A/N: Hey I would love to thank Ms. Orlando Bloom and flack. Without them I
would not be looking forward to writing this chapter. Ms. Orlando Bloom:
Thank you for having faith in me. Dumbledore just want his two favorite
boys to be happy and fortunately it is with each other. I hope that
answered your question. Flack: I am so happy that you are so enthusiastic
about this story. I will try to make Sev do lots of cool stuff with Sev. As
for there feelings, I am going to leave you in the dark.
In this chapter there is going to be a quote from another author, but I forgot who they are. So I am giving them credit right now. Alright readers I have a few questions for you. Would you like to have Sev get nicer over time or stay a mean and snarky bastard? Also, should Sirius be alive in this story?
{...} Indicates a dream ... Indicates a thought
Chapter three: Moving In
"Hello, Mister Potter." Professor Trelawny exclaimed from her desk.
"Hello there, Professor. Are we going to be working with tea leaves, tarot cards, or crystal balls today?"
"Actually, we aren't going to use any of those. We are going to try and use the brains of some very magical creatures and see which one is best for foretelling the future."
"Bugger mate. That is some really gross stuff." Ron whispered to Harry so only he could hear.
Class was the worst one that they had had yet. Students were trying to hold down their breakfasts as they started working with the slightly grayish pink matter before them. Some were unsuccessful and threw up all over the floor. Ron and Harry were able to hold down their breakfast, but the smells that invaded their nostrils made them gag.
"Ron, could there be anything more disgusting than this?"
"She could try and make us read shite, but I doubt that that is even possible. So thank Merlin for that!"
"That's sick. How can you even think about something like that?"
"I dunno. Weird things pop in my head constantly."
"Mister Potter, Mister Weasley. How are things proceeding? Well I hope."
"Yes, everything's fine." Ron and Harry grimaced.
"Well Mister Potter, for once the signs suggest that you are going to live a long life. Many troubling things may come to pass though, mostly when it comes to relationships."
"Alright, class. Clean up the brains and then you are dismissed." Trelawny called out while walking away from Ron and Harry.
"That's a relief." Harry sighed as they climbed down the latter out of the classroom.
"Yeah mate, you're not going to die tomorrow or any time soon."
Harry and Ron met up with Hermione so they could go to their next class: Charms. They were happy that the class wasn't with Slytherins, instead they had it with the Ravenclaws.
"Mione, do you have anything I could eat." Ron asked shyly with a puppy dog look on his face that could almost surpass Harry's.
"I swear Ron. I think that stomach of yours is going to be the end of you. You can never seem to get rid of your hunger." She lectured as she handed him a roll. Since she had started dating him, she had figured that she would always have to carry around food for him. The tall Weasley, around 6'2", always had to eat something or else he would get sick or fall asleep. Both things were unwanted. Hermione didn't care about his eating habits though, she loved everything about him. The way his hair would drop down into his eyes and he would try to blow it away and never succeeded in getting it out until she would place it behind his ear. Let's face it, he was gorgeous. Some girls that would never have had any interest in him started staring. Harry had matured as well, but both Ron and Hermione knew about his sexual preferences. Harry was not far behind Ron and had grown to a height of 5'11". His green eyes sparkled more since they no longer had to hide behind his silly round glasses. Both Ron and Harry had muscular physiques from playing Quidditch. She had started to wonder if Harry would find someone who would love him for the rest of his life soon. It was very common for students to marry after they had finished their schooling. Most couples would find the one they would love forever about their sixth year, but Harry was having a little trouble.
Hermione snapped out of her thinking after Professor Flitwick announced the start of class. Class went relatively smoothly and the only thing that went wrong was the fact that Ron and Harry were having trouble getting the charm working and straightened out. Charms ended and the Gryffindor trio headed to the great hall for lunch. While going through the hallways the trio ran into Dumbledore.
"Hello Professor." The three chimed in together.
"Hello Ron, Hermione, and Harry. How have classes been going so far?"
"So far everything has been interesting." Hermione answered for all three of them.
"I am glad. Harry would you mind seeing me after lunch, I know that you have a free period then." Dumbledore said in a way that stated more of a command than a question. "I shall be making your announcement during lunch. Severus has agreed to the arrangement." Dumbledore opened the door for them and gestured for them to enter.
