How Severus Spends His Summer Hols

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Once back on the road, Severus picked up a small leather bound book up from the floorboard that Harry recognized as his journal and withdrew and folded piece of parchment. He then carefully opened it and smoothed it, reading over it before he handed it to Harry.

“This is our contract Harry, the one we both signed when we agreed to enter into this type of relationship. I want you to really read over it now, my love, and if there are things that need to be changed, then we will change them immediately.” He said as he watched the young man’s face as he lowered his eyes to the parchment and read the script.

Contract of Service

I, Harry James Potter, with a free mind and an open heart; do request of
Severus William Snape, that He accept the submission of my will unto His and to take me into His care and guidance, that W/we may grow together in love, trust and mutual respect. The satisfaction of His wants, desires, and whims are consistent with my desire as a submissive to be found pleasing to Him. To that end, I offer Him use of my time, talents, and abilities. Further, I ask, in sincere humility, that, as my Master, He accept the keeping of my body for the fulfillment and enhancement of O/our sexual, spiritual, emotional, and intellectual needs. To achieve this, He may have unfettered use of my body any time, any place, in front of anyone; to keep or to give away, as He will determine.

I ask that He guide me in any sexual, sensual, or scene-related behavior, both together with, and separate from Him, in such a way as to further my growth as a person.

I request of Severus William Snape, as my Master, that he use the power vested in His role; to mold and shape me; assisting me to grow in strength, character, confidence, and being, and that He continue to help me to develop my artistic and intellectual abilities.

In return, I agree:

To obey His commands to the best of my ability.

To strive to overcome feelings of guilt or shame, and all inhibitions that interfere with my capability to serve Him and limit my growth as His submissive.

To maintain honest and open communication.

To reveal my thoughts, feelings, and desires without hesitation or embarrassment.

To inform Him of wants and perceived needs, recognizing that He is the sole judge of whether or how these shall be satisfied.

To strive toward maintenance of a positive self-image and development of realistic expectations and goals.

To work with Him to become a happy and self-fulfilled individual.

To work against negative aspects of my ego and my insecurities that would interfere with advancement of these aims.

My surrender as a submissive is done with the knowledge that nothing asked of me will demean me as a person, and will in no way diminish my own responsibilities toward making utmost use of my potential.

This I, Harry James Potter do entreat, with lucidity and the realization of what this means, both stated and implied, in the conviction that this offer will be understood in the spirit of faith, caring, esteem and devotion in which it is given.

Should either of U/us find that our aspirations are not being well served by this agreement, find this commitment too burdensome, or for any other reason wish to cancel, E/either may do so by verbal notification to the O/other, in keeping with the consensual nature of this agreement. W/we both understand that cancellation means a cessation of the control stated and implied within this agreement, not a termination of O/our relationship as friends and lovers. Upon cancellation, each of U/us agrees to offer to the other H/his or her reasons and to assess our new needs and situation openly and lovingly.

This agreement shall serve as the basis for an extension of O/our relationship, committed to in the spirit of loving and consensual dominance and submission with the intention of furthering self-awareness and exploration, promoting health and happiness, and improving both O/our lives.

I offer my consent to submission to Severus William Snape under the terms stated above on this the 3rd day of January in the year 2003.

Harry James Potter


I offer my acceptance of submission by Harry James Potter under the terms stated above on this the 3rd day of January in the year 2003.

Severus William Snape

Harry swallowed and looked up at his husband, Severus was right, he had broken the contract, he had promised to always keep open communication with him just as Severus had promised to do so with him. Boy, he had really screwed this up. He closed his eyes for just a moment and then opened them again and gave his mate a small smile.

“We need to put something in there about my giving you my Gringott’s key, our marriage, and the child coming and any more on the way Severus.” He said as he handed the parchment back to Severus who was making notes in his journal as Max drove. He hesitated for a moment before he continued.

“I would like for us to explore other things when we play….if it’s okay,” Harry said quietly, he knew the bill of rights said he could make suggestions, but this was new to him. Severus only looked up at him and waited.

“Like what Harry?” he asked as he reached out to hold Harry’s hand.

