Written for The Houses Competition, Hufflepuff.
Year: Prefect 1, Stand in.
Category: Drabble #2
Prompt: [Word] Poker
Word count: 337
Betas: Aya
"Daddy! I wawwa pway a game!" 22-month-old Lily Luna begged as she rubbed her tired eyes.
Harry smiled at his daughter. They were on holiday for the first time with Lily, and the toddler had been adamant that she wasn't tired. It was clear to everybody else that she was. Even Al, who was usually more stubborn, had resigned to bed an hour ago. Harry looked at Ginny, he was never for the idea of 'let them stay up as late as they want on the first night' idea. It would only lead to disaster.
Ginny's innocent smile meant he had to think of a game for a tired daughter.
An idea popped into his mind. "How about a muggle game."
"Ooooooooh," Lily sounded with wide eyes.
"It's called Poker."
Ginny head snapped towards them. Hermione had taught them all poker last year, but that wasn't exactly what Harry had in mind now.
"Come here," he said, picking Lily up and standing her on the table. "Now, what is the game called?"
Lily looked thoughtful for a few seconds. "Poker!"
"Exactly… Poke-her." He said, poking his daughters' sides making her laugh with glee.
Ginny looked thoroughly relaxed that he wasn't actually teaching them the game.
Harry made a point to look at his watch for a long time.
"What you wooking at, Daddy?"
"The time?"
"Why?"
Harry smiled, he loved that question sometimes. "Well, the later you go bed, the later we wake up. I'm just trying to work out if we have enough time for swimming tomorrow or not."
Lily jumped off the table, thankfully being caught by Ginny. "Night, night! See you for swimming!"
Harry grinned. "Night, princess. See you tomorrow."
As Ginny walked out with Lily, Harry turned his attention to his oldest son.
"Don't think that will fool me."
"Candy?" Harry questioned, holding out a lollipop.
It took exactly eight seconds before James took the bribe and happily skipped off to bed.
10pm was just too late to look after children.