A.N. ~ Well I don't own these characters. First fanfic so if you are going to review, please be nice. Constructive criticism is definitely ok, being an ass isn't.

Ch. 4 Wouldn't you know

Groaning, Snape opened his eyes slowly. "What in the bloody hell happened to me last night?" Rolling over Severus realized he was in an unfamiliar place. "Shit, damn, fuck. Where am I?"

"Severus, must you holler while having your tantrum?" Lucius was laying on a nearby couch with an arm thrown over his eyes. "Don't you remember your birthday party? It really was an amazing time, if I do say so myself."

"Right now all I know is that my head is filled with fighting hippogriffs and I swear a goblin pissed in my mouth. Oh yes, and I have no bloody clue as to where we are at the moment." Severus hissed at his friend.

Lucius looked at Severus with disbelief. "You really don't remember? How unfortunate for you. I assure you that you had a wondrous night. At least that is what you were saying after the third bottle of Firewhiskey." He said with a sigh. "We are in my Autumn home. It seems our guests have vacated. What a shame. I was sure you would have gone for another round after the things I was forced to listen to last night. You really should try to remember the silencing spells Sev."

Snape stared open mouthed at Lucius. He wasn't sure if he believed him or not about the guests or the activities that he may have been up to, his mind was way to fuzzy to recall any details about the evening. "You have to be kidding me. I think I would recall having a woman. What exactly did you put in my drinks?"

"Who said it was a woman you had? Hmm?" Lucius chuckled at the confused look on Severus' face until realization of what was implied took over and Severus' eye nearly popped out of his head.

"Really Severus, it's nothing to be ashamed of. It's not like I haven't known you since we were eleven years old. It was rather easy to deduce. That you prefer men, that is." Lucius commented as he lay his head back, putting his arm once again over his eyes. "Wake me if the house catches fire, and not a second before."

Severus decided there was no way he was going to be able to sleep after that short conversation. He headed in search of a shower, calling a house-elf to take and clean his clothes for when he was finished. Turning on the tap in the shower, Severus wondered "How is Merlin's name did Lucius find out about me? Hadn't I been careful? I could have sworn I was always discrete about my partners. Well, except my first I suppose. Ugh, I'm not dwelling on that dog now." Snape finished his shower, finding his freshly laundered clothing neatly folded on the counter.

Leaning close to Lucius' sleeping face, Snape loudly proclaimed "I'm leaving now Lucy." Lucius leapt off the couch and fell to the floor with a thud. Much to the delight of Severus. "Fuck you." Was all that Malfoy could muster as he lay on the hard wood floor. "Hmm, you're not my type." Replied Severus as he walked to the floo.

After grabbing a Sober Up potion from his stores, Severus Snape made his way up to Gryffindor Tower. He was looking forward to hearing what Harry and his Nanny Minnie had gotten up to last night. Staring at Minerva's chamber door was doing nothing to garner him entrance to said chambers. He had been knocking for the last five minutes. "Where in the bloody hell could... Hagrid's." He turned on his heal and headed straight for the half giant's hut.

"Ello there Snape. You lookin' for lil 'Arry?" Asked Hagrid as he looked down at Severus.

"Yes. Have you seen Minerva and Harry this morning?"

"Tha' I did. I was jus' showin' them me new pet. Wanna see 'im? I named 'im Fluffy I did. 'E's a three 'eaded dog. Three! Very rare, even if you're in the trade." Hagrid stated excitedly.

"Are they still here?"

"Uh, no. She dint say where they were goin, but I bet you'll fine 'em soon enough."

With that, Severus set off again in search of his roaming mother figure and child. Getting frustrated with finding no sign of them, Severus decided he was done looking and figured he would send his Patronus to Minerva telling her to bring Harry back to his chambers. "Expecto Patronum" Severus cast. The silvery blue mist sped out of his wand and formed into an unfamiliar Patronus. Severus stared uncomprehending as the form of a very large, scruffy looking wolfhound stared back at him. He quickly canceled the charm and made his way to his chambers. Once inside, Severus poured himself a large glass of firewhisky and drank it in one go. Why had this happened? How had this happened? Most importantly, when had this happened? Severus had no answers for his questions. He cast the charm again, and as before, the large wolfhound sprang forth and lazily looked around the room. "Minerva, please bring Harry to my chambers. Now, off with you." He sent the dog off with his message.

It was just before noon when there was a knock on Severus' chamber door. He hadn't even gotten out of his armchair before the door opened and in walked McGonagall carrying a very excited toddler. "Dada! Me up, up!"

"What do you say? Hmm?" Snape replied raising an eyebrow.

Scrunching his nose up in deep thought, Harry remembered what he was supposed to say. "Dada, me up pees." Harry held his arms out to Severus.

"That's better. I missed you. Did you have fun with Nanny Minnie? She didn't spoil you I hope." He said looking at Minerva, who had an innocent look on her face. Seeing that look, Severus became quite suspicious. "Harry, what did you have for breakfast?"

Harry became serious, grabbing Severus face with both hands. "Cany an' baco." He whispered.

"Really Minerva? Candy and bacon? I don't even have words for you. What are you trying to do to the boy? We'll have a nice dinner. One that consists of real food." He said as he prepared to leave his chambers for the Great Hall.

"Oh, before I forget Severus. Did your Patronus change? I thought it was a doe. That giant beast you have now, well I must admit I think it suits you better." Minerva said with a soft smile as she walked away from the pair.