Strange Arrangements, epilogue

by phoenixgirl26

The continuing story of Harry, Severus and Draco's relationship. Warning: slash, character deaths. One shot.

The reception for the marriage of Harry Potter and Charlie Weasley was still going. Harry was dancing with some of his friends, but his eyes kept drifting to his three husbands. He still found it so unbelievable that he was married, yet more unbelievable, he was married to Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy and Charlie Weasley.

'Harry mate, do you realise that we're brother-in-laws now?'

'Yeah, we are Ron, then when you marry Hermione, she'll be my sister-in-law. Would you have ever believed this could happen that first day on the Hogwarts express?'

'Never, Hermione was such a bossy, know-it-all and so stuck up.'

'Is that right Ronald?'

Ron grimaced, Harry chuckled, 'Well, look at how we were at eleven Hermione. You were…like that. Ron used to believe he would be not good at anything and I just wanted to hide away.'

Hermione put her arms around Ron and Harry, 'We've changed Harry, the three of us, but our friendship never did.'

'No, just you and Ron snog now, but you have to be friends to make a relationship work. I found that out with Sev and Dray. Even though we were shagging each other, we became friends. So you're not still angry with me for not telling you about the three of us?'

'No, I get why, I might have slipped something out at home.'

'And Harry gave his word to Professor Snape to keep it to himself until they could see how their relationship would go.'

'Mum headed home, she didn't really want to come but she wanted to see Charlie marry. What about Charlie, how do you think it will go with him?'

'I'm not sure Ron, Charlie's a great bloke, I like him, so tonight we can fulfil the contract, I just don't know what will happen after that. I spoke with Sev earlier, the four of us will try, see if he fits, then just go from there. But at least Charlie can still live the way he wants, he has his house, so he can come and go as he pleases. Even though I am still upset with your mother for doing this, I do get the temptation, anyone would if they were offered anything. It's just a shame that Ginny is hurt, she has been hearing that she will marry me since she was young then it doesn't happen. I just hope in time she'll be okay. Anyway, with Charlie, I am interested to find out if he takes Sev up on his offer though. I think Charlie will end up submitting to anything once they are alone.'

'Does he really do that, order you and Draco around, then watches?'

Harry laughed, 'Yep, it's so hot, sexy as hell. He would say something and I'm quivering mess without even being touched.'

'Okay, no details,' Ron grimaced, 'It's so strange mate.'

'Tell me about it, I still have trouble believing it.'

'You will soon. But don't worry too much about Ginny. With a bit of time and something Hermione said, she'll get over you.'

'What did you say Hermione?'

'I heard about a lot of boys that was interested in Ginny, some thought she was very pretty. I did overhear a couple once, they said they can't get her attention, not when you were around.'

'I saw a few blokes checking Ginny out. But if you two will excuse me, I'm going to dance with each of my husbands.'

'Each of your husbands. Oh Harry, I knew you were a little different from other boys, but this is so different I sometimes believe your from another planet.' Hermione said sounding amused.

'Yeah, Uranus,' Harry smirked making Ron roll his eyes, Hermione just shook her head.

'He had to say it, didn't he Hermione?'

'Yes, he did, now go Harry,' Hermione smiled at her friend, but she knew he was happy and that's all she wanted for Harry.

'Sev, can we have a dance?'

'I would like to dance with you love,' Severus took Harry's hand and they walked onto the middle of the dance floor, 'So are you enjoying yourself?'

'Yeah, I am, more than I thought I would. I'm just worried about later.'

'Let yourself enjoy the feeling Harry, then you'll be fine.'

'I like feeling you and Dray, just one touch or a look and I'm ready to go. What if I can't?'

'Then we'll come and assist you. We talked about this Harry, that is why we'll be waiting in the house. If we don't hear anything within the hour, then we will know you were able to do it.'

'Okay, maybe visualising you and Draco together might help.'

'If that works then use it. Are you still concerned that you feel like your cheating?'

'Sort of, okay, yes, I do, I know this has to happen, it's just how I feel. I never thought sex should be casual, only between people that were serious. I know why we did to begin with and it did help but our feelings developed pretty quick after that, so it wasn't casual, it wasn't just sex.'

'You have to tell yourself this is not casual as he is your husband. Do your duty then from tomorrow morning you can decide if there will be more,' Severus looked over at Charlie who was talking with Bill, 'I admit Charlie is a nice looking man, but he is not my type, so I am not sure I will be spending any time alone with him. I spoke with Draco, he is not sure either.'

'So, I shag tonight then maybe that's it, because I only want you and Dray, it feels right to me.'

'Then it will be only the three of us, so will you please stop worrying, because you're getting wrinkles.'

'Okay, I feel better already knowing it will be just us three, soon four,' Harry put his hand down on Severus's stomach, 'I don't really care either way, Lily or Bilius, one name I did not ask though, Jamie, for a girl?'

'Well, for a girl yes, that might work, but we have Lily picked out already.'

'True, but it doesn't mean we won't have more than one girl. I know we haven't spoken about how many. Draco will have a child, Charlie will, I know I want to carry at least once, so that's four, but we might want more. You, Draco and I never had siblings growing up, our children will, two now, close together which is good, maybe Draco and I can work on our two around the same time.'

'I believe six might be a good number to have between the three of us if it does end up just the three of us. So even though you will have custody of the child you have with Charlie, you, Draco and I could manage having five children. We have time to work all that out Harry, a lot of time. You and Draco will be training soon, in a years time I will return to teaching. But I can carry again even while I'm at Hogwarts. One thing we should do though love is start working on a nanny.'

'We have to find someone trustworthy, someone that can beat the imperius curse, someone that would not be tempted by money. We're going to be placing the safety of our children in their care.'

'There are a few charms that parents can do with a nanny, nothing dangerous, it just gives us some peace of mind.'

'You know that type of magic, so once we find someone then you can talk it over with them. I don't want someone that is overbearing or old fashioned, too old fashioned, but someone that can teach values and manners. It's something so many kids don't have today. Saying please or thank you can get you a long way in life, especially if you mean it.'

'Yes it does, but it would need to be someone that has passed their own age of having children. I know woman and men can fall and carry a child up until they are sixty, but I believe someone a little younger than that. They need to be fit, having to look after children will keep them active. They have to be able to keep up with the children especially since there will be two at the same time.'

'So, we have a lot to think about. Do you think when we interview them, they would mind you using legilimense on them?'

'That is something that most would know is going to happen. Parents are going to trust the lives of their children to them, we have to trust them. Now my love, the night is winding down, go dance with some friends for a while.'

'I love you Sev.'

