Wild Love

Barnaby

Barnaby danced around the kitchen on Christmas morning. No mag music played on the radio. All he wants for Christmas is his Ruby. He has a silencing spell in the kitchen. He didn’t want to wake his fiancé yet. Harry and Charlie should be there soon. 

Barnaby put the cinnamon rolls in the oven. When he stood back up, he squeaked when he felt large arms wrap around him. Lips trailed down his neck. 

“Happy Christmas, love.” The half-giant whispered in his ear. Barnaby turned around and pulled his fiancé into a kiss. 

“Merry Christmas Ruby! I was going to let you sleep a little longer.” Hagrid’s Christmas present was hiding in Harry’s old room. He was going to go check on him before, but now he can’t. Though he checked on it earlier. 

“I woke up cause you weren’t there.” The half-giant swayed them. When a song about dreaming of a White Christmas came on. Barnaby wrapped his arms around his fiancé. 

“I’m sorry. I couldn’t sleep anymore. I was too excited. I love Christmas. Dance with me while we wait for our son and his boyfriend.” The half-giant hummed and pulled him closer. 

“I’m excited too. I hope they come soon. I wanna give ya present. It’s been hard keepin it from ya.” Barnaby giggled and nuzzled into his fiance. Poor guy, he was proud of him. The man has gotten better in such a small time. 

“You have done an amazing job. I love you, Ruby. Do I tell you that enough?” Barnaby has never had an issue telling people he loved them. He was never told enough growing up, so he might have been a little overboard with it.

"Yes, love.Ya tell me enough. I love to hear it though. I love ya too, Barnaby.” The smaller man smiled and pulled him down into a passionate kiss. Barnaby was about to climb his fiancé like a tree until he heard a bark and then.

“Happy… Oh sorry!” Harry’s voice rang through the kitchen. Barnaby groaned as he pulled away from Hagrid. 

“Merry Christmas! You are right, one time!” Barnaby rushed over to Harry and pulled him into a hug and kissed both of his cheeks. 

“Happy Christmas!” Harry squeezed him tight before he pulled away and hugged his father.

“Merry Christmas, Charlie!” Barnaby was shocked when the redhead gave him an awkward side hug. 

“Happy Christmas.” He finally got a look at what they were wearing. They had matching pj pants on with what looked like handmade sweaters with their initials. 

“Oh, you guys look so cute! I’m going to have to get pictures! Ruby, go get my camera and you guys sit down at the table. Breakfast should be done! Then it will be present time!” 

Hagrid

Breakfast went perfectly. Hagrid kept his mouth shut about everything. He is going to have to give Barnaby his present first, then it will be Harry’s turn because he doesn’t think that he will keep it for much longer.

They took their hot cocoa and tea into the living room. Barbary sat on the loveseat, he left a spot for him. Harry was cuddled up with Charlie on his oversized recliner.

Barnaby was practically bouncing in his seat.

“If it’s alright with everyone, I wanna give Barnaby his present first.” Hagrid's voice wobbled a bit. 

“Sure, Dad!” Harry giggled from his seat. His son always seemed younger during the holidays. He hoped Harry would never grow out of it.

Hagrid turned to Barnaby, who was now covered in his blanket and held a cup of tea. 

“Ruby?” His fiancé could tell that he was nervous because he was. Why should he be so nervous? It wasn’t like they weren’t already getting married. 

“Barnaby, I love ya. I’ve been in love with ya for as long as ya been in love with me. Maybe longer. Anyway, I love my ring that ya gave me, but I don’t like the fact ya don’t have one for ya self.” Hagrid took a deep breath and pulled the ring box out of his pocket. “Now people will know ya takin.” He fumbled with the box until Barnby placed his cup down and helped open it. 

“OH RUBY.” Barnaby covered his mouth. Hopefully, that was a good oh Ruby. In the ring box was a thick silver band with a huge square-cut diamond in the middle. Hagrid never spent a lot on things, plus with the success of the zoo. “I love it! Yes, of course, I’ll wear it!” Hagrid sighed and placed the ring on the smaller man’s finger. 

