Harry had been in the infirmary for two days. Lucius had not left his side. His classes had been cancelled. Lucius had just as much to make up for as Sirius. And he had every intention of doing just that. He had wanted a real marriage. He had warned love and kids. He had sworn he would do it right. But he had failed. He had started it wrong. He had forced Harry into marrying him. Then continued by forcing him into sex over and over. He had tried to be sweet and gentle. But he had never really considered what his husband must have been feeling. Now Harry was sixteen and pregnant. And to top it all off confined to a bed fighting for his daughter.
Lucius watched the monitors. His husband was in and out all the time. Right now sleep was the best thing for him. The trial stated the next day. Harry could not. The charges could be upped if Harry lost the baby. But because they were juveniles they could not be held longer without trial. They wished Harry could have gone. Lucius would ensure they paid for what they had done to Harry. They would pay for the pain they put Harry through.
Harry had woken when Lucius had not noticed. "Have you been there all day again? You know you don't have to stay."
Lucius turned to him. "I do. I am not leaving till you're home. I have made so many foolish mistakes in this marriage. I will be here with you through this all."
Both of their hands lay on Harry's belly. Harry had hated the pregnancy. But now he was scared. Scared that it would end. He wanted the baby bump. He could handle the cravings. He would figure out how to be a Papa. He would learn to do it. He could not deny he was coming to care about her. She was such a part of him. Seeing her heat beat on the monitor he knew he was not able to imagine losing her. He could not stand the thought. He needed her. He would grow to love her. He knew.
Harry held the teddy. "I want her to be safe. I want her safe. I can't lose her."
Lucius kissed his flat belly. "You will be home in a few days and I swear we will make sure there are no more threats. You and she will be safe. I promise."
There was still concern. Hermione and the other Gryffindors had been as vocal against Harry and his marriage as his attackers had been. But he would do anything. He would ensure Harry was not scared. His husband deserved to enjoy the pregnancy. And the school year as well. Being pregnant was hard enough. He did not need this. He did not need to have to worry every time he left the room that he would have to watch over his shoulder. Harry and the baby deserved the best.
Harry was wondering. "The trial? You said it started tomorrow. Luc I want you to go to it. I don't want you to stay here."
Lucius shook his head. "Harry your dads and brothers will be there. I don't want you to be alone."
Harry stopped him. "Draco and I am sure others will stay with me. I want you there. I can't be there for our daughter. I want you to be there for her."
Though he felt bad leaving Harry Lucius swore he would. Part of him wanted to be there for it. He wanted to see them pay. He wanted to make sure they paid. This was his baby too. More then that it was his husband. He knew Harry deserved to be there for the trial. They had tried to have it pushed back. But the only way would be parole. And there was a risk there. Harry wanted him there for the trial. It pushed away the last of his resolve not to go. He had no reasons any more. He knew Harry was right. Draco would stay with Harry. And he was sure others would as well. Their little girl deserved one of her daddies there for justice.
Lucius nodded. "I promise I will go. When this is over we will start talking baby names ad themes for the nursery, all we should have been doing from the start."
Harry had tears in his eyes. "I would like that. We have not even had the extra bedroom converted yet."
Though it was early on Lucius had. Harry had just not seen. It was just furniture so far. And a few items like he told Draco. He smiled a bit. He thought about the chenille blanket and the little music box he had bought her. The room would be pink if he had his way, all over the room. He had always wanted pink. He hated his husband had thought he would not want pink. He would never get over the guilt. Harry should never have been on the stairs. But he knew he could not blame himself. Harry and the baby needed him. Severus had told him more then once. He would do neither his husband nor the baby any good at all like this. Harry was motionless in a bed. He could do so little. Right now he had to count on people even for the bathroom. He needed his husband. Severus tended to think it might help them. He thought if Lucius was with his husband ad helped him through this, it might bring the two closer. They were bonded till one died. It would be better if they could be happy.
Lucius pointed at the bear. "That was only the start. I had the furniture brought. I bought a bit of pink before the ultrasound. I wanted to start a dream nursery for you."
Harry was surprised. "You really started it, and bought some pink? I know you said you would love a daughter but....."
Sitting on the edge of the bed Lucius cut him off. He had always wanted a daughter. Narcissa refused to have more kids. She would have had a second if she had a daughter first. But as soon as she got the expected son she refused more. Lucius was not trying to put his husband at ease. He seriously wanted a little girl of his own. He had thought he might have to wait for a granddaughter. But Harry made that dream come true. And Harry had to know that.
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Harry was lying alone for the first time since he was here. His husband and dads had gone for the trial. Draco was to be here soon. Poppy was in her office. He should have been asleep for a while longer. He was just starting to come around when he realized he was not alone in the room. He expected Draco but when his eyes focussed he realized it was Hermione. He was on edge. After all he had bee through with her lately he was worried. And he was right to be.
Hermione sneered at him. "You need to tell that husband of yours that the fall was an accident. We know you're lying. That baby does not deserve to be here."
Harry looked at his belly. "My little girl is innocent. She deserves life as much as any baby does. I will not let anyone hurt her. They deserve to be punished."
He could not believe her. She wanted to be an attorney. He knew she was a Catholic before she found out she was a witch. He thought they believes babies were all innocent. He knew she was angry with him. He could not understand. He had not chosen to marry Lucius. His baby was defenceless. She deserves justice. She deserved to be alive. Even if Lucius had been a Death Eater which he had not. Even if Harry had committed some heinous sin, which he did not. She was an innocent baby.
Hermione took the stuffed rabbit from the bed and tore off the head on it. "You are making a mistake. You need to tell them that it was an accident."
A voice came from behind her. "I don't think you just said that Hermione. Back away from Harry now."
Harry and Hermione both looked in shock at the two standing behind her. Minerva did not shock them. George Weasley did. For a moment Harry thought it had to be Fred. George had not spoken to him since his wedding. But he knew the twins. It was definitely George. Besides Fred had gone to the trial.
Minerva took Hermione by the arm. "I am sure Miss Granger you will be expelled. This is not the first incident. We will be going to the headmaster."
Hermione shot a look at Harry. "You will do what is right. You will. You know the baby is an abomination. It does not deserve to live."
Harry was in shock. He looked at her leaving but back at George. He watched as George picked up the bunny and repaired the damage done to it. Harry was not sure why he was there. He would have thought he would have been with his family at the trial. He had no idea why Harry was there.
Harry looked at him. "What are you doing here? I thought you did not want to see me after I became a Malfoy? You should be with your brother and sister."
George sat. "I am with my brother. I am so sorry Harry. You have stood by me through so much, helped me with my shop. You're my brother, I am so sorry."
He brought out a small pink monkey. It seemed Harry was getting a menagerie of animals going on. George was not sure if the others would come. Especially with Ron and Ginny on trial. But he wanted Harry to know he was there. He cared about Harry. And he would be there for his niece as well. If Harry would let him.