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Trial by Fire	By : sazsazzel Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 37684 -:- Recommendations : 4 -:- Currently Reading : 4
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or any of the characters associated with the books/movies and I never have and never will make any money from the writing of this story

Chapter List
- 10
- 11
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AN: SO Sorry about the long wait between chapters but I've had massive writers block on this chapter. I usually sit down and the words just flow. But i decided to plan out a dozen chapters and that was a mistake because i suddenly got writers block. Don't get me wrong i know the general layout and where its going but not how much is going into each chapter lol but I'm sure this is all sorted now. If you're not too angry with me I'd love some reviews especially as i found this chapter difficult i need to know if it was alright lol. I hope you enjoy this chapter and haven't given up on the story :)

unneeded - I couldn't resist throwing a bit of potty mouth in their. Your right it could explain a lot but I think he was a bit gone in the first place don't you? lol Hope you like this new chapter.

The Undiscovered - Thank you! I hope you continue to love it just as much as I do.

Janet - Thank you, it's always good to hear from people who enjoy the story. A story is nothing if no-one reads it. Enjoy :)

landra - I'm glad your enjoying it and liking the humor. Fawkes is turning out to be a favourite character. I honestly didn't think he'd be that popular :) I', sorry but i don't currently have a update mailing list but if enough people ask I'd certain consider it. If i start one I'll add you :)

loopy - wow, thank you. I'm glad I could make you laugh out loud. Hopefully you'll enjoy the rest of the chapters. Not all of them will be funny but most will be. Hope you enjoy this chapter.

Chapter 10 – Meeting the staff

Harry and Severus were relaxing in their quarters with Harry resting peacefully in Severus’s lap. It was quickly becoming his favourite place to be. He was securely wrapped in his arms while Severus’s fingers lightly traced runes over the exposed expanse of skin on his stomach.

“We have to do something about your shirts luv. You can’t keep walking around without a top on, not that I mind personally but your gorgeous body is mine to ogle not anybody else.” Severus murmured into Harry’s neck before he started nibbling along his jaw.

Harry tilted his head to give him more access while he moaned in pleasure at the administrations from his mate.

“I can transfigure some slits or possibly flaps into your shirts. It will be a bit of trial and error but I’m sure I can come up with something.” Severus said in between kissing along Harry’s neck and jaw.

Harry moaned again and started to wiggle his hips trying to entice Severus to do more.

“Are you listening to me Harry?” he asked but when all he got was a moan he nipped Harry’s throat in warning. This didn’t have the desired effect as it cause Harry to groan in pleasure. Severus smirked against his mate’s neck. He loved the fact he could drive Harry to distraction but he didn’t like being ignored. So he decided to try things another way. He leaned back effectively removing body contact and casually reclining against the sofa with his arms hung over the back.

It only took a few seconds for Harry to realise that something was wrong and that he wasn’t pressed up against Severus anymore. He shook his head as if he was trying to clear it, “W-what? Why did you stop?” he asked breathlessly.

Severus gave him a sexy smirk before smoothly replying, “You weren’t paying attention, you seemed distracted… so I removed the distraction”

Harry looked flabbergasted at Severus for a few seconds before realising that he was being teased. He slowly and gracefully turned around on Severus’s lap, draping himself across his mate’s chest. He nuzzled into his neck while peppering it with kisses. “I’m sorry Sev, you know you drive me mad, I couldn’t focus on anything but what you were doing to me. Tell me what you were saying. I promise I’ll pay attention this time.” He murmured between kisses.

“Well….. seeing as you’re asking soooooo nicely…” Severus began before stopping and groaning. “Not now! Damn it!”

Harry startled at the sudden sharpness in Severus’s voice. “Huh?” he asked.

His mate’s eyes softened when he looked at Harry’s confused face. He reached up and gently caressed his cheek. “Sorry for the outburst luv but the castle just brought to my attention that the teachers have passed the gates and are now on Hogwarts grounds. They’ll be heading up to the teacher lounge. I’m assuming they received some kind of message about the change in Headmasters.” Severus explained.

