Harry and Lucius had been all set to announce their pregnancy a week after they found out. They were having a dinner for everyone. They had decided to have it a few days after Melissa came home. They had set it up to make it look like a welcome to the world party but while it was a part, it was a cover. It explained why some of their guests were coming at least. Harry was so excited to tell the family. Especially their sons. He was a month pregnant already.
Harry was looking around. Most of their guests had arrived. But Blaise and Draco were missing. Blaise was not due for another few weeks. They were to have come earliest. They had plans to tell their sons before the others. Teddy was too young to know something was up. But when Ted and Andromeda showed up there was a chance that something was going on.
George was eying up Harry who was trying to keep Felix from crying. "We know something is up little brother. Just spill it already."
Harry shook his head. "We may have some news but we wanted to wait till the entire family was here. And Draco and Blaise have not got here yet."
Lucius had disappeared for a time. Harry knew his husband was trying to find out where they were. He thought Blaise was just taking more time but Lucius appeared in the doorway but he was pale as a sheet and motioned Harry to the door. Harry handed Felix to his daddy and went to see his husband. He knew something was wrong as he was drawn into the library and his husband must have told Ted for he had gone in with the same shocked look.
Lucius handed him some floo powder. "We need to get to the hospital. Ted is going to tell the others and bring Teddy with him."
Harry was pale. "Blaise?"
Lucius explained. Blaise had gone into labour. Usually it would not be a worry as he was almost full term. But there had been blood, quite a bit of it and when Carlos had called, Blaise was being rushed into an emergency procedure. Harry could not believe this. He and Lucius were supposed to be sharing the news of their pregnancy. Instead they were rushing to the hospital praying their son in law and their grandson would both be okay. Harry's hands went to his belly. He could not even imagine that if it had been his baby. Draco ad Blaise might be his age and his family only for less then two months but they were his family. He knew how much Lucius wanted his little grandson. Harry had become quite fond of the idea of being the world's youngest grandfather. He could not even imagine if the baby died.
Carlos and Maria were waiting when they got to the waiting room. Blaise was their only child. He was not surprised to see both looking pale and drawn. Lucius was concerned for his grandson and cared for his son in law but it was not his only child who had been rushed into emergency magical surgery. Carlos was relieved to see them when he looked up from his wife and noticed that they were there.
Lucius looked up at the couple. "Any news on Blaise and our grandson?"
Carlos shook his head. "Nothing new since we contacted you. The boys did not want to worry you before they had to."
They were all stopped when Draco came out. Harry had never seen him like that. He looked more shaken then he had after the Battle of Hogwarts. Harry wanted to reach out for him. He could feel his heart plummeting into his stomach. They all stood watching him, waiting for him to speak. They were all expecting the worst news from him but at first he could not seem to find the words.
Draco finally spoke. "Blaise will be okay. He lost a lot of blood but they have given him transfusions. He will be in a private room soon."
Carlos held his wife in relief. "And the baby?"
Draco was looking at his dad. "He wasn't breathing. The cord was around his neck. They won't tell me anything. They got him breathing and rushed him off."
Collecting his son into his arms Lucius felt so helpless. He had no idea how to comfort his son. He could not find ay words to reassure Draco that his son would make it. They had no idea what had caused this with the baby what was going on. Draco clung to his dad in desperation. They could do nothing but wait. Ted and Andromeda arrived with Teddy soon after. They just waited for news about the baby and for a chance to go in and be with Blaise. Eventually they were led in to Blaise's room where he lay awake but pale and shaken in bed.
Maria kissed her son on the head. "How are you feeling sweet heart? You had us all so scared."
Blaise was in tears. "I don't know. I just want to know how my son is. I just want to know how he is."
It turned out Blaise had suffered severe complications not common in male pregnancies. But the healers warned Blaise he should never get pregnant again. He was lucky he had survived this time. Draco swore to his husband if they wanted more he would be happy to carry. But right now their minds and hearts were just on their little baby, praying that he would be okay.
Draco looked at his dad and Harry. "We had a feeling you had some news. We could really use some good news to distract us right now."
They felt a bit guilty sharing happy news at a time like this but Lucius did. "Harry is a month pregnant. You and Teddy will have a baby sister or brother in May."
Though it seemed odd to be smiling right now the news had done what was hoped. Lucius swore quietly to his husband they would have a proper celebration of the news when this was over. Harry shook his head. He was happy to have given his stepson ad his husband something else to think about for a time. The baby needed their little nephew to make it. Their baby needed to be the world's youngest Uncle or Aunt.
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The healer hated telling bad news. Working in his field it was always harder. Babies were such a welcome gift. But he walked into the room where the young couple and their family were waiting. He had over heard a nurse say that the non carrier's stepfather had just announced his own pregnancy. There was some relief of tension in the room when he entered and he could almost not bring himself to destroy that.
Draco saw him first. "Healer Mathews how is our son? Please tell us how our little boy is."
He sighed. "Your son needs a serious transfusion if we are to save his life but the best option for the baby for a perfect match would be family."
The blood type did not match Draco and Blaise had lost too much blood. Harry and Lucius both realized that they had the right blood type. It would not automatically ensure they were a good match but it would be a good chance. Well with Lucius.
The healer nodded at Lucius but stopped Harry. "You are pregnant. It could pose a risk to the baby. I will not test your blood."
Harry went with his husband though and Carlos who had a similar blood type. They waited on bated breath but the results came back that none of them were a close enough match to the baby to be a perfect donor. They would have to look at non family or try potions but with a baby both was risky. There might not have been time.
Harry looked at his son. "You need to test my son. There is a good chance Teddy might be a match for his nephew."
Draco was surprised when he heard that. "I know you have the same blood type Harry but Teddy is only my stepbrother. He will not be more likely."
He shared a look with his husband. They had not planned on telling anyone about the blood transfusion. But they knew there was a chance. Harry knew it would not be invasive and he was reminded that the blood adoption coming up would not reveal Teddy's true paternity. Besides the laws on testing of werewolf babies that had Harry scared, had been thrown out thanks to some political force thrown at it by Lucius. There was no risk to his son.
Harry looked at his son and Draco. "He is not your step brother; he is your half brother. You need to have him tested."
