Pain. Fear.
That was all Harry new. He didn't understand whom the man was who had come. Didn't understand that that man had killed his parents. Somewhere he heard the words "No. Not Harry, please take me instead" Then Green light was all he saw. Then he felt great pain on his head.
Silence. Harry was alone. He started to cry. He was alone. He was scared. He wanted his mom and dad.
Crying is what awoke Severus. Sitting up he climbed out of bed and headed for the crib that held Harry. Looking in he saw that the child looked scared and was crying. "shhh little one. I can't sleep with you crying."
Harry looked up at Severus, what looked like relief shot through his eyes.
Sighing in annoyance Severus picked Harry up. "Hungry Harry?" He settled into a chair with a warmed bottle and set to trying to feed Harry. It wasn't an easy task. Severus practically had to force the bottle in Harry's mouth. He knew that couldn't be good. He desided to visit Poppy in the morning. Figuring he could ask what to do about the apparent nightmares. He knew that's what kept waking Harry. He wasn't a parent but he knew enough about baby's to know that waking up as often as Harry had wasn't right. Glancing down at Harry he saw that he had once again fallen to sleep. He glanced at the clock. 6 am. Maybe I can get a couple more hours in before classes he thought.
Placing Harry carefully into the crib once more he couldn't help but notice the shaking that continually ran through his tiny body. He was at a loss of how to help the child. He wasn't even sure if Harry could talk yet, maybe then he might be able to tell them some of what h saw. Those where his last thoughts before sleep claimed him once more, he almost felt sorry for his morning class. They had to deal with an over tired as well as angry teacher. Thing were going to be interesting.
Harry sat quietly in the corner of the crib. He didn't know where he was or who the strange man was but he felt safe with him. He watched the man sleep, waiting, he didn't want to be alone again. He was scared when he was alone. He saw the man stir and waited.
Severus woke and was surprised at the quiet; he sat up and looked at the crib. He started when he saw that Harry was sitting up watching him quietly. He rose from bed, picking Harry up on the way. He could still feel the shaking in Harry' body. Bu for the time it seemed to have lessened. He brought Harry to the bathroom and started getting them both ready for the day.
An hour later Severus was headed for the dining hall. Harry in his arms watching everything around him in wonder. Severus entered the Hall glade to note the high chair by the staff table he carefully placed Harry in it and sat down. Waiting for the students to arrive. The other teachers watched him. Some looked rather amazed that Harry was still there. Dumbledore entered and coed at Harry before taking his seat.
Harry watched with his eyes wide. He didn't know what to make of this place, these strange people. He jumped, as the doors were slammed open, letting out a small squeak. The students started making their ay into the hall. Many stared at the staff table wondering who the new baby was. Whispering broke out across the great hall.
When everyone was finally seated Dumbledore stood. Seeing this the students in the hall quickly quieted. "Good Morning students. A few words before Breakfast. First rejoice, it is official, Voldemort has been defeated" A great cheer rose from the Hall as students from all tables's celebrated. When they had quieted Dumbledore continued "And secondly, you have hall seen the newest edition to our school this morning, He is Harry Potter. He will be remaining here at the school for the time being. Anyone wishing to volunteer for babysitting between classes, it would be most helpful. Please see Professor Snape, Professor McGonagall or my self if you wish to assist." The hall was strangely after this news. No one knew quiet how to take the news. "No. Lets eat."