Harry stirred around... He didn't know what he was sleeping on...but it was warm and it was soft. He coaxed his eyes open and looked around... He spotted Glynda, in PJ's, hair pulled down from her bun. At some point she'd slipped into bed, which meant Harry had been sleeping for...a long time. Harry didn't count very well.. He didn't say anything, however. He just snuggled up closer to her, clutching at her shirt. He wanted her hugs... He heard her groan and felt two pairs of arms wrap around him. He smiled. He looked to see that it was actually pretty dark outside... Must have been early. Then an alarm clock went off, startling the crap out of Harry. Glynda snapped up as well, eyes wide. "Ahh! What? Who's...Oh..." She yawned. "It's morning..."
"H-Hi..." He whispered, snuggling up to Glynda. Glynda gave him a smile.
"Well hello..." She patted his back and he smiled at her. "Did you have a restful sleep?" She asked, in a more maternal tone than she originally intended.
Harry nodded at her. "I-I did...it was nice..."
"You slept for a very long time." She chided.
He flinched and covered his eyes. "I'm sorry...So so sorry...I won't do it again, don't be mad at me..."
Glynda put a finger on his lips. "Shhh...you did nothing wrong. I was teasing."
He sighed with relief. "You're not mad...?" He squeaked.
Glynda smiled and lifted him up and out of bed. "Not at all. I don't know how I could be mad at you."
He tilted his head. "Um...Well...I'm a freak...You can be mad at me for that..."
Glynda gave him a stern look. "Harry...you are not a freak. We've been over this..."
"I'm sorry. I'll stop." Harry squeaked, covering his eyes.
Glynda sighed, then sat down on her bed, putting Harry in her lap. "Would you like to know what I see when I look at you?" She asked
Harry blinked. "Um...Wh-What?" He asked shyly.
Glynda stroked his hair. "I see an adorable child, who's been mistreated beyond belief. A child who needs love and care." He blushed and covered his eyes. Glynda smirked. He was so shy. "Now...today's school day, so let's get ready and go over there, ya?" She asked, uncovering his face.
Harry blinked. "I'm going too?" He asked softly, tilting his head.
"Yes." She replied. Carrying him into the bathroom she set him on the toilet seat and started to strip him for a bath.
"But won't I get in the way?" He asked, tilting his head. "You're probably really busy..."
Glynda tisked. "I just need you to remain at my side. Can you do that?"
Harry nodded readily. "I'll be close..." He said. "I promise."
Glynda giggled and patted his head. "Perfect. Ready for your bath?" Harry smiled widely. He always wanted a bath. He wanted to be clean and smell nice! She started running the water, but stopped when she saw his body...really looked. It was awful...scarred terribly... She grimaced and shook her head. 'Don't dwell on it...' She thought to herself. 'Just get him clean...' As she set him into the tub, and started to wash his hair. He cooed at the feeling and giggled. She giggled back. "Well, well, enjoying your bath, are you?" She asked in amusement. He nodded slowly.
"It...feels...really nice..." He said. She smiled and continued washing.
"Well then, there will be plenty more where that comes from." She said calmly. She rubbed the shampoo into his hair. After scrubbing his head, she closed his eyes with her fingers before finding his head. She giggled at his surprised reaction and sudden sputter. "Didn't see that coming?" He didn't say anything, afraid of the bad tasting stuff getting in his mouth again. It was yucky. He didn't like it. She rinsed him again to make sure, the moved onto conditioner. After doing that, she had to cleanse his body...and she was scared to touch him. What if she Hurt him...? She took a deep breath and set to work. She noticed he would tense up every now and then. She patted his head to apologize each time. And soon...he was all clean! She wrapped him up in a towel and set him on the bed. "Now wait here. I need to wash too." Harry nodded obediently and watched as she left. He hummed softly to himself again as he waited. Glynda heard him and smirked. She hummed in response, and then heard Harry stop...before he picked up again. As she showered herself, they hummed their own little duet. By the time it ended, Glynda was done her shower. She stepped out, wrapped in a towel, and smiled. "That was lovely."
"Y-Your voice is pretty..." Harry giggled. She grinned and stepped behind a changing curtain she had in her room, putting on her usual outfit. Harry was still wrapped in a towel...
When she came back out, she studied him closely. "Hmm...You need clothes." She said calmly.
"I-I don't have...clothes..." He replied. Glynda giggled.
