Vist To Hogwarts
Remus and Harry have got into a pattern that they had followed every day for the last two weeks. Remus would wake up at seven, go get the paper, sit down, and watch local muggle news. Around eight was when Harry would usually cry out for him, so Remus would go up the stairs and get the usually cranky little boy. Harry was never a morning person and was always really difficult in the morning. Remus would greet the still very sleepy boy, and lay him on the changing table to dress him for the day. They would walk down the stairs and enter the living room, who's neat style would be turned into a mess. No matter how much Remus and Harry picked up their mess, it was always dirty. Remus then would deposit Harry on the couch and put on Seasme Street for him. Remus had decided, about one week ago, that Harry would be allowed to watch only two hours of television and possibly a movie each day, to protect the little boys growing mind. He also decided that Harry could watch one hour of Sesame Street when he woke up, and the other hour after his nap. While Harry watched his little show, Remus would go into the kitchen and fix breakfast for the two of them.
As soon as breakfast was over, Remus would turn off the TV and bring Harry into the kitchen. Harry used to get really upset when Remus turned off his show, but now he was used to it and never fussed. Breakfast was an easy affair. Remus would talk to Harry about all kinds of things and because of this Harry's speech had improved. After breakfest, the two would play, either inside or outside, with some educational game Remus picked up or thought of.
At twelve they would have lunch and usually Harry would go and pick up his toys, while Remus proceeded to cook. After lunch Remus would take Harry upstairs and would change him out of his play clothes as well as his usually dirty diaper and place him in a new diaper, T-shirt, and cotton pants. They would then sit in the rocking chair and read a story.Sometimes Remus would be lucky enough that Harry would fall asleep during their storytime and he can gently place him in his crib, but most of the time that was not the case. Remus would have to go downstairs and get some warm milk for Harry and attempt to lay him in his crib and sneak out, however, sometimes Harry did not want that and cried for him to come back.
Remus have tried every sort of measure in the last week to get him to sleep, and came upon a solution. Remus had some earth music (such as rain, wind, birds) and he would play it for Harry, and that would usually get the baby to sleep. Sometimes Harry just did not want to sleep and they had to forgo the nap, causing a very grumpy Harry before bedtime. After his nap (or lack of one) they would go downstairs and Remus would turn the TV on for Harry and let him watch his Sesame Street to place him in a better humor. Once Seaseme Street was over they would play until dinner.
After dinner Remus would take Harry upstairs and place him in his room and let him play with his toys while Remus started his bath. Remus would come back in and undress him and clean him up before placing him in the tub. Harry always loved his baths. They always calmed him down before bedtime. Soon bathtime was over and Remus would take him into his room, and place him in adorable outfit that made you want to gobble him up. Remus would then put the earth music on and turn on Harry's nightlight. After saying goodnight, he would go downstairs.
The prevoius night had been very diffficult for both of them. Remus was getting drained of energy, since there would be a full moon in two days, and it did not help that Harry was being dificult as well. He laid down for his nap and obediently fell asleep. When he woke up they enjoyed their time together. An hour before Harry's bedtime, Remus went into the refridgerator , pulled out a jug of Butterbeer, and poured himself a glass. Harry waddled in and asked for a sip. Remus should have known better than to give a child Butterbeer, but he figured it would be just a sip. He pulled Harry up onto his lap and helped Harry drink it. The little boy gulped the drank down and rubbed his little tummy in contentment. He wiggled out of Remus's arms and bounced happily into the living room to play with his toys. Remus decided to wash the dishes, then take Harry upstairs for his bath and to get ready for bed.
When Remus finished the dishes, he looked at the clock and it was 7:30. He went into the living room to see that it had become a complete mess. All of Harry's downstairs toys were thrown about, as if used for a few minutes and then neglected for something else. There were puzzle pieces lying about, and his Sesame Street toys were everwhere. There were two things that were increasingly odd. One, he only left Harry alone for 30 minutes, and two, Harry was always careful with his things. Remus groaned, as soon as he spotted the very hyperactive Harry who was, at that moment, jumping on the couch.
Remus walked over and grabbed the child into his arms before he could harm himself.
"No, no Harry. We do not jump on the couch. You could fall and hurt yourself." Remus told the squirming Harry.
"Me jump Remy!" The little boy stated furiously, trying to get back to his jumping game.
"No, Harry. It's time to get ready for bed. You have to wake up early, cause we are going on a surprise trip tomorrow. Won't that be fun, Harry?" Remus asked quizzingly.
The squirming stopped and Harry looked into Remus's eyes and asked, "Where we goin?"
Remus laughed at the boys questions. He thought it best not to tell him he was leaving until tomorrow night, thinking that he would not have to dwell on it.
"Like I'm going to tell you. Then it would ruin the surprise."
Harry pouted, but was quiet the entire way up the stairs. Which gave Remus time to berate himself for giving the child Butterbeer that wound him up before bedtime.
Remus depositated Harry in his room to play with his toys, while he went start the bath. He told harry as he always does to stay in his room until he gets back, but as soon as Remus got back to Harry's room to undress him, there was no Harry. Remus sighed and looked up at the ceiling, really wanting to strangle himself for leaving a very hyper child alone. He walked into the bathroom and turned off the faucet, so as not to let the water run over, and locked the door so Harry could not come in and fall into the water. He went out into the hallway calling Harry's name repeatedly, and looking in each room. He heard a giggle, and walked into his bedroom and looked everywhere. Finally, he gave up and left, but he heard another giggle. Remus decided he would make Harry laugh, so he could find him.
"Harry! Where are you Harry? I wonder where he could be? He is not in the closet! Where is my Harry?" Remus called out waiting for the arrival of the second giggle. When he heard it, he was able to pinpoint his location.
"I wonder where Harry is?" Remus got on all fours right beside his bed. "Could he be under the bed?" Remus peared under and saw the little green- eyed boy gazing back at him. "There he is!"
Harry squealed and came out of his hiding place to Remus.
"Youz found me, Rem. I hid gwood!" Harry said to Remus as Remus carried him into his room, and sat him up on the changing table.
"Yes you did, Harry. I couldn't find you. I was worried when I came back in here and couldn't find you. It didn't make me feel very good. When I leave you somewhere and tell you to stay there I expect you to. Promisw me ?"
"OK Remy." Harry said, nodding his head.
Remus proceeded to change him out of his dirty clothes and placed them in a bin. He got out that wipes and cleaned off Harry, before carrying the still rather hyper child into the bathroom, where he placed him in the tub. Instead of Harry's bath going camly, it was a complete disaster. By the end of the bath, Remus was more wet than Harry was. Remus was getting agitated, and all he wanted to do was get this difficult child into bed. He knew, though, that he could not exactly blame Harry for his actions, since he somewhat caused them.
After Harry's had his bath, Remus took the child into his room again. and changed him for the night. This was hard, because Harry kept on trying to get up and jump off. It took Remus every ounce of strength to bite his tongue and not traumatize the child.
Remus picked Harry up and carried him down the stairs and made him a bottle of milk, and carried him back up the stairs into his room. He then walked over and turned the music on. He sat Harry in his crib and gave him his milk.
"Goodnight, Harry, I hope you have good dreams. Remember you need to go to sleep in order for you to go on your surprise trip."
Remus started to walk torwards the door, but spun around when he felt something hard hit his head. Harry was standing up in his crib, arms stretched out, whinning to be held. Remus picked the bottle up and went over to Harry's crib.
"Harry, we do not throw things. That hurt me Harry. Please do not throw your bottle at me again."