Harry sat down next to Neville and Ginny while Ron and Hermione sat together, across from him.
"Harry, what was Professor Dumbledore talking about in the hallway?" Hermione asked.
"Well I think he might do a better job of explaining it, so I think you should wait for him to tell everyone."
At that moment Dumbledore stood up and cleared his voice. "Good afternoon students and staff. I need to announce a new program that has been started that I have been thinking about for quite some time. This new program I speak of is relatively close to an apprenticeship, so I shall call it that. The students will not be taken away from all of their classes, but they will live with a teacher and learn from them as well. They will still remain in their own houses and the only difference is where they are residing. The first person enrolled in the program is Harry Potter and he shall be taught by Professor Snape." Slytherins started to snigger while the Gryffindors whispered their apologies to Harry. "Anyone else who wants to join the program should speak to their Head of House or to me. Now let's not let the food get cold." Food appeared before everyone and they started digging in.
"Harry, when did you start the program? You never told Ron or me about it."
"I entered the program this week."
"Wait a moment Harry. Is Severus the one Dumbledore wanted you to move in with when you told me about what he said?" Ron asked looking quite confused.
"Umm, yeah he is. I'll tell you more about it in a little while."
They finished their lunch and headed out of the great hall. They walked to a more deserted hallway to talk about the recent confusion.
"Okay spill." Hermione commanded raising her voice slightly.
"Dumbledore asked me if I would like to stay in Severus' quarters and the best way for him to do it was for him to start a program."
"Mate, you told me that you 'wanted' to move in with this person, when we talked."
"Well I do. You guys didn't mind me being gay and that made me extremely happy. Well I think I like Sev..Snape. Actually, I am positive that I like him. Dumbledore wants him and me to be happy so this was a solution for our depression."
"Okay Harry. Not something I wanted to hear today, but I guess I'm okay with it. Don't give me any details though, please." Ron said with a slightly disgusted tone.
"Oh this is so great Harry." Hermione cheered. Doing little hops where she stood. "You do realize that there aren't any rules against student teacher relationships don't you?"
Harry nodded. Both Ron and Hermione grabbed Harry and hugged him hard.
"Okay you guys I have to head off to Dumbledore's office."
None of the three noticed the onyx eyes that had been spying on them throughout their whole conversation. Severus started walking towards the Headmaster's office before the Gryffindors could finish their hug. Once he arrived at his destination he waited for Harry.
What just occurred? Harry likes me? Well isn't this a strange development. I am never going to be able to stay away from him now. Great, just another thing I need, involving another headache to be had.
Harry arrived at the gargoyles and Snape walked out of the darkness as though he was made of it. Harry flinched and jumped somewhat, while Snape gave him one of his best smirks. He almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
"Well Mister Potter we have once again discovered that you are not aware of your surroundings, or anything else for that matter." Severus spoke the new password (pixie stix).
Merlin, the names of the candy this man comes into contact with are idiotic Severus mused.
They both rode the stairs upwards until it stopped and Albus told them to enter.
"Well my dear boys, I hope everything has been going grandly." Albus smiled with his eyes twinkling brightly. "Severus, Harry's things have been placed in your quarters and he has this period to organize everything. We added another bedroom to your quarters as well. I wish you two luck. Good Evening."
Severus glided down to his lair with all speed and his robes billowed out from behind him wildly. He may not be a Death Eater anymore, but there was no way in hell he was going to let the students no longer be frightened of him. Last week he had accidentally made a young Hufflepuff first year wet himself. All right maybe it wasn't an accident. Harry had trouble keeping up until he ran straight into Severus. Severus gave him an evil glare causing Harry to fidget.
"Potter, I hope you remember how to get here for I don't want to show you again. This is Lucien, all you have to do is tell him the password, and he shall let you in. The password is Effusio Reddere."
"Professor, why is your password emotionless?"
Severus was surprised that Harry knew some Latin but didn't show an ounce of it.
"That is what Lucien preferred when I had no remote clue what to set it as." Severus lied through his teeth.
They entered 'their' quarters and Severus right away told Harry what he could and could not do.
Harry bent over to pick up his trunk and muttered to himself, "If I didn't like you so much, I probably would have told you to shut the bloody hell up by now."
