A/N: Hey all. So glad you all enjoyed the wedding. And I've had people express their happiness over the little argument about the clothes on the floor. Lol. I enjoyed writing that part. Actually, I just loved writing the wedding. :P Anyways, still having issues with emails. I'm still not getting any. I have a feeling that when it finally starts working again, I'm going to have dozens of emails from FanFiction. :P I really hope it works soon. So, hope you enjoy this chapter as well and don't forget to review. Thanks. :]

Warnings: Allusions to sex. Mentions of a minor character death. More fluffiness. :P

Harry fell back on the bed, breathing hard, with Severus following him down. Two days had passed since the wedding and since they had arrived in Iceland for their honeymoon and they had done nothing but eat, sleep, hold each other, and have sex. It was a wonder when they moved from the bed at all.

"Maybe there was something in the champagne," Harry said breathlessly. It had become a joke to Harry to try and come up with reasons as to why Severus seemed to have so much energy for sex when he continuously pointed out that he was too old to have a libido of a teenager.

"That was two days ago and you already said that one," Severus said, turning his head to look at Harry.

Harry shrugged. "Could've been something powerful. You drank a lot of champagne, you know."

"You drank more than I did and you had wine," Severus said, turning onto his side.

"Maybe it was made to specifically affect only you," Harry said grinning and Severus gave him an 'are-you-kidding-me' look.

"You are getting more ridiculous with these explanations," Severus said and Harry laughed.

"It's your fault if I can't come up with anything better," Harry said, grasping Severus' hand that had taken up residence on his chest.

"How do you figure that?"

"Because I hardly have time to regain whatever sense and intelligence I have between times you screw me into the bed."

Severus rolled his eyes and moved them to their linked left hands. Their fingers were moving of their own accord, twisting and tangling with each other, their rings glinting and clinking occasionally. They had discovered that their rings and their words during the wedding ceremony had created a bond. Through the rings they could feel the other's strong emotions. It really was handy for two men who didn't express their strong feelings very well.

"It's not as if you haven't had your turn on top," Severus said, bringing his eyes back to Harry's.

Harry laughed again. "True."

They fell into a comfortable silence, their fingers still entwined. They fell into a light doze and when they woke up, they had another round of lovemaking before heading down to the kitchen for some food.

The week passed and it was time for them to return to Hogwarts. As it was a Monday, Teddy was at school and would be picked up later by Harry. They were greeted with applause and cheers and congratulations as they entered the Great Hall for a quick bite before they went to work.

"Have you seen the Prophet recently?" Minerva asked once they sat down.

"No, we haven't. We've been otherwise engaged," Severus said, smirking as Harry flushed.

"I do hope you gave Ms. Lovegood permission," she said, handing them a Daily Prophet from three days earlier.

On the front page was a picture of Harry and Severus dancing at their wedding. It sat under the headline of Bliss! and text following it. The article didn't say much, only when the wedding had been, that it had been on a beach, and that the husbands were happier than they had been in many years.

"It is definitely an advantage to have that girl as a friend," Severus said as he skimmed the article.

Harry smiled as he stared at the picture.

"Also," Minerva said, "this is for the two of you from all of us who attended the wedding."

Harry watched curiously as the headmistress handed him a large square object wrapped in simple brown paper. Attached to it was an envelope with both Harry's and Severus' names.

"What's this?" Harry asked, looking at her.

Minerva smiled. "Open it in your rooms together."

"Minerva, we said no wedding gifts," Severus said also eyeing the package curiously.

"As if we listen to either of you," Minerva said and Severus scowled while Harry laughed.

"Papa!" Teddy exclaimed as he rushed into the rooms. Harry had just gotten off work, Elijah taking over for the evening. The young man had finished his Mastery and apprenticeship long ago but had been unable to find a job until Harry had subtly told him that he would like the continued help in the infirmary. Elijah had rushed up to the headmistress' office and asked for a job. With both Harry and Severus having their work divided between themselves and someone else, they now had more time to spend together and with Teddy.

"Hello, terror," Severus said, grunting quietly when the nine year old jumped on him where he was sitting on the sofa. "How was school?"

"Good," Teddy said and proceeded to tell his Papa all about his day at the magical elementary school he attended just outside of Hogsmeade.

"Any homework?" Severus asked after the babbling finally ended.

"He has a page of Math," Harry said, handing the page to Teddy once he took it from the little boy's bag. "Why don't you go work on this, Teddy?" he said.

"'Kay, Dad," Teddy said, taking the paper and running to his bedroom.

Harry let out a deep breath and collapsed onto the sofa beside his husband.

