Sirius was nervous. Sna-Severus had rescheduled their date. He had changed his outfit about fifteen times. Merlin, he almost wished he was back in Azkaban. He had one outfit there! He put his hair in a top knot and checked his reflection. Giving himself a little pep talk, he wandered to the sitting room in Grimmauld Place. He finally had it fixed up and it barely resembled his childhood home. Instead of dark and dreary, it was bright and classy. Thank Merlin, Cissy was there to dictate everything. His floo flared and Severus gracefully got out. The man was wearing trousers and a button up. He half expected him to come over in his teaching robes. He felt rather underdressed in his muggle jeans.
"Hello Sirius. Are you ready?" He asked, brushing floo powder off his pants.
"Yes! Lead the way." He replied and followed him out the front door into muggle London.
"Where are we going?" He was beginning to get comfortable and couldn't help his excitement.
"It's a surprise." Severus said, his voice teasing.
"Are we almost there?" Sirius couldn't help his impatience. He couldn't stand surprises. Probably because his mother used to surprise him with jinxes. She said it was to train him to be aware of his surroundings but he didn't believe the crazy woman for a second.
"We're here!" Severus announced. They were outside an old building and the lot was empty.
He read the sign out loud and said "what's a roller rink?" Severus's eyes gleamed as he said "you'll see." They went in and were given shoes with wheels on them! Muggles came up with the craziest things! He laced his up and went to stand. He immediately fell over. He couldn't help barking out a laugh. This was fun!
"I rented the whole place so you don't have to worry about a child out skating you." Severus whispered, grinning at him. Sirius couldn't help his blush. Snape was being so nice! If he had known this in school, he would've gotten with him sooner!
He slowly got up and was about to fall again when Severus caught him. Merlin, were those muscles he felt? Probably from lifting all those cauldrons, he thought dreamily.
"Are you done feeling me up?" Severus's voice broke his daydream.
"I'm not feeling you up! I can't stand without falling!" He defended himself.
"I'm sure." The other man replied, his voice dry. He led him to the skating floor. "It's all about balancing on your feet." Sirius tried to concentrate but it was hard with Severus being so close. Balance, he could do that. Fifteen minutes later, he decided to just stay on the ground. Balancing was for losers. He watched Severus glide around the room. The prat made it look effortless. He slowed to a stop in front of him and held out his hand.
"Come one, I'll hold you up." His dark eyes focused on him. "If I fall, I'm sending Kreacher after you!" He threatened. The old elf had grown on him. It probably helped that he was utterly barmy. They slowly made their way around the floor. This was nice. A disco ball dropped and he couldn't help laughing.
"I'm glad you're enjoying yourself." Severus said warmly. What a wonderful first date!

Harry packed his things and looked around his dorm. The End-of-Year feast had been last night and Ravenclaw had won the House cup. The Hall had looked very nice in shades of blue. Cedric had been rather depressed that they lost but Tonks had cheered him up by saying they would get it next year! He didn't really care anyway but thought it might upset his buddy so he didn't say that. He bid his roommates goodbye and went down the stairs. Tonks had Cedric in a headlock and was fake coughing in his face.
"Harry! Help me!" Cedric cried out, trying unsuccessfully to get away. Harry blinked at them and said "no" before leaving to find Draco. He could hear Tonks laughing as he left. He hissed at the Slytherin entrance and walked through.
"Potter! Malfoy has been looking for you." Gemma said as she dragged her trunk by. He thanked her and went to Draco's dorm. Opening the door he watched as the first year boys had a pillow fight. Feathers were flying everywhere.
"You do know the train leaves in twenty minutes right?" Harry felt compelled to ask. Everyone froze before shoving random bits in their trunks.
"Thank you, love." Draco said as he walked towards him. "You would think they were raised in a barn." Harry didn't say anything as Blaise threw a pillow and it hit Draco in the back.
"Oi! You could've hit Harry!" Draco scowled at the other boys and ushered him out.
"Are you excited for summer darling?" Draco asked as they made their way to the train station.
"As long as I'm with you, I'll be happy." Harry held his hand tighter.
"My heart!" Draco cried out and spun him around.
"Boys! You're holding up the line!" Hermione's voice cut through. She was behind them and the twins were carrying her trunk. Draco carried Harry to the train and their friends followed behind. As they were boarding, they didn't notice the calculating blue eyes following them from the castle.

