AN: RIP Alan Rickman, a man who embodied Severus Snape.

Harry and Lucius were both relaxed and happy when they returned from their honeymoon. They had brought gifts for all the kids. Harry smiled when his brother was more excited by the stories and pictures. Teddy had plenty of his own. It turned out that he and Remus had spent a week with Severus in Spain and the little boy had a lot of fun. Remus blushed when his son looked his way but he smiled in confirmation. Harry just smiled, happy his dad and even Severus were moving on. When he spoke to his dad later, it seemed Teddy was not the only one who had fun. Harry wouldn't be surprised if the two made it down the aisle one day. He wouldn't only support it but he would be happy for both men. For now he was happy to be married and in the fall when he returned to school, to have his husband living with him there.

As they moved into the fall Harry could admit he was a tad disappointed he was not yet pregnant. He watched Hermione who was due in January and he wanted his own bump. Lucius tried to remind him it took time, but when Oliver and Katie announced they were pregnant in September, Harry was hard to convince. And Bill and Fleur with their third a few weeks later. He was reminded male pregnancies took longer.

Christmas Eve Lucius was shopping with his son. "I need to find a final gift for Harry."

Draco understood. "Still no news?"

Lucius sighed. "I fear it's me."

"You aren't the carrier. The hexes shouldn't…'

"But I am older. It isn't the same as getting a witch pregnant."

Draco squeezed his arm. "It will come."

Lucius picked up a bear. "I hate seeing the disappointment."

"You are as well."

"I am. But I have you and the boys."

Draco just reminded him. "He has us too."

"It's not the same as having his own child in his arms."

"Don't give up hope. Perhaps a specialist?"

Lucius nodded. "Andromeda suggested we wait another a month or so."

Only Remus knew there had been one occurrence. It wasn't exactly a miscarriage in the normal sense. No baby had ever been formed. But the artificial womb had formed. Harry had suffered some mild cramping and they had gone to Andromeda who did a spell to relieve it. There wasn't the same heart break as a miscarriage as they knew no baby was involved but it was hard. Andromeda suggested they give it a few more months. If there was no sign of a baby by Easter, she would work with them, or send them to a specialist she knew.

The two of them finished shopping and headed to meet their husbands at the Burrow. They spent Christmas Eve there like the other kids, and would be at the manor the next day. Molly was so happy with her army of grandkids, which had grown by one, Ginny's first son Joey. With Hermione, Fleur and Charlie pregnant, she would soon be busier. They currently had four granddaughters and five grandsons.

Christmas morning Lucius handed his husband a gift. "One last one."

Harry opened and smiled at the book. "Thanks."

Lucius saw him eying the twins and Teddy. "I know Charlie being pregnant too…..it will be us soon."

Harry didn't respond but handed his husband a gift. "One left for you."

Lucius was surprised by an album. "Harry?"

Harry opened. "Not a picture yet but I added."

Lucius saw an appointment card. "A sonogram?"

Harry nodded. "I found out last week."

Lucius was still in shock. "We're pregnant?"

Harry kissed him. "I am due the end of August."

Lucius dragged his husband into his arms for a kiss. "This is amazing."

Draco agreed. "Told you that you just had to be patient."

Teddy looked up. "Uncle Luc knows now?"

Remus laughed. "Yes, no more having to keep the secret."

Lucius stared. "Secret?"

Harry laughed. "Dad and Teddy were with me for the test."

Severus shared a smile with Remus as he had been the one to run the test. Harry had a fainting spell and it had been more out of convenience. It may have seemed odd for him to run it on his former fiancé but it hadn't been. It was truly a sign that they had moved on and were happy for one another. He had seen Harry struggle to get pregnant and was truly happy Harry was going to be a dad. And was happy for Lucius as well. If anyone deserved a chance to be a dad it was Harry. Severus was willing to have kids as he knew Harry had wanted them. But he would be happy with Remus and Teddy. He had already looked into the legality of naming Teddy his heir, possible as Sirius named Harry heir to his estate.

Later that day Harry was surprised when Severus found him. "I thought you were with Dad and Teddy."

Severus smiled. "Teddy is getting bundled up to make a snowman. I wanted to talk to you."

Harry turned. "Thank you for being so good about…."

Severus stopped him. "I said it when I ran the test, I am so happy for you. I know how much you want to be a daddy."

Harry nodded. "I know you only considered kids for me."

"Perhaps I am too old for babies but a pre-schooler would be a welcome addition."

Harry eyed him, feeling there was more to this. "A pre-schooler?"

"I am looking to propose to Remus. Not right away, perhaps this spring."

Harry smiled a tad. "And you are telling me?"

"Just like dating, I know he wouldn't do anything to hurt you."

Harry assured Severus. "I want you both happy, and my brother."

Severus knew. "He will want you by his side if he says yes."

Harry assured him. "Get my dad to say yes, and I will be happy to be a part. You were for mine."

It would be slightly different. Severus had been in the audience and slightly reluctant to be there for the wedding. But if Remus said yes, he would want his oldest son to be a part of the wedding. Severus not only didn't mind but he would be happy for it. He didn't plan to propose for a few months, February at earliest, but he decided to speak to Harry first. He was happy that he would have Harry's blessing when he took the step. Later Harry stood watching his dad and Severus with Teddy in the snow. He smiled when his husband wrapped an arm around him.

Lucius smiled. "Next year the twins can join in and we will have our own little baby to enjoy."

