Chapter 8 Tea and Feelings
Dear Harry,
I have informed Narcissa and Draco of our situation and would like to dine with you to discuss it. Please let me know when you are free.
Regards,
Lucius A Malfoy
Dear Lucius,
I hope they took it well, I'd hate to come between you and your family. I can have lunch tomorrow if you're interested. Please meet me at 12 Grimmauld Place at noon, I'll be alone so we can have some privacy.
Harry James Potter
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Harry opened the door to find Lucius standing there, the man looking gorgeous in black robes trimmed in honey gold that set off his hair. The teenager swallowed as he stepped back to let Lucius in.
He wasn't the only one affected by the mere presence of the other. Lucius noted the baggy Muggle shirt Harry was wearing, the green setting off his eyes. He was wearing well-fitted jeans and Lucius couldn't help it; his eyes slid down to rest on a perfectly sculpted arse.
Kreacher popped into view, making Lucius jump and tear his eyes away from the teenager. The elf bowed deeply. 'Master Lucius, it is an honour to see you again,' the elf said before taking his cloak.
'Kreacher,' Lucius nodded. He followed Harry into the sitting room where the Gryffindor had tea waiting.
'I can have Kreacher make you something if you want,' Harry said.
The house elf nodded enthusiastically and Lucius said, 'Perhaps... some chicken soup?'
Kreacher nodded again, bowed deeply, and disappeared.
'Don't worry, he's an excellent cook now,' Harry said. 'He learned a lot when Ron, Hermione and I were on the run.'
'You'll have to tell me about it,' Lucius said as he started serving tea.
'Isn't that my job?' Harry asked.
Lucius smiled. 'Forgive me, I am used to being in charge.'
'No worries, I don't mind,' Harry said and sat back. Lucius noticed the book sitting on the sofa between them and picked it up. 'Oh... just some light reading,' Harry said.
Lucius looked down at the title; 100 Ways To Make Pregnancy Bearable And The 10 That Actually Work.
The blonde chuckled and said, 'Does it help?'
Harry smiled. 'I'm not uncomfortable yet because I'm not really showing. QAll the books I've read say I'll get back pains and headaches... not looking forward to that.'
'I remember Narcissa going through that,' Lucius nodded in understanding. 'I don't envy you.'
Harry smilled as Kreacher reappeared with a tray. Harry and Lucius took their soup, the Gryffindor figuring he might as well eat too.
'So... how did Draco and your wife take it?' Harry asked as he stirred his bowl.
'Narcissa accepted it right away; she agreed to a divorce, she'll be moving to France to live in our house there,' Lucius said. 'Draco was... surprised that it was you, but after we talked he accepted the idea too; he's looking forward to being a big brother.'
'I'm glad,' Harry said with real happiness. 'I didn't want your family to hate you because of this.'
'They took it in good grace, like Malfoys,' Lucius said and Harry chuckled.
'Right, right,' the teenager nodded and spooned soup into his mouth.
'Have you told your family that I'm the father yet?' Lucius asked as he sipped his own soup.
'No,' Harry shook his head, 'I was waiting to hear from you. Hermione and Tonks... they kind of figured it out a while ago.'
Lucius raised an eyebrow. 'Miss Granger and Mrs Lupin?'
Harry nodded.
'And they took it well?'
'Very well,' Harry said. 'Their main concern was me and the baby, they brushed my mistakes aside. They were disappointed that I cheated on Ginny but agree that I was pushed into the engagement and didn't have time to realise I was gay until... well...' He blushed and looked down at his bowl, Lucius smiling.
'I take it the Weasleys are still not speaking with you?' he asked.
Harry sighed. 'Hermione's written to me about them. Fred and George, the twins, they're on my side; they always knew I was gay, like Hermione, and knew I wouldn't be happy with Ginny. Bill and Fleur are on my side, Fleur's always liked me since the Triwizard Tournament and she's pregnant too; she wants someone to talk about it with.'
He smiled at Lucius before continuing.
'Percy Weasley, amazingly, is on my side too; he said he was glad I'd realised I was gay before it was too late. None of them are happy I cheated on Ginny but... can't change that.
'Ron, Ginny, Charlie, Molly and Arthur all hate me. Molly's started sending howlers but Sirius has changed the wards so they blow up before they get here.' He smirked at that and Lucius chuckled.
'I'm glad you have a few people on your side,' Lucius said. 'Draco has told me to inform you that he is willing to talk if you need it.'
Harry looked surprised. 'Really?'
Lucius nodded.
'I thought he hated me.'
'He was jealous of you,' Lucius said. 'At first because you were famous, popular, and powerful. Then because you were able to stand up for what you believed in. Now... well, now he thanks you for his life and sees the person you really are; he doesn't want a school rivalry to ruin a chance at friendship.'
Harry nodded slowly. 'That's... wow, friends with Draco Malfoy,' he mused. 'I suppose it would be good, for the baby.'
He reached down to rub his stomach, as was his habit now, and Lucius asked, 'May I?'
Harry nodded vaguely and Lucius placed both their bowls on the coffee table. He knelt before Harry and pulled the teenager's shirt up before resting his right hand against the boy's stomach.
He could feel it; a very small baby bump. He gasped in delight and smiled down at Harry's stomach.
'Amazing,' he said and Harry could tell he meant it.
