The school year had ended and Harry had headed home with his husband and Draco. He was finally starting to see it as home. Or be willing to see it as such. He was definitely happier there that summer. Harry was actually grateful to be there. Being over seven months pregnant in the middle of the summer was no fun. Not that pregnancy was fun. He was to terms with being pregnant. And he loved his little girl. He was actually excited to hold her. He was too young. And scared to death. But he could picture her. Lucius swore after her they would be platonic till he was willing. Harry did not have to worry about another till he was ready. Lucius knew Harry wanted a career. And he had meant it when he said he would support Harry's choices for career.
Harry's one year anniversary was quickly coming. He doubted it would be that romantic. His seventeenth birthday and anniversary all in one. He could not do his apparition test obviously, not until after his daughter was born. But at least he was not scared about his birthday this year. He had been petrified last year. He had refused to tell his family about the wedding. Lucius terrified him. He had spent August on a honeymoon trying to get pregnant. It had taken another four months. This time would be different and not just because of the baby bump. He knew Lucius was being amazing and in all fairness he knew he was not doing his part.
He was lost in his thoughts trying to keep cool in the garden when Lucius sunk down and kissed him lightly. Harry turned and smiled at him. His husband's hand went to his belly as it always did. When they first wed it had been a sickening reminder his husband wanted to get him pregnant. Now it made him smile. His husband's hand often brought the same reaction and he smiled when he felt his little girl kick.
Harry pressed his hand in place. "Our little one wants to dance for her Daddy it seems. Am I late for lunch?"
Lucius shook his head. "We are going to lunch at Grimmauld with your dads remember."
Harry had forgotten but he nodded. He thought something was up but he had let it drop. Lucius had a hidden smile. They had considered the baby shower on his birthday but it was both his birthday and universal. Lucius would have taken Harry away but he was pregnant. He planned for a week at least during winter break. Harry had complained he had got to see none of Tahiti but the one day. He planned to take Harry back and show him it properly. He wanted to make up for it. He would share Harry for a party for his birthday in the day but he did hope for a nice dinner at the least the two of them for their anniversary.
Harry was in a good mood till he came into Grimmauld and saw pink balloons every where. His dads and sister, Oliver and Charlie, Katie, the twins and the rest of their family, Luna, and Pansy were there. Harry was surprised to see Severus was even brought. Harry was not at all happy.
Charlie hugged him. "It is a joint baby shower or so was my husband's excuse to save him from being hexed. Oliver's parents are over there."
Harry did notice a few people he did not know. "I guess if I am sharing this with my big brother I'll stay. But my husband will be sleeping in a stall tonight."
Lucius groaned. He should have known his husband would remember that. He did have a very long memory it seemed. He appeased his husband with a plate of his favourite foods. He and Charlie were soon sitting in the eats of honour with their feet propped up. Charlie was not even five months yet but he had lost his small quidditch form years before and he had started showing sooner and quicker then his brother though Harry now definitely had a watermelon which was even more visible now it was the summer and he was not in robes.
As soon as the gifts were brought on Harry was in tears. He reminded them they could have just done this on his birthday. Everyone shook their heads. He was turning seventeen. He deserved a special birthday for that. He may have become an adult when he married but it was still a milestone.
Harry looked up from the stack of knitted goods and quilt from Molly. "This means so much."
Molly kissed him as she had been by her son hugging him over the same gift. "I have been knitting for you for years; you didn't think I would miss your baby."
It meant a lot to Harry. Like his dads things had been tense at first with the Weasleys. But they were almost back to the old closeness. He and his dads were. He had to admit he missed his sweater at Christmas. Not that he had actually really wanted one. But he had missed the love and sentiment behind it. As he opened the other gifts he found himself blaming hormones. A beautiful cradle came from his dads even though they helped with the nursery. There were gifts of all kinds including adorable baby quidditch robes from his friends and a beautiful music box from Draco. His husband had a special gift but he would give it to Harry on their anniversary. Technically the shower was for both of them after all.
Since it was a joint and he was well fed Harry was in a good mood. And there were none of the annoying games. And he was willing to forgive his husband for it. He did not tell his husband that right away though. He let him stew over his fate.
Lucius sighed. "I guess I should go and find my stall for the night. Am I allowed a blanket?"
Harry pulled him down for a sweet tender kiss. "I think I can forgive you but only if you will give me a foot rub."
Laughing Lucius assured his husband he was happy to deliver. Harry was happy to have his husband in bed with him. He never thought a year ago he would say that. But he had grown accustomed to the warm body pressed up against his. And it was more then just being used to it. He was starting to admit that. He felt at peace lying in his husband's arms, Lucius' hands lying on his belly, listening to his heart. Lucius had wished the day would come and he was glad they were getting there.
Harry kissed him one last time before he drifted off. "I care about you a lot Luc. Thank you for today."
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Harry's birthday came a few weeks later. Usually it would have been apparition and drinking. And a watch. Unfortunately for Harry it could not be. Two he could not do and the third he already had. But they wanted to make today as special as possible for him. They ended up having a pool party for him. Draco swore when Harry could actually drink him and their friends would take him out drinking. It would be a time for Harry planned to breast feed the first few months at least. But Lucius said he'd have Harry trained for apparition and by Christmas he would have his license.
Harry was touched when Sirius had offered him his watch. He had shaken his head though. He had the watch from Remus. And though he had fully forgiven Sirius, the watch he wanted was the one he had got. Mira could have the Black watch. She would be Lady Black one day anyways. Though they adopted Harry since he was Lord Potter the title would pass to his sister instead of him. His dads instead gave him a broom. Sirius knew Harry would hit the air after he gave birth. He would coach again this year but they had no doubt he would be on a broom as soon as he could. He missed it.
Lucius snuck his husband away for a romantic dinner on the grounds, a candle light dinner. "It is our anniversary after all. I know you don't love me but I thought...."
Harry cut him off with a light kiss. "I don't love you yet but I do care about you a lot Luc. And this means a lot to me. Thank you."
Lucius had two gifts for him. One was an itinerary for a trip to Tahiti with an itinerary of different activities they would do this time. It brought tears to Harry's yes and it was not hormones. The second was a beautiful platinum charm bracelet with little lilies on the links. It was a traditional gift for a baby girl. It had a flat part or them to add the baby's name to. After desert some music started playing and Lucius drew Harry up to dance.
Harry was enjoying the dance when he was growing light headed. "Luc, I don't feel good." And the world began to go black around him.