A/N: It took me longer to get a new chapter up than I thought it would, but here it is today since I'm sitting home from classes and don't have to work cause it's been declared a snow day, even though we don't have any snow, it's all ice.  Yeah for me, I'm back to using good ol Microsoft word since I got it back onto my new computer now, so look forward to fewer misspellings.  Now for some reviewer replies

Princess Pearliest:  glad to hear that you love it.  Yah well I'm only really so quick on updating because I have too much time on my hands that I should be using to clean my room, but if I can think of something to write I have to write it down before I forget it.  See I made that mistake and have forgotten how the story was supposed to end, but I cooked up something new that I like much better.

blackunicorn:  Yes, the sequel will have Mpreg...I've made that official as of now.  Well, you're just going to have to wait till this story is over and the sequel begins to find out who's going to be carrying a precious little darling.

white owl:  Thanks, always glad to hear someone actually likes what I write.

me3gogi:  Well the end is coming soon.  I say now maybe about two (possibly three) chapters are left, but there's  a sequel, so there's something else to look forward to.  Thanks, I try my best in my writing.  I thought I did a fairly good job with Harry, but I like my Snape.  He's what I think I'll find if I were ever able to get under those black robes and sneers of his to find the REAL Severus Snape

Crysta-Astra: To answer your question, no I've never actually said marsh mellow soft lips before, but when I wrote that chapter I had been watching some episodes from the anime Love Hina, and they were talking about kissing and it was said that when you kiss one it feels soft like marsh mellows and tastes like lemon or something like that, and I was looking for a descriptive word to go with kissing and that popped into my head.  Yes of course they're going to get married.  Don't you remember Harry telling Sev to marry him someday.  Well It's time.  Though I regret to tell you that a wedding ceremony will not take place in this story.  Well, the way I see it is that Harry can get mad as all get out at Sirius, but Siri's his godfather and Harry's never going to stop loving him, and he's a very important part of Harry's life, so Harry can never stay mad at him forever, the way I see it. Well all your pleases did promote me to start writing this current chapter during taking notes in biology lecture (ha ha where this story originally got started), so here's the newest chapter for ya sweetie.

Quickjewel:  Thanks, sometimes I've just gotta write cute stuff, though as you've seen not all in this story is all cute, but some of it really is and the cutsey parts are some of my more favourite.  Well, here's a new chapter for you to read.  OH don't worry I have keyboard dyslexia quite often, and it's really annoying, but I have selective dyslexia as it is.  Thanks, I'm so happy I've got over 100 reviews cause I never dreamed it possible.

Randomness of the Moraco:  Whooo hoooo! SNOW DAY! (or rather ice day since there's no snow and only ice.  Just looks kinda like snow)

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To Love a Master

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Chapter 26

Invoke

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            The end of the school year neared closer and closer every day.  Harry was working on some homework in Severu's rooms, making use of his fiancé's personal library. 

            Severus had been grading some papers, when he decided it was time for a break.  He went to the small dining area and conjured up some tea.  He fixed himself and Harry both a glass, knowing just how the other man took his tea.  When he carried the teas back to the main living area, he noticed Harry staring intot he fire.  He was still bent over the book and parchment he was taking notes on, and still gripped his quill as though he were writing, but his mind seemed to be elsewhere.

            'Harry.'

            Harry didn't move, but continued starring.

            Severus went to the couch and sat down next to Harry, putting their tea on the table.  'Harry?'  The young man still did not respond.  Severus leaned over and began sucking on Harry's ear.

            Harry jujmped and turned to Severus.  'I thought you weren't going to disturb me while I'm trying to study.'

            'You weren't studying, you were starring into the fire.  I called your name twice to let you know I brought you some tea,'  Severus explained.  He picked up Harry's tea cup and handed it to him.

            'Sorry, I was thinking.'

            'It's obviously something very important seeing how deep in thought you were.'