Barnaby flung himself at him and peppered kisses all over his face. “Ruby, this is the best present ever! I love you, my gentle giant.” There were aww’s in the background and Hagrid couldn’t help but laugh.

“Now let’s get you a son.” He whispered in his fiancé’s ear, who nodded with tears in his eyes. 

“Okay, let me see the ring!” Harry said as he made grabby hands. Barnaby ran over and wiggled his fingers in front of Harry’s face. 

“Oh, that is beautiful! Charlie isn't it beautiful!” Harry looked over at his boyfriend with wide green eyes. 

“Yes, I thought it was beautiful when Hagrid picked it out.” 

“You were with him?!” Both Harry and Barnaby yelled at the same time. Hagrid smirked at the younger man and shrugged.

“Yes, I was with him. What you were with Barnaby when he picked out your dad’s ring. Why wouldn’t I help him?” That did it. Hagrid watched Harry’s face fall into a sappy puppy look. 

“Aww Grumpy Bear! You are so sweet! I love you.” Harry smacked a loud kiss on his mouth. Hagrid rolled his eyes but was surprised again when Barnaby pushed him down on the couch and kissed him as well.

“Now it’s Harry’s turn. Your dad is about to burst.” 

Harry

Harry sat up straight when Barnaby looked at him with a smile. It was his turn for a present and by the looks of the shop owner; he was nervous about it. 

“Okay, I’m ready!” Charlie placed his hand on his thigh. He could feel the pure excitement running through him. Harry loved Christmas. 

“Harry, I’ve been talking with Ruby a lot lately about family. I am so glad that you welcomed me into yours so warmly. I mean, I have seen you grow up and I am proud of the man you have become. I’ve pretty much loved you kid since you came into my shop with two missing front teeth and crazy hair that stuck up everywhere.” Harry laughed at the mental picture. He had his awkward years. Though Barnaby was right, he always loved going into his shop. 

“So with that being said.” Barnaby handed him a manila folder. The older wizard's hands were shaking. Harry took it and looked up at him with furrowed brows. “Open it.” 

Harry felt Charlie squeeze his leg, which calmed him. He opened up the folder and pulled the contents out. 

Certificate Of Decree Of Adoption

This Certifies 

Barnaby Ray Warne has been approved to adopt Harry James Potter-Hagrid 

On 21st of December. 

Harry read through that at least 5 times. Barnaby wanted to adopt him. It wasn’t just a stepdad situation. Not that Harry would think of Barnaby as just his stepdad. He already thought of Barnaby as his other dad. Tears burned his eyes as he looked up at the nervous-looking wizard.

“Oh, Pops, you didn’t have to make it official. You were already my Pops!” Harry flung himself at his new parent and cried. 

“Of course I did Harry! I am making it official with your dad, so I had to make it official with us! You are now legally my son!” Barnaby sobbed out. Harry felt another set of arms around him and looked up at his dad, who was crying as well. 

“We are a proper family now!” Harry doesn’t care how old he is. He is excited to have his whole family.  

“Now Dad! It’s your turn!” Harry kissed both of his parents before he climbed on Charlie’s lap. The redhead kissed his forehead as he wrapped his arms around his middle.

“Of course Ruby! Close your eyes. I’ll be right back!” Harry laughed as Barnaby ran out of the room. Charlie looked down at him with an eyebrow raised. Harry shrugged.

Barnaby walked in slower than he left and had a bundle in his arms. Harry couldn’t tell what it was.

“Ruby, hold out your hands,” He said and the half-giant did as he was told. This brought back the memory of Harry getting Fang for his birthday. Barnaby placed the bundle in his dad’s gigantic hands. “Alright open!” 

