Harry glanced around the room that Severus lead him too in interest. It was larger than his last set of rooms, with a living area, fireplace and dining table and even a small kitchen. The bedroom was small and it had a bathroom attached.

"Does Hogwarts get many guests?" Harry asked as he looked into the bedroom.

"Not many now," Severus replied. "I believe that the founders set these rooms up for families that lived and worked on the grounds or before Hogsmeade was set up."

Harry nodded and sniffed the air, that made sense.

"What are you doing?" Severus asked.

"What?" Harry asked and looked over at him.

"Just then," Severus stated slowly. "What were you doing?"

Harry frowned then it dawned on him and he blushed.

"I'm checking the scents in the room," Harry muttered. "I can pick up on secret passages sometimes by the smell of fresher air. I can also tell who's been in the room."

"That would come in handy," Severus muttered. "Can you pick up the passage we placed?"

Harry paced around the room, picking up the scents. His nose wasn't as good in this form but still better than a human. He paused when he air changed slightly and stepped back to a wall in the bedroom. He placed his hand on the rough stone then started as he felt something warm under his palm.

"It opens out into your old room," Severus informed him. "We are trying to either connect those rooms with mine or move this connection over. The castle doesn't want to connect these rooms with mine and it's frustrating Albus to no end."

Harry barked a laugh and they shared a look, Albus liked things done his way. Harry pushed on the wall and the stones rolled to the side and he stepped through to his old rooms and looked around. He walked over to the wall that used to open into Severus's rooms and placed his hand there. Severus stepped up next to him to place his hand next to his but it wouldn't open the way.

"At least this gets me down here," Harry commented and they moved back to his new rooms.

"We'll work something out," Severus said softly.

xXx

Harry woke with a start with Severus's arm around him. He wondered what had woken him until Severus muttered something in his sleep and tightened his grip around him. Harry reached behind him and placed a hand on Severus's hip and rubbed it before giving him a little push. The other man turned away in his sleep. It was their last night sleeping together before Harry had to go up to the third floor and his rooms.

Severus sprawled out on his back and Harry wiggled around to look down at him. His eyes easily seeing him in the darkness and the frown on his brow then he noticed the way he had one hand over his left forearm. Harry gently moved the blanket back to expose the Dark Mark and removed Severus's hand.

Severus suddenly woke with a soft cry and wide eyes. His other hand clamped down on Harry's arm in a steel grip.

"Sh," Harry whispered. "It's just me."

Severus released him and flopped back on the bed with a groan. Harry placed his hand over the Dark Mark, feeling the dark magic under his fingers, and the slight pain in his scar.

"Did I wake you?" Severus asked, his voice rough.

"Yes," Harry answered, know that Severus wouldn't be able to see him nod.

Harry clamped his hand around the mark when Severus went to move his arm and the other man froze. He looked towards him, not able to see him clearly in the dark.

"Potter?" Severus asked.

"Our bond has been blocking him," Harry explained softly and Severus started. "Can't stop the pain completely if he focuses on you or calls you but it's been blocking the rest."

"I did wonder," Severus uttered.

"Was it a nightmare or was he reaching out?" Harry asked and released him.

"I don't know," Severus drawled then looked over to the bedside table and groaned. "Too early, Potter."

Harry chuckled and curled into Severus's side. The man rubbed a hand over his hip before they shifted and Harry curled along Severus's back and took in the smell of his mate. He wasn't sure how he was going to be when he would have to sleep by himself again but it was just until they could link his new room with Severus's rooms.

xXx

Harry watched from the corner of the room as Severus worked on a potion. He had his head on his paws and his wings tucked along his sides as he watched the man. He was sure that Severus had forgotten that he was there as he muttered under his breath while he worked. It reminded Harry a little of his time at the Riddle house but without the cage. He lifted his head at the smell of the potion ingredient that Severus was cutting up and the man glanced over at him at the movement.

"I hope you're not expecting me to explain this potion while I work?" Severus drawled and Harry huffed. "This is not a lesson."

Harry just laid his head back down on his paws, it was his first Wednesday night after Harry had gone back to his rooms. He'd had a rough couple of nights sleeping alone and had found himself at Severus's door. Severus had taken one look at him and had just opened it without a word, even if it wasn't a Thursday.

Harry didn't much care that Severus had work to do and he was happy to just curl up to the side, out of the potion master's way. He could tell that the bond just wanted them to be close. He would have rather that they were in closer contact but this would do. Severus had been more welcoming to his presence but he also knew that he had work to do and he didn't want to push too far.

