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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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“Severus! What are you doing?” Harry asked.
“I was attempting to carry you over the threshold but maybe not?”
“God no, the babies made me fat. I´m way to heavy.”
“You’re not fat, it´s just the stomach.” Severus said and raised his wand to unlock the door. Harry sighed when they came in. They were home.
“I never could have imagined a place like this. You thought of it?”
“Yes, when I was young, I always wanted to live on a farm. I loved the red barns you see everywhere in the country. When I became older, I lost the taste for the red, but I still thought making a barn into a house would be awesome. The details came when I saw the location. The view over the ocean is stunning. I can´t wait to watch the sunrise with a cup of coffee in hand.”
“I actually couldn´t believe my eyes when I first saw it. Thank you, for building us such a beautiful home.”
“Where do we sleep? Are the beds already here?”
“No, I thought we can transfigure one. We can stay in the living room for now.”
“I can´t wait until it´s finished. I told Kreacher to get most of the stuff next week. You can always tell me if you found something else, but I want to get the nursery ready.”
“Have you thought about what you want?” Harry had told Severus that the only room he wanted to help create was the kid’s room. When he was young, he dreamed of a bedroom full of toys and stuff animals and he promised himself that if he ever were to have kids, he would build the room of his dreams.
“I have the themes nailed down to three. Maybe you can help decide.”
“Let´s hear it then.”
“I always loved dreamcatchers; it reminds me of another world in the wild. But I would want to make it more feminine. I could also see a fairy theme with pastel colours and some magical effects. The third would be a more grown-up look. Earthy colours mixed with a lot of white. You could make it an animal theme, with teddy bears.”
“I like them all, I think I would prefer bright colours and I don´t really believe that kids this young, should live in a grown-up room. It should be a place where they can dream about whatever they want. A place where anything seems possible.”
“Severus Black, you are one big softy.” Harry said and watched as Severus placed one of his shirts on the floor and transfigured it into a comfortable looking bed. Harry yawned as he saw it. He hadn´t realised sleepy he was.
“Don´t tell me you´re tired.”
“I am, I´m sorry. Today was a lot.” Severus eyes softened when he saw Harry caressing his stomach.
“It´s alright. We have all day tomorrow and then there will be the holidays soon. Let´s go to bed. I don´t want you to drain yourself too much.”
“Are you sure?”
“Quite… come on, let me help you out of these clothes.” Harry smiled gratefully. Severus pushed him gently to the bed and knelt to take of his shoes and socks. Harry pulled his sweater over his head, which was followed by his shirt. He opened his pants and Severus pulled them of off him before undressing himself. He joined Harry und pulled the blanket over them.
“We haven´t even brushed our teeth.” Harry complained.
“You will survive one day without it.” Severus said and pulled him into his arms. They were quiet for a while.
“I knew it would be a soul bond.” Harry suddenly said.
“Yeah, I think I did too.”
“You were right. It´s quite frightening. When do you think that we will start to share stuff?”
“I don´t know. But I already feel different somehow.”
“Me too. You are quite powerful. I knew you were, but it was even more then I thought.”
“Says you. I was almost brought to my knees. I had no idea that a human can have so much. I do feel much stronger than I did before.”
“That´s good. You need to train to dial it back though, otherwise Riddle will notice.”
“Alright, but that’s enough about him. I don´t want to hear his name until we are back at the castle. It´s not a real honeymoon but still…”
“Sorry, I promise I won´t bring him up again.”
“Thank you.” Severus said and started to rub circles on Harry´s stomach. Harry yawned again and Severus pressed a kiss into his neck.
“Sleep, we will talk tomorrow.”
“Are you tired at all?”
“No, but that´s okay. I am perfectly happy just holding you.”
“I can stay awake. I can force myself to stay up.”
“You will do no such thing. You need to listen to your body. Now close your eyes and sleep. I don´t want to hear another word.”
“Thanks.” Harry said and Severus mumbled that, thanks was indeed a word. Harry laughed weakly and fell asleep in the middle of it. Severus spend the next hour listening to Harry´s breathing. He thought back a year ago. He had been so unhappy, so lonely, and so afraid, all the time. Afraid that he would die before he would ever find out if someone could love him. What a difference to how he felt now. Harry Potter came into his life and ones he permitted himself to let him in, everything had changed for the better. He went from only one friend who was dead, to having many close ones. That Harry´s friends accepted him so easily, just because Harry fell for him stunned him still today. He truly had been horrible.
He went from never knowing love to someone who got showered with it. Harry had built him a house for gods sake. He had his own potion lab, a green house, and his godson was right next door to him. Harry thought about everything. He went from no family to more then he could count. The Potters, the Weasley´s, the two Malfoys, Black and Lupin, Hermione and Victor Krum. And that were only the closest ones. He didn´t even count, Hagrid, Minerva, Tonks and some of the others. Yes, everything changed. He also was about to be a father, which was something he deep down, always desired. He always hated the students but had been sure that he would love is own kid to death.
