He didn’t miss how Tom in the background was smiling fondly at him, completely unguarded. He lifted the small boy so that he was cradled over his shoulder and small Tom pulled his head away for a moment, tears slipping from his eyes and streaking down his face as if he heard something he feared he would never hear. Harry then understood that Tom was most afraid that he would be alone, and now no matter what Tom says about being fine with it, he’ll know how much of a bluff that is.