'And I love you Harry,' Severus kissed Harry very softly, a sweet chaste kiss before watching him walk away. But Harry didn't go to his friends, he ended up dancing with Draco and Severus had a feeling why. Harry needed to feel the two he loved were okay with what will happen later that night. Severus found out that Harry is very loyal, this marriage to Charlie has Harry feeling he is about to be disloyal even though he has no choice. Harry may not have said anything but Severus always believed Harry would not want a proper relationship with Charlie. It would be one night and that would be it.

Severus still had trouble believing Molly Weasley did this, so even though he understood how tempting Harry's grandfather's offer would have been, she never thought about the consequences or how Harry would feel having this marriage forced onto him. Right now, Ginny Weasley was hurt because of this arrangement and Severus just hoped Molly will be able to live with the fact her decision has caused her daughter's heartbreak.

Harry, Severus, Draco and Charlie waited until all the guests left before Harry nervously looked at the two men he loved.

'We'll be in the house, if you need us, but you will be fine,' Severus caressed Harry's face, kissed him before taking a step back.

'You can do this Potter, never doubt yourself,' Draco smiled then kissed Harry before he stepped back with Severus.

Harry gave Severus and Draco one more look before turning to his third husband, 'Are you ready Charlie?'

'I'm ready Harry and in case you are wondering, I took the potion this morning.'

'I knew you would have and the other is in your house. I suppose we should go,' Harry felt a jab of pain in his heart, but he straightened his shoulders, nodded to Severus and Draco before walking off with Charlie.

'Are you nervous Harry?'

'it's not really nerves Charlie, I feel like I'm cheating. Severus, Draco and I love each other, we were committed to each other before all this came up.'

'We do what we have to, then tomorrow you three can go back to your unconventional lives. Me, I am a confirmed bachelor even if I'm not one anymore, but I still want that life. So, you have to think of this in a way that is keeping yourself alive. I'm keeping mum alive, of joining our families and a child will be here in nine months. Most men can do this mate and since I know how you feel about those two, I will get you going enough to consummate this marriage.'

'You're a good bloke Charlie, but I know what I have to do, so we'll both give each other a good time then you're back to shagging any bloke that takes your interest,' Harry waved his hand at the gate.

'So wandless magic, Ron never mentioned that.'

'It only started when my power emerged, it's just basic stuff at the moment. Oh I did want to mention, this gate and fence, it will be enchanted to your magical signature, so you'll be able to come up to the house anytime, but we want to say yes or no to others. You don't mind, do you?'

'With what I know of you Harry I would be surprised if you didn't have some type of protection around your home. Now come on, let's go shag each other then you can go cuddle up with your husbands, the two you want. Me, once I'm asleep I won't even know you're gone.'

'Thanks Charlie,' Harry followed Charlie into the house then straight up to the bedroom. Harry was nervous but he knew he could do this and another child will come into their very strange and unconventional family. So even though this should never have happened, they were family and they knew this had to happen.

Up at the main house Severus and Draco sat watching the last of the caterers, waiters and any other hired help finish packing up their stuff. It took a little over an hour before the house was quiet. They couldn't help glance towards the other house, which was just visible through the trees. They knew what was going on and neither of them liked it, but they had been keeping the truth from Harry. He was having a hard-enough time knowing what was going to happen, they did not want to add any more pressure, or guilt.

'I spoke with Charlie, he does know that Harry doesn't really want to do this, so he's going to take control, get it done then we can be as we were. Charlie admitted that Harry was nice looking, but like the other Weasley boys, they came to think of Harry as a brother, so this isn't easy for Charlie either.' Severus said but again glanced at the house.

'Do you think Harry will be upset with us for not telling him how we feel?' Draco asked.

'No, because I did say that we weren't sure, that we didn't think we would. I basically said it without saying it, in a way. But he will understand, he's worried about how we are feeling right now but also because to him, this is cheating. Four times tonight Harry said that to me.'

'So how long do you think it will be before we see Harry?'

'Since they have to do each other, half an hour, forty minutes. I don't think it would be any longer and it's already been thirty-five minutes.'

'It is strange though, we brought Harry into this at the beginning to help him, yet the three of us just seemed to fit. This is really making me feel terrible right now, knowing what is happening.'

'I know Draco, but you have to keep telling yourself that if this wasn't happening then Harry could die. His birthday is next week and that's why he worked this for tonight.'

'I don't get what you mean.'

'He gave himself a week in case he needed more time. Even though we worked it out for us to help him if it was needed, Harry would not call us. He would rather try anything else rather than allow us to see them together.'

'Yeah, I think that's what the kiss was about, to try and see if he could. Kissing is a lot different than making love, it's not as intimate. It wasn't long after that when I noticed a few looks from Harry, at both of us. But Harry told me that the twins kissed him one day, it was then that he got suspicious that he was gay because even though he was shocked, he did kiss them back which shocked them.'

'The twins never told anyone did they?'

'No, it was Harry's life so like they have done before, they kept his secret. How do you think the rest of the Weasley's are dealing with Molly?'

'I know Arthur is still upset with his wife and that is mainly because she kept this from him. This involved one of his children and he knew nothing about it. He is also upset because this has caused Ginny a great deal of pain.'

'I used to see the way she looked at Harry, but when they dated, she clung to him.'

'Sev, Dray,' Harry raced inside and broke down onto Severus' lap.

'Oh Harry, it's fine, it's done,' Severus ran his hand down Harry's hair while Draco held his hand.

'It's just us now Harry, forever.'

Severus and Draco kept their touches soothing but also so Harry could feel their love, to show him that they weren't upset.

'Let's go upstairs, you can have a bath then cuddle up between us, how does that sound?'

Harry kept taking deep breaths until he finally looked up at both his husbands, 'Don't hate me.'

'We could never hate you, this had to happen for a reason, we understand.'

'We do babe, now it's just the three of us.'

Draco helped Harry up so Severus could stand, they walked together holding hands until they got to their bathroom. Severus ran the bath while Draco helped Harry undress, his hands were shaking which made him fumble his buttons.

'There, now soak and you'll fee better,' Severus pulled the chair close to the bath and sat down, Draco sat on the edge of the tub. 'Did you have trouble?'

Harry nodded, 'I just couldn't, so Charlie…' Harry shrugged, 'Then I just closed my eyes and kept thinking about both of you until I finished, then he did his part. I kept flinching every time he touched me though. Charlie kept talking about you two, how the three of us seemed perfect together. He tried everything just to keep me from breaking down,' Harry took Draco's hand then Severus, he kissed both their palms, 'I almost started to hyperventilate, the pain in my heart was agonising. I was worried about my power so I kept that in my mind so I didn't do anything that could hurt either of us. I sometimes want to hate her for doing this.'

