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Written for: Camp NaNoWriMo 2015, Another Mega Prompt Challenge, Pokémon Writing Diversity Challenge, Leap Year Calendar Challenge, Anime and Manga Writing Diversity Challenge, and the Adopt a magical creature challenge.
Prompts: Complete a multichapter fic that is over 50,000 words, Complete a multichapter fic that is over 100,000 words over two Camp NaNoWriMo, Complete a fic for Camp NaNoWriMo, show Harry adopting a Sidhe Cat and how it grows.
Chapter 7
"So when can I expect him then?" Calem asked, bringing Severus back to earth. "Will he be moving in within the next few minutes or days or weeks..."
"If everything goes smoothly with the goblin he is meeting with right now he should be moving in within a few hours," Severus said as he thought things over. "The Headmistress already gave me permission for a leave so I can help Harry settle in and get used to things so I will be here as well for a few days."
"Great! Wonderful news," Calem said cheekily as he shot his uncle a dry look. "With you here I know that the two of us will be at least able to eat a proper meal!"
"Brat," Severus said though the tenderness in his eyes told the truth about the insult. "I would of thought that by now you would at least be able to cook the most basic of meals."
"Love you too uncle Sev," Calem said with a large grin on his face. "I'm staying in my normal room and I am guessing that you'll be staying in your normal room too?"
"Correct, I will place Harry in the room in between yours and the bathroom then," Severus said as he turned and looked at the nearby clock. "The meeting should not take much longer, after all Zixx is an old hand at this."
"Then go and fetch my new house mate, besides Clefable has been in the kitchen by herself for too long," Calem said as a worried look came to his face. "And she has been too quiet as well...and from experience I know that a quiet Clefable is never a good thing."
Severus chuckled. "Your Clefable sounds a lot like some of my students. I will be back within a few minutes, I am just going to check up on how things are going between Harry and Zixx and see if I can bring anything of Harry's over."
"Why do you not just ask one of those House Elves to do it for you?" Calem asked curiously only for Severus to look at him blankly. "It would save you a trip or two and it would allow Harry some sort of privacy as he would not have to worry about you seeing his belongings and he would get a bit more time with Zixx."
"Damn it, why did I not think of that?" Severus groaned out as he rubbed his forehead with his hand.
Calem paused and for the first time in what felt like a long time he looked closely at his uncle. It only took Calem a few seconds to spot the tired look in Severus' eyes, to understand the way he held himself, and to link everything together.
"Because you are in need of a break to, I bet that the last time you stopped and had a sit down was the last time you were here," Calem said with a pointed look. "Call the House Elf, ask it to pick up everything belonging to Harry and tell Harry the floo address then go and make yourself a hot drink or have a lie down."
"You know how much I hate being ordered about Calem," Severus said as he shot Calem a dark look. "But you are right...and do you not have a Clefable to check up on?"
"Oh no! Clefable!" Calem shouted out in panic as he shot up out of his chair and ran from the living room. "Clefable, whatever you are doing stop! I want to know just what you are up to."
'Idiotic brat' Severus thought good naturally as he watched his nephew bolt out of the room and head towards the kitchen. 'Hopefully he and Harry will get along well together...at least Calem has a smart idea now and then.'
Severus composed himself as he mentally prepared himself to deal with the one House Elf who would stand by Harry no matter what. Even if this House Elf gave him a headache the size of Hogwarts Harry's safety was more than worth it. He just hoped that it did not backfire on him.
"Dobby," Severus said naturally, refusing to shout out the House Elf's name in a less than dignified manner.
A few seconds later the sound of a small pop filled the room as Dobby appeared in front of Severus. At the sight of the House Elf's more than colourful outfit which consisted of only a pillowcase.
"What can Dobby do for Professor Snappy?" Dobby said in his normal hyper way.
"Dobby, Harry Potter will be moving into this cottage for the foreseeable future and I would like you to bring all of his belongings from Hogwarts and place them in his new room. Which is the room on the second floor, it is the green painted door," Severus said as he eyed the hyper House Elf carefully. "Also, please inform Harry of the Floo address to this cottage and that whenever he is finished with Zixx he should floo here...Do you know the Floo address t-"
"Professor Snappy should not worry, Dobby is a good House Elf and already knows the address, yes he does," Dobby stated proudly as he puffed his little chest out in a proud way. "Lady Magic helps House Elves like Dobby so we know things!"
"Right, that is good," Severus muttered, not really paying much attention to Dobby's ramblings. "Then I will leave it to you, if Harry or my nephew, Calem, asks I am going to my room."
"Dobby understands!" Dobby chirped out happily before quickly popping away.
"Annoying House Elf," Severus muttered to himself once Dobby was defiantly gone. "No wonder Lucius came over to visit me with a bottle of his best alcohol when Harry freed him during his second year."
Without a second thought Severus turned and walked out of the living room, just like Calem had moments ago but at a much slower and refined pace, As he did so different thoughts, ideas and options swam about in his mind, as he reflected on what had just happened Severus found his headache growing.
'Stupid loveable brats' Severus thought as he walked out into the hallway only to pause and shoot a glare at the half open kitchen door where there were several loud banging noises coming from. 'Why do I get the ones who cause the most chaos...'
Shaking his head Severus turned and continued on his path towards the stairs, he had a date with a pain killer potion and five minutes peace and quiet before he had another person staying at his cottage. Just as Severus had made it halfway up the stairs a familiar voice suddenly came to Severus' ears.
"Clefable!" the sound of Calem's terrified voice rang throughout the whole cottage. "I know you are just trying to help but humans do not eat fire!"
Severus let out a quiet groan and continued going up the stairs. 'I should of stayed at Hogwarts...at least there I would of gone insane at a slower pace!'
To Be Continued...
