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His saviour	By : Kruemel Category: Harry Potter > Slash - Male/Male > Harry/Snape Views: 16367 -:- Recommendations : 5 -:- Currently Reading : 6
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Mr.Black and Mr.Black

Severus was pacing Infront of the fireplace. Harry, Hermione, and Draco were watching him patiently. He was supposed to meet Dumbledore soon and his thoughts were running wild.
“We don´t have to do it today. We can wait a few days if you´re not ready.” Harry tried to calm him.
“Scrimgeour wants him gone. I saw him yesterday. He was horrified by what we found out. He will expect us to get it done today.”
“We can handle him Sev. He relies on us almost more then we rely on him.” Draco said, Harry nodded in agreement.
“You also won´t be alone. Ron and Draco will be there. We designed this plan to make sure everything goes well. Dumbledore will be too focused on the both of them to pay you any attention. This was your idea. I trust that you know what you’re doing.” Harry said and grabbed his hand to make him stop.
“Don´t worry. This isn´t any harder then meeting with Riddle. You need to tell me now, what it is you want to do. If we do it today, you need to leave.”
“Alright, let´s do it.” Harry squeezed his hand and went to get Ron. Ginny had taken him aside. Why, Harry had no idea. He found out rather quickly. Ron had a black eye and a cut on his cheek.
“Good idea, but you need to do Draco too to make it realistic.” She nodded and hurried into the living room.
“Are you ready?”
“I think so. I´m a little nervous but I think it will be fine. We fought with Draco for years. It won´t be too hard to fake it now.”
“Just remember to be outright nasty. He will push your buttons and you need to give as good as you get. It needs to go so far that you draw your wands.” Ron nodded and they walked out together. Draco had a split lip, and his hand was a little swollen.
“Did you actually hit him?” Harry asked Ginny.
“I did. Both of them, it was kinda fun.” Harry grinned.
“Alright, remember, start fighting when we reach the corridor to his office. Let´s go.” Harry, Hermione and Ginny watched them leave. This was it. Today was the day they would get rid of one of the most dangerous wizards of all time.
Severus stopped right before they walked around the corner to the headmaster’s office.
“Any last questions?” Ron and Draco shook their heads.
“Hey Ron, I had an idea. When we get to his office, just follow my lead. Keep insulting me until Dumbledore asks what happened. Tell him that I attacked you out of nowhere. Then play on what I say next.”
“Alright.” Ron said and looked at Severus.
“Ready.”
“Then start arguing.” Draco and Ron started to throw insults at each other while Severus grabbed them each by an arm and stalked towards the entry. He put his best sneer on his face and barked the password so that they could go up. He didn´t need to knock. Dumbledore opened the door and stepped aside as Severus pushed the two students in. Ron and Draco faced each other.
“You´re just as pathetic as your father was! I didn´t think that was possible.”
“Don´t you dare mention him. Besides, do you really want to talk about fathers? Your father is a death eater. A convicted death eater. And you call mine pathetic?”
“At least my father has common sense. Your father was delusional just as the rest of your family.”
“Boys! Boys! Boys! Let´s settle down will you. Severus what happened?” Dumbledore asked whilst inspecting the faces of the two young man.
“I´m not sure headmaster. I was in my office when I heard a commotion in the corridor. When I walked out these idiots were at each other’s throats. I separated them and asked what had happened. They just started to scream at once, so I thought I bring them to you.”
“Alright, Mr. Weasley could you tell me what happened?”
“I was walking to the potions classroom because I forgot my book when suddenly I was hit in the face. I didn´t do anything!”
“Didn´t do anything? Are you serious? You made out with my girlfriend. I saw you!”
“I did not!”
“Yes, you did, I confronted her, and she admitted to it. Cho and I have been together for a year. You have a girlfriend. Keep your hands from mine!”
“I didn´t know she was your girlfriend. Besides, if she so willingly turns to someone else, she must be pretty unsatisfied.”
“Oh, come on! You do realise that you are at best a way for her to get to Potter again. There is no other explanation. Why else would anyone stoop so low. You know, if it weren´t for Granger, you would die alone. Then again, you are her best prospect, given her… status. Even though you have nothing to offer her. I have to admit, I never pictured you as a cheater.”
“Right… and what is it you have to offer heh? Oh hey, if you date me, I will force you to take the dark mark because I can´t wait to kiss a murderer’s feet.” Ron spat sarcastically.
“And besides, it´s none of your business. It´s not my fault that you can´t keep your girlfriend in check.”
“At least my wife wouldn´t have to work her ass of to finance our family. I will be able to give her the best. You do realise that you are nothing right? You are nothing without your friends, you have nothing, not even brain cells and you can do nothing! I can´t think of one thing you are good at, besides sucking up to people who are better than you.” Ron just glared at him for a moment. He then drew his wand so quickly that Severus barely catched the movement. This was it. His heart was hammering. Draco reacted just as quickly and the two of them stood aiming at each other.
