Just Another Year In the Life 3/?
Rated: R. HP/SS slash, also HG/RW het. Subject matter not for children, although nothing too graphic, but be careful when reading just to be on the safe side. Mentions the after-effects of rape, as well as some graphic violence in later chapters and sexual content.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or it's characters, that would be JKR.
Sequel to 'Friendship and Beyond.' Takes place the summer after Harry's graduation from Hogwarts. I suggest you read the previous story first; otherwise this one won't make much sense.
Authors Note: One of my reviewers asked if this was going to continue on as a regular year in the life story. There will indeed be more action and adventures to come, but we may not get there for a few more chapters. These first few are getting Harry and Sev settled into their new life together. The real fun starts after the students arrive.
A Birthday Celebration
The trio caught their breath as they threw themselves in the armchairs Harry bought for the sitting room in his and Sev's quarters. They were one of the few expenditures that Severus didn't disagree with on principal. After a chase through the lower levels of the dungeons they entered Harry quarters to sit and relax before the party. Severus greeted them in his usual short manner, and then promptly went back to writing a syllabus for the coming school year. He single-mindedly ignored the mindless chattering coming from the next room and continued writing diligently, leaving the three friends to discuss their 'news' in private. Severus did catch bits and pieces and decided he would ask his lover about it at a later date.
"When are you going to tell your parents?" Harry asked after a bit catching his breath near the fireplace.
"Well we haven't even mentioned moving out yet, let alone having a baby." Ron commented rubbing the back of his head nervously.
"We had already spoken about marriage but hoped to wait until after we finished training in our respective careers." Hermione interjected worriedly. "At least then the money constraint wouldn't be such an issue."
"True, but we all did get a bit of dosh for ridding the world of the boil on the ass of wizarding kind. That should give you a bit to work with." Harry reminded them helpfully, remembering Fudge's face as he did so.
"That is what we were going to use to get an apartment. Now with a baby on the way, let alone a wedding beforehand, we'll be broke in under a year. Especially with us still training. I've already talked to Madame Folroy and she said that a baby wouldn't be a problem at my apprenticeship, so that's one less thing to be concerned of, but Ron won't have a decent salary until early next year once he passes the auror training program."
"Well worst comes to worst I will give you a loan." Harry told them casually, glancing Ron's way.
"We won't take your money, Harry." Ron told him firmly his face turning red in a combination of anger and embarrassment. "If I can't take care of a baby and my wife then I just shouldn't bloody well have them."
"Look Ron, I wouldn't be giving you the money." Harry explained, thinking on his feet. "I would charge interest and expect you two to pay me back in a timely manner. Think of me as a bank."
"I won't take-" Ron began loudly only to be interrupted by Hermione.
"If it comes to that, we'd be thankful to you." She interceded softly, squeezing Ron's hand in warning. "It would be wonderful of you. Wouldn't it Ron?"
"Yes… just wonderful." He answered after a slight pause, looking slightly constipated as he did so.
"Good, now that that's settled." Harry commented, changing the subject adeptly. "Have you given any thought on where to live?"
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The birthday celebration lasted through late into the night, with all of the teachers in attendance. Harry was overwhelmed at the sheer size of the party, let alone the fact that it was his first birthday where he celebrated with his friends and family. He was touched when Albus levitated a large cake into the room followed by all of his presents. Harry simply looked from person to person, at a loss for words momentarily.
"Well, are you going to stand there all night?" Ron called out to him cheekily, saving him from an embarrassing emotional display. "I'm hungry over here."
"You're always hungry, you prat." Harry joked, fake glaring at his best friend.
"Too bloody true. So let's get to the cake quickly then."
"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed disapprovingly. "It's Harry's birthday. He gets to choose what we do first."
"Well then choose already, mate." Ron grumbled good-naturedly.
"Hmmm… I don't know." Harry responded playfully, winking at Hermione from the side. "I'm not too hungry yet, so how about presents first."
"An excellent idea, Harry." Albus agreed handing over a brightly wrapped package. "This first one is from me. I do hope you like it."
The twinkling in the old man's eyes gave Harry pause as he shook the gift cautiously, ignoring Ron mumbling about 'bloody traitorous best mates.'
"Thank you Albus." Harry acknowledged as he unwrapped the present. He stared down into the box as he pulled the wrapping from the box, swallowing nervously. He pulled out a long robe and matching hat from the box much to everyone's amusement. Thankfully, the robe was neither magenta nor rabbit infested, however it did bring to mind a zebra, for it was indeed striped- yellow and bright orange in fact.
"Erm…" Harry didn't know quite what to say, not wanting to offend the headmaster who was beaming at him.
"It's wonderful, Harry." Hermione exclaimed a few seconds too late to be genuine. "Just the right colors too."
"Indeed, why don't you try it on to see if it fits?" Severus suggested dryly, ignoring the death glare his lover sent in his direction.
So Harry spent the rest of the night decked out in his bright robes, opening presents and eating cake. The smile on his face only got brighter every time he touched the pendant around his neck- a gift from Severus. On the pendant was a snake wrapped around a silver ring, it's eyes bejeweled. As Harry went to bed that night exhausted yet happy, wrapped tightly around Severus, his left hand clutched the necklace while his right hand was intertwined with his lover's. He slept peacefully.