Remus gave Harry's his bottle back, and picked Harry up and sat him down in the rocking chair and rocked him gently. Remus prayed this would calm the child and let him go to sleep. Harry once again decided this was too boring and tried to get out of Remus's hands. Remus let him run around his room. If he couldn't calm him down himself, he would just have to let his sugar rush exhaust him.
Butterbeer, unfortunately, keeps children under seven very hyped up for hours (unlike muggle cola, which has caffine and will only keep you rushed for an hour or so).
Remus was able to get Harry in bed by eleven, and then retired to his room until morining. When he had to wake up the unrully child.
Remus's life has changed drasticaly in the last week. He never knew how much time and energy it took to raise a child, but Remus was not complaining. He loved it. He loved playing with Harry, suffereing through Sesame Street with him, and he loved every bathtime and every tear Harry had ever shed. He loved Harry. He loved him more than anyone he had ever met, but he was afriad to love him because of the scars he held deep within himself. He did not want to hurt Harry, and he did not want to hurt himself.
Today is going to be a stressful day for Harry, along with the days to follow. Today Remus and Harry were going to spend the night at Hogwarts to get him used to his babysitters and the castle, while Remus was there with him. He knew that Harry is going to have a hard time in the three days he could not be with him, but hopefully, this would help him.
Remus went up the stairs and into Harry's room. He walked over to the crib and picked up this still sleeping child.
"Good morning Harry. Ready for our surprise trip?" Remus asked
For Harry's answer was a moan and a sleepy demand to be put back into bed. Remus wished he could go back to sleep also.
"I can't do that, Harry. We have to go and get you ready."
Harry would not let go of Remus' neck, so he had to dress and clean the clinging Harry from there. After that was taken care of, they walked downstairs, where Remus had already put together breakfast. Harry still did not let go of his neck, so he had to feed Harry on his lap. Harry did not eat as much as he would have liked, bu he did not push it. He would just have to make sure that he ate a big lunch.
After breakfast he finally got Harry to let go of him and sat him on the couch with a few toys.
"Harry I have to go upstairs to get your bag ready. Pick some toys you want to take with you on your trip. OK?"
Harry nodded, and jumped off the couch in search of toys.
Remus made a quick journey up the stairs to get clothes, diapers, and such for his trip. He also got a bunch of books, because Harry would not be able to watch Sesame Street Remus went over to the dresser and put a quick charm on the radop player, so that Harry could listen to his music. He then went downstairs and got some bottles and sippy cups. He walked back into the living room to find Harry with a few toys sitting with them on the couch playing with them.
"Is this all you want to take, Harry?" Remus asked, as he surveyed the small pile of toys. There was a bear, a big red ball, two puzzels, and his train set.
"Yef Remy. Go now?" Harry asked with a nod, a lot more life in him than when he had left him.
"Yes pup, we will go now." Remus said nodding with a smile. He placed Harry's toys in the bag and shrunk it, to be placed in his pocket.
He bent down and picked up Harry, and the little boy grabbed on to his neck, laying his head on Remus's shoulder. It made Remus feel all warm and tingly inside. Remus lifted his hand up and rubbed loving circles on his back.
Remus walked toward the fire place, and grabbed some floo powder. He was just going to call out, "Albus Dumbledore's Office" until Remus heard a small whine in a protest and a small head burying itself in Remus's robes. He put the floo powder back in the bucket, and pulled the frightened child out, so he can view the silent tears running down his face.
"It's OK Harry. You will be all right. I promise. What scares you?" Remus asked while taking out a handkerchief, wiping the tears from his face.
"Go round, and round ifs scary." Harry said with silent tears still forming.
Remus enveloped him into a tight embrace, and made him a promise, "Do you want me to hold your hand Harry? Would that make you feel better?"
Harry nodded, and Remus pulled Harry closer into him and grabbed the small hand, gripping it tightly.
"Okay, Harry. Close your eyes, and it will be over very soon." Remus said while grabbing another fistfull of powder, and stepped into the fire place.
With another reasurring squeeze of Harry's hand he bellowed clearly, "ALBUS DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE"
The sudden turning stopped, and Remus waited until he regained his ballance. Once it was regained he stepped in the unaturally clean room, and walked over toward the chair opposite the headmaster's.
"It's all over, Harry. You can open your eyes now." Remus said soothignly.
Harry unraveled himself and looked up into his Remy's eyes with bright eyes. "Im Bwave! Ight Remy?"
Remus ruffled the boy's hair, "You sure are, pup. I am so proud of you. Do you know where we are are?" Remus asked quizzingly.
"We at Abus houze?" Harry said smilling.
"Thats right Harry. We get to go see Albus, Mini, and Poppy. Want that be fun?" Remus asked.
"And Sevy!" Harry cried out.
"Thats right Harry. How could I have forgotten Sevy?" Remus laughed, picturing the look that Severus would muster for Harry when he called him 'Sevy'.
Remus pulled out Harry's overnight bag, brought it to its original size and pulled out Harry's trainset. He picked Harry up and settled him on the floor and sat right beside him.
"Want to help me build your train?" Remus asked, starting to take the lid off the box, and pulling out the tracks.
Harry smiled and nodded happily, crawling over to help empty the box. The two laughed and played while building the elaborate train tracks even with houses and people. The two had so much fun, they did not notice the two pairs of feet walking over to them, until Albus gave a little informing cough. Remus looked up into the eyes of Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall.
"Hello, Albus, Minerva" Remus nodded to each of them, "How are you doing?"
Minerva looked at the little boy, who moved behind Remus, peeking out every now and then, trying to decipher them.
Albus spoke, "We are fine Remus, but I see the little one is still wary of Minerva and me."
Remus looked down at the little boy, who was still hiding behind him for protection. He bent down and got eye level with Harry.
"Look who it is, Harry," Remus smiled, "It's Albus. Don't you remember Albus?" Remus waited for Harry to give a slight nod of the head. He looked up at Remus and darted his eyes to Minerva and back to him.
Minerva took the hint before Remus got a chance to say anything, "I'm Minerva, Harry. I knew you when you were very little. Guess what I have for you?"
Harry became more at ease, but did not respond, so Remus gave him a little nudge forward, "You better ask her what she has, Harry. You might get a special surprise."
Harry looked up at Remus, and Remus just nodded and smiled.
"Wut Nerva?" Harry said in a very small voice.
Minerva smiled and dug in her pocket for a present wrapped in red paper.
"Here you go, Harry."
She handed him the wrapped gift, and waited for the child to rip the paper into shreds, but only to be swept with silence. She looked at Remus, wondering what was wrong, and Remus shrugged.
"Well aren't you going to open it Harry?" Remus asked.
Harry shook his head on the verge of tears.
"Why not Harry? Don't you like Minerva's present?" Harry nodded 'yes' very quickly, "Then why want you open it?"
"Not lowed." Harry said sniffling.
Remus got ready to address the situation, but was again cut short by Minerva's voice, "Yes you are, Harry. I got you that present exspecially for you."
Harry looked at her, and cautiously unwrapped the present to reveal a stuffed Gryffindor lion. Little Harry squealed in delight and hugged the lion tightly. Remus smiled, looking down at his little boy.
"What do you say, Harry?", Remus promted.
"Fank you Nerva" Harry said and happily ran over and hugged Minerva, who gladly returned the hug.
"You are welcome, Harry." Minerva said smiling.
"Well, I feel a little left out. Don't I get a hug, Harry?" Albus said smiling.
Harry ran over and hugged Albus too.
"What was that for, Albus? You didn't do anything," said Minerva laughing.
"Just for being me." Albus replied smiling towards the old witch, who only laughed.
Remus who was smiling at the little boy and his babysitters, and reflecting on how much better he felt, now that Harry was more happy and brave.