"Excuse me, Potter!" Severus spat.
Harry paled and started screaming at himself mentally.
A/N: I know I am so evil. Don't hurt me though. If I went on any farther there never would be an end to this chapter.
In this chapter there is going to be a quote from another author, but I forgot who they are. So I am giving them credit right now. Alright readers I have a few questions for you. Would you like to have Sev get nicer over time or stay a mean and snarky bastard? Also, should Sirius be alive in this story?
{...} Indicates a dream ... Indicates a thought
Chapter three: Moving In
"Hello, Mister Potter." Professor Trelawny exclaimed from her desk.
"Hello there, Professor. Are we going to be working with tea leaves, tarot cards, or crystal balls today?"
"Actually, we aren't going to use any of those. We are going to try and use the brains of some very magical creatures and see which one is best for foretelling the future."
"Bugger mate. That is some really gross stuff." Ron whispered to Harry so only he could hear.
Class was the worst one that they had had yet. Students were trying to hold down their breakfasts as they started working with the slightly grayish pink matter before them. Some were unsuccessful and threw up all over the floor. Ron and Harry were able to hold down their breakfast, but the smells that invaded their nostrils made them gag.
"Ron, could there be anything more disgusting than this?"
"She could try and make us read shite, but I doubt that that is even possible. So thank Merlin for that!"
"That's sick. How can you even think about something like that?"
"I dunno. Weird things pop in my head constantly."
"Mister Potter, Mister Weasley. How are things proceeding? Well I hope."
"Yes, everything's fine." Ron and Harry grimaced.
"Well Mister Potter, for once the signs suggest that you are going to live a long life. Many troubling things may come to pass though, mostly when it comes to relationships."
"Alright, class. Clean up the brains and then you are dismissed." Trelawny called out while walking away from Ron and Harry.
"That's a relief." Harry sighed as they climbed down the latter out of the classroom.
"Yeah mate, you're not going to die tomorrow or any time soon."
Harry and Ron met up with Hermione so they could go to their next class: Charms. They were happy that the class wasn't with Slytherins, instead they had it with the Ravenclaws.
"Mione, do you have anything I could eat." Ron asked shyly with a puppy dog look on his face that could almost surpass Harry's.
"I swear Ron. I think that stomach of yours is going to be the end of you. You can never seem to get rid of your hunger." She lectured as she handed him a roll. Since she had started dating him, she had figured that she would always have to carry around food for him. The tall Weasley, around 6'2", always had to eat something or else he would get sick or fall asleep. Both things were unwanted. Hermione didn't care about his eating habits though, she loved everything about him. The way his hair would drop down into his eyes and he would try to blow it away and never succeeded in getting it out until she would place it behind his ear. Let's face it, he was gorgeous. Some girls that would never have had any interest in him started staring. Harry had matured as well, but both Ron and Hermione knew about his sexual preferences. Harry was not far behind Ron and had grown to a height of 5'11". His green eyes sparkled more since they no longer had to hide behind his silly round glasses. Both Ron and Harry had muscular physiques from playing Quidditch. She had started to wonder if Harry would find someone who would love him for the rest of his life soon. It was very common for students to marry after they had finished their schooling. Most couples would find the one they would love forever about their sixth year, but Harry was having a little trouble.
Hermione snapped out of her thinking after Professor Flitwick announced the start of class. Class went relatively smoothly and the only thing that went wrong was the fact that Ron and Harry were having trouble getting the charm working and straightened out. Charms ended and the Gryffindor trio headed to the great hall for lunch. While going through the hallways the trio ran into Dumbledore.
"Hello Professor." The three chimed in together.
"Hello Ron, Hermione, and Harry. How have classes been going so far?"
"So far everything has been interesting." Hermione answered for all three of them.
"I am glad. Harry would you mind seeing me after lunch, I know that you have a free period then." Dumbledore said in a way that stated more of a command than a question. "I shall be making your announcement during lunch. Severus has agreed to the arrangement." Dumbledore opened the door for them and gestured for them to enter.
Harry sat down next to Neville and Ginny while Ron and Hermione sat together, across from him.
"Harry, what was Professor Dumbledore talking about in the hallway?" Hermione asked.
