So far, I'm enjoying my back home for the weekend and definitely caught up so much.
As for this story, it took a while.
So, warning: Do not eat food while reading this or read it after you eat, you may not stomach it - not by violence or sexual.
Harry sighed and knowing he cannot keep this quiet forever. He knew better not to lie to the man he has known for so long.
"Yes, when you told me the undecided accent. I recalled the times when my classmates couldn't figure out where he came from. No one found out, but I knew who you meant. Minerva is aware of who and she will make sure he's punished."
Snape shook his head, "I should have known. I should have never left myself unguarded around him, he practically hates me and worse than before I supposedly killed Dumbledore."
Harry petted the man's hair, "I know, but you shouldn't worry about not protecting yourself. I should be doing that instead, after all, I am responsible for you."
His pet calmed down as he found himself relaxed by his master's touch. The savior set aside the essays and kept things smoothed as possible.
"I don't think we should give assignments or test due to Spring break coming in." Severus suggested.
Harry nodded, "That's fine. I wasn't planning on giving them any of that." He smiled.
"Well, it will be our first relationship on vacation and I thought you'd like…to have quality time," He frowned, 'Harry.' His thought added on.
He chuckled, "You're right, it's our first romantic vacation, and we ought to make the best of it. Do you have a place in mind," Harry hummed curiously.
Snape blinked, "A-a-are you sure? I-I never was…in any form of romantic relationship and this is the first."
There wasn't much of a rush and his master understood. Harry knew what Severus has been through and has difficulty-communicating people.
"Yes, I'm sure. It doesn't matter where we go as long we have each other. Is there a place you always wanted to go to or something you have imagined to have a romantic you fancy in trying?" The dark hair did not care much where or how as long they were together during their vacation.
"Somewhere…in a forest and a small cabin."
Harry nodded, "That's a good idea, I'll find us a place and we'll go for the spring break. How's that?"
"That would be nice."
Harry grinned, "And we can leave after our last class or go there very early in the morning. Your pick."
"After class would be wise, the sooner we can leave, the less of prats to deal with for the day."
Harry smirked, "Uh huh, funny, I thought the only prats are the ones in detention?"
"So? They're all a prat anyway."
"Then, let's stay here."
Severus frowned, "But I want to be just us."
Harry pulled him up, "Obviously, you're not used to being teased by me."
Severus took a while to grasp the concept and noticed his smirking, playful words, and lack of seriousness in his words.
"Oh." That slipped through his lips
He kissed his forehead, "Don't beat yourself up, Severus. Why don't you take a shower?"
He nodded, "I supposed, but…"
"The wards are set up and alerts me if anyone tries to get in. I will get you if they try to break in first."
Harry's words reassured him their safety and he trusted him. He headed to their bathroom and took a shower. At least, they were starting their relationship based on trusts and love. The dark hair man did not want to rush his pet anywhere farther than they needs to be. He thought about a few places that Severus desired as a small couple get-away.
He recalled a time where he passed by and grinned, thinking Severus would love it, and there was no doubt that place would be perfect. He held up his hand, swirled it twice to the place he thought of, and arranged payment. His wand glowed an earthly green to inform him that it has had been arranged. He was pleased and excited to go onto their vacation within a week and three days. They needed it more than anything did after the hard work they have been through since the beginning.
After that, he finished up the last ten essays before his lover was done with his shower. He decided to focus on their teaching for a while before getting serious into their freshly status has renewed into.
Severus wanted to keep space between them to keep them 'sane' as much as possible. Harry respected that and allowed them to sleep separately until their vacation comes. They were focusing on lectures and spell practices for the class, they decided to abandon the assignments and tests, and some students found it nice to relax for once. Well, Ravenclaw didn't really appreciate the slack in their education and they found it disappointed. Harry swore mentally that they were too thrived on homework and tests.
