Draco Malfoy had always considered himself to be somewhat amusing, maybe it was because his life up until a few years ago was serious, unpredictable and surrounded by darkness or because he had been hanging around George Weasley too long. He was the Magical worlds biggest jokester, he and his late twin brother Fred opening their own joke shop when he was 16.

The fun loving redhead had taught him a thing or two, but as always Draco like to put his own spin on things. For instance from his spot behind a large stone pillar he was watching with absolute delight as Harry tried to remove himself from the fire bolt he was stuck fast to.

Ron Weasley was helping him; Draco clutched his sides as he tried to hold in the laughter that threatened to erupt like a burning volcano. 20 minutes and an unsticking charm later, courtesy of Professor Flitwick who happen to be passing by, Harry was separated from his beloved broom, unfortunately for him the back of his pants remained on the broom.

With Ron walking right behind his best friend, they hurried from the courtyard and back into the castle, Draco could hear Harry muttering and cursing his name under his breath as he passed by the stone pillar. When they were both out of sight, Draco fell to his knees in peels of laughter, tears rolled down his faces as the image of Harry struggling to get off the broom raced through his mind.

'The man is 24 years old' Harry raged as he and Ron moved quickly down to the dungeons

'I know mate' Ron sympathised, not really knowing what to say

Harry stormed through the door and into the Potions Classroom, a pair of dark eyes looked up from the pile of essays in front of him, regarding the angry Flying Instructor who was barking the password at an unsuspecting portrait. A small grin crossed his lips when the portrait banged shut with a thud.

'What did he do this time?' Severus asked Ron, who had very wisely chosen to stay out of the firing line.

'Glued him to his broom' Ron replied trying to keep a straight face 'Got him off but the seat of his pants didn't'

'Merlin' Severus sighed 'I better go and put out the fire'

'Good luck with that Sev' Ron grinned, scurrying from the room

'Wuss' Severus called after him; he took a breath and went into his and Harry's quarters

'He's not a man he's a man-child' Harry grumbled as he riffled through the drawers looking for a complete pair of pants

'All right love?' Severus asked gently

Harry whipped his head round and regarded his husband, emerald eyes blazing with anger, something that sent a shiver down Severus' spine. Harry's iridescent green eyes were his weakness; they could bring the Potions Master undone with one look. Although now wasn't the time to be thinking of such things, when his poor husband was quite distressed.

'No I am not alright' Harry seethed 'Soon as I find my pants I am going to Minerva and demanding that excuse of a Transfiguration Professor and your godson be fired immediately'

Severus walked over to his husband and took him in his arms, inhaling the scent that was Harry; he rubbed smooth circles over his back, resting his chin on the mop of messy raven hair.

'Better?' Severus asked softly

'No' Harry scowled pulling back, Yes, maybe, a little bit'

'Your pants are on the chair' Severus pointed out

'Thank you' Harry murmured, putting on the new pair of pants 'Now I have a blonde to get fired'

'Forgetting something love?' Severus asked as his husband moved past him

'No I don't think so' Harry replied checking he had everything

Severus tapped a finger to his lips, a small smile adorned the scowling face of his husband, who walked back to his lover and pressed a soft kiss to his lips. A strong arm snaked around his waist pulling him flush against his chest.

'How about a romantic dinner for two tonight, and a movie?' Severus whispered 'Make up for your bad morning?'

'As long as I can have you for dessert' Harry breathed

'I'll see what I can do' Severus husked grabbing Harry's arse and squeezing 'I will have a word with my godson'

'Make it soon, or otherwise he will be your disfigured godson' Harry gruffed, leaving the room.

Draco was packing up his classroom after the last lesson, when Severus came into the room a grim expression on his face. He may have known the man all his life, but he could still instil fear into the former Slytherin in a split second.

The fact he hadn't come in ranting and shouting wasn't filling the Transfiguration Professor with much confidence quite the opposite actually. He sat down behind his desk, using it as shield or barrier between him and the Potions Master.

'Hi Uncle Sev' Draco said lightly 'What brings you to this part of the castle?'

'Thought I'd pop in for a visit' Severus said conversationally 'I am having trouble with one of my portraits it isn't sticking as well as it should be, I thought you might have a solution for me?'

Draco swallowed thickly around the lump in his throat, wiping his sweaty palms on his robes, trying hard to squash the urge to bolt from the room.

