December was a happy month, one even before the war ended, Harry looked forward to. This year was different; it not only would mark the one year anniversary of his transplant, but the twins. Last year a day earlier they had a party, an early Christmas, since Harry was in seclusion for the holiday. This year was far happier, it was the twin's first birthday, and Harry was there for it. Lucius as always went crazy over board; he threw a circus theme, and actually had a mini circus in the ballroom. Harry had spent enough time around the man to know not to try and convince him it was too much. Harry simply enjoyed it; worried he would never see the day, but now knowing he would see many more to come. The twins got a lot of practice ripping into gifts, even with a birthday a few weeks before, like their big brother they were spoiled. Harry had his own special gift, a copy of his firs kid's book; he started writing it when he got out of the hospital, inspired by his three beautiful kids.

In March Teddy got his wish, and his birthday which was held at a zoo, included an addition to his own menagerie. He had been given a little cocker spaniel puppy he named Bertie. He still loved Liquorice a lot, and both slept in bed with him now.

Harry smiled when he walked into the hospital a few weeks later. "You know it's nice to walk into this place with a smile."

Draco tried to look hurt. "Here I thought you liked coming to have dinner with me on my breaks."

Harry kissed his pout. "I do. But I mean it is nice when it is to welcome another new little nephew."

Draco agreed. "At least it is not the red headed variety this time; I think they are trying to re-populate the earth."

George came in behind them. "We are just having a race to see who can beat mum? But I mean you can never have too many."

They all laughed, none of the kids would ever have seven, but they had all started except Ginny. Hermione would be welcoming a daughter in the fall they just found out. Today was different; it wasn't a red head but Oliver, well Katie with her husband, having a baby. Harry and Alicia had been asked to serve as godparents, and Harry was happy to welcome the new baby. He felt a pang once in a while, he knew he could likely never have another baby, and adoption was so rare in their world. But he and Draco decided in a year to consider looking into adoption, and would never give up on either way, no matter how slim the chances.

Alicia was in the waiting room when they came. She spent a lot of time here; she like Harry had a personal interest. He was happy the blind date Draco arranged for her, worked out so well. Ian was a good man, a healer in the psych ward, and Fred would have approved of him. George was happy to know she may consider marriage in the next year.

Oliver looked on cloud nine when they went in. "You have to see him."

Harry beamed when he held the little guy. "Oliver but for Katie's eyes. And to think you once choked at the idea of kids."

Oliver laughed and shrugged. "I came to my senses. I always wanted to be a dad, I just realized you can't always wait."

Alicia took her godson. "And what name have you come up for this little United Mascot?"

Katie did the honours. "He is Leo Oliver Wood."

Neither of them had siblings of their own, and their old team had become a family. They chose Leo for the Gryffindor lion to honour all the old team, but as a constellation had an extra link for Harry. Oliver, was of course sure his son would be a lion, he was like Draco, who insisted on all three of their kids being future snakes.

Draco whispered. "It might be a bit funny if he was a Hufflepuff, or heaven forbid, a Slytherin."

George over heard. "Keep that up, and I will tell Oliver, and your husband will never see his godson again."

Harry shrugged. "Well he has more chance of being a lion, then little Cannon ball has of being a cannon's fan."

Hermione and Ron may have named their son Joey, but his initial red hair fell out a few days after birth. He was bald for the first nearly a year and a half, and he was a bit pudgy. He now had red hair and lost the baby fat, but Cannon had become his nickname. But Uncle Harry had started to work on him young, turning him into a proper United fan. He screamed and took off the shirt when ever Ron tried to put him in cannons. Draco just thought he had fashion sense, orange with red hair and all.

Katie looked to Harry. "And come mid season, the United will have it's two star players on the team."

True to Katie's words Harry returned to the air, just after Christmas. They had both not been ready in September, and were excited when they hit the air. The twins were two, and Harry had no relapse, and he was ready to get back on a broom. He would continue to write, he had published his second kids' book and signed a contract for three more. But he was born to fly, and it seemed fate when the seeker for the United retired, and Harry could return. The season was amazing, and winning the league cup that year was just the icing on the cake, for his return to the game.

Draco had been happy when his husband could return, he saw such passion back in his eyes. The twins were healthy and thriving, and with Teddy they spent a lot of time at the Burrow. Teddy started muggle school when old enough, at the kindergarten it turned out Remus had gone to when little. Harry had not realized until then, his dad had gone to muggle school for a year. He was removed after he had been bitten, and home schooled till Hogwarts.

On Harry's birthday he was called into work. He was surprised when his husband arrived. "No."

Harry kissed him. "Should I be hurt you are upset I came to visit you at work?"

Draco held him. "You just never show up by surprise. Besides you are supposed to be at your party."

Harry smiled. "We were assured I was still in remission, a week ago remembers? Three years."

Draco remembered, the news was always good to hear. They hadn't really needed it, Harry was healthy and had not had even a cold. He had played one and a half seasons of quidditch, the twins were happy three year olds keeping them on their toes, and life had been good. He knew he was being silly, he knew his husband was fine, but he always remembered when Harry was brought, when pregnant and found in the bathroom by Bill. He had no idea why the thought hit him so bad today, but it did.

Harry led him out. "I am told you are free to go, and I for one want an escort to my party."

Draco laughed. "You know being a Malfoy has finally rubbed off on you. I recall the Harry who used to hate parties or gifts."

Harry shrugged. "The only gifts I need are you and our kids, but I am not opposed to seeing the others."

Draco knew something was up. "You are up to something. I know it, you may as well spill it now."

Harry simply led him out to apparate. "It is my birthday, and I will tell you when I want to."

The home on the coast they went to, it had long been a favourite for Harry, and was perfect. The kids in the extended family and others like Leo and Frankie, loved the water. Alicia and Ian were coming, they were to be married in a few weeks, and all the Weasleys would be there for her, not just George. They knew Fred would have been happy for her. When it came time for gifts Draco was confused when Harry had one for him, his confusion turned to shock when he saw what it was.

Harry kissed his absolutely stunned husband. "Surprise."

An: as sad as I will be to see it end, this story will drag on if it continues, so one last chapter. I am looking for an amazing new challenge, this story was born from a challenge, so I'd love another. Has to be slash Harry, my only rule, but original.