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Chapter 4: The Bonding Ceremony
Harry and Severus were woken up by a loud bang. Harry gave a scream. Severus glared at the door as if daring something or someone to come in.
Sirius Black burst into the room, obviously fuming, with Remus Lupin and Albus Dumbledore behind him, both trying to restrain him. "SNAPE! GET AWAY FROM MY GODSON YOU FUCKING FAG!" He yelled.
"As if you're not." Severus replied icily, his eyes deadly. "Sirius, stop it now, will you!? It's not as if it happened on purpose!" Harry finally spoke up, still rubbing the last traces of sleep from his eyes.
"But Harry! Of all people, why Snape!?" Sirius asked, obviously bewildered, still fuming. Harry just fell back on the bed. "What time is it anyway?" Harry asked. "Five in the morning." Remus replied.
Harry groaned. "What time'll the bonding ceremony be, Professor Dumbledore?" Harry asked. "At ten a.m." Dumbledore replied. "STOP TALKING ABOUT THE BONDING CEREMONY! IT IRKS ME TO REMEMBER!" Sirius shouted. "Shut up, will you Black? It's not as if we're deaf, for heaven's sake." Snape retorted. Sirius got even angrier. "I can't take this anymore!" He yelled and tackled Severus to the floor.
Harry and Remus immediately jumped into action. Remus tried pulling Sirius away, but he was too heavy. Or too strong. He hit Remus square in the jaw. Remus stumbled back and clutched his jaw where Sirius hit him. Sirius continued strangling Severus, and Harry finally couldn't take it anymore. "SIRIUS! STOP IT! NOW!" He yelled. It finally got the attention of his godfather, but he still didn't stop. Dumbledore chuckled. Harry grabbed his wand from under his pillow and pointed it at his godfather. "Stupefy." Harry said simply, stunning his godfather. If Dumbledore was chuckling, he's laughing fully now.
Severus pulled himself from Sirius and stood up, brushing himself off. Remus pulled Sirius up and ennervated him. Sirius glared daggers at Severus. "Sirius, Remus, let us go. I'll explain this to you in my office. We'll be leaving now, Harry, Severus. Start preparing. The ceremonial robes are in the wardrobe. " Dumbledore said, and pulled Sirius with him, as he refused to move. After they had gone, Harry turned to Severus. "I'm sorry." He said. Severus nodded, still glaring holes at the door.
"Well, we better get ready now." Harry said, standing up. "I'll try summoning a house elf." He said, earning a smirk from Severus, who now also stood up. Harry walked over to the fireplace and tried to summon a house elf. Again he was covered in yellow dust. Severus laughed. "When will you learn, Potter?" He said, summoning a house elf. One house elf brought their breakfast tray and the other dusted everything off.
They started eating. "This is better than the breakfast food in the great hall." Harry said through a mouthful of bacon. Severus just nodded, staring at the fire. Harry took as swig of butterbeer to help swallow his food, but he was drinking so fast he choked on it. Severus was startled back into reality when he heard Harry cough and wheeze, clutching his neck. He stood up and rubbed Harry's back. When Harry had settled down, Severus took his own seat and continued eating. After they had eaten, Harry stood up and headed for the bath.
"Not this again." Severus said and stood up. "Hey, you got to shower first last night! It's unfair!" Harry said, turning to face Severus. "Use the bathtub." He said to Harry and walked into the wardrobe, leaving a glaring Harry behind. Harry sighed and walked in. Severus was already in the shower, so he had no choice but to use the tub. Sighing again, he stripped and entered the tub, with the Cinnamon scented water.
Severus finished his shower first, so he walked out of the stall with a towel around his waist, and walked to his side of the wardrobe. He dressed up and walked out of the bath. But not before he splashed some water onto Harry, who had his eyes closed at that time. He gave out a startled yelp, but when he opened his eyes, Severus was already out. He sighed again and got up, dried himself with a towel and dressed in muggle clothes.
He went out and sat on the bed. Severus was on the couch, reading a book. He glanced up and noticed Harry wearing muggle clothes. "Potter, why are you wearing muggle clothes in school premises?" He asked, more of a statement that a question. "We're going to wear ceremonial robes later on, anyway, sir." Harry answered, going over to his trunk. Severus shrugged and returned to reading. Harry took out his muggle comics that he'd stolen from Dudley and read about ten times. He sighed and went over to the bed and read it again.