McGonagall has informed Harry that she sent severe warning to avoid gathering his slave, but he insisted the man deserves it for murdering Dumbledore. Of course, Minerva directed it to absolute proven there were no reliable resources that Severus has actually killed the headmaster. Mad Eye Moody grew suspicious, yet, decided to best to work his situation out before involving drastic choices. However, Harry made sure Severus always carried his wand and set up emotion linked, if he senses his fears, he would immediately rush to his safety. Other emotions were easy to break apart.
Students were unusually distracted because a break was finally arriving and eager to finish the rest of the classes for the day. Of course, Severus tried to warn students if they leave the classroom early, they would lose points. Students thought it was unfair, but they don't want them to miss out valuable lessons. It's too important.
Once their last class arrived, students chose not to stay behind and free to head out to wherever they planned on heading.
"Ah, Harry, before you go, I must ask you something." The headmistress entered into their classroom.
He glanced up at her, "Yes, Minerva?"
She smiled, "I was wondering, if you're thinking of the finals for the students and whether you wish to allow it this year or not."
Severus joined his lover's side, "Of course, we have already planned on written tests and performance tests. These students must pass this class, regardless of lacking the permenant professors of the DADA." He answered before his master could.
Harry agreed, "Pretty much what Severus said," He gestured to his pet, "We already set it up, all we need is a date to arrange for the final to be on."
She was pleased, "Excellent and I will inform you within two weeks after Spring break."
Harry accepted that and they headed out of the office. They were pleased to get out for once after some hysterical unsupervised duels around the school over some silly rumors. Harry knew they were being a prat since they're practically teenagers with out-of-control hormones.
"Master, where are we heading to?" He was deeply curious.
Harry smirked, "Oh, don't worry, my pet. You'll love it there."
"And what part I should not worry about?"
Harry chuckled, seeing that his man has some humor displayed out for the week, and he was happy for once. It's their first time to be serious without interruptions or restrained themselves to students and staff members. They had to be careful in somewhat or parents may want them kicked out for influencing 'inappropriate' behaviors.
Harry shrunk their trunk and stuck it into his pocket. They stepped inside the fireplace and Harry floo them over. They arrived in their cabin stay and Severus observed the place as he walked out of the fireplace. They were in the living room, but it wasn't too large. The L couch was a calming blue color with black blankets to make. The place wasn't huge, yet, homey. There's a small kitchen with a round table with two chairs. In the kitchen has the basic of everything they needed to cook with.
"Do you want to help me find the bedroom or should I find it myself?" Harry looked over to his pet.
Severus smiled and came over to hold his hand, "Together, but how…where are we?"
The savior smiled back, "We're in Heimbach, Germany. Well, the wizard side of the world that is. There are muggles, but that's where they have to meet the line, which they'll never get across it." He shrugged.
"Impressive, but out of all places, Germany?"
He peered over to his lover curiously and right now, they were starving for food and love.
"I thought Germany would be romantic and it does have the definition of a forest." He pointed out.
Severus nodded, "True, I did want that."
They decided to find their bedroom they're staying for the next ten days and thought it was roomy. It was more than they could have been able to expect and it was arrange nicely. They found a bathroom that has a bathtub resembling as a hot tub almost, only for bathing. They walked passed it and found the bedroom. They were given a king size bed and Severus' black iris widened to see the bed's comforter was colorized by their house's colors of Red, gold, silver, and green in a quilt style.
"How…did you pick a cabin with our houses for the bed?"
Harry chuckled, "Actually, I ordered us a personalized blanket and told them to have it here for me to surprise you."
The man's lip curled into a smirk, "My, you're too much of a Slytherin."
Harry rolled his eyes, "Of course, I am meant to be a Slytherin."
Severus froze and stared at his beloved mate. He was hoping the young man was kidding, but there were no words or hint of joking.
"You were supposed to be in the house of Slytherin?" That shocked him.
Harry nodded, "Yes, I thought you should know that. I picked the Griffyondor because I thought Slytherin are dark and evil. I guess I was wrong, but I never regretted my choice."
Snape jerked his head, "The Sorting Hat allowed you to pick?"
