The twins had finished school, Harry top of his class and head boy, Liam not far behind. They had both remained at school, Liam apprenticing to take over for ruins, and Harry training with Poppy. Liam, with the help of his brother, had been dating Hermione since their senior year of school. It had taken some time, but he had managed to ask her out in time for the Halloween dance, and been together ever since. His parents were happy, James had married a muggle born, so he had no problem with his son dating one. As for Severus, he had to get used to Oliver, as he definitely had gone no-where. He could admit the kid was growing on him, and as Harry and Oliver became more committed, they had his full support. He had given Oliver a ring to use, when Oliver had come to him, asking his blessing to propose. Harry was twenty, a few months away from his birthday, and about to finish training. Poppy would retire in the fall, and Harry would take over for good. Oliver had been teaching at the school for the past few years full time, retired from playing with the United, though he played for the national team still.
Harry had accepted, and the day after his twenty first birthday, he and Oliver married at a Black home on the coast. Harry had officially become Lord Black, able to claim his title, when he was seventeen. Narcissa had been active in planning the wedding for her beloved nephew.
Harry smiled when they were announced to be husbands. He kissed Oliver. "Finally."
Oliver more than agreed. "And in a few hours I get to whisk you away to Tahiti for a few weeks on an amazing beach."
Liam came to claim his brother for a hug. "You know I'm so happy for you. Finally joined the married bunch."
Harry smiled as he looked at a very pregnant Hermione. "No giving birth to my niece there before I get back from my honeymoon."
Hermione kissed him on the cheek. "I will do my best, but you know she is already showing her stubborn Potter side on me."
Lily had come over, her cancer had been in full remission for years now. "I have a feeling there is some of you in there too."
Severus watched his son. "Perhaps I will have a grandchild soon as well."
Harry looked at his Papa. "I never thought you'd say that. You know what it requires."
Severus smirked. "I wanted you to finish your training first, which you have."
Everyone laughed, Severus had definitely been vocal, about his son not marrying early. He and Oliver didn't live together, they had different apartments at school, and tonight would be their first. It was a bit surprising that Liam beat him to the altar, as he was slower to date, but in reality it was no surprise. Hermione and Liam had both been like Harry, they wanted to wait to finish training, before they wed. Law school had only been two years, and Liam's apprenticing, and they wed last summer. Hermione was due at the end of the month with their first daughter, so Harry should be back in time, to greet his niece and goddaughter. Draco and Pansy had married that spring, and were trying, but were yet to get pregnant, Draco working for his dad. Neville and Luna were set to marry that fall, Neville now teaching herbology, Luna was a vet.
The reception was down along the beach, and they headed down to the water from the back lawn. Lord and Lady Wood had been so happy to welcome Harry into their family, they had been far more welcoming, than Severus. Severus pointed out, Oliver was the older of the two.
Harry and his husband were sharing their first dance after a sea food dinner. "Are you happy?"
Oliver laughed. "Married to the man I love and about to start a family hopefully? I couldn't imagine being any happier if I try."
Harry looked at the reception around him. "I still kind of wish we eloped. This wedding is far bigger than either of us wanted."
Oliver agreed. "Not as bad as Draco or even Liam, but between your Aunt and my Mum, I am not surprised."
Liam had come over when the dance was done. "Well if you want an exit from it, I think my wife just gave you the perfect gift."
Harry turned to see Hermione was sitting. "She didn't?"
Liam nodded. "Her water just broke. It seems your niece wanted to ensure you didn't miss her birth."
Harry shook his head with a laugh. "Take your wife to the hospital, I promise we're coming soon."
Liam clapped him on the back. "It will be a few hours likely. Stay for part of your reception and cake, or Hermione will blame herself."
Though they would have been happy to leave, Harry knew his brother had a point. Besides as much as they complained on size, this was their wedding, and they were happy. He was sad, school rules had changed, and their kids wouldn't go to school together. Now you only had to be eleven before the end of the year, but hopefully his and Draco's kids may go to school together. He and Oliver remained for the rest of the dinner and some dancing, but they took off, when they learned his niece was born.
Harry smiled when he and Oliver went in with the parents, into the hospital room, to meet his niece. Liam was holding her in his arms, and Harry had never seen his brother smile as much as he did, as he was holding his little girl.
Hermione said as Harry took her. "I hope we're not keeping you from your honeymoon."
Harry shook his head. "Lucius changed the portkey, we'll leave tomorrow. Besides I wouldn't miss this for anything."
Oliver agreed, as with his husband he had been named godfather of the baby. "There is no doubt she is a Potter, but for that brown hair."
Liam agreed, she looked like him, but Hermione's hair. "I am glad she has my mother's eyes too."
Lily looked down at her first granddaughter, who would one day be Lady Potter. "What name have you chosen for her?"
Hermione did the honors. "We wanted to honor both of our families. We have named our princess Iris Jean Potter."
