Chapter 14: summer before second

Harry was not too sad to miss the feast, even if his house won the cup, he was in no shape. He was happy he was to be home for once, for the entire summer, and not just a week. Lucius was not shocked to learn Albus went to the ministry, Harry made to stay an extra day at school, but his dads remained as well. The twins left the day he woke up, but they would see them that summer, they had been invited to the manor. Harry and Draco were invited their way too, but with Ron there, they were not too anxious to accept an offer. Ron had not been punished, he had not seen Draco, and he had been following orders of a teacher.

Harry hated his two official homecomings he arrived home in his dad's arms, but it was a much quicker recovery this time around for him. He was back on his feet by Draco's belated birthday party, and by his he was back to normal. They had never been to the Burrow, but the twins came to see them instead, more than happy with the arrangement. They could not blame their friends for not wanting to be around Ron, neither did they.

Fred clapped Harry on the back when they came for his birthday. "You know we have tried to sort out your bond with Draco so quick, and your Uncles."

His twin nodded. "And we think we know how, well we are sure we do actually."

The twins had noticed all year, how oddly close they were all, and Harry seemed to talk about Viktor like he knew him already. They knew Harry had to be careful around Albus, and would never risk him, but they wanted to know. They were not sure how, they had not worked out that part yet, but they were sure Harry had already known his family, and Lucius covered it. Harry knew so much about their world, and never trusted Albus, all more proof.

Harry shared a look with his dads but they knew the twins could be trusted, and Harry told them. They were made to promise first, and while shocked, they thought it was cool, especially since they had been right. They always knew Harry was cool, just added to it.

George clapped Harry on the back. "You know your secret is safe with us, even without that oath. You really lived in one room for all those years?"

Harry nodded. "I know how odd it is now, but back then I didn't know what I was missing out on. Now I have my dads and brothers full time."

Their other friends had started to come, so the talk ended, but Harry found himself happy that they knew about all of this. Harry was already seeing them as some of his best friends, and he did not like lying to them, he had to lie for so long. He was happy in the Fall; the school would know he was a Malfoy, upset his dad was turned down for DADA again, wanting them all there. It would have been nice to have their dads and brother at school, but the adoption papers ensured it would never be.

Harry had never had a real party, well other than with his family and the Krums, and always abroad. Draco had a quidditch party, but the heat was more than usual, and Harry opted for a pool party. Pools were not common in their world, so Harry`s friends loved the idea, fun and a way to cool down.

Draco saw the look on his brother. "Missing a certain Bulgarian we all know and love? You know he will be here in a week."

Harry hid a blush and whispered back. "It is just the first time since we were eight he has not been at it."

There was truth to what he said; the Krums were there every year, since Harry's first vacation. Draco knew it was more, his brother had a crush, and he thought it was cute, and returned. Harry was happy he never told Draco what he saw in the mirror, when he was told what it did; he would never hear the end of it. Harry had told them he simply saw him with his family, part truth, not entirely certain why he had seen Viktor.

Sirius came over with four month old Adrian in his arms. "You boys should join your friends; it is your party after all."

Draco steered his brother away but added. "It's his party and he can make moony eyes if he wants to."

The dads and Uncles had been little better than Draco about all of this, and shared a smile over the comment, as the boys headed for the pool. Lucius came to his husband's side, and they both were so happy to give their son a proper birthday for once, with all his friends. It was hard to believe the boys were twelve, especially with their infant son in their arms, and they were already considering trying for a fourth. It took them time to conceive, and they wanted Adrian and the next one to be close like the older two were. They hoped with three boys, for some pink, but would never be opposed to another son.

Lucius smiled. "I think Harry can forgive Viktor for not coming sooner, he may not be playing yet, but his team is in the finals tomorrow."

The Krums came a week later, Viktor having been in the team area when they won the cup, and excited for next summer, he would be on the team. Harry had not been sent a gift for Viktor wanted to give it in person, he as happy to come. His parents and theirs had been friends for decades, and his parents wanted to see Adrian, the newest addition to the family, who so far they had only photos of. Adrian was definitely a little heart breaker, from the crib.

Viktor was beaming when they came into the room, his eyes for a Malfoy, but not the baby in the room. Harry did not seem to be the only one who had eyes for the other in the pair, and Viktor's parents noticed, only the two love birds seemed blind to it all.

Harry pulled him into a hug. "I missed you, but I am so happy your team won."

Viktor smiled. "I am not on it yet, but it was cool, missed your party though. I hope my gift will make up for it."

Harry and Draco had an up grade in broom, but Viktor took it further, borrowing their new 2001 brooms. He had them up worked on and enhanced by his team, so they would out fly even the same model, only pros usually had such brooms. Harry and Draco were over the moon; Harry knew he would be unstoppable, as seeker.

Draco motioned to the brooms. "Come on, we have waited since you told us you were coming, to learn some new moves."

Viktor put them both into a headlock. "I guess since I taught you two squirts how to fly, I better make sure you don't embarrass me."

The parents smiled when the boys stopped long enough only for Viktor to say hi to the others and see the baby, before heading out back. The adults understood, flying was more exciting for boys their age, and for Viktor, it was Harry as well. They knew it was a crush, but smiled to think it could be more, one day down the road.

Viktor's mom smiled as she held the baby in her arms. "I am not surprised this is not the Malfoy my son wanted to see."