Well here we are... the end of the line. This story was the first one I published and it's sad to see it at it's end. I hope you have all enjoyed this journey.

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Harry woke the next morning with a pounding in his head and he groaned. He realized immediately that it was his hangover and he internally chided himself for getting into such a state the night before. He grinned when he remembered the almost animalistic sex he and Severus had had in the man's office though and cracked open an eye to find that he was in the man's bed. Rolling onto his side, he noted that said man wasn't currently in the bed with him and he pouted to himself before sitting up. He regretted it instantly when his head got worse and his stomach churned.

Throwing the covers back and running across the room to the bathroom he wrenched the door open and bent over the toilet to empty the contents of his stomach. He fell onto his backside when he was done with his legs either side of the bowl and hugged the toilet seat as he rested his head on the rim. Hangover Potion. NOW! He thought to himself before another round of vomiting commenced and an irritated Potions Master leaned against the doorframe watching his lover abuse the toilet.

"Charming, Harry. Just what one wants to see at lunch time." Severus huffed as he walked towards Harry scrunching his nose up at the sight before him.

"Help." Harry choked out and lifted his head before the toilet was flushed and he looked up at Severus with a pleading look.

"I should let you suffer with your housemates." Severus sighed looking down at Harry.

"I didn't drink that much." Harry defended weakly and Severus rolled his eyes at how ridiculous he was sounding.

"Oh don't be pathetic, Potter. Stand up." He huffed and extended his arm to help him up.

"Have a shower and sort yourself out. I'll be marking in the next room." Severus continued and put a hand on Harry's cheek to let him know he wasn't angry with him before he left the room, shutting the door behind him.

Feeling slightly better once he got out, he wrapped himself in the black bathrobe and walked out into the living area where Severus was immersed in piles of paper scribbling or ticking the exam papers. He padded over to the man and stood next to him and looked down at the papers and realized they were the fifth year exams.

"How do you feel?" Severus's voice brought him back to the present and he mumbled his current state.

Severus turned around in his chair and shifted it back, pulling Harry onto his lap sideways and supporting him gently. Even though Harry's hair was wet, he still let his head drop onto Severus's shoulder and breathed in the man's scent and he felt that it comforted him greatly.

"Sorry for last night, Severus. I think I may have drunk too much."

"Hmm." Severus said as he looked to the other side of his living area. "Like I said, I should let you suffer for your consequences… However, I won't have you moping around the castle." He finished and produced a vial for Harry.

Harry thanked him and downed it before turning to look at the man sheepishly and gave him a quick peck on the lips. Harry frowned when he pulled away because Severus had a stern look on his face as if he was concentrating hard on something, or even worse he was thinking about something.

"How do you feel now?" Severus said after a beat and Harry nodded before replying.

"Fine now, thanks."

They both sat there in silence for a second, both wanting to mention their future however Harry was thinking about waiting until he got his results and Severus was thinking about leaving it until he'd finished marking. Severus rubbed a hand across Harry's back before giving him a quick pat and telling him he needed to go so he could get the rest of his marking done. Harry understood and he went through to the bedroom to dress but when he came back into the living room Severus was standing by the fire and took him into a comforting embrace before they kissed languidly and Harry reached up and wound a hand around the back of the man's neck pulling them closer.

"Off you go, Harry." He smiled down at the teen once they broke away. "I have your exams to mark."

"Okay. Will I stay tonight as well?" Harry said hopefully but was disappointed when the man shook his head.

"Not until after graduation, Harry. I'm sure I don't need to tell you why."

Harry nodded and let the man walk him out. They kissed again just before Harry walked out of the man's office and stood outside once the door was shut, taking a long deep breath and closing his eyes before exhaling just as slowly and making his way to the common room. He'd slept right thought breakfast, that much he was sure of and he was pretty sure lunch was just about over as well so he went to the common room to talk with the others.

It was an odd time of the year, especially seeing as classes and exams were done and dusted and the seventh and eighth year students found themselves with nothing to do seeing as they were finished with school. This meant that for Harry the day dragged on and he constantly thought about Severus as he lay in the common room with the other students who were lounging about. Harry found himself lounging next to Draco, and movement from his left side caught his attention as Draco turned his head towards Harry and he looked at him curious.

"So what's happening with you and Severus?" he asked in a hush voice.

Harry sighed, he was wondering when Draco was going to bring this up and Harry realized that he was going to have to sort out somewhere to live when he left the school as well. Why hadn't I thought of this before? He frowned and then turned to look at Draco.

"We haven't talked about it yet." Harry worried his lower lip and then knitted his brows together, sudden realization hitting him and he tried to hold back the tears.

Draco saw this and he frowned, turning his full attention to Harry.

"He might break up with me. I don't know if I could live with that…" he wiped the back of his hand across his nose. "Sorry, I'm being pathetic." He sniffed.

"Nonsense, Harry. Look, I know Severus. I can see the way that he looks at you and treats you so I doubt that that is going to happen. I also know that he's going to think a lot about what you're going to need in the next coming years and he wouldn't want to hold you back. When are you going to speak with him?"

