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Dances

That Confounded Cat

"I can't believe you're allowing this sort of relationship to be going on right in front of your eyes!" McGonagall said pacing back and forth in Dumbledore's office. He had summoned both Harry and Severus to the meeting since Professor McGonagall wanted discuss the relationship of a student teacher thing going on.

Harry and Severus were both laughing side by side silently. They could feel the other shaking from the silent laughter. It looked like Dumbledore was enjoying the ranting Professor too. Harry decided that this was a good a time as any to end her tirade.

"I didn't take you as one to believe rumors Professor." Harry said smiling. Professor McGonagall stopped in mid sentence and looked at her student.

"What do you mean rumors? You two are the one's that are flirting shamelessly in front of the whole hall." She said looking down at him.

Harry burst out laughing. Then he turned to Severus who you could see was enjoying his time. His eyes were lit with a gentle mirth. "Were we actually flirting?"

"I considered it a giant practical joke on the school but if people say we were flirting then, who am I to disagree." Severus said lightly.

McGonagall continued her rant than. "What about you Mister Potter coming back from Severus' own personal chambers all ruffled up?"

Harry and Severus shared a private silent laugh. Then Harry stood up and messed himself up. "You mean a night of passionate fraternizing? Then me coming back whispering loud enough for the whole house to hear, wow Severus is good." Harry said looking extremely ruffled.

"So you did boast about me." Severus said. Definitely mirth in those eyes.

"You're still a teacher. I have to boast even if I don't know." Harry said laughing and then straightening his clothes.

"You mean you actually put aside your differences to play a practical joke on the whole school?" Professor McGonagall asked. She sat down heavily on one of the seats provided.

"I think I was just trying to get a guy out of the same boat I was in at the dance but we've set aside out differences all the same." Harry said looking at his Professor. He was currently sitting next to his bemused Potion Professor again.

"But why are you seeking each other in their personal time then?" She was thoroughly confused now.

"We have a partnership." Harry answered matter-of-factly.

"What kind of partnership?" She asked back. She continued to look between the two.

Harry looked back at Severus. He didn't know if he should reveal anything yet. "We should probably tell them. I mean I am going to need to submit my resignation soon anyway."

"I was afraid I was going to be losing you." Dumbledore sorrowfully said but was still smiling.

Harry was still looking at Severus. "So have you thought of the name yet."

"I thought we'd decide on one together." Severus said looking at his young friend.

Harry eyes furrowed together. "It's your business."

"You're putting half the work in it too. It's our business." Severus said in all honesty.

Harry grinned widely at Severus. Maybe he might have something to do after he graduated after all. Professor McGonagall was looking between the three more confounded than when she entered the room.

"Hold on, what's going on here?" She asked exasperated.

Harry looked back at Severus who was beckoning him on. "Severus' dream was to open a potions shop. I like to invest in people's dreams. Long story short we are planning on opening up a potion shop as soon as possible." Harry said smiling. Severus was nodding beside him.

"Well I am glad you've set aside your differences. May I ask how this came about?" Dumbledore asked smiling widely.

"Harry asked me for a dance, I declined at the time but then was cornered by you, feared getting placed with one of the active dancers that he had forewarned me you would ask to dance with, we started dancing, and he started talking. Said he was a silent investor in another business and we started discussing plans on a potions shop." Severus said like he was reading some boring shopping list.

"And which business are you a silent investor in?" Dumbledore asked highly amused.

"I'm sorry to say but I rather like to hear for the next few months." Harry said while Severus coughed next to him.

His other two Professors were giving him a quizzical look. "I am sure to get a few howlers from the family if I disclosed names." Harry said. Then he turned to Severus. "One of these days you're going to laugh. With out aide of a potion or a tickling charm either. I am this close." Then Harry held his hand up placing his thumb and index finger about an inch apart.

A.N. So McGonagall joins the mix. Will update soon. I know the chapters are getting smaller but hopefully the funnies make you over look the smaller part. Again will update in a day or two. I've also been sick out of my mind. Took some medicine but found out I was allergic to it so I got worse. Anyway hope this meets to your apporval!

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