Glitter on the Floor
Their initial plan had been to bring the boys their valentines to practice the next day, but that was quickly turned down by Asher who insisted he be the one to pass them out. Which brought them to today.
After getting permission from Coach, they brought Asher into the locker room before the game. He was of course decked out in his own Gryffindor jersey, ‘Little Loops’ on the back of this one.
James was the first one to notice when they came in, Asher on Remus’s hip as he held onto the stack of valentines carefully, “Hey, we got an extra player today?” He said with a grin, ruffling Asher’s hair.
“Hi Uncle J.” Asher giggled, shaking out his hair to try and get it out of his face.
Setting Asher down, Remus set his own bag in his stall, “Someone wanted to drop off some things before he went to the stands with Lily, Reg and Harry.”
Asher clutched the stack of glitter covered valentines a bit closer as he looked around at everyone, slightly nervous now that all eyes were on him. He glanced back at his dads who both gave him a smile, Sirius pressing a kiss to the top of his head as he walked past to get to his own stall.
When he turned back, Leo had crouched in front of him, smiling softly, “Whatcha got there, bub?” He asked, pointing towards the papers.
A smile spread on his face as soon as he saw Leo, “Made you valentines.” Asher said before setting them on one of the benches, digging through the one he made for Leo. Flecks of glitter fell every time he moved the papers, covering his small hands before he found it. “This ones for you, Le!”
Leo couldn’t help the grin that covered his face as he looked over the glitter covered valentine. He knew he was going to be covered in glitter, but he couldn’t even bring himself to care with that tiny face looking at him proudly, “Ash, I love it.”
Asher’s face lit up, bouncing on his toes, “You do?”
“Of course! It’s going to look great hung up in my stall.” Leo grabbed a piece of tape from his bag before getting it hung up right in the center of the stall.
Asher looked as though he was in heaven at that moment as all the boys came over to get their valentines. Soon the entirety of the Gryffindor team was covered in glitter, a new piece of art hung in their stall. Coach came in just as he had given the last of the boys their valentine, Finn clutching a valentine covered in hearts and a big fish in the middle because ‘that’s what my Le calls you!’ and how could he not melt at that? Arthur was just about to ask what the hell was up with all the glitter when Asher caught his eye.
“Coach!” Asher grinned from where he stood on the bench.
Arthur chuckled, “Hey, Little Loops. I don’t suppose you know why my team is sparkling?”
Walking carefully on the bench, Asher held out the last valentine, “It’s from my valentines! I made you one too!” Arthur took it with a smile, looking over the shiny new art he was given. It was covered in hearts and in the middle appeared to be Asher’s approximation of the Gryffindor logo. “It’s a lion!”
“It’s perfect, Ash. I can’t wait to hang it up on my fridge.” Arthur said with a grin, tucking it carefully onto his clipboard.
Sirius picked him up off the bench, tickling his belly, “Alrighty, bud, I think it’s time to get you to Aunt Lily so you can watch the game, non?”
Nodding, Asher held onto his dad’s jersey, “Non.” Sirius couldn’t help but chuckle. Asher was still getting used to the French his dad sometimes slipped into.
“Now, say goodbye to the boys.” Remus said, pressing a kiss to his cheek as Sirius started towards the door.
Leaning over his dad’s shoulder, Asher waved both hands excitedly, “Byeeee, boys!” He yelled as Sirius made his way out
They all waved, yelling goodbye as they finished getting ready.
“I don’t think I’ve ever seen so much glitter in my life.” Kasey chuckled as he tied his skates.
Shaking his head, Remus slipped his jersey on over his pads, “You should see our house. Glitter central.”
Dumo laughed, “That’s what happens when you give children glitter, mon fils.” He said, clapping Remus on the back.
As soon as Sirius was back, they were headed down to the tunnel.
“All good?” Remus asked as he got in his spot in front of Sirius.
Chuckling, Sirius nodded, “Yeah, Reg got him. Should’ve seen the look he gave me when he saw all the glitter.” Remus snickered, turning back to the end of the tunnel before they started to head onto the ice.
As they started warming up, Sirius could hear Frank already talking about the glitter.
“No, the Lions aren’t going for a new look. It appears Black and Lupin’s son gifted the team with some valentines in the locker room.” He said over the speakers.
The camera on the jumbotron turned to where Asher was sitting with Lily, Regulus and Harry. Both boys were jumping in their spots, waving up at the camera. Nudging Remus, Finn pointed up at the jumbotron to where his son was already cheering for them. A giant smile spread on his face as he looked to find them in their seats, blowing him a kiss.
Asher blew one right back, the camera of course catching it all. That would be all over Twitter, but Remus couldn’t bring himself to care.
Maybe a bit of glitter wasn’t so bad.