A Second Chance

by Breanie

What if Sirius didn't spend twelve years in prison, but was given a trial after four years? Follow the story of Sirius Black as he learns what it means to be a father/brother/guardian to his young godson & the story of Harry Potter, a young boy with a loving home who learns about the Marauders from the two men who should have raised him. Slow-burn Hinny. M for sex & violence.

336. The One Where Harry Doesn't Flirt with T

Author's Note:

Thank you for your patience in allowing Dusk to catch up on editing (and me on writing a little in theory).

As to the multiple comments and asks — No, Harry is not bad at sex. Like all teenage boys, it's hard for him to not finish immediately and as he grows more confident and lasts longer, he wants to know why he can't make it last forever (or hours) and is a bit scandalized to learn that the actual sex part only takes on average three to seven minutes. Harry wants it to be much longer lol. He's a cabbage as Sam says!

Reviews and Comments: To darkhk: Bas said he doesn't like fish tacos as in he doesn't like vaginas because he's gay. To Nuno Neves: Thank you! I think you meant you love Theo and Harry's friendship (as Harry doesn't really know Sebastian) and yes, I thought having him pinch Theo's butt was needed. Thanks for liking the Harry and Remus talk, they needed to have a nice moment together and even though Harry knows it, it was good for him to hear Remus tell him the words. I love Remus and Tonks being so hot for each other even while they are waiting for Teddy to arrive. Pansy is very upset with Greg and he isn't the smartest sometimes, don't worry, she will show him how she feels. Thank you very much! To Katie2001: Yes, Greg is definitely in trouble LOL. Thank you! To alix33: They are very soft blankets! Thank you! To Moony The Sheep: I like Bas' friends, too! Thanks for liking Harry going to Remus, I think it shows how close they are in a very sweet way. Greg is not truly free, not yet, not while the war is going on. It's true, no one would guess the sweet professor has such a good sex life lol. Thank you! To scrappy8: Thank you!

To the frozen flame: Thank you! I'm glad you liked seeing D and J welcome Theo. I love Ron and Theo just bantering over their admiration for Harry because they know it annoys him. Greg and Pansy will definitely talk. Thank you! To ascfan: Yes, lots of Theo! Pansy does know what she wants. Thank you! To MoD366: Thank you! Yes, sometimes life gets in the way and editing takes time and since I appreciate everything Dusk does so much, I must do as she says! I love Ginny encouraging Theo to tease Harry, they are fun. Greg definitely needs to be talked to, and Pansy will put him in his place. Thank you! To Cassiopeia Anastasia Black: I agree, after the parole hearing we needed some Theo and Bas. Harry definitely wants to try out Remus' advice. Yes, Greg will find out Pansy is pregnant again very soon. Remus and Tonks definitely have no plans of stopping their sex life until told otherwise. Thank you very much for your kind words! To CherrySara: I think it is the kind of chapter needed before break, it's true. I did imagine Bas and Durant singing a duet lol. I'm so glad you loved so many of my Bas and Theo lines. I do admire Pansy and she definitely is not going to take shit from anyone. Thank you! To Stilly24: Thank you! Yes, it is time to see Greg and Pansy reunited and yes, he will definitely be getting a chewing out. Thank you!

To EnigmaticEmperor: Yes, I think D and J keeping the atmosphere light was exactly what helped Theo relax. Yes, his ex-boyfriend was an arse and thought it was too Muggle of him. Sometimes even when we know their wrong, people's words can still linger in our subconscious. Harry did choose Ginny lol, but he does love Ron and Theo as friends. I love that you fell in love with Gransy, thank you! I think Greg has made up for his mistakes as well and yes, he is a lovable idiot. Thank you very much! To Slaidback: Happy Belated Birthday! Well, I did just give a mini recipe to make fish tacos yourself lol. Thank you! To ellyann13: Yes, Theo did need the kisses and the nap! Bas definitely doesn't care at all if he's being rude. It's a class for magical and Muggle children combined. Yes, Greg is in for a surprise! Thank you! To alexproblematicopuentes: Thank you! To pix25: Thank you! To puttyman24: I think their meet will be interesting indeed, Pansy is not impressed. Thank you! To Mutt N Feathers: The game time with friends was perfect. Greg doesn't always think things through. Thank you! To DeadFish37: I don't think the divorce is a saga, so no, I didn't drag it out. Thanks for saying you love how I portray Harry's "relationships with the people around him." Thank you.

To Driftwood1: Yes, I was appealing to the masses lol! I have one friend who always insists on obnoxious penis straws lol. Thank you for loving all of the small aspects of Bas' character. He keeps a lot hidden because of his job and because of a douche ex who made him self-conscious. Durant and Jin have seen the difference in their friend and after Durant was at the parole hearing, yes, they definitely know Theo can be trusted with their friend's heart. Harry does feel much better about himself and can tease Theo back. Sirius definitely would have been way too invasive if he'd been in Remus' shoes in that scene. I'm excited for everyone to meet Teddy as well! Greg is definitely an idiot here, but he's not always the smartest and he definitely needs Pansy to set him straight. Pansy wanted to tell him about baby number two, but hasn't had any contact with him. As to Greg's Dark Mark, it will be addressed. Thank you! Yes, I loved the cheesy nonsense of Love and Thunder as well. It was exactly what I expected from the film. Thank you! To LadyRava: Thank you! To Khanate: Thank you!

To Matilda Lupin: I know you're not caught up yet and I hope you continue to read, but thank you so much for leaving such a lovely and thoughtful review! No, Ginny sleeps in her own dormitory, but Hermione offered to let her hang out with her if she needs it. Thank you! To VampireFangs91: Thank you very much! To Black Doe: Thanks for loving Theobas — you will see there's more to come! No promises on who will live and who will die. You will have to wait and see! Thank you! To Zarathos Morgenstern: It has been a while, welcome back! Have fun in GA (wherever that is). Thanks! To p0963835557: I still have nothing to say about this, but thanks I think. To Wolf's scream: It could be a little oxymoron like lol. Yes, Pansy is not going to be happy. Thank you! To Saz J: Yes, there is a heat wave in London, I heard that, but what can I say, my kind of "hot" is more appreciated, isn't it? LOL. Knew you'd love the steamy! Thanks for loving adorable the Harry and Theo friendship as well as Remus and Tonks.

To marauders_mowopapr: Pansy definitely knows what she wants and she is determined to set her husband straight. Theo is getting back to his old self, talking it all aloud really helped him. Thanks for loving my awkward Harry and Remus chat. Yes, we're all excited for Teddy! Thank you! To CorbanD17: Thank you! To shuweet: Thanks for loving Theo and Bas with your whole entire heart! I'm glad they can bring you so much joy! Greg does think Pansy is better off without him, but he will be set straight. Thank you! To Endinium: Thank you! Glad I could spoil you with Remadora and Theobas in the same chapter. Thank you! To AQuickRead91: Pansy will definitely rip him a new one. Thanks, I thought it was definitely a sexy chapter. Thank you! To Mackie919: Yes, I wanted Harry to pinch Theo's ass lol. I love their awkward and funny friendship. Sometimes we have to show Harry being a classic teenage boy. Thank you! To Potterm1997: Thank you! Yes, we're all excited for Teddy, but still a few chapters away! To bandhoez9194: Pansy will definitely be fiery LOL. Yes, Greg will find out about the second baby in this chapter. Thank you for saying you're so in love with this whole story ! To TatiRena: Thank you! To Joyce Foesenek: Thank you! To Steelcode: Goyle is definitely in a world of hurt lol. I knew you'd love the fish taco comment, thank you!

To BadWolfKris: Greg is definitely a very stupid man and yes, Pansy is going to kick his ass. Thank you! To AnaGPotter: Thanks for reading chapter 335 twice! Yes, Goyle does deserve to get a good shake! He doesn't think he makes her as happy as she deserves to be. Thank you! To MotherofKatie: I love that I've made everyone love Pansy and Greg so much, it warms my cold, black soul. Yes, war and tensions are coming too. Thank you! To Masonjar191: Sorry you caught up in time for me to take a break, but thank you! To GooseChase: I'm sorry to hear you're sleep deprived, but I'm glad my story hooked you so well that you'd rather have read than slept — thank you! Thank you for saying ASC is one of the best hp fanfics you've ever read! To katelyn453: Thank you!

