butterflypuss: Thanks!

MsSpirit: Thanks! And yes, Snarry is my OTP, I absolutely love them. I think they're perfect for each other.

As for your question, everyone knows about them so they probably would know why Harry isn't coming back to the dorms until morning XD

Tay: Yep! :)

PiffyEQ: Thank you, I'm glad you like it! Also I just didn't really think about using spells or potions instead of condoms. I don't know how that would work

Tay: Yep, I've always thought of Severus as a secret romantic even in the canon books and movies. And thank you! :)

Severus's PoV:

The next morning, Severus woke up before Harry and found Remus already up. "Good morning," Severus said. "I was hoping to speak with you about Harry."

"Ah, yes. The shield," said Remus. "What do you think?"

"I would like to know what you think," Severus said. "Do you think it wise to teach Harry something as dangerous as this? He's already reckless enough as it is. We shouldn't encourage him."

"Perhaps not, but Harry cares about you and loves you deeply," Remus pointed out. "You and he are a couple in what does appear to be a committed, devoted relationship. I believe that protection should go both ways. I don't think it wise or fair to tell Harry that it is your job to protect him but he can't do the same for you. We may be more educated and trained as adults, Severus, but we're definitely not invincible. I think we should allow Harry to learn how to protect you, if he wants to. You are lucky to have someone who loves you that much, and is willing to go so far as to risk his life for you if necessary. Harry didn't have that growing up."

Severus nodded, and had to admit that he hadn't thought of that. He hated to think about the opportunities Harry had missed as a child and wanted to focus on giving him that love now. He had never met someone more deserving of love than Harry. "Are you sure he can handle it?" Severus asked.

Remus smiled. "I taught Harry the Patronus in his third year, when we had the Dementors guarding the castle," he said, much to Severus's surprise. "He is a very bright, capable student, and I can see him becoming very successful in Defense Against the Dark Arts."

Severus hadn't known that about Harry. Perhaps they could discuss DADA together. Harry seemed to like it a lot more than Potions, and Severus couldn't help but feel hurt that Harry hadn't showed the same passion in his classes. Well, perhaps that is because you treated him horribly, said a voice inside his head.

"When will you have some time for a lesson, then?" Severus asked.

"How about tonight?" Remus suggested. "I can talk to Harry during class and see if he's up for it."

"If I'm up for what?" Harry asked, joining the two adults in the kitchen.

"I would like to take a shielding lesson with you, if it is something you want," Severus said, taking Harry's hands. "Harry, I want you to know that I am honored you are so passionate about protecting me. I just don't want to see you get hurt."

Harry's bright green eyes met Severus's, and the older man's heart fluttered. "I don't want to see you hurt, either," Harry said. "I couldn't stand it when we were at Malfoy Manor. That's why I'm doing this."

Severus nodded. "I would also like to be able to shield you," he said. "I love you and I think this is something we should learn together."

"I love you too," Harry said, squeezing his hands. "We will learn together, then." He leaned in and kissed Severus for a few long moments, and Severus pressed his lips firmly against Harry's.

"The last thing I want is for you to lose me," Severus said when they pulled back from the kiss. "But I want your word that you will be cautious about this, both in our lessons with Remus as well as in any real situations that we may find ourselves in."

"You have my word," Harry said, and Severus could see in his eyes that he was indeed truthful. "I know you aren't used to having anyone take care of you, Sev. It is something I want to do."

"Alright." Severus pressed another soft lingering kiss to Harry's lips. "You should go to your first class. I will see you tonight."

Harry smiled. "Thank you, Sev. I love you."

"I love you too," Severus said as Harry left his rooms.

Remus chuckled. "You two," he said, shaking his head and grinning. "You really are meant for each other. I've never seen anything like it."

"Harry has changed me," Severus said as he ate his breakfast. "He has made me a much better person. I like to think that we will stay together."

"I certainly hope so," Remus said. "It is a wonderful change from the fighting."

Severus chuckled. "It became exhausting to fight with Harry. I find it much easier to love him."