The family was all thrilled when they found out he was pregnant finally. The old team joked that Oliver had actually beat him but all good natured. Hermione and Ron welcomed Rose a few weeks after Christmas. Fleur, Katie and Charlie may be due first, but he had his own. He and Lucius were thinking about having two children and both thought it would be nice to have one of each. The pregnancy may have taken some time for them to get there but it was running smoothly, well other than morning sickness. Lucius offered to sub for his husband for a semester. The good thing about owning one's own company he could take the time away when needed. Minerva was happy with the arrangement.

In April Harry was set to have his ultrasound at the start of Easter break. He had just hit the mark where they could find out the gender of the baby. Draco and George with the boys, Remus and Teddy, and even Severus would come. The others would learn at dinner later.

Harry was anxious as they waited for Andromeda. "I can't wait."

Lucius kissed him. "Either can I."

George smiled. "Hoping for a boy or girl?"

Draco looked at his dad. "Not sure how he'd handle a girl."

Lucius smirked. "I would be happy with a little girl. And I have my first son."

Harry added though. "But I don't."

Remus agreed. "If anyone would be happy with either gender, we know it is you cub."

Harry agreed. "Just want a healthy baby in my arms."

Andromeda had come in, the test at the manor. "Are you ready?"

Harry turned to her. "Thank you for doing it."

Andromeda reminded him. "You are family and I am honored."

Draco pouted. "You know I am a healer."

Harry laughed. "But you are not trained in pregnancies or ultrasound spells. Your Aunt is."

As Andromeda started the test they knew it was not totally true. Draco was trained enough he could have performed the test. This far along, even with his limited training from healer school, he could have read the results. But they had decided to have him simply be the big brother right now. Andromeda would deliver the baby as well, though Draco would assist as Severus would be too odd. Andromeda was honored to be asked. Though she had Teddy, the loss of her daughter would always be hard on Andromeda. Both Harry and Draco meant the world to her. Both had made a pointed attempt to include her in their lives including with their babies. Draco was her nephew, but Harry felt more like a grandson.

Everyone smiled as the image came up and they were able to see the baby for the first time. Harry and Lucius were assured the baby was healthy and developing well. They were all smiles when they found out the gender of the baby, definitely not a disappointed face in the bunch.

Molly was waiting when they arrived at the Burrow for dinner. "News?'

Harry smiled and gave her a copy. "You were right."

Molly smiled with confirmation. "I have predicted the gender right on almost every baby."

George laughed. "Except the twins."

Arthur confided. "She isn't good with twins. She thought she had a boy and girl with you and Fred."

Molly was a bit pale. "Until my brothers died and…"

George held his mother. "You know Freddie and Cisco have been anxious for their sleep over tonight."

Molly smiled and looked over at her twin grandsons. "So have I."

Arthur smiled. "House is baby proofed but luckily we won't have to twin proof it for another year."

Lucius cocked an eyebrow. "Twin proof?"

Molly explained. "You haven't experienced the terrible twos until you experience it with Weasley twins."

George pouted. "We weren't that bad."

Bill laughed. "Speak for yourself."

Arthur reminded them. "Today is about Harry and his news."

There was always a dinner for baby news. Molly was always happy to have them. Having three new grandbabies on the way, as she considered Harry a son, she was plenty busy. Fleur was due in less than a month with their third, and a boy this time, what they planned to be their last. Charlie was only due a few weeks before Harry, around Harry's birthday, with another boy. Bill would likely be the only sibling with more than 2 kids. Charlie, George, Percy and Ron had ruled out more, George and Draco happy with the twins. Ginny was thinking only one more. The twins had turned a year old only a few weeks before and Grandpa Luc had planned a huge party for them.

Though George and Draco were only going away for a private evening, Harry and Lucius were going away for the week. Harry was a bit surprised by their destination and companions, but he had a feeling why. They were headed to the home in France that the family owned, but while Draco and George weren't coming, Remus and Severus were with Teddy. Their second day in France, Harry's suspicions were confirmed.

Severus turned to Remus. "Would you take a walk down to the beach with me?"

Remus smiled and nodded. "I'd like that. But Teddy is napping."

Harry assured him. "I will keep an ear out for my brother."

Severus led Remus down along the beach. "I know this vacation may be a bit odd."

Remus kissed him. "I am happy."

"I thought the three of us could spend a day or two at my home in Spain before we go back."

Remus agreed. "Teddy would like that."

"I was going to suggest it instead of this, but I knew you'd want Harry here."

Remus stopped. "Why?"

Severus took a box from his pocket. "I know we have both done this before."

Remus looked at the box. "Yes."

Severus knelt. "I am hoping this time it will last for us both."

Remus watched as the man opened the lid. "You are…."

"I love you. I want to be a family with you and Teddy. Marry me."

Remus nodded. "Yes."

Severus slid the ring on he stood and pulled Remus into a kiss. "I told Harry…"

Remus returned the kiss. "I know."

Lucius and Harry appeared with Teddy and Lucius brought some wine down for them. He hadn't told them he was proposing now but they suspected. There was some juice for a pregnant Harry and Teddy of course. Harry hugged his dad and assured him he was happy. Lucius promised a wedding. Severus reminded him they wanted small, and the only reason they wouldn't elope now, was Draco wasn't there too. They didn't plan on more children as they were happy with Teddy. They planned to wed before Harry had his baby, in early summer time.

Harry smiled and put his dad's hand to feel as his baby kicked. "Your first grandchild has decided to join the celebration."

An: Taking a vote on name and gender of Harry's baby. We will get a small wedding and a baby next chapter. Please vote/suggest names.a