Chapter 13
Lucius tried to be quiet as he sat on the phone in bed the next morning. “Greg, I need you to make sure that you can get a hold of my favorite restaurant to cater this saturday.” He whispered harshly into the phone, why was this man being so difficult.
“Sir, I will try but it is short notice. 5 guest is that correct?” Greg said into the phone sounding exasperated.
“Yes! I doubt my youngest son will eat this type of food.Have them make something special for him.Then I need you to call and get a cake, please send me what they have and what they can get completed by Saturday.” He wanted this party to be perfect for his husband, their wedding was perfect but he wanted the dinner to be also.
“Sir may I ask what this is all about? Just so I can get the correct type of cake. I want to make sure that I get exactly what you need. We could go together so we can test them out?” Lucius growled and then stared down at his sleeping husband making sure he didn’t wake him up.
“I have work to do Greg, that is why you are my personal assistant. I trust your instincts, I just need an elegant wedding cake. Now I have to get off, I don't want to wake up my husband. He had a long night.” Lucius quickly hung up the phone and placed it on the side table.
He looked down again at his husband who was sleeping comfortably. His bottom lip pouted out, his eye lashes fanned across his cheeks. Utter perfection Lucius thought to himself, leaning down he presses a kiss on his lips. He didn’t expect those lips to kiss back, as he hummed into the kiss.
“Good morning My Harry.” Lucius said, giving him another kiss. The feeling of love overflowed in his chest.
“Good morning my husband.” Green eyes popped, they looked like beautiful emeralds sparkling in the early morning sun.
“You are so beautiful, how did someone like me get so lucky to be married to you?” The smaller man sat up and cupped his cheeks. Lucius felt himself lean into Harry’s touch, happiness and the feeling of being complete bloomed in his chest.
“Because even if we were not made perfect for each other Lucius, the person that I have gotten to know is someone that I would want to spend the rest of my life with.” Harry gave him a smirk and bit his bottom lip. “Now seeing as we don’t have to pick up Teddy right away.” The blond smiled and quickly pinned his husband to the bed.
“It’s like you read my mind.” He trails his lips down the younger man’s neck. “Mmm you are so delectable, and you are mine forever.” Lucius smirks as he hears his husband moan, they spend the rest of the morning celebrating marriage.
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Harry sat on the couch at his home, he has been moving all day. They decided that Lucius home would be the most reasonable place to live, it had plenty of room for a bigger family.Andie was due to come over because he wanted to tell her in person, and invite her to their dinner.
Lucius is reading to Teddy before his nap, he has been tired today. It was his first time sleeping over at Draco and Luna’s plus with his night terror.
Right one time Andie walked out of the fireplace, Harry stood quickly to help her through. The witch threw her arms around him.
“It’s so good to see you! I know it hasn’t been that long but you know how much I love my boys! Speaking of, where is my Teddy and your soul mate?” Harry walks her over to the couch sitting down next to her.
“Teddy had a long night, he had a night terror last night, don’t worry he is fine. Lucius is reading him a story.” He could see the panic in her eyes and then she sighs and smiles.
“It’s been a while since he had one of those.” She fiddles with the buttons on her coat.
“Yes, he was at Dracos, it was his first time over there. He loves him for some reason.” Harry said as he rolled his eyes, it’s still hard to like the younger Malfoy.
“Because Malfoy’s are deviously handsome, charming and loveable.” His husband’s voice rings through the room. “Hello Andromeda, how are you?” Harry wondered if Lucius felt weird, she was his ex wife’s sister.
“I’m doing great, I’m glad my grandson loves you, and Draco. He deserves all the love.” Andie stood up and hugged the older wizard. Lucius stood still looking down at Harry who just smiled, he could feel his husband's awkwardness in his chest.
“So not that I don’t love coming to see you but I feel like there is something that you need to tell me.” She pulls away from him and sits back down on the couch as Lucius sits down next to Harry. Lucius threw his arm around his shoulder squeezing.
“Yesterday, Lucius and I, well we got married.” Harry blurts out, the room was so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Oh gods, that was probably not the best way to tell his only family he has left. “It was spur of the moment or we would have invited you, I mean he proposed and then that day we got married. That’s why we invited you over because we are going to have a reception of sorts on Saturday, and I want you to come. I mean if you want to come. I know that it’s short notice.”
