Severus' words proved true about as soon as the baby started showing it would move quickly. Harry still remained small for he still had his athletic build from quidditch but about three weeks after the shopping trip he was in need of them. The Friday of Valentine's weekend Lucius watched him trying to dress.

He came up behind Harry and kissed him on the base of the neck. "My love would you not feel more comfortable in some of your new pants."

Harry turned to look at him, struggling to get the button on his tailored pants done up. "You think I am fat?"

Lucius kissed him. "I think you're beautiful and six months pregnant sweet heart. And these tailored pants were measure to fit you like a glove, I'm not surprised."

Melting into his husband's kiss and warm arms Harry allowed his husband to help him into a pair of his maternity pants. He refused to wear sweats yet. And the weight of the baby was not enough yet to hurt his lower back yet. Lucius was just relieved he was willing to put new pants on.

Lucius pulled him back in for one last kiss. "Remember I am whisking you away this afternoon after classes for a romantic weekend."

Harry put his husband's hand against his belly where the baby was starting to kick. "I am not sure how romantic it will be with your whale of a husband."

Lucius was relieved the potions had finally got his husband's mood swings under control. "Well then it is a good thing I have decided to take you to the ocean."

Harry swatted him hard on the arm. "Keep that up my love and you will be taking a romantic holiday by yourself and sleeping on the couch till this one is born."

Leading Harry to the door Lucius promised that he had no intention of not making this Valentine's every bit as romantic as he could for his husband. He knew he could not whisk him off on some huge trip. Harry had entered his third trimester and portkey and apparition for any distance could be a risk to the baby. After the initial scare with the baby, they were taking every precaution that they could with the baby. It had just made him need to be more creative which he loved.

Lucius reached down and kissed his belly. "Now go or Sev is going to give you detention this weekend and I will not be able to whisk you away."

Harry laughed. "I believe your friend said he was going away for some conference this weekend as well."

Lucius nibbled his ear. "You are still my apprentice my love and if you're late I will see you have detention. Cleaning bathrooms with Filch maybe."

Harry smirked. "I remind you Professor Malfoy you may be my professor out there but in here you're my husband and if you ever want in our bed, watch it."

Laughing Lucius tugged his husband back in for one long last passionate kiss. Even after nearly two years with Harry it still amazed him how much being with him and now married to him for less then two months made him still feel like a teen again. Being married to Harry was definitely good for his health.

Lucius finally gave him the last push towards the door. "I'll remember that Lord Malfoy. Though I remind you I could have the lawyers make you Lady Malfoy."

Harry looked over his shoulder at his husband. "Wouldn't happen dear husband. You know John likes me better then he does you."

Though he laughed as his husband walked off Lucius knew it was actually true. John had decided that Harry was the more sensible of the two. After over twenty years of both friendship and being his attorney he still sometimes wondered if he needed a new job. He was the one who saved Lucius from setting Harry free. He loved Lucius as one of his best friends but he would likely listen to Harry first. Lucius really had little doubt about that.

He actually had to contact John at lunch. "Have you made the arrangements I asked for John?"

John smirked. "You know I am a pretty expensive gopher Lucius. I am going to charge you my usual hourly charge. I don't know why I agreed to help."

Lucius laughed. "Because you are fond of Harry and you keep telling me he is the only one who keeps me sane and from running off."

It had been almost exactly those words for him. John had been happy when Lucius had taken the teaching job and later when he got involved. He had always known Lucius had a bit of a wild side. He knew his friend had resented being forced into an arranged marriage. He loved Draco and he respected Narcissa but he had been eighteen and never had a chance to have his own life. He could do business from any where in the world. He had though with Draco old enough he did not need his dad around constantly, that Lucius might start doing all the wild care free things he had always thought of doing when he was a kid. The fact that Lucius had entered into the erastes contract in the first place had been a sign that John had been right to be concerned in where his friend would end up heading in his life.

