A/N Unfortunately I have to say this again if you Do Not Like what you are reading then PLEASE Do Not read it. Your nasty, spiteful comments are not welcome, the only thing they are succeeding in doing is spurring me on to write more for those of you who support me through each of my works. It shouldn't have to be this way and I apologise to all who have encouraged me.

'I remember coming here with my mother when I was about 7 or 8' Severus recalled as they stood outside the British Museum.

'What did you see?' Harry asked with genuine interest

'A Medieval Exhibit I believe' Severus replied 'My mother thought it would be good for me to see things from a Muggle point of view'

'Dudley came here to see something to do with Dinosaurs' Harry said in a small voice 'I had to stay with Mrs. Figg'

What he wouldn't give to get a hold of bloody Petunia Dursley and introduce her to the ex Death Eater Severus thought reigning in his anger

They walked inside to the large foyer of the Museum, Harry went to the front desk and spoke with a woman, a few minutes later he came back over to Severus and taking his hand, walked down a long hallway, on the right hand side there were large double doors and a man standing a few feet from them. Harry showed him the tickets and they were permitted to enter the dimly lit room.

'I wanted it to be a surprise' Harry started, when he saw Severus gazing around in abject wonder 'if you don't like it we ca…

'Harry it is perfect' Severus interrupted 'Egypt is somewhere I have always wanted to visit'

'Really?' Harry said his face lighting up, he pulled the brochure from the small bag he had brought with him and gave it to Severus 'this is what I was hiding the other day'

It was the Tutankhamen and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibit.

'Really' Severus replied, looking at Harry with more adoration than he'd ever been looked at with before 'shall we go and get started?'

'Yes' Harry answered, moving further into the room, Severus still holding his hand.

When it came to all things Egyptian Severus proved to be a fountain of knowledge, at each of the exhibits, he would relate a fact to Harry, who listened intently to everything he had to say. By the time they had gotten halfway around the room, Harry was well versed in Egyptian History. Most of all he loved the look of awe on his mates face, something that very few people were privy too, Harry felt honoured that he was treated to such a rare sight.

Over 90 minutes later the pair emerged from the Museum a gift bag each in hand, Harry couldn't help himself when they had visited the gift shop and came away with a mug a picture of Tutankhamen wrapped around the outside, a shirt and a pen.

Severus purchased a book on the exhibit and all the places it would be travelling to next, it had the complete history on each of the pieces, he also got a mug to match Harry's. Before they set off to get something to eat, the Professor pulled his elf to him and kissed him hard on the mouth, leaving Harry panting and flustered when they broke apart.

'That was amazing, it will be a date I will always remember' Severus countered

Harry could only smile in response, words failing him, as he looked deep into obsidian orbs; together they walked to a nearby café and ordered lunch. Nothing could have been more perfect.

'I have to go out this morning' Severus told Harry two mornings later 'should be back for lunch'

'Where are you off too?' Harry answered conversationally, taking a bite from his toast

'An errand I have to run' Severus replied vaguely

Harry's pulse raced and visions of another document flashed through his mind, he suddenly felt very ill and pushed his plate away.

'Excuse me' he mumbled quietly, getting up from the table and leaving the room

When Severus found Harry he was curled up in the armchair facing the window in the library, brushing tears from his eyes as he gazed out at the world. The older man went to him and pulling the opposite chair closer, crooked a finger under the Gryffindors chin and titled his face so green met black. With the pad of his thumb he wiped away the tears.

'Do you want to tell me why you're upset?' Severus asked gently, guessing he already knew the answer.

'Just wondering why you can't tell me where you're going unless it's something bad?' Harry sniffled

'My little elf, you have nothing to worry about, I am a man of my word and the contract will be honoured, I promise you there are going to be no other documents presented to you' Severus explained 'this is errand is nothing bad I can assure you, in fact it is quite good, I only want to surprise you'

'Oh' Harry muttered, feeling a little foolish for reacting so hastily 'I couldn't stand if something went wrong, I am having such a nice time'

'As am I, this is simply more of that, but for the minute it is a secret one which will be revealed very soon' Severus smiled kissing the elf's hand

'All right' Harry gave a small smile

'Good now let's go and finish our breakfast' Severus offered his hand to Harry who laced their fingers together and walked back to the dining room.