'It would be understandable if you did, but as far as we're concerned you never cheated. What Draco and I never told you was that we were never going to be with Charlie. We feel the same as you, the three of us are committed, we are family. But I want the truth, if you had trouble would you have called us?'

Harry shook his head, 'I didn't want you to see that, so I kept my thoughts of the three of us, that's why I kept my eyes closed. I was trying to imagine your touches, your looks,' Harry released Severus and Draco's hand then quickly washed, scrubbing hard at his body. He stepped out, allowing Severus to cast a drying charm before the three of them climbed into bed, Harry in between Draco and Severus. Normally they will spoon together, but this time Harry stayed on his back, he kept hold of both Severus' and Draco's hands tight against his chest. Their other hands kept stroking some part of Harry, soothing him, letting him know they still loved him and nothing will come between them.

During the night Severus and Draco woke to Harry's touches, so they let him do what he wanted, what he needed, to feel the two he loved. Harry kept going until he exhausted himself along with Severus and Draco.

Severus was in the kitchen working on lunch. He decided to let Harry and Draco have some time alone because he knew that Draco could usually cheer Harry up. As he was putting together their lunch, a dragon patronus appeared. He wiped his hands and headed down to the gate.

'Harry said you were going to add my magical signature to this. I was going to wait a few days before I mentioned it, but I got a floo call from Bill this morning. It's not good,' Charlie ran his fingers through his hair as he watched Severus cast the enchantment.

'What happened?'

'Bill told me last night that Ginny stays in her room all the time, but yesterday she disappeared down in the orchard. She's been refusing to speak with anyone, even dad who can usually get through to Ginny, this time he couldn't get her to talk. Mum was still upset so after she left here, right after the ceremony she went straight to her room believing Ginny was still in her room. When dad and Ron got home, they checked on Ginny, they couldn't find her. They checked on mum, she was still in her room. She said she hadn't seen Ginny, the door was shut so she figured that's where Ginny was. Mum did make Ginny some dinner but she never came down. Dad and Ron decided to check around the Burrow before calling the rest of us. They found her in the pond, she must have done that early in the night going on what Bill said.'

'I'm sorry Charlie, let your family know we're here for them. If they need us, we will be there for them. Harry's having a hard time right now, try to explain to them that he won't leave our sides. He will be there if you need him, for all of you, but seeing you right now is not the best thing for him.'

'I could see how hurt he was last night, but I did it as quickly as possible. They will understand though, I just thought you should know before I head to the Burrow. Tell Harry if he can't see me for a while that I understand, just make him understand Severus, he had no choice, just like me. I felt like I was shagging one of my brothers.'

'Yes, it would. Go to your family Charlie, they will need your strength. We'll take care of Harry,' Severus nodded, he waited until Charlie left before heading into the house to finish lunch.

Severus opened the door of the bedroom to see Draco sitting across Harry with his arms pinned and they were both laughing.

'I could not guess what amused the pair of you this time, but lunch is ready.'

'You're wonderful Sev because I'm starving, now move your arse ferret.'

'You're lucky I didn't bind you to the bed scar head,' Draco smirked then released Harry's hands before climbing off. He dressed as Harry dressed then they headed downstairs to eat.

'You don't have to look worried Sev, I'm okay, feeling the both of you last night helped.'

'I was a little concerned, but yes, you do look fine. You know we're going to need to shop soon, we have a lot of baby products to buy, not to mention all the furniture. We should make a list then add to it when we think of something.'

'I'll get a notebook now, be right back.'

Severus waited until Harry disappeared from the kitchen, 'Ginny's dead, they found her floating in the pond not long after they got home. We have to tell Harry, but I'm worried how he will react.'

'Damn, he was just starting to relax. Even though I don't know the Weasley's, I am sorry they are going through this. But I bet Charlie is feeling guilty right now.'

'He looked it when I spoke with him. But just in case, we'll tell Harry outside,' Severus shook his head as he heard Harry return.

'We know what we need to start with, cots, change table, clothes, nappies, what else?'

'Bottles since I am not equipped to feed a baby like women are.'

Harry and Draco chuckled, 'That true, but you do have something to suck,' Draco laughed as Harry wrote again, 'So formula as well, what else?'

'Toys, books,' Draco said.

'A pram,' Harry quickly wrote, 'What about those harness things?'

'What harness things?'

'The parent will strap this to themselves and the baby sits in it, right against your chest. I've seen baby's a little older sit on the parent's back. I heard it makes shopping easier as their hands are free.'

'Then we can have a look. We'll need a rocker as well, but don't forget Harry, two of everything. Our child will only be a couple of months old when Charlie delivers,' Severus and Draco noticed Harry's smile disappeared, 'What is it?'

'The baby, because I didn't want to, I'm worried how I will feel about the baby,' Harry looked up, 'Can you go over the contract again, find out if Charlie can keep the baby. I just can't Sev,' Harry got up and raced up the stairs.

'He's still feeling guilty, do you think he will change his mind about the baby?'

'I don't know, time will tell, but I know Harry will love his child, I just don't know if it will be enough for him to care for it. You go to Harry, I'm going to check the contract then we have to tell him the bad news.'

Severus went into the office while Draco went to find Harry. He was sitting on the floor in the corner of their bedroom. Draco never spoke, just sat beside Harry and put his arm around him.

'I'm sorry.'

'You don't need to be, remember what Severus and I explained about your power, it's connected to your emotions. Right now, you're emotional but it's stronger than normal because you're still adapting to all this power.'

'I just hate feeling like this even if I had no choice. With the baby though, ours will be created because we want these children and we love each other just like the one Sev is carrying. I just don't know how I feel about the other one.'

'You have nine months to decide what you want to do. But Severus is looking through the contract. How about we go sit outside, it's a nice day?'

'Okay, I'll just clean up,' Harry kissed Draco then headed into the bathroom.

Draco sat on the bed, but he was worried. If Harry was upset just because he had to fulfil this contract then he was bound to be worse when he hears what happened to Ginny.

'Let's go sit in the sun, we can keep making a list and Sev said we'll have to start working on a nanny.'

'As long as it's someone that isn't like mine, she was just so rigid, I used to be so scared every time she walked into the room.'

'We can't have that, our kids will be with this person for most of the day, they have to feel cared for,' Harry and Draco joined hands and headed downstairs, but Harry picked up the notebook and self inking quill before they sat outside, 'This was a good idea, it is nice out here.'

'It is and when we start training, we'll be too busy to do this.'

'That's true,' Harry glanced up at Severus joined them, 'What did it say?'

'The choice is yours as Lord Potter, so you can take the child or allow the other parent to take the child.'

'I just don't know what to do, what do you think?'

