The wedding:
Harry Potter felt he had been lucky in one aspect of his life. After the return of Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore decided that Harry would not be safe returning to the muggle world. So now he was living with his godfather at Grimmauld place, the headquarters of the order of the phoenix. As Albus Dumbledore was the secret keeper, everyone believed it was the safest place to be, apart from Hogwarts. So, even though the house was dark and dreary, to Harry, it was a great place to live. But anything was better than staying with the muggles.
One thing Harry felt very unlucky about was his magic, ever since the return of Voldemort Harry's magic would flare out of him at all times. Albus had worked out that when Voldemort was using powerful magic or expressing strong emotions, it caused a backlash in Harry. The magic Voldemort was using would leak out of Harry, sometimes causing injuries unless Harry was able to get free of the people that were around him or the people around him could shield themselves quickly enough.
The order had so many meetings, all trying to work on how to contain Harry's power without him having to be bind his magic. He would need his magic to continue learning at Hogwarts. But also, he would need to learn advanced magic for when he confronted Voldemort. As the prophecy indicates, it would be Harry that would vanquish the dark lord. They also had to worry about those students at Hogwarts who might just try to hurt Harry since their parents supported Voldemort.
'It pisses me off, it really does, nothing I do will help me control these blasted feeling. Then on top of that I'm the one that is supposed to kill the bastard but I'm not allowed to be involved in the meetings.'
'Harry, language,' Hermione snapped.
'Oh, wouldn't you be pissed off Hermione if everyone has a say in your life but you and they discuss it without your input. Sirius is pissed off as well but he knows there isn't much he can do or say. Not until the idiots at the ministry realise we were telling the truth about Pettigrew.'
'No, I would not like others to plan my life, but that does not mean you have to swear all the time. It's getting out of hand lately, almost every second word that comes out of your mouth is a swear word.'
'Well, blame fucking Voldemort, it's his emotions I'm feeling which is sending me nuts.'
'What are you yelling about this time Harry?' George said as he stepped into the room.
'Yeah, we could hear you up on the next floor,' Fred said.
'I'm pissed off, again, always,' Harry sighed but turned to his two friends, 'Can you two leave, I need a word with the twins?'
'Why can't we hear what this is about?' Ron asked looking disgruntled.
'Fine, I want to shove my tongue down their throats, do you want to watch?'
Ron scrambled out the door with the twins laughing behind him. Hermione got up slowly then closed the door behind her.
'We figured you could use some of our calming techniques,' Fred smirked as he pushed Harry back onto the bed then lay beside him while George lay on Harry's other side.
'I might be gay and think you are both cute but neither of you are gay.'
'No, but we do seem to calm you down when we lay together.' George said.
'It's not like your sucking our cocks or anything mate,' Fred smirked.
'I wish, two at once.'
'So apart from being pissed off about you-know-who, you're also frustrated that you don't have a cock to suck?' George smirked making Harry roll his eyes.
'I'm always turned on lately, I know it's him causing it, but it's my body that has no control. What am I going to do, I'm stuck in a house where every bloke is straight, apart from Dumbledore and I don't want his two hundred year old wrinkled up cock. I want a nice firm, thick and hopefully decent size cock pounding me.'
'Maybe we can organise a cute male prostitute to ease your frustrations.'
'It won't work when no one apart from the order are allowed in here. But do you know that Dumbledore took my wand off me, it doesn't matter though, magic just explodes from my hands if I get really angry,' Harry took each of the twins hands, 'Why can't either of you be gay, or at least bi?'
'Sorry, we don't bat for the same team.' Fred said.
'When we're back at Hogwarts we can speak with Lee. I'm sure he would love to pound you into the mattress.' George said.
Harry groaned, 'Imagine Lee Jordan naked, oh yes please.'
George and Fred chuckled, 'You will definitely feel it, he's a good size.'
'Let's get off the sex. Tell me how your plans are going for the shop?'
'We've been making a lot of enquires. With the money we've made by owl post and the thousand you gave us, we believe we can open the shop the moment we finish our last year,' Fred said.
'No one knows I gave that to you, do they? Your mother will kill me then both of you.'
'We're keeping this quiet, no one will suspect it was you.' Fred said.
'But what if you get asked about the money from the triwizard, what will you say?' George asked.
'I threw it away, no, everyone will know that's a lie. I would give it to Sirius or your parents if I didn't want it, maybe even to Remus. I don't know, I'll just shrug but not answer, people are used to me keeping secrets. It's the best I can do since I'm no good at lying.'
'Let's get down, the meeting should be over and we're hungry and your not as angry anymore.'
'It feels good lying between you two, any gay blokes fantasy,' Harry kissed both boys on the cheek. Apart from holding their hands, that is the only thing they allow Harry to do. They knew if Harry tried anything else, he would get carried away.
Dinner was a noisy affair like it always was in the headquarters kitchen. Harry was sitting between Hermione and Sirius, Ron on Hermione's other side, Remus beside Sirius. Those four knew Harry wanted to be surrounded as Ginny always flirted with Harry, no matter how many times he'd told her he was gay. Mrs. Weasley was just as bad, who believed if Harry dated Ginny it would fix him right up.
Harry had to laugh when Sirius had a go at Molly, explaining that gay blokes do not need fixing. Otherwise Albus would have shagged all the female staff member to straighten him out. Hearing that Albus Dumbledore was gay seemed to have shocked Molly speechless, but it did not stop Ginny from trying to get Harry to change his mind.
'Now we are all fed and watered, there is something serious to discuss.'
'Are you being discussed Sirius?' Harry smirked at his godfather who barked his dog like laughter, Remus rolled his eyes.
'James used to say the same thing whenever someone said something about a serious discussion. I never realised how much like James you were, apart from looks,' Remus said.
'I'm the next generation of Marauder, I have to make my old man proud. I'm just waiting for the two older Marauders to teach this young stud all their pranks.'
'Less with the old pup.'
'Well, you are twenty years older than I am, that's old to me, almost ancient,' Harry yelped as Sirius dragged Harry across his lap and slapped his arse, 'Oh yes please,' Harry groaned, 'Do it again, I wouldn't mind some rough sex.'
'I am not having sex with you, you are my godson, so stop asking and get your erection off my groin.'
Harry wriggled, 'But you're cute Sirius, those grey eyes are just dreamy.'
'He needs a potion to stop him lusting after all the men,' Sirius pushed Harry back on his seat.
'I need sex, not potions. If Voldemort doesn't stop fucking everyone, I might get some rest, my hand is forming blisters.'
Chuckles or grimaces went around the kitchen as everyone understood exactly what Harry meant.
'Let's get back to this…important discussion.'
'Ah, you're learning Albus, Harry is James's son.'
'Yes, and like you Remus, I never realised how much like James he is. Now, I've had a few meetings with some…professionals. We have been trying to work out how to suppress enough of Harry's magic without taking it away completely.'
'So did these professionals come up with a solution?' Sirius asked.
'They gave me an idea they believe will work, it is the only solution to this unique problem. I have been discussing this idea with a few people as I would need to arrange a…joining and it cannot be with Sirius, Remus or any man that is straight. I am too old so I cannot do this.'
'Joining, what do you mean by joining?' Harry asked suspiciously.
'A bonding Harry, if you were to bond with someone, they could help control your magic.'
'I'll do it,' Ginny yelled urgently.
'Sorry Miss Weasley but you are not an expert in mind magic and I believe Harry would not be able to have sex with you when he clearly wants a man. The sex is part of this Harry, it will control the feelings from Voldemort, so you will get satisfied apart from being able to control your magic. We've all seen how close you have come to losing control.'
'So, it's basically a marriage, you want Harry to marry but to some man that is versed in mind magic?' Remus asked.
'Yes, and the man will have to be gay or at least bi. I have found someone that fits the criteria and it is also someone I would trust with Harry's life.'
'I want to shag professor but I don't want to marry anyone, especially someone I don't love.'
'It is the only way Harry, Voldemort will only get stronger which means your magic will end up uncontrollable where you could hurt someone. The only other solution would be to bind your magic, which we do not want to do. Then there is your sexual exploits which is making your life difficult. As you have said yourself, you are forming blisters.'
'Fine, but when my magic is under control along with my…urges, can we divorce?'
'Magical marriages cannot be dissolved, most couples will live apart and see others if they do not end up with feelings for each other. They will always be legally bound to their husband or wife, which cannot change. We thought we should have a quiet ceremony here on Saturday, even though he would prefer just the two of you and me who will be conducting the ceremony.'
