Notice: I did not create these characters; 'm just having a little fun. Other warnings and spoiler status is listed in the first chapter.
Author's Note (sorry it's so long this time): This chapter is going to be light and fluffy with Xander taking the boys to their first day of preschool. The description of the Waldorf School comes from what I've seen at my local one and what I learned from baby-sitting a child who attended such a school. This chapter is not as long as some but I'm hoping to have Chapter 9 out sometimes this week. A new thing I started at the end of the chapter are diary entries from either Draco or Harry. Let's say the diary used will magically write down what they say and is used before they get their adult minds back at night. This will be something that is at the end of the chapters from now on.
The poll results are in and the pairing will be Spike/Xander/Severus. I know some of you concerned saying they are too young for Severus but remember that Spike is really around 120 years old. Xander maybe young in age but he has an old soul with all that he has been through on the Hellmouth.
In Chapter 10 will be when Angel and his group show up to inform the Scoobies about the upcoming Big Bad. The pairings for LA group are looking like Angel/Doyle, Wesley/Gunn, and Cordelia/Fred. Once they come to Sunnydale a couple of them may turn into threesomes due to a prophecy I'm thinking of applying to this story. If anyone is really good at writing Poetry or Prophecy's please approach me cause that is not my area of expertise.
As sappy and silly as it seems, I'm going to dedicate the chapter that I write to other fan fic authors. This is as a thank you for those who have inspired me to starting or simply given me hours of pleasure reading their stories. So without further ado:
This chapter is dedicated the author KaliDiah who writes the wonderful story Draco Malfoy & the House of Seraphim on It is crossover between Angel/BtVS/Harry Potter with slash elements. The main characters so far are Angel, Spike, and Draco. There is even Buffy and Dumbledore bashing, yay! There is smut but the important thing is that there is super well developed plot. I re-read the story today to help get me in the mood for writing this chapter. If you have yet to read her story please go do so, you won't be disappointed.
One last note before I let you read the chapter, I will now include a short preview of the next chapter at the end of each chapter from now on.
This story will be updated weekly on Mondays from now on unless I get a creative block or get the chapter to my beta's late.
Beta'd by the wonderful LadyNiteRaven.
Chapter 8: Runs With Scissors and Plays Well With Others
Xander finished packing a Scooby-Doo lunch box and set it over on the table by the door. He smiled as he started on the second lunch box, a Spiderman picture on the front. The boys had been with him for two weeks now and today was their first day of Preschool. At first Xander thought it was cruel to make them go through school again but one night both boys reminded him that this would be a difference experience because it would be non-magical. Well, they were all hoping a non-magical school would work but Spike had already looked into a second option. In seemed Sunnydale also had a private school that was attended by the children of local witches and peaceful demons. However everyone was in agreement that to give Harry and Draco a full normal childhood they should give a regular preschool a chance. And so here Xander was working on making the boys their lunches while Severus got them dressed. Spike had cooked them all breakfast before going back to bed. Xander smirked, knowing the reason Spike had to go back to bed was from Xander keeping him on edge most of night before finally allowing him release.
Today was also Xander's first day back at work since picking up the boys. The cover story of how the boys came to live with him was close to the truth. Xander told his boss that is much older sister had died in a horrible car accident with her husband leaving Xander to raise their son. It was explained that by a strange coincidence there was another couple who died in that car and the boy's last living relative happened to be Xander's roommate. After hearing this, his boss gave Xander two weeks off with pay for bereavement. His boss also gave him the name of the preschool that a few of the other workers with kids used. After meeting with the teacher and checking the school out with Severus, who also performed a few magical tests, it was given the okay.
The boys came bouncing into the room both laughing and talking to each other in a private language. The boys had started using a private language to speak to each other just a couple of days before, which no one else could translate. From what Xander could tell, the boys were acting like twins even though they weren't even related. Draco giggled at something Harry said while clutching his stuffed dragon. Ever since he had picked the dragon out, Draco never let it out of his sight. Harry also had a security item but it wasn't a stuffed animal. Xander had found a Scooby-Doo t-shirt, and Severus shrank it to Harry's size. Ever since then, Harry wanted to wear that t-shirt all the time. Harry told Xander that it made him a true American boy. So of course Harry was wearing the t-shirt today for his first day of American preschool.
