Harry could not believe the next day was his wedding day. He did not even know what to expect. His fiancé refused to tell him anything. Harry had spent three weeks full time at the bank and quidditch in order to justify two weeks away for his honeymoon with his husband. The honeymoon was another surprise. Remembering his birthday as well as their trip to Asia he knew his husband had something incredible up his sleeve though he had no idea what. His dads had not told him if they knew. Remus would walk him down the aisle as Severus and Draco were acting as witnesses for Lucius. Harry had asked Ron and Oliver to stand with him. Ron as his best friend but also like a brother, to represent the Weasleys of course. And Oliver for he had considered him a big brother for years, and they had become even closer then before since he started playing for the United. Hermione had said she understood as it was common for the witnesses to be of the same gender.
The night before his wedding his friends were taking him out. His quidditch buddies from both school and the United, all of his friends and the Weasleys were coming. His dads had had insisted since his fiancé did not have too many friends, were to go with Lucius. He joked he wanted them to keep an eye on his husband.
Severus came before they left, dropping Sage off with Molly for the night. "Have fun tonight Harry. I promise I will have a hang over potion on hand for you."
Harry laughed and kissed his father on the cheek. "Thank you. And not just for the potion. For being there for me tomorrow even if not walking me down the aisle."
Severus smiled. "You know I would if not asked to be your fiancé's best man. But I am there for you both. You know how proud I am to call you my son Harry."
Tears in his eyes Harry knew. He knew that even Severus loved him as dearly as Sage. He had not doubted that for a moment. Sage and Harry were equally his kids. His little sister was going to be in the wedding as well. She would be in Draco's arms as a flower girl. Harry had insisted that he would not have it any other way. Tonks and Moody would be there with baby Sirius as well which meant a lot to him. Tonks was coming for his bachelorette party as he had come to hers.
Charlie came up and put him in a headlock. "Hey little brother ready to go? You know me and Grant are disappointed we do not get to go see some strippers."
Harry snorted. "Unfortunately you guys are the only ones who share my taste. You will just have to settle for each other tonight. I have the cold bed tonight."
They had decided on some old traditions. Oddly enough Harry and Lucius were not sharing a bed tonight. It was a rare event except when he was hospitalized. He could not wait to get on their honeymoon. The next night Lucius would stop using contraception. In the seven months nearly since he had become a big brother Harry had wanted to become a daddy more and more. Well Papa since he knew their children would call his husband daddy like Draco called Lucius Dad.
Grant kissed his husband. "Don't worry my love I will give you a strip tease when we get home. Though I am not sure how sexy it will be."
Charlie bent and kissed his husband's still pretty flat stomach. "You know I think you are the sexiest man alive. Our little son just makes you sexier to me."
Though he could not drink Grant was still coming. He and Charlie were just over three months pregnant and really Grant was not even showing yet. They had an ultrasound two days before and learned it was a little boy. The baby was born the first week of October, just after Sage and Sirius' first birthdays. Molly was of course in grandmother heaven. She not only had Victoire but Penny had given birth to son Arthur in February and now Charlie's husband was pregnant. Her and Arthur very much considered Harry their son and would consider a child from him and Lucius as a grandchild as well when they were born.
Harry was surprised a few hours into the bar night when Draco appeared. "I would have thought you would be with your father and mine."
Draco shrugged. "I was but he reminded me that you were my brother and a groom as well. I am at his side for the ceremony but you know I am here for you."
Harry dragged him into a hug. "You do realize that after tomorrow I am going to be your stepfather."
Draco smirked but then laughed. "I do but I seriously hope you won't expect me to call you Papa like my siblings will. My kids might call you Grandpa one day."
Nearly choking at the first part Harry needed to be pounded on the back so he did not choke on his beer. He swore to Draco that he would never think of his friend calling him anything but Harry. They were brothers and always would be. He smiled though at the thought of Draco and Pansy's future kids calling him Grandpa. He thought he would just be the youngest and best looking grandfather out there. Draco agreed on the youngest part but when the twins put him in a head lock he agreed his brother might not be too ugly either. Watching Draco with the Weasleys he was glad for all of his brothers. He was so proud to have Sage and thrilled she would be part of it the next day but these were still his brothers and nothing would change that for him.