To Bellmel: Thanks for loving the oblivion scene so much! I like to show Bas as caring, but not overbearing. I think it's an important distinction. Forehead kisses are the best. Yes, Jin and Durant are pretty cool and they did like Theo instantly. I love Bas having no chill and telling his friends to bugger off so that he can fuck his man. Yes, we all love when he calls him "his man." Yes, if Hinny had crashed their taco and margarita party, it would have been fun. Thanks for loving Theo giving Harry the long hug and appreciating the being "mummed" moment from Molly and Zee. Yeah, it pretty much is Theo's best day ever lol. Ha, glad Remus' teasing about Harry pinching Theo's ass made you laugh. Remus was a bit awkward, but he's also kind of amazed that Harry will come to him with these thoughts and concerns. I think Pansy and Greg catching up will indeed be very interesting. Thank you! To AntiCreator: Thanks for rereading ASC! And thank you, I fixed it! To creativebug1988: You are only up to chapter 70 at this point, but I am loving your reviews! Thank you so much for reading and I hope you get up to chapter 336 and onwards! To tim2604: You've caught up again! Yes, D and J are quite funny and they like Theo and he likes them! Fish tacos are good and easy to make! I love the hug! Theo appreciated Molly and Zee showing up so much and Harry was kind of flirting back a little. Remus definitely handled the talk with Harry like a chief, he is such an amazing dad! Harry is definitely read to try more and I can promise you, this chapter is definitely very 🔥! Greg is a bit dense, but don't worry, Pansy will kick his ass! Thank you! To George R: Thanks for loving ASC and saying it has "surpassed the original story!" I hope you continue to read and enjoy it! Thank you!

To saucyswimmer: Thank you! I have really enjoyed reading your catch-up reviews! I will do my best to respond to them here (in two paragraphs lol). I do enjoy showing Harry being sassy, even to Dumbledore. Rossi is definitely doing espionage and he knows exactly how dangerous Crouch is. Thank you for saying you're impressed with how I write smut that has a purpose and how "it connects to the plot line for that couple or the story as a whole." Thank you! Thank you for loving my Harry and Remus heart-to-heart moments. Showing more of who Hannah is and her past is interesting. I'm learning more about her the more I writer as well. I love that Audrey has become one of your favourite characters, thanks for loving her and Percy together! Thanks for loving my Hinny Valentine's Day chapter. The idea of a flower shop and bakery crossover is cute, isn't it? We'll have to see what happens between them. It could have been a small hint of Drastoria there, but they are still far into the future. LOL, I love that you love Theobas. Theo and Ginny's friendship is fun and I love how much they share with each other. Thanks for loving the proposal from Angelina as opposed to George — I think it was perfectly them. Yes, poor Bas certainly was cockblocked a bit there, wasn't he? Glad you thought the smut was worth it. I know, I can't wait for Tonks to have Teddy either! Remus is going to be great with the baby! Yes, Ginny has passed her first tryout and doing amazing!

Thanks for appreciating the background information on Blaise and his family. I do love to provide backstory, detail, and context (sometimes too much). Thanks for saying the Theobas was so worth the wait. Romione are friends as much as lovers and I think that's an important part of their relationship. Yes, Macmillan is disgusting. No, Sebastian was honest with Theo, he knows what his job is. Sebastian is definitely there to comfort Theo and to give adorable baby gifts to Tonks. He's a good guy. Yes, Bellatrix is so disgusting and sadistic! Thank you for saying I do an impressive job at getting you to hate her and Crouch — you're welcome! I love Rossi being undercover, so thanks for liking him. I think Blaise is aware his mother will have to answer for her sins. I'm glad the chapter titles are making you freak out only to be wrong. That means I'm keeping you on your toes! I'm excited for Teddy to arrive as well! Haha! You think Molly is going to find some kinky stuff and it's going to be hilarious lol? Sorry, nope, she does find something though as you see. Thanks for loving my Romione! I love little Aydin! Yes, hockey definitely brings about some funny words for kids especially when the referees make some bad calls! Is Fiadh pregnant… well… keep reading lol. Yes, twins! I love Ron and his food! I wanted Ginny to show Harry that he has great examples as dads, but even if he didn't, he still will be a good dad one day because of the kind of person he is — it makes all the difference. Yes, Rossi is an extremely skilled Occlumens. Zee and Sirius, I know, I miss them too. Yes, Harry's two mothers. Bas is totally the sweetest boyfriend ever, thank you for loving him. Thank you very much!

To Sets: Thanks for rereading the story! The magic in Moony's gift to Dora is not only possible to werewolves, but it's extremely rare. As to Neville's plant, yes it is rumoured to make potions more potent and in theory it could potentially help cure people with traumatic brain injuries, but I believe Neville's parents are too far gone to truly do that. I did bring them back in my Beginning Series, but I don't plan to here. As to Pansy not telling Greg she's up the duff, it's because she wants to tell him herself and not have him hear it from the lawyer or an Auror. He will find out in this chapter. Thank you! To ravenclaw_rockchick: Well, the recipe is more or less in the chapter lol, but I can give it to you! Thanks for loving my Harry and Ron bromance. It's true, Ron's comment is more fun because we know nothing will get in between those two, not even Hermione and Ginny. I love showing Harry and Theo get a bit of a bromance as well. Harry loves his friends. As to Pansy and Greg, I rather like their scene so I hope you enjoy it as well. Thank you very much!

Hope you all enjoy this chapter — it has a very steamy portion! 🔥

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CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SIX:

The One Where Harry Doesn't Flirt With Theo

It was three days later when Greg finally showed up at Wiltshire Manor with Auror Kane. He'd spent the better part of the three days unsure what to do about Pansy. But by agreeing to come to this new safe house, he was stuck here until the war was over or until the Dark Lord was vanquished. Kane had told him that if they moved him, it would be for the last time. If Pansy was upset with him… he'd rather be stuck in the Azkaban Crypt.

Auror Kane had told him that once he agreed to come to this safe house, he was here for the long haul. They couldn't risk moving him again as long as Voldemort was aware of his release from Azkaban. Greg understood that it was for the best, but he had to admit, seeing Pansy again made him nervous, especially considering that Auror K had informed him that she hadn't taken well to the divorce papers.

He'd spent his three days being processed for release and staying in his cell until they could find a safe place for him. When Ferguson showed up and told him that Pansy had refused to sign the papers, he reluctantly agreed to go to the same safe house as his wife and son. Kane signed him out of prison before he took him down into one of the rooms of the crypt and removed the Dark Mark on Greg's arm. It had been painful, but Greg hadn't made a sound, despite the tears running down his cheeks. He'd been given an hour to rest on a cot while they bandaged his arm and then Kane returned to take him to his wife.

Greg stood in the front entrance hall of Draco Malfoy's house, not even sure how he had come to be here. He'd been here once or twice before over the years, but now… the sight of Draco coming towards him made him pause.

He couldn't believe that he was alive.

"You're alive?" he whispered, his eyes wide.

"Surprise, arsehole," Draco drawled, his eyes moving to Greg's large biceps. "Shit, Goyle. Didn't think that it was possible for you to get bigger. What the fuck did they feed you in prison?"

Greg shrugged. "Wasn't much to do in the crypt so, I worked out."

"I'll say," Draco said. "I think your biceps are the size of my head."

Greg shrugged again.

Draco nodded. "Still a big conversationalist, I see."

Greg ignored him. He still couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Draco was alive and Blaise too, Kane had told him. He had clearly missed a lot. Kane bid him goodbye and he watched the Auror head off before he turned back to Draco.

"Is Pansy here?"

"Don't you mean, is your wife here?" Pansy demanded, her voice higher than normal. "You know the woman you're trying to chuck without even telling her why?"

Greg turned slowly, licking his bottom lip and looked down at his wife. She was just as beautiful as he remembered. Her hair was a little longer, almost touching her shoulders and her dark eyes were narrowed at him in anger. He noticed that she still had a bit of a belly from her pregnancy, but he thought she'd never looked more beautiful. He swallowed.

"Hi."

Pansy's dark eyebrows rose up into hair. "Hi? Are you bloody kidding me? You send some advocatus here with fucking divorce papers and all you can say to me is hi? Hi!"

Greg swallowed. "Pansy, I —"

Pansy slapped his arm. She was so much shorter and smaller than him that he barely felt it. "How dare you try to divorce me without talking to me first!"

"Pansy —"

"—No!" she shrieked. "I am your wife, Gregory Goyle! Your wife! We are married and we have a child together! Does that mean nothing to you?"

"What? Of course it does," he insisted. "But you didn't want to marry me. I just… I want to free you from that obligation."

"Obligation!" Pansy exclaimed, her fist hitting him in the arm. "What is wrong with you?"

Her fists kept hitting him, but she was so small that they did nothing and when he attempted to grab her hands to stop him, she shoved him. Only Greg was made of solid muscle and twice her height; he didn't so much as move an inch.

"Argh!" Pansy screamed, shoving him again.

He still didn't so much as budge.

Pansy shoved him a third time. "WHY WON'T YOU BLOODY FALL OVER!"

Greg's lips twitched as he bit back a laugh and when he attempted to grab her hands again, she yanked herself away from him and took off her shoe, whipping it at his head. Greg ducked just in time. He held his hands up in surrender.

"Pansy, can we just — bloody hell, woman!"

Greg ducked again to avoid her second shoe. He thought that he was safe to stand again, but the marble bust from the end table suddenly came flying at his head. Greg barely moved out of the way in time as it crashed to the floor.

"What the fuck, Parkinson?" Draco exclaimed, scowling from the door to the parlour. "Do you know how much that bloody cost?"

"Piss off, Draco!" Pansy shrieked. "If this bloody wall would just take a hit, I wouldn't have to break things over him!"