'No, if I have to get married then I'm going to say how my wedding will be. So, I will have it at Hogwarts where my other friends can join us. I want to wear some really nice suit and Sirius has to give me away, as he's like my father. Oh, and Ron, Hermione, Fred and George can organise decorations, really festive and bright, colourful.'
'Harry, Sirius is believed to be a murderer.'
'I will not get married without Sirius beside me or my other friends,' Harry stood, 'I'm going for a wank,' he stormed out of the kitchen hoping his demand would mean the wedding would be called off even though he knew it wouldn't. When he got to the bathroom, he realised he never asked who he was supposed to marry. Not that matter, if Dumbledore wanted this then it would go ahead and that is why Harry figured he would have some say in how his wedding would be even if he wished he didn't have to.
Harry did what he said he was going to, he had a good wank. No matter what he was doing, the feelings Voldemort were making Harry feel never stopped. Harry would need to wank a dozen times a day, sometimes more. After cleaning up he stepped into the hall to see Sirius leaning against the wall.
'He agreed you can have a say in the wedding and he is going to work on a way to get my name cleared. So instead of the wedding happening next week, it will be the first Saturday after you have returned to Hogwarts, hopefully.'
'If he can have your name cleared then why hasn't he done it?'
'He's trying, but Remus came up with an idea, Amelia Bones. She never agreed with the way Crouch Sr sent so many to Azkaban without a trial and she is now the head of th E. Albus believes she would listen then watch our memories, yours, Hermione, Ron, Remus and mine from the shrieking shack. Then mine from when James thought it was too dangerous having me as the secret keeper, it was too obvious. Then the one from when I confronted the rat, before he killed those muggles.'
'Then if I have to marry someone Sirius, at least you'll be free, you won't have to stay in hiding anymore,' Harry hugged his godfather.
'No, I won't, just don't go feeling me up.'
Harry chuckled then ran his hand over Sirius's back side before stepping back, 'You should not have said anything and I wouldn't have done it.'
'Smart arse Potter. Let's get downstairs. But I should warn you that Hermione and the twins are already arguing about the decorations.'
Harry laughed, 'That's why I suggested it, but it will make it very interesting with them planning it. I forgot to ask who I'm supposed to marry?'
'I think we were all shocked that none of us thought to ask,' Sirius and Harry stepped into the kitchen and took their seats.
'Lots of red for Gryffindor, lot's of green,' Harry blinked a few times, 'for my eyes and mum's eyes, and shapes like lilies. Also, owls, Padfoot, Moony, Prongs. Ah what else? Oh Fawkes, Fawkes can sing.'
'So, you're basically doing Gryffindor and Slytherin but want the Marauders,' Ron said.
'Yep, I have to have my dad represented some way, what better than Prongs. I can cast my patronus to walk around. To represent mum then we have green, for her eyes and lilies, since that is her name.'
'I'm sure Fawkes would like the idea of singing for your wedding, he does like you,' Albus smiled.
'I like him as well, but now, who is this bloke I'm supposed to marry? He better be cute, not to mention have a decent cock since I'm so turned on all the time and still officially a virgin.'
'I can assure you I have never had any complaints before,' Severus said drily.
'Shields,' Albus yelled.
Just as everyone cast their shield charms, the table split in two, then four. The dishes shattered and every pot hanging above and around the kitchen shot off in different directions, hitting walls or bouncing off the shield charms. The left-over food ended up splattered against the walls, floor and the shield. Water, sugar and milk hit walls or the ceiling.
'I said we would need to cast the shields first Severus,' Albus sighed as he moved slowly over to Harry who had red sparks emanating from his hands, 'Calm Harry, take some deep breaths and calm down.'
'You can't be serious Albus, Snivellius, James would find a way to hex you from the grave just for suggesting him.'
'Severus is an expert in mind magic Sirius, not to mention gay and he is someone I trust.'
'He's too old for Harry. Surely you can find someone that is more suited?' Remus said rubbing Harry's back, who was still standing like a statue.
'There is no one more suited. Just look what happened, that could happen when students are around Harry. Severus can help Harry when his magic becomes uncontrollable, he can take the excess magic from him to stop anyone being hurt. Severus can also stop Harry coming on to every boy he is near.'
'I'd rather cut my dick off before I let that happen,' Ron murmured, he earned a glare from Severus, a slap on the head from his mother and another glare from Hermione.
'Harry, are you back?' Sirius whispered.
'Padfoot,' Harry almost moaned the name, 'Did I hurt anyone?'
'No, we got our shields up in time, though we will need to replace a few things,' Sirius slowly sat Harry down but kept his arm around his godson.
'We're all fine Harry,' Hermione said calmly as she rubbed his arm, 'You're still warm.'
Remus hurried to get Harry a glass of water then held it to Harry's mouth, making him drink.
'Thanks,' Harry blew out a breath before he slowly looked up at Albus Dumbledore, 'Tell me this is a joke?'
'No, there is no one more experienced in mind magic than Severus.'
'Then it's not going to work, since we basically hate each other I'm still going to be chasing every boy at Hogwarts. Then think of my classes with him, one snide remark and I'll blow up the potions room and probably hurt every one in there.'
'I assure you I can satisfy your…urges.'
'I want a firm body and cock, not a wrinkled skinny…'
'Harry,' Albus shouted, clearing giving a warning, 'This must go ahead with Severus or you will not be able to return to Hogwarts which means you cannot learn what you need. You will be basically a prisoner inside this house.'
Harry growled, 'Can I see what I'm getting first before I decide which is worse?'
'Are you asking to see Snape naked?' Fred grimaced.
'Yes, I am, then I'll decide to either marry him or stay here until I'm seventeen. That's only two years away, I can live with that. I'll probably end up jumping Sirius and Remus though. I'm sure the dog and wolf could satisfy me.'
'Ow gross,' Ron grimaced just like everyone else, apart from Sirius and Remus who laughed.
'Severus,' Albus nodded.
'Fine, would you like the show here or in private, Potter?'
'Private is fine with me.'
Fred and George chuckled as Severus stormed out of the kitchen with Harry walking slowly behind.
'I cannot believe Harry asked that,' Hermione said.
'The way Harry's been lately, I can,' Ron said.
'We said we would hook him up with Lee who is gay and would like to take Harry on,' Fred said.
'Harry knows what Lee looks like having seen him in the showers plenty of times. Let's hope Snape measures up, in every way,' George smirked.
It was ten minutes later the Severus and Harry stepped into the kitchen, 'I'll do it,' Harry said shocking everyone.
'What is Snape hiding under those robes if you're willing to marry him?' Fred asked not hiding the fact he was shocked.
'I'm not letting on what my future husband looks like. His body is for my eyes…and other parts only, one part in particular,' Harry groaned, 'I'll be right back,' Harry got up and raced from the kitchen and everyone knew what he was going to do. But it made all eyes turn to a smug looking Severus Snape.
'I don't want to know, not any of this,' Sirius grimaced.
'I'm with you in that Sirius,' Ron said. But everyone in the kitchen did not want to think about what Harry was doing and why he needed to again so soon because it had been caused by Snape.
'So how does it work once term begins?' Hermione asked.
'Harry will spend his time with all of you in Gryffindor tower, join you in classes and at meal-times. But he will sleep…with Severus. There are rooms at Hogwarts that have not been used in centuries, they were for staff that had family. Over the years the governors and staff all believed that young children could not reside at Hogwarts. With Harry and Severus it is different as they are both men and unless they wish to adopt in the future there is no problem so we are utilising one of those old larger rooms.'
'As long as it's not dark and dreary. Has to have some colour, deep blues or browns, something earthy,' Harry said as he rejoined the group.
'I'm sure you and Severus can come up with a nice colour scheme that will suit both of you. So, I will organise to see Madam Bones, once that is done then we can get on with the wedding preparations.'
Everyone in the kitchen watched as Albus and Severus leave before the voices started to rise.
'Okay, spill, you agreed to this so he must have something,' George said.
'I'm not saying, except,' Harry groaned, 'I can't wait for the wedding night, but I'm not going to be walking the next day.'
Everyone grimaced, 'Harry, I've warned you before, no details that will give us visuals,' Sirius glared.
'I just said…' Harry was cut off as Hermione slapped her hand over his mouth making him laugh, 'Fine,' he said the moment she let go, 'I won't say anything. Damn, I forgot to ask about names and all that. I'm not giving up the name Potter and I can't see Snape willing to take the name Potter.'
'Men will sometimes keep their own names when they marry. But you can chose to use either name or a combination of both,' Arthur said.
'Oh, you mean like Snape-Potter or something like that?'
