Oil and Water

Chapter 10

Draco came into the room at that moment carrying a bag filled with Harry's things and a vial of potion. He set the bag on the floor near the sofa and the vial on the small coffee table. Taking a seat beside Harry on the sofa

'I have asked Draco to stay with Harry while I go to the Ministry and speak with Kingsley about Ms Skeeter' Severus all but growled her name

'It might be better if the Minister came to Hogwarts Severus then we can both speak to him' Minerva suggested concerned the Ministry wouldn't be the only place the Professor would pay a visit to.

'As you wish Headmistress' Severus said curtly 'I will get Harry settled then meet you in your office'

'I will go and contact the Minister' Minerva rose from her chair and walked over to Harry placing a hand on his shoulder.

'You have my full support Harry' she smiled 'We will get this sorted out'

'Thank you Professor' Harry smiled

She left the room closing the door behind her. Harry slumped back against the sofa and closed his eyes.

He still couldn't grasp all that had happened in the last little while. Hermione had been his friend someone he thought he could trust recent events proved just how wrong he had been.

'Harry I want you to take this and go to bed get some rest' Severus said gently as he sat on the small table picking up the small vial.

'Sev I don't need a pot... Harry began

'No arguments Harry' Severus cut him off 'You will take this and rest Draco will be right here and I will be back as soon as I can'

'Yes Sir' Harry grudgingly took the proffered vial and downed the contents wincing at the taste

'Bed Imp before I give you detention for cheekiness' Severus scolded smirking

Harry walked into Severus' room stripped down to his boxers and climbed into bed. The Potions Master came in behind him leaning down and kissing him softly.

'Please rest darling I will be back as soon as I can and we can have lunch together' Severus said affectionately

Harry nodded sleepily as the effects of the Potion kicked in closing his eyes he drifted off to sleep.

Severus stood watching him for a moment before leaving the room. Merlin but he loved that man with all that he was, when this was all over Harry would never be made to feel as though he was worthless Severus would see to that.

Draco was sitting on the sofa when Severus came out of his room, he could see the worry etched in his Godfathers face and his heart sunk a little.

'He is asleep should be out for a while' Severus told Draco sitting in one of the armchairs and rubbing his hands over his face

'You alright Uncle Sev?' Draco asked

'No Dragon I am not, that beautiful man in there has been to hell and back he doesn't deserve this' Severus exclaimed

'You really love him don't you?' Draco smiled warmly

'With everything that I am Dragon when all this is finished I am asking Harry to marry me' Severus said with conviction

'That's awesome Uncle Sev' Draco beamed

'Not a word or you'll end up in one of my cauldrons' Severus warned the blonde

'My lips are sealed' Draco promised

A silver cat floated into the room and informed Severus that the Minister for Magic would be arriving in the next 10 minutes before vanishing Severus stood from his chair and walked over to the door leading into his classroom.