A/N: I'm tremendously happy about finishing this chapter, so hurray...
The wedding is in this chapter, another thing I'm pleased about and I think we're getting very close to the baby chapter. It might even be in the next one. Fingers crossed.
The sequel is definitely happening, I can't wait to start putting my ideas together.
I would just like to take a minute to thank everyone who has reviewed, favourited and followed this story. I can't even properly express how much it means to me. I'm really, really, really grateful. Keep being wonderful :)
In this chapter, Italics mean Harry's dream.
Now, on with the chapter...
Chapter 52
Bright summer sun invaded every part of the Master bedroom, so intense that it tickled one's eyelids from the inside. The sounds of nature echoed from the walls, only to escaped back outside through the window. As if nothing was amiss.
Lucius came around, blinking his sleep-mulled grey eyes and trying to wish the sun away. He would have fallen back asleep if it had not been for an odd wiggling sensation on top of him. The twins were still happily dozing and weren't moving in their slumber, so something was definitely moving on top of his stomach. Lowering the blanket, Lucius about yelped when he came face to face with a very furry mug.
"Who in the name of Salazar are you?"
The medium sized rabbit snuffed it's tiny pink nose, delicate whiskers moving back and forth. One white ear was upright, while the other ear that was black in colour was flaccid and hanging down like a limp sock. The little creature was perched on top of the blonde's stomach, not at all bothered by the curve of it. Scratching his floppy ear, the bunny hopped a bit further and looked Lucius straight in the eye.
"I see we have a pest problem." Lucius muttered, glaring back at the animal.
The bunny wasn't at all interested in the death glare the blonde was giving him and moved up, hopping closer to the blonde's chest. Grabbing the rabbit by the scruff of its neck, Lucius dumped it on the bed next to him. The little button-like eyes stared at the wizard, a very disapproving look shining in the dark orbs.
Lucius huffed as he crawled out of bed and stalked into the bathroom. He re-emerged a good fifteen minutes later, only to be curiously ogled by the furry pest with watery eyes. Leaping over the heap that was made up by the fluffy blanket, the rabbit settled right on top on the blonde's pillow and stomped around to find a comfortable place.
Snatching up the animal, Lucius brought it close to his face and eyed the rabbit that was small enough to fit into his hand.
"Where the devil did you come from?"
The rabbit gave its most innocent look and wiggled his whiskers. The bedroom door was slightly ajar, giving the blonde a fair idea how the animal had found its way into his bed.
Harry's frantic and panting form appeared in the doorway. When his gaze landed on the blonde and the rabbit, he smiled with relief. "There you are. The little bugger made a run for it."
"I take it its yours?"
Harry scratched his nape and explained. "Actually it's Draco's or he will be Draco's after today. I got him for his birthday because he mentioned liking rabbits and well I got this crazy idea to get him one. Do you mind?"
"If he keeps finding his way into our bed then I might have a problem."
"I had him in the other room, but I accidently left the cage open. I went to get him some food and when I came back he was gone." Harry explained. "How did he end up on the bed? I can't see how he could possibly reach it."
Lucius shrugged. "It's one of life's great mysteries."
"I'll take him back to the guest room, I don't want Draco to see him just yet."
"Do lock the cage this time." Lucius said with a smile.
X
The look on Draco Malfoys face could only be described as horror-struck. With a lapful of squirming bunny, the blonde teen gaped at Harry who was grinning.
"I wish I could capture that look." Bill said, making Hermione reach into her bag. The witch pulled out a square object and before anyone could ask about it, a bright flash caught Draco's deer-like expression.
"It's a Muggle camera. The pictures won't move but they sure are fun to look at." Hermione said, enjoying the blonde's wide eyes.
Harry reached over to scratch the rabbit behind his ear and said, "He doesn't have a name yet, so the honour is all yours."
"I can't believe you, Potty." Draco scolded. "Out of all the idiotic things you have pulled over the years, this has got to be the worst. What in the Merlin's name am I going to do with this monstrosity?"
"Look at it and tell me it is not the cutest rabbit you have ever seen." Harry said with smirk.
"I have to admit, it is the most adorable little animal I have ever seen." said Bill, grabbing the furry rabbit from Draco's lap.
Hermione cooed, "Aren't you just the loveliest birthday present?"
"How about Pickle?" said Fred.
"Nibbles." George said.
Fred snorted and said, "That's not a name for a rabbit."
"And Pickle is a rabbit name how?"
Hermione said thoughtfully, "How about Nemo or Benny?"
"Bunzilla." said Harry, earning an annoyed look from both Draco and Hermione.
"He looks smart." Hermione said, looking at the bunny's face. "He could be Sherlock."
"What the hell is a Sherlock?" Ron asked.
"It's a famous character from a book, he is a detective of sorts. Sherlock Holmes and his partner is named John Watson." the girl explained.
George asked, "You mean his boyfriend?"
"No, although they do live together and my mother says that they bicker like an old married couple."
Draco said, "I'm not naming him after a character of a Muggle book."
"What's your bright idea then?" Harry asked.
"I'll just call him Bob."
Bill chuckled and said, "You call that teddy bear you have on the dresser Bob."
Ron snorted out a laugh while Bill got an elbow to the ribs.
"You can't call him Bob, since it would seem that you call everything Bob." Hermione stated. "What about Bugsy?"
"Mittens." said Fred.
"Chester." came from Ginny.
"Merlin." added Harry.
"Bubba." said George.
"Mr. Rabbit." said Ron.
Everybody fixed Ron with a amused look. The redhead shrugged and said, "My owl's name was Pigwidgeon."
"Which I named, brother dear." said Ginny. "Now that I think of it, don't let me name any more pets."
Hermione laughed, while the redhead added. "Though I did name one of Fred's owls."
"Yes, you named her Tinkerbella." Fred deadpanned. "All my mates thought I was barmy."
"Winston." said Draco. "I'll name him Winston."
"That's an interesting choice." Harry commented.
With a shrug, the blonde Slytherin said, "I like it, a fitting name for a Malfoy pet."
"Now that this name business in done with, can we bloody well have some food." Ron groaned. "I missed breakfast."
Bill plopped Winston onto Draco's lap again and said. "I'll have the elves make lunch."
"Is Lucius home?" Hermione asked as Bill left for the kitchen.
"He went to the Ministry." Harry explained. "He's going to take Kingsley's offer."
Hermione frowned. "But how can he work now?"
"He won't be, the position won't be filled until Lucius is ready to take it. Kingsley said that he won't offer it to anyone else, it's Lucius or no one. Lucius accepted, but he will be on paternity leave."
"That's good, newborns are demanding and it's hard enough without an added obligation."
