Disclaimer: Neither Harry Potter or Gargoyles is mine
Chapter 3
After watching Mr. and Mrs. Xanatos leave, Harry put Alex down on the floor where his toys were, so that he could play. Almost at once, Alex picked up a toy train and the train animals around the train started to float around him.
Seeing that Alex was safe and happy, Harry decided to go and read the rules that were left on the table for him. Walking up to the table and being careful of everything else, Harry picked up the paper with the rules on it while keeping an eye on Alex at all times.
'These rules aren't so bad' thought Harry while comparing them to the rules that were given to be by his 'loving relatives'. Harry read though the rules again to make sure he understood them all. They were:
1. You will be paid $50 for baby-sitting for the night. This is for the whole night and we will be back at 11 p.m.
2. Alex is to be in bed at nine o'clock. He must have a bath before he goes to bed. His pajamas are laid out on the bed for the night.
3. Don't let Alex out of your sight. This is because of his magic, and because he likes to play pranks which sometimes don't work right. It should be easy, because Alex enjoys being with people with magic. If Alex wants to play a game, Puck knows where they are.
4. Don't let his grandmother take him. His grandmother tries to take him to Avalon to live with her and her husband.
5. If you need help call Puck. Puck teaches Alex magic and can control him if he needs too. He knows the rules and Alex will listen to him.
Harry looked at Alex who was playing when he heard Alex calling him. So Harry walked over and sat on the rug with Alex.
"Tory." Alex said.
"What does 'tory' mean?" Harry asked who was a bit confused.
"Tory." Alex repeated for Harry as if what he wanted was obvious.
"Story? Is that what you are saying?" Harry asked.
"Tory." Alex said for the third time.
"Do you want a story?" Harry repeated.
"Tory." Alex said for the fourth time, with a pout.
"Ooohhhh, you want a story, I get it now," Harry said while hitting his head with the palm of his hand as if it was obvious right from the beginning.
Happy that Harry finally understood what he wanted; Alex started to clap his hands excitedly.
Harry told Alex about his first year at Hogwarts to tell as a story to Alex. During the story Alex did not make any noise and that was a surprise as Harry thought that all little kids wouldn't or couldn't sit still for one second with out problems. Alex listened carefully about the details of Hogwarts. The story took about one hour so it was eight o'clock when the story was over.
Just as Harry was saying the last word of the story a green light filled the room. When it cleared a woman which Harry had never seen before was standing in the room. Since Harry had Alex in his arms he did not need to worry about grabbing him from the floor as to protect him from the intruder.
"Give me Alex." The woman demanded.
"Who are you?" Harry asked wearily and not giving the women what she wanted, Alex.
"Give me Alex." The woman repeated.
"I asked who you are ma'am." Harry said again but with more courage.
"I am Queen Titania, of Avalon." Titania answered as if Harry should of known this and if Harry didn't know this then that would make him more stupid then a one year old.
"Pleased to meet you, ma'am." Harry said calmly, as if her glare didn't affect him which it didn't as he had so much experience with his uncle's, Snape's and Voldermort's glares.
"Thank you." Titania said a bit more calmly now.
"What do you want with Alex?" Harry asked again.
"He is my grandson." Titania replied as it was obvious.
"I am sorry, but I cannot give him to you." Harry said with determination showing in his body langue and eyes.
