Recovery

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"I don't mind them being here. Harry and Draco have helped my siblings and I out a lot these last two years." Zachary said. She smiled. "You've told me. The nurse will bring you some juice, while I wait on your blood work. Move slowly, you can still get dizzy." She said, making her way towards the door. "Thank you. How come I have to come each Monday, if you aren't worried right now?" Zachary asked. "Because it could change, I want to be on top of any change." She said, turning back to face the young boy. "Okay." Zachary said.

"Can I drive back?" Zachary asked, holding out his hand. "I suppose you and your sister both got your permits didn't you?" Harry chuckled. "Just myself. Mary didn't take the test, not yet anyway. Chris had a hardship drivers license, because of his disability... It's limited though." Zachary said, before Harry dropped the keys into his hand. "Only with myself, or Draco. I'm sure the others will be happy to let you drive, but I'm certain your hours have to be logged in by us." Harry pointed out and Zachary shrugged his shoulders. "I don't think it really matters, as long as they are an adult (over 21) with a drivers license." Zachary said. "I'm telling you. Only with Draco and I, Understood?" Harry said and Zachary grinned.

To give Zachary a longer time driver, they stopped for something to drink. Zachary slowly pulled into the fastfood line. "Nothing sweet. The twins want to eat out this weekend." Harry said. "What if I pay for it myself? Chris gets money form the state, kind of like child support. I want a milkshake." Zachary whined. "Very well. Two orders then." Harry said, as they slowly moved to the speaker box. "How come James doesn't talk about her?" Zachary asked. "I don't know, Zachary. There's a lot your granddad hasn't talked about. Jasper and him both still see a phycologist because of it." Harry said kind of softly. "Is he still afraid it's all a big dream?" Zachary asked, before they got to the speaker box. "Welcome to McDonald's, How can I help you?" Said the worker. "Hi, I have two tickets." Zachary replied. "Please let me know when the first one ends." She said and Zachary looked at Harry. Harry lend over and spoke kind of loud. "Just a large ice tea and Four of the kid meal toys. Just the toys. All four are under three. If it matters, one girl and three boys." Harry said and after a pause. "Anything else?" She asked. "No, that's all four the first one." Harry said, before relaxing back into his seat. "I want a small chocolate shake." Zachary said. "Is that everything?" She asked. "Yes." He replied. "First window, please." She said.

Zachary took a drink of his milkshake as Harry opened the small bag of toys he was handed. Sure enough, the four toys sat inside the bag. He took a drink of his tea before putting the drinks in the cup holders of his car. "Let's go home. Dinner shouldn't be to much longer." Harry said, putting back on his seat belt. "Okay." Zachary replied.

Draco was still cooking dinner when the two of them made it back home. Ruth was quick to run over to Harry. "Dada!" She said and put her arms up. Harry lend down and picked up the toddler. She gave him a big hug. "Hi, Ruth! Draco, where's the other tots?" Harry asked for, putting Ruth on his hip. "They should be in the living room. Give me." Draco whined, pointing at the tea. Harry smiled and handed the cup over. 
Harry carried Ruth into the living room and sat her back down. He handed them all one of the toys. Harry felt the kiss on his cheek. "Are you not joining dinner then?" Draco asked. "We only stopped for drinks. Really, we only stopped so Zachary could drive a touch longer." Harry said. "I had almost forgotten. I'm sorry, Zach." Draco frowned. "It's okay. I've had other things on my mind anyway." Zachary said.

Harry went to find Mary. It was unusual that they didn't do it together. Sure, twins have their own personalities, but Zach and Mary were very close. They seemed to want to do everything together. Harry just wanted to be sure everything was alright with the fifteen year old girl. Harry knocked on the partly opened door. "It's open." Mary said. Harry pushed opened the door. Mary sat at the desk in the room they all shared for their studies. She was working on some homework paper, but stopped and turned in the chair to face Harry, as he entered the bedroom. "Mary. I know with everything going on with your brothers and then Willow...You haven't really been addressed have you?" Harry asked. "Harry, I'm not feeling abandoned or neglected. Draco and Narcissa have made plenty of time for me. Don't worry." She replied. "How come you didn't go with Zachary to get your permit." Harry asked. "Is that what this is about?" Mary frowned. "I'm worried is all." Harry said, easing some of his weight to sit on the corner of the desk. She shrugged her shoulders. "It just isn't that important to me I guess, is it really that big of a deal?" Mary asked. "Every teenager I have even known, has made such a big fuss out of driving. It is...unusual, that you aren't making such a fuss. Is there a reason for that?" Harry asked and she just shrugged her shoulders. "Just...not that important to me is all." Mary said and Hard let out a sigh. "I feel as if there's a reason behind why you don't want to drive. You can tell me, you know." Harry said and she eased back in the chair. "I'm dyslexic...My reading comprehension isn't what known...Zachary couldn't get well read the test for me, so I couldn't take it. I'm not stupid!" Mary said, getting up form the chair and going to walk away.