Severus noticed the colorful drawings. "What's that?" He asked, looking somewhat interested. "Muggle comics, stole it from Dudley in my second year." Harry answered promptly, reading over the first page. "May I see it?" Severus asked. "Sure." Harry said and levitated it lazily towards Severus. The man made a grab for it and started reading over the first page. He laughed at a joke. "This is somewhat humorous." Severus said, chuckling again over the same joke. Harry smiled.
"We're visiting the Dursleys today. We can get s'more of those." Harry said, grabbing his wand and sitting up. "Mind if I practice a few spells in here?" Harry asked Severus. "What spells?" The professor asked. He surely didn't wand their quarters to be destroyed by a misfired spell. "Never mind." Harry said. "Alright. But let me see your patronus." Severus conditioned. Harry's face lit up.
Then his expression darkened again. "I don't think I can do it without a dementor." He said. Then, turning to Severus, he said, "Do you have a boggart with you?" The man shook his head. "I'll try anyway." Harry said and focused on a happy thought.
"Expectro Patronum." He cast the spell. The stag (A/N: There you go guys.) came out of Harry's wand again. It bowed majestically to Harry, then to Severus, and vanished. Severus had his jaw dropped in awe.
Harry smiled at Severus. "Have you seen your Patronus yet?" He asked. "No I haven't, I'm not exactly affected by a dementor." Severus said. "I can teach you." Harry offered. "I'd rather not, Harry. I heard it takes a lot of energy." Severus declined.
"Yes it does, actually. Remus fed me lots, and I mean LOTS of chocolate every time I tried. Then out of the blue, I just got it right." Harry said. Severus smiled. "What time is it?" Harry asked. Glancing at his wristwatch, Severus replied a prompt eight-thirty before continuing on reading the comics.
Harry sighed. He lay on the bed and closed his eyes. Soon he fell asleep. Severus laughed at another joke. At about thirty minutes before ten, Dumbledore's face appeared in the fire, startling Severus from his reading. "Better get into the great hall now, Severus. Wake Harry up. Wear your ceremonial robes. Oh and bring your rings." Dumbledore said, smiling before his face disappeared and the fire returned to normal.
Severus sighed and dropped Harry's comics and his book onto the coffee table. He strode over to the wardrobe and pulled their robes out. His eyes widened when he saw what colors they were. "Great, just great." He said, rolling his eyes at Harry's red robe with gold trimming, and his forest green with of course, silver trimming. Sighing, he walked over to Harry.
Since he had both arms full, he mentally shook Harry awake. 'Harry. Wake up, Dumbledore's calling for us already.' He said. 'Five 'ore minutes.' Harry replied sleepily. "Potter, I advise you get up now." Severus said impatiently. Harry buried his head under the pillow. "GET UP!" He finally yelled, emitting a yelp from Harry. Harry jumped up and hit his head on the headboard. "Oww." He complained, rubbing his head. "That's what you get for laziness. Here's your robe." He handed Harry the red robe. "Ummm. Severus, I think you made a mistake." Harry said when he spotted the SS on the inside. "What?" Severus asked, glaring.
Harry showed him the imprint. "Oh Merlin! What have I done to deserve this!?" Severus said, snatching the robe from Harry's hands and throwing Harry the green robe. They quickly dressed up and walked to the great hall.
They reached the gigantic double-door and stopped. Both took a deep breath and walked in. Everyone gaped at the sight of Severus wearing a red robe. Ron and Hermione were laughing. Harry mouthed congratulations to Ron, who beamed. (A/N: For his father's promotion.) They walked to the front. While waiting for Dumbledore to appear, Harry and Severus looked at their surroundings.
'This is the typical muggle marriage display.' Harry told Severus through their link. Severus simply replied yes, as he was too busy glaring daggers at everyone who dared look at him. Then it finally came down to deducting house points. "Fifty points from." Severus trailed off. "That won't be necessary, Severus." Albus Dumbledore said, making a grand entrance through the faculty door. He stood in front of Severus and Harry.