"Lucius is not one for just sitting on his arse, he gets cranky when he has nothing do. Scaring unfortunate wizards and witches in the Ministry will give him something to do and it's no secret that when that idiot Fudge was in power, all he really did was accept bribes. My dislike for the Ministry is partly his fault, he made me into a liar and kept everyone in the dark."
Fred said, "Dad might have hated Lucius but he always said that the Ministry was filled with incompetent fools and needed more politicians like him."
"So, Harry, "George purred mischievously, "Any ideas were to send away your last night of freedom?"
Harry scratched his nape, uncomfortably saying, "Actually I've decided not to have any sort of stag night. Fred's was quite enough for me."
"Mate, it's tradition." Ron said.
"It would feel extremely unfair to go out while Lucius stays home. I feel that now is not the right time to do that sort of thing."
Hermione nodded along and said, "Not everyone has a stag night, some people find it unnecessary."
"I'm not opposed to a good time or a small get-together, but nothing big because I wouldn't feel right about it." Harry said.
"Leave it to us." Ron said, clapping Harry on the shoulder. "Us Weasley boys will think of something."
Draco drawled, "Why do I have a feeling that somehow my father ended up as the bride?"
"If the shoe fits
Hermione and Harry both whacked Ron up the head, making the redheaded teen wince. Ron rubbed his head and moved away from Hermione, who was still glaring at the boy.
"Have you talked to Remus about the ceremony?" Fred asked.
Harry smiled. "He'll do it. He didn't really need any convincing, he jumped at the chance."
"I think it's a great idea, Remus is like a father to you and who will be better to conduct the bonding ceremony." Hermione added.
"I'm still quite surprised you chose to bond." Draco said. "A magical bonding is not something you take lightly."
The green-eyed wizard found it easy to explain. "Why wouldn't we take it seriously? This isn't something that we consider to be temporary, we plan to stay married, you know. A signed paper in the Ministry doesn't exactly scream married for life. Unless it isn't already obvious, your father and I are in it for the long haul."
The blonde smiled weakly as he said, "I didn't mean any disrespect, Harry. I know what you two have isn't short-term. I didn't mean to imply that a magical bonding is a bad idea."
"I didn't think you were implying anything. You're protective over your father, I can understand it."
The blonde didn't say anything, but Harry could see Draco was slightly self-conscious about it. Ever since the two had started their friendship, the green-eyed teen could see how much the blonde wanted to guard his father, the teen's worry over the elder Malfoy had been fuelled by the hard times they endured not only during but also after the war. Now that Lucius was expecting, Draco had developed an even greater protective streak.
X
Harry was twisting and turning in bed, no position satisfying enough. He was back on the weird mattress, but this time he had grabbed his own pillow, the one that smelled just right. It was another custom that had to be followed, the night before the wedding spent separately. Neither men believed in the superstitious tradition that came with weddings, but to amuse both Hermione and Andromeda they had granted the witches' demand. Harry was already having the pre-wedding jitters. He couldn't catch any sleep, his mind already firmly lodged in place.
Having finally found a comfortable pose, the teen willed himself to fall asleep, taking a Sleeping Potion was out of the question. Slowly, Harry drifted in and out of consciousness, something finally lulling him to sleep.
The brightness of whatever place Harry had landed was too much. It was like an aurora, an array of bright colourful lights and something else that was divine. Walking ahead, Harry looked around with confusion. He didn't recognize the place but there was something familiar about it, something Harry couldn't exactly pinpoint. When the light dimmed, the young man could see the edge of a forest where thick trees and darkness dwelled. It gave him an eerie feeling, yet he didn't feel threatened. Everything was odd.
"Hey, pup."
Harry abruptly turned, his eyes searching for the source of the voice.
"Sirius..." Harry's voice caught in his throat upon seeing his godfather. The man still looked the same. His smile, his eyes and even the way he spoke.
"So, did you miss me?"
He was almost tackled by the teen who squeezed him almost in half. Harry stuttered when he spoke, "But how...how can you, I saw you die."
"Unfortunately, I did, pup." the man said hugging the boy. "This is a dream, but that doesn't mean it can't be real."
The green-eyed teen pulled away and looked crushed. "For a moment I thought it was all a nightmare. The Veil."
"It ain't that bad, in the beyond." Sirius did an impression of Trelawney. "The old gang is back together, well except Remus. Is he doing a good job as godfather? I reckon I was rubbish at it, leaving you like that."
"Remus is great. And you wouldn't have left had it not been for Bellatrix. The little I saw makes me think that you would have made an excellent godfather."
Sirius flung his arm around Harry's shoulder and started walking them away from the forest towards a clearing.
"So I hear you killed old Voldy."
"Took me a bloody while, right?"
Sirius chuckled. "I wish I could have seen it, you defeating that bastard. I wish for a lot of things, but when you're dead, you're dead."
"How come this feels so real?"
"Never said it ain't, pup." the man said. "We're in your dream, everything is possible here."
"How are Mum and Dad?"
The Animagus snorted and said, "Like always. James gets whacked up the head every now and then. Lily definitely runs that marriage."
"Remus said the same thing."
"How is he?" Sirius inquired curiously. "I miss him, it's dead dull without him."
Harry didn't know how to break the news to Sirius. But since it was a dream and the man wouldn't be able to skin Severus alive, Harry decided to play it by the ear.
"He's doing well, he's teaching in Hogwarts again. McGonagall made him a Transfiguration teacher for the younger years. Remus is a remarkable teacher, everybody loves him." Harry grinned. Keeping the tone light and humorous, he added, "He's dating someone."
"Who?" Sirius asked with excitement. "Is it someone I know?"
"You know him, he's actually someone you both went to school with."
"I spent twelve years in Azkaban. Do you really think I remember all the blokes I went to school with?" Sirius laughed.
Harry decided to treat it as a band-aid; just one painful moment and then it was done. "You definitely remember this one. He's seeing Severus."
The older man's stopped walking and stared at Harry with a gobsmacked expression. He then started laughing and said, "Pup, you tell the best jokes."
When the teen didn't say anything, the man's laughter turned somewhat hysterical. "Merlin, Harry...Please tell me it isn't Snivellius. Pup, please tell me I'm horribly wrong." Sirius whined with horror.
"Sorry to disappoint, but he really is dating Severus. Has been since he went back to Hogwarts. You might not like it, you may even hate Severus, but they're good together. Remus loves him and he is very happy. Severus Snape is a good man, I know him and have realised that he truly is a great man. We're friends now. He treats me like Lily's son, not James Potter's brat of a son. He is a honourable man and we have made peace with the past."
"Things really have changed." Sirius said with a sad expression. "He and I never got on, we were both at fault. I still don't understand how Remus could love that greasy git, but I'm dead and it's not like I have to see them snogging."
Harry said with a smile, "You're taking it well, better than I expected."
