I'm sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have a busy work schedule and I was sick over the weekend and couldn't update. I've also been planning my Christmas story that I'll be uploading in December.

When Harry woke up the next morning, he was confused about his environment for a few seconds. He wasn't used to waking up in such a large space and thought for a moment that he was still dreaming. After a few minutes, Harry remembered that he was no longer at the Dursleys house. That realization left Harry accelerated and nervous at the same time.

Harry stared around his new room and paused momentarily when he noticed that the characters in the poster were sleeping. Harry wasn't aware that poster characters required sleep but was grateful that none of them were snoring terribly loud. Harry sat up in bed and wiggled his toes under the thick blankets. He wasn't used to having any more than a thin, worn blanket; this was an absolute treat. Harry stood up and made his way out of the bedroom in search of the bathroom; he found the bathroom quickly and took not of the fact that there was a cup with a toothbrush and toothpaste in it. The cup had Harry's name written on it in bright letters.

Once Harry finished in the bathroom, he made his way back to his room. He made his bed and tried to think of what to do next. He knew he wasn't allowed to cook but Harry didn't want to find himself in trouble for being lazy. Harry made his way down to the living room and began looking around for something he could do. Harry spotted a rag sitting next to some ornaments. Harry gave a dull smile before making his way over to begin his chores.

"What is Harry doing? That is Laineth's job to clean ornaments?" The sudden voice startled Harry, causing the elf figurine to drop to the ground and shatter into pieces. Harry's heart started racing and tears ran down his cheeks. He was in trouble now. Moony was going to be very mad. Harry wasn't going to be allowed to eat and he probably wouldn't be allowed into his nice bedroom anymore.

Harry heard Laineth step forward and though he knew it wasn't a good idea to run, he did.

Remus woke up to find someone gently shaking him. When he opened his eyes, he found Laineth staring at him; he eyes were wide with worry and concern. Remus felt himself wake up immediately. Laineth never woke Remus unless it was important and his first thought immediately went to Harry.

"Laineth is sorry to be waking you but young Harry has curled himself into a closet and be saying he can't come out but Laineth opened the door. Laineth is wondering if this be normal for young to be doing?" When Laineth finished, she gave Remus a question glance.

"Thank you, Laineth. I'm afraid that is not normal behaviour and I will go check on Harry," Remus said, standing up and sliding his slippers on.

"Laineth thinks young Harry be under the impression that he be in trouble. Harry went to clean your little statues but Laineth startled him and one broke," Laineth explained. Remus stood up and made his way downstairs. It didn't take long to find the closet Harry had curled himself into. Harry sat with his knees drawn to his chest, tears ran down his pale cheeks and his hands were clamped into fists.

"Harry?" Remus asked, trying to keep to worry out of his tone but failed miserably. This was not normal for a child Harry's age.

"Yes, Moony, Sir?" Harry replied; the young boy's voice had a very respectful tone to it despite the fact that his voice was trembling.

"Won't you come out of the closet, Harry?" Remus asked.

"But I was bad. I broke your ornament. I need to be punished," Harry replied in a tone that unsettled Remus and left him wondering what kind of "punishments" Harry was used to.

"No, Harry; you aren't in trouble. I know you broke it by accident," Remus said in a gentle tone; trying to keep any anger he felt for Harry despicable family out of his voice. Harry was nervous enough without hearing anger is Remus' voice; the poor child would probably think the anger was directed at him.

"So, I'll still be allowed to eat? And sleep in my new room? And play with my new toys?" Harry asked in a small voice that broke Remus' heart. Remus bent into the closet and scooped Harry out of the closet. He took notice at how light Harry was as he made his way over to the couch.

"I would never stop you from eating or sleeping in your room; no matter what you do," Remus promised as he began wiping tears off of Harry's cheeks. Harry stared back at Remus like he couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Just promise me that if something is wrong, you will tell me. The way the Dursleys treated you was very wrong and I will never treat you like that."

Remus didn't know exactly how Harry was treated at the Dursleys but he was able to get a rough idea what kind of loving treatment Harry had received in the past. It left Remus mystified that Harry had been left there. Lily had never hidden the fact that her sister detested magic and anything related to it; so how in Merlin's name did it seem to be a good idea to leave a magical child in that type of environment.

Harry stared up at Remus and a questioning look crossed his face.

"So I won't get locked inside of cupboards? But what will happen if I'm bad?"

Remus frowned, he was actually not sure of what to do in the event that Harry did get in trouble. Harry was a good boy but to expect the child to never test his boundaries and get into mischief was completely ridiculous.

"You will get time out for four minutes and then you will tell me what you did and why it was wrong. But just so we are perfectly clear; you are not in any trouble right now," Remus said in a tone that told Harry he was being serious.

Harry couldn't believe what he was hearing. He looked up at Remus and gave the man a hug. He was the first person Harry could remember being so nice to him. He didn't yell at Harry and call him a freak, he didn't make him go to his cupboard and let him sleep in a bed. Harry was about to say something when his stomach let out a loud growl causing Harry to blush.

"I think it's breakfast time, don't you?" Remus chuckled. "Let's go get eat; I think Laineth made chocolate chip pancakes."

Next chapter: Remus will help get Harry ready for his first full moon...