Harry sighed, "Yup, but I told the hat where I wanted to go. He liked my bravery more, but he felt I deserved the Slytherin house."
"…" The man lost words to describe it other ways.
Harry picked up his pet's hand and kissed the back of his hand with a gentle smile. Severus blushed uncontrollably and decided to go along. Harry took care of their luggage by unshrinking their trunk to leave behind in their room and headed downstairs to have dinner. Once they arrived to the kitchen, they began to cook together to make simple meals.
"Severus, let it go." Master told him.
His head shook, "No! Are you honestly telling me that you are a Slytherin? Were the rumors true about your Snake tongue heir?"
He sighed, "I inherited that from Voldemort through my scar, and the rumors were way off. For being a Parseltongue, it helps me communicate with them and they don't disobey me unless they're a part of Voldemort."
His pet blinked, "I had forgotten about that, since you were a part of the Horcrux."
Harry froze and set the knife down. Severus noticed and did not seem to realize his words have placed a worry.
"Is…is it removed out of me?" He gulped, "Please tell me it is removed and destroyed."
Severus wrapped his arms around the young man's shoulder and rested his chin on his shoulder, "When you killed him yourself, you were able to destroy the horcrux within you already. I saw it destroyed when you dissolved him from our world. Dumbledore thought you should have died for Voldemort, yet, he wasn't too sure if it was necessary."
Harry's head rested against his pet's head and understood. His hands soothed the man's arms and thought about his words.
"Good. I don't want to repeat his return and fail everyone." Harry declared.
Severus chuckled, "You did not fail. The former deatheaters' would have the dark mark disappearing each day. By now, it should exist anymore. If it was still there, then we would know the world is still at war."
"Good, good. I like that better." He grinned, "I'm being silly now and we're probably starving."
Severus chuckled lightly and they ended back into cooking for their dinner. They chatted to learn about each other's likes and dislikes of food and books. Severus wanted him to read some potion romance and Harry wasn't too sure how it was define as something to be ever called as romance. They had some good laugh here and there, but half the times, they enjoyed each other's company.
They spent time in the living room with the fireplace lit up and snuggled up comfortably. Severus and his master would kiss from time to time, but they kept it short. It was exciting for them and wanted to save their moments for later. Harry read a book aloud about the muggle's story and Severus curled onto his lover's lap as he listened.
"-And he-" Severus yawned interrupted Harry's reading and he glanced down, "-how about we'd go to bed now?" He grinned.
He nodded, "That would be nice, but a shower would be wise."
"Alright, you take a shower and I'll get our bed ready for us to sleep in tonight."
…
Moaning loudly did not sound pleasant to Harry's ears and he woke up feeling cold. He sat up and checked his pet. Severus wasn't in their room and he noticed their bedroom door was opened. He grabbed a robe and headed to find his pet. When he found him, the man was cowering over the toilet with paler skin, shaky hands on the toilet seat, and bile swirling in the water. Harry rushed over, "Severus!" He panicked.
The man flinched at the loudness and puked his stomach out. The dark hair man rubbed his lover's back and whimpered escaped his mouth.
"I'm here."
He frowned and wiped his mouth, "I-I ruined our vacation," His croaked voice told him.
His head, "It's only the beginning. You'll need some rest and I'll make you something to eat." He took off his robe and wrapped it around Severus.
Harry picked him up in his arms and slowly carried him to the living room. Severus curled into his arms, desperately trying to stay warm and bear his strength, and felt something soft against his back.
"I guess we should have gotten ourselves a flu prevention potion," Harry hummed, "I guess you caught it." Harry picked up the blanket and covered his pet up, "I'll make you food that'll get you better in no time." He softly smiled.
Severus nodded, "Pl-please? Eggs sound so good right now."
"Of course, you just rest up on the couch." He kissed the man's temple.
Harry noticed he wasn't feverish, but he assumed it could be a start of the flu. He headed into the kitchen while checking up on his lover. Severus curled up to maintain his stomach to calm down a bit, but he didn't mind at much.
