Chapter 7: A New Brother
About a month later, Harry was walking to Charms, and as he headed past his father's office, he heard crying. He knocked twice and walked in, where he was faced with his father who had his head flat on his desk. Harry rushed over, asking his father what was wrong, his voice laced with concern. Snape looked up at Harry, his eyes red from tears and frowned that he was pregnant with a little boy. Harry congratulated his dad, giving him a bright smile and I hug.
"But what about Neville, we've only been together for a month, and he's so supportive, he comes to see me every chance he gets, and stays with me at night, I can't lose him, Harry, I can't. He's too young to be a dad."
"He's supportive, surely he won't just leave you," Harry smiled. "And I think Neville will be a great father."
"So does Madam Pomfrey, she's the only one that knows," Snape smiled. "I mean, she did the test."
Harry smiled, as Snape shooed him off to class. He felt ok with leaving him on his own, knowing Neville, he would probably pop over to see him, not that Snape will tell him, cos Snape will wait until night when they could definitely be alone. Harry left Snape to mark whatever papers were in front of him and headed off to Charms.
All through his first lesson, Harry thought about a demon's ability to get pregnant, now that it was confirmed that he could, and was embarrassed that he'd forgotten it. That's when the worry and panic set in, as he remembered they forgot to have that talk about protection, and that they hadn't been safe for the whole month they were together. For the entire hour and a half, Harry sat there worrying over pregnancy, and Draco's reaction if he was pregnant. He decided the best thing to do was to go and see Madam Pomfrey, so he'd know whether or not he was for sure.
By the time the lesson had finished, and Harry was in the Hospital Wing, he was so tense and tired, that he just wanted to go to bed. Madam Pomfrey was as attentive as usual but was under the assumption he'd had a Quidditch accident.
"Madam Pomfrey, I'm not hurt, but my dad said you saw him today," Harry frowned.
"Oh, are you looking for a test?" Madam Pomfrey smiled. "You're a little young don't you think."
Harry shrugged, "I guess I forgot I wasn't just like everyone else."
Madam Pomfrey nodded and asked Harry to try and relax so that she could do a brief detection spell. Harry relaxed as best he could, given his current situation, and it didn't take long to get a result. Madam Pomfrey smiled, announcing that the result was negative, so Harry wasn't pregnant. Harry breathed out, not realising his breath had been held, and his muscles felt weak. He thanked Madam Pomfrey for wasting her time to help him and left the Hospital Wing. He thought about turning up late to his next lesson, but thought it would be better to get some rest, he was way too stressed.
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Harry woke up after hearing a loud noise, and when his eyes flew open, he noticed Draco standing at the door, with Ron and Hermione behind him, their faces covered in fear and concern. Ron tried to get in past Draco, and Hermione opened her mouth to say something, but Draco moved in and closed the door in their faces. When he turned back to face his lover, his face was covered in relief, and he came to wrap his arms around Harry.
"Is this where you've been all day," Draco smiled. "You had me worried sick."
Harry tilted his head, "What do you mean 'all day'?"
"You've been missing since the first lesson, and its dinner now," Draco frowned, "Have you honestly slept that long?"
Harry nodded, rubbing his eyes. Draco placed the back of his hand against Harry's head, checking for a fever. Harry slapped it away with a smile, but Draco just glared. Harry kissed him lightly, promising him he was alright. Draco loosened up, bringing Harry in for a bigger kiss. He asked Harry why he'd been cooped up in his room all day if he wasn't sick.
"Well it started this morning when I found out Snape is pregnant," Harry smiled.
"Aww, now you'll have a little brother or sister." Draco frowned, "But that doesn't explain why you're in here."
"Well, we didn't have that chat about protection, and I just thought that because we weren't safe, that I'd be pregnant too. I was panicking so much I had to go see Madam Pomfrey, and she tested me. I was relieved when it came back negative, but the stress made me tired. I went to sleep, and now here we are."
Draco glared at Harry for a moment, asking if it would be that bad for him to end up pregnant by him. Harry kissed his frown-line covered forehead, explaining that he was only worried that Draco wouldn't want the pressure of a baby, and maybe not want to be with him if he was pregnant. That just made Draco angrier, as he sneered at Harry and walked away.
"So that's what you think, that I'd just up and leave if I got you pregnant." Draco spat. "Wow, you think so highly of me."
Harry tried to defend himself, but Draco wasn't having it as he turned away. Harry broke out in tears, and he hardly knew why, because he'd never let Draco see him cry, but could tell it was the demon in him seeking penance for his mistake, and begging for forgiveness. Harry felt so embarrassed to be crying and tried to stop as he wiped his tears away.
Draco came back over to him, looking ashamed of himself as he sat beside his blubbering boyfriend, and wrapped his arms around him. Draco apologised for going off on one but swore to Harry that no matter what happened, he'd be there for him and that he'd always love him.
"Forget about dinner," Draco smiled, leaning in to kiss Harry's wet cheeks. "I want to apologise properly, and show you just how much I care."
~o0o~
(Severus Snape)
I shook as I waited for Neville to come by like he did every night. I shook as I waited for him, remembering all the sweet things he'd said to me, and how he'd stood by me, even when I told him what I was, and what responsibilities he now had. Neville truly is such a loving, kind boy. And I couldn't bear it if I lost him now, not after all these years of wanting.
The door opened, and Neville came in grinning, strutting right up to me to plant a big kiss on my lips. His lips were so warm, so soft. His cheerful smile faded with concern as he saw the worry on my face. He asked me what I was worried about, and I smiled at how easy it was for him to read my emotions, like an open book.
"There's something very important I forgot to tell you about, and now I have to face the consequences of my mistake," I snuffled. "I'm pregnant, I should have told you it was possible in the beginning, but I got lost in the passion of it all. I'm so sorry."
I prepared myself for the worst, as Neville looked down in confusion. I was ready to drop things with Neville, so he could live his life and act his age when he looked back up with tears in his eyes and a huge smile spread across his face. I didn't understand.
"Oh Merlin, I'm gonna be a dad," Neville laughed.
He wrapped his arms around my neck and pulled me down to kiss me, caressing my neck, jaw and lips with kisses. I was panting for breath, asking why he wasn't confused and ready to leave me to take the responsibility.
"Well, it may be your fault we're in this mess, but I love you." Neville smiled. "And now I know that I don't have to sacrifice a family because of my sexuality. You really are amazing, and everything I could ever dream of."
I broke out in relieved laughter, kissing my mate, saying he was good for me. Neville blushed and wanted to know if I wanted to be with him forever. I smiled that I couldn't think of anything that would make me happier, and he dropped down onto one knee.
"Then will you do me the honour of being my husband?" Neville proposed. "Maybe not this month, or even this year, but I want you to be mine. Forever."
I was speechless. My voice had abandoned me, right when I needed it. I just nodded and stood there as Neville kissed me, thanking me for making him the happiest man alive, pulling me towards the door to my bedroom.
