Harry woke up the next morning his eyes popping open, his heart beating rapidly. He had had a dream that Daddy had rescued him for the Malfoys. Harry looked around the room.

His eyes went wide, a huge smile spreading across his face. It wasn't a dream it was real! He was in Daddy's bed and Daddy was loudly snoring away next to him!

Harry stared at him in wonder. It was really Daddy. Harry felt his heart swell, he loved his Daddy so much. He scooched forward and leaned in really close to his face holding in his giggles.

"HIYA DADDY!"

Daddy nearly jumped out of his skin, his eyes snapping open, his wand in his hand.

"Harry!" Daddy gasped, his mouth slightly open.

Harry giggled and kissed him on the cheek. Daddy wrapped his arms around him and hugged him close. Dropping his wand on the bed beside them.

"Did you sleep well dove?"

"Uh huh Daddy, you?"

"I did now that you're home," Daddy said smiling at him. Harry smiled back, his heart feeling the lightest it had in days.

Harry and Daddy had spent the day in their rooms, playing and just enjoying each others company. But Severus worried, every time he needed to go to the washroom or leave the room Harry would freak out.

A little while after lunch Harry was laying in Daddys lap while he read him a book, his deep voice soothing Harry into a light snooze.

"-And Clifford and Emily Elizabeth fell asleep, with big smiles on their faces."

There was a quiet knock on the door, Severus growled lightly, wishing he could hex them without moving Harry.

He gently lay Harry down on the couch covering him with a blanket before moving to the door. Severus pulled open the door just wide enough to see who it was. Miss Granger and Mr. Longbottom were in front of his door both of them looking extremely anxious.

"Professor!" Granger said her face lighting up, "we were worried you wouldn't answer,"

"I didn't want to," he said looking down his nose at them.

"We were wondering if we could see Harry, sir?" Longbottom asked looking him in the eye.

"I am afraid he cannot come to the door," Severus replied ready to close it in their faces.

"He's hurt?! What did they do to him? Is he alright? Will he be okay? Can we see him?" Granger shot out questions like bullets never stopping for a breath.

"Calm yourself," he snapped, gaining her attention, "he is perfectly fine he is sleeping at the moment and I do not wish to disturb him."

"Oh," Granger said, looking down at her shoes, "I'll...we'll come back later,"

"Yes, that would advisable," with that Severus closed the door quickly, sighing quietly once he was alone with Harry.

He knew he was being selfish, but every time someone tried to come and see Harry his brain went into fight mode and he had to hold himself back from cursing them. He had only just got him back too, could people not realize he just wanted some time alone with his son?

Severus settled himself down next to Harry with a book. He placed a hand on Harry's head and gently ran his fingers through his messy but freshly washed hair.

He had given Harry a bath that morning after breakfast. He had had too keep his gasp of anger in when he had seen Harry's lower back and thighs, he would kill Lucius if he ever got the chance.

…

"Harry…" Daddy sighed rubbing a hand over his face. He needed to floo up to the infirmary to take stock of what potions he needed to brew, but Harry has wrapped himself around Severus leg and refuses to move.

"No Daddy, stayyyy," Harry pleaded looking up at him with big eyes.

"You are very cute, but we do need to go, it will only be for a few minutes Harry," he said trying to shake him off his leg, he was going to take Harry with if he just let go of his leg.

"Don' wanna! Stay here!" Harry said giving Daddy his angry eyes, but Daddy wasn't looking to him.

"I know you do but I need to get this done, I will hold you the entire time," he bargained.

"Nu huh!"

He sighed again, what could he do? He couldn't leave Harry here by himself and he knew Harry would not yet be comfortable with someone staying with him so soon after what just happened.

Severus crouched down until the was at eye level, "I won't let you go Harry, not even for a second," he whispered brushing the hair from his face.

Harry looked at him his eyes filling with tears, "P'ease no Daddy, not today" he pleaded lunging for him.

He caught Harry and wrapped him in a big hug kissing his head, "You've turned me into a big softy." he sighed in defeat, " Alright, I can have Poppy floo me over a list," He carried Harry over to the couch and sat down with him.