Harry regretted not dealing with health recommendation to prevent illnesses, but what if he catches it? Who'd take care of them? His head shook and decided to make hot breakfast that included with eggs. He knew he should stay healthy too, for Severus's sake!
"Are you warm enough, Severus?" Harry wondered.
He whimpered, "Too cold."
Harry whipped out his hand to have the fire up in their fireplace, "You should feel the fire soon and I'll warm you up soon." He smiled, giving his pet some comfort.
Severus nodded, "Thank you," He whispered.
Harry did not waste his time cooking, but he wondered why Severus got sick so soon. They were both exposed to students' flu, could it be that they're relaxed now and their immune system couldn't fight anymore? He wasn't too sure, but he kept himself on his toe and hoped he wasn't catching anything serious. For now, he needed Severus back to health within a few days to enjoy their vacation.
"Alright, sunny side up eggs are done and toasts as well." Harry flicked his wand to carry their breakfast and he sat down next to Severus.
Severus slowly sat up, "I'm sorry," He sighed, 'Harry.'
Harry shook his head, "Don't worry about it. I'll get you back to be healthy in no time," He smiled, "Besides, we're still alone and spending time."
Severus helped himself on toast first to test his stomach out, so far, nothing was rushing or turned off. Harry joined along to eat.
"Perhaps it was a fluke," Severus was already gaining colors in his cheeks.
"Maybe," He was pleased to see some form of health back, "For now, you keep getting all the rest you can get and I'll read to you."
"How about we read our own book, but close together?"
Harry smirked, "You mean, snuggle?"
Severus muttered, "Er, yes."
His master laughed, "You are very shy with the word of snuggling, cuddling, and kissing."
His pet blushed furiously and Harry adored him.
"I am not," He denied, "I simply like using the word of together than the rest of the vocabularies."
Harry rolled his eyes, "Whatever," He eats the rest of the toast.
Severus was glad to be eating without a full torture of the flu, but he cannot help to think what might have caused him to be sick so unexpectedly. He practically woke up and rushed to the bathroom without informing his master. However, he knew he wasn't in trouble since Harry doesn't consider leaving the bedroom because he allowed the freedom to walk around and help himself. If he was forbidden, he would have done it right in the room and might be unpleasant.
Harry was willing to care for his pet during the flu and nurture him back to health slowly. He made sure the man was well rested, feed, and drinking plenty of fluid. The fireplace made sure it was pleasing warm and relaxed. Harry provided a couple of novels and let Snape picked one of the novels to read. They snuggled up and read without a rush.
During mealtimes, Harry cooked lunch and dinner to make sure all the necessary nutrients were getting to his Severus. It wasn't to think of what to make without upsetting the stomach and Severus was turned off with anything involving garlic as the ingredient. Harry didn't understand why that turned him off, but he avoided cooking anything from that. He made food and they ate at the couch comfortably.
"And garlic is making you sick?" Harry had to be sure.
Severus glared, "Of course! My stomach was ready to launch another attack for such vicious smell!"
He blinked, "I had no idea you had strong sense of smell," Harry muttered.
"Well, I'm obviously sick with the flu and probably smell it easily." Snape defended himself.
Since then, Harry chose to avoid anything involving garlic or Severus would complain bitterly. He wasn't appreciating that much and learned his pet is very moody when he's sick. He figured he has to put up with this eventually to find out anyway.
Harry wanted to take a quick shower and made sure Severus was in their bedroom before doing so, this way he was closer to reach towards him. Severus trusted him to keep him safe, but what happens if Mad Eye Moody returns to kidnap his lover? There was no chance of risking that, but no one knew where he was at the time. Could they truly be safe? Harry thought, yet, he decided to not question faith. He hoped that Severus would be healthier in the morning for them to physically bond and have some fun for the rest of their vacation.
Next chapter, possibly tomorrow or Tuesday.
Knuts for your thoughts?