A/N Happy Saturday, as there is only four chapters remaining for this fic updates will be dropping back twice a week Mondays & Fridays, giving me a chance to fine tune things and work on other projects.

'My most profound and sincere apologies Mr. Potter', the witch said 'I will go and fetch Mr. Bartholomew at once'

She bustled from behind the desk and into the main offices, Harry stood with Hermione amazed at how different and how quick someone's attitude changed when they found out who he was.

'I hate having to use my name to get things', he groused to Hermione

'I know, but it was a necessity in this instance, we were getting absolutely nowhere', Hermione reasoned

'True', Harry agreed

A bespectacled man came striding out with the witch on his heels, his hand extended and a large grin on his face.

'Mr. Potter welcome to Potions Monthly', he beamed 'I am Winston Bartholomew, editor'

'Nice to meet you Mr. Bartholomew, this is my good friend Hermione Granger'

'Pleasure Madame', Winston smiled, please call me Winston, Fran said something about a possible publication?'

'Yes' Harry began 'is there somewhere more private we can discuss this?'

'Of course Mr. Potter if you will follow me', Winston shuffled off into the main office and down a short hallway, on the left was a door with is name marked on the front, opening it and allowing Harry and Hermione in first, in shut the door behind them and went around and sat at a large desk, gesturing for the pair to take the seats in front.

'Righto then what can I help you with Mr. Potter?' he asked cheerfully

'I have here some notes for a healing potion that has been designed to cut a patients recovery time in half, it has in the last few weeks been tried at St Mungo's in London, the results have been more than positive', Harry explained

'I have of course heard of this, it has been a very popular topic of conversation among Potioneer's and Healers alike' Winston said wistfully, 'alas the Potion Master who created and brewed this has wished to remain in the shadows'

That's why I am here Winston; I no longer want the creator of this to remain in the shadows', Harry smiled

'You know who created this Potion Mr. Potter?' Winston asked incredulously

'Yes I do, the Potions Master who created that was Severus Snape formerly of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry', Harry said proudly

'Severus Snape' the editor gasped 'he is one of the most talented Potion Masters in Greater Europe, perhaps the world, I have seen him at several conferences over the years, but never made his acquaintance'

Harry handed him the notes and watched as the editor treated them as those they were precious gems, his heart was full to bursting with pride at the work his mate had done.

'May I be so bold as to ask if I may accompany you and perhaps interview Mr. Snape, and offer him a job as head of research within the Potions Monthly organisation, do you know where he is located?' Winston asked

'Yes he lives with me, we are getting married in two days time' Harry smiled

'It would indeed be a great honor to meet Mr. Snape', Winston replied 'Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials' he added as an afterthought.

'Harry why don't I go and let Severus know to expect company and you can get things organised with Mr. Bartholomew?' Hermione suggested

'Thanks Mione, that would be great, if he isn't in the house proper, he will be in his lab', Harry told her

'I'll find him', Hermione answered dashing from the office.

'Come in if you're a gorgeous elf whose body I can't wait to ravish', Severus called, hearing a knock on his lab door

'Why thank you Professor, not sure how Harry would feel about you wanting to ravish my body', Hermione giggled

'Apologies Hermione, I thought you were Harry', Severus blushed

'No, but he is on his way, which is why I am here', Hermione stated 'He has a surprise for you and would like for you to meet him in the library in 15 minutes'

'My elf has been very mysterious about this surprise', Severus countered, moving over to the sink to wash his hands.

'Don't wash your hands' Hermione shouted, making a beeline for her old Professor and grabbing his hands 'and before you tell me to remove myself from your person there is a perfectly logical explanation as to why I am doing this'

'I would hope so Miss Granger', Severus snorted

When she had finished inspecting his hands and deemed them appropriate, Hermione stepped away from the stoic man, giving a nod of approval. 'Right let's get going, Harry should almost be here'

Baffled, but curious none the less, Severus followed his former student from the lab and back up stairs to the library, Harry and another man stepped out of the floo and he and Hermione came into the room.

'Hi Sev', Harry smiled, kissing him on the cheek 'I would like you to meet someone, Mr. Bartholomew this is Potion Master Severus Snape, Severus this is the editor of Potions Monthly Winston Bartholomew'

'It is a pleasure to finally make your acquaintance Mr. Snape', Winston breathed, shaking his hand vigorously

'Likewise Mr. Bartholomew', Severus said dumbfounded 'please take a seat'

'Your fiancé came to me this morning with a rather intriguing offer', Winston started 'he told me that you were the one who developed the healing potion for the hospital?'