Harry had made all his dreams come true. And to top it all off, he was now husband to one of, if not the wealthiest person in the world. How he, Severus Snape could get so lucky, he would never know. He now whole heartedly believed that Harry and he were indeed fated to be. It seemed like yet another prophesy had become true. He didn´t even notice when he slipped away, but when he finally fell asleep, he was greeted by a vivid dream of the bonding.

When Harry opened his eyes, the first thing he noticed was that he couldn´t see clearly. He remembered that he forgot to take his lenses out which confused him. He searched for his wand and summoned the little case he usually left the contacts in overnight. He carefully removed first one and then the other lense and was shocked when his vision became clear. Severus stirred next to him, and Harry looked at him. He gasped. Severus looked like Severus but also not. There were tiny little changes. His lips were a little fuller, his nose a bit less crooked and his skin a touch darker. His hair seemed to be fuller too. Harry doubted that anyone who didn´t know him to well would notice but for Harry, who was intimately familiar with his face, it was plain as night and day.
“Is something wrong?” Severus asked.
“No, it´s just… you look different.” Severus´ eyes flew open.
“Merlin, Harry… you look different as well.”
“How so?”
“Your hair is less messy, and your cheek bones a little more visible.”
“I can see too. I just took out my contacts and I see better then ever before. I will go use the bathroom. Can you get Dobby to get us something to eat?”
“As long as it´s breakfast in bed.” Harry grinned.
“Sounds perfect.” He stood and got out of bed. He walked towards the bathroom when Severus called after him.
“Hey, Harry. I think you are taller.” Harry spun around.
“Really?”
“Maybe just a few inches but yes, I think so.”
“Awesome!” He took a quick shower and brushed his teeth. When he came out of the bathroom, his nose was met with the delicious smell of pancakes and bacon. Severus went to wash up as well and Harry already prepared him his coffee. They started to eat, all the while chatting lightly. Severus raised his mug to his lips when Harry spotted something.
“Bloody Hell! No! This is not good.” Severus almost dropped his cup as Harry cried out.
“Harry, what is it?”
“Your mark.” Severus looked down on his arm and gasped in shock. The dark mark was gone. Completely vanished from his skin.
“How is that possible?”
“It must have to do with the bonding. Severus, you know what that means right?”
“This is not good; this is not good at all. What are we going to do?”
“I don´t know, but you can never go back. Riddle will know that it´s gone.”
“We rely on an inside man! Now we are completely blind.” Severus exclaimed.
“I know, but it´s done now. Let´s worry about this tomorrow.”
“We can´t! We have to get back. What if he decides to attack the castle? He will risk it if he believes that he can get his hands on a traitor.”
“He can´t get in. The wards are too strong.”
“You don´t know that! What have we done? We shouldn´t have bonded.” Harry cringed, that hurt, badly. He didn´t know what to say and his eyes filled with tears. He looked down. He couldn´t make Severus feel bad. Not now when he was so obviously scared. Severus stood and started pacing.
“We could try to use the time turner, but I don´t know if something like this can be undone. What do you think?” He looked at him and when saw his face, he wanted to punch himself. Harry was trying so hard not to look hurt, but he failed. Severus´ heart ached and he quickly came to his site. He levitated the breakfast trays to the site and pulled him into his arms.
“I´m sorry, I shouldn´t have said that. I wasn´t thinking.”
“Do you regret it?” Harry asked, Severus sighed. He could see the vulnerability in his favourite pair of eyes.
“No, but if I had known before hand, I would have waited until after the war or at least the school year. I was considering leaving the school until the war is done. Then it wouldn´t have mattered because I wouldn´t put hundreds of students in danger. But I do not regret making this commitment to you.” Harry didn´t answer. He shuffled as close as he could, and Severus held him. He remained in his arms until he felt the hurt go away. Severus ran his hands through his hair. He loved having Harry this close. The skin-on-skin contacts always calmed him down. Harry´s skin was so soft, and he loved it´s unique smell.
“Do you think we should go back?” Harry asked after a while.
“We should leave earlier but we don´t have to go right away. We do have to discuss some stuff with Albus, but… for right now, I have other plans.” He gently lay him onto the mattress and leaned down to kiss him deeply. He was careful not to put too much pressure on his stomach. When they broke the kiss, he kissed down Harry´s neck until he reached his collar bone. He paused to lick it for a minute before he moved on to Harry nipple. Harry watched as he twirled the little nub with his tongue and groaned. He loved it when Severus did that. This time he didn´t just lay there though. He roamed Severus´ torso with his hands, he pinched his nipples softy at first but when Severus groaned, he tightened his grip a little. He then lowered one hand to his lover´s crotch. Severus moaned and pushed into Harry´s hand.
“Take them off.” Harry said breathlessly and pulled at his boxers. Severus quickly slipped out of them, and Harry took a hold of his cock. It was hot and hard and feeling it in his hand, aroused him… badly. He started to slowly move his hand up and down and Severus breathing became a little heavier. With a quick move of his hand, Severus vanished Harry´s boxers and reached around him. Harry felt probing fingers at his hole. Suddenly one of the fingers was slick and halfway inside him.
