Harry relented a bit on his hectic work when he returned to school in January and Severus was relieved. He even found his husband spending time with him in the potions lab once again. He could not begin to explain how dearly he had missed working with Harry like that. Even when they had the okay Harry had not been ready for any sex yet but he was slowly allowing his husband to get more intimate with him. Valentine's Day he wanted to make special for his husband as they needed the time. It fell on a Sunday but he decided to make a weekend of it. He wanted it to be a surprise but not like the previous year when he told him he'd be away. Harry was not in the emotional state for such a trick even a well meant one right now.

Harry looked up surprised when his husband arrived in his office doorway with a bouquet of wild flowers. "Sev, I thought we were not leaving till later."

Severus came over and reached down to brush a kiss across his husband's lips. "I had thought to save you a trip to the dungeons and collect you from here."

Smiling and motioning he had just to finish one last paper, Harry turned back to it and his husband sunk into a chair. Severus laughed for he was sure which ever student his husband was marking was in for a good mark. He had never known his husband to mark so fast. He would have usually said something but he was so happy to see his husband so excited about something finally,

Severus finally escorted his husband out onto the grounds. "I hope you don't mind sharing tonight with your family. They have asked us for dinner tonight."

Harry shook his head. "No. As long as we get the weekend for the two of us I will be happy. Besides a family dinner can not take more then a few hours most."

Severus had decided for the evening they would spend the night at the gate house. He had a different location planned for Saturday night but it made sense. They arrived with a bit of time to settle in before they had to head up to the manor for dinner. Remus had left the school just before his son so they all had time.

As they walked into the dinning room Harry was happy to see his brother and brother in law. "Hey Draco, how are your studies going right now?"

Draco clapped him into a hug. "Amazing. Both Hermione and I have been offered a place as interns for a big firm this fall. It should be amazing."

Though they had another two years after this summer before they finished their legal training they could start finding legal work. The training they got on working cases would help with their careers. Both Draco and Hermione were planning on private law and not the ministry though they were not sure what area.

Lucius laughed as he came in. "Steven reminds me that I have had him as my attorney for too many years and he will sue me if I replace him with you."

Draco smirked. "I don't plan on corporate work until I take over the company when you retire father. I am actually interested I think in doing family law."

In his own das Lucius had been an attorney early on but he had only been twenty two when his father had died. He had been a ministry prosecutor though. Lucius planned on Draco slowly training into the company and not taking over suddenly when he died. Harry would have been offered a place at the top of the company as well as he was Lucius' son as well, if he wanted it, but Lucius knew Harry had no interest in it. Emma would have the same offer as well. Lucius had been lucky to have Emma at his age and the couple would not risk trying for another now, happy with their three and future grandchildren on the way as well.

Blaise spoke. "I was hoping my parents would join us at dinner tonight but unfortunately they are once again off doing business in Japan.

Remus looked up from where he was putting his daughter in her high chair. "I was a bit surprised when you asked to invite them. But we're sorry as well."

Looking at his brother and brother in law he was wondering what was up. He knew his dads were suspicious as well. It was not often Draco was the one who asked for the dinner. The fact that the Zaibinis had been invited told them something.

Draco finally spilled it. "Blaise and I are expecting. Blaise just past the three month stage yesterday and we had our first ultrasound this morning."

Blaise showed a copy of the photo. "We're expecting a little boy. We wanted to wait till we past the three month mark to..."

There were smiles around the table as everyone congratulated the couple but as Harry looked down at the picture that was handed to him he couldn't take it. He made an excuse of needing to go to the bathroom. He handed the picture to his husband and stood. Severus stood to follow but it was Lucius shook his head and went instead. He knew this was something Harry needed a dad for right now.

Harry was on the fountain base in the garden where he and Severus married. "Harry."

His son turned to look at him. "I didn't mean to...I am really happy for them. I am. I..."

Saying nothing at first Lucius collected his sobbing son into his arms. He knew it must have come as quite a blow. Draco and Blaise had been planning on waiting to start a family until after Draco was done law school. Blaise though had worked it out with his dad so he could work from home and with Draco clerking they would be able to live comfortably without having to ask for some help from their parents.

Lucius kissed his son. "They understand Harry. I know after losing Jamie it must be painful to see Draco's little baby's ultrasound. You will have your own soon."

Harry clung to his dad. "I know. I am getting closer to being ready to try. But seeing the ultrasound and hearing them say about the three month mark and..."

Draco had come out behind them. He had not even considered his husband's words would hurt Harry like that. He knew the news of the baby would be a bit painful but not like this. His brother having been two weeks short of this had been such a painful blow.

