Chapter two

Over the next few weeks Harry and Severus made a lot of plans, mainly to stop Ginny in her tracks with anything she might come up with. They knew she would be working on plans, they just didn't know what was involved with those plans.

Severus looked up when someone entered the house, but he knew it was someone who was keyed into the wards.

'Severus, sorry to barge in without owling first, but I thought you should hear this.'

'It's fine Bill, what's wrong?'

Bill looked down at Harry who was asleep with his head in Severus' lap, which made him smile. 'Hermione and Ron took turns using the invisibility cloak, they finally heard something both of you should know,' Bill put Harry's invisibility cloak on the back of the sofa.

'Go on, even though I know it's not going to be good, we have been expecting something.'

'Ginny is planning to get pregnant to Harry so she can enter the vault. She found out that the blood enchantments will recognise her child as a Potter even if it isn't born. She is working on a way to lure Harry out of the house, petrify him then force a stimulate potion into him.'

'Harry worked that into his security for the vaults, he added passwords, in parseltongue. First the wards will sense the blood then it will ask for three passwords before they will open.'

'That is very clever, did you give him that idea?'

'I suggested a password, he came up with the idea of using snake language and having more than one.'

'Okay, so that won't work but she could make his life hard if she does get pregnant. The public will find out Harry won't support her or the child.'

'That is taken care of already,' Severus smirked, 'Being a brilliant potions master, I was able to work on a few things. First is a potion that only allows Harry to achieve an erection caused by me. I also worked on a potion which renders Harry sterile for a year, just in case the other failed for some reason. But now there is one more that will guarantee she will never have the first Potter heir. We just as that you keep this to yourself, we are going to explain at the party,' Severus ran his fingers through Harry's hair, 'He's pregnant.'

'Blimey, it really shows how powerful you two are. Charlie asked me a few years ago about the power needed to help a man fall pregnant.'

'I added a potion as well. Reading up on the few male pregnancies, I found they all had one thing in common. The one to fall pregnant became a woman with the use of Polyjuice potion, she had sex and when the potion wore off his insides stayed female which allowed him to carry the child. Harry and I did not want to do that unless there was no other way. This potion I made changed Harry's insides to female, just his insides but they are completely his, biologically. The sterilising potion just stops him getting someone else pregnant, not becoming pregnant himself.'

'So it's like a Polyjuice potion but will only work on the inside.'

'Exactly, I started to work on this a few years ago in the hope that I might meet someone after the war and if I survived. When Harry told me he wanted children, I spoke to him about this potion.'

'Do you mind if I let Charlie know?'

'Tell him I will supply the potion whenever he wants. I do plan to release the information to the public, we just wanted to tell all our friends about our child first.'

'The moment I explain to Charlie, he'll be so excited, so expect to be hugged. I better go, if we hear anything else we'll let you know,' Bill smiled then hurried from the house. Severus went back to carding his fingers through Harry's hair while he read. But like it did quite often, his thoughts turned to how perfect his life was now. He had the same belief as Harry, that he would never survive the war. So even though they have the trouble with the three Weasley's, to Harry and Severus, their life was perfect and nothing was going to get in there way.

Severus wasn't surprised by what Bill told him. They knew she would work on something and one of the plans they came up with was for her to find a way to get pregnant to Harry.

'Sev.'

'Yes love.'

'Did I hear a voice?'

'Hearing voices now are you, that's not good.'

'Sev,' Harry scowled.

'Bill just left. Ron and Hermione borrowed your invisibility cloak and they found out something interesting.'

Harry sighed, 'What is she planning now?'

'To lure you out of the house, petrify you, give you a stimulate potion so she can get pregnant which she believes will get her past the blood wards on your vault.'

'She's a bit late, we fixed both those problems. First only you can make me get a fat, thank merlin and second she would need to know the passwords. But since she won't be able to fall pregnant in the first place she won't get anywhere near my vaults. If she tries this and when she finds it won't work, what do you think she will come up with next?'

'There is no way anyone can enter your vault, even if a long lost brother turned up, like her, he would need to know which passwords and how many you set. You can't get an erection unless I cause it so even if she became me and had sex with you she still won't get pregnant. You are sterile my love and that will not stop working for a year. But again you have set security with the vault, she will never get in.'

'You haven't left hair, nails or blood anywhere have you?'

'No, the only blood I left was during the fighting at Hogwarts, which was cleaned the following day. So even if there was a minute amount left, the cleaning solution I used would render it useless. She will not find a way to get your money, no matter what,' Severus lent down and brushed his lips over Harry's, 'She's listening, I saw a bit of her hair, so we will speak in our bedroom. Love you.'

'I love you too Sev, but we've thought of everything, so how about an afternoon shag?'