"Why don't we go outside, and let Harry play with that nice red ball I see? Does that sound good?" Albus suggested.
Everyone was in agreement, and they all walked down the twisting paths until they reached the grounds. Remus put Harry on the grass, and gave him his ball. Harry went on his way with he lion and ball, and had a grand time, while the adults talked.
"He seems to like the two of you, which makes me feel a lot better about leaving him here." Remus stated still keeping a watchful eye on Harry.
"I think that he wil be just fine. He will probably cry when you leave, but that is just about how bad it will get." Minerva said, transfigurring them a plate of cups filled with tea.
"I know, but..."
"Don't do that to yourself, Remus," Albus butted in, "If there was any other way, you would never have him leave your side, and that would be terrible for the child. He will be just fine and it will only help him in the future."
"We will treat him like the precious, little king he is." Minerva put in smiling.
Remus's eyes were trained on Harry as he kicked the ball and laughed, "I am sure both of you are right, but I can not help but still worry about him."
"That is paternal instincts for you, Remus." Albus said, his eyes dancning with happiness.
Remus blushed and went over Harry's daily schedule, and before long it was time for lunch.
"Are you ready to eat, Harry?" Remus asked, picking up the red ball and placing it under his arm.
Harry nodded happily, and latched onto Remus's hand, as they walked side by side into the castle. Minerva and Albus stayed back and looked at each other with loving smiles, and followed them into the castle.
Lunch was uneventful, and went by rapidly. With the adults talking, they did not notice the poor little boy dozing in his highchair, until Minerva nudged Remus, who looked up. Remus smiled and picked up the little boy. He grabbed his bag and went into the bathroom to change Harry, and put him into his sleeping clothes.
"Minerva, could you please transfigure me a crib and a rocker in the next room?" Remus asked quietly, swaying slightly, trying to help the child sleep.
Minerva nodded and brissly walked into Albus's spare room. She quickly turned it into a baby's room. Remus walked in and thanked her quietly, and proceded towards the rocker when he sat down with baby Harry. With a few soothing rocks Harry was deeply asleep. Remus picked up his baby, laid him in his crib, and rubbed his small face.
He walked back into the headmaster's office, and was greeted with two smiles. Remus smiled and sat with the the two adults and they talked about many things, but mostly about Harry.
A half an hour later, there was a small cry in the other room, where Harry was sleeping (or was supposed to be).
"That is odd. Harry usually sleeps for an hour, and I thought he was going to sleep much longer because of the sleep he got last night." Remus stated, while walking into Harry's room.
The little boy was standing up in the crib and was clinging onto the bars. Remus smiled at the little boy, and picked him up.
"Are you sure you don't want to lie down some more Harry?" Remus asked the still exhaused child.
"No." Harry said wrapping his arms around Remus's neck.
Remus did not push it, but knew Harry would be very cranky. They walked back into the office, and Remus called upon a house elf and requested a bottle of pumpkin juice. Remus thanked the house elf, and handed the bottle to Harry who sucked it greedily.
After Harry realized what he was missing he asked Remus, "Where Sezy Stweet?"
Remus groaned, "Harry you can not watch Sesame Street today. Ok?"
Harry looked absolutly shocked and let out a cry, demanding Sesame Street. Remus looked apologeticaly at Albus and Minerva, who both looked amused. Remus carrried Harry back into the room they just came from, and sat in the rocker with the crying Harry. Remus waited patiently for Harry to cry his last tears.
"Are you ready to talk, Harry?" Remus asked calmy. Harry just nodded.
"Well, Harry. I am going to go on and tell you that you will not be able to watch Sesame Street today." Remus stated, deciding not to get complicated with the days he would have to forgo it.
Harry with another burt of emotion cried, but now for a very long.
"I know, baby, that it makes you sad, but I can't do anything." Remus said.
Harry sniffled and nodded, "Ize sowry Remy, me bad boy." With that, Harry let out another wail.
"Oh pup, you are not a bad boy. You have never been a bad boy, you have only been a sweet, wonderful boy. Sometimes, Harry, we can't get everything that we want, just like you can not watch your show, but you know what we learn to do?" Harry shook his head in response and Remus continued, "We think of other ways to do something. Do you understand?"
Harry nodded his head, but his eyes conveyed something different.
"How about this? Since you can not watch Sesame Street, why don't you read a Sesame Street book?"
Harry broke into a smile and swung his arms around Remy, "Read to me?"
Remus pulled Harry away, "We are not done yet, Harry. You were not very nice to Minerva and Albus earlier. Do you think you hurt their feelings?"
Harry nodded, and Remus sensed the water works and hurriedly continued, "I bet they would forgive you, if you say your sorry to them. Maybe you should ask on of them to read you your story?"
Harry nodded, and Remus put him on the floor. Harry grabbed Remus's hand and they walked hand in hand into where Albus and Minerva was residing.
Remus gave Harry a little nudge, "Ize sowry Nerva, Ize sowry Abus." Harry finished sniffling and eyes downcast.
"That is alright, dear." Minerva said smiling.
Albus picked up the sad little boy, "That makes me happy, that you apologized, Harry." Albus said, smiling down at the small boy.
"Harry, your books are in the bag, go pick out one you like, and ask Minerva to read it to you. OK?" Remus said smling.
Harry jumped out of Albus's lap, and practically ran torward the bag. Remus motioned for Albus to follow him to the other side of the room.
"I'm sorry Albus, for Harry acting the way he does. You will most likely have to go through it tomorrow also, becasuse of Sesame Street." Remus finished, sighing.
"That is fine, Remus. It is perfectly natural that he is acting the way he is. I am sure that we will be able to handle it tomorrow." Albus said putting a hand on Remus's shoulder.
"I guess you are right..." Remus trailed off, watching the giggly Harry, who sat on Minerva's lap listening intently to her words. The pair walked back to the couch and listened to the rest of the story.
The rest of the day went by extremely fast, and before long, it was close to Harry's bedtime. Remus announced to Albus and Minerva, "We better be returning to our quarters for the night. It is getting near Harry's betime, and he still needs to take a bath. Shall we meet in the great hall for breakfast?"
"That is fine Remus. I and the house eleves have already taken care of the neccessities that you will need. Your room is on the third corridor, behind the picture with the vase of four yellow roses in it. The password is 'sunflower'." Minerva said smiling.
Remus thanked her, and picked up the little boy and his bag.
"Say goodnight, Harry, we are going to bed, but you will see them tomorrow." Remus instructed him.
"Night Abus, night Nerva." Harry waved goodbye.
On the way torwad the door, Harry realized that they he was going to have to go to bed, so Harry whinned and tried to get Remus to change his mind. Remus only laughed and continued walking out the door.
"Albus, I think you made a wonderful decision, placing Harry with Remus. From what you have told be Remus has worked wonders with Harry. After a little coaxing from Remus and me he came right up to hear the story." Minerva said smiling.
"Yes, Harry had made a remarkable recovery so far, but his talking and his walking are still not up to speed. The greatest thing I have noticed, is the way Harry has a dilemna, and is not afraid, like he was, to admit it. He also is trusting much more." Albus said smiling.
"We will have a few difficult days ahead of us."
"Alas, we will, but I think, after the first day and night, it will be much easier." Albus replied, "The problem is where is he going to stay? Remus and I decided that it will probaly be best to keep him with Poppy, but I am having doubts about that now. Harry already is terrified of Poppy, so maybe he should stay with me. What do you think?"
"I think that would be a much better idea, than him staying with Poppy this time." Minerva noted. The two conversed about other things, such as the school year and quidditch matches.
