Harry had received an email from the Tonks. He had got them a computer and they knew how to use the internet. He had contacted them about the potion. He was concerned when he thought of it. He was worried they would be upset he had changed their grandson. Teddy had looked like Remus and not Tonks but still. Remus and Tonks would have approved. They had been the ones to suggest it. He had told them about Lucius. He thought they deserved to know. Harry was not sure he would go back to London with Lucius ever but they should know who was in their grandson's life.
Lucius came to his side. "How did they take the news?"
Harry had told him. "They are happy about the potion. They thought I should have done it before. You though were a shock to say the least."
Though they were shocked Andromeda and Ted had understood. They wanted their grandson safe. And they were glad for his help. They actually got along well with Lucius. His son Draco was their nephew of course. And since the war they got to know Draco. They assumed Lucius' help had to do with Severus. Harry would tell them if it became more but for now he did not see there was too much need. Lucius might be falling for him but he was not ready for love.
Lucius smiled. "I told you not to worry. They love you a lot. They think of you like a son you know. They have photos of you all over their house."
Harry laughed a bit and nodded. "She said basically that. Her grandson will still look like family, just the son of her grandson and not her son in law."
Lucius looked around the office and noticed that Harry had brought out some picture since he found out about Teddy. He was reminded of the day when he had walked in here and Harry had stuffed something away in the wall safe. He had never asked Harry what it had been. He assumed now it had something to do with Teddy. He wondered if it had been one of the photos.
He decided he should ask. "The night I came in her when you were out of bed you had something. I always wondered what you had hid away in your safe."
Harry smiled and opened it. "There are mainly just some work documents and money but there were my photos and this."
Coming around the desk he looked down at a locket that was in his hands which he realized had the Black crest on it. Harry opened the locket and showed there were two photos, both taken by the looks the day Teddy was born. One had Remus and Tonks holding the baby and the other Harry and Severus holding him. He was reminded that Remus had once asked if he and his wife died that Harry and Severus raise Teddy and had suggested the potion. Remus had not thought that Harry would be the only one left. Lucius realized how different life would have been for Harry and Teddy of Severus lived. He and Severus would have wed and raised Teddy as their legal son back in the UK. But Severus was dead. And Lucius was here, and he planned on having a family and life with hi brother's former fiancé.
He held Harry against him and kissed him tenderly. "I think Severus would have approved of me being here with you and Teddy. I think he would have smiled."
Harry smiled slightly at that. "I think he may have laughed to learn I was thinking of dating his brother. But you're right, he would have approved of you."
Lucius felt like reminding Harry they had been sleeping together and been on vacation already but he held his tongue. He knew this was different. Dating in Harry's words was more then the casual shag and trip they took. It had been an extended one night stand to Harry. He was seriously considering allowing Lucius in properly and perhaps seeing if it could lead to love for him as well. Lucius had no intention of backing down until Harry was convinced.
Lucius clasped the locket around Harry's neck and kissed him again. "They are your past and a part of you. But I plan on being your future, me and Teddy."
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To say the hotel was a bit surprised when they learned Harry had a son was a bit of an under statement. Harry was convinced by Lucius that now that Teddy looked like him, to let him take the two out for the day. He knew the quickest way to Harry's heart was through his son. But he also wanted Teddy. The little boy had already won over his heart and he hoped to go from Uncle Luc to Papa one of these days. He might not have Harry in love by Christmas but he had just over two months to convince Harry to come with him for Draco's wedding. Draco was sure his dad must be in love since he had been in New York so long. He would not tell Draco until he knew that Harry was willing to come with him.
He decided since Harry's son's room looked like a jungle he would take Harry and Teddy to Central park zoo. Teddy's eye lit up when he saw where they had come and Lucius took such delight. He had never been able to do things like this with Draco because h was a spy and even Harry had not had much chance with Teddy. Lucius had Teddy on his shoulders much of the time and loved showing him the lions and giraffes and elephants.
Lucius had to laugh when Teddy's favourite was not the lions but the reptiles and amphibian exhibit. "You know you are going to be a snake like Uncle Luc."
Harry cooped his son up to take him to see the alligator. "No converting my son when he is in diapers, I remind you he has lion blood through and through."
Laughing Lucius reminded Harry that the little boy now had snake but they continued on, enjoying some popcorn and later took him to play on the swings. He could see Harry breaking down in laughter when Lucius actually went down a slide with Teddy and landed in the sand. Lucius just shrugged. He had missed out of being a kid with his own son and he had no problems getting down and dirty with Teddy. In fact he was having nearly as much fun as Teddy was.
Teddy shook his head when Harry offered to push him on the swing. "No. Uncle Luc."
Lucius smiled and went to help Teddy onto a swing. "Good choice little man. I can make you fly so high."
The day ended later with some dinner and when Teddy was in bed Harry thanked him. He had never imagined Luc could be so good with a little kid. He had even seen him down in the sand box with him. It definitely made it easier for Harry to consider opening his heart to Lucius. He could see how much Lucius cared for Teddy and his son definitely was warming up to him as well.
Harry had a question though. "You said you want me to come to Draco's wedding. When do you plan on telling him we are going out? I can imagine his reaction."
Lucius laughed for he could to. "I will tell him when you are ready for m to. He'll be shocked but I don't think he will hex you or anything. At least I hope not."