John shrugged. "I guess I am just glad that someone got your head back on your neck Luc. I mean when you took him as a lover I was quite worried."

Lucius smiled. "I know but look how well it has turned out. I am married, expecting a new baby and I found someone to travel and do my wild things with."

John had to agree. "I never thought you'd find someone who was such a match for you. I mean he definitely keeps you on your toes. And really I am happy to help."

Last year Harry had been dealing with problems with Ginny and their relationship was just at the point where Harry had only started to admit he cared about him. This year they were in love and married. He swore next year he would take Harry to Rome or Paris, something more romantic, when he was not six months pregnant. Draco reminded him when he felt bad that he could not do more, that they were going on a second honeymoon that summer and to Egypt for their anniversary. He intended to show Harry the world but he also planned on being married for the rest of their lives and had plenty of time to do it.

Lucius had to go for his afternoon class and his husband was about to arrive. "You can have your full pay. You're just one of the few people who could help me."

John smiled. "Because other then your son and two of his brothers, no one knows if it is a boy or a girl? I should feel honoured you told me."

When he arranged the trust fund for the baby he had the child added to his will as well. They had not chosen a name for the baby but the gender had been added for the official paper work. He could have added it himself and forbid John to look but he had told his old friend.

Harry appeared in the doorway and looked a bit pale. "Hope you had a better morning then I did."

Lucius drew him towards the old duelling room where there was a bed. "I thought you promised no practical work after the fifth month. No matter the spells."

Harry nodded. "We did and you know Filius would never let me even if I wanted to try. I am just a bit winded."

Helping his husband down into the bed Lucius suggested when they got back that he might consider taking lunch up here with him since the charms class was close. It would mean Harry would not need to head all the way down to the Great Hall and back. He knew his husband was tired when he did not argue it or being made to nap.

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Harry had been a bit sad when they did not leave Friday for when Harry slept through the entire afternoon Severus came to check on him as Harry refused to go to Poppy. Severus thought he was a bit to run down and suggested they stay put for the evening. Even taking the Knight bus he did not think Harry should be going.

Saturday morning though they took off on the bus. They had breakfast down stairs so Harry would not notice the missing members from the Hall. Lucius had wanted to make this weekend special and had agree for the surprise baby shower to be held that weekend for him.

Harry was surprised when they got off the bus. "We are in Cornwall Luc. This place is really growing on you isn't it?"

Lucius handed him a deed. "It has. I bought it from your dad for you. Happy Valentine's day my love."

Really Sirius would have given them the house but Lucius would not hear of it. The blacks had several dozen properties and as the heir of the family though his sister would inherit a chunk as well as any siblings Lara and Harry might gain. That was not until after his dads were gone. Their relationship started here. They had his birthday here the year before. He knew Harry loved the house.

He led Harry to the door. "In the UK I only have the manor and townhouse. I have other homes abroad but I thought since we loved the coast so much..."

Harry cut his husband off with a tender kiss. "This is perfect Luc. I know we plan on traveling a lot but it will be nice in the summers just to come here and relax."

He had been thinking the same thing. He had been looking at homes for the two of them. He had not looked at Cornwall at first. But he had told Sirius what he was up to and oddly enough his as funny as it sounded father in law had suggested it. He had remembered his childhood summers there. He had told Harry about him and his cousins playing in the caves.

Lucius reminded him of the drawings. "Narcissa told me about them too, she remembered playing with Sirius down there. Your dads wanted us to have this place."

Sirius answered from the doorway. "As long as we always had a room here to come and stay was the one thing we insisted on."

Harry was surprised to see his dad there and saw Remus and Lara of course. He had believed they were going away for a romantic Valentine's weekend. Though the next day was the actual holiday he had not really pictured his dads being there. He was in for more then one surprise.

Remus came and kissed his cheek and handed him Lara. "Don't worry we're only here for a few hours. Your dad and I have our own romantic plans as well."