Draco sunk down next to him. "Harry Blaise didn't mean to hurt you with the words. He just was explaining why we waited so long to tell. You know we love you."

Harry hugged his brother. "I am sorry for ruining your happy moment Draco. I really am happy for you. It just being a boy and seeing the picture just hit home bad."

They stayed speaking for a time and Draco assured Harry that he had not ruined the happy moment. When Harry went into the house he hugged Blaise and was genuinely happy for him. He was even more happy and honoured when his brother and brother in law asked him and Severus to be godfathers.

Draco smiled. "You know if you say yes you might not be able to go away for your anniversary this year at least after. Blaise is due in the middle of August."

Harry actually managed a laugh. "We are going to Morocco in April and if we are really anxious to travel this summer we can go in July instead."

Severus agreed with his husband. The baby was not only the child of his husband's brother. Draco had been his godson and like a nephew since he was a baby. He would no more want to miss the birth of his newest godchild then his husband would have wanted. It made him smile to think he was going to be godfather to his own godson's child. He and Harry had planned on the same with Jamie.

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Harry had a rough night on Friday though he was genuinely happy for his brother. After a visit to Jamie's stone the next day though he was ready to spend a romantic evening with his husband.

Severus had decided to whisk his husband away from the country even though only over night and not ready for some where distant. "Are you ready my love?"

Harry knew he was not asking about the portkey. Severus was worried he was still shaken from the day before. "Yes Sev, I am definitely ready."

Putting the portkey in his husband's hands Severus activated it. It was an old family portkey which Harry recognized as they had them for the different houses. He did not recognize which one. When he opened his eyes he was amazed.

Harry looked out from the balcony where they stood at the city. "Paris? Sev this is amazing."

Severus kissed him. "I had thought since France is so close but you have never even been, it was a good place for a one night trip for the two of us."

The city of lights was one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Severus had never thought himself a born romantic but thought it a perfect place for the holiday. He wanted Harry to see some of the city but he also wanted it to be romantic and special.

He led his husband inside but through the house to the door. "I wanted to make sure we got to see a lot of this beautiful city."

Harry kissed him. "And here I thought you brought me for the bedroom."

Amazed for he could hear the cheerful laughter in his husband's voice Severus kissed him. He hoped it was an invitation from his husband. He had hoped that Harry would be ready by this weekend. He loved Harry and could wait a decade if he needed to but he missed his husband. And he knew they both wanted a baby so bad.

Harry was surprised when they got in a muggle taxi but Severus shrugged. "I want to show you some of the sights. You see more this way then our normal travel."

Thinking that made sense Harry happily settled back into the seat. "It is just strange seeing you in this kind of car."

Making sure not to say something too odd in case the taxi driver spoke any English they took a drive through the city. He could see Harry was enjoying the beautiful streets of the city. They stopped for lunch near the Arc de Triumph at one of the famous little cafes and spent the afternoon at Notre Dame and walking through some of the beautiful city streets.

Severus took him to the Eiffel tower at dinner time. "I could not think of any where more romantic for us to have dinner tonight."

Harry was amazed when he saw the bistro table set up at the top and a beautiful dinner waiting for them. "You really wanted to make sure today was special for me."

Though Valentine's was not until the next day they would have to head back later in the evening and though they could have dinner, they decided today would be the special day. Severus was planning on taking Harry to the Louvre the next day. Neither had thought they were big on art but there was some at the museum they were interested in seeing as well as the giant glass pyramid it was known for.

Harry had tears in his eyes when he saw the dinner. "Not very traditional French dinner we are having?"

Severus shrugged. "I thought that this would bring back some wonderful memories for the two of us."

They had gone to Scotland last Valentine's day after Severus had played his trick on him. They had a picnic lunch on Loch Lomond and while Severus had decided for a far more romantic location this time around, he thought he could bring some tradition back. They had the same scotch pies and other Scottish cuisine they had then though there was a bottle of good French wine as well.

Severus was full of surprises for he had music provided for them through a spell as they had a disillusionment charm for privacy. "Can I have this dance my love?"

Harry took his hand and stood up. "I think I can brave you stepping on my toes."

Severus nipped him on the end of the nose. "I remind you dear husband it was you who stepped on my toes at our wedding."

Harry laughed as he remembered that was actually true. "I can't help I was lost in your eyes. Besides the only time I did before was during the fourth year."

He had been forced to dance in front of the entire school and two visiting schools during the tri-wizard. He had never danced before other then their dance lessons. He could not blame it on being lost in the eyes of his partner then. He had taken Pavarti to the dance. But being in front of the schools was a bit over whelming.