After a small argument with Harry, Remus has got him into the bathtub, and into his night clothes. Remus and Harry sat in the rocking chair and rocked talking about their day at Hogwarts.
"Did you have fun today, Harry? I know you like the lion that Minerva got you. Did you give him a name?"
"Yef! His name is Scuffy!" Harry squeled picking up his lion and hugging it tightly.
Remus gave a laugh, "I like that name, Harry. Do you know who gave you Scuffy?"
"Nerva did. Nerva gave me Scuffy. She is nice lady." Harry said with a yawn and snuggled closer to Remus. Remus stroked his back and picked him up rocking him slightly. He put on his music that he had charmed to work.
"Yes, she is a nice lady, and Albus is a nice man." Remus said still rocking the sleepy child, who was dozing in his arms. "I believe someone is ready to go to sleep.?" Remus walked over and laid him in his crib and covered him up with a blanket, and stroked his cheek. "Goodnight Harry, I will see you in the morning."
Remus turned on Harry's nightlight and walked out into the living room where he sat down and reflected on the day. He summuned a cup of tea and sat in the enjoyable silence.
***The Next Day
Remus was putting on Harry's shirt for the day, and then lifted him off the changing table. Remus grabbed the little boy's hand and guided the little boy out into the hallway, down into the entrance hall, where they entered the Great Hall. Since it was 10, all the other students have left for classes and the only two teachers that remained were Minerva and Albus. Minerva did not have any classes that day and figured it would be better for her to forgo any meetings. She had planned to help Albus with Harry, once Remus lefts. As all Albus did, was make huge decisions, concerning the school, he figured that it would be ok to take a day off, too.
"Good morning, you two. You are a little late." Albus said, smiling as he pulled up a high chair. He reached down and gave Harry a samll hug, before putting him in it.
"Blame it on the little one you were just holding." Remus said, snorting a little.
"How could your tardeness be blamed on that absolute darling." Minerva commented, as she went over and gave Harry a hug also, before starting a side conversation with him.
"HA! Adorable darling?! He refused to do anything I wanted him to do this morning! Anywhere from staying still while I changed him, to not letting me put on his shoes. Too bad that Harry being adorable keeps me from being mad at him very long." Remus said smiling.
The adults laughed, and Albus clapped his hands and food appeared. This shocked Harry, who smiled and clapped his hands. Remus filled up Harry's plate, and fixed so it would be a less of a danger to him. Harry ate without complaint, while the adults talked. After lunch they returned to Dumbledore's office where the four of them played hide and seek and other childhood games.
"Where do you think Albus is Harry?" Remus asked clearly seeing Albus hiding behind Fawkes narrow perch.
"He's there Rem!!" Harry said, rushing over to Albus and tagging him, "There's Nerva too!" Harry also ran over to Minerva also.
"HARRY WINS!" Harry cried out with pride.
All the adults laughed, and continued to play for the rest of the day. The four of them at lunch and conversed with each other. Afterwards, Remus took Harry into his bedroom, where he got him ready for his nap. Harry was dozing off unusually quickly. Remus knew this was the last time he would see Harry before he left, to prepare for his transfromation. He hoped he was doing this correctly. He was thinking that, this way, he would not have to deal with Harry crying wanting him to stay. Maybe with a quieter exit, Harry would not worry so much, but Remus was so very wrong...
Remus laid Harry down in his crib, and walked out and said goodbye to Albus and Minerva. He gave them a few more instructions and then went over to the fire place to go home.
An hour later, Albus's peaceful thoughts were interrupted by Harry crying for Remus. Albus took a deep breath and entered Harry's room. He found a tear streaked Harry, hanging onto the crib's bars.
"Where's Remy!" Harry wailed.
Albus picked up the distraught child, and took him over to the rocking chair, wherehe tried to calm him down. Eventually, Harry stopped crying.
"Oh, sweetheart. What is the matter? Did you have a bad dream?" Albus asked soothingly. Thinking it was best not to inform him of his Remy's departure.
Harry nodded, and Albus asked, "Tell me what happened in your scary dream." Harry shook his head quickly, "It will make you feel better." Harry just shook his head even faster. Albus let it drop, but made a mental note to inform Remus of it.
An hour later, Albus's peaceful thoughts were interrupted by Harry crying for Remus. Albus took a deep breath and entered Harry's room. He found a tear streaked Harry, hanging onto the crib's bars.
"Where's Remy!" Harry wailed.
Albus picked up the distraught child, and took him over to the rocking chair, where he tried to calm him down. Eventually, Harry stopped crying.
"Oh, sweetheart. What is the matter? Did you have a bad dream?" Albus asked soothingly. Thinking it was best not to inform him of his Remy's departure.
Harry nodded, and Albus asked, "Tell me what happened in your scary dream." Harry shook his head quickly, "It will make you feel better." Harry just shook his head even faster. Albus let it drop, but made a mental note to inform Remus of it.
"Where's Remy, Abus?" Harry said whinning a little.
Knowing he could not avoid it any longer, "Harry, Remus is not here right now, and want be for a while." Albus waited for the the tears to follow but, suprisingly, they did not come.
Instead Harry jumped off of Albus's lap and ran into where Minerva was waiting, all the way calling out 'Remy!' over and over again. Little Harry assumed that his Remy was playing hide and go seek with him.
Before Albus could get into the room to confront Harry and tell him that Remus is not playing a game, but is gone, Minerva pulled Harry to her, "Harry, Remus is gone and he want be back for a few days, but I promis he will be back, and he will play with you and hold you. I promis you and so does Albus." Albus nodded along with what Minerva said.
Since Harry had no comprehension of time he assumed that Remus left, like all the wonderful people who loved him in his small life. Once this realization struck Harry his face fell, he became very pale. He opened his mouth and gave a loud, heartbreaking wail.
"Where's Remy, Abus?" Harry said whinning a little.
Knowing he could not avoid it any longer, "Harry, Remus is not here right now, and want be for a while." Albus waited for the the tears to follow but, suprisingly, they did not come.
Instead Harry jumped off of Albus's lap and ran into where Minerva was waiting, all the way calling out 'Remy!' over and over again. Little Harry assumed that his Remy was playing hide and go seek with him.
Before Albus could get into the room to confront Harry and tell him that Remus is not playing a game, but is gone, but before he could speak Minerva pulled Harry into her, "Harry, Remus is gone and he want be back for a few days, but I promis he will be back, and he will play with you and hold you. I promis you and so does Albus." Albus nods along with what Minerva says.
Since Harry had no comprehension of time he assumed that Remus left like all the wonderful people who loved him in his small life. Once this realization struck Harry his face feel, he became very pale, with relization and opened his mouth and gave out a loud, heartbreaking wail.
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My Notes and Such:
Well there is everyone's next chapter! I hope it was worth the wait!!! This is my favorite chapter because I am very proud of it! I worked really hard on it because I got tired of making the chaps so short. I need to clear up a few things:
1. Remus has never been a father before, so he does not know that leaving Harry like he did was a bad thing. He will pay for it...
2. Severus and Harry will become closer towards the end of the story, but in the next chapter it will look very grim for their relationship. The reason I am doing what I am doing in the next chap is to add some drama, and challenges Remus will have to face.
Well I believe that is all I have to say besides this. I am so sorry it took so long to get this chap up lots of things have been going on. I tried to make up for it by giving you a 14 page chapter in 11 point type, and almost 6,000 words just with this chap. If you want to know more baby Harry stories or baby Severus just tell me in a reiview and I will post all the stories I know in the next chap. Please remember to REVIEW! It would be appreciated exspecially since this was a 'long' chap! I also realize that I want to update sooner if I get a bunch of positive feedback! Until next time.