'It- it was just a bit of f-fun' Draco stuttered

'Harry didn't see it that way' Severus countered 'in fact it was quite the opposite'

'I'll explain everything to him' Draco assured his godfather

'What you will do, my dear godson is cease with these childish practical jokes' Severus warned 'I don't like having to deal with an irate version of my husband'

'I will ease up on them Uncle Sev' Draco promised, his fingers crossed under the desk. 'And I will talk to Harry apologise'

'See that you do' Severus said sternly, walking from the room

George Weasley was in hysterics as Draco recounted the joke he had played on Harry earlier in the day. He and Neville had met, George and Luna at the three broomsticks for dinner and drinks.

The blonde Professor had been itching to tell George all day. Neville and Luna weren't quite so amused; in fact Neville had voiced his displeasure to his husband before they came out.

The Herbology Professor had warned Draco that the novelty was wearing thin and Harry wouldn't take much more. Draco had just kissed him and said it was in good fun, no one would get hurt. Neville sighed shook his head and continued getting ready for their night out.

'That was delicious Sev' Harry smiled 'You sure know the way to my heart'

'Here I thought it was my charm and rugged good looks that stole your heart?' Severus said affronted

'Those too' Harry chuckled

'Come on brat let's go and get the movie started' Severus huffed

He walked into their sitting room and waved his wand at the muggle television they had gotten a few years earlier. Harry had chosen something called Scream a horror movie with a plenty of blood and gore, his husband had a thing for horror movies, something that Severus didn't share, but with marriage came compromise and Harry had watched enough films that interested him so he gladly suffered through them just to see the smile on that beautiful face.

As Harry snuggled into his side, Severus wrapped his arms around his beloved and prepared himself for what was to come.

They had only gotten about halfway through the movie when Harry's hands began wandering, unzipping Severus' trousers and sneaking a hand inside, gently teasing the head of his cock, watching these movies seemed to arouse Harry and seldom did they get through an entire film.

'Time for intermission already?' Severus moaned, Harry had pulled his hardening cock from his trousers and was running his tongue from the base to the tip.

'Yep and dessert' Harry mumbled around the hard shaft, swallowing his husband whole

'Merlin' Severus arched back; Harry knew exactly what turned his husband on and sucking dick the way he was now, definitely at the top of the list

On the verge of cumming and not wanting to spoil the moment, Severus pulled Harry up to him and plundered his mouth, pushing his tongue into Harry's mouth tasting himself on his husbands tongue, he suckled on the end of the pink muscle.

'I want you to ride my cock' he growled, taking Harry's mouth in a hungry kiss, spelling their clothes away as he kissed the young man senseless.

While Draco and George schemed, Neville and Luna chatted away happily. Luna was working with George in Hogsmeade village while also running a preschool for magical children. She did this with Ron's wife Katie; they both loved children and wanted to give something back to the magical village. Neville's grandmother Augusta helped out when she could.

Getting on in years but still as agile and active as ever. Luna was regaling Neville with a story of a little boy about 7 who had just come into his magic and had a habit of magic all manner of magical creatures appear.

Thankfully none of them had caused any harm or damage. Neville had no doubt that with Luna and Katie's caring nature that budding wizard would soon be on the right path to controlling his magic.

'I have a spell that can make his broom bark and growl like a dog, even chase him around the courtyard' George told Draco

'Brilliant I'll use that' Draco gleamed

'I thought you told Severus that you weren't going to play anymore jokes on Harry?' Neville interjected

'I won't for a week or so' Draco chuckled 'keep them on their toes'

'Don't say I didn't warn you when Harry has locked you down in the chamber of Secrets with the Basilisk' Neville warned his husband

'It's dead isn't it?' Draco asked and uncertain edge to his voice

'Harry's one powerful wizard, nothing to say he couldn't bring it back to life for a time' Neville smirked into his drink

Draco took a hearty swig of his beer, trying to move the ever present lump in his throat, Harry wouldn't really do that would he?' better make it two weeks just to be on the safe side he thought.

'I want your back facing me love' Severus instructed as Harry lowered himself onto his aching prick, ' spread those legs wide, and let me see that gorgeous dick'

Harry impaled his husband's rigid penis and leant back against the strong chest, his legs spread as wide as they would go either side of Severus' slender hands moved over his body, pinching and tweaking his pink nubs, attacking his neck with his teeth, nipping gently than licking the spot.

