Chapter Two

Baby News

Malfoy Manor

Despite the constant urge to throw up Harry had made a conscious effort to do some homework determined to show Hermione that he did know how to study without her help. He wasn't by any means lazy if he was truthful with himself it all boiled down to being put then for his good grades growing up with the Dursleys. For the first time in his life he hadn't wanted to lose them. Though now, when it mattered most he needed to knuckle down and make his friends proud, but mostly he wanted to make Lucius proud of him. Trying to ignore his rolling stomach he pulled out his charms textbook, parchment and ink deciding to get his favourite subject completed first.

Ten minutes after getting settled into a schedule the familiar pop echoed around the living room informing them Dippy had returned. Nipping the ink from his quill with a tissues he set down the quill, leaning his head onto Lucius's lap again as the queasiness continued, looking up slowly he saw the same shade of green looking back at him. Smiling slightly, he knew in his heart their suspicions would be confirmed by the woman he considered his surrogate mother. Before he could greet Andromeda, he once again bolted for the bathroom with Lucius on his heels reaching the porcelain god at the same time Lucius ended up retching in the sink. Letting out a groan he leaned against the tiled wall as he felt Lucius sit down beside him. Just as he leaned his head against Lucius's shoulder, the quiet voice of Andromeda Tonks broke through the focus on trying not to throw up again.

"Well, if I was suspicious before you've both just confirmed my theory."

"Do you need to do an examination?" Harry asked softly.

"Let's get you two settled on the couch and I'll do the pregnancy test charm."

By the time they reached the living room the queasiness they'd been dealing with since they woke was settling slightly. Both men classed Andromeda family and we're quite comfortable with her looking after them. Laying on the couch with Lucius, he watched his adopted mother take out her wand. The neves he'd been feeling were now bubbling to the surface as he wished more than anything that their suspicions were the truth. For as long as he could remember the one part of surviving the war that pushed him forward was having a family of his own.

"I'm going to cast the pregnancy test charm, if you are both pregnant then it'll show a golden hue above your stomach, if you aren't it'll be silver. Afterward I would love to know how the two of you managed to find yourself in this position."

"Ever heard of the Room of Desire?" Harry asked as his mother in all but blood began the pregnancy charm.

"Ahh yes. No explanation needed." Andromeda said softly as two golden hues appeared above their abdomens. "Congratulations your both expecting."

"Really?" Harry asked the excitement clear in his voice.

"Really. This does mean you will have to be home schooled for your final year though. Unless Severus gives Lucius a job at the school."

"Why?"

"Because the babies need their sires magic to get stronger as the pregnancy progresses." Lucius said softly. "I'll talk to Severus."

"Sirius is going to lose it when he finds out." Harry said quietly.

"We'll tell them together, love. Why don't you write to your godfather and friends. I'll go and seek out Draco."

"Hopefully he will be happy."

"He's always wanted siblings, everything will work out fine. I promise."

"I love you."

"Love you too."

Harry gathered together his homework making his way into the bedroom to write his letters; telling Sirius, Remus, Hermione and the Weasleys was one thing, however the prospect of telling Draco he'd not only knocked up his father but was pregnant himself was more terrifying than six years with Voldemort trying to kill him at the end of every school term. Taking a seat at the desk Lucius had asked Dippy to place in their room for him he pulled out a fresh roll of parchment deciding to write a letter to them as a whole rather than individually. Three attempts later he reread over his words, hoping they wouldn't cause Sirius to faint.

Dear Sirius, Remus, Hermione, Ron, Fred, George, Bill, Charlie, Ginny, Mr & Mrs Weasley and Percy, (if you've come back)

Before I tell you anything I want you to know that the information I'm about to tell you if the complete truth. I haven't been portioned or put under any compulsion spell

Ron and Hermione can tell you I can throw off the imperious since fourth year. The second time we ended up at the Ministry fighting Voldemort, you knew Lucius and I were a couple. What I couldn't tell you at the time was we ended up in the Room of Desire. Trust me it does exactly what it says on the door.

Both of us were affected and both of us participated in making love to each other. Under the circumstances neither of us thought to cast the contraceptive charm. This morning we began to feel sick, headaches and tiredness. After thinking back we realised the symptoms all pointed to pregnancy. Dippy went for Andromeda and she just confirmed our suspicions. Please remember that I'm nineteen years old before sending a howler Sirius. I need your support.

Come to the manor tonight for a celebration,

Harry and Lucius

Rolling up the parchment Harry tied it to Snowball's leg letting the small owl fly out of the bedroom window, he was once again reminded of his lost familiar Hedwig. Sometimes it hurt to know that he was unable to protect her from his so called relatives. Tears fell freely as he tried to forget the image of his proud owl lying dead at his feet after Vernon snapped her neck. He'd always disliked the Dursleys but that one act made the hate turn to pure hate. Wiping his eyes he left the bedroom in order to find Lucius and Draco. Despite being ferried of the conversation he wanted to be with Lucius when he was told.

Draco's Room

As Harry entered Draco's room he watched the younger Malfoy carefully, for the first time he saw a completely different version of him. Instead of the snooty aristocrat intent on causing trouble, he saw a young man looking highly confused. As a wave of nausea threatened to overwhelm him he made his way toward Lucius curling up on his lap, being careful not to bump his partners abdomen.

Draco Malfoy prided himself on being a the ultimate Slytherin; cunning, smart and determined. Ever since they'd arrived home from Hogwarts he'd suspected something had happened in the room his father and Harry Potter found themselves in that Night at the Ministry. Throughout his childhood his father had made it essential that he researched every part of the Wizarding World including male pregnancy. When he'd first noticed changes he wasn't sure whether his father and Harry knew what was going on, as time passed and the symptoms grew Draco finally came to a decision; he'd wait until they came to him before saying anything. Now here they were looking nervous in front of him. He couldn't see them suffer so decided to ask the question first.

"Which one of you is pregnant?" Draco asked.