Severus didn't get up until lunchtime. He hadn't said goodbye to Harry until three o clock that morning. Getting up he stumbled into the bathroom and turned on the shower. As he washed his hair his mind wandered back to last night. Harry had looked beautiful. His beautiful angel. He couldn't believe that Harry had hoped it was him. He was happy for the first time in years.
He dried himself and got dressed. Deciding to skip lunch Severus picked up his book and carried on reading.
Half an hour later Albus Dumbledore waltzed in without knocking. 'As usual.' Severus thought sardonically.
"So my boy how was your night?" He asked whilst digging in his robes for his lemon drops. He finally found them and offered Snape one.
"No thanks, Albus. It was very nice. He said that he had hoped that it was I. He actually hoped." Severus replied happily.
"I had noticed young Harry looking at you more than usual this past month. I wish you all the happiness in the world Severus. You only have two weeks left of the courting. Are you going to meet again before you get his answer?" Albus asked his protégé curiously.
"We have arranged to go to a muggle restaurant on Friday night. But we will continue to use the journals during the week."
Albus Dumbledore got up, "Sorry my boy but I must be off. The school doesn't run itself."
"Goodbye…And Albus? Thank you. If you hadn't 'persuaded' me I would have never tried court him." Severus called as Albus reached the portrait.
"Your welcome Severus."
After that Severus went back to his book but before an hour had gone there was a knock at his door.
"Come in!" He called knowing that it would be Draco coming to check up on him.
"Hello Uncle Sev" Said his godson as he sat down.
"Hello Draco. Would you like a drink?"
"A cup of tea, please." He replied and Severus got up and walked over to the kitchen.
A minute later he came back carrying a tray laden with tea and biscuits.
Taking his cup Draco asked, "So how did it go?"
"How did what go?" Severus asked with a smirk.
"You know what I mean. The date." Draco elaborated impatiently.
"It went well thank you. By the way you looked very nice. Blue is a good colour on you." He teased.
Draco blushed slightly, "Well Blaise liked it and it looked like many others did as well. I saw a few boys being hit by their girlfriends." Draco replied with his own smirk. "Are you going to see each other again before the six weeks are up?"
"Yes. We are going to a muggle restaurant on Friday." Severus informed him.
"Have a good time." Draco told him earnestly.
"Thank you Draco. How are things between you and Blaise?" Severus asked interested. Draco had never been out with the same person for so long.
"Great. I've never been happier, Uncle Sev."
"I'm glad Draco. You deserve some happiness finally. I'm glad that Blaise gives you that." Severus told his godson honestly.
They talked for a few hours and then Severus noticed the time.
"It's dinner time. We should make an appearance." He said getting up.
"All right." Draco answered doing the same.
Sat at the teacher's table Severus saw the Golden Trio enter. They sat down; Harry looked at him and smiled. He couldn't help himself he smiled back. Weasley looked over to him. It seemed that Harry had been busy explaining that afternoon. Their eyes locked. He read the silent message in them and nodded, showing his understanding. Then he looked back at Harry. His gaze softened imperceptibly, unless you knew what to look for. Harry didn't look up again. He just ate; unaware of what had passed between his best friend and his courter.