Greg made to reach for her again, but she kicked him in the shin. "Ow!"

"Bloody hell," Draco exclaimed, ducking when Pansy picked up a glass vase and chucked it towards Goyle. "Stop breaking my things!"

"Get out, Malfoy!" she screamed as the vase shattered against the wall. "GET OUT! GET OUT! GET OUT!"

Draco glared at her, but left her and Greg alone in the entrance way. Greg swallowed, his eyes nervously on his wife as Pansy reached for another piece of art, this one a marble dragon the size of her palm, and threw it at him. He ducked again and it smashed on the marble floor.

"Argh!" she screamed and ran at him again. Pansy attempted to kick him a second time, but he grabbed her, locking his arms around her so tightly that she couldn't move. "Let me go, you stupid brute!"

"No," he growled in her ear. "If you want to smash things and break them over my head, so be it, but first you will listen to me."

She stomped on his foot and he winced, but he didn't let her go.

"When we got married, I promised you that I would help you get your shop up off the ground. I made a vow to you that when everything was said and done, I would divorce you. I promised that I would give you everything you wanted and that you wouldn't be stuck with me. Do you remember me telling you that?"

Pansy scowled and slapped at his arms to no avail. "That was before, you big brute!"

"Before what?" he asked, his brow furrowing.

"Before we had Grayson and you told me that you loved me!"

Greg's eyes softened and he held her closer in his arms. "I do love you."

Pansy turned her head to look at him. "Then why are you trying to leave us?"

"Pansy…" he whispered, turning her around in his arms to look into her eyes. "I… I thought that it was what you wanted."

"I told you that I loved you, Greg," she sobbed. "I love you! Why would I… let me go!"

He dropped his arms and she collapsed to the floor, tears raining down her cheeks. Greg knelt down next to her.

"Pansy… I'm sorry. I just… I just want you to be happy. That's all I've ever wanted and I… I thought… I thought you would be happier without me."

She sniffed. "Well, I'm not!"

His large hand cupped her cheek, turning her to look at him. His thumbs fumbled as they wiped at her tears. "You deserve someone better than me."

"Don't I get a say in that?" she demanded.

He nodded. "You get all the say. I'm sorry. I thought that I was doing the right thing for us. You know I don't… I'm not a great thinker."

Pansy turned and threw her arms around him. He cradled her close, picking her up off of the ground as if she weighed nothing. She locked her arms around his waist and she brushed her hand over his thick beard.

"You're smarter than you think you are, Greg. I love you and Grayson loves you. I hated that you didn't let me write to you and tell you… why? Why did you do that?"

He let out a slow breath. "I thought it was safer for you and for Grayson. I was… someone attacked me when I was in prison."

Pansy's eyes widened. "Attacked you? What do you mean? When? How come no one told me?"

Greg moved back to sit on the floor of the entrance way, cradling her in his lap. "I asked them not to. I was worried you might… I didn't want you to be hurt."

Pansy's eyes softened. "You're a moron."

His lips twitched. "I know."

"Are you okay now?" she asked.

He nodded. "Yes. I'm fine. Promise. I just want to keep you and Grayson safe, Pansy. That's all I've ever wanted."

"There's no one I trust more to keep our family safe than you, Greg."

Greg licked his bottom lip and her fingers stroked his beard. "I love you."

Pansy's mouth met his and he kissed her back. It was greedy and bruising and when she pulled away, he saw nothing but love in her eyes.

"Will you forgive me for being an idiot?" he asked.

Pansy kissed his cheek. "Yes. Grayson missed you, Greg. I missed you."

Greg's heart warmed at her words. When they stood up, he let her lead him up the stairs to the master bedroom suite and when they stepped inside, his eyes immediately fell to where Grayson was shifting on the floor. He was on all fours as if he was thinking about crawling, but hadn't decided whether he wanted to or not. Greg let out a startled breath.

"Merlin, he's grown so much!"

He bent down to scoop him up off the floor and snuggled him into his arms, kissing his cheek tenderly. Grayson stared up at him with his father's same blue eyes. His little hands reached out to touch Greg's beard.

"Hi, Grayson. Daddy missed you so much."

"I'm so glad to hear you say that," Pansy said, holding a hand over her stomach. "Because come August, Grayson's going to be a big brother."

Greg's eyes dropped to her stomach. "W-w-what?"

"I found out a few weeks after coming here," Pansy said. "I wanted to tell you, but you wouldn't take any letters from me."

"You're — pregnant?"

She nodded, biting her bottom lip. "What did you think I was just still fat from this one?" At his look of admonishment, she raised her eyebrow. "Still want that divorce?"

Greg yanked her into his arms, his mouth meeting hers for a long kiss that left them both breathless. His eyes were dark with desire when they broke apart and he shook his head.

"Never. I'm so sorry. I love you. I love you and I love Grayson and fuck… I already love this new baby," he said, blinking back tears. "I never imagined I would get… I want our family, Pansy. I want this. I want us so much."

Pansy snuggled herself into his strong arms. "Good. I want us, too. It's another boy, by the way. I found out a few weeks ago."

"A boy," he whispered, his hand on her stomach as he rested his cheek against Grayson's.

"Yes," Pansy said. "And I decided to keep the G names because I rather like it. We're going to call him Gabriel, Gabe for short. Gabriel Gregory Goyle. Is that okay?"

A tear spilled down Greg's cheek and when Pansy reached up to wipe it, her eyes softened.

"Good. Because if you ever try to pull something like that divorce again, I'll have to smother you in your sleep."

Greg's lips twitched. "Seems reasonable."

Grayson rested his cheek against Greg's and for the first time since the Aurors had tackled him in the Ministry, he felt like he had a real life and he'd never been so thankful for anything. He looked down at Pansy, a big smile on his face, and thought that he couldn't wait to be a dad again. He couldn't wait to meet his new son. Grayson and Gabriel, he thought, grinning widely.

Life was starting to look good.

~ ASC ~

Ginny let out a strangled breath from the middle of the large bed they'd transfigured out of the sofa in the tower room. She was pretty sure she couldn't ever move again. The feel of Harry's calloused hand running over her back made her sigh in contentment.

"You've killed me."

Harry's low chuckle shot desire through her and she frowned. How was it possible for her to still want him so much after they'd just done that? She'd come six times. Six! She'd counted. The look in Harry's eyes told her that he'd counted too and he looked too damn pleased with himself right now.

When he told her that he'd received some inspiration on how to make their sex last longer, Ginny had been intrigued. She knew from her friends and from hearing what her brothers' wives and girlfriends had to say that it was mostly about the foreplay. The actual sex part wasn't usually more than two to three minutes, though sometimes it could last up to five or seven minutes. From what she understood, even hitting five minutes was pretty impressive.

But Harry was determined and when she'd bet him that he couldn't do the impossible, he had most certainly proved her wrong.

"I can't move," she said, her cheek still lying flat against the damp sheets.

His lips trailed over her shoulders and back. "Funny, because I think I'm ready for another go."

Ginny opened one eye. "Liar."

His cock brushed over her thigh and the feel of him half-hard made her eyes cross.

"Bloody hell, I've unleashed a monster."

Harry continued to trail kisses over her skin, his fingers tracing the freckles down her back. "Is that a complaint, Miss Weasley?"

"Most certainly not," she said, her lips twitching.

How could she ever even think about complaining about something like this? Harry had quite simply destroyed her.

It had started in a similar way to how it usually did. They'd disappeared early, missing dinner, and locked the door to the tower room behind them. Harry transfigured the large sofa into an even bigger and fluffier bed and they'd fallen onto it, snogging madly. But it had quickly turned slow, their eyes locked as they undressed each other, letting their gazes drink each other in.

Ginny wasn't ashamed to admit that she could ogle her boyfriend's body all day quite happily. It was how she'd ended up with him in her mouth, her fingers tracing his tattoo as she sucked him, humming with every lick. Harry was lying flat on his back, his legs spread wide as Ginny had slid down to the floor to kneel next to the bed, her mouth on him greedily. He was more exposed to her this way and she loved it. The sounds he made as she worked him were enough to make her so hot for him, that she couldn't think straight. When he came, his fingers had clutched the sheets desperately as he panted her name.

Ginny slid her hands up his thighs, brushing the soft hair on his legs as she crawled on top of him to kiss him. Harry's hands had moved into her hair, tugging the elastic free so that her hair tumbled around them, curtaining them in reds and golds. It seemed like they snogged forever, neither of them looking for more and when Harry had finally rolled her over, his tongue moving to lave at her breasts as his fingers began to push her knickers down — she'd known it was going to be good.

But good wasn't the right word for it.

She'd barely caught her breath before he had her coming a second time. His tongue inside of her was perfect. She loved the feel of it, the sound of it, and Merlin knew she loved looking down and seeing the look of pure ecstasy on Harry's face as he pleasured her. When she'd come a third time, he'd finally slipped into her and she cried out.

