The morning rays coming through the window finally brought Severus around in the morning. He had managed to drift off in the wee hours of the morning. He had a crick in his neck from sleeping like that, but he didn't regret staying. Harry and Teddy were both still asleep, but the medic in him told him Teddy would likely wake soon. He noticed that George and Andromeda were in the door, and he had little doubt, the others were not still in the waiting room. Lucius had Teddy moved here, so Harry could remain with him over night. The extra people in the waiting room usually would have been an issue, but no one would argue with Lucius. Especially as he was a major benefactor of the hospital.
Teddy started to come around before his daddy. They could see the confusion and fear in his eyes, when they opened, and he didn't know where he was. But before any of them could speak, he saw his daddy's head lying next to him on the bed.
Teddy whimpered. "Daddy?"
Harry came around and relief flooded through him. "Oh Teddy, sweet heart you're okay."
Teddy was in tears. "Daddy head hurts."
Harry called for a pain draught. "Will you take this for me cub?"
Teddy shook his head. "Yuck."
George came over. "I have a little treat you can have to wash it away."
And Severus added. "I will read a story after."
Teddy looked at him. "Mr. Toby read?"
Severus pointed at the new book. "I promise."
Harry was relieved when his son took it. "Is that better?"
Teddy nodded. "Daddy."
Harry held his son to him. "Do you remember what happened Teddy bear?"
Teddy was a bit reluctant, but Harry climbed into bed and held his son to him. He assured Teddy that none of them would be mad, and he wouldn't be in trouble. Teddy told them he wanted to see the horses, as Mr. Toby wouldn't read to him. But Uncle Draco had been too busy so he had gone out. He knew where Uncle Luc kept the carrots, and he reached for one, though he knocked over the bucket. He was in the stall feeding Black Mist a carrot, when a snake came out. He was about to try and touch the snake, when Black got all spooked and started stomping. Teddy was scared when he killed the snake and was stomping, and fell over trying to get away. It was all he could remember.
Harry had never been so grateful for a horse before that moment. He wondered what would have happened if his son had come across the snake somewhere else. Teddy loved the stories about snakes, and he didn't seem to understand the danger some of them were.
Harry kissed his son. "Black was saving your life. The snake was dangerous."
Teddy shook his head. "Snake nice in books. Daddy just don't like."
Draco came over. "Your dad is right, some snakes are poisonous. They could hurt you."
Severus agreed. "Especially the one in the stables."
Teddy was a bit upset. "Oh."
Harry kissed him. "Some are nice though, and daddy will take you to see a nice one when you're better."
Teddy looked up at him. "Really?"
Harry kissed him. "I promise."
George handed Teddy his treat. "As promised."
Teddy sucked on it but he looked at Severus. "Mr. Toby read? Mr. Toby promise."
Severus looked at Harry and back. "If your dad doesn't mind."
Harry shook his head. "I think he could use one."
Severus took up a seat in the chair Harry vacated and picked up the book. "I think we all could."
Harry held his son to him, as they both listened to the story. Again the others left the room, though a few looked in through the door. Harry may still pretend to be oblivious, but the others could see. Even Andromeda smiled, and thought the three could make a nice family together. Though slower, because of her daughter, there was a part of Molly that could too. She wanted Harry happy, and to find love, he was her son.
Teddy drifted off to sleep when the first part of the story was done. Max came in, and told Harry that Teddy could likely be released by dinner time, but would need to take it easy. Since Harry was a healer, and not working right now, Teddy would be in good hands.
Harry looked at Severus. "You stayed?"
Severus smirked. "Observant as always."
Harry didn't back off. "You didn't have to."
Severus grunted. "You made that clear."
Harry pushed. "Is this a game?"
Severus sighed. "No."
Harry wasn't convinced. "I can't let you hurt him again."
Severus took his hand. "I will not hurt him again. I didn't mean to hurt him the first time."
Harry cradled his son. "At least him."
Severus shook his head. "Neither of you."
Harry looked up. "You didn't hurt me."
Severus kissed him. "I did."
He reminded Harry, about what Harry had said about trust. They had a lot in common, starting with their childhoods. They both knew what it was like to be heavily abused, Harry by his relatives and Severus by his father. They also both had dealt with loss and betrayal a great deal in life. He had forgotten he wasn't the only one, and that others could face the same trust issues. And in doing so, he hurt two people he cared about.
Severus went to stand. "It seems Draco and Lucius aren't the only ones I have things to make up to."
Teddy was released from the hospital in time for dinner that night. Harry apologized to his family, especially Andromeda and Ted. He knew how much they loved Teddy, and would never knowingly put their grandson in danger. They assured Harry they understood, they knew how upset and worried he had been. Andromeda would have been the same, when Tonks had been little. Harry felt such guilt, about his son, and how he had spoken to his family as well. He loved them, and he had known they'd have not done anything on purpose to hurt his son.
