Third Person P.O.V

          A month and half Albus was found, it was almost time for the Christmas holidays, with it being days away. So tempers and stress levels were up for everyone, especially for Albus. He still hadn't uttered a word but he had declined slightly. He was frustrated he couldn't speak, scared because Scorpius was too busy with school to come over, and he was sad because of the same reason. Harry had tried to get his son to calm down but he was rather upset and just whimpered in ball the entire time.  When Scorpius was finally able to come over, it took him an hour of coaxing for Albus to get cozy with him again.

            Albus was hiding under his bed because he missed his best friend and he wasn't at his desk. He whimpered loudly and when he heard a thump, he cried out.

            "Albus." Scorpius whispered. "Albus, you in here?" He asked and Albus whimpered again. Scorpius dropped to all fours and looked at the cowering boy. "Aww Albie, what's wrong?" He asked. Albus looked at him with big, green and watery eyes with his lip quivering. "Is it because I wasn't at my desk? I was eating some lunch downstairs and came upstairs. I heard you whimper, I came through on the bridge right away." He told him. Albus blinked at him before sliding out from under the bed and holding Scorpius. For the first time, he actually cried. He'd cry out and whimper but he never actually cried. He buried his face into Scorpius' chest and emptied his tears ducts. "Hey shh don't cry, its okay." Scorpius stroked his locks. "I won't leave, I promise you. I'll always be there for you Albus." Scorpius promised. Albus cried himself tired and to be honest, Scorpius was happy for that. Not that he didn't want to be the boy, he wanted to, he was just happy that Albus finally had some kind of emotional reaction. Scorpius sighed and picked him up then placed him on the bed. He kissed Albus' head then walked out of his room. He went into the kitchen where Ginny was.

            "Guess what!" He announced startling her. She turned around and sighed.

            "Scorpius, please do announce your presence before startling me." She told him.

            "Sorry ma'am, I was just excited." He told her.

            "It's fine Albus, what must you tell me?" She asked him.

            "Well erm I heard Albus from my room so I took the bridge and he was under the bed. So I got him to come out and then something miraculous happened."

            "He talked?" She gasped.

            "No." He frowned. "But he did start crying."

            "Crying?"

            "Yeah he was upset I guess but its good isn't it? He's finally showing other emotions." He told her and she nodded.

            "It's brilliant actually. He's slowly but surely getting better." She smiled at him.

            "Oh hey Scorpius." Harry's voice sounded from behind. He turned around and Harry was there along with James and Lily.

            "Oh hello." Scorpius said awkwardly.

            "Harry." Ginny started. "Albus cried today. Actually cried." She told him.

            "Seriously?" Harry asked and Scorpius nodded. "That's great then." He let out a soft laugh.  Ginny smiled along with Harry and he kissed her full on the lips. Scorpius smiled as the other children grimaced.  Scorpius turned to his friend and grinned.

            "He's getting better." James smiled. "Finally."

            "Where is he now?" Lily asked.

            "He's sleeping cause he cried himself tired." Scorpius shrugged. "At this rate, he might even talk soon." He beamed.

            "I hope he does." Ginny chirped. "I miss my baby's voice so much." She told them and everyone agreed except Scorpius.     

            "I've never actually heard him speak." He pointed out. "But I'm sure when he does, it'll be great and I'll be happy to hear it."

            "We can show you some home movies." Harry told Scorpius who nodded happily. He turned to Ginny. "Do you need help?"

            "Lily do you wanna help me?" Ginny asked.

            "Sure." Lily agreed. So it was just the men watching the movies. They walked into the living room and Harry picked out some movies of old vacations, holidays and birthdays.

            "We can watch the Christmas movies first, when they open gifts. Albus loved... loves Christmas." Harry told Scorpius. He sat next to James on the couch and turned on the TV. It showed Harry handing presents to his kids who seemed younger. James was around 12 so Albus was 10 and Lily was 8. Ginny was the one recording. Everyone looked so gleeful.

            "Okay Albus, this one is for you."  TV Harry spoke. He handed Albus the rectangular package. Albus smiled widely and Scorpius found himself smiling. Albus ripped into the gift and his face lit up.

            "An art set?! Thank you so much!" TV Albus yelled in happiness. He hugged his dad tightly and Harry smiled.

            "He loved that thing. He still always used it. He loved to draw, he was quite good at it." Harry told Scorpius. "He drew that." He pointed to an elaborate drawing of Harry and Ginny.

            "He did?" Scorpius gasped.

            "Yes." Harry wiped a stray tear from his eye. "He's quite talented." He told Scorpius. They watched a movie on Albus' 15th birthday. Harry sniffled. "That was two weeks before he was taken." He told Scorpius. "He wanted one thing that birthday."

            "What was it?"

