I Promise

The room was dark and silent, almost non existent. Shadows bounced off the walls and formed in small spaces, under the windowsill, and around the eyes of the young boy crouched secretively in the corner.

The single few rays of light that escaped through the tattered, drawn curtains, reflected around the circular rim of his glasses and shone upon diamond tears.

Why did he go...

A hand reached out to ruffle his messy, un tamed hair, its dark colour seeming to match the shadowed walls.

Why did he leave me...

Those emerald green eyes that glistened with tears, each eye lash laced with its own diamond drop. The beautiful rose lips that quivered & trembled with sadness.

Why must I always be left alone...

"Harry?"

He did not look up; he merely rested his forehead back upon his knees, his soft hair falling upon his cheeks, hiding him from view.

Remus sighed and walked inside, leaving the door ajar behind him. His face was soft and smooth skinned, his gentle hazel eyes staring down at his feet.

"I thought you would be here, this is where you usually hide..."

Harry tilted his head upwards & Remus' eyes met his own. His face fell as he saw the crystal tears running down the young boys face.

"You're crying"

Harry stayed silent and stared at the floor, slipping his Gryffindor up and down on his index finger.

Remus sighed once more and sat down next to him handing him a handkerchief with the letter 'R' embroidered in the bottom right corner.

"Dry your eyes; I hate to see you hurt and tearful"

Harry took the handkerchief into his hands and dabbed his eyes softly,

"Why did he go Remus? Why did he leave me?"

His voice was quiet and gentle, half whispered in the darkness. Try as though he may he could not hold back his pain and chocked back the tears reluctantly. Remus lifted up his arm, and thankfully Harry leaned into him, resting his head on Remus' bold chest.

"I don't know Harry, he didn't mean to leave, it wasn't his fault, what happened that day..."

Harry closed his eyes, warmth coursing through his body as Remus wrapped his arm around his shoulders.

"I know its not his fault Remus, it no more his fault than it was my parents fault when they left me to..."

Remus felt Harry squirm at his words, and rested his head upon the young boys, his soft hair colliding gently with his own.

"I know you miss them with all your heart; they meant the world to me too. I know you think you're always the one whose left alone, when my parents died, that's how I felt. You also think that with all your fame you're too overprotected by the world."

Harry looked up at him with tearful, bemused eyes, how did he know? How did he understand?

"I know you better than you think Harry, maybe in time you'll know just how much. Always remember though, I'm here for you; I'll try my best to take Sirius' place even though I'll never be able too. But give me a chance; I may have never been a father, but im ready to take on that responsibility..."

Harry smiled his eyes lashes pressed lightly upon each other as he closed his eyes.

"You don't need to ask for a chance, I'll always accept you as my guardian, furthermore as my friend. I trust you, and I want you here"

Remus smiled now, feeling Harry's head fall back onto his chest, the warmth comforted him.

"Just promise me, one thing..."

Remus looked down at Harry with wonder, and with love.

"Anything"

Harry paused, and drew a deep breath before replying, his soft eyes closed peacefully.

"Never leave me"

Remus leant his head back against the wall, and increased the grip on Harry's shoulder, holding him closer and his eyes flickered shut.

"I promise"