New Awakening

Theo's Last Day (part 1)

The Potters sat in a reserved table with view of the street in a small coffee place situated at the village of Brookshill, Devon that was a 15 minutes walk away from home. The day, though cloudy as usual, was not too windy which made it possible for them to take a pleasant stroll without any hurry - despite that fact, Lily made sure both of her sons wore jackets and in Harry's case a scarf for he was too prone to a cold. Harry did not complain; to add to his cosy body his heart also felt warm from being looked after. Other kids took for granted what he had never - and should have - experienced.

One their way 3/4 of them nodded - or waved in Theo's case - and smiled at some people and once in the outskirts of Godric's Hollow James told his youngest son the story of the Wizard Village whilst carrying the boy on his hip for Harry couldn't afford losing any more weight. James and Lily's overprotectiveness was justifiable in their point of view, their youngest son had suffered way too much. The raven haired boy supposed he ought to feel embarrassed at being transported like a tot in public but he spent his whole childhood being denied any variant of affection - not taking his chance of finally experiencing the comfort of a father's arms was out of chance so he just rested his head on James' shoulder though his eyes couldn't stay for longer than a few seconds on the same thing.

Theo got uncharacteristically quiet after a while and Lily exchanged a few looks with her husband who wished he could also hold his ginger boy - even though it might not be welcomed by Theo, not in public anyway. He was too old for that. James hoped this trip to the park would cheer up his eldest son a bit. Lily put an arm around the ginger boy and kissed the crown of his head.

A few minutes after the family of four arrived at the restaurant - with Theo sitting on James left and Lily's right and Harry the opposite - a round-shouldered lady made their way towards them.

"Mr. and Mrs. Potter! It's been such a long time. Hello, Theo dear." She said handing the menu. The Potters used to be frequent costumers. The blonde looked at the raven-haired little boy in confusion and he shrank under her gaze. James started to rub his arm in reassurance.

"Hello, Mrs Morgan. This is my little brother Harry." Theo introduced, though the frown on the woman's face didn't disappear. In fact, it grew. The Potters had another son? The parents thanked whoever was listening for the tactfulness of the blonde.

"Wonderful to see you Susan!" Lily greeted with a smile reciprocated by the waitress.

"Say hi, Harry." James prodded softly. Harry whispered a greeting and hid behind his fringe.

"Hello, dear! What a handsome young man you are." The woman smiled genuinely.

"How do you say, sweetheart?" Lily reminded the boy - also to let him know that he didn't have to be quiet. God only knows how the Dursleys made him act in public.

"T-Thank you, ma'am." Harry whispered fidgeting with his hands.

"He is shy around new people." James whispered as an apology rubbing Harry's back. The woman waved him off with a smile and then someone signaled to her. She excused herself, saying to call her when they were ready to order.

Once she was gone Lily reached out to run a hand through her youngest son's hair.

"Are you alright, Harry?"

"S-Sorry." He whispered.

"You have nothing to be sorry for, little one. Or nervous, we are here with you." James reassured and turned towards his eldest son with concern.

Theo was looking at the slightly askew cutlery biting his lip and twisting his hands. He made a move to straighten it but James grabbed his hand and held it in his bigger one.