"Anything wrong, love?" Severus asked, placing an arm around Harry's shoulders, pulling him close.

"Long day," Harry said, closing his eyes as he laid his head on Severus' shoulder. "Today seemed to be the day that the students decided to be irritable with each other and get injured every hour."

"Yes, I recall having to send several students to you throughout the day," Severus nodded, bringing his hand up and through Harry's hair. "We still have to open the package Minerva gave us this morning if that will make you feel better."

"Depends on what it is," Harry said grinning as Severus rolled his eyes, summoning the gift. Placing it in Harry's lap, he pulled off the envelope and took out the letter.

Newlyweds!
We know you said no gifts but this isn't really a gift (and, really, when do we listen to either of you?). It's a normal thing for married couples to have. Matt (Dean's boyfriend) is a photographer on the side of his other job and he let us use his cameras. We made them invisible and had them float around during the entire wedding, taking pictures at five minute intervals. There are magical and Muggle pictures. Everyone knows that sometimes you have to have the picture stay still and not move around. We had the pictures developed and picked out the good ones. So here you go.
Enjoy, newlyweds!
Love,
Everyone

"I think Bill and the twins wrote that," Harry said smiling and Severus nodded. Harry looked at the package in his lap and pulled off the brown paper hiding the object within. Tossing the paper aside, the two of them looked down at the square, green book. The green appeared to be a mixture between emerald and Slytherin green. On the cover in gold calligraphic lettering were the words, 'Severus & Harry Potter-Snape'.

Opening the book, they found themselves looking at a picture on each page with a little comment under each and the names of those who had designed each page. They slowly flipped through the pages which started from the moment the two were getting ready for the ceremony to the end of the evening. There were several pictures of the guests throughout the evening as well. Turning a page, they gazed at a Muggle photo that had been changed to be a black and white of Harry and Severus. They had their arms around each other and it was obvious that they were dancing. They had their foreheads together and both had small smiles. However, the part that caught the attention was the eyes of the two men. Though black and white, it was painfully easy to see the raw emotion in the eyes as the husbands stared at each other.

All around the picture were names: Dean Thomas; Luna Lovegood; Fred & George Weasley; Bill & Fleur Delacour-Weasley; Jack Catella; Kingsley Shacklebolt; Poppy Pomfrey.

Below the picture was a single sentence: 'Ever find yourself royally pissed at each other, look into the eyes.'

"I think Dean wrote that," Harry said, pointing at the comment.

"Would not surprise me though he does make a good point," Severus said and Harry smiled, turning the page.

The next picture was another of them dancing. It was another Muggle picture but had been left in colour this time. In the picture, Severus had his arms around Harry's waist and had lifted the younger man in the air, spinning him in a circle. Harry was clearly laughing as he placed his hands on either side of Severus' face.

Around the picture were the names of those that Severus had taught: Dean Thomas & Matt Lotson; Luna Lovegood & Sebastian Selone; Fred & George Weasley; Bill Delacour-Weasley; Neville & Hannah Longbottom; Elijah Sann.

Below the picture were several lines, each with a name before them depicting the speaker or, in this case, writer.

Fred: Well, this is definitely a new character trait of dear old Snape's.
George: That it is, dear brother.
Fred: Harry, were you around when someone Polyjuiced into your husband?
George: We hope so otherwise you are unknowingly married to a stranger masquerading as your husband.
Fred: Perhaps we should take it upon ourselves to test?
George: If it really is Snape, though, we will not live to tell our results.
Fred: Quite true. So we leave it be?
George: I think so.
Both: Good luck!

Harry laughed as he read what the twins had written. It was true that the action in the picture was out of character for Severus and it had only happened the once during the evening, but it was obvious that no one truly believed it was that strange…not strange enough for concern, anyways.

"Those two are insufferable," Severus said and Harry laughed again.

"We all know you like them, Severus," Harry said, flipping through several more pages.

"I do not like them," Severus said firmly.

"We know you do," Harry insisted.

"Even if I did, it would only be because you care for them for some odd reason," Severus said with a sniff and Harry chuckled.

"It's good to know I can influence you," Harry said, grinning and Severus rolled his eyes. They eventually arrived at the final photo though there were still a few empty pages after it. A piece of parchment had been stuck in between the pages and Harry picked it up.

Newlyweds!
This photo album will continue adding pages so you can continue adding pictures.
Have fun!
Love,
Everyone

Harry smiled and handed the note to Severus who quickly read it.

"Perhaps your friends are slightly resourceful," Severus said and Harry shook his head.

"They're your friends too," Harry said, "and don't argue," he added quickly.

