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Potter.
Chapter/Part: 15
The summer flew by. Harry was slowly learning he could trust Severus and go to him he needed something. He was also learning he could ask for things and usually got it. He had met his grandfather and after a few meetings his grandfather came to stay for awhile. Today his grandfather was leaving to start the new school term. Severus had steadily made lesson plans for Harry through the year and more for when they went to Hogwarts.
"Will you visit for Christmas?" Harry asked before his grandfather left.
"Certainly, my boy. Be good for your uncle." Albus answered. Severus hated it when he or Harry referred to him as such.
"Okay. Bye grandpa."
"Bye Grandfather."
"Bye children take care." And with that, Albus flooed to Hogwarts.
"Well Harry why don't we go watch a movie then we can eat lunch."
"Okay."
Severus and Harry watched a movie if not two a day. Although that will quit tomorrow because it was time to get serious again. But Harry already had some introductions to the wizarding world; he still had other lessons and more to learn. The also had a session at least once a week to talk about Harry and what he felt. Harry disliked these times the most even more so than being in trouble. Because his uncle always made him talk about what he didn't want to and what he wanted to forget and never think about again.
Yes he did get in trouble. It took him a few weeks to get into mischief and when he did Severus let him slide the first time but did have a talk about he wouldn't always be so lucky. When he did get on trouble he got sent to his room. Not a bad punishment with all his books but with these he was made to sit in the corner facing the wall and either stare at the wall or reading a Divination book. (They had children books in it but it was Harry's least Favorite subject.) Although he was warned never to try and fly again without supervision or else he'd be getting a spanking.
"Harry lets go eat." Severus said after 'Finding Nemo'
Severus and Harry went down to the dinning room and sat down. It was weird only have the two of the when they were use to their grandfather being there. During the summer next year they decided the (Albus & Severus) would start introducing Harry to others. After dinner Harry and Severus went to watch another movie and then another. Once the second one was done Harry went to bed. Severus had him in bed no later than eleven but aimed for ten-thirty. With lessons he was planning on aiming for ten as Harry would be doing more. But Harry still had nightmares but Severus knew about them from a charm he cast over Harry's room. It was the only solution he had come up with.
The next morning came quickly. Harry knew he was going to start lessons and was looking forwards to them. He liked learning after all. Severus although he didn't act like it at school did miss having his classes, but he was happy to start teaching Harry.
8:30- Breakfast 9:00- History 10:00- Reading 11:00- Break (Harry's only 6!) 11:30- Math 12:30- Lunch 1:00- Spelling/writing 1:30- Science 2:30- Break 3:00- Magical History 3:30- Languages (One for the time but as he gets old he will learn more. The first is Latin as most spells are Latin) 4:30- Difference between 'Muggle' and Magical worlds 5:30- Wrap up of the day. 6:00- Dinner 6:30- Free time 9:30- Bath time 10:00- Bed!
They would have lessons Monday thru Friday most of the time. Sometimes on Saturdays depending on how the week went. Sundays will always be a day off. The movie to different rooms before breaks so they are not in the same room all day. Although the first day went smoothly Harry was exhausted after classes. Severus didn't assign 'home' work, as he wasn't planning to give homework until Harry was older, which was a good thing to Harry.
Severus went up to get Harry for dinner and found him asleep on his bed. He snickered quietly and woke him up. Once dinner was over with Severus let Harry swim for a while then they went and watched 'Free Wily'. After the movie was over Harry was ready to go to sleep. Although it was only nine Severus took Harry to his room, got him to bath and tucked him in. He only hoped Harry would sleep until seven-thirty.
It was not to be though as a little after mid-night the charm Severus had on Harry's room when off. Severus thought it was a good thing he went to bed early. As the charm went off Severus jumped up and went down to Harry's room. (No he did not run but he didn't 'sleep walk' either) Once there, Harry was sitting at his head board and was shaking, he walked up to him quietly. As he got close he called Harry's name until he looked up. When he had touched him the first night after the charm was in place without warning it worsened awakening. After he had Harry's attention he sat down on the bed and started talking to him.
"Harry what was your dream about?" Severus asked soothingly. (After all talking neutral or any other why wouldn't help!)
"No. Dunno wanna talk about it."
"Come on Harry you know it'll be better if you talk about it."
"No. Don't want to."
