Harry may have been out all night but no one left his side. Lily and James actually found their parental concern for Harry to remain. Remus had been told the conversation he interrupted. He had known Harry was hurt but he wasn't certain any of them knew how much. He watched the couple and wasn't certain them being here was a good thing. If they were here and continued to be for Harry it was. But the couple had a bad history of giving Harry some attention and then pulling back again from him. Godric seemed as surprised and concerned by their appearance as the others were.

Poppy came in around breakfast and told then Harry should come around soon. She felt such a pang for the young man. She was good friends with Severus and knew he often worried about him. She suspected being the twin to the bwl was hard enough without adding his distant parents to the mix.

Lily noticed the cat for the first time "I didn't think Poppy would allow animals in here. I thought there were no animal wards to allow castle cats in."

Godric saved Nemo from a swatting "Nemo is Harry's. Uncle Sev gave him the cat when you went to Rome and FORGOT him at Christmas."

James looked at the cat and wondered how their son had a cat for five years and never knew. His son and the others were thinking the same thing. Nemo lived at school even in the summer but even if he was at the manor they wouldn't notice. Lily did for a moment remember owl shopping and Harry wanting a cat. She had been about to buy him one but simply to hurry the shopping up. She had never once considered getting him a cat for home.

A small moan that came from Harry brought their attention to the bed. Harry would be in bed for a few days. He would either have to stay in the infirmary or go home. He could not return to the dorms yet even in a private room.

Harry was confused when he came around. He saw his Uncle first "What happened Uncle Sev?"

Severus sat down "We were hoping you could tell us what you remember."

Harry was pale as they mentioned Ron. He had been so upset and looking for his brother. He had run into Ron who told him Godric was down feeding apples to unicorns with Hagrid. Both twins spent time with him so Harry hadn't thought it odd. He knew Ron tricked him when they got into the woods Ron had used a spell to disorient him and he had no idea how to get out. The last thing he remembered was the pain in his foot and hitting his head.

They explained Nick saw and they had caught Ron. He was going to have to stay in bed for a few days and be on crutches for a week at least. Harry noticed his parents for the first time. He thought they had actually come to take him home. James quickly crushed that hope when he thought Harry would stay with Severus.

Harry turned his head away so they could not see the tears "I am sure you have some book tour to plan."

James turned Harry back "No and if you want to come home we will take you. But we thought you would like to have Godric around."

Poppy spoke "I am sure Albus could put you up in a guest suite."

Harry knew his parents were too busy to stay with him at school. He was surprised they spent the night or came at all. Just like he didn't like when Godric called them on it he didn't want this now. Like he had told his Uncle he had long ago accepted what his place in his family was.

Severus spoke quietly to Lily "He is your son and he needs you. If you walk out on him again you will lose him for good. He is too old to brush it off."

Lily looked to her husband and down at their son. "Dad will go and see about a guest suite. We will stay a few days until you are back on your feet."

Remus offered them his guest room instead as the floo was already open to the dungeons. The men were wary about this plan. They had seen Harry get his hopes up before only to have them crushed later on. But Harry seemed tentatively happy they would actually stay for him and they wouldn't crush it if they could.

Severus reminded Remus quietly "This changes nothing just postpones it. If you don't talk to Harry soon he will get hurt again."

For a whole twenty four hours after he woke Harry had the family he wanted. For once in his life it was he who his mum came to tuck into bed. It was he who his dad actually asked about school and friends. James could even remember his son was a Ravenclaw and not a Hufflepuff. Harry should have known it was too good to be true. He had usually never allowed himself to hope for more as he knew it would never be more.

And as always he was right. His mum and dad promised to come to breakfast with him and Godric. His brother was with him but his parents were late. When they did come in they were in cloaks. Harry knew without asking that the visit had come to an end.

Harry cut his mum off from another excuse "It's okay. I should be grateful you came at all."

James came over and put down a new book "We wouldn't go if we could help it. We will come check on you in a few days."

Harry put on a smile and assured them he knew. He sometimes wondered wasn't it the parents who were supposed to tell the bed time stories. He had no idea why he never stood up to them. There were times but he always felt guilty and apologized. He knew that it was his brother Godric loved him and it hurt Godric when he knew his fame hurt Harry. Harry would do any thing to make his brother happy even pretend he believed they would come back.

Godric remained for breakfast and he tried to cheer his brother up. Harry knew the book had been meant for Godric as it was one of the spy books he liked. He put on a good show for his brother. Godric was mad his parents left but he left relieved his brother didn't seem hurt.

Severus came in when Harry was alone "Godric is lucky to have you. It's okay to be hurt even in front of him you know. I know they hurt you again."

Harry shook his head "It's like I told you I have known for a long time they will never be more for me. I have you and Godric for family."

Severus could see Remus in the door but knew Harry hadn't "Remus cares a lot about you too."

He remembered what caused Harry to be in such a state he went into those woods. Harry had been pulling back from Remus before then. Harry had once included Remus when he said who cared about him. Something happened before what Harry over heard. Severus gave him a gentle push to try and get him to open up.

Harry's words wrenched at them. "I heard you at the cup. I heard Moony say he couldn't stand to be around me. He threatened to quit so he wouldn't have to see me."