“I’m shocked that he waited that long. I’ve known Lucius for a long time, and I know how he is about traditions. I’m so happy for you Harry!” Andi leaned over and pulled him into a hug, it was the motherly hug that he hasn’t had since Molly hugged him last. Though Andie actually felt different, happier, not as smothering. The older witch pulled away and hugged his husband.
“Yes, he didn’t want to complete our bond until we were married.” Harry felt his cheeks redden, not that she needed to know that.
“I forget how much of a gentleman you are Lucius, I’m sorry that you were stuck with my sister so long, not that I don't love my sister , but she has always wanted to be perfect. Now she has that and so do you. Of course I will be there, I love my boys!” The older witch said excitedly.
“Great! Do you want to stay for dinner? I’m sure Teddy would love to see you.” Harry said with a smile looking over at Lucius who nodded.
“Actually I have a date tonight.”The older witch blushes. Harry’s mouth dropped open as Lucius whistled. Andie has a date, not that she was old but who was she seeing?
“You are the best looking Black sister. Just let them know not to mess with you.” The older witch rolls her eyes.
“I’m not too worried about it Lucius, but thank you. Now I need to go get ready. I’ll see you in a couple days. Tell my grandson that I love him and I can’t wait to see him.” Once again she presses a kiss to both of their cheeks, Harry walks her to the floo hugging her as she disappears in the flames. It was like a huge weight was lifted off of him. He wanted to believe that he didn’t care if Andie didn’t like the fact that they were married, but after everything with the Weasley’s he wanted someone to be there for him and to support him, which Andie has been.
When he turned around Lucius was sitting on the couch his arms open, his husband must have felt his . “Come here my Harry.” Harry moved quickly, straddling his husband’s lap. Harry nuzzles into his husband’s neck. “I love you so much.”
The younger man felt his cheeks warm, the feeling of his husband's love in his chest meant everything to him. “I love you so much Luc.” His fingers play with the older man’s hair as he pulls back looking into his eyes.
“ You feel perfect here in my arms, but we should really finish up packing.” Harry knew the blond was right but he didn’t move. He continued to nuzzle into the older man’s neck, closing his eyes. He listened to his breathing and taking in his expensive cologne.
“Okay five minutes, then we will pack.” Five minutes quickly turned into 30 as they both sat together, kissing, squeezing, and sweet talking.
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It was the day of Daddy and Papas wedding dinner! It was going to be a family dinner, with his brother and Luna and his Granny are going to be there! This was the first time that they are all going to eat together. It makes him sad that Daddy isn’t cooking because he is the best cooker, but Papa said that Daddy shouldn’t cook because the party was for him.
The only thing he didn’t like is that Papa said he had to wear a suit, like when he went to special places with Daddy. The only good thing is that he could wear a bow tie instead of a regular tie. He got to pick out the colors and everything, that is why it is blue and red just like Spiderman.
Teddy was supposed to be sitting in his room waiting for the rest of the family to come over. Papa’s assistant is there. The little werewolf didn’t really like Greg, he smelled funny and he looked at his Papa funny. When Teddy walked towards Daddy and Papa’s room he heard Greg talking.
“Yes I know, I don’t know where this man came from. Lucius has never talked about having a partner, and now all of a sudden they are married. Plus he is my age, so you know he is just with him for the money too. Why would Lucius want him, he is not good looking at all. Once again I can’t see Lucius liking children. I know he has a son my age but he doesn’t talk about him that much. I'm going to slip him something in his food that will let me have some alone time with Lucius and I will try to win him over. So this Harry can leave as quick as he came. Then I will marry Lucius and we will never have to worry about money again Mum.”
Teddy didn’t know a lot of what he said but he knew he heard that he was trying to hurt his Daddy. It would be in his dinner, he would just have to make sure that it didn’t happen. He may only be little but Daddy always said you do what's right and try to protect the ones you love.
