Of Tantrums

* Sorry for the delay in posting a new Chapter, but mom got sick. I have been sick and depressed so I just have not felt like posting.
Thank you M for your kind messages and for the advice on this chapter…I can only hope that it will be good enough*

Chrystian was the first to wake the next morning. She knew that her father would need help with Harry this morning as the boy was not very good with mornings. She walked into the younger boys room as she opened the curtains and turned towards the bed only to find it empty. She stood there for a moment in confusion before she ducked down to look under the bed but only found one of his stuffed animals. She moved to the wardrobe as she slowly opened it and her eyes softened as she looked to the younger boy that was curled up in what could only be described as a nest. She knew he sometimes resorted back to sleeping in the cramped space as a way of comfort. She gently shook him as she whispered.

"Harry…wake up it is morning and we need to get you dressed"

she said but he just burrowed his head in the cover he had wrapped around him and curled tighter as trying to ignore her. She rolled her eyes as she shook him again.

"Papa will be in here in a little bit and you know how he does not like you sleeping in here"

she stated which did the trick as Harry opened his eyes and peaked up to her. She smiled softly as she saw she had his attention now as she stepped back and held out her hand, not the first time this has happened and she knew it would not be the last. Harry was dressed in the dark blue pajamas that her father had purchased for him and almost swamped him but she knew he would grow a bit more into them the more he took his potions.

"There we are…do you want to stretch this morning?"

she asked and he gave a small nod as the small white kitten jumped out of the wardrobe as well as he meowed lovingly up at them. Chrystian had taken to being in charge of harry in the mornings while her father slept, he of course had thanked her and let her do as she pleased as long as Harry did not leave the school. She smiled down to him as she nodded.

"Good remember how I showed you to stand?"

she asked as harry tried his best to get into the position she had showed him as she helped him adjust and then mirrored him. Chrysitan did not treat him as if he was the six years old that he looked but the actual eight that he was and that seemed to work with him. For the next thirty minutes the pair went through guided stretching, much like yoga but not as hard. Harry loved the small activity and wiggled his toes on the plush rug he stood feeling awake now as the cool morning air began to slowly warmed. Chrystian then helped him with his morning rituals like brushing his teeth, bathing dressing for the day. They would be going to muggle London to deal with Harry's muggle relatives. Chrystian could not help but frown at the thought of them and the things they had done to such a sweet boy. She however refocused her attention back on him as she followed him and Neve to the kitchenette to have breakfast. She moved to make Tea as harry climbed into his chair. Neve bounded over to his sister Eros who was bigger than him by a good bit but they greeted each other before eating their soft nutrient laden food.

Harry still jumped when the food appeared in front of him on the small table but he didn't run from the table like he had from the first time. Magic was slowly being introduced to him and while the fear of it was still there he was slowly getting used to it. A plate of pancakes appeared in front of him with blueberries that were fresh with butter and syrup. His eyes wide as his stomach grumbled but he did dare reach for them. His eyes watching Chrystian as she moved around making Coffee and Tea placing the cream and sugar on the table as well as a jar of honey for her tea. Harry glanced back to the door as the sight of Severus made him perk. Harry had learned that the older wizard made his entrance only after coffee was made. It was consistent and Harry liked it, he liked a schedule it seemed, not that he knew that. A small deep blue vial was placed in front of Harry who looked up to Severus who rose a brow as he slowly reached for it and drank it. The bitter taste hit his tongue causing him to almost gag but he didn't as he then handed it to the older man who nodded and slid over the juice that was next to his pancakes. Harry took the juice and gulped it down as the taste faded.

Severus leaned over and cut up the pancakes on Harry's plate, not sure if he would eat so much food this soon still but did not take any away, if harry did eat it he would call it a step forward.

"We will be taking the Headmaster's floo to Diagon Ally and then we will head into Muggle London from there"

he said as Harry slowly began eating his eyes wide at the wonderful taste of the food, still in disbelief that they would allow him to eat such good food. Chrystian sat dawn and began eating her town pancakes as she drizzled honey into her tea and some onto her pancakes as well.

"You don't think the floo would be too advanced for Harry?" she asked with a full mouth, this earning her a glare from her father.
"No… he will travel with me. You are only coming today because I do need someone to keep an eye on him while I deal with the muggles, We do not need any undo stress."