Iris was a flower for Lily, but was the Greek Goddess of the rainbow, in honor of Harry. Jean was not only Hermione's middle name, but her mother's name, so it brought in her family as well. All those in the room approved of the name, it was a beautiful choice for a beautiful little girl, they were all decided. Harry and Oliver eventually left, to spend their first night married, at a luxury hotel in London, Lucius arranged.
Later that night as they lay entwined Oliver promised Harry he didn't mind waiting to leave. "Perfect inspiration I think for our honeymoon."
Harry and Oliver had come back from their honeymoon without a special souvenir. They weren't disappointed, they knew it could take time, and looking at Iris they were happy to be inspired. But by Halloween, they had gathered their families together, to announce the pregnancy. They weren't alone, Draco and Pansy were due as well, Narcissa in heaven to have two babies to plan for. Pansy was due in May with a son, and Harry in the start of July, with what they learned to their shock was twins. They decided not to find out the gender.
Pansy and Draco welcomed their son Jason in May, around the time Luna announced she was pregnant. And on the first day of July, Harry had gone into labor, and the whole family was anxious to learn the gender.
Severus led the way, he wasn't the nurse, just the grandpa this time. "Blue? They are both boys?"
Harry looked up from his younger son who he handed to his dad. "Yes, it seems you will have to wait for your own granddaughter."
Remus looked down at their grandson his husband held. "Well it seems, fitting, your Papa gets the granddaughter he is anxious for, as a heir."
Oliver laughed. "We thought of that. These two will be Lord Black and Lord Wood one day. Prince will go to a third."
Severus looked at the one in his arms and the one Oliver's dad held. "I think I can be happy with these two little guys for now."
Harry grimaced when he heard that. "You better be. It will be a long time before I spit out another one thank you."
For a man who had not been anxious for his son to date even, Severus had changed. He had seen James with Iris, and he could admit, a part of him wanted a granddaughter, a big part. Harry and Oliver did too, they had been kind of hoping one would be a girl, when they learned they were having twins. But they knew they would have a third, and hopefully a girl, as Liam hoped for a boy next time. These two little guys were only less than two months younger than Jason, and would go to school with him, and Luna and Neville's baby.
Draco and Liam shared the honors of godfather to the oldest boy, their wives not included, but they understood. And Oliver had chosen the twins for the youngest, as they were friends to both he and Harry, and he was an only child.
Liam looked in pride down at his godson who he held, Hermione had eleven month old Iris in her arms. "What names have you chosen?"
Harry smiled when he introduced his brother's godson. "He will one day be Lord Black, and we have named him Orion Oliver Black-Wood."
And Oliver did the honors with their younger son. "And this little man we have chosen the name Colin Severin Black-Wood."
Sirius smirked when he heard the names. "Your grandfather would be pleased."
Harry smiled. "We decided to name the boys for our grandfathers, and use our names as middle names."
Colin would inherit Wood, so they chose Oliver's paternal grandfather's name. And little Orion, who was already being called Ryan for short, would be Lord Black, so they chose Harry's grandfather's name. Harry had chosen to remain Harry and not Severin, his birth name, but he used his birth name for his beloved little boy's middle name Colin's name came from Scottish history, like Liam did, so it brought in his twin he thought. Liam more than agreed, and was already honored to be a godfather to the baby.
Harry smiled when he heard that. "Godfather and Uncle. You know these guys are going to think you their coolest uncle."
Liam pointed out. "Only Uncle."
Draco looked hurt by that. "Hey what am I chopped liver over here?"
Oliver shook his head. "There is two of them, they each can have one of you as a favorite."
Fred shook his head. "Hey we're Colin's godfathers, we're going to blow those two out of the park."
Harry watched his family with the twins, and was so happy, they were all here. Even the Tonks had come, as well as Draco's parents. He had a huge extended family, come a long way from the days he had practically had no one. Sirius had been joking of Orion, he thought it fitting, for all his dad's faults, he knew the man would have loved both Harry and his little namesake.
Harry kissed his husband and his twin boys. "Another generation of twins in the family. I know they will be just as close."
An: I thought this was a fitting end, didn't want to drag on the story too long. I thought Harry having twins, was fitting end for the story. I hope you approve, and thanks for the support. And Harry and Oliver became Blacks, because of the old blood name, Snape is of course Severus' abusive father's name, though a third child will be the Prince heir.
Iris Jean Potter- future lady Potter Iris (Greek) rainbow, a flower and Greek goddess of the rainbow, for Lily but a Greek name for Harry. Jean (English) God is gracious, Hermione's middle name and her mother's name.
Orion Oliver Black-Wood: Orion (Greek) dweller on the mountain, a hunter in Greek myth whom a constellation was named for. Name of Harry's grandfather, father of Regulus and Sirius. Oliver (English) one meaning is elf army, for Papa. Future Lord Black
Colin Severin Black-Wood: Colin (Scottish) means pup, Oliver's paternal grandfather's name as he will be Lord Wood one day, also a Scottish historical name honoring Liam. Severin (Latin) tempered severity, Harry's birth name, though he never took it.