"Well, dying is a humbling experience and I have seen the error of my ways. Nothing is ever black and white, people aren't always just as good and evil."
As they walked closer to bright lights again, Sirius asked, "How are you doing, pup. Honestly."
"I'm better than ever." the teen grinned, feeling a surge of happiness even by thinking about it.
"Seeing anyone? The youngest redhead...Ginny was it?"
"Actually, Ginny and I broke up a few months after the war. We're like siblings and I love her to death, but only as a sister. I've discovered some things about myself."
Sirius asked. "Like what?"
"Well, I'm not really interested in girls, "Harry said, "That's one thing and the other is that I found someone I am interested in. Turns out I'm as gay as they come."
With a huff of a laugh, the older man pulled Harry into a loose hug and said, "Congratulations, pup, you are an official member of the cock lover club."
Harry hit the man's shoulder and said, "Do you eat with that mouth?"
"So who's the bloke you fancy? Anyone from school? It's not Ronald, is it?"
"Not, it's not Ron. He's actually with Neville Longbottom, he too discovered his interest in the same sex. And to answer your second question, it's not someone from school."
"Have your eye on an older man." Sirius said with a wiggle to his brow. "That's my pup."
Harry chuckled, though he wasn't sure if he wanted to tell his godfather about Lucius.
"So fess up, who's got you all worked up?"
The teen stayed silent.
Sirius grabbed the boy's shoulders and looked into the green eyes that were identical to Lily's. "Pup, it can't be that bad. It's not Snape, is it?"
"No, not exactly my taste. And I would never do that to Remus." Harry said with a smirk.
"It's that blonde git, right? That horrible brat my cousin spawned. Draco was it?"
Harry sighed and gnawed at his lip. "It's not Draco. We're good friends now too, but I don't think I could ever fancy him."
"Whoever it is, pup, I won't be angry with you." the man told Harry. "I wouldn't do that."
"I just want to know that I have your blessing. And Mum and Dad's as well. You don't even know how important it is to me that you won't hate me."
"Harry, we could never hate you. Even if you decide to date Voldemort himself, you will still be my pup. I might not want to come over for the holidays but you would never be hated by us. You got that?"
Harry smiled. "I'm not nor will I ever date Voldemort. That's just nauseating."
"As longs as you're happy, we're happy for you."
"I'm not dating anyone, but the thing is...I'm getting married." Harry said.
Sirius snorted and commented, "That was fast."
"Well, we sort of dated." Harry said. "And now we're getting bonded. I love him, really do. I can't even imagine my life without him and I hope I never have to. He's amazing, Siri... No one has even made me feel like this, for the first time in my life I feel loved and wanted. Of course, you and Remus were the exception and my friends, but he truly doesn't care about all the crap the wizarding world dumps on me. He loves Harry, not the Saviour or the Boy Who Lived."
"He sounds like a wonderful man, I don't see why you would think we wouldn't approve."
Harry breathed in and brazed himself. "He was a Death Eater."
"Well...at least he's reformed now." Sirius said. "Right?"
"He defected and didn't fight in the Battle of Hogwarts. Voldemort took his wand and managed to destroy it."
"Doesn't sound like a very popular Death Eater."
Harry nodded and said, "He got demoted when he failed a task. Actually, he landed in Azkaban after what happened in the Department of Mysteries and when Voldemort broke him out...well, let's just say that he stayed out of sight."
Sirius looked sombre. He looked at Harry with a quizzical look and asked, "Pup, how in Merlin's name did you get involved with Lucius Malfoy?"
"I'm not entirely sure." said Harry. "He saved my life, after Voldemort cast the Killing Curse and I ended up with you guys. When I went back, Lucius was there and he asked about Draco. He just wanted to know if his son was alive. When he got his answer, he told Voldemort that I was dead. He lied so I wouldn't be killed...again. I testified in his trial and he didn't go back to Azkaban. I don't know why or how... but I started to see him in a different light. One day I just knew that I wanted him."
"What about that bitch cousin of mine?"
Harry sighed. "She was killed some time before the Final Battle. Voldemort killed her as a punishment. Draco had been told to kill Dumbledore, but he knew that Voldemort just wanted him to fail. In the end it was Severus who did it, but what none of us knew was the fact that Dumbledore himself had asked Severus to do it. Dumbledore was dying anyway, so he asked Severus to do it and show Voldemort that he was loyal."
"Bloody hell, I've missed out a lot then." the man muttered. "But that doesn't tell me anything about how you got together with Malfoy, the meanest git that Slytherin as ever produced aside from Snape and Voldy himself."
"Draco asked me and my friends to spend Christmas in the Manor. It started from there."
"What can I say, pup... I don't like Malfoy and I can't really understand what you see in him, but if you say that he makes you happy then who am I to argue. He's a fine piece of arse, that's for sure."
"You, Sirius Black, complimenting a Malfoy?" Harry mocked.
Sirius shrugged and said, "Yeah, well... At least you picked well, Malfoy might be a pompous twat but he has everything working for him in the looks department. I wasn't blind, you know. I would have shagged him any day."
"That's my fiancé you're speaking about." the teen warned.
Sirius only grinned wider. "So what's he like in the sack? I heard all sorts of things in Hogwarts."
"I will not answer that."
"I'm only joking, pup." Sirius laughed. "Merlin, I can't wait to tell your old man."
"Do you think they would have disapproved of my choice?"
Sirius looked thoughtful, "At first. But then they would have seen the way your eyes light up when you talk about him. Lily's a romantic and James is proud of you no matter what."
"And you?"
"I don't like him, but I don't have to like him in order to support you. I love you more than I dislike Lucius Malfoy. And I honestly can't blame you, the man sure is easy on the eye."
Harry said with a small sniffle, "This means a lot to me, Siri. Andy said that you would give me your blessing, I'm glad she was right."
"How's cousin Andy? She was always my favourite cousin."
"Then you will be happy to know that she has practically adopted me and lives with us in the Manor. She and Lucius have developed a friendship, those two are terrifyingly alike at times. I can tell her something from you if you like. Since this is all a dream."
Sirius chuckled and said, "Just tell her that she'll always be my favourite Black."
"There's something else...it's nothing bad, it might come as a surprise though."
"Hit me, pup." the man said.
"I'm going to be a dad."
Sirius' eyes bulged out and he asked, "That's...you're pregnant?"
The teen barked out a laugh and said with a huff, "Why does everyone assume that I'm the pregnant one. Is it because I still look like I'm twelve, the same height I mean?"
"But you said
"I said I was going to be a dad." Harry told the man. "I didn't say I was pregnant."
Sirius burst out laughing and clutched his sides and as he cackled. "Oh, Harry...I would have been a very entertained man had I lived long enough to see it. My godson got Lucius Malfoy up the duff...That's just priceless."
