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Chapter/Part: 11

The week went by smoothly. Harry was learning it was ok to ask questions around Kari. He liked to be able to do that he could learn even more. Every day they did something, beside sit in the house and do nothing. Sometimes it was going to the park and goofing around; others going for a swim or the science centre. Harry would eat different food everyday. He didn't always like all of the food example stuffed shells, rice, and pepper(okay not food per say). Harry had not opened up much to Kari but there was still a week left. It was Sunday and supposable relaxing day depending on who you asked. Harry was nervous and a little afraid.

Harry's pov

I'm going to be living with a guy I don't know. I meet him today but still only for a few hours then next week it's hi I'm your new roommate. Come on. I wonder if he's nice though. I think it'll be better than the Dursleys but I never know. Oh how am I ever going to make it? Okay stay strong right? I can go live with someone I don't know. Hey what about that other guy Kari talks about. My grandpa, Dumbledore? Okay he may come but seems kinda scary to me grandpa or not. Oh not in the way the Dursleys were but just scary. He might come oh help me. Why can't I just stay with Kari? Oh right safety thing. I don't care about my safety. But it could hurt Kari I guess so just take it and move in with a stranger.

Kari pov

Poor boy. I know he's scared yet acts so strong. I wonder if he understands all I told him. Oh He's smart sometimes too smart for his age but it would be hard for a teenager to understand let alone a five year old going on six. Too young way to young to have gone through all he has. Wonder what he'll be like when he really is a teenager. Will he finally be able to have his age caught up to his knowledge or will he just continue to grow to have even more knowledge. Well wait he'll live with Sev. I'm sure he will add a lot of information on Harry but only to help him succeed. A five year old going on ten?

End pov

Kari was making the spaghetti while Harry set the table (four places) and made sure everything was ready. He then helped Kari butter the garlic bread and put garlic on it. After that was in the oven Kari stirred to sauce and spaghetti. Harry sat on the floor and colored. Five minutes before the food was done the door bell rang. Kari smiled at Harry and told him he could continue to color until dinner. He smiled back and looked down at his coloring paper gladly. Kari continued the way to the door. She looked to make sure it was her company and opened the door.

"Hey Serverus. How are you." She asked with a smile. "Call me Kari for the time being in front of Harry please." She added as she saw him start to use Hope.

"Ok. Hi. I'm fine. You?"

"Good. Grandpa couldn't come?"

"Nope. He was swamped. Why?"

"Just wondering. Well let's go to the kitchen dinner is almost done."

"Ok. Where's Harry?"

"On the floor in the dinning room coloring. You may meet him when dinner gets served."

"Fair. Has he opened up anyway?" This was whispered.

"A little not much. Although he seems to ask more questions than he did before."

"Good, improvement. Wonder if he'll stay the same when he moves in with me or if it'll take time again."

"Probably a little time but not much. Just wait and see. Here will you please take the noodles out to the dinning room and I take the bread and sauce?"

"Sure. You should leave I don't want to scare him to bad."

Kari walks to the dinning room leading the way. When she enters Harry looks up and smiles. Then he sees Serverus he still smiles at him but doesn't say anything he gets up and heads to the table to sit down.

"Harry, I would like to introduce you to Serverus your uncle. Serverus this is Harry you nephew." Kari said after they sat down.

"Hello Harry."

"Hi." Harry says softly.

"Why don't we eat?" Kari says after a few seconds.

They ate dinner with little conversation. Kari and Serverus wanted Harry to be comfortable before much was said. After dinner was cleared up and in the kitchen Kari took them into the living room. Once everyone was settled in she started talking with Harry explaining some stuff. Then she let Serverus fill in when needed. At ten she put Harry to bed and talked with Sev until twelve.

Sev pov

This is going to be hard. Harry was quit for the most part. He's scared although he tries not to show it. Well one week until I get to live with him. It might take shorter for him to trust me only because I'm his uncle and Hope trusts me. Ah I'll have to practice my patients. He'll have to be handled very gently. So young he really is five going on six. Yet seems so much older and I only say him for a few hours.

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