Severus chuckled quietly and kissed Harry's temple as they both looked down at the final picture. It was a group picture of everyone who had attended the wedding. In the back was Hagrid with Minerva. In the next row were Kingsley, Jack, and Milo who had his arms around his little brother, Benji, who was standing in front of him. Fred and George were beside Benji with their arms around each other. On the other side of Benji were Luna and Sebastian and Dean and Matt. With an arm around Teddy was Elijah standing beside Poppy and her brother-in-law, Danny. Neville, Hannah, and Frank were on Elijah and Teddy's other side with Flitwick. Along the left side was Bill and Fleur who was holding baby Claire with Victoire and Daniel standing in front of them. It was a magical photo this time and everyone was smiling widely and waving with Fred and George shoving each other out of the way as they tried to be in front.

Everyone's names were around the photo and below were four words: 'Love, from your family!'

"It's probably the most screwed up family I've ever seen that's not that way because of hatred, but they're not wrong," Severus said.

"Yeah," Harry smiled. "We're screwed up in our own way."

"And apparently proud of it," Severus said and Harry laughed, pushing the photo album aside and wrapping his arms around his husband, kissing him deeply.

"I love you," Harry said quietly.

"I love you too, brat," Severus said just as quietly and they continued their actions until their little ward came running out of his room asking for help with his maths.

Two Years Later

"Jack, not that I don't love having you here, but don't you need to get home?" Harry said to his surrogate father who was lounging on the sofa.

Two years had passed since Harry and Severus' wedding. Teddy was starting his first year at Hogwarts in just two weeks and was beyond excited. Just as it had been since he had gained custody of his godson, Andromeda Tonks had not contacted Teddy or come to any of his birthday parties though Harry invited her every year. Harry and Severus still got together with Dean, Luna, Kingsley, Bill, and the twins every other Friday night at Dean's restaurant. Dean was still dating Matt Lotson, the photographer who had, as a matter of fact, been hired at Hogwarts the year before to assist Harry in the infirmary as his old apprentice and assistant, Elijah Sann, had moved away, accepting a job at a large hospital in Ireland. Luna was still with her boyfriend as well, Sebastian Selone, who was, now, her fiancé. Bill and Fleur had their fourth child just two months after Harry and Severus got married, giving birth to another little girl who they named Sophie Annabelle.

"No, the hospital is fine," Jack said, waving him off. Harry looked at him with eyes narrowed in curiosity.

Jack and Benji had been staying at Hogwarts with Harry and Severus for the past week and a half and the year would be starting in two weeks. Benji was heading into his final year of school and had fixed his mind permanently on a career in wandlore and was looking for a wandmaker to be apprenticed to. Harry, Jack, and Severus had yet to tell the child that they had gotten him in with the famous Mr. Ollivander who was looking for an apprentice himself as he was getting older and ready to retire, especially after his long time in captivity and under torture by Death Eaters during the last year of the war.

"How are Danny and Ava?" Jack asked, referring to the sister and brother-in-law of Poppy Pomfrey. Unfortunately, Poppy had passed away from the curse that plagued her about nine months after Harry and Severus got married. Harry had been devastated at her death and had fallen into a very brief depression for a few days following her death. However, Severus and Jack and Teddy and all the others in his life helped him handle her passing and he even became closer to Danny and Ava Hudson and their ten year old son Max. The three had joined the unorthodox family that Harry and Severus had created with those not-so-few people in their lives. At one point, it may have been few people but not since Harry had returned to England eight years earlier.

"They're good. They're thinking of adopting since Ava can't get pregnant," Harry said, flipping through a stack of papers that he had in his hands.

"That's—is that Severus' Patronus?" Jack said and Harry turned around to see the glowing lion Patronus that belonged to his husband.

The large cat walked up to him and seemed to nudge him slightly before speaking. "Minerva wants us in her office now. Get your lazy arse up here."

"Charming," Harry muttered and rolled his eyes as Jack chuckled. "I'll be back. If Benji and Teddy aren't back in an hour, go look for them, would you?"

"I'm sure they're fine but I will," Jack nodded.

Harry smiled at him in thanks and placed all his papers on the coffee table before leaving the rooms. He walked through the empty halls and up to the headmistress' office. Giving the gargoyle the password, Harry walked up the spiral staircase and knocked on the door, entering when he was given permission.

"Hello, Minerva," Harry greeted, smiling as he walked over to the two chairs before the headmistress' desk. He sat in the chair beside Severus. "Is something wrong?"

"No, nothing wrong," Minerva shook her head.

