My Mate

Chapter 35

Leaving Hogwarts

Months had gone by, Harry continuously using the Time-turner to travel back in time to complete his N.E.W.T's. Right under Dumbledore's nose, right under the Ministry's nose too. That thought alone was enough to make him laugh in bitter amusement. They were loosing control of their tool and they didn't even realize it. Sitting back puffing up proudly that they had Harry Potter where they wanted him. They were in for the shock of a lifetime.

Albus Dumbledore, continued to watch Harry, making sure he was doing as told. Ensuring his two best friends continued to do their job, watching over him, moulding him and manipulating him. Harry might be angry at him right now, but Harry had forgiven him before. He would do it again, no doubt Harry would beg for his council when Voldemort attacks once more. Next year he would be training Harry himself, cutting at least half his classes. He needed trained and Albus couldn't put it off any longer, this way they would bond some more. Cut off his wings and make him more dependant on himself to lead Harry to the fight against Voldemort. Once next year was over, he would enter him straight into the Auror Corps. He still couldn't understand why the marriage of Harry and Ginny hadn't worked. It was troubling him, but there was nothing to be done about it. He would ensure they got together; their children would surely be extremely magically powerful. He could mould a whole new generation to his specifications; his eyes twinkled brightly as he thought all this through. He loved moving his chess pieces around the board.

Severus watched many people, he watched Minerva in her regards to Harry, he watched Dumbledore too as he watched Harry with a zealous pride which disgusted him. He watched Harry getting worn down by the pretence; he should never have brought Harry back here. He had made a bad decision but it was a decision he wasn't going to have to live with. He and Harry would be leaving Hogwarts as soon as he had his results. Which Sebastian was getting early by pulling some strings. Followed by Draco and Ginny, which Greg and Vinnie and the others were extremely happy about especially the girls. They all missed everyone very badly, and couldn't wait to see them again. They were fed up of hiding away from their 'fathers'. They hadn't been brought up to hide, and it was truly bothering him. What's worse was Harry wasn't learning anything here that Severus hadn't already taught him.

He watched Granger and Weasley with complete loathing, as they went about their day to day activities. He wondered how they could do what they did; they were good at what they did as well for children. Its how they had gotten away with it for so long, because Harry was very good at reading people. He had to be because of those disgusting Muggles he had been forced to live with. He was happy to say he had made sure they were taken care of; Figg too was no longer in this world. The Dursley's for their cruel abuse of his husband and Figg for her short sightedness. She knew what was happening and couldn't care less. She did what she was supposed to and ensured 'Potter' stayed alive. As long as she got paid she didn't care - well she cared even less now that she was dead. Dumbledore was unaware of what happened he didn't get updates from Figg during the school year when Harry was at school. Only during the summers now, he wouldn't realize anything was wrong until then. When he did it would be too late, he and Harry would be long gone.

The only thing Severus hated was the fact Harry felt the need to destroy Voldemort. He was just a young man; he shouldn't have to kill anyone. It's the one thing he knew he couldn't talk Harry out off. It was too imbedded in his mind to ever let go. Dumbledore truly had manipulated him into that one. All because of a prophecy, which Dumbledore had manipulated into happening. That much Severus was indeed sure off.

He saw Dumbledore straightening up, a frown on his face as he stared straight at his husband. Severus followed his gaze and a thin smirk tugged at his lips, the results were here. Harry never received any mail this year, Sirius Black not talking to him anymore. That was the only person he received mail from other than Hagrid, and he hadn't since first year. He knew the letter was official, it was sealed Albus couldn't see what it was from where he sat. Severus who had perfect vision could see the seal clearly.

"What's that Harry?" asked Hermione perking up, a curious look in her brown eyes.

"Nothing," said Harry immediately putting it inside his cloak pocket.

"That had a seal on it Harry…its important maybe you should read it?" suggested Ron; unfortunately he hadn't seen the seal so he couldn't tell who it was from. The owl was already long gone, and it was just your original barn owl.

"No it's okay," said Harry continuing on with his breakfast. He hoped he had enough time to go to Severus' classroom before class started. Share his results, how he managed to finish everything on his plate he didn't know. His stomach was churning appreciatively what if he hadn't passed? What if his husband was disappointed in him? If he didn't pass would Severus make him stay the next year?

"Harry," said Hermione disapproval on her face for all to see.

"What?" asked Harry defensively.

"You really should read it," said Hermione.

"I will alone." said Harry a small amount of anger leaking into his voice.