Love from, Em
Remus and Harry have got into a pattern that they had followed every day for the last two weeks. Remus would wake up at seven, go get the paper, sit down, and watch local muggle news. Around eight was when Harry would usually cry out for him, so Remus would go up the stairs and get the usually cranky little boy. Harry was never a morning person and was always really difficult in the morning. Remus would greet the still very sleepy boy, and lay him on the changing table to dress him for the day. They would walk down the stairs and enter the living room, who's neat style would be turned into a mess. No matter how much Remus and Harry picked up their mess, it was always dirty. Remus then would deposit Harry on the couch and put on Seasme Street for him. Remus had decided, about one week ago, that Harry would be allowed to watch only two hours of television and possibly a movie each day, to protect the little boys growing mind. He also decided that Harry could watch one hour of Sesame Street when he woke up, and the other hour after his nap. While Harry watched his little show, Remus would go into the kitchen and fix breakfast for the two of them.
As soon as breakfast was over, Remus would turn off the TV and bring Harry into the kitchen. Harry used to get really upset when Remus turned off his show, but now he was used to it and never fussed. Breakfast was an easy affair. Remus would talk to Harry about all kinds of things and because of this Harry's speech had improved. After breakfest, the two would play, either inside or outside, with some educational game Remus picked up or thought of.
At twelve they would have lunch and usually Harry would go and pick up his toys, while Remus proceeded to cook. After lunch Remus would take Harry upstairs and would change him out of his play clothes as well as his usually dirty diaper and place him in a new diaper, T-shirt, and cotton pants. They would then sit in the rocking chair and read a story.Sometimes Remus would be lucky enough that Harry would fall asleep during their storytime and he can gently place him in his crib, but most of the time that was not the case. Remus would have to go downstairs and get some warm milk for Harry and attempt to lay him in his crib and sneak out, however, sometimes Harry did not want that and cried for him to come back.
Remus have tried every sort of measure in the last week to get him to sleep, and came upon a solution. Remus had some earth music (such as rain, wind, birds) and he would play it for Harry, and that would usually get the baby to sleep. Sometimes Harry just did not want to sleep and they had to forgo the nap, causing a very grumpy Harry before bedtime. After his nap (or lack of one) they would go downstairs and Remus would turn the TV on for Harry and let him watch his Sesame Street to place him in a better humor. Once Seaseme Street was over they would play until dinner.
After dinner Remus would take Harry upstairs and place him in his room and let him play with his toys while Remus started his bath. Remus would come back in and undress him and clean him up before placing him in the tub. Harry always loved his baths. They always calmed him down before bedtime. Soon bathtime was over and Remus would take him into his room, and place him in adorable outfit that made you want to gobble him up. Remus would then put the earth music on and turn on Harry's nightlight. After saying goodnight, he would go downstairs.
The prevoius night had been very diffficult for both of them. Remus was getting drained of energy, since there would be a full moon in two days, and it did not help that Harry was being dificult as well. He laid down for his nap and obediently fell asleep. When he woke up they enjoyed their time together. An hour before Harry's bedtime, Remus went into the refridgerator , pulled out a jug of Butterbeer, and poured himself a glass. Harry waddled in and asked for a sip. Remus should have known better than to give a child Butterbeer, but he figured it would be just a sip. He pulled Harry up onto his lap and helped Harry drink it. The little boy gulped the drank down and rubbed his little tummy in contentment. He wiggled out of Remus's arms and bounced happily into the living room to play with his toys. Remus decided to wash the dishes, then take Harry upstairs for his bath and to get ready for bed.
When Remus finished the dishes, he looked at the clock and it was 7:30. He went into the living room to see that it had become a complete mess. All of Harry's downstairs toys were thrown about, as if used for a few minutes and then neglected for something else. There were puzzle pieces lying about, and his Sesame Street toys were everwhere. There were two things that were increasingly odd. One, he only left Harry alone for 30 minutes, and two, Harry was always careful with his things. Remus groaned, as soon as he spotted the very hyperactive Harry who was, at that moment, jumping on the couch.
Remus walked over and grabbed the child into his arms before he could harm himself.
"No, no Harry. We do not jump on the couch. You could fall and hurt yourself." Remus told the squirming Harry.
"Me jump Remy!" The little boy stated furiously, trying to get back to his jumping game.
"No, Harry. It's time to get ready for bed. You have to wake up early, cause we are going on a surprise trip tomorrow. Won't that be fun, Harry?" Remus asked quizzingly.
The squirming stopped and Harry looked into Remus's eyes and asked, "Where we goin?"
Remus laughed at the boys questions. He thought it best not to tell him he was leaving until tomorrow night, thinking that he would not have to dwell on it.
"Like I'm going to tell you. Then it would ruin the surprise."
Harry pouted, but was quiet the entire way up the stairs. Which gave Remus time to berate himself for giving the child Butterbeer that wound him up before bedtime.
Remus depositated Harry in his room to play with his toys, while he went start the bath. He told harry as he always does to stay in his room until he gets back, but as soon as Remus got back to Harry's room to undress him, there was no Harry. Remus sighed and looked up at the ceiling, really wanting to strangle himself for leaving a very hyper child alone. He walked into the bathroom and turned off the faucet, so as not to let the water run over, and locked the door so Harry could not come in and fall into the water. He went out into the hallway calling Harry's name repeatedly, and looking in each room. He heard a giggle, and walked into his bedroom and looked everywhere. Finally, he gave up and left, but he heard another giggle. Remus decided he would make Harry laugh, so he could find him.
"Harry! Where are you Harry? I wonder where he could be? He is not in the closet! Where is my Harry?" Remus called out waiting for the arrival of the second giggle. When he heard it, he was able to pinpoint his location.
"I wonder where Harry is?" Remus got on all fours right beside his bed. "Could he be under the bed?" Remus peared under and saw the little green- eyed boy gazing back at him. "There he is!"
Harry squealed and came out of his hiding place to Remus.
"Youz found me, Rem. I hid gwood!" Harry said to Remus as Remus carried him into his room, and sat him up on the changing table.
"Yes you did, Harry. I couldn't find you. I was worried when I came back in here and couldn't find you. It didn't make me feel very good. When I leave you somewhere and tell you to stay there I expect you to. Promisw me ?"
"OK Remy." Harry said, nodding his head.
Remus proceeded to change him out of his dirty clothes and placed them in a bin. He got out that wipes and cleaned off Harry, before carrying the still rather hyper child into the bathroom, where he placed him in the tub. Instead of Harry's bath going camly, it was a complete disaster. By the end of the bath, Remus was more wet than Harry was. Remus was getting agitated, and all he wanted to do was get this difficult child into bed. He knew, though, that he could not exactly blame Harry for his actions, since he somewhat caused them.
After Harry's had his bath, Remus took the child into his room again. and changed him for the night. This was hard, because Harry kept on trying to get up and jump off. It took Remus every ounce of strength to bite his tongue and not traumatize the child.
Remus picked Harry up and carried him down the stairs and made him a bottle of milk, and carried him back up the stairs into his room. He then walked over and turned the music on. He sat Harry in his crib and gave him his milk.
"Goodnight, Harry, I hope you have good dreams. Remember you need to go to sleep in order for you to go on your surprise trip."
Remus started to walk torwards the door, but spun around when he felt something hard hit his head. Harry was standing up in his crib, arms stretched out, whinning to be held. Remus picked the bottle up and went over to Harry's crib.
"Harry, we do not throw things. That hurt me Harry. Please do not throw your bottle at me again."
