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"Master Hatchling, the Sassy One is in the study."
"Thank you Nagini." Tom looked over at Harry. "Do you want to meet me in bed or are you coming with me to the study?" Harry simply winked and dragged him along to see Severus. The bedroom could wait for now.
"Ah, I was beginning to think you two would never come home." Tom rolled his eyes at the sarcastic comment and sat down on his favourite chair before pulling Harry into his lap.
"Come off it dad, you know I have plans at the orphanage tomorrow. The kids and I have been planning a surprise party for Hermione for two weeks now, I can't miss that!" The man rolled his eyes and raised an eyebrow at Tom.
"Oh come off it, just ask him if you're so damn curious." Tom's voice was joking on the surface but had a slight hint of irritation at the banter.
"Alright, I'll take the bait then. Any news to tell me, Harry?" Harry inwardly sighed. The two of them weren't being subtle at all. It reminded him of Nagini and her constant pestering about children.
"I'm sure you're well aware that Tom asked me to bond with him. And I'm sure you're equally aware of the ring I've been sporting. Surely you're smart enough to do the math to that." Severus stared at him in shock for a moment before busting out in hearty laughter.
"I think you've been spending far too much time around me Harry. Your comments are starting to resemble mine." Severus congratulated them both and took his leave after hinting at all the things he was sure they wanted to get to.
"New Hatchling, can I ask you a question?" Harry smiled and allowed Nagini to wrap herself around him and scooted the chair he was in a bit closer to the fire to stave off the chill in the air.
"What's on your mind?"
"Listen first, I wish for an answer. Have you and Master Hatchling talked about new new hatchlings?" Harry tilted his head and gauged her motive. She seemed genuinely curious to know if they had considered it.
"We talked about it awhile ago, but we weren't ready for that. Well...I wasn't ready for that. My...how do you say it-my nest providers? The people I was with before hurt me a great deal. I needed more time to heal before it would be okay for me to have new new hatchlings."
"And now?"
"Now, I think there's very little that I would want more. I was going to bring it up last night but then he asked me to be his bonded."
"What does that mean? This...bonded word?"
"It's a sort of ritual to show others that we're mates."
"I see. Well New Hatchling, I am happy for you. You make Master Hatchling happy. But we snakes don't need a ritual to tell people, we can smell it."
"Yes, but people don't have as good of a sense of smell, so they have to be told. I'll talk to him about it soon."
"Talk to me about what?" Tom walked into the library and kissed Harry before stroking Nagini's head before she slithered away to find something large and juicy for dinner.
"Nagini was just asking if we had talked about kids. She seemed curious rather than pushy so I indulged her." Tom nodded and sat on his knees between Harry's leg before wrapping his arms around Harry's waist.
"And what exactly did you tell her?"
"The truth. That we talked about it but I wasn't healthy enough to realistically consider it at the time but that we wanted it in the future." Harry watched as a thoughtful expression passed over Tom's face.
"And just out of curiosity, how far in the future were you thinking?" Harry leaned in and kissed Tom.
"I think that we're at a point where I've been a lot healthier mentally than I used to be. At the time I honestly just meant whenever I was healthy enough to take care of a child. And if I'm being honest? I think I've been healthy enough for that for awhile now. It's just an added benefit that you asked me to bond with you." Tom beamed at him.
"And if I said I wanted to adopt?"
"Until I met you I assumed adoption would be the only way for me to ever have kids anyway." Before he could continue, Tom started talking again.
"And what if I said that I'd want to also try having one with you naturally?" At this, Harry could feel a blush rising to his cheeks.
"I think that any excuse for more sex is a good excuse and with the possibility of a prize at end? Even better." Tom stood and pulled Harry up with him before pulling him into their bedroom.
Clothes didn't last long. In fact, Tom was fairly certain they had left a trail of various articles of cloth in their wake towards the bedroom. He smiled when Harry pushed him onto the bed. He had gotten better at letting Harry take charge, just as Harry had learned to love letting Tom be in charge as well. But tonight, he was completely content to allow Harry his heart's desire.
Watching Harry lick a trail from his naval to his chest was one of the most erotic things he had seen to date. The anticipation had him on edge and desperate for Harry's touch. He had a sneaky suspicion that Harry knew that as well.
He felt something cold dripping down his erection and opened his eyes-When did I close my eyes?-to see Harry drizzling massage oil onto him. Resisting the urge to lift his hips, he moaned and clutched the sheets around him. He could feel every drip before Harry dragged a finger through the oil to spread it around and simultaneously tease him with gentle touches. A moan ripped its way out of his throat and he struggled to maintain control over himself as Harry every so slowly sank down on his cock. The tight heat moving steadily over him had him ready to burst and they hadn't done hardly anything yet.
