Harry and Lucius had been married for nearly two months now, it was almost Valentine's Day, and had been trying for a baby from the start. Harry remembered how easily he had got pregnant with Lily, one slip of contraception, and he wondered why it was taking time now. He was worried that it was because he didn't deserve a baby, the same fears which had come to the surface after he lost Lily, but his husband, his dad and even Severus convinced him how wrong he was. Lily had been taken because of an accident, not because he had not deserved his precious daughter, and when the timing was right, he and Lucius would have their baby. They would have the family they had always wanted, and just because he had become pregnant with Lily as quick as he had, did not mean it would happen so fast again. He was not to give up hope, they kept reminding him, male pregnancies could take time, and both he and Lucius were healthy and fertile.
Lucius still knew Harry was having a hard time, and since Valentine's Day fell on a weekend, he planned to whisk his husband away for some romance. He knew they only had two nights away, but Filius was excusing Harry from the last classes on Friday afternoon, for he knew his apprentice needed this. He had become so close to Harry and he had known he was disappointed not to be pregnant yet, and he agreed with Lucius' thoughts. He promised to work with Harry, letting him do some of his apprenticing in the summer when he was off, and marking and such with the baby, so he could continue his apprenticeship and finish when he was expected.
Lucius appeared at the charms classroom, plans already made for him and Harry to head to Paris, and was surprised to not find him. Filius had sworn he would not let it slip to Harry, and that Harry would be waiting, Lucius having packed a bag for the two of hem.
Lucius looked at Filius. "Where has my husband gone? Did he manage to get the information out of you or something?"
Filius looked pale. "They did not find you? Your husband collapsed in class, and his dad took him up to the infirmary. About ten minutes ago."
Lucius did not stand still long enough to hear any more, he turned on his heel and hurried towards the infirmary, having no idea what was wrong but he was in a panic. The last time that Harry had been in the hospital had been one of the worst moments of his life, and they prayed tonight would be different. He reminded himself hat there was nothing to lose, and Harry had simply collapsed, and they would have been more anxious to find him if there was something seriously wrong with his husband. But he needed to know what was going on, and he would not be able to relax until he saw his husband and knew what it was.
He was surprised when he came into the infirmary and found not only Remus but Severus, and realized Poppy must have been away from the school, and Severus was filling in for her. He had medic training, basically what a muggle called a nurse, and he could fill in for her in most things.
Harry was pale but awake when Lucius bent down and kissed him, but Lucius turned to his old friend. "What is wrong with my husband?"
Severus looked at Harry. "I think I will leave that to your husband to tell you."
There was a look on the faces, and even a tone in the voice of his friend, which Lucius completely missed as he turned to his husband. He was getting the feeling it was more then his husband being simply light headed, and he was worried why they were not telling him.
Harry put him out of his misery. "We're pregnant. Sev just confirmed I am two weeks pregnant."
Lucius did not believe it at first but Severus nodded and Lucius pulled his husband into his arms. "This is incredible."
It seemed odd that Severus had been the one to perform the test, considering he had been the father of Harry's first baby, but in a way it had seemed fitting. Severus and Harry had long ago made peace, Severus welcome member of their wedding and now their life. He knew Severus had hoped Lily would have brought Harry and Lucius together, and in a way she had, and he was likely one of the happiest for the couple. Lucius was surprised when his son appeared, but Draco had no idea what it was about, just having been told he should come to school to see Harry, the floo opened for him.
Draco was over the moon when he found out he was going to be a big brother, happy for both Harry and his dad, for he knew how much they both wanted the baby. Severus performed a test to listen to the heart beat, too soon for a proper ultrasound, and Harry had tears in his eyes as he listened. He had loved Lily, and her loss devastated him, but he had been confused and unprepared for her. This time he was married, older, and he was ready to be a father.
Severus was happy to confirm. "The baby has a very strong heart beat. I would say the baby is due on Halloween or the day after."
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Though there was some morning sickness early on, Harry had a much easier first trimester this time around, and not just physically. Severus would forever regret what he put Harry through, Harry hiding the truth of the paternity, and having to deal with him telling Harry to have an abortion. This time Harry had a husband by his side, and though Oliver had been amazing last time, having Lucius was so much different. Everyone was happy about the baby, Molly was talking baby showers and Ron of ways to make sure the baby was a Gryffindor, and Oliver had been the most supportive of all of them. Remus had definitely decided to stay on teaching DADA and not return to texts, he liked the job a lot and loved the idea of being around his grandchild full time.
At the end of April the time arrived for Harry to have his first ultrasound. They could have gone to London for it for the weekend, but Harry wanted Poppy to deliver the baby. She had little experience with male pregnancies but she had been happy to accept, and after he first loss, was happy for Harry and his baby.
Fred was the only Weasley to come for the ultrasound, George busy with the shop, and Harry closest to the twins. "Halloween Baby, I am the perfect godfather."
Harry laughed and he had actually heard Draco say the same thing. "I don't know, I would not want my son or daughter to fall under the wrong influence."
Though Lucius had made a comment about them trying to make his child a lion, he had been joking, and Lucius had said he would be happy with a red head for one. Harry was considering Oliver though after all he had done with Lily, but such decisions would wait for now. But Oliver was also there, as well as Draco and Pansy, and of course Remus, and to his surprise, Harry had invited Severus to be there as well.
Poppy had come into the room. "I see all of the crowd has arrived. Are we ready to start the test and find out if you are having a boy or a girl?"
Author note: pole boy or girl, name suggestions might be taken into consideration as well.