Title: Marriage Binds

Chapter title: We have a Baby silly
Author: Blemery

Rating: PG-13

Pairing(s): Arthur/Lucius

Beta: none would really like one anyone interested?

Spoilers: sort of for OtoP but probably a bit AU off of that. Chibi Charlie and Bill

Summary: Ever wonder why the Malfoys and Weasleys hate each other or why there is a nine year gap between Charlie and Percy. The answer is rather simple as most families of pureblood descend both Weasley and Malfoy practiced arranged marriages. However, arranged marriages go slightly array when one of the pair falls in love with someone else, before the arrangement is made official.

July 30th 1966

"Daddy! Daddy!" Cried the eighteenth month old Bill from his crib he had learned quickly that calling for his Daddy made them come faster then when he just cried.

Lucius made his way in, "Lumos," he muttered reaching the crib, "Baby are you scared?" he cooed running his fingers through the soft red curls crowning his son's head.

"Yes," Bill whimpered clawing at his father's arms bouncing on his feet frightened. Bill whimpered trying to climb into his father's arms, "Daddy!"

"Hush, hush," Lucius tried to reassure pulling the young baby out of bed into his arms he turned side to side in a rocking gentle movement humming lightly and rubbing tiny circles on his back. Despite all this effort Bill still did not seem to want to calm down. So defeated he brought the baby into bed with him and Arthur who was working on some late papers for work.

"Bill!" Arthur kissed the child's brow, "'ome 'ere," he pushed his things aside and took the shivering bundle from his darling.

Lucius settled down with them snuggling close he kissed the top of Bill's head.

The baby redhead was nearing sleep after finding comfort in the fact that two set of arms wrapped against him.

"I guess it was just separation anxiety," Arthur commented stroking the curls gently.

"Probably," Lucius let out a quiet sigh rolling over to pick his wand up, "Nox." Quickly the house became dark except for the pale light of the moon.

"Luke…Lukie," Arthur placed Bill between them but leaned acrossed hovering over his lover, "I know something is wrong."

Lucius sighed again and moved to face his lover who moved back a little watching his pale grey eyes, "Do you miss having a baby in the house?"

Arthur glanced down at Bill before raising a eyebrow in confusion, "We have a baby, silly."

"No," Lucius pinched the bridge of his nose before tracing a finger over Bill's forehead and down his cheek, "It's already been a year and a half it went by so fast and I-I miss that."

"What are you saying Lucius?" Arthur's brow furrowed a sourer look on his features.

"I want us…I think…the house is big enough…do you want another?"

"Baby?" Lucius nodded looking away anywhere but Arthur who vowed never to be pregnant again, "It's not like I'm a girl and I have the potential to become pregnant every month."

Lucius eyes shot up Arthur was considering it which was a miracle in itself, "but you do, you want one?"

"Of course I do! I kind of miss being able to bitch and then blaming it on the fact that I'm carrying your child," Arthur grinned sweetly earning a light slap and then a soft kiss.

"They have a potion you know. To help the chance of pregnancy along, it doesn't cost that much really. We can try if you're sure." Lucius explained. Arthur reached over Bill taking the blonde's long lean hand in his wider warm one squeezing reassuringly.

"I love have babies with you. I have no doubts in my mind. I'll ask my brother what he and his wife used." Arthur reassured.

"No way, that stuff didn't work!" Lucius noted.

Arthur shook his head, "Only because she was incapable of carrying a child. Mum and Dad were so pissed. Her parents had known that all along and never told them. But, it's alright now because they have an heir now."

Lucius made a face, "I'd hate to be your brother."

"I'd hate that too," Arthur agreed Lucius chuckled and they shared another kiss over Bill, "So it's decided then."

"Yup, and you're sure you want to carry it, I could…"

"No, we know you can get pregnant. It's easier if I do then finding out later you can't." Arthur cut him off Lucius pouted lightly, "Oh quit that you're lucky I'm being so generous."