"Harry do you want milk?"
"No, thank you." Yes, he definitely had it drilled in him to use manners, as he did no matter what.
"Okay Harry. Then tell me what you dreamed about? You know its better to do it now that way we don't have to talk about it later."
"No, no. Bad dream. Will you please read to me?" Harry said while crawling into his lap. It had become a tradition to have Severus read to him after a dream/nightmare.
"I will, after you tell me about your dream."
"Please?" Harry begged, meaning it was probably about the night his parents died. Severus had no idea how he could still dream about it but he did and he never wanted to re-call it."
"Harry, tell me please?"
"Do I have to?"
"Yes."
"It was about the green light." Harry said as if that explained it. Which it did, as they had been down this road before, but Harry still needed to talk about it.
"The green light? What happened?"
"There was screaming and then green light and it went dark."
"I see. Is that all?"
"Yes. Will you read to me now please?"
"If you're positive that's all and you drink some milk." He really didn't think Harry would talk anymore and he didn't believe much could have happened in it as he wasn't in nightmare land for long.
"Yes I am. Do I have to drink the milk though?"
"Yes." Calming draught helps a lot. No he didn't give him dreamless sleep unless there was no other choice which only happened once.
"Okay. Can I sleep with you tonight then please?" He really was good at bagging and puppy dog eyes.
"I suppose. What book do you want?"
"Any. Thank you."
With that Severus got up of the bed with Harry in his arms and picked up a Disney book. Once he had that he called a house-elf to get the milk and take it to his rooms. He then proceeded in caring Harry to his room. Once Harry drank a little of the milk and was settled in bed Severus started to read the book, ten minutes later Harry was sound asleep for the rest of the night. Severus then went to sleep.
The next morning came quickly. Severus surprisingly was up before Harry and got ready for the day. It was only seven-thirty so he let Harry sleep. He went and checked his plans for the day. The good thing about home schooling was he could change his plans accordingly. They didn't have to stick 'strictly' (say five x's fast) to a schedule. At eight he woke Harry up to get ready. No it probably wouldn't take him half an hour but Severus wanted him a least awake during lessons.
After Harry was ready for the day Severus tried to talk to him about his nightmare, not that he got anywhere. At eight-thirty they went to the dinning room to eat breakfast. After breakfast they moved to a classroom and got started on lessons. History went good although Harry didn't favor it he did like to learn things from the past. He knew they would get to his heritage sooner or later and couldn't wait.
Reading how ever was his all time favor it lesson. He loved to read as it was. But he was learning new words so he could read harder books. For the break Severus took him outside to play on the playground, it was a really nice day. Math was ok numbers were just numbers to him. For lunch, which was sandwiches and cookies, Severus allowed them to eat outside, but Harry didn't eat much.
Spelling/writing was fun, in kindergarten they didn't work too much on them so it was different. Science was interesting. For break Harry laid down. Magical History wasn't to interesting but not as bad as Latin. Latin although a fun language was difficult, Difference between 'Muggle' and Magical worlds was the most fun class. Although Harry lived as a muggle he still had a lot to learn about it and much more to learn about the magical world. Warp-up went quickly as he was being quizzed.
For dinner they had chicken, potatoes, and corn with pumpkin juice. Although getting Harry to eat half of what was on his plate was a challenge for Severus. Harry just didn't seem to want to eat. After he finished and without success getting Harry to eat he took him to watch a movie. He wouldn't eat therefore no intensive play time, not that Harry complained. After 'Free Wily 2' Severus decided to talk to Harry.
"Harry what's going on with you?"
"Nothing sir." Sir? Where did that come from Severus wondered.
"Harry what else happened in you dream?" Well it was a good guess as to what was bothering him.
"Nothing. Really nothing else happened except for screams which I'm guessing was my mother's and then the green light. I woke up after everything went black."
"Ok then what may I ask is wrong?"
"Idon'tfeeltowell." Harry mumbled.
"What was that?"
"Oh will you please forget it?" Harry was not use to anyone worrying about him heck he wasn't use to having anyone even ask him if anything was wrong just because.
"Hum. I don't think so Harry. You haven't had much to eat and you look really tired. Tell me why please?"
"If I tell you will you drop it?"
"Most likely no if it's bothering you this much. So what's wrong?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know?"