'Yes, that way you are acknowledging your partner by taking his name without giving up your own.'
'I suppose I'll have to discuss that with my future husband. Okay, even though this will help in two ways, I can't believe I'm going to be married to him. I wonder if I can talk him into having that nose fixed.'
'Don't even think about suggesting that Harry, he might end up cursing you,' Hermione said.
'Well, think Hermione, imagine that big thing stuck between my legs, he won't be able to get his mouth near me.'
Again everyone grimaced, with Ron and Sirius gagging, 'I believe we should all head to bed, I'm sure Harry needs his sleep,' Remus said raising his eyebrows.
'Yeah, but can you imagine what my dreams…' Harry was cut off again but this time by Sirius which again made him laugh.
'Not a word pup, bed.'
Harry zipped his mouth before he hugged his godfather. He left the room much to the relief of the men sitting around the table.
It only took a couple of weeks for Sirius to be found innocent with an apology from the minister and ministry, along with compensation for his twelve years in Azkaban. Albus apologised to Sirius for not thinking of Amelia Bones earlier. Sirius just waved off his apology, he knew like everyone else knew just how busy Albus was. Not to mention how focused Albus is on Voldemort. Right after Sirius was declared innocent, there was a big impromptu party at the headquarters of the order of the phoenix. Harry couldn't stop laughing at his godfather who was finally free so he kept doing a type of jig dance around the house. He ended up drinking a bit too much Firewhiskey, but everyone understood. For Sirius Black it had been a long fourteen years, twelve stuck in the hell hole that was called Azkaban.
Harry did overhear some of the order saying that now the ministry knew Albus and Harry had been telling the truth about Sirius Black that maybe the ministry might start to believe the truth about Voldemort's return. That was something that Fudge just refuse to believe. Albus knew it wasn't really about belief, Cornelius Fudge just did not want to face the fact they were about to head into another war with Voldemort. When people began to get hurt or killed, everyone would put the blame on Fudge for not being able to stop it.
It was only a few days later that the papers and magazines started to write stories about what Albus Dumbledore and Harry Potter have been saying. Voldemort has returned and it seems more and more people are starting to believe.
The day the students returned to Hogwarts, some received a letter during dinner from the headmaster asking them to remain in the great hall after the other students headed to their house rooms. The students started to leave the great hall yet some remained, including Harry Potter and his friends, along with the staff and Draco Malfoy. The ones that were leaving hesitated until Albus gestured for them to leave then he closed and sealed the door.
'On Saturday, all of you have been invited to attend a wedding, here in the great hall.'
'If we're attending a wedding of someone we know, then why is Malfoy here?' Neville asked.
'All of you are Harry's friends, he is one of the grooms. Draco is here as he is the godson of the other groom, Professor Snape.'
Everyone gasped as they stared at Harry then at Snape, 'Harry, is this some time of joke you've somehow got the staff to agree too?' Neville asked cautiously.
'It's not a joke Neville, on Saturday I'm marrying…Professor Snape.'
'You all saw Harry have some magical backlash ever since Voldemort's return, that has only become worse. After speaking with some professionals, they all believe that as Voldemort becomes stronger, Harry's magic will become more unstable. It will keep exploding from him more often and become dangerous for him to be around people.'
'Harry destroyed his godfather's kitchen when he was told about this, but luckily we all got our shields up in time,' Ron shrugged.
'Harry has too much power, more than he can handle at this time. Severus is well versed in mind magic and as Harry's husband he can use their bonding to siphon off the excess magic into himself. It will also curb Harry's sexual appetite.'
'Sex?' Neville blurted out.
'The dark lord is continuously having sex, Potter feels the same urges which is causing him a lot of difficulty,' Severus said.
'Harry was coming on to every bloke at the house. His own godfather, me, the twins, you name it, Harry wanted to jump our bones,' Ron explained with a grin.
'George and I could keep him calm, for a while,' Fred said.
'But we're not gay,' George said.
'I can't stop wanking. Dumbledore believes I can use my marriage to get rid of this sexual appetite.'
'So, if you see Harry hurrying towards Professor Snape's classroom a dozen times a day, just stay clear.'
'A dozen times,' Hannah gaped, Harry shrugged.
'He's going to kill you Severus,' Draco said quietly but his voice carried.
'You underestimate me Draco, I'm sure I can keep up with young…Mr. Potter.'
'That brings me to my next point. As all of you are friends with Harry and as Draco is Severus's godson it means you will have to ease off with your animosity. Harry cannot support all of you against his husband and Severus cannot support Draco over his husband. I ask all of you to try not to antagonise each other.'
'That is impossible,' Ron murmured.
'Maybe it is, but if you were to get in trouble with Professor Snape then your best friend could not support you Mr. Weasley. It would put him in a very awkward position. The same with Severus if Draco was having an argument with any of you. All I ask is to try, as this union, even though necessary is bringing together Gryffindor and Slytherin in a way they have not been since Salazar Slytherin left Hogwarts.'
'We will try Professor,' Hermione said as all their friends nodded, but none of them looked convinced.
'That is all I can ask. Now, it is getting late, get a good night sleep before classes tomorrow.'
'Before we go Professor. How are we going to decorate the great hall with all the other students?' Hermione asked.
'You can do that right after lunch on Saturday, the wedding will take place before dinner. Then the rest of the students can return to the great hall. So even though only a few of you are going to be in attendance for the ceremony, there will be a feast right after Harry and Severus marry.'
'I do not want all Gryffindor colours,' Severus snarled.
'Harry also said green to represent his mothers eyes. It will be a combination of Gryffindor and Slytherin, Professor,' Hermione said then looked at Draco, 'Would you like…Draco to join us in decorating the hall Professor, as he is your godson?'
'If Draco wants to help, he may.'
'I can at least make sure it's done tastefully.'
'Fred and George are also working on it as I want their input, Ron bowed out,' Harry smirked at his best mate.
'There goes tasteful,' Draco mumbled.
'Mr. Malfoy, maybe you can help with another situation. See if you can use your position as Severus' godson to make the other Slytherin's ease their animosity towards Harry and his friends. They have agreed to stop theirs. With Harry's power as it is, he could seriously hurt someone if he becomes to upset or angry. Severus already knows what to do if anything upsets Harry in his classroom and I have explained to the rest of the staff. But we have found that unless we get our shield charms done quickly, then anyone within the vicinity when Harry's power releases could be seriously injured, or worse,' Albus got a nod from Draco so he dismissed everyone, the staff all heading to their rooms or to patrol the corridors
Everyone drifted off, the Gryffindor's following Harry, the others to their house rooms.
'I can't believe this is happening but you've actually agreed to this Harry.' Neville said.
'Once Harry saw underneath Snape's robes Neville, he agreed instantly but he refuses to tell us how Snape looks. Not that we really want to know that,' Ron said.
'All I will say is I'm getting a man that looks good without clothes.'
The group stepped through the portrait hole, 'The rumours going around Harry, about you-know-who and since you said your godfather was innocent, we're not sure what's true,' Parvati said.
'Yes, Sirius was innocent, I live with him and Remus now, you know, Lupin. With Voldemort, well they finally realise I was telling the truth, or they suspect I am. I offered my memories of the night in the graveyard to Dumbledore so he can show Madam Bones. She was the one that worked on freeing Sirius.'
'So, when did you figure out he was innocent?' Dean asked.
'We knew in third year, we saw Peter Pettigrew change from Scabbers to him. Sirius and Remus confronted him about the night the potters were killed, he admitted everything. Anyway, I'm off to bed,' Ron said.
'So, am I, I'm absolutely knackered.'
'it's all that wanking mate, in a few days your hand can have a rest,' Fred smirked.
'Are you going to take it first or make him take it?' George asked.
'Both, I just want to fuck, a lot. I have no idea who he keeps fucking but it's driving me insane.'
The group of students in the common room looked stunned as Harry Potter headed up to the boys dorm room.
'Harry feels you-know-who and since he's been back all he keeps doing is having sex, so Harry feels that,' Fred said.
'All of us blokes were being propositioned by Harry, he almost jumped us, even his godfather. Professor Dumbledore gave Harry dreamless sleep potion to keep him from jumping into any of the boys beds through the night,' George said before he disappeared up to the boys dorm room with his brother and friends.
The next couple of days went without incident at Hogwarts, much to Harry's friends relief. He was still wanking all the time but so far, his magic has been fine.
It seems Malfoy has taken it upon himself to keep the rest of the Slytherin's in line, maybe even Snape spoke with them. Either way, none of the snakes had been causing any trouble and the Gryffindor's who were also silent towards the Slytherin's.
