I'm baaaaack! *Winks*

Now, let's get this party started!
Enjoy!

The dominant stood there with wide eyes to see the dead men walking up to them. They were charging straight to his mate and his arm pulled in front. They saw Harry stood tall fiercely enough to threaten them to back off. James didn't continue any further as he tried to comprehend what had happened. Sirius slowly approached to Harry and eyed the savior with cautious.

"I don't like him."

Harry nodded, "I know. But I don't need your damn approval. I only need his'." His hand rested onto Severus' arm and glanced to his mother, "She needs to be taken to the med-wing immediately."

James understood the message and rushed over to Lily's unconscious body. She appeared to have a pair of bags under her eyes and the paleness. The wizard barely recognized her, but he knew her hair remained the same. James scooped her up and rushed to infirmary. The godfather didn't budge it, but he looked at the men in front of him. He could see the ugly battle behind them and understood something had happened in his absence.

"How long was I gone, kiddo?"

Harry sighed, "Almost half a year."

A snort, "And it couldn't have been longer?" The submissive mate shook his head.

Sirius growled, "Watch it or I'll…"

"Or I'll mute you for threatening my mate." The dark emerald eyes glistened and darted at his godfather.

Severus felt victorious when his dominant mate stood for him. There was more than he could have asked for, but Potter showed a long way since they began summer. Yet, there were questions in the need to be learn and there wasn't much to deal with. Harry glanced at Severus and held him closely.

"Sirius, why don't you check on my mum and see her recovery. I have serious discussion for someone who failed to inform me important thing I had to know first place." A soft growl shifted his submissive mate in quick disappointed state.

Severus was unable to ignore the growl as it felt similar to a punishment. Only, he showed fear to his dominant mate to allow control over him. Sirius saw the connection and decided to run for his life before Harry could mute him permanently. In the field where Hogwarts didn't seem to be home and the damaged tree nearby didn't feel safe to be around. Harry gripped his lover closely and stared directly into the darkest eyes.

"When did you learn you are pregnant?" Struggled to withhold his growl, feeling the intense pain through his jaw when gnawing down.

Severus didn't dare to remove himself and gave on a whim, "After Draco 's panic…it occurred to me about the bond between us. I-"

Harry pulled him closer, chest to chest, "-And it never occurs to you that I could have given you an extra protection!" He hissed, "What you are carrying is my child too!" Narrowing his eyes, "I heard that fear you had against Voldemort, Severus, and yet, you can't even tell me a truth of what you knew right away." He released the man, "What if I had punished you for making a mistake or went too far that we would have lost the baby too soon?"

The potion master found himself speechless and dropped his shoulders when Harry explained it to him. After everything they went through since summer to now, there was something coming out so strong that Severus couldn't stop it. His lips quivered, water built up in his eyes, and knees caved in. Harry quickly caught him into his arms and soothed his back.

"Don't beat yourself up, Severus," He whispered, nuzzled on the man's head, "I only want you to understand how serious it is. I am happy."

Severus shook his head and tried to stop weeping, "Potter, you imbicile! Why would you say such thing?"

Harry smiled, "Because I want you to tell me from now on. You know what happens when I get angry and have done to you so far." He forced the man to stand up, "But now, you need to sleep."

Severus was about to protest, but Harry was having none of it. The thought of his submissive mate pregnant meant serious responsibilities now and the war was over. The dark wizard would no longer exist because the love spell that broke the final Horcrux.

… … …

The bright witch saw the deatheater screaming in severity of pain as they clutched onto their forearm. The blond rose his brow at them and checked in to the witch.

"Did we use a powerful spell or something? Merlin, I know Potter is powerful, but I don't think he could extend this much energy right now…"

Hermione shook her head, "I don't think so, Draco…there's more going on."

"And that's because the kid killed you-know-who."

The pair turned pale at the sight of a man they believed to be a ghost. The man chuckled at their reaction and patted the witch's shoulder.

"Harry's best witch, Granger. Mind filling me in what I have been missing for half a year?" His hands rested on his waists.

She stammered, "How are you alive?"

He shrugged, "Beats me. Harry and Lils need to explain this madness out. I'm surprised James alive too…" He muttered.

The pale blue eyes widened, "What? Potter's father is alive? How is this possible?"

"What in the world did we get into?" Hermione muttered, "This is worse than finding out about the Horcruxes and Harry has to die before we knew the truth he doesn't have to."

Sirius hummed, "You'll find out after kiddo is done upset with Snivellus and Lils awake."

Draco shook his head, "I wouldn't go that far. Potter the dominant in the relationship and if he hears you calling his mate like that, you're a goner."

"Again." The witch grimaced.

Sirius didn't know what to believe…he was shock to be back on the ground of Earth. All those times, he thought he was truly dead for good and somehow, still alive. There were more than what he missed and others had led on. He nodded and walked straight through the messy battle field of Hogwarts. The enemies were fleeing for their lives, but the Light Soldiers gathered themselves to count heads to assure they were all alive or in the need of medical care. The godfather could smell the blood spilled everywhere, the ashes that rotten it, and musky mud masked its strange odor. He knew any human being would not be able to handle so much scents at once and passes out. Thankfully, he learned to tolerant strong scents and lived with it over time. However, it turned his stomach to smell those blood. He walked straight to the med-wing and did what he needed to do to help James.

Draco watched Sirius walking on their school ground, it seems silly to fear someone who didn't look insane. He glanced at Hermione with a smile.

"I believe I owe you a special night out, Miss Granger."