"Now, if anyone would like to object, please say so now, as we shall start the ceremony momentarily." The headmaster said. The whole Slytherin table looked like they were going to object, but one glare from Severus and they closed their mouths and brought down their hands.
"I do, professor." Sirius said. Everyone gasped. "Hey. Isn't that Black?!" A Ravenclaw screamed. "Sirius, we already talked about this. You are not allowed to object." Dumbledore replied. He looked at the student body's panic stricken faces. "Do not worry, Sirius is innocent. Pettigrew has been handed over and his trial shall happen at the end of this month." He said. The animosity eased somewhat. And when Remus walked in. "Professor Lupin? Is that you?" A Gryffindor seventh year yelled. Remus nodded his head.
The seventh years clapped for him, save the Slytherins. He smiled and walked over to Sirius. "Anyone else?" Dumbledore asked. No one objected, so he cleared his throat. (A/N: oooo! This is getting longer and longer and longer. hehe.)
"Please repeat after me, both of you. I, state your name, solemnly declare my undying devotion," He started. The Slytherins snorted. "To state your partner's name, for the rest of my life." Severus and Harry followed, though they rolled their eyes at the phrase 'Undying Devotion'.
"Severus, say your vows." Dumbledore said to Severus. He sighed and started. "I, Severus Snape, accept Harold James Potter to be my lawfully bonded bond-mate." "Harry, state your vows." Dumbledore said. "I, Harold James Potter, accept Severus Snape to be my lawfully bonded bond-mate." Harry said promptly. (A/N: Sorry, I'm PATHETIC!)
"Now, if you would bring out your rings." Dumbledore stated. Severus brought them out, already charmed into their sizes. He handed it over to Dumbledore and smirked when the student's gasped at the beauty of them. Dumbledore smilingly handed Severus' ring to Harry and Harry's ring to Severus. He gestured for them to put it on each other's hands. Harry rolled his eyes and put the ring on Severus finger. Severus did the same.
"I now pronounce you as bond-mates." Dumbledore said. The students applauded, again, save the Slytherins, and Sirius, for the matter. Dumbledore again cleared his throat. "Oh no. Not this, not this, please Merlin! Not this!!" Harry chanted under his breath. "You may now kiss each other." Dumbledore said the inevitable. Severus glared even harder. "Might as well get this over with." He said to Harry. He gave Harry a quick peck on the lips.
Harry's and Severus' eyes widened, not because of the kiss, but because of the now forming heart bond. Harry and Severus clutched at their chests. "Oh Merlin. I think I'm dying." Harry said. Their chests felt like they were being squeezed literally by the overwhelming passion they felt. "You're not dying, Harry. It's the heart bond." Dumbledore replied. "Oh." Was all Harry can say.
Then the pain was gone as quickly as it came. It was replaced by something else. Love for each other. Though of course, both tried to deny it. They couldn't since every time they thought that they still don't love each other, their hearts felt like they were being squeezed, again. But they still tried. They forced themselves to turn away from each other and face Dumbledore. The applause again rose, with the occasional giggle, cheer and catcall.
Dumbledore gestured for Severus and Harry to take their seats. They did, and Dumbledore took his seat. "Let the feast begin!" Dumbledore yelled through the applause, and the plates filled up. Everyone ate the food ravenously, since if there was a reason for a real feast, the food is usually better than the regular.
After Severus and Harry had eaten, though, they immediately stood up as they were still going to the Dursleys. They used the faculty door and they walked quickly to the dungeons.
Finally in their quarters, Severus immediately chucked his robe into the wardrobe and sat down on the bed. Harry followed, though he hanged his robe up. "Aren't we supposed to go to the Dursleys now, Severus?" Harry asked. The man nodded. "And we can get more comics. Let's go." Severus said to Harry and both stood up to go to Hogsmeade to apparate.
-End of chapter 4-
Oh god! That was sooooo long!! The next chap is the Dursleys! Then comics for Sev and Harry. Oooh and they might do the 'deed'. Review! Sorry if the ceremony was pathetic.
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Thanks to Selua, Sela, Moraco, Andi-chan, NayNymic, jliles, sev1970, Shambling Silk, Selina, Athenakitty, Lady Phoenix Gryffindor, dark vampire, Jessyka and UniversalStar87, THANKS SO MUCH!
