No String's On Me

Harry's pov

As I woke slowly, I could hear muffled talking and soft crying. After several minutes of laying there, I remembered everything that led to this moment. Understanding that I'm likely in the infirmary at hogwarts, I remained acting as if still unconscious. It is better to get a handle on how I should act. I listened closely, trying to discern who was talking and what they said.

"Love, he's okay. We're right here, and the healer said he'll wake soon." Papa spoke softly. As I digested that he wasn't in disguise, I guessed it was safe to wake. I cracked open one eye carefully. As I looked about sneakily, I realized I was in the gringotts infirmary. So I opened my eyes fully and smoothed my face to doll like before turning to look at daddy. Papa was rubbing his back as Daddy sobbed into his chest.

I heard a throat clear on my other side, but Papa looked up with a scowl, so I didn't look. His eyes landed on me, and he gave a tense smile to me. "Hey, cuddle bug. How do you feel?" Papa asked as Daddy moved off him, wiping his tears away.

"I am well now, it would seem. Though I do feel rather sore everywhere. It does not feel like something lasting. So, in all, I am fine." I responded, keeping my voice soft as I could. I heard two groans simultaneously come from behind me. As Daddy leaned forward and held my hand while kissing my forehead.

As Daddy smoothed my hair, he tsked. "Enough, hunny. Daddy knows you're not. Please forgive Daddy for not noticing how we were making you feel. Daddy can't take this it hurts to see you act like this. Pl..." Daddy spoke with pain in his voice. So I cut him off by hugging him, though my arms really did hurt and felt like they were made of lead.

It only took a moment before he scooped me up. Happily sitting where I had just laid. Holding me close and fussing over me. I cuddled myself to him, eager to drown myself in any kind of affection after going without. That had honestly been the worst part of it. I heard Papa sigh as though relieved, but I had only forgiven daddy. Everyone else would still face doll Harry.

When I turned and whispered as much into Daddy's ear, I heard him chuckle softly. But I softly asked Daddy if we could be alone for a bit. He sent them away. And it was my turn to cry into Daddy's shoulder. He comforted me the whole time. Eventually, though, Papa came back. After he gave a lengthy apology, he demanded his cuddle bug. He took over, holding me gently. Both gave kisses and hugs as we talked it out. I asked if I could sleep in their room that night and was not only told yes. But also told that it was mandatory for the next week.

"We've missed our cuddles for long enough. So you've got cuddle time to make up for mister. Now Tom and Anrai are also here. Anrai to keep Tom from putting his foot in his mouth. And Tom for a couple of reasons. Daddy and I are going to speak with the healer while they come in." Papa informed me, kissing the top of my head as he tucked me back into bed. I didn't want them to leave me yet, so I just reached for him silently pleading for them to stay.

Daddy shook his head no but did look a tad bit torn. Papa led him from the room. I whimpered quietly as the door swung closed as my omega side instantly felt isolated again. But after a moment, the door began to open, so I went doll mode. When Tom and Anrai came in, I gave a proper greeting, dipping my head rather than a curtsy. Both of them winced at my actions.

"Harrison, may how may I aquire your forgiveness? I know I should not have been so assertive in regard to some things. And I should have spoken with you in how they made me feel rather than tell you not to do them. But I am uncertain how to show you my sincerity." Tom spoke formerly, placing his hand over his heart and giving a low bow.

As he remained in the bow, I looked at Anrai. He looked slightly amused but gave me a soft nod to tell me he was sincere. I gave an unsure nod back to him. "You could start by telling me why Draco seems to be orbiting you when you're in the same room. And perhaps talking all this out with me. I don't like being unaware of things happening around me. And I don't like not having a voice. If I feel it's necessary to speak up, I want to be aloud to." I told him neutrally.