Disclaimer: I don't own Harry Potter or any of the characters and I'm not making any money from this story. I do own the story line and any original characters involved.
Warnings: seriously AU; some bashings of Albus, Molly, Author, Ron, Hermione, Fudge, and Malfoys; sex scenes; slash; het; many OCs
Author Notes: The story is finished and I will be posting one chapter a day. Here's the next chapter. Tell me what you think in a review please.

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After a couple of day of mulling over what to do where Lucas was concerned, Harry came to a decision, but not the one that Lucas was waiting for. He went to his godfathers' place even though he knew Remus would be the only one there at that time of the day. He began without preamble. "I need to get in touch with Bill and Fleur."

Remus had been reading a book and dropped it in his shock. "Huh?" He questioned unintelligibly.

Harry rolled his eyes. "I…need…to…talk…to…Bill…and…Fleur. Do…you…understand?" He acted as if he was talking to a particularly slow child.

Remus was not amused if his slight scowl was anything to go by. "You can't blame me for being surprised. This is the first time you mentioned talking to any of them, especially a Weasley."

"You know I decided I could trust them awhile ago."

"Maybe, but you still haven't made a desire to contact them known. All information you have about them is through us."

"Well, I need advice and I want it from Bill and Fleur."

Remus still didn't get why them. "I understand you guys are friends, but that doesn't explain—"

Harry put his hand up to stop the oncoming question. "You promise you won't tell Sirius? I don't need him going into overprotective psycho godfather mode on Bill." Remus nodded although his eyes betrayed his worry. "When I thought I was going to die, I made the decision to not die a virgin. I didn't expect to find love in the very short amount of time. That's why I asked Bill to be my first. Fleur knew and accepted it as something that would happen only once. That is one of the reasons that I became so close to Bill in the first place actually. That's why it feels like it needs to be him that I talk to and no one else will do." Remus hadn't expected that and didn't quite know how to respond. "Don't bother figuring out what to say. Just please, get in touch with Bill for me."

Remus gently gave a kiss to Harry's cheek before leaving the room to do just that.

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Harry was fidgeting as he sat cross-legged on the library's couch. Remus promised that they were coming today, but they were not bringing their children. Their daughters were going to be staying with Uncles Fred and George while their newborn son would be staying with Uncles Charlie and Oliver for the day as he needed more attention than the girls. At least that was what Bill said. Fleur told the truth by saying they didn't trust Fred and George with an infant. They didn't want to come home and find their son with purple skin. Harry couldn't really blame them.

Sirius was happy to see them although he didn't understand why Harry chose them out of everyone from England. He didn't think too hard on it though. Severus, on the other hand, kept giving Harry a shrewd eye. He didn't think Severus would go psychotic like Sirius might, but Severus might feel like Sirius has a right to know and didn't want to take the chance. He knew Severus would mean well, but still.

He was staring at his hands and hearing footsteps made him look up. First thing he noticed was the familiar red hair pulled in that familiar ponytail. Then he saw the earring that he had admired the first time they met. He didn't bother looking at Fleur as he ran into the waiting arms. He felt warm and safe as the arms encircled him. He snuggled into the chest as his forehead was kissed.

A light giggle pulled them away from one another. Harry saw Fleur covering her mouth, trying to stifle her laughs. Harry smiled mischievously before lunging at the poor, unsuspecting woman. She kissed him on the lips making Harry blush as Bill chuckled good-naturedly, knowing he had nothing to fear.

Fleur sat on the chair while he and Bill sat on the floor, huddled close together. He had missed this closeness. Harry began to tell them about seeing Viktor and the developed relationship as well as his indecencies with Lucas behind Viktor's back. Finally he got to Lucas' secret as well as the truth about Viktor and himself concerning Lucas. He told Bill what happens if mates reject a vampire and the guilt that was eating at him because of his indecision. He finished with, "What do I do? Help!"

Fleur and Bill looked at one another. Bill took the lead. "Harry, let me ask you one question. Do you love Lucas?"

"I'm not sure. I care about him for sure and I trust him with my life. I sure as hell don't want him to die. I'm not going to say I love him just because I'm his mate though. That's not right and I don't know if the feeling is there yet."

