Potions class was the first lesson of the day. Harry and Draco secured their seats early to ensure Ginny couldn't find an excuse to sit near him. She would have to be incredibly stupid to try anything after the last lesson.
She walked into the room not long after the two boys and sat at the assigned table. She set her gaze on Harry and it didn't move until Severus entered the room.
Instructions on the board everyone got to work. That day's potion was a fire protection potion it had once been known as the ice potion.
Severus had changed the lesson at the last minute, he was originally getting the class to brew a forgetfulness potion but after Ginny Weasley attempts on Harry if decided this was safer.
Draco and Harry again worked together well, they were like a well-oiled machine, since they had become friends it seemed they knew what the other was thinking and what the next step was without speaking. Severus was impressed with his godson and his lover.
Daphne and Ginny were another story, due to her incessant need to watch Harrys every move she tossed the wrong ingredient in at the wrong time and set her cauldron on fire. It was quick thinking on Daphne's part that the whole room didn't go up in flames.
After roaring at Ginny to touch nothing potion related for the remainder of the lesson he allowed Daphne to concoct the Fire Protection potion on her own. The redhead was made to write lines until the bell signaled the end of the lesson.
Students filed out of the room when the bell signaled. Severus asked Ginny and Hermione to stay behind. Harry gave his lover a small smile and left the room with Draco, they had Herbology and it was a bit of a walk to the greenhouses.
'You will be serving your detention tonight Miss Weasley' Severus remarked when the room was empty save for the two witches.
'Now as you have one from myself and one from Miss Granger we have decided that you will serve both at the same time but you will do them over 2 nights so it will be twice the work.
As to what you will be doing the bathrooms on the second floor are in desperate need of a good scrubbing so that's what you will be doing Miss Weasley but without the aid of magic you will be using a muggle scrubbing brush.
After dinner tonight you will report to Miss Granger on the second floor and she will explain what you have to do.' Severus said menacingly.
Ginny was so mad her face was as red as her hair. She muttered in agreement and stormed from the room. Hermione laughed at the look on her face then headed for the Greenhouses.
Severus smiled as he prepared for the next class that will teach her not to mess with his Harry he thought triumphantly.
The redhead sat in the history of magic and fumed silently. She couldn't believe she had to clean something the muggle way of all things.
She was a witch she had never not used magic for something. She would just get it done, there was no way the dungeon bat and goody two shoes were going to get the better of her.
The Care of Magical Creatures class that day was fantastic. Some newborn unicorn foals had arrived and Hagrid needed to check that none of them had been abandoned.
Harry helped the half giant steady one of the foals while he checked them over. He was even able to tell Hagrid about some of the plants that were used to treat magical creatures like the Unicorns.
The man beamed with pride when Harry told him, he could see that Harry was very passionate about caring for the creatures and knew he would do very well in his class.
During lunch Harry went to the second floor bathroom to have a chat with the resident ghost Moaning Myrtle. She'd had a crush on Harry since he first met her in second year. As Ginny was serving her detention in here he thought he would clue Myrtle in.
'Hello Myrtle' Harry smiled when he saw the ghost floating in a nearby cubicle.
'Hello Harry' she said shyly. 'What brings you to my bathroom?'
' I have a favour to ask Myrtle' he replied.
'Anything for you Harry' the ghost beamed.
Harry explained about the trouble he was having with Ginny and how she was serving her detention that night in Myrtles bathroom. He wondered if the ghost could make it a memorable detention for the pesky redhead.
Myrtle was only too happy to oblige and said she had a few tricks up her transparent sleeve. Harry thanked and promised to visit more often.
The rest of the day flew by and it was soon dinnertime. Harry was famished so he piled his plate high with food and tucked in. one of the girls from Hufflepuff came to sit beside Harry while he was eating.
Her name was Ava she was a 6th year and had been in the history of magic lesson with Ginny Weasley. She told Harry that the redhead had been scrawling her name all over a piece of parchment.
When he failed to see the significance of this she explained that she was writing Mrs. Ginerva Potter over and over again. Harry grimaced at the thought and thanked the girl for telling him.
Ginny reluctantly left the hall, walking to the second floor bathroom. Hermione was waiting just outside the door when she arrived.
'Here is the scrubbing brush and bucket you will be using. Tonight you can start with the sinks and the toilets. Next time you will be scrubbing the floor.' She explained.
'You have no right to make me do this?' she retorted.
'I have every right, maybe you will think twice before walking around half naked and refusing to do as a teacher has instructed in the future' Hermione shot back.