Harry smiled and kissed his sister on the head. "Well I think I can stand sharing my husband and mine first Valentine's Day married with my dads and sister."

He missed the look that passed between his dads but when they suggested they go out and have some lunch out back he was a bit surprised. Even in Cornwall it was still not even spring really. He caught the glimpse of the pink and blue balloons before he got outside and he knew what it was.

He stopped dead in his tracks. "I told you I did not want a baby shower. I can't believe you guys did this to me."

His husband and dad took him by the arms. "All firs time daddies get a baby shower. You should have known you would never get away without one my love."

He was amazed when he walked into the gardens at the number of people. All of the Weasleys were there as well as all of his friends, both Gryffindor and snakes alike, John had even come with his wife, Moody and Tonks were there. Even Andromeda and Ted had come.

Remus kissed his cheek. "We have a bit of news as part of your gift. Your dad and I have decided we're going to start trying for our third child this summer."

Harry laughed and hugged him. "I am so happy for the two of you. It would be good for Lara to have a sibling slightly closer to her in age."

Sirius put him in a headlock. "Does that mean that you are going to have another after this one? I remind you Draco is even a bigger age difference to yours."

Reminded that his baby was going to be in the same position as he and Lara, he shrugged. He and Lucius had spoken a number of times and Lucius had told him he would be happy for another one or two after this one. He knew Harry had always wanted a big family and Lucius definitely would be happy for one. Harry loved Draco and he would be the baby's big brother but until Lara he had been an only child and he always wanted siblings. Dudley did not count in any form.

Molly was the first of her family to come over and she hugged him. "You know it would be so much easier to have done this if we knew what color for you."

Harry and his husband had been thinking for some time and had decided to finally put everyone out of their misery. "Luc, want to do the honours for me?"

Lucius took out his wand and changed the colors of the balloons at the party all into one color. Everyone beamed when they saw all the blue had turned into pink balloons knowing that Harry was expecting a little girl. Everyone knew Lucius had been hoping for a daughter and Harry had secretly wanted one as well. They'd have both been happy for a boy but they could see the absolute delight in both dads' eyes.

Oliver came over with Geoff in her arms. "We should be hurt we're not the only ones to know but I guess we can hold it over everyone else's heads still."

Charlie clapped him in a hug. "Ignore my husband over there. We know you were having a hell of a time trying to keep the gender a secret."

When he started to open the gifts he realized that wands came in handy for things for soon the green and yellow were turned to pinks and some purples. He had not wanted the party but he was touched. There were tons of clothes; there was a new stroller from John, books and toys as well. He got a beautiful travel bassinette from his dads and marauder stuffed animals like he had given Lara, for his own daughter. Moll had made a beautiful baby quilt and a baby's first book. Draco had a beautiful platinum rattle for the baby made. The rattle was a traditional gift for sons but many daughters as well for old blood families. He had known his father would do the traditional gift for his sister so he did the rattle, and with Hermione also a muggle book called 'I'll love you forever.'

Lucius handed him a gift. "This is a bit of a Valentine's gift for you as well as the baby."

Harry opened and found the most beautiful charm bracelet whose links were little flowers and there was a flat section for the name. "This is beautiful Lucius."

They would add charms for special parts of her life to it and when she married they would give it to her. The rattles were usually given to one's first born son. Lucius' been given to Draco when he was born and would go to his first born as well. He thought the rattle would end up one of his daughter's children's rattle.

Lucius smiled as he brought Harry some food as the gifts had finished. "Already thinking about a son in law and grandchildren? She isn't even born yet."

Harry laughed and rested his head against his husband. "I would ask how you know but I am not surprised. Besides you know you are too."

As they enjoyed the baby shower even though Harry grumbled about the games, they both thought of the future. They both imagined her growing up with a few more siblings and Draco, going to school, a career, a husband and kids down the road. Lucius' grandchildren could make him a great grandfather by that time.