"Of course not." She looked thoughtful. "What to do, what to do...?" She mused. She shrugged. "We'll improvise." She said, pulling out a random sweater she owned, along with Harry's old jeans. She sighed and slipped them on... Then she realized that she couldn't see them under the length of the sweater. "...That works." She shrugged. Then she picked him up beneath the armpits.
As his arms hung at his sides, she noticed how his sleeves dangled low. She giggled. It was...adorable. "Let's go to school, shall we?" She said, an amused quirk of her brow visible. He nodded happily. Glynda carried him out into the dark streets, and towards her car. If you were wondering how Glynda was getting to school by car, there was a secret special road behind the school that Teacher's took to get to school. That way they didn't have to fly every time. Harry smiled when he saw her car. It was pretty...He liked it. She set him in the back, buckled him in, then sat in her seat and started the car. Then she realized...Breakfast! She'd forgotten! 'Oh, I'll just pick something up on the way.' She thought. 'Even if I have to resort to...ugh...fast food...' She drove around, then looked back at Harry. "Are you hungry dear? I can pick us up something..."
Harry shook his head. But then his traitorous stomach growled. "Shh!" He scolded it.
Glynda nodded. "Well...lets go then." She switched lanes. But then she got a better idea! Coffee! She could get pastries instead of greasy hash browns! Plus, she was not pleasant to be around if she didn't have her morning coffee at some point. She didn't want her students to HATE her or anything. So...yeah, this was a necessity. She ordered Two Blueberry muffins, ordered herself Black Coffee, then asked Harry what he wanted. "Honey? Hot Chocolate or Coffee?" It was a rhetorical question really.
"Um...Hot chocolate, please..." Harry squeaked. It sounded a lot yummier. She told the woman at the sign, checked her total, then pulled up and paid. Harry watched as she exchanged the money, the got a brown paper bag. She took her own muffin out of it, then handed Harry his as she drove. He stared at it with a tilted head, then took a small bite. He smiled, deciding he liked it. He had another bite. She WOULD have handed Harry his hot chocolate...but it was well, hot. She'd give it to him when they got to the school. That worked out. She explained the plan to him as they drove. He listened closely and clapped. He couldn't wait to have his hot chocolate! As the rode up the mountain through the back road, Harry watched the sun rise in the distance. The colours blurred together, and Harry couldn't help but feel warm... "I-I...I like the sunrise..."
Glynda smiled warmly. "Yes, so do I." She replied. "It's gorgeous, isn't it?" She turned up onto a hill and entered into the back lot. She stood up out of the car, grabbed her food, then helped Harry out of the back seat. She handed him his Hot Chocolate, and told him to stay close to her.
He held his cup in one hand and clutched her leg with the other. He was going to obey! He wouldn't get separated! Glynda lead Harry through the school, the empty, empty school. Students would be awakening from their dorms soon. It was imperative she got to her office...but Ozpin wanted to see her. Sighing, she made her way to his office. She gave a curt nod to the students who stopped to catch a glimpse of Harry. They turned and continued walking when they saw her. She smirked at the sight of Harry waving when the female students cooed. She lead Harry into another room, then entered the elevator alongside Harry. "W-Where are we going?" Harry asked, worried
"We are going to the principal's office." She said with a smile. "He's a very nice man."
Harry tilted his head. "H-He is...?" He asked, cautious. Glynda knelt down and patted his head.
"Oh yes. He's nicer than me, in fact." She said, smiling at him.
Harry shook his head, then hugged her knee. "N-No...you're the nicest lady ever..." He told her sincerely.
"Oh, no, I can't be. There has to be someone nicer than me." She said, amused.
"Nooo!" Harry said, shaking his head. "You're tall and pretty and nice and you give me hugs and kisses!"
Glynda clutched at her chest. 'Ugh...So cute...' She thought. She patted his head. "Alright then...I'm the nicest lady ever."
"Yay!" He cheered happily, throwing his arms up. She just shook her head in amusement.
The door dinged, and the doors opened. Harry grabbed onto Glynda. A voice called, "Ahh, Glynda. Good morning."
"Hello, Professor Ozpin." Glynda replied. "You wished to speak with me?"
"Yes yes." The man smiled. "I wanted to discuss your new charge."
Glynda looked at Harry. "I see. Well, here he is. I brought him along with me today."
"Where did you get him?" Ozpin asked. Glynda sighed.