"What's wrong Harry?" asked Hermione hurt spreading across her features.

Harry sighed he would need to keep it up until they left, if he was leaving - he just wished he could open it now. Unfortunately he couldn't with them hanging around him like limpets. "Sorry guy's I'm just in a bad mood, ignore me."

"It's okay Harry," smiled Hermione, all was forgiven or that's what it looked like at least.

Ron remained silent; eating his fill he knew there was something up with Potter. He wanted to know what it was, it was too bad he couldn't get the cloak and map and follow him. Unfortunately Harry had his trunk more secure than a Gringotts' vault not even Mione could open it. Potter hadn't told them anything this year, he had been sullen and angry with them - different. He wasn't the usual Potter he was used to hanging around with either and he was more…confident. He didn't like how he was in cahoots with Malfoy and his little sister. When summer came though he was sure everyone could get Ginny to see sense. She couldn't choose her family over the likes of Malfoy it wasn't done. Part of him was just jealous that she had got a guy who was worth a lot of money.

Harry hadn't been able to throw Hermione or Ron off his back. They were being more annoying than usual. He knew it was all down to the bloody letter he got, they wanted to know what it was about. He couldn't get to see his results; his stomach was bound to be one big ulcer by this.

Harry raised his hand during class.

"Yes Mr. Potter?" asked Professor McGonagall crisply, it was her normal teaching voice.

"May I go to the bathroom professor?" asked Harry politely.

"You may," said McGonagall, before going back to her lecture ignoring Harry completely as he left the classroom.

Harry practically ran towards the bathroom, getting in, he entered a stall before sitting down on the toilet. He stared at the envelope, terrified of its contents. Closing his eyes, he knew he didn't have long - McGonagall would send someone to get him if he was gone longer than two minutes. Just in case anything had happened to him, nowhere was safe after all now of days.

Mr. Harry James Snape

Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test Results

Fail Grades

T - Troll

D - Dreadful

P - Poor

Pass Grades

O - outstanding

E - Exceeded Expectations

A - Acceptable

Subjects Taken and Results

Astronomy E - Exceeded Expectations

Ancient Runes O - Outstanding

Care Of Magical Creatures E - Exceeded Expectations

Charms O - Outstanding

Defence Against Dark Arts O - Outstanding

Divination P - Poor

Herbology E - Exceeded Expectations

History Of Magic A - Acceptable

Potions O - Outstanding

Transfiguration E - Exceeded Expectation

Harry blinked as though expecting the letter to laugh at him, then blow raspberries and shred itself thinking it to be a joke. It didn't, everything remained the same, he had done better than he thought he would. A smile slowly stole across his features, his entire body almost shuddering in relief. His husband couldn't say anything bad about these grades surely! His entire body almost collapsed in relief, he was leaving, and he was going to be able to leave. He wasn't sure how much longer he could pretend to be their friends. He hated them so much; it was a chore to keep up the pretence every day. If he hadn't been so composed he would have kissed the letter and laughed, unfortunately his good mood stilled when he heard someone come in. Rolling his eyes, he flushed the toilet and stuffed the letter inside his cloak again. Now more determined that nobody should see it and unable to wait to see his husband again. Surprisingly it wasn't Ron waiting on him; it was just someone else needing the toilet. Harry realized how long he had sat there and bolted towards the classroom, hoping he didn't get caught running in the halls.

"You seem a lot happier…is everything okay?" asked Hermione as Harry took his seat again. He must have read that letter, what did it contain? She had to keep an eye on him, get a look at it then tell Dumbledore.

"What do you mean?" asked Harry looking baffled by Hermione's question, they knew him too well, he realized they probably already knew he had read the letter. He knew they would be even more curious now - simply for the reason that it made him happy. Anything that made him happy had to be dealt with, only they could make him happy or he wouldn't be easily manipulated.

"Nothing," said Hermione a small frown on her face, he had seemed happier, maybe it was just her imagination. Harry had never been able to hide his emotions from her; he seemed genuinely confused at her question. Still, she had to get the letter and see what it was about.

"Okayyy," said Harry before going back to concentrating, he wondered if Professor McGonagall would be proud of his results. He had exceeded expectations, better than he had hoped Transfiguration had never been his strong suit. Not like it had been his fathers, as he was often told by everyone around him.

"Harry we are going to be late hurry up!" snapped Hermione, she didn't do late for classes! She had never been late for classes and she wasn't about to start now.

"Go ahead, I'll just be a minute I'm getting my books!" shouted Harry.

