Title: Unexpected Love

Summary: After the battle against Voldemort, Harry goes to school for another year and then graduates. He is shocked when his former Potions Professor, Snape, kisses him, and is equally as surprised when he realizes that he liked the kiss.

Rated: T

Pairing(s): Harry/Snape, Ron/Hermione, Remus/Sirius

Genre(s): Romance, Drama, Friendship

Warning(s): Intense kissing, mentionings of angst and a near-death experience

After the graduation ceremony, Harry went down to the lake alone to think about the wonderful time he'd had at Hogwarts. He would miss it so much. Even though he was going to be back next year to teach Defense Against the Dark Arts, it wouldn't be the same, especially without his friends.

"Shouldn't you be celebrating with your friends, Potter?"

Harry knew who it was before he turned around and saw his former Professor, Severus Snape. "Like you care?" Harry said bitterly. Snape would be the only thing about Hogwarts he wouldn't miss. He had been horrible to Harry since they'd met.

"Po - Harry," Snape said, and went to stand closer to Harry. Harry felt his mouth fall open, in his whole seven years at Hogwarts he had never heard Snape call any student, especially him, by their first name. "I do care."

And then Snape did the most shocking thing Harry had ever experienced.

He kissed Harry.

And Harry liked it.

Snape's lips were surprisingly soft and his hands were warm when he held Harry's face in them. Harry barely had time to wrap his arms around Snape's waist when the older man pulled back. Harry gawked at Snape, who kissed better than Harry would have ever guessed.

"I had to do that once," Snape said, and he quickly left, his dark robes sweeping behind him.

"Wait - Professor-" Harry called out, sighing. Touching several fingers to his lips, he remembered the battle against Voldemort during his sixth year, when Snape had almost died. You have your mother's eyes, Snape had said.

Harry felt surprisingly warm.

"He did WHAT?!" Ron exclaimed at the after-graduation party.

"Ron," Hermione protested.

"Guys, help me, please," Harry said. Lowering his voice even more, he added, "I think I'm in love with him."

Hermione smiled. "Well, that's great that you found someone, Harry," she said. "Congratulations."

"But after he kissed me, he ran away!" Harry said. "Does that mean he regrets it?"

"He might just be confused, or scared," Hermione pointed out. "You have a lot of history with him. And when Nagini hurt him, you were there for him. It makes sense."

Harry had to agree, now that he thought about it. Maybe Snape's near-death experience had something to do with it. But after that, Snape had just gone back to treating him like shit all of his seventh year. It wasn't like that one moment changed their whole relationship.

But maybe it had for Snape.

"Harry, you know Professor Snape isn't exactly the most open person," Hermione reminded him. "My guess would be that he didn't know what to do about his feelings. Just go talk to him."

"Now," Ron added.

"Now?" Harry said. "That's sure to be awkward."

"If you want him, Harry, I'm sure Snape will be delighted," Ron said. Hermione nodded in agreement.

"Okay. I'll go see if he's in his office."

"Good luck Harry." Hermione smiled.

Harry shivered as he entered the dungeon. How Snape didn't freeze down here was beyond Harry. Taking a deep, nervous breath, Harry knocked on Snape's door.

"Whoever it is, go away."

"It's me. Harry."

A moment later, the door opened and Snape was staring at him, surprised. "You came back."

"Of course I did, Professor," Harry said. He went in Snape's classroom, which was dark. The desks were empty and so was Snape's desk.

"Are you teaching here next year?" Harry asked.

"I don't think so," Snape said. "I have been looking at houses, somewhere quiet."

Harry's heart sank. "You should stay," he blurted out.

"What does it matter to you, Potter?" Snape spat at him.

Ignoring his hurt feelings, Harry said, "Forgive me, Professor, but you don't have to lash out at me anymore. I know how you feel and I accept your feelings. I also...have feelings for you as well."

Snape's eyes widened as Harry approached him. "I love you, Professor. Severus," Harry said so quietly that it was almost a whisper, and Harry knew that it was true. He loved Snape.

Their lips touched in a kiss that was very soft. Harry pulled Snape close, taking control in the kiss. The kiss deepened and Harry reached his fingers into Snape's black hair. It was not greasy at all but was as soft as Snape's lips. His former professor moaned into his mouth and he pulled Harry roughly into his arms as their kisses became more heated. Harry felt Snape's hands on his hips, squeezing them hard, and he groaned as Snape shoved him roughly against his desk, knocking one of his chairs over. Snape kissed him hard and Harry gasped, wrapping his arms around Snape's neck to bring their lips closer together. He felt the man's tongue in his mouth and the feeling was so amazing, although weird at first, but Harry ended up loving it. Snape shoved Harry none too gently onto his desk, climbing on top of him, their tongues twisted together and panting into each other's mouths.

Harry pulled away reluctantly, guessing that things were about to go too far. "Professor-"

"Severus."

"Severus," Harry corrected himself, staring up at Snape. "I...I want this very much, but I think we should take things slowly."

Snape nodded, seeming disappointed. "I understand, P - Harry. Sorry," he apologized, "still taking time to get used to that."

"It's all right."

A heavy awkwardness settled over them, the fact that they had just been in a heated make out session on Snape's desk moments later hanging over them. "Kiss me again," Harry said, and Snape obliged. They lay on his desk making out for another few minutes before Snape pulled away and said, "Wait."

"Did I do something, Severus?" Harry asked, the name sounding perfect coming from him.

That was the first time he saw Snape smile and it took his breath away. "I like it when you say my name," Snape told him.

Grinning, Harry lifted his head and put his lips by Snape's ear. "Severus," he whispered.

He felt Snape shiver. "If you wish to go some place more comfortable than my classroom desk," Snape said, "you could come to my personal quarters if you like."

Harry took a deep breath. "Okay," he agreed.

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