"Well he said I can't see him until graduation, so that means after graduation." Harry said solemnly.

"Ok. How about we go and play some Quidditch or duel? Take your mind off things for the rest of the day." Harry sighed but he nodded anyway and before he knew it the Slytherin's were playing a mock version of Quidditch and the rest of the day went quickly.

Finally graduation day arrived and the Slytherin common room was tense with excitement and nerves as the lower years gathered their things ready for the trip home and the seventh and eighth years ready for their ceremony. It was standard practice to only have the graduating students at the graduation so that they could have a private moment with their Professors before they departed. This wasn't the only reasons why the common room was buzzing, turns out Slytherin dominated the school year by not only winning the Quidditch cup but the House Cup as well so they were very happy.

Harry was straightening up his uniform and ensuring his presentation was immaculate as he put the finishing touches to his hair with Draco standing next to him doing the same.

"I wonder who will get honors this year." Draco mused and Harry frowned.

"Severus mentioned this as well, what the hell is an 'honor student'?"

"Are you serious? Well it's when you get top marks in all your classes. Granger will get it for sure." He finished, there was no venom when he said Hermione's name though.

"Oh, well I just hope I pass." Harry said moving away from the mirror and getting his outer robe and shrugging it on.

Draco turned around and looked at him in disbelief.

"Really? You've only been getting top marks the whole entire year and you're afraid you'll fail? Wow." Draco said sarcastically.

"Oh shut it will you, come on or we'll be late." Harry huffed as he frowned and they walked into the common room where the other graduates were.

In the Great Hall, the final preparations were being put in place and the room was being set up for the graduation. All the Professors were sitting at the front of the hall in chairs rather than their usual table as they waited for the students to arrive and Dumbledore was in a very merry mood, something that Severus didn't like.

Severus couldn't really understand what he was feeling currently and was a mess with the different emotions that were crashing through his body. He knew he was happy for the students to make it to graduation, considering everything that they had been through the previous year and this meant he was happy for Harry as well. Then again, there were moments when he caught himself worrying about what Harry was going to say to him after graduation. He could tell the boy wanted to talk about something serious the other day and he was worried he was going to end things with him to pursue his career, although he wasn't sure what it was as he hadn't told him his plans. But the doubt was still there and he didn't know if he could face not being with Harry anymore.

Severus shook his head of his thoughts as he realized that the headmaster had started talking and looked up just in time to see the first house arrive, it was Gryffindor and it made Severus's skin crawl. He really did hate Gryffindor. Behind them where the Hufflepuffs, then Slytherin came in and sat at the front of the left side of the hall where Severus and Professor Vector were sitting and Ravenclaw behind them. He caught sight of Harry and as always he looked breath taking with the care and attention he took to make himself look presentable. His breath hitched when Harry made eye contact with him and he saw the boy smile at him before turning to the Headmaster as he spoke.

"Welcome graduating students. What a wondrous year it has been and it is exciting to see all these bright and happy faces that look excited to face the future…"

Won't be if I'm not with Severus, Harry thought bitterly.

"Now, you will line up and be called forward to receive your graduating certificate and a record of your marks from the recent examinations. Those who have received top marks and have exceeded the requirements will be mentioned when their name is called. Once we have done, you will then be able to mingle with your Professors one last time."

As Dumbledore finished, Harry found himself making eye contact with the man and he had the ever intimidating twinkle in his eye and he suddenly felt a little worried. He took a deep breath to calm himself and before too long they had gone through Gryffindor and Hufflepuff with the Slytherin's being called up. It had interested Harry to note that only one Gryffindor and two Hufflepuff's had received honors and assumed that it must be a really rare thing to accomplish.

"Draco Malfoy, with Honors." Dumbledore boomed and Harry smiled for his friend. He deserves it.

"Pansy Parkinson." She sauntered up to the podium where Snape was handing out the Slytherin certificates and she bound back quickly as Blaise was called up, he was given honors as well.

"Harry Potter." Harry's heart skipped a beat. "with Honors." Harry's palms became sweaty and he started to walk forward. "And this years overall top student for the returning eighth year students." Harry faltered in his step before walking across the stage in shock.

I'm the top student? What about Hermione? Oh gods, I'm the top student. This is crazy, okay now concentrate don't fall over. His mind was going a million miles and hour and he missed the knowing look from the Headmaster as he walked past him and went to shake hands with Severus.

"Well done, Harry." He whispered.

"Thanks, Severus." Harry whispered back.

They maintained hand and eye contact for a second, neither of them wanting to let go but Harry pulled away and turned to join his classmates who were sitting and watching the scene unfold interested.

Finally the ceremony was over and once everyone had stood the noise level increased tenfold with everyone chatting about results and their future plans, as well as saying goodbye to their friends and housemates. Harry found himself wrapped in the excited arms of Hermione who was blown away at Harry's marks.

"Honestly Harry, I'm so proud of you. Of course I was aiming for top student but I'm glad that I lost to you. You have grown up so much this year." She was almost in tears by the time she was done and Harry had to give her another hug.