'Yes that's correct', Severus replied carefully

'He asked if I would consider publishing your research and your end result in the magazine, I must say that I am a great fan of your work and along with publishing the article I would like to offer you a position with our organisation as head researcher', Winston offered

'That's a very generous offer Mr. Bartholomew, but I cannot leave Harry, we are to be married in two days, we have just bought this cottage', Severus explained regretfully

'Mr. Snape as head of research it would be at your discretion as to where you worked, you'd only need to be in Ireland one or two days a week, and every month for a meeting', Winston assured him

'I could work from home?'

'Indeed yes, I also visit London on a regular basis to collaborate with the Potioneer's at the Ministry, we could schedule our meetings around those trips'

'That's very kind, I will have to discuss it with Harry', Severus countered

'Excuse us a minute Winston', Harry apologised, taking Severus' hand and leading him out into the hallway. 'Sev I want you to take that job, this is a dream come true for you and it's also my wedding present to you' Harry said reverently

'There are no words to describe how much I love you', Severus whispered 'No one has ever given me as much as you my elf'

'Nor has anyone given me as much as you my love', Harry returned 'you are a very talented man and it's time that talent was recognized'

'Our wedding and wedding night cannot come soon enough', Severus growled, kissing Harry hungrily, his erection making itself known against Harry's thigh

'Behave Sev', Harry chided, wriggling from his lovers grasp and taking a few much needed steps back 'Now let's not keep Winston waiting'

'Winston can sod off for half an hour', Severus smirked, his eyes dark with wanton lust 'Never I have wanted someone as much as I want you'

'Who would have thought that the possibility of getting published would be such a turn on?' Harry pondered

'You have no idea my elf', Severus purred his hands roaming all over Harry's body

'Severus Snape stop it you're worse than an Octopus', Harry laughed swatting his mates hands away only to have them back seconds later

'Yes darling', Severus relented 'I'll be a good elf'

'Good now lets go', Harry shook his head and walked back into the library.

Later that evening, Harry stifled a yawn as he came out of the bathroom; it had been a long whirlwind day.

Winston had interviewed Severus about his research regarding the Healing Potion was to be published in the next issue of the magazine, he had also agreed to look over the contracts left with him, explaining everything in great detail about the job he'd been offered.

Harry had never been so proud as he stood watching the animated editor ask a myriad of questions, quill scribbling madly across parchment.

If he took the job it would mean they'd be set up for life, Harry was quite wealthy in his own right, as was Severus, but this added bonus provided the security most only hoped to accomplish.

He'd started to get some ideas as to what he wanted to do with his life, Hogwarts was out, Harry didn't feel as though he could go back and complete his final year, Severus had already made the decision not to return to teaching.

Minerva had asked him to come and teach the N.E.W.T.S students, but with this offer on the table Harry didn't know what his fiancé would do.

Slipping on his robe, Harry left the bedroom and went into the library; Severus was in his lab so the Gryffindor thought he would read some before turning in.

'Sev?' Harry asked surprised as he came into the library, finding his mate in one of the armchairs, staring out the window 'thought you were in your lab?'

He turned enough to be able to see Harry, tears staining his cheeks 'I couldn't concentrate, too much going on in my mind', he explained

Sitting in the opposite chair, Harry took Severus' hands in his own and kissed the knuckles, forgetting just how smooth his lover's hands were. 'What are you thinking?' he asked gently

'I am thinking that everything I ever wanted has been granted to me and I am overwhelmed', Severus replied 'taking this job means we are set for life'

'It does', Harry agreed 'but without it we are set also'

'We are'

'Do you want the job Sev?' Harry asked

'Very much, but we are about to start our married life together Harry and sometime in the near future have a family, I don't want to miss a thing', Severus countered

'Honey from what I've heard and what I've read you can basically put forth your own terms for this job and they wont be denied, it isn't written anywhere that you have to start immediately, you could start in the new year if you want, that gives you plenty of time now to consider all the avenues and do what's best for you, when the time comes to have a family, then you take a step back if that's what you decide. Don't forget Minerva has asked you to teach the N.E.W.T classes'

'You are very wise my elf', Severus smiled wanly

'I learned from the best', Harry grinned

'I think the best thing is to sleep on it and decide after the wedding', Severus conceded

'Couldn't agree more', Harry yawned

'Bed my little elf', Severus instructed, standing with Harry and walking hand in hand to their room.

Within seconds Harry was snoring softly, the day had worn him out, Severus lay beside his soon to husband and listened to his breathing, their fingers entwined.

He relished in the quiet of the night, tomorrow they would have visitors and final preparations for the ceremony the following day.

Hermione, Minerva and Kingsley were coming for a Barbecue tomorrow night; Hermione was staying over, while the others were to return the next day. Harry had suggested they play a game of Monopoly, but keep their clothes on this time round.

'Good night my sweet Harry', Severus whispered in the dark, kissing a mop of hair and pulling Harry to him, settling down the former Professor let sleep take him.

Harry shuffled in his sleep and snuggled closer to his Severus smiling as he dreamt of their life together.