Nimble fingers traced the inside of his thighs, dancing over his balls, massaging and rolling them in the palm of his hand, moving one long finger over the underside of his cock, circling the leaking head, tasting the pre cum as he lapped it off his finger, wrapping a hand around the turgid flesh, he pumped as Harry bounced up and down on his prick, making the most adorable delicious sounds.

'Fuck yes' Harry moaned his back arching against Severus' chest as he rode his husband thick cock.

'Mmm love my cock in your tight little arse' Severus purred in his ear 'so hot and wet'

'Oh god Sev, love you so much' Harry whimpered 'Please'

Severus knew what that meant, he let go of Harry's leaking penis, placed his hands at on the top of each thigh and held is husband in place, the Potions Master thrust up hard, slamming into his husbands stretched hole, hitting his prostate, making Harry scream.

'Grab your cock Harry, wank yourself while I fuck your sweet arse' Severus instructed

Harry took his rock hard manhood in hand and pumped hard, tugging and pulling on his shaft as if his life depended on it, while Severus rammed into his puckered hole, Harry threw his head back, crying out when teeth sank into sensitive flesh, suckling until a mark appeared, he loved it when Severus claimed him, let the world know that Harry belonged to him and only him.

'Fuck yeah' Harry groaned dipping a finger into his wet slit as he pumped his cock 'So close Sev, can feel it'

'Make yourself cum Harry, cum all over that gorgeous body' Severus grunted as he could feel his own orgasm fast approaching, he slammed into Harry as his balls tightened and the thrilling sensation travelled through his body.

'Yes, Merlin yes, I love you so much my own' Severus cried out as he shot ropes of hot cum deep into Harry's arse.

'I love you too my soul' Harry grunted 'Fuck so good' Harry came so hard the world blurred slightly and his head spun, resting his head on Severus' shoulder, he rode the last waves of pleasure, feeling his softening penis in his hand. Feeling empty as he stood up feeling the flaccid cock slipping from his arse, Harry cast a cleaning spell and picked his clothes up off the floor.

'Do you have any idea how much I love you?' Severus whispered later that night, as he and Harry settled into bed

'As much as I love you?' Harry said sleepily

Two weeks of peace followed Severus' talk with Draco, Harry had begun to relax, he wasn't constantly on high alert waiting for his friend to strike. His broom was working perfectly. Then the storm broke, all talks of peace had ended.

Harry had been down putting the equipment away in the Quidditch shed one afternoon after his lessons had ended, it had been a short day which he was thankful for, Severus was taking him into London for dinner, so he wanted to be finished early and ready to leave when his husbands last lesson ended.

Harry turned to go out the door only to find it wouldn't open, no amount of wand waving or kicking the confounded object made a scrap of difference. 3 hours later two students, who were looking for some privacy, heard him yelling for help, they summoned Professor McGonagall and she let him out.

When Harry got back to his and Severus' rooms it was to an angry husband, punctuality was high on the list of things that his lover valued, lateness was something he wouldn't tolerate. Harry explained what had happened and was forgiven; this time Harry was the one to have stern words with his blonde friend, rather loud explicit words. The Transfiguration Professor back-pedalled and said he hadn't played any jokes or tricks on Harry; it must have been someone else. He didn't believe a single syllable.

When the dust had settled Draco struck again, Harry was outside in the courtyard teaching a class, he was just about to mount his broom, when it turned on him and started barking, as Harry backed away the broom kept moving forward, snapping and snarling.

Thankfully Ron was there and had been on the receiving end of this prank more than once during his childhood and knew how to stop it, the only ones that enjoyed themselves were the first years who had whopped and cheered as the broom chased their flying instructor around the courtyard. Harry wasn't so jovial about the whole incident.

Harry walked into the classroom he used for lessons on theory, he had third year Slytherins and Hufflepuffs that morning. He went to get the textbooks he used from the bookcase behind his desk; he hadn't even laid hands on them before he was sucked into the painting that hung above it.

The woman in the Portrait was Madame Philomena Wilkins she had taught at Hogwarts many centuries ago, and had taken quite liking to Harry.