Bill raised a glass for a toast. "To our little brother on his wedding day tomorrow. I will forgive you for not picking me as your groomsman if I can be a godfather."
Harry laughed. "I will consider it. But I do have one red head. I think I can be forgiven for not having you all. Lucius was lacking in groomsmen.'
Pulling Harry into a hug Bill and the others assured him they understood. He had always been closest to Ron so it made sense he would be Harry's best man. He had no idea on godparents but he assumed when he and Lucius had kids, at some point one of the red heads would be a godparent at some point. He was just not sure which one and if for his first born. He had a feeling Draco would be godfather to the first. His husband would want it after Harry was godfather to his sister, and Harry had no problems with that. In fact he would probably be the one to suggest it.
Draco handed him another beer. "I remind you that you have a potions master for a father. We need to get you drunk and wild on your last night as a free man."
Harry took the beer. "I assume you will see me home. You know your father will disinherit you if I go wandering off drunk and wind up in someone else's bed."
Laughter followed that comment and Harry had the assurances of everyone there that they would see him home safe to bed. They were scared of his fiancé if they did not. Really though they knew how absolutely in love and over the moon Harry was about his wedding. They wanted the day to be perfect for their little brother. Harry did not think of tonight as the last night of his freedom. It was the last night of his old life. He wanted his new life with his husband and family more then anything.
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Harry definitely had a hang over but his dads and brothers arrived with hang over potion in tow the next morning to help him. Harry found some beautiful new green dress robes waiting for him and he was touched to have everyone there for him. He had a surprise for Bill. He had spoken to his dads and even Arthur about it before he had asked the question. They had all approved of his decision.
He looked at Bill. "I know you're my big brother and not a dad figure but since my father is with Lucius, I thought you might escort me with my Dad down the aisle."
Bill was in tears when he drew his little brother into his arms. "Are you sure you don't want to ask my dad?" and when Harry shook his head. "I'd be so honoured."
Though he considered Arthur like a third father he had decided to go with a brother instead. Bill had become his mentor at the bank. Harry was going to have a full time position with the bank when he finished his training in September. Though he was extremely close to the twins and Charlie, and Ron was his best friend, he had definitely been looking up to Bill for years. It was one of the reasons he had been so touched to work with him. Arthur assured him he was happy with the choice.
Remus and Bill remained with Oliver and Ron after the others went down. "Are you ready for this Harry?"
Harry nodded. "I wish I knew what my fiancé had planned but I guess I am about to find out. I want to be his husband."
Before they left though Remus handed him a package Draco had brought by earlier. Harry was not surprised to find a beautiful amber pendent like Remus had been given by Severus on their wedding day. His simply had a snake and lion entwined on it and a small dragon as well along one edge. Like his dad's there was a black cord but like Remus he slid his in his pocket. He would wear his collar even after today. Like his dad's it would lose all powers when he bonded and he could put it on himself or off but it was like a second skin to him. He had longed for the feel for so long. He would keep it on. And his husband would do the honours with his too.
Harry stood still a moment at the doors into the gardens. "This is really happening?"
Bill laughed and squeezed his arm. "It is. Don't worry I asked the same thing before I married Fleur and your dad probably did as well. It is common I promise."
Assuring his son Bill was right and knowing he wanted this more then anything which his dad and brother knew as well Harry watched as the doors opened. Ron and Oliver had already taken their place up front and Harry was amazed as he walked into the gardens. He could barely recognize them. The garden which usually was lined with shrubs and flowers suddenly had beautiful Greek columns rising up which were all growing with beautiful flowering vines, lining the rows of white chairs. There were bouquets of lilies at the end of each row, along the aisle and a runner of silver and gold, sprinkled with flower petals along the way. His fiancé stood smiling under a beautiful architectural looking arch but which was covered to his near laughter in grape vines with even the fruit though there was a clump of lilies and a set of doves at the top of the arch. He knew without a doubt they were headed for Greece for their honeymoon, that or his fiancé was leading him astray.