"I didn't ask you to do that. If you don't love him yet, do you think you would be able to love him in the future, if given the time?"

Harry didn't even have to think about it. "Of course, he's amazing. I don't doubt being able to fall in love with him in the future eventually. I still don't want to lose my family though."

It was Fleur's time to talk. "Harry, Please don't deny what I'm about to say; I know you have loved someone before."

Harry's mouth opened and then closed before he spoke in a hushed voice, as if afraid someone unwanted would hear."Were we that obvious? I wanted it to be a secret because I was afraid his life would be in danger."

"Don't worry; it was only noticeable to someone who was observant." Fleur reassured him.

"What are you guys talking about?" Bill questioned in confusion.

"I love all of you Weasleys…well, most of you anyways, but there was someone who was a bit closer to my heart. I became really friendly with Cedric Diggory after the Dementor attack in my third year. When everyone was gone while I had to stay at the hospital, he came and apologized personally. He became my big brother and very silent protector. He came to care for me so much and he wanted me to know that as well. He took a brothership pledge; it created a link between us, making us brothers in every way but blood. He wanted to take the pledge with blood, making us actually related, but I wouldn't allow it. I knew Voldemort would target him if our relationship became known. In the end, all of our secrecy didn't even matter." Harry finished sadly, tears glistening as he remembered the always smiling Cedric.

Fleur leaned forward and softly wiped the tears away. "You loved him very much; yet, you were able to move pass his death.

Harry shot up to stand, hands clenched into fists as he stared angrily at the quarter veela. "I'll always miss him! I won't ever stop missing him! He was my big brother and I love him!"

Fleur tried to get Harry to calm down. "Harry, I did not mean to cheapen your feelings for him. I know you love him and a part of you will always miss him and think about him. What I'm trying to say is although you miss him and you still think about him, you don't feel as if you can't go on without him. I'm sure you felt like that right when he was first killed, but the pain isn't as unbearable anymore; it's lessened."

"I guess; I'll never stop missing him though."

"But you can live with it and still find some amount of happiness." Fleur persisted.

Harry's face was scrunched up. "What does Cedric have to do with anything anyways? Why did you even bring him up?"

Bill understood where his beautiful wife was headed and took up the conversation in order to relieve some of the pressure off of her. "Harry, you will no doubt feel a lot of pain when you lose your family, or even as you watch them grow old while you never age. It will feel unbearable at the time of their deaths and you won't know if you'll be able to go on and keep living. The truth is, you will be able to go on. You proved that where Cedric is concerned. Certain days of the year you may devote to thinking about them, which would be understandable of course. I'm sure that neither Viktor nor Lucas would fault you for those days, but thoughts of them will not take up your whole life. You will be able to continue living with two men who obviously care very much about you. Cedric would want you to find eternal happiness as I'm sure you godfathers would want for you. If you are really the mate of a vampire, that means there is no one better for you. Viktor being a part of that means that the three of you belong with each other. You won't ever find anyone who will match you better or balance you out as perfectly." Bill took a deep breath and then remained silent, watching as Harry digested what he said.

Harry sighed. "You think I should give into Lucas?"

Bill smiled gently. "From how you describe your time together, you desperately want to give in. The only thing stopping you is the idea of losing people you love."

Fleur scooted to sit awkwardly on the floor which made Harry let out a slight chuckle, although it sounded strained. "We love you and we want what is best for you. In all honesty, we think you being with Lucas and Viktor would be the best and would really give you the happiness you deserve. Anyone who loves would say what we are because they would want what is best for you."

They were quiet, all 3 of them lost in their own thoughts. Harry, wanting to drop the subject for the time being, began talking about inconsequential things. Bill and Fleur understood what he was doing and humored him. After all, they did have a lot to catch up on. Sirius and Remus's reports told them only so much.

They were interrupted while Bill was telling Harry about Ron's and Hermione's fall from grace so to speak by Remus telling them dinner was ready. It was full of laughs and Harry forgot about the decision he still had to make.

Unfortunately, Bill and Fleur couldn't stay for more than a night. They were quite anxious to get back to their children. Truthfully, they weren't even sure if they should trust Fred and George with the girls either. Harry laughed when Fleur whispered that to him. He didn't think Fred and George would like them doubting their babysitting skills.

