Chapter 3
Lucius wakes up as he felt his hair being played with. Opening one eye he sees a Harry still asleep on his chest but on the other side was a blue haired little boy cuddled into him one hand playing with the older man’s hair the other holding on to Harry’s hand. Noticing he is still asleep; he looks over at the clock 4:30. Chuckling he closes his eyes again, hopefully he could get some sleep tonight. Even though he wouldn’t change how he feels right now for anything. This is what he has always dreamed of when it came to having a spouse and child. Nothing like he was raised, or the marriage that he had with Narcissa.
When the blond woke up again it was because he felt Harry shift thinking he was going to move. Of course he wouldn’t want to cuddle you now that he is awake and not having a nightmare, but he just snuggled back into him. Watching his soul mate run his fingers through his son’s blue hair it changed to a deep purple.
“I think I like the purple better.” Lucius said voice still rough with sleep, he nuzzles into the raven hair. Wondering if he over stepped but Harry just nuzzled right back into his chest.
“Just wait until it’s pink. Sorry about last night...” The jewel color eyes looks up at him, pressing a kiss on his forehead Lucius just smiled.
“One thing you must learn Harry, you are my soul mate, the one perfectly made for me. I will do whatever I can to make sure that you and Teddy are happy, healthy and taken care of. I promise you that. Plus, you must say waking up to me in your bed was the best Christmas present.” The younger man rolls his eyes, but doesn’t move.
“When did Teddy join us?” Harry’s finger tips glide down the small nose, of his son. Making the little boy huff.
“It was about 4:30 this morning, you been back asleep for two hours I woke up to him playing with my hair.” He finds himself smiling fondly down at the sleeping form. He might have gotten about 4 hours of sleep last night.
“Lucius I'm sorry, your first night here and you didn’t get much sleep.” The younger man’s fingers trail down his chest. With each touch it affected him, sighing closed his eyes.
“I’m with you, and Teddy that is all that matters. Now do you think we could maybe sleep for a few more minutes until the little one wakes up?” Asking hopefully.
“I’m awake...” A small voice said looking up at him, his eyes were the color of Harry’s this morning. “It’s Christmas Daddy! Teddy jumps up and runs towards the door.
“Edward Remus! Don’t you open any presents before I get down there and have a cup of tea in my hand.” Hearing giggling Teddy says okay.
“We should get down there, don’t want to make him wait any longer.” Feeling Harry move, missing the warmth of his soul mate. The green eyed man bends down and places a kiss on his cheek.
“Thank you Lucius... I hope that you will get more sleep tonight...” The look in Harry’s eyes seeing something so sweet and caring. “You should just probably start off in the bed... There is so much we need to talk about...”
“I can’t wait to discuss our future together.” Lucius moves closer to his soul mate wanting to kiss the younger man.
“Daddy! Luc! Come on I can’t wait any longer.” A small growl comes from outside of the room.
Chuckling Harry pulls away holding out his hand to him. Smiling he takes it as his thumb moves across the tattoo sending a pulse through them.
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Walking down the stairs he saw Teddy sitting looking at the presents that were under the tree. Seeing them he knew that he went overboard again, he just never wanted Teddy to feel like he felt growing up.
“Daddy! Can I open them yet?” Feeling Lucius’ hand on the small of his back as he walks towards the kitchen.
“Tea first pup then presents.” The little boy huffs and crosses his arms. Shaking his head Harry flicks his wrist to start the kettle and grabs two cups from the cabinet. Looking over at the blond who is leaning against the counter watching Teddy and smiling. This is a Lucius that he has never seen before. Not that he knew the man very well. Besides knowing he was a spy in the war and that his son is a huge git.
The whistle of the kettle brought him out of his thought as he poured both of them a cup. Handing over to Lucius he saw him put two cubes of sugar and a splash of milk. Pouring the milk in his without the sugar he look up into those blue eyes and smile.
“Okay Teddy let’s see what Santa got ya.” He said as he sat on the couch, watching the older man sit down next to him. Not quite touching, but close enough to feel each other’s body heat.
Soon a couple of presents were opened, Teddy smiling and pointing out how he asked Santa for that certain toy. With each packaged that was open Lucius moved closer to him until Harry felt his arm around his shoulder. He shouldn’t be this comfortable with him yet, but maybe he was just too tired of being alone. Lucius was his soul mate, he couldn’t hurt him.... Still doesn’t make it easier just to relax and allow himself to be cared for without an alternative motive, like saving the whole bloody wizarding world.
Feeling a kiss being presses against his temple, he leans into the touch. “You are thinking too loud...” Lucius whispered in his ear. “You okay?” He ask voice full of concern, looking over he smiles.
