A/N: Okay so it took me a while to write this since for some reason this chapter is very special to me and I really do hope that you enjoy this!
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Warning: Sex in this chapter…
Were you guys waiting for that? Anyway I hope that I don't disappoint. Please note that this is my first ever sex scene and so I promise I'll get better at it but I really do want to know what you guys think of that and the chapter as a whole which is a bit lengthy today hey!
So without further delay… Enjoy… x
The following morning Severus was hard at work in his potions lab; thankfully a strand of hair from the foolish muggle boy that bumped into him yesterday had remained on his robes, so he set it aside in a little box for when the time was right.
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Harry awoke feeling more relaxed than he had in ages; looking around he noticed that he was in his bedroom as opposed to where he fell asleep on the couch; Severus must have carried me up here.
Harry smiled to himself and got out of bed; after a quick shower and throwing on a pair of tracks with a t-shirt, he set off to find Severus.
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The potion was done and bottled; he had also made some more pepper-up, confident that Harry would appreciate it for their day ahead. He gathered all of his unused ingredients, about to make a trip to his supply closet when a pair of toned arms sneaked around his waist. Severus wasted no time and in a matter of seconds, Harry was pinned to the workbench on the opposite side of the room, "Hmmm, moves as skilled as a spy, I just may have to step up my game."
Harry swatted Severus on the arm before wriggling out of his hold and taking a few steps back, "Severus," he started of softly but with a serious expression, "Thank you, you know, for last night and for putting me to bed and for just being there. I- I genuinely thought that I was doing the right thing when I let go of my magic but look where we are now; Hermione's gone and Ron, poor Ron… You know, he's gonna be so mad at me when he finds out; I mean, it is my fault after all-"
He was cut off by Severus who gripped his face with both hands, "Potter! Why are you being an idiotic Gryffindor again," he reminded Harry of his potions professor now and Harry struggled to hold back his smile at that, Severus continued in a more soft tone, "Harry, stop blaming yourself! Who knows what could have happened had you still had your magic and remember this, no one but you and I know of this so tell me brat, tell me how this is any of your fault if that fact is unknown?"
Harry looked up into onyx eyes and the emotions he saw there told him exactly how much it hurt Severus when Harry went into his deep pit of self pity, then with a start he realised something. Harry made sure to keep his eye contact with Severus as he said his next words, "If all of this didn't happen, I wouldn't have found you. I'm sorry Sev, here I am complaining about all that's wrong with this situation and I've completely overlooked the one truly good and pure thing that's come out of this…"
Severus let his hands slide down Harrys' face and over his shoulders as he pulled the younger wizard towards him, "Us," he said as he kissed the top of Harrys' messy hair.
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Harry ate a hearty breakfast, trying to prepare himself for his visit to Ron; he would need all of his energy for that. Severus hadn't spoken about that yet to him or told him of any plans but he figured that there was still time and as if on cue, Severus picked his head up from his morning paper and spoke, "We may have to speed things up in terms of your magic regeneration Harry; therefore today we will be moving straight onto offensive and defensive spells."
Harrys' eyes widened, "We're gonna duel?"
"We will have to see what comes off the general practise first. If I feel that you are magically strong enough, we may engage in a duel," Severus figured that Harry looked more worried than excited from this news so he added, "It is only a matter of practise and perfecting with you Harry; as I am quite sure, you still recall what spells work in which situations, the counter-spells as well as the incantations."
Harry nodded then coughed as he spoke, "It's just been a while, I'm not the same person who defeated Voldemort, and I'm weaker and let's not forget that it took me years of preparation to get to the point where I could face him."
"And all those years of preparation are what you are going to have to reflect on while you practise today. Harry, I believe that I have told you this many times before, you are powerful, and power does not just slip away through disuse; channelling your magic was supposed to show you that, which reminds me, how do you feel?"
"Uhm… powerful?" Severus raised an eyebrow, "No I mean I really do feel powerful, and alive, and even though my magic isn't fully back, I can still feel it, like its pulsing somewhere deep within me just waiting to be released…" Harrys' expression became dreamy at his last word, a look that could challenge even Luna.
Severus cleared his throat and Harrys' attention snapped back to him, "Sorry…"
"Now would be a good time to start with our lesson, shall we?"
"What about- when are we going to see Ron?"
"Later this evening would be appropriate enough; even in disguise, I do not like the idea of you being so exposed," he stopped noticing Harry looking at him oddly and then realised that what he said was uttered in utter affection.
Severus ignored the heat in his face and stood up, already half-way up the stairs before turning around to beckon Harry to follow.
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Harry shut the door behind him and Severus immediately turned, pointing his wand at the lock until it clicked in place.