'Now you're talking my love, so move your head from my groin.'

'We could shag here.'

'And be witnessed by any number of Weasley's or friends. I do not want anyone seeing your naked arse but me. So it's the bedroom only Harry.'

'We'll have to work on sealing the house so we can shag anywhere we want,' Harry sat up then let Severus pull him to his feet. As they walked up the stairs they didn't see a sign of Ginny so they know she was either in her room or left.

They stepped into their bedroom, charming the door, 'She would have just heard trying to become me would be impossible, but I believe it might be time to put our other plans into action. We'll still have the party here then we will remove all our personal belongings, including the furniture then you can remove your blocks and send this place back the way it was. With our new house being in my name, she has no say in it, no rights to it or be allowed to enter it.'

'Originally I did plan to fix this place up to sell, now though, I don't care if she has it, especially once it's back to being how it used to look.'

'She will not stay here, she may make it look like she will.'

'Probably, so we tell the Daily Prophet I'm pregnant?'

'Yes, that will stop her trying to carry the first Potter heir. First though we start to remove some our belongings from here and take to our new home.'

'With the undetectable expansion charms on all the bags and trunks, she will never realise everything is in there.'

'Especially once we cast the illusionment charm on the rooms as we clear them out. To her she will see and believe this place looks the same, until we finally depart. But I want you to rest, I will send my potions equipment now since we do not need that straight away. I have made enough potions to keep you going.'

'I could at least pack up the spare rooms, get them sealed into the trunks. I won't be exerting myself doing that. I've already packed up all my parent's jewellery so I know that's safe. You can send that as well, but I will help, a little.'

'Alright, just don't do too much. You can strip the paint and carpet, seal those rooms off so she won't see them until we're ready for her too.'

Harry made sure his bond with Severus was strong before he stepped out of the room. He wouldn't trust Ginny with anything, especially the life of his unborn child. He went up to the third floor then removed all the pictures first, the bedding second, then did the furniture, packing it all neatly into one of the trunks. He removed the paint from the walls so they were bare but he decided to make them all stained again, as if blood was dripping down the walls. Finally he removed the carpet, which was going into the large guest house down the back of their new property.

Harry did three rooms before he sat in his office to write to the Daily Prophet about his pregnancy and how Severus was able to modify a potion which would allow the child to be both Potter and Snape by blood. After Harry sent the letter off with Goodwin, he looked around at his office.

'We'll leave this for now, in case it's needed.'

'Did you say something love?'

'No Sev, I just figured we'd leave this room as it is for now.'

'Yes, we do use it so there is no hurry yet. We can get to it the day after the party. So how much did you do?'

'The three on the top floor, but I made the walls look disgusting.'

Severus laughed, 'I was planning on doing that, you beat me too it. Now let's go have some lunch.'

'Did you see her at all?' Harry whispered as he stood up.

'No, she is either hiding like the little coward she is or she left.'

'Using bitch is more like it. Oh I forgot to tell you before I feel asleep, she asked the twins for a job, they shocked her when they told her I am co-owner so naturally she could not work for them, I would never allow it. They said it was amusing seeing her face. She's starting to realised she's out of options. Every job she tries to get she gets knocked back, most just glare at her, before pushing her out of their shop or business.'

'As we've read in so many letters, most could not believe they would do that to you, not after saving her life when you were only twelve years old.'

'Some said I should have let her die,' Harry sighed, 'I might hate her but I've never wanted anyone to die. Well, Voldemort, Bellatrix, Pettigrew, Lucius Malfoy, I don't care that they are dead.'

'No, I don't blame you, but now sit, you look tired.'

'A little but I didn't overdo it, this is just going to take a while until my body adapts to the changes.'

'It will,' Severus kissed Harry before preparing lunch. He could not believe how happy he was or how perfect his life was. He had everything he ever wanted and he was determined to make sure nothing happened to it. When he did the soul bond with Harry, they knew they were safe from spells, even the killing curse. Yet as Severus said many times, he will not take anyone or anything for granted, especially Harry's life or the life of their unborn child.

Within an hour of the Daily Prophet and Witch Weekly announcing that Harry Potter and Severus Snape were expecting their first child, owls flooded Grimmauld place. Severus checked every bit of mail before allowing Harry to touch them. They were pleasantly surprised, out of all the mail which numbered in the hundreds, only four were against them being together and producing a child. Harry knew one was from Ginny, two maybe from Molly and Arthur, he wouldn't put it past Molly to have spoken with her nasty aunt and she was probably the fourth. They threw those letters in the fireplace but Harry put the others away, he planned to write quick notes to the others thanking them for their wishes.