Remus gave Harry's his bottle back, and picked Harry up and sat him down in the rocking chair and rocked him gently. Remus prayed this would calm the child and let him go to sleep. Harry once again decided this was too boring and tried to get out of Remus's hands. Remus let him run around his room. If he couldn't calm him down himself, he would just have to let his sugar rush exhaust him.
Butterbeer, unfortunately, keeps children under seven very hyped up for hours (unlike muggle cola, which has caffine and will only keep you rushed for an hour or so).
Remus was able to get Harry in bed by eleven, and then retired to his room until morining. When he had to wake up the unrully child.
Remus's life has changed drasticaly in the last week. He never knew how much time and energy it took to raise a child, but Remus was not complaining. He loved it. He loved playing with Harry, suffereing through Sesame Street with him, and he loved every bathtime and every tear Harry had ever shed. He loved Harry. He loved him more than anyone he had ever met, but he was afriad to love him because of the scars he held deep within himself. He did not want to hurt Harry, and he did not want to hurt himself.
Today is going to be a stressful day for Harry, along with the days to follow. Today Remus and Harry were going to spend the night at Hogwarts to get him used to his babysitters and the castle, while Remus was there with him. He knew that Harry is going to have a hard time in the three days he could not be with him, but hopefully, this would help him.
Remus went up the stairs and into Harry's room. He walked over to the crib and picked up this still sleeping child.
"Good morning Harry. Ready for our surprise trip?" Remus asked
For Harry's answer was a moan and a sleepy demand to be put back into bed. Remus wished he could go back to sleep also.
"I can't do that, Harry. We have to go and get you ready."
Harry would not let go of Remus' neck, so he had to dress and clean the clinging Harry from there. After that was taken care of, they walked downstairs, where Remus had already put together breakfast. Harry still did not let go of his neck, so he had to feed Harry on his lap. Harry did not eat as much as he would have liked, bu he did not push it. He would just have to make sure that he ate a big lunch.
After breakfast he finally got Harry to let go of him and sat him on the couch with a few toys.
"Harry I have to go upstairs to get your bag ready. Pick some toys you want to take with you on your trip. OK?"
Harry nodded, and jumped off the couch in search of toys.
Remus made a quick journey up the stairs to get clothes, diapers, and such for his trip. He also got a bunch of books, because Harry would not be able to watch Sesame Street Remus went over to the dresser and put a quick charm on the radop player, so that Harry could listen to his music. He then went downstairs and got some bottles and sippy cups. He walked back into the living room to find Harry with a few toys sitting with them on the couch playing with them.
"Is this all you want to take, Harry?" Remus asked, as he surveyed the small pile of toys. There was a bear, a big red ball, two puzzels, and his train set.
"Yef Remy. Go now?" Harry asked with a nod, a lot more life in him than when he had left him.
"Yes pup, we will go now." Remus said nodding with a smile. He placed Harry's toys in the bag and shrunk it, to be placed in his pocket.
He bent down and picked up Harry, and the little boy grabbed on to his neck, laying his head on Remus's shoulder. It made Remus feel all warm and tingly inside. Remus lifted his hand up and rubbed loving circles on his back.
Remus walked toward the fire place, and grabbed some floo powder. He was just going to call out, "Albus Dumbledore's Office" until Remus heard a small whine in a protest and a small head burying itself in Remus's robes. He put the floo powder back in the bucket, and pulled the frightened child out, so he can view the silent tears running down his face.
"It's OK Harry. You will be all right. I promise. What scares you?" Remus asked while taking out a handkerchief, wiping the tears from his face.
"Go round, and round ifs scary." Harry said with silent tears still forming.
Remus enveloped him into a tight embrace, and made him a promise, "Do you want me to hold your hand Harry? Would that make you feel better?"
Harry nodded, and Remus pulled Harry closer into him and grabbed the small hand, gripping it tightly.
"Okay, Harry. Close your eyes, and it will be over very soon." Remus said while grabbing another fistfull of powder, and stepped into the fire place.
With another reasurring squeeze of Harry's hand he bellowed clearly, "ALBUS DUMBLEDORE'S OFFICE"
The sudden turning stopped, and Remus waited until he regained his ballance. Once it was regained he stepped in the unaturally clean room, and walked over toward the chair opposite the headmaster's.
"It's all over, Harry. You can open your eyes now." Remus said soothignly.
Harry unraveled himself and looked up into his Remy's eyes with bright eyes. "Im Bwave! Ight Remy?"
Remus ruffled the boy's hair, "You sure are, pup. I am so proud of you. Do you know where we are are?" Remus asked quizzingly.
"We at Abus houze?" Harry said smilling.
"Thats right Harry. We get to go see Albus, Mini, and Poppy. Want that be fun?" Remus asked.
"And Sevy!" Harry cried out.
"Thats right Harry. How could I have forgotten Sevy?" Remus laughed, picturing the look that Severus would muster for Harry when he called him 'Sevy'.
Remus pulled out Harry's overnight bag, brought it to its original size and pulled out Harry's trainset. He picked Harry up and settled him on the floor and sat right beside him.
"Want to help me build your train?" Remus asked, starting to take the lid off the box, and pulling out the tracks.
Harry smiled and nodded happily, crawling over to help empty the box. The two laughed and played while building the elaborate train tracks even with houses and people. The two had so much fun, they did not notice the two pairs of feet walking over to them, until Albus gave a little informing cough. Remus looked up into the eyes of Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall.
"Hello, Albus, Minerva" Remus nodded to each of them, "How are you doing?"
Minerva looked at the little boy, who moved behind Remus, peeking out every now and then, trying to decipher them.
Albus spoke, "We are fine Remus, but I see the little one is still wary of Minerva and me."
Remus looked down at the little boy, who was still hiding behind him for protection. He bent down and got eye level with Harry.
"Look who it is, Harry," Remus smiled, "It's Albus. Don't you remember Albus?" Remus waited for Harry to give a slight nod of the head. He looked up at Remus and darted his eyes to Minerva and back to him.
Minerva took the hint before Remus got a chance to say anything, "I'm Minerva, Harry. I knew you when you were very little. Guess what I have for you?"
Harry became more at ease, but did not respond, so Remus gave him a little nudge forward, "You better ask her what she has, Harry. You might get a special surprise."
Harry looked up at Remus, and Remus just nodded and smiled.
"Wut Nerva?" Harry said in a very small voice.
Minerva smiled and dug in her pocket for a present wrapped in red paper.
"Here you go, Harry."
She handed him the wrapped gift, and waited for the child to rip the paper into shreds, but only to be swept with silence. She looked at Remus, wondering what was wrong, and Remus shrugged.
"Well aren't you going to open it Harry?" Remus asked.
Harry shook his head on the verge of tears.
"Why not Harry? Don't you like Minerva's present?" Harry nodded 'yes' very quickly, "Then why want you open it?"
"Not lowed." Harry said sniffling.
Remus got ready to address the situation, but was again cut short by Minerva's voice, "Yes you are, Harry. I got you that present exspecially for you."
Harry looked at her, and cautiously unwrapped the present to reveal a stuffed Gryffindor lion. Little Harry squealed in delight and hugged the lion tightly. Remus smiled, looking down at his little boy.
"What do you say, Harry?", Remus promted.
"Fank you Nerva" Harry said and happily ran over and hugged Minerva, who gladly returned the hug.
"You are welcome, Harry." Minerva said smiling.
"Well, I feel a little left out. Don't I get a hug, Harry?" Albus said smiling.
Harry ran over and hugged Albus too.
"What was that for, Albus? You didn't do anything," said Minerva laughing.
"Just for being me." Albus replied smiling towards the old witch, who only laughed.
Remus who was smiling at the little boy and his babysitters, and reflecting on how much better he felt, now that Harry was more happy and brave.