“God, yes, Severus.” Harry called out and his hand stilled.
“Harry…” His voice sounded so ragged that Harry almost came on the spot.
“Keep going, don´t stop.” Harry hadn´t even realised that he did. He continued and soon after picked up the pace. Severus had stretched him with two fingers and was about to add a third when Harry could take no more.
“Stop, please. I need you inside me.” Severus groaned loudly. Harry sounded so desperate. So desperate for him.
“Lay on your sight, back to me.” Harry rolled around and Severus pulled him against him. He positioned his cock and slowly pushed in. Harry cringed a little. He knew he should have waited but he simply couldn´t. It took Severus a while until he was fully sheeted. He started to slowly push in and out, and pushed in a little deeper when Harry relaxed completely. They had made love before but not like this. The pace stayed slow, deliberate. Severus was constantly peppering his neck with kisses or whispering in his ear. It was maddening and Harry loved every second of it. He gasped and groaned and tried to push back to get more, but Severus held his hips firmly in place.
“That´s it, Harry. that’s good, just stay still.” Harry tried very hard to obey. Severus noted and decided to have a little fun with it.
“You want to be good, don´t you? You want to hold still. You want to be good for me.” Harry moaned. Severus pinched his nipple.
“Answer me, Harry.”
“Yes…”
“Yes what?” Harry groaned in frustration.
“Yes, I want to be good.” He finally managed to say. Severus pushed in deeper, harder but didn´t stop his slow pace. Harry grabbed the sheets in front of him.
“See, good boys get rewarded. And you are a very good boy aren´t you?” Harry´s breathing came in short gasps.
“Yes…” he whispered. His voice wouldn´t comply. Severus was so hart, he felt he could explode any second now. He just had to hold off a little longer. He was almost done.
“That´s it… You´re close aren´t you? Do you want to come Harry?” he bit his lip hart to prevent himself from falling over the edge.
“Yes…” Harry gasped.
“Please…” It was only a whimper.
“Then come.” Severus said and pushed in hard, one last time. He couldn´t hold it anymore. They came at the same time. Harry´s mouth was open in a silent scream. Severus lost his vision as black spots clouded his eyes. It was their most intense coupling yet. Their joining seemed to have unlocked something because Severus was flooded with a happiness that didn´t quite feel like his own. Then he heard Harry´s voice in his head.
*Why did he do that?*
“Did what?” He asked and Harry´s head flew around.
“Did you just hear that?”
“I did.”
“Quick, think something.”
*He´s so cute when he´s excited* Severus thought.
“Well, thank you.” Harry said with a big grin.
“You’re welcome.”
“Is there a way to cut the connection off? Not permanently but so that we can keep some of our thoughts to ourselves.”
“Let´s see, raise your occlumency shields.” Harry did and Severus tried to send him a thought.
“And?”
“You were wondering if this is going to work.”
“I was. Maybe we need to just both decide to close the connection until one of us opens it again.”
“Let´s try it.” Harry said and told himself to close the link. He instantly knew that it worked. Severus had been presence in his head somehow. He hadn´t noticed it before but now that he couldn´t feel him, it felt like a part of him was missing.
“It worked but I don´t like it.”
“We will get used to it. I think the more we open and close it, the easier it will get. Let´s see if it needs both of us to open it again.” Harry nodded and thought to open the link. He immediately felt when Severus was back.
“Doesn´t look like it.”
“This is good. As soon as one needs the other, we will now.”
“I hope the pain part won´t be so bad. Yesterday you said something about choosing to share. Maybe we can choose not to share physical pain.”
“Let´s agree on that. Sooner or later, we will see if it works that way.” Harry nodded and drew lazily patterns onto his stomach. Severus giggled.
“Great, it seems like I´m ticklish now. I never was before. Thanks for that.”
“Serves you right. I remember you torturing me when you first found out. It´s finally time to get my revenge.” He pretended to attack, and Severus flinched. Harry laughed.
“You tease.”
“Be happy that I´m not as cruel as you.” Severus pressed a kiss to his forehead.
“I am.” he said with a grin.
“Hey, did you notice your teeth?” Harry asked when he looked up at him.
“I have, they are almost straight now, and they lost most of their colour from these stupid potion fumes.”
“They look great.”
“Thanks. It´s the most noticeable difference.”
“They never bothered me before, so I don´t care. You must be happier though. I know that the things that bother me the most are often things that others don´t even notice.”
“I won´t say that it never bothered me, so I´m happy with how they are now.”
“Then I am glad. You really do look handsome this morning. Do you want to go for a walk before we leave?”
“I would love that. Let´s get dressed. We shouldn´t get back too late.” They got dressed and took a long walk by the ocean. They discovered that there was a pathway to a little beach not far from the house. It would be great in the summer.

