Harry was amazed. And that was hard to do. He had seen a lot of the world during the past few years but he had never been to Africa. He had to admit he was nearly as excited as Teddy was. Teddy was the most of course. He wanted to see lions and elephants and lions and monkeys. And not in a cage. He had loved animals when he went to the zoo with Uncle Luc. The nursery theme for the twins did not surprise him. They were going to be staying at a wizarding resort. It was in muggle Kenya against the law for homosexual relations. Besides being at the resort they would not need to try and explain who was taking care of Teddy in the evenings when the two of them went for some alone time. This might have been a family trip but both Harry and Lucius had every intention of some alone time together. They both were reminded of their trip to Bora Bora and all the fun they had in a hammock. They knew there would be no hammocks here but they assumed they could still find something fun to keep the blood pumping for both of them. Lucius had booked them into the empire suite so that they had two bedrooms and did not have to worry about Teddy. Dobby, who had been acting as nanny to Teddy since their return to the UK, was coming. Dobby had over looked the fact that Harry was now involved with his former master. He had even returned to the manor when Harry moved in. Dobby quite adored Teddy and had experience as he had taken care of Draco since birth and it was only when Draco was too old that Dobby had been on purpose Harry had learned, set free to keep an eye on Harry.

Harry was stunned when they arrived. It was not the hotel itself. It was a beautiful hunting lodge style resort with a massive infinity pool. It was the fact that it was perched right on the crater of a volcano. Harry had been to volcano craters before but he had not ever stayed on one. The suite had the most amazing views on three sides, of the pool, the crater and the plains below where Teddy excitedly pointed at elephants. There were vaulting ceilings and luxurious African safari feel furniture and art on the walls. There was a Jacuzzi tub that could have easily fit four of them.

Teddy was not one to sit still. "Uncle Luc, Uncle Luc, can we go see the elephants now?"

Lucius looked serious. "I don't know little man. Your Daddy looks pretty tired. I think we should head to bed."

That made Teddy pout bigger then Harry had ever seen before. He was a bit too young to know his Uncle had just been teasing him. They had made sure to leave right after an early breakfast. They had known Teddy would be anxious to see more. And there would have been no keeping him in doors. Lucius had actually arranged a very special experience with Teddy. He had wanted to start out the trip on a very special note. His other plan was for the last night they were there and he hoped it would end their trip on an incredible note.

Harry kissed his son on the head. "Your Uncle Luc was making a poor joke. We will be going and seeing the elephants I promise."

Lucius nodded and took the boy. "I saw you with the elephants at your birthday and thought we definitely needed to start there."

Of course he had been right. He took them both down to the plains below. Teddy had loved the circus and had not ever wanted to get off the elephant. He asked Uncle Luc for one. Lucius got around that with the trip ad a promise to buy Teddy a pony for they had stables, when he was bigger. They were taken out in a muggle style jeep. They were taken on a mini safari where they saw some zebras and giraffes but Teddy had his heart set on elephants. They finally got to an area where there was a herd of elephants including some babies. The muggle safaris would have had to be careful and keep their distance but they got to get out. They had protective magic shields around them and could walk among the herd. They could even touch some of them. The more dangerous elephants were kept at bay.

Teddy giggled when a baby elephant was eating some plants from his hands. "Tickles Daddy. It so cool. Not like feeding carrots to Uncle Luc's horses."

Lucius shook his head. "You know Thunder might be sad if he knew you said that. He has become quite fond of you coming and feeding him carrots."

Sharking his head Teddy promised he would still visit Thunder. He reminded his Uncle as they got back to the jeep about his promise to get him a pony. Harry shared a smile with Lucius. He reminded his boyfriend when it came to something he wanted Teddy had a very long memory. George and Draco both seemed to think that it showed that Teddy was truly the son of both of them already. Only George knew how true that was. Lucius did not plan even when they wed to let anyone know. He would legally adopt Teddy but for the boy's safety it was better that he continued to be considered the biological son of Harry and Severus. It took nothing away from Remus and Tonks or from the place that Lucius hoped to have in their life.

Back at the hotel Harry settled his son into a booster seat for dinner. "How did you enjoy your first wild elephants little man?"

Teddy beamed. "Cool Daddy. But now see monkeys and lions and crocodiles and rhinos and....."

Laughing Lucius reminded the little boy that they were there for two weeks and they would make sure he saw it all. They were going to see the Massai and were going to the coast for a time as well. The last day was the only day Harry saw a blank in the itinerary in the evening and he knew he would have something planned.

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Teddy was with Dobby for the night and Harry had no idea what his boyfriend had up his sleeve at all. He knew it would be amazing. He was amazed even though prepared for something amazing when he found an incredible air balloon waiting for them. Lucius led him over to the balloon and helped Harry in. Harry noticed a basket to one side but Lucius just held him as they took off into the sky. It was an hour or so before sun down and the view as they headed over the plains towards Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania was amazing. They had seen a lot of the plains but nothing like this. Harry had his breath taken away from the view. They touched down on an out croft of the mountain where Harry was expecting the picnic basket but there was a candle light dinner waiting for him.

Lucius helped him sit. "I thought we needed a romantic way to end the trip. I was happy to have Teddy with us but....."

Harry cut him off with a kiss. "But we need some time alone. I more then agree. Thank you for this trip and tonight. You have been so amazing."

Kissing Harry and revealing the amazing barbeque beef dinner Lucius assured Harry that he and Teddy were worth it. He loved them both. And loved to spoil them. Dinner was wonderful and Harry was not surprised when music appeared from no where and they danced. It was back on the balloon when they were heading back and the sun was painting the sky hundreds of colors that Lucius brought out champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and something else. Harry stared in utter shock at the little green box and dropped to one knee.

Lucius showed a huge emerald ring. "I love you. I love you and Teddy more then life. I know this is fast but our whole romance has been. I want a life, a future with you and our little and a hopefully a few more. Will you marry me?"