"Not really. I just haven't felt very good."
"You haven't. Want to tell me what's not felt very well?"
"No."
"Has your tummy hurt?" He was at a lost and this game was annoying.
"A little."
"Hum anything else?"
"My head and I've felt really tired since after lessons yesterday."
"I could tell you've been tired. Lets go get you cleaned up and to bed."
"What? No please can't we watch another movie?"
"Harry, you need rest and I'm sorry frankly you need sleep not just laying around. Your going to bed. Go to your room and take a bath."
"Yes sir."
"Thank you. I'll be up in a bit."
"Are you done Harry?" Severus asked ten minutes later. Harry never took very long.
"Yes. I'm coming."
"Here drink this drink please."
"What is it?"
"Just drink it." Ah Severus had no need tell him it was a nutrient drink otherwise he wouldn't drink it.
"Eww, I didn't like that."
"I'm not sorry you needed it. Now to bed."
"Okay. Will you please read to me?"
"Yes."
"Thank you."
Then Severus read two books by the time Harry fell asleep. He then went back to his lab to make some potions, a little after eleven-thirty he finished up and went to bed. Although it didn't last long as Harry came in around one.
"Harry?" Severus asked still asleep.
"Yes."
"What are you doing up?"
"I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep I didn't want to be alone."
"Why? You didn't have a dream or nightmare did you?"
"No."
"Okay you may sleep in here tonight. But only for tonight."
"Thank you, uncle Sev." And with that Harry fell asleep. Severus was stunted for a few moments but he too went to sleep.
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Well this is longer. I thought as it's my birthday I would give you guys a treat.
Okay first the lessons might seem a little bit to much but my thought is he likes to learn, he's six meaning he would be in school anyway why not just add some more lessons as he'll need them. The languages well I don't know if its really been scientifically proven but from a lot of people I know we agree learning early on is much better than later and I want him to speak different languages.
Second Harry and Severus had over a month with each other meaning they have become closer. And I've decided Severus will be soft except in his potions classroom but when Harry's around.
Good or bad?
Thank you so much to those who reviewed. (I'm exhausted so I'm not going to look them up sorry.)
(6/17/04)
Chapter/Part: 15
The summer flew by. Harry was slowly learning he could trust Severus and go to him he needed something. He was also learning he could ask for things and usually got it. He had met his grandfather and after a few meetings his grandfather came to stay for awhile. Today his grandfather was leaving to start the new school term. Severus had steadily made lesson plans for Harry through the year and more for when they went to Hogwarts.
"Will you visit for Christmas?" Harry asked before his grandfather left.
"Certainly, my boy. Be good for your uncle." Albus answered. Severus hated it when he or Harry referred to him as such.
"Okay. Bye grandpa."
"Bye Grandfather."
"Bye children take care." And with that, Albus flooed to Hogwarts.
"Well Harry why don't we go watch a movie then we can eat lunch."
"Okay."
Severus and Harry watched a movie if not two a day. Although that will quit tomorrow because it was time to get serious again. But Harry already had some introductions to the wizarding world; he still had other lessons and more to learn. The also had a session at least once a week to talk about Harry and what he felt. Harry disliked these times the most even more so than being in trouble. Because his uncle always made him talk about what he didn't want to and what he wanted to forget and never think about again.
Yes he did get in trouble. It took him a few weeks to get into mischief and when he did Severus let him slide the first time but did have a talk about he wouldn't always be so lucky. When he did get on trouble he got sent to his room. Not a bad punishment with all his books but with these he was made to sit in the corner facing the wall and either stare at the wall or reading a Divination book. (They had children books in it but it was Harry's least Favorite subject.) Although he was warned never to try and fly again without supervision or else he'd be getting a spanking.
"Harry lets go eat." Severus said after 'Finding Nemo'
Severus and Harry went down to the dinning room and sat down. It was weird only have the two of the when they were use to their grandfather being there. During the summer next year they decided the (Albus & Severus) would start introducing Harry to others. After dinner Harry and Severus went to watch another movie and then another. Once the second one was done Harry went to bed. Severus had him in bed no later than eleven but aimed for ten-thirty. With lessons he was planning on aiming for ten as Harry would be doing more. But Harry still had nightmares but Severus knew about them from a charm he cast over Harry's room. It was the only solution he had come up with.