When they came back to the castle, they immediately flood to the headmaster’s office.
“Harry, Severus, I wasn´t expecting you back just yet. You both look well; did you have a good night?”
“We did, thank you. Although we had quite the shock this morning. My mark is gone. The bonding magic must have broken the connection to the dark lord.”
“Interesting.” Dumbledore said.
“I wouldn´t call it that.”
“No, don´t get me wrong. This is unfortunate but… If what you told me about Harry´s connection to him is true, it might broke as well.”
“You mean…”
“Yes, I believe there could be a chance that the horcrux is gone. We should be able to tell if we do a few simple spells.”
“Let´s hope so.” Harry said.
“There are a few other things we need to discuss. Tomorrow morning at breakfast, I want you to announce that every student, teacher, and other staff is to be checked for the dark mark. I can tell the castle to inform you when everyone´s in the hall. We can seal the room so that no one gets away. This afternoon. We will ward one quarter of the hall where we will be doing the check one by one. People with the mark won´t be able to leave that area until we put the wards down when the aurors arrive to arrest them. Their wands will be taken from them and handed to the ministry until they decide what to do with them. Everyone sporting the mark will either be expelled or fired. We need to clean out the school now. The castle needs to be a safe place for the students and staff.”
“Alright, what else do you need?”
“Once we are sure that there are no death eaters left, I want the students to come together one evening a week. In that time, I want them to play team building games. The groups will be four people each. One from each house. If we want the animosity between the houses to go away, we can´t keep doing nothing. This way, they might find common ground.”
“I think that is a fantastic idea.”
“Good, one last thing. I want to change up the heads of houses. I think the transition will go smoother if the kids have to speak to a head from a different house. We only have two Slytherins at staff and with the babies on the way, Severus won´t have the time for it anymore. I want Professor Sinistra to take over Gryffindor. Professor McGonagall is an excellent head of house, and she will do the Slytherins loads of good. She is the perfect combination of frightening and trustworthy. I think Professor Trelawny could use another task. She will loosen up the Ravenclaws quite nicely. Professor Sprout could stay with the Hufflepuffs but just to shake it up, maybe professor Vector would like to try her hand with them. They could use someone who is a little stricter.”
“I think you have chosen wisely. I´m not sure how the teachers will react. Especially Pomona and Filius but they will get over it.”
“Since it´s my decision, I don´t want their salary to change. They did nothing wrong. I will pay the difference myself.”
“That is very generous of you. They will appreciate that. I will make the announcement tonight.”
“Then that would be all.”
“Really boy´s you shouldn´t have come back so early. The world won´t end because you took one day off.”
“Don´t say that. In times like these it can.” Harry said as he stood.
“You will need to discuss the living situation with the teachers. McGonagall needs to move to the dungeons so that Sinistra can take her rooms in Gryffindor tower. Severus needs a room where he can stay if he must, but he will probably spend most nights at home. At least after the birth.”
“We will see, I told you that I am considering taking time off.”
“You don´t have to tell me, tell him. He´s the one who needs to look for a new potions master.”
“Maybe Narcissa would be interested. Draco wouldn´t be at school anymore so there is no conflict of interest, and she would be safe here as well.”
“You see, no reason to worry.” Dumbledore said with a smile.
“Go on boys, I have a bit of reading to do.” He dismissed and they flood back to Severus´ office and climbed in the trunk. They sat down at the kitchen table, each a steaming cup of tea in front of them.
“Hey, what did you mean this morning? When I first heard your thoughts.”
“What?” Harry asked. He didn´t want to talk about it. He was embarrassed by how much the words spoken in passion, had affected him. He avoided Severus´s eyes, looking into his teacup instead.
“This morning, right after the sex. You thought, what was he thinking. What did you mean? I haven´t been able to stop thinking about it.” Severus said watching him closely. He could sense that this was indeed a “thing”.
“I don´t know, I don´t really remember.” Harry said and he didn´t even sound convincing to his own ears.
“Harry, please talk to me.”
“It´s nothing, just… This time was different. The things you said…” He didn´t finish. Severus tried to figure out what the problem was.
“I was under the impression you quite liked it.” Harry blushed, hard. He didn´t dare to look at him.
“I did… kind of. I don´t know how to say this without making you feel bad.”
“Don´t worry about it. Just tell me.” Harry took a deep breath and finally looked at him. Severus looked worried and Harry already felt bad.
“I enjoyed it very much. I didn´t know that these words could have such an effect on me.”
“Then where is the problem?”
“It reminded me of Vernon okay… Not during, but immediately after. He always called me boy. I didn´t mind while you did it, but I couldn´t help to feel weird afterwards.” Severus looked absolutely horrified.
“I shouldn´t have said anything. I told you, it´s no big deal.”
“What? Of course it is! I´m so sorry love, I promise it will never happen again.” Severus reached for his hand, but Harry pulled it away before he reached it.
“This is exactly why I didn´t want to tell you. I knew you would say something stupid like that.”
