Hermione was thankful that Carrie had the sense to ask for a wakeup call the next morning. The phone rang at seven and one by one they showered and dressed. The girls in the other room did the same and by eight they were all enjoying a light breakfast of coffee, tea, croissants and yogurt that Emma had room service bring up.

The spa was incredible. First they had full body massages with aromatherapy. The attendants were both men and women and Hermione laughed when Carrie told them to make sure they told Sirius her masseur was a strapping young man, blonde with muscles and blue eyes. Her masseur was however a masseuse, a petite young brunette woman who thought the whole thing was funny.

Emma tried to hide a smirk when she was attended to by a young man in his early twenties. She made sure the girls knew to inform Remus of that fact and told the girls to describe her masseur exactly as he is. Tall, dark hair, brown eyes, and oh so very handsome. He was working at the spa in the summer and studying to be a physical therapist. He too thought their boyfriend's reaction to the whole man giving them a massage thing was ridiculous. Hermione and Ginny had masseurs as well and the rest of the girls had women. Masseur or masseuse, whoever they were, the massage was amazing. Hermione never felt more relaxed. That was until the facial.

The deep cleansing was soothing coupled with the aromatherapy and the heated towels on your face it was fantastic. Their hands and feet were also attended to and they were put into to these gloves and slippers that were heated as well. Heaven.

Finally the manicures and pedicures were not your standard manicures and pedicures. These were spa manicures and pedicures. They exfoliate from elbow to finger tips with honeysuckle lotion, followed by a luxurious arm and hand massage finished with a manicure and polish. The pedicure treatment began with an aromatherapy foot bath containing pure sea salt, and minerals infused with soothing honeysuckle extract. Their legs and feet were exfoliated with honeysuckle lotion. After a full pedicure, the feet are massaged with the same lotion and polished with the same color as their fingernails. Amazing.

Part of the spa package was lunch and the girls sat around the table laughing and enjoying the meal. When they were getting ready to pay the bill they were told it had already been taken care of. Looking at Emma they questioned her. They all knew it would be an expensive weekend but had looked forward to this for months and had been prepared to pay their own bill.

"Don't look at me, I don't know who paid the bill. Hermione?"

"I don't know, do you think the men might have paid it?" Hermione looked at Ginny.

"I'm not sure, what do you think Carrie?" Carrie looked at the waitress, "Do you know who paid for the spa and the luncheon?"

"No I do not but I have this for Hermione Granger." She handed Hermione an envelope. There was a card inside, it read,

My Dearest Daughter,

I hope you and the ladies enjoyed your day at the spa. I didn't want to tell you ahead of time that I was going to treat you and the girls because I know I would have been in for a fight. This was something I wanted to do for you. I also hope you all had a smashing time at the show last night and have a great time the rest of your stay in Las Vegas. See you soon

Love, Mom

Carrie smiled, "That's my big sister. I knew she was up to something."

"Hermione what can we do to thank her?" Katie asked.

"Have a good time, that's all."

And so they did. After lunch they went to the pool for a swim and by three they were heading

to their pole dancing lesson. The studio was not far from the hotel so they took a short taxi ride over to The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. The classes were held in the spa. The girls were told to wear shorts and trainers.

First they were given a demonstration from one of the instructors. Hermione could not imagine doing the things these women were doing. There was no way she would be able to maneuver her body that way.

The class was for basic pole dancing. There weren't going to be any of the more acrobatic moves. They were taught how to twirl around the pole and dance erotically. They were shown how to lean back and slide, they were also shown leg hook moves, like a one legged fireman and a butterfly and they were taught the back bend. The girls were having a great time. Katie and Angelina were amazing; they were athletic girls and were not afraid to try anything. Carrie was probably the best dancer of the group and Fleur was the most limber. The instructors helped the girls put together a routine and some of the girls decided they just might want to take more lessons when they get back to England. Hermione had the idea of wearing her cheerleader costume for Severus while pole dancing. That should make the man forget about strippers.

The girls went back to the room to get ready for their last night in Vegas. The plan was dinner and then another show, this time they were going to see the Cirque de Soleil show at their hotel. While they were getting ready for dinner Emma spotted the bag the male stripper gave Hermione and asked her what was in it.

"You know I never looked in the bag, let's see."

