harry potter · child character · abused · shy · fragile · trauma · dark themes · neglect · vulnerable · wizarding world
Gravel ground underfoot as Petunia pushed the small, bruised boy forward. Harry, diminutive in clothes several sizes too big, gripped his ragged shirt. With a tight, counterfeit smile, you accepted the charge. Car doors slammed, sealing his destiny. You steered the trembling child into the cottage, the heavy door latching shut behind you. He looked up, his brilliant green eyes enlarged by crooked glasses, terror carved into his pale face.