Harry desperately clung to his husband's hand as a contraction hit moments after he came through the door. His dads would have left but he clung to Sirius hand on his other side. Draco and Remus remained as well though they had backed up a bit to give them some room.

Poppy smiled. "Good thing you made it here Papa for this little one is about to make her big entrance."

"Daddy."Harry corrected her through another contraction.

Poppy laughed. "Daddy it is. Now Harry you need to start pushing here. I want in your next contraction you to push as hard as you can."

Catching his breath Harry tried as best as he could. Labour had hit quickly and progressing faster then most women were lucky to have but he was already tired. He held to his dad and husband who kept encouraging him. He sagged back against the pillows.

Poppy looked up. "Her head is crowning. I know you're tired Harry but she is almost here now. Just a few more pushes and she will be in your arms."

Lucius kissed him. "I know you're tired sweet heart but just keep picturing her. Just keep picturing our little girl and she will soon be in your arms."

Picturing his daughter and almost smiling as Draco had appeared behind Poppy holding the little bunny Harry had since he found out about the baby, he tried to put all his energy into it. The bunny had been by his side as a reminder of why he was on bed rest. Now as he focussed on the bunny he kept thinking of the baby. He kept picturing her in his arms. He wanted her more then life.

Finally just as he was about to give up Poppy smiled. "And here is your precious little girl."

Harry had tears streaming down his cheeks as he saw his beautiful daughter and her cries filled the room. "I want to see her."

Laughing Poppy handed her off to Severus. She reminded the daddy he and his daughter both needed to be cleaned up and checked over. Lucius kissed his husband tenderly and assured him he'd have his little girl in his arms soon enough.

Harry kissed him. "Go see our princess and cut the cord. If I can't be with her, you can Daddy."

Lucius smiled. "If you're sure Papa I will."

Sirius and Remus smiled as they stood together. They had been a bit worried about their son having a baby so young. They knew Harry had been as well. But he was married to an amazing man and they knew he was so happy. Seeing him with Lara since she was born they knew he would be such an amazing Papa to his little girl. Poppy practically had to use a bed sticking spell to convince him to stay put so she could close the canal and get him cleaned up, and in fresh blankets and gown.

Lucius walked over to where Severus was checking over his daughter. "She is beautiful. She looks like Draco when he was born."

Severus smiled. "She does but I have a feeling she will have her Papa and grandmother's eyes. She is one healthy and strong little girl you have here."

Lucius had cut the cord but when she was cleaned and bundled he picked her up. "I would expect no less with such an amazing Papa like hers over there."

Watching his old friend cradling his precious daughter Severus had never seen him so happy. Oh Lucius loved Draco more then life itself but there was some daddies who were just born to have daughters. Lucius was definitely one of them. He knew Lucius had wanted a little girl for decades and he was in absolute heaven. He could see Draco when he looked over his father's shoulder at his little sister was just as happy. Like Harry had been with Lara, he was so excited to have a little sister.

Harry opened his arms. "I want her."

Lucius smiled and placed his daughter down in his husband's arms. "She is just as anxious to meet her Papa as you are."

Harry nearly burst into tears when she was laid in his arms. His husband joined him in bed. He was in love with her before she was born but it grew ten told. All the struggled for her, the bed rest and worry, it was all worth it. He had never thought it was possible to be so in love with anything. He could not take his eyes off of her especially when she opened her eyes and revealed Severus was right. She had her grandmother and Papa's beautiful green eyes.

Sirius bent down and kissed him. "I have never seen you like this before Harry. You know your mom and father had the same look when you were born."

Harry looked up finally from her face. "I wish they could be here to see my daughter. But I am glad you guys are here for me."

Remus kissed Harry and his granddaughter. "You know we are honoured to be her grandfathers. But your mom and father are watching over you today."

The others including Draco decided to leave them for some bonding time. Harry and Lucius assured Draco he could stay but he shook his head. He said he would spend some time with her later. Right now the daddies needed time to bond with their little girl. Though Harry had protested him leaving he had to admit when they were alone he was actually happy to have some time just the three of them.

Poppy came over. "You know the little one could probably use her first feed. Have you decided to nurse or bottle feed?"

Harry smiled. "I'd like to nurse."

Poppy showed him how to nurse her. They both knew it was better for her health to nurse for the first few months at least. There were spells to fill bottles when he had classes and when he started work in the fall as he was taking the summer off. But it had also been about the bond he had been told. He had not believed how true the bond could be until his daughter actually latched on and he felt her nurse. It was like nothing he could ever explain in words.

