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I hope you enjoy this story that I got from katie13 (yes another one) that she said that she had never put up on this site.

Chapter 28

After lunch (which consisted of hamburgers and ice cream) they colored some more. They kept coloring until dinnertime (Sirius grew very bored sometime during the afternoon, but didn't say anything for Harry's sake. He vowed to never touch a coloring book in his life again after Harry was back to his normal age) and Sirius made meatloaf for dinner. Harry ate it all because he liked it.

After dinner, Sirius cleaned the dishes while Harry just watched him: "Dad?" he asked finally, almost timidly.

Sirius smiled at his godson: "Yes, Harry?"

Harry chewed on his lower lip for a while: "Can you read me a new book this evening?"

Sirius shook his head slightly in disbelief. Harry never grew tired of coloring and being read to, and he wasn't going to refuse his godson: "Alright kiddo, but first you need a bath."

Harry shrugged and grinned happily: "Ok!"

Sirius smiled amusedly and dried his hands on the dish towel. Picking Harry up, he made his way up the stairs, patiently listening to Harry's constant chattering. It was a nice change compared to the silent child he had been only a week ago.

Sirius pulled off Harry's clothes and got him into the bath. "Here are some toys, kiddo." He handed his godson a yellow duck which squeaked when you squeezed it and some other toys.

Harry took the toys but was confused: "Dad, why would I need toys in the bath?"

"To play with," Sirius said smiling.

Harry stared at him with wide, innocent green eyes.
"Am I allowed to, Daddy?"

Sirius closed his eyes and mentally counted to ten. He was going to kill the Dursleys one day. Forcing his eyes open and a smile on his face, Sirius answered his godson gently: "You are allowed."

Harry still looked astonished but began to play with his toys tentatively. As time went on, Harry grew bolder, and after only about ten minutes he was thoroughly enjoying himself. Sirius sat back and watched with a smile.

Harry played for almost an hour until Sirius made him get out of the bath because it was getting cold.

Harry let Sirius dry him off and wrap him in a gigantic, fluffy towel.

"Dad?" Harry's voice sounded slightly muffled because Sirius was currently drying his hair.

"Yes?" Sirius put the towel aside and put Harry in his pajamas.

"How come I was allowed to play in the bath?"

Sirius smiled slightly and dried Harry's hair with a quick spell: "Because all kids are allowed to."

Harry didn't look very convinced but nodded nonetheless: "Ok."

Sirius carried Harry over to his bedroom and sat down with him: "Dad?"

Sirius smiled down at his godson. "Yes, Harry?"

"Can you read me a story now?"

Sirius had to smile inwardly. Harry was the most persistent five-year-old he had ever met.

"Of course, kiddo," he said, ruffling Harry's hair affectionately. "Which one?"

Harry's eyes lit up and he grinned at Sirius happily. Sliding down from his godfather's lap, the child padded over to the bookcase.

He let his eyes roam over the many different books, trying to decide on one. Finally, he picked up the book Sirius had read to him the night before and handed it to his godfather.

"This one." He said and climbed back on Sirius' lap. Sirius raised an eyebrow when he recognized the book but said nothing. "Alright, Harry."

The next thirty minutes were spent with Sirius reading the book to Harry and Harry listening to Sirius' voice and feeling happier than ever before.

"Dad?" he asked when Sirius finished the book.

"Yes, kiddo?"

"I like this book." Sirius smiled and ruffled Harry's hair.

"I'm glad you do." Sirius picked his godson up and put the book back on the shelf. Then, he laid Harry on the bed and pulled the covers up t his chin. He ruffled Harry's hair another time and planted a gentle kiss on his godson's forehead: "Sleep well, Harry," he whispered.

Harry made a small sound and smiled into his pillow. "Love you, Daddy."

Sirius smiled warmly and stroked Harry's cheek. "I love you too, child," he whispered, and then he left the room quietly.

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