Harry Potter: Hydrus Black

The next morning Hydrus decided to make waffles, with fruit toppings. He gathered Harry and set to cooking. Harry was banging his sippy cup on his tray and giggling when the juice would spurt out. Then the toddler accidently let go of the cup and it fell to the floor. Hydrus was about to pick it up when it flew to the tot's hand.

Damn, I was hoping that wouldn't happen till later, he thought. He smiled at the child and patted him on the head as to not discourage him and then turned back to breakfast, making sure to fix some sausage, since the full moon was coming up soon.

When everyone was seated and had their plates fixed, Hydrus told them what happened. Both men were joyful that Harry was showing magic, until the immortal reminded them that it could be a bad thing.

"I don't know much about magical children, but I thought that would only happen when he was around four," the confused time traveler said.

"It can happen sometimes when they are toddlers, but it is rare," explained the ever knowledgeable Remus.

"That doesn't mean he is going to be like super magical, does it?" That would be worrying, though it didn't make sense to Hydrus, because he wasn't super powered.

"No, it just means he is used to magic. Many Pure-bloods do little things like that, whereas the Muggle-born and -raised wait until they're older," Sirius said, still beaming at Harry.

Harry had thrown his cup to the floor once again and was getting angry that it wouldn't come back like it did before. Hydrus picked the cup up and handed it to the toddler only for him to throw it once again.

"No, Harry, don't throw your cup," Hydrus said firmly. He picked it up once again and put it on the tray. It went flying, thanks to a swat of Harry's arm. This time when the older man retrieved it he didn't hand it back to the child, which of course made Harry cry.

"Cup," the tearful tot demanded.

"No, Harry, eat your breakfast," Hydrus said.

"Cup." Harry banged his little fist on the tray, causing the rest of his breakfast to spatter on the floor.

"I think someone needs some time out," the adult replied. And with that took the child to his playpen, which of course started a fit. After five minutes of being ignored, the temper tantrum died down and the child was happily playing with his toys. Much to the relief of the adults, listening to a toddler yell wasn't fun, but Harry had to learn that he couldn't always get his way.

"Isn't he a little young for time outs?" Remus questioned. He too had read the books on child raising and knew that time outs were to keep disagreements between child and adult to a minimum without the use of spankings. Knowing how Hydrus was raised he understood why the immortal would choose this method.

"Which is why he went to his playpen and not the corner, this way he'll be distracted and I won't have given into his demands. When he is older, I'll set him in the corner."

"Oh, well, I guess that makes sense."

The rest of the day was uneventful, in such that no more fits were thrown, though they did have a fussy child at naptime. After the nap, they took Harry out in the back garden and started him in the child swing. He very much enjoyed it and the slide. After a while he wanted to play in the sandbox. So the adults let him and sat with tea and chatted about how their businesses were going.

Around three in the afternoon, both Hydrus and Remus went to their respective shops. When the time traveler entered his store he had to withhold a groan. There looking at the VHS movies was one Albus Dumbledore. Just as he was about to try and sneak past him, the crowd being too large to whip out his Cloak, the Headmaster turned and smiled.

"Hydrus, my boy, good to see you," Albus said cheerfully. He was holding a couple of movies in his hand.

"Hello, Headmaster, it is good to see you as well," Hydrus replied, putting a smile on his face. "I see you're enjoying the movies."

"Yes, they are a marvelous way to seeing what Muggles think of what magic entails. Oh, that what they believe were only reality," the twinkling eyed man exclaimed. "Think of the wondrous things that could happen if one only had to wish upon a star. Still, I would like to see someone in this world create such works of art."

"I've always enjoyed them; it makes me happy to see they are so well received." There was a very sincere look on his face.

"Yes, yes, my boy, superb indeed. It is admirable to see the young so enterprising. Now, I was hoping you could satisfy an old man's curiosity. I don't recall ever having a Hydrus Black in Hogwarts; can you tell me where you received your education?" Dumbledore asked politely, trying to figure out the young man in front of him, without coming across as prying.

"I was homeschooled," was the succinct response.

"May I inquire, by whom?"

"My adopted parents," he said in a voice that said he would not welcome any more questions on that topic.

"Judging from your products they did a splendid job. I have never encountered a rune array such as yours, splendid, indeed," he praised, with a twinkle in his eyes he raised his free hand and placed it on the young man's shoulder. Then he let it drop when Hydrus gave a small smile and a nod of thanks. His smile brightened and he changed the subject. "I was wondering if you have spent time with your cousin Sirius."

"We have lunch a few times a month," the immortal said with a casual lift of his shoulder. "He's trying to get the family together and support his political standing. I wholeheartedly agree with everything he has accomplished so far."

"Indeed, Sirius has done some ideal things in the Ministry. Have you ever come across his godson, young Harry?"

"I've only seen pictures," Hydrus lied with a disinterested face. "The child seems happy enough," he said with another shrug.

"Definitely, those pictures do speak a thousand words, as the Muggles say. It was delightful seeing you again, my boy. Thank you for answering this old man's questions. However, I must be off," the Headmaster said, going to the checkout counter to purchase the movies in his hand.

Hydrus gave a silent sigh of relief. That wasn't so bad, though I'm pretty sure it won't be the last time I see the Headmaster. I'm probably correct that he has a monitor on the wards. Still, I must keep my knowledge of Harry out of the public.

When the Headmaster had left, Hydrus went and conducted his business with his store manager. After that he went home and let the other two adults know what happened. They both promised they would watch what they say about Hydrus in public. The rest of the night was spent rehashing the immortal's story about being adopted, until it was time for bed. All of them hoping that what the time traveler told them was correct and the Headmaster's inquiries were just a passing interest.

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