Severus's dark eyes looked him over as he stirred the potion and Harry just yawned.

"Am I boring you, Mr Potter?" Severus drawled.

Harry just hung his tongue out the side of his mouth in answer.

"Can you answer me in that form?" Severus questioned. "Like you did when you were flying?"

Harry nodded and didn't voice his thoughts over the bond. Severus looked him over but let it slid, they were still get used to each other. Harry sprawled out a little more as Severus worked and he relaxed. The different smells of the potion touching his nose now and again. With the soft sounds of the bubbling from the caldron and Severus's muttering sending him into a light doze.

Severus glanced over at the pile of fur in the corner of his lab and could tell that Harry had fallen asleep. He wasn't sure why he was there but as long as he didn't interrupt him, he was fine with the animal there. He'd been surprised to find Harry at his door but since he did have a spare period on Monday and Wednesday nights. He must have thought he would take advantage of it.

Severus quirked a smile when Harry flicked an ear and his leg twitched in his sleep, very much like a dog would. Severus, in a way, could also understand why he felt more comfortable in that form as well and wondered how much time Harry had spent that way. Severus carried on with his potion, feeling a little less alone with the dog in the room.

xXx

Harry lifted his head from his paws as the wall opened into his bedroom. He cocked his head slightly as Severus and Albus stepped through.

"Ah," Albus muttered and looked behind him. "That was supposed to come out in the living room."

Harry huffed and looked at the two wizards as Albus stepped back through the opening. Severus looked at his watch then him.

"It's only six," Severus stated. "Are you feeling unwell?"

Harry nodded slightly before laying his head back down on his paws. Severus moved over to him and sat on the edge of the bed and gently stroked his side. Harry rolled over and lifted his wings back for Severus. It had been about two weeks since he started classes and only seeing Severus once a week, even if he had snuck down on the Wednesday, was taking a toll. The bond was pulling for physical contact as well as blood and Harry was copping the brunt of it.

"This link was supposed to come out in the living room," Albus repeated, moving back into the bedroom.

Albus paused when he saw Severus sitting beside the bahkeeta. Harry had his wings back on the bed as Severus stroked his sides with his eyes closed. Severus had a frown on his face as he looked up at Albus.

"Close enough," Severus replied. "At least they are linked."

"Is he not feeling well?" Albus asked in concern then added, "is he asleep?"

"Yes, to both." Severus answered as he gently rubbed his side. "He doesn't say anything but the bond has been bothering him."

"Hopefully now that your rooms are linked, it will help." Albus commented as he looked the bahkeeta over. "I think this is the best we are going to get with the link. Should I set an alarm on this side for him?"

"I doubt that he'll be spending much time here," Severus drawled with a smirk.

"Ah, yes." Albus stuttered and shifted and Severus's smirk widened. "I don't need to hear the details, Severus."

Severus smirked with a glint in his eyes as he gently rubbed Harry's furry ears and the bahkeeta rolled slightly onto his back. Albus coughed and looked away from what Harry had on show, even if he was in his animal form and Severus chuckled.

"I'll leave you with it, Severus." Albus muttered with a slight blush on his cheeks.

Severus just rubbed Harry's stomach and chest as Albus flustered and quickly retreated. Severus looked down at the dog with his head tilted back as he slept.

"Even asleep, you can make Albus blush better than I can." Severus muttered with a smirk.

xXx

Harry flopped back on Severus's bed, he'd had a rough day. He'd been hoping that Severus would be in his room but the man had left him a note to say he had a detention to supervise. The bond had been a pain lately, he wasn't sure if it was just settling or pushing for the next level and he wasn't sure if he was even ready for that yet. He grabbed up a pillow and buried himself in the blankets as the bond pulled on him and the smell of Severus helped to ease off the pain in his chest. The bond only seemed to be pulling on his side. Severus had said he was having no problems so Harry knew it was his bahkeeta blood and not Severus.

Harry woke with a start when Severus slammed his door and he could feel his rage over the bond so he guessed the detention didn't go well. Severus stalked into his bedroom as he threw his robes over the bed then paused.

"How long have you been here?" Severus snapped.

"Um," Harry replied and pushed himself up slightly to see the clock. "Three hours."

Severus sighed and ran a hand over his head. Harry could see that he was gathering his composure and he didn't say anything that could set him off. The man then flopped back on the bed and Harry snorted.