“That is quite enough you two.” Dumbledore tried but was ignored.
“I can show you what I´m good at. Just say the word and I will destroy you.”
“Do I seem scared to you? What are you going to do? Throw a jelly leg hex my way? Or what else did your mudblood girlfriend teach you, the stunning hex? You have no idea what needs to be done to destroy someone. Gryffindors don´t have the guts to do what they must. If you haven´t realized it yet, Gryffindors always come second to Slytherins.”
Dumbledore was watching as the two boys were screaming at each other. This was the part of the job he hated the most. Teenage drama. He was cautious though. The Malfoy and Weasley boys had been at odds from the very start. Dumbledore knew the things the red head had to endure because of the other. The rivalry between the golden trio and Malfoy and his goons was well known even beyond Hogwarts walls. Only the conflict between the marauders and Severus rivalled this one. His alarm bells went off when the word mudblood fell. He knew that was it. This would be a full one battle if he didn´t intervene. He quickly raised his own wand to disarm the boys. Before he could aim properly, he was hit by a spell and taken by darkness.
Ron and Draco lowered their wands at ones. Severus quickly conjured a robe and Magically tied Dumbledores hands together. He then pulled out a draught of the living dead and hexed it straight into the man’s stomach. He then sat down because his legs had begun to shake. He couldn´t believe how easy it had been. Dumbledore or rather Grindelwald really had trusted him. He hadn´t been on guard at all. Probably because he never expected to get attacked in front of students.
“You did good, both of you.” He said after a while. Draco and Ron seemed to be stunned that it went that smoothly as well.
“That´s it? He won´t be a threat to anyone anymore?” Ron asked, it was just so surreal. Severus nodded.
“Wow.” Draco exclaimed.
“Here we were, so afraid of him and we took him out in only a second.”
“Indeed. Well, let´s get him out of here. Dobby!” The small elf appeared and looked at the man on the floor.
“Dobby, I need you to take him to my office. We can´t walk him around the school like that.”
“Of course, master Severus. Dobby will do so at ones.” The elf said and they disappeared. Severus smiled. Since Dobby found out about the babies, he decided to call him master Severus rather then Snape. He usually wasn´t to fond of house elves. Not because he thought them less then himself, but because they tended to rob him of his last nerve with their constant caring. This elf though, he had really become to like. The fact that he adored Harry so much only played a small role in it.
“We should get back as well.”
“Should we use the floo?” Ron asked.
“I don´t see why not. It will certainly bring us there faster. I will take Harry to get the wand when we have him locked up.” So, all three stepped into the flames and were whisked away, back to the dungeons.

Hermione, Ginny and Harry were sitting in the living room when the trunk opened, and Ron called out for them. They hurried up the stairs and saw the body of Albus Dumbledore lying on the carpet.
“That was quick.” Harry said and walked over to Severus to hug him.
“It went perfectly.” Severus said and kissed the top of his head.
“This is great. We will have to hold a meeting today. We should celebrate. This is a huge step towards our goal. Dobby!” For a second time the small elf appeared.
“Harry Potter sir! What can Dobby do for Harry Potter?”
“Tonight, we celebrate. Get to headquarters. Set it up outside behind the house. There is a huge piece of land that is included in the wards. I want lights and we need music. Get Molly Weasley and my mum to help you. Take as many elves as you need. This party needs to be grand! No alcohol unless it´s only butterbeer. It´s Sunday and I don´t want anyone to have a hangover. Maybe some alcohol-free fruit cocktails.” Dobby nodded and disappeared.
“Let´s get him in the trunk. Then we have to return to Nurmengard, we have a prisoner to free. One of us will need to take Polyjuice as we walk in, and we need to take the invisibility cloak as well. So, he can walk out with us without the guards knowing.” Severus said.
“Won´t the guards notice sooner or later?” Ginny asked.
“No, we will place wards that will leave them none the wiser. No one will ever enter his cell again unless after the war, we manage to undo the soul transfer. Then we will get the real Grindelwald back to his cell.”
“Alright let´s do it.”
“Ginny, can you go and infrom your mum to get to headquarters. Tell her that I want her to create a three-course menu at least. Tell her to give Dobby the grocery list and he will get out to get everything for her.”
“Sure, I will stay and help with the decorations. Fancy to join me?” She asked Draco.
“Always my little minx. Let´s go.” They walked out and Harry raised his wand to levitate Dumbledore down the steps to the one room compartment. He placed him on the bed and undid the binds on his hands. Severus chackled him with one foot to the bed and placed a power repressing spell on the chackle. Just in case they would be late for the next doze of the draught and the man would wake up. He then cut off a few of the man’s hairs before they climbed out of the trunk again and warded the compartment as heavy as they could. Severus went to get the Polyjuice potion and looked at Ron and Hermione. Ron sighed and held out his hand.
“I will take it when we meet with Scrimgeour. Do we have the cloak?” Severus nodded and pointed under his robe.
