A/N: This
is very random. Random and short. Nothing quite like it, eh? I was
listening to a song, and good songs always makes me want to
write.
This one-shot is a kind of inner monologue thing that Harry
has going when he watches Lily sleep. It fits into the Butterfly
Kisses universe.
J.K. Rowling owns Harry Potter. That's all that
matters.
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You're so little – so fragile. You are so trustful, you believe in me. You believe that I can do this. You look up at me with your big green eyes and without a word you tell me that you think I am good enough. You don't ask anything of me, other than for me to love you. And how can I not love you when you are so perfect?
You're my little girl and I will give you everything. The world is yours for the asking. I will get you the moon, the stars, I'll even get you the sun – all you have to do is say the word.
I will watch you grow up, and I will be there every step of the way. I will be by your side to do whatever it is you need me to. For how can I deny you anything, when already even the smallest hint of a whimper makes me want to tear my heart out?
I will protect you from every danger. I will make sure that no one can get to you. I will help you rise when you fall, and I will kiss away the pain. I will remove the monsters from the closet and I will look under the bed. I will sing you lullabys and tell you I love you. I will be there with hugs when you need them, and reprimands when they need to be given. I will always stand by your side, don't you ever doubt that.
And when the time comes I will let you go. I wish you could always be my little girl, but I realise that it is impossible. Don't you think that when it is time I will give you up easily, though. Don't you think that it won't be without a fight. For after all, one never gives up the most precious in ones life without a fight. And you are the best I have. I could lose everything and still be happy, as long as I had you. You are my angel, and with you in my life I need nothing else.
Sleep now my angel, and know that daddy is watching over you. Your mother is sleeping, too, and now it is just you and me. You lie there in my arms and I can feel your tiny heart beating. You are looking up at me, probably wondering who this strange person is. Do you know me? Do you know that I'm your father, and that I love you in a way I never thought it possible to love anyone? Maybe you are looking at my eyes and you are wondering what your eyes are doing in someone else's face. They are your grandmother's eyes. She gave you her name, as well as her eyes. I never knew her, but I know that if she was half as perfect as you are, then she was the greatest woman to ever have walked on this earth.
Close your eyes now little one. Close your eyes and sleep. Daddy will be here, he will look out for you. No one can harm you tonight, not as long as I am here. I will watch over you – tonight, and for as long as I live. I promise you that. Sleep now, and know that you are safe. Daddy is here, and he loves you very, very much.
Good night my child. Sweet dreams.