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.

A/n: there is a huge time jump here but I didn't really think it was necessary to go through the other birth and pregnancy for you. Charlie was the baby they had if you couldn't pick up on that yourself. I might go back later and put something in between these two parts but right now this feels like it should.

May, 17 1968

Arthur cuddled into Lucius's the latter had just finished the chapter in his book and had turned off the light. He had no sooner then put his head flat on the pillow when Arthur's head found his shoulder. Wrapping his legs around his loves they shared an endearing kiss.

"What's gotten into you?" Lucius amused after the kiss broke.

The redhead smiled, "Nothing, I just love you. You know that?"

"Yea, I know that; that's why we're married and have two perfect kids," Lucius whispered a smile donning his features he loved hearing how he was loved.

"Perfect…mmm must be Malfoy's then," Arthur teased.

"Would you have it any other way?" Lucius tilted his head curiously.

"No," Arthur sat up straddling his waist he leaned down to kiss Lucius.

"Daddy?" both men's heads snapped to the door where a three-year-old redhead stood shaking and shivering from cold and fear.

Arthur slid off of Lucius and beckoned the boy over just as a wail sounded from the other room.

"I'll get Charlie," Lucius slipped off the bed and out the door.

Bill watched him go and then looked back to Arthur, "Come 'ere Billy." He called said boy rushed into his father's arms. "Ah baby what's wrong?"

"I-I had a scarwe dream," Bill whispered quietly.

"Well then you know what we're going to do?" Arthur asked Bill shook his little head, "First we're going to get comfy," Arthur pushed the blankets aside settling Bill under them he tucked him in. Then Arthur leaned on his side elbow propped on his pillow ear resting against his hand he leaned over his son. Said boy cuddled into the safety he provided, "now we're going to lay here and you're going to tell me about your dream."

Innocence little grey-eyes met his, "Dere was a monster," he squeaked.

Arthur gasped, "Really? What kind of monster?"

"A Werewolf!" the little boy shivered lightly, "It twied to eat me."

"Ahh baby," Arthur hugged the boy to him rubbing the curls of his hair placing a kiss on his forehead, "You don't need to be afraid of werewolves. Daddy and I are here and no monsters are going to eat you while we're here." Arthur kissed his head again. Lucius came in with Charlie.

The blonde slipped in on the other side of Bill putting Charlie on his chest the twelve-month old laid on his stomach nuzzling his head against his chest.

Arthur raised an eyebrow, "He wasn't hungry or wet he just wanted to be held." He answered the unsaid question. "What about you Bill have a nightmare?"

"Yes, a werewolf ate me!" He squeaked.

"Oh no!" Lucius exclaimed, "That's terrible, I'm so scared!"

Bill nodded, "Me too!"

Charlie raised his head looked about at Lucius, then Bill and finally Arthur he giggled and laid his head back down when Arthur said hi to him.

"But don't worry Daddy said he wouldn't let any monsters eat me," Bill explained as Charlie peaked his head up again squealed with delight when he saw Arthur looking back at him and burrowed his head against Lucius's chest playing an odd game of peek-a-boo.

"Did he really?" Lucius enquired trying not to laugh at what his younger son was going. Bill nodded brightly, "From werewolves and vampires?"

"Yea!" Bill agreed as Charlie squirmed off Lucius at first trying to walk across but ended up crawling over Bill's legs into Arthur's awaiting arms. Charlie was a pretty good walker starting at nine-months but not over his brother's knees. The younger boy also hadn't spoken quite yet but he was getting there.

"Veela, harpies, and trolls?" Lucius asked, Bill nodded, "OK sure Dad will protect you from those monster's but what about…Lobster-man!"

Bill gasped before he shrieked with laughter as Lucius held his fingers together opening and closing them against his thumb like pinchers that cause a tickling sensation in the small boy. He squirmed and gasped but loved it all the same. Arthur looked on from where he held Charlie beaming at just how good a father his lover was.

Father and son were panting when Lucius finally gave up and flopped back on his side facing Arthur and Bill.

Bill smiled happily dream thoroughly forgotten. Charlie had staup back against Arthur's chest he bounced happily, "Buh duh buh buh," he giggled with delight. Crawling closer to Bill the older boy hugged his brother roughly, though Charlie did not seem to mind. Charlie's head found rest next to Bill's the boys still hugging.

"Ah Bill give your brother a kiss," Arthur watched his sons antics. Lucius still panting bit his lower lip in awe of how perfect everything seemed. Bill didn't hesitate to let a loud smack hit Charlie lips.

Charlie took the hint and slobbered a huge wet baby kiss on Bill's cheek, he was sure it was the same thing Bill just did.

"Ew…" Bill wiped the spit off.

Arthur laughed before leaning over giving Lucius a similar kiss, "Ew…" Bill and Lucius both agreed.

"Alright trouble-makers," Arthur concluded, "Time for bed."

Bill yawned at the command, "I'm not tired."

"Still you have to go to sleep because we're going over to the Snape's in the morning," Bill promptly closed his eyes Charlie had already drifted towards sleep himself.

"Trouble-maker?" Lucius frowned.

"Bedtime," Arthur agreed. Lucius pouted, "Bedtime or you'll never know what we could do tomorrow night," A smirk passed over the blonde before he settled into sleep. He was beyond happy with his two sons sleeping in between him and his husband.