Severus ignored Harrys' confused look, "Before anything I want you to attempt to levitate this feather," he said as he pointed to a feather, which lay amongst other items on the table, much like the one from Harrys' previous attempt at the spell.
Harry looked at Severus nervously, obviously thinking of what had happened when he previously cast it.
Severus' look softened and he spoke in an instructive but kind tone, "You can do this spell successfully Harry; all you need to do is remember how you practised channelling your magic and then use that technique whilst saying the spell."
Harry swallowed, closed his eyes and did just as Severus had told him; when he did eventually feel magic flowing through him, he spoke clearly, "Wingardium Leviosa."
He opened his eyes to find the feather suspended mid-air and Severus smiling with utter pride; something in him snapped.
Harry blew out a breath he didn't even realise he was holding, closed his eyes again and silently berated himself; he had done all of this before and much, much more so why now was he starting to doubt himself? Why did he hold such a fear within of not succeeding? All of this was the simple stuff but here he was at a point where he needed encouragement from someone to cast something like a stupid levitating spell.
But then again, Severus wasn't just anyone; was Severus his boyfriend? Maybe his lover? Probably either one or even both; but Severus was also his strength, his other half… That sounded cliché but where would he have been without this man? Weeks ago when he'd chosen to tell the man about something he hadn't even entrusted his friends with, he knew then that this would become more than he had ever imagined so why now, yes his question had now changed, was he so ashamed to admit that even the saviour of the wizarding world needed someone to look out for him, someone to guide him and encourage him? Why had he even started to berate himself in the first place?
He took a deep breath in and opened his eyes to find Severus just a few inches away from him with a concerned look on his face, "Harry," he reached a hand up to cup Harrys' left cheek, "What is the matter?"
Harry swallowed before replying, surprised at how hoarse his voice sounded, "That was the first bit of magic I've voluntarily performed in such a long time Severus, he moved closer and dropped his head onto Severus' shoulder thereby dislodging the hand on his cheek, "Thank you," he whispered finally.
Yes, he decided, he had turned on himself for those few moments because he was emotional; Harry Potter was an emotional wreck right now at the fact that someone cared enough to help him rise once more after he had willingly allowed life to throw him to the floor and for that, for his Severus, he was eternally grateful.
After a long silent moment in which Harry had dampened Severus' pristine white shirt with his tears, Severus spoke though his voice was laced with emotion that Harry could not identify, "It is not my place to accept your gratitude Harry for it is you and only you who decided to take this step,"
Harry leaned back and was about to speak when Severus continued, "I know that you are going to say that without me, things would probably have been different and I don't doubt that for a moment but I also know that being Harry Potter, you would have seen to it that you found some way around this situation," he leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on soft pink lips.
Harry leaned forward to deepen the kiss which Severus only allowed for a few moments before he broke it and stepped away; his voice now was back to normal, almost close to his official Professor voice, "Now, we will need to continue if we want to make even more progress," he smiled tenderly then offered Harry his clean white handkerchief.
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After wiping his face and getting his head back into the task, Severus had asked him to levitate a few more items from the table, each growing in weight and density as he progressed.
When he had finally set down the large tome as gently as he could he smiled, "It feels more natural now," he stopped and then continued, "I don't have to imagine so much or run through too many methods and procedures in my head, it like magic knows what it needs to do even from a single thought…"
"That my dear Harry, means that you are once again acquainted with your wand which should only make the rest of your spell casting easier now that you have one less thing to worry about."
Harry sat down on the couch where only a few nights ago, he had been writhing in pleasure under Severus; he flushed all the way down to his neck before clearing his thoughts and focussing on what he wanted to say, "I don't remember having being thought magic like this in Hogwarts; it all came so naturally that we just had to perfect the movement and incantation."
"That is because at Hogwarts you were being taught to utilize your gift of magic," he noticed Harrys' questioning look and explained, "When you first arrived at Hogwarts, your magic was raw and uncultured but it was nevertheless at the surface waiting to be projected. Your magic Harry, until a few days ago had been suppressed and therefore had to be 'called' to the surface again before being used."
Harry noticed that Severus gave him a look that said purely that if he didn't understand that then there was no other way Severus could manage to explain, but thankfully for them both, Harry understood.
"Thank you for that," he grinned winningly at the older wizard before standing up again and asking, "So what's next?"
Severus chuckled, "Always so eager aren't you?" Harry watched as Severus glanced towards the couch then back at him with a tell-all smirk on his face.
Harry flushed deep red again but was saved when Severus spoke again, seriously this time, "Unlock the door for me Harry."