“What?” Severus asked. Now he really was confused.
“You heard me. This is my issue Severus, not yours. I don´t want you to stop doing it because it made me feel weird. I want to push through that. I want to replace these horrible memories with good ones. One day, we might have a son. I want to be able to call him my boy without all the bad overshadowing the meaning. I had a fleeting thought this morning, that’s all.” Severus didn´t seem convinced. Harry sighed and stood from his seat. He didn´t make it to the door before Severus called after him.
“Wait!” Harry stopped. Severus came up to him and pulled him into his arms.
“I enjoyed it as well, and I meant it when I said it. You are a good boy, you always were. I knew no one ever told you so I wanted to let you know that I know.” Harry´s cock sprang to life. Heat rose to his cheeks, and he was so embarrassed that he turned his back to his bond mate. Severus wouldn´t let him though. He spun him back around and glared down at him.
“Why did you just do that?”
“Do what?” Harry asked, playing ignorant.
“You know…” Severus said confidently. Harry shook his head. Severus grabbed him by the shoulders and pressed him against the kitchen door.
“Tell me.” He whispered with a low voice. It was arousing and frightening at the same time. Harry shook his head again. Severus could feel hid errection against his leg. He leaned forward and stole a kiss before he rested his forehead against Harry´s.
“Please tell me.” He whispered against his lips.
“I´m embarrassed, okay?” Harry admitted softly and pressed his face against his chest.
“Embarrassed of what? That the words arouse you?” He asked, gently forcing Harry to meet his eyes again. He didn´t get an answer so he kept pushing. They needed to work through this now. Otherwise, this could become a big issue in the future.
“That it makes you hart when I call you a good boy?” Harry´s hips snapped forwards involuntarily. He pressed his lips together tightly to hold back the sob that threatening to escape him. He felt so ashamed. Fantasies like this always made him think that Vernon had been right. That he really was a freak. Tears were building in his eyes, but he nodded. Severus immediately pulled him into his arms.
“You never need to be embarrassed.” He whispered and kissed a tear away.
“Not with me. And not because of something like this. I want you to tell me about your deepest and darkest fantasies. I don´t want you to be embarrassed. I want you to embrace it.”
“I´m sorry I´m being such a child about this.” Harry said. Severus shook his head.
“Don´t be, with your history, it is only logical. We will work through it together.” Harry relaxed into his arms. He was still hard as a rock. Severus pushed one of his legs between Harry´s and Harry groaned at the contact. His cock was throbbing. Harry was frustrated. His bump was in the way and he couldn´t get the friction he desperately craved. Severus seemed to read his mind because only a second later he pushed the door open and let Harry to the bedroom. It was going to be a great afternoon.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione sat at the Gryffindor table and watched as Dumbledore stood and walked up to the small podium in front of the house tables. As soon as they had laid eyes on him they had commented on the different appearance. Harry had been so worried that everyone would see but Hermione had ensured him that it was only because Ron and Hermione knew him so well.
“If I could please have everyone’s attention.” He called and waited for the students to quiet down.
“Thank you. I have an announcement to make. As of Wednesday, there will be changes around here. I have come to the decision that it is time to change a few things, starting with the head of house positions.” Whispers erupted in the hall. Students and teachers alike were quietly talking to their neighbours. Dumbledore cleared his throat and waited until it died down before he continued.
“Professor McGonagall will be the new head of Slytherin house. Hufflepuff will be taken by Professor Vector, Ravenclaw by Professor Trelawny and Gryffindor house will be under Professor Sinistra. I expect the transition to be smoothly. You will respect and obey your new head. I don´t want to hear any complaints. That is all for today. I hope you have a lovely evening.”
“Good idea mate.” Ron whispered.
“Thanks, I thought this will shake things up a bit.”
“That it will.” Hermione promised.
“I need you to stay after dinner. We will have to prepare for tomorrow.”
“What´s tomorrow? Ron asked.
“We will be checking for the mark. I will explain later.” Hermione nodded and went back to her book. Ron lowered his voice when he spoke to Harry.
“So, we are starting to make our moves.”
“Yes, whilst the bonding, Severus mark disappeared. We need to get all the death eaters out. For his safety as much as the other students. Plus, with the whole Dumbledore thing resolved, we don´t need to look over our shoulder all the time. There is something I wanted to ask you actually. Severus said something about, that in some cases the witnesses can observe some of the bonding magic. Have you noticed a difference?” Hermione dropped the book to the table. Now that was something he was interested in.
“I have, after the light erupted between you, I felt my power levels rise, not terribly so but noticeable. We already talked about it last night. It was not only us but your parents, Scrimgeour and Neville all said that they felt it as well and they stood a few feet away.”
“Really?”
“We think it´s because you´re both very powerful and because the soul bond is stronger than any other.”
“Makes sense, I think.”
“Has anything but your appearance changed for you?”
“It did. We can already hear each other’s thoughts and share emotions.”
“That´s great!”