To Lord R: I didn't mean for it to be that way, either. Anyway.
Please review!
Chapter 4: The Bonding Ceremony
Harry and Severus were woken up by a loud bang. Harry gave a scream. Severus glared at the door as if daring something or someone to come in.
Sirius Black burst into the room, obviously fuming, with Remus Lupin and Albus Dumbledore behind him, both trying to restrain him. "SNAPE! GET AWAY FROM MY GODSON YOU FUCKING FAG!" He yelled.
"As if you're not." Severus replied icily, his eyes deadly. "Sirius, stop it now, will you!? It's not as if it happened on purpose!" Harry finally spoke up, still rubbing the last traces of sleep from his eyes.
"But Harry! Of all people, why Snape!?" Sirius asked, obviously bewildered, still fuming. Harry just fell back on the bed. "What time is it anyway?" Harry asked. "Five in the morning." Remus replied.
Harry groaned. "What time'll the bonding ceremony be, Professor Dumbledore?" Harry asked. "At ten a.m." Dumbledore replied. "STOP TALKING ABOUT THE BONDING CEREMONY! IT IRKS ME TO REMEMBER!" Sirius shouted. "Shut up, will you Black? It's not as if we're deaf, for heaven's sake." Snape retorted. Sirius got even angrier. "I can't take this anymore!" He yelled and tackled Severus to the floor.
Harry and Remus immediately jumped into action. Remus tried pulling Sirius away, but he was too heavy. Or too strong. He hit Remus square in the jaw. Remus stumbled back and clutched his jaw where Sirius hit him. Sirius continued strangling Severus, and Harry finally couldn't take it anymore. "SIRIUS! STOP IT! NOW!" He yelled. It finally got the attention of his godfather, but he still didn't stop. Dumbledore chuckled. Harry grabbed his wand from under his pillow and pointed it at his godfather. "Stupefy." Harry said simply, stunning his godfather. If Dumbledore was chuckling, he's laughing fully now.
Severus pulled himself from Sirius and stood up, brushing himself off. Remus pulled Sirius up and ennervated him. Sirius glared daggers at Severus. "Sirius, Remus, let us go. I'll explain this to you in my office. We'll be leaving now, Harry, Severus. Start preparing. The ceremonial robes are in the wardrobe. " Dumbledore said, and pulled Sirius with him, as he refused to move. After they had gone, Harry turned to Severus. "I'm sorry." He said. Severus nodded, still glaring holes at the door.
"Well, we better get ready now." Harry said, standing up. "I'll try summoning a house elf." He said, earning a smirk from Severus, who now also stood up. Harry walked over to the fireplace and tried to summon a house elf. Again he was covered in yellow dust. Severus laughed. "When will you learn, Potter?" He said, summoning a house elf. One house elf brought their breakfast tray and the other dusted everything off.
They started eating. "This is better than the breakfast food in the great hall." Harry said through a mouthful of bacon. Severus just nodded, staring at the fire. Harry took as swig of butterbeer to help swallow his food, but he was drinking so fast he choked on it. Severus was startled back into reality when he heard Harry cough and wheeze, clutching his neck. He stood up and rubbed Harry's back. When Harry had settled down, Severus took his own seat and continued eating. After they had eaten, Harry stood up and headed for the bath.
"Not this again." Severus said and stood up. "Hey, you got to shower first last night! It's unfair!" Harry said, turning to face Severus. "Use the bathtub." He said to Harry and walked into the wardrobe, leaving a glaring Harry behind. Harry sighed and walked in. Severus was already in the shower, so he had no choice but to use the tub. Sighing again, he stripped and entered the tub, with the Cinnamon scented water.
Severus finished his shower first, so he walked out of the stall with a towel around his waist, and walked to his side of the wardrobe. He dressed up and walked out of the bath. But not before he splashed some water onto Harry, who had his eyes closed at that time. He gave out a startled yelp, but when he opened his eyes, Severus was already out. He sighed again and got up, dried himself with a towel and dressed in muggle clothes.