'I know,' the teenager said. 'It's so weird... there's a little boy, growing inside me. In a few months he'll be screaming and crying.'
Lucius chuckled. 'Just wait and see,' he said as he rubbed Harry's stomach. 'Soon you'll be giving him piggback rides and tucking him into bed. Then you'll be trying to stop him hexing you, and then there's the girl stage.' He shook his head. 'Honestly, Draco has a different bed partner every second day.'
'Takes after his father, then,' Harry teased.
Lucius looked up at him. 'Cheeky, Mr Potter.'
Harry grinned. Lucius continued to rub his stomach and the boy felt his grin widen. It looked, and felt, so right; Lucius touching his stomach, no doubt thinking about the life they had created together. Everything seemed... right, to Harry.
And then there was the small shiver that went down his spine as Lucius' other hand came up to cup the other side of his stomach. Lucius looked up at him and could see Harry's eyes darkening with lust. The blonde knew he should pull away but couldn't... he rubbed again and Harry whimpered.
Lucius was just about to get up and ravish the boy stupid when the front door opened and slammed. Lucius jumped and Harry yanked his shirt down, standing up quickly.
Both turned to see Remus, Sirius, Tonks and Teddy enter the room, the baby playing with a new toy. They froze when they saw Lucius.
'What the hell is he doing here?' Sirius broke first, hand shooting for his wand.
'Don't!' Harry said, holding a hand out. Sirius paused, hand halfway to his pocket. 'I invited him here,' Harry said.
Tonks knew why and quickly backed out of the room with Teddy, leaving the men alone.
'Harry, what's going on?' Remus asked.
'Um... well...' Harry said slowly and looked down. 'You know how I'm pregnant?'
Sirius' face lost all it's colour and he stumbled. He would have fallen if Remus hadn't caught him. 'No,' he said hoarsely, shaking his head. 'Please tell me it's not him.'
Harry's head dropped.
'No,' Sirius groaned. 'Not him!'
'I'm sorry, Siri,' Harry said. 'It wasn't planned.'
'Harry,' Sirius moaned and nearly fell again. 'He's... he's... Lucius Malfoy!' he finally got out. 'He's too old for you, too evil, he's... he's married!'
'My marriage is in it's final stages of divorce,' Lucius informed the gathered group.
Sirius glared at him. 'You fucking arsehole, Harry's just a kid!'
'He's eighteen-years-old,' Lucius said.
'He's thirty years younger then you!' Sirius shouted.
Lucius rolled his eyes. 'I'm not that much older then you, Black.'
Sirius scowled as Remus stepped forward. 'Okay, let's all calm down,' he said. 'Sirius, shouting will just stress Harry out; that's not good for the baby.' Sirius looked at Harry apologetically. 'Now, let's all sit down and discuss this like adults,' he said.
Harry and Lucius sat on the sofa, Remus and Sirius on the arm chairs.
Kreacher popped into view to serve more tea before disappearing with a faint crack.
'Okay, so,' Remus said, starting the conversation, 'how did this happen?'
'A shared experience at the Ministry party in July,' Lucius answered, like he was talking about the weather. Harry blushed deeply and nearly dropped his cup, Lucius' hand shooting out to steady it. He tutted at the teenager, who just blushed redder, before looking at Remus. 'I know that that isn't what any... parent, wants to hear,' he said slowly, 'but I can't change what happened.'
'How long?' Sirius demanded, arms and legs folded. He was glaring at Lucius with unhidden hatred.
'Just once,' Harry said quickly. 'It wasn't planned, we just... well...'
'Ran into each other,' Lucius said.
Sirius scowled but the other three ignored him.
'What are you two going to do?' Remus asked.
'I have to keep the baby, what with the laws and all,' Harry said. 'It wasn't rape and I'm perfectly healthy. Anyway, I want to keep the baby, I could never just get rid of it. I want a family, this is my chance.'
Remus nodded. 'And you, Lucius?'
'I will be here for Harry,' Lucius said simply. 'Family is important to me and Harry is carrying my son.'
Sirius jolted in his seat. 'Son?'
'I'm having a boy,' Harry said.
'We're having a boy,' Lucius corrected as he stirred his tea.
Harry blushed but smiled at the blonde.
'A... a boy?' Sirius asked.
Harry nodded. 'Yeah, the healer told me a few days ago. I told Lucius first.'
Sirius sagged in his chair to mull that over as Remus smiled. 'Congratulations Harry, Lucius.'
'Thank you,' Lucius said politely as he sipped his tea.
'So you'll provide for Harry and the baby?' the werewolf asked.
Lucius nodded and set his tea cup back in its saucer. 'I know Harry is well off financially but I want to help, I want to be there. I will be around for healer's appointments, mood swings, food cravings, everything. I want to watch my son grow up.'
Remus smiled in approval. 'Good.'
'Good?' Sirius gaped.
'Padfoot, would you rather Harry be doing this alone?' Remus demanded. 'I know you don't like Lucius, and for good reason, but what's done is done. They're having a child together and they're going to raise him together. So pull your head out and accept it.'
Sirius sulked in his seat and Remus turned back to Harry and Lucius.
'I'm glad, Harry,' the werewolf said.
'Thank you,' the teenager mumbled.
'Lucius, would you like to stay for dinner?' he asked.
The blonde nodded. 'Sounds lovely.'