Chapter 9

Harry made plans during breakfast to talk to Hermione and Neville later. He really wanted to see what they thought of Severus; how they would react to the idea him being with a teacher, his now best friend, the man he was falling in love with. He was nervous and he couldn't think of anyone he could talk to about it until Sirius, his God father, walked up to him in the hallway while he was walking to his first class of the day, Defense Against the Dark Arts, taught by Sirius' mate, Remus Lupin. Right then and there Harry decided that he was going to tell Sirius what was going on with him.

"Hey Harry, how's everything going. I heard about you and Ron weren't talking. Does this seriously have everything to do with Severus and you becoming close?" Sirius asked

"Yeah actually I wanted to talk to you about something. Walk me to class while we talk?" said Harry

"Sure Harry what's up is something wrong?" Sirius said concerned for his son.

"Sirius I've been hiding something from you and Remus for a while, and I wanted to tell you, because I really need some advice." Harry said

"What is it Harry?" Sirius asked

"I'm gay and only about four people know, and I'm having feelings for someone. Someone who I shouldn't, by every worldly standard, have feelings for. And I want to be with him and I'm going to ask Neville and Hermione for a plan of action to, for lack of a better word, seduce him, and I don't know how to bring it up to them." Harry said unsure of how Sirius would react.

"Harry I have no problem with you being gay, but be safe and make sure your partner is too. If you need testing condoms whatever don't hesitate to ask." said Sirius

"Thanks Siri, but I'm not there yet." Harry said

"So, who is he Harry? Anyone I know?" asked Sirius

"It's Severus." Harry said staring at his feet

"Really? I'm not surprised, but it's kind of unexpected. I'm guessing Severus has no idea." Sirius said

"Yeah. We're staying together and we're friends, but I want to be more and I don't know how to just tell him that." Harry said sadly

"Have you told Hermione Neville and Severus that you're gay?" Sirius asked.

"Yeah they know, I just don't know how to ask Hermione and Neville for relationship advice." Harry said

They were almost to Harry's class and he was feeling a lot better about things.

"You'll be fine Harry, just ask them and see what they say. They have always cared about you, I doubt they will react badly." said Sirius

Harry hugged Sirius and thanked him for his help. Sirius found this entire situation intriguing, he would have to talk to Remus tonight.

"I should get to class. I'll see you later." Harry said walking into Remus' classroom.

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Harry Hermione and Neville met out on Hogwarts grounds during their free period to talk. They sat against a tree by the lake watching the giant squid play around in the water.

"So Harry what's up?" Neville asked

"I was wondering if you guys could help me with something. I have feelings for this guys and I'm trying to get him to notice me." Harry said

"Who is it Harry?" Hermione asked

"Severus. We'd gotten really close and he acts like he likes me, but doesn't want act on it or something. I want your help seducing him, as it were. We were in bed this morning and Sev had an erection in his sleep and I got him off without him waking and he said my name in his sleep, so I know he likes me." Harry said

"Harry, you really did that?" Neville said blushing

"Yeah I didn't want him to be embarrassed waking up like that, so I just dealt with it for him, but my issue is how do I get him to see me when he's awake?" Harry said

They sat there thinking for a little while. Hermione was shocked, but was happy to help Harry find someone he could be with and be loved by. Neville knew Severus liked Harry, but couldn't just tell Harry that, Harry needed to find a way to get Severus to notice him. Neville thought it could be the best thing for Harry right now with everything that was going on with Ron.

"Harry I think you should slowly get more and more affectionate with him. He won't be able to resist you." Hermione said

"Do you think that would work? Could Severus and I really work together?" Harry asked

"Harry if you put your mind to it you could be with anyone you want. Severus is stuck to your hip half the time. Don't worry it will work." Neville said reassuring Harry.

"I think I'll start that tonight then. Thanks guys it means a lot knowing you guys support me... we should head to class." Harry said

"Don't mention it Harry we love you" Hermione said getting up from the grass.

They walked up to the castle to head to the potions classroom. Harry hadn't seen Severus since that morning and he was dying to put the plan in motion. The trio sat in the front row again with Draco. Harry was determined to get the professor to notice him if it was the last thing he did. Hermione and Neville smiled at Harry knowingly

"Mr. Potter, could I speak with you in my office for a moment?" Severus asked

Harry nodded and getting up and walking into the professor's office

"Harry I've just found out Ron's punishment." Severus said

"What is it?" Harry asked

"He's been subjected to assisting Hagrid and Filch. He will be cleaning the castle and animal pens for the rest of the year." said Severus

Harry started laughing

"Are you serious? That's awesome!" Harry said

Meanwhile Hermione and Draco were talking at their desk.