Lucius watched him. "I am jealous of my own daughter. You were not this happy when we married."

Harry kissed his husband. "I love you insanely you know that. But this is incredible. Thank you for my precious baby girl."

Lucius laughed and assured him he should be thanking Harry. It was Harry who had put up with all his craziness. Harry had taken him back and allowed him to be here. If not for John, Draco and Harry he would have thrown this all away. Lucius could not believe he had almost given up on his husband or their precious daughter. He had been madly in love with Harry before but he had to admit watching Harry with their daughter made him even more in love with her.

Lucius ran a hand down his daughter's face. "I know she was not planned but I can not imagine my life without her or you in it. I never want to."

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About an hour later they allowed the others back in. Hermione and the Weasley clan, as well as Luna came in with his dads and sister. Severus returned as well with Draco of course. Harry was happy they had waited to come in until he had some time to bond. He had trouble even letting Lucius hold her until now. He smiled though as he watched Draco and later his dads and the others cradling her in their arms.

Remus noticed the tears. "What is wrong cub?"

Harry smiled. "I am just happy she has what I never had growing up. She has a family who will always be there for her. Until you and dad..."

Remus hugged him. He knew that Harry had been battling with these feelings for years and more since he became pregnant. Lily may have thought the same when her son was born ass he had the marauders around. But the war was over. If heaven forbid Harry could not be there for her she had grandfathers, a brothers, Uncles and Aunts who adored her. This little baby would never be alone. This little baby would never go through what Harry had.

Sirius had over heard and held his son. "Neither you or our granddaughter will ever have to worry about that. You both are surrounded by people who love you."

Harry smiled as he watched his daughter in Draco's arms. "I know and I am happy for it. I am."

The paper work needed to be filled out and everything was in question. Though they finally told the gender back when he was six months pregnant, they had never asked the godparents. And they had never discussed any possible name choices. Even Draco had no idea what name had been chosen for his baby sister.

Lucius explained. "We decided we'd each choose a godparent for the baby. I considered Draco but since he is already the big brother, Sev I'd like you to be."

Severus smiled. "I am already godfather to Draco; I'd be honoured to serve as godfather to your daughter as well. Thank you."

Though he was technically Lucius' choice the choice had been suggested by Harry as well and even considered by Harry before they talked. Severus had been such incredible help when harry was pregnant. He was so grateful the man had been there before he went back to Lucius. And before that when Harry was early in his Erastes contract. Severus had gone from Lucius' friend and his dad's friend, to being his as well. Draco was not hurt by the choice. He was happy as the big brother.

Harry looked at those gathered and turned to Fred. "Since George got to be my witness at the wedding I want you to be my daughter's other godfather."

Fred was amazed. "Are you sure? I would have thought you'd consider Luna or one of your..."

Harry cut him off. "You and George were the only ones I told about Lucius by pure choice. You stood by me through everything. I couldn't choose anyone better."

Fred hugged him. "Then I am so honoured Harry to be her godfather. I promise I'll try as be as good of one as Sirius was to you. I'll get her her first baby broom."

That brought laughter and smiles. Everyone knew that Sirius had got Harry his. They had no doubt between her dad and big brother, and now her godfather; the baby would be a quidditch buff either as a player or a fan. Lucius smiled and assured him he would not mind as long as she was at least a year old before he did. Fred laughed when he was signing the birth certificate and said it would be her first birthday gift from him.

Charlie smiled where he stood with his son. "We'll forgive you for not choosing us since you picked a Weasley but what did you name your little girl?"

Harry smiled and looked at his beautiful daughter. "We have decided to name our daughter Ophelia Eleanor Malfoy."

Lucius smiled. "We wanted to continue the heavenly tradition of our son and Sirius but we chose a moon as Ophelia is also a character in my favourite play."

Harry smiled. "Eleanor is in honour of both my mother and Draco's mother in a way. In the Lord of the Rings it means a star flower and given to babies with blond hair."

Though Eleanor only meant it in Elfish it was one of the few books both fathers had read. Harry had read the series when on bed rest. Since he could not find a first edition Hamlet for his husband and had to settle for the sonnets, they had decided on Ophelia for a first name for their daughter. Ophelia was definitely an unique name but the smiles on everyone's faces assured them it was a good choice.

Draco kissed his sister before handing her back. "I am touched like I am sure Sirius would be that you included the Black tradition of the heavens in her name."

Sirius nodded. "I am. And I know that your mother would be touched in your own way that you honoured her as well."

Everyone else left to leave them some time alone as Harry was growing tired but this time when Draco stood to leave Harry and Lucius both stopped him. Remus stopped and took a photo of the family but he and Sirius left as well to put Lara down.