By lunch time, Bill, Fleur, Charlie, Fred, George, Hermione, Ron, Neville and Luna had arrived all to congratulate Harry and Severus. It was during their visit, that Ginny stormed in looking seriously crazy. They silenced the room like normal and within seconds she had stormed out again. No one cared but they knew she was finally losing all her chances at trying to get Harry's money, which meant she could become dangerous. They would all watch and listen to make sure she didn't try anything on Harry now she knew he was pregnant. But they were going to make sure Severus was safe as well. Like Bill said, that's what families do, protect each other.

Hermione and Ron had arrived early to help Harry and Severus set up for the party. Harry had worked on a way to protect the electrical equipment so they could decorate quickly by using magic. Once it was done, Harry removed his charm.

Ever since he became pregnant, his power seemed to have doubled, Severus believes he is tapping into their child's magic which most mothers due during pregnancy. They would only do it if they sensed danger or in case of accidental magic happening around them which could cause injury. They would use the extra power to protect themselves and their unborn child. It usually only happened when the parent was in the later part of the pregnancy but like always with Harry, he did the unusual or the impossible. Harry said it often, he didn't do normal.

'The place looks very festive. You three have done a wonderful job.'

'Thanks babe, it does look festive,' Harry grinned, 'I'll just go change so I look decent before the guest arrive.'

'In case she is here, hiding somewhere, I will walk you to your room. I do not trust my sister, she's becoming unstable since she found out you were pregnant and your unable to get anyone else pregnant, meaning her.'

'Thank you Ron, I would appreciate it,' Severus said.

'I'll help Severus with the food and drinks,' Hermione said.

'Even though I'm perfectly capable of looking after myself, I know you three are just doing this because you care and I love you for it,' Harry kissed Severus, hugged Hermione then grabbed Ron's arm, pulling him up the stairs.

'It's true what they say Severus.'

'Say about what?'

'That pregnant woman will glow, so even though Harry is a man, he is glowing. I've never seen Harry so happy and content.'

'Yes, he is, he is truly happy, just like I am.'

Harry stepped out of the room, 'So what do you think, do I look okay?'

'Great, huge, pregnant, which is strange, but you do look good.'

Harry chuckled, 'Thanks mate. Even though I'm not that far along, I already feel like the size of a hippogriff.'

Harry and Ron headed downstairs to join Severus and Hermione who were setting up the bar with drinks and setting up the tables with food.

'Sounds like the first lot of our guests have arrive,' Severus headed for the door. He knew if it was any of the ones already invited then they would not have knocked, they would have just walked in, like the Weasley's usually did, 'Minerva, Poppy, Hagrid, welcome.'

'Thank you Severus,' Minerva stepped in with the other two, 'My word, this place looking different.'

'Yes, Harry did a wonderful job on this dark and dreary house,' Severus led his guest into the living room, 'Harry, love.'

''arry,' Hagrid hugged Harry but made sure it was gentle, 'Look at ya.'

Harry ran his hands over his stomach, he might only be three and a half months pregnant but he was already showing.

'I feel good Hagrid, hello Minerva, Poppy,' Harry grinned.

'We'll get that,' Ron said as someone else knocked on the door.

'How are you feeling Harry?' Poppy asked.

'Fine, between Severus and you, you are both taking good care of me.'

'You look wonderful Harry, very happy and glowing, a lot like your mother did when she was pregnant with you.'

Harry grinned hugely, 'I am happy, but it's nice to hear my mother glowed when she was pregnant with me.'

'It's true, look at that stomach.'

Harry laughed, 'Hi Seamus, Dean, yep it's true.'

'I'll leave you to talk and get some drinks ready for everyone.'

'I'll join you Severus,' Minerva stopped in front of Harry, 'I'm happy for you Harry.'

'Thank you Minerva.'

One by one all the guests started to arrive, Ginny did as well, she tried to enter the living room with all the guests but again she bounced off the shield which started her yelling, again.

'Allow me Severus,' Minerva said.

'Now she's asking for it, you do not want to get Minerva angry, she is almost as powerful as Albus was,' Severus stood beside Harry as Minerva grabbed Ginny's arm and dragged her away.

'McGonagall can be scary sometimes, well, all the time,' Neville said making everyone laugh.

'She is strict and stern when she needs to be, but she is a very caring woman, especially towards her lions. And since almost all here are former Gryffindor's, I do not believe you have much to worry about,' Severus said.

'But look everyone,' Harry moved his hand around at the guests, 'There are people here from all four houses and we're not trying to kill or curse each other.'

Everyone laughed, 'That was you and Malfoy more than anyone else,' Ron said but he smiled at the same time.

'True, scar head and I could not help ourselves, could we Potter?' Malfoy smirked.

'No we couldn't…ferret face.'

