Chapter 37

Severus landed in his quarters smoothly and wiped his eyes, blaming the wetness on the soot, even though none had landed on him. He shook his head, not really believing it that Harry loved him. Harry loved him, the greasy bat of the dungeons, and in the privacy of his quarters he allowed a small smile to grace his face. He couldn't ignore the warm feeling that seemed to settle in his stomach and in his chest for that matter, having Harry declare something he never even thought possible really did throw him for a loop. He sat on the sofa before summoning a house elf for tea, his urgent need to get back to his potions and lesson plans took a back seat as he pondered about this new development.

Severus knew that Harry thought of him as a father, and he thought of the raven haired boy as his child, but he never thought that love would enter the picture. He kept going back to the way Harry shyly said it to him, as if Severus was going to reject him or something. Severus shook his head, before slowly heading out his rooms, intending to pay Albus a visit. He didn't know if this new situation was for the better or no, since it didn't seem he was just living for himself now, but for Harry too. Maybe Albus would be also be able to explain, just what he was going to do about his role in the war.

Harry raced up the stairs to Ron's room, and busted through the door without even bothering to knock. He laughed out loud as his mate shrieked once before burying something under his pillow.

"Ron what are you doing?" Harry asked leaning on his desk.

"Blimey Harry, didn't anyone ever teach you how to knock?" Ron asked with his hand over his thumping heart.

"Nope," Harry replied cheekily before coming to sit on the desk chair.

"I'm glad you're here Harry, but what are you doing here mate?" Ron asked, he wasn't expecting to see him today, but he welcomed him nonetheless.

"Didn't your mum tell you? Snape said I'll be spending the week with you, because he has work to do at Hogwarts." Harry said smiling brightly.

"No she didn't, but we're gonna have so much fun," Ron said grinning, already thinking of what they could do.

"I know. Hey Ron did you wanna go flying?" Harry asked softly.

"Yea, let's go see if Ginny and the twins wanna come too," Ron said excitedly as they walked down the hall.

Harry couldn't stop grinning; even Percy decided he wanted to play. Harry was of course playing seeker, but so was Ginny and he tried to be serious but couldn't. She looked so tiny, but so determined on her broom. While he was thinking of going easy on her, she must have known because she smirked at him before shaking her head. As everyone started to mount their brooms, Harry took his tiny one out of his pocket and blushed brightly.

"Harry why aren't you on your broom?" Ron called a few feet in the air away from him.

"Snape forgot to unshrink it, so I don't think I can play." He replied looking at his small broom in disbelief.

"Blimey Harry, mum can help," Ron replied ignoring the snickers he heard behind him as he touched down on the ground. He grabbed Harry's arm before running back into the house.

As Harry watched Molly unshrink it, he felt a bit stupid; of course she could use magic, she was a witch was she not? Before he could get too embarrassed Ron grabbed him again and they headed back outside to the pitch. They played a long time out there in the pitch, ignoring the darkness of the sky in favor of the game. The game only ended when Mrs. Weasley came outside to tell them that dinner was ready, which made everyone immediately aware of their now growling stomachs; though in Harry's case his uncomfortable bladder.

Harry and the Weasleys headed towards the house, Molly threw a few cleaning charms at them before telling them to wash their hands. It was a tight fit into the small bathroom off the kitchen and Harry squirmed as he glanced at the toilet. He couldn't go with everyone in there though, and just as he was planning on staying back Fred grabbed him and steered him to the table. He sat down dejectedly, and waited for everyone to be seated.

Harry wiggled in his chair slightly before giving his crotch a squeeze. If Snape was here, he would have his head, for holding it in yet again today. Finally they all began eating, with Harry moving around in his seat almost constantly now, though nobody paid any attention because they chocked it up to excitement. Harry was grateful when dinner was finally over, and while he needed to use the loo badly, he didn't know if he was allowed to leave the table just yet.

He waited until Ron had finished before standing up with him, as he was dancing from foot to foot, to tell his mate about him needing the loo, they heard the floo flare. Harry groaned as everyone turned to see who it was before smiling widely as he realized it was Snape.

"Bye, I'll see you tomorrow Ron," Harry said before quickly making his way to Snape.

"Hi Harry, did you have a good time?" Severus asked.

"I did I had a blast, I can't wait until I come back tomorrow," Harry replied shifting his weight from foot to foot as his bladder sloshed about.

"That's good, where's your broom?" Severus asked glancing around.

"I left it outside; can I just leave it here since I'll be coming back anyways?" Harry asked tightly, wanting to hurry up and leave already.

"You may, say goodbye to Molly and Arthur and don't forget to thank them for having you," Severus replied quietly.

"Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Weasley for having me, I had a really good time." Harry said politely before turning back to Snape with a grimace.

"Are you ok Harry?" Severus asked taking in his tense stance.

"I'm fine; can we go home now please?" Harry asked trying not to bounce in place.

"Of course, Arthur, Molly," Severus said nodding his head slightly before he flooed away with Harry.