This was what she'd been waiting her whole life for and hadn't known it. Being with Harry always felt so completely perfect. It always felt like she'd found this missing piece, like they were the other halves of each other in some way. But the feel of him inside of her was unlike anything she could put into words. It just felt right. She felt full and complete and like they were one. She loved the look of pure bliss on his face every time he slipped into her. She loved the way his lips parted, the way those green eyes darkened, and the soft moan that rumbled through him. And when he began to move… oh Merlin, nothing had ever felt as good as them joining.

Yet every time it happened, it seemed to be better than the last.

She loved it when he was hovering over her, his arms holding himself up as he made slow, sweet love to her. She loved watching his struggle, loved how he bit his lip to try to make himself last as long as he possibly could. And Merlin knew, he'd certainly figured out how to last longer.

Ginny had no qualms about that. She thought that he was amazing. She thought each time was amazing, but Harry seemed determined to prove something. Even if it was only to himself. Tonight had definitely started that.

She didn't know how long he'd hovered over her, buried deep inside of her in continuous slow thrusts designed to drive her mad, but she'd known that she'd come again and she'd known that Harry had pulled out before he had, his mouth moving to her breasts and using his fingers to finish her off. She'd felt how hard he was; that long length brushing her thighs and her hips, but he'd focused on her breasts.

Merlin, she loved how much he loved her breasts. She loved the attention he gave to each one, not missing any part of them as he worshipped them with his hands and mouth. His teeth and tongue on her nipples drove her to the brink and then he'd rolled her onto her side and slid into her again.

Ginny cried out, the new angle feeling even more amazing than the last. She wrapped her legs around his hips, making him slip in deeper and Harry groaned, his mouth still wrapped around a nipple. Her body felt like it was being sensually teased from the inside out. From the texture of his tongue laving at her areola to the feel of that thick, long, hot length slipping in and out of her like a warm velvet blanket on a cold day… she was begging him for more.

Her hands roamed over his back and shoulders, nails scraping, and when he wrapped her legs around him tighter and quickened his movements, her head fell back. Then a hand slid down her toned stomach and his thumb began to rub her clit; Ginny moaned.

"Harry… oh, Godric… I can't…"

"You can," he said, thrusting faster. "You have to come again."

Her hips jerked against him desperately and he swore under his breath.

"Oh, fuck! Fuck… I'm… no!" he groaned.

He pulled out of her, his teeth digging into her shoulder as his body shuddered in his attempt to stave off his orgasm. His hand continued to stroke her clit and Ginny groaned.

"Harry… please…"

He kissed her quickly and then rolled onto his back, lifting her up to taste her. His tongue had her coming a fifth time, her hands in his hair, grasping desperately at something to hold onto as she rode his face. She'd slipped off of him, her breath ragged and he'd lifted her onto all fours and slid into her from behind. The first thrust had them both groaning as she rocked her hips back onto him, taking more and more of him deeper inside of her.

Harry's breathing was laboured as he held her hips, rocking himself in and out of her as slow as he possibly could and she knew that he was doing everything he could to stop himself from coming. When he pulled out of her again, she whimpered and pushed him down onto the bed to climb on top of him, taking him back into her in long deep strokes. Harry's eyes widened as he looked up at her, desperately watching her impale herself on his cock. When his fingers started to rub her clit again, another hand tweaking her nipple, her orgasm tore through her again and this time, she made him come with her.

When those green eyes locked on hers, they were black, his rims almost gold as he shuddered. And her name came from his lips in quick bursts as she kept riding him, refusing to let him go as he fell apart.

"Gin-Gin-Gin," he gasped. "Fuck!"

She leaned forward, her breasts brushing his chest and the feel of his cock shifting inside of her as he finished had her own body aching in exhaustion. She slid off of him as they finished, one arm locked around his waist as she lay flat down on the damp sheets listening to the sounds of their hearts racing in perfect sync.

Yeah, she thought, as she remembered how it had started. She was pretty sure he'd killed her.

She grabbed his wrist to look at his watch. If it was actually after eight, Harry had almost shagged her continuously for close to twenty minutes. That wasn't even including the foreplay before hand.

Six times!

Her lips parted. She was suddenly very parched. She opened one eye, wondering if she could convince Harry to get her some water.

Harry's lips were still trailing over her back, counting freckles. "Eighteen. Nineteen. Twenty."

Ginny smiled, moving her arms under her head to rest on them. "Having fun back there?"

His lips pressed against her bum. "You have four freckles right here that make a lowercase h."

"Do I?"

"Yes," he said, tenderly kissing the spot on her right butt cheek. "And over here on the small of your back, you have two new freckles."

"That must be from the sunny day last week when I took off my jumper during practice. I'm thirsty."

The bed shifted as he stood up and Ginny watched him walk naked across the tower room to where a jug of water sat. He poured two glasses and handed her one before downing his. Ginny drank hers greedily, the cool wet liquid soothing her parched throat. When he filled the glass a second time, she drank it slower, her eyes on her boyfriend as he stood next to the bed.

Was it wrong that she wanted to ogle him? His hair was if possible, even messier than normal. In fact, it truly looked like he'd just had a great shag and it made her smile. He'd put his glasses back on, but her eyes travelled over the dark stubble on his face and down his neck over the broad muscled shoulders and down his naked chest. His light pink nipples were taut from the chill of the room and when her eyes moved lower over his abs, she found herself licking her lips.

Her eyes travelled over his tattoo, down the v lines of his hips that always drove her mad and down the small trail of dark hair that stopped just above his beautiful, big cock. He was half hard again, she noticed, eyes on the light dusting of dark hair that covered his thighs and down those toned calves. When her eyes finally met his again, those bright green eyes that she loved so much were twinkling in amusement at her.

"See something you like, Gin?"

"You know I do," she said.

He took her water glass from her, putting them both on the table before he crawled back onto the bed, her eyes falling to his swinging cock before he lay on his side next to her, resting his head on his palm and trailing his other hand over her shoulder and down her back.

"Feel better?"

"Much," Ginny said, licking her lips. "Thanks for the water."

Harry leaned in and pressed a kiss to her shoulder. "You're welcome."

His lips returned to the small of her back, planting soft open-mouth kisses over her skin in a hot trail that made her shiver. When his hand roamed down her backside and between her legs; Ginny whimpered.

"Harry…"

He kissed one butt cheek, his calloused hand stroking her thighs as they slowly slid open. "Mmm… should we try for seven?"

Ginny squealed when he kissed his way down her bum and his tongue slid over her once more. Gods, she didn't think she could come again. It couldn't be possible for her to still want him so much, but as that talented tongue of his got to work, she found herself lifting her bum to give him more access before she was wantonly moaning for him as the pressure built within her.

Heat seared through her body and when she did come again, she shuddered, tears in her eyes. It was so overwhelming. It was like her body was made to be played by him. It was meant for him and every touch, every taste, every stroke he made, only made her want him more. He leaned back on his knees, taking her hand and pulling her up to face him.

Ginny thought her body felt like a limp noodle but when he crushed his lips to hers, her arms locked around his neck and all she could do was feel. Kissing him was the most incredible feeling in the world. It didn't matter if it was a quick peck or a kiss like this one where their tongues danced and glided together like a well choreographed dance: It was mind-blowing.

"I want you," Harry whispered against her lips. "I always want you. It's an ache, Gin. I need you. I need to be inside of you."

"I need you, too," she said, straddling him now.

She bit her lip, reaching down to guide him into her, and when she covered him, they both groaned. Harry's hands slid down her back, spreading his hands over her arse and holding it tightly in his hands as they rode each other. She looked down, watching in fascination as he moved in and out of her, amazed that all of him fit inside of her like he was part of her; like he was made for her. Then he rose to his knees, locking her legs around his waist and slipping deeper into her as he lifted her with him.

"Harry," she moaned. "Please…"

They fell horizontal on the big bed, hips moving mindlessly as Harry pinned her beneath him. Her hand slid over his arse, loving the feel of his muscles clenching with each thrust and when she began to rub his balls, he grunted.

"Ah, oh, fuck…"

"Do you like that?" she asked, her fingertips stroking him with a little more pressure.

"Yes," he groaned. "Oh, mmm… Gin, don't stop. Please…"

She kept stroking him and his thrusts increased. His mouth wrapped around her nipple, teasing her with his teeth, and it sent a wave of desire over her so sharply that her stomach fluttered like a thousand butterflies were taking flight. And when the sudden wave of pleasure shot through her again, she rubbed his balls faster and he lost it.

The groan that tore through him made his voice crack. It came deep in his throat and he held her hips as he continued to pound himself into her. She clutched his arse, her nails leaving indents, but both of them were too far gone to even notice. His fingers covered her clit and she was so sensitive, she clenched around him again, pleasure and pain meeting as she screamed his name.

Harry's face collapsed into her breasts, his softening cock resting against her thigh as he shifted off of her. "Nine," he breathed, the smug smirk on his face making her want to hit him.

Ginny groaned. "If I could move my arms, I would hit you for looking so smug."

Harry kissed her quickly before he rested his face between her breasts again. "Nah. You wouldn't."

When his fingers linked with hers against the damp sheet, she smiled. "We can't keep this up."

"Says who? Give me another twenty minutes and I'll be ready for round four."