Harry almost made a move to walk up to the door and manually unlock it when he mentally kicked himself and grasped firmly onto his wand, he raised to point at the door as he muttered, "Alohomora."
The lock clicked and Harry allowed himself him a small but triumphant smile.
"Good, now I think you are ready for some offensive and defensive spells," at Severus' words, a dummy, a little taller than Harry, materialised on the other end of the room with a wand in its hand.
"I have cast a shield around the contents of this room and both of us should any of your spells rebound. We will start slow so a simple disarming spell if you will."
Harry nodded, steeled himself and then cast expelliarmus towards his inanimate duelling companion. The wand flew straight out of the dummys' hand and right into Harrys'.
Harry looked to Severus who gave a nod, "Very good indeed, now before I put you in a situation where you would be faced with an opponent who can actually cast spells, I want you to cast a few offensive spells, nothing too damaging but just to give me an indicator that you can manage the more heavier demands of such magic, go."
Harry immediately turned to the dummy, casting every mild spell he could think of until his brain started throwing more harmful spells to the front of his mind and before he knew it Sectumsempra was on the tip of his tongue.
Harry caught himself just in time but of course, Severus had been studying him closely as he became more and more frenzied in his attack and had noticed the almost slip of Harrys' tongue.
"That will be enough," he said with a stern look on his face.
Harry looked apologetic, "Sorry, I just got caught up… It's so wonderful to be able to cast spells again, to feel the magic pulsing in my veins…"
Severus sighed then said, "It has been a long time Harry, so do not let yourself get carried away with the power…" he trailed off.
Harry looked at him sharply, "You think I'm going to go dark because I've got my magic back?"
Severus started at the icy tone directed towards him but replied calmly, "Do not twist my words around Harry, I am merely reminding you of something said to every wizard at the discovery of such a gift and since you are learning once more, it only seemed fit as a reminder."
Harry knew that Severus was right and that he most definitely over reacted so he let his defensive guard down and apologized once more, this time sounding more sincere and apologetic earning a smile from Severus.
"A break shall serve us well, don't you think?"
Harry nodded, not having realised that so much of time had already passed and that he was once again famished.
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Lunch had been amazing and somewhere through the meal, Severus had expressed that he had never thought that someone could chuck down so much in one go, earning him a glare and silent treatment for the rest of the meal.
When they had relaxed and made their way back upstairs, Severus asked Harry to summon something to him just so that he could take one last look at the progress before they began to actually duel.
Severus realised his mistake of not specifying exactly what Harry should summon when the younger wizard immediately called out "Accio Severus Snape."
Severus found himself being forcefully propelled towards the waiting arms of Harry Potter however the force of the spell meant that Severus slammed into Harry thereby knocking both men to the ground.
Severus was crushing Harry with his weight and therefore raised a little to hold his weight on his forearms as he continued hovering over Harry, "I guess that you are speaking to me once more?"
Harry just grinned and pulled the man down for a clumsy kiss, "Definitely."
As much as Severus didn't want to right now, he got pulled away and pushed himself to his feet, pulling Harry up in the process.
"And you were not supposed to be able to do that," he looked upon Harry with a stern expression.
"What? Summon you?"
"Yes, well naturally even in a normal situation you wouldn't since it is almost natural for every magical being to be guarded preventing actions such as what you just did but right now even if I do have all of my shields down, you should not have the power or strength to summon a fully grown wizard which only serves to prove how powerful you really are and how fast you are adapting."
"That's a good thing?" asked Harry unsurely.
"It is, Harry. I really am proud of you now, let us proceed," he walked a good distance away from Harry then turned and readied himself, "Remember duelling etiquette and no harmful spells Harry."
The last point seemed to be emphasized by Severus but Harry had absolutely no plans to harm the man in any way so there was no effort on his part to comply.
Harry took up his stance and after a bow got ready for their first round; Severus cast a stinging hex as a warning leading Harry to cast one of his own which the Potions Master deflected very easily.
They soon settled into a rhythm, moving around the room as they cast their hexes as well as stopping several times in between when Severus had to reverse any hexes that rendered Harry incapable.
After a while, Severus noticed that Harry was more than comfortable with what he was doing and judging from the unprotected table that Harry blew up, he was more than ready for the more harsh spells.
"Stop!" commanded Severus as Harry looked at him with a confused expression, "Conjure a shield Harry, I want to test its strength before we commence with more harmful spells."
Harry nodded his understanding before taking a moment to compose himself and then casting the strongest Protego he could manage around himself.
Severus could feel the magic in the air, and he knew that Harrys' shield will hold up well enough until it eventually breaks from wear but just to keep his word; Severus cast a strong Everte Statum towards Harry which of course dissolved once it touched the shield.
