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Disclaimers et al in part 1
Chapter 16 - The Defecation Collides with the Aeration Device
While Harry was being upset in Hogsmead, Albus gathered the teachers together in the staff room. He waited until he had everyone's attention then stood up, looked at everyone and began to speak.
"Not long ago, two of our students, Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy, decided to bury the hatchet, as it were," he said.
"Probably in each other's back," someone muttered.
"Unfortunately, they decided to do it over a purloined bottle of fire whiskey," Albus continued. "Because of that, they have found themselves in quite a situation."
"You don't mean..." Flitwick started.
"Which one is it?" Minerva asked with a sigh.
"Mr. Potter is the one who is pregnant," Albus said. He waited for the moaning and groaning to die down. "Of course, I had no choice but to inform Mr. Malfoy's father of the situation since he did admit to being the baby's father. Once Lucius arrived, he insisted that the two become bonded. After all, as he pointed out, Harry is carrying the next Malfoy heir. Once they were bonded, Lucius gave me a wizard's oath that he would not cause Harry any harm while he is pregnant or allow anyone else to harm him."
"And you believed him?" Hooch asked.
"Lucius is many things," Albus said, "but he would never break a wizard's oath. Because of this certain measures must be taken. "No flying, no quidditch," Minerva groaned, "no dueling. Certain potions will be off limits due to their effects on the developing fetus. Severus, I'm sure you know which ones they are."
"Indeed, Albus," Severus said. "I will make... alternate arrangements for Mr. Potter."
"Where are the 'happy couple' staying?" Sinistra asked.
"They have their own suite of rooms near the staff area," Albus said. "They will also be staying here during the summer holidays since Harry refuses to live at Malfoy Manor. Add to that, the child is not due until after they begin their seventh year."
"Who all knows about this?" Minerva asked.
"Aside from us, just Lucius and Moria Malfoy," Albus said. "Until such time as Harry and Draco decide to tell anyone one it will remain that way. It is their choice as to when it is made public."
There was a few minutes more discussion before the teachers filed out. Soon Albus and Severus were the only ones left.
"Nice story," Severus smirked. "I almost believed it myself."
"Actually, young Mr. Malfoy came up with the story," the headmaster said.
"Do you think people will believe it?" the potions master asked.
"Severus, my boy, it has been my experience, that some people will believe anything you tell them and others won't believe anything you tell them," the elder man said. He paused for a moment. "You and both know there is more here than Lucius is telling anyone."
"And just what can we do about it?" Severus asked.
"Unfortunately, at the moment, there is nothing we can do," Albus said. "Lucius would follow through on his threats and, while you don't care for Sirius, even you wouldn't want him to be sent to Azkaban for something he didn't do." Severus just glared at him. Albus finally shook his head. "Just let me know if you discover anything."
"I always do," Severus said.
"Are you sure about this?" the man asked.
"Very sure," the woman said. "I overheard them talking."
"Rita, you know something like this could be, hell, is explosive," he said, "but there's a couple of problems."
"Such as?" Rita asked.
"You have no proof," he said. "While I know this has never stopped you before," Rita glared at him, "the owners are taking a hard line, especially with Harry Potter. And with the Malfoys involved, you had better be able to back up whatever you like."
"Right," she said. "Get proof."
"Shouldn't be too hard for someone like you," he said. "The second one is that little geis that friend of Potter's put under a couple of years ago. You can't write anything about Potter."
"I can't write anything that isn't the truth," she said. "As long as I write the truth, or what I believe is the truth, there won't be a problem."
"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked. "If you do, let me warn you. If something goes wrong, it'll be you the owners will let be crucified. True or not, they won't take the heat for it and you'll be on your own."
"Hey, as long as I have proof and tell the truth, there's nothing anyone can do," Rita smiled. "They can't touch me."
"Hey, Paddy," Remus said as he walked into the kitchen. "You just got an owl from Harry." Sirius' eyes grew wide and he smiled as Remus handed him the letter. He tore open the letter and looked at it.
"It's to both of us," Sirius said.
"So what does our favorite godson have to say?" Remus asked.
"Dear Siri and Rhemy,
I hope your Christmas was good. Thank you for all the presents you got me. I really enjoyed them. Christmas was good here as well. Professor Dumbledore made sure everyone stayed busy and the ones without parents had gifts under the tree as well.