"I..found him. Out in the hallway. With his...'relatives'..."
Ozpin nodded at her. "No need to go into detail, Glynda. I'm fully aware of everything that happened yesterday."
Glynda internally sighed with relief. "I see." She said calmly. "Good."
"What I AM wondering, is what you intend to do with him." Ozpin asked. Glynda replied with,
"I'm keeping him. He needs me."
Harry nodded and hugged Glynda's leg. Ozpin smiled. "I never thought I'd see the day where you of all people would be a mother." Glynda felt the blush on her face as she picked up Harry and carried him against her hip. Ozpin gave Harry a wave. "Hello there Young Man." Harry hid his face in Glynda's side. Ozpin chuckled. "I see he's shy, not like his mother at all." He said, leaning back in his chair.
"Well, is this all you needed Headmaster?" Glynda asked curtly. Ozpin nodded.
"Yes. You may go to work now. Thank you, Glynda." Glynda nodded. Then carried Harry away. Harry gave Ozpin a wave as they entered the Elevator. "If things get too hectic, you're free to bring him here!" He called out.
"Oh. Why thank you, sir." Glynda replied.
At that, the door closed. "H-He was nice..." Harry said
"I told you." Glynda said with a smile. "He IS a nice man." Glynda began to lead Harry around the school, monitoring and making sure things were smoothly running. As she did this, the bell rang and students seemed to flow through the doors. She sighed It was a large crowd today. Harry was clutching at her clothes tightly. He was uneasy. He kept hearing awws, and feeling stares on him. It only made him more worried... "I have Sparring first hour, Harry." Harry looked at her and tilted his head. "It means fighting." She explained. "Practice fighting."
"F-Fighting..?!" Harry asked. "W-Why are the fighting?!"
Glynda sighed. "Well...It's complicated. I'll explain it when you're older."
Harry then blinked. "O-Oh...t-they're gonna fight monsters...?" He asked
"Yes, Harry. They're going to fight monsters." Glynda replied.
"Are they gonna win?"
Glynda patted his head. "Of course they will. Either that, or they'll try."
Harry smiled. "Do they fight good?" He asked curiously.
Glynda whispered to him, "They're very talented...don't tell them I said that~." Harry nodded. Glynda placed him in her chair and stood in front of her desk. She clasped her hands together, waiting for class to begin. Harry was about to witness just how powerful her students were. First to enter was top student, Pyrrha Nikos. She gave Glynda a wave, before noticing to boy in her chair. "Oh, is that the child the school is talking about Miss Goodwitch?"
Glynda sighed. "Is it really such big news? Why are you all so invested in him?" She asked, exasperated.
Pyrrha raised a hand to her giggling mouth. "Well, Truth be told you don't seem much the type! May I meet him?"
"Well, if he's willing. He's very shy, so he may be a bit hesitant." Glynda explained. Glynda turned to look at Harry. "My student wants to say hello. Is that okay?"
Harry looked unsure for a moment, before nodding. Pyrrha giggled and approached him. "Well hello there!"
Harry blushed and shrunk back into his seat. "H-Hi..!" He squeaked.
"My name is Pyrrha. What's yours?"
"H-Harry..." Harry replied timidly.
"Well, it's an honour to meet you, young Harry. He blushed even more, and flinched away, hiding in his seat. Glynda patted his head, comfortingly. Pyrrha laughed once more, then returned to her seat. "He's a darling thing, Ms. Goodwitch." She said politely, clasping her hands together. "I hope he's well."
Glynda nodded. "He'll be well as long as he's in my care. That's a promise."
"I know you will treat him well." Pyrrha replied. And she said nothing more.
But you know who did? Nora Valkyrie as she entered the room. As she did, she caught sight of Harry. "...CUTIE!"
Harry squeaked as he was picked up. "Miss Valkyrie..." Glynda groaned, putting her head on the desk.
"Awww, But Miss G, look at him! He might be the most adorable little snuggle bug I've ever seen!" She cooed.
"Yes, but he's also shy and you're frightening him." Glynda replied, hands on her hips. Harry WAS pretty scared at the Orange haired girls sudden hug. He squeezed his eyes shut and reached out for Glynda. She happy swiped him up. "Now, take your seat please, Miss Valkyrie." She said mirthfully. "Class will start any moment now."
"Aww okay. Bye cutie-patootie!" Nora waved, pole vaulting into her seat.
