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Severus's PoV:

Severus watched helplessly as Harry froze in the doorway. "Please," Severus said to Emma. "Please don't hurt him. I'll do whatever you want willingly, as long as you let him go."

"I'm sorry, Severus," she sneered, not really sounding sorry at all, "but because Potter and the Dark Lord have a...unique connection, I need Potter's help to bring him back."

"I am never helping you," Harry sneered.

"Not even for your boyfriend's life?" Emma laughed coldly, and Severus shuddered. "I thought you loved him."

"Severus won't help you." Harry folded his arms. "He's too good for you."

Emma laughed again. "Oh, Potter, don't you know that Severus is a former Death Eater?"

"Yes, actually I did know that," said Harry coldly. "That's the point - former Death Eater."

"I know Severus can be swayed to the Dark Side again if he has the right...motivation," Emma said. "That's where you come in, Potter."

"You touch him and I'll end you," Severus growled, wincing as Emma's blade pressed against his throat. "You're outnumbered, Emma, by two powerful wizards. You won't get away with this."

Emma laughed. "Oh, Severus, you know that doesn't matter. If either of you tries anything, you know I'll kill you. And you two love each other too much to let that happen, right?"

Severus closed his eyes, tears threatening to spill over. "Harry, go, get out of here," he said.

"I'm not leaving you, Severus," Harry said, his voice broken.

"See? At least Potter has some sense," Emma said.

Even from across the room, Severus could see that Harry was shaking. "Cut to the chase, Emma. What do you want?"

"Oh, well aside from taking you as my prisoners," Emma said, "I'll need both of your memories of the Dark Lord. As many as you have."

Harry shrugged and pulled out his wand. He lifted it to his head like he was going to extract a memory from his mind. Severus began to squirm, trying desperately to get to his lover - but he didn't have to worry. In a sudden, brave move, Harry pointed his wand at Emma and put a binding curse on her. Glowing tendrils held her limbs to her sides and she dropped the knife - and Severus.

Harry rushed to him and helped him up. "My magic is holding her," he said, and Severus could tell that Harry was straining. "We have to find help. Now."

Just as the words left Harry's mouth, Severus's front door burst open. Albus and Minerva appeared in the doorway, along with several Azkaban guards. Harry and Severus waited in the living room while they arrested Emma. The guards took her back to Azkaban, and Harry released his binds on Emma. He collapsed in Severus's arms, sweating and gasping for air.

Severus held him as Albus approached them. He smiled at the couple and said, "You two should get out of here tonight. The first place Emma would look for you if she escaped again is here."

Severus nodded. "Harry, we're going to leave Hogwarts for the night. It isn't safe here," he said.

Harry nodded and sat up. "Where?"

"Snape Manor," Severus informed him. He looked up at Albus. "Thank you for saving us."

Albus nodded, patting Severus's shoulder. "Get some rest," he said, winking at the Potions Master, who flushed.

Severus held out his arm to Harry, and they Apparated to Snape Manor.

Harry's PoV:

"It's been a while since we were last here," Severus said after they had Apparated into the living room at Snape Manor. Harry nodded in agreement, not feeling much like talking. Severus seemed to sense he was upset, because he said, "I'll go have the house elves make us something to eat." He went into the kitchen.

Harry went upstairs, wondering where he would sleep now that they were a couple. After a moment, he went into Severus's bedroom and sat down on the edge of the large bed, tears filling his eyes. Severus had almost died tonight and Harry hadn't even been there for him. Wasn't he supposed to protect the man he loved more than his own life?

After a few minutes, Severus came in the bedroom and sat down beside him. "Harry, what's wrong?" he asked.

He rubbed gentle circles on Harry's back, and the younger man leaned against his shoulder. "I failed you," Harry choked out, his voice broken. "I wasn't there to protect you when Emma held a knife to your throat. She could have killed you and I wasn't there." Even thinking of Severus dead, especially because of him, was too much to bear. "I'm supposed to protect you."

"No, Harry." Severus gently lifted the younger man's chin so he would look at him. "It is not your fault, do you understand me? You went to visit Ron and Hermione. You're entitled to have a life. Spending every second together would be unhealthy - we need friends too, Harry."

"I know, but-" Harry started.

Severus shook his head. "No buts. It wasn't your fault." He pulled Harry close and held him tightly. "You had no idea that Emma would break out of Azkaban. How is what happened tonight your fault?" Harry nodded against his shoulder. Severus pulled back to look at him. "Harry, you're too hard on yourself. You are so quick to blame yourself and it hurts me to see it."

Harry felt hot, salty tears streaming down his cheeks. "I love you," he said, and leaned in and kissed Severus. He wrapped his arms around his lover's neck as their lips brushed. Their kisses quickly grew heated and Harry crawled into Severus's lap, pushing him back against the pillows. Severus's hands squeezed Harry's hips as he pulled the younger man down on top of him, kissing him passionately. Their tongues twisted together and Harry's heart pounded fast as their bodies pressed together. Breathing heavily, Harry began to unbutton the many buttons on Severus's robes.

Harry pulled back to meet Severus's gaze, the older man's eyes darkening with lust. "I want you," Harry gasped, and Severus nodded. He pulled Harry against him and kissed him hungrily. His fingers slipped under Harry's shirt and caressed his bare skin, making his young lover shiver. He pulled Harry's shirt over his head, momentarily breaking their kiss. The younger man shivered in anticipation and finished unbuttoning Severus's robes. Harry ran his fingers over Severus's tanned skin, longing to trace those muscles with his tongue. He grinned at Severus and unbuttoned his trousers, sinking a hand into them.

Severus's eyes fluttered closed and he moaned as Harry wrapped a hand around his hardening length. "Please," he gasped, leaning his head back against the pillows. Harry's gaze lingered on the soft, exposed skin on Severus's neck and he bent his head to kiss his neck, earning moans and whimpers from Severus. Harry slid down the bed to trail kisses lower. He kissed Severus's throat, his chest, his stomach. He still had so much to explore and was very eager to do so. Besides, he wanted to keep hearing Severus beg for him.

With that thought in mind, Harry tugged Severus's boxers down, revealing his throbbing erection. He smiled softly and put a gentle hand on his erection.

Severus's PoV:

Harry was going to drive him crazy, thought Severus as Harry's lips and tongue moved down his body. He relaxed against the pillows, allowing Harry to explore all of his body. Severus couldn't help the whimpers that escaped his lips, his moans of "please" and "Harry".

Severus Snape did not beg. But Harry was different, had always been something special in Severus's life. He let his guard down around Harry and knew he could be himself around Harry because he knew that the younger man wouldn't judge him. Harry had seen his most private memories, knew his fears, the darkest moments of his life. Even so, Severus never thought he and Harry would ever be anything more than best friends.

He hardened when Harry began to gently stroke him and met Harry's gaze, staring at him with lust-filled eyes. "Come here," Severus said, and pulled Harry onto his lap. After coating himself with lube, he pushed inside Harry as gently as he could. Harry's hands slid down to his hips, and Severus moaned as his lover pressed up against him. They fit together so perfectly, like pieces of a puzzle.

Afterwards, Harry lay on top of Severus, snuggled against him and panting. "I love you so much," Harry murmured sleepily, his head tucked under Severus's chin.

"And I love you," Severus replied. He pulled the blankets over them and yawned, closing his eyes. He was asleep almost instantly.

AN: I am so sorry it took so long to get this chapter up! I have final exams and stuff and have had the worst writers block. Anyway I hope you enjoy the chapter and I will try to have the next one up soon!