Harry had a smug smile on his face and Severus smirked back, casting his own Protego upon his own self, he nodded to let Harry know that were to begin.
Severus held nothing back, putting maximum power behind his every hex just the way Harry was. He was proud of the younger man; such a long time without casting a single spell and now Harry was duelling him like he was the Dark Lord himself.
Severus held back on the wordless spells in order to keep Harrys' spirits up as it wouldn't do to have him frustrated at the prospect of not knowing what Severus was going to do. Of course that was the point of wordless spells in duels however and Severus would have to teach it to Harry but for now, they were doing just fine.
They spent a long moment more casting spells back and forth before Severus felt the first indication of his shield faltering but that didn't go without him noticing that Harry was starting to tire out.
Severus gathered his strength and cast a full force stupefy on Harry, not in the least expectant of Harrys' shield to come apart nor that Harry will be knocked towards the far wall with the force of it.
Harrys' back hit the wall and he slumped forward unmoving as Severus cancelled his shield and kneeled beside the younger wizard, "Harry," he moved Harrys' body into a supinated position the floor with Harrys' head in his lap before he cast rennervate on Harry as he watched him slowly come to.
"Merlin Harry, I'm sorry. I didn't-"
Harry cut in, "Severus, shut up will you," then he grinned and added, "That's the most magic I've done in a while and since my shield lasted that long against a capable wizard such as you, I feel quite satisfied."
Severus smiled at Harry before kissing his forehead and then helping him back to his feet, "That is quite enough for today. You will need to take a break then prepare for your meeting with Mr Weasley this evening."
Severus headed for the door and indicated for Harry to follow; just as he was almost over the threshold, he was hit with a less powerful stinging hex right on his arse.
Severus turned around with a very undignified yelp and found Harry smirking in a manner worthy of a Slytherin, "There's a lot more where that came from," Harry casually walked around Severus, pecking him on the cheek as he entered the passageway outside.
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Severus had to admit that Harry had rendered him speechless with his bold move but he would be sure to retaliate, just not now; now he had to focus on getting Harry safely to Weasley and then back home once again. Home; the word stuck with Severus for minutes thereafter.
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"Now this is your pepper-up potion, take it before the polyjuice and I strongly suggest putting on these clothes before you take the potion," he held up a pair of black trousers and a deep red shirt.
Harry took the offered clothes and looked at them sceptically, "Were these yours?"
Severus looked at Harry, affronted for a moment before shaking his head, "A simple transfiguring charm to get them into the correct size. Now get ready and we shall leave, it is sufficiently late enough now."
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Severus watched as a blonde and rather large young man stomped his way down the stairs; it took all he had to keep his neutral expression and not let out the roar of laughter that was threatening to erupt. Harry had somehow managed to project his very unique expressions of disapproval on the face of the young mans' body that he currently occupied.
"Really, you get me looking like Duddy-kins twin?"
"Appreciate what we have Harry, and besides, no one would suspect you since you don't look in the slightest like yourself except for that pout so lose it!"
Harry allowed his pout to grow more insistent, "You should kiss it away Sev…" he said in the most innocent voice he could manage.
"Forget it Harry, no more kisses until you're back to your own body."
Severus walked over to the floo, casting a few spells and then back to Harry so that he could take his hand and apparate them both to Rons' home.
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Severus and Harry appeared in a small clearing atop a hill amongst a few trees; Severus cast a disillusionment charm on himself and walked silently beside the polyjuiced Harry towards the house which was now just a little bit further in their path.
Upon arrival, Harry felt magic wash over him and knew that he had just crossed the wards; ever so thankful that upon Hermiones insistence, he finally let Ron key him into their wards in case of an emergency.
Harry immediately reached out to take Severus' hand as he too crossed over but not without a little bit of discomfort on Severus' part courtesy of Hermiones intrusion charms, lessened of course now by the fact that Harry and Severus were touching.
But of course, Ron felt the breach and within moments there was a red haired wizard rushed towards them, wand in hand and by the looks of it with a hex on the tongue.
"Snape, what the bloody hell are you doing here? And who the bloody hell is this?"
Harry turned around instantly and saw that Severus' disillusionment charm had been cancelled by the power of the wards and that Severus was now in a rush to get undercover for the purpose of remaining unseen.
"Questions later Weasley, we need to move indoors first," he pushed past Ron, hand still clasping Harrys', who he towed behind him.
"Oi, what do you think you're doing? How did you even get through the wards unharmed?" he followed closely behind.
At the instant they were inside, Severus cast various locking charms on the doors, closed all of the curtains and cast silencing spells around them, "You are alone I presume?"
