AN: This chapter is a bit longer than usual, but I thought you guys would like to see Teddy's birthday. Thanks for all the support and reviews.

Harry could not believe a month later, it was his son's birthday. His little boy was turning three, and Harry could hardly believe it. He may not have given birth to his son, but Teddy was his little boy. He had always tried to make the birthday memorable, but Teddy was finally old enough that he would really remember. Some how against his better judgment, he had allowed Lucius to plan the party for him. Harry had only had two says, he chose location, and told Lucius he could not buy his son a pony. Harry reminded Lucius that Teddy was too young for one of his own. But he knew the man would buy one in the next few years. Harry was Draco's cousin, and Severus wanted to be Teddy's Papa, so Lucius had taken the little boy into his life. Harry knew the man would be even worse with his actual grandchild, when Pansy gave birth.

Teddy was so excited when they headed to the coast, there no surprise it was chosen as the location. Teddy loved it so much, and if not for work, Harry may have considered a move. But they would be moving in a few months, up to school. Teddy was as happy as Severus about it.

Harry looked at his son. "Are you ready to go teddy bear?"

Teddy smiled. "Yes daddy."

Harry bent to scoop up his son. "I can't believe how big you are."

Teddy was so proud. "I'm three."

Andromeda had appeared in the door. "You sure are."

Ted saw Harry's tears. "Hey Teddy, how about we go and find Sev before we go?"

Harry watched the two leave. "Three years."

Andromeda hugged him. "I am thinking about them too today."

Harry returned the hug. "I love him and he is my son, but I miss them still."

Andromeda wiped his tears. "They watch over both of you. You know Remus considered you a son too."

Harry smiled a bit. "Today is a happy day."

Andromeda nodded. "Yes it is."

Harry headed for the door. "Time to see what Lucius planned."

Severus who had arrived and had Teddy smirked. "You may be regretting allowing my brother to plan this."

Harry shook his head. "If he goes too far, he will have no hand in planning our….."

Harry blushed and his voice trailed off, as he realized what he had nearly said. He remembered Valentine's, and when Severus had told him he planned to propose that summer. Severus had it in his mind that Christmas would be the right time to get married. Harry knew it made sense, now he would be at school, and have the time off. But he wasn't about to admit that he was ready for such a step with the man.

They arrived at the coast, the last to arrive. The Weasleys, and other friends of Harry's had been invited to come out to the party. Harry would have to look into the hedge witch school in Hogsmeade that opened a year before, for his son when a bit older.

Teddy was amazed. "Daddy daddy the school."

Harry smiled. "It sure looks like it."

Severus shook his head. "Bu all made out of sand."

Lucius had come over. "I hope you approve."

Teddy bounced. "Thank you Uncle Luc."

Harry smirked. "Did you leave a bit of sand untouched?"

Lucius nodded. "I know Teddy would want to make one too."

Teddy looked at Severus. "Me and Uncle Toby."

Severus groaned. "Even with this lot, I am making one? I should have known."

Lucius had transformed the beach into a replica of the school and grounds. But it was all made out of sand, and amazed Harry. The school was made like a jungle gym, so there was a slide, and climbing areas, and even a bouncy part. The ocean acted as the lake, but where the tables were for eating, was Hagrid's hut and his garden, all made to perfect detail, from sand. Teddy was not the only one enjoying the party.

Harry kissed his son later when he was blowing out candles. "Did you make a wish?"

Teddy nodded. "Yes daddy."

Severus smirked. "I can only guess."

Teddy beamed. "I want a little brother."

Harry went white. "I don't think that is something you can wish for."

Teddy smiled. "Uncle Luc say's I'll get one. Like he said I'd get a kitty."

Harry shot the man a look. "Uncle Luc should watch what he promises, if he wants to be around to see his grandson."

Lucius shrugged. "It's only a matter of time."

Harry shot Severus a look. "This is your doing."

Severus didn't deny it. "I told you, we'd be married by Christmas."

Ron groaned. "One can only hope not."

Hermione reminded her husband quietly; they wanted Harry to be happy. Ron was getting better at it, but he still had his moments. One could not expect him to suddenly like his hated professor right away. Hermione didn't think it was so right away, but was happy he was making an effort. She knew as much as Harry fought it, he wanted to marry and have children of his own in the near future. Well more, Teddy was his.

Severus whispered to Teddy. "Soon."

