Okay so I have a legit excuse for not posting earlier. I tore my ligaments in my ankle and fractured my foot. Believe me it hurts like a bitch. I am still working on top of it all and when I'm home I have to have my foot elevated to get the swelling down. Sadly my computer doesn't allow me to sit by it comfortably. Anyway I have done a chapter for you even if I have done it over the last few weeks in dribs and drabs.
Chapter 4
"Mmm yeah oh right there Merlin yes!" Harry panted.
Severus pounded into the young hero. Skin slapping against skin, the scent of sex filling the air of the room. The headmaster's fingers gripped tighter on the young wizards hips no doubt leaving small bruisers in their wake.
"So tight Potter."
"Harry, my name is Harry."
Without answering the headmaster withdrew from the young wizard and none too gently turned him so his back was lying on his desk. Grabbing his legs he aimed his dripping cock into the awaiting pulsing hole. Severus knew that the headmasters of old were getting a show of a lifetime but it was too late to spell them blind and deaf.
The noises that were leaving the young hero's mouth only spering the headmaster on. He should have guessed that Potter was a screamer. The first grunts turned to soft mewls into full out screaming whenever Severus hit his prostate. Demanding he hit it again. It wasn't long before the telltale sign of release came.
A slamming of a door woke Snape with a jolt. Moaning he looked around startled to see he was still in the infirmary. The curtains thankfully closed to give him privacy. Carefully reaching for his wand he quickly and silently cast a cleaning charm, just as the curtain was snapped back.
"Avar.."
Before the headmaster could aim his wand the man dropped like a stone. Heart racing he watched as Neville stepped into view the sword of Gryffindor dripping with blood in his grasp.
"Alright?"
Snape merely nodded to dumbfoundead to speak. With a nod Longbottom kicked the unknown man with his foot before wiping the blood off the sword. Sounds of thundering feet snapped him out of it.
"Thank you Mr Longbottom."
"Not a problem happy to help."
"What is going on here?" Kingsley asked looking down at the dead man at his feet.
"Sorry about the mess. Hogwarts warned me of an intruder but I was down at the gate. I think we may have a security issue headmaster." Neville said.
"Hogwarts warned you?" Kingsley asked kicking the dead man over with his foot. "Any idea who he is Severus?"
"He looks familiar, a minor death eater." Severus said looking at Longbottom wanting answers as well. Only the headmaster should be able to hear Hogwarts. On the rare occasion though and then it was only a feeling she would give. When Potter entered Hogwarts herself she all but sung to Severus just like Potter and Longbottoms magic sang to him. Not that he would tell either of them.
"She warned me that the headmaster was in danger. I was directed, directly to here." he shrugged, as though it happened to everyone.
"Okay, what happened, why is there a dead man on the floor?" Harry said panting.
Death chuckled and grabbed the foolish man's soul and disappeared. Harry shook his head. He swore Death loved his job to much especially when he took a evil soul away.
Severus hoped his face wasn't red as he looked up at Potter who eyes were darting from one person to another waiting for answers. He threw the blankets back and went to stand only for Harry to rush forward to help him get to his feet.
"We can't wait we need to put the wards back."
"I don't think so Headmaster. You are bleeding again." Poppy said ignoring the huff from Severus.
"We can put them up." Harry said.
"Not without the Headmaster Potter." Snape growled.
"Okay well what do you suggest? We have many children still within her walls."
"Gather everyone into the great hall. I will be fit by morning and we will do the wards. If that is agreeable with you Longbottom."
"Me?" squeaked Neville.
"At present you are the strongest wizard here. Hogwarts talks to you and will be able to give you warning."
"Um yeah sure I guess that's alright."
Harry gave his friend a light shove and a goofy grin. What Death had told him seemed to be true. Before anything else could be said Poppy steered everyone out of the infirmary so she could deal with the headmaster. Severus muttered under his breath about annoying bossy witches. Huffing the witch got on with changing his bandages tutting every few seconds at the state of his wounds.
"Do I need to give you a dreamless sleep headmaster?"
"Certainly not."
"Well keep your dreams clean." she winked and waved her wand over his lower half cleaning up the rushed job Severus had managed to do before being attacked.
Blushing the potion master snatched the potion from her hand and downed it in one gulp. He was no use to anyone at the present time and the sooner his wounds healed the quicker he could be of some use to the school.
Meanwhile the rest of the staff were ordering everyone into the great hall. Neville with the help of Harry and Kingsley checked the outside perimeter to make sure everyone who should be inside were. The forbidden forest was guarded by the centaurs while Kingsley made sure the Aurors were stationed close to the gate and the lake. Hogmeads was closed to anyone not living there.
Harry decided to sit up with Neville guarding the great hall. People had protested when the Malfoy family made their way in and found a spot away from the others but close to the door. It wasn't until the saviour of their world snapped and snarled at them that they settled and decided to just ignore the Death Eaters. With a flick of her wand Narcissa made them a cozy sitting area and sleeping area. A few of the witches snorted but many were in awe at her talent. One brave little boy came and asked if she could help him with his bed which was just a roll provided by the school with simple cushioning charms on it. Soon others followed suit and the great hall was a mixture of colours and wonder. It soon became a competition to see who could make the grandest of beds. As yet no one had managed to beat the Lady Malfoy.
The night was quiet no more attempts to get into the school. Harry and Neville caught up with the year they hadn't seen each other. Longbottom couldn't praise Snape enough for what he had done for Dumbledore's Army although it was just call the DA now after everything that had happened. Sure many still hated the Headmaster but those in the know held him in high regard. Harry told him about the horrible year he and his friends had camping and the destroying of the Horcruxes.