At the front the minister spoke. "We are gathered to unite these two men in marriage. Who gives this young man away?"
Remus spoke. "His father and siblings and I do."
Harry was kissed on the cheek by both his dad and Bill who went to sit in the front row after handing him over to his fiancé. Harry had never seen Lucius as happy as he was at that moment. And he knew the look of pure joy dancing in his fiancé's eyes was dancing in his own. He was glad Lucius went first as he was speechless.
Lucius held his hand. "I never thought in my life time I would have the chance at real love. I was forced into a loveless arranged marriage right out of school; the only good thing that came of it was my beautiful son. I looked at my best friend and the love of his life and wanted what they had, your fathers oddly enough as it seems. I wanted to know what it was like to wake up every morning and go to sleep every night thinking of one person, wanting to be with them more then life. I found that in you. I made such horrible mistakes with you. I let the anger over my past almost destroy what I had with you. But you have made me a better person, you challenged me to get the help I needed to be a better friend, a better father and now a better husband. I will continue to grow and be a better person because you are with me. You are the light in my life. I will spend the rest of my life proving that I am worthy of your love, that I am worthy to be your husband and the daddy of your children.
"Do you Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, Lord Malfoy take Harry as your husband and bond, united in heart, body and soul until death will separate you?"
"I do."
Harry's voice cracked with tears. "I have never been one good with words. Ask my quidditch team, my pep talks were the shortest in remembered history. But as I was trying to decide what to say. I was inspired by a line from Hamlet "Doubt thou the stars are fire, doubt that the sun doth move, doubt truth to be a liar, never doubt I love." Because I swear you will never have to doubt me, I will never betray our vows; I will never stop loving you. You are the breath in my body; you are the beat of my heart. You said I challenge you to be a better man; you make me better by being there with me. Your support and your constant love have shown me I no longer need to face this world alone. You have taught me it is okay to be scared, it is okay to admit I need help. My fathers and my family here have given me love and strength but you took that a step beyond. I know I can always count on you being there. You are my lover, my friend, my teacher and my confidant, and I will be so honoured to have children with you and be a part of your life.
"Do you Harry James Potter-Snape, Lord Potter-Black take Lucius as your husband and bond, united in heart, body and soul until death will separate you?"
"I do."
Severus handed a ring to Harry. "Take this ring my son and claim my friend Lucius as your husband and bond while I stand witness."
Harry slid the ring on to Lucius. "With this ring I proclaim my love and claim you as my husband and bond."
Ron handed the ring to Lucius. "Take this ring and claim my best friend Harry as your husband and bond while I stand witness."
Lucius slid the band on. "With this ring I proclaim my love and claim you as my husband and bond."
The minister smile. "I now pronounce you husbands. Lucius kiss your husband."
Not waiting Lucius pulled Harry into a warm tender kiss. Harry's head swam and as they drew apart their eyes both were filled with tears. They signed the wedding contract. Harry became Harry Snape-Malfoy, choosing since he had the title Lord Potter to continue the name he shared with his siblings. He was consort Lord Malfoy and his husband to his titles but they would officially stay to their own titles. Draco would inherit Lord Malfoy and the kids to come, Harry's titles. Harry did not care if he had become a consort to a third title. The only title that mattered was when they were announced to the guests as Lords Lucius and Harry Malfoy, husbands. The doves from the arch were released from the arch as the words had been said and doves from columns he had not noticed before, so the sky filled with them.
Lucius carried him inside through a shower of flower petals and in the privacy of the den for a time he put Harry down and collected him back into his arms for a long tender kiss. He smiled when Harry took out the pendant and handed it to him to put it on his collar. He had no doubt Harry would wait for him.
When he finished he kissed Harry again. "I assume you guessed our honeymoon location. I hope the ceremony was everything you wanted."
Harry nodded and was resting his head against his husband. "The wedding was beautiful, more then I could have dreamed of. And Greece will be amazing."
Lucius lifted his head. "You have not seen half the wedding and we will be taking a muggle yacht style trip and seeing some of Italy as well as the Greek Isles."
There were many far more exotic and distant locations they could have gone like they had done Asia but he had wanted to show Harry some where he had loved since he was little and he knew Harry would love the trip they were taking. He planned on showing Harry the world and like Asia this was the start.