"I'll wait you go ahead," said Ron.

"Okay," said Hermione, at least one of them was waiting. She made her way to the defence classroom, glad to have a decent and very fair defence teacher. At least this one wasn't trying to kill Harry, and was actually teaching them something.

Just wait until she knew who he was and what he was going to do.

"What did you wait for?" asked Harry running down the stairs looking 'frazzled' as it were.

"Can't let you get into trouble alone mate," grinned Ron good naturally.

Harry smiled softly, "Come on then," he eventually said, feeling a deep sadness despite their falling out in fourth year he had thought Ron liked him for him. Despite the fact he had seemed in awe of him during their train ride. What had turned that boy into this bitter greed guy who'd betray his best friend for money or an authority figure? Ron had no respect for them any adult come to that.

"I forgot my book…ill go get it, you go ahead!" said Ron, planning on getting that letter, Potter probably put it beside his bed.

"Okay," said Harry smirking when the boy was out of sight, if he thought he was going to get the letter he was up a Gump hole.

Harry made his way to the defence classroom, purposely being late so Severus could give him detention. It was the only way he could truly have any time to his husband without fear of getting caught. Ron had asked him what he was doing at night…because he hadn't been in his bed. Once Ron asked that - he knew he couldn't see Sev at night anymore. That made him hate Ron even more if it was possible, he wanted his husband to himself for a very long time.

"Mr. Potter you are late … again detention seven o'clock," said Severus impassively as he walked through the door.

"Sorry sir," said Harry quietly.

Hermione was shaking her head in anger, but there was also confusion in her brown eyes - where was Ron?

Sitting down, Hermione one desk behind him asked the question that was plaguing her mind "Where's Ron?" she asked. Now Ron and Harry were going to get Detention tonight, well at least she would be able to do her homework in peace and maybe find the letter.

"Getting his book," said Harry quietly.

"Oh," said Hermione, Ron always had his books if he didn't have it he didn't usually go get it, he just shared with Harry. She smiled smugly to herself, he was obviously searching for the letter, and there was no doubt he had put it up there. They didn't usually go up to the dorms during lunch time, she suddenly couldn't wait to get him alone and find out what it was.

Just then he burst through the room breathing louder than a race horse that had just won a race. "Sorry sir!" panted Ron "Forgot my book."

"Sit down Mr. Weasley, detention with Filch tonight at seven," said Severus impassively, once again taking a break from his lecture and not liking it in the least.

Ron grimaced in distaste at least Harry would be with him and it wouldn't be so boring "Yes sir," he wasn't sure why but the defence teacher didn't like him or Hermione or Harry come to that either.

"Harry got detention too," murmured Hermione.

"Did you? At least we will be together mate," said Ron sitting down sullenly.

"I got it with him," whispered Harry.

"Mr. Potter do you want two nights detention? If not, face the front and keep quiet." snapped Severus looking the picture of loosing his patience.

"Sorry sir," said Harry facing the front and the class continued.

"Come in," said Severus smoothly, already knowing it was his mate coming for 'detention'. He could also sense Harry's excitement and knew he had passed his classes.

"I'm here for my detention sir," said Harry quietly coming in, closing the door and a silencing spell was immediately put up. Harry practically bolted to Severus' arms, grinning widely. "I passed them all!" he exclaimed waving the letter about cheesing.

Severus took the letter and looked it over, a smile spread across his face, he was indeed very proud of his mate. "Well done Harry," he said before taking his mate in a breathtaking long hard kiss, showing him just how pleased he was. Unable to take what felt like a year long celibacy with his mate, he lay him across his desk, getting rid of his clothes wandlessly, as he continued to kiss him with frenzy. Before proceeding to take him hard and fast against his desk, unable to stand the wait any longer.

He was glad they were leaving; he would take Harry back to the place he had grown up. Snape manor, where his brother was currently staying with his own mate.

Soon they would be leaving.

Soon the order would know just what they had lost.

Soon they would loose all hope.

Soon Voldemort would be dead and he could live his life with his mate. Taking him all the places he had dreamed off but feared he'd never see.

Yes…soon.

Slashy goodness will appear in good time :) once they are safely behind the walls of Snape manor :P do you want me to quickly kill of voldemort and have it be done or a small sequel of what happens after they've left hogwarts? its not finished yet it will be once everyone finds out and they leave! will voldemort attack then and have him finish voldemort off and leave the death eaters for the rest to take care of having done his part? R&R Please!