'Mr. Filch has the cleaning products you will require; you are to leave your wand with him and collect it when you are done. The time allotted for this detention is 2 hours you are not to leave before time or an extra hour will be added to the next detention' she remarked.
Ginny shot her a scathing look and went to find Filch, there was no use arguing it would only make this worse and cost her more detention time. She needed all the time she could get to work on a way to get Harry.
As Hermione walked away from the bathroom after Ginny had returned she heard the familiar screeching of Myrtle and knew that Harry had paid her a visit.
By the time she had finished two hours later Ginny's ears were ringing from all the high pitched screaming and absolutely soaking wet from the constant flooding Myrtle had subjected her too.
Returning to Gryffindor tower she went straight to the bathroom and slammed the door shut. Leaving small puddles in her wake.
Harry enjoyed a quiet evening in his room getting some homework done. He was trying to get as much done as he could because the night after next he had patrol duty it was part of being a prefect.
He also wanted to spend part of the next evening with Severus.
He hadn't seen much of him that day although his lover made to sure to kiss him and tell Harry he loved him before he left the Great Hall after dinner.
Severus sat in his rooms marking students work and preparing for the next day. As much as he liked his solitude at times he was missing Harry that evening.
The young man had become a part of him over the months and he certainly felt it when his young lover wasn't with him.
The Potions Master lips were still tingling from the kiss he shared with Harry after dinner that evening.
He hadn't seen his Harry much that day so wanted to make sure he told Harry he loved him. He would do anything to let Harry know he was loved and wanted.
While every one slept that night Ginny Weasley was putting her next plan together.
Harry had patrol duty the night after next and she was going to pay him a little visit. She knew just the place for the plan she had in mind to occur.
She just needed to make that the bookworm didn't interrupt but she had an idea in mind, lucky that she had a few willing young men to do her bidding for her even if they expected something in return.
You didn't get something for nothing these days and besides she always imagined it was Harry. Her mother had been right use what the lord gave you and she had plenty to give and to flaunt.
Harry was patrolling the hallways two nights later. He and Hermione had divided the duties between them. Harry would take the far end of the hallway that went past the Room of Requirement and the stairwell leading down to the 6th floor and Hermione would take the other end leading to the Divination stairwell.
It had been quiet so far Harry had only needed to direct two first years to the Ravenclaw common room other than that all was well. He let is mind wander to thoughts of Severus who at this moment was patrolling the dungeons.
Even though they had only been seeing each other for a short time it felt to Harrys as if they had been together for years.
He was passing the tapestry of the trolls doing ballet when he felt himself being pulled backwards thinking for a fleeting moment he thought it was Severus, but a whiff of strong perfume told him it wasn't.
He spun round and saw Ginny Weasley smiling at him. 'What the fuck do you think you are doing?' he seethed
'I wanted to surprise you lover' she crooned moving closer to Harry who had found himself backed into a corner. She suggestively rubbed her hand over Harry's groin and began to lower his zipper
He grabbed her hand and twisted it enough to make her grimace. 'Keep your fucking hands off me you ever do that again and I will not be held responsible for my actions' he snarled.
Harry pushed the tapestry aside and roughly pushed Ginny through it. He sent his Patronus off to Hermione telling her where to meet him.
As much as he glared and fumed at Ginny she didn't seem the least bit perturbed in fact if Harry wasn't mistaken she was turned on by his rough treatment of her the thought of it made him sick.
Hermione arrived a few minutes later and Harry explained what had happened. He told her to take Ginny to Professor McGonagall's office and he would meet her there. He quickly went back to his room and placed a memory in a small glass vial, he sent his stag to Severus telling him about the incident and where he would be.
Sealing his door he headed for the headmistresses office. When he entered Ginny was sitting in a chair near the desk with what could only be described as a sulky look on her face.
Professor McGonagall had already reamed Ginny out before Harry's arrival; the redhead protesting claiming it was a misunderstanding. What she hadn't counted on was Harry showing the Headmistress his memory of the incident.
Minerva watched the memory and came out with a look of disgust on her face. She was lecturing Ginny again when Severus arrived. Ginny had the good grace to look scared when she noticed the searing stare she was being given.
Professor McGonagall told her she would be writing to her parents and she would be receiving detention for the remainder of the term. Hermione escorted her back to Gryffindor Tower while Harry and Severus remained behind.
When they arrived at the painting Hermione faced Ginny. 'You need to back off and leave Harry alone Ginny; he has made his feelings very clear. You are doing yourself no favours by pursuing him incessantly' she said stiffly. 'I always get what I want Hermione' she said smugly.