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The reception was out doors as well as it was a beautiful spring day and they had barely needed a warming spell even later when the sun went down. Though the ceremony looked like they were in Greece, the reception felt more like the other part of their honeymoon. No tent but a huge set of trellises that were lines with grape and flowering vines almost making a canopy, covered both the eating area and the dance floor as well. The coloring had changed to beautiful burgundies and dark greens, a bit of a play on Gryffindor and Slytherin colors but gave it a feel of the Italian wine region. There were beautiful centerpieces of lilies but they were contained in beautiful old stone pitchers. The best Italian wine and Northern Italian food were on the menu. The food Harry had considered breakfast had really been lunch so there was not food for some time but there was a live band for music and Harry was happy to bed led onto the dance floor by his husband for his first dance.
Lucius held him against his chest as their first song played. "I thought we would do these before dinner so the two of us can leave early for our honeymoon."
Harry smiled and kissed him tenderly. "I know the twins are doing fire works so we can not leave too soon but I would not mind an early start on our honeymoon."
Though they had been sexual since the start of their relationship they were both excited for tonight. Their bond that had once been symbolized by Harry's collar had intensified since their bonding. And would be sealed when they made love for the first time since bonding. And of course tonight they started trying for their first child. Harry would love a little son of his own but Lucius had his heart set on a daughter. Harry would not have been disappointed if his husband got his wish.
After their first dance Harry went to his dads and claimed his sister for a dance. "Since neither I nor Lucius have a mother for the other to dance with today."
Severus laughed and pointed to where Lucius was claiming his dance partner. "It seems your husband has decided your cousin will have to do for him."
Smiling as he danced with his seven month old sister he watched as Lucius had claimed Tonks for a dance. She was his closest female relative really. He could have danced with Molly or one of the Weasley women he assumed. Harry was reminded that because of Draco, Tonks and her parents were of course family to Lucius. Harry ended up dancing with Tonks and with all the Weasley women who of course included his two former quidditch team mates, and Katie as well. He did manage to make it back into his husband's arms as much as possible before they started the huge dinner. A beautiful wedding cake which was a mixture of tiramisu and Molly's cheesecake in alternating layers to his smile, finished the traditions of the day.
Fred hugged Harry. "We have worked out a special fireworks show for the two of you. I hope you will like it."
Harry returned the hug and hugged George as well. "I am sure anything the two of you have worked up will be incredible."
The fireworks on his birthday were beautiful but these were amazing. There was a snake and a lion, there was a dragon for their trip to Asia, there was a quidditch player and to his laugh there was something that he realized looked like a briefcase which he assumed was for his husband. There were a number of shapes formed from the fireworks to represent them and at the end there was their names together in a heart. Even Lucius was totally amazed and thanked the twins. The guests led them to the horse drawn carriage waiting to take them away before they took a portkey. His dads and sister were the last to congratulate him.
Remus kissed his son. "We were as honoured to be a part of this as to have you at ours. Enjoy your honeymoon and have fun working to make us grandfathers."
Harry kissed him and Severus. "I know I have my friends and the Weasleys but it meant so much to finally have real family of my own here. Thank you."
He and Lucius also shared a goodbye of course with Draco before his husband helped him up into the carriage. They found some wine in the carriage and shared a toast while they made their way through the grounds. It was quite early in the evening, the sun literally just down. Harry had meant it, having his friends and family especially his dads and Draco and Sage there had meant the world but he could not wait to leave for his honeymoon.
Lucius kissed the back of his neck. "I love you more then life Harry and I can not wait to make love to you tonight and seal our bond once and for all."
Harry linked hands with him. "Either can I and to start on our first little one. I can't wait to be pregnant."
Smiling Lucius could just imagine Harry with the beautiful swell of a baby bump. He had never been around when Narcissa was pregnant. She never would have wanted him to be even if he could. He would enjoy every moment of Harry's pregnancy and later when the baby was born. He would forever regret not being able to be a father to Draco because he had to protect him. He would be right there changing diapers and taking midnight feedings with these babies.