“I’m perfect... It’s been a good morning.” The floor was full of presents and wrapping paper. Teddy already curled up beside the tree looking at the comic books that Harry got from a muggle comic shop. “Hey you hungry? I’m going to start making our feast, so the kitchen will be off limits. What sounds good? Pancakes, Waffles, Eggs, French toast?” Watching Teddy run over and jumping onto his lap.
“Luc, what is your favorite breakfast... You didn’t get any presents... So, you get to pick breakfast.” Pressing a kiss into the now blond hair, then looking over to the older blond.
“I’ve always had a soft spot for French toast.” Lucius smiled a smile that Harry has never seen before, not that he has seen many smiles from the man but he seems so at peace and happy.
“Then French toast it is...”
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Lucius sat at the table and watch Harry cook, he has never saw someone just flow in the kitchen like he did. Wondering how and when he learned to cook. Teddy was still in the sitting room playing with one of the many toys he got. So Lucius figured this would be a great opportunity to get to know each other.
“When did you learn to cook” The younger man turns around with a sad smile. The blond did not like the look on his soul mate’s face. That was one he didn’t ever want to see again.
“I have been cooking since I was 4 actually, I had to do the cooking and cleaning. Please don’t give me a pity look. It’s in the past they are gone... It’s a shame really, they died in a car wreck... Some would call in Karma... That is how they said my parents died... Anyways that is enough sadness for today...” He swats his hand in the air dismissing the negative feelings. Standing up Lucius walks towards him but Harry backs away from him. Feeling what he thinks is their bond pull.
“Please... I’m barely keeping it together today... I mean this morning wa... waking up in your arms was great Lucius it really was but... If you touch me I will break down...” Searching into those green eyes full of hurt.
“Okay... but I'm here....” Nodding Harry goes back to making their breakfast.
“What about you Lucius, is there anything that you can do that might surprise me?” Thinking about it, truly he was pretty boring really. That is except the first and third Friday of each month.... It was truly the first muggle thing he did...
“I sing.... I like to think I'm pretty good... I had lessons as a child, every pureblood must know how to play an instrument, study art, and play a sport. I sing, sculpt and I wasn’t too bad a quidditch in school. Let’s not forget potions, and politics.” Harry turned around raising his eyebrows in shock.
“So you when did you have time to play?” Lucius shakes his head and sighs. Looking down at his fingers, not knowing why he is sharing all of this but he wants to share everything with his soul mate.
“Malfoy’s don’t have time to play, sometimes my house elf Budgy would sneak a toy to me... but that didn’t happen often...” Before Lucius could look up he had an arm full of Harry.
“I know I'm a bloody softy... I even cry a sappy movies Lucius but, I think that we might have a lot of things in common. I mean it’s on the different spectrum but it is still the same. You were just a small boy who wanted to play but was forced to do things he didn’t want to do... I... I’m guessing that all you wanted was love too...” Feeling the younger man in his arms felt like home, and what he was saying was the truth. He understood his soul mate understood.
“I will always have a shoulder for you to cry on.” Cupping Harry’s face thumbing away the tears that were falling down. Moving closer to him seeing the younger man’s eyes flutter close. His heart pounding, he finally gets to kiss his soul mate, nothing to interrupt them. Gently moving closer right before their lips touch, they heard.
“LUC! I have a present for you!” Teddy said running into the kitchen, Harry pulls away slowly this time shrugging his shoulders. As to say life with a toddler.
Looking down at the little boy who was now sporting the bright pink hair that his Dad told him about. Holding out his hand he saw a box that was left over from earlier...
“Thank you, Teddy you didn’t have to get me anything. I didn’t get you anything...” Teddy shook his head looking at him like he was crazy.
“You did, you have made Daddy smile today... I haven’t seen him really smile like that in a long long long time.” Turning seeing a red faced Harry he turned back around taking the present from the little werewolf.
“I’ll just make sure that you get something later... Because it’s not really a gift if your Daddy makes me smile like that too... So should I open it?” Teddy nods his head quickly.
Opening up the box he saw a stuffed black panther with four white paws, looking over at Harry and then back down to Teddy. He couldn’t take the little boy’s stuffed animal.
“Teddy... This... this is a wonderful gift... but I can’t take your panther. He will miss you...” Passing the wolf back over to the little boy who just shakes his head and smiles.
“That’s Socks... I want you to have him... Please!” Watching the little boy turn his hair raven black, then his eyes the same emerald green like his Dad. Holding the panther in his hand he leans down and picks up the little boy.
“I will take care of him... Thank you Teddy... Best gift I ever received. Now.” Lucius moves closer to the little boys ear. “Do you have some clay or something that I can make into clay... I have the perfect idea for your Daddy since I didn’t get to get him anything... I will make something for you too...”
“Okay do you want me to get it now?” Teddy asks excitedly, bouncing in his arms, how much he feels for the little boy already.
“Breakfast is ready boys... wash your hands and sit down at the table.” Lucius winks and places the boy on the floor.