'I believe you should take your time, get used to the idea of Charlie being pregnant, when the time comes, then decide. But Harry, Charlie is a confirmed bachelor, so if he doesn't think he can be a parent you know who will end up looking after the baby.'

'No, she's not looking after it, I just don't trust her anymore. I suppose I should wait then talk it over with Charlie, but not yet, we have time.'

'You do,' Severus got up off his seat and knelt in front of Harry, but he noticed Draco put his hand on Harry's shoulder. Both had their wands ready, in case it was needed.

'We do have some news.'

'Oh no, you can't forgive me, can you, please, I'm sorry.'

'No,' Severus put his fingers over Harry's lips, 'it's got nothing to do with us. You, Draco and I are fine, nothing will come between us. But I felt that spike in your temperature.'

'Yeah, sorry,' Harry took a couple of deep breaths, 'I'm okay, so what is this news?'

'I spoke with Charlie earlier, while you and Draco were occupied. He understands if you can't see him for a while, his not feeling the best either. He considers you a brother just like the rest of the Weasley boys. But that is not what he had to tell me, this is about Ginny.'

'Um, okay, what about her?'

Draco tightened his hold on Harry's shoulder, Severus held Harry's hands in his, 'She's dead Harry.'

It was instantly, Harry's body temperature soared, the windows on the house started to shake violently. Severus and Draco quickly cast the strongest shield charms they could. As they did the windows exploded, sending shards everywhere, but the double shield charm kept the glass away from the three men. Severus and Draco hurried Harry into the house and straight into a cool bath, something they haven't had to do in weeks. They knew this could happen so they were ready, just in case.

Severus kept the cold water running then let some water out when the bath was about to overflow. Draco kept sponging Harry's neck and face down. They had never see Harry so bad before, not even at the start when he first got his full power.

'Keep your breathing even Harry, you'll hyperventilate if you don't,' Severus kept hold of Harry's hand, occasionally giving it a squeeze.

'What happened?' Harry panted.

'All we know is she was found in the pond and they believe she had been there for a while.'

'We used to swim in the pond, Ginny, me Hermione, Ron, the twins. I couldn't swim so I stayed near the edge,' Harry blew out a huge breath before sinking below the water.

'Alright Harry, up,' Severus pulled until Harry was again sitting in the bath, 'How do you feel?'

'Still hot but not like before. What happened outside?'

'The windows shattered. We both produced a shield charm around us, so it was doubled, enough to stop the three of us being sliced to bits.'

'I'm sorry, you could have been hurt if you weren't so quick.'

'We knew this was going to be a shock which is why we planned to tell you outside and not in.'

'She probably did it right as…' Harry sighed.

'Yes, as you and Charlie were getting married.'

'Who told you?'

'Charlie, he sent his dragon patronus up and he understands that you can't see him right now. He is feeling a bit like you as he does think of you as his brother. I told him to go to his family, that we'll take care of you. He needs to help his family.'

'I can't see him, not yet. But this, even though I didn't want this to happen it might make Mrs. Weasley realise what these types of decisions can do, what type of problems this can cause. If Kingsley didn't tell me about this and you two didn't help then I would be married to her but both of us would be miserable. I wouldn't have been able to give her what she wanted which would have made her take care of herself or cheat unless I did allow her to have others.'

'That is why the minister is working on the life debts. They will change the wording so things like this can't happen again. Now stop, you need to relax.'

'I know, I just wish…' Harry sighed, 'There's no use wishing for something that can't be changed. I deliberately didn't see her in the hope she would realise I wasn't interested.'

'We know, but she still believed that you two would end up together because of what her mother told her. But now enough, we have to concentrate on us and the baby. So how about you get yourself together and we work on decorating the room?'

'I'd like that Sev, but we won't know what colours to use.'

'Harry, sometimes I think your brain is mushed,' Draco smirked, 'Did you forget what you are, what you can do?'

Harry chuckled, 'Yeah, sometimes I do forget what magic can do. When I see things that I've never seen before, I can't help being amazed and I keep saying I love magic. I've said that so often over the last few years,' Harry went down under the water again then stood allowed Severus to cast a drying charm.

'Now, you two work on the room for your child, I'm going fix the windows then visit mother. Just keep it together Potter.'

'I will, thanks Dray,' Harry kissed the blond, watched as he kissed Severus before he left.

Harry dressed then took Severus's offered hand, 'So the walls first, they have to be cheerful, bright but not hard to look at.'

'We could go with a sky blue, add some clouds to make it look like a nice summer's day.'

'Sounds good, what about adding things like owls or other birds flying around.'

'That is an easy enough charm to do. But let's start with the main colour.'

Harry and Severus stood side by side working on the walls to their child's room until it looked like they were outside. The odd owl would swoop by, then other birds, Severus even added Harry flying by on a broom, but in the distance. Harry slipped his arms around Severus' waist and the two men stood gazing around the room that their child would use in just a few months.

'Now, do you feel up to shopping?'

'I know it's not the best time but we have no choice. We will probably forget so much and be heading out all the time.'

'That is true, so how about we start with the main things, like a cot, linen and some basic clothes.'

'Yeah, sounds good. But our child is going to love spending time in their room.'

'Not like either of us did, my room as a child was so depressing. I would sneak down into the cellar all the time because I felt better in that room than my own.'

'That's probably why you prefer the dungeons at Hogwarts. I had that tiny cupboard for years then I got the room upstairs. It was on the small size but it had enough room. The walls were a basic white but the window let a lot of light and warmth in. So even though I was locked in there I didn't feel claustrophobic, not like I did in the cupboard,' Harry looked up at Severus, 'You and I had very similar childhoods, Draco's was so different, but he still didn't have the best childhood even with all that money.'

'No, he did not have a very nice childhood. He did have everything he wanted but he never had his fathers love or approval, then Voldemort was back.'

'I think I would have preferred my childhood over Dray's. At least I knew where I stood with them so even if we had to put up with each other, we never tried to act like we cared. Even though I had the prophecy, I didn't have to put up with Voldemort. I didn't have to continuously believe I was going to die or be tortured.'

'You were tortured in a way Harry, just not physically.'

'Yeah, that's true. Anyway, let's go shopping.'

'Just remember, keep your thoughts on anything that will keep you calm,' Severus put Harry's hand over his stomach, 'Like our child.'

Harry smiled as his hand lightly caressed Severus' stomach, 'Our child, I just touch your stomach and I am calm.'

'Your magic is reaching out to our child's magic. He or she is using their magic to keep you calm.'

'I sometimes worry that I won't have this under control by the time the baby is born.'

'Harry, one thing everyone knows about you is that you will protect those who can't protect themselves. Lily was the same that is why she used to stand up for me so often. You will not hurt our child or the others, it's not in your nature. If you still have not got your power under control by the time he or she is born then I can see you heading outside or into the bath. I believe you will stay away from the house until you have yourself under control.'

