Monday morning Severus sat nervously across the breakfast table from his son. It was Harry returning to class after being away for so long but he was the one who seemed to be hardly able to eat.

"Are you sure you want to do this Harry?" Severus finally asked.

"You're the one who told me the other night that I should consider easing back into my classes if my walk went well." Harry reminded him.

"I know Harry but I want to make sure you're really ready for this. If you don't want to go you can wait." Severus assured him.

"Dad I am just doing transfiguration class. Just one class with the Slytherins there. If it gets too much I can leave." Harry reminded him.

"Should I be insulted that the first class you have chosen to return to is transfiguration and not potions class?" Severus lightened up a bit.

"I have potions with Ravenclaw and besides I need help with my practical side. I have the best potions tutor our there." Harry smiled a bit.

Severus laughed. "Okay but just promise me the second it becomes too much that you will ask Draco or one of your friends see you back down here."

Harry nodded. "I promise. Now can I get back to my eating? I'd like to finish breakfast before Draco and Viktor come to pick me up."

Severus smiled and went back to his paper but there was a knock at the door a few minutes later and seeing Harry was finishing off his juice he stood and walked over to the doorway and let the two young men in.

Harry stood up and grabbed his book bag. "Draco can you assure dad that if I am having trouble in class, you'll bring me down here?"

Draco smiled at Severus" I promise Uncle Sev, any sign that Harry is having a panic attack or anything else, and me or one of the others will bring him back here."

Severus shook his head. "I guess this father thing is just turning me into Molly. Have a good time Harry in class."

Harry though seemed to loose his confidence for a moment when he got to the door and he stopped. He looked out at Draco and Viktor and then back at Severus who suddenly realized his own worries had rubbed off on Harry.

Severus tried to reassure him. "You're right Harry. You are ready for this. I am just being an old dad here. Draco will make sure you're okay in class."

Harry didn't seem to care the other two were watching when he hugged Severus. "Thanks dad."

Severus kissed his son on the top of the head. "No need for thanks brat. Now get going or Minerva won't be happy. No point being late on your first day back."

He watched as Harry took off down the hall with Viktor and Draco and smiled a bit as he saw Harry's hand in Viktor's. Again he was reminded how wrong he had been about his concern for them dating at the start. Viktor was a great young man and he was definitely helping Harry through this.

Severus only had to go down the hall to his room but he needed time to prep before class so he finished reading the article and headed to his potions classroom. He was quite early so after he finished writing the potion on the board he tried to start marking some papers but 15 minutes later when his students started pouring in he hadn't even read half the first one.

The bell rang and he looked up at his students. "The potion is on the board start writing and get the ingredients. I shouldn't have to tell you this."

The students started writing, his third year Gryffindors and Ravenclaws. Creevey came in moments later. "Professor, I'm sorry professor."

Usually he'd give detention but some how he just let it go. "Sit down with your partner and get started immediately. Detention next time you come in late."

Collin ran to his table and he could tell that all of his students were shocked that he had not given detention to Collin. He shot them a look to keep quiet and get back to their work. He had two classes that morning and he spent the entire time waiting for there to be a knock at the door telling him Harry needed him. It never came.

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Harry had been reluctant after talking with his dad but he reminded himself that he had handled the walk and even breakfast in the great hall. Draco and the snakes would be there with him as well as Hermione and Neville. They were going a bit early so Viktor could make it to his own class. Harry was just glad he had agreed to accompany Harry with Draco to the classroom.

At the top of the dungeon steps Viktor squeezed his hand again. "You can do this Harry"

Harry returned the squeeze and nodded. "Dad just got me a bit more nervous with his nerves. I think I can do this."

Draco smiled. "Still have no idea why you'd choose a transfiguration class as your first class. I mean Professor McGonagall."

"Harry, I hear you're coming back to class." He heard someone call and turned to see Blaise, Millie and Pansy coming their way and Crabbe and Goyle behind."