Severus was not looking forward to this. The last time he saw Petunia Dursley he was sixteen maybe eighteen and he was just not looking forward to it. He had never been a fan of the jealous shrew and now that he had harry he down right just wanted to hurt her for the way she treated her own flesh and blood. Sure he had come from an abusive home himself but he had not nearly gone through anything near what this poor child had. He could only hope that he would not grow up to be bitter and cold, that never would end well. The mistakes that he, himself had made sometimes made him cringe. Shaking his head he looked down to his own plate of pancakes as he began eating as well.

After breakfast Harry had eaten only half of his plate but one could tell he was struggling to eat any more than that but it was enough and Severus was satisfied with that. He made had put on a muggle suit with made him look like some type of muggle lawyer. He however had his robes in Chrystian's purse which he knew held an untraceable extension charm on it. He picked up Harry who wrapped his tiny arms around him. Harry wore a pair of new well fitted overhalls, black trainers and a long sleeved blue and white shirt. It was clear how emancipated he was which was good for the court to see, but Severus did not like the lack of weight as he carried the young boy. The trek up to the Headmaster's office was short as Albus seemed to have been awaiting them as the stairs to his office were present and they did not have to use the password. Chrystian frowned as she looked up to her father who gave her a glance and her face melted into that of impassive and blank. He could not help but smirk as they entered the office and indeed Albus was sitting at his desk.

"Severus, Miss Slate…Harry right on time, I thought I would see you off and wish you luck" he said as he stood and walked over to them, he handed both Chrystian and Harry a lemon drop. Chrystian pocketed her's with a quiet thank you and Severus took Harry's.

"He just ate and I do not want him jittery while with the muggles" he stated simply as he pocketed the candy. He knew the candy held more than sweets but he said nothing as he then looked to Chrystian.

"You first..we are going to the Leaky Cauldron first."

Chrystian nodded and tossed the floo powder in and was gone in a flash of green flames. Harry tensed in his arms and let out a soft whimper. Severus gently held him closer.

"Do not worry I have you…you can close your eyes if you wish, just do not let go"

Severus stepped into the floo and spoke clearly to where he wanted to go. The grip on his neck tightening almost painfully as they soon arrived at the Leaky Cauldron. He stumbled slightly when Harry lurched forward and got sick all over the floor. Chrystian however was ready as she took Harry from Severus and Severus waved his wand to clean up any mess on them or on the floor. It was still too early for the Inn to have any customers so all he had to deal with was a raised brow from Tom who stood behind the bar. Severus however put his wand back up his sleeve and took Harry back into his arms.

"Do not worry Harry, you did nothing wrong"

he assured the boy who only hid his face in his shoulder in response. They did not linger in the Inn long however as they made their way in the cool morning air of muggle London. It was much louder in the muggle world due to cars and just the sheer amount of people. It was a twenty minute walk to where the Youth Court was to be held.

Once they were outside of the large building Severus put Harry down and Chrystian took his small hand. She then handed him a folder from her bag that held all of the paperwork that they would need. His muggle credentials as well as his wizarding ones. He was informed that a ministry official would be residing on the case as well so any wizarding paperwork would go through them.

"Okay this may take a while so once we are inside I leave it to you to entertain Harry"

he said to Chrystian who gave him a large smile, a smile that almost made him want to groan, he could only imagine what mischief his daughter would get them however straighten his suit jacket as they made their way to the entrance. He checked them in and they were directed to where they needed. Harry stayed close to Chrystian as he almost hid behind her. She did not however let go of his hand. Once they found where they were going both Chrystian and Harry took a seat in a sitting room where Chrystian took out a package of colored pencils and a coloring book that she had gotten from Harry's room. Harry gave her a bright smile before tucking into his coloring book sitting on the floor so he could use one of the small tables. Chrystian took out her own book as she quietly read.

It was about an hour later when Severus came out from one of the offices as he walked over to them.

"Harry ..I need you to come with me" he said as the young boy looked up to him and nodded as he got up and took the older mans's hand, he looked back to Chrystian as she glanced up from her book and gave him a soft smile.

"I will make sure your coloring book does not walk away with Faeries"

she said as harry giggled softly and nodded. Severus gently led him back towards the office where a man in a grey suit and a woman in a while lab coat stood, they gave him a soft smile however Harry hid behind Severus's leg.

"The exam will not take long we just need to document how his recovery is coming along compared to the pictures you gave us from when you took him into your custody as well as some blood test"

the woman said. Harry looked up to Severus who then picked Harry up as he looked to him.

"Can you be a good boy and let them look you over?" he asked gently as Harry however shook his head and hid his face into the older mans shoulder. Severus chuckled gently.

"I will not leave you…come this must be done…just like with Madam Poppy" he said gently as harry looked at him. He liked Poppy and trusted her but he did not know these people, but if Severus said it was okay then he could do it. He slowly gave a nod as Severus nodded in return then looked back to the other two.