Each time he taught a class she would blow him a kiss and wave from her place on the wall. When the students came into the room, they looked around for their teacher; Harry startled them when he called out from the painting, having already resigned himself to having to teach the class from where he was. One of the Slytherins kindly offered to go and get Minerva, while Harry started the class.

'Sit down everyone and open your books to chapter 3 please' Harry instructed 'Laura can you tell me what would happen if you performed the movement illustrated on the page?'

'Your broom wo…

'Madame Wilkins' Harry hissed 'kindly keep your hands to yourself'

'Laura go on' he added shooting the woman a warning look, she only smiled

Minerva arrived a few minutes later the student who had gone to fetch her close behind. He sat down at his desk, and along with the rest of the class, watched in fascination as the headmistress tried to get Harry removed from the painting. After 15 minutes and many spells later, Harry hadn't moved an inch.

'Miss Parsons go and get Professor Malfoy, tell him he is needed urgently' Minerva instructed a Hufflepuff.

'Yes Professor' the girl answered hurrying from the room.

Draco came into the room looking smug, until he saw Minerva and Harry in the painting, the colour slowly draining from his face. Having nowhere else to go, he lifted his head and walked to the front of the room.

'Fix this at once Professor Malfoy, then you and I are having a word in my office' Minerva barked at him

'He has to say I touch myself' Draco muttered

'No way in hell I am saying that' Harry refused 'I'd rather stay in here than have to say that'

'You have little choice in the matter' Minerva reminded him 'We have no other way of getting you out'

'You will pay dearly for this Malfoy' Harry spat

He uttered the words in as mow a voice as he could manage and seconds later he was standing beside a very irate headmistress and trembling Draco, without saying a word he looked to the students who were all still watching with anticipation.

'Right everyone, pack your bags we are going outside' Harry ordered

Two minutes later the last student had walked from the room, Minerva and Draco the only ones left. The blonde looked anywhere but at the stern headmistress, sometimes she scared him more than Severus.

'This will be the last prank you play on Harry' Minerva said ominously 'If there is another incident like this you will be facing a lot of trouble, do I make myself clear Professor Malfoy?'

'Yes ma'am' Draco said sombrely 'it won't happen again'

'No it won't, these practical jokes may seem funny at the time, but can turn nasty very quickly, people can get hurt' Minerva pointed out

Neville came across Harry later that morning, he was on his way up to the castle for the morning break, and Harry had just dismissed his class. The Herbology Professor didn't even get to say good morning, when Harry let loose with Draco's latest attempt at humour.

Neville apologised profusely and promised Harry he would talk to Draco and make sure nothing like that happened again. As he went in search of his comical husband, Neville couldn't help but feel bad for Harry, he also had a bad feeling in the pit of his stomach that something was going to go horribly wrong, one of these days.

'I don't know what was worse, being stuck in a painting with wandering hands Wilkins or having to say I touch myself?' Harry raged as he paced in front of the fireplace.

'I think the both of you need to grow up and stop this childish nonsense' Severus snapped

Harry whirled around and looked his husband dead in the eyes 'I'm sorry but how exactly have I been the childish one in all this, when have I played one single joke on your godson?' Harry seethed

'That's not what I meant Harry' Severus 'It's just I have been hearing about this for weeks'

'I do apologise Professor Snape, I was under the misapprehension that we were married and a problem shared is a problem solved, but apparently I was mistaken' Harry said with venom

He moved past his husband and stalked into their room, he grabbed his trunk and waved his wand at the drawers, clothes flew into the wooden case, he took his robes and his broom, snapping the lid of the trunk shut, he sent them to the rooms attached to his classroom.

Back out in the sitting room, he snatched the folder of marking from the coffee table and shoved it under his arm, taking his jacket from the hook near the door, Harry barked the password and stormed out through the classroom.

'Harry' Severus called as he appeared near his desk; Harry's hand was on the knob of the door. 'There is no need to leave, now come back inside, you misunderstood what I said'

'No I understood perfectly, even after 4 years of marriage, you still think I am nothing but an immature child who wears his heart on his sleeve, the same child I might add that listens to your endless complaints about dunderhead students day in a day out' Harry sneered

'I don't think that at all, now stop all this and come back inside' Severus implored

'Kiss my arse Snape' Harry snarled, slamming the door behind him.

