Harry looked like he was trying not to puke the non-existant contents of his stomach once we apparated back to the ministry. We found a bathroom for him where he puked for about half an hour while I rubbed soothing circles down his back.
He fell asleep in my lap while waiting for Sabrina to finish getting documents ready. I patted his hair as he slept in my arms. He was so small, and innocent. It made me want to protect him from what the future held. It will be different for him, I tell myself. I wont let him become Dumbledore's pawn.
Dumbledore was called to the ministry for the trial soon after. I was not allowed in the trail room but when Dumbledore walked out in a rage, I deduced that Sabrina had done her part very well. The said person walked out of the trail room to where I was sitting with Harry in my arms. she handed me a set of documents which I am assuming are related to Harry's guardianship
" Congratulations Lord Peverell, You are now the guardian of Harry Potter. " She said " Please take good care of him" she added looking pitifully at the buddle in my arms. I smiled.
" Thank you Langram. " I say smiling.
" I will be visiting every month for three months as a part of protocol to ensure Harry's safety and well being. " She informed. " As of now you are all clear to take him home." She added.
" Sure. " I say and walk to the apparating place and apparate to the manor. It was a good thing Harry was still asleep or the poor boy might Puke out his innards now. I take him to the Heir's room and set him down on the bed. The room was similar to mine Mahogany furniture including a bed, a desk and some shelves. One of the shelves was filled with books while the other was empty in case Harry wanted to add his books there.
" Whos this Master? " Melony's voice was heard. I shushed her and we walked out of the room slowly closing the door.
" That is my ward Melony, Harry potter. Please see to it if he has something he needs " I say while we walk downstairs.
" Yes Master." She said.
" And prepare something not too heavy on the stomach, the boy has been starved so he might not be able to have too much at once." I say. She nods and disappears with a pop.
I made my way to the study, And put the documents away safely. Just then I heard a crash coming from Harry's room. I rush up to his room to see him on the ground, sobbing holding his hand, a broken vase laid in front of him. He looks up at me with horror. His eyes dance between me and the broken vase. I rushed to him to inspect his finger. It was a small cut, it bled a little but nothing healing charm cant fix.
" Are you alright Harry? Can you tell me how this happened? " I ask. He gulps nervously.
" I am so sorry Hadrian, I had- had a ba-bad dream and when I woke up It was so dar-dark I panicked and hit the vase and it fe-fell. I-I am so sorry. I-I didn't mean t- " He rambles.
" Hey Its okay. You said you had a bad dream? " I ask. He nodded tears still wetting his face. I could tell he was trying his best to hold it in. I hugged him and thats all it took for him to break down in my arms and sob. I held him until he calmed down before talking to him.
" The next time you have a bad dream just come find me okay? I will be in the study downstairs or in my room down the hall. Okay? " I say softly. He nods into my chest.
" Dinner is still probably not ready, shall I give you a tour of the house?" I asked him, he looked up at me and nodded.
" Kay then lets go get you freshened up" I say standing up and holding my hand out to him. He accepted and I walked him through the closet into the bathroom. I conjured a stool for him to stand on to reach the sink and helped him wash his face.
After the tour, and dinner, I asked Melony to prepare a dreamless sleep potion for Harry which he reluctantly took and fell asleep. I tucked him in bed and finally returned to my own room.
" What a tiring day it was, wasn't it Master? " I heard Death speak. I plopped on the bed while sighing in agreement.
" So you ready to load information into your brain? Also Have you seen yourself in the mirror yet? Consider the appearance as a gift from my side, since I took a liking towards you. " Death babbled on as I stood and walked to the closet and in front of the mirror. I was surprised, I looked handsome even in this tired state. Death had retained my killing curse green eyes and raven black hair-- as unruly as ever-- from my last appearance, Besides that I had a sharp jawline, I think I was also a few inches taller. My face still had hints of the Harry potter face but not too noticeable. My scar was gone too.
" Done Admiring yourself? " Death intervened. I chuckled and sat down on the chair near the window, facing the endless greenery. Memories, knowledge of different languages, history and spells flooded into my mind. A thought occurred to me before I fell asleep.
Will I be able to care properly for Harry so that he doesn't grow up to become someone like me? I really wanted him to be different from me, I had seen far too many things that haunt my days and nights now.
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Romance" Hadrian, tell me to stop " He whispered hotly in my ear. A shiver ran down my spine. I suppressed the urge to moan. " Stop Tom. " I try to say without letting my voice break. He groaned. Again sending a shiver all over my body. His hands slid un...
