New Resolutions II Chapter 24: Let Them Be Little, a harry potter fanfic

Disclaimer- I own nothing. Chapter title is a song by Lonestar "Let Them Be Little."

A/N- If you haven't read Chapter 23, go back and do so!! And now you may continue to read this chapter…

New Resolutions II
Chapter 24- Let Them Be Little
By: Abbie Haven Snape

Harry sat awoke one night. It was hard for him to sleep lately. He wasn't sure why though. Finally giving up, he went to his bedroom but stopped at the door and smiled. Leah was laying on her side of the bed with Lily practically taking up his whole side and Tommy curled up against Leah's.

He couldn't help but smile. The two kids looked so small lying there, so innocent. Those two had seen more than anyone their age should have to see. Been through more than they should.

Slowly, he made his way into the room. He moved Lily over just enough so he could lie down.

"Beautiful when they are sleeping, aren't they?" asked Leah, startling Harry.

"They are beautiful awake too," he said giving Lily a kiss.

"You know, you may be right. At least when they are asleep, they aren't causing trouble."

Harry smiled. "You know, lying here like this, it seems as if nothing bad as ever happened."

"If only it was true."

He nodded, running a hand through Lily's hair.

"Harry?" she asked.

He turned to her, letting her know she had his full attention.

"I've been thinking. Why don't we get away from here for a little? I am sure Tommy and Lily would love to see Paris or Rome. Just somewhere away from here."

"That sounds like a good idea," he said.

"Maybe we could get Lily to act like a kid again."

"I think she is too far past that."

Leah nodded, knowing that it was true. "But, we will be alright," she said smiling.

"Yup. We will."

The both just laid their for a while, just looking at the two children laying between them. Finally, the two of them fell asleep only for a couple of hours before giggles woke them up.

Harry opened one eyes to see Lily looking at him.

"Morning Daddy," she said, smiling.

"Hi," he said closing his eye.

"Oh…Daddy, come on. Get up! Tommy and me are hungry."

"Get the house-elves to make something. That is what they are for," he said rolling over.

"House-elves Tommy. That is what they do," Harry heard Leah say.

Tommy and Lily had another idea then letting their parents sleep. The both started to jump up and down on the bed.

"Lily Grace!" yelled Harry.

"Thomas Isaac!" yelled Leah.

The both giggled and just jumped up and down. Both Harry and Leah reached up and each grabbed a kid and threw them down on the bed, beginning to tickle them.

"Mummy!"

"Daddy!"

Harry stopped and looked down at Lily. "Sorry for jumping up and down on the bed?" he asked seriously.

"Yes!" she said reaching up and giving him a kiss on the cheek.

"I think that just made up for it. So, what do you two want?" he asked.

"Pancakes!" they both yelled.

"Pancakes good for you love?"

"Sounds good," said Leah.

Harry got up, giving Tommy a kiss on top of the head before he did so. He stopped at the door and saw that both Tommy and Lily were curled up beside Leah, as they just talked. Just talked. Nothing depressing or sad. If he heard correctly, they were talking about Ivy's cooking.

Leah was just letting them be little.

And Harry wouldn't have it any other way.

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I can remember when you fit in the palm of my hand
Felt so good in it, no bigger than a minute
How it amazes me, you're changing with every blink
Faster than a flower blooms they grow up all too soon

So let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

I've never felt so much in one little tender touch
I live for those kisses, prayers and your wishes
Now that you're teaching me things only a child can see
Every night while we're on our knees all I ask is please

Let them be little 'cause they're only that way for a while
Give them hope, give them praise, give them love every day
Let them cry, let them giggle, let them sleep in the middle
Oh just let them be little

So innocent, a precious soul, you turn around
It's time to let them go

Let them be little

Lonestar "Let Them Be Little"

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A/N- Well…there it is…New Resolutions II is Done! DONE! I can't believe another one done!! ::claps to self:: So, guess what YOU the READERS get to decided?

DO YOU WANT A NEW RESOLUTIONS III? This will be when Lily goes to Hogwarts, first year. You decided. If I don't get at least…15 PEOPLE SAY THAT THEY WANT A SEQUEL, then I will not write it but if I do...I WILL WRITE!

And, if you do want one, let me know what you would like to see in it. Like, someone else having a child or whatever you want. I will try to work it in.

So, I repeat…IF YOU WANT PART III, REVIEW TELLING ME!!!

Thanks to everyone that reviewed on my story. I will be at the beach for a week, leaving tomorrow, so leave me reviews, so I can read them when I get back!!

Love From,
Abbie Haven Snape