Chapter ten

'Even though I would love to have Harry in my bed all night, it is against school policy. We are allowed to date and even have sex as long as we are both over the age of seventeen and that is only allowed as I am no longer Harry's teacher. Does that answer your question Miss Bones?'

'It does, thank you professor Snape, but you two look good together.'

'Thank you, I believe we…fit very well,' Severus drawled slowly as he stared down at Harry who grinned.

'Oh yeah, but night everyone,' Harry smiled at Neville, Susan, Hannah and Kathy before glaring at Ginny and didn't even acknowledge Hermione and Ron who still seemed too shocked to say anything.

Harry and Severus walked hand in hand around the grounds, Severus making sure no students were out as now it was passed midnight and should be back in their house rooms.

'She didn't deny it even though we know it was Hermione who refused to speak up to defend her friend.'

'I know love, but at least she will know that you detest her, especially with that look you gave her as we walked away. It's not very often I see that look on your face.'

'I've been waiting to do that for ages, but watching you over the years gave me some good lessons on facial expressions. Anyway, I found out that she has been sending a lot of owls to quidditch teams, asking for a chance to show her ability on the pitch, how she believed someone jinxed her at those games, she hasn't received any replies.'

'No and she won't, they believe she is hopeless and is making excuses for her poor quidditch skills.'

'Telling them quietly that she was never very good helped as well,' Harry smirked making Severus laugh.

'You say I'm a diabolical and cunning Slytherin love, you have a lot of Slytherin in you as well.'

Harry hissed in parselmouth before smiling, 'I love being in a Slytherin.'

'Cheeky brat, but tomorrow our next surprise is announced.'

'Yep, then one more day before they feel my worst revenge. I still wish Kingsley could take their memories of that night with Sirius, but you are right, they could argue it was a mistake, that she didn't mean to push Sirius into that spell, that she had been trying to pull him away. After going over my memory you could see it that way, so even though they can't get sent to Azkaban for what they did, I am going to make them pay.'

'I know love and I'm sorry you had to watch that again, but we had to be sure before we brought it up with the minister.'

'I know, it was hard and I can't believe you let me cry over you. I'm not one for crying.'

'I know and that is part of your problem, you need to let that out, anyway you can. Now how about we spend an hour or so in my bed?'

'Sounds wonderful and in two weeks' time it will be our bed,' Harry grinned.

The following day, right after dinner Severus greeted the examiners and the minister. After the greetings Kingsley walked towards the Gryffindor table where he hugged Harry, Severus smiling behind them.

'It's good to see you again Harry.'

'It's good to see you as well minister. So how's life in the ministry and not the auror office?'

'Hectic, always hectic. What about you, how's married life?'

'Heavily, but it will be better once these exams are done then I can finally live with my husband.'

'Yes, I'm sure that has been hard on both of you, but you are both strong men, able to handle anything,' Kingsley smiled before facing Harry's friends, 'Hello everyone, ready for your examines?'

'Studying like mad minister and did you really say Harry was married? Because we thought that was a rumour,' Neville asked.

'It's true, I performed the ceremony in the headmaster's office.'

'The rules meant Harry and I could marry but still not live together so we decided that we could put up with living separately until the examines are finished,' Severus said who had slipped his arm around Harry's waist. They had wanted to laugh at the look on Ginny Weasley's face but Harry and Severus were so used to hiding their real feelings that no one could tell they were both extremely happy with her reaction, Hermione and Ron's faces were just as enjoyable to watch.

'We'll let you go so you can get some rest, you're going to need it,' Kingsley said.

'I believe you are right minister, my nerves are already kicking in,' Neville said.

'I'll see you later love,' Severus gave Harry a small loving kiss before Kingsley hugged Harry again.

Harry watched Severus and Kingsley walk out of the great hall, talking together before they joined the examiners. Severus ready to show them to their rooms that they will be using over the next two weeks.

'Okay, why not reveal you were married?' Neville asked.

'Just to keep our private lives out of the papers as long as possible, Severus knew I needed to study and he knew I didn't need any distractions. But the school is locked down for two weeks, so I know nothing will distract me now. No owls can get in or out during the exams, but I've sent a letter off to the papers announcing our marriage, it will be in all the papers and magazines tomorrow.'

'So the day we leave, they will be out in force,' Neville said.

'Since I'll be living here officially with Severus from the moment the exams are finished they won't see me. But Severus and I have told them that we will give them one interview and allow a few pictures but not for a couple of weeks after school finishes. Anyway, do I get any wishes of happiness or congratulations?' Harry smirked then laughed as Neville hugged him but so did Hannah, Susan, Luna and a few other friends, but Ron wouldn't even look at Harry, Ginny was still sitting in shock and Hermione seemed to be lost. Harry knew it wasn't over yet, he had one more piece of revenge for the three people that caused him to lose his godfather and tomorrow morning he will cast the spell that will make those three fail their exams.

Harry was sitting in Severus' room reading one of his text books when Severus walking in and sat beside him.

'So did they say anything?'

'Not a word, I did feel another spell hit me, but I have no idea what they tried to use. Kreacher brought me a hot chocolate before, he did tell me that he saw Ginny trying to slip something in it while Hermione kept talking to him and Ron talking to the other house elves. Kreacher used his own magic to make the cup impenetrable and since I know I still love you I know it worked.'

'I had a feeling they would try now our news is out. But no matter what they do or try to do your vaults at Gringotts are secure and we gave the minister that letter explaining about their plans in case they do find something that will work on you. I know they won't, they don't realise how much power you have, but we covered everything.'

'Yeah, we have and Kingsley was shocked at what they intended to do. So first thing in the morning right after you announce that we have to remain behind ready for our tests I will silently cast my spell. I'm glad that not many people know about that.'

'It hasn't been used for more than two hundred years and unless you had access to that old book I doubt anyone would even know it existed anymore. But as you know I have Albus' private collection of books; some that are so rare they have not been seen for more than a hundred years.'

'Yeah, I know and I have skimmed them and been surprised at what type of spells used to be around back then. But I was please to find out that only aurors or members of the hit wizards could use that spell, makes me feel safer. Anyway, are we going to head to bed for a while?'

'You seem very relaxed right here so tell me what you want to do?'

'I am relaxed sitting here with you, but I love your body, I can't get enough of it and you know it Sev.'

Severus smirked then lifted Harry into his arms and carried him into the bedroom, closing the door with his foot as he did. They knew from tomorrow that Harry would be busy and probably stressed even though he was confident he would pass his exams, taking them was still stressful. So a couple of hours making love to each other was exactly what Harry needed, but he desired it as well.