****I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters…I merely play around with them for my own enjoyment ***

Sorry it's taken me so long to get this one posted. I've been really distracted the past couple of weeks. Between finals and working as a secretary for a music camp, I've been quite busy.

Thanks for sticking by me!

I slowly awoke feeling comfortable and warm. I looked around to get my bearings straight. My legs were tangled up in Severus', my head on his shoulder, and my hand splayed out on his chest. I smiled to myself. I could definitely get used to this. I wouldn't mind waking up like this for the rest of my life. Luckily, I was beginning to realize that I would get the chance to do just that.

I was brought out of my musings by Severus' hands trailing up and down my spine. I looked up at my new husband and smiled.

"Good morning," I smiled at him.

"Indeed it is," he replied.

I then felt the evidence of his good morning poking my thigh. I reached my head up to give Severus a proper good morning kiss as my hand slipped under the blanket to his arousal.

"A very good morning indeed," I said as I palmed his considerable length.

I was rewarded with Severus' response in the form of a deep moan as he lightly thrust his hips upward, urging me on. Severus' hand started to go toward my center, but I slightly shook my head at him.

"You took care of me last night. This morning is just for you," I told him and he groaned and continued to thrust into my hand.

His thrusts became more frantic until he came with a shout, "Yes, witch!"

He lay there breathing heavily for a moment. He leaned his head down to give me a deep kiss.

"That was a wonderful way to wake up. I've never woken up beside a beautiful woman before," he said as he smiled down at me.

"Really?" I asked incredulously. I was honestly surprised.

"Really. You're the first woman to stick around for the next morning," he told me as he nuzzled my neck.

"Well, you may as well get used to it. You're stuck with me now," I said, playing with the small bit of hair on his chest.

"I would not have it any other way," he said sincerely and kissed the top of my head.

We lay like that for a few more minutes before deciding to get up and start our day. We were planning on leaving on our honeymoon for a week and I was anxious to get going.

"Are you ready," Severus asked as I put my hair up.

I nodded and smiled as I placed my hand in his extended one. He pulled out an old pocket watch that was our portkey. As we held it, I felt the familiar pull in my naval.

After a wonderful week of staying in the hotel room with my amazing new husband on a small magical island off of Fiji, I was looking forward to getting back to work and truly start my life with my husband.

While I was ready to start my life with my husband, classes came far too early for my liking. Waking up Monday morning in Severus' arms was absolutely amazing and I really didn't want to have to move and get ready for the day.

I stretched a bit as Severus groaned. "I don't want to get back to the dunderheads," he told me.

"Nor do I, but that's why we're paid," I told him as I gave him a small smile. I quickly kissed his lips as I got out of bed. "Come on, Professor Snape; let's get this day over with."

"Mmm, yes, of course, Professor Snape," he cheekily replied.

"Isn't that going to get confusing having two Professors: Snape, Malfoy, and Potter?" I asked.

"Indeed. I suppose you could go by 'Madame Snape' if it were agreeable to you," he said.

I thought about it for a minute, rolling the title around in my head before responding. "I think that would be alright with me. Although, I don't know how Hermione and Parvati would feel about it," I mused.

He gave me a small smile and said, "I will inform Minerva so she can discuss it with them and come to a decision soon."

I nodded in response and finished getting dressed. Once we were ready, we walked toward the Great Hall for breakfast. Severus surprised me by taking my hand as we were walking. I squeezed his hand gently to show him my appreciation of his sweet gesture and we continued to the Great Hall.

As we got to the Head Table, Severus pulled my chair out for me and then went to speak briefly with Minerva. I watched their conversation as I waited for Severus to come back to me to have breakfast. After receiving a small smile from Minerva, Severus returned to his seat next to me. He gave my hand a squeeze as he dug into his breakfast. I saw Minerva stop Hermione and Parvati as they came in with their respective husbands and turned to talk to Hermione when she sat beside me.

"How was your honeymoon with Severus?" she asked.

"It was wonderful. It was really nice to have some time to get to know each other and get to know each other," I replied as I laughed.

She laughed lightly at my pun. "How are you and Draco getting along now that you're married?" I asked.

She thought for a moment. "Better, I think. There are still times when he's a prat, but for the most part, he's fairly understanding of me. We're both trying and I'm hopeful for us," she said.

I gave her a smile and said, "I'm glad to hear it. Do you know how Harry is doing?"

She frowned a bit. "I'm not entirely sure. Every time I've tried to talk to him, he's either ignored me or glared. I miss my best friend. I can't help this marriage law and my partner any more than he can, but I'm trying to make the most of it and put childhood grudges aside," she told me.

"Well, I hope he comes around. He's missing out on a great friend in you," I said.

"Thanks, Elle," she replied quietly before turning to finish her breakfast and talk to Draco.

Soon, our breakfast was interrupted by Professor McGonagall asking for everyone's attention. "Good morning students and staff. I'd like to welcome back our professors from their honeymoons and make an announcement. As you've noticed, we now have two Professors: Malfoy, Potter, and Snape. You may now address them as: Professor and Madame Malfoy, Professor and Madame Potter, and Professor and Madame Snape. This should help to clear up any confusion for us all. I believe that is all, please enjoy your breakfast," she said.

With that, the students broke out into conversations over their meals again and our lives fully began again.

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