The Hogwarts reunion was in full swing, with former students from all houses gathering to reminisce and catch up. Harry Potter, now an Auror, had kept a little secret from most of his old friends and classmates. He decided this was the perfect moment to reveal it.
As the evening wore on, the news began to spread like wildfire through the enchanted halls. Harry had arrived with his husband, Theodore Nott. The surprise rippled through the crowd as people exchanged curious glances and whispers.
It wasn't just the fact that Harry had a husband that had tongues wagging; it was also the realization that he had kept it hidden for so long. Questions and speculations ran rampant among the attendees.
Ginny Weasley, Harry's close friend, was one of the first to approach him. She hugged Harry and said, "I had no idea, Harry! When did this happen?"
Harry grinned, "It's been a while, Gin. We wanted to keep it low-key for some time."
But the surprises didn't end there. As the night progressed, Harry and Theodore made another announcement. They had children. The room fell silent as the magnitude of the revelation settled in.
Ron Weasley, who was standing with Hermione, let out a shocked gasp. "You have kids? Since when, mate?" he stammered, clearly taken aback.
Harry nodded, his eyes sparkling with joy. "Yes, we have two wonderful children. We wanted to introduce them to everyone tonight."
Ginny, thrilled with the news, hugged Harry again and congratulated him on his expanding family. However, not everyone in the room reacted as positively. Some attendees looked uncomfortable, struggling to reconcile the Harry Potter they knew with the one who had a husband and children.
Hermione Granger, usually accepting and open-minded, seemed surprised but quickly recovered. "Well, Harry, I'm happy for you. It's just... a bit of a shock, you know?"
Harry smiled warmly. "I understand, Hermione. It took us a while to get used to the idea too. But love is love, and we couldn't be happier."
Ron, on the other hand, was still struggling with the revelation. He muttered to Hermione, "I never imagined Harry with a... husband." His voice held a hint of discomfort.
Hermione elbowed him gently and whispered, "Ron, times have changed, and we need to support our friends no matter what."
Harry and Theodore, oblivious to the mixed reactions, introduced their children, a boy and a girl, to the crowd. The kids were met with warm smiles and applause, despite some lingering discomfort in the room.
Throughout the night, Harry and Theodore paid no mind to the judgmental glances and whispers. They danced together, chatted with friends, and held their children close, reveling in the love they shared as a family. Their confidence and love for each other were a testament to their strong bond.
As the reunion came to an end, Harry and Theodore left the gathering hand in hand, their children in tow. They may have faced judgment and surprise, but they also found love and acceptance in the faces of their true friends, like Ginny, who understood that love knows no boundaries.
In the end, the Hogwarts reunion became a celebration not only of the past but of the ever-expanding definition of love and family. Harry and Theodore's story was a reminder that, no matter the judgments of the world, love would always prevail, just as it had when they first met in the magical halls of Hogwarts.