Comprehension dawned in Harry’s eyes as well as something he could only identify as fear. Fear and anxiety were pouring through the bond so Severus instinctively enveloped Harry in his arms. “What is it luv?” he asked while trying to calm his mate by carding his fingers through Harry’s hair. Severus felt Harry mumbled something into his neck but he couldn’t quite make out what it was. He used his fingers to gently raise his mates chin so he could look in his eyes. “You’ll have to mumble that again, I didn’t quite hear you the first time.”

Harry broke eye contact with his mate, he couldn’t say what needed to be said while gazing into those knowing onyx eyes, but didn’t move away. With a huge sigh he repeated what he originally mumbled. “I’m a freak Sev. I was before but now what will they think? I have wings for crying out loud! They’ll blame me for Dumbledore… I don’t think I can face them Sev” Harry exclaimed before throwing himself back into the safety of his mate’s arms.

Severus growled at his mate’s words, he would have to have serious and possibly fatal words with those filthy muggle relatives of his. “I don’t care how many times I have to tell you this because I will tell you again and again until it sinks into that skull of yours. You are NOT a freak. You are the most precious thing in this universe to me. No-one will think any less of you for coming into your inheritance, if anything they will envy you. Creature inheritances are highly regarded.” He cupped Harry’s face in his hands and slowly ran his potion stained fingers across Harry’s tear stained face. Sometime during Severus’s speech Harry had began to cry silently. Severus could tell that he still wasn’t getting through to his love so he decided to try a different approach. “Harry, you wouldn’t call me a freak would you?”

“No!” Harry shouted in shock. He couldn’t think why Severus would think he was a freak, he was anything but.

Severus placed his hand gently over Harry stomach, “Would you call our child a freak Harry?” he asked quietly.

“NO!!” Harry growled with anger flashing in his eyes. His wings burst forth from his back faster than they ever had before he grabbed the front of Severus’s robes. “I’ll KILL anyone who calls my child a freak!” he screamed in his mate’s face.

A wide grin spread across Severus’s face momentarily disarming Harry because Severus’s was truly beautiful when he smiled, especially when it was genuine and reached his eyes. “Exactly” Severus said before grabbing Harry by the back of his neck and pulling him down for a powerful kiss that left them both breathless.

“What? I don’t understand” Harry questioned. He was so confused. One minute he was crying on his mates shoulder, being consoled then he wanted to rip someone throat out before being pulling into a searing kiss. He definitelylost a few brain cells in that kiss.

Once he got his breathing back under control Severus explained himself, “How can you justify calling yourself a freak and not me or our child” Harry growled at this. “Listen. If you’re a freak that makes me one too. A child born of two freaks is also a freak. So by YOUR logic YOU are calling me and our child a freak. I know you’re not a freak and I’m certainly not a freak. I also agree with you that anyone calling OUR child a freak will be swiftly dealt with. Do you understand now? You’re not a freak, you’re special and have a great gift. You have to believe me. I will keep telling you until you do, you know how stubborn I am” Severus sat back at let his word sink into his mate, hoping that he would understand.

Harry closed his eyes and could feel the love and truth flowing through their bond. No-one had ever explained it to him like that. Trust Severus to be the only one who could make him see reason. He smiled shyly at Severus. “Forgive me for being an idiot?”

“Of course luv and I would ask you to make it up to me if we hadn’t kept the rest of the staff waiting for 20 minutes as it is” he smirked at Harry.

Harry groaned before removing himself from Severus’s lap. “I guess we should be going then. They stood up and Harry rapped his arms around his mates waist, “Fancy a lift?” he asked.

Severus just smiled before saying, “Be my guest luv”

With that they disappeared with a crack.

“Dobby is please they is making each other happy. Masters is deservings to be happy theys is.”

Fawkes just rolled his eyes at the silly house elf before flashing away to the teachers lounge. There was no-way he was going to miss this!

Outside the castle an infuriated Dumblemort was viciously throwing spell after spell at the wards of Hogwarts, but to no avail “I will get back in and when I do there will be hell to pay!” he announced to himself because there was no-one around to hear him, before he disapperated.

