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The next day, Harry woke up early, Sirius and Remus were probably still asleep for neither had come to wake him up yet. Putting on his glasses, Harry stood up and went to one of the windows. The first thing he noticed is that it was raining, it didn't bother him much, it did suit his mood well and it meant his guardians would not be dragging him outside. Harry sat down and contemplated what would happen from now on. He knew very well he couldn't go on like this, he had been startled to discover his thoughts were slipping more and more often to means to kill himself, and every time it was more difficult to remember why he shouldn't. He had honestly tried to keep those thoughts away, but also knew he was losing the battle. This time he needed help, and he was lucky he was not with the Dursleys because now he had people willing to help him. Having reached that point in his thoughts, he began to think about the potion. Now that he was awake and much less tired he discovered the longing to do it had only increased, he wished to go back in age, even if it was only for a while. To be able to accept the love and comforting his godfather gave him without reserve sounded wonderful. There still was the matter of feeling vulnerable, but he decided that he trusted Remus and Sirius enough to keep him safe and protected. Besides, if something happened they were not that far away from Hogwarts. Harry continued to think about the matter for a while, looking how the rain drenched lawn in front of the house, all the while knowing, his decision had been made.

Harry was startled out of his thoughts when someone came in. "Good, you're up."

The boy turned around and saw his godfather standing in front of the door. The older man was looking him over carefully. "How are you feeling."

Harry just nodded and then turned to look out of the window. In a soft voice he said. "I want to take that potion."

He could hear Sirius approaching him and he saw the man kneel in front of him, looking him in the eyes. "Are you sure?"

Harry nodded, he had made his decision and wanted it to get over with. Sirius looked at him for some time and then nodded, a small smile on his lips.

"Very well, get dressed and come downstairs, I'll owl Dumbledore."

By the time he came down, Remus had already made breakfast and a small vial was out next to his plate holding a purple potion. They sat down in silence and Harry looked at the vial with some apprehension. After a few moments, a warm hand enveloped his shoulders and he looked up at Sirius's concerned eyes.

"You can still say you don't want to do it, Harry."

But the boy shook his head. "No, I want to do it."

Both men nodded and Remus leaned over the table to look Harry into his eyes. "Don't worry, it will only last about a month." Harry nodded and resolutely took the small vial. "Madam Pomfrey said it will put you to sleep, so don't sorry if it feels strange."

Harry nodded again and opened the vial. He was about to drink it when he thought about something else. Looking up at his guardians he asked. "You don't mind this, do you? I know it will be difficult to you and all, but..."

Sirius's arm tightened and his godfather smiled. "Of course we don't mind Harry. Now stop worrying and go ahead."

The boy nodded and drank the potion down in one gulp. Immediately he began to feel drowsy, his thoughts began to become unhinged and he could feel his body tingle. Not resisting the effects of the potion, Harry felt his eyes close and drifted of into darkness.

Sirius and Remus watched in wonder how Harry's body began to change, his form started to grow smaller and Sirius was forced to remove his arm and support the boy around the waist, afraid he would else fall down. It was over in a few minutes, Sirius looked in wonder at the small child he was now supporting. He looked the same he had before but much smaller, Sirius personally thought he was much to small for a five year old. His hair was all over the place, falling over his closed eyes, his childish face at peace. It was actually a quite hilarious sight, because Harry's clothes were now falling around him, much to large. Carefully Sirius picked Harry up from the chair, putting his big sweeter around him and pulling of the rest of his clothes. He was surprised at how light the child was, and placed him comfortably in his lap.

"He looks cute."

Sirius looked up at his friend, who was looking at them with a small smile on his lips. "Yes, he does."

The man stood up and walked to the living room, breakfast forgotten. Carefully he placed the sleeping child on the couch and covered him up with a light blanket Remus had handed him. Both men sat back and looked at Harry.

Sirius was the first to break the silence. "Well, what now?"

Remus looked thoughtfully for a while and then stood up. "You stay here with him, better not to let him wake up alone. I'm going to get some things in Hogsmeade. He will need clothes and I might as well buy some toys, we don't really know how much he will keep acting like a teenager."

Sirius looked his friend over carefully and then snorted. "No offence Moony, but you don't look like you can go shopping right now. You look ready to faint. Remember tonight is the full moon and you are usually not up to much on the same day."

Remus looked at him somewhat annoyed. "Padfoot, someone has to go. And I'm sure Harry would be much more comfortable if he woke up with you at his side rather than anyone else."

But Sirius wasn't about to give up, he was concerned for his best friend's well being. "Moony, it's raining, we don't need you to catch a cold right now."

"Stop it Sirius, I'm going." Without another word Remus left the room leaving a scowling Sirius behind.

To be continued...

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