"Four," she murmured. "I've had round nine. I'm done."

Harry's slow smile made desire curl through her gut. "But I want you on my tongue again."

"Harry… you've killed me. I can't come again."

He kissed her breasts. "Bet you could."

"No bets," she moaned. She knew exactly how it would turn out, the smug arse. "I'm not going to be able to walk. Putting my knickers on will probably send me into overdrive."

He chuckled, kissing her breasts softly. "Don't wear any knickers."

"Not the point," she drawled.

Her free hand moved into his hair and she smiled. "Oh, I can move my arm. That's a good sign."

Harry smiled as she began to stroke her fingers through his damp hair. "I love you."

The look in his green eyes, so intense and so full of love made her heart swell. Sometimes she still couldn't believe that he loved her. His forehead was damp with sweat and his lips swollen from hers. His chin rested just under her breasts as he looked up at her and she bit lip.

"I love you so much. I don't know how or why I am so lucky to get to love you and to have you love me in return," she said. "I love everything about you."

Harry wrapped his legs around hers, tangling them more together as they rolled on their sides, arms around each other. A sheet wandlessly rose up to cover their chilled skin and he kissed the tip of her nose.

"I love everything about you, too, Ginny," Harry told her, brushing her hair out of her eyes.

Ginny snuggled into his arms. "Okay, enough sappiness because you've completely worn me out now. I need to nap. You win."

"I win," he repeated, his lips curving. "I think we both won. Many, many times. We'll have to try to break our record tomorrow."

She snorted. "If you think I'll be able to move in the morning, you're kidding yourself. I'm so sensitive and bloody exhausted and… sore." At his look of concern, she touched his face. "In a good way, Harry. I can't move ever again."

"You always make me smile, Gin," Harry said. "We both know that you're going to be just as randy for me in the morning as I'm going to be for you."

Ginny slapped a hand against his chest. "Listen, I could resist you if I wanted."

He rubbed his nose against hers. "Lies."

"I want to spend the evening practicing tomorrow," Ginny said. "My second tryout is only a week away and I can't let you distract me with your body."

"Oh? Do you find my body distracting?"

"Prat," she muttered, making him grin.

"You are so fucking talented on that pitch and so bloody driven, Gin. I know you're going to be absolutely amazing out there."

"Thank you," she whispered, pressing her lips to his shoulder. "Thank you for being so supportive of me over this."

"I love being supportive over this," he admitted. "You're an amazing Chaser, Gin. Seeing you on a broomstick is incredible. Anyone can see how you come alive out there and those scouts at the tryouts, they know you have talent. I know it's more competitive this time around, but remember what Benjamin London, Gwenog Jones, and Mitchell Payne told you. Fuck, you played Quidditch with them and with Lexie Longhorn. You are going to kick arse at round two."

She chewed her bottom lip. "I really want this. Sometimes I'm afraid to admit how much."

He brushed her hair out of her eyes. "We'll spend tomorrow night practicing after practice and then…" He let his hand slide over her back and down to cup her arse. "Then it will be my job as your captain to give you a good rub down… and then a rogering or two. Maybe three."

She laughed. "You're incorrigible."

Harry pecked her lips. "Only for you."

She grabbed his wrist to look at his watch. "It's not even nine. We missed dinner and I'm famished. Oh, bollocks! I forgot I was supposed to meet Theo in the library at eight."

"I'm sure he'll figure out what's kept you," Harry said, kissing her temple.

"I can't move," she whined. "You've killed me."

Harry wandlessly summoned her communication mirror from the pile of clothes on the floor and Ginny thanked him before calling Theo up on it.

"Ginny," Theo said, his voice appearing in the mirror. "Oooh, are you and Harry naked?"

"You wish," Harry said, putting his glasses back on.

"I do," Theo admitted, wiggling his eyebrows at them. "Hey, chick, can you tilt the mirror down and show me your boyfriend's naked abs? Feel free to move it lower if you'd like."

Ginny chuckled. "No."

"Spoilsport. So, have you abandoned me for Harry?"

"Yes," she admitted. "I'm sorry. I'll make it up you."

Theo nodded. "To be fair, I'd probably choose riding Harry's cock over hanging out with you too, chick."

Ginny blushed. "I'll catch up with you at breakfast, Theo. He destroyed me and I'm too weak to move."

Theo's smile widened. "Tell me more."

"She's not telling you more," Harry grumbled, his cheeks heating.

Theo licked his lips. "You two look snuggly and sweaty in a very good way. Ginny, move over and turn the mirror towards Harry. You can trace his abs for me and then show me how big he gets when he's hard."

"Theo!" Harry exclaimed.

Theo's lips curved. "Lover, you really have to understand how sexy you are. I just want a peek. Now go on, chick. Ignore our lover there and tilt the mirror lower to give me a peek of your naughty activities."

"You couldn't handle the sight of our naughty activities," Harry said.

"But I could definitely handle you, lover," Theo teased.

"Ginny handles me great, thanks."

Theo chuckled. "I bet she does. Why don't you show me and I can give you some advice?"

"If you two are done flirting," Ginny said. "I'm saying goodnight."

Theo pouted. "Spoilsport. Goodnight, you two."

"Goodnight," Ginny said, closing the mirror down and tossing it onto the carpet before turning to smile at her boyfriend. "I kind of love that you're starting to flirt back with Theo."

"I don't flirt with Theo," he insisted.

Her lips curved. "Yes, you do. You like it when he calls you lover."

"No," Harry insisted. "He's just… I don't flirt."

Ginny's grin widened. "You do. And it's adorable."

When his fingers found her ribs, she squeaked.

"Take it back," Harry said, tickling her.

"No," she said, laughter bubbling up in her throat.

Harry's fingers tickled her more intensely and her laughter rose. He was merciless, rolling with her across the bed as his fingers tickled her everywhere he could reach, knowing all of her spots. When he tickled under her arm, she snorted in laughter, squirming away from him.

"Snuffles! Snuffles!"

Harry's fingers stopped, his lips pressing against her shoulder. "I love the sound of your laugh. I love how loud and obnoxious it gets and when you snort, it is the cutest bloody sound in the world."

"I don't snort," Ginny protested, trying to catch her breath.

"Do too," he teased. "It's adorable." He snuggled his face into her breasts as Ginny rolled onto her back, Harry cuddling into her. "I fucking love your tits." His hands cupped them now, kneading them under his fingers.

Ginny smiled. She definitely knew that. "I do have great tits."

"Bloody fucking gorgeous tits," Harry corrected, kissing them now. "I love that your nipples always taste a little sweeter than your skin."

"They do?" she asked in surprise.

"They do," Harry confirmed, licking her nipple. "But of course, it's not as good as you taste when you're coming on my tongue."

She blushed.

"Especially when I make you come so hard you, shall we say, squirt?"

If it was possible, she turned even redder.

"We can't have another go," Ginny insisted. "I think I will break."

Harry's lips brushed against hers. "I won't break you."

"I need food," she whined. "I'll die."

He smirked and kissed her once more before he stood up. "Food it is."

Twenty minutes later, Dobby supplied them with pork chops, mashed potatoes, and buttered asparagus. They ate on the bed, naked, talking about Ginny's tryout. Once their plates were empty, Harry put them on the coffee table and leaned in to kiss her, his hand moving to her hip.

"Ready for another round?"

Ginny shook her head. "I can't. There's no way that I can come again."

Harry looked smug as he moved his lips down her breasts. "Want to bet?"

Instead of answering, she rolled him over and kissed her way down his chest.

"Let me take care of you instead."

Harry started to protest, but it turned into a moan when her mouth wrapped around him. He kept his eyes on her, his breath shallow as he watched her lips move up and down his length. The sight of those green eyes on hers, dark in desire as she pleasured him made her clench her thighs together. She couldn't explain how much pleasing him turned her on. She dragged her tongue over his tip, stroking and teasing, circling him. When she began to pay special attention to that thick vein along the underside of his cock, hitting just right the spot, his breath hitched.

"Oh, fuck…"

"Mmm," Ginny murmured, pressing her lips to his balls. "Come in my mouth, Harry."

Her mouth covered him again, sucking hard. It didn't take long for him to do as she instructed and when he finished, she snuggled into his side. Harry turned to hover over her, pressing his forehead against her as he caught his breath.

"I love it when you do that," he whispered.

"I love doing it," she whispered back, making his lips curve.

Harry brushed his lips over hers and she knew that he could taste himself. Ginny kissed him once more before he settled his face between her breasts again. Her fingers stroked his hair as his breathing evened out. The sight of him asleep on her chest made her smile and when her eyes finally closed, she slept, safe and sated in his arms.

~ ASC ~

Harry woke with Ginny still fully wrapped around him. The fire had died down and the sheet wasn't quite warm enough. Ginny clearly felt the same because she'd burrowed into him, pulling his arms around her for warmth. He pressed his lips to her forehead before he carefully disentangled himself from her to stand, sneaking a look down at her on the bed.