"Hey Mione you want to go hang out tonight?" Draco whispered in Hermione's ear

"Sure Draco where you wanna go?" Hermione asked

"Astronomy tower?" Draco suggested

"Sure I haven't been up there in a while." Hermione said smiling

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Sirius and Remus were sitting on the couch in their rooms after dinner. Sirius was sitting with Remus' head in his lap. It wasn't an odd thing to see Remus doing, just like Harry he liked having a man run their fingers through his hair. It happened more commonly around the full moon, but tonight Remus had just had a bad group of first years and was having trouble dealing with them. Slytherin and Ravenclaw classes were normally easy to deal with, but this batch didn't like each other at all. Sirius was comforting Remus and thought he would take his mind those horrid first years.

"I talked to Harry today. He told me something. He's gay, and that's not even the best part he's falling for Severus." Sirius told Remus

"Are you serious? Does Severus know? Is he going to act on it?" Remus rabbled out the first questions that came to mind.

"Yes I'm serious. No, Severus doesn't know. Yes he's going to act on it. He's going to talk to Hermione and Neville for advice for a plan of action." Sirius said smiling at his lover

"Oh my I don't what to think of that. I know they are friends, but I don't know if I'd be ok with Harry being with him like that." Remus said

"Let's just see where it goes. I think after everything Severus might not be a bad guy for Harry. You've seen how he's been with Harry so far. Severus has always been someone who cherished his loved ones. I don't think we'll have to worry about them."

"You're probably right" Remus said

Remus laid there in Sirius lap for the rest of the night while Sirius offered to do Remus' grading for him.

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Meanwhile Hermione and Draco sat on a bench in the astronomy tower.

"So when is Potter going to ask Severus out?" Draco asked

"What... What are you talking about?" Hermione stuttered.

"Oh don't play that. You have to see how he looks at Severus. It's obvious he wants to get at that" Draco said pulling a bottle out of his robes.

"One, I knew that, I didn't think you did. Two, what is that?" Hermione said

"It's a bottle of Odgen's Fire Whiskey Hermione. I thought after this summer you would recognize it." Draco said smirking at her.

"Draco I only did that because we weren't in school. Severus may not punish you, but McGonagall will give me detention for months if she catches me any form of buzzed." Hermione said freaking out

"Mione calm down. McGonagall isn't even in the castle. She's away on business with an order member. My dad is in charge of Gryffindor tonight, and he knows I drink. He gave me this bloody bottle. Now take a drink and chill out." Draco said handing Hermione the bottle.

She took a drink and sighed as the whiskey burned her throat. She loved the nights she stayed at Draco's and they would pass around a bottle and pass out in Draco's room.

"You know I do love spending time with you Draco." Hermione said leaning on Draco's shoulder

"I know we had a great summer together." Draco said smiling at her

They kept passing the bottle and soon Draco was sitting against the bench on the floor with Hermione in his lap the bottle in her hand, her head on his shoulder, and her face nuzzling into Draco's neck. Draco took the bottle and put it on the floor the turned his head in Hermione's direction and kissed her cheek. Hermione turned her head and kissed Draco on the lips. Draco was shocked, but quickly relaxed into the kiss and held Hermione close. They were full on snogging in the astronomy tower like every other stereotypical teenage wizarding couple. Hermione pulled back and smiled at him.

"I love you Draco." Hermione said kissing Draco again

She stood up and grabbed the bottle taking one last swig from the bottle before she helped Draco up, and backed up into the wall, pulling Draco with her. Draco put his hands on either side of Hermione on the wall, and kissed Hermione again. Draco pulled back, and finished off the bottle placing it on the bench, and continued to kiss Hermione. Hermione put one hand on Draco's chest and the other on the side of his face. Draco's hands were roaming over Hermione's body. Hermione smiled into Draco's kisses, but pulled back.

"Draco we can't do this. Not here. Not now. Tomorrow... we'll talk then." Hermione said putting both hands on Draco's chest

"Mione I love you. You know that." Draco said trying to plead with her.

"Draco let's sober up and talk tomorrow. I love you too. Trust me... I do" Hermione said trying to piece a sentence through the haze. She kissed Draco one last time and left the astronomy.

AN: New pairing! Please review! A few more chapters to post and i will be up to date then i can start writing more chapters. Please suggest anything you might want to see and let me know what you're loving and/or hating.