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1 October 1998

Thursday.

Today was exactly one month of Harry being turned into a four year old baby. As days passed by, he began to grow. Now Harry was a six year old boy. And Draco, though happy to see Harry grow bigger, was still worried about what would happen once Harry would be normal?

It was forecasted by Snape and Dumbledore that Harry would be fully eighteen years old around Christmas. Draco was becoming more and more attached to the presence of Harry that not only him, but Hermoine, Luna, Neville, Lupin, Dumbledore, even Ron and Severus were nervous of eighteen years old Harry's reaction to the things that happened in these four months. The time was passing by surprisingly pleasant.

Slytherin and Gryffindor house integrity was though civil, it was considered extraordinary since last century. Even by Dumbledore and McGonagall let alone Snape and Lupin.

The efforts put by Head Girls and Head Boys of each house, that were, Hermoine and Ron in Gryffindor, Draco and Pansy in Slytherin, Luna and Lawrence County in Ravenclaw along with Alexandra BirchForth and Daniel Jackson of Hufflepuff were really praiseworthy.

The Heads had organized a couple of inter house activities and picnics in the last month. Though Slytherins were a bit wary and jumpy at first, especially fifth and sixth years who had witnessed the War closely, at the end of the second meet ; they were laughing along with everyone regardless of the house.

And the absolute favorite and most adored person of all over Hogwarts was Baby Harry. He was the darling of Hogwarts. Even at times he would sneak into Staff rooms and play with all the teachers who had free periods at the time.

He even listened raptly to Professor Binns of History of Magic, which even Snape admitted was the 100% given by any kid since he turned into Ghost at least. Harry loved the visits to Hogsmead though.

Since he was a minor, there was a rule that any one teacher would accompany Harry and Draco into the Hogsmeade for their safety and supervision. Unbelievably, the most fun Harry had was with Snape and Lupin.

When Draco was excused for the evening to roam around as 'normal teenager without a baby responsibility', Harry was accompanied by Snape and Lupin around Hogsmead. Initially Harry was reluctant to let go of his Draco.

But as it seemed, he was getting his favorite Uncle Moony and Uncle Sev together all to himself, he was rather enthusiastic to go. Hermoine and Draco were quite reluctant to put Draco in care of their both Professors especially when they were together. But as it seemed, no one knew when the occasional snide remarks and bite backs became an airy happy banter between two 'Arch enemies' of Maurderer's Era ; truly no one knew.

When they returned with little Harry sleeping on Snape's shoulder and Remus walking beside them with bags full of Candies and Stuffies laughing at what was being said by Snape with a light smile on his own lips, Dumbledore declared ; All was good.

And this fine morning, Draco woke up with Harry sprawled all over him cuddled up with his favorite Dragon on his chest, he couldn't help but let a warm smile rest on his lips. He kissed his forehead gently and picked Harry up like a newborn baby.

Harry in return snuggled closer to his chest smiling adorably. "My Dray." he muttered sleepily. "Yes baby Ry." Draco replied warmly. "Yours. Always." He added. Draco went into Head Boy's Personal bathroom and started to fill the bathtub. After adding some soap and bubbles to it he gently shook Harry awake.

Making him brush his teeth and putting him in the tub to take a bath, he went to brush his own teeth to give a bit of privacy to Harry. Harry's body was healing well. Some color got added to his skin. Occasionally, a bruise or two gets added to his body particularly which were too brutal to be healed at that time span.

But it was always cured by Madame Pomfrey and Professor Snape. The nourishment potions of his Godfather did a great job on Harry.

As soon as they both were ready in their finest emerald green silk shirts and black fitting trousers, Draco added silver watches to their wrist and made Harry wear slick black formal boots with silver buckles which matched his. Draco put on his Head Boy robs nicely and picked Harry up on his hip. They both were ready to go to the Great Hall together.

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As soon as Draco entered the Great Hall with Harry by his side, various students smiled and greeted Harry. All over the Hall regardless the house. He in return greeted all chirping happily besides Draco. As he grew, the childishness in his voice disappeared.

But overall, brightness of his remained same. To the students' credit, some even greeted Draco. Which he politely nodded as Head Boy of Slytherin house. His Malfoy grace still intact which Harry learned gradually. Draco greeted teachers and went to Slytherin table where he started his duties asking reports from Prefects.

Harry walked elegantly towards the faculty table and perched himself on Snape's lap royaly ignoring his pointed glare. To which Remus and Minevra laughed heartily. Dumbledore and others just shook their head and chuckled. "Hellooo Uncle Sev." Harry greeted in sing-a-song voice. Snape sighed and replied "Morning Baby Snake. I see you're in mood to be a brat today." And smirked at Harry.

"Whatever you say Uncle Sev." He replied in the same sing-song voice as before smirking back.

As the breakfast started, Severus and Remus started making Harry eat his share from their plates. And as usual Snape made Harry drink 'the bitter potions' with lots of tantrums. Whole school thought that was very adorable.

Then came the hoard of Owl posts. Malfoy's Eagle Owl came and perched elegantly on Draco's shoulder holding his leg out rather than others dropping the letters and parcels unceremoniously on people's heads and plates. Draco unrolled the parchment and read with a frown. Snape, who noticed this, summoned him to the faculty table.

"What's the matter, Dragon?" He asked. "It seems like I am now the Head of the Malfoy family. This weekend, my mother wants me to complete the ritual and announce myself as Lord Malfoy. Though I am still in school, I'm eighteen years old already. And the faster I handle the family business and dealings, the better. As the house arrest will end after this year. And if I don't step up now, Malfoy business will sink." He explained.

Dumbledore listening to this nodded thoughtfully. "It would be great if you could learn the ropes as soon as possible, Draco. Otherwise, it would be harder to protect your mother. I truly trust you with this. This weekend, you can go and claim your rightful Lordship. It would make you powerful enough to at least protect your loved ones on your own." Dumbledore stated. And everyone on the faculty table nodded.

"Who is gonna take care of Harry? I am going to visit Teddy and Nymphadora this weekend. So I am not available." Lupin inquired. Harry who was listening to all this aptly said "I am gonna stay with Uncle Sev, Ofcourse. "Harry replied cheerfully.

Dumbledore chuckled. "You heard the Young Master Severus, my boy? It's decided then. Now who wants a Lemon drop?" Dumbledore stated as enthusiastically as Harry. While Harry cheered, Snape scowled and said "If you didn't behave like my baby snake then I will turn you into a real baby snake for two days. Understood?" He threatened good naturedly.

"As if?" Lupin scoffed. But before anyone could say anything Harry replied " It's okay Uncle Sev. But did you know baby snakes wrap themselves around their loved one's necks and bite their noses to show them how much they love them? And Harry loves you soooo much. I bet I would bite your nose at least ten times in two days. Promise." Harry replied cheekily with Slytherin grace and attitude, pursing his nose in the air.

Snape blanched with mouth agape while there were boisterous laughs and hard rounds of chuckles all over the faculty table. Remus literally fell out of the chair, Minevra laughed, throwing her head back and Dumbledore laughed with his shoulders shaking quite a lot.

Hagrid nearly broke the table with his patting and even Binns toppled over with laughter. Flitwick was in his own set of fits. Draco shook his head while laughing and watched the now silent and amazed Great Hall covered with merry laughter of faculty.

He took out his Wizarding Camera and Snapped a monumental wizardry moving photo of the event. There is going to be a long weekend ahead leaving his Baby lion and God Father in each other's company.

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