Her long red hair was a mess around her face, spread down her back and across the sheets. She was gorgeous. He grabbed the afghan from the floor and spread it over her before he found his clothes, pulling them on. He definitely needed to use the loo.

When he returned, she was sitting up in bed, the afghan tucked around her shoulders.

"Where did you go?"

"Loo," he said, sitting on the side of the bed. "Problem with this room is that the bathroom is one floor below and it requires me to put clothes back on. You want to head back to Gryffindor? It's almost two."

She nodded and he passed her her clothes, watching her get dressed. When she finished, Harry turned the bed back into a sofa and took her hand in his. They snuck quietly through the castle, holding hands. Luckily, Filch was nowhere in sight, but the Fat Lady gave them a cool stare when they woke her. Harry pulled Ginny up the stairs to the seventh year boys dormitory. The sound of snoring filled the room when they entered and Harry led her into the bathroom. When he turned the shower on, she smiled gratefully at him.

They undressed and kissed softly under the hot spray, washing each other. When Ginny wrapped the towel around her waist, Harry brushed her hair. He loved how her eyes closed when he brushed her hair, how content she looked. He took his time, brushing every strand until it was perfect, admiring the different colours of her hair. When she used a drying charm on it, he watched it sparkle in the light like the embers of a flame.

She pulled on an old tee shirt of his to sleep in and they snuck back into his dorm, crawling into his narrow four poster. Ginny snuggled into his side, her cheek resting over his heart. He set the charm for them to wake up and he when he heard her quiet breathing, he let his own eyes close and thought being with her was the happiest he could ever be.

He woke to the sound of his charm telling him that it was time to get up before he heard Seamus' laughter followed by Dean swearing.

"Don't swear at me, babe!" Seamus exclaimed. "You said that you wanted to get up at five. It's five. That's Harry's alarm!"

"I was stupid," Dean muttered. "Go back to bed."

"Yes, please go back to bed," Neville groaned. "Only completely mental people like Harry and Ginny get up at five bloody AM."

"We're not mental," Harry called out. "Dean, you want to come for a run with Gin and me?"

"Piss off!"

Harry chuckled and kissed Ginny as she opened one eye to look at him. "Run time."

She groaned. "I'm still too weak to move."

He kissed her again. "A good run will help stretch those muscles." He slapped her arse and climbed out of bed. "Let's all go for a run."

"You know what," Seamus said, sitting up. "I'm in. I'm awake now anyway. I might as well be productive. Come on, Dean, let's go run."

"No," Dean said, burying his face in his pillow. "I hate running. And running with Harry means I will die."

"Nev?" Harry asked.

"Piss off!" Neville muttered, covering his head with his pillow.

Ten minutes later, Seamus walked down to the pitch with Harry and Ginny, skipping as he went.

"I can't believe that you two do this every morning. It's so early! And dark!"

Harry chuckled. "We like to get a start on the day."

Ginny yawned as she led them through stretches and when they began to run around the pitch, Seamus groaned.

"Fuckkk… I remember why I don't come out here and run with you now."

Harry laughed. "Suck it up, Finnigan!"

By the time they circled the pitch and headed out onto the grounds, Seamus was panting behind them.

"You two are mental."

"Time to go by the Black Lake," Harry said.

He and Ginny kept pace with each other, Seamus huffing and puffing behind them as they ran around the lake and then back to the pitch. When they started to do a wind down, Seamus collapsed onto the grass.

"I'm dead."

Ginny grinned and stretched out next to him. "You did great, Seamus."

"Being at your Quidditch practices tires me out, adding in a morning run is just insanity."

Harry chuckled as he dropped down to start doing pushups. "Nah."

Harry led them both through pushups, sit-ups, chin-ups, and then one more long deep set of stretches set to relax them. He glanced at his watch and saw it was half past six. They were right on schedule. The three of them headed to the Gryffindor change rooms as Seamus muttered something about going to drown himself in the shower.

Ginny grinned and stood on her toes to kiss him. "I don't think Seamus will volunteer to run with us again."

"Me neither," Harry said. "But it was fun having an extra person out here."

"Definitely," she agreed.

He snaked his arm around her waist when she turned to walk away, pulling her back against him. "Nuh-uh, get back here."

She smiled. "No funny business, mister! We don't have the place to ourselves today."

He trailed his lips over her ear, planting long open-mouthed kisses down her neck. "Just a little taste."

Ginny moaned as he began to suck on her skin, hot bruising kisses down her neck and over her collarbone. "Harry…"

"Mmm, I love the taste of your skin," he whispered. "Especially after watching you work out."

Ginny's hands clutched his shirt and when he pinned her against the door to the change room, she whimpered. Harry grinned in success and covered her mouth with his. It was only the sound of Seamus returning that made him tear his mouth away from her.

Seamus spotted them, a towel wrapped around his waist and he grinned. "Give me two minutes to get dressed and then you two can go crazy."

Ginny's hand cupped him and Harry's eyes darkened.

"Seam. Be faster," Harry said.

Seamus winked at them when he left less than two minutes later and Harry practically dragged Ginny to the showers. They undressed quickly and then stood under the hot spray, lips meeting all over again. Her hands ran up and down his back as he bent his head to worship her breasts. He took his time with them, tugging and teasing her and then he licked his lips and slid down to his knees.

Harry kissed his way down her torso, kissing her thighs. When he lifted her left leg, locking it over his shoulder, Ginny trembled. He snuck a look up at her, watching the water tumble over her shoulders, eyes on the wet hair that clung to her skin. He admired her pert nipples, taut in arousal and swollen from his mouth. He pressed his lips to her thigh, mentally ticking off freckles before he kissed his way over her skin. Soft kisses over her inner thigh, kissing the crease, and then finally finding his goal.

As soon as his tongue slid into her, they both moaned. He cupped her perfect arse, holding her up and against him as he trailed his tongue over her greedily. There was nothing he loved more than being on his knees before her after a run. He loved the taste of her. He loved the feel of her. He loved the sounds she made.

"Add a finger," she whispered. "Please…"

He ignored her, twirling his tongue deeper, licking her like she was a lolly he wanted to savour. When he covered her clit, she moaned. He let his tongue draw it out, licking and teasing the bud as she whimpered above him and only then did he give her what she wanted. He slid two fingers in seamlessly and she gasped.

"Oh, Harry…"

He kept up his ministrations, pushing her tighter against him and when she let go, her cries echoed off the tile of the bathroom. He put her leg down, standing up as she swayed on her feet and he pinned her against the wall. He lifted her right leg this time, locking it around his waist and slid into her.

They both cried out, Ginny biting her bottom lip, those brown eyes dark in desire as they met his and when he began to move, her nails raked down his back. Being inside of her was so fucking incredible, he thought. He couldn't get enough of her. Of this. Of them. And when she clenched around him, letting him know that she was close to losing it a second time, he reached down to rub her with his fingers and they both went over the edge.

By the time they stumbled out of the change rooms, dressed for the day in their school robes, they were both grinning, cheeks flushed. Harry draped an arm over her shoulders and kissed her temple.

"I love starting our day like this together."

"Me too," she said, holding his hand as they made their way back up to the castle.

"Hey, Gin," Harry said, waiting until those beautiful brown eyes met his. "Told you I'd make you a liar. You're just as randy as I am."

She hit him and he laughed, pulling her back into his arms, and thought yeah, he definitely wanted to start and end every day making love to her.

Nothing sounded more perfect to his ears.

~ ASC ~

Sebastian sat at his desk, his feet propped on the end as he read the files he had open on his lap. It was nice to be back in the MIA, to be back in his own space, in his own office. But he did have to admit, he missed some of the people from the DMLE and Lupin was definitely the head of that list. The mirror vibrated in his pocket and he reached for it, wondering if Theo had gotten out of the Wizengamot early, but the sight of Lupin's face made him smile.

"Miss me already?"

"Don't flatter yourself," Lupin said, a big grin on her face. "I wanted to know what you thought of that bombshell this morning!"

"I was in a meeting and missed it."

"NO!"

Sebastian's lips curved. "I was planning to catch up during lunch. What happened?"

"I can't," Lupin said. "It was too much! You really don't know?"

"Okay, now you have to tell me," Sebastian said.

"But — spoilers!"

Sebastian chuckled. "What happened, Dora?"

Lupin let out a slow breath. "Okay, so remember how Dante was being all sketchy and stalking Katherine and we couldn't figure out why he was stalking her? Like he had no reason to. He's never shown any interest in Katherine in any capacity, but he's stalking her every move and we saw him talking to someone in a dark corridor and we guessed that it was probably Harmony even though we couldn't see or hear them?"

"Yes."

"Well, it is Harmony!" Lupin exclaimed. "But as to why he's helping her — he's in love with Nash!"

"Wait — Dante is gay?" Sebastian said, dropping his feet down to stare into the mirror.

"Yes! And he wants Nash! But he doesn't trust Harmony and knows that Nash is madly in love with Katherine, so he wants to protect her from Harmony! He and Nash are gonna become best friends, I can feel it!"

"Wow," Sebastian said. "But he's in love with a straight man? That's never going to go over well and everyone knows that Nash and Katherine are meant to be. They're soulmates!"

