the house

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Harry, Remus, and Sirius apparated to the house the next day. Harry walked into the house with his godfathers and gasped, the house was so huge. Harry felt tears sting his eyes, the bigger the house, the smaller his living space. Harry knew that he was going to get another cupboard to sleep in. They took a tour of the house until they got to his room. So far, harry was amazed, he got several playrooms, large bathrooms, and a great room. Harry had also been shown a large kitchen, dining room, and his godfathers rooms. Harry looked at the next door curiously.

"Alright. Are you ready to see your room?" Asked Sirius. Harry nodded miserably. They opened the door and harry gasped. The room was bigger than any of the rooms in the house. There were many cupboards, dressers, two closets, five empty toy bins, a decorated rug, and Harry's bed.

"What color would you like the walls to be?" Asked Remus kindly. Harry thought for a second, but not about the color. Was he allowed to make a decision?

"How about red and gold?" Suggested Sirius. Harry nodded and was amazed when the walls changed color.

"Do you want to eat something, Harry?" asked Remus. Harry thought about it. The less money spent on him, the more likely they would keep Harry, and you had to spend money on food. Harry shook his head.

"Are you sure?" asked Remus. Harry nodded.

"Ok." said Remus, "but if you're hungry, just ask." Harry watched as they left the room, finally, he got to explore his room without someone watching his every move, not that he wasn't grateful that they cared about him, but it was nice to get some privacy. Harry sat on his bed and looked around. He looked into the closets to find nothing. There was nothing in the toy bins or dressers either. Harry was slightly disappointed, but he was so used to the feeling that he just pushed it down to where all of his other bottled up emotions lay. He cuddled up on his bed for a few hours.

"Harry, we just wanted to make sure that you were comfortable, are you?" asked Sirius as he walked in the room. Harry flinched and woke up. Sirius asked again and Harry nodded.

"Are you sure that you're not hungry?" Harry nodded and just as his stomach gave a loud growl. Sirius raised his eyebrows. Harry blushed.

"Harry, when I ask you this, please tell me the truth, when have you last eaten?"

"A week ago." Harry whispered. 

"And you're sure that you're not hungry?" Harry decided to tell the truth like Sirius wanted.

"I guess that I am a little hungry." Harry said. Sirius nodded, just as he suspected. 

"Well come on, let's go pick something to eat." Sirius said. Sirius held Harry's hand as they walked downstairs and into the kitchen. Sirius quickly whispered to Remus what had happened. Remus nodded in acknowledgement. 

"Harry, what would you like to eat?" asked Remus. Harry thought about it, then he remembered one of his favorite foods.

"Could I have some bread crusts, please, sirs?" asked Harry. Remus and Sirius stared for a minute. Remus crouched down next to Harry and Harry flinched. 

"Sorry." said Remus immediately. Harry gazed at Remus in wonder, had he just apologized to Harry, himself? Harry averted his gaze onto the floor and held it there. 

"Now Harry, are you sure that's what you want to have? And if so, what would you like for desert?" asked Remus.

"Yes I am sure. And for dessert I would like a piece of banana peel." Harry replied. 

"How about we have something else." Remus said. He just realized that Harry had never tasted good food before. Remus stood up straight and went into the kitchen. He looked around until he found some macaroni noodles and hot dogs. He swooshed his wand and transfigured it into macaroni and cheese and hot dogs, a full meal. He also washed some strawberries, chocolate dipped them, and put whipped cream on top. He placed it on three plates and placed the plates on the table.

"Here, how about this." Remus suggested. Harry stared at the food, he had seen it before, but he had never tasted it. Since Harry was as tiny as a baby, they got out a booster seat and lifted him up. Harry widened his eyes, what were they going to do to him? He began to squirm around until the grip tightened, but just enough to calm him down into the strong hold. Harry relaxed and allowed Remus to put him into the high chair. Harry winced, he felt like a baby. Harry watched as his godfathers began eating, how good the food looked!

"Harry, don't you want to eat?" asked Sirius who had noticed Harry looking at their plates. 

"I'm allowed to eat when you eat?" he asked. They nodded. Harry began to eat his food. But he was such a slow eater that he was only a quarter done when Sirius and Remus were finished, and they had way more than him! Harry began to cry. Sirius and Remus stared at him.

"What's wrong, Harry?" asked Sirius.

"I was enjoying the food, I really was sirs, but I can't finish!" sobbed Harry.

"Are you full?" asked Remus.

"No, but I can't eat when you finish." Harry whispered. "Or can I?" 

"Of course you can, you can take however long you need to do anything, well, unless we have a time limit, but we will never let you starve or not get enough sleep." Remus said. Harry smiled at his new guardians and started eating again. 

"Oh, and Harry?" asked Sirius. Harry  looked up at Sirius.

"You don't need to call us sir." Sirius said gently. Harry stared questionably.

"I don't?" he asked. Sirius and Remus shook their heads at the same time. Harry smiled even broader and began eating even faster. Once he was done, Sirius suddenly remembered something. Harry had to take a bath, but he didn't want to have to break the word to him. He decided that it could wait until the next day, it was late anyways.  Sirius stifled a yawn.
"Remus can you get Harry all ready for bed, I'm just really tired." Sirius said. Remus nodded and watched as Sirius walked upstairs. Once Harry was done eating, he got Harry down and led him into the kitchen.
"If you are ever hungry, here is where all of the food will be." Said Remus. He then opened all of the cupboards and showed Harry. Harry nodded. Remus then led Harry upstairs.
"Okay, Harry. You need to take a bath." He said. Harry widened his eyes and tried to run away, but Remus picked Harry up and walked to the bathroom. He placed Harry on the floor, locked the door and turned on the tap. Harry swallowed nervously. Remus walked over to him and started to undress him. Harry flailed around, but Remus took no notice.
"Harry, would you like to wear your footie pajamas?" Asked Remus. Harry nodded. Remus picked up Harry and put him in the bath. Harry's head barely went over the water, so Harry had to sit on his knees. Harry started to cry and he hit Remus as hard as he could whenever he came near. Remus stared, what was so scary about a bath?  All of a sudden, Harry knocked Remus over, climbed out of the tub, and unlocked the door, he then ran out. Remus stood up and followed the wet spots on the floor to Sirius's room. They were cuddled up.
"What happened?" Asked Sirius. Remus quickly explained.
"Harry, it's my fault. I forgot to tell Remus about you liking showers." Said Sirius. They then got Harry a shower, got him into his pajamas, tucked him into bed, and read him a book. Harry then fell fast asleep.

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