Neville and Harry compared notes about their respective Slytherins that evening over large amounts of Whiskey, the herbology Professor had reamed his husband out and consequently was now back in his own private rooms just down the hall from Harry.

Draco couldn't understand what all the fuss was about, it was a few harmless pranks, and no one had been hurt. Neville reminded his lover that Harry could have very well been stuck in that painting for quite sometime, it was only sheer luck that the counter spell worked and he got out.

Harry did the noble thing as usual and supposed that he shouldn't be so hard on Draco, it's just that the jokes had started to lose their humour they weren't funny anymore. Neville sternly told his friend that he owed Draco no such liberty, he was a grown man and he needed to start acting like it.

The stand off between Gryffindor and Slytherin lasted almost a week, Severus was climbing the walls without Harry, he hadn't slept for near that long, and his husband wouldn't speak to him, cursing at him every time he tried.

On the fourth day, the Potions Master received a note to say Harry had been taken to the infirmary after passing out in class. Dismissing the class immediately he rushed to the hospital wing, Harry was laying on a bed, Poppy beside him the pair talking quietly.

'Harry you alright what happened' Severus said hurriedly

'I fainted' Harry said stiffly

'Have you found out why?' Severus directed his question to Poppy

'Yes Severus I have' Poppy replied 'Harry is pregnant about 8 weeks'

'I'm going to be a father?' Severus murmured

'Yes congratulations to the both of you' Poppy smiled 'I will just go and get you your potions Harry'

Severus sat heavily on the chair beside Harry's bed, he went to take his husbands hand, but Harry pulled away.

'Are you pleased about the news?' Severus asked tentatively

'Very' Harry replied 'what about you?'

'I'm over the moon' Severus beamed

Poppy came back with the potions for Harry, she told him which ones to take and when, she made another appointment for a month and told Harry he could go, but to take it easy. He thanked her and hopped down off the bed, picking up his teaching robes from the end.

'Come on and I'll make you a cup of tea' Severus said gently

'It's fine thank you, I have some marking that needs doing before my next class, and I need to talk to Ron about taking the practical side today' Harry said tersely

He walked out of the hospital wing and towards the staircase that led down to the ground floor, Severus hurrying to catch up with him. When they got to the bottom harry turned left instead of right.

'Harry where are you going?' Severus asked confused

'I am going back to my rooms Severus' Harry said, I'll see you later'

Severus wasn't ready to simply leave this as it was; he strode forward and took Harry by the arm, spinning him round so that they were facing each other.

'Harry we have just received wonderful news, I want you to come home, I want to hold you share this excitement with you, maybe later if you're feeling better take you to bed, show you how much I love you' Severus said with conviction

'I think I will pass' Harry said sadly 'I have to go' he turned and walked away

A few mornings later, Ron came to Harry's rooms to collect him for their first class, his mate hadn't been feeling well and Ron had been taking the practical side of the flying classes. He knocked on the door and when there was no answer, he let himself in and went in search of Harry.

Coughing and retching sounds coming from the bathroom told Ron where his mate was, standing the in doorway, Ron paled slightly as he saw his best friend crouched on the cold floor, head over the toilet bowl vomiting violently.

'Harry what's wrong mate?' Ron asked worriedly, fetching a cloth and wetting it, then pressing it to Harry's forehead.

Before he could answer, Harry was ill again, Ron being quite concerned sent his patronus to Severus, figuring Harry could be mad at him later for calling his husband, especially when the still weren't speaking. He knelt down beside Harry and helped him sit back against the cool tiles. Wiping the cloth over his forehead, Ron took in just how pale his mate really was.

'Harry honey what is it?' Severus asked as he walked into the bathroom, one look at his husband told him the man wasn't well.

'Ron can you go and get Poppy please, ask her to come here to Harry's rooms. Tell her he is unable to get to the infirmary' Severus asked the redhead

'Yep on my way' Ron nodded leaving the bathroom

Severus sank to his knees near his husband, cupping his pale face in his hands, looking into dull green orbs, brushing the hair from his eyes, he gave Harry a small smile.

'I'm sorry' he said quietly 'I was an insensitive arse'

Harry nodded in agreement, laying his head back on the tile, closing his eyes. Severus moved so he was beside Harry and gathered him into his arms, holding tightly relishing in the feeling of being able to hold his beloved Harry again. A week without this felt like a lifetime, seldom did a day go by where they didn't touch one another, quick fleeting touches, and stolen kisses in the hallways.