Harry looked up from his daughter. "Both names we meant as honour not only to you and dad, and my mom, but your mother in both names."

Lucius saw his surprise. "Harry told me because of you your mother will always be a part of our life. He wanted to honour her as well."

Draco knew if his mother was watching she'd be happy. His father and mother had never been more then friends. They had grown close perhaps like sister and brother over the years but no more. He knew his mother would have been happy to see his dad married to the love of his life and with his new daughter as well. Narcissa had refused to give her husband more kids. Not really because she did not want them. More because she had been worried enough about bringing one into the war.

Harry looked up from his daughter. "Lara means the world to me and being in her life. I want you to be a major part of your little sister's life."

Draco beamed. "I will be as much a part of her life as you will allow me to. I am so happy to have a little sister finally. Thank you."

Eventually Draco did slip away but as they watched him go Lucius was grateful to Harry. He knew that Harry was younger then his son. It was a lot to ask his young husband to welcome Draco into their life. It was made easier by the fact that Draco was like a brother. But he knew when Draco had kids Harry would be happy to be the world's youngest grandfather likely. No matter how odd the situation might seem to outsiders it would work with them.

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After lunch the following day Harry and Ophelia, nicknamed by her big brother that morning as his little star for her middle name, were released. Harry was glad that they did not run into too many people on the way down. His daughter would make her debut soon enough but he was not ready for the crowds. He knew his daughter would be as much a celebrity as he had always been.

Harry had seen the nursery so many times but it was different walking into it with Star in his arms. Draco's name rubbed off on him. "This is so amazing."

Lucius wrapped an arm around her. "I know she won't sleep in here for a few weeks but you're thinking about the vision you had aren't you?"

Harry nodded and knew his husband was as well. When he came back to school after he found out about her he had a vision of putting a baby down in the crib. It had changed with time to being with Lucius at his side and a daughter. He knew his little girl would only sleep here for a few weeks as after graduation they would be moving full time home to the manor but he was reminded the nursery at the manor was an exact replica of this room.

Lucius led him into their bedroom where a bassinette from his dads was at the side of the bed. "I think you'll be more comfortable for her feed here."

Harry smiled as his husband stacked up the pillows and he took his place against them. "You're an amazing husband Luc."

There had been several feeds since she was born but Lucius was still not tired of watching. He knew it would be a few days before his husband allowed him to feed her a bottle. Harry would not return to classes until June so there was no need. He understood his husband's need to bond right now and he was not too jealous. He called for some lunch for them so it arrived just as he finished burping his daughter. Harry was willing to hand her over for burps and diapers.

When she was sleeping in her basket Harry looked at the tray and noticed something. "Luc?"

Lucius opened the box. "I wanted to give the amazing Papa a gift for the birth of our daughter. A family ring with plenty of room for us to add to with time."

Harry looked down at the beautiful platinum ring which had four stones on it. He was happy that his husband had added Draco to it. There was a ruby for Harry, a moon stone for Draco in June, an emerald for Star in May and a sapphire for his husband whose was in the end of September, actually a day before Hermione.

Lucius saw his looking at the extra stone. "I thought you would agree with me adding Draco to it. I hope I was not wrong."

Harry kissed him. "He is your son and my brother. I would have been angry if you had not included him on the ring. He should be there with his sister."

His husband slid the ring onto one of his bare fingers and kissed the hand. He joined Harry against the pillows and they ate. When they were done they took advantage of the fact that she was sleeping and took a nap. They both knew enough about babies to know to take advantage of the rare sleeping moment of their daughter.

Author note: Ophelia (Star) Eleanor Malfoy: Ophelia (Greek) means helper; she was the love interest of Hamlet. It was said at Valentine's that Hamlet was his favourite play. It is also the second moon of Uranus. Follow after Draco who is named for a constellation, but honour as well to Grandpa Sirius, and Narcissa

Eleanor (French/Elfish) the name has unknown meaning. It has been linked to Greek for compassion or local French terms for healing. In Elfish according to Tolkien it means sun star and is the name of a five pointed flower found in the woods of Lothlorien and is a name given to golden haired daughters like Ophelia is. Harry and Lucius both read and enjoyed the series and decided it was a beautiful link to Lily as well as Narcissa which meant daffodil.

The nickname Star comes from the meaning of Eleanor in Elfish. Any who read my previous series knows the daughter in the story was nicknamed Lea for she was Cordelia so I felt odd using the nickname twice. I thought star was a cute nickname for a baby who is an adopted member of the Black family.