Here We Go Again

By: Jessarie

A/N: So here is PART 2, this explains some of what Harry said in PART 1 and continues the storyline right where the first left off.

Disclaimer: My stories are based on characters and situations created and owned by author J.K. Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made from the stories on this profile and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended. Nor is any insult or defamation of character intended toward any of the wonderful actors who brought the original Harry Potter books to life through the cinema.

PART 2

Severus' jaw was on the floor. He was so shocked he wasn't even trying to hide his reactions anymore. Pausing, he tried to regain some of his lost grace, as he watched the last of Harry's back leave the Hall. Severus turned slowly to the Headmaster and arched a single eyebrow in question.

Albus Dumbledore studied the man's face and nodded. Harry had been telling the truth. Severus was shocked once more and thought quickly. He knew he had to find Harry, but where would he go?

"Owlery." A female voice said from his right. Severus froze and looked down into the smiling but worried face of Hermione Granger.

"Why are you helping me?" he asked her. She just kept on smiling. "Because I know Harry and if you don't find him and make this right he will never forgive himself for the things he just shouted at you." she answered.

"Thank you, Miss Granger." Severus he spoke with a nod trying not to look like he was running after Harry Potter.

Harry sank to the floor of the owlery thankful for the self sufficient cleaning charms kept on the floors. His tears were coming hard and fast as his shoulder shook uncontrollably.

When Severus opened the door almost five minutes later, he saw that Harry was indeed there. Once more, Severus was in awe that this was the man who had defeated Voldemort and now because of Severus he sat feet flat to the floor, knees raised and his head tucked down sobbing.

Severus' approach was cautious. "Harry?" he asked softly not wanting to scare the other wizard. The dark hair rose slowly until the now bloodshot green eyes missing much of their usual sparkle met Severus' own black.

"I'm..." Harry began to speak roughly.

"No, it's my turn now. Can you please just listen to me for one minute?" Severus asked. At Harry's shaking breath and slow nod, he continued speaking. "I am the one who is sorry. I was unaware that my caustic remarks were actually hurting you. I think a little of some old grudges were making their way in again. I truly do apologize."

"Accepted." Harry mumbled blushing a bit.

Severus' face turned curious. "Now, you want to tell me what you meant back there? Why wouldn't I be alive without you?" he asked rapidly.

Harry gave a small, still slightly watery, smile. "I was the one who saved you from Nagini's bites in the shack. Voldemort had left and Hermione, Ron, and I saw what happened. Voldemort was talking again telling the castle we had an hour to mend and me to find him in the forest. I used a stasis spell on the actual snake venom like the one you use in potions so it couldn't spread. I brought you back and explained to Poppy what I had done. She was furious, because I had wasted quite a bit of my own energy. After that we realized that since the stasis had made the venom solid she should be able to get it out. It was actually Hermione who voiced the idea that maybe the pregnancy apparition spell to remove babies during magic c-section might work if the focus area for the spell was edited. It worked well, but I had to take that hour to rest and receive treatment so I could go after Old Voldy himself." Harry finished breathlessly.

He looked up at a small chuckle. Severus was trying to hold back a smile. "You risked your own life to save a greasy git like me."

"I didn't mean that. I am just frustrated and I was so angry at you for almost nothing. Please forgive me?" Harry asked. "I really can't have you mad at me and not okay with whatever this was." It took a moment for Harry to realize he was crying again.

Strong, warm arms wrapped around him pulling him forward and onto the other mans lap. "Professor?" Harry asked.

"Just let it out, Harry, I am here for you now and I will try not to ever make you cry like this again." Severus answered pulling him closer.

"Why?" Harry asked burrowing closer to the older mans warmth as he got his emotions under control.

"Why what?" Severus asked, hating that the small sentence sounded so immature. Harry giggled a bit.

Clarifying, Harry asked again. "Why are you being so nice to me all of a sudden? I mean, I know we worked together for the war and I know we try to get along alright otherwise, but you are actually being nice."

A/N: Slighlty longer, that was PART 2... Hope you enjoyed and will review to let me know what you think... PART 3 coming in about 10 minutes as soon as I type it...