Remus smiled. "Good. He needs you in his life."

"And I plan to always be here for him," Severus agreed.

Harry's PoV:

Meanwhile, Harry went to the Great Hall for breakfast, as it was too early for classes. Hermione was there, much to Harry's relief. "There you are!" Harry said, sitting down beside her. "What happened yesterday?"

Hermione was glowing with happiness. "Ron and I are dating," she said.

Harry gasped. "What? Congratulations, guys!"

"Thanks." Hermione smiled, and Harry noticed that Ron had his arm around her waist. "I honestly thought Ron didn't like me as more than a friend. I'm grateful he finally talked to me."

"That's really great," said Harry, genuinely happy for his best friends. "It's so cool that we're all dating someone."

"Yeah," said Ron. "Although I don't think Lavender would agree."

The three of them looked down the table, where Lavender was crying, looking heartbroken as her friends comforted her. "She's the most dramatic girl I've ever met," Ron said. "Even more than Mione."

"Hey!"

Harry grinned and let the two bicker while he ate his breakfast.

Later that evening, Harry met Remus in his usual classroom for DADA. Severus was already there, talking with Remus as Harry walked in the room. "Hey," Harry said, giving Severus a quick kiss as he set down his bag. "So what are we doing tonight?"

"We will be doing a transfer of energy. You will be transferring your energy to Severus's, while controlling the amount of energy you give to him so you don't pass out," said Remus. "For this lesson, I am going to have you and Severus have direct eye contact, just because you are a beginner at this. But in a real life situation, you would just be touching him or transferring your energy from across some amount of space. For now, however, we'll keep it as simple and easy as possible."

"How do I transfer my energy to him?" Harry asked.

"It is a matter of concentration and acceptance," Remus said. "This is wandless magic, therefore you must compel your magic to join with Severus's. Because you two are so close and you have your bond, it will be much easier because there are channels that connect your magic to his."

"Alright, I understand," said Harry.

"Good. Now I want you to take Severus's hands and look into his eyes. That will open the channel up even more as well as strengthen your bond." Harry completely missed Remus's sparkling eyes as he watched the two, completely lost in each other. Harry had always thought Severus's eyes were beautiful, and now he gazed into them lovingly, all but forgetting Remus was in the room. "Now, close your mind off any stress or thoughts, and focus completely on transferring your energy to Severus. You may feel a bit faint, but don't panic."

Harry nodded, and tried his best to clear his mind. He suddenly felt Severus's surprise through the bond, at the same time he felt a huge wave of dizziness and had to grip Severus's hands so he wouldn't fall over. Harry's legs wobbled and Severus caught him around the waist, pressing him up intimately against the older man. Blushing, Harry found the strength to stand up on his own and gripped the edge of the desk, gasping in surprise.

"Are you alright?" Severus asked him, gently touching Harry's cheek. "We can stop at any time."

"No, I'm fine. Just caught me by surprise is all," Harry said, though he did still feel very weak." Remus gave him a square of chocolate, and Harry took it gratefully, remembering how much it had helped him in his third year. "Did it work?" Harry asked. "Do you feel my energy?"

"Yes, I do," Severus said, and Harry could feel his lover's unease. "You still look sick."

"I'm fine," Harry snapped. "I just wish you would believe in me more. I can do this. I'm not incompetent!"

"Harry, I know you can," Severus said. "But we don't have unlimited strength. We need to take our time with this."

"Severus is right, Harry," Remus said. "Now Severus, I want you to transfer Harry's energy back to him."

"Alright," Severus said, and took Harry's hands, pulling Harry's body against his. Harry gasped and blushed, wishing that they were alone as he felt his own strength flowing back through him. And then to Harry's surprise, Severus passed out.

He and Remus both gasped. "Get a cold towel," Remus said, and Harry quickly obliged. The older man placed the wet towel on Severus's forehead.

"Is he okay?" Harry demanded. "Is he breathing? Please tell me he's alive-"

Remus held up a hand. "Don't worry, he'll be fine. He just transferred too much energy back to you."

