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40. A new year begins

Severus was still standing in the doorway, unable to believe what he was seeing. In the middle of the living room was the box where the potion ingredients were delivered, but that was not why Severus was thinking about visiting the ophthalmologist. No, in that very box his husband was sitting and was just looking for a comfortable lying position. At last he seemed to have made it and the Potions Master could not prevent him from immediately saying the word 'sweet' in this picture.
the little one was lying on his back, his hands, like the forepaws of a cat, bent in front of his body, the same was true of his legs. He had his tail hanging over the edge of the box and the boy's expression spoke of pure comfort.
the potions master cautiously approached and squatted in front of the box.
"You really seem to have adopted all the qualities of a cat."
Harry did not react, Severus thought, startled, but slowly turned his head to his husband. he looked at this dreamily eyes and as Severus scratched behind his ears, also put that, meanwhile, trusted purring.
"Well, do not you want to tell me what's so exciting about a box that you forget everything around you?"
it was this question that brought Harry back to himself. He straightened and sat cross-legged.
"I do not know either, but somehow the box, once it was empty, was simply very attractive and also its smell is pleasant."
As if for clarification, the boy sniffed one of the corners extensively. Then he turned back to his husband.
"In the past, I always wondered why cats are so fascinated with boxes, but somehow this question no longer arises. But I can not explain it either. "
Severus could only shake his head over his little one and scratch him again behind the ears. He just hoped that Harry did not show that behavior during class. It was already hard enough to keep the people away from the cat-boy, but if the students, and even some of the teachers, saw how cute the little boy was, he probably would not let him out of his sight.
Still thinking of how to keep the pack away from Harry, he jumped in alarm as he suddenly noticed a pillar of fire beside him.
When this disappeared, there was a bird rod with rodent cave and the associated animals.
"Merlin, Fawkes, do you have to scare me like that? I thought we were being attacked. "
Fawkes commented on the whole thing with a note that sounded definitely amused.
"Why did you come here as well? I thought you would come directly with us. "
"I've asked the three of them to stay at headquarters until the others make their way to the station. Only if something else happens. "
With that Harry climbed out of his box and went to greet the three newcomers.
severus, who now crouched in front of an empty box, got up as well and immediately picked up the box.
"You do not want to throw him away, are you? He was so comfortable. "
Somewhat undecided, the Potions master stood there with the box in his hand. Actually, that was exactly what he had in mind, after all, they did not need the thing anymore. But when he saw the pleading look of his kittens, his decision began to waver. Merlin, lucky that nobody ever came to this apartment, that would be poisonous for his image! Well, Luna would surely be a permanent guest in these rooms, but that was different.
Severus went to his husband and stroked his head reassuringly.
"No, I will not take your box away, I just wanted to put it somewhere else, after all, surely neither of us wants to trip over it."
Harry rewarded him with a beaming smile. the 'oh so gloomy' jailer took the new furniture and placed it on the wall, between two bookshelves. Then he went into the bedroom and came back shortly afterwards with a blanket. He put these in the box, after all, his little one should be comfortable too.
Harry and his animals watched the whole thing. The young Gryff was overwhelmed by his husband's care, to be honest, had he not expected to keep his new cuddly corner, now he even got a blanket. Harry was about to rush to his husband to hug him as he hissed from the fireplace.
Everyone present focused on the green flames. Severus even had his hand on his wand. So much had happened in the last few days that he would not have been surprised if someone tried to kidnap his husband right out of their apartment.
But when he saw the face that appeared in the green flames, the ex-spy relaxed again.
"Hello, Poppy, what gives us the honor?"
"Stop that, Severus, I saw exactly where you had your hand. Do you really think Albus would not have long since made sure the fireplaces are completely safe? "
"To be honest, right now I'm not very good at talking to our director. And with what he has missed in the past, another carelessness on his part would not surprise me. "
"Do not worry, Albus has been tearing himself for weeks, because of his credulity, and after Minerva and I have often taken him to prayer, such a blunder will certainly no longer accommodate him."
"I hope you are right. but back to my question, why did you want to talk to us? "
"I would like to thoroughly examine Harry before starting school. I ask you to come right to me. "
"It's good, we're coming."
though Harry was not thrilled to be back in the infirmary, he knew Poppy well enough to know there was no point in resisting.
So he said goodbye to Fawkes and Hedwig, took Hedgel, who was already on him again, from his shoulder and made his way to the infirmary with Severus.
"What do you want to do after the examination? The other students will not come until the evening. "
"I wanted to ask you if I can help you make potions? And I also wanted to cook with Dobby and Winky again. "
"I would be very happy if you roared with me. and if you want, you can invite the two elves to our apartment, then you can cook there. "
"Very much, thank you."
"You do not have to thank for that, after all, it's just like your flat like mine."