“Alright, let´s get to the ministry.” Harry said and fire called Scrimgeour’s office. The minister looked up from his paperwork when his chimney flared up. He spotted Harry Potter´s head and stood to walk towards him.
“Hello minister, may we come through?”
“Of course, Harry, come along.” He took a few steps back and watched as the usual group stepped through the floo.
“Is it done?”
“It is. We have him locked up safe. We need your permission to go back to Nurmengard to get Albus Dumbledore out of there.”
“You have it. I´m afraid I do not have the time to accompany you today. There has been another attack and this time it´s even worse. I will have to go meet with John Major. He needs to make a press release and I have no clue what to tell him yet.”
“That´s okay. We will smuggle him out. We have all we need to do so. Maybe you want to come by headquarters tonight. We will have a celebration. You can extent the invitation to Mr. Major and his family as well.”
“I will make sure to come by. I will see you later then. Should I ask Tonks to join you?”
“I don´t think so. She´s an auror and we are about to do a prison break. She cannot be involved.” Severus said sternly.
“Right…” Scrimgeour said and watched as they left.

Gellert Grindelwald´s eyes went wide when he saw Harry Potter, Severus Snape, Hermione Granger and Albus Dumbledore in front of his cell. They had only been here yesterday, what would they do back here already? Also yesterday, he had been brought to another room to meet with them, today they came to him. The guards opened the cell and the group walked in.
“I don´t understand.” He said after the door closed from the outside.
“We are here to get you out.” He couldn´t believe his ears.
“Today?”
“Now! Ron here came up with a short-term solution. We took out the other you this morning, and you will take his place under Polyjuice potion right away. Scrimgeour was too nervous to let him walk around free any longer, so we acted. We will stay for a few minutes before we leave. Severus, Hermione, start warding this place. Ron, take of the robe and hat and give it to him.” Everyone jumped into action.
“I can´t believe it. I will be me again.”
“Yes, we will still look into the reversal but at a later time. You always need to have a flask of Polyjuice potion on you, but make sure that no one ever see´s you drink from it.”
“Thank you, Mr. Potter. I don´t know how I can ever repay you. I had lost all hope.”
“Please, call me Harry and you should thank Hermione. She is the one who insisted that there was something amiss. Get dressed. We will leave as soon as you´re ready.” Harry said and handed him the robe. He pulled out his wand and cast a cleaning charm on the man.
“I will make sure to thank her later.” Grindelwald said and pulled the rob over his shoulders. Severus pulled out a flask and handed it to the man when he was done buttoning up the robe. He took a large sip of the potion and transformed into his own body in front of their eyes.
“Welcome back Professor.” Harry said. Severus pulled the invisibility cloak from his robe and handed it to Ron who still was in Dumbledore´s from as well. He slipped under it and disappeared.
“Alright, everything set up?” Harry asked and Severus nodded.
“They won´t question that the cell is empty when we leave.”
“Good, let´s get going then.” Harry said and pounded against the door. They heard the key turn and the door opened. They just walked out, and Harry sighed in relief when they left the building. Today seemed to be a day where everything seemed to go smoothly.

When they came back to Hogwarts, they made their way to the headmaster’s office. The elder wand still lay on the floor where Grindelwald had fell earlier. Harry was glad that they could get too normal now. The whole Grindelwald/Dumbledore thing was terribly confusing. Now Albus Dumbledore was truly here. He still hesitated to pick up the wand, but Severus gently pushed him towards it, so Harry gave in. When his hand closed around the handle a wave of electricity run up his arm. Harry starred at it in awe. It was ten times stronger than he remembered it from when he got his phoenix wand. He tried a few spells and was awed again by the sheer power behind them. Everything seemed to come even easier to him, but he did notice that he would have to work hard to use it daily. Maybe he wouldn´t. It would be better to only use it when necessary. His own wand was great, and everyone would notice if Harry would use a different wand.
Hermione sent a message through the galleons to let everyone know that there would be a meeting tonight and that everyone was expected to come. They then spend the afternoon telling Dumbledore about some of the things that happened since he was locked up. He surprisingly knew most of it. Grindelwald had been thorough when he visited. Harry promised to take him to get a new wand sometime next week and discussed the evening with the man. He would stay upstairs in the house until Harry had a chance to fill the DA in on what had happened since yesterday evening. Harry would also introduce his parents, Sirius, and Cedric to the DA. He still wasn´t sure if it was the right thing to do but he didn´t want to hide them anymore.
“We will hide you under the cloak when we arrive. Hermione will escort you upstairs and you will remain there until one of us comes to get you, alright?”
“Yes, do I not need to sign that contract of yours.”
“I won´t force you to.” Harry said.
“Yes, you need to sign.” Hermione said and Harry looked at her.
“We can trust him.”
“I´m sure we can but everyone has to sign it. That is the rule, a rule we came up with for a reason.”
“It´s alright, really.” Dumbledore said.
