Rating: T
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Hermione/Remus/Sirius
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 372
Notes:
30 Day OT3 Competition/Challenge: Day 22 - Test
Pokemon Trading Card Collection Challenge: Aron - Bronze - (action) Crossing a bridge
"Is this some kind of test?" Rose asked fearfully as she stood on one end of the bridge.
Hermione took a patient breath from her place next to Rose. "No, of course not, Sweetie, but you can't be scared of crossing a bridge your whole life. It's time to face that fear."
Rose stared up at her mother. "Aren't you still scared of flying?"
Hermione blushed and admitted, "Yes, but I will do it if I have to. You refuse to cross a bridge no matter what. Do you see the difference?"
Rose nodded. "I'm still scared."
Hermione's hand rested lightly on Rose's shoulder. "I know, but I'm right here next to you, and I won't let anything happen to you."
Rose stared ahead and saw her dads waiting for her at the other side of the bridge. She took a deep breath and took hold of Hermione's hand. With a slow step, she stepped onto the bridge, wincing when it creaked.
Intellectually, Rose knew she had nothing to worry about. The bridge was reinforced by magic, but the knowledge didn't make her fear go away. She had been scared of bridges since she was little, and she wouldn't be able to get over her fear in one day.
Together, mother and daughter slowly walked across the bridge, taking careful steps. When Rose stopped and painfully squeezed Hermione's hand, the older woman didn't yell out in pain or try to rush her daughter along. She simply waited until Rose was ready to continue.
After what felt like forever, they made it all the way across. Rose collapsed in her dads' arms. Both men held her securely.
When Rose felt safe enough to let go and stand on her own two feet, she watched her mother kiss both men.
"You did great," Remus praised.
"I'm proud of my two favorite girls," Sirius added after he kissed Hermione one more time.
Most kids would be grossed out by their parents kissing, but Rose just saw it as evidence of their love for each other, and she made a solid effort to never be disgusted by their show of affection.
After all, not everyone was lucky enough to have parents love each other so much.
