Farms

Chapter Five

"It's not that big of a deal, ma. Just a lot to do." Harry said, putting done his pen. "You have time to sit down and have a proper meal. With the new boys at the store, you have no reason to not make the time...but I know you. You have this struggle for some time, Harry. You think because your not a woman or girl you can't have that kind of struggle." She spoke and Harry got to his feet. "Because I can't! Who the hell is going to understand some foolish thoughts? I am twenty and I have to be a man." Harry said. "Harry James Potter, you listen to me. Even men have mental health conditions, you are no different. You want to be able to take care of your siblings? The store? A family?" She said, walking over to him. "You know the answer to that...ma." He whispered, and she thumbed away the tear that fell. "Then talk to me, honey. Have we put to much on you?" She asked. "No, ma. It isn't that. I enjoy the farm and the store...most of the time...it does get a little frustrating on truck days. I just...I don't know ma." Harry said, turning towards the mirror in the bedroom. "Harry, you are very much in Shape for a boy your age. You really don't have to worry about your weight." She said and Harry crossed his arms. "You'd say that even if it wasn't true, ma." Harry whispered. "Harry. Listen to me." She said, before turning Harry around. "Ma." Harry mumbled. "No, baby. I get maybe you don't want to talk to your mama, but you know I can see something is wrong. At least let me take the control back in your eating habits. Maybe taking it out of your own choice will ease your mind." She said and after a pause. "Tomorrow, Ma. I'm exhausted." Harry admitted. "Alright, get some sleep." She said as Harry started to climb the small ladder to his bunk. "Loosen up on Remus, ma. So he don't feel like he has to sneak out alone." Harry said, now setting on his bed, a bit hunched over form being so close to the roof. "Harry..." She whispered. "Ma. I get it, I really do. However, he knows more then he let out...because he has been sneaking out. He's more likely to get hurt on his own and I know he has been. He knew had to do way to much, for not." Harry said and she let out a sigh. "Very well, Harry...But you or your father needs to be with him for now." She said. "Ma. Trust me." Harry said, before she stood on his ladder. "You kids are my responsibility, and I already failed one. I won't let it happen again." Lily said, before feeling the kiss on her check. "Ma, it wasn't your fault what happened." Harry said. "You can say that all you want, but I am never going to believe that. Your brother could have been killed, not just blinded." She said. "Ma. Stop. He is fine, happy until people make him feel differently. Make him feel the same, that's all he wants." Harry said and after a pause, she kissed his head. "Goodnight, Harry." She spoke.

Come that Wednesday, The truck pulled in just a couple minutes after Harry and his sister Lily walk into the store. Harry smiled and so did Lily when she seen the Billy still held close to Richard. However the young boy poked his head out of the bed of the truck. "Zachary! Are you out of your mind?" Draco said, as he put the boy on the ground. He was barefoot with a lot of old scars on his feet with a small band on his wrist. "Suppose to help wif school." He said kind of oddly. Harry didn't know what was wrong with the young boy. "Mommy talked to you the last two days about me and Richy going to work." Draco said, dropping down Somewhat. "No! You do it!" He fussed, trying to give Draco a hit, but Draco grabbed his wrist. "No! You stop that." Draco said, before Harry walked over. "You teach school to your siblings?" Harry asked and Draco looked up. "Mostly just him. Mom's got her hands full with the girls and he does better by himself with the one on one. He wasn't to happy about having our father help him with school work." Draco said, before getting a hit by Zachary with his free hand. "Zachary! You knock that off right now!" Draco said. "He is mad at you." Richy said kind of cocky. "Really, what gave that away?" Draco said. "You are going back home, Zachary." Draco said. "No!" Zachary fussed. "I... don't see the harm in him doing school here? He just can't really help out with anything. Something seems...off." Harry said. "He has autism. Not sure how the hell that happened. Mum's pregnancy and delivery was just like the rest." Richard said. "Richy! How many times do we have to talk about your mouth." Draco whined. "Bad...word." Zachary said and Lily laughed. "Sound like you and Pa." Lily said. "They need a little life." Harry said. "See! I am not the only one who thinks so." Richard fussed. "Mum will also pop you if the girls start cussing again." Draco said and Lily laughed. "Ha." Lily kind of laughed. "Richard why don't you go with Lily, I have to get your paperwork turned in for Pa before We start on the truck." Harry said, and Richard followed Lily. "I really should run him home. He can't really...do the crowd thing, not without being comfortable." Draco said, but Harry just smiled lightly before lending down. "How about you go see the kittens? Lily would really enjoy helping you with school too and brother is right here." Harry suggested.