'I wish I had as much faith in that as you do, but I will do what you said. I will wait until I'm calm or head outside. Okay, let's go buy our child their first lot of furniture.'

'Yes, first lot, there will be many changes to that room as he or she grows.'

Harry and Severus decided to start in muggle London first, so Severus cast a glamour over his stomach so none of the muggles would see a pregnant man. They walked into a large department store and straight over to the baby section.

'Oh Sev, look at all this.'

'Control yourself Harry, you cannot buy everything or our child will end up spoilt.'

'We can spoil him or her a little, can't we?'

'Yes, but in moderation, let's start with cots, we'll need two.'

'I've always had a fondness for natural wood, would you mind if we got something like that instead of these coloured ones.'

'I agree with you, the ones made of wood look very stylish.'

Harry and Severus found four different cots they liked, so they kept talking until the came to a decision. Once they were done, they went to pick out linen, they kept the colour neutral so it would suit a boy or girl. Next was the mattress, which were easy to pick.

'We'll buy the comforters in Diagon alley, that way we can have…' Severus looked around before lowering his voice, 'snitches, dragons, unicorns, or any other type of magical creature on them.'

'That would be nice, do you have a favourite magical creature?'

'I always liked Fawkes, I also enjoyed watching the unicorns when I needed to go into the forbidden forest. Even though I had to keep my distance and they would always watch me, it was nice to see them as a herd, protecting their young.'

'Yeah, it would be, so we'll look for those, maybe add one that has cauldron's on it.'

'They do, not many parents would buy those though.'

'But you a great potions master Sev and you enjoy it, so I'm sure our child will learn a lot from you.'

'They will and if they are interested, they can learn more. If they are like you with potions then I will teach the basics.'

'You're the reason I was hopeless Sev, but I did okay with Slughorn. Anyway, what else while we're here?'

'Those harness things you mentioned.'

'Right, there are a few things that only the muggle world has that the magical world doesn't,' Harry wrapped his arms around Severus, 'I like this Sev, us here buying for our baby.'

'Yes, it is nice, we are family Harry and this little one will be joining us very soon. So, let's finish or we won't have everything ready,' Severus kissed Harry, it was gently, chaste and very loving.

Harry and Severus set up the room for their child with the cot, linen and comforters, they put the second cot into the other room. They had to wait until Harry decided if he would keep the child Charlie was carrying.

Just as Harry and Severus sat down for lunch, Draco and Hermione walked into the house. Harry instantly stood, hugging his friend.

'Let's sit down, Hermione, would you like something to drink?' Severus asked.

'Some water, please.'

'I don't know what to say Hermione, none of us expected this, yet we couldn't stop this either.'

'It's not your fault, even Mr. Weasley said it's not. He's not saying he blames Mrs. Weasley, but all of us saw some looks aimed her way. She's a mess right now, she just sits in Ginny's room. Mr. Weasley gave me the twins old room, I couldn't continue to stay in her room.'

'How's Ron, how's the others?'

'Ron's quiet, I'm worried about him. Normally he gets angry, but he's not, he's just not talking. He only eats when his father made him. None of them are handling this right now. Draco mentioned what happened when you were told.'

'Yeah,' Harry sighed, 'I'm just glad that Sev and Dray was able to protect themselves in time.'

'Protect all of us Harry,' Severus said as he put a glass in front of Hermione and plates on the table, but for all of them including Hermione, 'Eat.'

'I will, so when…' Harry shrugged.

'A few days, Bill is organising it right now so Mr. Weasley can make sure everyone is okay. He might be angry with Mrs. Weasley but he doesn't want her to do something rash. Charlie's been quiet, he knows it's not he's fault or anyone's fault, but he does feel partially responsible. I heard him talking to Bill, they were saying maybe they should have just let Ginny go through with it, then try to get her to have some type of life, away from you. They realised it would have made her worse. She would have been married to you but couldn't be with you. No, I think it worked well with Charlie, since it had to be done, Ginny just couldn't let go.'

'It had been drummed into her since she was little, then it was ripped away from her. Her whole life was leading up to the day she would marry me, then she finds out her brother will be the one. I don't know, maybe I could have done things differently, but like you, if I married her, she would have been trying to change things so I would stay with her, I know her. She would not have given up, but it would not have worked, it just wouldn't.'

'It wouldn't Harry, so stop blaming yourself. There are many factors to this, starting with Molly. She is the one everyone will have to keep an eye on now. I'm sure they all realise she is blaming herself for losing her daughter.' Severus said.

'We've all be talking about her, she never thought things through. Even though I hate saying this, she never once thought of what Harry would want or how he was feeling. All she thought about was her daughter. What's strange though, she didn't have Ginny at the time, she had only just got married when she made this deal. It's like she did not think of a boy or girl just that your family would be joined. There had been six generations of male Weasley's so she must have been thinking she would have sons, not a daughter. I don't know, none of us can really work out what she was thinking at the time and she isn't talking. Mr. Weasley sealed her potions room,' Hermione sighed, 'Just in case.'

'They were close, being the only two females in a house with seven males,' Harry sighed, 'It's all so fucked up. I know trying to get this power under control is hard, it's unusual. But I thought that now he was dead everything would finally be perfect. Shows how naive I am.'

'Life can never be perfect, but this situation should never have happened,' Draco said.

'I want to help them, but I think my presence would make Mrs. Weasley worse. I don't want Ron or the others thinking I'm deserting them when they need support. They supported me for years, not once did they ever think of deserting me even with the danger I was always in.'

'They know Harry, but you are right. Seeing you right now would not help Mrs. Weasley. Bill and Charlie will make sure everyone is alright and I know no one will blame you. But can I ask you something? It's hypothetical.' Hermione asked.

'Sure.'

'If you had to go through with it, with Ginny, what do you think you would have been like if you didn't have Severus and Draco?'

Harry sighed, he thought about this a lot since he found out, 'At first I was angry, I figured if I was forced to marry her then I would have made them realise how wrong they were by making her life miserable. I wouldn't have allowed a big wedding, I wouldn't have spoken to her at all, I know that. Mrs. Weasley always went on about having big family dinners, well, I would not have turned up. Basically, I would have been an invisible part of the Weasley family with Ginny having to put up with feeling like a single woman. When I calmed down and I thought of this, I probably would have just stayed away, but I know I would have ignored Ginny and Mrs. Weasley.'

'Would you have allowed Ginny a life with other men or one other man?' Hermione asked.