Harry had packed his trunk then had Dobby take it to his new room, which was on the second floor. Harry was glad he wasn't going to be living in the dungeons. At least now he would have sun through the windows, but also a nice breeze on a warm night.
Harry never admitted to anyone, but he was nervous, not just about marrying Snape, but also the sex. He wanted it all the time thanks to Voldemort, but Harry was a virgin and he knew the first time would be uncomfortable. Harry just hoped Snape knew what he was doing and got him well prepared. After seeing Snape naked, Harry knew it was going to hurt, at least to begin with.
'So, are you ready to get married?'
'I wish I didn't have to, Ron, but I can feel it now, it's building all the time. I keep heading outside so I can release some without anyone around. Having Snape take all this excess magic will help, I hope.'
'Dumbledore said it will mate. But you better get up to his office. I'll see you in the great hall soon.'
'Okay. Try and keep Sirius from coming onto the older girls.'
'You're asking the impossible.'
Harry chuckled before heading up to the headmaster's office where he was going to dress in the suit Sirius had bought him. As Harry hated robes, he opted to wear a suit.
Down in the grounds, most of the students knew a wedding was taking place in the great hall, but they had no idea who was getting married. When they saw Ron Weasley, Neville Longbottom and some of the other Gryffindor's boys all in dress robes and the girls in fancy type dresses, but they didn't see a sign of Harry Potter, they figured it might be him. Then everyone speculated that it was Sirius Black, who arrived in fancy dress robes, Remus Lupin beside him also in dress robes.
'It's good to see this old place again.'
'You mean it's good to see all these girls again, don't you Sirius?' Ron smirked.
'That too.'
'Harry told me to make sure you don't go coming on to the girls.'
'He likes to spoil my fun.'
'Sirius, behave, we're here for Harry.' Remus said.
'Then let's get in. Harry's up with Dumbledore now, getting changed.'
'Have you seen Snape?'
'No, he's dressing in their new rooms, they are nice, I give you that. Harry said they compromised on the colour and it's nice browns, creams and tans.'
'At least it's not black.'
Sirius stood outside the doors of the great hall, he would smile at the girls as they walked passed. Some looked suspicious as they hurried passed, some smiled back, some even blushed when Sirius winked.
'Are we ready?'
Sirius looked up at Albus and at his godson, 'You look good Harry.'
'I'm not sure about this. I know I have to and I don't want to hurt anyone, but Snape.'
'You will see a different side of Severus from the moment you are bonded. Now let's get in so we can start.'
Sirius put is arm around Harry, 'It'll be fine and if it isn't, I'll hex Snape's balls off.'
'Just not his cock, I need that.'
'I know and hopefully it will stop you feeling all us blokes up.'
Harry and Sirius walked into the great hall, filch closing the doors behind them. Some students tried to see who was in there but all they caught were glimpses of some Gryffindor's but they also noticed Slytherin colours. They had no idea who was getting married.
Sirius stood beside Harry, Draco stood beside Severus as Albus conducted a simple but beautiful ceremony. The moment Harry and Severus's hands were joined by a silver silk cord, their hands glowed until it travelled up their bodies, disappearing into their hearts. Within second of Albus announcing them bonded, Harry was kissing Severus and to everyone's surprise, Severus was kissing Harry, very passionately.
'Do we have to stay for the feast?' Harry panted the moment his lips released his husbands.
Severus smirked, 'Yes, we do, but I'm sure we can sneak away a little earlier. I am anxious to teach you the art of making love.'
Harry groaned, 'You had to say that.'
'Let's sit so all the students can join us,' Albus chuckled as he watched Severus and Harry's hands travel over each other. They had a small separate table but the great hall was full of round tables instead of the long house table or the staff table.
One by one the rest of the students stepped into the great hall. But it was the Slytherin's that stood in complete shock at what they were seeing. Snarly Severus Snape was sitting beside Harry Potter and they were continuously touching each other, not to mention they were both smiling and giving each other kisses.
'Draco, what is going on?' Pansy shrieked.
'Severus married Potter, that is why I asked all of you to back off. Dumbledore explained that as Potter is Professor Snape's husband, he will not be able to take our side over Potter. The Gryffindor's agreed to back off as well as Potter could not take their side over Snape's,' Draco sighed but waved his friends to sit down.
'So how long before we can leave?'
'Patients husband, we will be exploring each other's bodies soon enough. But as we will have a long night ahead of us, you will need your energy, so I suggest you eat.'
Harry groaned wondering just what they would be doing all night, so he decided to take his mind off what he would be doing later.
'What about you're role as spy?'
'I am no longer a spy, we knew if I was to do this then it would be too dangerous. Poppy and I have been working on a potion to relieve some of the pain in my dark mark. I would say from tomorrow it will show how much will work. Albus blocked all owls from leaving because the moment everyone found out we're married, they would notify the dark lord, now they can't, at least not yet. From tomorrow he will know. I have to ignore the call, yet the longer you ignore it the stronger the pain will become.'
Harry quickly cast a charm, moving his hand around, 'No one can see us right now or hear us, can I look at your arm?'
Severus stared down at his young husband but held his arm out. He watched young Harry pull his sleeve up then place his right hand over the dark mark. Severus had no idea what Harry was doing, but he felt a heat spreading from the mark up his arm until his whole body was hot. It wasn't painful, yet it was a little uncomfortable.
When Harry removed his hand Severus stared at the now unblemished skin, 'You…you.'
'I was able to sense the magic, really dark. When Dumbledore explained about the marriage, I got curious about your role as spy and the mark,' Harry pulled his own sleeve up, 'I was studying the scar I got in the graveyard. I was able to pull the magic out which removed the scar. I figured it might work on your dark mark. I can't say if you will feel anything or not, you will know from tomorrow I suspect.'
'Thank you.'
Harry smiled, 'Can we go to bed now?'
'With your charm around us, everyone would suspect we are making love right now.'
Harry chuckled but removed the privacy spells to see everyone watching them, 'We were having a private discussion.'
'Yeah, sure you were Potter,' Fred grinned.
'More like a private…' George started but one look from Snape made him stop and Harry chuckle.
'Albus, join us for a moment,' Severus and Harry grinned as the headmaster sat beside them, 'Harry was able to aide me,' Severus pulled his sleeve up showing his now unmarked arm.
'I was going to suggest trying this, but I did not want to mention it tonight. Explain what you felt Harry?'
'A lot of dark magic, but I felt Voldemort, like he put part of himself into the dark mark. It's like my scar, it makes me feel everything he is feeling unless he closes the connection off. With the mark it wasn't as strong a connection because he uses his wand to call his death eaters. I was able to severe the connection between the mark and his magical signature, well, I think I did.'
'Could you sense his signature?'
'Yes, I can sense everyone's signature, how they differ, how powerful some are. Like right now in this room, you, Severus and I are the most powerful. Sirius and Remus are like some of the staff, the powerful ones like McGonagall and Flitwick. But there are a few students who are close to staff with their power.'
'You said you could sense the dark magic from the mark, do you think you could sense dark magic on objects?'
'Probably, I would need to be close if not touching something to tell.'
'Then tomorrow after dinner come to my office, I have an item you can use to test this. If you can sense dark magic by touch, maybe you can learn to control this gift so all you would need to do is be in close proximity. If you can make this work, then you could be close to someone and tell if they have dark tendencies or not, even the dark mark.'
'Everyone has a little dark in them, some just don't act on their deepest desires or dreams. I felt it in myself, how I wanted to kill Pettigrew, I wanted to hurt him.'
'Those are natural human emotions Harry, it does not mean you are dark in anyway. I believe we would all feel those types of emotions towards someone that has wronged us in some way.'
'Yeah, I suppose, I just wasn't sure if my desire to kill him was just the fact he betrayed my parents and made Sirius have to go to Azkaban or because of true hate and wish to kill him.'
'Betrayal is one of the worst emotions you will feel. Now why don't you say goodnight to your friends?'
'Yeah, good idea,' Harry smiled shyly at Severus before he hurried over to Sirius, Remus, Ron and Hermione, 'We're going to go fuck now, I'll see you all tomorrow.'
'Harry,' Hermione shook her head, 'Can you at least say make love.'
'We'll be doing that as well, Severus said probably all night.'
'Then you definitely won't be walking properly tomorrow,' Fred smirked.
'I might not like it but I know it's necessary,' Sirius hugged Harry, 'I just want you happy and safe pup.'
'I know Sirius, but I also know it's all going to work out.'
