So... I'm back, serving you and reese 123 with another chapter. Hope you aren't upset about how they find out, and hopefully you all enjoy. Also working on an actual book on the side so updates to my stories may be pushed back a little. Going through stuff, but I will never leave my fans an unfinished book. just slower updates, enjoy hun :)
Minerva sat nervously wringing her hands on her lap as Severus sat next to her, carefully not touching her at all. He didn't want her to think he cared or anything, because clearly he didn't. He just hoped deep down that she didn't have to deal with what he thinks she may have to. maybe he was wrong, maybe he's not. Who knows. All he knew is Minerva was a nervous wreck.
Minerva kept thinking back and forth whether Severus may be right. If he was, so what? So he'd need a little extra help. Not exactly a bad thing. She taught worse students than harry. Harry was actually a very sweet boy, he liked routine, but he was a sweetie either way. Minerva almost jumped as her name was called and harry was brought back out to her. The nurse nodded curtly.
"He will have to come back in for a few more visits to be sure, but yes I believe he has autism." Minerva's heart sank slightly but she knew she could handle it. After all, she has so far, hasn't she? Severus looked at her, almost smiling knowing how brave she was. You couldn't ask for someone better to make sure he was alright. Harry was in good hands.
Minerva hugged Harry and snuggled him. She picked him up and carried him to the aparating point before Severus stopped her with a hand gentle on her shoulders. "It's okay to be scared. I'm here if you need to talk, or some help..." Severus offered. Even if he didn't mean it, he just wanted to make her feel a little better. Merlin knows he isn't good with kids.
"Thanks." Minerva said softly. She feigned a weak smile. Severus stopped her again.
"Why go back now, we have the whole day. Why not take the lad to honeydukes, my treat. perhaps a butterbeer or gillywater for you?" Minerva thought about it for a moment before harry started wriggling in her arms up and down chanting treats, treats.
"Can't say no to that, but no drinks for me, thank you." She smiled for real this time. Maybe Severus wasn't such a bad man after all. A little cold at times, but he had a good heart. They aparated away to Honeydukes and walked in, smelling all the sugary concoctions. Harry's eyes widened to the size of plates and shone with absolute awe as he looked at all the sweets.
"Go ahead and pick out whatever you want little guy." Severus said. harry wriggled out of Minerva's arms and to the floor as he took off looking at all the treats and putting whatever he could carry into his arms. Severus walked up casually to the shopkeep and handed him 5 galleens. his eyes widened. "Keep whatever change is left." The shopkeep nodded and harry had a huge grin on his face as he loaded his arms with liquorice wands, berti botts every flavor beans, chocolate frogs, and other fun and odd things.
He was pulling down some fudge when Severus stood back by Minerva who started a little, but she settled quickly and smiled at little harry. "Thank you again Severus."
"Not a problem. the least i could do given the situation. Why leave today on a bad note. life is too short." Minerva nodded in agreement.
"Indeed it is."
Sorry its short, I just have very sore hands and am extremely tired. I will have a longer one next time, i promise. Just been a long day. funfact though, even though i started this as a request, little did i realize i need to test one of my kids. he is showing extreme signs of autism too, so another hurtle, plus looking at being a single parent of four. But all is well, so if you see it takes a little longer, know i am on it, and im sorry for the wait.
to be continued...