“Fine, you do realise that means that even in school, I am the one in charge. You were headmaster before any of this happened. The castle will recognise you as such. I am the heir, so it recognises me as well. If you sign, you will have no choice but to listen.”
“That´s okay too. I´m just glad to be out of that cell.”
“Okay, we will discuss some of the things I want you to change soon. This is great. This way I don´t have to disclose that I´m the heir.” Dumbledore signed his name under the hundreds of others and Harry truly felt humbled. Back in the 1940ies, Dumbledore truly was one of the greatest. To have someone as talented as him in their ranks was pure gold. And that such a man placed his trust in him to know what´s right, was outright scary. Before his fear could overwhelm him, he quickly told them that they should leave. He needed a distraction, and a party would be perfect. He called Dudley over to take him with him and his cousin quickly stepped beside him.
They arrived early by choice. Hermione had sent a separate message to Remus and Sirius so that they would arrive around the same time. Harry quickly instructed the four of them to wait upstairs until he had announced their return. He then followed Severus out to see how everything was looking. It was stunning. There were dozens of tables all around the yard. One bigger one was placed in front of the others and Harry assumed that it was the table for him and his inner circle. Just then he noticed just how many members his inner circle had. His parents, Sirius and Remus, most of his close friends plus Victor Krum, Cedric, Hagrid, the twins and Severus. He would trust each one of them with his life.
There were candles floating above the tables and music was playing silently in the background. There was a bouquet of flowers on every table which smelled amazing and later when it became dark, you would be able to look up into the night sky. The DA members started to arrive, and Harry welcomed everyone with a handshake and a smile. It was seven o´clock when the last guests arrived. Harry enlarged his own table to seat Scrimgeour and the Major family with them as their honoured guests. He then stood to address his people.
“Today is a good day. With the help of a few of my closest friends, we were able to take a big step towards the future we all fight for. What you will learn today will shock you to no end. Yesterday afternoon I visited Nurmengard prison after a few questions came up, questions we couldn´t answer ourselves. Under the watchful eye of our esteemed Minister, we had a conversation with Gellert Grindelwald about the battle that took place between him and Dumbledore in 1945. Under the influence of Veritaserum, he relayed a tale that is almost unbelievable.” Harry took a deep breath.
“Albus Dumbledore never defeated Grindelwald.” At the outcry of the audience, he raised his hand and called for silence.
“Let me explain. We discovered that during the battle, Grindelwald performed an illegal, long forgotten ritual that allowed his soul to switch into the body of Albus Dumbledore. It was Dumbledore who woke in a cell in Nurmengard, trapped in the body of his old friend who had stolen his own. Gellert Grindelwald then went on to Hogwarts to pose as the headmaster. He was there for half a decade, and no one ever suspected a thing. While there, it was him, who committed all the wrongs against me and so many others. He is therefore the only person who can be held accountable.” He paused to let all that sink in. McGonagall stood from her seat.
“Are you telling me that right this moment, Gellert Grindelwald is somewhere in the castle, walking around, doing whatever he wants?”
“Yes and no. This afternoon we apprehended him, and he is currently heavily warded in the trunk. Severus has administered the draught of the living dead. We are celebrating tonight the downfall of one of the most lethal wizards of all time, and we celebrate the return of the real Albus Dumbledore, who was rescued from prison just a few hours ago. He will return to his post at Hogwarts and will help us with our next endeavours. He has signed up to join us just before we left to come here.”
“He´s here?” Poppy Pomphrey asked.
“Yes, he will join us in a minute. First, I have another announcement that will surprise most of you. I have previously told you that there was another new development that will change a lot around here. I was previously unsure how to approach the subject but have decided that I have to trust you, as much as you trust me. A while ago, we had another mission that was until tonight, top secret. I´m just going to say this. Cedric Diggory, Sirius Black and James and Lily Potter have been rescued from a veil in the ministry of magic. We have, pretty recklessly I might add, reached into the veil, without knowing what was on the other.” The audience exploded with questions and outcries of disbelieve. Harry raised his hand, and everyone instantly fell quiet.
“Let me tell you what we know and how and what was decided about the matter. We know that the veil is a place for people who were murdered. There is a chance that there could be people who died from an accident but that we can´t be sure off. We do know that not everyone ends up there. We were saddened to see that Arthur Weasley could not be brought back. The reason why I hesitated to announce this to you is that we also know that there are truly dangerous people behind the veil. Together with Mr. Scrimgeour, I decided that we cannot allow everyone to try to bring a loved one back. If you enter the room with the veil, and you have lost someone in such a way, you will hear them calling out for you. When I was called near it, the voices were comforting but Severus for example, has had a very different experience. The voices he heard were threatening to him.
