A/N A short little chapter to brighten your Monday x

'Merlin I thought you were bad', Harry chuckled as he arranged cups on a tray, listening to the roaring laughter and protests coming from the living room. 'Are you sure Minerva wasn't in Slytherin?'

'Positive although you wouldn't know it', Severus replied amused

The game of Monopoly that had been going for the last hour was one sided indeed, Minerva who was by no means shy about her blatant attempts at cheating, had taken over the board, sending people to jail when they took too long to move, doubling the price of her rent, if they dared take more than a moment to hand over their money.

A fight had broken out between her cat and Kingsley's dog, when he accidentally knocked her piece over, during a move. Severus had procured a property before her so she charmed his car to take off whenever he went to move it across the board.

'You are running out of time Miss Granger', Harry heard Minerva warn Hermione

'Ye Gods better get in there before Mione hangs her upside down like she did me', Harry picked up the tray and went into the living room.

'How about we take a break and have a cup of tea?' Harry suggested setting the tray down on the table

'Yes please', Hermione said gratefully, coming to help her friend with the cups. 'She is unbelievable'

'Got that right', Harry laughed lightly 'It's all a bit of fun I suppose'

Things didn't improve, Harry was sure that Kingsley's dog was limping; Hermione had declared bankruptcy and was now watching from the sofa. An hour later Minerva claimed victory and won the game. After a fast refusal to engage in another game, Minerva left for Hogwarts and Kingsley went back to London. Hermione and Harry went out on to the back deck and watched as the stars twinkled beside a bright moon. Severus had gone down to his lab to check on some potions.

'Can't believe this time tomorrow I will be a married man', Harry said wistfully

'You will', Hermione smiled 'Severus is a very lucky man'

'I'm the lucky one Mione, didn't ever think it was possible to love someone this much'

'I am very happy for you Harry, I can see how much Severus loves you' Hermione squeezed his hand

'You'll find someone one day who makes you feel like I do', Harry assured his friend

'Who's to say I don't already have someone like that?' Hermione teased

Harry looked at Hermione, green eyes wide with curiosity 'You need to tell me something?'

'I might', Hermione chortled 'might want to keep it a secret too'

'Spill the beans Granger', Harry ordered sitting forward in his chair

'I have been seeing someone for awhile now'; Hermione confessed 'I didn't say anything because I wanted to see where it was going first'

'Understandable, now tell me who it is', Harry demanded

'Seamus', Hermione blushed looking out over the backyard

'Finnegan?' Harry gaped

'Do you know any others?' Hermione gave him a look

'No, I thought he'd gone back to Ireland?' Harry recalled

'He did, I mean he has the Magic school there offered him an apprentice job with the Magical Plants and Beings Professor, he is going to complete their version of N.E.W.T.S through the Irish Ministry' Hermione told him beaming

'Wow', Harry breathed 'now I know who you were wearing that fancy bra and knickers for'

'Shut up Potter', Hermione retorted going red 'you're lucky you came when you did, might have been a shock otherwise'

'Hermione Granger have you been entertaining Irish men in your bed?' Harry asked feigning shock

'None of your business' Hermione shot back 'it's Irish man I am not in the habit of entertaining more than one'

'This is awesome Mione, did you invite him to the wedding?' Harry asked smiling

'No but would you mind if he came? Hermione replied

'Not at all, it will be good to see him, give you an excuse to wear those fancy undergarments again' Harry winked

'Get your mind out of the gutter' Hermione huffed giggling all the same

'Mione's in love', Harry chanted

Getting his breath back after one of the most intense blow jobs of his life, Harry lay his head on Severus' chest feeling the older mans heart thud against his face.

The things Severus made him feel in those moments of passion were indescribable, how so many emotions could be felt amazed Harry no end. He was certain that his very core had been sucked out through his cock; Severus had magic lips as well as hands.

'Hermione and Mr. Finnegan were a surprise' Severus said breaking the sated silence

'Yeah, I would never have thought they'd be a couple, but opposites attract' Harry mused 'Mione said they bumped into each other in Diagon Alley just after battle, he invited her to the Leaky for lunch and things went from there. She told me that it was like he'd grown up overnight had gone from being the larrikin of Gryffindor to this mature young man'

'The war changes people love, look at you and I?' Severus countered

'Last 7 years seems like a blur now' Harry replied 'another lifetime ago almost'

'Indeed, I for one am looking forward to what life has in store for us now though'

'Me too, as long as it's with you' Harry smiled, kissing thin lips

'I am not going anywhere my little elf' Severus whispered holding Harry close.

Severus closed his eyes and fell asleep with Harry in his arms.