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Chapter 14

Severus and Harry had finally reached Severus' quarters and sat together on the sofa.

The Potions master didn't waste any time. He told Harry about the rules that Albus had put in place. Harry admitted that they were quite fair.

By the time the two men were done with that conversation Harry had noticed that it was only 8:30pm.

"Would it be alright if I stayed a bit longer?" Harry asked the older man.

"I wish that you never have to leave, but yes, you may stay for a while longer. We must keep an eye on the time though. We don't want to break a rule on the first day."

"I know. Have you given any thought to our date?" Harry asked, wondering where Severus was going to take him.

"I have."

"And… are you going to tell me."

"I am not."

"How come?" Harry pouted.

"Because I want it to be a surprise."

"Okay," Harry reluctantly gave in for now, "but next time I get to choose where we go or what we do. Okay?"

"Aren't you jumping ahead of yourself? What if we go out and you decide that you don't want another date?"

"That's not going to happen?"

"How can you be so sure?" Severus inquired.

"I can just tell. It's because of the way I feel when I'm with you."

"I know exactly what you mean Harry." Severus said. "What would you like to do before you have to go back up to your dorm?"

"Could you just hold me? I figure that we won't get much of a chance to throughout the week."

"I think that I can manage that. Come here"

Harry slid over until he was right next to Severus. The older wizard gathered Harry into his arms and settled Harry next to him. Harry's arms wrapped around the Potion Master's waist and laid his head on his shoulder. Severus gently rested his head on top of Harry's. In that moment they were each completely content.

Severus couldn't help but bury his nose in Harry's hair and breathe him in deeply. He couldn't help but take in the scent of Harry.

After a few moments Harry rubbed small soothing circles on the back of Severus' hand that was resting on his thigh. He also traced the long graceful fingers that skillfully brewed its potions.

The two men sat this way for quite some time until Severus said, "I believe that it is time to go. We don't want to get too comfortable and doze off again."

After a moment Harry was able to pry himself away from the comfort of Severus' arms. The two men stood up and silently walked toward the door. Once Harry was in the hallway, Severus followed him and closed the door behind him.

"Where are you going?" Harry asked.

"I am going to walk you up to Gryffindor Tower."

Severus placed his arm around Harry's shoulders while the younger man wrapped his arm at the taller man's waist.

Once they were standing in front of the Pink Lady's portrait Severus was the first to speak. "Sleep well Harry."

"You too Severus, sweet dreams."

"I will see you in class tomorrow. Good night." Severus then leaned in and kissed Harry's forehead.

"Good night." Harry said, he then turned around and walked through the portrait hole. Right before the portrait closed Harry turned around to get one last look at Severus for the night. The older man was smiling at him and gave one last nod.

When Harry entered the common room it was vacant with the exception of two curious Gryffindor's who were none other than Ron and Hermione.

"Well?" Hermione asked Harry. "What were Dumbledore's rules?"

Harry sat down on one of the chairs by the fire and told the couple about the stipulations their headmaster had made.

"Wow, that seems fair." Hermione stated.

"I can't believe that Dumbledore agreed to the two of you dating." Ron interjected.

"Dumbledore knows everything that goes on at this school. I would be surprised if he didn't know it was going to happen before they did." Hermione told Ron.

"You really think that he knew?" Harry asked Hermione.

"More than likely." She answered.

"Well, now that you know the rules I'm going to bed. Night." Harry then walked up the stairs to his dorm, changed his clothes and lay down in bed. He got out one of his journals to write about the events of the past couple of days.

Once again, I'm sorry that this chapter is a little short. Thanks for reading. PLEASE REVIEW.