Give me one more chance
Chapter 14: Am I dreaming?
Pairings: James/Lucius
Rating: Kneazle
Disclaimer: I don't own so don't ask
W A R N I N G: This is about male pregnancy and male/male relationships. Not your cup of tea? Please, hit the back key.
Beta-read by: Jadwiga. Thanks hon! You're the best. Any mistakes after she has done her work are mine.

Slash:AU:OOC:mpreg: Twenty-one year James Potter finds himself in a precarious situation after he split with his boyfriend. Only his friends and family knows about it, but what happens when his ex-lover comes back?

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Usually the Great Hall would be bustling with chatter at each of the House tables, but on this particular morning it was silent as a grave when Orion and Sheridan Black walked through the double doors with Harry and Draco right behind them.

Then the whispers started.

And neither the twins or Harry and Draco took any comfort in it.

They looked to the head table for some type of indication as to what was going on but the Headmaster and deputy was not present as well as Professors Lupin and Snape.

As Harry and Orion sat down at their table, the other Gryffindors moved as far away as they possibly could from them. Hermione, Ginny and Neville being the only sensible ones stayed seated where they were.

"Um, guys… what's going on?" Harry asked feeling the weight of all eyes on him.

Not saying a word Hermione spread a copy of the morning edition of the Daily Prophet in front of him.

He and Orion read the big bold printed headline: SIRIUS BLACK ESCAPES!

"Oh, bugger," they whispered in unison looking to their younger siblings who had the same scared look on their faces.

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Wasting no time, Matt checked Lucius' pulse—it was pounding rapidly under his fingers. He could only imagine what the man's heart rate and blood pressure was like. He checked to see it Mr. Malfoy's secretary was still in but she was already gone for the evening.

Not wanting to call for emergency services, Matt lifted the tall and very heavy blond. As an after thought Matt grabbed the man's walking stick and headed for his car.

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"I'm telling you, Albus, something has happened to him!"

"Calm down my dear. Lucius has been in meetings for the past month, he will be here," the headmaster sincerely told his friend.

Minerva, no longer interested in her tea, stood to leave but was stopped when Fudge, Narcissa Black, and another frail gentleman entered the office.

Turning to look at her mentor with one brow raised; Professor McGonagall sarcastically said, "Should I start worrying now?"

The comment earned her a glare but Dumbledore held his tongue—needing whatever cutting remarks for his uninvited guests.

"Minister Fudge, Ms. Black, to what do I owe the pleasure?" the older wizard greeted offering the chairs in front of his desk. The Headmistress wisely maneuvered herself alongside her friend.

"I want to see my son," Narcissa demanded.

"I'm afraid you can't my dear. By all rights, Lucius has made it clear that you are not to see young Draco."

"I can and will not be denied to see my son, Dumbledore! The statue of restriction has long past. Here are my papers that I filed for re-visitation. Mr. Willowbrooke, if you will."

The quiet man handed the Headmaster a stack of papers out of his rather small and thin carrying bag.

"Oh, dear," Dumbledore muttered. Lucius is going to have kittens for sure over this. "Professor McGonagall, if you will, please summon Professors Snape and Lupin—I believe you can find them in the dungeon."

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"So…"

Harry closed his eyes. He did not feel like dealing with Ron right now.

"You're Malfoy's bastard younger brother, Potter or should I say: Malfoy. I can't believe there are two of you here! I wondered why you and he were so close. And to think all this time I thought you fancied each other this entire time. Well, it obviously didn't take long for your mum to realize what a jerk Malfoy is and left him for Potter knowing the all the while she was up the duff with you.

"Once you popped out she passed you on as Potter's only son and heir—what a joke?! The great boy-who-lived the result of a-"

"Finish that sentence weasel and I'll make sure that you never ever utter another word."

Ron wisely shut his mouth as Draco accented each word with a poke of his wand to the red head's back. Ron knew without a doubt that Draco could and would deliver his threat.

The blond saw his brother in a panic after reading the half truth article and he wasn't going to let any one hurt Harry, and if that meant throwing a dark curse at the stupid weasel, he would gladly do it—the consequences be damn!

The doors of the hall opened, Professor Snape calmly stalked up to the Gryffindor table. "Mr. Malfoy, the Headmaster requests your presence immediately."

He turned around not waiting for Draco to follow. The young Slytherin glared one last time at Ron before following his Head of House.

No one said a word as the first bell rang.

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The world throbbed behind closed eyelids. Lucius' stomach clenched as he fought back the raising bile in his throat. Breathing heavily he willed his impending dizzy spell away. Then he realized something. He wasn't in his bed or in his house.

Where in blue thunder was he?

On instinct he reached for his cane when a timid knock reached his ears and the door opened without his permission.

A woman in her mid to late forties entered. Short brown hair framed her oval face giving her a baby doll look with piercing blue eyes, so much like that crazy old coot, Dumbledore. She was carrying a tray with a tea set for one and a plate filled with bacon, scrambled eggs, and toast.

"How are you feeling, Mr. Malfoy?" she asked after placing the tray on the near-by table. Helena received no response she continued, "My husband said you would be in some discomfort, Mr. Malfoy. Does your head hurt? If so, please let me know and I can get something for you to take."

Still Lucius remained tight lipped.

"Please, Mr. Malfoy, I'm only trying to help you."

Lucius sat up, struggling with his queasy stomach. He opened his mouth to curse the woman but the spell fell away as another person entered whom he hadn't seen for nearly thirteen years.

"James?"

Ceramic shattered as James stared into a pair of piercing silver eyes that had been haunting his dreams, but it couldn't be—no human could have eyes as silver as mercury. Slowly approaching the bed, James knelt in front of Lucius.

Hazel eyes shone brightly with unshed tears. Helena retreated to a corner of the room and quietly watched the reunion.

Long slender finger hesitantly reached out and carded through dark messy locks of hair. Lucius held his breath. He was on the verge of breaking down—he was a Malfoy damn it!

Emotions would not rule him this day.

"You're Lucius Malfoy," the young man stated.

The blond merely nodded his head not trusting his voice for Lucius would surely lose his composure.

"You're the one in my dreams… my memories…"

And just as tenderly as he could, James caressed the smooth alabaster skin. Then it happened—their bond reconnected. Glittering colors of silver, gold, scarlet, and emerald danced around them, illuminating the semi-dark room.

The swirling rainbow formed a thread formed between their hearts and wrapped around their bodies.

James gasped. The hazy veil that shielded his mind was lifted and a flood of memories poured through…

"I love you, Jay, will you marry me?"

"I'M PREGNANT!"

"He is mine! I should be the one to marry him, not her!"

"Don't worry about us. We'll be fine, love."

"You! You bastard! You did this to me!"

"Draco and I will see you and Harry later tonight, Jay."

Sobbing echoed in the room. Helena put her hand over her mouth as she witnessed what she could only describe as magical when James hugged Lucius.

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A/N: (sniffing) That was so beautiful….

Well, tell me that you think? At long last, Lucius and James are back together. But what about Severus? Don't know? Well stay tuned for the next chapter to find out.

Nemesis

oOoOo Teaser for Chapter 15 oOoOo

"Azkaban should have taught you a well learned lesson, Narcissa."

All turned to the lithe blond wizard.

Narcissa stiffened.

"I was very surprised to say the least when I was called away from a very important meeting by Professor Lupin."