She started taking the items out of the bag, first there was a cute t-shirt with the logo on it, and then she took out the next item and instantly blushed. The packaging said personal massager but Hermione knew it was a vibrator. Oh lord, Hermione thought, there were two more items in the bag. One was a lollipop shaped like, well like Severus only not as big and the other item was a bag of candy that you would use when attending to your loves private area, it popped in your mouth.

The girls were hysterical and so loud the other women in the next room had to come in to see what was so funny. Fleur said she wanted to go back to the Excalibur Hotel to the gift shop and buy a few items. So she took Katie, Angelina and Luna with her and went shopping. They were going to meet at the restaurant at eight.

Ginny was trying to suppress a laugh, "Could you picture poor Neville's face when Luna brings out whatever she might buy at that store."

Hermione had the feeling poor Neville won't be complaining.

In New Orleans Severus Snape woke up around nine to the sound of the shower going. Harry must have got up early; he remembered the young wizard did not drink as much as the others. Severus thought about giving Hermione a call but knew it would be too early in Vegas. He smiled knowing today his love would be learning how to pole dance.

The phone rang and Severus answered it, Remus wanted to know if they were ready to go to breakfast. Harry had just got out of the shower and Severus said they should be able to meet them in a half an hour. When Harry and Severus walked into the dining room they saw Remus, Sirius, Kingsley and Bill. Three were missing. They looked at Bill.

"Long night last night, we didn't get in until four. I stopped drinking about one; the others didn't stop until we got to the hotel. They won't be getting up any time soon. I did leave some hangover relief potion in their room." He said as he took a drink of coffee.

"Ok so the three musketeers won't be joining us until later, what's the plan for today?"

"There's this old witch in the wizard section I want to go see, she sells some potion ingredients I can't get in the UK. Before you say anything Kingsley they are legal just rare. Then I think we should use the amenities in this hotel and go to the pool. I hear you can get a massage poolside."

"That sounds good to me, if our ladies can get a massage why can't we?" Sirius said.

"I'll make appointments for us for say two?" He looked at the other men and they agreed.

"I think I'm going to take a walking tour of the French Quarter, there's a lot of history here, and then I'll meet you guys by the pool." Harry said. Sirius and Remus decided to join Harry and Kingsley and Bill were curious about the witch so decided to go with Severus. They decided to meet back at the pool at one.

Severus, Bill and Kingsley made their way to the magical section of New Orleans. Unlike Diagon Alley this section was hidden in plain sight. People are used to seeing strange things in New Orleans so the people walking in and out of the area were no different than those who normally frequented the area. It also helped that American wizards dressed the same way as Muggles.

The shop they walked into looked like something from a bad voodoo movie. There were things on the shelves not even the esteemed potions master would touch.

"Madame Bruchard, it has been years." Snape greeted the old woman who could have been someone's grandmother. She was of Creole descent and spoke English as well as French and of course Creole.

"Ah Monsieur Snape, it has been many years but one cannot forget someone of your stature in our field. You look well."

"Merci Madame as do you, may I introduce my friends. William Weasley our lead curse breaker at our ministry and ..."

"Ah Monsieur you do not have to introduce your Minister, he is well known in our world." She held her hand out to Bill who shook it and then to Kingsley who bowed over it.

"Now what is it I can get for you, Alligator liver? Crocodile tears? I know you no longer teach but you do still brew."

"You know many things Madame." Kingsley said.

"Minister I am old but I still pay attention to what happens in our world, especially to the powerful. Severus when you return to England tell Minerva I said hello. It has been many years since I saw her. She and dear Albus use to come here often."

"Together?" Bill asked.

"Well of course together young man, those two were very close. I never understood why they didn't marry."

"I thought Dumbledore was gay?"

Madame laughed, "The professor enjoyed life young man, he had very broad tastes shall we say."

Severus thought that really was enough and paid the old witch for his purchases promising to visit again.

On the way back to the hotel Bill asked if Severus and Kingsley knew of Minerva and Albus' relationship.

"Yes I did but they were very discreet and as for Albus' other tastes I believe that ended when he became Headmaster at Hogwarts." Severus answered.

Once back at the hotel the men went to their room to change into swim trunks and meet the others at the pool. Bill went to check in on his brothers and Anthony and came out of the room smirking.

