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Chapter Three

Harry was walking through the corridors of Hogwarts on his way up to Gryffindor Tower. He had left the quarters of his lover in a befuddled state and hadn't fully recovered till now.

His mind was foggy because of the events of his ruined late night visit. He wasn't aware Severus had any relatives alive, much less a twin brother. Well, he had made a great impression kissing Abraxas, giggling and blushing like that. 'Yeah, great impression' Harry thought shaking his head 'Well, how should I have known.'

Harry remembered an evening when they had talked about family, Severus had said his parents had died but he hadn't mentioned Abraxas. Harry wondered why after all ones twin isn't easy to forget; and Abraxas seemed to be nice, even if it was kind of creepy to see a man looking like Severus act so much out of character for Severus. But still where had he been for the past five years and where had he been before? He hadn't been at school with the Marauders and Severus, Sirius would have mentioned it if only to make fun of them.

'Well, another DADA teacher with a secret' Harry thought remembering Abraxas wasn't only his lovers brother but his DADA teacher from tomorrow on. 'At least he isn't going to kill me. If I die it will be only of embarrassment'. Although with Harry's luck he could only hope Abraxas would stop with his insinuations. He was getting enough attention since his defeat of Voldemort. He wouldn't appreciate it if rumors were added about any kind of relationship because of non-stop blushing in Defense.

He sighed and gave a disgruntled looking Fat lady the password before entering the half-lit common room. His last thought before falling asleep was: 'I wonder how tomorrow's game will be...'

After Harry had left Severus turns grinning evilly at his brother "And now to us..."

"Yeah? What do you wish to talk about?" Abraxas asked leaning back in the armchair, crossing his legs.

"Rules, my dear brother. I am of the opinion we will both profit with boundaries to make our position clear. As, I have been teaching at Hogwarts for 17 years I expect you to behave in a dignified manner." Severus drawled towering over Abraxas studying his reaction.

'Oh, this will be fun' Abraxas thought smiling. "Go on, Sev, I'm all ears."

"Then take that goofy smile of your face. It will not do any good for your reputation to smile like a fool and I don't want you to give the students a stroke. Beware this might indeed happen to them out of shock when they see someone looking like me grinning like that." Severus, evil smile deepening, mused 'Maybe I should let him smile it would mean fewer dunderheads to endure.'

'Wouldn't dare to' Abraxas thought while his smile widened through Severus's speech as he noticed how his brothers evil smile grew and he guessed his thoughts.

"You will as well wear appropriate attire. Furthermore, your clothes will be black or dark shades of green and blue. No ludicrous bright colors like red or yellow." Severus uttered the last sentence in a menacing low tone dripping with disgust at the idea of him wearing something bright yellow.

'Very well, appropriate attire. That's a matter of opinion... I wonder if he will like my leather trousers and cowboy boots. At least they are black.' Abraxas mused, thinking of what he would wear to the Quidditch game the next morning after breakfast.

"... You will never use any kind of nicknames in front of the pupils nor the other teachers. I will not be ridiculed!" Severus bellowed the last part piercing Abraxas with a sharp look.

'Sure, Sev, as you like it. Only facts, little brother.' Abraxas thought trying hard not to show his amusement to Severus, who was pacing up and down sometimes gesticulating with his hands to emphasize his point.

"Therefore, you won't share any childhood stories nor anything about my private live, if you are compelled to associate with our colleagues."

'That's clearly negotiable. After all what fun is it to gossip if you can't tell these kind of stories.' Abraxas had no idea why he shouldn't enjoy the gossip of Hogwarts. After all some of its' gossip made it on the front-page of the Daily Prophet. He would be at the source of events.

"Needless to say that there will be no fraternization with the students. They will be taught but not befriended."

Severus stated finishing his speech and sitting down on the couch crossing his legs like Abraxas daring him with a glare to disagree with any of his rules.

'Like you do.' Abraxas snorted whereupon Severus lifted his eyebrow and bestowed Abraxas with a killing glance. "I hope this is clear, Abraxas. This is not a game."

"Crystal clear, I will just follow your example." Abraxas stated and thought mischievously 'I wonder how the game will play out'.

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