"That bad?" Harry asked after a few minutes of silence.

"Stupid students that don't even know how to use a scrub brush," Severus muttered.

"Pureblood?" Harry asked as he moved up onto an elbow and looked down at Severus.

"How did you guess?" Severus answered, his voice dripping in sarcasm.

"Take magic away from them and they fall apart," Harry muttered then paused. "Wait, can they use magic away from Hogwarts?"

Severus snorted and looked at him in amusement.

"Wards, Potter." Severus snapped.

"Grew up with muggles, Snape." Harry retorted.

Severus groaned and placed his hands under his head and looked him over.

"Were you feeling unwell before?" Severus asked.

"Yeah," Harry confirmed and Severus stilled.

Harry looked at Severus before looking away.

"What is the next step?" Severus asked.

Harry blushed and waved his hand.

"But I don't know if that will settle it," Harry replied. "With the way it broke, it may just be taking longer to settle."

"You're not ready for that yet?" Severus asked.

"Um," Harry stuttered and sat up on the bed.

"I don't want to push you, Harry." Severus said gently, that blank look in the other man's eyes still haunted him.

"It's the bond pushing," Harry replied. "Do you feel it?"

"Pushing on me to have sex with you?" Severus asked, straight up then smirked at Harry's blush. "No."

"You like doing that," Harry muttered.

"I'm a Slytherin," Severus pointed out.

Harry snorted as he shifted in the bed and Severus looked at him.

"Do you feel better now?" Severus asked. "Do you need blood?"

"I'm fine," Harry replied and laid back in the bed. "It's not that."

Severus sat up and looked at him and Harry shifted slightly at the look in his eyes.

"What?" Harry asked.

"Are you staying there or going up to your room?" Severus questioned as he shrugged out of his robes then paused. "You know…I never thought I would ask a student that."

Harry snorted as he looked at Severus.

"I think I'll stay here," Harry replied.

Severus nodded and moved to his feet before placing his wand on the bedside table and slipping out of his shirt. Harry climbed out of the bed and started to undress as well as Severus moved to the bathroom. Harry paused before folding up his clothes and placed them on the top of the chest of drawers. He stood naked and looked around Severus's room.

He could feel the bond but it wasn't pushing as hard, now that he could hear Severus in the shower as he moved back to the bed and slipped in. Severus's scent surrounded him as he settled back in and could feel sleep pulling at him. He didn't realise he'd fallen asleep until Severus's arm slipped over him and he could feel the man's naked body behind him. Harry started at the feeling as Severus kissed the back of his neck.

"Did I wake you?" Severus asked.

"Yes," Harry muttered.

Severus just tightened his arm around him as he shifted and Harry could feel the bond between them as he settled back into the other man's arms. He listened as Severus's breathing even out as he fell asleep. Harry carefully turned in his arms and looked down at the other man. Seeing him clearly in the darkness as he took in the image. He gently brushed his hair to the side and ran his fingers down his sleeping face.

Severus's face didn't look as harsh when he was asleep and Harry knew how much a smile changed him. It had been hard knowing that his mate only felt distain for him when he was younger and had only just felt the pull. Harry may have been young but he knew that his maturity was different to others around him. He may have looked like a child but he hadn't felt like one. That still didn't stop him from doing stupid and reckless things but that came from experience.

He had been living on his own for so long, that when he had started at Hogwarts it had been jarring. The Dursleys had understood that he wasn't a child and he had worked to stay at their house, when he did. Hogwarts had been something different as he looked down at Severus he knew that this was different as well.

He turned back over and put his back to Severus and the older man wrapped himself back around him. Instinctively taking him in his arms in his sleep. He sighed and fell back into a restless sleep.

xXx

Severus groaned when his alarm rang through the room and he reached out blindly and whacked it before rolling onto his back. He ran a hand over his face before realising that Harry was still asleep beside him. He frowned and rolled back towards the other man and laid a hand on his shoulder. His skin felt hot under his hand.

"Harry?" Severus whispered and shook his shoulder.

"Hmm," Harry groaned and he grew concerned.

He pulled on his shoulder and Harry rolled onto his back. He looked at him with sleepy green eyes as Severus laid the back of his hand to his forehead. He was burning up and Severus cursed.

"Wha'?" Harry slurred.

"You have a fever," Severus replied and slipped out of the bed. "Do you feel sick?"

"A little," Harry replied.