"Then what's going on?" Harry asked, looking between Severus and Minerva.

"I have been at this school for the majority of my life, as you well know," Minerva said and Harry nodded, frowning in confusion. "As such, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to step down."

"You're leaving?" Harry said, shocked.

"Yes. I believe it is time to retire and live the rest of my life somewhere calmer. I have given my life to this school and defended it twice against evil and war. I will miss it but it is time," Minerva said, nodding.

Harry sighed. "I understand, Minerva, though I'll miss seeing you here. You've been here ever since I stepped foot in this school."

"Yes, and I have been since Severus stepped foot here as well," Minerva smiled at Severus who turned slightly pink.

"Who will be taking over?" Harry asked.

"If he agrees," Minerva said, "I have decided that I would like Severus to take my place."

Severus' head snapped up and his eyes met hers just as Harry stared at her.

"What?" Severus breathed.

"I would like you to become headmaster, Severus," Minerva said.

Severus took several moments to respond. "Why?"

Minerva laughed slightly. "Why not? You are strict but fair…"

"Now," Harry interjected quietly and snickered when Severus smacked him over the head.

"The students respect you…"

"Now," Harry said again and laughed even more when Severus hit him again.

"The students like you…"

"Now," Harry repeated once again.

"I will not hesitate to hex you, Potter," Severus threatened.

Harry grinned. "Potter-Snape, actually."

"You're a brat."

"And you love me."

"Anyways," Minerva interrupted their banter with a smile. "You are fit for the position, Severus. You are powerful, intelligent, you can manipulate the Ministry when they try to interfere."

"But I—"

"She's right, my boy," Albus Dumbledore said from his frame. Severus looked at him. "You are perfect for the position of headmaster. You care for your students and would do anything to protect them."

Harry opened his mouth but Severus pointed at him and said, "Say a word and you're in the hall tonight."

"I don't even get the sofa?" Harry said, looking disappointed though Severus could see the amusement in his husband's green eyes.

"No, you get the stone cold floor in the hallway," Severus said and Harry let out an exaggerated sigh.

"Fine," he said, crossing his arms though he grinned at his Potions master, making the older man roll his eyes.

"You should take the position, my boy," Dumbledore said. "I believe that you would enjoy it."

Severus gazed at Dumbledore for a few moments before turning to Harry. He glanced at Minerva who nodded and he cast a Silencing Spell around himself and his bonded. "What do you think, Harry?"

"It's your decision, Sev'rus. You're the one being offered the position," Harry said.

"I'm aware but you are a part of this decision as well. You are my husband and this will affect you," Severus said and Harry smiled.

"I don't think it'll change things too much. We'd have the choice of staying up here in the headmaster's office as well as our rooms. You wouldn't have to teach anymore," Harry said.

"You know I don't hate teaching as much as I used to," Severus pointed out.

"I know that but I also know that you'd like not to have to teach anymore," Harry said and Severus nodded in agreement. "In some ways you'd have more time because you wouldn't be stuck to the teaching schedule or your current office hours. You'd have to deal with the Ministry though."

"Kingsley is Minister so it will not be as if I have to deal with someone like Fudge," Severus said. "What about Teddy? I doubt he'll be happy about having one of his fathers as the headmaster of his school."

"As opposed to being his Potions professor and possible Head of House?" Harry said with another smile. "I really don't think he'll mind too much. He hasn't expressed concern about you being his professor."

"Until he's thirteen and doesn't want to acknowledge us," Severus said and Harry chuckled.

"Like every child," Harry said. "Sev'rus, I think this is a great opportunity for you and I think you would like the job. You're well suited for it and it won't change anything too much."

"Would you be all right with it?" Severus asked and Harry took his hand.

"I'd be ecstatic and proud," Harry said and Severus smiled, squeezing his husband's hand and kissed his temple.

"Thank you, love," Severus said.

"Always for you," Harry smiled and kissed Severus softly.

Severus cancelled the Silencing Spell and turned to Minerva who looked at him expectantly. "I would be honoured to take the position of headmaster."

Minerva gave a wide smile and clapped her hands together happily. "Wonderful!"

A/N: Oh yeah, life is good for them. Lol. I know I haven't had Ron and Hermione in here much anymore and they really will only make one or two more appearances. However, that is for good reason and that reason will be given at the end of the story with my announcement. :P As for the explanation about the rings. I didn't originally have an explanation behind why they got warm during the ceremony and not only because I forgot. :P I didn't actually have an explanation myself as to why it happened so I threw in a simple explanation. Hope it's all right. Anyways, hope you enjoyed the chapter and please review. Thank you. :]