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CH 5: Warnings

“My Mom and Dad want to meet with you today.” Harry was looking down, perplexed, at a small piece of paper. They had spent time with James but Harry knew that Snape still harbored hard feelings towards the man that had made his school years dreadful.

“Joy.” Severus looked up at the young man with no emotion.

“What do you think they want?”

“I wouldn’t hazard a guess.” He gestured to a cup of tea. “Join me?”

“Of course.” Harry ruffled the older man’s hair.

Severus scowled. “Might I beg you to never do that again? I am not akin to the flea infested alter-ego of your dear godfather; I do not desire to be petted.”

“Snarley old man.” Harry laughed and sipped his tea. “I’m supposed to go with Dumbledore to the Congregate today, any ideas?”

“You’re the savior of the wizarding world. I imagine it could concern a great many things.”

Harry stared at his mate. “We both have to get going.”

“Thank you most graciously for the reminder. I had forgotten in the last twenty seconds.”

“That’s not what I meant you impossible git. We’re going to be leaving and I…I really want…”

Snape stood and wrapped Harry in his arms, brushing his lips softly against the others. An unexpected shudder shot up his spine. In all his years nothing brought him more euphoria then touching the messy-haired man in front of him.

“…Good guess.” Harry whispered.

“I had an inkling.” He stepped away. “I’d better be off. I think it best not to be late for a visit with Lily Potter.” Severus smiled for a brief moment before exiting the cabin.

Harry touched his fingers to his lips. Severus had left him wanting.

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“Severus I’m glad that you were able to make it.”

“Yes, it was difficult what with all of my current, pressing, social obligations.” He stated sardonically.

“Scrooge.” Lily smiled.

“Snape.” James accepted the other man’s presence in his living room.

“What can I do for you today?” Snape was still standing defensively.

“So sorry to pull you away from what I’m sure was to be a busy, busy day.”

“James Potter I warned you. Not today.” Lily motioned to Severus to take a seat. “There were a few things we had hoped to discuss today.”

Snape nodded his head. “First off, we would like to congratulate you on finding love. You will be better for it Severus.”

“Even if it is with our son.” James received a sharp elbow to the ribs.

“Especially because it is with our son. You’re both good men. Now as a mother I’m eager to warn you not to hurt my baby.” She took a deep breath. “As your friend all I can say is cherish what you have found. It is truly a gift.” She squeezed her husband’s knee.

“Lily let me offer that I would never willingly hurt Harry. He…I…He means a great deal to me.”

“I know. Protect him, won’t you?”

“Always.” Snape lowered his eyes.

“As to the other matter; the Congregate has agreed that the balance will still be thrown off even with you and Harry returning. They have decided that two more of us should accompany you back.”

Severus looked up intrigued. “We’ve determined that it would be most useful if Sirius and Dumbledore were to return. James and I have been out of the fight for to long and we don’t know Voldemort as well as they do.”

“Harry won’t like this.” Snape was worried. “He’d rather have you.”

“We’d love nothing more then to go with him. It just isn’t practical. Surely, you agree?” James questioned.

“I do. It’s been sixteen years. Dumbledore and Sirius are better equipped to bring down the dark lord.” James squirmed in his seat.

“His name is Voldemort, Sniv…Snape.”

“Old habits.” Snape waved the indiscretion away.

“Anyway…” Lily interrupted. “They are better suited. Help Harry adjust. He’ll need you more then ever when you return.”

Snape took Lily’s hand in his own. “You have my word. I will offer Harry every support that I possess. He will be loved Lily, as long as he is with me.” The woman hugged her old friend.

“You’d better get back to him.” Snape stood and walked to the door.

“I’ll see him home.” James followed behind Severus before Lily had time to protest.

“I can find it on my own.” Snape picked up speed, not wanting to exert any energy in to a confrontation with James Potter.

“Lily thinks that this is ok.” James stopped Snape by grabbing his shoulder. Severus shrugged the assaulting hand off of him.

“You don’t share her sentiment?” Snape was goading him.

“The thought of you irks my very core. I don’t trust your allegiances. Your loyalty lies at the feet of whomever can bestow you with the most power.”

“If memory serves it was you, James, that had a thirst for power. You fed on those you deemed weaker than yourself. As for my allegiances, they now lie with Harry.”

“If you hurt my son, no force in this universe will stop me from pulling your sorry arse back here to suffer your fate by my hand. Do you understand?” His voice was low and seeped in malice.

“You’re dead James. Your threats hardly hold merit and while I understand you wanting to protect your son, let me assure you that you are no longer the stronger wizard. Now kindly unhand me so that I may return to Harry.” His eyes burned with loathing.

“Don’t test me Snivellus. It is my son we’re speaking of.”

“We’ll not argue over love for Harry.” Snape growled.

“It is rather poetic isn’t it? Harry saving the soul of the man that is partially responsible for his parent’s deaths?”

“We’ve made our peace Potter. I suggest that you attempt the same.” With that Snape swept away towards the home that he was sharing with Harry.

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“How are you?” Severus questioned the man sitting at the kitchen table.

“They’re giving us Dumbledore and Sirius.” He said softly.

“And not your parents.” Severus slid one arm around his love.

“They didn’t even ask me what I thought.”

“Would you have chosen with your heart or your head?”

“You think they were right?” He turned around to hug Snape.

“I think that they chose wisely for the task at hand.”

“I want my parents Severus.”

“I know you do love. We’ll come back here someday and they’ll be waiting.”

“I just…I want things to be easy. Just something, one thing, to be easy.”

“I’ll be easy Harry.” Severus knew before he finished that he had not said what he meant to say. Both men succumbed to a fit of laughter.

“You’re right, that might make things easier.” Harry joked between gasps of air.

“You will be the death of me Potter.” Severus said before kissing his mate.

“I think they might argue that it’s quite the opposite.” Both men relished the feel of each others mouths, content to take in these serene moments while they still had time.



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