Now that I am telling you about it, I need to trust that you will tell me the truth about the matter. We don´t really know how the veil works. We don´t know if you can choose who you pull out or if every voice you can hear will be able to escape the veil if you want to or not. For this reason, if someone feels threatened in any way, he or she will not be permitted to try. I know it´s not fair to many of you, but I ask every single one of you not to ruin it for everybody else. If someone dangerous comes out of that veil because one person lied, the veil will either be placed somewhere were no one will ever find it again, or we will destroy it. I off all people know how devastating it is to lose someone you love, and I feel very privileged to have been given another chance. I don´t want to be the one who stay´s in the way of anyone´s happiness but someone must in order to protect everybody else. I hope I made myself clear, these terms are not negotiable, so I do hope that you head my warning. On a happier note, let´s welcome our new members. Hermione would you mind getting them?” Hermione stood and hurried to the house.
“Harry?” Neville said from behind him. Harry turned and looked at him.
“I have thought about it a lot. I want to try it. What you suggested when you first told us about the veil. The worst thing that can happen is that they will fall asleep peacefully. If they don´t come back, at least they aren´t suffering anymore.”
“Are you sure you are ready for this?” Neville nodded.
“I want to do it too, but I decided to wait at least until I graduated.” Luna said and Harry smiled at her.
“I think that will be best. And if you, do it, your brother or sister will have two little girls to play with.” Luna smiled brightly. In that moment, Hermione returned with the group of newcomers. Harry directed Dumbledore to the table with the other teachers and Cedric joined his mother who was sitting will Bill and Fleur. The others joined his table and Harry was getting ready to speak ones more.
“As many of you know, my dad and godfather were aurors back in the day and Albus Dumbledore is also a great addition to our ranks. I invite you to raise your glass for we have so much to be thankful for.” Harry grinned and dropped the formal address.
“We got our school back!” He yelled and the crowd cheered.
“Grindelwald is gone, and we finally can focus all our attention on the downfall of Lord Voldemort! In some way, we wrote history today. Even if only we know it. Every single one of you should be proud of yourselves. Without your commitment and sacrifice, we would not be where we are today. Now, let´s celebrate our first big victory with a delicious meal, family and friends.” Harry quickly walked back to his place and sat down. He always felt weird when he had to make big speeches. The house elves served the food and Harry was glad to see that everyone was happily conversing.
“You did so good.” Severus told him quietly from the site. Harry turned his head to look at him.
“You think?”
“Yes, you were impressive, but I always think so. You have a way to reach people. I think everyone gets that you were serious, and they will listen to you. I´m sure of it.”
“Let us hope.” Harry said and picked up his fork. Mrs. Weasley had chosen to make four courses. When they waited on desert, he visited her table and thanked her for the delicious food.
“You have outdone yourself again. It was truly award worthy.” Molly Weasley blushed heavily.
“Oh, you cheeky boy, you flatter me.” She said and pulled him into a mama bear hug.
“I mean it. It was great. Your best meal so far. I think the second course is my new favourite dish.”
“Good to know, I will make sure to remember if you come for your next visit.”
“Why did you think I mentioned it.” Harry said and grinned. Then his face got serious.
“I wanted to ask. How is it going with Petunia?”
“I´m not quite sure. On some days, it´s okay, great even. On other days she acts impossible.” Molly told him.
“Sounds like her. Thank you, for putting up with her. I hope she doesn´t disrupt your life to badly.”
“Don´t mention it. I will make a good woman out of her, you see. Even if it takes me years.” Harry gave her another hug before he returned to his table. Throughout the evening, many people came up to his parents and thanked them for their sacrifice. Harry could see that Lily was feeling a little uneasy, but she smiled through it and only Severus and James seemed to notice as well. Severus told him that Lily never really liked to be the centre of attention and Harry could relate to that only to well. He smiled when he realised that it was another thing he had in common with his mum. They had grown close. Sometimes Lily reached out and when he went to see her, they spent hours talking. James was almost always there as well but Harry found that it was a little harder to connect to him. Not because they didn´t get along but because they were quiet different personalities. Harry felt almost shy around him which in turn made James try way too hard at times. It was a little stiff. While Harry was almost accustomed to all his mother’s affection, he couldn´t say the same about his father. He wasn´t afraid of him or anything it was just plain awkward.
Around ten pm the first people started to get up to leave. Harry stood and thanked everyone for coming. He asked the Weasley to stay behind for a moment but walked Molly back around the house to see her off. He thanked her for the food again and promised to visit soon. Then he stopped and talked to the two ministers for a while before he returned to the Weasley´s. Dudley had joined the group and was talking with Luna and Neville.
“What´s up Harry?” Charlie asked when he sat down at one of the tables.
“I wanted to ask you something, all of you.”
“Go on.” Bill encouraged him.
“It´s about one of the babies.” Harry said just as Severus stepped to his site. Harry had previously told him that he wanted him to be there as well.
“What about it? Is everything alright?” Ginny asked.
“Yes, don´t worry, everything is fine. Severus and I were discussing the names the other day and we know what we would like to call them, but we thought we should ask for your permission before we actually decide for good.”
“Why would you need our permission?” Ron asked but the grin on his face told Harry that he already knew what was coming.
