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Hidden Bridges
Ryoko Porter

Part Twenty-Five "happy ending"

'We could not call it resurrection unless the soul returned to the same body, for resurrection means a second rising.'

St. Thomas Aquinas

Harry examined himself in the full-length mirror, trying to make sure that he looked presentable for the occasion. It was an important day in his life, one that he would remember for his whole life afterwards. And though he was excited, Harry couldn't forget the butterflies in his stomach.

'Harry, love, you look fine!' Draco gently teased.

'Is that all?' Harry worried again. Draco just laughed at the irony, any other day their roles would be reversed. But today, he felt strangely calmer than he could ever remember.

'Well okay, you don't look as great as I do! But you certainly pass for worthy of my hand!' Draco smirked as he helped Harry with his tie. Harry snorted with mirth at his lover's arrogance.

'Why am I marrying you? You'll drive me to a mental hospital with all of your smart words!' Harry teased in return.

'Because you love me,' Draco answered simply. Then he smirked again with a wicked idea on his mind. 'And who wouldn't want to marry the man who can make them orgasm five times in one night? And not just little usual orgasms either, my love. Fucking fantastic ones that make you arch so high that your head nearly touches the middle of your back. Ones that leave you feeling sucked dry, and weak from pleasure. Ones that take you heaven and back in an eternal second, the "Little Death" I think they call it.'

Harry's knees went weak with the subtle, yet accurate description of their nights. He wanted so badly to take Draco then, and prove that he was not the only one to be so deliciously responsive.

They were always struggling in their affair over the dominant role, and luckily it didn't hurt their relationship. Instead it gave their days and nights together a bit a flavor, and kept their blood flowing. As they continued to get to know one another, it became apparent to everyone how well matched they were. So much alike in many ways, though at the same time so different. They would likely keep each other strong with their constant battling, ready to face whatever came at them due to continued practice.

And perhaps to some their relationship may seem strange. Who would want to go through life fighting their mate? But to them it was natural; anything else would quickly loose their interest. Because of who they were, anyone else would likely be too docile with them. They needed a challenge in their lives at all times, and both provided that for the other.

Yet at the same moment, both lived completely for the other. Supporting each other from outside forces was part of the unspoken deal. Harry and Draco were tired of being manipulated by others, which they had been all of their lives. But now they were free from that control, yet still needed a guidance of another mind. So they both became that separate mind for each other, guiding but not manipulating.

And now they were getting married in a few minutes, and both were quite ready to forget the ceremony and fuck each other into the floor. Quite a way to start the rest of their lives together, Harry thought.

Drowning in each other's eyes, neither Harry nor Draco heard the knock on the door. However they certainly noticed when the door suddenly opened to reveal Luna and Hermione. Hermione had her eyes covered, not willing to see what kind of sexual state they might be in. And Luna was dress very prettily and looked radiant with her motherly glow, despite the glower on her face.

'Can't you guys wait for like twenty minutes? I'm about to pop and you're gambling with the time that you have before I do?' she raged. Apparently her mood wasn't all that nice at the moment, but it would undoubtedly change soon.

'Luna it's their day, can't you let them have some peace? Besides, you're not due for a month!' Hermione scolded. Afterwards however, Hermione realized her folly as Luna burst into regretful tears.

'I'm sorry!' Luna cried.

'Good going,' Draco sarcastically congratulated Hermione. 'I thought that you had volunteered to help control her outbursts? Not cause them!'

'Yes well, I'll have her laughing soon enough,' Hermione guaranteed while pulling her ripe friend out the door. 'We start in ten minutes guys!' she reminded.

'Ten minutes, huh? We could make it!' Draco grinned lecherously.

Harry just laughed as he pulled his lover into a passionate kiss.

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The ceremony was perfect. It was held in the Malfoy gardens, which surrounded the party with prize-winning roses. Snape who ruefully agreed to the task and the pairing itself headed the bonding spell. And though she was heavy with child, Luna seconded the bond. Ron was a best man of sorts, though he technically didn't have the title due to the lack of position in Wizarding weddings. And Hermione provided the role of wedding planner, a job that she'd taken very seriously despite the tiny guest list. With Remus Lupin being the only other person there, and the only person to be technically a guest.

'Good, now hurry up and go fuck before anything else happens!' Luna barked when the spell was finished. To which the newlyweds quickly consented and disappeared into the house. It wasn't a moment later when Luna signaled Hermione to come close so that she could whisper into her ear.

'Oh shit!' Hermione said with an on edge voice, drawing everyone's attention to her. 'We need to get her to the hospital.'

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At St. Mungo's Hermione worried as Luna's screams echoed through the halls. They were so full of pain, and it sounded as if she were dying. But, Hermione reminded herself; such was the nature of childbirth. It was only when she heard the running footsteps of two men that she was brought out of her concern.

'Did we miss it?' Harry demanded. Hermione didn't need to answer though, as another scream filled the air.

'Last I heard, she still had a ways to go.'

'Why didn't you come and get us?' Draco yelled.

'Because she said that you guys having sex was more important,' Hermione answered simply, not having any other explanation.

Harry and Draco then stormed their way into the room, unconcerned about anything but being with their friend. And when a nurse tried to kick them out, she was quickly reminded that they were the fathers.

It was another three hours before the doctor finally instructed Luna that she needed to push the head through. The poor young woman grasped her friend's already bruised hands, and started to squeeze her muscles until she heard a wail. When the shoulders were out, the rest came easily with a slip of gravity.

'It's a strong boy, Ms. Grey!' the doctor announced using her new legally changed name. After cutting away the umbilical cord, he handed the child off to a nurse so that he could be cleaned and checked for health. Leaving Luna to finally rest, and forget whatever else he had to do for her.

As the child was finally placed on Luna's chest, the three swooned over the perfection of the baby. He looked exactly like his father, with even a bit of blonde hair on his head. And looking at him, they couldn't help but remember the man that had saved them. The man who'd changed all of their lives, for the better. And finally, the man who'd killed Voldemort by strangling the hydra with his serpent body.

'He is so beautiful!' Luna finally said. 'So much like his father!' she then directed her friends to into the baby's line of view. 'Harry, Draco, I'd like you to meet Julian Grey. Julian, meet Uncle Harry and Uncle Draco!'

'Hey little man, I guess we should've had our wedding a little later huh?' Harry joked, referring to Julian's apparent fate to be born on his wedding day.

'Hey Julian!' Draco called to get the child's attention. 'I am so going to spoil you rotten, just remember to call me your "favorite uncle"!'

'HEY!' Harry playfully scolded as both laughed.

'I finally know,' Luna said quietly to herself.

'Know what?' Harry asked, having caught her words.

'My older self told me that she never knew why Julian took the name Julian, but now I know why! Because that is the name I would've given him!' Luna smiled.

Harry and Draco pretended to understand what she had meant for the moment, leaving it to clarify on a later date. Then over the mother and child duo, the two kissed a lovingly gentle kiss. They were a family. Sure they were a bit odd, but still a family. And they would have many other moments together. But this moment caught by the camera that Hermione held.

The End

Okay… I hope you like it! Now on to write my version of the ending… hope you'll read that too! And how about some reviews?

Ryoko Porter