Chapter 18: The Idea (part 2)

"Severus. What is on your mind?"

Severus hesitates before saying, "Harry acts so young. He needs this to be permanent. He is so scared that he is going to be sent back to the Dursley's that he is scared to will-fully act out. He didn't think that going flying was wrong because he flew all the time during the school year that he knows that he isn't likely to get hurt. I punished him for that reason because no one knew he was going so he could've gotten hurt and no one would have known."

Minerva just smiles as she listens to her son's explanation for adopting Harry. "Severus. Sev, I am not disagreeing with you. In fact, I agree with you, Harry needs to know that no matter what he does he is going to be loved here and not sent back. Besides, I would love to have a grandson and I know Albus feels the same way."

Severus sighs in relief when he realizes that his mother will back him on this. "How do I do it? I don't want the public to know about this until Harry is comfortable with me. Even then when it gets out there is going to be an uproar. A known Death Eater guardian of the Boy Who Lived, such a travesty."

"Well I think we are going to have to talk to your father about this as you know I am not very good with all this legal stuff."

Severus just laughs before agreeing. "I want to do this as quickly as possible. I am hoping that when this becomes permanent that Harry will act like himself and stop being scared about going back. Can we go up and talk to Albus?"

"Of course Sev."

"Alright, but before we go I want to check on Harry before we leave and place monitor charms so I will know when he wakes up."

Rather than responding Minerva just smiles. Severus sees it and rolls his eyes at the woman's enjoyment. He stands up and walks into Harry's room. A smile crosses his lips when he sees the sleeping form of the child. He strokes Harry's hair before planting a kiss on Harry's forehead. "Sleep well my child. I love you dearly." Severus whispers softly.

Severus stands upright before pulling his wand from his sleeve. He waves it in a difficult pattern, casting the charm that will alert him if Harry wakes or is in distress. Severus casts one look at the sleeping child before walking out to join his mother.

"Are you ready to go?" Minerva asks when she sees Severus.

"Yes. I guess so." Severus says unconvincingly.

Minerva gives Severus a knowing look, "He'll be fine Sev."

"I hope so. What if he doesn't want me?" Severus asks insecurely.

"He will. I've seen how he acts around you. He's comfortable with you he trusts you. He hates disappointing you, a child that doesn't would pull away from you after a punishment. Come, we must go to your father's office."

Severus realizes that Minerva won't hear his objections and that was the end of the conversation. He sets off in the direction towards the headmaster's office. With Minerva following smiling.

They reach the gargoyle guarding the office in the sky. Minerva says that password, "Butter Finger." The gargoyle steps aside revealing the door to the office. They open the door and walk up some stairs before reaching the office. They see Albus sitting at his desk looking towards them, "Severus. Minerva. How can I help you?"

"I want to adopt Harry." Severus says simply.

If Albus is shocked he doesn't show it. "Oh? Have you talked to Harry about this?"

"No. He is currently asleep."

Albus looks sad at that statement. "I sincerely hope you weren't very hard on him Sev."

"I was fair. He knew what I was doing although he tried to stop me when I picked up the hairbrush."

"That is understandable. This was the hardest punishment he has received."

"Back to the topic at hand." Severus changes the subject, ignoring the pang of guilt he feels at the mention of how hard Harry's punishment was.

"Yes. So we would have to go to the Ministry and do everything there. They would do a family history before they do anything. After, they will have you sign the papers and then they will have you do the blood adoption last."

Severus just nods in understanding remembering his own adoption.

"Of course you would have to talk to Harry before all this. We have to have his agreement and it has to be willingly done before anything can be done."

"Yes sir. I will talk to him when he wakes up. I don't want to do anything along those lines without his agreement. I must get back to him. I don't want him to wake up and be alone."

"Go to him Severus. Let me know what Harry says."

Severus just nods in response before standing and turning towards the door.

"Oh. Sev. I really would enjoy having a grandson."

Severus doesn't respond he justs starts on his way towards his quarters that is occupied by a sleeping child.

An/ What do you think Harry is going to say and how do you think he is going to react? Please review I really love to hear your input and/or corrections.