Weeping Potions

Chapter 9

The group landed in Severus's backyard. Remus lifts Harry up.

"Alright, kiddo! We're going to fly to the kitchen! Ready?" Remus asked, as he sets Harry on his shoulder. Harry grins as he passed his wand to Remus.

"Go!" Harry shouts, as Remus pockets Harry's wand and Harry spreads his arm out. Remus jogs into the house with Harry squealing, leaving Tom and Severus in the backyard.

"Right. Well, I'll get going." Tom said, as Tom steps back.

"Wait. I wanted to ask you something." Severus said, and Tom steps forward.

"You did? What is it?" Tom asked.

"You said something about adopting Harry. Did you mean that, or did you just say that so she'll help you?" Severus asked. Tom looks at him, before reaching out. Severus felt his hand brush his cheek and his hair. Severus froze as Tom pulled his hand, revealing a blue monarch butterfly sitting on his hand.

"You had a butterfly on your hair. It's cute. I plan on adopting Harry, but if you don't want me too. I'll respect your choice." Tom said, looking at the butterfly. Severus blinks, before he felt his face grew warm.

"I-uh-well...it's whatever you want, my lord. I'll be going now. Good night." Severus said, before speed walking pass him and into the house. Tom looks after him and smiles before he apparates.

Severus sighs as he closed the door. Severus jumps seeing Remus and Harry looking at him from the kitchen.

"What?" Severus snapped. Harry and Remus looks at each other and grins.

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Severus groans and opens his eyes.

"What is it now, Harry?" Severus asked, looking over at the door. Harry clutched a toy black wolf as he sniffs.

"I had a nightmare. This was a woman screaming, and a green light, and an old man." Harry said, causing Severus to be more awake.

"Oh, Harry. Come here. You can sleep here." Severus said, as he stood up and pulled the blanket back. Harry walked over and climbed onto the bed. Severus lays the blanket over Harry.

"Everything is alright, Harry. You can go to sleep. I'll be right here." Severus said, softly, as he combs a hand through Harry's hair. Severus took off his glasses and set them on his nightstand. Harry's eyes slowly closed and soon he was sound asleep. Severus lays beside him, still worried. There was a crack in the air and Severus looks over to see Tom there, in some dark gray pajamas set.

"My lord? Why are you here?" Severus asked. Tom yawns, as he stretches before walking the the opposite side of the bed.

"I felt a tug in my mind and Harry's voice. I'm guessing he called me subconsciously. What happen?" Tom asked, as he sat down on the bed.

"Lily's death. Somehow Harry remembers what happened. The strangest thing is, Harry saw Dumbledore there." Severus said. Tom hums, as he reached over and brush some of Harry's hair back.

"I'll stay the night." Tom said, as he gets up and walks around to Severus's side of the bed.

"There's some spare blankets and pillows in the closet. What?" Severus asked, as Tom stood beside him.

"Move over." Tom said. Severus stares at him. Tom waved his hand gesturing for Severus to move. Severus picks up Harry and moved over. Tom laid behind him.

"You're tense." Tom said. Severus could feel his face burning. The only person he ever slept with was Lily. Harry is a child. But Tom? He didn't think Tom would even like someone like him.

"Someone who could easily kill me, is laying right behind me. Of course, I would be tense!" Severus hissed. Tom sighed.

"Just go to sleep." Tom said, as his breathing even out. Severus looks down at Harry and smiles. Severus closed his eyes and fell alseep.

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"Are they gonna wake up?" Harry asked, as he stares at Severus and Tom. Remus grins and pats his head.

"Your dad and papa must be tired. Why don't you go to the living room and I'll be right there to make pancakes." Remus said. Harry grins and gets off the bed. Remus waited till Harry was out of the room, before reaching out and shook Tom's shoulder. Tom grumbles and pulls Severus closer to him. Remus chuckles before moving to try waking up Severus.

"Go away, Remus. I'm tired." Severus mumbles as he turns over and curls into Tom's chest. Remus snickers, as he grabs a pic for Narcissa to hold over Severus.

"Wake up already. Or are you going to keep cuddling Riddle?" Remus asked. Severus opens his his and rubs them.

"Huh? I'm not cuddling Tom." Severus said, before looking over. Severus jumps and shoves Tom, off the bed with his foot. Remus jumps back and laughs, as Tom woke up, rubbing his back.

"Ow! Why am I off the bed? Severus? Remus?" Tom asked, he sat up.

"Uh...well. Remus! Shut up!" Severus snapped, glaring at him. Remus waves at them.

"Hurry up, lovebirds. Harry wants pancakes." Remus said, as he jogs out of the room. Severus decided to cover himself with the blanket.

"Are you....hiding? I'm sure Harry is hungry and You got to get ready for classes." Tom said.

"Go ahead to the living room. I'll be a while." Severus said. Tom shrugs and got up. Severus hears Tom leaving the room before removing the blanket.

'I guess he isn't that bad. No! I can't betray Lily. Lily would hate me if I fall for a guy! Much less Tom!' Severus thinks, as he gets off the bed and heads for the shower in his room.