He went out and sat on the bed. Severus was on the couch, reading a book. He glanced up and noticed Harry wearing muggle clothes. "Potter, why are you wearing muggle clothes in school premises?" He asked, more of a statement that a question. "We're going to wear ceremonial robes later on, anyway, sir." Harry answered, going over to his trunk. Severus shrugged and returned to reading. Harry took out his muggle comics that he'd stolen from Dudley and read about ten times. He sighed and went over to the bed and read it again.
Severus noticed the colorful drawings. "What's that?" He asked, looking somewhat interested. "Muggle comics, stole it from Dudley in my second year." Harry answered promptly, reading over the first page. "May I see it?" Severus asked. "Sure." Harry said and levitated it lazily towards Severus. The man made a grab for it and started reading over the first page. He laughed at a joke. "This is somewhat humorous." Severus said, chuckling again over the same joke. Harry smiled.
"We're visiting the Dursleys today. We can get s'more of those." Harry said, grabbing his wand and sitting up. "Mind if I practice a few spells in here?" Harry asked Severus. "What spells?" The professor asked. He surely didn't wand their quarters to be destroyed by a misfired spell. "Never mind." Harry said. "Alright. But let me see your patronus." Severus conditioned. Harry's face lit up.
Then his expression darkened again. "I don't think I can do it without a dementor." He said. Then, turning to Severus, he said, "Do you have a boggart with you?" The man shook his head. "I'll try anyway." Harry said and focused on a happy thought.
"Expectro Patronum." He cast the spell. The stag (A/N: There you go guys.) came out of Harry's wand again. It bowed majestically to Harry, then to Severus, and vanished. Severus had his jaw dropped in awe.
Harry smiled at Severus. "Have you seen your Patronus yet?" He asked. "No I haven't, I'm not exactly affected by a dementor." Severus said. "I can teach you." Harry offered. "I'd rather not, Harry. I heard it takes a lot of energy." Severus declined.
"Yes it does, actually. Remus fed me lots, and I mean LOTS of chocolate every time I tried. Then out of the blue, I just got it right." Harry said. Severus smiled. "What time is it?" Harry asked. Glancing at his wristwatch, Severus replied a prompt eight-thirty before continuing on reading the comics.
Harry sighed. He lay on the bed and closed his eyes. Soon he fell asleep. Severus laughed at another joke. At about thirty minutes before ten, Dumbledore's face appeared in the fire, startling Severus from his reading. "Better get into the great hall now, Severus. Wake Harry up. Wear your ceremonial robes. Oh and bring your rings." Dumbledore said, smiling before his face disappeared and the fire returned to normal.
Severus sighed and dropped Harry's comics and his book onto the coffee table. He strode over to the wardrobe and pulled their robes out. His eyes widened when he saw what colors they were. "Great, just great." He said, rolling his eyes at Harry's red robe with gold trimming, and his forest green with of course, silver trimming. Sighing, he walked over to Harry.
Since he had both arms full, he mentally shook Harry awake. 'Harry. Wake up, Dumbledore's calling for us already.' He said. 'Five 'ore minutes.' Harry replied sleepily. "Potter, I advise you get up now." Severus said impatiently. Harry buried his head under the pillow. "GET UP!" He finally yelled, emitting a yelp from Harry. Harry jumped up and hit his head on the headboard. "Oww." He complained, rubbing his head. "That's what you get for laziness. Here's your robe." He handed Harry the red robe. "Ummm. Severus, I think you made a mistake." Harry said when he spotted the SS on the inside. "What?" Severus asked, glaring.
Harry showed him the imprint. "Oh Merlin! What have I done to deserve this!?" Severus said, snatching the robe from Harry's hands and throwing Harry the green robe. They quickly dressed up and walked to the great hall.
They reached the gigantic double-door and stopped. Both took a deep breath and walked in. Everyone gaped at the sight of Severus wearing a red robe. Ron and Hermione were laughing. Harry mouthed congratulations to Ron, who beamed. (A/N: For his father's promotion.) They walked to the front. While waiting for Dumbledore to appear, Harry and Severus looked at their surroundings.
'This is the typical muggle marriage display.' Harry told Severus through their link. Severus simply replied yes, as he was too busy glaring daggers at everyone who dared look at him. Then it finally came down to deducting house points. "Fifty points from." Severus trailed off. "That won't be necessary, Severus." Albus Dumbledore said, making a grand entrance through the faculty door. He stood in front of Severus and Harry.