"Uh-huh, this is where it gets better."

Sebastian raised an eyebrow.

"It turns out that Dante isn't really in love with Nash."

"I am completely confused," Sebastian admitted.

Lupin bit her bottom lip. "Ready for the bombshell?"

"Yes! Tell me what the fuck I missed today!"

She grinned. "Dante is in love with Nick, Nash's identical twin brother who he doesn't know exists!"

Sebastian's jaw dropped. "What? Are you kidding?"

"No. I can't make this shit up!" Lupin exclaimed. "And the best part is that Nick and Dante have a steamy past and Dante doesn't know that Nash isn't Nick, but Nash has no idea that Nick even exists!"

"The next episode should be interesting," Sebastian agreed.

"K!"

"Sir," Sebastian said, standing up, the mirror still in his hand.

"New report from Rossi. I want you, D, and J in my office in five minutes."

"Yes, Sir."

Sebastian turned back to the mirror. "Duty calls. You going mad at home yet?"

"I was, but I had wild sex with my husband last night. Twice. Then today I ordered a huge cheese pizza with pickles and onions and ate half of it. Now I feel fat and have heart burn."

Sebastian snorted. "Prices to pay, Dora."

"Go kick some arse! Then call me later when you catch up on Hidden Passions!" Lupin said before she disappeared from the mirror.

Sebastian tucked the mirror back into his pocket and ran into Durant and Jin in the hall outside of Knight Commander Ian MacGregor's office. The three of them headed inside and saw that Misha Zacarias was already present.

"Close the door," MacGregor barked. "Rossi's reports have been sporadic at best lately and we all know what that means."

"He's in deep undercover, Sir," Durant said. "And having taken the Dark Mark, it means that he's in a higher level of danger than ever before. We know that. We can't expect much else from him."

"I'm aware, Auror D. I'm the one who put him undercover two years ago, but that doesn't make me any happier about what he has to say." MacGregor pointed his wand at the file on his desk and the words moved off of the page to float before them. "It seems that Gellert Grindelwald is a person of interest to Lord Voldemort."

"Why?" Jin asked. "He's an old man now and he's been in prison for half a century."

"He has knowledge of some mythical wand that Voldemort is searching for," MacGregor said. "The Berlin field office sent over case files on the grisly murders of Mykew Gregorovitch and his youngest grandson, Aleksei. Aleksei was gutted like a fish and left to bleed out, but his grandfather died from the poison known as Lover's Kiss. This was two weeks ago."

Sebastian's eyes met his. "Brambilla was there."

"Yes," MacGregor said. "And Rossi's report claims that he believes Belladonna Brambilla is in fact the real Black Widow, but living with and shagging Bellarosa Zabini might alter his perspective on the matter."

"True," Durant replied. "But I'd trust Rossi's opinion more than most. K's background on her that he accumulated with Auror Lupin from the DMLE, proved that Belladonna is completely batshit, Sir. Bellarosa is only worrisome. I bet Rossi's right."

MacGregor pursed his lips. "I don't disagree, but we still have to be cautious with what Rossi reports."

"Vhen is he going to attack Nurmengard Castle?" Zacarias asked, crossing his arms in front of him.

"Three days," MacGregor said. "I want you three there tomorrow morning by nine hundred hours. Auror Z, I want you to be the communications liaison while my knights are inside."

"Are we going to get Grindelwald out?" Sebastian asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest.

"No," MacGregor said. "We're going to let Voldemort in."

"Let him in?" Durant bellowed. "Why the fuck would we do that?"

"Let him search for this mythical wand," MacGregor said. "Let him talk to Grindelwald. He's already broken into and destroyed Azkaban prison to break out his followers, I won't be responsible for another prison being destroyed in the process, especially an international one. Auror R will meet K outside of the castle under the guise of Mantegna. Auror K, you will be under the Imperius Curse."

Jin's eyes narrowed. "Auror R will cast it?"

"Yes," MacGregor said. "K's worked with him enough times, he trusts you, and we both know that you cannot be controlled by the Imperius, though you sure as shit are going to act like you are. You'll fall into his trance and lead him through the prison with his guests. J, you'll be outside of the window as a wren, listening in. D will help set you with a full surveillance charm that you can give us access to, even while in your Animagus form. D, you will also be backup incase something goes wrong with K. I want you to let them in and out without an issue."

"And if he kills Grindelwald?" Durant asked, crossing his arms in front of his chest.

MacGregor's eyes met his. "I can't see him having a reason to, but if he moves in for the kill — move in, if possible. I won't risk losing any of my knights for a suicide mission. Grindelwald is under our protection, yes, but right now, Voldemort's plans are the priority. KC Weber is awaiting your arrival at the Berlin office and you'll coordinate my plan through him. Dismissed."

They all filed out and Durant dropped an arm over Sebastian's shoulders. "The three musketeers back together again. It physically pains me to admit this, but I missed your ugly arse around here."

"Durant, don't lie to him," Jin said. "His arse is gorgeous and he knows it."

Sebastian smirked. "Buttering me up, J? What are you two making me do?"

Jin smiled. "Nothing. How does it feel to know your life will literally be in our hands again?"

"Felt good until you said that, Yeona," Sebastian said.

She bumped her hip with his. "Missed you, too, Bas. Come on. Let's go set up the portkey to Berlin for oh eight hundred hours tomorrow. I have a feeling that this is going to be a harder task than we think it is."

Misha Zacarias cleared his throat, making the three of them turn around to look at him. "I know you three vork like a flawless team, but you need to trust me out there, too. This is more than just surveillance and taking out Voldemort is not an option here."

"Why not?" Durant asked, crossing his arms. "Why are we not attempting it? Let's just assassinate the son of a bitch and be fucking done with it. I'll hold the wand."

"Some things have been set in motion that ve cannot stop," Misha said, carefully. "If you kill him before it is time, he vill not die."

Jin's eyebrow rose. "Of course he won't. The sadistic, mad, son of a bitch wouldn't have let it be that easy. He's obviously balls deep in immortal dark magic."

Misha nodded. "Da. Trust in me and I vill trust in you. Ve vill see vhat he vants vith Grindelvald and go from there. Da?"

The three of them nodded and Sebastian blew out a breath when Jin's arm linked with his.

"Well, guess we're going back to Germany."

"Guess we are," Jin said. "Guess you'll have another reason to not bring Theo to class on Tuesday. Don't think I didn't I notice that he wasn't there this week."

Sebastian frowned. "I told him that it wasn't worth it to be there on performance days as it didn't show him anything."

Jin's lips curved. "Ah, you wanted to show him what you can do. He's already clearly mad for you, Sebastian, you don't need to show off."

"I don't want to show off," Sebastian said, pouting. "I just wanted to show him what it was about."

Jin nodded. "I like him for you."

"Wow, must be a miracle," Sebastian muttered.

"Haha," she said. "It's not my fault you keep picking tossers, but I like Theo. He's sassy and sweet and kind and I like how happy you are when you're with him. You light up, you know? None of your other boyfriends ever made you look so happy."

Sebastian smiled. "I am happy. He's going be disappointed when I cancel on him this weekend, but on the bright side, that means I won't have to deal with Soraya leaving."

"Soraya's in town?"

"Almost four weeks now," Sebastian said. "Mostly. She spent a few days with me and then went down to Maman and Dad before spending some in Paris with Selene and Beau. She attended some conference in Monte Carlo as well and just came back yesterday to stay one more night with Maman and Dad. She's supposed to be taking a portkey back to Indonesia today. Knowing her, she'll pop in and annoy me as I'm trying to enjoy my one night with Theo before this mission."

Jin chuckled. "I think Theo's right. You should go by Auror Arsehole. She's your sister, play nice."

"And she's fucking gorgeous," Durant added. "Right, Yeona?"

Sebastian made a rude hand gesture at both of them when Yeona agreed and his friends laughed. He looked at his watch and grinned. Only a few more hours until he was going to see Theo, maybe the day was looking up after all.

~ ASC ~

Theo let himself into Sebastian's flat that Friday night, surprised to see his boyfriend on his knees in front of the small fireplace by the stairs.

"No," Sebastian insisted. "It won't work."

Theo closed the door behind him, putting his overnight bag by the door as quietly as he could.

"It's the right size!" the woman whose head was floating in the fireplace exclaimed. "Beau already said that we can take out the bars and make more room."

"It's in Paris," Sebastian said. "Everyone they know is here and fifty percent, at least won't attend if it's in Paris."

"Well, I don't have time to come there and try to find a decent spot, Sebastian! If we don't find a place soon, everything will be booked by July!"

Sebastian sighed, giving Theo an apologetic look before he turned back to the fire. "Look, I will try to find a place and —"

"— it has to be good!"

"It will be!" Sebastian replied in exasperation. "I told you that we should have started looking over Christmas for a decent spot."

"Well, it got pushed back!" she retorted. "I'm making it at the studio unless you can find somewhere better within the next month. I'll talk to you later."

The woman's head disappeared with a pop and Sebastian ran a hand over his face.