Before you read the rest of this letter I need for both of you to be sitting down. I have a couple of things to tell you and I don't think... no, I know you're not going to like it. I just hope by the time I finish, you won't hate me.
Yes, I know I'm stalling but this isn't easy to say or write.
Siri, I'm pregnant. Yes, you read that right. I'm pregnant. And the father is Draco Malfoy. I know there was no easy way to say it.
As to what happened, he didn't hex me or force me or anything like that. One night, we decided to talk. I knew where there was a bottle of Ogden's so we started talking and drinking. He was just as drunk as I was. One thing led to another... Now I understand why everyone says we're too young to drink.
When we found out I was pregnant, we told Professor Dumbledore and he informed Draco's father. This leads me to the second thing I have to tell you. Because of that, Draco and I are now bonded. Mr. Malfoy said something about wishing it had been a proper Slytherin but since it would be an heir to the Malfoy estate, it was only proper that it be a legitimate heir. He gave Professor Dumbledore a wizard's oath that he wouldn't hurt me or the baby and he believes him.
Draco and I have our own suite at Hogwarts and will be living here until after the baby's born which should be some time in September. The only other people who know about this are the professors.
Please write me back and tell me you don't hate me. I couldn't stand it if you did.
Harry
(now Harry Potter-Malfoy)"
Neither man said anything for the longest time. Remus looked at his friend. He had a strange look on his face.
"Sirius, are you okay?" he asked.
"What? Oh, sorry," Sirius said. "I was just thinking."
"About what?" Remus asked.
"About how many ways I can kill Lucius Malfoy," Sirius said. "Getting drunk and ending up in bed with someone you hate, I can understand. Merlin knows it's happened to me before. I can even understand the pregnant part... sort of. But why in nine hells would Lucius Malfoy force them to get married. All it would take for the baby to be an heir would be for Draco to acknowledge it as such. There was no need for the bonding."
"Well, in a way, this insures Harry's baby will be the heir," Remus said. "Should there be any other... Malfoy progeny running around out there, this would make sure this baby's claim would come first."
"You know, you're taking this more calmly than I thought you would," Remus said. "I thought you would be screaming your head off."
"Oh, I fully intend to but I'm going to do it in person," Sirius said. "Come on. We need to pack." He got up and headed for the bedroom.
"Do I even need to ask where we're going?" Remus asked as he followed.
"To see my godson and his husband."
Harry and Draco were just coming out of the great hall when the entrance doors flew open and Snuffles stormed in followed by Remus at a more sedate pace. The dog ran up to Harry and started barking. Harry looked at Remus as the man joined them.
"I take it you got my letter, huh," Harry said. He spoke a little louder than normal to be heard over the barking.
"Oh, yeah," Remus said. "Snuffles, quiet." The barking stopped.
"Bad?" Harry asked.
"Could've been worse," Remus shrugged. Snuffles started barking again. "Could've been better."
"Ah, Remus," a voice said. Albus walked up to them. "So good to see you again. And I see you've brought Snuffles with you."
"As if I could have left him behind," Remus said.
"I'm sure," Albus smiled. "Harry, why don't you and Draco take Remus and Snuffles and show them your quarters. I'm sure they'd love to see them. I'll be in my office if you need me." He turned and headed in the opposite direction.
Sirius changed back as soon they were inside. "Harry James Potter, what the bloody hell is going on?" he asked.
"Just what I told you in the letter," Harry said. "I'm pregnant and we're married."
"Hasn't anyone taught you about contraceptive spells or potions?" Sirius asked.
"Well, it's not like we planned to have sex," Harry said. "We didn't think...."
"You bloody well didn't," Sirius growled.
"Sirius, stop now," Remus said when it looked like Harry was about to cry. "That's enough." He walked over and sat next to the black-haired boy and slipped his arm around him. "What's done is done and yelling about it won't change anything."
"Sorry," Harry said, wiping his eyes. "The hormones have started already."
"It's all right," Remus said, rubbing Harry's back.
"I'm sorry as well," Sirius said. He looked at Draco. "Why don't you tell me what happened?"
"Not much more than what Harry told you in the letter," Draco said with a shrug. "We got tired of fighting with each other. I mean, there are bigger things going on that who's the biggest and baddest in the castle. We decided to see if we could come to a truce of some sort."