"It was an accident. We forgot the bloody charm." Harry explained. "He forgot, I didn't know how to cast it at the time."
"Merlin, I would give anything to see Lucius Malfoy waddling."
Harry rolled his eyes at the man's childish cackling.
"He's almost near the due date, a few more weeks until we're expecting them to make their grand entrance." said Harry. He then added with a smile, "Did I mention we're having twins; a boy and a girl."
Sirius stopped laughing and pulled Harry into a hug. "I'm happy for you, pup. You will undoubtedly be an amazing dad."
"I can't wait for them to be born. Of course, Lucius is more anxious than me, but I'm not the one giving birth to them."
"You are most likely the only person in the entire world who could change that man for the better." Sirius said somewhat proudly.
"He has been through a lot, Sirius. I'm not talking about Azkaban or being a Death Eater. He didn't have a happy childhood, he wasn't cold and cruel as a child. He's father changed him into the man you knew. Much like your family, he wasn't exactly treated with kindness. I have come to know the man he is underneath the Death Eater image, he is not perfect but who is. I love him as he is, scars and imperfections included."
Sirius looked at the teen with a fond expression when he said, "You truly are an extraordinary person, Harry. There's so much Lily in you.
When everything starter to get blurry and hazy, Harry asked sadly, "I have to go back now, don't I?"
"We're always with you, Harry. In your heart. I'm proud of you, pup."
The teen gave Sirius one last hug and said, "Love you, Siri."
"I love you too, pup."
"Tell Mum and Dad that I love them too."
Sirius winked as he started to fade away. "We'll watch over you and your family."
And just like that he was gone, leaving Harry in the hazy dreamland. Dream-Harry started walking towards the bright light that shone from where they had walked away from before.
When Harry's eyes snapped open, he was in his bed. The sun was out, declaring morning's arrival. Harry rubbed his eyes and looked around the guest bedroom. The dream had felt too real to be just another dream, he also remembered every last detail of it. Something warm settled in his chest when he thought about Sirius and his words. He felt better now that he knew that his parents and Sirius would approve. There was a lingering feeling that the man was still near Harry, that he truly was looking over him as he had promised to do.
X
The small private garden was decorated with lean pillars and a flowing creamy white fabric that ruffled in the light summer wind. Lucius had voted against a tent and Harry was ready to give the man anything he wanted. Therefore it had been Andromeda's idea to create a gazebo-like structure. The seats had been arranged in a crescent pattern and there were candles lining the edges. Huge bouquets of lilies and magnolias decorated the pillars of the makeshift pergola where Remus stood.
The first row was reserved for family and the next for close friends. Harry had insisted on inviting some of his professors who turned out to be Lucius' as well. McGonagall, Madam Pomfrey and Slughorn sat in the third row along with Hagrid and Harry's Muggle Studies teacher Delia Weatherly who was also a good friend of Dora's. Xenophilius and Kingsley had also been invited, the two sitting next to the Hogwarts professors. But since it was a small and intimate affair, only those closest to the couple were attending.
Hermione and Ron stood on the left side as Harry's witnesses whilst Severus and Draco were doing the same for Lucius. While it was a tradition to give away the bride, usually by a father or a father figure, Harry had not dared to bring it up after Fred had jokingly asked who would wear the dress. So it had been decided that they would walk down the aisle together.
Everything was ready and as the guests took their seats, Remus asked, "I will ask everyone here to contribute a small amount of their magic to make the sacred space for the bonding ritual to take place in."
The magic crackled in the air, making shivers run down everyone's backs. Andy waved her wand and soft music began to play, the notes flowing in the slight wind. Everyone turned to the end of the aisle where the couple stood, Harry's arm linked with the blonde's.
McGonagall felt a surge of pride when she took in the two wizards, happiest she had ever seen them. Hagrid was already wiping his eyes and had to be comforted by Pomfrey who too was very fond of the younger man. She had a somewhat tolerant opinion on Lucius Malfoy but her doubts had been wiped away as she heard wonderful things about the man from both McGonagall and Severus, who was the man's closest friend. She didn't have any objections about seeing the two wizards bond.
Hermione and Ron both smiled as the couple reached the flowery pergola and stood in front of Remus. The werewolf was truly moved that Harry had asked him to perform the bonding and be the one to wed him to the blonde wizard. Of course, Lucius had no objections as he too wanted someone close to them perform the ceremony.
Remus cleared his throat and began with the bonding rite. "We are gathered here today to join Harry and Lucius in mind, body and soul. The bonding of two souls and their magic. Marriage is the joining of two people who share the promise only marriage can make, to experience a richer, more fulfilling life because of it. Marriage does not promise that there will not be any rough times, it offers the promise that there will always be someone who cares and will help you through to better times. Marriage does not promise eternal romance, just eternal love and a sacred commitment that was forged in that love. There is no way of preventing disappointments, disillusions or grief, but marriage can offer hope, acceptance and comfort even in the most darkest of days."
Remus paused for a moment, but then carried on, looking directly at the couple. "You will have each other, there will always be someone by your side who truly cares. And when the outside world hurts you and makes you feel vulnerable, there will be someone waiting to listen, to console and inspire to face the world again. Marriage is a promise of companionship, of having someone to share all of life's experiences, whether good or bad. You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. Love is knowing that even when you are alone, you will never be truly lonely. We love because loving is the easiest thing we can do, even if the person we love is not easy to love. But we are loved even in spite of ourselves"
Harry couldn't tear his eyes away from Lucius, almost drowning it the man's grey orbs. The blonde offered Harry one of those rare smiles that made butterflies flutter inside the younger man.
Remus asked, "Have you come here on your own free will, by the choice of your hearts and minds?"
Both Harry and Lucius said, "Yes, we have."
"If anyone knows a reason why Harry and Lucius cannot enter into a sacred bond, speak now or be forever silent."
No one said a thing and Remus smiled. He drew a pattern with his wand and muttered an incantation. A golden circle appeared around the couple, slowly fading into the ground.
"This circle represents the infinite bond, a ring with no beginning and no end. The magical circle represents your love that is never-ending, knows no restrictions and no bounds. Please join your hands."
Lucius took Harry's right hand into his and the dark-haired teen smiled as he took the blonde's other hand, their entwined hands tightly locked together. Remus began, "Who brings Harry James Potter and witnesses his vows?"
Hermione, who was standing on Harry's side, took a step forward and said, "I, Hermione Jean Weasley bring my brother in all but blood Harry James Potter and witness his vows."
Ron took his place next to the girl and spoke, "I, Ronald Bilius Weasley bring my brother in all but blood, Harry James Potter and witness his vows."
As the two stepped back to the side, Remus turned to Lucius' side and asked, "Who brings Lucius Abraxas Malfoy and witnesses his vows?"
"I, Draco Lucius Malfoy bring my father, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy and witness his vows."
