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A Step Forward

Albus waited until each member of the staff at the table had a cup of tea in front of them before he continued the meeting

"We will have a new Potions Professor this year."

There were sighs all around. The last few years had brought one disastrous Potions Professor after another to Hogwarts.

Albus chuckled, "Don't worry, this year our new professor is over qualified I would say." When everyone looked at him in disbelief he continued, "We will be having a Potions Master amongst us."

There were murmurs from the staff. There weren't many Potions Masters in Britain or the world.

"I believe some of you already know him, of him or will at least remember him." At this, the staff members perked up. "I am pleased to inform all of you that Severus Snape will be our new Potions Professor."

Minerva McGonagall was the first one to speak. "Severus Snape…I'd read bits and pieces about him in the Daily Prophet now and again. I'd wondered where he'd disappeared to after graduating."

Remus Lupin, the Defence Against the Dark Arts professor, just sat back in shock. His old class mate was coming back to Hogwarts.

"Where has Severus been all these years Albus?" Filius Flitwick asked.

Albus smiled, "He has been in and out of Britain, working and researching on potions. He is very successful." He turned his gaze to Remus. "Severus is the leadingsource behind the Wolfsbane Potion. He chooses to stay anonymous. His complete findings will be published soon."

"Is there a reason he is coming to teach here Albus?" Minerva questioned. "Surely if he is as good as you say he is he wouldn't want to give it up for teaching. It wouldn't leave him with much time for his research."

"All I know right now is that he is moving from France where he has been working and living and back to Britain. You will all be able to meet him at the Welcome Feast. He informed me that he won't be able to make it here until then," Albus said and bought the meeting to an end.

Harry arched into the delicate but precise touch, his mind a haze of pleasure. All he could do was mumble incoherently as Severus gently wrapped his lips around his cock.

"Yes, please, oh yes," Harry mumbled as his partner expertly sucked his cock.

He began to whimper as Severus stroked his cock and sucked hard on the tip. His other hand was busy massaging Harry's balls, making Harry beg for more. He begged for more while clutching Severus's hair and thrusting into his mouth. He yelped when Severus gently began squeezing his balls.

"Oh god yes," Harry moaned, the added stimulation bringing him to the brink. He groaned, "I'm going to cum."

Severus began sucking him harder and kept up the pressure on his balls, wanting to taste the younger man. He sighed as the beautiful man under him began thrusting harder into his mouth as his orgasm rushed through him. He eagerly swallowed his cum down, loving how Harry was shuddering in his arms.

Harry closed his eyes and just let his body relax after the last month of continuous pleasure. He sighed when he felt his lover stand up and go into the bathroom. The shower started seconds later. Harry contemplated what he wanted to do. Showering with Severus one last time before he left was something he couldn't ignore and quickly joined him in the bathroom under the cool water.

Harry was already halfway hard again and he wanted Severus again. He leaned forward and covered the mouth that was as soft as it looked. Severus moaned, both his hands tugging Harry's body closer. Hearing that rich voice moan made Harry moan back, letting Severus pull him close. Harry pressed Severus against the cold tile wall and pinned him there with his body, not that Severus was trying to get away.

Harry ran his hands over Severus's toned body, heating him up while hungrily sucking on his tongue. He wanted Severus so badly, and needed to have him at least one last time. With that intention in mind, he began grinding his hips down with feverish need, rocking hard against Severus's thick hard erection. The faster he moved, the harder he kissed Severus, his (Harry's) hands kneading, squeezing and massaging his ass. Severus groaned, kissing Harry roughly while pinching and twisting his nipples. Both moaned and clutched each other roughly, rubbing their erections together. Harry gasped as Severus spun around, laying his hands flat against the tiles, his body pressed against the cold tiles, Harry's cock against his ass.

Harry understood and began thrusting his cock against Severus' ass, as Severus began stroking his own cock. When Harry felt he was close to letting go he turned Severus back around, their cocks rubbing together. They held hands and clutched both their cocks together, stroking them hard and fast, their lips fused together. A few more thrusts were all it took as both of them started cumming, loud groans escaping them. They clutched one another while riding out their orgasms.

Harry drew back slightly after a few minutes, the cold water soothing their heated skin. He looked at Severus to see his skin flushed, his eyes sparkling. He looked beautiful. They relaxed back into each other's arms.

"I wish I didn't have to go," Harry mumbled while nuzzling Severus's neck as they stood together under the flowing water.

"I know darling, me too. This last month has been something special," Severus said while rubbing Harry's back. He leaned in, his eyes fluttering shut as he kissed Harry. Gently and slowly at first, little petal soft kisses, then deeper, exploring his mouth and tasting him for one of the last times. Severus moaned softly, a sound that made Harry shudder and groan.

They got out of the shower and dried off before dressing. Harry got changed into a pair of blue jeans and a t-shirt, and then began packing the last of his clothes that were lying outside. Severus dressed in a pair of cream linen drawstring pants and a matching shirt. He wrapped his arms around Harry and slid his hand through his messy but beautiful hair, bringing their lips together for a tender kiss that quickly became heated. They broke the kiss reluctantly and separated.

Severus accompanied Harry to the foyer of the hotel and watched as Harry settled his bill. Silently they walked over to a corner of the hotel to wait out the last few moments before Harry's portkey activated. No words were needed to be said. When they'd begun their whirlwind romance they'd decided on a no questions asked relationship. Answers could be given freely without being asked for them. What had started as purely a physical relationship, had transformed into an intimate one.

Harry had had his holiday romance, so why did he feel so empty? He looked into the dark eyes of the man before him and felt bad for not telling him his real identity. He leaned forward for once last embrace, wrapping his arms around Severus's lean body, nuzzling his neck lightly.

"Thank you," pulling back he looked into Severus's eyes, "for giving me a month of pure happiness."

Severus smiled and brushed a gentle kiss over Harry's lips, "Thank you Harry. I didn't expect this month to turn out the way it has when I came to Egypt. I hope whatever obligations are waiting for you back in England go the way you're hoping them too. I wish you the best in life Harry Evans."

Just then a light bell tinkled letting Harry know his portkey was about to be activated. Reluctantly he stepped back from Severus.

"I'll look you up when I'm done slaying my dragons Severus. If I'm able to do it," he added as an afterthought, not sure he'd be alive after battling Voldemort.

"Take care Harry, you have my best wishes in everything you do," Severus said in his velvety voice.

They stood looking at each for a few seconds as Harry felt a tugging sensation on his navel and disappeared. Severus stared at the spot Harry had been standing on moments ago before turning and slowly walking to his room. He sighed, feeling the room looked empty now that Harry wasn't in it. For the last two weeks Harry had shifted his things into Severus's room, seeing no point in trudging back and forth to his own room from Severus's every time he wanted something from his own room.

Severus packed away most of his things, and sat down on the bed, staring out the window. Harry had not asked so he hadn't told him about his move to England. He figured the younger man had only wanted a summer romance and had gotten it. Whatever more they felt for each other didn't figure into Harry's plans so he decided to stop thinking about it and get on with his own life. Lovers would come and go after all, but the chances of that were severely limited if the Dark Lord Voldemort continued his stupid ways in England.