Teddy quickly started to run and hit the table that was in the hallway making the vase that was on there crumble to the ground. The sound got the attention of everyone in the house, Greg got off the phone in a rush and he made a mad face at the little werewolf. Then his Daddy ran out with his Papa. They were all dressed too for the party.
“Edwards Remus! What is going on? I’m guessing you were not using your walking feet?” His Daddy walked over to him and checked him out.
“Daddy, I…I needed to talk… and it was ‘mportant. I ran and hit the table.” Papa leaned down and picked him up. Not that he didn’t love his Papa but needed to talk to his Daddy.
“It’s okay Teddy, it’s just a vase. Are you hurt?” Teddy knew that he needed to tell them what he heard.
“I’m okay Papa but Daddy I got to tell you something.” The little werewolf growled as Greg approached his Daddy.
His Daddy’s head snapped over to him and shook his head.Teddy knew that he wasn’t allowed to change his looks at anyone who wasn’t Draco, Luna, Granny or Papa.He really wasn’t allowed to growl at anyone it wasn’t polite, but he didn’t like him!
“Is the little sprite okay? I saw him running. I will go ahead and clean this up. I wouldn’t want anyone to get hurt.” The mean man touched his hair and Teddy quickly pulled away burying his face into his Papa’s neck.
“Teddy! Be nice, I’m sorry Greg. He didn’t get a nap today so he is probably tired. Thank you so much for cleaning up and everything that you did for this dinner.”
His Papa was rubbing his back but he is still angry, his Daddy wasn’t listening to him. “It’s okay Teddy, Draco will be here soon. Let’s go see okay.” The older man whispered in his ear.
“Okay Papa, but I have to talk to Daddy.” His Papa walked towards the Library, and closed the door. Greg wasn’t allowed to see magic when Draco and Luna came through the fireplace.
“Daddy will be right here once he is done helping Greg.” Before Teddy could say anything more about it his big brother walked through the fire. “Draco!” His Papa said with a smile, Teddy was happy to see Draco so maybe he could help him with Greg.
“Hello Father, hello brat.” Draco said playfully, Teddy wanted to smile but he was still mad and a little scared. His older brother cocked his head to the side. “What’s wrong Teddy? I figured you would be excited that I’m here.” He just wanted to make sure his Daddy was okay, but he didn’t want to make Draco sad because then he might not like him anymore.
“He missed his nap today so he has been a little off.” Papa said but that wasn’t right, he wasn’t sleepy.
“Oh naps are important, nargles like it when you don’t nap so you need to take them so they won’t bother you.” Luna said as she walked out of the floo.
“I want Daddy.” Teddy wriggles and his Papa lets him down, he runs towards his Daddy’s voice before plastering himself on his leg.
“Teddy?” Teddy couldn’t help it; he just started to cry. “Aw come on pup.” Daddy leaned down and picked him up. He cuddled into his arms he wasn’t going to let Daddy out of his sight, he was going to keep his Daddy safe.
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To say that Harry was worried about Teddy today was an understatement. Maybe it was all too much for him, Lucius, the move, not going to school. They talked about what they were going to do with Teddy now that he is not going to school, Lucius wanted tutors but Harry wanted Teddy to have friends. He didn’t want him to be 11 by the time he made friends. Not that he would let him go to Hogwarts. Harry has always liked America and he liked New York. Not that they would live in the city because of Teddy’s littler furry problem.
It was almost time to eat and he was still being clingy, that was until Granny came and he wouldn’t let her leave the room that Harry was in. Harry nearly jumped when he felt arms around his middle.
“What is making you so nervous My Harry? I can feel it so much in my chest. Are you okay?” Lucius said in his ear before he kissed his neck. Just being in his husband’s arms he felt a little better.
“I don’t know what’s going on with Teddy today. Maybe he didn’t have a good night, but normally he wakes me up when he has a night terror. Am I selfish? I did all of this without really asking him. I mean he seems happy, he calls you Papa but what if it was too much too soon. I can’t leave you not because if I do I would be in physical pain, it’s because I love you Lucius. I just don’t know.” Harry’s voice cracked as tears stung his eyes. The older man twirled him around so they were face to face.