'I missed out. George mentioned they were going to hook us up, now I don't get to take your innocence.'
'No, you do not Mr. Jordan. Are you ready to retire Harry?'
'Definitely, I can give my hand a rest,' Harry chuckled as his male friends either grimaced or laughed. The girls all grimaced, except Ginny who was still quiet just as she had been for weeks, ever since she found out Harry would be marrying Snape.
Severus and Harry stepped into their rooms, Harry removed his jacket then looked around. Severus noticed Harry seemed to be looking everywhere but at him.
'It's natural to be nervous.'
'Merlin I want this, but yeah, I am nervous,' Harry sighed as he slowly turned, 'You've got a lot of experience, I have none.'
'Being men will make this easier. You know how you want to be touched, so you just do that to me. All I ask is you slow down.'
Harry chuckled, 'You're kidding, right, slow down after everything I feel from him.'
'I will help, so how about we retire to our bedroom?'
'Okay,' Harry turned and followed his husband into the bedroom. He only go two steps in when he was pulled up against Severus, his back to Severus's stomach, his hands around, holding Harry close, 'Oh blimey.'
'Relax Harry, it will happen, just keep telling yourself that we are going to make love,' Severus kept his arms around Harry then slowly undid the buttons on his shirt, skimming Harry's exposed skin. He moved his body just enough to allow the shirt to come off Harry's body. Severus wrapped his arms back around his young husband then started to roll his nipples between his finger and thumb. Each hand kept working Harry's nipples, making the young man groan, his hips thrust, his head fell back against Severus's shoulder.
'Please.'
'Please what?'
'Touch me, touch me,' Harry groaned and thrust his hips again.
Severus slid his hands down Harry's stomach then opened his trousers, pushing them down along with his underwear. One hand cupped Harry's balls while the other hand wrapped around his pulsing, leaking cock.
'Oh merlin, yes, yes,' Harry groaned loudly, his hips kept moving then he felt the hardness rubbing against his arse, 'Merlin, I want you.'
'You are about to have me, do you think you can receive?'
'Yes, merlin, yes.'
The two men undressed then climbed into bed, 'I will make sure you are well prepared but it will be uncomfortable.'
'I know, I don't care,' Harry panted then ran his hands down Severus's muscled chest. One hand kept caresses Severus while his other hand wrapped around Severus's now firm member, 'You feel good.'
'So does your hand, it's different from using your own hand, is it not?'
'Definitely,' Harry watched his hand move, sliding up and down. He yelped loudly as he was flipped onto his stomach, he's legs spread. The moment he felt a hand caressing his arse, Harry groaned loudly but pushed his arse back, 'Please.'
Severus could not believe how much he wanted Harry, how much he wanted his young firm body. So many would say that it was wrong as Harry was only fifteen, but anyone close to Harry Potter all knew how much older he seemed, due to his life and the danger he was always in. So even though his husband was young, Severus also knew this was necessary. He had been feeling Harry's magic the moment their bonding was complete. Severus had never felt anyone or anything so powerful before, not even Voldemort was as powerful as his young husband. Now he knew why Albus was so concerned, Harry had enough power that if he was upset or angry, really angry he could do a lot of damage to the castle or kill a lot of students.
Severus coated his fingers then ran then down the crease between Harry's arse cheeks, 'Don't clench or flinch,' Severus slipped first one finger inside Harry, 'Relax and don't clench.'
'Fuck,' Harry groaned but he made his body relax. As his own hand went to go under him Severus moved his hand away, 'Oh please.'
'I'll do that in just a minute,' Severus slipped a second finger then then instantly started to move, in and out, in and out, 'That's it, you're feeling it now,' Severus let Harry push back onto his fingers, 'On your knees.'
Harry groaned but got onto his knees, 'More, I want more.'
'You are about to get more, just try to relax.'
Down in the great hall everyone was still talking about Harry Potter being married to Severus Snape. Sirius was talking to most of the staff even though his eyes kept drifting to all the older girls.
Hermione was about to leave the great hall and head to bed when she was knocked off her feet as the whole castle shock.
'What the hell was that?' Ron yelled as he helped Hermione too her feet.
'I believe Harry released some of his magic,' Albus said calmly but those who were close to Harry and knew what he had been going through all gaped at Albus Dumbledore.
'You mean…released, as into my godfather?' Draco's face paled even more.
'Yes, I would say that is an accurate description Mr. Malfoy.'
'Will he be okay?'
'Oh yes, he knew what to expect.'
Everyone kept looking at everyone else then the castle walls wondering if they were going to shake again. Just as the everyone started to believe it wasn't going to shake again, the castle shook, but this time more violently.
'Do you think you should check on them Albus?' Minerva asked as she held onto the table to stop herself falling.
'I'm sure if anything was wrong Severus would send us his patronus. It should not last much longer, just hold onto something until it stops.'
Neville still sat at the table but he was holding it at the same time, 'Did he really mean what I think he meant?' He shouted.
'Yes Neville, he must have come a beauty and is still coming,' Sirius grimaced as he held onto the table, 'Hurry and finish Harry or we'll all end up on our arses,' he shouted.
'Blimey, I think I'm glad I didn't get a chance to shag Harry,' Lee said as he too was holding onto a table but the twins nodded, agreeing with their friend. But this time they did not laugh as they normally would.
It was another twenty minutes before the castle stopped shaking, 'Thank bloody merlin,' Sirius panted, 'You could have warned us that might happen Albus.'
'As you've said plenty of times Sirius, where's the fun in that,' Albus's eyes twinkled, 'Hopefully now Harry can be around all the men and boys without trying to seduce them. We will find out tomorrow.'
'I'm heading to bed, are you coming Remus?'
'I don't think the choice of word is appropriate,' Remus smirked making Sirius grimace.
'Don't be a smart arse Moony.'
One by one the students, staff and guests left the great hall. But most if not all were wondering what Harry Potter will be like the following day.
By the time the great hall filled for breakfast the following morning, every one of the students gasped or stared as Harry Potter who was in front of Severus Snape, walked in laughing heartily. Severus had his arms around Harry as they walk in, one in front of the other. One thing everyone noticed though was they were walking slowly.
They stopped at the Gryffindor table, 'Good morning my friends,' Harry said cheerfully.
'You seem very happy mate,' Ron said.
'Blissfully,' Harry turned to stare up at his husband, 'I give it an hour or so.'
'I am expecting a lot of visits, but I can't say I'm not excited about the prospect,' Severus smirked then kissed Harry, 'Eat, you'll need it.'
'I plan to,' Harry watched as Severus walked up to the staff table then he cast a cushioning charm before he very gently and slowly sat down.
'Um Harry, we're not sure if you felt it or not, due to what you were doing at the time. But the castle shook violently last night,' Hermione said.
'Really, I never felt a thing.'
'It was right when you and Snape were…um, you know,' Neville said.
'Oh, no wonder I never felt anything. I was like an erupting volcano who had been dormant for thousands of years,' Harry chuckled as his friends grimaced, 'I'm starving.'
'It's incredible Albus, I have never felt so much power before. Just taking a small amount has settled Harry down but what he still has could do some serious damage. It will take me a while to know how much to take without leaving him too little.'
'Yes, just keep an eye on him, I'm sure you will work it out.'
'Would you say he is more powerful than Albus and I put together?' Minerva asked.
'Minerva, he has more power than the all the staff combined, it's incredible. I know Lily and Potter were powerful but nothing like this. So where did all this power come from?'
'I have a theory I will discuss with you and Harry after dinner this evening.'
'We will be there.'
'I'm sure Harry's friends are explaining to him about what happened last night. But did you feel the castle shake violently, Severus?' Minerva asked.
'No, so you believe at a specific time last night is what caused it?'
'Yes, as Harry satisfied himself, he released some of his magic at the same time which caused the castle to shake. Most had to hold onto something, or they fell.'
'I bet Black has something to say about that.'
'Oh yes, most of the people close to Harry understood exactly what was happening at that precise moment.'
'That is not something I want every person to think about.'
'If Voldemort decides to confront Harry, how long do you believe it will take for it to…end?' Minerva asked.
'Not long at all, Harry could do it instantly but I have a feeling he will take his time, he will want to…play.'
'Yes, he probably will, as long as he does not go too far,' Albus said then continued on his breakfast.
During fourth year potions, Harry burst into the potions room. He never said a word, just grabbed Severus's hand and pulled him into the office at the back.
'I suppose we have to wait until Professor Snape comes back,' Colin said staring around at all the students.
'I think they should have put up a silencing charm,' Luna said before she went back to her potions book.
