Chapter XIV: Surprise! Surprise!
Harry was so worried about Draco. It has been a week since he collapsed in the garden and Harry had stayed and worked at home to keep an eye on Draco and Scorpius. That morning, he woke up to find Draco throwing up in the bathroom. He was sitting beside the toilet when Harry got there, pale and sweating. He picked the blonde up and carried him back to their bed. He then called for Zippy to bring soup for Draco. While Evie was taking care of Scorpius, Zippy brought the soup to Harry and Draco's room. Harry helped Draco sit up and have him finish the soup. He stayed by his side until he fell asleep again.
Harry was in his study sorting the papers that were sent to him to work on, but he can't concentrate on his work. His mind kept drifting off to what's happening with his husband. He gave up and floo called his mother-in-law to inform her and ask her at the same time. Narcissa agreed to come over and within the next five minutes, she was standing in front f Harry.
"What seems to be the matter Harry?" she asked the dark haired man. "I don't know. He looks so sick but he said that he's alright and that he could have been just tired. He's upstairs sleeping. Come and take a look" Harry told her as he led her to their room. When they reached there, they saw Draco still asleep and hugging a pillow. Narcissa sat by the edge of the bed as she stroked her son's hair and looked at him lovingly. "I would like him to see a healer though" Harry broke the silence. "That would be a great idea Harry" The elder Malfoy told him.
"I suggest you go and get Pansy to come here instead of going to St. Mungo's" Narcissa informed him. "Wait what does Parkinson have to do with Draco being sick Cissy?" Harry asked her. "She is Draco's healer. She has been ever since he had Scorpius. Now I believe he would rather be checked here than in St. Mungo's." She told her son-in-law. Harry just nodded and went on his way to fire call Pansy leaving Draco with his mother.
After half an hour, Pansy arrived at the Manor together with Ron and followed by Hermione and Blaise. He did not question the presence of the latter couple since they were close friends of theirs. Harry immediately went on to explain the situation elaborately to Pansy while he led them to their room.
Draco was already awake and sitting on their bed when they got in the room. He was holding a cup of tea while having a catching up with his mother. "Why does I feel like there is something going on in here? It isn't even weekend yet but you guys are here" he told the group that just entered the room amusingly. Harry walked up to their bed and sat beside him. "I called on Pansy to check on you since you look a lot paler than usual and I'm bothered about your health" he explained. "I told you this is just nothing, but since she's already here what can I do." He giggled as he drank the last of his tea and Harry took his cup.
After Pansy examined him, "There is actually nothing wrong with him. Or should I say them." She said while eyeing the couple sceptically. That had Harry on his feet and walked hastily towards Draco on the bed and held his hand, "What do you mean to say them?" Pansy flashed them a smile "Congratulations! He is 4 weeks along now" Harry looked at the blonde who suddenly blushed and is looking at his hand that his husband is currently holding. He hugged the man and kissed the top of his head.
Hermione squealed in delight "Oh Draco! Harry! Congratulations!" as she rushed over to the couple to hug them. At that, Ron cleared his throat "Looks like we're not the only ones to celebrate Pans" he said dotingly to his wife. Draco looked up to see Pansy blushing "Oh my god Pansy! Congratulations too! How far along are you?" "I'm on my 7th week actually" making the Healer blush more. "Don't tell me Ron knocked you up even before the wedding?!" Hermione asked her with a gleam of amusement in her eyes. Pansy fidgeted and they all ended up bursting with laughter. The day went by lightly ahead as they gathered round the gardens to catch up with each other.
As Harry and Ron have their brows furrowed while playing chess, Blaise was having a nice chat with Narcissa and Pansy, Hermione took the opportunity to talk to Draco. "Dray, have you told him your condition when you had Scorp before? He deserves to know you know. So that he will know what to do then" Draco looked sceptical, "I don't know Mione. I'm scared, what if he leaves me again" "Oh you worrywart! No need to think of such thoughts, the man is head over heels for you in case you haven't noticed" Hermione chastised him with a scowl as she cupped his face. Pansy saw them and gave a knowing look.
