Strangers in the Night

Cuddling into the soft cushions of the sofa Harry sighed with content. Yesterday had been near perfect because as soon as they had returned home, he had assaulted Severus with passionate kisses and dragged him into his bedroom. The way the man could purr into his ear the most casual things and still sound sultry made his toes curl with pleasure. They had spent most of the afternoon kissing and touching and Harry must have come several times. The younger wizard had told his lover that he was ready for the next step but Severus had insisted that he needed more preparation before they were to proceed.

So now he was resting here after a wonderful breakfast while Severus was in his lab brewing a calming drought for a customer. Closing his eyes he tried to shake the feeling that something wasn't right but to no avail. It was foolish really- never had he felt so at ease in his life as right now and still there was a nagging feeling that there was disaster waiting for him around the corner.

Sighing Harry got up and trailed into the kitchen. Out of the fridge he got a can of coke that he had brought with him from his place and walked over to the table to flop down there. Outside clouds had covered the sun and wind was sweeping through the garden playing with the leaves. It was a pretty desolate sight really but it fit his mood.

Suddenly the fireplace came alive and he heard the voice of Hermione ring through the living room.

“Hello, Professor Snape- I hope I do not disturb your afternoon but I was wondering if Harry is with you?”

Walking up to the fire place he saw the face of Hermione in the flames.

“I am here Hermione. What's wrong?”

Smiling broadly into Harry's direction she seemed awfully pleased.

“Do you have a little time for me and Aurora, Harry? Ron is visiting Seamus and I am dying to tell you something.”

“Sure,” Harry said easily. “Severus is in his lab so we probably have the whole morning.”

Her face disappeared and a few moments she and her five year old daughter stumbled out of the fireplace, Aurora was almost the spitting image of Hermione with bushy brown hair and hazel eyes. Harry was her godfather and he now opened his arms and embraced the giggling girl.

“Aurora, my darling. Wow, you have grown up quite a bit.”

The girl gave him a shy kiss. “Hello Uncle Harry.”

Placing her back on the ground he straighten and smiled at Hermione. “Do you want a tea?”

Shaking her head she placed a couple of dolls on the floor and sat down on the couch. “Thank you but I just had tea at home. Come on here Aurora and play with your dolls, There- that's a good girl.”

Harry leaned back in his arm chair and watched the girl as she dressed one of the dolls. Suddenly it occurred to him that Hermione was pregnant. Looking up he found her watching him intently.

“You know Fred spilled your secret,” he said casually.

Sighing Hermione nodded. “I know and I am so sorry I kept this from you but you were so upset with the fact that your dates never worked out and Ron and me thought that telling you about my pregnancy would depress you. Fred flooed us just after you left his shop. And I am so glad that I can share this with you now.”

Smiling Harry leaned over and touched her hand. “Hey, I am happy for you and Ron and I can't wait to see another Weasley toddler in my living room.”

The witch beamed at him and softened her voice. “So, you and Professor Snape...”

“He is no longer a teacher so please stop calling him that. And yes, we are dating I guess. Thanks to you and Albus if I am not mistaken.”

Hermione smiled widely not at all feeling guilty. “Well, you see Ron and me went to Hogwarts a couple of months ago when Remus started teaching there again. And when we had a private dinner with Minerva and Albus he mentioned Profess.... Severus and his trouble in finding a suitable partner and we talked about you and it all came together, you know?”

“But why did you decide to set me up with Severus? I never told you that I was interested in men.” Harry leaned back again and watched the show of emotions on Hermione's face.

“Actually that was Albus' brilliant idea. We thought you both had tried so hard and it never worked out so we thought why not give you a little nudge?” A smile tugged around the witch's lips. “And it worked, did it not?”

Growling Harry rolled his eyes. “You are not even feeling guilty, are you?” When Hermione shook her head, he grinned. “Thanks, for that nudge.”

“So, you think the two of you..?”

“Let's just take one step at a time. We spent almost two days now together and we have not killed each other. I would say there is hope.”

Hermione giggled and blushed bright red. “So, have you...?”

Choosing not to answer Harry threw her a dirty look which made Hermione break out in laughter. “Okay I got it. None of my business and all. But it is good to see you happy.”

Aurora chose that moment to crawl onto Harry's lap and snuggled up to him. Gently he placed her feet on the couch and almost instantly she fell asleep. Hermione watched that with a smile.

“You are really good with her Harry. You will be an excellent father.”

Looking up sadly Harry thought about that. “Well, since I am currently dating a wizard I doubt that I will ever have my own children but thanks.”

“Why is that?” Hermione asked. When Harry just stared at her, she casually said, “Do not tell me you have no idea that in the wizarding world it is possible for two men to have a child?”

“Huh!” Harry gawked at her. “Pardon?”

Hermione sighed. “If you and Severus really want to have children, it is possible for one of you to carry a child. It is quite rare but it can happen.”

Closing his mouth Harry pondered that for a moment and then smiled. “That is good to know.”

Severus was bottling up the potion and placed the last vial in one of his wooden boxes. Not bothering to clean anything right now, he waved his wand to do a superficial cleaning spell and he would have to return later to do a proper one. Closing the door behind himself he made his way up the bustling alley up to his house. The thought that Harry would be home waiting for him was elevating his mood considerably and when he opened the door he was pleased to find Harry asleep on his couch.

Chuckling he went over and softly nudged him on his shoulder to wake him up but Harry only slapped his hand away mumbling something unintelligible which sounded suspiciously like “One more hour”. Severus cocked a brow but let the young wizard sleep for now. Stepping over to the large living room window that faced the wild garden he closed his eyes.

So much had happened in the last 48 hours that he was intrinsically confused by it all. Not only had he met the curse of his life, Harry Potter, again but against all odds the boy had decided to bestow his affection on him. He was not deluding himself into believing that he would ultimately stay with him but just that he would get the chance to spend any amount of time with him, was enough to unsettle him.