"And you decided to do this with a bottle of fire whiskey," Remus said.
"It seemed like a good idea at the time," Harry shrugged.
"By the time we agreed not to fight any more, we were both drunk," Draco continued. "Anything after that is pretty much a blur. We wouldn't even have known we had sex if there hadn't seen the evidence. Please don't ask what it was. You know everything else."
"And the bonding?" Sirius asked.
"My father's idea," Draco said. "He kept on about the baby being legitimate." He looked at Harry. "I would have never denied a child of mine and Harry knows that."
Sirius rubbed his face. "So what happens now?" he asked.
"Nothing really out of the ordinary," Harry said. "I go to classes, spend the summer here then have a baby in September."
"Not too out of the ordinary," Remus said, shaking his head.
"Sirius, are we... do you hate me?" Harry asked, quietly.
"Ah, Harry," Sirius said, kneeling down in front of him. "I could never hate you. I am a little disappointed but I don't hate you."
"And you'll be staying for a while?" Harry asked.
"I think we can manage a few days," Remus smiled.
"And that'll give Draco and I a chance to get to know each other better," Sirius said, looking at the blond. Draco swallowed hard.
"Rita, are you sure about this?" the man asked.
"I've managed to get a copy of the marriage certificate that's on file at the ministry," Rita said. "I also have someone who will swear he heard Potter's pregnancy being discussed, they used his name, and the fact that he was pregnant before the wedding. This person signed a statement saying that."
"All right, we'll run it," he said. "It'll be in tomorrow's edition."
"Perfect," Rita chuckled. "School starts the day after that."
"HARRY POTTER PREGNANT, MARRIES FATHER DRACO MALFOY"
"by Rita Skeeter
This reporter has learned that The-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter is pregnant with none other that the child of Draco Malfoy. Because of this, at the insistence of Draco's father Lucius Malfoy, the two were married in a private ceremony officiated by Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore that took place on December 22. The only ones in attendance were Professor Severus Snape, Lucius Malfoy and his sister Moria.
It has been learned that the child was conceived after the two teens engaged in a night of drinking. At that is the story the two are telling everyone. This reporter wonders if there is not something else going on with pregnancy and marriage. As you know, Lucius Malfoy was alleged to have been a follower of He-Who-Should-Not-Be-Named, although he was found not guilty in a subsequent trial.
After speaking with several medi-wizards who specialize in childbirth and lineage, it is believed that child of Harry Potter and the heir of the Malfoy line could be quite powerful. Could this be the actual reason for this pregnancy and marriage? Will this child be for the Dark or the Light. This would also be a high-risk pregnancy since both parents are male. The medi-wizards I spoke with said Mr. Potter, or rather Mr. Potter-Malfoy will have to be watched very closely to make sure both her and the baby survive... or should it not?"
When Harry and Draco walked into the great hall for breakfast, they noticed two things. One, that everyone was looking at them, and two, that everyone had a copy of the Daily Prophet.
"I have a bad feeling about this," Draco said.
"So do I," Harry said. Remus walked up to them, carrying his own copy. "Remus, what's going on? Where's Snuffles?"
"He's out running around the grounds to let off some steam," Remus said. "Harry, there was an article in the Daily Prophet this morning. It's about your marriage and the baby."
"What!?" the boys shouted together. Draco grabbed the paper out of Remus' hand and began to read.
"Well?" Harry asked. "What does it say?" After another minute, Draco handed Harry the paper.
"Oh, Merlin," Draco said. "This is bad, really bad."
"Harry, I'm sorry this happened," Remus said. "I know you didn't want anyone to find out, especially not like this."
"I wanted to tell them myself," Harry said. "I thought they would take it better coming from me." He looked around at people looking at him but trying not to look like it. "I'm not hungry anymore," he said. "I think I'll go back to our quarters."
"You want me to come with you?" Draco asked.
"That's all right," Harry said. "Right now, I think I'd rather be alone." He turned and walked out of the hall.
"This not good," Draco said. "It'll be his second or fourth year all over again."
"What do you mean?" Remus asked.
"Second year, they found out he was a parsel-mouth and everyone that he was the next Dark Lord," Draco said. "You know about the tri-wizarding tournament. It was worse when Harry's name came out of the goblet, especially when Cedric was killed."
"What will your father do?" Remus wondered.
