Chapter 4
There is a lullaby at the end of this chapter. Italicized like this is Prue. And bold like this is Andy.
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"Sirius," A voice hissed. "Shut up he's asleep." Harry was barely awake when he felt some one lift him up. He was about to panic when he smelt the familiar scent of his fathers calone.
"Sorry mate," Sirius apologized.
"Lets go, I want to get him through the floo before he wakes up." Andy said as they left the office and walked down the hall. Harry opened his eyes and looked up at his Dad. "Thanks Padfoot you woke him up." Andy said as he smacked Sirius in the back of the head.
"Do we have to take the floo home," Harry asked as he was shifted on his dads hip.
"No, I guess we'll take a portkey home." Andy said as he rummaged in his pocket. He pulled out a small broken watch band. "Padfoot are you coming over for dinner. Again."
"Of coarse, now that you offer it." Sirius said with a smile. "I'm going home to shower first, I'll see you later Pup." Sirius said as ruffled Harry's hair.
"Bye Padfoot." Harry said as he waved. Sirius disapparated with a pop.
"Ready kitten?" Andy asked after he had charmed the watch band into a portkey.
"Yeah," Harry said as he clung tightly to Andy.
"Auror Potter," Andy shouted and Harry felt the familiar pull behind his naval.
Godrics Hallow
They landed with a thud in the living room. This time Harry had known what to expect so instead of clinging to Andy, Harry instantly wiggled free of Andy's grip. Once on his feet Harry calmed down drastically.
"Is Mom home yet," Harry asked energetically.
"Yes she is," Prue said as she walked down the stairs. Harry ran over to her and gave her a hug.
"Hi Mom," Harry said as he pulled away from Prue.
"Did you have fun with your Dad and Sirius," Prue asked with a smile.
"Yeah," Harry said apparently over the spanking.
"Did you behave," Prue asked as they walked into the kitchen.
"Mostly," Harry said quietly.
"What happened Andy," Prue asked sensing that Harry wasn't going to willingly tell her.
"We had some trainees that needed to run the course so we left him in the office and he decided to sneak off." Andy said disapprovingly. Harry was looking down at his feet trying to avoid eye contact with Andy or Prue.
"Harry why don't you go upstairs and play before dinner." Prue said as she took out a pack of hamburger meat.
"Okay," Harry said sensing that his mom was not happy. He stood up and headed out of the room. He didn't go upstairs though. He turned into the living room and crouched down in front of the door.
"Are you crazy," Prue started. "You left him alone and you expected him to stay put."
"You said to leave him in the office." Andy said defensively.
"I told you to call a house elf to keep him." Prue said annoyed that Andy had not listened.
"Look I'm sorry that I left him alone. I locked the door I thought he wouldn't use the floo powder." Andy said in disbelief .
"He took the floo by himself," Prue said in disbelief. "My poor baby."
"Yeah, well he got his ass spanked," Andy said unknowingly making Harry's face go red.
"Go get Harry, and tell him to stop eavesdropping while your at it." Prue said calmly. Harry's face grew red when he realized that his mom had known he was out there the whole time. He stood up as his dad opened the living room door.
"Go stand in the corner for ten minuets." Andy said as he pushed Harry through the door.
"Alright," Harry said as he crossed his arms and headed towards the corner. Harry stayed in the corner listening as Prue moved around the kitchen.
"Okay Harry, you can come out know." Prue said as she drained the noodles.
"Thanks Mom," Harry said knowing if it was just his Dad he would be in the corner until dinner. "Dad when is Padfoot coming."
"You didn't tell me Sirius was coming over." Prue said to Andy annoyed.
"Sorry I forgot," Andy said.
"How could you forget about me," Sirius said as he entered the room.
"Simple like this," Andy said as he turned away from Sirius. "Why did we give him a key."
"I told you not to give him a key," Prue said jokingly.
"Fine be that way," Sirius said as he made his way over to Harry.
"Is Uncle Moony coming over," Harry asked calmly.
"No kitten, Uncle Remus cant come he's still sick." Prue said sadly.
"If he gets sick every time he drinks why does he keep going." Harry asked looking between the three adults.
"Because your dad and his friends never learn." Prue said with a small smile.
"Sure we do," Andy said indignantly.
"Yeah," Sirius started. "We just don't learn anything thats not important."
"Of coarse," Prue said as she drained the noodles. "Go wash up for dinner you three." Prue said.
"Yes ma'am," were the three answers she got. Andy Harry and Sirius went over to the kitchen sink and washed their hands before sitting down at the table. Prue put a large bowl of spaghetti and a large loaf of garlic bread.
"Thanks Mom," Harry said as he put a spoon full of spaghetti on his place. Andy took the knife and cut the garlic bread in several pieces. Harry took one piece and listened to his parents and Sirius talk.
"... So I have to go to Diagon Alley tomorrow." Sirius said.
"Padfoot, can I go with you," Harry asked excitedly.
"It's alright with me if it's alright with them," Sirius said as he pointed to Prue and Andy.
"Can I please go?" Harry asked.
"Yeah, Sirius what time are you going." Prue asked.
"Around eleven," Sirius said calmly.
"You'll have to pick him up at Saint Mungo's." Prue said as she finished her plate.
"Alright I'll come get you at eleven and I'll bring you home around five thirty." Sirius said.
"Alright, Harry it's seven thirty, go get ready for bed." Prue said as she took the empty plates and bowl from the table.
"Do I have to," Harry asked desperately.
"Yes you do," Andy said as he got up to help with the dishes. Harry sighed as he stood up.
"Take a bath," Prue called after him.
"Alright," came Harry's reply. They heard the water running as Harry climbed into the shower. Half a hour later Harry came back downstairs and saw all three adults sitting on the couch drinking coffee. Harry went over and sat next to Sirius. Sirius put his arm around Harry and pulled him on his lap. Harry layed back against Sirius' chest. He listened to the conversation for over a hour before he drifted off into a light sleep.
Harry felt as Sirius stood up and he was passed to someone else's arms.
"I'll go put him to bed," Andy said as he shifted Harry in his arms.
"'M not tired," Harry said groggily. He heard chuckles come from everyone in the room. Harry groggily opened his eyes.
"Come on Kitten, it's time for bed." Andy said as he turned and headed towards the stairs.
"Why," Harry whined as they descended up the stairs.
"Because it's midnight." Andy said with a laugh. They entered Harry's room and Andy layed him on the bed.
"Daddy, don't want to go too sleep." Harry said as Andy covered him up. Harry had recently decided that he was too old to call Andy Daddy. He occasionally reverted to old Habits when he was tired or scared.
"And why not," Andy asked as he grabbed Harry's bear.
"Wanna stay up with you and Padfoot,"Harry whined as Prue entered the room
"Wont go to sleep, will he." Prue asked calmly. Andy shook his head. "How about we sing the lullaby." Prue suggested.
"Alright," Andy agreed.
You
and I must make a pack
We must bring salvation back
Where there
is love
I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll
have faith in all you do
Just call my name
And I'll be
there
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my
world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be
there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength, I'll keep
holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and
laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Just call my name and
I'll be there. Whenever you need me
I'll be there
I'll be there
to protect you
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
Just
call my name
And I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort
you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad I found you
baby
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength,
you wanna keep holding on
If you should ever find someone
new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cos if she doesn't
Then
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just call my
name
And I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
Just
call my name
And I'll be there
Just look over your
shoulder
Just call my name
And I'll be there...
Harry fell asleep listening to the song he had grown up with.
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