Draco watched his Vice-President order the Weasley twins around. They seemed happy to follow her direction. The door opened to reveal Neville and Ron. Neville sat down and began digging in his pockets.
"Here! It's an invitation to our annual summer solstice party. Gran said I could invite my friends." He handed them out, including Cousin Tonks and Diggory who joined their compartment.
"Wicked! I hear Longbottom Manor has a moat!" Cousin Tonks said, her hair turning a bright pink. "Yes! You'll get to meet Greta and Gertrude, our crocodiles!" Neville smiled at everyone.
"I'm sorry, your what?" Herm asked, her eyes wide. Harry looked just as shocked. Did muggles not have crocodiles guarding their homes? His parents had thought of getting some before they decided a moat would ruin the ambiance of the manor.
"Our crocodiles! It's a Longbottom tradition. I picked Greta and Gertrude out myself. They're actually very sweet. You can feed them too!" Harry cocked his head to the side "do you think I would be able to understand them? I mean they are reptiles." Herm got that look in her eyes that indicated she was about to start a project.
"That reminds me! Harry, do you think you could teach someone Parseltongue?" Ron asked, his face shining. Draco leaned forward and patted his arm. "Sorry mate, it's like being a metamorphmagus. You have to be born with it." Ron's shoulders slumped and Harry was quick to say "I can at least try and teach you a few words. That way if you ever get a pet snake, you could teach it to bite on command!" He offered. His fiancé was so kind! He would have to add this moment into his vows. They were already four pages long but he could squeeze it in. As Harry and Ron hissed at each other, he looked at Cousin Tonks.
"Mother said you would be joining us when we go to the beach this year." He said. He couldn't wait to build sandcastles with Harry. Cousin Tonks could take plenty of pictures with them!
"Yes! Mum is already packing a first aid kit." Tonks laughed. Diggory spoke up and said "oh is that the beach trip you invited me on, Tonks?" Draco felt his neck crack as he snapped his head around to look at homewrecker Diggory.
"Absolutely not! You are not going near Harry in a swimsuit!" He snarled at the other boy. Over his dead body would that tart see his precious husband in his swimwear! He would not stand for it.
"Draco! How many times do I have to tell you that I don't like Harry like that?" Cedric sighed.
"Oh are you saying you're too good for my lovely fiancé?" How dare he! Draco would have Dobby shave off his eyebrows to bring the other boy down a peg.
"I'm not saying that at all!" Got him, he thought triumphantly.
"So you are interested in him! I knew it, pretty boy Diggory!"

Ron couldn't stop his grin. Harry told him he had mastered saying "pretty" in Parseltongue! He was planning on charming all the snakes in the back garden. Maybe he could even take a couple back to school! After Kreacher checked them over first, of course. He gave a sigh as Herm shrunk his trunk. The girl really was brilliant. He wouldn't be surprised if she was top of their class! He was pretty sure the twins were her henchman though. They always seemed to be around her. He almost felt bad for them but he was just glad it wasn't him. As they got off the train, he followed Harry and Draco to their parents. Mr. Black was holding hands with Professor Snape and he couldn't help high fiving Herm. Looks like Operation Godfathers was a success! Mr. Black picked Harry up and was crying about missing his sweet godson. Ron hoped his friend had a growth spurt soon so people stopped manhandling him. Harry didn't seem to mind too much though.
"Hi Ron!" Ginny said from his side causing him to scream. Clutching his chest, he turned to his sister. "Merlin Gin, are you trying to kill me?" He wheezed out. She gave him a slow grin and said "if I was trying to kill you, you would know it." He couldn't help but shudder. Ginny was scary. He hid behind Herm and ignored his little sister. She gave Harry a wide smile and said "Hi Harry! You look as cute as you did at the Malfoy Ball!" She announced, causing Draco to hiss at her like an angry cat.
"There you are boys!" His mum came over, dragging Percy with her. His cheeks were flushed and Ron felt his mouth drop open as one of the twins whistled.
"Merlin Perce, is that a hickey on your neck?" His older brother ducked his head.
"Be quiet!" Ron saw Marcus Flint strutting towards his parents and couldn't help his laughter. He looked like a proud peacock!

Lucius couldn't help his snort as the Weasley boy tried to unsuccessfully cover his neck. He looked like he had gotten mauled by a toothless bear. He gave Narcissa a side look. Ah, he remembered those days. So passionate. He had worn a scarf his whole fourth year.
"Harry dear, you'll be excited to know your snake enclosure is finished and we have a special surprise for you." Cissy told him, causing the boy to squeak. It was heartwarming how excited he got about snakes.
"Our house is also finished, Harry! Granny had me put snakes everywhere so I'm sure you'll love it!" Sirius interrupted. He saw Cissy move her wand causing his hair to turn blue. The children all suddenly had coughing fits as they tried not to laugh. Severus just rolled his eyes at their antics. He was pleased his friend was in a relationship. He had been alone too long.
"Father, I see you're still stepping on my toes." His son said coldly.
"Perhaps if you had more free time, you would have been able to beat me to it son." He bragged.
"At least I do something productive with my time. Didn't you just rearrange your office for the tenth time this week?" His little brat said.
"I'm sure you're just jealous you don't have an office of your own. Perhaps when you get a little bigger." He said slyly, causing his precious boy to blush bright red.
"You're so childish I'm surprised Mother allows you to have one!" Draco jeered. Before he could clap back, his wife smacked them both on the back of their heads.
"That's enough of that! It's finally summer and our whole family is together." She said happily. They soon said goodbye to the Weasley's. He watched Draco stand protectively in front of Harry to hide him from the youngest Weasley.
"Bye guys! See you next month for the next HFC meeting." The ginger haired boys called out.
"I suppose that's my cue!" Miss. Granger said.
"Make sure you write to me or I'll be VERY upset." His boys nodded before they gave her a hug. "Make sure you take down any questions you might have while we're apart, Vice President."
"Of course, President!" She replied brightly before skipping away.
"Alright children! Are you ready for the best summer ever?" Sirius asked.
"Yes Siri!" Harry replied, smiling happily at them all. He watched Draco clutch his chest and cry out "so cute!" Lucius picked up his precious Hufflepuff son and ran off. He could hear Draco and Sirius chasing him and he laughed as Severus and Cissy sighed. It was about to be a crazy summer. Hopefully the manor was still standing by September!

End Of Year One