Summer had come, and Severus planned to keep to his promise. He knew Harry was expecting him to propose, and likely at his birthday. Severus would not disappoint, he planned to propose, but not Harry's birthday. He knew the little twit was expecting that. But the day of Harry's birthday, another event Lucius managed to commandeer, Severus had special plans. He knew Lucius would go overboard on the party, like Teddy's, even if Harry was not a child. And he planned something far more romantic, well as romantic as he knew, for Harry's proposal.

Harry had been called into the hospital in the morning to put in a few hours. He was surprised, but Lucius had called in a favor. He hadn't wanted Harry budding in or trying to escape the party, and it gave Severus the time needed. Plus the helpers.

Lucius looked at him. "You better have a good reason. I have a lot to do still."

Severus smirked. "You sound like your wife."

Lucius shook his head. "This is the first year Harry has been a part of our family."

Severus pointed out. "I don't recall such an effort for me."

Draco appeared. "Because we knew you'd hex us if we tried."

Lucius looked at Severus. "So what is this about?"

Severus wouldn't tell him. "We're waiting for a few more people."

Andromeda appeared, with her husband and grandson. "I'd like to know the same thing."

Teddy opened his arms. "Uncle Toby."

Severus took the little boy. "I came to buy something for Harry and I wanted you here."

Andromeda smirked. "Bit last minute for his birthday."

Ted agreed. "And all of us?"

It dawned on Draco. "It's not for his birthday."

Severus agreed and turned to the couple and Teddy. "I plan to propose to Harry in a few weeks, with your support."

Andromeda hugged him. "You know you have it."

Teddy was confused. "Propo?"

Severus smiled. "I want to ask daddy to marry me, so the three of us can be a family."

Teddy beamed. "Yes, yes. And baby brother too."

Laughing, Severus assured the little boy that it was on his list too. He knew Harry wanted to marry and have more kids, he'd prove it. He was not Ginny, he knew Harry loved him, and that Harry was ready. Harry was just being plain stubborn and difficult about it. But they would be married by Christmas, and they would work on a baby soon he was certain. He'd like a second little boy, perhaps with Harry's eyes, definitely his nose.

Lucius didn't disappoint, he was wanting to plan the proposal for Severus. Severus vetoed that, but did get pushed into allowing the man to pay for the ring at the least. And he knew Lucius would plan some grand wedding.

Teddy smiled when he saw the ring. "Pretty."

Severus smiled as well. "I think it perfect."

Andromeda agreed. "How do you plan to propose?"

George had appeared. "With some help from me of course."

Draco spotted him. "How did you know?"

George grinned. "Didn't think he'd try to propose without my help."

Severus smirked. "Hoped he could control his family at least."

George reminded him. "You have their blessing."

Severus grunted. "Most of them."

George shrugged. "Ron even is coming around."

Andromeda looked. "I thought you had Harry before the party."

George laughed. "He is with Oliver and Katie at the moment."

They were meant to keep an eye on Harry, to make sure he didn't run from the party. Severus had told George ahead of time, as he was on guard duty. After the death of Fred, George was definitely Harry's closest friend. Their bond was stronger than the golden trio had been in some years. They headed for the party Lucius had arranged, and waited for Harry to arrive. Somehow Harry was not surprised by the party, but he had known it was coming. But Lucius was always over the top. Harry's birthday was a Spanish theme, which made Harry smile at least.

Severus saw Harry's odd look at his gift. "You don't like?"

Harry kissed him. "Of course I do."

Severus smirked. "You were expecting more."

Harry shook his head. "No."

Severus almost laughed. "Something else."

Harry wouldn't admit it. "No."

Severus pulled him in. "It is coming."

Harry pushed back a bit. "I have no idea what you're talking about."

Severus whispered in his ear. "Oh yes you do."

Harry smirked. "I know why you didn't do it today."

Severus' eyes twinkled. "And why would that be?"

Harry smirked. "Afraid I'd say no in front of an audience."

Severus pulled Harry back into his arms, for a long passionate kiss. Oh he wasn't afraid of an audience, as he knew Harry would say yes. Harry was stubborn about everything, but he always saw sense in the end. Harry would be his husband, and the boy would realize that soon enough. But he had been assured of not being romantic, too much. He knew Harry had been expecting it today.

He whispered. "Soon enough."

It was a few weeks later actually. Draco and Pansy pushed back the plans, when Pansy went into labor a week early. Harry and Teddy were at the hospital, with the Tonks and Severus, to keep Lucius company. Draco and Pansy had welcomed their first son, a month before their anniversary. They had chosen to name their son Valerian Draco. Valerian was both for a herb, a plant like Pansy, and a Roman name for the Malfoys. And Draco of course carried on tradition, of the first son having his father's name. Little Vale was the spitting image of his father, but Pansy's nose.

