𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐖𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐎𝐌

Chapter 38

Albus woke early the next morning, but lay in the nice warm bed. He pulled the covers over Harry’s sleeping form who managed nightly to kick off his covers. Watching Harry sleep was a favorite pastime of many it seemed. Albus watched Harry breathe and marveled at how young and full of life his son was. Harry’s skin glowed with the fullness of his magic, or maybe it was a father’s eyes that saw him in such a way. Albus noted each tiny line of Harry’s skin at such a close proximity. Harry’s scar was now almost white with the inactivity as of late. Albus sighed in relief at the thought of it. Harry’s plan was working perfectly. As Albus knew it would once he’d discovered the nature of it. Loving was Harry’s way. The only way he knew.

 

“You’re staring at me,” Harry grinned before he opened his eyes to turn and see his suspicions confirmed.

 

“I can’t help it,” Albus admitted. “You are beautiful to me.”

 

“Thank you,” Harry said still trying to focus. Harry squinted to correct his vision. “So are you.” Harry touched Albus’ beard. “When do you think I’ll need to shave?” Harry asked with a grin. Albus chuckled softly.

 

“Not for a while,” Albus said. “I never enjoyed shaving.”

 

“I see that,” Harry commented with a grin. “How long have you grown your beard?”

 

“Many, many years,” Albus said. “My Isabella would tease me about it. She said it tickled her chin when I kissed her.”

 

“It does tickle me when I kiss your cheek,” Harry still touched the fine white hairs of the beard.

 

“This is Saturday,” Albus reminded with glee. Harry looked into Albus’ eyes and nodded almost sadly. “I’m sure you are excited about giving Draco the ring.”

 

“I am,” Harry said quietly. “I wish you could be there with us.”

 

“I have to stay here, you know that,” Albus said. Harry nodded sadly again. “Harry, I will always be on your finger as well as Draco’s. The diamonds I made you are a part of me.”

 

“I know,” Harry smiled. “It’s fitting that there are sixteen on each of our rings. Our ages when we decided to be together….sort of.”

 

“As I planned it,” Albus said and they laughed together sharing their morning.

 

“You are so great,” Harry put his arm around Albus and they held one another for several moments sharing the time they had.

 

“We have to get out of bed eventually, Harry,” Albus said. Harry grinned.

 

“I know,” Harry said. “But I like our mornings.” They lay in silence for a few drowsy moments together. They watched the snow falling again outside. “More snow.”

 

“It will end soon,” Albus said. “There will only be….”