Forty minutes later Harry was panting heavily as he lay on top of his husband, 'Sorry, I didn't mean to get rough.'
'It's fine, I knew what to expect, it will settle down once your urge's are satisfied.'
'But I don't want to hurt you Sev.'
'You didn't, a few well placed charms made sure I was fine. I should get back to my class though.'
'I tried to hold it until the end, I just couldn't.'
'I know, we discussed this, now let's get dressed.'
Harry and Severus stood, Harry moved his hand over Severus, he was dressed, then he did the same to himself.
'Is there anything you can't do?'
'Not yet, everything I try seems to work.'
'Then we will try many things.'
Harry and Severus headed back into the classroom, Harry kissed his cheek. As he turned to leave the classroom all the students either looked at him or down at their desks.
'Um sorry, sir, Harry, but next time, maybe a silencing charm,' Colin said going bright red.
'Damn, I should have thought of that, sorry Sev,' Harry saw Severus roll his eyes which made Harry laugh, 'Anyway, bye,' Harry left the class so they could continue their potions.
During the course of the day, Harry interrupted Severus's class three more times, once in the staff room and once during dinner. Most of the students had no idea what to think when they saw Harry Potter dragging the normally snarky Severus Snape out of the room. The ones close to Harry and who had spent time with him at headquarters, all knew as they had seen Harry's behaviour. One thing they did notice though, Harry wasn't swearing anymore nor was he angry. They knew there could still be some accidents if someone decided to say something. But so far Harry has been relatively calm, apart from when he was off shagging Snape.
Draco spoke with the Slytherin's. Even though he could not tell them everything, he was able to give them the information on just how powerful Potter was. Many of the ones who thought of joining the dark lord now realised that if they did, they would lose. Draco basically confirmed it when he said he would not be joining, that he wanted to live. If it meant going against his father, then he would. It was the only chance he had to survive.
At Malfoy manor Voldemort was furious. He had not stopped yelling or cursing his death eaters ever since he received word that Snape had married Potter. He had used the dark mark and from the letters he received from some of his unmarked supporters inside Hogwarts, Snape had not felt a thing. What Voldemort didn't know was some of his death eaters also wanted to get rid of the dark mark or stop the pain they got in their marks. Now they knew Snape was not feeling it, they were hoping they might be able to as well. It would mean speaking to Dumbledore as they believed it was him that stopped Snape from feeling the pain through the dark mark. They were also worried. At random times during the day, they felt weak and they even found casting spells difficult. When they could, they could barely keep the spell going.
Voldemort had began to feel weak, which naturally made him furious so he took his frustrations out on his death eaters. He had no idea why he began to feel weak, so he pulled down all the books that had the ritual in it that brought him back. He believed it had something to do with his father's bones, since his father was a muggle. But to use the ritual it had to be the bones of his blood family, preferably male and the closest male relative, which meant his father. He had tried to find out what happened to his uncle and grandfather's bodies so he could use his magical family, but he had been unable to find any information on Morfin and Marvolo Gaunt. He believed that their bodies had been disposed of after they died.
That evening, Harry and Severus headed up to see the headmaster, who was waiting for them.
'I can feel dark magic,' Harry said the moment he stepped into the room. He moved slowly towards a side table that had a box sitting in the middle. Harry didn't touch it, just kept his hand hovering over it, 'It's connected to Voldemort, it's also connected to some other objects. Whatever this is, feels like my scar used to feel.'
'The dark magic connected to that item and the other items you can sense was also at one time connected to your scar. After the ritual, when your power began to emerge, your power was able to rid you of that dark magic on your scar. I am pleased about that, as all my research said the items would need to be destroyed. Do you believe you will have trouble destroying this item, Harry?'
'No, it will be simple. I can feel what I have to do but it will destroy the dark magic on all the items without destroying the items,' Harry turned to look at Dumbledore and Snape, 'The backlash will be incredible. I can shield myself, but that wouldn't protect anyone else. Also, it can't be in the castle or the power could bring the whole place down. The amount of dark magic is gigantic. I can't describe how much there is.'
'Then we will need to figure out where to place this item, which will have to be out in the open. We also have to make sure there are no muggles around. How far away could Severus and I be so we would be safe?'
'At least two kilometres away. No closer.'
'We would need to be far enough away but also able to see when they are destroyed,' Severus said.
'I'm sure we can find a place to use. Once these items are destroyed then it will be time to finish Voldemort for good.'
'I may have good news on that. I was using the portrait that is connected to the dorm rooms to listen in on the ones that are marked. It seems a dozen times during the day when those students felt weak. They received letters from the parent that is marked, they also felt weak. They wrote that they believe the dark lord is growing weaker during these times. It's making him furious yet when he curses them, it is not as painful as it used to be.'
'Ah, so the times you two have been...intimate, it is draining Voldemort. This could be our solution but it could also be a problem. I would guess that once these items no longer have his dark magic connected to it, then for you two to make love, could destroy him completely. But it could mean that anyone marked with the dark mark could die. I do not know that for certain, they could just be rendered into squibs. I believe it will be one of the two. I need to know which students are dark and wanted to follow him and which were forced by their parent, or family member.'
'I know of three that were forced. I know two are just like their parents and just as evil as he is. I am unsure of the others.'
'Speak with the three you know were forced. Explain that the mark can be removed if they wish. I will speak with every portrait and house elves, along with the ghosts. They can find out which student in the other houses were forced.'
'Do you think the ones that want him to win would have the mark removed if they knew he was about to die?' Harry asked.
'They will not believe that love. They were told right after he returned that it will take his new body a while for it to be as strong as it used to be. They will just believe he's still...healing.'
'Would you remove the mark from those who fully support tom?' Albus asked.
'No, that's why I want to know for sure. The innocent ones should be saved. If we want this over then we can't take long. No use wasting time on those others.'
'Then we need to work quickly to find out which were forced and those who support him fully.'
'Your connection love, is there any way you can use that to find the information on who did not want the mark and who did?'
'I could try, I won't know until then. I would need somewhere safe and quiet. I can't be disturbed but in case my magic flares, it will need to be a place away from the castle and people.'
'We could try right down the back behind the quidditch pitch. Severus and I could be in the stands to keep an eye on you.'
'Not up in the stands in case I make them collapse.'
'We'll stay on the ground, love.'
'Okay but how will those that want to get rid of the mark contact you Professor? I'm sure they would believe it was you doing this but it's not like they can just walk inside Hogwarts.'
'I believe I will begin to receive many owls. Let's just see if you can find out who is marked and go from there.'
Severus, Harry and Albus went down to the quidditch pitch. Since it was dark they did not have to worry about anyone seeing them out the windows. Harry kissed Severus before he moved down to the other end.
Harry sat on on the grass, closed his eyes and thought of the dark mark that he had removed from his husband's arm. Once he got the feelings from when he touched the dark mark, he concentrated on the students inside the castle.
Albus and Severus did not speak but they could tell something was happening as Harry had began to glow.
'Be ready, just in case,' Albus said making sure he had a tight grip on his wand. Severus did the same thing.
Both men ended up surprised when Harry finished glowing them walked calmly towards them.
'There's twelve inside the castle that is marked. Seven in Slytherin. One in Gryffindor, one in Hufflepuff, three in Ravenclaw. The only thing I can tell you is the one in Gryffindor is male, the same with Hufflepuff. Two males and one female in Ravenclaw. Five males in Slytherin and two females. Sorry I can't tell you more, like who they are or even their age.'
'You've given us enough to start Harry and you've found more than I thought. I will speak with Pomona, Filius and Minerva.'
'If you were to guess Harry, who would you believe was the one in Gryffindor?' Severus asked.
'McGlaggen but it could be because I just don't like him. He's an arrogant...prat. There is no one else in my house that seems out of place.'
'I will have the house elves do some spying for me. As you may know Harry, house elves can become completely invisible so their owners do not see them when they are cleaning. They will be able to see who has the mark the moment they enter the shower.'
The three of them walked back to the castle. Albus went to the kitchens while Severus and Harry went to their rooms.
Not long after Severus and Harry woke up, Severus received eight letters, 'Albus was right. Once they knew we were married and I never showed any discomfort when he called, they knew I was able to have the dark mark removed. You were also right, they believe it was Albus who did it.'
'How are we going to work this so I can remove the mark but also make sure they truly want out?'
'Albus and I will meet them first. Between both of us, we will be able to find the truth. If they genuinely want to leave...him, then we will bring you in.'