"They are just eating now; George mumbled something about meeting us at the pool."

When they arrived at the pool they saw Harry, Remus and Sirius lounging with drinks. They met and Severus quickly went to let guest services know they were at the pool and will be ready for their massages.

The pool area was busy due to the hot weather; there were some families, couples and groups like themselves as well as groups of women who looked appreciatively at the six men sunbathing. Severus had no problem baring his scarred chest, and Remus no longer had that issue. They both would tell anyone curious that they were war wounds. They did not have to tell them what war.

Promptly at two three masseurs came out to the pool, on male and two female. Sirius Black was not going to be massaged by a man so he made sure he had the pretty blonde. Harry being the good husband he was did not mind the male masseur and Severus was massaged by a very pretty brunette. The massage was a half an hour, than the other three men had their turn. It didn't matter to any of them who massaged them; they just enjoyed having the massage.

When Harry looked up and saw Fred, George and Anthony come out to the pool he laughed at the shape of the three men. They were all dressed in swim trunks but it was obvious the hangover relief potion Bill left them did not combat their exhaustion from a long night of partying. What came out of their mouths next shocked Harry.

"So are we ready for another night of clubbing." Fred said as he laid on an empty lounge.

"You're kidding right?"

"What's the matter, the savior can't handle a little partying. Are you that afraid of our sister?" George looked at Harry almost challenging him.

"No I just don't like being drunk."

"Ok so don't get drunk, come on one last trip down Bourbon Street. We'll go club hopping."

"Ok Fred I'll go, what about the rest of you?" Harry looked at the older men in the group.

They all agreed to go out on Bourbon Street after dinner. Since they were originally going to go to the House of Blues the night before they decided to start there on Decatur and make their way to Bourbon Street. Severus was interested in listening to some more jazz and blues. They decided on a steakhouse and over dinner Harry talked about the tour they had taken earlier.

"We saw some interesting places and learned about the Battle of New Orleans and the pirate Lafitte."

"Harry you do know we are English and we lost that battle." Laughed Fred.

"Yes I do Fred, it was interesting. We also saw a cemetery where the dead are in above ground tombs. They call them the cities of the dead."

"New Orleans is below sea level. If they dig too deep the ground becomes soggy and sometimes after a rainstorm the coffins would pop open. This really is a fascinating city." Remus added.

"Even the architecture of the buildings is impressive, the iron work is wonderful. Great city, good choice Harry."

"Here here, to Harry and a great bachelor party for the professor." They all toasted Harry.

"And to Severus on his last week as a bachelor, congratulations you have one very special lady." Fred offered and then whispered, "But don't anger her that witch has a wicked temper." They all toasted Severus.

"And finally to Sirius for a spectacular choice last night in entertainment. If I ever decide to marry please feel free to plan my party." George added.

After dinner they went to a bar where Fred and George rode a mechanical bull, and then made their way to some more jazz and blues clubs. They ended the night at the hotel bar downing bourbon and toasting the Big Easy.

Sunday morning both groups woke early and readied themselves for the return home. The men checked out at eleven and found their way to the point where they could use their portkey. The ladies were still sleeping when the men arrived back in England at the ministry where Kingsley took his leave. After the ministry they waited for their ladies in the comfort of Sirius Blacks library.

By eleven Vegas time the ladies were at the wizard section of the city and took their portkey back to the ministry and then made their way to Grimmauld Place. All except for Luna who had said goodbye at the ministry and went home to Neville.

When the girls went through the front door Kreacher told them the men were in the library waiting for them. When Hermione walked into the room she spotted Severus and ran over to his open arms. The others greeted their ladies in a similar way and Fred and George took their ladies home and Bill did the same with Fleur. Anthony kissed his sister and cousins goodbye and left for his apartment where he would catch up on some sorely needed sleep.

The four couples that were left traded stories about their trip, the men of course were very vague about the Gentlemen's club they went to but the ladies made sure they shared their strip show experience.

Later that night in bed Hermione asked Severus if he was willing to wear a fireman's costume. After a shocked silence Severus asked Hermione if she had any objections to a stripper's pole in their bedroom. Both new their sex lives just got that much more interesting.

Next chapter the wedding!