Remus Lupin stepped out of the floo, dusting off his shabby robes. Harry dropped the toys in his hands, he stood frozen waiting for the ball to drop.
Daddy watched, his body stiff, his black eyes taking in Lupin's every move. Lupin finally looked up, a smile on his face "Minerva told me you were here Harry I-" his eyes widened as he took in the scene in front of him. Severus Snape in pajamas, a stuffed gorilla in one hand his wand pointed at him in the other. And Harry, Harry stood in a blue onesie a nappy clearly underneath staring at him in horror.
He stared at Harry confused what the hell was he wearing? Then it hit him. Harry was a little. He had been tested. And Snape must be his guardian. Remus saw red.
"You're a little?" He asked, his voice sounding harsh even to his own ears. His heart broke as he saw Harry nod. Harry was a little and yet he hadn't come to him to be his guardian he hadn't even told him! Harry chose Snape instead of him.
"But...Harry I'm a guardian I...you know I care about you right?" Lupin asked his thoughts all over the place.
"I'm sorry Remus." Harry whispered, his wrapped his arms around himself. Snape stood there watching the scene unfold with a blank face.
"How could you let some...some Slytherin take care of you when I'm still here? I know I'm not Sirius but I thought…" Lupin trailed off dragging a hand through his sandy grey hair. He felt betrayed and broken, he had never even dared to dream that Harry might be a little and the fact that he was and didn't tell him...
"I know...it's just Da-Snape was there and he-he...er made sure everythin' was alright…" Harry said, trying to defend himself and Daddy. He didn't know how to explain it to Remus but he knew that Snape was the right Daddy for him. Harry's head was spinning his two headspaces clashing as he floundered. He didn't want to hurt Remus but he didn't want to hurt Daddy either. He was having a hard time bringing his speech back to normal.
"But Harry-"
"Lupin," Snape cut in his voice silk. He moved forward shielding Harry with his body. "You and I both know that making Harry cry will not make you feel better. We also know that once a guardian has been chosen it cannot be switched unless under dire circumstances." Snape sneered. Harry realized that his eyes had filled with tears, his emotions all in a knot.
"Who in their right mind would let an ex death eater watch over Harry Potter? This is a dire circumstance! You're not fit to care of him, and last I checked you are a master not a guardian!"
"Don't yell at my Da-Snape! He's the best Daddy ever!" Harry shouted, tears beginning to fall down his cheeks, he was still mostly little and he was very scared right now. He wanted Daddy to come and pick him and tell him that everything would be okay.
"You stay out of this Harry," Remus ordered, turning back to Snape, his own wand drawn.
"Don't yell at him," Snape said coolly, flicking his wand and sending Remus flying backward.
"No Daddy!" Harry cried and ran to him, putting a hand on his arm to lower his wand. "Don' hurt him, p'ease" Harry said quietly, looking up with sad green eyes, tears leaking down his face.
"You see? Harry loves me Snape just hand him over." Remus said dusting himself off as he held out a hand to Harry.
"If Harry wants to go with you that is for him to decide."Snape said, his voice shaking just a little. Was Daddy scared he wouldn't chose him?
Remus' face was twisted in anger and sadness. "Why don't you come home with me Harry? I'll take care of you," Remus held out his arms a smile forming on his face. Daddy looked away his knuckles turning white as he squeezed his wand handle.
Harry took a step back, towards his Daddy, "I am home and I'm not goin' anywhere." Harry said stomping his foot for emphasis. Daddy looked back a them a cautious smirk forming on his face.
"Harry…"
"I think it would be wise if you left us alone, wolf." Snape snarled his wand once again pointed at Remus' heart.
"I'll be back to talk with you Snivellus." Remus hissed, his eyes turning sad as he looked at Harry. He flooed away but not before giving Harry one last heart broken glance. He was gone.
Harry broke down in sobs reaching towards him to be picked up, "That was awful Daddy! N-now he's mad at me and he won' love me no more!" Harry cried wiping his nose on Daddy's shoulder.
"That's not true dove, Remus still loves you. He's...confused as to why I am your Daddy over him but Minerva will explain the situation to him." Daddy cuddled him close.
"Is it cause he's a wolf?"
"Partially, but also both Minerva and I felt he was not right for you," Daddy explained, picking up Harry's fallen toys and sending them back into the toy chest with a spell.
"Harry... I wish I could tell you that other than this everything will be fine….but I fear that your friends may not be as understanding as others, I am sorry Harry." Daddy kissed his forehead, looking at him with solemn eyes.
"I know Daddy," Harry leaned his head on his shoulder, "I'm scared about Ron Daddy," Harry whispered.
"Me too, Dove me too."