'Alright you two, I know you're just having fun, but no names.'

Harry and Draco looked at each other, nodded, look at Severus then saluted, 'Yes…Professor.'

'Cheeky brats, the lot of you. Now why don't you all get a drink and some food since I spent most of the day preparing it.'

'Sorry Sev,' Harry grinned then wrapped his arms around Severus.

'I have become accustom to your cheeky side love, now go talk to your friends.'

'I love you.'

'I love you too,' Severus smiled as he watched his lover join his friends and he could tell the people in the room were Harry's friends.

'That girl will not listen,' Minerva fumed.

'Don't worry Minerva, she cannot get to Harry, especially with all of us here.'

'Especially Hagrid, he will never allow anyone to hurt Harry.'

'No, he won't.'

'I said Harry looked happy, so do you Severus, happier than I've ever seen you.'

'I finally have everything I want or need. I have the perfect life.'

'Yes, you do, you also deserve it, just like Harry does. I can't believe he is showing already though, is that normal Poppy?' Minerva asked.

'Male pregnancies are very different but the baby is fine and so is Harry so I believe everything is normal, that it's just that he is a male. Harry is also a small man so that is also part of it. There is not a lot of documentation about male pregnancies so I do not have a lot of information, but Harry is forming nicely.'

'There isn't a chance he could be having more than one is there?' Minerva asked.

'Twins,' Severus paled as he sagged.

'It's possible but I cannot get a true reading, again being male. I am hoping at his next check-up it might tell me more. I never mentioned twins as I did not want to scare Harry or Severus,' Poppy and Minerva chuckled as they saw the normally frightening Severus Snape look positively frightened.

'You will be fine Severus, relax, but I believe you need a drink,' Minerva suggested as she helped Severus into a seat.

'I have no idea what McGonagall and Pomfrey said to Severus but he's almost as pale as a ghost. They seem to think it's funny though,' Ron said.

Harry watched Severus, 'They aren't concerned so it mustn't be anything to worry about. I will ask him soon what they said to him.'

'I would like to know what McGonagall said to Ginny though,' Hermione said then turned suddenly as everyone laughed, 'Oh Neville, haven't you learnt yet?'

'An oldie but a goody,' Fred and George grinned at Neville who was a big yellow bird.

'Canary creams,' Harry chuckled, 'I forgot about those. It was Neville that copped it in the common room during that party we had.'

'Why is it always me,' Neville said as he finally malted. But what he said, made everyone laugh because Neville had said that many times before.

'No more using my boyfriend or I might just hex you,' Hannah glared.

'Sorry Hannah, you're just not scary enough to worry us.' Fred said.

'You can't stop these two, so I wouldn't even try,' Bill said, 'We've all been on the end of one of their pranks.'

'Hey, it's us,' Fred and George grinned evilly making everyone laugh.

Harry grabbed his stomach as his laughed, 'Harry, are you okay?' Hermione asked anxiously.

'Yes, but laughing like that usually makes me wet myself, excuse me,' Harry shook his head then left the room.

'The same thing happens to me, not just when I laugh but sneeze or cough, it's very annoying.' Fleur said.

'But it's worth it Fleur,' Bill grinned.

'Oh yes, it is. It just takes a while to get used to it,' Fleur looked at the girls around her, 'All of you will have to get used to this when it's your time.'

'My mother likes to tell me everything she went through when she was pregnant with me. She said it was so I would know what I'm in for,' Hermione said.

'My mum said the same. Do you think they're trying to make sure we don't get pregnant, at least for a while?' Hannah asked.

'Yes,' Hermione, Ron, Neville, the twins, Bill and Fleur said together.

Just as they began to laugh there was a loud thump and a scream, within second everyone raced out of the room, Severus in the lead. As they ran into the corridor they saw Ginny running out the front door.

'Harry,' Severus yelled as he found his love unconscious on the floor at the bottom of the stairs. He was covered in blood.

Poppy never hesitated, she began doing charms over Harry, Severus conjured a stretcher then levitated Harry onto it.

'Take care of him, I'll go speak with Gawain and Kingsley,' Minerva said and hurried from the house, but Bill and Charlie followed. Everyone else watched as Poppy and Severus with Harry in between them stepped into the fireplace, vanishing in a flash of green light. The guests of the New Year's eve party decided to follow so they could find out what happened to Harry. In couples or one by one they vanished from number twelve Grimmauld place, heading to St Mungo's. They all knew that Ginny has been angry that she couldn't get Harry's money. They just didn't believe she would go this far, hurting Harry, or trying to kill him, along with his unborn child. People get angry and lash out but this was going too far. One thing they all had in common right now as they made their way to St Mungo's was, they hoped Harry and the baby were okay.