'Not at first, I would have wanted them to realise how wrong they were. In a way, I would have made her life difficult, punish her and her mother for doing this to me. I had that damn prophecy dictate my life since I was born, with Dumbledore manipulating my life as well. I said I would never allow that to happen again. I'm still angry about it, but I know how lucky I am, thanks to Sev and Dray. But I probably would have made her suffer for a year or so before relenting, as long as she stayed away from me. What gets me is why Mrs. Weasley didn't tell her husband when it involved one of their kids. Even if she waited until she had kids, then she should have mentioned it. I know if there was something Sev or Dray needed to know about our kids I would tell them, instantly. I wouldn't keep anything from them when it involves our children.'

'That's why Mr. Weasley is still angry with her. She just believed you would go along with it, where Mr. Weasley would have tried to work something out that would suit both of you.'

'She would have known how I went along with things that I really didn't want to. War, the prophecy, all that, I had no choice I know that, she would have believed I'd be the same with this. I don't know, it's just so…' Harry was cut off with Hermione holding her hand over his mouth, it made him chuckle. He kissed her hand as he nodded to acknowledge that she didn't want him to swear, 'Sorry.'

'Don't be sorry, just don't swear, at least try not to when I'm around. I have to get back, I don't want to be away from Ron in case he needs me.'

'He does need you, so don't let him push you away. He's angry, his hurt, he needs you even if he won't believe it. Tell him I'm here for him but explain our reasons why I can't go there.'

'I will, you stay calm, but I will keep you informed,' Hermione kissed Harry on the cheek before she left.

'It won't work,' Harry sighed.

'What won't work?' Draco asked looking puzzled.

'Mrs. Weasley, sealing her potions room won't stop her, not if she is determined. I hate thinking this, worse, saying this, but I really believe she will do it, kill herself. I know how easy it is and if wasn't for Luna I would have died before I turned sixteen. I was determined, nothing was going to stop me. Then I imagined a little girl seeing her mother die, then I saw how she coped with being bullied by everyone. She dealt with all that and more that I don't know about, but she did, she showed me I could as well. I don't know, I just feel Mrs. Weasley will not want to remain, even for her husband and sons. I hope I'm wrong, they don't need that, not on top of Ginny and not long after Fred.'

'I'm sure Bill and Charlie will be keeping an eye on her. They all need time, but right now they would know she is at her most vulnerable.'

'Maybe knowing she's going to be a grandmother might help Harry. I get why you don't want her to raise the baby, not after the mistake she made with Ginny. But knowing she is going to have a grandchild that will visit might just give her enough to keep her here. The hardest part of losing anyone is the first few months, for some it's the first few years. She needs something to keep her living and being a mother of so many kids proves she loves children. Everyone makes mistakes, we learn from them and move on. I think the Weasley's will do all they can to get her to realise she has something to live for, but to use this experience to make sure she doesn't make any huge mistakes again. We all will, but most of our mistakes are small.'

'That's just it Dray, it's right now and the next few months. They can't watch her all the time. Okay, she loves being a mother and she went on about having a house full of grandchildren. Right now, she's not thinking about that. She could be thinking about the grandchild of Ginny's that she won't get. It will be months before Charlie is showing so she won't see it even if she knows a baby is there. I hope you're right and they can help her until she's able to live with this. The trouble I see is even though she knows she's going to be a grandmother, she will know the child is not from Ginny, which she expected. I don't know if it will help or not, but I also know there isn't anything we can do.'

'Even though we feel for the Weasley family, we have to think of our family. So why don't you two go fly and give me some peace and quiet.'

Harry and Draco grinned, they knew what Severus was doing but they also knew that he did like to spend time alone. Both young men hugged Severus between them, kissed his cheeks before they ran from the house, summoning their brooms at the same time. Severus waited until they left before he chuckled. He knew telling Draco and Harry to have a fly would work, neither young man could resist getting on a broom. Now he just hoped their old rivalry didn't cause too many injuries when they decided to out fly each other. Severus also knew that Harry was the better flyer and even though Draco knew it as well, he just might try something dangerous to proof he's just as good, or better.

Harry had an idea about the funeral, he spoke with Severus and Draco about it, then Severus spoke to Charlie to ask his opinion. He thought it was a good idea as no one knew how Molly would react if she saw Harry with his two other husbands. Right now, Molly was still quiet and hardly left Ginny's bedroom.

Harry spoke with Hermione so she could tell Ron and the others their plan. He wanted to be there to show support, but he knew this could make Mrs Weasley upset or angry. Hermione liked the idea and she was sure the others would.

The day of the funeral arrived, Severus cast glamours on the three of them so they didn't look like themselves. He only changed enough so no one would see Harry Potter, Severus Snape or Draco Malfoy. They had light brown hair, the shades were just slightly different. Their facial features were changed enough that no one would recognise them, like Severus shrinking his nose. The biggest change was on Harry. Since he got himself contact lenses, he decided to get more but he went with ones that will give him blue eyes instead of green. A disillusionment charm on his scar and no one would see Harry Potter.

Harry, Severus and Draco stood with Minerva and the other staff of Hogwarts. Severus had explained to Minerva why they made sure they looked different. It was Minerva's idea that the three men stand with her and the staff as it would make most believe the men were new staff members.

Harry continuously watched Molly Weasley. Right now, she wasn't crying or showing any emotion at all. It was like she had shut down. He could tell Arthur and the boys were worried even though they were all upset. He kept getting the same feeling that no matter what anyone did, Molly Weasley will find a way to end her life. He hoped he was wrong, but he didn't think he was, so he was ready to hear it, if it happened.

Harry tried hard not to look at Charlie, but when he did, he would lean into Severus or Draco. He had to feel them but he couldn't show their true relationship or it would make people suspicious. Even though he knew why it had to happen, he still felt like he cheated on Severus and Draco.

Harry made sure to speak with Hermione and Ron. He wanted Ron to know he was here for him. Ron ended up hugging Harry which told him Ron didn't blame him for what happened.

Harry stayed with Severus and Draco until everyone left, 'She's given up, you can see it.'

'We know Harry, we saw it and Arthur also knows. As you said, if she is determined enough, she will find a way. I believe Arthur and the boys are preparing themselves for that to happen but also trying to prevent it from happening,' Severus said.

'Let's go home. There isn't anything more we can do. Severus needs to rest.'

'Good idea,' Harry and Draco took Severus' hands then all three disappeared.

Kingsley had watched the funeral of Ginny Weasley, he was more determined to get the laws on life debts changed. He left Ottery St Catchpole and headed back to the ministry. He still had a lot of work to do so their world can move on from the war with Voldemort. But he thought of talking to Harry, along with Arthur and Charlie, he wanted to see if those three men could tell their story in the hope it would push this law through. Kingsley had a backup plan, just in case. If he couldn't get the life debt law completely demolished, then he would have it changed so both parties could honour the debt without it hurting anyone else.