"Why don't we go outside, and let Harry play with that nice red ball I see? Does that sound good?" Albus suggested.
Everyone was in agreement, and they all walked down the twisting paths until they reached the grounds. Remus put Harry on the grass, and gave him his ball. Harry went on his way with he lion and ball, and had a grand time, while the adults talked.
"He seems to like the two of you, which makes me feel a lot better about leaving him here." Remus stated still keeping a watchful eye on Harry.
"I think that he wil be just fine. He will probably cry when you leave, but that is just about how bad it will get." Minerva said, transfigurring them a plate of cups filled with tea.
"I know, but..."
"Don't do that to yourself, Remus," Albus butted in, "If there was any other way, you would never have him leave your side, and that would be terrible for the child. He will be just fine and it will only help him in the future."
"We will treat him like the precious, little king he is." Minerva put in smiling.
Remus's eyes were trained on Harry as he kicked the ball and laughed, "I am sure both of you are right, but I can not help but still worry about him."
"That is paternal instincts for you, Remus." Albus said, his eyes dancning with happiness.
Remus blushed and went over Harry's daily schedule, and before long it was time for lunch.
"Are you ready to eat, Harry?" Remus asked, picking up the red ball and placing it under his arm.
Harry nodded happily, and latched onto Remus's hand, as they walked side by side into the castle. Minerva and Albus stayed back and looked at each other with loving smiles, and followed them into the castle.
Lunch was uneventful, and went by rapidly. With the adults talking, they did not notice the poor little boy dozing in his highchair, until Minerva nudged Remus, who looked up. Remus smiled and picked up the little boy. He grabbed his bag and went into the bathroom to change Harry, and put him into his sleeping clothes.
"Minerva, could you please transfigure me a crib and a rocker in the next room?" Remus asked quietly, swaying slightly, trying to help the child sleep.
Minerva nodded and brissly walked into Albus's spare room. She quickly turned it into a baby's room. Remus walked in and thanked her quietly, and proceded towards the rocker when he sat down with baby Harry. With a few soothing rocks Harry was deeply asleep. Remus picked up his baby, laid him in his crib, and rubbed his small face.
He walked back into the headmaster's office, and was greeted with two smiles. Remus smiled and sat with the the two adults and they talked about many things, but mostly about Harry.
A half an hour later, there was a small cry in the other room, where Harry was sleeping (or was supposed to be).
"That is odd. Harry usually sleeps for an hour, and I thought he was going to sleep much longer because of the sleep he got last night." Remus stated, while walking into Harry's room.
The little boy was standing up in the crib and was clinging onto the bars. Remus smiled at the little boy, and picked him up.
"Are you sure you don't want to lie down some more Harry?" Remus asked the still exhaused child.
"No." Harry said wrapping his arms around Remus's neck.
Remus did not push it, but knew Harry would be very cranky. They walked back into the office, and Remus called upon a house elf and requested a bottle of pumpkin juice. Remus thanked the house elf, and handed the bottle to Harry who sucked it greedily.
After Harry realized what he was missing he asked Remus, "Where Sezy Stweet?"
Remus groaned, "Harry you can not watch Sesame Street today. Ok?"
Harry looked absolutly shocked and let out a cry, demanding Sesame Street. Remus looked apologeticaly at Albus and Minerva, who both looked amused. Remus carrried Harry back into the room they just came from, and sat in the rocker with the crying Harry. Remus waited patiently for Harry to cry his last tears.
"Are you ready to talk, Harry?" Remus asked calmy. Harry just nodded.
"Well, Harry. I am going to go on and tell you that you will not be able to watch Sesame Street today." Remus stated, deciding not to get complicated with the days he would have to forgo it.
Harry with another burt of emotion cried, but now for a very long.
"I know, baby, that it makes you sad, but I can't do anything." Remus said.
Harry sniffled and nodded, "Ize sowry Remy, me bad boy." With that, Harry let out another wail.
"Oh pup, you are not a bad boy. You have never been a bad boy, you have only been a sweet, wonderful boy. Sometimes, Harry, we can't get everything that we want, just like you can not watch your show, but you know what we learn to do?" Harry shook his head in response and Remus continued, "We think of other ways to do something. Do you understand?"
Harry nodded his head, but his eyes conveyed something different.
"How about this? Since you can not watch Sesame Street, why don't you read a Sesame Street book?"
Harry broke into a smile and swung his arms around Remy, "Read to me?"
Remus pulled Harry away, "We are not done yet, Harry. You were not very nice to Minerva and Albus earlier. Do you think you hurt their feelings?"
Harry nodded, and Remus sensed the water works and hurriedly continued, "I bet they would forgive you, if you say your sorry to them. Maybe you should ask on of them to read you your story?"
Harry nodded, and Remus put him on the floor. Harry grabbed Remus's hand and they walked hand in hand into where Albus and Minerva was residing.
Remus gave Harry a little nudge, "Ize sowry Nerva, Ize sowry Abus." Harry finished sniffling and eyes downcast.
"That is alright, dear." Minerva said smiling.
Albus picked up the sad little boy, "That makes me happy, that you apologized, Harry." Albus said, smiling down at the small boy.
"Harry, your books are in the bag, go pick out one you like, and ask Minerva to read it to you. OK?" Remus said smling.
Harry jumped out of Albus's lap, and practically ran torward the bag. Remus motioned for Albus to follow him to the other side of the room.
"I'm sorry Albus, for Harry acting the way he does. You will most likely have to go through it tomorrow also, becasuse of Sesame Street." Remus finished, sighing.
"That is fine, Remus. It is perfectly natural that he is acting the way he is. I am sure that we will be able to handle it tomorrow." Albus said putting a hand on Remus's shoulder.
"I guess you are right..." Remus trailed off, watching the giggly Harry, who sat on Minerva's lap listening intently to her words. The pair walked back to the couch and listened to the rest of the story.
The rest of the day went by extremely fast, and before long, it was close to Harry's bedtime. Remus announced to Albus and Minerva, "We better be returning to our quarters for the night. It is getting near Harry's betime, and he still needs to take a bath. Shall we meet in the great hall for breakfast?"
"That is fine Remus. I and the house eleves have already taken care of the neccessities that you will need. Your room is on the third corridor, behind the picture with the vase of four yellow roses in it. The password is 'sunflower'." Minerva said smiling.
Remus thanked her, and picked up the little boy and his bag.
"Say goodnight, Harry, we are going to bed, but you will see them tomorrow." Remus instructed him.
"Night Abus, night Nerva." Harry waved goodbye.
On the way torwad the door, Harry realized that they he was going to have to go to bed, so Harry whinned and tried to get Remus to change his mind. Remus only laughed and continued walking out the door.
"Albus, I think you made a wonderful decision, placing Harry with Remus. From what you have told be Remus has worked wonders with Harry. After a little coaxing from Remus and me he came right up to hear the story." Minerva said smiling.
"Yes, Harry had made a remarkable recovery so far, but his talking and his walking are still not up to speed. The greatest thing I have noticed, is the way Harry has a dilemna, and is not afraid, like he was, to admit it. He also is trusting much more." Albus said smiling.
"We will have a few difficult days ahead of us."
"Alas, we will, but I think, after the first day and night, it will be much easier." Albus replied, "The problem is where is he going to stay? Remus and I decided that it will probaly be best to keep him with Poppy, but I am having doubts about that now. Harry already is terrified of Poppy, so maybe he should stay with me. What do you think?"
"I think that would be a much better idea, than him staying with Poppy this time." Minerva noted. The two conversed about other things, such as the school year and quidditch matches.
