Raising Harry

Chapter 2

I continued to clean when I picked up a little stuffed bear. It was red and had a purple ribbon around its neck. Sirius gave it to Harry when he was born.

When I touched it all I could remember was what Sirius said. "You sound just like father." His words haunted me.

I didn't want to be like him. I NEVER WANTED TO TREAT MY KIDS LIKE HE DID. I threw the teddy at the wall. I was sieving with anger.

That's when there was knock on the door. "Reg." James was by the door. He spoke softly.

I wiped my face and got to my feet. "You should really clean up after him." I rushed past James. I didn't want him to see me cry.

*James flashback*

6th year.

The first time I had ever seen Reggie upset. Was in the sixth grade. Slytherin had just lost the match against Ravenclaw.

I had wanted to check on him after the match. I ended up following him to the bathroom on the 2nd floor.

I rembered I peered through a little gap in the door. I watched as Regulus seemed to be angrier than I had ever seen him. He was moving around angerliy throwing his arms in the air crazily.

I almost smiled when I saw him like this. That's when the door creaked a little. Turning Reggie's attention to the door. He seemed to redden in the face. "Who's there?" He asked moving a little closer to the door.

"BOO!" I yelled jumping out into the bathroom.

"James what in Merlin's-." He didn't finish his sentence. He just did that thing when his angry. Move his arms frantically.

"Your mad?" I said raising my eyebrows.

"Yes I'm mad." He said rolling his eyes. I loved it when he did that.

"I don't think I've ever seen you mad like this. Normally it's a sarcastic comment." I smirked at him. His face now dawned the similarity to a tomato.

"James what are you doing here?" He asked looking up at me with his cold grey eyes.

"I came to check on you. You know like a good boyfriend." I smiled and tried my best to hold in a laugh.

"Don't call us that." Regulus said sternly.

"What, why? We do kiss right and I'm.pretty sure we've been on a date so...."

"We're not dating. Think of what Sirius would do." Regulus turned away. Not making eye contact with me.

"He's my best friend I'm sure he won't mind." I said unsure of my words.

"And he still treats me like his little brother." Regulus turned around angerliy.

"Fine will keep it a secret no more boyfriend talk." I rolled my eyes and smiled.

I walked a little closer to Reggie. I grabbed his hands in mine. His hands were so much smaller than mine. He looked up at me and said. "What are you smiling about?"

"Nothing....... Just your kind of cute when your mad."

"Your an idiot Potter." Regulus said rolling his eyes.

But I just leaned down and kissed him on the lips. My hand held his chin. Then I pulled away. "I'm sure you'll do better next time." I smiled and then walked out of the bathroom.

I had a feeling I left Reggie flustered and red in the face. The thought made me smile.

~End James Flashback~

I knocked on the door to our bedroom. I didn't hear Reggie crying but I knew he was upset.

Harry was in my arms. I think he missed Reggie too. Also I had to make sure Reggie was ready for dinner.

"Reggie." I said I lightly pushed the door open revealing the dark room. The blinds were all shut and Reggie just looked like a pile of clothes laying on the bed.

I could see Regulus pulling the covers over his face. Even know Harry was one I feel like he knew something was wrong.

I walked over to the bed sitting down next to Reggie. He still layed there. "Is something wrong sweetheart." I smirked a little.

"Don't call me that." He said angerliy.

"I have someone here who wants to see you." I could hear Harry giggle a little.

Reggie poked his head up. He smiled when he saw Harry. He sat up in the bed. He was still dressed in his black cat pajamas from this morning. he looked so cute with his scruffed up hair.

He took Harry from me. He held him close to him. I boopped Harry on the nose making him smile. "I know what Siriu's said was bad but your nothing like your father." I put a hand on Reggie's thigh.

"Let's not focus on that. I just want to make sure Harry has the best childhood. Something I never got to have." Reggie kissed Harry on the forehead.

I wrapped my arm around Reggie's shoulder pulling him close. "I promise Harry will have the best childhood ever."