            "Another art set. It was really expensive because it had so many little components but he never asked for much so we got it for him. He was so happy that we did." Harry told him. They heard a creak on the stairs so they looked and Albus was walking down them. He blinked at them a few times before going towards them. Harry went to quickly turn off the television but Albus shook his head. He walked over to them and sat on Harry's lap curled up to him. Harry smiled and hugged Albus. Scorpius looked at how Albus used to be and how he was now. He was totally different then he was but he didn't care. To him Albus was Albus and he loved him either way.

            Albus watched his old self and he remembered the day. He was happy to get the art set. He loved the art set but didn't ever really get to use it. He looked up at Harry who smiled down at him.  Albus gave him a big smile, bigger than ever before, and hugged Harry tightly. It was his way of saying thank you and Harry knew that so he said,

            "You're welcome Albus."

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Scorpius' P.O.V

          It was Christmas and my father's parents were coming over along with my father's godfather. Unfortunately my mum's parents couldn't come over due to the distance but they were with us in spirt. The Potter's had told me that they usually go to Ginny's parents' house for holiday's since Harry has none but they were gonna stay home because of Albus.

            I had already opened my presents, I got a new skateboard, new headphones, a new cell phone, and some miscellaneous items. My parents had told me that my grandparents got me something big. I was getting ready in my room and I looked in the mirror. I was wearing a silk red shirt with a black tie and black dress pants. I looked into Albus' room and he wasn't there so I looked at the window below his which was the kitchen. He was in there with his mum smiling and helping. I smiled to myself and then I heard my mum.

            "Scorpius! Come down, your grandparents are here!" She called. I took a deep breath and made my way down the stairs. The way my house was, my stairs ended up in living room right off of my kitchen. It was open to the dining room so you could see everything. My grandparents were in my kitchen, sitting on the peninsula, drinking some wine.

            "Happy Christmas." I greeted and my grandmother smiled.

            "Happy Christmas darling." She got up and kissed my head. "You're getting so tall. How are your studies?"

            "Going well grandmother." I told her.

            "And what are you gonna do about university?" She asked.

            "Well I was thinking of taking a gap year." I explained and my grandmother smiled.

            "I was hoping you'd say that." She said. "Lucius dear, let's show Scorpius his gift." She said and my grandfather stood up. He smiled at me and led the way. I glanced at my parents who smiled at me and I followed my grandparents to the door. My grandmother covered my eyes as grandfather led me outside.

            "What's going on?" I asked. They ignored my question until I got hit with the cold December air. My grandmother removed her hands and declared.

            "Happy Christmas!" I gasped at the thing in front of me. It was a flamed up blue and black Harley Davidson motorbike.

            "You got me a motorbike." I stated more than asked.

            "Your parents told us that you once you turn 18, which is in two months, you can get your license. You have your motorbike permit, correct?" She asked.

            "Yeah."

            "Lovely, then you'll be able to take your test and you can just ride your bike." She announced proudly. I smiled at her and thanked them profusely. I hugged them both and we walked inside where my parents hugged me as well.

            Uncle Severus came over for dinner and it passed uneventfully except for the occasional question about Albus. My parents had told them what happened and they think it's nice that I have friend that I helped. That only sparked interest into what I can be when I grow up. A help consoler, a special needs helper or a detective. Detective was a popular one and I thought of being one. If I could just figure out Albus' kidnapper, then I could be one hell of a detective.

            So dinner, dessert and a few rounds of charades, everyone left. I bid my parents a goodnight, thanked them for everything and retired to my room. I got into comfy clothes before looking to see if Albus was awake. He was and he was on his bed playing with a stuffed toy.

            "Albus!" I called and he looked up. He grinned at me so I grinned back. "I'm gonna come over." I told him and he nodded. I grabbed his gift and then walked onto the bridge to his room. I sat with him on his bed and he blinked at the gift in my hand. "Happy Christmas buddy." I told him. I handed him the gift and he slowly opened it. When he opened it, he knew was it was. I had gotten him a sketch book after I found out about his talent.  "I hope you like it. You may not be able to use it now but you can use it hopefully in the future when you're all better." I told him. He blinked a few times before smiling. I smiled too and his mouth looked as if it was moving. "You don't need to thank me." I shook my head. His finger went to my lips much like a shushing motion.

            "S...S-Scor--pius." He spoke and my heart leaped. "T-thank y-you." He told me and I let out a surprised and wet laugh. I hadn't expected to get so emotional when he talked but I did. 

            "You're so welcome Albus. You are." I cried and he shakily lifted his hand. He wiped my tears of joy and surprise away.

            "L-love too." He told me and I pulled him into a hug. He jerked at the sudden contact but hugged me.

            "Yes Albus. I love you." I told him. And I meant it. Albus Potter changed my life.