"You felt sick yesterday," Severus reminded him as he grabbed up his wand and cast a spell. "Yes, defiantly a fever. I'll get you a potion."

"Snape," Harry called out before he could leave the room and he paused.

"Yes?"

"I haven't been sick since before I started here," Harry replied as he squinted his eyes.

Severus blew out a breath and looked at the other man.

"The bond?" Severus uttered as he sat down on the side of the bed. "Should I give you blood then?"

Harry frowned and rolled towards him. Severus started slightly as Harry reached out and placed his hand on his thigh, then he tensed at the implied meaning.

"I'll get you the fever potion first," Severus announced and left the room abruptly.

He opened up his potion cabinet and grabbed out the right potion and a couple more. He sighed as he looked at the potions and could feel the coldness under his bare feet and on his skin. It wasn't the act of sex that Severus had problems with or sex with Harry. It was the fact that the bond was forcing the other man into it before he was ready. He was sure that Harry had limit knowledge of sex and that concerned him even more.

"Severus?" Harry said softly.

Severus shut his eyes briefly before turning to look at the boy. He looked pale as he stood there, leaning into the doorway. Severus could see the sweat on his brow but also couldn't stop his eyes from looking at the rest of him on show. It also brought up the image of those hollow green eyes in his mind. He didn't want to see that look again. He knew what would happen if something went wrong. He also knew on an instinctive level, that he was still learning to listen to, what needed to be done.

He placed the potion vials down on the table and slowly paced back to Harry. The boy watched him with wary eyes. He took him into his arms and Harry melted into him. He tilted his face up and dipped forward and captured his lips in a soft kiss. Harry felt tense under his hands and he gently ran his palms down his sides and let them rest on his hips. Harry's hands hesitantly rested on his sides. Even after what they had done, Harry was still hesitant. Severus then ran his hands down to his ass and squeezed.

Harry gasped and Severus deepened the kiss, he felt Harry's teeth nick his tongue and he pulled back slightly at the taste of blood. Harry just moaned and Severus carefully kissed him. He would have to remember that Harry's teeth were sharper than his. He pulled Harry closer to him so that there was no gap between them as his hands curled around his ass. He could feel Harry hardening as he pulled back and kissed his neck and the smaller man groaned and tilted his head to the side. He could feel the heat under his lips and hands.

"How far do we have to go?" Severus whispered against his neck.

"Don't know," Harry gasped.

Severus bit down on his neck and Harry bucked his hips forward as he moaned. He was rock hard now and Severus had to give him credit for being able to hold onto his arousal. Severus stepped them back until his back was to the wall and Harry was settled between his legs. Both of their cocks trapped between them.

He gently moved Harry's head into place as he tilted his to the side and Harry took the invitation. He gasped slightly at the pain then groaned as Harry sucked on his blood hard. He felt his legs go weak and he was thankful at the support behind him as Harry drank his blood down. He groaned loudly as Harry sucked hard and he rocked his hips forward. He grabbed the boy's ass tightly in both his hands as he panted harshly in pleasure.

He could feel himself getting closer as Harry fed and could feel his own skin burning from the feeling. Everything else went out the window except the feeling of Harry in his hands and what he was doing.

"Oh, god." Severus moaned and tilted his head further to the side.

Harry huffed and bit down harder. Severus pulled the boy tight as he bucked up and came with a groan. His legs felt weak and he came down to feel Harry holding him up and licking at his neck. He let his head rest back on the wall behind him and let Harry go as he wiggled. He moaned as Harry moved down his body to kneel in front of him and licked up his thighs and cock. The sight of Harry taking in his limp shaft into his mouth as he took in his taste had his eyes darkening. He tangled his hands in Harry's hair as the boy's tongue worked on him. He could feel the heat under his hands and that snapped him back to reality.

"Harry," Severus whispered and he looked up with green-brown eyes. "Bed?"

Harry pulled back and an odd look came into his eyes before he nodded. Severus held out his hand and helped him to his feet. He led Harry back to the bedroom and took the boy into a soft kiss before moving onto the bed on his back. Harry looked at him and shifted slightly, his cock was still hard.

"Well?" Severus purred. "You are better at listening to your instincts, what are they telling you?"