The next morning came quickly. Harry knew he was going to start lessons and was looking forwards to them. He liked learning after all. Severus although he didn't act like it at school did miss having his classes, but he was happy to start teaching Harry.
8:30- Breakfast 9:00- History 10:00- Reading 11:00- Break (Harry's only 6!) 11:30- Math 12:30- Lunch 1:00- Spelling/writing 1:30- Science 2:30- Break 3:00- Magical History 3:30- Languages (One for the time but as he gets old he will learn more. The first is Latin as most spells are Latin) 4:30- Difference between 'Muggle' and Magical worlds 5:30- Wrap up of the day. 6:00- Dinner 6:30- Free time 9:30- Bath time 10:00- Bed!
They would have lessons Monday thru Friday most of the time. Sometimes on Saturdays depending on how the week went. Sundays will always be a day off. The movie to different rooms before breaks so they are not in the same room all day. Although the first day went smoothly Harry was exhausted after classes. Severus didn't assign 'home' work, as he wasn't planning to give homework until Harry was older, which was a good thing to Harry.
Severus went up to get Harry for dinner and found him asleep on his bed. He snickered quietly and woke him up. Once dinner was over with Severus let Harry swim for a while then they went and watched 'Free Wily'. After the movie was over Harry was ready to go to sleep. Although it was only nine Severus took Harry to his room, got him to bath and tucked him in. He only hoped Harry would sleep until seven-thirty.
It was not to be though as a little after mid-night the charm Severus had on Harry's room when off. Severus thought it was a good thing he went to bed early. As the charm went off Severus jumped up and went down to Harry's room. (No he did not run but he didn't 'sleep walk' either) Once there, Harry was sitting at his head board and was shaking, he walked up to him quietly. As he got close he called Harry's name until he looked up. When he had touched him the first night after the charm was in place without warning it worsened awakening. After he had Harry's attention he sat down on the bed and started talking to him.
"Harry what was your dream about?" Severus asked soothingly. (After all talking neutral or any other why wouldn't help!)
"No. Dunno wanna talk about it."
"Come on Harry you know it'll be better if you talk about it."
"No. Don't want to."
"Harry do you want milk?"
"No, thank you." Yes, he definitely had it drilled in him to use manners, as he did no matter what.
"Okay Harry. Then tell me what you dreamed about? You know its better to do it now that way we don't have to talk about it later."
"No, no. Bad dream. Will you please read to me?" Harry said while crawling into his lap. It had become a tradition to have Severus read to him after a dream/nightmare.
"I will, after you tell me about your dream."
"Please?" Harry begged, meaning it was probably about the night his parents died. Severus had no idea how he could still dream about it but he did and he never wanted to re-call it."
"Harry, tell me please?"
"Do I have to?"
"Yes."
"It was about the green light." Harry said as if that explained it. Which it did, as they had been down this road before, but Harry still needed to talk about it.
"The green light? What happened?"
"There was screaming and then green light and it went dark."
"I see. Is that all?"
"Yes. Will you read to me now please?"
"If you're positive that's all and you drink some milk." He really didn't think Harry would talk anymore and he didn't believe much could have happened in it as he wasn't in nightmare land for long.
"Yes I am. Do I have to drink the milk though?"
"Yes." Calming draught helps a lot. No he didn't give him dreamless sleep unless there was no other choice which only happened once.
"Okay. Can I sleep with you tonight then please?" He really was good at bagging and puppy dog eyes.
"I suppose. What book do you want?"
"Any. Thank you."
With that Severus got up of the bed with Harry in his arms and picked up a Disney book. Once he had that he called a house-elf to get the milk and take it to his rooms. He then proceeded in caring Harry to his room. Once Harry drank a little of the milk and was settled in bed Severus started to read the book, ten minutes later Harry was sound asleep for the rest of the night. Severus then went to sleep.
The next morning came quickly. Severus surprisingly was up before Harry and got ready for the day. It was only seven-thirty so he let Harry sleep. He went and checked his plans for the day. The good thing about home schooling was he could change his plans accordingly. They didn't have to stick 'strictly' (say five x's fast) to a schedule. At eight he woke Harry up to get ready. No it probably wouldn't take him half an hour but Severus wanted him a least awake during lessons.