“Well, we have decided that the older twin will be named Emma Jean, after Harry´s mum and both our best friends.” Severus said.
“And we thought it would be nice to name the younger one Elea Molly, since your mum is just as much a mother to me as my own. But I wouldn´t want to use it if one of you wants the name for one of your kids.” Harry said.
“Yes, we wouldn´t do that.” Severus added. Fred and George looked at each other.
“Harry there is no question.” Fred said.
“Your family and with family there is first there first served. You don´t need our permission.” George told him.
“It´s such a lovely name. Both of them, truly beautifully thought out.” Ginny said with a big smile. Bill and Charlie agreed, and Ron just kept grinning.
“Mum will be thrilled. You should surprise her on the day. I´m telling you, if she has little Molly in her arms, she will weep with joy.” Fred said.
“We will call them just Emma and Elea though I think your mum will call her Molly.”
“It will be so cute.” Ginny cooed.
“Thank you, we are truly honoured.” Severus said and Harry could see how genuine his smile was. When Harry had told him that he wanted the name Molly, he agreed at ones. Falling in love with it just as Harry had. That it had such sentimental value didn´t really matter. He just really liked it.
“You are more then welcome Severus.” Charlie said and stepped up to shake his hand.
“Harry is a brother to all of us and you have made him happier than we have ever seen him. We are thrilled to welcome you into the family officially and ones you are bonded, we will consider you as our brother as well.” Severus was very moved.
“Now that you mentioned it. When will the two of you tie the knot?” Ron asked.
“Not sure yet, but probably soon. We still don´t now where to have the ceremony.”
“Seriously?” Hermione asked.
“Look around you Harry, it´s beautiful, you can do it right here.”
“I guess that´s true. Fine, I will tell Molly we will have it here.” Hermione and Ginny immediately started talking about different decorations. Severus pulled Harry away from the group.
“What are you doing?” Harry asked giggling.
“I want to bond with you.” Severus said seriously. Harry looked up to him.
“I know, we were just talking about it.”
“No Harry, I mean, I want to bond with you now, right here.” Harry starred at him.
“May I ask why so sudden?”
“Why not? Most of the people who count are still here. We can get Molly and Scrimgeour back. Come on, the garden is already set up. Now is as good as any time in the future.” Harry thought about it for a minute. Severus was right. He always wanted only a small number of people there and everyone that really mattered was here. Severus was right. Why the hell not?
“Alright.” He said with a smile. Severus starred at him before he came close and raised his arms to hold Harry´s face in both hands.
“Alright?” He asked to confirm. Harry nodded and the most beautiful smile spread across his lover’s face, before he dove down to kiss him deeply. When he pulled away, he turned to the others, and reached behind him to take Harry´s hand.
“Hey guys!” The group turned to them.
“We are getting bonded, right here tonight.” Hermione and Ginny squealed in delight and Ron grinned from ear to ear. Harry had the feeling that this was exactly what Ron wanted when he asked about the bonding. You just had to love him.
“About time!” The twins said in unison.
“I will go get mum.” Bill said.
“Hey Charlie, get inside and get the others. Tonks should still be here. She can go fetch Scrimgeour.” Somehow, only a minute later Severus and Harry found themselves alone in the garden. Everyone else had hurried off to tell someone the good news.
“From this moment on, there is no way of going back.” Severus said as he watched his Harry as he removed his glamour.
“Like there ever was.” Harry said quietly.
“You are beautiful.” Severus said and walked up to him. He placed his hands on his ever-growing belly. Harry blushed and looked down at himself. In the past few weeks, their relationship had become intense. With how much time they now had together, they grew closer and closer by the day. He wouldn´t trait it for the world, but his relationship also frightened him more then anything in the world. Every time Severus looked at him, Harry felt so vulnerable, so loved and protected that the thought of loosing Severus in some way turned physically painful. Severus must have noticed a change in him because he looked down and saw Harry´s pain riddled face.
“What´s wrong?” He asked worriedly.
“Nothing, just the thought of loosing you… I don´t know if I would survive where something to happen to you.”
“I know, I swear to you, I will not let it come to that. I will always come back to you, I promise.”
“You can´t promise that.” Harry said and pressed his face into Severus´ chest.
“Yes, I can. I am a stubborn man, Harry.”
“Alright, I will hold you to that. Is there anything I need to know about the bonding?”
“Yes, there are essentially three different bonds. One is called the life bond. It binds you together until one or both die. All three bonds are life bonds but the other two are more specific. Parents automatically form a life bond with their children. You do not have to do a bonding. The love bond is the most common bond. Most people who choose to bond with one another love each other very much. The strength of the bond is important. Most bonded couples can sense the others emotion when they are in the same room, but there have been cases where the bond was much stronger so that the pair actually shared emotions. If one was in pain, the other could feel it too, not as strongly but noticeably.