"Well I think he might do a better job of explaining it, so I think you should wait for him to tell everyone."
At that moment Dumbledore stood up and cleared his voice. "Good afternoon students and staff. I need to announce a new program that has been started that I have been thinking about for quite some time. This new program I speak of is relatively close to an apprenticeship, so I shall call it that. The students will not be taken away from all of their classes, but they will live with a teacher and learn from them as well. They will still remain in their own houses and the only difference is where they are residing. The first person enrolled in the program is Harry Potter and he shall be taught by Professor Snape." Slytherins started to snigger while the Gryffindors whispered their apologies to Harry. "Anyone else who wants to join the program should speak to their Head of House or to me. Now let's not let the food get cold." Food appeared before everyone and they started digging in.
"Harry, when did you start the program? You never told Ron or me about it."
"I entered the program this week."
"Wait a moment Harry. Is Severus the one Dumbledore wanted you to move in with when you told me about what he said?" Ron asked looking quite confused.
"Umm, yeah he is. I'll tell you more about it in a little while."
They finished their lunch and headed out of the great hall. They walked to a more deserted hallway to talk about the recent confusion.
"Okay spill." Hermione commanded raising her voice slightly.
"Dumbledore asked me if I would like to stay in Severus' quarters and the best way for him to do it was for him to start a program."
"Mate, you told me that you 'wanted' to move in with this person, when we talked."
"Well I do. You guys didn't mind me being gay and that made me extremely happy. Well I think I like Sev..Snape. Actually, I am positive that I like him. Dumbledore wants him and me to be happy so this was a solution for our depression."
"Okay Harry. Not something I wanted to hear today, but I guess I'm okay with it. Don't give me any details though, please." Ron said with a slightly disgusted tone.
"Oh this is so great Harry." Hermione cheered. Doing little hops where she stood. "You do realize that there aren't any rules against student teacher relationships don't you?"
Harry nodded. Both Ron and Hermione grabbed Harry and hugged him hard.
"Okay you guys I have to head off to Dumbledore's office."
None of the three noticed the onyx eyes that had been spying on them throughout their whole conversation. Severus started walking towards the Headmaster's office before the Gryffindors could finish their hug. Once he arrived at his destination he waited for Harry.
What just occurred? Harry likes me? Well isn't this a strange development. I am never going to be able to stay away from him now. Great, just another thing I need, involving another headache to be had.
Harry arrived at the gargoyles and Snape walked out of the darkness as though he was made of it. Harry flinched and jumped somewhat, while Snape gave him one of his best smirks. He almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
"Well Mister Potter we have once again discovered that you are not aware of your surroundings, or anything else for that matter." Severus spoke the new password (pixie stix).
Merlin, the names of the candy this man comes into contact with are idiotic Severus mused.
They both rode the stairs upwards until it stopped and Albus told them to enter.
"Well my dear boys, I hope everything has been going grandly." Albus smiled with his eyes twinkling brightly. "Severus, Harry's things have been placed in your quarters and he has this period to organize everything. We added another bedroom to your quarters as well. I wish you two luck. Good Evening."
Severus glided down to his lair with all speed and his robes billowed out from behind him wildly. He may not be a Death Eater anymore, but there was no way in hell he was going to let the students no longer be frightened of him. Last week he had accidentally made a young Hufflepuff first year wet himself. All right maybe it wasn't an accident. Harry had trouble keeping up until he ran straight into Severus. Severus gave him an evil glare causing Harry to fidget.
"Potter, I hope you remember how to get here for I don't want to show you again. This is Lucien, all you have to do is tell him the password, and he shall let you in. The password is Effusio Reddere."
"Professor, why is your password emotionless?"
Severus was surprised that Harry knew some Latin but didn't show an ounce of it.
"That is what Lucien preferred when I had no remote clue what to set it as." Severus lied through his teeth.
They entered 'their' quarters and Severus right away told Harry what he could and could not do.
Harry bent over to pick up his trunk and muttered to himself, "If I didn't like you so much, I probably would have told you to shut the bloody hell up by now."
"Excuse me, Potter!" Severus spat.
Harry paled and started screaming at himself mentally.
A/N: I know I am so evil. Don't hurt me though. If I went on any farther there never would be an end to this chapter.