Rons' face fell and Severus knew that he had made a mistake with his wording but before he could speak again, Harry spoke up, "Ron, I- I'm sorry… I'm sorry about Hermione but I promise that I'll get her back…" he trailed off as Rons' eyes widened.
"Harry, what the- what happened to you? Where have you been? I don't understand mate…"
Severus handed Harry a reversal potion that would take away the effects of the polyjuice potion, thankfully for Harry, it wasn't as vile as polyjuice.
Almost immediately, the change began to reverse and Harry came into view; Rons' eyes were still wide as saucers before he composed himself and advanced on Harry with his wand at Harrys' throat.
"How do I know that you're really Harry?"
"Because no one else knows that the spiders asked you to tap dance in third year…" said Harry without a moment of thought.
Ron blew out the breath he had been holding before looking at Severus with an embarrassed expression but no acknowledgement of what he had heard was displayed on Severus' face so Ron looked away.
Ron took one more look at Harry and then took him in for a hug unlike any they had ever shared before; it reminded Harry of hugs from Hermione and he was immediately hit with a pang of fear for his best friend.
"God I'm so glad you're back Harry. I needed you mate, hell, I still need you! They took her Harry, they took Hermione… and just minutes after…" Ron trailed off.
Harry leaned back far enough so that he could see Rons' face, "After what? What happened Ron?"
Ron sank into the couch behind him and let his head fall into his hands, "Harry, Hermione; she was pregnant mate, 2 months along…"
Harrys' face lost all colour as he sank down at Rons' feet; Severus stood unmoving against the far wall, adamant on allowing the two friends their time, if not private but free of any interruptions.
Harry recovered and spoke up, "Merlin Ron, I'm so sorry. I- God Ron, please forgive me…"
Ron looked down at Harry who began muttering incoherent words such as 'my fault' and 'magic' and 'revenge'.
"Harry, I blamed myself ever since it happened but that isn't gonna help mate. They aren't even letting me take the case since it's this personal… I guess that we just have to wait it out now, yeah?"
Ron seemed awfully calm for someone whose wife had just been abducted and Harry knew that this front of bravery wouldn't last long, it never did. Soon Ron will be up blaming himself again and Harry knew that if anyone should be held at fault for this, it was him.
Harry stood up and took a seat opposite Ron on an armchair and spoke, "Ron, there's something I need to tell you and I understand if you're going to be angry and wanting to hex me but please just- please listen until the end, its important okay?"
Harry heard the sharp intake of breath from his left indicating that Severus was just as nervous as he was about telling Ron the truth, but it was something that needed to be done since he owed it to Hermione at least.
Harry waited for Ron to nod his head in agreement and then proceeded to tell his story; starting all the way back from when he had first started to feel suffocated by all the expectations and attention from the world to the moments where he had to watch loved ones die leading up to the final battle and his days afterwards as the Wizarding Worlds Hero.
He told Ron about the first time doubts started to hound him about whether his only escape would be if he retracted himself completely from the world of magic and then went on to speak of his months in attempt to free himself of his cursed gift.
By that point, Rons' eyes were wide and while at some points in the story he looked as if he wanted to speak, he held his tongue and allowed Harry to continue.
The moment that Harry mentioned Ultio Ultionis though, Ron exploded.
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In a flash of red hair, Harry was pinned to the sofa by the force of Rons' lunge in his direction, "How dare you do that to us Harry? You kept quiet while you were being threatened not thinking for a moment that if those people wanted you dead so badly, they'd do anything to get to you! You can't honestly sit there and tell me that you didn't think that they would attack someone you loved and cared for just to get your attention? And I see that it worked since you finally showed up again!"
Ron let go off the material of Harrys' oversized shirt harshly as he paced near the doorway, looking to be in deep thought.
"And where were you anyway? Where were you all this time and why the bloody hell is Snape standing in my home?" asked Ron pointing to Severus who was watching the show with interest.
"Ron," Harry made a move to touch Ron as he stood from the armchair but thought better of it when Ron glared at him with undoubtable fury in his eyes.
Harry sighed deeply and spoke, "I was with Severus, he offered-"
Ron cut him off, "Severus? Did you just say Severus? What were you doing, sucking the mans' cock off while everyone here worried whether you were still alive or not after just disappearing on us like that and on our wedding day even," Ron huffed and continued, "Did you even care that we were concerned? Do you even care that Hermione didn't want to have a honeymoon in fear that while we were off enjoying ourselves, you'd be here all alone, possibly being killed?
"Have you ever cared Harry, have you? You left, you left when you knew it was dangerous for us all and I swear to Merlin, if anything happens to Hermione or our baby I will not hesitate," he pulled out his wand and pointed it to Harrys' throat, "to kill you!"