Severus stepped next to the blonde teen and drawled. "I, Severus Tobias Snape bring my brother in all but blood, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy and witness his vows."
Remus said. "You come here with the blessings of your family and friends, to be magically bonded and wed. This bond cannot be broken, only magic itself can severe the bond that binds you. Harry, you may being with your vow."
The teen looked nervous and there were definite signs of wetness in his vibrant green eyes. He calmed himself with a reassuring breath and said, "I used to picture myself getting married, but I never imagined anything like this. Truth be told, I didn't think I would live long enough to even have a family. But standing here with you, I know that this is what I truly want and perhaps was meant to have. I know it in my heart that I would never be happy with anyone else, no one could give my life more meaning and joy than you. I was just a scrawny twelve year old when I first met you, we have come so far and defined all kinds of odds, I think that qualifies as a very untraditional relationship."
That earned Harry a snort from both Draco and Lucius, who just concealed it better.
"I feel blessed in many ways. I have wonderful friends and a loving family, something that is still new to me. But I'm most grateful for the opportunity to be alive, because it has given me a chance to know you, to love you and spend the rest of my life with you. I have been given a chance to be a father, a husband and a friend. I love you without knowing how or when or from where, I love you straightforwardly, without complexities or pride. I love you because I know no other way that is; where I do not exist nor you, so close that your hand on my chest in my hand. So close that you eyes close as I fall asleep. Those lines don't belong to me, but are nevertheless true because you are a part of me I can't live without. You've made me unbelievably happy, you make me stronger and braver than I have ever been. Because of you, I have learned to be myself, just be Harry. I promise to love and cherish you, chase away your demons and only see the man I have come to love. I promise to love you as long as I have life in me and then love you again in the hereafter and beyond."
If it was any other occasion, Draco would have snickered at the tears in his father's eyes, but he was not a hypocrite. Wiping his own eyes, the blonde teen couldn't help to glance over where Bill was sitting. The redhead sent him a look full of love. There wasn't a dry eye in the audience, even Slughorn was dabbing his eyes discreetly.
The elder Malfoy didn't bother with hiding his glistening eyes, instead he took comfort in Harry's smile and own shining eyes.
Remus cleared his throat, trying to get rid of the lump. The man addressed Harry, asking "Do you, Harry James Potter, in the name of the magic that resides within you and by the life that courses within your blood and the love that lives in your heart, take Lucius Abraxas Malfoy into your heart and hand, to be your chosen one. To desire him and be desired by him, to possess him and be possessed by him?"
"Yes, I do."
A dark red thread of magic wrapped around their hands.
"Do you promise to love him wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond where you shall meet and love again?" asked Remus.
"Yes, I do." Harry vowed again.
This time a green thread appeared and bound their hands.
"Do you promise to not change him, honour him and respect him as you respect yourself?"
"Yes, I do."
A light red, almost pink thread entwined around their joined hands and crisscrossed with the other magical lines.
Remus went on. "Do you promise to love Lucius without reservations, to protect him from harm and comfort in times of distress? Do you vow to nurture your love and encourage your love to grow in both mind and spirit with him? Do you promise to show him compassion as well as passion, happiness and affection, share his joys as if they were yours as well? Do you promise to be faithful and above all else, have faith in Lucius?"
"I promise." Harry said, not moving his eyes from the blonde.
Another thin thread, this time a yellow one.
"Do you promise to heal him and console him, teach him and guide him to the best of your abilities?"
Harry nodded and said, "Yes, I do."
As the light blue magical cord joined the rest, Remus said, "So mote it be."
The colourful threads sunk into their hands and left behind a tingling feeling. The magic had sealed Harry's oaths and bound the teen to the blonde.
Hermione and Ron both lit a candle and said, "We have witnessed the vows of Harry James Potter and give our blessing."
The werewolf turned to Lucius and said. "Lucius, you may begin with your vow."
The blonde spoke, his voice uncharacteristically soft. "Harry, my stupid Gryffindor fool, my beloved. I have known about you ever since you were born and you have been a constant in my life, not always in a pleasant way. I knew of you but now I know you, the young man you are. I've despised you, loathed you even, but that wasn't you but the image I had created for myself. I have never known a kinder soul than you, Harry. You didn't let me scare you away, instead you loved me more and forced me to see how much I had already missed. You came into my life when it was darkest, you changed my bitterness into something I wasn't sure I was even capable of. I fell in love with heart, your kindness that knows no limits and your amazing will; the beauty of your soul. Your love will never betray me, enslave me or disappoint for it is pure. I promise to never hurt you with intent, never betray your trust willingly and never leave your side by design. I promise to love you with everything I am, with each breath I promise you eternity and even then I will continue to live for you and you alone."
Harry couldn't help himself and caught the blonde's lips with his own, making Remus cough.
"We'll get to that, Harry."
The green-eyed teen pulled away, reluctance in every fibre in his body. Everyone could hear Hagrid's small sob that made the big, gentle half-giant blubber like a small child.
"Do you, Lucius Abraxas Malfoy, in the name of the magic that resides within you and by the life that courses within your blood and the love that lives in your heart, take Harry James Potter into your heart and hand, to be your chosen one? To desire him and be desired by him, to possess him and be possessed by him?"
"Yes, I do." came the blonde's reply.
Again a dark red thread of magic wrapped around their hands, this time cementing the blonde's vows.
Remus continued, "Do you promise to love him wholly and completely without restraint, in sickness and in health, in plenty and in poverty, in life and beyond where you shall meet and love again?"
"Yes, I do." Lucius vowed again.
The green thread joined the red and bound their hands once more.
Remus asked again, "Do you promise to not change him, honour him and respect him as you respect yourself?"
"Yes, I promise."
Again a pinkish thread created a knot around their joined hands.
The werewolf carried on. "Do you promise to love Harry without reservations, to protect him from harm and comfort in times of distress? Do you vow to nurture your love and encourage your love to grow in both mind and spirit with him? Do you promise to show him compassion as well as passion, happiness and affection, share his joys as if they were yours as well? Do you promise to be faithful and above all else, have faith in Harry?"
"I promise." the blonde said, sending Harry a smile.
The yellow cord appeared.
"Do you promise to heal him and console him, teach him and guide him to the best of your abilities?"
Malfoy nodded and said, "Yes, I do."
After the blue cord, Remus said, repeating his earlier line. "So mote it be."
Draco and Severus did the same thing with the candles as the two Gryffindors and both stated, "We have witnessed the vows of Lucius Abraxas Malfoy and give our blessing."
Remus spoke. "The bonding will be completed with the blessing and the exchange of the rings."
On cue, Andromeda walked up the couple with little Tamsin holding her hand. The rings were placed in an ornamented box, lined with dark velvet.