Harry had no idea what his boyfriend was up to, and in his mind that was never a good thing. Harry knew when he was up to something, and he didn't like it at all. He was surprised when Severus had not come with him and Teddy to France though.

Fleur smiled when she saw them. "Harry, we're so happy you came."

Harry kissed her. "You see me a few times a week."

Bill laughed. "But never here in France."

Fleur agreed. "My family is happy to have you."

Teddy smiled. "Beach?"

Bill shook his head. "Not here, but we promised the kids a trip to the beach."

Apoline came out. "Our guests."

Harry turned to her. "Thank you for having us."

Jerome waved him off. "We're always happy for company."

Fleur added. "You needed a holiday, after finishing with the hospital, and about to start at school."

Gabrielle appeared. "Harry."

Harry kissed her on the cheek. "You grow prettier every time I see you."

Bill whispered to his wife. "If Harry was bi, Severus may be jealous."

In reality, Gabrielle was only fourteen years old, about to start her fourth year at Beauxbautons. She had been brought to Hogwarts, because the school was sure her sister would be champion. Last time Harry had seen her was at the couple's wedding, when she was eleven. She was growing more and more to look like her older sister. Harry had been surprised, when the couple suggested he come with them down to France. He had been mentioning a small vacation before he began at school; he did his last shift at the hospital two days before. The school would be good, his son would be in his office or just through in their rooms, and he'd have more time for him. Harry and Teddy had been happy to come.

Fleur shared a smile with her husband, as Harry was shown to his suite, two rooms for him and Teddy. They had only been too happy to help, when Severus had asked. Teddy would not be sad, they'd not even have to unpack here, the two would soon be at the coast.

Teddy tugged on Harry's hand. "Go outside."

Harry reminded him. "We're not at the beach."

Teddy was still anxious. "Play hide and seek."

Harry laughed. "Just the two of us?"

Teddy shook his head. "No, three."

Harry was confused. "Three?"

Bill had appeared and saved the moment. "He means his favorite Uncle of course."

Teddy pouted. "Uncle Georgie not here."

Harry scooped up his son. "Watch it or you might hurt Uncle Bill's feelings."

Teddy turned to look at him. "Sorry Uncle Bill. Love too."

Bill laughed and kissed the little boy. "No worries, I know it's hard to compete with Uncle George."

It became a family of event, as Fleur and Gabrielle joined as well. Fleur was five months pregnant with their second daughter, due just before Christmas, but she played too. Harry found that the vineyards that made up much of the estate, were a great place to hide. He was it, and looking for his son, when he noticed an odd sound. He could have sworn he heard the sound of the ocean, but they were nowhere near. As he headed towards the sound, more sounds like sea gulls joined, and he thought he was losing his mind. He came into an open area, and though in the middle of a vineyard, there was sand, and a spell made to look like the tide, and a picnic waiting.

He was shocked. "What?"

Severus appeared. "I knew if I suddenly wanted to go to the coast, you'd be suspicious."

Harry looked at him. "Suspicious?"

Severus kissed him. "It is where we almost shared our first kiss."

Harry smiled. "And much more."

Teddy appeared. "Daddy, Uncle Toby."

Severus scooped up the little boy. "The last thing I needed."

Harry was confused. "For what?"

Severus went to take something out. "You knew it was coming."

Harry realized. "You're….."

Severus knelt. "You are stubborn and far too much of a lion, but you are the love of my life, marry me."

Teddy was smiling. "Say yes daddy, say yes daddy."

Harry for a moment felt stubborn but he knew he wanted this. "Yes."

Severus slid the ring on and standing, still holding Teddy, pulled Harry into a kiss. "I told you we'd be engaged by summer."

Harry smirked. "Keep it up and it will be the shortest engagement ever."

Harry was surprised but touched, when many of his loved ones including the Tonks, came pouring in. George and many of the Weasleys were there, and even Oliver had made it. There was a small engagement party planned for the night, and then the three were off to the coast. Harry hated letting the man win, but he wanted to marry him, and have a family. He noticed with a smile, how easily Severus had got to one knee, though it took a bit extra to get up. He may be able to walk down the aisle without a cane, by Christmas time he thought.

Teddy was smiling later as they watched the fireworks. "Now I get a baby brother."

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