Severus had seen enough, he strode forward and pulled Harry away from Rons' grasp, "That will be enough Mr Weasley," he gave Ron a pointed look silently asking him to lower his wand as he spoke again, "I admit that Harry should have come to you a long time ago with regards to his magic but that is a matter for another day. Right now you need to understand that it was not Harrys' choice alone to leave, I encouraged him to come live with me in the hopes that if he lay low for a while, he may be granted some breathing space in which to formulate a plan.
"It seemed to work for a while until I received correspondence from an outside source that the group had not in fact given up but were growing stronger. Harry receives threats quite often but most of them turn out to be feeble attempts at the end and while we were both on alert, we would never have guessed that these people were this hell bent on revenge…"
He waited a while for Ron to contemplate his words before he spoke again, "And while it may be easy to pick out people to blame, I do believe that it truly isn't anyone's fault except for those who have decided to commit this crime. I also should inform you that in the time Harry was 'missing', he was not merely on a holiday but he was hard at work to regain his magic which I should make clear is very well at his disposal once again."
Ron glared at Severus before turning his attention to Harry, "Couldn't come to us for that even," he shook his head as he sat down once more on the couch, laid his head on the backrest and closed his eyes.
"If and when you feel the need to speak to us once more, my home is open to you; just call out Prince Manor to your fireplace and you will find us. Now if we may, your floo shall be ideal for us to leave through."
Severus noticed that Harry was about to protest and held up a hand in command to remain silent.
Ron gave no acknowledgement that he had heard or even approved of Severus' request so Severus took Harry by hand, first sending Harry through then stepping into the green flames as well.
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Severus stepped into the living room, almost bumping into Harry who looked to be standing in the same spot ever since he got out of the floo.
Harry turned and looked at Severus with questioning eyes and Severus immediately knew what Harry was asking of him, "Harry, Mr Weasley has been your best friend for years now and I believe that after all that time, you are to some degree acquainted with his fury. I do not believe that there was any more that we could have said to him tonight that would have had any effect on him except irate him further.
"I did not wish to interrupt on your discussion with him but I think that even you can see that it could have gotten out of hand very quickly," he reached out and took hold of one of Harrys' hands in both of his, "Time is what he needs now; time to absorb and come to terms with all you have told him and I trust that you will allow him that."
Harry looked up into Severus' eyes and all he saw was deep concern; he knew that all Severus was saying to him was true. He did owe Ron some time after all the lies over the years so he mustered up all his strength to give Severus a smile that said that he understood and that he was happy to have this mans' support.
Severus smiled down on the younger wizard, "Now go change your clothes and get some rest, we will need to continue with our work tomorrow."
With a last look over his shoulder, Harry bounded up the stairs and into his bedroom.
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The house was silent as Severus padded his way across the living room with his steaming cup of tea, as his usual routine when he couldn't get any sleep. He was almost at his favourite armchair when he noticed the light breeze that caressed his skin and looked up to find that the glass doors which led outside to the back of the house was open.
He placed his tea down on the side table, immediately trying to recall whether there were any hints that his wards had been breached but came across nothing so he slowly made his way over to the door and then outside when he noticed a dark figure in the distance which could only be Harry.
Severus soundlessly walked towards Harry and as he got closer, he noticed that Harry seemed to be waving his hands around in the air; soon realising that Harry had his wand in hand and was, by the looks of it, trying to cast a spell.
When he got close enough, he could actually hear what Harry was saying, "… Patronum!"
"Harry," said Severus in hushed tones as he stopped at Harrys' side.
"What-" Harry whipped his head around and looked at Severus, "Oh Sev, sorry, did I wake you?"
"No you did not; I just simply could not sleep. What are you doing out here?"
Harry wondered for a moment whether he should tell Severus or not but then he realised that the man probably heard the spell and even if he didn't, something didn't feel right with the idea of lying to this man.
"I- I came out here to clear my head and I was trying to see if I could cast my patronus again. Whenever I felt upset in the past, I used to summon my stag and just watch it; it somehow helped me feel less alone and hurt…"
"You feel alone right now?"
"No, just very upset," he sighed, "You're here for me and you're amazing but I just wish that Ron would have understood; after all these years you would think that he'd get it… I guess not."
"Harry, I do not believe that Ronald is angry with you over the fact that the people who have Hermione are in fact after you, but I think it is because you didn't let him know about your magic. I believe that any friend would be when such a thing is kept from them but I also know that your friendship is one of the strongest bonds in your life and while it may seem that all is a disaster now, after some time, I have no doubt that he would come to you knowing the circumstances that stood in your path…"
Harry turned around and buried his face in Severus' soft black t-shirt as he clung to the man who after a while wrapped his arms around Harrys' form.