“Yes, but it´s also pretty intrusive. We can close it off, but it needs only one of us to open the connection.”
“You will get used to it. Think about how much it will help you in battle. You need to focus your training on it. You need to train fighting together.”
“I guess that´s true. Thanks, Mione, you always know what to say to make me feel better.” She just waved her hand and picked her book back up.

At the other end of the table, a pair of blue eyes starred at them in shock. Lavender had noticed that the three of them never attended meals, except for breakfast. She hadn´t seen them at dinner for month so she new that something was up when today, they suddenly decided to show up. When she walked past them, she had cast a spell that would allow her to listen in on their conversation. And good thing that she did. I they would check for the mark, she needed to get out of the castle tonight. She considered warning the others but decided that it would be too obvious when about twenty students disappeared from the castle.
She tried to comprehend what she just learned. Harry Potter and Severus Snape had bonded. Not only were they bonded, but they shared a soul bond. Snape was a traitor to the cause and was not only socializing but working closely with their lords biggest enemy. And apparently, so did the minister of magic. Hot rage shot through her body, and she starred at the man sitting at the head table. Her eyes then wandered down to where the headmaster was sitting. What was the Dumbledore situation Harry had mentioned and why did Ron tell HIM that the head of house thing was a good idea? She knew that she wouldn´t have the time to answer all these questions. She needed to leave, and she needed to report her findings. The dark lord would want to know just how deep Snape´s betrayal run. She stood and calmly walked up to Gryffindor tower. With a flick of her wand, her belongings packed themselves. She shrunk everything and put it into one of her pockets. Then she just walked out the front gate. Not ones did she look back. Not even when she realized that she didn´t care that her boyfriend was still inside the castle. Not knowing what was to come.

The next morning, Harry and his friends didn´t hurry to get to breakfast. Harry was nervous. Dumbledore would announce that everyone would be checked for the mark. They all knew that the moment the words left his mouth, the death eaters could decide to attack. They knew that they would be expelled if they were discovered so they really didn´t have anything to lose. Before they left, Harry placed a strong protection charm on his belly, just in case they would have to intervene. Severus had wanted him to stay in the trunk, but Harry pointed out that it never looks good if Harry got special treatment. In fact, Harry would be the first to volunteer to be checked for it. They sat down at the table and Harry asked the castle who was still missing. Only a few faces popped in his head. Two Ravenclaw third years, five Hufflepuffs and Lavender Brown seemed to be absent.
“Hey, Parvati. Where´s Lavender?” Harry asked.
“I don´t know. I haven´t seen her since last night. We thought she would be with Nott.” Harry looked at the Slytherin table. Theodore Nott seemed to search the hall with his eyes. If he didn´t know where she was, they needed to be worried. The Hufflepuffs arrived and sat down to eat breakfast. Harry asked the castle if it knew where Lavender was, and Harry was showed her packing her stuff before she left the castle. Damn it. Did she hear anything they said last night? Is that why she left. His questions were answered when the morning mail came. Many students buried themselves in the news paper and Harry realized that something was up when the entire hall fell silent. He looked up from his plate. Hermione starred at him in Horror. Then a scream could be heard.
“You traitor!” A six-year Slytherin screamed, and threw a spell at Severus, who just managed to jump under the table to avoid it. Hell broke loose. The younger students were screaming, some were crying, and all were running around the hall in a panic. Spells flew around everywhere and Harry couldn´t see Severus anymore.
*Seal the doors!* Harry heard him scream in his head and he quickly commanded the castle to close every exit. Then he sprang to his feet.
“Neville, Parvati! I need you to gather all the first through third years and gather them in one corner of the hall. Erect every protection shield you can and make sure they stay up until it´s safe to take them down. Ginny, Dennis, grab a few other members of the DA and try to help the fourth and fifth years as best as you can. Only stun anyone who throws hexes around. Send everyone else towards Neville and Parvati. We need to isolate anyone who raises their wands.” Harry commanded and then cried out in his mind.
*Sev! Sev where are you? Are you okay?*
*I´m with Albus. He doesn´t have a wand. Harry you need to do something.* Harry franticly tried to think. Nothing came to mind, and he could see that students and teachers were fighting hard to keep the group of attackers at bay. Here and there, he could see bodies on the floor and his heart clenched when he couldn´t make out who it was and if they were okay. In his desperation, he screamed at the castle.
“Can´t you just bind anyone who wants to do harm?!” He didn´t expect it to work and so was surprised when a group of students fell to the floor. Thick robes bound their arms to their body´s and Harry could hear furious screams. He hurried through the hall and looked at everyone who was down. He was glad that no one was dead, but there had been a few serious injuries. He searched the crowd for Severus but there were just too many people there. He quickly stepped over to Neville and told him that the students were to be brought to their houses at ones. When the first people started to fill out, he made his way over to the bound students. Almost every six and seventh year Slytherin was currently struggling against the robes. He finally spotted Severus and hurried to his site. He was leaning over someone but Harry couldn´t make out who it was. He stepped closer and saw Minerva lying on the floor. She bled heavily from the head but seemed to be conscious. Harry looked for madame Pomphrey and called her over ones he spotted her.
