"Harry, stop." Charlie's voice called out.
Lucius stopped and turned Harry around. "It seems your family might not be done with you just yet little one."
He turned to see not only Charlie but Oliver, Katie and Fred had joined Neville and Luna. He knew Charlie had started dating Oliver. It was how Harry had become so close to the second eldest Weasley. But it still surprised him that he was the only Weasley who called out. Well Fred was by Charlie's side as well. Fred did not surprise him really. He had always counted on the twins. It did surprise him George was not with him. He had never seen the twins do anything alone before. He felt more tears in his eyes as he looked at them. For a moment he wondered if this was a good sign but his dads still refused to look at him as did the others.
Charlie came to his side but looked at Lucius. "Could we come to the manor for the wedding? Our little brother deserves to have some family by his side."
Lucius looked at them and nodded curtly. "I assume having some loved ones around might make it more cheerful for my young groom. He needs a witness."
Charlie pulled Harry into his arms. "We are not all pig headed Harry. You are like a little brother to me. You can face this; we will be by your side I promise."
Seeing that the others agreed Harry was grateful. It was not the same as having his dads with him but it meant a lot. The thought of having either Severus or Draco acting as his witness had been too much for him. Katie and Oliver went and collected their own gifts and those from the friends at his side and came to his side. Harry was still shaking badly but the thought he at last had a few people by his side helped a bit. Only Katie, Neville and Luna were still in school but he was painfully used to having nearly the entire school hate him. He could deal with it again.
Lucius took his arm again and kissed the back of his neck. "I will have a little elf take you to a room to freshen up at the manor and then we will be wed."
Harry nodded his head and prepared for side by side. "I am ready."
One last look at those who had not spoken up or come to his side Harry sent at the others before being pulled away. He saw the look in his father's faces. The look would haunt him for years. The look of such shame. His thoughts went to his sister as they apparated away. Would he ever have the chance to see and hold her? He didn't think so. But she would live. She would have a chance at life because of this. And that is what this was for.
Lucius led him to the manor. "Your new home my little lover Now you and your friends will be shown to a guest room where you have a half hour to ready."
Harry nodded. "Fine."
He followed the elf sent to show them. He made no attempt to memorize where he was being taken. Grimmauld itself could have fit in the front few rooms. Harry found himself leaning against someone's arms. He was not sure who but he was grateful for them. He did not give into the pain and the tears till they got to the bedroom. He turned into the arms who had led him and sobbed against Oliver. He just held to his old friend for dear life. He knew he had to face the wedding with all the courage he had shown against Voldemort. He knew once he side the vows that he could not allow Lucius to see how scared and upset he was. He would not allow the man that kind of power over him. He had seen a bit of it at the Burrow but not like this. Nor Draco or Severus for that matter.
Charlie laid a hand on his shoulder. "We are here Harry and I know it is not like your dads but if you let us, me and Oliver will give you away as your honorary brothers."
Oliver agreed with his boyfriend who they had not told Harry was actually his fiancé. "I was there for your first quidditch game; I will stand by you through this."
Harry looked at the other three. "Fred since Charlie is giving me away would you be my best man?"
Fred collected him into his arms. "You know I'd be honoured to Harry. You are one of my best friends and saved us all. We should be honoured to be with you."
As they helped him dress in the new robes they found they knew they had to be here. Neville was not hurt Harry had chosen Fred. He understood his choice. Harry just needed them there. It angered them how the others had acted. How could they blame Harry for doing what was needed to survive and win? None of them could have faced Voldemort half as brave as Harry had. Some of the anger was over not being told but they had just proven Harry had been right not to. Fred was pissed his twin had refused to come. He and George had always stood together but he refused to side with George ad the rest of the family. Harry had given him and George the winnings from the tri-wizard. Between the money and the mail order they started, they had bought the old Zonko's in Hogsmeade a few weeks ago. They owed him a lot but more then that they had always seen him as a brother ad Harry deserved better of his friends and family then this.
Katie managed to get his hair under control. "It is time to go or I am sure Lucius will come looking for us."
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Harry was led into the garden by Oliver and Charlie. Katie, Neville, Luna, and Draco were the only guests. Fred stood with the minister and Severus next to Lucius at the front. Harry's heart was aching. He had imagined this so many times. He had never wanted a big wedding. He had always wanted a small intimate ceremony but not like this. He had wanted his family and friends by his side. He assumed he did. What was left of them. He saw the smirk on the face of Draco and the cool gaze of Severus. His new family he reminded himself. He knew Severus was considered a brother to Lucius as well as Draco's godfather. And lived here summers. He felt the same warm fuzzy family feeling from them as he had from his own back at the Burrow.
Charlie squeezed his arm when he got to the front. "Remember we are here for you."
The minister started. "Do you Lucius Abraxas Malfoy take Harry as your husband and bond, united in body, heart, soul and magic till divided by death?"
Lucius smiled. "I do."
"Do you Harry James Potter-Black take Lucius as your husband and bond, united in body, heart, soul and magic till divided by death?"
Harry forced himself to say the words. "I do."
Fred reluctantly handed a ring to Lucius which had been provided by Lucius he assumed. "Take this ring and claim my brother as your husband while I witness."
Lucius forcefully slid not one but a second ring Harry had not seen in his hand and he assumed was an engagement ring on. "With these rings I claim you as my husband and bond."
Severus handed Harry a ring. "Take this ring and claim my friend Lucius as your husband while I witness."
Harry slid the ring into place. "With this ring I claim you as my husband and bond."
The minister smiled. "By the powers that be I pronounce you as husbands and bonds. Lucius kiss your husband."
Harry was pulled without tenderness into his husband's arms and Lucius pressed his hungry devouring lips against Harry's mouth, keeping a very firm arm around his waist, reminding Harry quite clearly who was in control. Harry fought the tears as he signed the contract becoming Harry Malfoy. It was done. He had fulfilled his oath. And until the day he or his husband died he was married to this man.
Lucius drew him back into his arms. "I want to take you to bed but Severus reminded me a little reception is required. But soon my little husband, soon."