The Weasley's, their extended family and friends were all quiet at the Burrow. Molly had gone straight up to her daughter's bedroom. Arthur knew there was no use trying to keep his wife out. He just hoped she would just give herself time so she would remain with her family instead of joining her daughter. Every time they spoke when Molly was around, they made sure to mention the baby Charlie was carrying. Fleur was also pregnant, so talk of babies was brought up constantly, but more when they could get Molly to join them to eat.

Draco had left Harry and Severus alone so he could visit his mother. Even though he would never really like the Weasley's, he did feel for them. They lost a sister and could lose a mother. He needed some time with his mother right now because he knew how close he came to losing her.

'Harry,' Severus gave Harry a smile as he sat beside him. The young man was making a list of more baby items they would need to buy.

'Gey, I thought you were resting.'

'I am resting, but I've also been doing a lot of thinking. When you were with Ron today, I spoke with Minerva. Because of the changes in the ministry and at Hogwarts, not to mention the fact he's dead, she has been getting a lot of applications for teachers. Horace plans to stay, so the potions position is filled. But I realised when we were talking that I really don't want to return to teaching. I did at first because I believed no one would want to take the defence against the dark arts position, not after what happen too many who had taught that class. I was going to more out of obligation than desire and of course money. Even though I know the subject, I was not cut out for teaching. I would prefer to teach one or two, not a classroom full of children. Minerva said I was her first choice but if I decided against teaching then she had a few that could do the job. I told her to pick one of those. I would rather stay home with our child. Naturally, we will still hire a nanny, which will give me some time to continue brewing, but the nanny can still help with the other children. It will also allow me to tutor someone or a couple of people if someone wants to go on to further their skills. We are married and you've told me many times that what you have is also mine. I never would have wanted to touch any of your money, but I think being financially secure will allow me to be here for our child.'

Harry's smile got bigger, 'I think it's a great idea. You said you wanted kids now and we are. You said many times you did not like teaching…dunderheads,' Severus chuckled at his young husband, 'You can still brew or teach one or two, which you would be great at. But you will also be here for our baby. You know I've already added you to the vaults. Even though I don't really need to work, I want to, but I also believe I have all this power which should be used to keep helping protect our world. We both know there are always dark witches and wizards out there. This is something I can do and I know I'll be good at. I want to spend as much time with you, Dray and our kids, which I will make sure I can do. But being an auror feels right to me. Now our child will have at least one parent home at all times.'

'Yes, they will. You will be a great auror Harry, you were born to be one. It is in your nature to protect and not just your friends. You saved Draco even though he was still your enemy at the time. Now though, we both get the life we want, just as Draco will.'

'Yeah and having a healer as part of the family will be handy, for the kids and for us.'

'More for you. You still have that charge in reckless Gryffindor in you so I can see you coming home with injuries from time to time.'

Harry scowled, then sighed as he nodded. It was true, if he saw danger or someone in danger, he would run in to help and not think of what could happen. He wouldn't be as reckless as he had been. He had a family now and soon the first of his children will be born. He wanted to be there for them as they grow up.

Harry did most of the shopping for the baby items. Severus was close to his due date which was making it difficult for him to walk around. Now though, they had bought everything they needed for their baby and the room was ready. They also bought for the baby Charlie was carrying. Harry still hadn't decided if he could keep that child full time.

When Severus knew it was time, Poppy was contacted who came straight to the house. Draco was able to get his mother to the house as well so he had her to keep him calm. Harry stayed right beside Severus, to watch his daughter be born.

'She's beautiful Sev,' Harry stared down at the little baby in Severus' arms, the little baby with a mop of dark hair.

'She is Harry.'

'Have you thought of a name?' Poppy asked.

'At first we thought of going with our mother's names,' Harry said then looked at Severus.

'Naming our child after Lily could make her life difficult but I still want to honour my friend and your mother.'

'So, you want to name her after my mother, but not Lily?'

'Yes. How would you feel about our daughter being named Jasmine?'

Harry grinned, 'That's a beautiful name and a flower, like my mother's name.'

'Exactly,' Severus handed the baby to Harry who sat on the bed, staring down at their daughter. Poppy, Draco and Narcissa left the two men alone with their daughter.

Out in the living room, Poppy, Draco and Narcissa was talking quietly, until they could get a chance to see Harry and Severus's daughter.

A patronus dragon appeared before them, 'She finally did it, poison. Please make sure Harry knows that no one blames him,' Charlie's voice said before the patronus disappeared.

'Do you think she planned to take her life on the day Harry's baby was born?' Draco asked.

'If she did, how did she find out?' Narcissa asked.

'Someone may have found out Poppy was called here. If not that, then I have no idea. It just seems like a big coincidence that she would take her own life on the day that Harry and Severus' baby was born.'

'I believe you are right Draco. She may have found out I was here and everyone knows Severus was due.'

'Do we tell Harry and Severus?'

'We have to, but let's not tell them today. They will know she did it today, but they should be able to enjoy the birth of their daughter,' Poppy said with a sigh.

Draco and Narcissa agreed with Poppy. Harry and Severus would know the truth about Molly, they just wouldn't tell them until tomorrow.

Harry came out a few minutes later, cradling his daughter in his arms, 'Severus is asleep. But I would like you to meet our daughter, Jasmine Snape-Potter.'

'May I, Harry?' Narcissa asked as she stood up. Harry smiled and gently laid his daughter into her arms.

'Even though I read up on what to expect, Severus surprised me with how often he swore,' Draco grinned making Harry grimace.

'He broke a couple of my fingers, I'm sure he did.'

'Let me have a look Harry,' poppy got up and began to move her wand over Harry's fingers, 'Three fingers are broken,' Poppy looked in her bag and pulled out a small vial of skele-grow, 'I was expecting this to happen as it usually does so I had the potion ready.'

'Oh damn, I hate the taste of this stuff.'

'When did you take skele-grow?' Draco asked.

'When Lockhart removed the bones in my arm,' Harry growled, then sighed before he drank the potion, 'Blimey that stuff tastes like…' Poppy slapped her hand over Harry's mouth making Draco laugh.

'Do not swear. During labour, it is expected.'

'Sorry Poppy,' Harry grinned then summoned a beer. He downed the whole thing.

'She's so beautiful Harry. I remember holding Draco when he was this small.'

'Mum,' Draco whined making Harry laugh, 'Laugh it up Potter.'

'I know I would prefer to have my mother here so she can embarrass me but she isn't. I can still laugh at you are being embarrassed by your mother. Anyway, after hearing Severus swearing, do you still want to get pregnant?'