While Severus was out, Harry went into one of the old bedrooms and started rummaging around in the cupboards, he remembered seeing a muggle board game in there during one of his stays, and thought it might be a nice thing to do with Severus later that evening. 10 minutes and a few sneezes later Harry shouted to Kreacher that he would be right back, darting out the door and apparating to the outskirts of London. Walking quickly along the streets Harry spotted the shop he was looking for and hurried inside.

'Can I help you love?' a friendly shop assistant asked, noting that Harry seem to be walking around in circles

'Yes' he answered ' I am looking for Monopoly'

'Right down here' the assistant replied leading Harry to the far end of the shop and down an isle he was sure he'd already been down, but then again who knew, they all looked the same and being a muggle store he could hardly Accio the game to him.

'Here we go' she smiled plucking the game off the shelf and handing it to Harry

'Thank you' Harry smiled back 'I could have been in here all day'

'No worries love, just come back up the front and I will ring that up for you' she left the isle and Harry followed 'You playing with the family?' she asked placing the game into a bag

'Just with my partner' Harry replied feeling his face heat up at calling Severus his partner.

'That's sweet I am sure you and she will enjoy playing it'

'Yes he and I will' Harry corrected her handing over the money and walking from the shop, leaving the assistant gaping behind the counter

Stashing it in a drawer in the library when he got home, Harry went out into the garden and began to tidy the garden beds, since coming into his inheritance he found that he enjoyed the outdoors a lot more, he could see, feel and hear things that he'd never know existed. Whistling away he pulled and tugged stubborn weeds, an hour later he could see what he guessed was once a vegetable garden of sorts.

'Master Harry, Master Severus has returned' Kreacher called from the back door 'he be taking tea in the sitting room'

'Thanks Kreacher I will be there in a few moments' Harry called back, picking up the tools and banishing the weeds to the bin, Harry went inside and cleaned up before joining Severus in the sitting room.

'Do you understand the rules?' Harry asked as he finished explaining how Monopoly worked.

'I believe so' Severus replied, picking up the top hat piece and sitting on the board 'which piece would you like to be?'

Harry grabbed the silver dog piece and sat it next to Severus' top hat 'this one'

He rolled the dice and let them fall onto the board, moving his dog six spaces, the elf handed the dice to Severus and the game was underway. The older man delighted at the excited look in Harry's eyes as they moved around the board an idea came to him as he took his next turn.

'Would you like to make this game a little more interesting?' Severus queried

'How so?' Harry asked curiously

'We can purchase properties after one lap around the board correct?'

'Yep' Harry smiled

I'd like to suggest that if you purchase a property I would've have liked before me, then as a sort of punishment to you will be required to remove a piece of clothing' the older mans eyes darkened and a shiver ran down Harry's spine.

'Ok' Harry squeaked 'same goes if you buy something I might have liked?'

'Indeed' Severus winked and rolled the dice.

After they had gone around the board once, Severus had landed on Whitehall. 'I will buy that one.'

'But I wanted that one!' Harry said.

'It is red in colour, Gryffindor colour, of course you wanted it' he smirked. 'Remove an item of clothing.' Severus watched as Harry bent over. 'What are you doing?'

'Removing a trainer'

'I said clothing, not trainer or shoe. Top, now.'

Harry smiled and pulled his top over his head, feeling his face go red when he saw Severus' eyes wander over his chest. Picking up the dice, Harry rolled an eleven and stopped his piece on Euston Road. 'I will buy that!'

'You have already had both of my shoes, what next?'

'Shirt please.' Harry smiled and watched as Severus undone his shirt and pulled it off his shoulders, folding it in half before placing it on the nearby chair.

