Getting His Life Back
Chapter 4
Once inside, they realized the house was packed. Molly, Arthur, Bill, and Charlie, Fred and George, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny were all there of course. Neville Longbottom, Seamus Finnigan, Minerva McGonagall, Albus Dumbledore, Hagrid, and Draco Malfoy were also there. (Draco Malfoy had befriended most of Harry's friends during the last years at Hogwarts). Fred and George noticed Harry and Severus come into the house.
"Merry Christmas Harry, Severus!" One of them said. Harry and Severus both bid them Marry Christmas.
"Our joke shop is going well! Sales are getting larger because its Christmas. Lots of people are coming to get stuff. We're even opening another shop!" The other twin said proudly.
"That's great!" Harry said. By that time Molly, and Arthur noticed their newest arrivals.
"Harry, Severus! Merry Christmas! How are you both?" Molly said, coming close to give them both hugs. Severus was a bit uncomfortable with being hugged, but he didn't say anything.
Severus answered, "We're doing well, Molly. How are you both doing?"
Molly smiled, "We're doing well, Severus!"
"So, Harry when are you and Professor Snape going to get back together?" Ginny asked. Harry turned red and muttered that he didn't know if Severus wanted to get back together or not.
Thankfully, Hermione changed the topic. "How are classes going this year?" She asked.
"My Classes are going very well, thank you." Harry said.
"My classes aren't that bad either. I think that with things being more relaxed there tend to be few explosion." Severus said.They talked for another 30 minutes and then ate a wonderful Christmas meal. The meal consistaed of Turkey and Ham for the meats, and the sides were Greenbeans, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Candied Yams, Cranberry Salad; for deserts, they had Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Pie, and Chocolate Cookies (I love chocolate.) When they were finished eating they all gathered in the living room to open presents. Harry gave Ron season tickets to Chudley Cannons; Hermione a gift card to Flourish & Blotts Bookstore; Draco season tickets to see his favorite quidditch team; Mr. Weasley a gift card to any muggle store he want to shop in; Mrs. Weasley a gift card to any craft store she wanted to shop in; The rest of them received gift cards to Honeydukes Sweetshop. Harry received his usual jumper from Mr. and Mrs. Weasley; and gift cards from everyone else(to be used for items for his new house in America.) By the time all of the gifts were opened and everyone said their thank yous it was time to go home. Severus had waited to give Harry his gift because it was very personal. With Harry it was the same. When they arrived at Harry's, chambers Harry asked. "Would you like to join me for a nightcap?" Severus nodded and said, "I would love to. Thank you for inviting me." They entered the chamber, and Harry quickly served the drinks.
"Harry this might be too soon, but I feel that I have to try. Don't say anything until I have finished ok." Severus said, and Harry nodded. Severus went on to say, "Harry, I was really stupid for not listening to you about the Dark Lord. I know I should ask for your forgiveness because I don't deserve it. I do love you and I am very sorry that you walked away. I guess what I am trying to say is. Harry would you make me the happiest man on earth and agree to marry and bond with me?"
Harry looked at Severus with a shocked expression on his face. When the shock wore off. Harry said, "Severus, I have already forgiven you for that. I would love to marry and bond with you, but what about your job? I plan on leaving here as soon as school is over with. What would you do? Would you continue to teach? Would you be home every odd weekend and holidays? How would this work?"
"I would retire and continue to make potions. I really don't like teaching eventhough this is the best year I have had by far. I would live where ever you will live." Severus replied. Then he went on to say, "Harry, I love you, and I have loved you since we first got together. I know that I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Please just think about it. You don't have to give me an answer right away."
"Alright I'll think about it, and I will let you know my answer in 30 days. I love you, too. Will you stay with me again tonight and hold me? I sleep better when you do, and I bet that you sleep better too." Harry asked.
"Of course I will." Severus replied. They moved to Harry's bedroom and stripped down to their boxers. They both climbed into the bed and cuddled up to each other. By the time their heads reached the pillows they were both asleep.
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