She eyed him, "I supposed you must keep your words, but if you pull anything…." She smirked, "You better wish Harry will accept changing your mind who is looking after you."

The blond chuckled, "Nah, I need a Granger to set me straight." He looked over to see the red heads walking around and bonding, "I'd like to see where things go." He smiled, "And you make me feel safe. I trust you to do that and I'll be trusted to court you properly."

The brown eyes glistened when he spoke with confidence. She didn't wish to ruin the moment and decided to see how their first courtship would play out. Hermione hadn't thought it was possible to fall in love with a prat from the Slytherin house. Someone who judged her for not coming from a wizarding family, but Draco proved himself so far to be a different person. The way he looked over to the Weasely family, she understood his dreams without his thoughts and words to be spoke.

The headmaster and the deputy headmistress walked down to observed the damages the school has, but not too concern. Everyone pulled together, but wondering where their savior and his mate were.

Hermione coughed, "I know this is…unusual news, but Sirius and James are alive, but Lily is unconscious right now."

"What?" Minerva piped up, "The medi-witch isn't here!" She hurried around the crowd and ran.

Albus hummed in deep concern and nodded, "Thank you for your information. What of Harry and Severus?"

"I believe they're having a private chat over something."

Ginny hummed, "Yup. Harry is taking care of him right now. They have a lot to do now."

The seer leaned against the tree and eased at her comfort. Lucius wrapped his arms around his mate and kissed his cheek.

"Seems the Potters have a way with death," Lucius glanced at Remus.

The werewolf nodded, "I supposed…my best mates are alive. I'm not certain if it's wise to see them and-"

"-no excuses, dear. You miss them. Let's see them."

Remus noticed the caring side of Lucius today and how sweet he was being towards him. All he knew that Malfoys and Potters weren't friendly association in the wizard world for long time, but he didn't expect his mate to be accepting to a change. The twins clapped their hands in a shout for party.

"Party in the Great Hall at six!"

"Everyone who participated in the war today,"

"…must be required to show up! No excuses!" George nodded firmly.

Everyone shouted over each other bitterly about the party idea and it wasn't helping to change the twins' idea. Dobby rushed to follow them in the joy to help out. Molly shook her head, but she looked all of her children.

"All my children are safe and alive. Now, I need to find my Harry! He is not skipping a hug from me!"

"Mum, they need to be left alone." Ginny reminded her, "All week they have been putting up with everyone and barely have time to themselves. How you would like it if one of us interrupted your fancy outing with dad?"

Arthur blushed, "She's right, dear. After all, Harry is finally coming around and he's happy I assumed."

Draco snorted, "Potter better be. With the news to live anyway, he's going to plan to be happy with my godfather."

Somehow, it did ease a little worry since they knew Harry spent all his childhood time finding a solution until now. All those stress vanished. These fears that once there no longer exists. A shock that a reality came true and the rest of the world doesn't know it is over.

… … …

Harry held Severus as they slept in bed. It had felt so long they were left alone. There was no rush out of bed and leaving the worries behind the door. Harry woke up to find Severus curled onto his stomach as usual and he brushed the man's long and dark hair out of his face. The way he was relaxed and safe in his care, Harry didn't want to disrupt his sleep. The thought of realizing Severus's pregnancy and how it all fit in. It was heartwarming to discover the truth and having a family tugged a smile on him.

All those years he fought his ways to study, research, and so much more. All those frustrating times he held that he could never have. All those tears…anger...and bitterness he dealt with. The truth from Albus' mouth felt so surreal to him, his future changed for good. The true sense of hope existed and he didn't know how that felt. Severus believed the possibility to live through the war and survive the end. Even so, Harry didn't think the man would give up so easy to ensure he could live after the war and it was finally sinking in. All those years, they seem so silly to think about it anymore.

A soft hum caught the savior's attention and he meets the man's eyes. Those onyx eyes filled with energy and love to those who could look at it closer. Severus curled up closer, refusing to sit up, and Harry pulled him closer.

"Mine." Harry whispered darkly, "You and the baby are all mine."

Severus nuzzled his head on Potter's stomach, "And you are all ours. Quite the victory to make in such short notice."

"Yeah…you feeling better?"

"Yes. I don't know what had gotten over me."

"Pregnancy," Harry chuckled, "That and tired. It was a lot of work in the war and can't believe you managed to remain safe the entire time."

"Your protection spell, remember Potter?"

Somehow, Harry knew nothing would change between them. He breathed in to sense the time of day and understood it was morning.

"Let's get something to eat before someone decides to invade this quarter."

Severus registered those words and immediately agreed. As soon as he removed himself from the bed, the clothes felt thicker and glanced down to see new material of clothes. Harry snuck behind him with a smirk.

"Added a little style to your clothes and keeps you warm when you leave the bed. It'll magically change in and out of bed for you."

"And waistline, Potter?" His arms crossed, "I will be getting bigger."

"You aren't getting bigger. Our baby is getting bigger." Harry clicked his tongue, "Stretchable and readjust-able clothes are included. What kind of a dominant, if I don't take care of you properly?"

"An angry one."

"Only if you don't behave as expected." Harry kissed the man's neck, "Come on, food."

Harry tugged the man's waists and headed out to the Great Hall to join the rest of the people. They still had a lot to deal with before the students return and the rest of the world discover what happened on Hogwarts' grounds. It would be quite the stir for the week and madness will be presenting itself. All Harry could think about was their baby…they're about to have a family and he had a lot to learn.