A/N: Hello everyone! Welcome to the next chapter. I would like to say a HUGE thank you to "apersonwhocommentsonstories" who had tonnes of ideas and really helped with my writers block. If you are reading; thank you and why don't you set up an account so that you can write some stories because you are so full of good ideas :)
A silky warm sunshine gently lulled Harry awake. Truth be told, his body ached slightly from sleeping in an awkward position but he didn't mind; he'd sleep on a bed of nails as long as he got to share the night with Snape. He felt a hand press softly to his head before it began to stroke his hair.
"As much as I'd like to stay here forever, we'd best be off in search of this damned staff," whispered Snape into Harry's ear.
"This staff isn't entirely a bad thing, Severus. Without having to go on this mission, we would never have been brought together; old Dumbledore does make some good decisions I guess." Reasoned Harry.
Snape simply smiled in reply before gently easing himself from under Harry and dropping down from the tree. "Come on Harry, we really have to go now."
Harry sighed jokingly before following his mentor and jumping off the tree. He landed gracefully on the ground, relishing the feel of the grass between his toes; it was so much more lush and fresh than any grass he had ever seen before. "Do you know where it is, Severus?" asked Harry.
"Well...I know where I left it," Snape said; "but...I have a feeling that Feldmann likes...games." Harry felt somewhat concerned by the flat, almost bitter tone to Snape's voice. Harry decided to leave the subject; sure, he and Snape were friends (perhaps more than that now) but either way, Harry didn't want to push the boundaries too much.
They had hardly been walking for more than 10 minutes when I cloaked figure gracefully descended from the sky. Harry instantly recognised his elfin like features and knew that it was Feldmann. The kind, wise look that previously graced his face was now replaced by a sinister grin. An uneasy feeling crept through Harry's stomach; he stole a glance at Snape and saw that he too looked nervous.
"Well well well; you are looking for the staff after all. I hoped you would be. I simply hate it when people come here for fun; a vacation if you will. Oh no, I much prefer it when my... guests need something." Said Feldmann, darkly. "You see, when I created this place; it was wonderful. I could make and do whatever I wanted; I had made a place which people enjoyed. But then I was bound to it...for eternity. I spent so much time in this place, that I am no longer in body form or in spirit form. Hence I never age; never change and I can never leave. I'm stuck in this hell hole until the end of time. I guess that sort of thing makes you bitter; and I would be beside myself with grief if it weren't for the power I possess."
A dark chuckle emanated from Feldmann causing Harry to instinctively take a step back. Feldmann, however, didn't take any notice and continued to speak;
"I can do whatever I want, except hold people here against their will, but even then; I can make it so that you never want to leave. So, if you want the staff; I've set up a nice little challenge for you both."
"And what might that be?" asked Snape; his eyes were dark.
"It's simply really. Face your deepest fears and walk through passageway," As soon as he spoke these words; a dark misty passageway appeared some way off in the distance, "when you both make it through to the other side, then you have your staff." A full throated laugh hissed out from Feldmann and he swooped upwards into the sky, "It will begin tomorrow," he screeched as he thundered through the sky to out of sight.
Harry turned to Snape whose face was full of grief.
"We should never have come here, Harry" he said, "he plays with your mind. He did something similar last time I came; I think it is an entrance test to him. We succeed? Then we have the option to spend eternity here in paradise. I we didn't have to get the staff, we would leave immediately, but we simply have no choice."
Harry knew it would never be easy, but right now he just wanted to be selfish; all he wanted was Snape.
"Severus, he says it begins tomorrow..." Harry began. Snape instantly read Harry's mind and swooped forwards before planting a delicate kiss on Harry's forehead.
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Snape regretted letting the boy come along; he knew that there would be catch in Feldmann's Realm but at the same time, Snape loved the fact that Harry loved him. The raven haired boy had his hands in Snape's hair and was peppering kisses along the older man's cheekbones. Snape gasped as Harry's mouth moved from his cheek to his ear. He felt the boys teeth close teasingly on his earlobe; sending shivers down his spine.
"I love you," said Harry breathlessly.
Snape replied by kissing Harry full on the mouth; he nibbled lightly at Harry's lower lip, chuckling as he heard Harry whimper slightly. Harry's delicate, pale fingers groped at Snape's neck and he moaned as Harry pressed harder into him; moving his mouth against Snape's in earnest.
Snape leaned into the kiss more; supporting Harry's back as he leaned over the boy whilst cradling his delicate figure in his arms.
Snape pulled back from the kiss and looked lovingly into Harry's half-lidded eyes. A cheeky smile played across Harry's lips and a bright glint shone through his eyes as he pulled on Snape's robes causing them both to tumble into the long grass. Snape gasped as he was winded from the fall; but he didn't mind as he laid side by side with Harry; holding hands and staring up into the sky; watching the clouds.
"I love you too, Harry; with all my heart and everything that I am." Said Severus gently. He wrapped his arm around Harry's shoulder as the boy turned so that he lay across Snape's body.
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Snape drew breath sharply as Harry moved so that he could place his leg over Snape's and rested his head under Snape's chin. Harry was startled; nervous that he had taken things too far, "Sorry Severus, is that too much?" asked Harry without moving.
"No, Harry," said Snape; his arm tightening around Harry's waist, "I'm just not used to all...this" he continued as he waved his free hand in the air; gesturing at Himself and Harry.
"It's new to me too, Severus" soothed Harry.
Harry extended his neck to pace a loving kiss on Snape's lips "we will get the staff; we can do anything as long as we are together. Trust me, my love"
"I do hope so, Harry" replied Snape, Stroking Harry's hair affectionately, "I really so hope so. But who knows what could happen in this place."
Really short chapter...and not much happened I know :( but I'm really scared of making the chapter move too quickly so here's the plan: next chapter will be "the challenge" then the chapters after that will draw the story to an end. So I guess there will be about 3 more chapters. Also, do you think I should change the rating to "M"?
Thank you for sticking with the story up until this far: here is your gift *hands you a cookie*
Love from Tally xx
