The end of the school year had come and Harry had to admit he was actually looking forward to the summer. His new little sister was soon to be born and he was interning with the department he worked with on vacation. He couldn't deny either the fact that he was looking forward to a summer with his lover.

When they arrived at the manor Lucius smiled and pulled him close. "This summer will be so different. And not because of local or your work. I promise."

Harry knew he was referring to the pain Harry had been in battling with his new relationship last summer. He kissed Lucius tenderly. "I know."

Draco groaned. "Can the two of you please find a room some where and ward the doors? Someone might think you were newlyweds."

Watching Harry closely worried about how he would react with the words. He had never spoken to Harry about the fact that when he said they should honeymoon at the resort, Harry had said maybe. He had been scared he had to admit, that he would get the answer he didn't want.

When his son left him he turned to Harry. "Tonight is an anniversary for us. The anniversary of that first kiss we shared when you woke from a bad dream."

Harry smiled and gently kissed him. "You know the beach and the caves and all to follow I was too scared to fight but that kiss I didn't want to. I wanted that kiss."

Lucius ran a hand down his cheek. "I should have pursued you normally and won your hear. I am sorry I started this wrong but I want to make things right."

Harry smiled. "Then maybe tonight is the fresh start. There is a year left but that kiss was so tender and loving, I wanted another one. I care about you Luc."

Having an entire summer in which he could make things right with Harry and perhaps court him properly away from school, he intended to. He was only interning three days a week and had spent weekends with his dads but Lucius had two days and nights and he planned on taking advantage of it as much as possible.

He surprised Harry by leading him back out. "You and I are going to have a proper date before we spend the evening here at the manor. Draco will be gone tonight."

Harry kissed him. "Don't tell me we ran your son off before he settled in."

Draco had come out. "No some of my friends are taking me out for drinks now that I am of age. Said since my party was in the school year it was about time."

Draco had come of age in the wizarding world ten days before and they had thrown him a party in Hogsmeade for finals were done, and Draco had been happy, especially after the year before his birthday having been tempered by the death of his mother, Draco got his apparation license and could do magic out of school.

Lucius hugged his son. "Thanks for giving us the manor for the night to ourselves. We wouldn't want to have to worry about wards and silencing spells all night."

Draco groaned. "Too much detail." But he whispered to his dad. "Ask him bout what he said, tonight. I think you might get a better answer then you think."

It still amazed him how well his son had been taking this since he found out and he had found his best ally in his son in someone to convince Harry to fall in love with his dad and marry him. Draco loved Harry like a brother and he wanted both Harry and his dad happy and easily accepted the thought of his brother as a stepfather.

Harry had no idea where they were going and as they headed for the gates again he tried to get something out of him. "Give me a hint at least."

Lucius removed their robes so they looked like muggles and taking his arm he kissed Harry. "Keeping a promise I made you."

When they reappeared Harry knew they were in London on Tower Bridge and he knew where they were going. He remembered Lucius promising him to take Harry to the Tower of London one day. He had nearly forgotten for it was the day they had gone to see his Uncle.

Lucius as always knew what he was thinking. "I know the day ended badly but I knew you had meant it when you said you wanted to come here. And earlier the day..."

Harry silenced him with a kiss. "The earlier day had been special. And even seeing my Uncle was right. It gave me closure and made me see you truly cared for me."

It had taken until his accident for Harry to admit he cared but he had opened himself up to the concept of an Erastes. He had realized Lucius was not his uncle and was trying to take care of him. He had allowed himself from the day after the altercation, to enjoy being with Lucius, to stop fighting it.

Lucius led him towards one of the entrances. "I thought it was about time for us to keep one promise. It has been many years since I came and even I will enjoy this."

Harry took his hand and happily entered into the tower with him. "This was not what I thought you'd have in store for us but I am definitely excited."

Nibbling on his ear and knowing what Harry meant he told him he was planning on that tonight but he had meant it when he said he wanted to make changes and start this where he should have a year ago. He could not change the past or break the contract but he had every intention of wooing Harry properly. As they toured the dungeon cells and heard the history, it seemed an odd way to woo even to Lucius but from Harry's smiles he knew he was right. He thought as they saw the crown jewels that he thought about proposing to Harry, again. His son's words rung through his mind.

Later they returned to the pub they had been too that time as well for a late dinner as it was already later afternoon when they came to London. "I thought it fitting."

Harry smiled when Lucius ordered the same food and drink as last time. "What no lobster candle light dinner?"

Lucius reached over and kissed him. "If you want that we can go but I thought for our anniversary something a bit more special was in order."