"I'm not sure," Draco said. "I'm more worried about what his friends are going to do."
Ron had just taken a sip of tea when he read the headline of the Prophet. Because of that, he spit it across the table. Molly Weasley walked into the kitchen just in time to witness this.
"Ronald, do be careful," she said, cleaning the table.
"Mum, you got to read this," he said, handing her the paper. Molly read the article, dropping into the chair across from her son.
"Oh, Merlin," she whispered.
"Do you think it's true?" Ron asked. "I mean, there is no way Harry would marry the little ferret much less get pregnant by him."
"I know one way to find out," Molly said. She walked over to the fireplace. "I'll speak with the headmaster.
That was just the beginning. By the time the evening meal arrived, owls had been running non-stop, carrying letters and howlers for Harry and Draco. The headmaster had diverted them into a room where Sirius and Remus took care of them. After the first few howlers, they decided there was no way they were letting Harry see them.
"I can't people can say this to a couple of boys barely more than kids," Sirius said after another howler exploded.
"Believe it," Remus said. "You should have heard the things they said to me when they found out I was a werewolf. It was almost this bad."
"This is going to be hell on both of them," Sirius said. "They're going to need all the help and support they can get."
"For a very long time," Remus nodded.
"Lucius, have you seen this?" Moria asked, practically stomping into Lucius' office. She threw a copy of the Prophet on his desk. "That Skeeter reporter has done it again."
"Has she now?" Lucius said as he skimmed the article. He looked at his sister as a small smile crossed his face. "Well, I'm sure we can take care of this little problem."
"If you don't, I will," she said and stormed out of the office.
Once she was gone, Lucius walked over to the fireplace and tossed in some powder. When a face appeared in the flames, he smiled.
"I have a little problem I need you to take care of."
tbc
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Brenna - We're not that lucky.
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bakachan - don't worry. she'll get hers.
Kendra1117 - Makes perfect sense. They're teenagers, thrown into this and neither is sure of the other or themselves. In their minds, they've always been enemies so how can they feel anything for each other? Talk about your conflicts.
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Disclaimers et al in part 1
Chapter 16 - The Defecation Collides with the Aeration Device
While Harry was being upset in Hogsmead, Albus gathered the teachers together in the staff room. He waited until he had everyone's attention then stood up, looked at everyone and began to speak.
"Not long ago, two of our students, Mr. Potter and Mr. Malfoy, decided to bury the hatchet, as it were," he said.
"Probably in each other's back," someone muttered.
"Unfortunately, they decided to do it over a purloined bottle of fire whiskey," Albus continued. "Because of that, they have found themselves in quite a situation."
"You don't mean..." Flitwick started.
"Which one is it?" Minerva asked with a sigh.
"Mr. Potter is the one who is pregnant," Albus said. He waited for the moaning and groaning to die down. "Of course, I had no choice but to inform Mr. Malfoy's father of the situation since he did admit to being the baby's father. Once Lucius arrived, he insisted that the two become bonded. After all, as he pointed out, Harry is carrying the next Malfoy heir. Once they were bonded, Lucius gave me a wizard's oath that he would not cause Harry any harm while he is pregnant or allow anyone else to harm him."
"And you believed him?" Hooch asked.
"Lucius is many things," Albus said, "but he would never break a wizard's oath. Because of this certain measures must be taken. "No flying, no quidditch," Minerva groaned, "no dueling. Certain potions will be off limits due to their effects on the developing fetus. Severus, I'm sure you know which ones they are."
"Indeed, Albus," Severus said. "I will make... alternate arrangements for Mr. Potter."
"Where are the 'happy couple' staying?" Sinistra asked.
"They have their own suite of rooms near the staff area," Albus said. "They will also be staying here during the summer holidays since Harry refuses to live at Malfoy Manor. Add to that, the child is not due until after they begin their seventh year."
"Who all knows about this?" Minerva asked.
"Aside from us, just Lucius and Moria Malfoy," Albus said. "Until such time as Harry and Draco decide to tell anyone one it will remain that way. It is their choice as to when it is made public."
There was a few minutes more discussion before the teachers filed out. Soon Albus and Severus were the only ones left.
"Nice story," Severus smirked. "I almost believed it myself."
"Actually, young Mr. Malfoy came up with the story," the headmaster said.
"Do you think people will believe it?" the potions master asked.