“After breakfast Teddy we can sit at the table and do what we talked about.” The blond said with a smile, knowing the little boy liked the fact that they had a secret.
“And why where you two talking about?” Harry asked raising his eyebrow, but smiling wide. Placing the food on the table.
“Nothing Daddy it’s a surprise... Right Lucius?” Nodding as he flicks his wand cleaning both his and Teddys hand, the little one giggles as he felt the older man’s magic wash over him.
“Right Teddy, now this looks delicious.” Plating himself a couple pieces of the French toast that was perfectly made. Daking a deep breath in smelling the wonderful smell of cinnamon and confectioner sugar.
“Daddy makes the best food ever! Lucius are you having another sleep over tonight? Because tomorrow Daddy can make eggs and wizards.” Eggs and wizards? Lucius has never heard of anything like that before, but whatever it is he bet it is delicious.
“Teddy your Granny is coming over tomorrow remember...” Teddy turned his hair bright green.
“Okay Daddy! Wish you would come” There was that frown that he saw the night before.
“I know Pup but you will have fun without me... Your Granny takes good care of you... This is your time with your Granny. You know she doesn’t get to spend that much time with you.” His soul mate ruffles the little boys hair.
“I know, but who is going to take care of you?” Teddy looked older than he was, he truly was worried about his Dad. There is something there that Lucius is going to have to look into.
“Don’t worry Teddy, I will take care of Daddy while you are with your Granny... We can get my house ready for your sleep over for the full moon so I need Daddy’s help to do that okay...” That did it, the little boy was all smiles, his hair turned to the blue it was this morning.
“Oh yeah I forgot about the sleep over on the full moon!” Teddy starts dancing in his seat, taking a bite of his French toast.
“Teddy, since we are talking about Lucius sleeping over... Do you remember in your book about Hayes... him finding his soul mate in Lucian?” Nodding his head, the little boy smiled.
“Yes Daddy... You wrote that book just for me!” Cocking his head to the side Lucius looks at Harry who is now blushing. He wrote a children story about him finding a blond fairy who was his soul mate.
“Y.. Yes I did. Well you are supposed to find your soulmates when you are 17, well I didn’t. I was really sad about it. So I wrote that story for you, but the good thing is I found my soul mate... It was just a little later than planned.” Teddy concentrating on what his Dad said he puts his fork down.
“You found your soul mate? Do you think they would like me? What if they don’t like that I'm a werewolf?” Watching Harry pick up his son and place him on his lap Lucius heart broke. What did they do to this poor little boy.
“I think they would love you Teddy... But maybe you should ask him he is sitting right over there.” He pointed to Lucius. The little boy’s green eyes turn the blue of his and widened.
“You’re Daddy’s soulmate! Luc! Does that mean he is going to live with us? Are we going to stay here or move? I don’t care if we move as long as I can finally get a dog... and maybe a brother.. Luc can I have a dog and then a brother?” Laughing the blond shook his head meeting Harry’s green eyes trying to read what he is thinking.
“I’m not much of a Dog person Teddy, but I wouldn’t mind giving you a brother. How about when you come over to my house on the full moon you can pick your room and there is a big back yard that you can play in.”
“You are okay with this Teddy? It might change things a little bit for the first little while, but what is not going to change is how much I love you. You will always be number one...”
“Okay! I got a new Daddy for Christmas! Wait till I tell Granny!” Harry’s smiled and pressed a kiss into Teddy’s cheek. Waiting to hear what he would say. There is no way that Harry would be okay with anyone knowing that he is with Lucius Malfoy. Then his thoughts go to what Teddy said a new Daddy... Not that he expected Teddy to call him father... Well he didn’t even want his own son to call him father... He like Papa. Narcissa and his family said that it wasn’t proper.
“We can tell her when she comes and picks you up! Now let’s finish our breakfast.”
“Luc, are you excited to have a new son?” Looking over at both of them Lucius felt complete for the first time in his life.
“Teddy you don’t know how excited I am to have a new son! Especially a son who is as special as you are!” Finding himself with his arms full of a little werewolf he placed him on his lap pulling over his breakfast.
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Harry was finishing up their Christmas dinner as Lucius and Teddy worked on whatever they were working on at the table. He had to promise that he wouldn’t look over at the table and to be honest he did. Every time he heard a giggle from Teddy or a laugh from Lucius he would glance over.
Harry couldn’t really believe what the older man said earlier. He wouldn’t have thought Lucius could be this kind and caring. Knowing that he is probably crazy for just going with everything, letting Teddy spend time with him or letting him in his bed. It wasn’t like he had much of a choice of him having to stay so close to him because of the bond.
It scared him, how was it he is letting this be like a romance novel of him meeting his soul mate and then everything being perfect. How the man was hard on the outside but on the inside he is soft and kind. Lucius has been wonderful this whole day. Maybe he should just allow it to be... This is what fate or magic or whomever put them together at this time.
