No matter how many times Harry sees Severus in his Muggle attire, he doesn't think he'll ever get used to it. For one thing, the student favours a trend of ripped jeans and long sweaters. He's glued to his phone and always has minimum one earphone in. Though Severus always seems to lose them whenever he spends time with Harry, and they turn up again as soon as he leaves.
Today however, Severus returns to the castle to visit Harry in his quarters, meaning his Muggle products must remain at home. It's only 3 weeks until school starts again, may as well practice in preparation of his withdrawal from technology. As it is the day exam results are issued, there are more students visiting. Last night he asked Lily if she was coming, or if she was just getting an owl to deliver them home. She gave him a feeble non-response and the conversation ended. She only does that if she's visiting James, who she's become quite friendly with as far as Severus knows.
Harry awaits him by the door, pulling him into a close embrace and giving him a lingering kiss. "I've missed you so much," he runs a hand through Severus' hair.
"It's only been four days," Severus rolls his eyes though a light dusting of blush appears underneath it. "But I've missed you too,"
"Splendid, shall we?" he gestures to the castle. They enter the great hall, lit by the orange glow of candlelight from candles floating above their heads.
"Yes, darling," Severus takes Harry's hand, walking through the castle with him. There are stares and whispers, neither of them acknowledge it. Arriving at the wide desk at the front of he hall, thick stacks of parchment present themselves to the.
"Go ahead," Harry encourages, nudging his partner forward slightly towards the stacks. Severus gulps, feeling nervous. This feels like the anxiety of the Sorting Hat all over again.
"Ahem, Severus Snape," he speaks his name, feeling silly introducing himself to the table covered in files. However, one stack glows brightly over the rest, puling out and levitating over towards him. It rests at in the centre, right in front of Severus. His name is written on the front in thick ink, handwriting he knows in Dumbledore's. He hand-writes all of these?
Severus picks up the envelope. Only three sheets, but it feels so heavy in his hands. The thumping her can hear is his heart against his ribs, he realises. His body is nervous, but his mind calm. How does that work? Or is he numb to it? Slowly he peels away the opening, revealing a page of results under his name.
Harry watches the paper fall to the floor, sliding across the smooth stone. He stares at Severus, who looks like a robot on sleep mode, with dread. Picking up the paper, he brushes off the light layer of dust now across the back, reading intently the results.
Severus Tobias Snape
Year 5.
Advanced Potions N.E.W.T.- Outstanding
Athrimancy N.E.W.T - Outstanding
Astronomy N.E.W.T - Outstanding
Advanced Defense Against the Dark Arts N.E.W.TS. - Exceeds Expectations
Magical Theory O.W.L. - Exceeds Expectations
"Oh Severus, this is wonderful!" Harry laughs, grabbing him by the shoulders and spinning him around. He kisses him briefly before retuning to a tight hug.
"Y-You're hurting me," Severus mutters, Harry finally releasing him from the iron grasp.
"Sorry," he laughs. "I was just so excited! You did so well, this is amazing! I don't think I've ever seen results like these!"
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Defending Heart
FanfictionSeverus Snape is a 5th Year student at Hogwarts. Bullied by James Potter and his gang of Gryffindors, he's unimpressed to learn that James' father Harry Potter is the new Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher. However, he soon learns the new celebri...