“Can we talk about it later?”
Severus looked at his husband, who was colouring lightly under his gaze and then smiled, this was a good start. At least Harry seemed to understand now that he could make requests and no one would be angry with him for it.

“Sure Harry, we can talk about it when we are at camp and we are making these other changes.” Severus replied and noticed that Harry sighed in relief and seemed to look forward to the upcoming conversation.

Max turned to glance at Harry and then back at the road, he was relieved to see that the young wizard was staying in reality at this point. His little break with it earlier in the morning had been unnerving to say the least, and he didn’t want another one occurring until they had a professional around that could help them with the boy. He really hoped Harry was going to be able to get past the things done to him by others and that it wouldn’t destroy his marriage to his friend.

When he and Allie had gotten together years ago, it had been a lot like what Harry and Severus were dealing with now, but things had worked out for the best and he had a feeling it would in this case as well.

“Harry, what did you think of what you read?” Max asked as he took the folded sheet back from Severus and carefully tucked it back in his pocket, he was glad he’d popped back to the camp to pick it up along with Sev’s journal while the two had been asleep.

“I had no idea Max. I had never questioned anything Severus told me. I have always been told to be grateful for what I got and not to look to closely at the details.”

“That was the Dursley’s doings, wasn’t it, Harry?” Severus asked as he shifted around and got comfortable with his husband pulled close to him. Harry nodded slightly as he remembered his cupboard and all the lessons he’d been taught in his early years.

“And then when I got to Hogwarts, it was different, but the same.” Severus raised a brow at that and waited for him to go on.

“I was given better care, but what was expected in return was much much more than simply scrubbing floors and cooking sausages. This world I knew nothing about expected me to kill some madman…again.” Harry explained and then quickly added. “But I’m not complaining Sir, I was fed and I had a home. I had fun while I was in school.”

Severus sighed and shook his head, he’d always contended that the wizarding had placed too much importance on a small child’s shoulders and look at the damage it had helped to inflict.

“And then you met Morgan.” Severus stated in a calm, flat voice. He saw the tremor that ran through his husband’s body at the mention of the man’s name. He nodded again, this time his eyes closed, a tear welling in the corner threatening to fall.

“He expected me to pay for the death of his brother. Did you know his brother had been at Hogwarts Sev?” Harry asked softly.

At that revelation, Max nearly swerved off the road and Severus almost broke his own neck, twisting around to look at the younger man so fast.

“I thought Morgan was a muggle Harry?” Severus asked, he was astonished, this was all new news to him, but he supposed he shouldn’t be too surprised, Harry never spoke much about the time he’d spent in the other man’s captivity.

“No, he’s a squib, his brother was a Slytherin Sev, and he was a seventh year when I was in my third.” Harry answered.

“What was his name?” Sev asked as he started to search his memories of that year.

“Julius Taylor, he took the Dark Mark his seventh year, Morgan told me.” Harry explained, speaking as if they were simply discussing the meal they’d had last night. Closing his eyes, Severus could picture the wizard in question; tall, blond hair, pure evil to deal with. He’d known the boy was destined for the Mark as soon as he’d been sorted into his House. He nodded, he knew the family now, it made more sense how Harry was acting.

“I remember him, he was killed in a Death Eater raid about five years ago down in London, something MacNair did wrong.” Severus murmured as he gently stroked the back of his lover’s hand.

“Morgan wanted me to pay for his brother’s death. I am Harry Potter, the Boy Wonder, the reason his brother died. I didn’t know who he was when we met.” Harry explained as the two men listened in stunned silence.

“I didn’t know until right before you found me that night Sev, he’d told me that if I loved him enough that I’d let him take my life to make up for his brother’s death. That all the other shit hadn’t been enough…I still owed him Sev…I still owed him…” Harry said as he started to sob quietly, he was remembering the look in the man’s face as he had held the blade he wished to place in Harry’s throat to take his life.




A/N~ what was in the last chapter was not a contract, it was a bill of rights for a submissive, in this chapter you will find a contract, much like one I use with my own sub. Also to chibi..it\'s easier if you emaill me...I reply, but I\'m crappy about initiating....the same applies for anyone else that wants to, go ahead I answer them all. nigels_fairy_midwife@yahoo.com