Mashing the potatoes, he hears his name. “Daddy! We are done! Come look!”
Wiping his hands off with a towel he walks towards the table which is a complete mess. Paint and clay, Lucius and Teddy both covered in it, but they both had the biggest smiles on their faces.
“Daddy look, Lucius made me Hayes, and Lucian figures from the clay isn’t that so wicked!” Wicked where did his son hear wicked... Thinking back he may or may have not heard him say that a few times. Looking at the figures they did look an awful lot like him and Lucius. Maybe it was like his mind knew that his soul mate would have blond hair, and look a lot like Lucius.
“Wow, what do you say Teddy?” Setting down the figure looking over at the older man. Harry felt butterflies fluttering in his stomach. This is so new, but he wouldn’t give up this feeling for anything. He has never truly felt what love is... Knowing that it couldn’t be love yet, but someone who looks at some way the way Lucius is looking at him right now. It’s not too far off, they were soul mates after all.
“Thank you, Luc! Can we give Daddy’s his now?” Teddy was jumping with excitement.
“Of course.” Holding a small red box with a green bow wrapped around it. Harry takes it from him and pulls off the lid.
Looking inside he saw a figure of Teddy, picking it up with shaky hands, looking it over Lucius made every detail perfect.
“That’s not the best part, Luc show him the surprise!” Teddy said almost too loud, he couldn’t contain his excitement. The blond smirked and flicked his wand, and the figure changed, instead of Teddy looking like he normally did which was like Harry, his hair was more like Remus including his honey eyes. Feeling tears sting his eyes, he does miss Remus... he misses everyone he has lost. Then the figure changed again to Teddy with his blue hair and violet eyes, then the last time Teddy had blond hair and blue eyes just like Lucius.
“It’s charmed so anytime Teddy changes appearances the figure does too.” The blond said with a smile he looked a little nervous... It was an odd thing seeing someone like Lucius nervous.
“I love it thank you boys!” Harry pulled both of them into a hug. Kissing both of them on the cheek, wanting nothing more than to kiss his soul mate on the lips but he refuses to have his first kiss in front of his son.
“I told you Daddy would like it.” Teddy said with his chest puffed out. “I’m going to go play,” and with that Teddy jumped out of the room.
Harry was still looking down at the figure his fingers running over the sweet face. Feeling those blue eyes on him he felt a blush heat his cheeks.
“I’m glad that you like it.. I know it’s not much... My second present you will get tomorrow, that is if you will go out on a date with me.” Lucius said in his Malfoy tone, normally that would drive Harry crazy. Which is did but it was a different type of crazy this time.
“You want to take me out on a date?” Harry doesn’t even remember his last date, not that he dated often. It wasn’t in the cards for him, but now with finding his soul mate he couldn’t wait.
“Of course, first we can go to a café and have breakfast then afterwards we can stop at my house so I can pack a few things... I hate how transfigured clothes feel, and I don’t have my hair potions or anything here.” Harry couldn’t help but snort. There is Lucius Malfoy, he knew he wasn’t completely gone, raising an elegant eyebrow. “Something amusing?”
Shaking his head Harry smiles, “No, I see that Lucius Malfoy is still somewhere in there...” Seeing the cocky look fade from his soul mates face, he hated how quickly Lucius’ good mood was gone.
“Hey.... You are a good person... You are my soul mate... You have to be if you got mated to The Boy Who Live, The Savior of the Wizarding World, and however many names I have...” Harry playfully stuck his nose in the air. Hearing a chuckle, he looks down and grabs the blonde’s hand. Thumbing over their soulmate tattoo. Feeling their magic reaching out for each other.
“I’m glad that it’s you Lucius, if you didn’t notice. I must have had a thing for you for a while seeing as I written us together in Teddy’s Fairy tale.” Lucius stood up and pulled him into his arms.
“I’m glad it’s you too Harry... So glad.” Lucius pressed a kiss on his forehead. Closing his eyes he leaned into the touch. Feeling his wand vibrate in his pocket he groans and pulls away from the warmth and walked over to the stove.
“You know, I think magic thinks it’s funny...” The blond said following Harry over to the stove.
“Why is that?” Pulling the ham out of the oven he places it on the hob. Lucius bushes a piece of his hair behind his ear leaning closer. Almost meeting him in the middle, as if it were clockwork Teddy runs in.
“Is it dinner time?” Laughing Harry pulls away from a pouting Lucius.
“Yes it is go wash up!” The raven hair man said trying to stop his laughing. “You too...” Kissing his soulmates cheek. “Maybe if our date is good tomorrow you will get a kiss goodnight.” He said in a honey dripped tone. Winking at him Harry bushes past him flicking his wrist to set the table. Leaving the blond frozen in the spot.