Author:in a daze: You guys were so close to loosing me there. . I lost my will to write:dies: the inspiration:chuckles: So I'm forcing myself to write this chap, hope it's up to par.

"Harry Potter!" A sharp voice practically shrieked in irritation. "When exactly were you planning on telling us about this!"

Harry smiled sheepishly at his friend. "Sorry Hermione, I've just been distracted." He replied lamely.

"Distracted! Distracted, Harry, is trying to study for NEWTS while your boyfriend wants to snog because everyone else is doing it." Hermione growled.

"Hey!" Ron perked up to defend himself.

"Not now Ronald!" She snapped.

The bushy haired witch turned once more toward Harry who winced, thanking Merlin that Ron was currently holding James and that he wouldn't have to worry about dodging any oncoming blows.

She is really mad. He swallowed nervously as the girl opened her mouth once more, knowing that he was about to get a lecture he probably deserved.

"We have been worried sick! No word from you for practically a month, then Professor Dumbledore informs us that you were pregnant at the time of abduction. Pregnant Harry?" Her eyes blazed. "Did you ever think to use protection! I know you must have learned something of diseases, not to mention the tiny fact that you could get pregnant!"

I should just let her get this out of her system. He mentally rolled his eyes.

"But Herm – " Harry sighed tiredly.

"No!" She cut him off. "We're your friends Harry! And even when the Daily Prophet accused you of being pregnant, you still denied the truth. Did you think we would belittle you? That we wouldn't like you anymore?"

Harry bowed his head with a slight smirk, he was inwardly glad that the infirmary had had silencing charms placed around before the two Gryffindors came to visit. And the staff had been rightly prepared for the explosion that was inevitable.

"Hermione." He said simply.

The girl sniffed and straightened her posture unconsciously. "Yes Harry?"

"I'm sorry for not telling you about my condition, really, I am." He held out his hands. "But there's nothing I can do about it now."

Hermione sighed. "I know, I suppose I'm just hurt that you didn't tell us." She smiled slightly. "I never though my best male friend would be one to get pregnant."

Harry shrugged with a smirk. "Eh, what can you do." He smiled.

"Well we're here to help you now." She said firmly, leaving no room for argument.

Ron chuckled as James tugged at his hair with his endlessly curious fingers. "Yeah mate." He agreed. "Plus the little bugger is cute." He smiled with a quick wince as James yanked his hold.

Harry smiled. "I'm glad you think so." Relief was evident in his voice.

Hermione glanced towards her boyfriend who was currently distracted by the bright child. She turned to Harry, donning the look he both recognized and feared.

"Who's the father?" She whispered, making sure to keep the conversation within their hearing, her eyes shot toward the two distracted occupants before shifting back to Harry. "Is it Professor Snape?" She asked, having seen the man paying more attention to the young wizard.

He snorted in silent amusement. How I wish. He's a far better choice then Malfoy.

"No." H replied, voice just as soft. He seemed to think over his response. "It was Malfoy." He finally deflated.

"Draco?" Hermione asked hopefully, though with a slight wince.

Who else would she think? No, she couldn't possibly be thinking of –

Harry scrunched his nose up at the mental image her words conjured. "Ew! Yes Draco!" He shivered. "I can't believe you would even think of Lucius!"

"Well, one can only assume when they aren't told." She retorted with a snort.

Harry shook his head. "If you must know, it wasn't even consensual." He informed her lowly.

"What!" She screeched.

Ron shot up in alarm. "What? What is it?" He asked worriedly.

Hermione shook her head distractedly, allowing her eyes to close in thought. "Nothing Ron, just keep James entertained for the moment." She murmured with a waved hand.

Well, she took that better then I thought she would. Harry thought.

"That bastard." She hissed lowly. "I swear, if I get my hands on him I will use the most foul of curses! Perhaps Diffindo, or even the Furnuculus Curse, bloody hell, if only Unforgivables were legal!"

Or maybe not.

"Herm, it's alright, he's been taken care of." He reassured with a smile.