"Severus, my boy, it has been my experience, that some people will believe anything you tell them and others won't believe anything you tell them," the elder man said. He paused for a moment. "You and both know there is more here than Lucius is telling anyone."
"And just what can we do about it?" Severus asked.
"Unfortunately, at the moment, there is nothing we can do," Albus said. "Lucius would follow through on his threats and, while you don't care for Sirius, even you wouldn't want him to be sent to Azkaban for something he didn't do." Severus just glared at him. Albus finally shook his head. "Just let me know if you discover anything."
"I always do," Severus said.
"Are you sure about this?" the man asked.
"Very sure," the woman said. "I overheard them talking."
"Rita, you know something like this could be, hell, is explosive," he said, "but there's a couple of problems."
"Such as?" Rita asked.
"You have no proof," he said. "While I know this has never stopped you before," Rita glared at him, "the owners are taking a hard line, especially with Harry Potter. And with the Malfoys involved, you had better be able to back up whatever you like."
"Right," she said. "Get proof."
"Shouldn't be too hard for someone like you," he said. "The second one is that little geis that friend of Potter's put under a couple of years ago. You can't write anything about Potter."
"I can't write anything that isn't the truth," she said. "As long as I write the truth, or what I believe is the truth, there won't be a problem."
"Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked. "If you do, let me warn you. If something goes wrong, it'll be you the owners will let be crucified. True or not, they won't take the heat for it and you'll be on your own."
"Hey, as long as I have proof and tell the truth, there's nothing anyone can do," Rita smiled. "They can't touch me."
"Hey, Paddy," Remus said as he walked into the kitchen. "You just got an owl from Harry." Sirius' eyes grew wide and he smiled as Remus handed him the letter. He tore open the letter and looked at it.
"It's to both of us," Sirius said.
"So what does our favorite godson have to say?" Remus asked.
"Dear Siri and Rhemy,
I hope your Christmas was good. Thank you for all the presents you got me. I really enjoyed them. Christmas was good here as well. Professor Dumbledore made sure everyone stayed busy and the ones without parents had gifts under the tree as well.
Before you read the rest of this letter I need for both of you to be sitting down. I have a couple of things to tell you and I don't think... no, I know you're not going to like it. I just hope by the time I finish, you won't hate me.
Yes, I know I'm stalling but this isn't easy to say or write.
Siri, I'm pregnant. Yes, you read that right. I'm pregnant. And the father is Draco Malfoy. I know there was no easy way to say it.
As to what happened, he didn't hex me or force me or anything like that. One night, we decided to talk. I knew where there was a bottle of Ogden's so we started talking and drinking. He was just as drunk as I was. One thing led to another... Now I understand why everyone says we're too young to drink.
When we found out I was pregnant, we told Professor Dumbledore and he informed Draco's father. This leads me to the second thing I have to tell you. Because of that, Draco and I are now bonded. Mr. Malfoy said something about wishing it had been a proper Slytherin but since it would be an heir to the Malfoy estate, it was only proper that it be a legitimate heir. He gave Professor Dumbledore a wizard's oath that he wouldn't hurt me or the baby and he believes him.
Draco and I have our own suite at Hogwarts and will be living here until after the baby's born which should be some time in September. The only other people who know about this are the professors.
Please write me back and tell me you don't hate me. I couldn't stand it if you did.
Harry
(now Harry Potter-Malfoy)"
Neither man said anything for the longest time. Remus looked at his friend. He had a strange look on his face.
"Sirius, are you okay?" he asked.
"What? Oh, sorry," Sirius said. "I was just thinking."
"About what?" Remus asked.
"About how many ways I can kill Lucius Malfoy," Sirius said. "Getting drunk and ending up in bed with someone you hate, I can understand. Merlin knows it's happened to me before. I can even understand the pregnant part... sort of. But why in nine hells would Lucius Malfoy force them to get married. All it would take for the baby to be an heir would be for Draco to acknowledge it as such. There was no need for the bonding."
"Well, in a way, this insures Harry's baby will be the heir," Remus said. "Should there be any other... Malfoy progeny running around out there, this would make sure this baby's claim would come first."
"You know, you're taking this more calmly than I thought you would," Remus said. "I thought you would be screaming your head off."
"Oh, I fully intend to but I'm going to do it in person," Sirius said. "Come on. We need to pack." He got up and headed for the bedroom.
