Nothing In This World (BEING EDITED)

XV.

Chapter XV: Approval
Warning: Mild Language

Harry stood by the entry way leading up to Dumbledore's office his nerves were everywhere and the fact that he hadn't seen Snape in a while was not helping his mood. He had been on his way to Gryffindor tower to have a quick bath before his next class when Professor McGonagall stopped him asking if he could meet her in Dumbledore's office. He'd never been approached like that, but he felt intimidated, not to mention that he didn't really want to, but what was he supposed to say, 'sorry professor, but I was actually going to see Snape after I was done showering?' No, that would be absolutely stupid and Snape would most likely have his head.

For the last two weeks Harry had been waiting to see if Snape had talked to Dumbledore about the two of them. And not hearing any news from the man was making his skin crawl. Snape was no liar, that much he knew, but like Seamus had said 'he's probably busy', but still Snape had said he would and not knowing if he did or not, wasn't sitting well with him.

He took a deep breath and gently pushed the heavy doors open and entered the big office occupied by Dumbledore himself. "Dad?" Said Harry, he shouldn't have been surprised, but he was. Now a days they were everywhere, it didn't matter if he was in danger or not.

"Hello, son," said Arthur cheerfully. "Come in, then."

Harry walked inside. He had been in Dumbledore's office once before and it was a very beautiful, circular room, lined with pictures of the previous Headmasters and Headmistresses of Hogwarts, all of whom were fast asleep their chests rising and falling gently.

The new Minister of Magic Kingsley Shacklebolt was standing besides Dumbledore's desk, wearing his usual Ministry clothing, it was different than the one the previous Minister wore, so he was told. And a blend of different purples he wore as a hat. He was the most stylish Minister he'd ever met.

"Harry!" Said the Minister jovially, moving forward. "How are you?"

"Fine," Harry lied. Get to the point. He still had a lot of work to do and this was the last place he wanted to be. "Am I in some kind of trouble.?"

Arthur smiled, ruffling his boy's hair gently. "No, not at all," said Arthur. "We were just talking about you."

"Yes," said Harry.

The Minister paused for a moment looking at Harry. "It has come to our attention that you and Severus Snape have interlocked your magical cores." The Minister said, he paused searching for the right words. He continued, "now, the rules clearly states that a teacher and student are banned from having any kind of relationship with each other let alone an intimate one, but in this case, we, the Ministry don't really have much of a say on this matter."

"What are you saying, Minister?" Said Snape. "Did you make your decision?"

Dumbledore shook his head eyes twinkling under his glasses.

"Well, seeing as you and mister Po--- Harry are bonded by magic way beyond Hogwarts, the rules are very clear, we, Hogwarts as a whole cannot stop you two from pursuing a romantic relationship. And anyone that gets in your way or tries to stop the two of you from being together will be apprehended and punished. And Dumbledore and Minerva and I think, that there is nothing wrong if you and Harry want to pursue this." Harry stood speechless. Harry looked over at Snape. From the look on the older man's face, Snape was either in denial or was having a hard time believing that he could be in a relationship with Harry now. He could finally kiss Harry without feeling like a complete pedophile or a pervert.