Harry found himself the center of most of the attention from his housemates for a little while before he was able to duck away and he found Severus standing by the entrance to the Great Hall.

"Hey." Harry said shyly and smiled.

"Harry." Severus nodded and smiled before his face dropped, his mask slipping for everyone to see his true emotions and it took Harry by surprise.

"Severus? What's wrong?" Harry was worried, he'd never seen this look on the man before and he suddenly felt his stomach drop at the prospect of the man breaking their relationship.

"We should probably talk about what's going to happen. Harry, I…" he looked lost for words and Harry looked behind him to ensure no one was in ear shot of their conversation.

"Severus, don't do this, I don't – "

"Harry my boy! I couldn't steal a moment of your time could I?" The headmaster said as he put a hand on Harry's shoulder and turned him to walk out of the hall.

Harry looked back at Severus panicking before the man disappeared behind the stone walls as the Headmaster directed him towards his office. Severus stood watching after where Harry had disappeared from view, his heart racing and his emotions still wrecking havoc on his insides.

"Professor Snape, it has been a pleasure." He turned to find Hermione with Draco and he exchanged pleasantries with them all the while Harry was in the back of his mind.

In the Headmasters office, Harry was in the same turmoil although he tried to hide it and he smiled sweetly at the man as they sat by his desk and the man spoke.

"So, Harry. You're results this year have been incredible, amazing in fact, which brings me to the reason why you are sitting here right now and not enjoying the last moment with your friends."

"Thank you, sir. What is it that you wished to speak to me about? I really must get back to the others." Harry said politely, not liking the look the man was giving him.

"Well, I am here to offer you a job."

Harry was gobsmacked. "Excuse me?"

"That's right." The man stood and walked round the front of his desk and leaned against the front, hands resting either side of him.

"Professor Turrokey is… let's just say I can see someone better suited to the job of Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor."

"Oh… uh." Harry didn't really know what to say. He was stunned but then he grinned as he realized what this meant.

"I take it you will accept my offer then?"

"Of course, sir."

"Excellent." He clapped his hands together and extended a hand for Harry to shake but pulled him up so they were both standing. "We can talk about particulars later on, but for now you should go and see Severus and tell him the good news. I dare say he'll be relieved to have his partner so close to him now."

Harry froze for a second before he relaxed when the chuckling of the Headmaster broke through and a warm hand was placed on his shoulder. It was then that Harry remembered that the Headmaster knew about them and with his reaction just now he knew that he approved of them and he was grateful of this.

"Thank you, sir." Harry said before turning and walking out of the office.

He stopped when he was out in the corridor and let the feeling sink in so he could compose himself. I'm going to be a teacher. I'm going to live here with Severus. We don't have to worry anymore. Finally something working in my favor, Harry thought happily. He was giddy with joy at this current point in time and he couldn't wait to tell his lover, so wasting no time he sprinted off down the corridor and back into the Great Hall and spotted Severus conversing with some Slytherin's.

Not caring about what anyone thought, it didn't matter now anyway because he technically wasn't a student anymore, he ran towards the man who looked up when he felt Harry's presence and found himself with an armful of the boy as he felt arms wrap around his neck and he placed his hands on Harry's hips to support him before he brought him back to the floor. He gave Harry a raised eyebrow as if to say 'please explain' but Harry just beamed at him.

The Slytherin's and Hermione gathered around them, the Slytherin's weren't stupid, they had known about their relationship but didn't mind and it wasn't like they had forced it into their faces, so they stood protective watch over Harry and Severus as they spoke.

"Guess you're stuck with me now." Harry said cheekily, and Severus wondered what had gotten into the boy.

"Why?" Severus said hesitantly, but he could tell by the boy's actions something had just happened.

"You're looking at your new Defense Against the Dark Arts Professor." Harry beamed and the hall went silent.

Severus was shocked, then he looked over Harry's head and saw the Headmaster who nodded to Severus who in turn nodded back and then looked down at Harry.

"Then congratulations are in order. Well done." Severus said formally.

"Oh come on, Severus." Harry said, feigning exasperation and wrapped his arms around the man's neck before pulling him into a heated kiss.

The Slytherin's and some Ravenclaw's started wolf whistling at the pair and the hall erupted into cheering. Harry felt the man's hands on his hips and Harry moved a hand so one was behind his neck and the other caressing his cheek. They pulled back and both looked a little flustered but smiled at each other. Harry suddenly heard chanting coming from the crowd and he looked at them baffled.

"Harry, Harry, Harry…" They were chanting, and he was relieved they weren't shunning him for his actions.

Harry's attention was turned back to Severus when he felt hands on his hips again and Severus leaned down to whisper in his ear.

"Brave like a Gryffindor, cunning like a Slytherin, you will be over my knee before the day is over for that stunt."

Harry smirked at the words and when the man pulled away he replied.

"Is that a promise?"

Then Harry put both hands on the man's cheeks and pulled him in for another searing kiss. The students going wild and the Headmaster beaming.

FIN.