The Devil as a Father – chapter 2
Harry Morningstar was probably the happiest boy in the world His adoptive father was ultra cool and the Devil to boot and loved him. His adoptive Mom and Sister were awesome and they loved him. He had magic and could do all sorts of neat things, and his Dad had immense magic and set wards on their home, the police station and their school. Which meant that he got kidnapped when he went to a Shakespeare festival for school that was held in San Bernadino's recreation area. It had been so much fun at first, and then Evil Gandalf, aka Albus Dumbledore, had kidnapped him and took him into the magical world in England.
And there everyone was mean to him and Albus tortured him with nasty magical stings, and then Dad came and rescued him and actually flew both him and Maze home. It had been awesome, and his Mom had kissed him and hugged him like he was Trixie, and cried real tears knowing he was safe. Then she wanted Dad to fly her to England so she could kick the old man where it counts. Mom was really mad at the kidnapper. Dad explained that he had given the headmaster a very special punishment.
"What kind of punishment?" asked Trixie who seemed to also wanted to kick the old man.
"He took away all his magic He'll never be able to threaten us again and he'll be kicked out of the wizarding world because his magic is gone. He'll probably die soon too, because magical people live longer and he's over 150 years old," announced Maze all in one triumphant breathe.
"Wow," said Trixie, "Dad you are so awesome," she whispered and kissed her Dad and then hugged Harry again. Then even Maze who hated mushiness hugged Harry, and Mom hugged him and Dad hugged him again.
He had the best family in the world. So he didn't understand why he woke everyone up screaming in the middle of the night. He dreamed the old man was going to cut Harry's magic out and use it to be magical again and he was going to use a magic knife to do it. He stabbed Harry in the chest, and then Harry was sitting up in bed screaming.
Next thing he knew, Dad and Mom were holding him and Trixie was holding his feet through the covers and crying in sympathy. Dad who had scared all those magical people so profoundly was gently kissing his head.
"I'm sorry, Dad," said Harry, wiping his eyes, "I dreamed he had me again and was going to cut my heart out." He pressed his hands over his heart, which was pounding, just to make sure.
"I don't mean to be ungrateful, Dad," he said, "I know you saved me."
His Dad frowned, "You have every right to have nightmares, my son. You experienced something horrible and we're not mad at you for having bad dreams.
His Mom also looked concerned, "You are not a bother, she said, "We love you and we want to take care of you, even when it's a nightmare. That's what family is about."
l"Harry realized he was still thinking like the Dursleys had trained him. It was hard to let his needs be known because he had been punished so badly for just existing.
Then Dad went to the kitchen and made the best hot cocoa in the world for all of them and they sat together on the couch. Maze had showed up, claiming she had felt Harry's discomfort, and got a cup which she put Irish crème. Dad did the same and they all sat in their P.J.'s except Maze and drank hot cocoa and got marshmallow mustaches.
"Soon Harry felt better and he and Maze told about flying with Dad back from England. Then Trixie told about calling Dad like he had taught her, and him flying her home to call Maze and Mom.
"Mom sighed and they all grew still.
"Everyone gets angel rides but me." she said with a fake pout.
"Suddenly angel wings unfurled behind the couch and Lucifer smiled at her. "My Darling, you only had to tell me it was your desire.
"So Dad took Mom flying and they could hear her laugh and squeal. Then he took Trixie and Harry at the same time and then even Maze who said she needed to know aerial views of the Lux and the City, to be more efficient in her body-guard activities. Harry loved flying and wished he had wings like his dad. The moon shone down on the clouds and gave them silver linings and everything looked so beautiful.
"Then they returned home and everyone slept in the big master bedroom, except Maze, who made strange remarks about kinks before leaving, and they all snuggled together, safe and warm with Harry in the middle.
"Yup, Harry Morningstar was the happiest boy in the world after all.