Harry blinked as he stared at her. Pyrrha just giggled at what had happened. "Nora's unique." She explained. "But very sweet."
Harry nodded shyly as Glynda set him in his seat. Soon, more and more students piled in, and everyone wanted to know about Harry. So Glynda raised a hand and directed them to their seats as the bell rang. There was a moment of silence. "...If there are any questions, raise your hand." Everyone in the room raised their hand and she sweatdropped.
She called on the most eager, Ruby Rose, first. She blurted out, "Can I hug him again?! Please? He's so sweet and widdle!"
Glynda pinched the bridge of her nose. "...Harry?" She turned to him. "Will you let anyone who wants to hold you...hold you?"
Harry recognized Ruby from yesterday however, and he nodded. Ruby smelled like strawberries, and was super soft! In the blink of an eye, Ruby snatched him up "Yaaay..." She said softly. "He's like a little feather..."
Glynda looked at the other raised hands. She called on poor, clueless Jaune Arc. "So uh...is he biologically your kid?"
Everyone gave him a stare. How did he not know about what had happened?! "Jaune, remember what happened yesterday?" Yang asked.
"I was sick that day..." Jaune replied.
Glynda shook her head. "No. I adopted him from...less than desirable environments."
Jaune blinked. "Someone'll explain it to ya later, Jauney Boy." Cardin called out, sounding unusually grim.
Jaune returned to his seat. Glynda called on Yang next. "Soooo...can I hug the little guy?"
"Ask him. If he says it's okay, go ahead." Glynda replied.
"Hey there little guy!" Yang grinned. Harry waved, shyly. The blonde lady was tall...and she looked nice. He looked up at Ruby and nodded. She pouted, then sighed and handed him off to her sister. Yang accepted him readily. She held him like she held Ruby as a kid. Gently but smotheringly. She rested Harry's head on her chest and hummed. "Gee...you're cute!" Harry took a moment. He was analyzing what it was like to be held by this girl. It seemed everyone who held him had a unique feel and scent... Blonde Lady smelled like coconut shampoo, and motor oil for some reason. She was also firm, but really gentle in her hugs. He decided she was an awesome lady! So he hugged back. Yang chuckled. "Well, he's a real cuddler." She said. Glynda smiled, knowing full well this was the case.
She picked up Harry once again and handed him back to Glynda. Even though many others has questions, She disregarded them. "It's time to start class, students." They all groaned. "I will answer your questions later." She said. Harry sat on the desk, drinking what remained of his hot chocolate, while Glynda talked about Proper Form. Everything wasn't very fun...until Glynda pulled out her riding crop and blew a dummy to smithereens. Harry gasped "Now then... Shall we get to sparring?" She asked.
The class readily agreed, and they all hopped up. Glynda took up Harry in her arms and waved the class out the door to go to the Sparring Arena. "W-Where are we going?" He asked.
"To watch my students spar." Glynda replied.
"What's a 'spar'? Harry asked.
"They practice fight one another." Glynda told him, heels clicking. Harry nodded.
"Okay..." He replied. Maybe it was cool...
As most students hopped into the bleachers, Ruby and Pyrrha hopped into the ring. Glynda stood off to the side, observing...while also cradling Harry. Harry breathed in and out. His guardian smelled like Blueberries... Glynda, sadly, had to place him down. She had to be close to see the action, and didn't want him getting hurt. She patted his head. Harry looked sad, but then Glynda gave him a gentle push towards the bleachers. He walked over, but was picked up by Yang. "You can hang with me!" He smiled. At least a nice person was gonna hold him. That made it all okay. He watched as Miss Ruby and Pyrrha fought with all their might. It was so cool! He was so excited! He wanted to be cool like that too! He leaned forward, watching with rapt attention. Yang chuckled.
"You like the fighting? It's pretty fun to watch." She laughed.
"Uh-huh! Are you super cool too?" Harry asked, eyes sparkling in delight.
Yang grinned. "Kid I'm the best fighter here!" She laughed. Weiss gladly flicked her.
"Is that why I always beat you?" She asked with a smirk. Yang frowned.
"Lucky break, that's what it is."
Harry looked at Weiss with a tilted head. Why did she flick Yang...? Weiss noticed his staring. "Oh, don't worry." She said. "I only flicked her because she's a goofball."
"W-Who're you...?" He asked. The white haired lady was scary looking.