Harry concentrated and within seconds, another man stood there, 'This way, no one can give out the information on who is doing this. It could put my friends, you, even Malfoy in danger if they discover it's me doing this.'
'Yes, it would. This way, you are someone no one knows so it will not matter if someone tells the dark lord. I will inform Albus. We best get to breakfast.'
Harry enjoyed his time with his friends. Even though he knew what was going to happen would be serious but also end the war before it began, he had to act like normal. If the one in Gryffindor saw Harry acting too happy, they might suspect. He also couldn't take the chance that it was not McGlaggen. Harry noticed Albus talking to Severus but also Pomona Sprout, Filius Flitwick and Minerva McGonagall.
Harry only interrupted Severus seven times that day, but this time he did remember the silencing charms. Everyone knew what Harry and Severus were doing but neither of them wanted the students to hear what they were doing to each other.
Harry was sitting with his friends in Gryffindor tower. Severus and Albus were meeting the ones who wanted out. They were meeting in the shrieking shack. They could not go far in case Harry desperately needed to release some magic. He also had to be close so he could go meet up with them when it was time to remove the dark mark.
Harry tried to concentrate on his homework, but he just kept staring at his blank parchment. Ron, Hermione and Neville watched Harry, they figured Harry must be feeling Voldemort again and were expecting their friend to get up and leave at any time.
Hermione, Ron, Neville and everyone in Gryffindor tower was surprised when Fawkes flashed into the room. Landed on Harry's shoulder, then flamed out taking Harry with him.
'I don't think it was because of his magic,' Ron said.
'No, something's up which meant Professor Dumbledore needed Harry in a hurry. I hope Professor Snape is okay,' Hermione said.
The three friends hoped they hear something soon but they knew they might not, at least not until the following day.
Fawkes took Harry into the room where all the first years stayed until they were sorted. Severus was there waiting for him.
'Those seven were basically forced or lied to and manipulated. They want the mark removed, then they are leaving the country with their families. Only one is leaving alone as it was his father that forced him to take the dark mark. Now I did find out that the ones in Slytherin, Gryffindor and two in Ravenclaw were not forced. One in Ravenclaw and one in Hufflepuff were forced. We will deal with them tomorrow after the house elves report which students have the mark.'
'Okay, then let's do this,' Harry forced himself to change then followed his husband out of the castle and to the whomping willow. Before Severus could still the branches, Harry did with a wave of his hand. It did not surprise Severus, he had begun to see his husband do things that no one has ever done before.
'This is Mr Grim, he is the one who can remove the dark mark. Mr Grim, they have given a magical oath that what they told us was the truth.'
'Then it's time to remove that from your arms.'
Albus and Severus watched Harry go from one to the other, removing the dark mark. Three of them actually had tears and kept shaking Harry's hand. Albus spoke with them for a few minutes before he escorted them to Hogsmeade. Once they were gone, Harry changed back then Severus and Harry went back to their rooms.
'I'm not sure why, but it wasn't as long as removing yours nor did it get as hot as yours did.'
'It could be as simple as you knew what to expect and they put all their hope in you doing what they were told you could do. I did not know what you were doing and when I did realise, I wasn't sure it would work. There is another possibility, none of them wanted to take the dark mark. I might have been young but at the time, I did want to take it. Maybe the ones that are forced can have them removed easier than the ones who wished to serve him.'
'Either could be right Sev. So those students, we'll know in the morning?'
'Yes, Albus said to make it seem like you and I are going to our room right at the end of my first class. We will floo into his office from my office. He will have the list and we will know which ones were forced.'
'Alright, so I make it look like I'm dragging you off to shag again. Let's hope I don't have to before that.'
'If you do, then you'll just stay in my office until my class finishes.'
'Alright, I can't concentrate on my work, so I might just have a shower, then we can play for a while. That always makes me feel better.'
'Then I will join you in the shower and we can play in there before we get to bed.'
Harry grinned, grabbed Severus' hand and dragged him into their bathroom where their clothes disappeared the moment they stepped into the room.
Harry was able to hold out until near the end of Severus' first class. He was sure Dumbledore had planned it since that class was the fifth year Gryffindor and Slytherin's. All Harry's friends laughed as Harry just dragged Snape into the room at the back. Most of the Slytherin's were used to their head of house and Potter disappearing, only a few did not like it and wanted to figure out a way to get the traitor to the dark lord.
Harry and Severus only had to wait five minutes before they heard the students leaving the classroom. They instantly took the floo to the headmaster's office.
Harry and Severus instantly knew Albus was upset. They could see him staring down at the parchment in front of him.
'Albus,' Severus said.
'There is one here I did not expect and it's come as a bit of a shock. The house elf told me that her job was to get Harry alone so she could slip him a portkey.'
'So it wasn't McGlaggen from Gryffindor,' Harry said.
'No, it was not but she is a Gryffindor.'
'I can't think of any girl in Gryffindor that would follow him, at least, not willingly.'
'That is what I need to determine. Both of you sit down.'
Severus and Harry could tell that this female Gryffindor has really rattled the headmaster.
Albus first explained who the students are that were forced or manipulated. The ones forced by family will be staying at Hogwarts, then sent to Grimmauld place which now was a safe house since Sirius finally bought himself another home. The ones that wanted to take the mark, will be arrested. Albus had already organised for Kingsley, Tonks and Mad-eye to be at the castle after dinner. The four heads of house will be speaking with their students and telling them he will be talking to each student about how their studies are going and if they need to put more effort into certain classes. The first student will be a death eater that wanted to be marked, the next one from Slytherin, will not be marked. They could not have the others suspicious. The one from Gryffindor will be the second after Lee Jordan.
'You still haven't said who the girl is Professor,' Harry said feeling very nervous. There were only a few in Gryffindor that he would spend time with or go off alone with, the others, he didn't really know so he would not trust them.
'This is going to hurt a lot of people and many will refuse to believe it. The house elf could only tell me she wanted to serve but I am hoping, once I use veritaserum, that she was affected by a situation she found herself in.'
'Oh bloody hell, it's Ginny,' Harry's eyes were wide. Severus looked from Harry to Albus to see that what Harry said was true.
'Is that why she was so pushy about being with Harry?'
'Yes, that was the plan they came up with. She was going to get Harry alone, in the pretence they could snog in private. She would then slip Harry a portkey.'
'So she wanted to but it could be because of what happened in the chamber.' Harry said.
'That is what I am hoping but until we use veritaserum, I cannot be sure. I do not want any of the Weasley's to know until we know for sure.'
'This will destroy Mrs Weasley. I know she was hoping Ginny and I would get together but she did listen to you. She realised there was no hope. Damn, I really hope there's something wrong with her.'
'We will find out, one way or another.'
'Is there any way we can keep this from the Weasley's and make them believe it was because of what happened in the chamber?'
'We could if that is why she took the mark. If she did it willingly and it had nothing to do with that time, she will end up in Azkaban with all the other death eaters.'
'What if we work on obliviating her, completely so she doesn't remember anything from...I don't know, say the last ten years. I can remove the mark, if you can remove her memories. The Weasley family will be devastated.'
'That is a possibility, but answer this first Harry. What if we find out that she has done something that should send her to Azkaban. She may have killed or tortured. Should she get away with that if she did this of her own free will?'
Harry sighed, 'No but isn't sending her back to say a three or four year old punishment. The thing is, she was never away for to long so I doubt she would have had time to hurt anyone. I know it's not right and I've said those that take the mark willingly need to be punished. If we let her go with a memory wipe, we don't know how she will turn out when she's older. I'm confused and I hate that this could hurt the Weasley's.'
'Let's wait until I can question her, then and only then can we decide what should happen. Right now, we do not know if she wanted this or if it was caused by being possessed.'
'Okay, we'll wait to hear what she has to say. But say this was caused by him possessing her, this could still cause her problems even if she doesn't go to Azkaban.'
'Yes, it could and we could remove her memories to before she ended up with that diary.'
'Alright, I just hope this works out, for the Weasley's sake.'
'It's time to get those marks removed from the innocent ones. Once they are safe, the others will be dealt with then we will know the students are safe.'
'I had an idea Professor, about my power and the dark mark. Sev heard some of the students say that he got very weak when I removed the dark mark. I believe I can reverse the connection from the dark mark to him. If I'm right, it will either kill him or render him a squib. Since he returned using magic and was being kept alive by magic, I think this could really kill him. After the feeling I got from that item, I believe they will also be destroyed at the same time.'
