Ch 8 Birthday Surprise
The months seemed to fly by and before anyone could imagine it was the end of July. Harry had been making excellent progress with Severus and in turn the young man began to show a side to him that no one had ever seen. Who knew that this love less man would love a child that was spawned from his greatest enemy. He helped the young boy in every aspect possible. The young boy now had friends. His closest wasthe roguish blonde Draco. The two toddlers loved to cause mischief. You hardly seen one without the other. Lucius usually accompanied his young son to the castle. He claimed to get bored at home. The child would also stay over at Hogwarts whenever Draco's mother had a 'Spa Day' and Lucius had to take care of some business or other. Young Harry's speech impediment began to leave him as well and it was usually possible to understand exactly what he was saying.
Today was a special day at the school for magic learning. Today there would be a grand party in honor of the young Harry who would be turning the grand age of three. The party would be huge including some of Harry's closest Playmates as well as unknown playmates. They would have a tons of games and presents. The child never received presents from his former family, the Dursley's, so Severus found it his duty to buy the little boy as many gifts as was possible.
The Party began at noon. Draco was of course already with Harry playing on a giant moon bounce. The other children arrived depositing gifts and heading toward the moon bounce. It was the star attraction. They also had a petting zoo. Severus approached the moon bounce and walked around until he saw the child he began to consider a son.
"Harry come out with Draco. Dumbledore wants you to meet a few people and I want you both to have a quick bite to eat." Severus said. Walking around to the front of the bouncer as the two little boys jumped out. They sat in the grass and put their shoes on.
"Uncle Sevis I want to ride the Hipingriff" Harry said. Standing up and waiting for Draco.
"I want to ride one too" he whined also standing. They trailed after Severus who made his way to Dumbledore who was congregated around a bunch of elderly wizard and witches.
"Ah Here is the birthday boy now" Dumbledore said. He picked Harry up and showed him around for the elderly to gush over. Harry, who's cheeks were red from all the pinching, was finally put down and he took off running Draco at his heels. Severus excused himself and followed.
"Harry that was very rude of you" Severus scowled halfheartedly.
"They Were hurting me" Harry protested.
"Alright lets go get your tummies filled" he said and grabbed a small hand in each of his. He lead the two boys over to a table where Lucius sat. They served the boys and fell into a light conversation in which Lucius began to point out various important woman who were attractive and single. Lucius had been trying to set Severus up saying that now that he had a child all he needed was a wife. Severus of course would ignore him.
"And that leggy redhead there is head of the Department of Mysteries in the Ministry. She has had two husbands both dead now" Lucius was saying. Severus raised a brow.
"Yes well I am most definitely not interested in becoming the third." he said turning to look at Harry who was carefully putting a worm in the champagne glass of the large woman he sat beside. Draco watched with glee. Severus held back a chuckle as he casually waved a wand and the insect disappeared.
"Hey" Harry and Draco said together looking at Severus.
"That is probably not the best course of action." He said still smiling. "How about I take you to ride the Hippogriffs now?" he said. The boys cheered and jumped from their seats. Severus stood and turned to Lucius.
"Are you going to join us Lucius?" he asked.
"No. I think I will offer my… Services to a redhead" He said and strode over to the woman he had pointed out earlier. Severus shook his head and lead the boys over to the Hippogriffs. Hagrid was maintaining them and he smiled happily as the boys went over.
"Are ye ready to ride them Hippogriffs?" He asked cheerfully, the boys nodded and he swung them each on a different Hippogriff. The animals trotted slowly before taking to the air. Severus watched in amusement. Someone clapped their hands on Severus' shoulder and he looked up to see Remus Lupin.
"I never thought I would see the day" he said quietly.
"Nor I Lupin" he said. For the first time he didn't shoot the werewolf a nasty comment or snide remark. He just let it be. As he gazed up at the dark haired boy, who laughed freely high above on the back of a beast, he realized that he truly deeply loved this little boy who had somehow broke through his ice covered heart.
"I wish you luck Severus. And you are probably the best one for the job. You needed some responsibility in your life." He joked. Severus laughed slightly not taking offence as he usually would.
"Only now he will most likely be a Slytherin" Severus said a smirk on his lips. Lupin curled his lip in distaste.
"I am hoping the Gryffindor blood will override that Slytherin Personality." he said grinning.
"Indeed lets hope not" Severus said as the hippogriffs descended. Hagrid pulled the little boys off who ran to Severus.
"Harry, Draco this is Lupin. He unfortunately was a friend of your fathers at school" Severus said somewhat sarcastically.
"you knew my daddy?" Harry said grinning like a loon.
"I sure did. I hear you inherited his knack for mischief" Lupin said grinning wolfishly.
"just a little" he said.
"Well come on and I will tell you some stories about the things he did in school" he said and he lead them over to a tree by the lake. Severus went to check the progress of the cake and tell Dumbledore it was ready.
It was nearly five when the guests gathered round to sing Happy birthday to Harry. The cake was brought out and Harry began to gasp and shout in excitement. There were live fairies decorating the light blue frosting and they were all singing Happy birthday. Everyone else joined in and the candles were blown out. After cake they opened gifts which took so long that it began to get dark when they were finally all opened.
Harry was tired Severus could see it in the young boys eyes. So when all the guests began to disappear leaving only close personal friends Severus, with some help, managed to take all of Harry's gifts inside. His bedroom was full before but now it was outrageous. Harry had so many toys that Severus had to resist the urge to banish them all there and then. He returned to his chambers to see the little boy asleep in a chair. Severus picked him up and took him to his bed. With a quick charm the little boy was in his PJ's. Severus tucked him in giving him a peck on the forehead before retiring to his own bedroom.
/Okay another chap I was wondering do you guys want me to add perhaps a little womanly love to Severus' new life or do you think it should remain just Sev and Harry? review and lwt me know Yes to girlfriend or no to girlfriend. although if he does have a girlfriend i can make this story a bit longer hope you enjoyed Harrys b-day. luv ya TTFN
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