

“Same place as before, same thing as before,” he said with a smile.

“Oh,” she said.

“I’ve got something else to tell you as well but that’ll have to wait till later. We’ll go to the training room after charms,” he said, unconsciously playing with the ring on his finger.

“Where did you get the ring?” Hermione asked when she noticed it.

“I’ll tell you later,” he grinned as the rest of the class turned up, Malfoy once again bringing up the rear.

“You have the lesson to create the potion I set you on Monday. Begin,” Severus said, once everyone was seated.


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if anyone wants to know what the rong looks like there is a photo here -------> http://isisfiredancer.deviantart.com/art/Cliche-106410718
it is perhaps my most prized piece of jewellery and yes i wear it on my ring finger

To the loverly reviewers

ladyroo88 -- oo ice cream!! nomnomnom glad you like it

Dragonsnurse -- i was a bit suprised that you hadn't commented but it's ok i often forget! i'm really glad you liked this chapter and i'm glad that it came across the way i wanted it two. i wanted to show the complete love and trust the two have for each other even though it's so new, because they were meant to be. don't worry either i should think i'll update a few more times before christmas but i shall eagerly be awaiting my present... not sure if he'll fit under the tree though....

DefiantThrallXxX -- ahahahahahahahaha *dies*....... priceless XD

Slytherdor -- i don't hate it! i hate itwhen people call me sweet but not when they call this sweet... i try for sweet... well sometimes anyway! are you feelin better now?

Slowly_Disappearing -- hehe swim pratice sounds... interesting.... yeah.... glad you liked it. i've read a lot of stories where they've bonded and i wanted something different but really strong if that makes any sense? wish i had experianced it!

kunitsu -- glad you liked it and the shield comes with the territory... i mentally erect one over everyones keyboards when it comes to a smexy part... can't have them being damaged or you wouldn't be able to review! o_O

april -- i am indeed still writing and i've added you to the e-mail list so you should get one for this chapter hehe feet to yourself!

Ramsay -- noooooooooooooooooo! sevvie is mine!! *hugs him possesivly* grrrrrrrrrrrrr! shale is about.i should think he's off pestering someone at the minute... i'm glad you decided to read it though...i must admit i've done that several times and my summary isn't exactly eye catching really but i'm SUPER glad that this story is still reeling in new readers!

KittKatt -- now that's dedication! i didn't expect that to happen to be truthful! glad you came over to the AFF side though... we have smutt here! ahahaha

Amanda Rose -- pouting did indeed make me write faster... will not work every time though! :P yeah i feel sorry for poor sev as well but he got hot sex the next day to make up for it!

Lady-of-Light -- another new reader! hehe glad you're enjoying it

Sarah -- wow... i'm a reward... that makes me so unexpectably happy! that paper sounds... pretty harsh to be truthful! i added you to the mailing list as well

mis -- hehe your comment made me giggle lol

ladyedgecombe -- yes indeed magic does rock... if only it was real and i'd have my room cleaned in a jiffy! *looks at the mess* it can wait... there is smutt to write! no wait no smutt just yet... cliffies to write and horrible mean things as well! sorry no removal of the mark :D

Leentje -- faster! i'll kill my fingers if i type faster!!

Kurai -- yes yes you do! *pokes you with a stick* go write angelique! as for floating ideas... i know what you mena! i have the sequel to this one planned, my old snarry, a drarry *le gasp!* and about 5 original plots that are all sort of half started or written down as basic plot lines... this one is the only one i'm working on though so never mind they can all wait!

DTDY -- hehe i'm nothing if not full of creativity and randomness...it's my downfall sometimes! glad you liked it though

ok my loverlys R&R time!!

muse: did you know that she did the shopping tonight in a santa hat?
severus: somehow it doesn't suprise me...
isis: what?! everyone is so miserable this time of year i just try to bring a smile or two!!
severus: .......
muse: just don't sev it really isn't worth it
isis: aww come on guys where's your christmas cheer?
severus: pickled in a bottle ready for use in a rather noxcious potion
isis: *sigh* there's just no hope for some people!