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Wanting to make up for the baby shower which his husband had enjoyed but still had been adamant about not having, Lucius had every intention of making sure Sunday was romantic and special. He arranged to take the bus back early Monday morning so they could have an entire day on the coast just the two alone.

Harry was woken by something tickling his nose and he was confused until his glasses were put on and he saw. "A rose?"

Lucius bent down and kissed his lips. "Happy Valentine's day my love. I have every intention of making this year far more special then last I promise."

Sitting up against the pillows he smiled when he saw his husband had brought breakfast in bed for them. There were even his favourite blueberry pancakes. There was a whole case of the beautiful roses. He knew his husband would have done something special for him s well. They ate their breakfast and Harry wondered what he had in mind but Lucius was not letting anything be known just yet. He made Harry get dressed and he took Harry for a walk down along the beach that morning. Harry was a bit surprised when his husband led him into the caves.

Harry looked around. "Decided my dad interrupted us the first time and you want to ravish my body once and for all in the caves?"

Lucius pulled him into a kiss. "I would not take my husband like that unless you wanted, and especially when not pregnant. But I do have plans."

Just another one of those things he had done wrong by Harry when they first started going out. He had made up for that anniversary last summer. But he still wanted to make this place a spot of only good memories for them. He had almost forced Harry to have sex here for the first time but Harry had begged him not to.

Harry was surprised in that very cave to find candles glowing every where and a picnic waiting. "Lunch? And here?"

Lucius lowered him to the blanket. "You pleaded with me not to do it here. It was your first time. I still never made it right but I want this place to be right."

Harry looked at the fossils. "You know on my birthday last year I brought Mione down here with the others. I was picturing having kids to show this place to."

Reaching out Lucius placed his hand on Harry's swell. It had only been a month later when Harry got pregnant, not even. Hermione had told Harry she knew whose children he was picturing having. He had not been ready to admit it. It took Lucius walking out to admit he was in love with his now husband. Now that Lucius had bought him the house he knew their kids would be brought down here.

Harry took out a package and handed it to him. "Since you gave me a house and the bracelet for our daughter I am starting to feel a bit out done here."

Lucius took the gift and kissed his husband as he passed him some cider. "You know the ring on your hand and our daughter are all the gifts I need my beloved."

Though he knew Lucius meant every word of that he was not going to not give his husband something. Lucius had planned this weekend and was always being so romantic and special for him. He just wanted to make sure that Lucius knew how much he loved him to. Lucius was amazed and touched when he found a beautiful early edition of Shakespeare's sonnets as well as a little music box with flowers all over it.

Harry kissed him. "I wanted something for you and something for our daughter. I know how much you love Shakespeare. I wanted to get you Hamlet but I..."

Lucius cut him off with a tender kiss. "I love the sonnets I promise and I don't have anything like this. And the music box for our daughter is perfect."

Harry knew that his husband loved Shakespeare and Hamlet had always been his favourite play. His dads had helped him track down a first edition book but they could not find one of Hamlet so he had chosen the sonnets instead. His husband enjoyed them as well so he was not surprised his husband was pleased.

Lucius eventually drew him to his feet."I thought we could explore a bit more and then we could do something a bit more traditional."

Harry snuggled into his husband's arms as they walked. "I some how think I like the sounds of that."

Breakfast was not the only meal they had in bed that day. Though they had to be very careful and very gentle till the baby was born they made love all evening and had a fitting East Indian themed dinner in bed, the food often eaten on the floor, in front of the fire on the rug.

Lucius raised his glass some hours later as they were having cider and strawberries. "To my amazing husband, the father of my princess and the love of my life."

Harry raised and tapped glasses with him. "And to my soul mate who has made all of my dreams come true. And who will make this little girl so lucky."

Though Lucius loved his son Harry knew that Lucius would be one of those dads who a daughter would have wrapped about her finger. Lucius had wanted a daughter for decades and was now getting her. He knew she would always have a daddy who put her first. Well two as Harry had no intention of doing any less then that.