“You are not selfish, you are the most selfless man I’ve ever met. I just think he is having an off day, it happens to all of us. I think once we figure out what we are going to do with his schooling. I think honestly right now until he starts primary, tutors would be okay. I just think if we try to move him right now after how he is acting.” Harry knew that Lucius was right, a tutor would be okay for right now. He needs to get accustomed to their lives now before he starts him in a new school.
Harry turns around in his arms nuzzling into his chest. “You’re right, it would be too much on him. I’m sure we can find someone that can tutor him. Maybe someone who will do muggle learning too. I just want him to have full advantage of everything.”
Lucius ran his fingers through his hair. “I am normally right, My Harry, and yes I probably can pull a few strings and get someone who knows it all. Possibly someone from the states or who used to live in the states.” Harry looked up at him puzzled, why would he want someone from the states?
“You talk in your sleep love did you know that? I’m sure when Teddy is ready to go to Ilvermorny we all can move, probably with three more kids. That is a good even number don’t you think My Harry?” Harry breath hitched, feeling the excitement and love in his chest was almost too much.
“Yes… Yes three more kids would be great. Maybe by this time next year one will be on its way?” The blond moaned and pulled him into a kiss, he felt it down to his toes.
“It’s time to eat!” Greg said with a smile, “Everyone please be seated!” Harry didn’t know how he felt about Greg, Lucius said that he has been working with him for a couple of years so he couldn’t be too bad.
He watched as everyone sat down Andie was sitting next to Luna who was telling her stories, Teddy seems to be feeling a little bit better. He is talking to Draco about Iron man, and about his flying suit. It was like he was able to breath again, maybe it’s not as bad as he thought.
The food was placed in front of everyone, it looked like delicious seafood pasta. Harry was about to take a bite when Teddy crawled over the table quickly throwing the plate on the floor.
“Edward Remus….” Is all that Harry could say before he was holding a crying Teddy.
“Harry why don’t you go ahead and give him a bath and get him ready for bed. I’ll finish up here.” Lucius said Harry looked over at Andie who looked as confused as he was, Draco had an eyebrow raised he could tell that the blond wanted to laugh out loud. Luna just continued to eat her pasta.
“I can help you!” Greg said as he began to clean up the plate from the floor.
“No it’s okay Greg go ahead and go home. Thank you for everything that you have done. I will be back at work on monday.” Lucius said so formally but he could tell his husband was feeling uneasy.
Harry didn’t know what else was said, all he could hear was the sobbing coming from his arms.
“Come on Pup let’s get a bath.” He pressed a kiss in the raven colored hair as the little werewolf jerks with sobs clinging onto him.
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Lucius stood in the sitting room listening to music, as he looked out the window drinking a stiff drink. He still wore his black suit pants and his white button up shirt was rolled up to his elbows. That horrible tattoo faded and now the addition of the Dogwood tree that wraps around his forearm made it better.
“Well that could have gone better.” The blond turned around when he heard his husband's voice. There he stood, in a pair of lounge pants and one of Lucius t-shirts which was a little big on him. He has never seen him look better.
“Yes, is Teddy okay now?” He asked in a voice full of worry. Harry nodded, he felt the wariness in his chest from his husband.
“He is sleeping soundly.” The younger man said with a sigh, he knew it took a lot out of him today.
“Come dance with me, please. We haven’t had a proper first dance.” Lucius held out his hand to his husband. A beautiful blush appeared on his cheeks, which made happiness bloom in his chest.
“I’m not even dressed anymore and there you are looking as sexy as ever.” Lucius crooked his finger in a come here motion and Harry slowly walked up to him.
The older wizard pulled him into his arms as a new song started to play.
Love me, Love me. Won’t you say you love me.
Come along through the years with me.
Can’t you see how I adore you and how long I’ve waited for you
Love me Love. Won’t you say you love me too.
Green eyes full of love look at him as they dance. Lucius felt so many emotions in his chest, love, happiness, arousal. He leans down and presses a kiss on those perfect lips.
Love me, love me
Love me with all your heart
Kiss me dear while I hold you tight
Make this evening a magic night
Love me, love me
Promise me we'll never part
If you'll love me as I love you
Darling I love you, I love you
More than you ever could know
Daytimes I spent dreaming of you
Nighttimes telling you so
Yours is the softness of spring to me.