Harry and Severus appeared outside the teacher lounge and both took a stealing breath before walking through the doors hand in hand. Their entrance had the desired effect, the teachers were stunned into silence. Who could say what was shocking them more? Was it Harry’s new appearance as he had kept his wings out and was in all his Phoenix Lord glory? Was it that they came walking in hand in hand? Was it the fact that Severus seated himself in Dumbledore’s chair? All these are plausible excuses but Harry thought it was more likely Severus was smiling causing the most shock. Harry noted that he hadn’t been able to wipe the smile of his face for quite some time now.

While this shocking state of affairs unfolded Fawkes was able to quietly pop into the room and take up perch on a bookshelf so he could keep an eye on the proceedings.

Minerva was the first one to break out of her shock. “What is going on here Severus? Where is Albus? And why is Mr Potter here?”

“Dumbledore is no longer Headmaster” pause for dramatic effect “I am and before anyone say’s anything the castle chose this as you know it does. No-one can become Headmaster without its consent and it was also the one who dismissed Dumbledore”

Several conversations broke out in the room. Harry could only pick out certain phrases because they were all talking over each other but what he was hearing he didn’t like.

“…but Snape!”

“Albus wouldn’t stand for this…”

“…won’t listen…”

“…not taking orders…”

“…who does he think…”

“…I don’t believe”

“How? I mean how?!”

Harry growled and flared his wings in irritation. “SILENCE!!!”

“Why I never!” squeaked Professor Flitwick, startled by the sudden outburst.

Minerva surveyed the room and could see that things were going to get out of hand if she didn’t step in. “Filius calm yourself, I’m sure Mr Potter has an explanation for talking to a teacher in such a disrespectful manner.” She said calmly.

“But Minerva it should be you! You’re Deputy Head” shouted one of the teachers from the back of the room.

This caused Harry to growl again.

Severus sighed before reaching for Harry and pulling him down on to his lap where he started to calm down and his growl turned into a purr. Severus was sure he heard someone in the group say ‘awww’. What he didn’t realise was that it was Fawkes who he could hear in his mind. Harry realised though and snickered softly.

“I’ve already said it wasn’t my decision but that of Hogwarts. Dumbledore was a manipulative old fool! He endangered student’s lives year after year!” he bellowed. This caused the room to fall silent. Happy that he finally had their attention he continued, “Dumbledore has sacrificed too many people for the ‘greater good’. He’s placed Harry with abusive relative and constantly put him in situations that were dangerous. He was always trying to mould Harry it to the perfect weapon. One he could dispose of once he had done his job. He’s manipulated me, took advantage of me and used me to spy on the Dark Lord. He never cared what condition I came back in as long as I had information he wanted. I’m sure more than one of you has fallen foul of his manipulations at one point or another.”

Professor Sprout was the first to speak this time, “This is just a shock for us you must understand Severus”

“I do Pomona, I really do. But ganging up on me wont change anything.” He replied. “There will be an article tomorrow in the Daily Profit announcing Dumbledore’s removal and the reasons behind it. He will also be stripped of his chief warlock position.”

The room was silent for a long time and Fawkes narrowed his eyes while scanning their faces. He could feel something going on underneath the surfaces. He would have to have a word with Harry and Severus and warn them to be cautious,

Minerva observed Harry for several minutes before clearing her throat to get his attention. When he looked at her she quietly said, “Can you forgive me Mr Potter? I should have noticed and intervened.”

Harry beamed at his head of house before announcing, “Of course I do Professor McGonagall and it’s Harry please.”

“Well now that’s settled there is only one more thing that needs to be address. As you can probably tell Harry has come into his creature inheritance. He is a phoenix and we are mates. While he will still continue his studies he will be treated with respect as Hogwarts has decided to make a bond with him. This information will stay within this room. The less people that know about this the less likely this information will find its way to the Dark Lord too soon. We are under no illusion that this won’t reach him eventually but the longer we can keep him in the dark the better for all concerned.” Severus explained.

Murmurs and nods of agreement could be heard in the room.

“Sev I’m tired” yawned Harry.

“Let’s get you to bed then luv.” Severus smirked at his mate. “Dismissed” he said to everyone else in the room before Harry wrapped his arms around Severus and they disappeared with a crack leaving a shocked room full of teachers behind.

To be continued…
- 10
- 11
- 12
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