"I am. At least for transfiguration this morning. I thought I was ready and I need some help with the practical side of things." Harry admitted.

"I would have thought living with one of your professors that you had a live in tutor and there would be no trouble." Millie pointed out.

Harry shrugged." He has been doing the best that he can and I have kept my work up but Severus is good in potions and charms. Transfiguration was never his area."

Draco smirked. "We should all be grateful. You can imagine if he was able to turn people into frogs when he got upset with them"

Harry actually found himself laughing and smiling by the time they made it to the classroom and since they were early there were no students in the classroom for him to have to face just yet.

Viktor turned to leave and for a moment Harry thought he might kiss him but he just squeezed Harry's hand again. "I'll see you after classes Harry."

Harry smiled. "Thanks for coming with me Viktor. I don't think I could have done this without you."

Draco smirked as he led Harry over to a desk. "And what am I chopped liver?"

Harry laughed as he took a seat. "Sorry Draco. I was glad for your company as well and everyone else as well."

The transfiguration classroom had round tables with six chairs at them instead of desks and for the first time Harry had ever imagined he took a seat with Draco, Blaise, Pansy and Millie.

Blaise smiled. "Don't let the man give you a hard time. Of course you'd prefer the company of your boyfriend then your friend."

Harry was a bit anxious as the Gryffindors started coming in but he reminded himself that the only real concerns in his age were now locked away. He got some strange looks from the girls but Neville and Hermione both smiled and Neville took a seat at the table with him. The class was much smaller then it had once been. He learned an extra bedroom had been added to the prefect area for Neville and the fourth year dorms closed since he had been the last one left in the tower.

Neville smiled at the Slytherins. "I hope you don't mind me joining you guys here."

Blaise was the one who responded. "Not at all Neville. You know any friends of Harry's are welcome here."

Harry made it through his first class with no issues and he found himself so into the practical side that he almost didn't notice when the class ended until Draco tapped him on the shoulder.

McGonagall came over. "Very impressive Harry. I see you have kept up with your studies while gone and I have been impressed with the work you turned in."

"Thank you Professor McGonagall. Dad has been giving me a hand but I was a bit worried about the practical side of the class." Harry admitted.

McGonagall didn't react to Harry calling Snape dad. "Well I must say it's nice to have you back in the classroom again and I hope you might continue to return."

Draco was ready to take him back to the dungeons but Harry surprised everyone when he decided he'd attend charms with them. They were a bit surprised but they were happy he decided to come. Harry looked a bit pale by the end of it but it was definitely a good sign.

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Severus was relieved when he got past the first class and had no Draco at his door. He assumed Harry would be fine in their apartments so he went into his second class and when it finished he spent about ten minutes doing some prep for his afternoon classes He was expecting to see Harry having lunch when he finally got back but he found the room empty. After about five minutes he was about to panic when the painting swung open.

"Harry." He said relieved.

Harry ran smiled but he practically ran for a hug. "Hey dad."

Severus held him. "I was a bit worried when I got back and you weren't here. Your transfiguration class ended over an hour ago."

Harry smiled. "It went well and I decided to do charms. Draco wasn't in the class but Hermione and Neville stayed with me and I waited for Draco to come back."

Severus smiled and led him over to the table. "You were fine with just a few Gryffindors?"

Harry nodded. "I was. I was getting a bit worn out though by the end of class. I think maybe I'll just do my afternoon studies here. I mean if that is okay."

"Of course Harry. I hadn't even expected you to handle two classes today on your first try. It is more then okay to stay here this afternoon." Severus assured him.

"I was thinking I'd try potions tomorrow morning since today has gone so well for me." Harry told him.

Severus faked a groan. "I am going to have to worry about you blowing up my classroom am I? Well I guess I can deal with you back in my classroom."

Harry had looked a bit pale and worn when he came back into the apartments but as he spoke about how his morning classes had gone Severus could see Harry was happy he had done both and he was relieved that Harry was feeling more at ease.