The night was filled with wild abandon and passion filled moans until they both collapsed and fell asleep with their limbs intertwined.
Their bonding was one to behold. Harry had insisted that they do it in the gardens of the orphanage so the kids could come as well as all of their friends who worked there. They were dressed in crimson and white robes with silver thread.
Their vows were simple declarations of love and promises to continue to help support each other as time went on. Once they returned from their honeymoon, they finalized the adoption paperwork for their daughter. They named her Harmony, to remind themselves that in times of conflict the answer to peace and harmony might just be as simple as talking to one another.
"Tom, what's the date today?"
"The twenty-third, why?"
"I just couldn't remember. I've been so busy lately that I'm having a hard time keeping track of the days." Harry smiled and flooed to the orphanage to see Hermione and Poppy.
The brunette was in her office reading. Harry rolled his eyes and sat down to wait for her to finish the paragraph she was on.
"Hi Harry! How've you been?" Harry smiled at her and sipped at the tea he had been making as she read.
"Everything is great Hermione, you should know that. Have you had a chance to talk to Poppy for me?"
"Actually I did and she said to tell you she's completely willing to help you in any way she can. She also said to tell you that you should know that by now." They laughed and talked as they sipped their tea before she grew serious and leaned in.
"You're serious about this Harry? It's not very common-"
"I'm sure. We're both sure. Harmony has been wonderful and we love her very much. Honestly? I'm ready for this step. Now if you don't mind, I'm going to see Poppy for my checkup before she hangs me for being late." Hermione giggled and shooed him out of her office.
Poppy was bustling about the room when Harry walked in and she immediately zeroed in on him.
"Good morning Harry."
"Morning Poppy. I'm not just here for a checkup today." He purposefully closed the door behind him before plopping down on the bed.
"I see. Am I right in assuming that you've been taking that fertility potion that Severus has been giving you?" He nodded. "Well, I'm very happy to see that you're trying. I imagine he's already told you it isn't very common for men to get pregnant but knowing how stubborn you are, you'll defeat the odds just because you want to. Now hold still, that's it." A few incantations later and a sheaf of parchment later, Harry was informed that he was with child.
"It seems you've decided the odds even sooner than expected Harry! Congratulations on getting pregnant so soon. Now take it easy for awhile. You're going to be pretty tired throughout the next few weeks, and likely beyond that as well. And don't forget to rest when you need it. I mean it, if you're tired then take a nap. It'll do wonders to help you manage the hormones. Come to me anytime you need me dear!" Harry assured her he would return if he needed anything before his next checkup.
"Tom?" Harry made his way through the house and spotted him eating a light lunch. "There you are. I've been looking all over for you."
"How's Hermione?"
"Tired, but happy as always. She's been hinting that Rose isn't sleeping well through the night anymore but that's to be expected. I think she's been sleeping between clients to get some decent rest lately."
"What else?"
"What are you talking about?" Tom's eyes narrowed slightly.
"You usually gush about everything you two talk about and now you're paraphrasing? Something else had to happen. So tell me, I'm incredibly curious. What happened while you were there?" Harry smiled and stifled a yawn.
"You know, you might be onto something but I need a nap first. Promise I'll tell...you…" The yawn won and Harry chuckled. "Clearly I need some sleep. I'll be outside in the garden hammock okay?" He went outside and laid down in the hammock he had hung by the bleeding hearts and passion flowers. He had barely laid down before sleep overtook him.
He woke up an hour later feeling much more refreshed and spotted Tom reading on a nearby bench. Smiling, he readjusted and tossed a small pebble at the ground by Tom's feet to catch his attention. The book was closed and Tom was by his side in an instant.
"Well hey there sleepyhead. Good nap?"
"Great nap." He sat up and relished the feeling of Tom's fingers carding through his hair. "Is Harmony asleep for her nap?"
"Of course. I've tasked Nagini with watching over her for the afternoon. She'll come get us when she wakes. Do I get to know what else happened today?"
Harry blushed, but quickly steeled his strength before he chickened out. "Yeah, actually. I went to go see Poppy after I saw Hermione. I'm pregnant." Tom's eyes widened before Harry was wrapped up in a hug.
"Truly? You aren't joking?" Harry laughed and shook his head at the question.
"I've had dad make me that potion you talked about. I've been taking it for a bit actually." Tom kissed him and held him close.
"I love you Harry."
"And I love you Tom."