Disclaimer: I do not own any of the Harry Potter characters and I think we all know who they do belong to…just having a little fun with them.

A/N: The characters here have not yet been revealed. Just a reminder, they could be M/F, M/M or F/F, so if you think you might have a problem with any of these combinations, do not read any further. Thanks.

Chapter 2

"Good morning, love. Did you sleep well?"

"Yes. I always do with you in my arms." kiss

"Have you been awake long?"

"For about half an hour or so. I've been lying here watching you sleep. Did you know that your nose twitches when you dream?"

"It does not!"

"How would you know if it does or not?"

"I just know, that's all."

"You're going to have to trust me on this one – it does. I think it's endearing, just like that smile of yours."

"Can't resist me, huh?"

"I try to but somehow I never seem to succeed."

"I can never understand why you do that sometimes. You know full well you always end up giving in to me. I'm the best thing that ever happened to you."

"Hmph! I don't know why I give you compliments. They just go to your head."

"You do it because you love me. E-r-r-h-m."

"Merlin, I love to see you stretch like that in the morning! You remind me of a cat."

"A cat? Well, as long as it isn't a tabby cat. I'd like to think I was a little more special than that."

"Well, you're a little bit special… ouch! That hurt! I'll thank you to keep your elbow out of my ribs. Let me rephrase that – you remind me of a lion. Hmm, I like the sound of that; my Gryffindor lion."

"Better watch out, this lion bites!"

"Promise?"

"Oh ho, my Slytherin serpent is certainly feeling frisky this morning!"

"Be careful, a snake bite is worse than a lion's, you know."

"I think I could handle it."

"Yes, I do believe you could. And you are right; I do love you, even if you are a conceited brat at times."

"Make that a dead sexy conceited brat and I won't argue."

"Come here you dead kiss sexy kiss conceited kiss brat kiss."

"How am I supposed to leave this bed when you're doing that to me? Can we skive off today? Please? We can say we're sick and then you and I can stay here and you can finish telling me how sexy I am, amongst other things."

"You know we can't do that, love."

"I know. It was just a thought. Sigh… we are both too dedicated to our jobs."

"Consummate professionals."

"Absolutely."

"It is tempting though."

"Bloody hell! Look at the time! Get up. You got out of it last night, but you've no such luck this morning. The shower is waiting for us both."

"I'm up. I'm up. Wait, what about you? Why are you still in bed?"

"I just want to lie here and ogle that gorgeous body of yours for a few moments longer. Don't roll your eyes at me. It is gorgeous and that image will keep me going all day. Whenever I get bored, all I have to do is close my eyes and there you are. Voilà, instant pleasure! Don't smirk; I would think you'd be pleased that I'm lusting after your body all day."

"Oh I am pleased. I am smirking because I do the same thing. Coming?"

"Yeah, be right there."

"We'll be late if you don't get a move on."

"Um, Severus?"

"Yes?"

"I really am sorry about last night. I won't let it happen again."

"It's all right, Harry. I understand how these meetings go at the Ministry. Fudge can be quite long-winded. Come here, Mr. Potter. Not too much you can do about it, love. H-m-m."

"I could stand here all day with your arms around me like this."

"As could I, but I don't think Albus would appreciate it, nor would Fudge. Can you imagine their faces when they asked us why we didn't show up for work and we said that we were too busy shagging?"

"I'd pay a thousand Galleons to see that!"

"Yes, I do believe it would be worth the price. Coming?"

"Yes. I love you, Severus."

"I love you too, Harry."

The end

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Now that you know who is involved: Notice how Severus tries very hard to remain in 'character' but can't resist Harry's charms. Younger Harry is more exuberant in his affections, more playful. He remains, at times, a little insecure about how Severus feels about him, however. He needs to hear Severus say the words 'I love you' and begs him to voice the words. I think this would be consistent with someone who grew up with very little love, such as Harry did. I would think Harry would need that reassurance.

I have been reading a lot of Slash fiction and I have found I absolutely adore it. When I was watching POA, there was a scene where Draco put his hands on Harry's shoulders and I got this flash in my head…I thought right away 'girl, you been reading too much Slash!' LOL. Anyway, I guess I'm a sucker for a good love story, no matter who it involves.

It brought up a thought – what are people's attitudes to such things? I asked around and it seems that while no minds a gay relationship, they don't want details. One said she wouldn't mind reading about it, if she didn't know who was involved. This brought up the idea 'is it possible to write a love scene without divulging who the characters are, including gender?' and hence "Identity Unknown".

I hope I haven't made anyone feel squicky, but you were warned of the possibilities. Thanks for reading!