Harry agreed. "It is. It just isn't your usual ways but I guess after today I should have been expecting something untraditional like this."

When they returned to the manor it was a good thing Draco was gone for the night, planning on seeing Hermione while he was out and then spending the night with Blaise and some of the others at the townhouse, for they did not make it to the bedroom. They decided to make proper use of having a real house and privacy.

Lucius removed their clothes with a wave of the wand. "So what do you think the rug in the library or the dinning room table?"

Harry laughed and pulled him towards the dinning room. "I think the table is more fitting. We'll have to make sure to have the tablecloth cleaned for Draco."

Lowering Harry down on the table he laughed. "We will. You know there are a few more places I think we could try before the night is out."

Harry pulled him down. "I like the sounds of that but for now let us start with the table."

Lowering his mouth to Harry's Lucius took great pleasure in exploring the manor that night in a way he never had before, and his late wife never would have. The table was definitely only the start, and hours later as they lay together on the island in the kitchen Lucius thought it fitting for the anniversary they celebrated.

He kissed Harry and found the nerve. "Harry when we were in the islands and I mentioned a honeymoon there, you said maybe. Did you mean it?"

Harry looked at him. "I'd say no if you asked today but if you ask me on graduation as planned, I'd consider it. I'm not saying I'd say yes. But I'd consider it."

Lucius ran a hand along his tattoo. "Then the day those disappear I will propose and even if it takes you three years to say yes, I will wait. I want you."

Harry relaxed into his arms. "I want to see this and where it might go. I finally have been able to forget the brands. Propose on graduation and I promise to consider."

Getting up Lucius scooped him off the counter and carried him to the master suite for he had no intention of his son finding them on the kitchen counter on the morning and he wanted Harry as comfortable as possible for the last round of love making that night. Making love not sex, the best anniversary gift for him.

As he held a sleeping Harry in his arms he smiled. "I will continue courting you. I'll make you my husband, I swear."

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Harry had really sank into his work at Malfoy Industries. Even the desk work and research part he found really exciting and he and Lucius were going to go on another dive with the team in the end of August just before school started. He was learning a lot and Jake had taken him under his wing as his personal protégé.

They were pouring over some maps for the new dive which was to take place in Barbuda when there was a knock at the door. "Come in." Harry called.

Jake smiled. "Getting used to having an office of your own finally are you?"

He had been given the office a week ago when he had proved that he could be trusted to do a lot of research work without supervision and he had not got all hat used to having it for himself. He shrugged as the door opened.

Lucius came in with a smile. "I need to steal my apprentice away from you for the day. I am sorry that he has half a day left."

Jake smirked. "He has been in practically every day the past two weeks. He works as hard as you do. I think we can spare him."

Knowing that Lucius would not be taking him away from work for no reason he was concerned. The fact that Lucius was smiling though put him slightly at ease but he was still desperate to know what was going on.

Lucius seemed to notice his worry as he handed Harry his cloak. "Your father has gone into labour and they both thought you'd want to be there when she is born."

Harry beamed at the news that his sister was making her entrance. "She is over due a week. I am not sure why I was surprised."

Lucius led him towards the exits. "I am sure your father has been counting the last few days down in anxiousness to get the baby out."

While Sirius had loved being pregnant and he glowed as it was often said, the last few weeks had been difficult for his back felt like a pin cushion and he had been on near bed rest. He had only taken off three weeks before his due date but a month away from work with nothing to do, had been too much.

Lucius apparated them to the hospital and he smiled. "So have you come up with a name for your little sister yet? I have a feeling you'll be needing it soon enough."

Harry laughed. "I think I have chosen a perfect name for the baby. They wanted something original but I wanted to honour both my dads in some way."

Lucius led him towards the maternity wing. "I am sure they will love what ever name you have chosen for your new little sister."

Harry had been so honoured when he had been asked by his dads to name his new little sister and had been spending the months since trying to deice on a name which would honour both of his dads as well as their request for an original name for the child.

When they got to the ward though they found they could not go in. Severus stopped them. "Unfortunately no one else is allowed in."

Harry was a bit surprised he was there but was more worried about his dad right now. "Why? Is there something wrong with my dad and the baby?

Severus directed him into a chair. "The baby is not progressing and is breach. They are worried they will have to do a c-section if she does not come soon."

Though many men opted for one over the canal that opened, his dads had chosen the natural way for it was safer for the baby. If they had to do a c-section it was an emergency one and they all were scared what it would mean for the baby.

Lucius took his hand. "It will be okay. Many babies are breach and have to be delivered by c-section and she can still come naturally. Draco did."

