The Trouble with Potters
Part V
An Interlude in the Tricks and Treat Universe
by Richan
Spoilers, Warnings, Etc.: See Part I
Word: Evanesce
Severus watched the soda Harry had ordered evanesce. The umbrella offered them a little shade against the hot Greek sun, but it was enough to offer a respite on their last day of vacation. They had selected a small cafe, high on a hill overlooking the Aegean Sea, and were finishing up a light lunch.
Tonight they were boarding the train back to Athens, which they had left three days ago to tour several of the different islands, and would portkey back to London tomorrow. Harry had protested the use of a portkey, but Severus didn't want to be on a train for three days straight, and then hop onto the Hogwarts Express for another.
Harry sighed before popping the last bite of pie into his mouth. He swallowed quickly before saying, "Too bad we have to leave tonight. There's supposed to be a band playing down in the village."
Severus snorted. "And you wanted to dance, did you?"
Harry smiled and nodded. "And you, too, Sev."
He turned to look at the sea, the green-blue water moving in slow waves as the harbor filled with boats for the midday meal, avoided saying something in return. He was not ending a vacation dancing, especially as he had not had to deal with Dumbledore, Lupin and his mutt, or any Weasleys for the last two and a half weeks. There was no way he was spoiling it now.
They finally left the cafe and headed to the small cottage they had rented as a base for their tour. Harry grabbed Severus' hand and kissed the back of it, but didn't let go.
"Did you like your vacation, Sev?" Harry asked as they rounded the last bend.
Severus had to smile at the hope in husband's voice. It wasn't often that Harry reverted back to their pre-'dating' days before he'd graduated, but it always touched him. Not that he would admit it.
"Yes, Harry," he finally answered as they entered the dimly lit cottage. "I have to admit that it was a very good idea. Though the next time you try to do this, I *will* chop you up and use the parts in a potion."
Harry laughed. "If you name it after me, I won't care."
The laughter burst out of him uncontrolled. "Very well."
Harry reached up and kissed Severus soundly. "Very well, indeed."
And the door shut, cutting off any further sounds to the outside.