"Daddy?"

"Yes?" Daddy said holding the 'Y' a little longer than usual.

"Can we get a pet?" Harry asked giving him his cutest smile, the one where his dimples showed a lot.

Daddy put him down again. "Why don't you pick out a rock to take home, it can be your pet,"

"A rock?" Harry looked at him unimpressed.

"Rocks are…fun," Daddy said making his face look all excited.

"No." Harry said pursing his lips.

"Not buying it?"

"Nope,"

"I tried," Daddy murmured.

He ran a hand through Harry's hair, "I just don't think a pet is a great idea," Daddy said gently. He hated seeing Harry sad.

"Oh," Harry said looking down at his shoes he was quiet for a moment, "Hey! Look!"

"Harry?"

"A f'og!" Harry cried picking up a slimy green frog that had been hiding between the grass.

"Oh joy," Daddy deadpanned, less than thrilled.

"Can I keep him? P'ease Daddy?" Harry begged flashing him that smile.

"Err…"

"I'll take ca'e of it and everythin'!" Harry said bouncing up and down on the balls of his feet.

"Those things are filled with disease and germs…"

"dat's fine, I'll wash it off,"

"Harry, you can't wash off disease and germs." Daddy said looking at the frog with an upturned lip.

"I'll keep it in a cage,"

"Alright, fine but it does not stay in your nursery or the kitchen," Daddy said sternly.

"Deal," Harry said hugging Daddy tightly with one hand, holding the frog in the other. He suddenly became very tired, his eyes heavy. He lifted his thumb to his mouth.

"Harry don't touch your face after you've touched the frog," Daddy said pulling his hand away from his mouth.

"Want my thumb," Harry whined.

"It's not sanitary,"

"NO!" Harry yelled yanking his hand away and scowling at Daddy.

"Harry," Daddy warned, giving him his serious eyes.

"NO! NO! NO!" Harry screeched.

"Harry James we do not say no to Daddy," he said crossing his arms over his chest.

Harry stuck his tongue out at him.

Daddy unfolded his arms slowly he took the frog from Harrys hand and placed it on the ground placing a spell on it so it couldn't hop away. Daddy took Harry by the arm and turned him to his side, making him bend over a bit.

"Daddy, p'ease," Harry begged suddenly afraid of getting punished.

"Ten swats," he said, he knew Harry had bad experience with spanking. But, he needed to show him that Daddy was firm but he wouldn't harm him for no reason. He raised his hand and gave him ten sharp smacks on his nappied bum. He made sure that they were hard enough that he would feel the sting for a bit but light enough to not bruise or cause him damage.

"Ouch!" Harry said once he let him up, tears in his eyes.

"We do not say no to Daddy, Harry,"

"Sorry Daddy," he whispered, the tears spilling over.

"All is forgiven," he said bringing him in for a hug. He held him close for a moment before placing a kiss on his forehead.

"You took that very well, I'm very proud of you," Daddy said warmly.

Harry gave him a small smile rubbing his nose on his sleeve.

"How about some lunch now?" Daddy asked, conjuring a cage for the frog and placing it in. He handed it to Harry and placed a hand on his back guiding him out of the forest.

…

Daddy handed Harry the peanut butter and jelly sandwich he had made him, taking out a cucumber and cream cheese for himself.

"Fank's Daddy," Harry said taking a big bite of it. Daddy had even cut off the crust just the way Harry liked it.

"Enjoy it," Daddy said, giving him a rare full smile. "I'm glad you came with me today, did you have fun?"

"Uh huh! I gotsa p'ay in mud an' dirt and I gotsa f'og," Harry said excitedly not noticing the peanut butter all over his face.

"I enjoyed today as well, I got to spend it with my favourite person in the world,"

"Who?" Harry asked eyes wide.

"Hmmm, well they have black hair,"

"Uhh, Aun' Minnie?" Harry asked wracking his brain for someone with black hair.

"No… he," Daddy said using his thumb to wipe some of the peanut butter off his face and onto a napkin.

"OH!" Harry laughed, "sorry Daddy, it's Neville,"

"Silly boy," Daddy said affectionately "I'm referring to you," He said tickling Harry on his tummy, Harry squirmed away trying to keep his giggles in.

"Me?" Harry asked eyes wide.

"Yes," Daddy said giving him a kiss on his forehead. "And I wouldn't trade you for anyone else."

That made Harry feel warm inside. "Love you, Daddy," Harry said giving him a peanut buttery kiss.

"I love you too, Harry,"