            Harry sat back on the couch and sipped his tea.  'I was thinking about Voldemort,' Harry said.  'He's been  getting more powerful.  We've both felt it.'

            Severus clutched his left arm.  'How can you-'

'My scar.  I haven't had any dreams lately, but it's been stinging for about a month now.  It's getting worse though,'  Harry explained, bringing his free hand to his forehead.

            'Have you told Albus?'

            'Yes, but I asked him not to tell the professors so that they don't give me special attention or anything during the up coming exams,' Harry told him.

            'I still wish I knew what he's planning.'

            'So do I.  I just hope I find out before it's too late,' Harry said.  'I'm also hoping that the possibility of him attacking Hogwarts is just a rumour.'  Harry set his tea cup down on the table.

            Severus put his arms around Harry, pulling the younger man to him.  'Don't worry, Harry.  I still don't think he'd try anything on Hogwarts.  Besides Albus has many powerful wards and enchantments over the castle.  If he does try something it's going to be extremely difficult.'

            'It's never stopped him before,' Harry commented.

            'Can we ignore the subject of Voldemort for now?'

            'I'm sorry,' Harry whispered.  'I know you don't like to talk about him.'

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            The weeks continued passing and it was now time for exams.  So far exams were going as usual.  Hermione thought they were some of the easiest tasks she'd ever accomplished and Harry and Ron both did decently.

            The last final exam was potions.  Part of the exam was written and part was demonstration on brewing a potion.  The exam was nearly over and all of the students had finished the written portion and were now working on their potions.  Severus simply sat at his desk looking around the room at his students when his eyes fell on Harry who had stopped cutting his ginger roots  suddenly, with his eyelids clenched shut as though he were in pain.

            'Mr. Potter, is everything alright?'

            Harry looked up at Severus, producing an obviously fake smile.  'I'm fine.  I jus…'  Harry's sentence was cut off when the world around him went dark and he fell to the ground.

            Snape stood from his desk and yelled, 'Potter.'

            Everyone turned to see that Harry had passed out on the floor.  Ron, Hermione and Draco rushed over to Harry on the ground.  Severus looked around at the rest of the class again.  'Class dismissed.  Everyone passes the brewing of their potion with full marks.  Now get out of this classroom, except for you three,' he said, pointing to Ron, Hermione, and Draco.

            The rest of the students quickly ran from the room, and Severus rushed to Harry on the ground. 

            'What happened?' Ron asked.

            'He looked like he was in pain, and I asked what was wrong with him, then he passed out,' Severus explained.

            'Professor, do you know why Harry would have passed out?'  Hermione asked concerned.

            'I'm assuming that he didn't tell any of you about his scar hurting him for the past month or so.  I think it has something to do with Voldemort,' Severus explained.

            Ron shuddered at hearing the dark lord's name.

            'Why do you think that professor?' Draco asked.

            'Because I can feel it too,' Severus said as he picked Harry up into his arms off the ground.  'You have my permission to accompany me to the hospital wing.  When Harry wakes up I'm sure he'll be thankful for friendly faces.'

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            Harry opened his eyes.  He couldn't believe what he was seeing.  It was the Hogwarts grounds, but there was fighting like none Harry had ever seen or wished to experience in his life.  There were death eaters everywhere, but it was nor aurorers fighting them.  It was Hogwarts professors and students.   Soon there came a flood of aurorers thought the front gates of Hogwarts, but they were too late for some.  There were students and death eaters alike lying motionless across the green grass.  Harry caught site of one specific person fighting the death eaters.  It was his love.  The death eaters were pressing in on the group of professors and students and three death eaters were going straight for Severus and Severus alone.  'Severus watch out!' Harry screamed.  But he was too late.  The death eaters had disarmed him, but they did not kill him, they restrained him and drug him from the main fighting into a small passageway leading inside of the school.  Harry ran after them as fast as he could.  'Severus, NO!'

