Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Harry/Draco/Hermione
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 303
Notes:
30 Day OT3 Competition/Challenge: Day 25 - Stop
Pokemon Trading Card Collection Challenge: Drowzee - Gold - Write about a child having a dream or nightmare.
Harry is the first to wake up when he hears the frightened scream. Hermione's eyes open next, and then Draco's eyes shoot open at the continued screaming.
Harry is the first out of bed, followed by Hermione and Draco. They rush to their daughter's room and see her in the throes of a nightmare. "Stop! Stop!" Siria screams.
Harry, the one most familiar with nightmares on a personal level, takes a step forward. Hermione and Draco stand back. They both know he's better with these kinds of dreams.
No matter how much he wants to, Harry doesn't take her in his arms. He knows how confining that can be when one is trapped in a nightmare. Instead, He sits on the edge of the bed and gently rubs her arms and whispers nonsensical words meant to sooth. He pats and rubs, making sure not to grab or hold for any longer than a couple of seconds.
His gentle touching brings Siria out of her nightmare slowly, but at least she isn't startled awake.
Siria breathes slowly, cheeks flushed as her hands shake.
Harry doesn't ask if she wants to talk about it. If she wants to, she'll start without his prompting.
When Siria finally sits up, Hermione takes it as her cue to step forward. She trades places with Harry and takes their daughter into her arms.
Draco leaves to get her a glass of water, and when he brings it into the bedroom, Siria gifts him with a strained smile as she takes it allowing slow sips to relieve her raw throat.
After months of nightmares, they each have their own jobs, and they do what they have to in order to ease Siria's frayed nerves.
It's not perfect, but they're all survivors, and like everything else, they will get pass this.