"Everything okay?" Theo asked.

Sebastian turned to look at him, his eyes softening. "They just became immensely better."

Theo moved to kiss him as Sebastian stood up, deepening the kiss.

Sebastian rested his forehead against his. "You're so lucky that you're an only child, Theo."

Theo chuckled. "Was that your other sister in the fire then?"

"Yes. Selene, and she's driving me mad!"

"All the way from Paris?" Theo teased.

"Yes, it's not far enough away," he grumbled. "She can still annoy me like no one else."

"What's going on in July that you need to figure out? Maybe I can help." Theo offered.

Sebastian let out a slow breath. "Well, our parents are celebrating their thirtieth wedding anniversary and they want to renew their vows. Selene told them that we would plan everything for them, but finding a place to do it is really hard. We need space and… they didn't have a real wedding, you know? Maman was pregnant with Selene when Dad proposed. They had Selene in May and they just went to the Ministry and had an officiant marry them in July of the same year. Maman says that she wants to rectify that and celebrate their love now with everyone they care about."

"That's beautiful," Theo said. "Thirty years is a huge accomplishment."

Sebastian nodded. "It is and we want to give them this, but finding a place is becoming a problem. They only told us at Christmas and banquet halls and fancy places are mostly booked up. The ballet studio in Paris is large-ish, but a lot of my parents' friends won't be able to attend if it's out of the country. I'm going to see if I can find a spot in one of the Ministry banquet halls that's available."

"Will there be a lot of people?" Theo asked.

"About a hundred, maybe a little more," Sebastian admitted. "Our parents know a lot of people and we want them to have their special day."

The half knock on the front door before it was pushed open made Sebastian scowl.

"Are you decent?"

"No," Sebastian growled.

Soraya stuck her head around the corner. "Hi, Theo! Is he grumpy?"

"I just finished talking to Selene."

"Ah, so extra grumpy then," Soraya teased. "I just wanted to pop in and say goodbye. My portkey leaves in thirty minutes."

Sebastian held his arms out to her and she snuggled into his embrace for a long hug. Theo couldn't help but smile as he watched Bas whisper something to her that made her hug him tighter before she kissed his cheek. He was surprised when she hugged him next and kissed his cheek.

"I think that you're good for my baby brother, Theodore Nott. Take care of him, will you?"

Theo smiled and she kissed his cheek again before waving and heading off.

"When did my flat become a revolving door?" Sebastian grumbled when Soraya left. "I know that she wanted to stop by and say goodbye before she leaves the country again, but honestly, owl me first. I'm busy."

Theo chuckled. He loved that Sebastian was complaining and yet he'd seen the softness in his face when he hugged his sister goodbye. "You love it."

"I don't," he insisted. "Is it too much to ask to be left alone in my own flat so that I can do very naughty things to my boyfriend?"

"Well… I do know the solution to this," Theo said, moving back over to stand in front of Sebastian.

"Move and don't tell anyone?" Sebastian suggested hopefully.

"No," Theo said, sliding his hands up Sebastian's chest to loop around his neck. "That's not a good solution."

"I like it," Sebastian said, leaning in to nip at Theo's lips. "No one could bug me."

"But then how would I find you?"

"Oh, you'd know where I was, but no one else."

"Lucky me."

Sebastian's hands slid down his back to cup his arse. "Lucky us."

Theo smiled. "I was suggesting that we could go to my place. We always come here and as you said, interruptions. No one would look for you at my place."

Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "At your place?"

"Yes. Marquess, remember? I have a manor."

Sebastian snorted. "Wait, you like, actually own a manor? I thought you were just messing with me?"

"Bas, where do you think I live when I'm not at Hogwarts?"

"I don't know. I figured somewhere fancy with a big wardrobe for all of your fine fancy clothes. I bet you have cupboards bigger than my bathroom."

Theo scoffed. "I would never hang my clothes up in such a small, confined space."

Sebastian's lips curved. "Pretentious much?"

Theo stood on his toes to nip his mouth. "Come home with me."

"Right now?"

"Why not right now?"

"Well, my bed is just right there," Sebastian teased, inching him towards the stairs.

Theo smiled. "Well, my bed is twice as big." Theo kissed him again. "We can stay the rest of the weekend there and I can show you around."

"The way you say show me around makes me wonder if it will take a whole weekend to see this place."

"Please, it's not that big."

"That's what he said," Sebastian muttered, making Theo laugh.

"Okay, it is big, but it won't take days to tour it kind of big."

Sebastian didn't look convinced. "It's a manor. How many rooms does it have?"

"There's only nine bedrooms and the master suite. Wiltshire has more bedrooms."

Sebastian raised an eyebrow. "Nine bloody bedrooms? That's more rooms than my entire house growing up."

Theo bit his lip. "It's been in my family for generations, Bas. I'm the only Nott left and it's this huge manor. I've redecorated over the last two years and made it feel more like home."

"Tell me more about it," he said, his eyes softening. "I'm sure it's incredible."

"It's home," Theo said, shrugging. "There's a guest cottage at the back of the grounds with three bedrooms. I gave it to Kiki, Clove, and Esmeralda, my house elves. But inside of Norfolk it is… big. Each bedroom has its own bath, but only the master has the full suite with its own sitting room. Then if you add the kitchen and the library and all that, there's ten rooms on the main floor. Okay, that is a lot when I say it like that. Did I mention that I put in a pool?"

Sebastian chuckled and bent to kiss his lips. "I sometimes forget that you're a marquess."

"Is that a bad thing?" Theo asked, tilting his head back to look into Sebastian's eyes.

"No," Sebastian whispered. "It's just hard to understand sometimes. You come from a different world."

"No," Theo said, shaking his head. "I don't. I'm just me. We don't have to go to my manor. We can stay here and make love in your bed."

Sebastian brushed his lips over Theo's until they parted. "I absolutely want you to take me to your manor. That's a lot of space for us to do naughty things in. Don't you think?"

Theo bit his lip. "Did I mention that there's a guard tower too?"

He chuckled. "I definitely want to see this place, but I don't think this weekend is going to work. I have to go to Berlin again."

Theo pouted. "Aw, really?"

He nodded and pecked his lips. "My portkey leaves tomorrow at eight AM. But we have tonight."

"How long will you be gone?" Theo asked.

"A handful of days at least, a week at most," Sebastian said. "D and J are coming with me."

Theo chewed his lip. "Is it… dangerous?"

Sebastian brushed his thumb over Theo's lips. "Will you worry about me?"

"If I said yes?"

He brushed his thumb over his lips again. "I kind of like that you worry about me, but I'll be all right. I trust D and J with my life. They'll keep me safe."

Theo nodded. "Okay. And you'll call me on the mirror?"

Sebastian's lips touched his neck. "Maybe. Will you touch yourself for me when I do?"

Theo's face heated, his eyes darkening in desire. "Yes."

Sebastian walked him back towards the sofa, pushing him down onto the cushions and straddling him to kiss him. "Good."

Theo slid his hands under Sebastian's jumper, roaming up that smooth muscled back as their lips met. He nipped at his mouth before he pulled back, licking his bottom lip. "I want you in my mouth."

Sebastian's blue eyes darkened. He kept his eyes on Theo's as he stood up and undid his belt. Theo stayed on the sofa, watching as Sebastian slowly and provocatively undressed before him. When he finally stepped out of his boxers, that gorgeous hard cock pointing at his stomach, Theo licked his lips. He moved to the edge of the sofa and kissed it. Taking him in his hand to hold him in place as he peppered kisses over the length of him, taking his time to kiss and lick him as Sebastian's blue eyes stared into his.

When he finally sucked him into his mouth, Sebastian's breath caught, his lips parting in pleasure. Theo savoured him and as he listened to Bas' soft moans and quick breaths, he wondered what it meant that his lover hadn't even left the country yet and… he already fucking missed him.

He dragged his tongue over Bas' cock, taking all of him down his throat, his hands massaging his balls. He slid one hand up to play with one of Bas' nipples and the groan that escaped his lips, made him suck him faster.

Sebastian's fingers threaded through Theo's hair. "Theo… I want… I want to come inside you."

Theo's gaze locked on his. He slowly removed his mouth, replacing it with his hand. "You most certainly will. After."

Then he bent his head and used his mouth again as Bas' eyes rolled. He came on a long groan, his fingers playing with Theo's hair as his hips rolled towards him. When he finished, Theo slowly slid his mouth off, kissing his length and then his stomach. Theo pinched Sebastian's nipples between his fingers as he stood up to press his lips to his.

"Now that I've had my dessert, I think the least you can do is buy me dinner now."

Sebastian snorted, kissing Theo deeply. "Anything you want, Theo. I'll give you anything you want."

Theo locked his mouth on his again and tried not to think about how much those words warmed him. He was afraid that he'd already fallen for him and he didn't know what to do with that information. No, he really didn't know what to do with it so instead, he kissed him and tried not to think about how much he missed him already.

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End Author's Notes:

Does anyone remember a certain character from my Beginning Series? He was the Auror and partner of James Potter.

Thanks for reading and please review!