They had supper at the main dining room of the Manor. Afterwards, Harry brought Draco upstairs as the latter looked tired from the day's activities. While he was sitting beside the blonde who is finding his comfortable spot on the bed, he reached out to take the man in his arms and embrace him. "I saw you speaking with Mione earlier. It seems somewhat serious, is there something you're not telling me love?" Harry asked him. Draco hesitated for a while and scooted slowly towards Harry. He tucked his head in the junction of his neck and shoulder. "I'm scared that if I tell you, you will leave me again and knowing that if I don't tell you would also cause you misery. I don't know what to do" he said as he sobbed in his arms.
Harry shushed him and kissed the top of his head, he tilted his chin up so that they were looking at each other straight in the eye. "Listen here, Draco Lucius Malfoy-Potter. No matter what happens, I will never leave you again. Only if you wish me to leave would I ever do that. Is that clear?" he told the blonde. Draco wrapped his arms around Harry's neck before he gave him a chaste kiss. "Now do tell me what is bothering you" Harry prompted once they've parted.
Draco chewed on his lower lip as he fidgeted with his hands. "I would never want you to leave me Harry, not even before, not now and not ever." He stated as he shyly looked up into those bright green orbs lovingly. "It has something to do with my health during pregnancy." He began as he looked at his hands. "When I had Scorpius, it was not a very easy one. I was usually sick the whole day and cannot get up from the bed. Mother and Astoria had to assist me with getting up and going about the Manor." Harry looked at him apologetically, "I'm sorry I wasn't there to comfort you" "It's not your fault. Male pregnancy eats up a lot of magic to keep the baby and that took its toll on me. Mother and Astoria's magic were not enough to support me and the baby. I almost became a squib when I gave birth."
Harry hugged him tighter "If I could only turn back the time and fought hard for you that I could have been there when you needed me most. I'm so sorry love. I'm so sorry" he sobbed as he buried his face in Draco's blonde locks. Draco snaked his arms around Harry's torso and tilted his head so that he can kiss him. It started as a gentle kiss, the brushing of lips on lips then turned to Draco gently nipping Harry's lower lip and ended with a kiss full of tongues. Their hands were busy exploring each other's body when they had to pull away from one another to catch their breath.
There was a knock on the door, it appears that they were not able to hear it and their friends entered to say goodbye before they leave. While they were entering the door, "Is that the reason why you were not using any magic when I came back? Is your magic still unstable love?" the worry in his voice was very prominent that it tugged Draco's heart.
"His magic is stabilizing now and it is a big help that you are here with him now rather than before. He had to do it all alone." Hermione's voice from the door answered him. "We knocked, but it seems like you two were busy to notice" said Blaize in an amused tone as Ron chuckled while holding Pansy. "You need not to worry Harry, Dray's magic is becoming stronger and stronger each day you are together and please no more disappearing act Potter! Or I'll definitely hex your balls of to the next century!" Pansy reassured and threatened him at the same time as the room erupted in laughter.
When their friends already left, Harry prepared a warm bath for Draco and carried him bride-style towards the bathroom and gently set him on his feet to remove his clothing. He helped him get in the tub and washed him gently. "Why don't you join me love?" Draco asked invitingly as he gently pulled Harry for a kiss. "hmm…I want to do this, to be able to care for you, to be able to serve you. I know that I will not be able to make up for the lost time, but right now I want this to be a beautiful experience for you. The pregnancy that is, knowing that you suffered a lot with our eldest. I want to pamper you love" he said as he nuzzled his nose against the blonde's.
Later on, he joined his beautiful blonde husband in the tub relaxed against each other. Once they were done bathing, Harry helped him out of the tub and dried themselves and carried Draco to their bed. Once Draco has settled in his pyjamas and was preparing getting into bed, "I'm just going to take a look at Scorpius and be back, alright?" the blonde nodded and settled himself on the bed while draping half of his body on Harry's pillow.
When Harry got back from Scorpius's room, he found Draco already sleeping and hugging his pillow. He shifted him gently and got himself under the covers beside his husband. He placed an arm underneath Draco's nape and gathered him closer. He draped his other arm around the sleeping blonde and kissed the top of his head "I love you, my dragon" and drifted to sleep.