She scowled. "And exactly what have they decided to do to him, Azkaban no doubt, but they can only keep him for so long Harry. What will happen when he's released? You know, I read in Hogwarts, a History that certain spells can be – "

"Hermione! Herm, it's okay, everything is fine." Harry chuckled at her vehemence.

"How?" She demanded.

Harry shrugged. "I took care of him." He replied simply.

"Harry." She warned. "You know that you could be found guilty too if you didn't – "

"For defense?" He snorted. "I don't think so, anyway, like I said, I took care of him. You wouldn't recognize him if you saw him in the street Hermione, that's punishment enough for now. Plus I had a nice chat with him, so I doubt if he tries to come after me."

She sighed. "If you think so Harry, it's just that you have James to think about now. Make your decisions wisely."

"I know." He frowned. "Don't treat me like a child Herm, please? My entire life I've gotten the short end of the stick, I just want to try with this life, in which I have someone to love and who loves me back and not just because of some flaw." He motioned toward his brow.

"Harry, we love you." Hermione leaned forward and grasped his hands in her own. "Ron and I, we will always love you for who you are." She smiled. "A foolish boy who gets into far more trouble then he should."

"But that's not my fault!" He pouted lightly.

"Shush you." She chided with a smile. "Just know that Harry, we're here for you, no matter what."

I know.

"Got that?" She grinned with a wink, clasping his hand in a firm shake.

He smiled, a bright twinkle in his eyes that could put Dumbledore to shame. He shook her hand with just as much feeling. "Got it."

"Good, now that we've got that off our chests, let's go visit your son."

They stood and walked the few steps toward the pair playing on Harry's bed.

"Good idea." Harry conceded. "I think your boyfriend is in need of a little help."

Brown eyes rolled. "He would." Hermione chuckled. "Isn't that right Ron?"

The boy in question turned with James' fingers pulling his lips apart in a freakish smile. "Huh?" He mumbled without moving his mouth too much.

Harry snorted. "Come here James." He extended his arms and James immediately cooed in delight as he was lifted.

"Ow." Ron tested his jaw out. "That is one curious little bugger you got there Harry, nearly ripped my tongue off!"

Hermione swatted his shoulder with a gentle laugh. "That's why you have to watch them."

"I was!" He protested.

"Of course you were Ron." Harry nodded. "Thanks for keeping him busy."

Ron smiled. "Anytime mate." He turned to his girlfriend and gave her a small peck on the cheek. "So what were you two talking about?"

"This and that." Hermione waved off his question with a smiled. "Girl things."

"But Harry's a bloke…" He frowned, suddenly his eyes widened and his face scrunched up in disgust. "Ew, Hermione, I don't want the images!"

"You asked." Harry smiled as he bounced James on his hip.

"Visiting hours are now over children!" Madam Pomfrey suddenly bustled in, a disgruntled Ravenclaw following her toward an empty bed.

"But Madam Pomfrey!" Ron protested. "We finally got down to talking!"

"Doesn't matter Mr. Weasley." The woman shook her head as she shoved a vial into her patient's hands. "Visiting hours are over, no exceptions, you should have planned your visit sooner instead of after dinner."

Harry smiled and patted James' curled head. "It's alright guys; you can always visit tomorrow during a free period or something." He offered.

Hermione nodded. "You had better be expecting us then." She pointed a finger at Harry's chest. "You invited us." She grinned.

Those two are definitely spending too much time together. Harry shook his head at his friends.

"Night." He waved.

"See you Harry!" Ron waved as they left.

Harry cocked his head with a smile, they were truly great friends. Even after this shock they still chose to stand at his side. His attention turned toward James who was silently sucking on his shirt collar.

"Ew!" Harry squealed in a voice that made his son giggle. "Yucky, you slobbered all over me!"

James threw his head back and giggled uncontrollably as his bright eyes crinkled in humor. Harry smiled and proceeded to tickle the exposed tummy that had been revealed by the slightly lifted shirt.

"Heheheheheheh!" James squirmed in his arms, trying desperately to avoid the wiggling digits.

A polite cough interrupted their moment and Harry turned to see Severus smirking behind him.

"Having fun Mr. Potter?" He asked innocently.