"But I'm warning you mister, today's Sunday and by Tuesday we will be visiting Hagrid okay?"

Harry nodded happily, snuggling up to him. He wanted to see Hagrid.

…...

"I don' wanna see Hagrid!" Harry yelled, stamping his foot.

"Harry James," Daddy warned, folding his arms across his chest.

"Not goin! Harry and Daddy is here forever!" he cried putting his hands on his bare hips. Severus had taken off his pajamas in the hopes to get him dressed before Harry wriggled away and ran into the living room in nothing but a nappy.

"Harry, you like Hagrid, and don't you want to see Fang?" he asked, knowing the little boy was excited to play with the 'doggy'.

"No," Harry lied looking away from Daddy's all knowing eyes.

"I will be there with you," Severus tried,

"But-"

"Harry they are gone, I will protect you, I swear," he said walking over his him and placing a hand under his chin forcing him to make eye contact.

"I won't ever let anyone hurt you again,"

"I's scared Daddy," he whispered holding his hands in the universal sign to be picked up.

"I know dove, but I will be there every step of the way," he promised, kissing his crown, and picking him up, "May I get you dressed now?"

Harry nodded clutching his robes as he walked him to the nursery. He could be a brave boy for Daddy.

….

Harry held onto Daddy tightly as he descended down the grassy lawn to Hagrid's hut. Daddy had even brought along a soft ball so Harry could play catch with Fang.

Daddy walked up the steps tightening his arms around Harry, he knocked on the door. Harry held his breath his heart beating loudly in his chest.

"It's just Hagrid, Harry," Daddy said reassuringly.

The door swung open revealing a very happy Hagrid.

"Hallo 'Arry! Professor!" Hagrid said ushering them in.

"Hello Hagrid," Daddy said bouncing Harry a little when he didn't say hello to Hagrid.

"How are ya' 'Arry?"

Harry looked at him shyly, giving him a small smile.

"Harry's a bit shy right now," Daddy told Hagrid.

"Tha's alrigh'," Hagrid leaned down, "Would ya like ta see Fang? He's missed you"

Hagrid let them in and shut the door.

"Fang misses Harry?" he asked wide eyed.

Hagrid nodded, turning around and whistling lowly.

Fang came bounding out from under the massive bed, his tail wagging. He jumped up in front of Harry and liccked his face barking at him. Harry giggled, wiggling in Daddy's arms so he could be put down.

Daddy set him down gently, Harry toddled over to Fang and pet him gently on the head. Harry squealed and tried to outrun the dog as Fang started chasing him.

Harry glanced back to see Fang, and by accident ran into a giant wooden chest of drawers nearly knocking it over.

"Careful Harry," Daddy chided gently.

"Sorry!" Harry called while still trying to evade the dog. But it was no use, Fang pounced and pinned Harry down on the floor. Harry began to wiggle around under the dog trying to get out.

Fang barked happily, before letting Harry back up and giving him a slobbery lick on his cheek.

"Ewww! Fang!" Harry laughed as he wiped away the dogs slobber.

"Harry," Daddy crooked a finger at him.

Harry turned around and walked to Daddy, looking at him expectantly, "Why don't you try some fetch with Fang?"

"K, Daddy," Harry happily took the ball and poised his arm to throw it.

"Outside Harry," Daddy said, in a tone that said no argument.

Harry paused his heart speeding up, he couldn't go outside, Daddy would be so far….and anyone would be able to take him... "I...no ca'sh Daddy," Harry said sadly handing the ball back to him with a small sniffle.

"No catch?" Daddy asked.

Harry shook his head no. He reached his arms out for Daddy to hold him. Daddy sighed and picked him up, placing Harry's back to his chest.

"Maybe another time," Daddy said, glancing at Hagrid with a pointed look.

Hagrid watched all of this with a worried eye. He had never seen Harry so afraid of anything.

Daddy pulled out a sippy cup filled with juice which he held up to Harry's mouth holding it for him, while he sucked all the juice out. In a few days Harry would bounce back.

kind of losing the inspiration to write but comments help me get it back :)