Then there is the soul bond which I already told you is very rare. Soulmates can share everything if they so choose. Thoughts, dreams, emotions and it goes even so far as to affect your tastes. With a soul bond, it is also known that it can change your outer appearance but, in the cases, where it was reported, the changes were very little. Soul bonded couples cannot by law be separated unless one of the two dies of natural causes. Like I told you ones before, even then it is supposed to be unbearable. The most important thing to know is that you have no influence of which bond will from ones it started. At some point of the bonding, we will be surrounded by light. If the light is green, it´s the life bond. If it´s red, it´s the love bond and if it´s a silvery white, it´s a soul bond.”
“Alright, is there anything specific I am supposed to say?”
“No, there will be a moment where the bonding magic will make us speak from the heart. I only attended two bondings in my life. At one the bonded could not shut up and at the other there only said a few words. There is no way of knowing what will come out of your mouth.”
“Okay, do we need to perform a spell?”
“No, we will face each other and Scrimgeour will bind our hands together and perform the spell. We will need to keep eye contact the entire time. If it´s broken for more then a blink, it will lessen the bond. And that´s all you need to know. There´s nothing more to it.”
“Sounds pretty straight forward.”
“Oh wait, I forgot. We both need to choose two witnesses who will stand with us.”
“That won´t be hard.”
“For you maybe.”
“Oh, come on, you have one. You just need to pick another. Everyone here would be happy to stand with you.”
“Maybe I should just ask Ginny, it would be the logical pick to choose Draco´s girlfriend.”
“I´m sure she would be thrilled.”
“But what if Narcissa or Minerva or even Poppy gets offended.”
“Severus, who do you want up there with you?”
“Honestly? Probably Poppy. She was always very kind even when everyone else cursed me out.”
“Then there is no question. This is your bonding Severus; you should share it with whom ever you want. Don´t make that decision out of logic.”
“But in some cases, there were reports that during the ceremony, the witnesses were able to absorb some of the couple’s magic. With you being the other groom, there is no doubt in my mind that it will happen this time… I need to watch out for Draco, ergo I need to watch out for Ginny.”
“I will still perform the ritual Sev, Ginny will get a boost one way or the other.”
“This could give her an even bigger one. Poppy is a powerful witch. She´s not only good at healing, but she is a good fighter as well. Ginny is good, but she is still young.”
“I don´t know Severus, this is a decision you need to make. I have every faith in Ginny, but I see your point. Draco would fair exactly as I would if he were to lose her.”
“Please Harry, I need you to tell me what to do. I am not one to make wise decisions.” Harry took hold of his hands.
“Close your eyes Sev.” Severus did so immediately.
“Take a few deep breaths and clear your mind.” Severus nodded when he did.
“Now, don´t think about it. Just say the name that comes to mind first. Who will stand up with you during the bonding?”
“Draco.”
“Yes, we already knew that who else?”
“No, that´s the answer. It was essentially a decision between Poppy and Draco. Draco won so it will be Ginny.”
“Alright, there you have your answer. You don´t need me to make decisions for you love. Just listen to your instincts, you know what to do.”
“I love you.” Harry laughed quietly.
“I love you too.” He said just as they heard voices from around the corner.
“Are you ready?” Severus asked.
“To be yours? You bet I am.”
“Brat, you are already mine.” Harry just grinned before the others walked up to them. Lily and James asked for a word with Severus, and they stepped away. Poppy Pomphrey walked up to him and pulled him in another direction.
“Poppy?” Harry asked ones they came to a stand.
“Harry, I know how much Severus means to you. I know that you are about to become a family and I also know that Severus can be… difficult at times. Your parents are currently having a talk with him, about how he better treat you well and how if he ever hurts you, he will be sorry. I´m not going to do that. I know that you will never hurt him. When you look at him you see the same man I see. Severus doesn´t know how precious he is, how good. He is haunted by his one mistake, I can still see it, even though your parents are alive and well. I am asking you to keep doing what you do. Do not let him push you away.”
“I don´t think I have to worry about that. Yes, with everyone else, he still is difficult sometimes, but not with me. I get that he deserves the space to snap sometimes. He´s been through a lot and some people cope by lashing out. But with me, he´s allowed to do that. He must never fear that I will abandon him because he said something because he was hurt or angry. He gives me the same in return. Just last week I flipped out because I was scared. I screamed at him, called him all kind of names because I was losing my mind. He just sat there until I was done and then held me until I could breathe normally again. I had ranted so long that I forgot to breathe. Then all he did was tell me he loves me, and we never spoke of it again. There is nothing he can do or say to get rid of me. I do not turn my back on the ones I love.” Poppy quickly dried the tear that escaped her.
“I am so very proud of you Harry. I saw from the first time I met you that you were a great kid. You have grown into an even better man. Many couldn´t have bared what you had to. I noticed how the school turned against you almost every year. And when you proved them wrong again, you just excepted them back as if nothing had happened.”