“My Harry you are so perfect.” He whispers in his husband’s ear, letting his lips trail down his neck.
Your are the beauty of fall
Heaven is mine when you cling to me
You I adore overall
Kiss me dear while I hold you tight
I'll make this evening a magic night
If you'll love me as I love you
If you'll love me as I love you
If you'll love me as I love you
“I love you Lucius.” Harry said as the music slows but Lucius was still leading him.
“I love you too Harry. I will always love you. One more dance before I take you to bed and make love to you.” The younger man smiles and moves in closer to him.
“Yeah one more dance.”
Teaser:
The warm summer breeze danced on his skin as Harry flew, leisurely moving through the air. He looked down at the place that he has called home for the last two years. The Burrow, it has been completely remodeled, looking better than it ever has. Of course, it still has it’s unique built but beautiful.
The sky was turning it’s beautiful warm oranges and pinks as the sun was setting, Harry couldn’t help but think about everything that has happened. He couldn’t believe how the war ended. Who all lived, who all died.
The ones who died haunt his dreams every night. There hasn’t been a night that he has actually fallen asleep without having a nightmare.
The worst was when he saw the faces of his two best friends staring at him, with a dead look in their eyes. He knows that how they died was completely his fault. If only he could have saved them. They were heroes... more so than him.
Harry was supposed to die, he was ready to die so that everyone else could live. He shook his head, he wasn’t a bloody god, so why is he sounding like one.
Molly should have hated him, her youngest son died because of him. Thankfully she didn’t lose any other family members. Ginny left as soon as she could, living her dream as a professional seeker for the Holyhead Harpies. The twins threw themselves into their store, Percy works all the time. Bill is taking care of his family and Charlie is still training his dragons, who has begged him to come visit he just couldn’t .Harry was the only one left, he couldn’t leave Molly.
He didn’t want to be alone anymore, what made things worse is the one person that he wanted to be with, to talk to, to apologize most to is not dead no. He has been in a coma for two years... Two years... the healers told him that there wasn’t anything wrong with the wizard but his magic needed to heal.
The venom from the bite took so much out of the wizard plus all the blood loss. That once it does he will be back to his normal self. Harry finds himself visiting Severus Snape every day, to read to him about potions, talking to him about how Ginny was doing in her career, the other day reading how Blaise Zambini and Neville Longbottom bonded. Which was surprising to Harry thinking that that might wake the man up.
This morning when he went to visit like he did everyday. He found out that Snape’s magic was fully healed and should be waking in a few days. The man that he wanted to live is going to live, would he be happy to find out that he is going to? Or was he like Harry, thinking that this war was going to kill him.
Still circling around the wizard took in a deep breath. He has never felt to so calm and so peaceful as he does right now. This broom ride was exactly what he needed, Snape is going to recover fully. As a hero better yet, Harry made sure that he fought for the ones that shouldn’t have gotten thrown into Azkaban. Malfoy being the second on the list. Yes Snape’s case was a little harder but after everything Snape has done for him, not to mention Harry being in love with his half-blood prince since his 6th year. It didn’t matter now, the debt was paid. He thought finally his job was done.
Harry pulls his broom as he climbs into the sky, the wind now almost taking his breath away with how fast he was going. He flies higher until he is satisfied with his view. Harry moves slowly until he was now standing on his broom looking down at his home, then looking up into the sky.
“Mum, Dad, Sirius, Ron, Mione.... I can’t wait to see you...” Harry smiled as he stepped off his broom, soon he will be with the ones he loves, and where he should have been after the war. The ground slowly approaches, his mind blissfully blank.
He closes his eyes, the wind is all he could hear it will be over soon. Not hearing the screams, feeling himself getting closer to the ground. He opens his eyes up seeing he wasn’t that far away now but he notices he isn’t alone anymore but they, they were too far away nothing for them to do. He hated the fact that they would have to see this but it’s too late this is what he wanted.
The ground came closer and closer, hearing a spell being screamed it was too late or so he thought, his head slammed into the ground. His body was levitating in the air, but the world went to a beautiful peacefully black.