Draco glared, then his face softened, 'Yes, I do. I would like one with you and one with Severus. But I think I'll stop at the two since you plan to get pregnant and Severus might want to go through this again. That could mean five, not including the one Charlie is carrying.'

'Yeah, six kids. We'll have to get used to a noisy house.'

Just then, Jasmine began to cry, 'Speaking of noisy. I believe your daughter wants a feed.'

'I have a bottle ready for her, then she can have a bath.'

Poppy waited until Harry began to feed his daughter so she could take a picture. She promised Minerva and the rest of the staff she would get some pictures of Severus and Harry's baby.

That evening, Jasmine ended up sleeping in one of the three men's arms. None of them could put her down. It wasn't until it got late and knew they needed to sleep that they finally put Jasmine in her own bed. It took a few minutes before Severus, Harry and Draco realised that couldn't move away. They looked at one another, nodded then Severus levitated the cot with his daughter in it, into their bedroom.

They knew they would have to get used to having Jasmine in her own room, but for a few nights, they decided she could sleep in with them. If they wanted sex, they would use one of the other rooms. Right now, Severus could not, so he planned to remain in his bed with his daughter beside him. Draco and Harry would use one of the other rooms when they wanted sex.

The following morning Harry decided to cook breakfast. Severus was taking care of Jasmine and he was still a little tender. As soon as they finished eating Draco cleared his throat. Harry and Severus could tell something was wrong just by the look on Draco's face.

'She did it, didn't she?' Harry asked.

Draco nodded, 'Yesterday. We got Charlie's patronus right after we left you three alone.'

'She must have found out I was about to give birth,' Severus said.

'I said the same thing. It wouldn't be hard for her to find out that Poppy had been called,' Draco said.

'I feel so sorry for the Weasley's, but to me, Molly was selfish. It seems like she only cared for her daughter and not her sons or husband,' Harry sighed, 'I won't say that to any of the Weasley men. They don't need to hear that. I get why she worked on all this, it's still wrong though.'

'It is Harry, we've all said it. I'm not sure if you have thought about this but at the time, your parents could have had a daughter first. She may have thought of a girl marrying one of her oldest sons. But once your parent's died, she realised it was you so she just assumed it would mean you would marry her daughter, not her son. When you were born, she only had sons and the Weasley's always had boys. The contract didn't say anything about gender. But all this, she did not think of you or your feelings Harry. She was only thinking of one of her children, her daughter. All we can do is be there for the Weasley men and hope it doesn't take long for them to move on with their lives,' Severus said.

'With Charlie being pregnant and Fleur, that will help them move on, mainly because there will be two babies and more in a few years,' Harry sighed but he stared down at his daughter, 'After she was born, I knew right then that yes, I would love the child Charlie is carrying,' Harry looked at Severus then Draco, 'I would like your honest feelings. How will you feel about that child?'

'To be honest, right now it's too hard to say. But I already love Jasmine and she's not mine. I believe I will feel the same about the other baby, it just might not be straight away,' Draco said.

'I am the same. I also know that you and Draco will be having a child together. This will be the same except the other father will not be here with us. Does that mean you are going to take the child?' Severus asked.

'Yes, and it has nothing to do with all the Weasley's being male who will be working. I want our children to be raised by us, the three of us. Even though Draco and I will be working, we'll still be here for all our children.'

'We will need to work on how they will address us. My father made me say father, but I never liked using that. It made me feel I wasn't allowed to get close to him and I wasn't.'

'Well, there's dad, daddy, papa and pa.'

'I would prefer dad,' Severus said.

'I'm fine with any,' Draco said.

'I always dreamt of hearing a small child say daddy,' Harry said.

'Then it's dad for Severus, daddy for Harry and I will be papa. See, sorted,' Draco grinned, Harry and Severus chuckled.

It was the following day that Ron and Hermione visited. Apart from Hermione wanting to see the baby, Ron wanted to see Harry. Ron instantly told Harry that no one blames him in any way. He explained that Kingsley is determined to make sure something like this can never happen again. Harry ended up hugging his friend, not for what he said, just to offer comfort. Ron had lost his sister and now his mother. He wanted to comfort his friend.

It took another week before Harry decided to speak with Charlie. The moment Harry explained that at first, he wasn't sure if he could keep their baby, Charlie looked panicked. Harry put him out of his misery and explained he wanted to keep the baby. He hoped Charlie would like to have his child on certain nights, maybe for a few days during the holidays. Charlie was so happy that he hugged Harry but hugged him like he hugged all his brothers. He wanted to be a father to the baby, he just didn't believe he could raise a child full time. It was right after Harry returned to the house that he finally decorated the other baby's room. He did the same as Jasmine's room but something was telling him that Charlie would give birth to a son. The room would suit either. He did get a comforter set that had dragons on it, for Charlie. He may never have any type of personal life with Charlie but they will share a child.

Charlie did give birth to a son. All the Weasley's had been invited to Charlie's house. They were all in the living room with Draco, Severus and Jasmine. Harry and Poppy were in with Charlie. Hermione kept huffing every time Charlie let lose making everyone laugh. But it was Severus that told Hermione to expect to swear when it was her time to give birth. He, Severus, wasn't one who would normally swear but when you are given birth, it just comes out.

Harry opened the door and invited everyone in. Charlie looked like he had been wrestling a dragon and now he was sound asleep.

'He said never again and if any bloke any mentions children to him, he is going to feed them to a dragon,' Harry said making everyone laugh. Harry moved over to Arthur and very gently placed his son into the man's arms, 'Say hello to Charlus Weasley-Potter.'

'Charlus, who came up with that?' Bill asked as he stared down at his nephew.

'I spoke with Charlie a week ago about names. I happen to mention that my great, great grandfather's name was Charlus and since this little ones father's name is Charlie,' Harry shrugged.

'You know he will probably get Charlie more than Charlus,' Ron said.

'Yeah but it's a good name and it's his father's name.'

'So two babies only a few months apart, then after some years, there will be more,' George said.

'I want to work for about eight, ten years, then I'll have one. I believe Severus might have one in another few years.'

'Four years at the earliest. We'll have these two. I would rather they be a little older when I'm ready to have another.'

'What about you Harry? When do you think you'll have one? Bill asked.

Harry stared at his daughter in Severus' arms and his son in Arthur's arms, 'I think I will plan it so Dray and I have them at the same time. That way, they can be close in age like these two. If for any reason it happens sooner, well, it's not like I'm not going to be happy about it.'

Everyone watched Harry as he stared between his daughter and his son. It was one thing they all knew Harry wanted, was family. He had that now and it will continue to grow. It might be a very unconventional family, a Potter, a Snape, a Malfoy and a Weasley. It started off unusual, but they were family, a family that was growing.

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