All I can say is that I'm sooooo sorry it took so long to get this chapter up!

Hp. Hp.

Harry sat across the stunned looking woman as she struggled with what she wanted to say. "Are u ok?" he asked when her silence became unnerving.

"No Mr. Potter I am not ok. You just told me that two of my best professors will be submitting to me their letters of resignation. I'll never retire at this rate." She said with as warm of a smile as she could manage.

All had been going according to plan thus far. The building on Diagon Alley had been too perfect. It turns out it was owned by the current owner of Slugs, MR. Feltman who himself had been looking to retire at the end of the month. After much discussion Harry and Severus agreed that starting Potter-Snape Apothecary would be the best option. They even had set a date for the wedding: July 24 when Severus favorite flower would be in bloom. Though Harry had vowed never to tell anyone why they had picked that date. They decided to Honeymoon in Barbados as Harry had a secret desire to go snorkeling. Yes all was starting to fall into place. That was why the two had decided that it was time to inform the Headmistress of their current plans.

"I know it's a shock but if we decide to start a family it would be rather difficult here. Beside you don't want a bunch of Potter-Snape brats wreaking havoc at Hogwarts do you. Well, at least not until their eleven." Harry replied.

"Family? I knew things were serious but not that serious. You have left most of us in the dark, I'm afraid." Minerva said scoldingly.

"I'm sorry. We wanted to make sure everything was in place first. I suppose with that being said I should tell you the wedding is planned for July 24th. You'll of course be receiving an invite as soon as Hermione finishes putting them together."

"Quite the little planner she is hm. Why July 24th"

"It will be the middle of summer. Easier for the staff to take a day off." Harry answered slyly. Speaking of Hermione I know she has some familiarity with muggle life." Harry hinted.

"Perhaps you have a point. Do you think she'd be interested?"

"Well she's not doing anything at the moment. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt if you asked her."

"Well that may cover your position but there is no one else like Snape to take over potions." Minerva responded looking perplexed.

"No, but you do know someone that was quite good with potions and is sort of similar to the brooding old man." Minerva cocked her head to the side in contemplation.

"You don't mean.." She asked with knitted brows.

"Yes. He's changed quite a bit from what I understand and is currently unemployed." Harry responed.

"But he's rather young, Harry."

"And Hermione and I are not?"

"You two have always been quite mature for your age."

"Well, I hear Ginny has him on a tight leash." He said trying not to laugh or blush. "If he does anything out of line I believe she will hold him accountable."

"The youngest Weasily has tamed Draco Malfoy? Harry Potter and Severus Snape are getting married and going into business together. Oh dear I don't think my fail heart can take such changes." She joked.

"It seems when Voldemort died the world turned on its axis." Harry joked back.

"It would seem so. Well harry. Its seems I have some calls to make."

~ HP ~

Between teaching and running errands in preparation for the wedding Harry had seen very little of his soon to be spouse that week. When he finally returned to the dungeons he found his fiancé on the couch with head in hands. "Bad day honey." Harry asked lovingly hoping the man wouldn't make fun of the endearing term.

"I've never seen so many cauldrons explode in one day. " He said rubbing his temples.

"Why haven't you taken a headache potion?" Harry asked making his way over to the couch.

"I'm out. Didn't feel up to brewing anything at the moment." He said clearly exported. Harry smiled to himself has he walked behind the couch.

"I think an old fashion head rub might do the trick." He said taking over rubbing Severus temples. His fiancé relaxed leaning back into the couch. "Yes. That's wonderful. Thank you." He said.

Harry made his way down Severus head to his neck and shoulders. He massaged the tired muscles until he heard Severus release a deep breath followed by a low moan. That was when Harry got an idea. He moved around to the front of the couch straddling his lover. Once there he started to leave a trail a kisses over his chin and neck while still working his lover's tired muscles.

"Mm, Harry. I don't think I'm up to it tonight" Severus responded.

"Shhh. Let me take care of you. You don't have to do anything. Wouldn't you like to release some of that control every now and again." Harry asked. Severus didn't respond but allowed Harry to continue mapping his neck with kisses. One by one he opened the buttons on Severus' tunic without breaking eye contact with him. Once the had removed the offending garment from Severus's person he stood up and walked out of the room leaving a very confused Severus still on the couch. He realized what was happening a few minutes later when he heard water running. Harry returned to the room and proceeded to take off Severus's shoes and socks. "Up." He said with a firm voice trying to sound all authoritative.

Severus, too tired to argue, got up and followed Harry into the bathroom. "In." Harry ordered. Severus snorted but obeyed. Severus wondered to himself how he got the water just the perfectly hot temperature that he loved. He was brought out of his wonder as he looked over to see Harry slowly removing his own clothing.