"Do I even need to ask where we're going?" Remus asked as he followed.
"To see my godson and his husband."
Harry and Draco were just coming out of the great hall when the entrance doors flew open and Snuffles stormed in followed by Remus at a more sedate pace. The dog ran up to Harry and started barking. Harry looked at Remus as the man joined them.
"I take it you got my letter, huh," Harry said. He spoke a little louder than normal to be heard over the barking.
"Oh, yeah," Remus said. "Snuffles, quiet." The barking stopped.
"Bad?" Harry asked.
"Could've been worse," Remus shrugged. Snuffles started barking again. "Could've been better."
"Ah, Remus," a voice said. Albus walked up to them. "So good to see you again. And I see you've brought Snuffles with you."
"As if I could have left him behind," Remus said.
"I'm sure," Albus smiled. "Harry, why don't you and Draco take Remus and Snuffles and show them your quarters. I'm sure they'd love to see them. I'll be in my office if you need me." He turned and headed in the opposite direction.
Sirius changed back as soon they were inside. "Harry James Potter, what the bloody hell is going on?" he asked.
"Just what I told you in the letter," Harry said. "I'm pregnant and we're married."
"Hasn't anyone taught you about contraceptive spells or potions?" Sirius asked.
"Well, it's not like we planned to have sex," Harry said. "We didn't think...."
"You bloody well didn't," Sirius growled.
"Sirius, stop now," Remus said when it looked like Harry was about to cry. "That's enough." He walked over and sat next to the black-haired boy and slipped his arm around him. "What's done is done and yelling about it won't change anything."
"Sorry," Harry said, wiping his eyes. "The hormones have started already."
"It's all right," Remus said, rubbing Harry's back.
"I'm sorry as well," Sirius said. He looked at Draco. "Why don't you tell me what happened?"
"Not much more than what Harry told you in the letter," Draco said with a shrug. "We got tired of fighting with each other. I mean, there are bigger things going on that who's the biggest and baddest in the castle. We decided to see if we could come to a truce of some sort."
"And you decided to do this with a bottle of fire whiskey," Remus said.
"It seemed like a good idea at the time," Harry shrugged.
"By the time we agreed not to fight any more, we were both drunk," Draco continued. "Anything after that is pretty much a blur. We wouldn't even have known we had sex if there hadn't seen the evidence. Please don't ask what it was. You know everything else."
"And the bonding?" Sirius asked.
"My father's idea," Draco said. "He kept on about the baby being legitimate." He looked at Harry. "I would have never denied a child of mine and Harry knows that."
Sirius rubbed his face. "So what happens now?" he asked.
"Nothing really out of the ordinary," Harry said. "I go to classes, spend the summer here then have a baby in September."
"Not too out of the ordinary," Remus said, shaking his head.
"Sirius, are we... do you hate me?" Harry asked, quietly.
"Ah, Harry," Sirius said, kneeling down in front of him. "I could never hate you. I am a little disappointed but I don't hate you."
"And you'll be staying for a while?" Harry asked.
"I think we can manage a few days," Remus smiled.
"And that'll give Draco and I a chance to get to know each other better," Sirius said, looking at the blond. Draco swallowed hard.
"Rita, are you sure about this?" the man asked.
"I've managed to get a copy of the marriage certificate that's on file at the ministry," Rita said. "I also have someone who will swear he heard Potter's pregnancy being discussed, they used his name, and the fact that he was pregnant before the wedding. This person signed a statement saying that."
"All right, we'll run it," he said. "It'll be in tomorrow's edition."
"Perfect," Rita chuckled. "School starts the day after that."
"HARRY POTTER PREGNANT, MARRIES FATHER DRACO MALFOY"
"by Rita Skeeter
This reporter has learned that The-Boy-Who-Lived Harry Potter is pregnant with none other that the child of Draco Malfoy. Because of this, at the insistence of Draco's father Lucius Malfoy, the two were married in a private ceremony officiated by Hogwarts Headmaster Albus Dumbledore that took place on December 22. The only ones in attendance were Professor Severus Snape, Lucius Malfoy and his sister Moria.
It has been learned that the child was conceived after the two teens engaged in a night of drinking. At that is the story the two are telling everyone. This reporter wonders if there is not something else going on with pregnancy and marriage. As you know, Lucius Malfoy was alleged to have been a follower of He-Who-Should-Not-Be-Named, although he was found not guilty in a subsequent trial.
