The love of a child

Chapter eleven – What to do?

At the apparition point just outside the castle grounds Harry wrapped his arms around Severus' waist and felt Snape do the same. Harry snuggled into his warm embrace as the potions master apparated them into an alley way behind the restaurant. However upon arrival Harry did not let go. Instead he leaned forward and kissed his lover.

"Sorry about earlier." Harry whispered as he stopped the kiss.

"I actually thought it would take you much longer to leave her." Severus admitted leading Harry inside. The place was almost deserted, their were only three other couples from what Harry could tell as each occupied booth had a curtain drawn across it for added privacy.

"Wow, this place is amazing." Harry commented as a waitress led them to their own private, handed them menus and drew the curtains shut behind her as she left. "How did you find it?"

"Before I started going out with you I used to date this muggle, he used to bring me here." Severus informed as he skimmed over the menu. Harry however wasn't looking at what was good to eat. His hand ran up and down Snape's inner thigh causing his groin to jump to attention. "What are you doing?"

"Amusing myself." Harry answered somewhat cheekily as he began to nibble at his former professors earlobe. Severus had to withhold a moan as Harry found one of his more sensitive areas. They were interrupted by the waitress coming back over to get their order. Severus had to order for both of them as Harry had no idea what was even on the menu.

"You're quite the exhibitionist this evening aren't you." Severus said quietly as the curtain shut once more before Harry resumed kissing him. "You do realise that we'll be thrown out if you don't stop…not that I'm complaining."

Harry laughed and pulled away. "Sorry I couldn't help myself."

For the rest of the meal Harry managed to control himself much to Severus' disappointment, however towards the end Harry began to really miss Bonnie and desperately wanted to get back to his daughter. Even though he was trying really hard not to show it Severus could tell and asked for the bill.

They went into the back alley to apperate back to Hogwarts; they shared another intimate kiss before they did so. Minerva and Bonnie had both fallen asleep by the time Harry and Sev arrived back. For a moment Harry stood their admiring his baby girl, the sight of her so peaceful and cute almost made him cry, he was getting uncharacteristically emotional.

Severus woke Minerva as Harry took Bonnie back to his rooms to settle her in her cot, she didn't even stir once in the transition. Harry stood over her watching as she slept until Severus came up behind him, encircling his arms around his waist, kissing the nape of his neck lovingly.

"I love you Harry." He whispered softly. The younger wizard shut his eyes and leaned into the embrace, allowing and trusting Snape to support his weight. The older man led them both out of Bonnie's room and through into their room. "Tell me how you feel Harry." He said as he lay his younger lover down on the bed slowly undid the buttons on his shirt.

"I love you with all my heart." Came the reply which was followed by a moan as Snape kissed his way down Harry's smooth hairless chest, taking his time to suck upon each nipple as he made his way down towards Harry's navel. He came to the waist band of Harry's dress pants and hastily undid them before he was brought back up to kiss his young lover. Soon both men were completely undressed and ravishing one another under the blankets.

The following morning Harry woke to an empty bed as Severus had been called away to a meeting with the headmaster. Dumbledore looked deeply concerned or so Snape assumed when he entered. He knew that nothing good was going to come of this meeting.

"Please come in, sit, lemon drop."

Severus shook his head in the negative, he hoped that this wouldn't take long; he wanted to get back to Harry before he awoke and discovered his absence.

"I am afraid I have some bad news Severus."

This was it, he had known that something was wrong, he was now dreading what was coming more than any one could dread anything.

"There is a large group of deatheater's organizing an attack upon Harry and Bonnie; I would like you to deal with this threat."

"Is there no other that could go in my place?"

"The only one who could equal your power in battle is Harry and I do not think I can ask him to leave Bonnie, especially after he found it so hard to leave her for a matter of hours." There it was that know-it-all streak!

"How long do you think I should be away and when will I be leaving if I except this mission of yours?"

"It should be no longer than a year, I do need you to evaluate first before waging a full on battle with them, I have arranged for you to leave within the next two weeks, I have already gathered quite a few recruits, all are eager to proceed."

"I shall have to tell Harry then, I warn you Albus I doubt he will be best pleased with you, personally I do not see how you can ask this of him, nor of me for that matter. I have just found and accepted my family; I do not desire to leave them so early on."

"I do understand Severus but you are one of the best we have, I am reluctant to let them go without either yourself or Harry."

"Every well but if Harry attacks you I will not help you and I may not even try and stop him as I think that it would be within his right."

Severus left the headmasters office with a dark cloud hanging over his head, he didn't know what he was going to do, how on earth he was going to tell Harry he didn't know, their relationship had been doing so well. What if Bonnie forgot him while he was away, what if Harry forgot him. What if by the time he returned Draco had made a move and replaced him.

With so many thoughts running through his mind he doubted that he'd be able to go but it was his duty to protect his family and that was what he had to do no matter what. The last thing he thought before entering Harry's chambers was what if Harry couldn't forgive him for going away again.

Well, what is Severus to do? You shall have to wait and see. I am so evil aren't I. well onto the next chapter it is. Please review. xxx