Companion piece to "Family Makes the Best Blackmail." Implied Albus/Scorpius slash.
Never Bet on Saint Potter
"Hey, Dad?"
"Yes, Albus?"
"Er… I just wanted to tell you, Dad…"
"Yes?"
"Um… I'm… gay."
Harry Potter turns around and looks at his son thoughtfully. "Oh."
Albus stares. "That's it? Oh?"
"Well, gay's gay. I think Albus Dumbledore was gay too, actually. He rather implied it, as did Rita Skeeter. I never asked. It would have been a strange conversation, I'm certain."
"And this conversation isn't?" Albus replies.
"Good point. Thanks for telling me, Albus."
"Uh – there's one other thing."
"Yeah?"
"I'mgoingoutwithScorpiusMalfoy."
Harry blinks. "Slower, please."
"I'm… going out. With Scorpius. Malfoy."
"Oh." Harry grimaces. "Uh – I'll trust your judgment, I suppose. If his father ever does something stupid, you boys come to me. And I want to meet Scorpius sometime. Really meet him."
"…That's it?"
"That's it."
"Dad!" Albus moans. "You just cost me a galleon!"
Harry snorts. "You didn't really bet on my reaction, did you?"
"Not funny. I was so convinced you were going to freak out, but Scorp said you'd just take it in stride like the superhero dad you are."
Harry grins. "I like Scorp already. I'm going to tell you something. Do me a favor and never tell Ginny I said it to you?"
"Sure thing, Dad."
"Right. Here it is: Scorpius' father is an asshole. Scorpius himself may or may not be an asshole, but either way, that means he's your asshole, and your responsibility. Be careful, don't do anything stupid, and don't be an asshole yourself, and everything will be alright. Sound good?"
"As far as Mum's concerned, you never said anything. And yeah. Thanks, Dad."
"You're welcome. And here." Harry digs out a galleon and flips it at his son. "Reimbursement."
Albus looks mortified. "Dad?"
"Yes, Albus?"
"You just cost me ten galleons."
"And that's what you get for betting on my good charity," Harry says, rolling his eyes. "Now scat, you."
Scowling, but happy, Albus flees.