"Oh," said Harry, wondering why it had happened. Severus's eyes fluttered open then, and Harry took his hand. "You alright? You scared me."

"What happened?" Severus mumbled.

"That's what I'd like to know," Harry said. "Why did you lose focus?"

Severus blushed deeply and wouldn't look at Harry. When the younger man looked to Remus for an explanation, Remus said, "Normally when that happens with couples who are training for this, it means that they got distracted by...well, by sexual desire."

"Oh," said Harry again, unsure of what else to say to that.

"It is true," Severus admitted, sitting up. Harry put a hand on his back, helping him sit up but realizing too late that it probably didn't help with Severus's distraction. I want you, Severus said through the bond, and Harry's heart skipped a beat.

Later, Harry promised, and Severus nodded as Harry helped him up off the floor. "You okay?" he asked.

"Fine," Severus replied. "I think that is enough for tonight."

"I have to agree," Remus said. "Make sure you get some rest, Severus. Both of you, as a matter of fact. These exercises are very draining. Oh - Harry, I have a book for you about this shield. Your job is to read it before our next lesson."

"I will," Harry said, and took it. "Bye, Remus."

"Bye Harry. Severus," Remus nodded to the Slytherin before leaving the classroom.

"You sure you're okay?" Harry asked, and shivered when he felt Severus trailing kisses down his neck. "Maybe you should get some sleep."

"Sleep with me," Severus murmured, and Harry hardened at the idea, turning around to press his body against his lover's. The kiss that followed was hot and hungry, and Harry moaned when Severus pressed him up against the blackboard. His hands slipped up Harry's shirt, caressing his warm bare skin. Meanwhile, Harry worked on the buttons on Severus's robes, which was quite a challenge, especially while they were kissing passionately. Severus broke the kiss to whisper in Harry's ear. "I desperately want to fuck you," he murmured, and Harry squirmed against his lover, pulling off the top layer of his robes and leaving his white shirt underneath.

"I desperately want you to fuck me," Harry replied, and Severus chuckled as he grinded his hips against Harry's. Harry grinned mischievously, pulling Severus's body against his own and sucking on the older man's neck, which would likely leave a hickey.

Severus was feeling in his pockets, and he cursed and said, "I don't have any condoms."

Harry sighed, running his hands over Severus's body. "Do we really need one?" He kissed Severus deeply.

When they pulled away from the kiss, Severus said, "Are you sure?"

Harry nodded, and reached into Severus's trousers, putting a hand over his cock. Severus's breath hitched, and he pulled Harry even closer, looping his fingers through Harry's belt loops and pulling down his jeans and underwear. "Promise me you'll get a pill from Madame Pomfrey after this," Severus said. "I want you to be safe."

"I will," Harry promised, and pressed up against Severus. His lover pushed inside him, and Harry moaned and rested his head on Severus's shoulder as the older man pushed deeper inside him. Harry held him close, kissing him deeply as they made love. Severus pushed his hips against Harry's, earning whimpers from the younger man. Harry wrapped his arms around Severus's waist, moaning in pleasure as Severus hit that spot inside him. Severus kissed him softly, and Harry wrapped his arms around his lover's neck and kissed back.

Afterwards, Severus went with him to the hospital wing, where Harry asked Madame Pomfrey for the pill. Everyone knew that Harry and Severus were a couple, including Madame Pomfrey, so it wasn't a surprise to the nurse that they had gone to the hospital wing together. "Mr. Potter, I want you to always feel that you can come to me for any protection you need, no matter who you are seeing," she said, and after Harry nodded, she quickly shooed them out because there were ill students there trying to rest.

"So, will you come to another lesson with Remus?" Harry asked as Severus escorted him to Gryffindor Tower.

"Yes, I will," Severus said. "I want us to be able to take care of each other. And I am lucky to have you taking care of me." They got to the dorm, and Severus kissed Harry goodnight before letting Harry go join his friends.

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