A glint came into those green-brown eyes and Severus wasn't sure how much control Harry had over his actions. He watched as Harry knelt down on the bed and slowly moved between his legs and licked up his thighs and Severus laid his head back on the bed as he took in the feeling. Letting Harry dictate where this went. Harry slowly licked up both thighs before taking his half hard cock into his mouth. What Harry lacked in experience he made up for in enthusiasm as he licked and sucked until Severus was panting and hard. He opened his eyes when Harry pulled back to see what he would do now.

Harry had an odd look in his eyes and they seemed to be more brown than green and Severus shivered. Harry moved until he was saddling his waist and Severus brought his hands up and grabbed him. Those eyes focused on him and Severus felt a brush against his mind. He held back his natural reaction and lowered his barriers instead. Harry's eyes bled back to green as he looked as him and Severus could feel the link between them as he looked into his eyes. Harry reached up to his own neck and dug his nail in until blood slowly trailed down and Severus's mouth watered at the sight.

Harry ducked down and bared his neck and Severus pulled him down as he bit down on his neck and sucked hard. Harry moaned loudly and bucked his hips forward. Severus felt Harry bite his neck as blood filled his mouth and he rolled them. He moved between the boy's legs and coaxed his legs around his waist and pushed a finger into the man below him. Harry growled and Severus paused. He tried to pull back but Harry held him in place. He cast a spell he knew as he added a second finger, feeling the slick feeling on his fingers as he slowly widened Harry. He lapped at Harry's blood feeling the fire of it burning in him as the link between them felt like something alive. He'd never felt that before as Harry pulled back and groaned.

Severus looked down at him and their eyes locked. He could feel the connection to him on every level as he pulled his fingers back and grabbed himself. He gently pushed forward as he dipped forward and bit down on Harry's neck to distract him. He took his time as he rocked his hips forward until Harry was moaning under him. Harry growled, his eyes blazing green as he tightened his legs and pulled him forward sharply and Severus gasped. He bucked his hips forward hard and groaned at the feeling. He dipped his head down and licked up Harry's neck as he thrust forward. They moved together as Harry pulled him close and Severus tried to hold on until Harry groaned as he came hard and Severus followed shortly after as he tightened around him.

He panted hard as he braced his hands on either side of Harry's head. He started slightly as hands cupped his face and he looked into Harry's green eyes. He could feel the other mind brushing his and he forced himself to keep his mind open to him. His own skin was hot as he held still and could feel himself still in the man below him. Harry gave him a soft smile before pulling him down into a kiss. He returned it as he held himself up, he felt like he was buzzing on a high as he pulled back without breaking the kiss.

His alarm going off had him groaning and Harry huffed a laugh.

"Oh, god." Severus moaned as he rolled to lay on his back.

He whacked the alarm off as Harry curled into his side and he wrapped his arm around him. He took a second to cast a cleaning charm before stroking Harry's hair.

"Not sure if that's what you had in mind?" Severus panted.

"I was thinking of going back to sleep," Harry replied cheekily and Severus huffed a laugh.

"Sorry to disappoint," Severus drawled.

Harry just kissed his chest.

xXx

Severus walked into his rooms and into the bedroom. Only Harry's shaggy black hair could be seen as he took a seat on the bed and rested the back of his hand to his forehead. He didn't feel as hot as he had that morning but by the fact that Harry hadn't eaten lunch and had gone back to sleep after Severus had gone to his first class. Severus knew he still wasn't feeling well.

He gently touched on the bond between them as he had been doing all day and smiled. Harry woke under his hand and glanced over his shoulder at him sleepily.

"What time is it?" Harry asked roughly.

"Just after twelve," Severus answered. "I'm sure that Granger will have all your work for you."

Harry groaned and rolled over onto his back.

"How are you feeling?" Severus questioned.

"Tried," Harry replied. "But I don't feel sick."

Severus reached out to that link again and could slightly feel how Harry felt and noticed his eyes darken slightly at that move. Severus just ran his hands through his hair and Harry's eyes slipped shut. His hair felt as soft as his bahkeeta form and Severus could feel the tension easing out of him.

"Would it help if you changed forms?" Severus questioned smoothly.

"Maybe," Harry replied as he opened his eyes then smirked. "I wasn't sure if you wanted dog hair in the bed."

Severus paused in stroking his hair before barking a laugh and Harry's smirk widened into a smile.

"There's a spell for that," Severus stated dryly in amusement. "If you feel more comfortable in that form. Just remember that some acts are human only."

Harry blushed bright red and Severus smirked.

"Bloody Slytherin," Harry muttered.

"What was that, Mr Potter?"

"Nothing," Harry said quickly with a smile.