All right guys, here's the sequel to "Living Your Memories". I'd like to start by thanking everyone who not only read, but also reviewed, the first installment. I've never written a sequel before, so we'll see how this works out. This is a WIP, so you'll have to be patient with me after maybe the second or third chapter. I'm not sure how long it'll end up being, so that's anyone's guess. However, I do hope that it will be good enough to keep reviewers and readers around until the end

If you haven't read "Living Your Memories", I would suggest doing that. Things might make a little more sense that way

Just one more little note: This story starts the morning after Harry's return, so there is no time jump here. Harry is still 16, Severus 36, cept now it's in present tense instead of past, lol...doubt you woulda noticed, but still

Severus' eyes slowly open, and the first thing he notices is the lump on his chest. His gaze travels down to find the source of the pressure and he gasps when he realizes Harry Potter is asleep on him

The sound and movement wakes the figure on top of him. As the sleep-clouded emerald eyes meet his own onyx ones, the look of shock on both faces is priceless

"So...it really worked? I'm really back?" Harry asks uncertainly

"Apparently," Severus states, "I thought I had dreamt it"

"Me too," Harry admits

There is silence due to both parties weariness, "You did say you still love me, right?" Harry asks after awhile, needing to make sure, "I didn't imagine that?"

"No, you didn't imagine it," Severus says on a sigh, averting his eyes, "I do still love you"

Harry beams down at the older man and says, "I love you, too"

"Thank you for reassuring me of that fact," Severus says sincerely, meeting the others gaze once more

"I will reassure you every day we are together if need be"

"Hopefully I'll learn," Severus smiles, which Harry immediately returns

"Yes, hopefully you will"

Through the ensuing silence, the only sound was their breathing and the only movement was that of their heads drawing closer together. The kiss they share is sweet, delicate and fills Severus with emotions he hasn't known for 20 years

"I love you, Severus," Harry whispers as the kiss ends

"I love you too, Harry. I was so scared I would lose you again," he admits

"You'll never lose me. Not ever," they kiss again, only breaking when Harry's stomach growls

He blushes sheepishly before asking, "What time is it?"

"Around seven in the morning, I'd say. Breakfast should be being served now if you want"

Harry merely nods and they finally get out of bed. When Harry walks into the sitting room, he notices one of his outfits sitting nicely on the couch

He smiles as he hears water begin to run and changes his clothes, taking comfort in the fact that Severus is otherwise occupied and wouldn't see the scars on his body

When the older man is ready to leave mere minutes later, he walks into the sitting room to find Harry looking at the book he himself had been reading before Harry had disappeared

"Ready to go?" He asks with a smirk, causing the boy to jump slightly

Harry looks up quickly, a little in shock, but smiles when he notices Severus, "Yes"

As the younger boy stands, Severus looks at him oddly, "Where'd you get new clothes?"

"What?" he looks down at himself, "Oh, that. They were laying on your couch when I came out here"

"And you changed out here?" He looks mildly amused

"Yes, of course. Where else was I supposed to change?"

"My room, maybe? The portraits out here are quite the voyeurs, Harry," Severus is smiling now

Harry on the other hand looks like he's been told he has to fight Voldemort right now

"They are off now, and I have no doubt as to what they are doing after seeing such an enticing display," Oh how Severus missed having someone he could joke around with

"But..." Harry sputters, making Severus laugh even more before walking over to the young man and kissing his lips

"Breakfast," Severus orders, leading him out of the door

The pair walks into the Great Hall together silently, careful to keep a respectful distance between each other. All noise stops when the doors open admitting them, and as they walk, Dumbledore stands and begins to speak, "Please welcome back Harry Potter," The applause dies down only after Harry's seated, "And thank the man who was able to get him back: Professor Severus Snape." The amount of applause startles Severus, for he wasn't expecting anyone to clap. However, the whole hall seems to be clapping enthusiastically, so Severus does the only thing he knows how to do in this situation: he glares

Albus quiets everyone down again and says, "You may resume eating now," with a sparkle in his eye as he watched Ron Weasley look up with wide eyes, mouth and hands full of toast

"Where were you, Harry?""Was it scary?"
"Was anyone with you?"
"Did you see You-Know-Who?"
"Harry Potter! Where the hell did you get an earring!" Hermione shouts angrily above everyone else's questions, quieting the entire hall

Harry looks around sheepishly to see if there's even one person not looking at him. It's no use, though; even Severus is waiting for an answer

"I uh..." he clears his throat and tries again, "I got it while I was gone, Hermione," he says loud enough for most to hear and pass it to those who didn't

"Why?" The answer only calming her an iota of a degree

Harry glances at Severus then back to Hermione, "Someone wanted me to get it, so I did"

"That's no excuse, Harry"

"I think it's a fine excuse," Harry says, becoming defensive

"To do something just because someone told you to?"

"I trust them. I did then and I do now"

"Do you even know the person who gave it to you?"

"Yes I know them!" He's careful not to say the person's gender, even as he's ready to explode, but there's no telling how long that filter will hold strong

"What else would you do that they tell you to? Huh, Harry? Would you jump off a bridge?" She practically yells

No one can figure out why she's so mad, not even Ron or Harry. It's just an earring after all

"You know what?" He asks, standing up from Gryffindor table without having touched any food, "Maybe I would! If that's what he really wanted me to do, I probably would!" Then he storms out of the hall

Severus growls as he stands up, glaring at Hermione before striding out after the boy

Ok, so that's the first part. I'm sorry that it's not longer than it is, but I haven't decided where my stopping places will be in this story yet, so I need to do that

Please tell me what you think of it so far and if you really still want this sequel to continue. Thank you for reading, and I hope it didn't disappoint