'I don't see the harm in trying. If it works then we are all safe. If it doesn't, then we do not lose anything in trying. I will stun one of the marked students who wanted to serve him, you can use his dark mark. It's time for Severus to go speak with his students. Harry, you will need to be in Gryffindor tower so it will not look suspicious. Minerva will also be calling you so it will look like all the students are having a meeting with their head of house. I had the house elves combine their magic to block portkeys, but they can only hold it for the next hour. This is just a precaution in case Miss Weasley decides being sneaky is not going to work.'
'That makes me feel better. Harry will be safe.'
After Severus kissed Harry, he used the floo to return to his office. Harry used his invisibility cloak to walk back to Gryffindor tower. He was not going to risk seeing anyone especially Ginny, he did not want to accidentally give anything away.
Harry told Ron, Hermione and Neville in a whisper that there was some people who had been forced. He didn't say anymore but he knew those three would know what he was talking about.
Professor McGonagall entered the common room only a few minutes after Harry returned. She called for all the students to join her. When they did, she explained about the meeting all of them will be having to discuss their school work to find out if they need more help or not. Lee Jordan was called first, he followed McGonagall out of the office.
'Did you know about this Harry?' Hermione asked.
'Sev only told me just before he went to the Slytherin rooms. It's why he told me I had to come here, to wait for my time with McGonagall. I just hope I don't get an urge to shag Sev right when I'm having my meeting.'
'We've noticed it's not as bad as it was,' Ron said.
'It's not, not now Sev knows how much magic to take.'
The friends kept talking until Lee returned, 'Ginny, McGonagall said you're next,' Lee said then went to join the twins.
'It seems like she's picking students at random,' Neville said.
'Sev said that, I don't know why though,' Harry hated lying but he had no choice. He didn't want Ron or the twins to find out about their sister, unless there was no choice.
It was twenty minutes later that a house elf popped into the room, 'Professor McGonagall wants Angelina Johnson. She also told me to tell you that Miss Weasley was so nervous she ended up having to take a calming draught. Madam Pomfrey is looking after her until she calms down.'
'Why would Ginny get nervous?' Ron asked.
'She's used to seeing Professor McGonagall at the house and I know Ginny's not behind in any work,' Hermione said.
'Maybe it just one of those things where she worked herself up by thinking she was going to fail. Do you remember our test at the end of our third year Hermione. You came out screaming.'
Ron and Neville chuckled as Hermione huffed as she scowled at Harry who was smirking at her.
'I'm just saying. You were okay during all your other test and totally freaked out when you did that one. You don't know how people will react to different things, like speaking with their head of house about their grades.'
'Harry's right, I mean I'm nervous about what she will tell me. For all I know, I might start panicking when its my turn,' Neville said.
'We all could. But when it's my turn, I'll be heading straight back to my room.'
McGlaggen was called next, then Harry. He waved to his friends before he went to his head of house's office. She just pointed to the fireplace. Harry flooed into the headmaster's office.
'What happened?' Harry asked urgently.
'Miss Weasley was still very lightly connected to Tom. I will get you to break the connection, remove the dark mark then I will remove the last few years of her memory.'
'What will you tell the Weasley's?'
'Even though I wish I did not have to lie, this time I am doing it to save the Weasley family some pain. I will explain that Madam Pomfrey escorted her back to Minerva's office. They had their meeting, then she left to return to Gryffindor tower. Ten minutes later, a house elf told me that there was a student lying on the floor, two floors down. I will make it seem like Ginny hit her head, which is what caused the memory loss. Only you, Severus, Minerva, Poppy and I will know the truth.'
'So we do that now before the ones who were forced?'
'Yes, they are up with Poppy at the moment until we finish. We could not stop as their could be students who wish to join him but are not marked yet. We'll do Miss Weasley then you will go do those couple of students. You will floo there and then to your rooms. We cannot have anyone seeing you out in the school tonight. Once you do Miss Weasley and leave this office, I will work on her memory.'
'Okay, but are you going to say it was an attack?'
'I will not say what happened as there were no witnesses. It could have been an attack or an accident. Having it seem like she needed a calming draught could help convincing the Weasley family that this could be an accident. Now, off you go, we do not want any of the Weasley's trying to find their sister.'
Harry was able to remove the dark mark from Ginny's arm very easily, easier than it was with the ones he did in the shrieking shack. Harry believed it was because Ginny really didn't want to take the mark but her connection to Voldemort forced her. When he finished he found the connection to Voldemort was completely gone now. He used the floo to the hospital. He saw the students sitting on some of the beds. They actually smiled and looked relieved when they saw Harry.
By the time Harry finished, he was tired. He couldn't help feeling sorry for Ginny and those that had been in the hospital. None of them wanted the mark, yet their friends used spells and manipulation to get them to Voldemort where they had the dark mark forced onto their arms. He hoped it wasn't long before he could use one of the students who did want to join Voldemort so he could reverse the connection. He just wanted it to be over with.
Harry might be married but he was really looking forward to just being a student, a normal student without having to worry about his power, feeling Voldemort or hearing that people had been hurt or killed. He wanted it to end so all of them could finally live in a world that didn't involve Voldemort or his death eaters.
The Weasley boys were called to the deputy head's office to explain about their sister.
'We are unsure if this was an accident or an attack. All I can tell you right now is that your sister's head hit the ground very hard, enough to put her in a coma. Poppy believes she will wake within a few days. I have already spoken with your parents, they arrived twenty minutes ago and are up in the hospital. You three can stay with your parents but you must be back by curfew.'
'Can we go now Professor?' Ron asked quietly.
'Yes, you may.'
'Can you let our…' Fred began.
'Friends know,' George finished.
'I will. Kingsley and Miss Tonks are here, investigating. They will be able to find out if it was an accident or an attack.'
Early the following morning, Harry and Severus went up to the headmaster's office. They saw Vincent Crabbe stunned and bound to a chair.
'It's up to you Harry but just remember, if this does not work, then it should when you destroy those items.'
'Alright,' Harry walked over to the boy, stood beside him, then pulled up his sleeve. He took a couple of deep breaths before he put his hand over the dark mark. He went deep, he didn't just sense the dark mark, he sense the connection. Once he had it, he pushed with his magic.
Albus and Severus watched Harry. When they noticed a glow around Harry and Vincent, they straightened. The glow brightened, then it flashed but the castle also shook. Harry swayed, Severus rushed to catch him. He carried his young husband over to one of the seats.
'It worked,' Harry said tiredly before he passed out.
'He must have used all his power for it to make him pass out.'
'Yes, I believe he did Severus. Take him back to your rooms. I will contact Amelia so she can take the aurors to Malfoy manor
Albus did speak with his deputy head first, so she could tell the rest of the staff the good news. After that, he went to the fireplace to speak with Amelia Bones. Even though it was not official until Amelia announced it, Albus knew Harry once again saved their world.
Minerva spoke with the rest of the staff but she did explain that the official news would probably be tomorrow. After that, she went to speak with the her Gryffindor's. After that, she believed she could finally relax. She had been as tense as the rest of the staff. Now, thanks to Harry Potter once again, Voldemort was dead and the death eaters were either squibs, dead or locked up. Hogwarts was once again, safe.
When Severus woke the following morning, he saw Harry smiling down at him, 'It worked, easier than I thought as well.'
'It did make you pass out.'
'Yeah, I felt myself going but if I stopped, he might have survived. I wasn't going to stop until he was dead.'
'I do not blame you. But how are you feeling?'
'Fine, great actually. Did you hear anything about the Weasley's?'
'Yes, Kingsley and Tonks investigated and found out that Miss Weasley fell over the banister, hitting her head. Poppy told the Weasley's that Ginny was fine but she detected, with her charms that some of Ginny's memories are blank. She explained that in these cases the person usually is never able to have those memories fixed. She said it has happened, but it's rare. She will not know until Ginny has woken. Poppy knows how to make it look good.'
'Yeah, she does. How long did Dumbledore take?'
'He took her back to the age of eight. Albus will speak with all the Weasley's once they have seen Poppy's final results. They will be told that it would be best for Ginny if they do not fill her in on things like the chamber or even what has been going on this year. Albus will get them to follow his lead.'
'Yeah, he will. But it's over Sev, we can finally be as normal a marriage couple that live at Hogwarts. Detentions will be for things like talking instead of anything dangerous.'
'Yes, our lives, here and outside of Hogwarts will be quite normal. But how are your sexual urges?'
'I still want you but I can hold it. Since you mentioned it, how about I forget holding it and get to the fucking?'
Severus laughed before pulling his young husband on top of him and kissed him, passionately. Both knew their lives might not be like other marriage couples, but at least now they could finally have the life their had been dreaming about.
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