Lucius and Draco had been rushing around all day. He wanted the nursery perfect. Between the original decoration and the baby shower it was early done. But after choosing the theme for the room and mural there were a few things he had waned to do. Draco had been happy to come. He was a bit bored that summer. And he was excited about his little sister. They both hoped she would come soon. Lucius hated the timing. He hated Harry was actually due a few days into his senior year. But he knew it was only the 22nd and Poppy said she looked to be on her way already. Hopefully Harry would have some time to recover. Harry would not be expected in class till he was better. But Lucius did not want his husband to miss out on much of his senior year. They had Dobby who was going to be nurse elf when he was in class but he knew Harry would want to be hands on. He wanted to be as well. And he would be. He would make up for all he did wrong with Draco.
Draco smiled as he watched his dad. His dad was like a big kid in the shop. His dad still felt guilty about Draco not having him a lot as a kid. His sister was going to be spoiled rotten. Draco had always been spoiled with goods, best broom and such. But his little sister would have more. She would have that as well. But she would have a doting Daddy and he was sure Harry would be an amazing Papa. Harry did not give himself enough credit.
They were shocked when George came into the shop. "You guys need to come. My floo has been hooked to the floo network into Madam Pomfrey's office.
Lucius who had just finished paying was shocked. "Harry is in labour?"
George nodded. He explained Harry's water had broken almost an hour before. Usually that might not seem urgent. But the baby was on her way. Harry was going to start pushing real soon. Harry was desperate for his husband to get there. Lucius was even more. He knew Harry was terrified. He was so young. He was scared of labour as well as the baby. Lucius had to be there. Not only for his husband. He did not want to miss the baby's birth. George assured them Harry's dads were with him but Draco knew his dad had to get there.
He was relieved as much as he hated to say it when they came into Poppy's office to hear Harry screaming. Not relieved to hear his husband in terrified pain. But relieved that Harry was still in labour. But he could hear Poppy encouraging Harry to push.
Harry was crying clinging to Remus on one side and Oliver on the other, Sirius and Charlie the only others there and Sev. "She can't come. I need Luc. I need him."
Lucius went to his side Oliver vacating his place, leaving with his husband. "I am here my love. I am here."
Harry sobbed against him as he kissed him. Poppy was relieved as she had been trying to encourage Harry to push. Harry had not wanted even with his brothers and dads there to push until his husband got there. Harry's dads would have left but he begged them to stay, so with Draco and Severus who was acting as nurse they did. Remus and Lucius both supported Harry and finally got him to start pushing. The baby had started crowning before Lucius had arrived ad the baby was on her way.
Harry was crying in exhaustion though. "I can't do this. I can't"
Lucius kissed his head."Yes you can sweet heart. Come on. You can do this."
Some how Harry found the energy to start pushing again and as he collapsed back against the pillow Poppy was holding a beautiful baby girl. After a few smacks of the bum and her cries filled the air. Harry was crying with happiness now as the little baby who was healthy and perfect Poppy assured him, was handed to Severus for a check while Poppy cleaned him up. Lucius went to cut the cord and could not take his eyes off of her. She was the spitting image of Draco when he was born but he prayed she would have her Papa's eyes. He had remembered holding Draco for the first time and never thought he would feel that amazing again. As he held the little bundle of pink he felt that same absolute ache of love.
He joined his husband in bed and placed the baby in Harry's arms."Here is our little girl."
Harry looked at his daughter and shared a smile with his dads. "She is so perfect and beautiful. I can't believe she is mine."
Though they all stayed for a look the others left to give Harry and his husband time to bond with her. They would wait with the others in the sitting room. Lucius joined his husband in bed. He could see Harry was in heaven holding their daughter. All the fear of being a Papa seemed to have slipped away. He just watched the innocent little life in his arms. Poppy showed Harry how to nurse the baby as he had decided to nurse and use the spell for classes.
Lucius was amazed at how in heaven his husband looked as the baby nursed. "I have never seen you this happy."
Harry looked up. "I never have. I was so scared about being a Papa but I love her so much Luc. I love her so much."
Holding Harry and watching his husband and daughter bond he had no doubt. He could see the bond already forming. He had quite the time coaxing her from his husband's arms to give her a burp when she was done. He hoped that the little princess could bring the two together. Holding his daughter he had a feeling the little princess could definitely work her magic on them. When they saw she had her Papa's eyes she had them enchanted.
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It was an hour later when the rest of the family came back in. The Weasleys were there, all of them. Tonks and her parents had come as well. No one could miss the look of love and peace in the face of Harry. Pride in the face of Lucius as well. Harry was curled in his husband's arms holding the baby. They could see the two men had definitely grown closer. They had no doubt that the baby would bridge the last of the gap left for Harry with his husband. Harry looked up and smiled at them when he noticed them.
Harry reluctantly handed his daughter over to Remus. "Go see your Grandpa my precious one."
Remus was in heaven as he looked at the delicate bundle in his arms. "She is so beautiful Harry."
Sirius made a joke he was far too young to be a Grandpa but he held Mira up for a look at her niece. Draco claimed his sister next. He thought Harry would likely be a record setting grandfather when Draco and Pansy married one day and had kids. Oliver and Charlie were honoured when Lucius asked if they would serve as godparents to their daughter. Harry had not had a hard time convincing him.
Charlie looked at the baby in his husband's arms. "You know we would be honoured, especially as you said you would be to ours."
Molly looked over at the baby. "What name have you chosen for your little princess?"
Lucius introduced. "This is Victoria Alya Malfoy."
Though they wanted their beautiful little girl to have her own name and identity they had chosen to honour a few traditions. Victoria was the name of the Roman Goddess of Victory, an honour to Lucius whose name came from Roman history but also to Remus. But Victoria was also the scientific name for giant water lilies and was a link to Harry's mum. Because of Draco and Sirius they looked to the heavens for her middle name. Alya which was the name of a star in the constellation Serpens which seemed fitting for the daughter of two Slytherins.
Sirius smirked. "I would be hurt you did not choose a name from the heavens for the first name but Victoria is a beautiful name for a beautiful little girl."
Author note: Victoria Alya Malfoy: Victoria (Latin) victory. Victoria is the Roman version of Nike, the goddess of Victory. She has a far more significant role in Roman culture. She was featured on many coins and considered the most beautiful goddess. Went into battle with Mars. I thought a perfect name for their beautiful princess. I thought since Draco's name came from Narcissa and not Lucius not to look to the heavens for her first name. Harry was a Black but since marrying Lucius he has been closer to Remus whose name came from Roman myth, and Lucius comes from Roman history. It also allowed them to take a name from nature to honour the Evans tradition
Alya (Latin) little truthful one. Draco and Sirius were not forgotten. Alya is a star in Serpens, the snake constellation. Considering Lucius and Harry were Slytherins it seemed the right constellation to choose from. Sirius is one of her grandpas and Draco a proud big brother so it seemed right.