After a small argument with Harry, Remus has got him into the bathtub, and into his night clothes. Remus and Harry sat in the rocking chair and rocked talking about their day at Hogwarts.
"Did you have fun today, Harry? I know you like the lion that Minerva got you. Did you give him a name?"
"Yef! His name is Scuffy!" Harry squeled picking up his lion and hugging it tightly.
Remus gave a laugh, "I like that name, Harry. Do you know who gave you Scuffy?"
"Nerva did. Nerva gave me Scuffy. She is nice lady." Harry said with a yawn and snuggled closer to Remus. Remus stroked his back and picked him up rocking him slightly. He put on his music that he had charmed to work.
"Yes, she is a nice lady, and Albus is a nice man." Remus said still rocking the sleepy child, who was dozing in his arms. "I believe someone is ready to go to sleep.?" Remus walked over and laid him in his crib and covered him up with a blanket, and stroked his cheek. "Goodnight Harry, I will see you in the morning."
Remus turned on Harry's nightlight and walked out into the living room where he sat down and reflected on the day. He summuned a cup of tea and sat in the enjoyable silence.
***The Next Day
Remus was putting on Harry's shirt for the day, and then lifted him off the changing table. Remus grabbed the little boy's hand and guided the little boy out into the hallway, down into the entrance hall, where they entered the Great Hall. Since it was 10, all the other students have left for classes and the only two teachers that remained were Minerva and Albus. Minerva did not have any classes that day and figured it would be better for her to forgo any meetings. She had planned to help Albus with Harry, once Remus lefts. As all Albus did, was make huge decisions, concerning the school, he figured that it would be ok to take a day off, too.
"Good morning, you two. You are a little late." Albus said, smiling as he pulled up a high chair. He reached down and gave Harry a samll hug, before putting him in it.
"Blame it on the little one you were just holding." Remus said, snorting a little.
"How could your tardeness be blamed on that absolute darling." Minerva commented, as she went over and gave Harry a hug also, before starting a side conversation with him.
"HA! Adorable darling?! He refused to do anything I wanted him to do this morning! Anywhere from staying still while I changed him, to not letting me put on his shoes. Too bad that Harry being adorable keeps me from being mad at him very long." Remus said smiling.
The adults laughed, and Albus clapped his hands and food appeared. This shocked Harry, who smiled and clapped his hands. Remus filled up Harry's plate, and fixed so it would be a less of a danger to him. Harry ate without complaint, while the adults talked. After lunch they returned to Dumbledore's office where the four of them played hide and seek and other childhood games.
"Where do you think Albus is Harry?" Remus asked clearly seeing Albus hiding behind Fawkes narrow perch.
"He's there Rem!!" Harry said, rushing over to Albus and tagging him, "There's Nerva too!" Harry also ran over to Minerva also.
"HARRY WINS!" Harry cried out with pride.
All the adults laughed, and continued to play for the rest of the day. The four of them at lunch and conversed with each other. Afterwards, Remus took Harry into his bedroom, where he got him ready for his nap. Harry was dozing off unusually quickly. Remus knew this was the last time he would see Harry before he left, to prepare for his transfromation. He hoped he was doing this correctly. He was thinking that, this way, he would not have to deal with Harry crying wanting him to stay. Maybe with a quieter exit, Harry would not worry so much, but Remus was so very wrong...
Remus laid Harry down in his crib, and walked out and said goodbye to Albus and Minerva. He gave them a few more instructions and then went over to the fire place to go home.
An hour later, Albus's peaceful thoughts were interrupted by Harry crying for Remus. Albus took a deep breath and entered Harry's room. He found a tear streaked Harry, hanging onto the crib's bars.
"Where's Remy!" Harry wailed.
Albus picked up the distraught child, and took him over to the rocking chair, wherehe tried to calm him down. Eventually, Harry stopped crying.
"Oh, sweetheart. What is the matter? Did you have a bad dream?" Albus asked soothingly. Thinking it was best not to inform him of his Remy's departure.
Harry nodded, and Albus asked, "Tell me what happened in your scary dream." Harry shook his head quickly, "It will make you feel better." Harry just shook his head even faster. Albus let it drop, but made a mental note to inform Remus of it.
An hour later, Albus's peaceful thoughts were interrupted by Harry crying for Remus. Albus took a deep breath and entered Harry's room. He found a tear streaked Harry, hanging onto the crib's bars.
"Where's Remy!" Harry wailed.
Albus picked up the distraught child, and took him over to the rocking chair, where he tried to calm him down. Eventually, Harry stopped crying.
"Oh, sweetheart. What is the matter? Did you have a bad dream?" Albus asked soothingly. Thinking it was best not to inform him of his Remy's departure.
Harry nodded, and Albus asked, "Tell me what happened in your scary dream." Harry shook his head quickly, "It will make you feel better." Harry just shook his head even faster. Albus let it drop, but made a mental note to inform Remus of it.
"Where's Remy, Abus?" Harry said whinning a little.
Knowing he could not avoid it any longer, "Harry, Remus is not here right now, and want be for a while." Albus waited for the the tears to follow but, suprisingly, they did not come.
Instead Harry jumped off of Albus's lap and ran into where Minerva was waiting, all the way calling out 'Remy!' over and over again. Little Harry assumed that his Remy was playing hide and go seek with him.
Before Albus could get into the room to confront Harry and tell him that Remus is not playing a game, but is gone, Minerva pulled Harry to her, "Harry, Remus is gone and he want be back for a few days, but I promis he will be back, and he will play with you and hold you. I promis you and so does Albus." Albus nodded along with what Minerva said.
Since Harry had no comprehension of time he assumed that Remus left, like all the wonderful people who loved him in his small life. Once this realization struck Harry his face fell, he became very pale. He opened his mouth and gave a loud, heartbreaking wail.
"Where's Remy, Abus?" Harry said whinning a little.
Knowing he could not avoid it any longer, "Harry, Remus is not here right now, and want be for a while." Albus waited for the the tears to follow but, suprisingly, they did not come.
Instead Harry jumped off of Albus's lap and ran into where Minerva was waiting, all the way calling out 'Remy!' over and over again. Little Harry assumed that his Remy was playing hide and go seek with him.
Before Albus could get into the room to confront Harry and tell him that Remus is not playing a game, but is gone, but before he could speak Minerva pulled Harry into her, "Harry, Remus is gone and he want be back for a few days, but I promis he will be back, and he will play with you and hold you. I promis you and so does Albus." Albus nods along with what Minerva says.
Since Harry had no comprehension of time he assumed that Remus left like all the wonderful people who loved him in his small life. Once this realization struck Harry his face feel, he became very pale, with relization and opened his mouth and gave out a loud, heartbreaking wail.
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My Notes and Such:
Well there is everyone's next chapter! I hope it was worth the wait!!! This is my favorite chapter because I am very proud of it! I worked really hard on it because I got tired of making the chaps so short. I need to clear up a few things:
1. Remus has never been a father before, so he does not know that leaving Harry like he did was a bad thing. He will pay for it...
2. Severus and Harry will become closer towards the end of the story, but in the next chapter it will look very grim for their relationship. The reason I am doing what I am doing in the next chap is to add some drama, and challenges Remus will have to face.
Well I believe that is all I have to say besides this. I am so sorry it took so long to get this chap up lots of things have been going on. I tried to make up for it by giving you a 14 page chapter in 11 point type, and almost 6,000 words just with this chap. If you want to know more baby Harry stories or baby Severus just tell me in a reiview and I will post all the stories I know in the next chap. Please remember to REVIEW! It would be appreciated exspecially since this was a 'long' chap! I also realize that I want to update sooner if I get a bunch of positive feedback! Until next time.
Love from, Em