Weiss looked slightly upset at the fear in his voice but shrugged it off. "My name is Weiss. Weiss Schnee."
"You look like a princess..." Harry squeaked.
Weiss felt her heart start to melt. "W-Well...you're...oh my gosh you're so cute!" She cried, snatching him into her arms.
He let out a squeak. "Heeeey..." Yang complained.
Weiss stuck her tongue out as she hugged him close. "He's just so cute! I never wanna get rid of him!" Harry blinked and looked up at her. She smiled back. He took a moment to analyze her hug. Miss Schnee held him a little harshly, but she wasn't trying to be mean. She also smelled like Snow! Or rather, how it smelled when snow was everywhere. And yet she was warm, and there was a hint of...vanilla. Maybe perfume... Her hugs were nice too. He hugged back after a minute, to Weiss' joy. "Oh you are ADORABLE! I just want to feed you cookies-"
"That's the match!" Glynda called.
Ruby was pouting with her arms crossed. "Why are you so good, Pyrrha? Stop being so good!" She said.
Pyrrha giggled. "You just need some practice, Ruby! You'll get better than me, I'm sure!"
Ruby sighed and made her way back to the bleachers, Pyrrha following behind. They both sat. Ruby casually took Harry away from Weiss. "Hey!-"
"Hi Harry! Did you see the-"
Pyrrha snatched Harry. "Ruby, will you allow me to hold him for a moment?"
"Awww..." Ruby pouted.
Harry blinked. Time to analyze another hug... Pyrrha smelled like banana's! She was very VERY muscular...but also comfy too. Like laying on a memory foam mattress. He looked over to see what was next. He wanted to see more fights. It was super cool. He looked over at the sparring ring to see a tall boy with grey hair, fighting with a tall boy in armor abs a giant mace. The Grey haired boy was dominating the fight. Quite easily too. Harry clapped cheerfully. The students all looked at him with smiles. They remembered being just like him at that age... It was several matches later, and Harry was extremely hyped up. He was bouncing up and down repeatedly, grinning. Pyrrha smiled as the bell rang. "Want to go back to Miss Goodwitch now?"
Harry nodded eagerly. He liked everyone else, but Miss Goodwitch was the best. And the cuddliest. She carried Harry back to Goodwitch, who seemed to eagerly take him back. "Hi miss Goodwitch!" Harry greeted. Glynda gave his forehead a peck.
"Did you enjoy yourself?"
Harry nodded eagerly. "I wanna be like them!" He said brightly.
Glynda smirked at him. "One day, maybe you'll go here. Does that sound fun?" He nodded so fast he almost gave himself whiplash. "Oh, be careful. You'll have a headache." Glynda said, mirthfully. Harry nodded and laid his head on her shoulder. She rubbed circles on his back and lead him out of the room, towards her office. "I have some paperwork to do Harry."
"Oh...Okay." He said with a nod. He had to be patient.
"Let's see...you may...draw pictures? Would you like that?" Glynda asked. Harry's eyes sparkled in delight. He'd draw something for Miss Goodwitch! She'd love it! He nodded happily and Glynda handed him a pencil and a sheet of printer paper. Harry happily set to work, holding the pencil entirely wrong. But, he was determined. And Glynda found it adorable. But she couldn't focus on it for long. She had her work to focus on. So, she set to work on her computer. All the while, Harry Drew and drew, working hard to complete his drawing. After an hour or so, Glynda completed her daily work and stood. "Well, Harry? What did you draw?" She asked.
He held up his paper to show...a very childish looking stick figure drawing. One was tall, and it must've been her due to the hair. The other figure was tiny, and holding hands with her. She stared at it for a moment. Her chest hurt. Was she having a cuteness overload? "D-Do you like it...?" He asked, hopeful. Glynda gave him a deep hug.
"Of course I do..."
"Yay!" Harry cheered happily. Glynda picked him up.
"I absolutely love it..." She breathed, hugging him tightly. He gladly snuggled closer.
"Good..." He said softly. "I worked hard on it..."
Glynda carried him out of the room and into the crowd of students. "I know you did. It's lovely." He smiled with pride and snuggled up. She was smiling warmly all the while. Taking him in...was a good idea. She strutted over to the teachers lounge. "How about we relax in here?" She asked. Harry nodded brightly. She smirked mirthfully as she entered. He really was cute. And like she said before... Adopting him was a good idea. A really really good idea...