"Alright boys your lunches are packed. Let's hit the road. Here is your lunch Draco, in the Spiderman lunch box and Harry yours is the Scooby-Doo lunch box." Xander handed the lunch boxes off to both boys after grabbing is brown paper bag lunch. Although even his paper bag was no longer plain. When the boys saw what their Daddy Xander used for the lunch they decided it was boring and needed to be fixed. One morning before anyone else awoke the boys sneaked downstairs each carrying a bag of art supplies. The boys then proceeded to decorate all of the brown paper lunch bags they could find. Xander's lunch bag that day was covered in doggy stickers along with swirls of greens and blues. Xander herded the boys outside to his little car and quickly buckled them into their booster seats. He got in the drivers seat and put his lunch on the seat next to him before turning to look at the boys.
"We got everything, right?" Both boys nodded okay. Xander started the car and off they went. As he was driving he could see that the boys were starting to get a little nervous. So, Xander turned on his stereo to play a very happy, silly song. Sure enough, the boys quickly started moving to the music and attempting to sing along. By the time the song had finished its second play through they arrived at the preschool. Xander quickly unbuckled the boys. He first set Harry next to the car. Harry stood there clutching his lunch box to his chest and started getting scared again while looking at the building. Next Xander lifted Draco out of the car but Draco wouldn't let Xander put him on the ground and looked ready to cry. "Alright, calm down. I'll carry you inside. Harry, do you want to walk or ride on my back?"
"Walk!" Harry said in a very quiet voice.
"Okay, let's go then." Xander walked toward the school holding Draco on his right hip and carrying the lunch box in the other hand. Harry was walking but he was also holding on tightly to Xander's belt loop. "Harry go press that big blue button please."
Harry looked at his Daddy Xander before slowly moving over and pressing the button. He quickly ran back to Xander's side. The automatic doors opened and the trio entered the lobby of the large preschool. Actually the school went from infant care to Kindergarten. It was connected with the local Waldorf School. While it didn't follow the Waldorf curriculum completely, for those students who did go on to it the transition was made smoother. The Waldorf school focus is more on nature and the arts instead of the typical public school curriculum. While the kids were taught everything they needed, it was done in a more relaxed atmosphere and with different approaches. Instead of doing worksheet after worksheet they might use blocks, beads, or other objects to teach the same basics.
They were also taught knitting, French, German, Spanish, and a musical instrument. Even the music lessons were a bit different because there was more variety in the instruments to choose from. Instead of just the basics of a marching band there are violins, cellos, oboes, African drums and rhythmic instruments, and guitar. There were also lessons in gardening. Physical activities included dancing and games that were played by children in other countries.
At the Waldorf school in Sunnydale the teacher who taught the students the first year would teach them through all the years, along with all of the same students always being in the class. Xander, Spike and Severus hadn't decided yet if they were sending to boys to public school or the Waldorf school when it came time for elementary school. As the doors shut behind them there was a soft bell sound. A woman came to the front desk having heard that sound.
"Oh, welcome! I'm Miss Lydia, the school secretary and nurse. I'm who you need to see if you get any owies. You boys must be Draco and Harry. Your cousin, Xander told us so much about you."
"Daddy, he's Daddy Xander not Cousin Xander!" Interrupted Draco, shooting the lady a Malfoy glare.
"I'm sorry, Daddy Xander told us so much about you boys. We are all looking forward to you joining us here. Let me show you where your lunch boxes go." She was only momentarily startled by Draco's outburst but quickly feel back into the script used on new students. Xander kissed the top of Draco's forehead which gained him a smile from Draco and put the boy in a better mood.
"I want down Daddy Xan. I want to walk like you." Draco said, after straitening his shoulders and trying to look grown-up. Xander just smiled and set him down on the ground next to Harry. He handed the lunch box off to Draco. It was then that Xander wished he'd remembered the camera. Draco made such a cute image standing there clutching his stuffed dragon in one arm and his lunch box in the other while mimicking a pose he'd seen Severus do. Xander gently nudged to the boys to follow Miss Lydia.
"This will be your classroom. Your teachers are Miss Susie and Mr. Kyle. Your lunch boxes go in these cubbies right outside the door. This one is yours, Draco, and this one is your, Harry. See your names are right here. When it gets colder this will be where your jackets go too. Now let's go inside so you can meet your teachers." She opened the door and went inside. Both boys quickly ran over to Xander after putting their lunch box down. Each boy clung to one of his legs as the made their way into the class room. "Mr. Kyle the new students are here. I have to get back to the front desk but Mr. Kyle will help you now."