Harry grinned. "Actually I am." He turned and nuzzled James' button nose. "And so is James." He cooed.

Severus smiled. "Well then I hate to be the bearer of bad news but Poppy asked me to inform you that 'she has other patients that need their rest'."

Harry smiled and jiggled James lightly as he moved toward the crib placed beside his bed.

Yes, his bed.

He had claimed the infirmary bed as his own since he would undoubtedly be back to visit on more then one occasion. The Weasley twins had even engraved his name in the bed's frame in honor of him.

"Time for your sleepy time." He whispered as he laid James carefully in his crib, snuggly tucking the covers around his chubby form.

He hovered over his son for a few silent minutes, simply stroking the silky curls in contentment as he lulled the child into a calm sleep. With a regretful sigh he moved away, placing a chaste kiss on the warm brow.

He stretched as he turned toward the Potions Professor. "So what brings you to my part of Hogwarts?" He whispered with humor.

Snape smirked. "I wanted to talk to you actually." He replied softly.

A curious brow quirked. "Really?" Harry was surprised, Severus had seemed to be avoiding his questions and now he wanted to talk?

That was fine with him.

"Alright." He conceded with a grin.

Severus nodded and motioned for Harry to follow him. The Gryffindor sent a last glance toward James' crib, as they moved toward the door he paused by the Ravenclaw's bed.

"Can you tell Madam Pomfrey that I've stepped out for a moment?" He asked the boy.

Wide eyes shone in recognition and the slight head nodded quickly.

Harry winked, charmingly smiling. "Thanks." He inclined his head.

He caught up to the man who snorted once they were in the hall. "Flirting with a first year Potter?"

Harry blushed, thankful that it could not be seen in the darkened halls. "No! I was just asking him for a favor." He muttered.

"Of course, and do all favors require and wink and charming smile?" Severus teased.

Harry sniffed and refused to answer with a huff. "I don't have to reply to that." He replied, turning his nose in the air.

Severus smirked. "Of course not."

Harry relaxed and straightened. "So what is it that you wanted to talk about Sev?" He leaned forward curiously.

Severus seemed to fidget as he searched for an answer.

Wow, his spy training is flying out the window. Harry's eyes widened. In the past I was never able to read him this easily.

"You okay Sev?" He asked the man curiously.

"This is – difficult." He managed to ground out.

Harry expression grew thoughtful. "Well, whenever you're ready."

Snape sighed in irritation. "I can't do this." He huffed. "Words are too complicated."

Harry remained still as the elder wizard moved toward him, something odd in his eyes. He made no protest as he suddenly felt firm lips kneading against his own shocked, motionless ones.

A tongue quickly presented itself and Harry was animated, arms sliding up to wrap smoothly around Severus' neck with a moan. His hips thrust forward and he pressed his body tightly against the man's.
He couldn't help it, even after everything, his body still had needs and urges. And Severus didn't frighten him like Draco had, this was the wizard who had helped him, comforted him.

How could I have ignored this beautiful creature for so long?

He shouldn't have been surprised that the man recuperated his feelings. His fingers tightened in the slick hair and their tongues battled furiously.

Finally air was needed and they pulled away with deep gasps. Harry panted as he looked deeply into Severus' dark eyes.

"Your room?" He grinned breathlessly.

"Yes. Now."

Author: I think I made it a bit sappy/fluffy. :shudders: I try not to do that, eh, but what can you do:grins evilly: Evil place to stop? Eh, the next chap will have the lemon, it's just that Herm/Ron were missed :chuckles: and I didn't want their visit in the same chap as the other stuff. So review, and be patient. Hahahaha!
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Anime Monster:nods: Yep yep, Draco suffered for being so evil to Harry.

Phantomandvampirelover:chuckles: I'm glad u think so, I figured taking away everything Draco had of importance (his beauty) would make him suffer all the more then just being sentenced to Azkaban.

Shania Maxwell:shudders: Oh, really? Eh, I hope I didn't bring back awful flashbacks. But I'm glad someone feels sorry for Dray.

momocolady:winks: Thank u!

Purple Raveness:grins: Yep, I'm sure Harry will be feeling a lot better now that everything is taken care of.

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