"What memory were you thinking of when you cast the spell?"
It took Harry a few moments to realise that Severus was talking about the Patronus charm, "Uhm, I was thinking of mum and dad and well my own conjured memory of us spending time together…"
Severus studied Harry for a moment before stepping out of the embrace and saying, "Do not take this the wrong way but maybe that memory is not one of your happiest at this moment; is there anything else that you can think of?"
Harry seemed to be in thought for a moment before he looked at Severus, a look that he'd never seen on the young mans' face and he wondered exactly what the other wizard had remembered.
Just then, Harry turned away from Severus, closed his eyes and after a moment of immense focussing, shouted out, "Expecto Patronum!"
There was a moment where only bright white light shot out from the tip of Harrys' wand, blinding both him and Severus for a few seconds.
The stream of light seemed to go on forever before just a few feet away from them, the outline of a silver stag formed, standing proud and tall, looking in the direction of the two wizards.
Harry was amazed for a moment and so was Severus, until he drew his own wand and watched as his silver doe zoomed out to stand beside the stag.
The two patronus forms watched one another for a moment until they moved closer and the doe rubbed her head against the neck of the stag. The stag moved away to circle around the doe, eyes fixed on her as he came to a halt in front of her, nudging her nose with his own until they both, without another look at their casters, took off in a run into the night.
At some point during the spectacle, Harry had moved next to Severus and taken his hand in his own. Both men now turned to face one another as Severus cupped Harrys' face in his hands and leaned down to placed the sweetest of kisses on waiting lips. They kissed lazily like this for a while; their tongues slowly caressing the other, lips gently moving against each others, hands travelling through hair and over chests while the entire world lay forgotten.
Harry regretfully broke the kiss and muttered against Severus' lips, "I thought of you," at Severus' confused expression he said, "When I summoned my patronus, I thought of you and the day you first walked into the store. That was the happiest day of my life; when I saw you after all that time-"
He didn't get to finish his sentence as he was crushed against Severus for a breathtaking kiss not even caring about the twisting and turning affects of Severus apparating them to his bedroom.
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Harry and Severus drew away for some much needed air; Harry looking around at his new surroundings, marvelling at the way the Severus had so swiftly brought them here.
Severus was unsure whether Harry would resent him for being too forward when he was vulnerable but instead he watched as Harry slowly ran his hands over the smooth black covers before drawing them back, revealing the clean, white sheets.
Harry then got onto the bed, upright with his knees planted firmly in the middle of the large four poster, holding out a hand as invitation for Severus to join him.
Severus moved slowly but surely towards the outstretched hand, grasping it and allowing Harry to pull him onto the bed into a position much like Harrys' where he was still the taller from them two.
Harry shyly ran his hands over Severus' chest, up and around his neck, finally resting in his hair as he pulled the man down to meet his lips once more.
For a long moment, they remained in that position; kissing and touching until Severus found the hem of Harrys' shirt and slid his hands underneath to meet with warm skin. He felt Harry shiver against him at his touch but the younger man continued his passionate exploration of Severus' mouth as his tongue traced out the depths of Severus' hot cavern.
As their kiss grew more heated and Severus once again gained dominance, he lifted Harrys' shirt inch by inch off the toned body until they had to break their kiss in order for the shirt to be properly removed.
Tossing Harrys' shirt to a far corner in the room; Severus removed his own before manoeuvring their bodies so that he could lie atop Harry between his legs while Severus continued his exploration of the newly exposed skin.
Harrys' hands wound into Severus' hair as Severus slowly kissed his way down Harrys' neck, sucking on a collar bone along the way before descending on an already hard nipple.
"Oh God…" was Harrys' breathless exclamation as Severus licked, sucked and nipped the pink nub before moving on to the other.
The older man slid down further, leaving a trail of kisses along Harrys' sternum all the way to Harrys' treasure trail as he nipped the skin just above the waist band of the sleeping trousers.
Severus could feel Harrys' urgency as he pushed on Severus' head trying to get the same treatment further down but Severus was relentless in his teasing and when he finally released Harrys' throbbing length after sliding his boxers down as well, he moved away to remove his own clothing.
Harry whined in protest as he writhed on the bed, clutching at the sheets but no sooner than his mind could wonder, a delicious weight of naked skin was felt against the side of his body.
Severus slid his right hand down Harrys' abdomen, taking hold of the younger mans' erection and stroking slowly while he thrust his own hardness into Harrys' thigh; both men hissing with pleasure at the first skin to skin contact.