Harry was near tears when he was saying goodbye to them the next day. Thankfully, he was going into the bakery later that day, so didn't have to rush them away. Bill pressed his lips softly to Harry's, but the younger man didn't think anything of it. He had started to watch an amazing show called Queer as Folk after he came to the muggle world and knew the kiss could be compared to what two of the main characters, best friends Brian and Michael, often shared. Fleur didn't have a problem either and that was the only thing that really mattered.

After they left, Harry continued his day to day routine. In his free time, he thought about Lucas. It was an odd dream that helped him finally come to a decision.

Harry was looking at his marauder photo album, not bothering with the photos of his parents. He was looking at more recent pictures, particularly one of Cedric on his 17th birthday when they were alone. His eyes were laughing as he stared at the camera. Every now and then he'd stick his tongue out playfully. Harry wiped away the impending tears before they could fall.

"That's one of my favorites." A voice whispered sweetly in his ear. He dropped the album in shock, having never thought he'd get to hear that beloved voice again. When he turned around he saw Cedric casually standing there, a light smile on his face.

Without thinking, he got up and raced towards his big brother, not questioning how he was even there in the first place. Instead of having his arms encircle Cedric and hearing the familiar heartbeat that had also comforted him, he fell right through what he now knew was an apparition. He shivered because of the chill that came along with that experience.

"I'm sorry Harry, you can't touch me. I made a deal with the gods and goddesses so I could have a word with you. All of them are quite smitten with you and allowed it after I promised it was for your own good."

Harry nodded although he was extremely disappointed he wasn't able to hug Cedric. "Why do you want to talk to me so badly?"

Cedric went to the bed. He looked as if he was sitting, but he was actually hovering. He stared pointedly at it until Harry went and sat next to the specter. "Harry, I know you have been extremely troubled by the whole situation with Lucas. Although I would love to spend all of eternity with you when your soul finally leaves your body, in good conscious, I can't tell you to not became a vampire. A lot of people up in the next world have mystic powers, including powers of divination; actual divination, not stuff like what Trelawney spews. They see you unbelievably happy with Lucas and Viktor as life partners. You will spend anniversaries mourning the deaths of people that you held close to your heart, Remus's being the hardest one for you to deal with. There will be times where you feel like ending it all, but with Lucas' and Viktor's support and constant love, you are always able to pull through and overcome the feelings. You will make new friends and family among vampires who grow love and care about you. They will do everything they can to protect you. You won't be lonely; that I promise you." Cedric paused as if gathering his thoughts. "Harry, I love you. That's why I'm telling you this. Your heart is leading you to Lucas and Viktor. Please, follow it and find eternal happiness with them. Both of them deeply love you. I as well as your family and your friends once they join me up here will all enjoy seeing you happy from where we are. I know your mother and father feel the same way I do. They send their love by the way."

Harry's eyes widened. "What didn't they come with you if that's true?"

"The gods and goddesses said they could only allow one person to come to you. Although both of them wanted to come and talk to you, they decided that since I knew you on a more personal level, I would be the best to come, that I was the one that had the best chance of getting you to do what was best for yourself. Also, they wouldn't be able to decide which of them got to come see you. That would definitely cause a major argument."

Harry's eyes watered. "Will you tell them that I love them please Cedric?"

"Of course, but I'm sure they know. In case you're curious, they support your decision wholeheartedly to give up magic."

"I'm glad." Harry smiled softly.

Cedric began to shimmer, making him sigh, sadness tinting the sound. "My time is just about up regrettably. I love you Harry; never forget that."

"I love you too Cedric. I really wish I could hug you right now."

"As do I." Cedric grew more and more transparent until he disappeared completely.

Harry woke up, eyes opening quickly. He brought a hand up and felt his cheeks; they were wet with tears. He turned on his side, thinking about what dream Cedric, if it was really a dream (who knew when magic may be concerned), told him. He knew what he was going to do now.

Author's Notes: I cried during the dream scene as I was writing it; I actually had to take a little break to calm down. I hadn't plan on Cedric and Harry being that close in the past, or Bill being the one to take Harry's virginity; Harry's first time was supposed to be guy who was never named. My muse told me as I was writing what to do.