After Harry was ready for the day Severus tried to talk to him about his nightmare, not that he got anywhere. At eight-thirty they went to the dinning room to eat breakfast. After breakfast they moved to a classroom and got started on lessons. History went good although Harry didn't favor it he did like to learn things from the past. He knew they would get to his heritage sooner or later and couldn't wait.
Reading how ever was his all time favor it lesson. He loved to read as it was. But he was learning new words so he could read harder books. For the break Severus took him outside to play on the playground, it was a really nice day. Math was ok numbers were just numbers to him. For lunch, which was sandwiches and cookies, Severus allowed them to eat outside, but Harry didn't eat much.
Spelling/writing was fun, in kindergarten they didn't work too much on them so it was different. Science was interesting. For break Harry laid down. Magical History wasn't to interesting but not as bad as Latin. Latin although a fun language was difficult, Difference between 'Muggle' and Magical worlds was the most fun class. Although Harry lived as a muggle he still had a lot to learn about it and much more to learn about the magical world. Warp-up went quickly as he was being quizzed.
For dinner they had chicken, potatoes, and corn with pumpkin juice. Although getting Harry to eat half of what was on his plate was a challenge for Severus. Harry just didn't seem to want to eat. After he finished and without success getting Harry to eat he took him to watch a movie. He wouldn't eat therefore no intensive play time, not that Harry complained. After 'Free Wily 2' Severus decided to talk to Harry.
"Harry what's going on with you?"
"Nothing sir." Sir? Where did that come from Severus wondered.
"Harry what else happened in you dream?" Well it was a good guess as to what was bothering him.
"Nothing. Really nothing else happened except for screams which I'm guessing was my mother's and then the green light. I woke up after everything went black."
"Ok then what may I ask is wrong?"
"Idon'tfeeltowell." Harry mumbled.
"What was that?"
"Oh will you please forget it?" Harry was not use to anyone worrying about him heck he wasn't use to having anyone even ask him if anything was wrong just because.
"Hum. I don't think so Harry. You haven't had much to eat and you look really tired. Tell me why please?"
"If I tell you will you drop it?"
"Most likely no if it's bothering you this much. So what's wrong?"
"I don't know."
"You don't know?"
"Not really. I just haven't felt very good."
"You haven't. Want to tell me what's not felt very well?"
"No."
"Has your tummy hurt?" He was at a lost and this game was annoying.
"A little."
"Hum anything else?"
"My head and I've felt really tired since after lessons yesterday."
"I could tell you've been tired. Lets go get you cleaned up and to bed."
"What? No please can't we watch another movie?"
"Harry, you need rest and I'm sorry frankly you need sleep not just laying around. Your going to bed. Go to your room and take a bath."
"Yes sir."
"Thank you. I'll be up in a bit."
"Are you done Harry?" Severus asked ten minutes later. Harry never took very long.
"Yes. I'm coming."
"Here drink this drink please."
"What is it?"
"Just drink it." Ah Severus had no need tell him it was a nutrient drink otherwise he wouldn't drink it.
"Eww, I didn't like that."
"I'm not sorry you needed it. Now to bed."
"Okay. Will you please read to me?"
"Yes."
"Thank you."
Then Severus read two books by the time Harry fell asleep. He then went back to his lab to make some potions, a little after eleven-thirty he finished up and went to bed. Although it didn't last long as Harry came in around one.
"Harry?" Severus asked still asleep.
"Yes."
"What are you doing up?"
"I woke up and couldn't go back to sleep I didn't want to be alone."
"Why? You didn't have a dream or nightmare did you?"
"No."
"Okay you may sleep in here tonight. But only for tonight."
"Thank you, uncle Sev." And with that Harry fell asleep. Severus was stunted for a few moments but he too went to sleep.
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Well this is longer. I thought as it's my birthday I would give you guys a treat.
Okay first the lessons might seem a little bit to much but my thought is he likes to learn, he's six meaning he would be in school anyway why not just add some more lessons as he'll need them. The languages well I don't know if its really been scientifically proven but from a lot of people I know we agree learning early on is much better than later and I want him to speak different languages.
Second Harry and Severus had over a month with each other meaning they have become closer. And I've decided Severus will be soft except in his potions classroom but when Harry's around.
Good or bad?
Thank you so much to those who reviewed. (I'm exhausted so I'm not going to look them up sorry.)
(6/17/04)