After speaking with several medi-wizards who specialize in childbirth and lineage, it is believed that child of Harry Potter and the heir of the Malfoy line could be quite powerful. Could this be the actual reason for this pregnancy and marriage? Will this child be for the Dark or the Light. This would also be a high-risk pregnancy since both parents are male. The medi-wizards I spoke with said Mr. Potter, or rather Mr. Potter-Malfoy will have to be watched very closely to make sure both her and the baby survive... or should it not?"
When Harry and Draco walked into the great hall for breakfast, they noticed two things. One, that everyone was looking at them, and two, that everyone had a copy of the Daily Prophet.
"I have a bad feeling about this," Draco said.
"So do I," Harry said. Remus walked up to them, carrying his own copy. "Remus, what's going on? Where's Snuffles?"
"He's out running around the grounds to let off some steam," Remus said. "Harry, there was an article in the Daily Prophet this morning. It's about your marriage and the baby."
"What!?" the boys shouted together. Draco grabbed the paper out of Remus' hand and began to read.
"Well?" Harry asked. "What does it say?" After another minute, Draco handed Harry the paper.
"Oh, Merlin," Draco said. "This is bad, really bad."
"Harry, I'm sorry this happened," Remus said. "I know you didn't want anyone to find out, especially not like this."
"I wanted to tell them myself," Harry said. "I thought they would take it better coming from me." He looked around at people looking at him but trying not to look like it. "I'm not hungry anymore," he said. "I think I'll go back to our quarters."
"You want me to come with you?" Draco asked.
"That's all right," Harry said. "Right now, I think I'd rather be alone." He turned and walked out of the hall.
"This not good," Draco said. "It'll be his second or fourth year all over again."
"What do you mean?" Remus asked.
"Second year, they found out he was a parsel-mouth and everyone that he was the next Dark Lord," Draco said. "You know about the tri-wizarding tournament. It was worse when Harry's name came out of the goblet, especially when Cedric was killed."
"What will your father do?" Remus wondered.
"I'm not sure," Draco said. "I'm more worried about what his friends are going to do."
Ron had just taken a sip of tea when he read the headline of the Prophet. Because of that, he spit it across the table. Molly Weasley walked into the kitchen just in time to witness this.
"Ronald, do be careful," she said, cleaning the table.
"Mum, you got to read this," he said, handing her the paper. Molly read the article, dropping into the chair across from her son.
"Oh, Merlin," she whispered.
"Do you think it's true?" Ron asked. "I mean, there is no way Harry would marry the little ferret much less get pregnant by him."
"I know one way to find out," Molly said. She walked over to the fireplace. "I'll speak with the headmaster.
That was just the beginning. By the time the evening meal arrived, owls had been running non-stop, carrying letters and howlers for Harry and Draco. The headmaster had diverted them into a room where Sirius and Remus took care of them. After the first few howlers, they decided there was no way they were letting Harry see them.
"I can't people can say this to a couple of boys barely more than kids," Sirius said after another howler exploded.
"Believe it," Remus said. "You should have heard the things they said to me when they found out I was a werewolf. It was almost this bad."
"This is going to be hell on both of them," Sirius said. "They're going to need all the help and support they can get."
"For a very long time," Remus nodded.
"Lucius, have you seen this?" Moria asked, practically stomping into Lucius' office. She threw a copy of the Prophet on his desk. "That Skeeter reporter has done it again."
"Has she now?" Lucius said as he skimmed the article. He looked at his sister as a small smile crossed his face. "Well, I'm sure we can take care of this little problem."
"If you don't, I will," she said and stormed out of the office.
Once she was gone, Lucius walked over to the fireplace and tossed in some powder. When a face appeared in the flames, he smiled.
"I have a little problem I need you to take care of."
tbc
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Brenna - We're not that lucky.
Makalani Astral - I've got a way around that.
Ralna - Not depressed. Just mad and becoming a touch hormonal.
Wizarding Witch - Nothing wrong with being evil
bakachan - don't worry. she'll get hers.
Kendra1117 - Makes perfect sense. They're teenagers, thrown into this and neither is sure of the other or themselves. In their minds, they've always been enemies so how can they feel anything for each other? Talk about your conflicts.