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I realized my disclaimer's on backwards ... (looks sheepish).I've fixed it now.Enjoy the story.

Author's note at the end.

Of Fathers & Sons

By: Sarianna Phoenix

Chapter 1:

Words & Tears; a Sentiment

I sit at the couch. The fire is burning merrily, casting shadows upon the dark wood room. He sits in an armchair, a green leather one, his favorite.

He sips cider from a black mug while I drink a cup of marshmallow loaded hot chocolate. I am afraid, I realize with a start as I look at him. So very afraid. I can pretend I do not know why, but I do. I am afraid he will leave and I shall be alone once more.

I do not want to be alone again. It would kill me I know. I need him I realize. I had gotten used to him being there. Always, when I'm in pain, when in need of a good cry or when I am just happy. I needed the comfort of knowing that someone actually cares about me.

I glance at him once more and am surprised to see the deep soulful black eyes staring into my own. His penetrating stare seems to seep into my very soul and he becomes concerned as if knowing what I am thinking.

"Alright there?" he asks.

"Yeah," I start to say but then change my mind "No, I am not fine."

His eyes display his deep concern and I fight the urge to smile, happy that someone cares enough to be concerned. That he is concerned. He gets up then and makes his way to the couch sitting next to me. He places his arm around me and at first I flinch but then relax into it.

"Tell me about it." he orders gently.

"I am afraid, that you might leave. I mean I know you wouldn't, not really, but what if you started to hate me again or just like got tired of me and then just left? I am a threat to your life and everyone else's and I do not believe you are having an easy time with that."

"Oh." he says and I feel my heart sinking horribly into my stomach. "That's all that is?"

"You are an absolute fool, my son, if you think I am going to relinquish my guardianship of you over such a little thing. I'd never leave you alone. No matter what you do." and then he paused, hesitating and clearing his throat a little. He looks at me with a tiny apprehensive smile on his face.

"Besides ... I'd never be able to survive without you, you idiot child. I eh, love you."

My heart soars. I mean I know he is my adoptive dad and all but he has never been any good with words and what he just said. I can't help it, tears pool in my eyes and I smile wide.

"Love you too dad." I choke out burying my head into his shoulder. I feel his hand in my hair and we stay like that for a while, content.

A/N: As you have noticed this is from Harry's perspective. This story which I promise is more than one short chapter, is of different moments of interaction between the two and it will vary from Harry's perspective to Severus' or even a third character's. Depends. I already have the next chapter planned and need a little while to edit it. You can expect a chapter in a couple of days at the most.Read & Review please and tell me what you think :D:D.

Okay another final note. So I noticed that I had entered this one slight little detail that wasn't supposed to be there. The whole paralysis thing.Oops. I fixed it now , however I would like to hear what you have to say on me exploring that particular plot bunny. Tell me what you think. :D:D:D

Kudos and Candy to anyone who reviews and gives me their opinion :D:D:D

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