Rated: R. HP/SS slash, also HG/RW het. Subject matter not for children, although nothing too graphic, but be careful when reading just to be on the safe side. Mentions the after-effects of rape, as well as some graphic violence in later chapters and sexual content.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or it's characters, that would be JKR.
Sequel to 'Friendship and Beyond.' Takes place the summer after Harry's graduation from Hogwarts. I suggest you read the previous story first; otherwise this one won't make much sense.
Authors Note: One of my reviewers asked if this was going to continue on as a regular year in the life story. There will indeed be more action and adventures to come, but we may not get there for a few more chapters. These first few are getting Harry and Sev settled into their new life together. The real fun starts after the students arrive.
A Birthday Celebration
The trio caught their breath as they threw themselves in the armchairs Harry bought for the sitting room in his and Sev's quarters. They were one of the few expenditures that Severus didn't disagree with on principal. After a chase through the lower levels of the dungeons they entered Harry quarters to sit and relax before the party. Severus greeted them in his usual short manner, and then promptly went back to writing a syllabus for the coming school year. He single-mindedly ignored the mindless chattering coming from the next room and continued writing diligently, leaving the three friends to discuss their 'news' in private. Severus did catch bits and pieces and decided he would ask his lover about it at a later date.
"When are you going to tell your parents?" Harry asked after a bit catching his breath near the fireplace.
"Well we haven't even mentioned moving out yet, let alone having a baby." Ron commented rubbing the back of his head nervously.
"We had already spoken about marriage but hoped to wait until after we finished training in our respective careers." Hermione interjected worriedly. "At least then the money constraint wouldn't be such an issue."
"True, but we all did get a bit of dosh for ridding the world of the boil on the ass of wizarding kind. That should give you a bit to work with." Harry reminded them helpfully, remembering Fudge's face as he did so.
"That is what we were going to use to get an apartment. Now with a baby on the way, let alone a wedding beforehand, we'll be broke in under a year. Especially with us still training. I've already talked to Madame Folroy and she said that a baby wouldn't be a problem at my apprenticeship, so that's one less thing to be concerned of, but Ron won't have a decent salary until early next year once he passes the auror training program."
"Well worst comes to worst I will give you a loan." Harry told them casually, glancing Ron's way.
"We won't take your money, Harry." Ron told him firmly his face turning red in a combination of anger and embarrassment. "If I can't take care of a baby and my wife then I just shouldn't bloody well have them."
"Look Ron, I wouldn't be giving you the money." Harry explained, thinking on his feet. "I would charge interest and expect you two to pay me back in a timely manner. Think of me as a bank."
"I won't take-" Ron began loudly only to be interrupted by Hermione.
"If it comes to that, we'd be thankful to you." She interceded softly, squeezing Ron's hand in warning. "It would be wonderful of you. Wouldn't it Ron?"
"Yes… just wonderful." He answered after a slight pause, looking slightly constipated as he did so.
"Good, now that that's settled." Harry commented, changing the subject adeptly. "Have you given any thought on where to live?"
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The birthday celebration lasted through late into the night, with all of the teachers in attendance. Harry was overwhelmed at the sheer size of the party, let alone the fact that it was his first birthday where he celebrated with his friends and family. He was touched when Albus levitated a large cake into the room followed by all of his presents. Harry simply looked from person to person, at a loss for words momentarily.
"Well, are you going to stand there all night?" Ron called out to him cheekily, saving him from an embarrassing emotional display. "I'm hungry over here."
"You're always hungry, you prat." Harry joked, fake glaring at his best friend.
"Too bloody true. So let's get to the cake quickly then."
"Ron!" Hermione exclaimed disapprovingly. "It's Harry's birthday. He gets to choose what we do first."
"Well then choose already, mate." Ron grumbled good-naturedly.
"Hmmm… I don't know." Harry responded playfully, winking at Hermione from the side. "I'm not too hungry yet, so how about presents first."
"An excellent idea, Harry." Albus agreed handing over a brightly wrapped package. "This first one is from me. I do hope you like it."
The twinkling in the old man's eyes gave Harry pause as he shook the gift cautiously, ignoring Ron mumbling about 'bloody traitorous best mates.'
"Thank you Albus." Harry acknowledged as he unwrapped the present. He stared down into the box as he pulled the wrapping from the box, swallowing nervously. He pulled out a long robe and matching hat from the box much to everyone's amusement. Thankfully, the robe was neither magenta nor rabbit infested, however it did bring to mind a zebra, for it was indeed striped- yellow and bright orange in fact.
"Erm…" Harry didn't know quite what to say, not wanting to offend the headmaster who was beaming at him.
"It's wonderful, Harry." Hermione exclaimed a few seconds too late to be genuine. "Just the right colors too."
"Indeed, why don't you try it on to see if it fits?" Severus suggested dryly, ignoring the death glare his lover sent in his direction.
So Harry spent the rest of the night decked out in his bright robes, opening presents and eating cake. The smile on his face only got brighter every time he touched the pendant around his neck- a gift from Severus. On the pendant was a snake wrapped around a silver ring, it's eyes bejeweled. As Harry went to bed that night exhausted yet happy, wrapped tightly around Severus, his left hand clutched the necklace while his right hand was intertwined with his lover's. He slept peacefully.