Harry and Teddy spent the next two weeks in France. He was about to start his new job, and he wanted some time with his son. Lucius made no comment, and knew it was to be expected. Harry had already agreed to continue rehab with his new job, finding a balance.
Severus was out in the gardens the first weekend in September. "I am starting to miss the coast."
Draco's voice came from behind. "The ocean, or the company?"
Severus turned to his godson. "I admitted it already."
Draco grinned. "Yes you did."
Severus smirked. "All the good it did me."
Draco shrugged. "You didn't think he'd forgive you so soon did you?"
Severus grunted. "No. Too much Potter in him."
Draco laughed. "I thought you said he was far more like his mum."
Severus shook his head. "When did you get such a perfect memory?"
Draco sat down. "Helps for law school."
Severus sunk down. "His mother was never so stubborn."
Lucius had come out. "That isn't what you used to say."
Severus groaned. "Both of you."
Lucius came over. "I remember someone complaining how frustratingly stubborn Lily could be when she wanted something."
Draco asked. "What would she think if she knew?"
Severus had no idea. To say he never thought he'd be kissing her son, was an understatement. Lily and he had been childhood friends, they played in the park before Hogwarts. They had been close until the mud blood comment, and managed to remain somewhat friends after. She had been like a sister to him. Draco had once thought his Uncle had been in love with her, but both Severus and Lucius had laughed at that. He had three close friends, Lucius and Remus the other two, in his life. He knew, or thought, what James would say if he had known about this. But Lily he was not quite certain. He hoped she would be happy, though she'd have hexed him, if she had seen how he hurt Harry.
Harry and Teddy had come into the gardens behind the group. They were a bit early, they were meant to come for dinner. It was only two weeks until the big wedding, and Pansy was going a bit insane with the planning. Lucius was involved as much as he could.
Harry finally cleared his throat. "I am not interrupting am I?"
Lucius turned. "Not at all, you're a bit early."
Teddy beamed. "Story."
Severus grunted. "I could have guessed."
Draco reminded him. "I recall someone promising, if Teddy got better, you'd read him all the stories he wanted."
Severus glared at his godson. "How much is he paying you?"
Harry put his son down. "You should be happy. Reading to kids, helps them learn, and encourage vocabulary."
Severus looked at him. "I am no longer a teacher."
Harry shrugged. "You always did comment on my lack of it."
Draco snorted. "I remember some threats of detentions."
Severus motioned to Teddy. "I guess it is better than allowing a second generation."
Harry added. "Maybe you'll be back teaching when he starts."
Severus smirked. "Not great incentive. Between you and his mother, I can only imagine."
He had taught Tonks, and she had been quite the klutz. He honestly had never understood how the woman had become an auror. Tonks had been closer to Harry in age, than she had been to her husband or Severus. He could hope Teddy would not be as bad, Harry not as bad as some though. He could still remember Neville in his class. But the man doubted, he'd ever teach again. He had liked teaching, and loved being head of his house. But he didn't think he could teach in the shape that he was. Besides Horace was teaching potions once again there.
After the story Severus looked at Harry. "I assume you'll be there."
Harry looked at him. "There?"
Severus grunted. "The wedding."
Harry reminded him. "Draco is my adopted second cousin once removed or something like that."
Teddy smiled. "I ring bearer. I ring bearer."
Harry scooped up his son. "And as my son reminds you, he has a part."
Severus shook his head. "Muggle traditions."
Harry reminded him. "You didn't always have a problem with muggle life."
Severus got to his feet. "No."
Harry moved towards the house. "I hear you were invited."
Severus' smirk softened a bit. "I was. I was starting to worry I'd have to get you to take me as a plus one."
Harry was taken back a bit. "I already have my plus one. Rick will be coming."
Severus snarled under his breath. "I'll have to give him a tour of the dungeons."
Draco heard him though Harry seemed not to. "What were you saying about not jealous?"
Severus glowered. "You let him invite the man."
Draco shrugged. "You keep saying you're just friends after all."
Severus could not believe this. Harry was not only continuing to see this man, but was bringing him to the wedding. He knew he had no reason to complain, he and Harry were not dating, and he wouldn't admit he wanted to. But his blood boiled, whenever he thought of the guy with Harry. He believed Teddy had not been introduced to the man. Draco told him, he was coming, but he would not be dancing or couple like with Harry, until the reception and when Teddy was with the other kids. Harry was not about to introduce his son to a date just yet.
Lucius thought. "There may be a real show of fireworks when Severus and the date meet. And not the kind Pansy has planned for her wedding."
An: Well people wanted to see Rick and Severus, well the wedding will be a show down of sorts. Jealous Sev vs. the date.
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