Presenting the box to Remus, Andy said, "Bless these rings as I stand witness."
The girl tugged Andy's dress and looked up with a stern expression.
"As we stand witness." Andy corrected herself, making the girl beam and Harry laugh.
"With the magic here today, with the consent of the bonded and their family, I bless these rings. May they forever be the symbols of the love, desire and closeness Harry and Lucius feel for each other."
Andromeda smiled as she spoke once more. "May the roots of magic bless this union."
Lucius and Harry untangled their hands as Remus said. "Harry, take this ring and pledge your love and devotion to Lucius as you place this ring on his hand and bond yourself to him."
"I pledge my love and devotion as I bond myself to you." Harry said as he slid the ring on top of the engagement ring. He was mesmerised as the two rings melted into one and formed a intertwined symbol, the emerald still firmly in the middle.
The werewolf said to the blonde, "Lucius, take this ring and pledge your love and devotion to Harry as you place this ring on his hand and bond yourself to him."
"I pledge my love and devotion as I bond myself to you."
They kept their hands interweaved as Remus continued with the ceremony. "So mote it be."
The ring of golden light around them glowed and both could feel the magic pulsating, surrounding them in its warmth.
Hermione, Ron, Draco and Severus went to sit as Remus said, "May your bond be blessed by the Gods and Goddesses of all cardinal points; North, south, east and west. May your love be a source of strength, inspiration and a safe haven. May you never forget the vows you have made to each other and may those vows bring you happiness and solace. May you always take care of it and allow it to grow stronger as the years pass. Let the powers of the mind and the heart guide you in your marriage, let the power of your wills bind you together and tie your souls into an eternal bind. Let your love and desire make each other happy and strength of your bond make you inseparable. May you be close, but not possessing. May you always have patience with one another, but also passion to keep the flames of your love alive. Have courage to lean on each other and never fear to seek out reassurance. May your hearts be forever entwined, beating together as one. May you find each other in the afterlife and may the binds holding you together never end."
Remus allowed the magic surrounding them dance and weave them close to each other before he spoke again, "To seal the bond, repeat after me. As magic binds us, may our lives be eternally bound. Forever in my heart, never to leave."
The two repeated the words, gradually gravitating closer to each other.
"Seal the bonding with a kiss." the werewolf said, chuckling as Harry all but launched himself at the blonde.
Mindful of the blonde's bump, Harry wrapped his arms around the man and snogged the hell out of him. Tracing his tongue against the blonde's lower lip, the green-eyed teen demanded access. They both nipped and sucked each other's mouths like they had been deprived far too long. No one had the heart to interrupt as the newly married couple consumed each other with feverish passion.
"I present to you, Harry and Lucius Potter-Malfoy." Remus said as everyone started clapping and cheering.
The pair was forced to separate when Hermione hugged Harry and Ron came to embrace him. Draco congratulated them both and offered a tentative hug while Severus smiled genuinely and shook Harry's hand, he was not about to hug the boy in front of everyone. He did, however, embrace his almost-brother.
"Now you just need to jump over the broom and then we can start the less ceremonious part of this wedding." said Andy as she placed a broom on ground.
"You can't possibly expect me to jump," said Lucius.
"We'll make it a very small jump." Harry said, clasping the blonde's hand. "Come on, I want to start my new life with my husband."
That was all it took for Harry to break the blonde's resolve.
McGonagall walked over as well, wasting no time and drawing the younger man into a motherly embrace.
"I have seen you enter Hogwarts as a boy, then witness you growing into a young man. You've done many wonderful things which I have seen as well, done magnificent deeds for others and saved lives. And now I've watched you get married. It fills me with pride to be here today and witness the closing of one chapter and the start of another. I was there when your mother and father joined their lives, it is an honour to see you do the same with Lucius. I wish you all the fortune and happiness in the world.
Harry sniffled and said through his tears. "It's an honour to have you here. I wish my mum and dad were here, but it helps to know that people who were close to them are here today, giving their blessing to us."
Harry saw Hagrid arrive and smiled as the mountain of a man said, "Blimey, 'Arry. I don' know what to say. Yer wedding couldn' be more beau'iful. Not long ago, yeh were just a wee lad an' look at yeh now. Yer 'appy and 'bout to be a dad yerself."
The teen gave Hagrid a hug, or at least an attempt of a hug and said, "I'm glad you can be here with me and share it."
"Yeh know I wasn' a fan o' Malfoy, but yer love is shinin' in yer eyes. How can I not be 'appy fer yeh."
"He makes me very happy, I have never felt more loved." the teen said. "Aside from you and my friends of course. I know my parents would approve because they would want me to be happy and with someone who loves me for me not for the titles and for the size of my vaults. Lucius doesn't want anything from me, only my love."
X
"Look at them." Draco said, nestled close to Bill as they danced to a slow melody. The teen didn't need to specify as the redhead knew exactly where to look.
Not far from them, Harry had his arms around husband. It was a task with the huge baby bump on the way, but that didn't deter Harry from having his first dance with his other half. They were hardly dancing, it was more like stepping side to side with minimum movement. Harry was still rubbish at dancing, but Lucius didn't care as long as he had Harry in his arms.
"If you think about everything they had to endure just to get where they are now, it is testament of the strength of their bond. Harry fought in a war as a celebrated hero, yet he never asked to be one. Your dad made a wrong choice all those years ago and that cost him more than he was willing to give. I think they're good for each other, Harry is just what Lucius needs and your dad can give Harry everything he has ever dreamed of."
"I want that," said Draco, "I want what they have."
Bill asked, "And you don't have that now?"
"I do, but I want that for us." Draco pressed on, pointing at his father and new step-father. "I want my father to walk me down the aisle and I want to say my vows."
"Are you asking my hand in marriage?" teased Bill.
Draco looked serious when he replied, "Would you say yes if I did?"
"You know I would marry you in a heartbeat."
"We should have the wedding sometime next year. Here in the Manor with all our friends and family, your sister can help me plan the whole thing."
Bill chuckled and asked with wonder. "Did we just agree to get married?"
"I expect a proper proposal from you, since you are the older and more experienced half," said the blonde, "And you'll have to ask my father first as it is a pure-blood tradition."
"I can ask Harry, seeing as he is your step-father now." Bill joked.
As the song came to an end, Draco told the redhead. "To you really think you would have an easier time with Harry?"
X
Severus Snape didn't dance. Standing on the edge of the temporary dance floor, the man observed with his hawk like expression, letting his eyes roam over the gathered guests. He spotted Remus twirling Andromeda in an slow waltz, the tail of the witch's dress fluttering behind her and sweeping the floor. Tonks was dancing with Kingsley and her face held deep concentration, trying to avoid her usual clumsiness and occasional tripping episodes. Most of Harry's friends were scattered around the ballroom, either chatting or eating. Ronald was wolfing down finger food by the tables, Luna was talking with Charlie and Harry's former Quidditch mates Katie and Oliver were being entertained by Longbottom who was avidly chatting about something.
