Disclaimer- I do not own the rights to Harry Potter.

Warnings- This is a M/M story. Mention of underage but blink and you will miss it, mentions of rape, some slashy lemony fluff. GreyHarry. Some light bashing. Yes this is an age gap story with harry being the age of consent but please feel free not to read if you do not like any of the above.

I may add more to the above warnings as the story goes on

I do not have a plan for this story. It is literally just coming to me as I write, feel free to let me know any ideas/comments/requests.

Previously:

Placing the too thin boy onto the bed in the room next to his own, Tom peered down allowing himself to really look at him. Behind the hideous glasses that Tom gently removed and placed on the side table, he had to admit the potter boy was not all that bad on the eye.

Shaking himself of that traitorous thought, the dark lord summoned a blanket, laying it on the small form before heading next door to his own rooms. Before turning in for the night, Tom threw up some monitoring spells that would let him know if the brat decided to go walk abouts.

Chapter 4

Lucius POV

Lucius stumbled through the fireplace into the familiar darkened living room. He knew that Severus would still be with the batty old fool, but he also knew that his arrival in the potions master's chambers would be known to the other man and that he would not be kept waiting long.

He called out "Dippy" with a crack his elf appeared already in a low bow "Light the fire and fetch me a bottle of my best fire whiskey" the elf popped out and returned almost instantly with his whiskey and two chilled glass before snapping her fingers which had the fireplace blazing to life.

"Can Dippy be doen anything else for master Malfoy" she said bowing low again her nose brushing along the floor.

Actually, there was something she could do now that he thought about it "Harry Potter is my guest at the manor. I'm not sure when I will be back but while I'm gone make sure he is safe even from great master Tom." He did not believe his lord would bring harm to the younger man while he was pregnant but then again, the man did attack Potter when he was just a babe so a little house elf protection would not hurt. "Whatever Mr. Potter needs make sure he receives it".

With another low bow Dippy disappeared leaving Lucius starring into space.

Lucius, after pouring himself a good amount of whiskey, made himself comfortable on one of the beautiful couches he had gifted to Severus when he had first visited the potion master's chambers. Back then the room had been what everyone would believe the titled dungeon bat would live in. The room had been poorly lit with all the furniture being black and extremely uncomfortable. Severus had spent little time in his chambers choosing to be in his private potions lab when he was not teaching so it had taken the man a week to notice that Lucius had redecorated, lightened and cleaned his chambers. The schools house elfs had been more than happy to assist, overly enthusiastic even. Now Lucius felt that Severus chambers were an extension of his own home and enjoyed spending time relaxing here with the other man.

He felt as if all he had done tonight was stare into the crackling fire, but it helped to calm the chaos in his mind. He felt bad about not replying to Potter when he had told Lucius he could have as much or as little to do with this child as he wanted. Honestly, he was floored by the kindness and compassion of the younger man. He had been through so much and even though Potter did not believe that it had been Lucius who had committed that terrible act most people would still not react well to seeing the face of their attacker. Lucius took stock of his feelings, first he was angry, angry that someone had stolen his identity and tried to tarnish his name in such a way. He was saddened that his child would be brought into the world with such a terrible story of how it came to be. Lucius also felt excited, he had always wanted more children but with his excitement he was scared. Scared because of how his Severus was going to react to him wanting to help bring up another man's child. He also wondered how Potter would feel about him being a hands-on father, he was not able to be very hands on with Draco, so he was excited for the opportunity to be a first-time father again. He really wanted this child.

He had just finished his first glass when the portrait that guarded the entrance swung open revealing his concerned looking lover. Without thought Lucius was on his feet striding quickly to meet Severus throwing his arm around the other man's neck curling his head down to rest his head between his neck and shoulder. Lucius body released all the tension he had been holding when the potion master's strong arms came around him holding him tightly.

Severus POV

Severus was listening to the annoying older Weasley woman screeching and crying about the dark lord having her Harry when a shiver ran through his body alerting him of his lovers' presence in his chambers. As much as he was happy to know his lover was here as they hadn't got to spend a lot of time together with every teacher helping the 7th years get ready for their NEWTS he was oddly concerned about Harry being left alone with their lord.

Standing from his chair halted the women's next tangent of noise which he was sure everyone was thankful for. The women just never shut up.

"There is no more we can do before the dark lord summons me again. We are just going around in circles. So, if you do not mind, I'll be heading off now."

Without waiting for a reply, he strode from the office taking the spiral staircase two steps at a time. He would never run to his chambers, but his stride was definitely faster. He knew his lover needed him it was a strange situation they had found themselves in, but it would be hardest on Lucius, who he knew had always wanted more children, but this was not the way he had been thinking.

The portrait of Salazar Slytherin that guarded his chambers opened as he approached it. He had barley taken a step inside when his arms were full of his trembling blond-haired lover. Tightening his arms around the other man, Severus even after all the time they had been together marveled at how this strong confident man felt comfortable letting his guard down around him.

Severus felt Lucius relax against him as he held on tight. Gently steering his lover to the couches, he muttered under his breath making the whiskey bottle fill the two glasses and float over to him. Grabbing one from the air, while his other arm held Lucius to him, he passed the glass over to the blond who started sipping it straight away. Once his hand was empty of one glass Severus grabbed his own taking a long sip as he thought of what to say. Words of comfort had never been his area of expertise.

In the end when the silence had stretched beyond comfortable, he decided just to be his blunt self.

"You know you want the child Lucius you have been hounding me since your divorce from that vile women to give you another. This is the perfect answer to me not wanting to carry a brat and you still getting a sibling for young Draco." Severus said taking another sip of his whiskey as he pondered just how well this terrible situation could work out for both of them.

"You would be ok to help raise another man's child with me? you would be ok with another man being around and not being able to have the final say on some things?" Lucius asked eyes searching his voice almost pleading. That is when Severus realized how much his lover did actually want this child and that his fretting and almost scared like attitude was because of how he thought Severus would react.

"Love" he said grabbing up Lucius hand "As much as I have complained about the brat for the last 7 years, I do not believe Potter to be a terrible person. I am sure if this is what you want, he would allow us all to be a parent to this child. He has always been about family, so the idea of a larger family for his child would probably make his day. Also, I must admit I would not mind having a little Lucius running around. When it is not me having to carry it, the idea actually sounds nice."

Severus cold heart melted a little as those beautiful smokey grey eyes glanced at him shining so brightly with love, appreciation and affection.

Kissing his lover long and hard he said as they came up for air "Come to bed love, we can talk to Potter tomorrow when we save the brat from our lord."