Hearing a yawn from the couch he was not surprised to find Harry stretching his limbs and flashing him a beautiful smile. Walking over Severus tussled the boy's mess of hair affectionately.

“And I thought you would sleep the rest of the day.”

Standing up Harry peaked into the other wizard's face suddenly concerned.

“Is everything all right?” When Severus did not answer Harry gently cupped his cheek. “Talk to me. You know if we want this to work we got to learn to talk about stuff.”

Smiling ruefully Severus pulled his frame closer and was surprised when Harry instantly assaulted his mouth to kiss him passionately. Giving in to the youthful enthusiasm Severus took control of the kiss and dived his tongue into the hot cavern. He had a couple of lovers in his life but none of them had provoked this amount of desire in him just by being in the same room.

Wanting to end the affectionate display he was unprepared when Harry pushed him onto the couch and began to suck on his neck. Now and then he nibbled on the skin he found there and used his hands to rip open the shirt to get his hands on the warm flesh underneath.

“I missed you,” Harry whispered out of breath and brushed the torn shirt off Severus' shoulders to descend onto his nipples. His lips sucked and alternated with tugging on the hardened nubs with his teeth. His hand trailed down the potion master's abdomen to settle on his by now hardened cock.

“You are aware that this will eventually kill me?” Severus remarked casually. The fire in his loins was a smouldering heat that he had trouble to control. It threatened to spill over and take both of them away so he steadied Harry's hand that had begun to rub over his groin. “I am not a young man any more.”

Looking up Harry licked his lips his green eyes glazed over with passion. “You are just right,” he grunted and finally undid the button of Severus' pants to take the throbbing hardness into his hand. “And I don't think you are aware what you make me feel just by being close to me.”

Resting his head against the back of the couch Severus smirked taking in the heated face of his lover.

“And what exactly am I making you feel?”

Scowling Harry undid his shirt and threw it away. “That is just the point- I am feeling like that and you act as if it is nothing.”

“I am older Harry, hormones just do not the same to me as to your young body.”

Green eyes flashed with something akin to frustration and growling Harry waved his wand to undress both of them. Choosing not to answer him this time Harry moved his body so that he sat astride Severus' lower abdomen.

“Take me,” he whispered with passion lacing his voice. “Make me yours so that you no longer think this is some childish fling that will fade.”

It was Severus time to growl and he flipped them over so that he was straddling Harry much smaller frame.

“You are not ready yet,” he grunted and was surprised when Harry flashed him a devilish grin.

“I...am...more...than...ready,” Harry said accenting each words with a kiss to Severus' abdomen. “I am warning you- if you do not start to make a move I will be driven crazy by my mad hormones and you do not want that to happen.”

Pushing Harry back onto the floor Severus kissed him hard and then used his teeth to mark Harry's neck.

“Maybe we can start to prepare you,” he purred into Harry's ear silkily and rejoiced in the shudder that went through the younger wizard's body. “I will take control from here.”

Taking in the slightly tanned body underneath him Severus once again marvelled as his eyes travelled down a slightly muscular chest, a taunt abdomen and slender hips to a nest of brown curls around a very hard cock. Experimentally he licked over the hard shaft and the moan from Harry seemed to fuel his passion further. It tasted sweet and he was pleased when he realized that a bit of precum was showing at the tip.

Using one hand to distract Harry with a tight grip on his erection he carefully let his other hand drift to his backside and let it circle the soft pucker he found there. Boring his eyes into Harry's he slowly let one finger enter the tight entrance. Harry's eyes rolled backwards and he cursed loudly and at the same time his body relaxed against the intrusion. Pulling the finger out again Severus pushed two in. Harry was tight but considering that he had never slept with a man, he was adjusting to the intrusion very quickly.

Bending his finger Severus pushed it against a sweet spot and was surprised when Harry began to shudder and then his whole body erupted into orgasm. Strong fingers held onto Severus' shoulder as Harry rode the waves of pleasure. Finally he went limb and Severus carefully cradled his body trying to sooth him.

“Hush, breath Harry,” he muttered softly kissing him.

Drawing in much needed air Harry let his head sink to the floor and Severus nuzzled his neck, every now and then nibbling on the skin. It took the younger wizard several minutes until he turned his face and a brilliant smile tugged at his mouth.

“Wow,” he whispered. “That was... wow.”

“Very eloquent once again,” Severus said with affection. “And that was just the start.”

Harry happily snuggled his face into Severus' chest and sighed. “I would tell you right now that I love you but you would not believe me.”

Meeting Harry's eyes Severus smiled thinly. “Give it time Harry. Do not rush to declare an undying love now in the throws of passion. Two days ago you did not admit that you could be interested in another man. One step at a time, all right?”

Opening his mouth to contradict Harry was silenced when the fireplace flared to life.

“Severus my dear boy, are you there?” Albus' voice was laced with a seriousness that made Harry's blood run cold with anticipation.

Getting up Severus casually waved his wand to get dressed to face the fire.

“I thought I told you it is impolite to intrude like this.”

“I know Severus and I apologize but I need to talk with you right away.”

Rolling his eyes Severus stepped up to the fire. “Talk.”

For a moment Albus was silent and Harry silently urged him on to make that feeling of nausea in his guts disappear. But when he finally said something the words almost stopped his heart and a terrifying horror gripped his mind.

“Renee is pregnant Severus.” He was quiet for a while. “And he told me you are the father of the baby.”

Ew, another evil cliffy. Now I am wondering if you saw that coming. The question is, is he really pregnant and will that drive Severus and Harry apart? We will meet Renee again in the next chapter and you can expect some angst.


***walking away softly humming a tune***