That was a nice scene.  So far the story is quite enjoyable, with limitless possibilities.

I like the way the adults are dealing with his fears.  It will take time for all of them to adjust.

Maybe he should have been made a year or so younger.  This kid has way to many hang ups for a four year old.

Too funny, it reminded me of my kids.  My eldest was told by another kid in preschool all about toilet monsters.  Thank heavens it didn't take me long to convince him otherwise.

Well, we are off to a good start.  Will we see reactions from Harry, Hermione, Ron or any other characters?

I would call it a fresh start as opposed to character death.

How sad, to be afraid of being eaten of all things!  Someone should resurrect his father and horsewhip him.

Personally, I wouldn't mind reliving my childhood.  Of course, my childhood was nowhere as bad as Severus's.

*sniff*  it's just so precious and sad it makes me cry.  poor baby.  lovely update, tho.  the happier he is the happier i'll be too.  thanks so much

How sweet, bath time can be a scary experience for little ones. Young Severus is so cute.

Oh lord, kids and bathtime! Loved the beaver.

Pajamas  ... the old-fashioned Dr. Denton's kind with the trapdoor in the back, very appropriate for youngsters like Sev, that's the ticket! I'm so glad Minerva and Poppy managed to take the trauma out of bath time and make it fun for Sev, the poor little guy's been through so much, it's good to see him having fun.

I'd love to have a beaver for my own bath.

I know this is fiction but it just breaks my heart to know there are "beings", can't really call them human that treat kids like little Sev was or even worse.Otherwise a great story.  Looking forward to more.

Swimming bath toys! You could be a millionaire! And how brilliant of you to have the Patronus check for the 'Toilet Monster'. LOL

Tell me little Severus has footie pjs? please please please??

I want a magical beaver!  That was cute!  I'm glad he got over his fears.

bless his poor little heart.  it makes me happy how loving they all are being to him.  of course as an avid sshg shipper i imagin her babysitting him and later they get together.  but i know you're probably not going in that direction!  but i am so enjoying this story.  thanks so much

Every damn chapter I end up with watery eyes. I must be allergic. Yeah thats the ticket!

This is such a sweet story. I can't help but always smile despite the little dramas that are to be expected considering Severus' first chilfhood.

This is such an interesting story...

Thank you for another enlightening chapter.

Poor little guy! The ingrained fear of bathing brought on by childhood trauma could be one way of explaining Severus oft-referred-to greasy hair and such. It sounds like Albus, Minerva, Poppy and Alastor have their work cut out for them trying to help such a criminally battered child. I don't think they had any idea of the true depth of severe emotional damage that occurred before Severus began attending Hogwarts.

I'm glad the adults are telling little Severus about his past even if he doesn't understand. I can't wait to see what he'll be like as an adult.

Oh, so sad still.  I know it will get better, but you've taken your time in getting there.  (I like that, really.)  Obviously things aren't going to be joyful right at first and he's going to think of the horrible things in his life.  It was funny that he thought they were mistaken about him being an adult.  I'm sure he'll understand someday.