Severus eventually lead him down. "One last thing before we go back to the townhouse. We are going to take a horse drawn carriage ride home."

Harry allowed his husband to help him into the carriage. "Sev I have no idea how I deserve you."

Riding through Paris at night along the Seine for a time, drinking some champagne and eating bon bons Severus provided, was a perfect end for the day or for their public part for when they got back to the townhouse Harry happily pulled his husband towards the bedroom.

Severus stopped as they were down to their boxers. "Are you sure my love? I don't want to rush you at all."

Harry nodded. "I am not ready yet to try for another baby. I hope by Easter I will. But I know I am ready to make love to my husband again."

Severus lowered him down against the pillows. "As long as you're ready. You know I am willing to wait. But we will use contraception till you're ready for a baby."

Not answering his husband this time Harry linked his fingers in his husband's boxers and pulled them down, his not to subtle assurance to his husband that he was more then ready to have sex again. He had been considering it before but seeing Draco and Blaise pregnant he knew it was time. He had realized he was not ready for a baby yet but he was definitely ready to make love to his husband once again. There did not seem a better place or time then Valentine 's Day in Paris.

Severus held him close to his chest a few hours later. "I love you so much my beloved. I would have waited a decade but I am so happy to have you back."

Harry looked up from where his head lay against his husband's heart. "I have missed you a lot too. Thank you for being so amazingly patient with me."

They slept entwined in each other's arms that night and though they left for home after a day at the Louvre and a dinner on a boat trip down the Seine, they had another romantic night on the actual day, back at school. Severus did not mind if his husband was ready to start trying for a baby yet. For now he was just happy to have his husband back. He had missed having him in his arms like this.

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The Friday before Easter finally arrive and Harry and Severus were happily headed for Morocco. Harry had his mind on babies more and more. They had a baby shower the first weekend in April for a nearly six month pregnant Blaise and he had helped to plan it. He and Severus had given the boys a beautiful bassinette in blue with bears, like the one he and Draco gave for Emma, and the rattle for the baby as well. Draco was relieved to see his brother meant it and was genuinely happy for them. Lucius and Remus were excited about their first born grandchild though it still seemed odd that it was from Draco and not from Harry.

Harry was amazed when they arrived in Morocco and looked around. "This is amazing. My birthday was special but did not do this place justice."

Severus laughed as they were barely five minutes into a cab ride from the portkey terminal. "If you think so already this country should impress you easily."

Though his husband had said that even Severus was amazed at the beautiful Middle Eastern Mecca where they found themselves. They would be staying at a wizarding resort but he had wanted his husband to see some of the city. Remembering how the cab ride in Paris had went down he thought Harry would enjoy it.

They eventually stopped in one of the huge open markets. "I thought we could enjoy some of the cuisine and sights here before we settle into our hotel."

Harry knew an elf had taken the bags ahead. "I'd like that a lot Sev. These markets were one of the first things I knew about the country."

These open markets were perhaps more well known in places like Turkey but it was beautiful. The smells of all of the spices, the beautiful cloths and rugs, the spicy foods and more was a great introduction to the culture. Neither had been the one to choose the location. Severus had chosen their last honeymoon and had planned a number of activities. His dads had sent them though with a travel book and a number of suggestions. They had put a lot of thought into the location.

Harry nearly choked on some of the spicy chicken that they tried at one of the stands. "Water."

Severus smiled and found a cool drink for his husband. "That better? The food does seem spicier then the foods your dads served at your birthday."

Harry had tears in his eyes. "I had thought that food was spicy. Wow this is enough to have me breathing fire."

Severus put down the cup and kissed his husband. "Well how about we go to the resort. I hear there are some wonderful Turkish bath style pools there."

Liking the sounds of that Harry allowed his husband to take him to the resort which looked like hundreds of nomad tents but when you entered it was a fancy luxury resort hotel but with all of the beautiful silks and the tapestries from the market they had been in. There were they could see both out door pools and they found definite Turkish bath like pools in doors which they knew would be wonderfully cool in the heat of this country. After settling into their room they took to the indoor baths and spent an afternoon relaxing in the waters before a dinner of tea and some hand eaten food in their rooms.

When Severus went to use a contraceptive spell later that night before they made love Harry stopped him. "Are you sure Harry?"

Harry nodded. "I am sure. I want to start trying again. Ecuador worked its magic for us, maybe Morocco will do the same."

Severus put his wand back down. "Maybe it will but if it doesn't we'll keep trying. We will have a baby this time. I promise."

Though neither were sure it would work a second time they tried many many times that night and all during their trip. They would not stress. They would keep trying until they had the baby in their arms. It had taken a long time but they both truly believed they deserved the child this time around.