"It's a wedding, no need to look so sour." Remus's voice broke Snape's train of thoughts.
The man took Severus' hand and before the dark-haired man could protest, he was being led towards the dance floor.
Andromeda had snatched up Harry when Lucius had decided to rest for a while. The teen was still uncomfortable with dancing, but the witch hardly cared.
"It was a lovely ceremony, Harry."
The teen hummed. "Better than everything I dreamed of. Everything was perfect."
"So what's it like, being Harry Potter-Malfoy?" Andromeda asked with a teasing note in her voice.
"Amazing," said Harry, "I can't really put it into words, I feel complete. The bonding wasn't just a formality, it really did join us in both heart and soul. It's like I can feel Lucius' magic, I feel his presence even if he isn't here right now. Just thinking about it makes my chest tighten."
Andromeda smiled softly. "There isn't a stronger bond than love. Only the bond that is shared between parents and children can rival it."
"You mean the maternal bond Lucius has with the twins?"
"Don't underestimate your bond with them, Harry." Andy said. "While it is true that the maternal bond starts developing in the womb, the bond between the non-carrier parent can be just as strong. I have no doubt that you share a strong connection with your children already, they recognise your voice and even your touch. This is not something that can be ignored."
Harry said sheepishly, "I missed being close to them. I didn't like spending the night away from Lucius and the twins, it makes me feel reassured when I'm near the three of them. It won't be long now."
"Five or six weeks." Andy said. "As a Healer I would say six."
"I'm already freaking out a bit. Giving birth isn't exactly an easy feat, 'Mione said it could take hours."
"My first set of twins took sixteen hours. By the end of it, both the mother and I were exhausted."
Harry looked concerned."Are you saying Lucius could be in excruciating torture for sixteen sodding hours?"
"It could be less or it might even take longer, you never know with these things. Each birth is different and one can never say for sure how long it will take. There is no reason to be worried, Harry, I will be there and so will Madam Pomfrey since you wanted her to help."
"I know her and trust her. I don't want just anyone from St. Mungo's to see Lucius like that. And I don't particularly trust them not to sell the story to the tabloids. Madam Pomfrey would never do that."
Andromeda gave a nod and told the young man, "It would be my honour to have her assist me. I used to watch her in the Hogwarts Infirmary while she worked, it was then that I knew I would like to be a Healer."
"You know, I was her favourite patient. I spent quite a lot of time in the Hospital Wing." said Harry with a chuckle.
"I remember when your dear husband ended up there for about a week. He had a terrible cold after taking a dip in the freezing lake. I do believe he was pushed in by Severus."
Harry laughed. "Why would Severus do something like that?"
"I think you've heard how extraordinary he was in Potions, even as a First Year. Lucius, however, was not. Slughorn had given an assignment where each student had to create a potion to their liking. Lucius was desperate because everyone refused to make him one. So he nicked one of the potions Severus had made and tried to hand it in as his own."
"Sev hates when you touch his potions or mess up his stuff."
"While he would have forgiven the theft, he certainly didn't even consider it after he saw the state of his workplace. Lucius had managed to misplace everything and to top it all off, he broke a glass container where Severus kept something he had been brewing for months."
With a snort, Harry said, "It still doesn't explain how Lucius ended up in the lake."
"Have you ever seen the man go completely silent, his dark eyes narrowing as his face becomes stone-like?"
"It's the Snape death glare."
"He already had that as a young boy. He chased Lucius out of the castle and when they reached the lake, Severus simply pushed Lucius in. While he was spluttering and cursing in the cold water, Severus magically vanished his clothes and walked away."
The teen could picture a young and naked Lucius shrieking in the lake. The image left him thoroughly amused.
"I don't know how he ended up in the Infirmary, but he was very prissy about it afterwards. Merlin knows half the school had seen him naked already, it was no time to act modest."
"Sirius indicated that there were a lot of rumours circulating around Hogwarts. And he called Lucius a fine piece of arse."
Andromeda asked curiously, "When did you and Sirius discuss Lucius?"
"I had a dream last night, about Sirius. Only it didn't feel like a dream, it felt real and as if I really was there with him. I could hug him and touch him, which felt very real. I don't know how to explain it, but I think it wasn't only a dream, I think Sirius really was there with me. Anyway, we talked and I told him about the stuff that has happened. You should have seen his face when I told him Remus and Severus are together, he all but cried when I told him I wasn't joking. Eventually we talked about my relationships and I told him about Lucius. I was afraid that he would be disappointed or angry with me, but he gave me his blessing. Then he called Lucius a fine piece of arse and proceeded with making rude remarks on how he would have giving him a go."
"Good old Sirius," Andy laughed, "He always had an eye out for a shag. In school, he thought he was Merlin's gift to both boys and girls. Of course he could appreciate Lucius' fine features, Sirius always had sex on his mind."
Harry snickered, "Other than being a leering pervert, he did say that he was proud of me and that I'm probably the only person who could get Lucius to change for the better. He was very much amused when I told him about the twins. He was only sorry that he couldn't be here to see Lucius waddle."
"It's good to know that even death hasn't changed my cousin." the witch spoke fondly, remembering her cousin.
"He wanted me to tell you that you're still his favourite cousin, the best of the Blacks. I think he was happy to hear that you're taking care of me."
"And I'm happy to be taking care of you, my dear." Andromeda said as she swayed with Harry, the music slowing down. "You are my family along with Lucius and Draco, and soon my precious grandbabies will be a part of it as well."
As the song ended, Harry gave the witch a kiss on the cheek and said, "I might have grown up without a mother, but I'm glad that I have one now."
X
Harry and Lucius said their goodbyes and disappeared upstairs while the party was still in full swing downstairs in the ballroom and terrace. The blonde was tired and Harry really didn't blame him for wanting to depart sooner than planned. The twins were up and up to their tricks, they too seemed to want in on the wedding fun.
When the older wizard eased himself on the bed, Harry grinned and crawled next to him. With a flick of his wand, both were out of their wedding robes and in comfortable pyjamas, or in Harry's case just the bottom half of his night clothes.
"It's our wedding night." Harry said with a suggestive smirk.
Lucius snorted and with a fake gasp, "Will you look at that, I'm already pregnant and ready to burst at the seams."
"We're married, Lucius...Can you believe that we're actually bonded?"
"I've been afraid to wake up ever since you came into my life, Harry." Lucius said, linking their hands.
Harry snuggled closer and nuzzled the blonde's neck. "It's not a dream, love. I'm here and I'm never going to leave, not ever."