Just as the sun was pecking over the horizon Severus was walking towards him. Harry snorted when he noticed the famous billow of the Headmasters robes still worked even at his slower pace. His face still pale almost as white as his bandages on his neck. Potter had no doubt that he had escaped Madam Pomfrey's care without her knowledge.
"Gentleman shall we get started?" Snape asked without a greeting.
"And good morning to you Headmaster." Neville chuckled whilst shaking his head.
Huffing the headmaster returned the greeting. Harry hid his laughter behind his hand. Neville was no longer the shy timid boy he had left a year ago. Instead he saw only a man who wouldn't take shit from anyone. As Severus walked past Potter he clipped him behind the ear. Making the young man snort.
"Never change Severus." Harry snickered rubbing his head.
"So what's first?" Asked Neville following the headmaster into a small room off the Great Hall.
"Breakfast. You will be using a lot of magic today and you will need all the protein you can get."
With a click of his fingers a table was ladened with food enough to feed a small army. The two young wizards didn't hesitate to sit and begin filling their plates. The Headmaster just shook his head wishing he could eat with such gusto. Soon they were joined by the heads of house other than Slughorn who was still at St Mungo's having been injured in the war. Having need for another powerful witch or wizard and a Slytherin it was finally decided that Narcissa would be the best person since she had no dark mark and was just as powerful as Sprout.
Severus had asked a house elf to get the plans of the castle wards so they could plan where they needed to be stand. The headmaster himself would lock the wards from the highest tower while the heads of house (and Nassica) stood at the four strongest points. Neville, Harry and Kingsley would be holding the main ward stone helping to power it up. After everyone had their fill and Severus explained in his best professor voice to his students and Kingsley they began to make their way outside. All the occupants were asked to step out onto the Quidditch pitch so there wouldn't be so much interference. It would be better if they were gone but they were safer within Hogwarts grounds even with the wards so badly damaged.
The Headmaster took the three wizards to the ward room. Harry couldn't help the grin on his face. Hogwarts was humming softly the ward stone shone with multi colour lights. He resisted placing his hand on the stone as ordered and shoved his hand in his pockets. He was happy to see everyone had the silly grin on their faces as well. Although Snape's was not as goofy looking as the others.
"I trust you know what to do?"
"Yes." All three nodded in agreement. Neville would feel the wards stronger than the others and would know exactly when they needed to pour their magic into the stone to power her up and seal them firmly in place.
"Very well. It should be about an hour before the first wards are ready to set. Potter don't touch anything." Snape said glaring at the young hero before sweeping out.
"Ye of little faith." Harry said taking his hands out of his pockets and running his hand through his hair.
Seven hours later Hogwarts was warded like never before. The three powerful wizards slumped to the ground. Severus was not kidding about them needing the protein. They were exhausted. Three house elves popped in and popped them up to the infirmary where pepper-up potions and food was waiting for them. Poppy waved her wand over them seeming satisfied leaving them to eat before returning with dreamless sleep for all of them. The headmaster came in and thanked them before disappearing before the medi-witch saw him.
"Miss Lovegood please take a seat."
"Hello Headmaster." Luna said smiling at the headmaster.
"I believe that it is time you explain to me exactly who you are. Don't you?" Severus clicked his fingers as a teapot and cups arrived on his desk.
"Hmmm maybe not just yet." she moved forward and poured for both of them. She had taken a liking to human need for tea and food.
"Why so?" he asked accepting the tea with a shake of his head when she offered him the plate of biscuits.
"It's not time. Besides does it really matter?"
"Of course it matters Miss Lovegood. Or should I call you…."
There was a quick knock before the door opened and a smiling Harry walked in. "Ohh tea he rubbed his hands together and helped himself to tea and biscuits. Severus sat there glaring at the hero.
"MR POTTER!"
"Mmm missed these," he said dunking his gingernut into his tea before popping the whole thing in his mouth, before acknowledging the headmaster. "Sorry Severus what did you say?"
"GET OUT!"
"Right yeah not going to happen. I wanted to talk to Luna and she has been hiding from me." Harry looked at his friend who was smiling serenely into space.
"No Harry, I've been avoiding you." she smiled. "Well I must go. Thank you for the tea Headmaster." Getting up she walked or rather floated to the door.
"Luna please." Harry sighed. "Have I done something to upset you?" Harry asked pouting.
The Goddess walked back to her friend and kissed his forehead and whispered a blessing before she disappeared before their very eyes. Instead there stood a golden glowing figure that was not human. Harry stood at the same time as Severus both wands pointed at the figure. Before they could blink Luna Lovegood was standing in front of them looking her usual dreaming self.
"Lu..Luna?"
"Forever is a long time to be alone. Listen to your heart it will show you the way." Without another word she skipped to the door and left.
"I warded the door, she shouldn't have been able to break it." Harry said blinking.
"As did I. Yet here you are Potter."
"Death."
"Master?"
"Enough of these games. Who is Luna?"
Death shook his head looking at the two people who were meant to be with each other according to his friend. His Master was glaring at him and if he wasn't who he was he would be dead. With that thought he gave a chuckle.
"A friend Master."
"This is not working. Get out both of you." Severus snarled.
"Wait, what you can see Death?" Harry asked.
"It would seem so. Now leave me. I have much to do. And Potter you will treat me with the respect I deserve."
The Headmaster picked up his quil and slid a piece of parchment towards him seeming he would not say more Harry huffed and left Death vanished into thin air. Once they were both gone Severus dropped his quil and ran his hand down his face. 'What have you gotten me into now Potter' he thought.
TBC