“I was used to it and I truly didn´t care that much. Ron and Hermione always mattered most. Sure, it stung when Seamus or one of the other Gryffindors turned against me but in the end they didn´t really matter. That reminds me, maybe now that we know the truth about Dumbledore and have the real one back, he would want to join. Anyways, we should get back, I think we are ready to start.” They walked back together, and Harry walked up to Ron and Hermione.
“You two coming?” He asked.
“Coming where?”
“To stand with me during the ceremony of course.”
“Oh Harry, we would be honoured.” Hermione said and hugged him.
“We will be there with you mate.” Ron said and clapped his shoulder.
“You go ahead. I only need to speak with my parents.” They nodded and Harry made his way over to where the marauders stood huddled together.
“Harry, there you are. We thought you forgot about us.” James said playfully sternly.
“Of course not, just saving the best for last.”
“Good safe son.” James said grinning.
“You guys are okay with this right?”
“Of course, we are sweetheart. We want you to be happy, and I know that Severus will make you very, very happy.” Lily promised.
“Your mother is right, if you asked me as a kid, I wouldn´t have believed that Severus Snape could love anyone. But Harry, the way he looks at you, like you are the light of his life… You cannot fake that.”
“Thanks dad. Sirius? I know you weren´t exactly happy about me and him. I need you to be okay with this.”
“I am Harry, it´s your life. I will probably never like him but even I can see that he does you loads of good. I will always be here for you, and if that means playing nice with Severus, then that is what I will do. I don´t want your kids to get involved in our past. I will be on my best behaviour and who knows, miracles are known to happen.”
“I am proud of you.”
“Harry please…”
“No, I mean it. Thank you, I could never express in words how much this means to me. How much you mean to me.”
“Oh, come on Pup, you don´t want to make an old dog cry, do you?” Harry laughed and gave both Sirius and Remus a hug.
“Now I´m ready.” Harry said and walked to where Severus, Scrimgeour and their witnesses were wating for him. Severus smiled brightly as Harry took his place opposite to him and Harry couldn´t help but return it tenfold. For a moment Severus was stunned by the cheer joy that was showing on Harry´s face and when he reached for Harry´s hand, his heart was racing, and his hands were shaking.
They locked both eyes and hands and for Harry, everything around them seemed to disappear. All that mattered was the black-eyed man in front of him. He felt Scrimgeour tying their hands together but he didn´t hear a word that was said. Scrimgeour must have started the chant, because a tickling sensation started to run up his body. It started in his toes and slowly overtook first the feet and then the legs. When it reached the area of the waist, Harry felt a heat rising in him. Simultaneity he felt that another tickling had started at the top of his head and ran down his face getting closer and closer to the other. Harry gasped when both met in the piddle of his chest and a bright light started to surge from their hands. Harry couldn´t make out the colour since he still starred into Severus´ eyes.
Severus was completely overwhelmed by the magic that came from Harry. It was so raw and so strong he couldn´t believe how much stronger he felt already. Harry´s eyes looked more beautiful then ever. He was so glad that Harry had thrown these awful glasses away. His green eyes were made even brighter by the light that emerged from between them. His heart ached and he felt the need to say something, anything. When he finally spoke, only three words came forth.
“My Harry, always…” Harry gasped. It was perfect. Just what a man like Severus would say. Simple and straight to the point, but full of meaning. Three simple words that meant everything. Harry let his heart guide him when he himself made to speak.
“Always and forever.” As soon as he finished the light between them exploded and Harry felt himself sway on his feet. Their hands must have been freed, because Severus stepped closer and steadied him before he lowered his head and melted their lips together. They held each other close as they shared, in Harry´s opinion, the most beautiful kiss. It was chaste but deep and the same time. Harry could have lost himself in it. Severus stroked his cheek with his thumb before he pulled away to press another kiss to his forehead. The perfect harmony was broken as they heard cheers all around them. Harry stepped a step back and Ron and Hermione were the first to reach him.
“Congratulations Harry! A soul bond! These are so rare. How are you feeling? What was it like? Is anything different then before?”
“Hermione, give him time to answer before you ask your next question. He couldn´t get a word in even if he wanted to. Congratulation’s mate.”
“Thanks Ron.” They walked of and next were his parents, then Sirius and Remus and all the other Weasleys. Harry was glad when the last congratulations were spoken, and he could return to Severus´s site.
“Hey Harry, Poppy agreed to let you play sick tomorrow and Narcissa said that she could teach Defence . Just leave a few hairs so she can change into him Severus.” Fred called and Harry grinned.
“Where shall we go? I don´t feel like going back to the castle.”
“I tell you what. I will go and pack a few things for us. Then we can go and spend our first night home.”
“Yes, I love that. Let´s do that.” Severus gave him another kiss.
“Don´t move love. I will be back soon. I love you so much and I can´t wait to bring you home Mr. Black.”
“Then hurry, Mr. Black. And don´t forget my cookies.” Severus couldn´t help but kiss him again. He then took off in a run and Harry laughed quietly. Life would be great.

***Suprise bonding!! This chapter was fun to write. Hope you like it.***
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