His Dad’s brown eyes opened and went wide when he lifted the bundle. “Oh, love a Jack-a-lope! Look at his wee lil’ antlers, oh, and his wee cotton bottom!” The little one nuzzled his dad’s face, and Harry saw that look. He has seen it many times. It was the look of his dad falling in love.

“Barnaby!” He pulled his fiance into a kiss and Harry groaned. 

“Child in the room!” Harry yelled.

“Plus, it’s my turn to give Harry his present.” Charlie rumbled out with a smirk. 

Charlie

Charlie flicked his wand and the sparkly silver bag that was under the tree floated toward them. He plucked it out of the air and handed it to Harry. The smaller man looked up at him with the biggest smile.

Harry pulled out the tissue paper, and it dropped to the floor. Charlie hoped Harry would like his gift. 

Moment of truth, Harry pulled out the stuffed Opaleye dragon. “Awww, Charlie! I love him! I have my very own Opaleye dragon!” The younger wizard cuddled the toy into his chest. 

Charlie chuckled. Now for the big part. “Actually, I did better than that. At the sanctuary, you can adopt a dragon. You will get pictures of your dragon monthly and since I used to work there, you will be able to see them. They had a female who just had a clutch so when they hatch, one will be all yours. You will even be able to name it.” Harry looked up at him with tears in his eyes and a big smile on his face.

“Oh Charlie, I've always wanted a dragon! You bought me a dragon! Dad, we have a dragon!” Harry yelled and wiggled on his lap. With the stuffed dragon still in his hand, he threw his arms around his neck and kissed him deeply. 

“I love you Bear! You are the best boyfriend ever!” Charlie puffed up with the praise. He was glad that Harry loved his gift. He wrapped his arms around his boyfriend.

“I love you too. I don’t know about being the best boyfriend ever, but I’m glad that you like your present.” 

“You did good, Charlie.” Barnaby nodded toward him. He had made his way to Hagrid’s lap; both of them had been cooing over the tiny Jack-a-lope. 

“That means it's your turn!” Harry stood up, the dragon still in hand, walked over to the tree, and picked up a square box. It was about the size of his palm. The smaller hands shook when he handed the box to Charlie.

“Hope you like it.” His voice was almost a whisper. 

Charlie took the box and untied the red ribbon. It slipped onto his lap as he opened the box. Inside, a braided black leather bracelet lay on top of what looked like crushed velvet. That wasn’t what made him gasp. In the center of the braid were dragon scales. He knew those scales. It was from a certain Horntail. Those were Medárd scales, his dragon. Tears burned his eyes. He tried to blink them away. Though it didn’t work. 

It was as if the dam broke. He couldn’t stop. His shoulders shook and tears hit the bracelet. 

“Charlie…” Harry whispered, his hand cupped his face. His thumb wiped away the tears that fell. Charlie took a shaky breath and looked up at his boyfriend. “I’m so sorry, Charlie. I didn’t.” 

Charlie slammed their lips together. He didn’t know what to say, but he could show him how much this meant to him. Charlie didn’t deepen the kiss. 

"I love it... I love you. This… this is perfect Harry I... I don’t even know what to say.” There were only them at this moment. Harry’s emerald eyes, wet with tears, looked into his eyes. 

“I love you too Charlie.” Charlie pulled the bracelet out of the box and handed it to Harry to have him put it on him. Harry tied the leather around his wrist and placed a kiss on his palm. “Looks good on you.” 

Charlie kissed him again and then heard a sob coming from behind Harry. He pulled away from his boyfriend. There he saw Barnaby and Hagrid both crying. He was too emotionally drained to care that he showed he was too vulnerable. 

“Anyone else want some more hot cocoa?” Charlie said huskily. Barnaby jumped up with a watery smile.

“On it!” 

Later that night, Charlie and Harry walked around the zoo and took in all the beautiful lights. A layer of white snow covered the ground. When they made it home to Harry’s cabin, Charlie made love to Harry. His lips, tongue, and fingertips touched every part of his boyfriend's body. 

They both shared I love you’s before they drifted off to sleep.