Master of death

Chapter 13

When Harry got home it was about 5:30. He smiled when he saw Severus in the kitchen cooking dinner. "Hey, Sev." He said as he walked over to him and kissed him on the cheek. Harry was still a little tall, and his eyes were still black, but he was back to his normal form.

"Done with work?" He asked without looking up. Harry smiled and nodded. He helped with dinner while he explained what happened. "Shit, you could have gotten killed."

Harry laughed at that and shook his head. "You can't kill what is already dead, well humans can't." He said as they started to eat. "Now I have to get rid of Dumblfuck before he makes more Efermores. This is the third one I have had to deal with this year. Mortem said they were only supposed to be one or two every ten years!" Harry sighed.

Severus chuckled at that. "It sounds like being the master of death is harder than most people think." He said with a small smile.

"It is...Along with getting rid of Efermores, I have to keep the balance and find (get rid of) people who go against it. Dumbles and the rest of the flaming chickens have been messing it up for years. Thought my parents' death would have happened no matter what, it was just their time to go..." Harry sighed. "Dumasadoor is going to try to get rid of Sirius at the end of the year... before he is meant to die. I can't tell anyone, even you, when people are going to die. I did make an Efermore out of Cedric,  but he owes me a life debt now, so it cancels out." Harry explained and Severus nodded. He noticed Harry hadn't eaten much, but said nothing as Harry picked up both of their plates.

While Harry washed the dishes, Severus put up the leftovers. "I have to get back to school tomorrow...I was wondering if you going to come too?" Severus asked, a little unsure.

"I own the school, I kinda have to go. I will be attending teacher meetings next year. I have a bad feeling about the next DADA teacher." Harry replied. "If you would like, I could just give the position to you. You do have the mastery."

"I...I would really like that. Thank you." Severus said as they both sat on the couch to watch a movie before bed. "I have a good idea about who the next potions teacher could be... Tom is almost as good at potions as I am." Severus suggested.

"That's a perfect idea. That way he can get to know his kids. It will be easy to get Neville on my side, and the Weasley twins have always been black sheep who see me as more of their brother than Ronald. And if Luna is the seer I expect her to be, then she will remain neutral if not dark." Harry compliments Sev.

They smile at each other and start planning things, completely forgetting the movie until they see that it is over. Harry turns off the TV and heads upstairs as Severus yawns beside him. "Time f...for bed." He yawned out. Harry giggled at Sev's words as they got into the bed. Soon enough he was out cold and he used Harry as a pillow.

Harry smiles and whispers, "Good night, love." He turns out the light as the cold surrounds them. Protecting them as Harry drifts off to sleep.