"Lead the way"

The exam was quick and Harry soon found himself back out with Chrystian in no time as Severus finished up what needed to be done. Petunia and Vernon Dursley were currently being held in custody and would not be allowed to be near Harry which was good. The last thing Severus wanted was for Harry's progress to back peddle because of those filthy excuses of muggles. His own claim to him was also affirmed through the muggle court. He was glad that it was already affirmed at the ministry magically, all he would have to do was go to Gringotts and get it affirmed through them. He could only imagine the boys reaction to the goblins.

It was nearing mid afternoon when the trio emerged from the muggle court and Chrystian bounced on her toes.
"Can we go to the mall now papa?" she asked as Severus frowned but gave a nod.
"Unfortunately…I did promise you that we could so yes…we shall go to that muggle death trap."

Chrystian beamed up to him and began telling Harry about the place that they were going. Severus walked behind them as he let them set the pace, even if it was slow for him. When they arrived at the building that held the mass of stores Severus took Harry's hand and shooed his daughter off.

"Come Harry we will walk around while she does her shopping…"

he stated as Harry gripped his hand tighter. It was not very crowded which Severus was glad for. Harry's eyes were large as he took in all the sights and sounds that the mall had to offer. Severus would lead them into several shops that seemed to catch the young child's attention. He however did not seem to notice that he was getting tired when they entered a book shop. While Severus looked through the shelves Harry sat on the floor by his feet.

"Harry…Stand up..we do not sit on floors while shopping" he said as he however did not look from the book he was looking at. He however did notice that harry did not move. Severus sat the book down and looked down to the boy who still sat on the floor.

"Harry!" he snapped as the young boy's head finally snapped up to look at him, his eyes wide as he however still did not get up. Severus leaned down and picked him up and sat him on his feet.

"Listen to me, we do not sit on floors!" he hissed quietly to the boy who was looking down again.
"Look at me"

Severus said firmly but Harry shook his head. Severus could feel his patience waning thin as he placed his hand on the child chin and made him look up at him. Harry however avoided his hand as he suddenly darted away from the older man. Severus blinked in shock as he had never ran from him before. He however stood straighter as he looked to try and see where the boy had gone. Severus looked through the isles looking for the small child as he softly called for him but after looking through the entire book store had not found him. Panic began setting through him as he was sure that he had not left the shop. He gently took out his wand and cast

"Point me Harry Potter"

The wand however pointed towards the exit. Severus growled as he quickly made his way out of the shop and the direction the wand had pointed. He waved through the crowd as every once in a while he would recast the spell until he came to a small dark shop that loud music played through. His eyes caught sight of some band shirts from his own youth as he however put his full attention back into finding the boy. His eyes scanned the shop as he saw his daughter however and beside her of course was harry who looked to be in tears. Severus stalked forward and took Harry by the warm firmly as he spun him around getting to his level as he spoke loudly over the music.

"Never!…run off like that again Harold James Potter"

Harry however only responded by loud crying. Severus however did not relent as he stood and look to Chrystian.

" We are leaving…I can trust you to make it back to Hogwarts before dark?" he asked as Chrystian shook her head.

"I am almost done…I will go with you"

she said as she moved to hurry to pay for her purchases. Severus tried to lead Harry out of the dark store but Harry only struggled by refusing to move as Severus sighed and picked up the child. He of course received several looks some of concern and some of knowing smug looks from parents. Clearly Harry was tired and with a missed nap it was only natural that he would have a tantrum but to run off like that was unacceptable. Severus stood outside of the store with a tantrum laden Harry who was crying hard. Severus however did not coddle him.

Once Chrystian was finished he led them out of the mall, Harry's screams were now hoarse cries as he leaned heavily on Severus's shoulder. Severus apperated them all to the front gates of Hogwarts. Harry did not get sick this time. Severus glanced at the child who's eyes were puffy from crying and his cheeks tear streaked but he was asleep on his shoulder. The anger and frustration that Severus had slowly fading as he looked to the very tired child. Chrystian was quiet as they made the walk up to the school. She of course disappeared into her rooms to put her things away as Severus went and placed Harry on his bed. He made sure to remove his trainers and cover him with a sheet as a soft meow of Neve was heard and Severus picked her up and placed her on the bed next to Harry. The tiny kitten instantly moved to the pillow and made himself comfortable.

He would of course have a chat with Harry when he woke but for now he let the child sleep, he had to inform Albus of the days events, not that he needed or wanted to.