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Severus, Hermione, Ron and Draco were sitting beside Harry's bed in the hospital wing waiting for him to wake up.  Severus could tell by the looks on the others faces that it pained them as much as it did him to see Harry thrashing about, knowing he was having a nightmare.

'Severus, NO!' Harry screamed.  He then opened his eyes once more and sat up quickly in the bed.  The figures around him were blurry, but he spotted one blur he'd seen waking up to numerous times.  He launched himself at Severus, throwing his arms around the older man's neck.  'Thank Merlin, you're okay,' he said as he began sobbing into the man's shoulder.

Severus put his arms around Harry pulling the younger man protectively to him.

'If you'll excuse me for intruding on such a warming moment,' said a voice that belonged to none other than Albus Dumbledore, 'I need to speak with Harry, alone.'

Hermione, Ron and Draco all got up from their seats to leave.  Severus began to stand, attempting to loosen the grip Harry had around his neck.  'Can Severus stay?' Harry asked.

'Yes, of course.  I believe this also concerns him as well if I'm correct.'

Harry took his arms from around Severus' neck and sat onto the bed leaning against a pillow he'd propped up against the head of the bed.  He noticed Severus move closer to him and place a pair of glasses on Harry's face.  'Thank you,' Harry said, able to see everything around him now.

'How are you feeling my boy?' Albus asked.

'Not especially well.  I passed out during my potions exam and had a terrible dream,' Harry said.

'Do you know if it's of the past present or future?'

'The future I believe, seeing as Severus is here by my side instead of being drug off somewhere in the castle by deatheaters.'

'There were death eaters on the grounds in your dreams,' Severus asked.

'Yes.  When I opened my eyes, there was a battle.  Death eaters against professors and students.  Aurorers eventually showed up, but it was too late for some.'  Harry's eyes began to get teary again.

'That's enough for now Harry,' Dumbledore said.  He stood to leave.  'I suppose we'd better keep a watch then.  If there were students here at the school, then the day is closer than I'd like it to be considering everyone leaves day after tomorrow.'  With that he left Harry and Severus alone with each other.

Harry looked over at Severus.  'Sev, I'm scared.  I know I said I hoped I'd find out what Voldemort was planning, but now that I know, I'm not so sure if I was ready to know.'

'It was a dream, Harry.  It doesn't mean that it's actually going to happen,' Severus said.  'True you have a knack for having dreams be something that really happens, but it's only a possibility.'

'Trying to look on the bright side still doesn't help.  I'm not scared for myself though.  I'm scared for my classmates, my friends,' Harry said, 'and above all my fiancé.'

'I know you are.'

They sat in silence for a few minutes.  Severus stood to leave.  'Where are you going?'

Severus turned to Harry.  'I have some work to finish, and I'm sure Dumbledore's going to have some new tasks to keep my busy soon as well.  Just rest for now Harry.'  He leaned down and kissed Harry on the forehead, getting him to lay down in the bed.  He then kissed him on the nose as he gathered the sheets and tucked Harry in.  He then kissed the soft sweet lips of fiancé and lover before he left the hospital wing.

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A/N:  *Jams to the song Invoke (which is the opening for the anime Gundam Seed) by TM Revolution*  Well hope you guys liked that chapter.  I don't know if it's considered short or long compared to my other chapters, but I've had  a fun day off classes writing it, since I didn't have classes because of all the ice on the road and I didn't have work because today is my usual day off there as well.  For some reason I think I've become a little too obsessed with the nifty computer game Flash Flash Revolution (the flashplayer version of the arcade game Dance Dance Revolution) because the whole time I've been writing this story listening to Invoke, I've been typing with the beat of the song.  It's strange to me.  Something I thought was funny today was that I scared one of my friends because of how obsessed I am with Harry Potter.  Oh well that's enough rambling out of me for now, so drop me some reviews please.  I love to hear from you all.  Oh by the way, I'd look forward to an update tomorrow since classes have been called off again.  Whoo hooo!