Poppy appeared in the bathroom with Ron close behind, she knelt down and checked Harry over with her wand, muttering as she went. Pulling a vial from her apron, she coaxed Harry to swallow the contents. He managed to do that without gagging.

'What's wrong with him Poppy?' Severus asked

'Morning sickness I would say' Poppy confirmed 'I have given him a potion to settle his stomach, but I am sure that's what it is'

'You're pre-gnant' Ron gaped

'Yes, but please don't say anything' Severus asked 'We only recently found out ourselves'

'My lips are sealed' Ron stated

'Now I suggest that you rest for today Harry' Poppy said firmly

'I have classes to teach' Harry argued weakly

'Ron is more than capable of taking your classes love' Severus said softly

'That's settled then, now bed young man or it's the hospital wing for you' Poppy instructed

'Yes ma'am' Harry replied, not having the strength to protest

The matron bustled out of the room, Ron and Severus lifted Harry from the cold bathroom floor, turning the shower on Severus helped him into the cubicle. Ron went into his bedroom and fetched some clean pyjamas for him.

Harry let the water wash over, his hands braced against the shower wall, a few minutes later he got out of the shower and dried himself off, got dressed and went back into his bedroom. Severus was waiting for him on his bed. Ron had gone to get ready for the first class of the day.

'How do you feel?' Severus asked

'Queasy' Harry replied 'need to sleep for a while'

Before he could lie down on the bed, Severus scooped him up in his arms and held him close.

'What are you doing Severus?' Harry squeaked

'I am taking you home, no more sleeping apart, or living apart' Severus said with finality

Too sick to care Harry laid his head on his husbands shoulder and let him floo them back to the dungeons. He settled Harry into their bed, kissed him goodbye and told him he would be back at morning break. Severus had a free period after the break so he would be able to spend time with Harry.

A couple of hours later Harry woke to feather light kisses on his forehead and warm hand entwined in his own. Opening his eyes and blinking he saw he husband looking down at him with more love and passion than Harry had ever seen. His heart melted at the sight.

'Hey there handsome' Severus smiled

'Hey' Harry said croakily

'How do you feel?' Severus asked caressing the side of his face

'Bit better' Harry said his voice thick with sleep 'What time is it?'

'Just gone on 11' Severus answered, lying down beside Harry 'I missed you my love'

Harry smiled 'I missed you too, sorry I got so angry, I thought you didn't understand or care'

'No apology needed, I should have listened, you do it enough for me, Draco has been incredibly reckless and I cannot blame you for reacting the way you did' Severus countered

'Why don't you go back to sleep for awhile, I'll be right here when you wake up' Severus said quietly

'Don't you have class?' Harry questioned

'No Minerva is taking over for the remainder of the day, my place is here with my beautiful husband and my unborn child' Severus said wistfully, rubbing smooth circles over Harry's flat stomach 'I can't believe we are going to be parents'

'Me either' Harry smiled 'I'll be the size of a hippogriff'

'You will be absolutely gorgeous I won't be able to keep my hands off you' Severus purred

'Easy there tiger, don't think my stomach can handle and physical activity' Harry chuckled lightly

'Sleep Imp I will have some soup and toast waiting when you wake up' Severus jibbed

'I love you Papa' Harry chortled

'I love you Daddy' Severus winked

Harry did his best to deal with the morning sickness over the coming weeks, with the Potions Poppy was giving him and the excellent care Severus was taking of him, Harry felt much better. Neville had gone back to his and Draco's quarters, the blonde had apologised profusely to Harry and they were back on speaking terms again, although Harry remained cautious.

He and Severus had spoken about telling everyone about the pregnancy; Ron, Minerva and Poppy were the only ones that knew. A dinner had been organised in Hogsmeade later that week they would announce it then.

Draco hid in a dark alcove waiting for Harry to come out of the library; he'd been on the verge of madness in the last few weeks, not being able to play even the smallest joke on anyone. Well he could take it no longer, he had to do it just one more time, then he would stop for good. Spotting his target coming through the doorway, Draco moved closer to the edge of the alcove so as to get better aim.

Harry was just near the top of the staircase when Draco cast a tripping jinx and watched with delight as Harry stumbled, arms flailing about as he attempted to steady himself, he was almost upright when Draco hit him with another one.