"As a young boy, I dreamed of my own family. I promised myself that I would be nothing like my own father. After marrying Narcissa, I almost lost hope to ever be happy again. To have that special someone who I would give myself to, that certain someone that would accept me and love me no matter what. I'm glad it's you, Harry."
The green-eyed wizard caught the blonde's chin between his thumb and forefinger and turned the man to face him. Pressing their foreheads together, Harry said, "I'm glad to be the one who gets to spend an eternity with you. I get to wake up you every morning beside you, look into your eyes first thing in the morning. I get to see you smile and I love it because you rarely smile and when you do, I know it's for me. I love that you're the one giving me a family, I can't even put it into words, but I feel lucky to have this with you. Today is the first day of our life together, the first time I get to call you my husband. I think it's my new favourite word."
"This is the happiest I've ever been." Lucius said. "The last time I felt this much peace was the moment Draco was placed into my arms."
"You'll have it again soon enough, when those two will be in your arms." said the teen, his hand going to the curve of the bump.
Lucius slid his fingers into Harry's dark and messy mop, lightly massaging the teen's scalp. "I feel as if I don't deserve you."
"Well, you're stuck with me now," Harry said with a smile and then added with a more serious expression, "You deserve someone who loves you with every fibre of their being, with every single beat of their heart. Everyone deserves to be loved, you are no exception. You are worthy of me just as I am worthy of you, we're equals and we deserve each other equally."
"I love it when you make perfect sense." Lucius said and pulled Harry into a kiss.
Running his tongue over Harry's lower lip, the teen opened up and allowed Lucius inside. There was something about kissing that had Harry's knees go weak, especially when Lucius was the one doing the kissing. He knew just how to coax the younger man into submission with only his mouth, making the teen melt into him. Harry's soft moans bounced off the walls, the room grew considerable hotter as did the open-mouthed kisses.
"It's been too long." Harry panted between kisses. "I can't even wank anymore, my wrist is probably dislocated."
Lucius chuckled as he placed kisses down Harry's neck and swirled his tongue over the hollow of his throat. "Poor thing."
"Please, Lucius, "Harry all but begged, "It's been too bloody long."
Mindful of his stomach, Lucius got up on his knees and took in Harry's half-naked form that was clearly taut with anticipation and need. The younger man caught Lucius' heated gaze and smirked slowly as he hooked his thumbs under the waistband of his pyjamas and leisurely dragged them down his hips. He was already hard and leaking, the desire to be touched was making him desperate.
"I want you." Harry purred. "It is our wedding night, it would be downright sinful if we didn't consummate it."
Lucius had to smile at the teen's attempt to sway him. He glided his hands over Harry's legs, starting with his ankles and stopping with his knees. Grabbing the teen's discarded pyjamas, Lucius slid them off and threw them over his shoulder. Bending down was hard for him and the pressure to his back and stomach made Lucius extremely uncomfortable. Thinking of another way to approach the matter, the blonde ordered. "Move up on the bed until your back is against the headboard."
Harry did what the man wanted and followed the blonde with his eyes.
"Lift yourself up." Lucius said, making the teen sit on the narrow ledge of the headboard. Harry's legs instinctively fell open, exposing his rigid member. The sight of Lucius on all fours in front of him had Harry bite the inside of his cheek. His legs were trembling, but having the blonde's hot breath ghosting on his inner thigh was enough to have him forget everything else. With a flick of his wrist, Lucius had the door locked and the room silenced.
"We don't want anyone interrupting, now do we?" Lucius hummed.
Harry gave a nod as he swallowed thickly. Lucius had his hand wrapped around him, teasing him with just the right amount of pressure. Harry's head fell back, only to hit the wall with a thump. He hissed in pain but it soon turned into a groan as the older wizard swallowed Harry's length. It was spectacular and had the younger man in heaven.
"Missed your mouth, your fantastic, hot mouth...Wrap those pretty lips around my cock." Harry babbled.
Lucius hardly heard the teen talk dirty in bed, the teen barely cursed or swore at all. It made him grin around the teen's stiff member. Harry's hand slithered into the blonde's hair, his fingers tightening and creating a delicious ache. Being depraved for so long had the younger male ready to snap, therefore it was only understandable why he needed to take over. He still had to support himself against the headboard, but his free hand guided Lucius by a fistful of his silky locks.
"Why didn't we do this sooner...fuck, I can't...what you do to me, Lucius."
Pulling away with a wet pop, the blonde tugged Harry's mouth into a brutal kiss that was all teeth and tongue. Harry tasted his own pre-come on the blonde's tongue and moaned wantonly when the man wrapped his skilful fingers around the hard flesh.
"You're mine, you little minx." Lucius purred as he nipped and sucked on Harry's lip.
"And you're mine," Harry breathed out, "Always."
The blonde could feel his husband's legs shaking, his green eyes glazed over and dark strands sticking to his sweaty forehead. It made his stomach flutter when he thought about the young man who was now his husband. Harry's breathing was coming out in pants as Lucius flexed his wrist and smoothly traced his thumb over the head of Harry's cock, drawing the release closer.
It was like a ball of fire in the wizard's stomach, coiling and trying to find a way out. His skin prickled and tiny jolts of magic tingled around him, pulling his pleasure into the forefront.
"Come for me, Harry." the blonde coaxed. "Now."
Going absolutely rigid, Harry's eyes were tightly squeezed shut as his orgasm raced through him. With the blonde's name on his lips, Harry let go. Sparks of light exploded behind his eyelids and his head swam with dizziness. He almost blacked out, but Lucius caught his limp form and nestled his face into the crook of the teen's neck.
"I think you've killed me." Harry mumbled, his arms coming around Lucius' neck. His knees hit the mattress and the blonde's stomach pressed against his pliant body.
Lucius chuckled and said, "I can't have you dying on me just yet, we still have a honeymoon to look forward to."
Getting his legs untangled from the sheet, Harry slumped boneless into the heap of pillows. "When this is all over, I want you to fuck me into the bed. Make me feel it for days."
"That's a lovely thought." Lucius told the teen with a quirk to his lips.
Harry made a move to get up as he said, "Can't have you doing all the work, let me
"It's alright, watching you driven out of your mind with lust was enough for me."
"Thank you for taking care of me." said the teen as he felt Lucius settled next to him. Harry wrapped his arm around his husband's bulging abdomen and buried his nose into the man's sweet scented hair. The younger man sighed happily, "I like being yours. Harry Potter-Malfoy, it has a nice ring to it, don't you think?"
Placing his hand over Harry's, Lucius cuddle up closer and said, "I love you."
"And I love you." the dark-haired wizard said, placing a chaste kiss on Lucius lips. Harry couldn't help himself and tightened his hold on the blonde wizard, they had the rest of their lives ahead of them and that thought had Harry smiling. He couldn't wait to start their new life.
