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Visit from Poppy

Sirius sat in the living room while Severus slept in his swing across from the couch. For a week the only company he had was Severus, Twinky, Kreacher and his mother’s portrait. Though he was very tired, he had enjoyed the first three days. However, on the fourth day he came about a very big problem.

Suddenly loud cries rose from the baby swing and Sirius sighed loudly rubbing his face. Twinky popped in and handed Sirius a warm bottle, a nappy, binkie, blanket, and a toy. Sirius looked down at the small elf who was currently wringing her ears. He thanked her and dismissed her before going to retrieve Severus.

Sirius picked up Severus first trying to give him his bottle, but Severus refused. He continued his loud crying while Sirius changed his diaper. Even with a clean diaper Severus still cried. Sirius tried giving him his blanket and binkie, but both were rejected. Severus simply continued to cry.

Severus had been crying so often for the past four days Sirius had hardly slept. He felt terrible and he looked like mountain trolls had chased him. To make matters far worse he’d been unable to contact Madame Poppy or Professor Dumbledore.

Sirius proceeded to walk Severus around the living room, bouncing him light. He whispered soothing words and made shushing noises, but nothing seemed to work. Sirius was beyond worried and even if he was determined not to become attached to Severus, he had promised to take good care of him.

Severus continued his angry, frustrated cries. He was very upset because no matter how hard he tried to keep himself from crying excessively, like he currently was, he still broke into tear. He was even feeling bad for Black, who was up constantly with him.

Severus screamed tears running down his cheeks. “I’m so tired and frustrated and I want to sleep,” he cried in loud shrill baby cries.

Sirius bounced him,” Shhh little man. Everything is okay. Siri’s got you. Hush now.”

Sirius continued to walk Severus trying to calm him and becoming more frustrated and distraught. After an hour Severus was still crying. Sirius frowned and placed Severus in his bouncy chair, spelling it on. It was the same thing several times a day. He would try to calm baby Severus and fail miserably to offer him any comfort.

He looked at the red faced baby and sighed before yawning loudly. Even with the continuous cries his body wanted him to sleep and it seemed to wish it at the wrong moment. Sirius tired in vain to stay wake but his mind and body forced sleep upon him, shutting out the cries and enjoying the much-needed rest.

Severus did not seem to notice and only continued to cry.

When Poppy entered 12 Grimald Place her ears were assaulted by loud cries and her eyes could not believe the sight before her. Severus was crying, but Sirius was fast asleep. Poppy marched over and retrieved Severus trying to calm him before she dealt with Sirius.

In ten minutes she was unable to calm him. She resorted to flooing back to her home and retrieving soothing syrup for baby Severus who was still crying when she returned. She quickly administered the syrup and it worked quickly. Severus cried had finally abated.

Sirius awoke as soon as the crying ceased. He was incredibly relieved to see Poppy and smiled lightly although she frowned at him.

“Thank Merlin, you got him to stop. I tried everything and I’ve barely slept in four days. He’s cried so constantly I was very worried that something was very wrong with him,” Sirius rambled.

Poppy’s anger deflated a bit, but her frown still remain, “You seem to be sleeping just fine for the last 15 minutes.”

Sirius’ face fell, “I’m sorry,” he mumbled. “I tried to stay awake, but my body would not listen. My body has become use to sleeping regularly since I got away. Four days with very little sleep has done me no good. Although, I do know that is no excuse.”

Poppy’s face softened some, “I agree, you should definitely have not fallen asleep, especially not with Severus in a bouncy chair. However, more pressingly you said four days. Has he been like this for four days?”

Sirius nodded, “It started rather suddenly and hasn’t broke very often until now. What did you do?”

Poppy’s cheeks colored slightly. “Soothing syrup,” she muttered.

Severus frowned still in Poppy’s arms. She smelled much like a hospital, which was a place he preferred not to be. He leaned away from her fidgeting a bit hoping she would get the point. He was grateful to Poppy for helping him, but he did not wish to be reminded of the hospital. Nor did he wish to fall asleep in her arms knowing he’d be rather uncomfortable. He felt very heavy.

Poppy tried in vain to stop Severus’ fidgeting, but after a few moment he was plucked from her arms by Sirius. Se heard Severus sigh slightly and gave him a curious look, but shrugged the feeling off.

“It sounds to me like baby Severus has colic. Its not uncommon in young babies. There are theories as to why it happens, but no one is really sure of the cause. All we know for sure is that a colicky baby is nearly inconsolable. They cry for what seems to be no reason often for hours.”

Sirius unconsciously cuddled Severus closer frowning, “So what can I do to help him and how long will this colic thing last.”

Poppy smiled at the pair, but sighed lightly. “Colic usually occurs within the first three to four months of a baby’s life. It can last anywhere from a couple weeks to the full three months. There is no telling how long it will last because the duration is different for each child. The best thing for you to do is monitor the way Severus eats. Try to avoid letting him have a bottle while he is lying down. A schedule may be useful in trying to see to all his needs more easily. I was help you see if there is something that is triggering the crying bouts. When he cried try to comfort him, but if nothing works put him back down and take a moment to calm yourself. Try skin-to-skin contact. Sometimes being close and having that contact is very soothing. If you are unable to calm him and he continues to cry for too long you may give him a few drops a soothing syrup, but no more than three. Do not resort to soothing syrup to often because to much is not good for him.”

Sirius nodded taking in Poppy’s explanation and directions. He truly hoped they would work. “Thank you Poppy. I am relieved it is not something more serious.”

Poppy smiled slightly walking around the pair and waving her wand to scan them both. Once she was satisfied she stepped back. “Aside from being a little sleep deprived you both seem to be healthy and functioning. I will make sure someone stops in a least once every two to three days, so you do not become overwhelmed.”

Sirius nodded and watched as Poppy walked over to the floo intending to leave, but turned back to him.

“He cried for so long that he is exhausted. The soothing syrup will have him out for a couple hours. Sleep Sirius. There is an order meeting tonight.”

Sirius looked down and was relieved to see that Severus was indeed sleeping. He bid Poppy goodbye and headed to the steps. He ascended them at a very sedated pace until he reached the landing and quickly shuffled into his room.

He called for Twinky and as her to make sure she woke him and had a bottle prepared for Severus in two hours.

Nother AN: Lost my beta email, so please bare with me. Also Its june in the fic.