It happened in slow motion; Harry wasn't quick enough of the mark this time to catch himself before he tumbled down the flight of stairs, landing in a heap at the bottom. The blonde was doubled over in laughter, when the sight of Harry moaning and screaming in pain while clutching his stomach, sobered the Transfiguration Professor quicker than a slap to the face.

'Ahh' Harry screamed his stomach cramped and he couldn't straighten himself for the crippling pain

Draco raced down the stairs two at a time, and was by Harry's side in seconds, in took in the grimace on his face and his stomach sank.

'Harry what's wrong are you hurt?' Draco asked

'Get Poppy, the baby' he groaned

'Baby what baby?' Draco asked fear ripping through him

'I'm preg… ahhhh' Harry doubled over and was on his knees on the floor rocking back and forth'

'Oh god what have I done' Draco gasped, sending his patronus to the hospital wing 'Come on Harry I'll help you try and stand'

He tucked his arms under Harry's and carefully tried to lift his friend from the floor, every time they got close, harry would howl in pain and fall back onto the ground. Poppy came hurtling around the corner, Ron Weasley close behind her, he had been in the infirmary with a student, when the Snow Leopard appeared asking Poppy to come quickly Harry had been hurt.

'It's alright mate I'm here' Ron soothed his friend, 'We are going to put you on a stretcher and get you to the hospital wing'

'Ok Harry, just slide on here as best you can' Poppy said kindly, helping Harry as best she could.

'If you have done anything to hurt Harry or his baby I will take you apart' Ron snarled at Draco

'I didn't know' Draco said feebly

'Make yourself useful and go and get Severus' Ron snapped following the floating stretcher

Poppy settled Harry into a bed, she waved her wand over his torso muttering incoherent words as she did, she gave Harry several potions, one of them a small dose of sleeping draught. The baby appeared to be fine, but she would have to keep a close on it and Harry for the next few hours. She cast a few more spells, then hurried off to get some more potions.

Ron was sitting near Harry's bed, when Severus burst into the room, his face panic stricken, shedding his outer robes as he took long strides towards Harry's bed, he sat down on the edge and took the smaller hands in his own. Tears rolled from his eyes as he looked at his sleeping husband, he placed a hand on his stomach, hoping against hope that the baby would be all right. Poppy came back from her office and saw Severus sitting on the bed with Harry.

'The baby is fine Severus, but I will have to keep an eye on them for the next few hours make sure there aren't any more complications, he took a nasty fall' Poppy explained to the distraught Potions Master.

'What happened how did he fall?' Severus wanted to know

'Draco happened' Ron sneered

'Another prank?' Severus asked incredulously

'I'd say so, Harry was in too much pain to tell me, but from the look on his face when Poppy and I got there I'd say that's exactly what it was' Ron scoffed

Draco came into the infirmary at that minute, paler than normal eyed darting from his godfather, to Ron then to Harry and back again.

'Did you do this?' Severus hissed

'I –I didn't know he was preg-nant' Draco said in a meek voice 'I didn't mean for him to get hurt, will he and the baby be ok?'

'If anything happens to my husband or my unborn child because of your foolish actions I will never forgive you' Severus said in that tone that invited no argument 'Now. Get. Out'

'Uncle Sev I am so sorry' Draco pleaded

Severus ignored his godson and turned back to Harry, kissing his hand gently and smoothing the hair away from his forehead. Minerva came into the wing a while later to check on Harry and ask what had happened.

Her blood froze when she was informed that Harry's fall was a result of Draco's reckless behaviour, and it meant that Harry and Severus could lose their baby. She stormed from the Infirmary in search of the Transfiguration Professor.

'God damn it Drake' Neville roared 'you promised me that you weren't going to play any more pranks on people'

'I didn't know he was pregnant' Draco whispered in his defence

'That's no excuse you could have bloody killed him doing that, did you think of that, Harry could have died from the fall alone' Neville fumed

'You are going to go and tell Minerva what you've done, you are going to beg her not to fire you and hope to Merlin that Severus and Harry don't press charges against you for idiotic, childish behaviour' Neville shouted

Draco was on his way to see the headmistress, when she found him on the fifth floor, they went into her office where for the third time in as little as half an hour Draco Malfoy was taken apart. Minerva would have to speak to Harry and Severus but in all likelihood he would lose his job.