Severus smiled to himself and for the hundredth time since he and Harry first made love. He wondered to himself how he managed to end up so fortunate. Harry slinked into the tub behind him and whispered into his ear, "As much as I love that voice of yours, you are not allowed to talk or I will have to gag you." Harry reached out to lick the earlobe he was already breathing so heavily into. "If I'm pushing too many buttons just say 'Red' and I'll stop. Is that understood?" Harry received a slow but definite nod response. "Good." Harry said exhaling. He was more than a little surprised that Severus had let him order him this much.

They spend the next hour in the bathtub as Harry washed every inch of Severus's body and hair. Soon Severus found himself fully relaxed and some where halfway between sleep and arousal. Every time his hand would grace near Severus's cock the man would look at Harry almost pleadingly but Harry would just smirk and move on to another part of Severus's body.

When he saw his husband to be biting his lip as he struggled not to beg or scream at Harry to just do something already, Harry decided he had teased the man long enough. "Out." He ordered. "I want you lying on the bed waiting for me when I get in there."

Severus only nodded that he understood and took a towel, drying himself on the way to the bedroom. At this point he wanted to order his little nymph out of the bathtub and force him to crawl on hands and knees to the bedroom dripping water from his beautiful bronze body along the way. But he took a deep breath as he reached the bedroom. Time and time again harry and given himself to him. Harry had tried anything Severus asked him. He could at least give him a night in return.

Harry took a deep breath when he entered the room. Severus had managed to bind his wrists to the headboard with a black silk tie. Obviously with a little help of magic. Being his own spell he could get out of it easily, but the gravity of the gesture was not lost on Harry. "Wow." Normally Sev would have mocked him for his lack of vocabulary. Instead he chose to bite is tongue this time.

"You look amazing. Just seeing you offering yourself up to me like this…" Harry said walking towards his bound lover. He was wearing only the towel tied around his waist which he let fall to the floor. He crawled over the scarred pale body making sure not to touch any party of Severus along the way. He wanted to tease him just a little more. Considerate small revenge for the hours he himself spent tied up and begging with no release. Though to be fair he loved every minute of it.

He leaned his head down, covering Severus's mouth with his own. He methodically made work of exploring the other mans' mouth. Normally their kisses would be a fight for dominance or Harry would give in and allow Severus to possess every inch of his mouth. It seemed his dominate lover was giving him a chance to do the same. He sat up, essentially straddling him. Severus cock rested on the clef of Harry's arse. He rubbed his hands over Severus' chest taking time to delicately trace each scar of his body and admire every bit of the man he loved so much. He thought of how beautiful Severus looked at this moment, flushed and trying to maintain his breath and control.

"This is a real treat for me you know. I'm not good with words like you are," Harry gave the man a stern look when he opened his mouth to speak. "…but your absolutely gorgeous. Beautiful." Harry said as he began to grind on the man's lap. Severus failed to bite back a moan as Harry's arse rubbed over his now achingly erect member.

With a slythern grin Harry lowered himself down between Severus's legs, sliding as he made his way down. Pre-cum smearing down the length of his body in the process. Taking possession of Severus's legs he pushed the up and apart so he could gain access to where he had never been before. He idly thought he should save this for the honeymoon but merlin only knew when Severus would give him this kind of access again.

If Severus's most delicate spot currently smelled of herbal British soap and as scent only known as Severus. Harry tentatively slid his tongue over the twitching whole. The moan he received told him he was ok to continue. And continue he did. First teasing the spot then lapping at it like it was his last meal. Finally getting the courage to fuck the man ruthlessly with his tongue. Harry idly thought to himself that he could cum just from the wonderful grunts and moans coming from Severus.

Way to hard and already on edge as he was Harry cast a quick lubrication and stretching spell on the area his tongue had just invaded as well as a lubrication spell on his own cock. Harry looked up at Severus as if asking permission to continue. He waited for the safe word to come and when one did not he slowly entered into new territory, inch by careful inch. He struggled to think of Umbridge in a bikini, anything that would keep him from cumming before he so much as got a scream from Severus.

Attempting to speak without speaking, Severus ground himself into Harry; pleading for the man to move. "Such a wonton little slut. Who knew you could be such a wonderful little bottom." Harry cooed before pulling out and plowing back into said bottom. Severus greedily met each thrust for thrust as he struggled against his bindings. Harry looked down and saw Severus with his eyes glassed over. He was in that happy place that he had taken Harry so many times. Harry smiled, relieved that he could take him there.

Knowing he could hold off much longer he started stroking Severus's cock with intensity as he continued to pump away at the slick whole. Severus went rigid, arching is back and screaming Harry's name as he came. Seconds later Harry did the same only it was Severus' name that poured from his lips.