Once they had passed 'go' a second time, Harry landed on one of Severus'

'What do I owe you?' he asked as he picked up the paper money.

Severus smirked. 'I want a sock instead of money.'

Harry looked closely at Severus, 'Oh we are playing that way are we?' he asked. 'Okay.' Harry smirked as he took his trainer off, removed his sock and then put his trainer back on.

Severus placed his hand on his wand; slowly pointing it at the dice while Harry was putting his trainer back on. 'You roll again as you rolled a double number.'

Harry picked up the dice and rolled again. 'Do you own pall mall?'

'I do. Other sock'

Severus picked up the dice and rolled.

'Ha. I have Piccadilly, I will have your sock please.' Harry beamed.

Severus took his sock of and smiled at Harry. 'Your turn'

By the time Harry had reached Mayfair he sighed. 'This isn't fair. You still have your trousers on.'

Severus smirked. 'Boxer briefs please.'

Harry stood up and pulled his boxer briefs down and took them off. 'I must look right stupid, naked with just one trainer on'

'So sexy' Severus smirked as he touched his wand. 'You will keep rolling doubles, your turn again.'

Harry rolled and groaned when he landed on old Kent road.

'I believe that will cost you your last trainer.' Severus chuckled.

'I can't believe it.' Harry said as he removed his last trainer, now standing in front of Severus completely naked. 'I felt for sure I was going to win, I kept rolling doubles so I had more of a chance in buying places!'

'I know, all those doubles, it was like... magic.'

Harry gasped. 'You cheated! You used magic on my dice to cheat!'

'I am a Slytherin Harry, what do you expect', Severus said as he stood up.

'You owe me, get those trousers off!', Harry laughed and kept trying to undo the older mans trousers.

As they were wrestling, the floo flared and Hermione stepped through. 'Harry I- oh my!'

Severus quickly wrapped Harry in his arms and turned his back on her to protect Harry's nudity.

She looked down at the board game. 'Oh, strip monopoly? There's an idea!' she said. 'I will leave you to it, talk tomorrow sometime when you are more decent', she added and hurried back through the floo.

'Thank you for covering me Severus'

'I didn't do it for you'

'No?'

'No. No one is to see you naked. You are mine!' Severus said, his arms tightening possessively around Harry.

He shuddered at the possessiveness Severus' voice and a thrill ran through his veins, Harry hadn't witnessed this side of his mate since the day Hermione touched his ears and Severus sent her flying. Laughing inwardly Harry realised that it seemed to be his friend that brought out the creature in Severus.

'Now Mr. Snape', Harry looked up into darkening obsidian orbs 'There's the matter of the debt you owe me' he moved his hand in between them and began to unfasten Severus trousers.

'You'll have to find me first my little elf' Severus whispered

'Wha' Harry started as the older man vanished from sight leaving him naked in the middle of the room. 'Bastard' he mumbled going and picking up the clothes lying on the floor near the game board.

Sitting in the library the next day, book open in lap, Harry was reading contentedly when the floo chimed and head of brown hair bobbed in the flames

'Harry you decent?' Hermione asked

'Yes Mione' Harry laughed 'it's safe to come in'

'Good' Hermione stepped out of the floo and came to Harry's side, she looked around furtively before placing a kiss on his cheek, then sat down on the chair opposite

'What's with the some one is about to jump out and eat me look?' Harry asked

'Wanted to make sure Severus wasn't lurking behind any doorways', Hermione replied 'I seem to bring out the protective side in him where you're concerned'

'The coast is clear' Harry gestured around the room 'Sev is down in his lab'

Hermione visibly relaxed and she sat back in the armchair, her arms resting on the sides 'I thought I would come by and see how you're getting on, but if last nights any indication I would say quite well' she blushed slightly

'Yeah sorry about that, should have closed the floo' Harry apologised.

'Next time I think I will use the front door' Hermione said 'so what have you been up to?'