It was about two and a half weeks later when Liam was released. He had spent the last week in his Daddy's hospital room. He came home three days after his original due date. Liam was healthy and had no complications. And he definitely had the hospital staff warmed over. No surprise there. Liam was such a looker. He got his coloring from Draco, the fair hair, grey eyes and light skin of the Malfoys but the features came from Blaise. Liam was the love of his daddies' lives and grandparents. Which included Harry of course. Teddy was in love with being Uncle Teddy.
They postponed the news about the baby for another two weeks. They did not want to take the focus from Liam and his dads. But most of the original guests guessed. But they were going to allow the couple to make the happy announcement. They were all excited for the couple. They knew how much both men wanted it. They were all thinking pink. They thought with two sons, a son in law and grandson between them they were due for a bit of pink.
Harry and Lucius were happy this time. The dinner was running smoothly. Draco and Blaise with baby Liam were among the first to come. Oliver was the only one not there. Unfortunately he was off for another game. But Harry had told him before he left and he was thrilled for Harry. He was promising to teach the baby to fly since he seemed to think Harry had been off a broom too long to be a proper teacher.
Fred shared a smile with his twin when the wine came and they noticed Harry was not drinking, confirmation. "Now Harry, not enjoying your husband's wine?"
Harry shared a kiss with his husband. "I will be off alcohol for seven months, well longer as I plan on nursing. Luc and I found out we're two months pregnant."
Though they had all guessed they were still excited. Harry practically found himself strangled with hugs. Draco and Blaise had of course already known. Teddy had been told but he was still beaming and excitedly telling the others what a good big brother he was going to be. Draco scooped up his little brother as Blaise had Liam and promised that he would give him some lessons. But seeing how Teddy was with Liam he knew Teddy would be such an amazing big brother.
Draco kissed his brother on the head. "Our little brother or sister will have such a good role model. You were so brave when you helped your little nephew there."
Teddy looked so proud and had his stuffed monkey around his neck. "Daddy say me be baby Liam's guardian angel. I protect him."
Reaching over and kissing Teddy, Blaise assured the little boy he more then agreed. Blaise knew he would have likely lost his son if it had not been for Teddy. If they had used a less perfect match and potions h may have mad it but he would have likely been in the NICU for more then a month and may have had complications. The fact that Liam was hungrily nursing from Blaise and home in the nursery after less then three weeks, only ten days in NICU, was thanks to Teddy and they knew it.
Harry showed a little stuffed rabbit and some roses sent by Oliver. "A start to our nursery though I am sure my husband will be out of control by the end."
Lucius laughed and shrugged. "It is a sire's prerogative to spoil their pregnant husband and baby. Besides it is what Malfoys do. Look at Draco."
Draco tried to protect but Blaise snorted. His husband had practically bought out the baby store on Diagon. Draco and Lucius were two peas in a pod. Penny and Angelina though were not letting Harry get off so easily. Both the infant twins and Melissa had breath taking nurseries thanks to Harry. And now that Alicia was expecting Harry had mad it quite clear he had every intention of doing the same. He could not go you a baby shower and just give a gift. He was like his husband.
Harry shrugged. "I never had anything growing up. And now I have enough to feed three countries, I like to share it with those I love."
Penny smiled and took her turn hugging him. "You know I am so grateful for the help as well as the nursery. I can stay home with Melissa for a year."
It was odd to say but Penny was doing better single. The rent she paid George was less then her mortgage with Percy. And with Malfoy she made more then she and Percy had made combined. Malfoy was willing to even give her a full year maternity leave with the baby. She was helping George with is books while Melissa was sleeping o that she could keep busy. He offered to pay but she was paying so little in rent she though it was a trade off. Harry and Lucius recently learned Hermione and Percy even fleeing to Australia had a time finding work. The long arm of Malfoy and Prince Industries made it hard for them in any English speaking country. Percy had a low level paper pushing job in the Australian ministry and Hermione was reduced to working as a librarian in the muggle world.
Harry looked at those gather. "I'm just happy that this little one is going to have such a large and loving family to be around."
Neville thought of something and handed him a package which Harry found had a baby book in it. "Gran sends her love and that."
Augusta Long bottom was one of the few older members of the Order Harry had spoken to since the war. She was getting up there in age definitely. She was a doting grandmother to Neville's son Frankie and Luna was pregnant again. She had raised Neville like a son and Harry knew his friend would be devastated when eventually she did pass away. Frank had died a few months after the war and Alice's health was going down hill. They were catatonic but Neville had spent so much time over the years visiting them on holidays with his gran.
Lucius later that night showed Harry the room where the nursery furniture had been brought. "You were right. I will make this your dream nursery soon enough."
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Harry could not say if the pregnancy was easier or harder this time. He had never been pregnant. He had an easier time then Blaise or Tonks of what he remembered. Draco often groaned about Blaise and now Harry's morning sickness. Harry reminded Draco it would be him in a year or so. Though they had never thought there would be a pregnant Malfoy Draco and Blaise had their hearts set on at least two. Harry was enjoying t for the morning sickness was minor and his husband had been doting and amazing with him through it. He held his husband off on the nursery till they found out the gender but he knew after that Lucius would go insane.
The day they could find out the gender their sons, Blaise and the Tonks were coming He swore they would go to WWW and tell the news and on the weekend go to Hogsmeade as well to see Fred and visit Neville and Luna as well. Everyone was excited to learn if they would have a son of daughter.
Draco looked at Harry as the healer set up the test. "Are you like my dad and hoping for pink?"
Harry nodded. "I am. But we are talking about probably another baby after this one. Hopefully we will get pink eventually."
The test started and Harry was in tears. He had been for Tonks and Blaise but it was different. He had seen Teddy on the screen but Teddy was not his back then. He had believed his dad and Tonks would have lived. Seeing his baby for the first time with his husband who was also in tears and hearing the baby was healthy and strong was so incredible for him. The healer asked even if he knew, if they wanted to know the gender of the baby. He got a resounding yes.
The healer looked up. "Well you better get out the pink for it seems you are having a little girl."
Lucius kissed his husband. "A little girl, we have our two sons and grandson. I have wanted a little girl for so long."
Harry laughed and held to his husband when the test was done and his clothes were changed back. He was as excited as Lucius. He would have loved a son. He would have had three, but he was definitely excited by the prospect of some pink in their life.
Author note: So I am up for suggestions on baby name, maybe take a vote on top suggestions. But no Lily, and I like names that have a meaning for the couple. That does not mean something like a Black tradition, not necessarily, but special. Any suggestions like Allison because it is pretty or because I want to name a baby it I try to stay away from.