Severus nodded. "You should have seen Lucius when he was pacing worried she'd have to have surgery but Draco came on his own time. Your sister will too."

Harry was shaking. "My dads want her so bad. I want her so bad. I can't loose my little sister. She and dad have to be okay. They have to."

Both men took seats on either side of him and while it fell to Lucius to comfort Harry physically, Severus had done his best to reassure him. He was the son of one of his best friends and lover of the other and brother to his beloved godson. He cared about Harry though he would rarely openly admit it.

Harry looked at Severus. "Not that I am not glad you are here, but why are you?"

Severus smiled. "You forget Remy is one of my two best friends. I was with them when Sirius went into labour and when I heard about this, I stayed for all of you."

Remembering that Severus was Remus' best man he knew it made sense. "I am grateful you are here and I am sure my dad will be too."

Draco arrived eventually having been sent for by his dad. Draco was cousins with Sirius and the baby and they all knew that this was going to be hard on Harry and he was going to need support. Hermione who had been with Draco had come as well and they took the men's spots and tried to reassure him that his sister would be okay.

Hermione smiled. "You will be playing dolls and trying to teach her to fly, I promise. You know she is going to be as stubborn as both her dads and her big brother."

Draco nodded. "She is just showing her marauder side before the was even born. Just keeping both her dads on their toes."

His concern was for his dad as well and as they sat there he hoped they were right for he knew that while Sirius was an auror and a marauder, and stubborn as a mule, pregnancy and delivery were new to him and it was not something he could hex or fight.

Finally a nurse came out. "Is Harry Black out here?"

Harry clambered to his feet. "I am."

The nurse smiled. "Your father and little sister are just fine. You'll have to wait a half hour to come in but your dads wanted me to make sure you knew."

Harry sagged in relief when she assured him that while it had been rough his little sister was healthy and strong, delivered natural and the new daddy just needed some time to rest before they had any real company. Harry didn't mind waiting, he was just happy to know they were both healthy and okay.

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Sirius had passed out after he gave birth and even after he was cleaned and his gown and blankets changed he was out. Remus stood by him worried but the healer assured him his husband was just tried. He also was assured they were just running extra tests on their daughter for extra precautions.

He was finally handled the bundle of pink and when Remus looked at his daughter he had never felt more amazing in his entire life. "She is so perfect."

Sirius had woken. "I have never seen you so in love and in heaven as right now. Can I see her?"

Remus sunk down onto the bed to sit with his husband and handed him the small bundle. There was absolutely no doubt that she had her father's wrapped around her finger the moment they both saw her. They were in absolute heaven looking on her perfect little face. She was Sirius in everything but her beautiful amber eyes.

They had sent a nurse to tell the proud brother that they were both okay. Sirius smiled. "She will have him even more wrapped. We both know how he will adore her."

Remus smiled and kissed her head. "I wonder what name he will choose for our little princess here. I know he will choose something perfect for her."

Though they were anxious for a name and to introduce the little girl to her brother, they were not to sad to have a half hour to themselves to bond with their little girl. Sirius had decided to nurse the baby since he had maternity leave and the healer helped him to position her for her first nurse. If Sirius had already not been in heaven, having his sweet princess nursing just strengthened the feelings and the bond. He had never imagined such an amazing feeling.

He was just finishing when their son and the Malfoys and Severus came in, burping her. "Well princess your big brother has finally come to say hello."

Harry came to the bed side and Sirius handed him the burped baby. He looked down and no one could miss the beaming pride in the face of the big brother who seemed nearly as happy and in love with her as her dads were.

Harry looked up at Remus. "She has your eyes though she looks like dad every other way."

Remus kissed his son on the head. "I know she is so beautiful isn't she? She was pretty anxious to meet both of her godfathers, as well as her brother."

The nurse had brought in the paper work and Harry reluctantly handed off his sister to sign them but he looked at his dads wondering who had been chosen as the second godparent for she had never mentioned it before.

Sirius spoke. "Severus we'd like you to be the second godfather. You are my husband's best friend and like our son, a witness at our wedding."

Severus was surprised but he smiled. "I'd be honoured, if only to make sure she does not turn into the next generation of marauder trouble maker."

That was met by laughter and a joked comment from Sirius about reconsidering the request but Severus signed the papers and was handed the baby, reminded as the son of two marauders that she was likely to be a bit of a handful for her godfather when she started school.

Remus looked at Harry. "All that is left is for the proud big brother to tell us the name he has chosen for his new little sister."

Harry was handed the baby again. "You wanted original but I wanted to honour both our dads. So my beautiful little sister is..."