“Harry, thank god you´re alright.” She said relieved.
“We need to get the injured to the hospital wing. Some of them should be treated at ones.” He then turned to Severus who hadn´t paid him attention at all.
“Sev?” He didn´t seemed to hear him so he carefully reached for his shoulder.
*Sev, are you okay?* Harry could hear a sigh in his head.
*No, I´m not. What happened?*
“I don´t know.” He answered aloud and pulled him to his feet.
“I think it has something to do with the daily prophet, but I don´t know what.”
“We´ll find out sooner or later.” Severus said and watched as Poppy levitated Minerva from the hall. He went to have a look at the captured students. He stopped when Pansy Parkinson almost screamed at him in passing.
“How could you?! Why him? It´s Potter! He´s friends with mudbloods and blood traitors and he isn´t even a pureblood! How could you turn your back on us, and for HIM!” Severus crouched down next to her.
“And what´s wrong with being a half blood? The last time I checked, you´re following one.” Pansy starred at him. He hadn´t spoken loudly but everyone in a five feet radius had heard him.
“Don´t poison us with your lies! When the dark lord hears about this…”
“Then what? He will try to kill me? He will come after me? He would have one way or another. He doesn´t care about you. Any of you.” He said and raised his voice.
“The dark lords mind is shattered and corrupted by evil. There is no reasonable explanation for any of the things he does or inspires. Don´t be foolish. If you think your life matters to him, you are delusional. Think about it. You all know Harry and even if you don´t want to admit to it, you all know what kind of person he is. He´s a good man. He didn´t ask for the dark lord to mark him with that scar. You could have chosen to stay with him in the fight against evil but all of you decided to follow a man who tried to kill a baby instead. Do you want me to tell you just what a monster he is? He is a cannibal! He eats children! And he expects some of his followers to do the same. He´s a killer and a rapist who will not hesitate to use you in any way he likes. In all your time here, I tried my best to stir you away from him. How many times have I talked to you Mrs. Parkinson? How many times have I tried to suggest another way? What comes next is your fault alone. You have no one else to blame. You decided to take the mark. Now you will see what consequences that has.” While Severus spoke, Harry watched the reactions of his classmates carefully. All of them seemed horrified, but only one of them seemed to be scared shitless and that person was… Theodore Nott. Harry grabbed Severus by the arm and pulled him aside.
“I think we can turn Nott. We need to get the Aurors to walk them out one by one. We also need to alter all their memories so that no one remembers that Nott was in the hall when the fight broke loose. If we can convince him and use the next few days to prepare him, he could become our new inside man.”
“Are you sure?”
“No, but we need to try. He´s terrified. Maybe enough so that we can get through to him.”
“Alright, do you have your cloak?” Harry shook his head.
“I can go next door and have Dobby bring it to me. Then I slip back in and make my rounds.” Severus nodded.
“Okay… oh, Harry! Please don´t use the elder wand. I don´t want you to accidently wipe their minds completely.” Harry grinned and left. Ron and Hermione came over to him and before they could ask where Harry was going, he relayed their plan to them quietly.
“If anyone can crack him then it´s you Sev.” Hermione whispered and Severus raised an eyebrow. She noticed and blushed.
“Sorry, Harry almost always calls you Sev. I guess it´s burned into my brain. I will remember not to do it again.” Severus asked himself if he minded.
“Don´t bother. It doesn´t matter to me.” She smiled up at him. Hermione was thrilled. They just took another step in their friendship. That Severus was comfortable enough to allow her such a liberty, honoured her deeply.
“Do you know what happened here? Harry said something about the prophet? Did you read it?” Severus asked. Hermione avoided his eyes.
“What did it say?”
“I´m not sure. I… I only got to read the headline but that was enough. Harry will be furious.”
“Do you still have it?” Hermione hesitated but pulled the paper from under her robe. He handed it to Severus who starred at the headline.

BOY WHO LIVED, SOUL BONDED TO DEATHEATER AND DEFENCE TEACHER AT HOGWARDS SCHOOL OF WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
My beloved readers. Troubling news have reached this reporter yesterday eve. Our own hero has kept a huge secret from all the wizarding world. A worried classmates of his has decided to come forward and speak out on his behalf. Here are a few of the quotes that I have copied word for word from the desperately formulated letter.
-Severus Snape always hated Harry, he made that abundantly clear in our very first potion class where he humiliated him for not knowing the answers to questions which were on owl level.
-He threatened him in front of the entire class countless of times, calling him stupid and overall talked to him in a horrid manner. The word bullying fell many times when the Gryffindors talked about his treatment of Harry in the common room.
-It seemed like he tried with all he had to break him, giving him almost daily detentions for no reason at all. I´m sure he berated him then just like he did in class, if not worse since no one was around to keep an eye on him.
