Expecting the Unexpected

Chapter VII

"Honestly these are the most tastiest food items I have ever eaten. Even the Hogwarts food fails in front of this."voiced out Harry.

Eva smirked and replied,"Just you wait till you eat my mishti doie!"Harry was now confused. "What's mishti doie?"he asked tilting his head adorably.

Eva laughed and explained," It's a kind of curd which is sweetened with jaggery. It's a native dish of West Bengal and an all time favorite of Bengalis."Harry was intrigued and he said,"Now I have to try some."

Eva was amused to see his determined expression and replied,"Can you get up? If you can, then we can go to the kitchens and I can prepare some for you."Harry jumped up from the bed and said," For dessert I can do anything."
_____after 15 minutes_____

"Oh god this is so delicious. I love it!" Harry exclaimed.Eva smilled brightly at this and said,"Thank you, Harry."Harry replied,"No, Thank you Amma for all you have done for me..." but Harry trailed off seeing the shocked expression on Eva's face.

He replayed his words in his head and then said, " Did I offend you somehow with my words? I am very sorry if so."Eva replied," No Harry you haven't offended me. I was just wondering why did you call me Amma?"

Harry said," I don't know why. It sort of slipped out."Eva looked at his face which was all scrunched up worriedly and reassured him," No Harry it's not a problem. You can call me anything you want. I don't have any issues. I am always here for you and I won't judge you no matter what you say or do."

Harry hugged her tightly and thanked her tearfully. He was wondering what on Earth had he done to deserve such a good friend. But unbeknownst to him, the thoughts going through Eva's head were," Bless the little kid! He still remembers his Amma. I love this kid so much."