All My Stars

*Chapter 17*

Remus was sitting in a chair in the sitting room that was next to Sev's bedroom. Harry and Severus took up the couch. Severus had his arm around Harry and Harry leaned into the embrace. Remus sat quietly and read the Daily Prophet. He ordered tea but it was just sitting there. Harry was more interested in Severus's face.
He had a deep cut above his eye. Severus wouldn't tell Harry how he got it. He didn't tell Harry that he left earlier that week to go do something for Voldemort.

Harry asked for the forth time. "Severus," Harry snapped, making Sev glare at him. "What happened?" Harry knew it had to be bad if Madam Pomfrey couldn't heal it. When Severus didn't answer Harry stood and started to peel the bandage off. Severus didn't stop him. He needed to change it anyways. Harry gasped. It looked new. It was a few days old but looked as if it just happened. Harry hadn't seen it until now and was thankful he didn't see it when it first happened. It must have been terrible. Remus was suddenly next to Harry. Remus handed Harry a towel. He started to clean it. He kept apologizing to Severus. Sev didn't complain but Harry knew this must hurt. After a few more 'I am so sorry.' from Harry, Sev grabbed his wrist to make him stop cleaning the bloody cut. Severus took Harry's face in his hands. "Stop apologizing. You're not hurting me. I'm fine. Do you want me to finish?" When Harry shook his head, Severus let go of his face and Harry finished and put another bandage over the gash. Severus pulled Harry into his lap and hugged him. "Thank you." He whispered against Harry's ear. Harry smiled slightly and turned his head to kiss him. The kiss didn't last long. Harry could feel Remus's eyes burning into his back. Harry stayed seated on Sev's lap. There was nothing wrong with that.

The rest of the afternoon was non-eventful. At dinner time, Remus left but Harry stayed with Sev. He called a house elf to bring them dinner. It was like they were back at Sev's house. It was nicest time Harry had since he returned to Hogwarts. But that didn't last long.

"Harry, I need to tell you something and I need you to not blow this out of proportion." Severus said quietly. Harry was laying in Sev's lap but sat up. He turned to look at Sev. When Harry said nothing Severus went on. "I have to leave. I'm going to be gone for about a week. Remus will take over Defense. Dumbledore will explain everything."

"I don't want Dumbledore to explain anything." Harry said. It reminded Harry of the day they became bonded. "Why can't you tell me?" Harry asked. Severus didn't answer. He pulled Harry close and kissed him. Harry kissed him back but this kiss felt off. "I love you." Severus said in between kisses. He kissed Harry's forehead, nose, and finally his lips again. "I love you." Harry said when he could finally speak. Severus gave him a smile before he was gone.

Harry was not expecting Severus to leave then. He thought they would have the rest of the night. Harry found himself face down on the couch feeling awful. He didn't know what to do now. He didn't know how much time had passed before he fell into a restless sleep.

Harry woke to someone shaking him. "Harry, come on. Wake up."
It took a moment for Harry's eyes to adjust but when they did, Harry saw Remus. Harry glared at him. Harry's body felt heavy. He could tell it was the middle of the night. Harry stood and stretched. "Why are you waking me?" Harry asked. Remus raised an eyebrow at his tone.
"I understand that it's late and you're upset about Severus, but that is no excuse to speak to me like that." Remus said sternly. Harry took a deep breath and nodded. "You're right. I'm sorry. But why are you waking me at," Harry glanced down at his watch. "3:00am?" It was the middle of the night. Who does this?
"Because you weren't at dinner or your dormitory. People notice Harry. Come on. I'm walking you." Harry allowed himself to be led to the portrait of the Fat Lady. Harry gave the password. He saluted Remus and started to climb through the portrait hole.

Remus watched him go and sighed. He didn't know where to begin with that boy. Harry was sixteen. He lost his parents and his godfather. His boyfriend was potentially in danger and no one told him anything. Remus didn't want to create rules. What if it drove Harry away. 'No, you cannot stay the night with him.' 'Stop skipping lunch.' 'You shouldn't be in his lap.' Yeah, Harry would definitely follow those. Well, he doesn't have a choice now. He gave Remus permission to be his parent figure. Remus could do what he wanted but he didn't Harry to hate him. With a heavy sigh, Remus went to his own chambers. He changed into his night wear and crawled into bed. Tomorrow he taught Defense for the the first time in nearly three years. He was excited and scared in the best way.

Remus's first class was a group of fourth years. "Obviously I'm not Professor Snape." Some of the children looked relieved. "I'm Professor Lupin. You would've been first years when I taught here." He watched the class nod to show him they understood. After a few moments of awkward jokes and explaining the lesson, the class loosened up a bit and started to talk and laugh. His first class of the day went well. He didn't face a problem until Gryffindor and Slytherin sixth years. They were practicing wordless spells. Harry was teamed with Ron but somehow he was stunned by Malfoy. When he was un-stunned and Remus made sure he was fine, he pushed Malfoy against the wall. "Harry." Remus said. He grabbed Harry's shoulder. Harry whispered something to Malfoy. It was too low for anyone to hear but Malfoy didn't retaliate. He just stayed against the wall as Remus pulled Harry back. "I want to see you both after class." Remus told them sternly. Harry shrugged in response. He stuffed everything in his bag and put it on his shoulder as the rest of the class was dismissed. Remus sighed and ran his fingers through his hair.
"I know there's a lot of bad blood between you two." Remus started. "But I will not tolerate this childish feud. You're sixteen. Act like it." Remus waited, when neither said anything, he continued. "5 points from Gryffindor and Slytherin. You'll both be serving a detention with me tomorrow night. 6 o'clock. Don't be late." Remus didn't give them a chance to answer. Remus stuck his hands in his pockets and walked out of the classroom leaving them alone.

Harry glared at Draco. Draco was staring at the ground. "Why can't you just leave me alone." Harry asked. It was a genuine question. Harry thought back to what he whispered. He just said it to screw with Draco but maybe it was true. But Harry's question was eating at Draco.
"Leave you alone? You want me to leave you alone?" Draco snapped. "I hate your little 'perfect me' attitude. You act as if you've done nothing wrong. You rejected my friendship. You've broken more rules than I have but who could punish the boy who lived?" Draco glared. He thought back to what Harry whispered. Does little Draco have a crush on me? You can never leave me alone. "Not to mention I wasn't trying to stun you. You would've known that if you would have let me explain." Draco started to walk towards the door. "I would never have a crush on you Potter." Draco stopped at the door and looked back at Harry with those piercing blue eyes. "Green eyes, black hair. Not my type." With that, Draco stalked out of the room, leaving Harry staring after him.

After standing there for a solid minute, Harry raced to transfiguration. After being lectured by McGonagall, Harry took a seat next to Ron. Harry had time to overanalyze what Draco had said. Harry felt awful about everything. Draco was not innocent but neither was Harry. And the whole crush thing. It was a joke. Nothing but a joke. A way to mess with Draco but it seemed to be backfiring on Harry terribly. Not his type? Harry thought bitterly. What is his type?

A/N: Its literally 1am. This chapter is trash. I don't know. It was different. What do you think? You're opinion is the only one that matters. Also these pictures make me want Snarry children. I want Snarry babies. I need to go to bed. Comment! I need to know if this chapter was complete trash. I'm sorry. I need to stop writing these so late at night. Tell me what you think tho.