A tall young man with dark brown hair and green eyes came out from the art closet. "Hello I'm Mr. Kyle and you..." He stopped talking when his eyes landed on Xander. "You are Xander Harris! I didn't know you got married. I kinda always thought… Well never mind."
Xander stared at Mr. Kyle for a few moments before he recognized him as being one of the guys who was with Xander during that whole hyena incident. "Oh, hey Kyle. I'm not married. It's a long story, but Harry is my cousin's son, while Draco is my roommate's cousin's son. And as for being gay you were right. My roommate is more than that, but that's at discussion for another time. Anyway, this is Harry who is wearing his favorite t-shirt and Draco, who will rarely let go of the dragon in his hand." Xander put a hand on each of the boy's heads as he spoke about them. He glanced up at the clock and then kneeled down. "Can I get a hug good-bye? I need to get to work. I know your going to have a wonderful day. I went to school with Mr. Kyle and he was a lot of fun. And remember Daddy Severus and Papa Spike are only a few minutes away if you get super scared, okay?" Both boys nodded and gave Xander a tight hug good-bye.
"Boys, why don't you come over here with me and I can show you what the first fun project of the day is while we wait for the other kids to get here." Mr. Kyle worked on distracting the boys allowing Xander to slip out.
Draco's Diary-
Today was my first day of school in America. I wasn't scared because I got to bring my dragon who would protect me. Plus, Harry was there with me to help with any trouble. Me and Harry now have a special talk that only we know. School was actually neat because our teacher went to school with Daddy Xander. And nobody who knows Daddy Xander can be bad, except those mean two mean women. At school today we each got to paint a plate, bowl, and mug. They are going to be put in something called a Kiln and we will get them back next week. Harry and I decided that since we got to make three things and have three daddies or papas then will give one to each of them. I made my mug for Papa Spike because he drinks blood in a mug. The bowl is for Daddy Xander because he like cereal when watching cartoons. I think maybe Daddy Severus can use the plate to hold potions stuff. I know they are going to like how I decorated them. We also learned to play a new game outside that kids in a far away country play. I'm going to teach Papa Spike after Dinner. The only part of school I didn't like was nap time. I'm a big boy and don't need naps but they said I had too. Oh well, at least my dragon got to rest too. I hear Daddy Xander getting home. Bye-
End Chapter 8
I know that is has been said on the show that Xander listens to country music when his depressed but maybe he also listens when he is happy. It is less embarrassing to say you only listen to it when your depressed then you listen to it all the time. I also think that Xander would be limiting what music the boys listen to and country music rarely has bad words or overt sexual content. I could see playing these songs since the boys were nervous about going to a muggle preschool.
Don't Worry 'Bout A Thing
Written by: Kristyn Osborn and Jason Deere
Sung By: SheDaisy
Ever been misunderstood, misused or misled
Ever knocked on the sky and had it fall on your head
Well don't worry 'bout it, don't worry
Ever lost your luggage, your marbles, your house
Or found yourself in bed with Uncle Sam or Mickey Mouse
Ever been accused of murder on Music Row
Or caught in morning traffic when you really gotta go-
Oh no!
Chorus:
Life is funny, life's a mess
Sometimes a curse, sometimes a blessing
Don't worry 'bout a thing, don't worry 'bout it
Life is sticky, life can bruise
Sometimes you win sometimes you're losing
No matter what it brings
Don't worry 'bout a thing
Ever say yourself down when the seat was all wet
Or seen your 'ex' suckin' face with a little brunette
Don't worry 'bout it, no don't worry
Ever lost your religion, ever lost your best friend
Ever found your last record in the bargain bin
Or been stuck in a divorce like crazy glue
Or scraped someone else's gum of the bottom of your shoe-
Boo hoo!
(Repeat Chorus)
(Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah)
Don't worry, don't worry
We all got a little junk in the trunk
And when you're feelin' good as sunk
Remember, everything will be just fine
If I laugh at yours and you laugh at mine
(Repeat Chorus Twice)
(Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah)
Don't worry, don't worry
Life is sticky, life can bruise
Sometimes you win sometimes you're losing
No matter what it brings
Don't worry 'bout a thing
Preview: Chapter 9 will be a dinner with Giles, Willow, Tara and Dawn who are all happy that Xander and Spike finally got together. Tara and Willow read the aura's which will be when I decide if Severus will join the pair. During dinner there will be a phone call from Angel.
"Daddy Xander stop kissing Papa Spike! Grandpa Giles and the Aunties are here for dinner. They brought us presents!"
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