-He emotionally tortured him for years and not only that. He actually endangered him sometimes. The Slytherin often threw ingredients into Harry cauldron which often resulted in a blow up. One time it happened, it was last year, Harry badly burned his hands. All Snape did was to sneer at him and give him detention. Harry wasn´t even allowed to leave to see the nurse, he had to sit through the rest of the lesson.
-Sometimes he even slapped him across the head or pushed him out of the way.
-He made fun of him because his parents are dead. He spoke ill about his father almost every lesson. And then later, he did the same thing with his also deceased godfather.
-I am truly worried for Harry. He would never bond himself to that man willingly.
-I wouldn´t put it past Snape to have him under some potion. He was the Hogwarts potion master for many years.

This reporter has to say, that this relationship sounds very troubling indeed. One can´t help to wonder when exactly it was that this highly inappropriate relationship started in the first place. Our saviour only reached majority this year. While I was staying in the castle during the Triwizard tournament, I noticed that Harry seemed to spend an awful lot of time with the potions master. Were his many detentions an opportunity to groom young Harry into a submissive bond mate? And what is the meaning of this soul bond? Not much is known about the rare and most powerful bond in existence. Could Severus Snape have found a way to alter the outcome of this bonding? He is a very talented wizard who has accomplished quite a bit in his still young age. For a listing of all his achievements, turn to page 7.
Another question one might ask is if any of the Hogwarts staff was aware of their liaison. Headmaster Albus Dumbledore always seems to know what is going on in his school. Can we assume that he knew about this development as well? Another point is that Harry has been working closely with Rufus Scrimgeour. Has our minister turned a blind eye to it as well?
I wonder if there is a specific reason for the bonding. Why now? Maybe they just bonded so that young mister Potter wouldn´t have to testify against the Professor, or do we need to be afraid that our hero has abandoned us for the dark? I promise you that I will find the answers to these many questions. This reporter will not rest until I got the full story for you.
Rita Skeeter
Head of the daily prophet

Severus starred down at the paper in his hand. How on earth were they going to live this down. Rita Skeeter had with one article not only discredited him but Dumbledore, Harry, and the whole of Hogwarts as well. Hermione had read the article along with him and she looked at him with a scared look in her eyes.
“Harry will destroy that woman. How on earth did she think that this would be okay? Harry is the owner of the prophet, and she rides a smear campaign against him? And she knows that we have the means to get her arrested and thrown into Azkaban. Why would she publish it?”
“I think it was just too good of a story to throw it out.” Severus said.
“That may be true, but Harry made it perfectly clear that the prophet wouldn´t do these kinds of articles anymore. He himself put her in charge. How? How can a person be so stupid?” Severus shrugged that was a really good question. After twenty more minutes, Harry walked back into the hall. He walked up to Hermione and Severus who were still talking.
“Done, they don´t remember that Nott was here. They think that he was still in the dorms. The Auror´s still not here?”
“They are. Dumbledore is giving them a statement before they take them. I told Tonks that Nott is supposed to stay a little longer. As long as we agree to have her present when we talk with him it´s fine.” Severus told him.
“I still don´t know what happened. Do you?” Severus avoided his eyes but nodded.
“What is it?” Harry asked. Severus looked at Hermione. Harry could see that she looked uncomfortable and raised an eyebrow. Hermione sighed and pulled the paper out of her robe for a second time. She handed it to him and Harry´s face became angrier with every sentence he read.
Just as he finished the article, Tonks and Kingsley walked into the hall. They walked with Dumbledore and were followed by a dozen other aurors. Harry turned on his heels and stormed towards them. Severus, Hermione and Ron followed him looking worried. Harry was pissed.
“Hey there Harry.” Tonks said greeting him with a smile which disappeared when he saw the look on his face.
“I need the two of you to come with me now.” He growled.
“Go where? We have our hands full right here.”
“This won´t take long. I need you to arrest Rita Skeeter. She is an unregistered Animagus who has more then ones, used her form to explore and spy on people only to public her half-truths for the entire world to see. I´ve had enough. I gave her a chance. I´m done.”
“Don´t you think that can wait for a day? Processing all these kids will be a lot. We may not even get through all of them today.” Kingsley said.
“It is a serious accusation though.” Tonks said.
“If what Harry say´s is true, then we should get to it. Did you read today´s paper? Rita tried to discredit Harry, Dumbledore and Scrimgeour. Not to mention that the whole article was a smear campaign against Severus.”
“It is true. Hermione found out in fourth year when Rita wrote all these articles about us during the tournament. She actually caught her after I came back from the maze and threatened to expose her if she didn´t change her ways.” Harry said.
“Alright, Lets go then. We should hurry though.” Kinsley said and Harry nodded. He quickly showed them which of the students was Nott. Tonks quietly ordered the other aurors to leave him until they returned before they left to get to the office of the daily prophet. Severus decided to stay behind but Hermione didn´t want to miss Rita´s downfall.
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