"Severus… I've never…" Harry blushed bright red, earning a kiss from Severus as the older man once again moved to settle in between his legs; this time spreading them a little further apart and looking up at Harry with a gentle expression.
"I promise that I will make it good for you my Harry," were his last words as he bent down and took Harrys' cock into his mouth.
Harry almost screamed with the pleasure that shot through his body from the sensation of Severus' mouth enclosing around his hard, needy length.
Harry was so lost in the pleasure of gently thrusting into Severus' mouth that he didn't notice when a slick finger began circling his sensitive entrance; Harrys' response was to lift his legs up bringing his knees closer to his chest as he continued to revel in the multiple sensations.
It was only when Severus sucked on his cock more insistently and with more suction that Harry felt the finger breaching his tight hole. His entire body arched up as he tried to get away from the intrusion but Severus held his hips down and looked up at him.
"It will hurt at first, but I promise you that the pleasure will be greater; do you trust me Harry?"
Harry nodded then said, "Yes, yes Sev, I trust you; just please…"
Severus smiled, lips glistening with Harrys' precome as he once again took the withering erection into his mouth, breaching Harrys' hole at the same time. He moved his finger in slow thrusts at first but once he felt the cock in his mouth hardening once again and Harrys' hands returning to his hair from clutching the bed sheets, he crooked his finger which came into contact with the young mans' sensitive prostate.
Harry once again arched off the bed, this time in utter pleasure while Severus used the distraction to add in another finger which Harry didn't object to in the slightest.
Severus moved his attention away from Harrys' cock and back up his body to the hard nipples as he once again took them in turn into his mouth as he stretched Harry preparing him for his much bigger length.
Severus noticed that Harry started to move around and shift more frequently and decided that he was ready.
Severus slipped his fingers out of Harry and reached for a vial of lubricant which he deposited onto his palm and then smoothed over the length of his cock.
Harry looked up, bleary eyed and took in the picture of Severus oiling up his large manhood, the same manhood that will soon be inside him; he shivered in both anticipation and slight fear as his eyes met Severus. Without thinking, Harry reached forward and wrapped his fingers around the already slick cock, slowly spreading more of the lube over the length as Severus threw his head back, momentarily lost in the feeling of skilled fingers moving over him.
"Mmmm, I wouldn't last much longer if you continue and that would just be a shame…" said Severus in a husky voice laced with lust.
Harry withdrew his hand but not before giving Severus' cock a last tug; he laid back down and allowed Severus to push his knees all the way up to his chest as the man lined his cock with Harrys' entrance.
Both men hissed when the head of Severus' cock breached the tight ring of muscles and Harry knew just from that, that it was going to be painful at first; he clenched his eyes shut and tried to get his breathing back in control as he felt Severus shift.
Severus leaned forward, placing his forearms on either side of Harrys' head as he positioned his mouth near Harrys' ear.
Harry could hear Severus' heavy breathing just as the man inched a little more of his length inside him. Harry clenched his eyes once more as a lone tear escaped and made its way down the side of his face.
At the moment that Severus had caught sight of the tear, he moved his lips over it and took it into his mouth, gently kissing the skin beneath as he moved once more to Harrys' ear and whispered, "Harry," he inched in further, "Harry, I love you!" and then he thrust in fully, crying out as his cock was engulfed in the heat and tightness of Harrys' body.
Harry cried out as well, Severus' words warming him as his hands once more clutched at the sheets beneath him but as Severus slowly started to move, he found that maybe if he angled his hips in a certain way… "Ahhhh," the sensation shot through Harrys' body as Severus started to continually hit onto his prostate, the tingling moving all through him and into his balls and then his cock which was resting at full length against his abdomen.
Harrys' hands ran from Severus' chest all the way down until he trailed them to his own throbbing erection which he began to stroke as Severus' thrusts became more frantic.
Severus knew that Harry wouldn't last very long since he had been on edge since earlier but he also knew that he wasn't going to last long either; Harry was still so tight around him despite the preparation and whenever Harrys' muscles involuntarily clenched around him, he had to take a moment to calm down before continuing.
He leaned down once more, Harrys' hand leaving his cock and joining his other on Severus' back where they clawed and dug into the pale skin as he thrust hard and deep.
"Sev'rus… Oh God, I'm so close… mmmm" Harry moaned as Severus reached in between their bodies and started to stroke Harry. All it took were three hard tugs before Harrys' entire body tensed and he cried out spilling his come all between them; the clenching of Harrys' muscles were enough to milk the orgasm out of Severus as bit into Harrys' shoulder and gave a muffled shout as he shot spurts of come inside of Harry.
Both men panted from exertion and Harry kissed the side of Severus' face as he whispered, "I love you too Sev… I love you so much."
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