Harry started to open his eyes, he his head was sore and he felt like someone had sat on his chest. Taking a moment to adjust to his surroundings everything came flooding back, the fall, the excruciating pain he was in. his heart stopped, when he thought of his baby, tear sprung at his eyes.

Severus was right there holding his hand, as realisation set in, 'sshh Harry it's alright love'

'The baby Sev, is the baby all right?' Harry sobbed

'Poppy said the baby is fine, you just have to take it easy for a while' Severus reassured his husband.

'What happened?' Harry asked

'Draco cast a tripping jinx, you lost your balance a fell down the stairs' Severus recounted

Neville had been in before Harry woke and explained to Severus what his husband had done, he apologised over and over, but it made little difference, Harry was lying in a hospital bed, and their baby's life was at risk.

The Herbology Professor said he would come back and see Harry later once he was awake. There was nothing he could do, he left the hospital wing and wrote to his grandmother about Harry, they were very close and she would want to know.

Ron, Katie, George and Luna all came to see Harry over the next few days, Ron had told his wife about the accident. George felt incredibly guilty, as he had been the one to encourage Draco in his pranks. Harry reminded the red head that no one forced the blonde to carry out said pranks.

Draco had been into the infirmary on a few occasions, Harry let lose the first time he came in after the Flying Instructor had woken, all the blonde could do was apologise time and again, but it offered little comfort to Harry.

Poppy had told both him and Severus that Harry would have to take the next seven months of his pregnancy very carefully, no stress, no over exertion and definitely no flying. This angered Harry even more, now not only did he have to be on near bed rest, but also he couldn't teach.

'Are you sure that's what you want to do?' Severus asked his husband

'Yep I have thought a lot about it and I think it's the best solution' Harry countered

'You know I will always come and ask you for advice Harry' Katie assured her friend

'I know you will Katie' Harry smiled

It had been 3 weeks since he was released from the infirmary, he had been on bed rest since, taking things slowly, he and Severus had talked a lot in that time about what they would do when the baby was born, and if they would remain at Hogwarts. Draco hadn't lost his job, but he had lost Neville, who couldn't forgive the fact that Draco had lied and broken his promise to never prank anyone again.

Harry didn't think he could live and work in the same place as the blonde, so after talking with Ron, Katie, Luna and George it was decided that he would go and work with Luna at the magical preschool in Hogsmeade, Katie would come back to Hogwarts as the flying instructor.

Ron would still be Quidditch coach; Severus bought the apothecary in the magical village so he could be on hand to help Harry with the baby. They were in the middle of having a house built on the outskirts of Hogsmeade, to be ready once the baby arrived.

Later that night, Harry and Severus were laying bed over the worst of his morning sickness Harry was feeling frisky.

'What do you think you're doing with that hand?' Severus raised a brow, as Harry's hand danced above the waistband of his pyjama bottoms.

'I'm horny' Harry said simply moving his hand further inside the waistband

'Are you now?' Severus husked

'Yes and I do recall you saying that once I felt better you would take me to bed and show me how much you love me' Harry smirked

'That was nearly 2 months ago' Severus shook his head

'Still counts' Harry replied, rubbing his erection against his husband's thigh

'I suppose I can accommodate you' Severus purred, slowly rolling Harry onto his back and plundering his mouth.

1 year later

Harry watched as Ron bounced three-month-old Audrey Claire Potter- Snape on his knee, from the moment she had been born his mate was smitten. Taking his role as Godfather very seriously, either that or he was practicing for when he and Katie had their own kids.

He had been working at the magical preschool with Luna for quite some time now; he left his job at Hogwarts 3 months before Audrey was born. Severus had done wonders with the Apothecary; he'd even hired a manager to take care of things when he needed to be home with Harry and Audrey.

Today they were celebrating the news that George and Luna were expecting their first child. Neville had come to the party minus Draco; they were still separated, but working things out.

Severus was only just now talking to his godson again, he hadn't forgiven him for what he had done, nor would ever likely forgive him. Harry found it hard to talk to him and kept his distance. The blonde had vowed to do everything in his power to make it up to Harry and Severus, but they had heard it all before. For now he was content with the life he had with his beautiful husband and daughter.