"Now, if anyone would like to object, please say so now, as we shall start the ceremony momentarily." The headmaster said. The whole Slytherin table looked like they were going to object, but one glare from Severus and they closed their mouths and brought down their hands.
"I do, professor." Sirius said. Everyone gasped. "Hey. Isn't that Black?!" A Ravenclaw screamed. "Sirius, we already talked about this. You are not allowed to object." Dumbledore replied. He looked at the student body's panic stricken faces. "Do not worry, Sirius is innocent. Pettigrew has been handed over and his trial shall happen at the end of this month." He said. The animosity eased somewhat. And when Remus walked in. "Professor Lupin? Is that you?" A Gryffindor seventh year yelled. Remus nodded his head.
The seventh years clapped for him, save the Slytherins. He smiled and walked over to Sirius. "Anyone else?" Dumbledore asked. No one objected, so he cleared his throat. (A/N: oooo! This is getting longer and longer and longer. hehe.)
"Please repeat after me, both of you. I, state your name, solemnly declare my undying devotion," He started. The Slytherins snorted. "To state your partner's name, for the rest of my life." Severus and Harry followed, though they rolled their eyes at the phrase 'Undying Devotion'.
"Severus, say your vows." Dumbledore said to Severus. He sighed and started. "I, Severus Snape, accept Harold James Potter to be my lawfully bonded bond-mate." "Harry, state your vows." Dumbledore said. "I, Harold James Potter, accept Severus Snape to be my lawfully bonded bond-mate." Harry said promptly. (A/N: Sorry, I'm PATHETIC!)
"Now, if you would bring out your rings." Dumbledore stated. Severus brought them out, already charmed into their sizes. He handed it over to Dumbledore and smirked when the student's gasped at the beauty of them. Dumbledore smilingly handed Severus' ring to Harry and Harry's ring to Severus. He gestured for them to put it on each other's hands. Harry rolled his eyes and put the ring on Severus finger. Severus did the same.
"I now pronounce you as bond-mates." Dumbledore said. The students applauded, again, save the Slytherins, and Sirius, for the matter. Dumbledore again cleared his throat. "Oh no. Not this, not this, please Merlin! Not this!!" Harry chanted under his breath. "You may now kiss each other." Dumbledore said the inevitable. Severus glared even harder. "Might as well get this over with." He said to Harry. He gave Harry a quick peck on the lips.
Harry's and Severus' eyes widened, not because of the kiss, but because of the now forming heart bond. Harry and Severus clutched at their chests. "Oh Merlin. I think I'm dying." Harry said. Their chests felt like they were being squeezed literally by the overwhelming passion they felt. "You're not dying, Harry. It's the heart bond." Dumbledore replied. "Oh." Was all Harry can say.
Then the pain was gone as quickly as it came. It was replaced by something else. Love for each other. Though of course, both tried to deny it. They couldn't since every time they thought that they still don't love each other, their hearts felt like they were being squeezed, again. But they still tried. They forced themselves to turn away from each other and face Dumbledore. The applause again rose, with the occasional giggle, cheer and catcall.
Dumbledore gestured for Severus and Harry to take their seats. They did, and Dumbledore took his seat. "Let the feast begin!" Dumbledore yelled through the applause, and the plates filled up. Everyone ate the food ravenously, since if there was a reason for a real feast, the food is usually better than the regular.
After Severus and Harry had eaten, though, they immediately stood up as they were still going to the Dursleys. They used the faculty door and they walked quickly to the dungeons.
Finally in their quarters, Severus immediately chucked his robe into the wardrobe and sat down on the bed. Harry followed, though he hanged his robe up. "Aren't we supposed to go to the Dursleys now, Severus?" Harry asked. The man nodded. "And we can get more comics. Let's go." Severus said to Harry and both stood up to go to Hogsmeade to apparate.
-End of chapter 4-
Oh god! That was sooooo long!! The next chap is the Dursleys! Then comics for Sev and Harry. Oooh and they might do the 'deed'. Review! Sorry if the ceremony was pathetic.