He burst into the room and saw Harry on the exam table. "Harry?"

Harry looked absolutely white as a sheet and he was crying. "Lucius. I'm sorry. I..."

His heart plummeted as he heard those words believing that Harry had already gone through with it. He had raced as quick as he could to get here but his lover in absolute terror had terminated his pregnancy. He wasn't angry at Harry, he was at himself. He couldn't believe his own selfishness had driven Harry to this room where utterly alone he had taken his own baby's life.

He sunk down onto the bed with Harry and collected him into his arms. "No. I'm sorry Harry. I never meant to walk out on you. I am so sorry I drove you here."

Harry sobbed in his arms. "I was so scared. You promised you'd be with me. You promised. You walked out, you left."

Holding the trembling boy in his arms Lucius could not believe he had done this to the love of his life. If Harry could have ever forgiven him for the contracts, he would never forgive him for this. He would never forgive himself or Lucius for driving him to take an innocent life.

He drew back. "I was a fool. I came back to tell you the papers were never filed. I made a huge mistake. I wanted to marry you. Oh Harry I am so sorry. I'm so sorry."

Harry's next words stopped him. "I couldn't do it. I couldn't do it. I couldn't do it."

The words sinking in Lucius looked over at the healer who was still in the room who nodded, confirming that he had not performed the abortion. Harry had not been able to go through with it no matter how frightened he had been.

Harry was sobbing. "I was scared to raise it alone but I couldn't take an innocent life. I couldn't. I was so scared... I was so alone."

Lucius kissed his lips. "I am so sorry. Harry I love you. You are the love of my life. I want to marry you. I want to be a father to our baby. I am so sorry."

Though Harry did not response to his admittance of love Harry allowed himself the comfort of his arms while he cried it out. Lucius had no idea how he would make this better but he held some hope that he could. The baby was still alive.

Harry saw his dad in the doorway. "Can you take me home dad?"

Remus came to his side and kissed him on the head. "Of course Harry. You know we can send word back to school and you can stay for a few more days with us."

Nodding Harry had his clothes transformed back and moving away from Lucius' arms he leaned on his father heavily though Draco also appeared and Harry accepted his friend's support as well. Lucius followed having no idea how he was going to make this right but knowing he had to.

Back at Grimmauld they got Harry who was still as pale as a ghost curled up on the couch with Draco and Sirius. He took his little sister into his arms, seeming the only comfort he'd accept right now.

Lucius sunk down on the coffee table. "I will be here Harry, I promise. I swear Harry I will be by your side through this. I will tear up the papers, I will marry you."

Harry looked up with tear stained cheeks. "You're just worried I'll run off and go through with the abortion. You don't want either of us. You just feel guilty."

Surprising to everyone in the room Sirius spoke up for Lucius and told his son he had come back to make things right before they ever found Harry's note. Lucius had cold feet and he had handled it wrong but he was here and he loved Harry.

Lucius nodded. "It is your choice. We can marry or you can have the money. But either way I swear I will be there for our baby. I swear I'll be there for you as well."

Harry was shaking. "I don't want your money or marriage. I will not marry someone I can't trust. How do I know you won't walk out on me and our baby again?'

Feeling like he had been slapped across the face he knew he deserved it. How could Harry ever believe that he would stay when at the first test of his loyalty he had turned and walked out on him? Not just physically but legally as well.

He took his hand. "You don't need to choose either till the baby is born. We'll move you into your room for real and have a nursery added. I'll prove myself."

Harry looked down at his sister and his belly. "I can't be in the dorms but I don't know if I can be with you. I don't want to do this alone but..."

The others watched and understood the fear for Harry. They knew that he wanted someone there to help him through the pregnancy as he was so scared but he was scared to trust Lucius and have the man pull something like this again.

Severus came over. "I already had the elves at school move your things to my extra bedroom. I never use the office as I have my lab. My offer is still good."

Harry remembered the man promising to give him a place to live through his pregnancy. "Thank you Severus. I'd appreciate that."

Sharing a look with his old friend and Harry Severus explained he had offered Harry a place to live when Lucius had pulled this. His apartments had two bedrooms and a private office and since there was his small office for students to come to and his lab, he offered to have the office made into a nursery till Harry graduated.

Severus looked at them both. "I suggest Harry live with me. Lucius you can be there to help him through the pregnancy. You can prove yourself and Harry can relax."

Lucius looked at Harry. "Would you let me be there for you Harry? I swear I'll prove you can trust me. I want to be your husband and father to that little baby. "

Scooping his daughter from his son's arms and motioning for everyone else to follow, Remus left leaving only Harry, the Malfoys and Severus. George had still been there though he had gone unnoticed but he agreed with Harry's dads that right now Harry needed this.

Lucius reached out and kissed him. "I love you Harry. I swear the choice is yours between marriages or the money but I swear I'll never abandon you or our baby."

Harry was in tears again. "I care for you Luc. I finally thought I was coming to love you. I want to be able to trust you but I am so scared. I'm scared."

His hand went to Harry's belly and he swore he would do anything. He agreed that Harry should live with Severus until he could prove himself. He'd be there though. He'd be there for morning sickness and for sonograms and ultrasounds, cravings and anything else. He'd prove to Harry he would be there for Harry and the baby.

He showed Harry the ring. "The day the baby is born I will propose and if you still can't trust me I will have those forms filed. But I will never leave either of you."

Harry held his hand in place. "I hope you can. I want you in mine and our baby's life. I want you there. But I will stay with Sev until you can prove I can trust you."

Watching Harry and Lucius together Severus had little doubt Harry would be back with Lucius in their apartments well before the baby was born. He knew his friend wanted that baby and more then that, was madly in love with Harry. He'd do anything to prove it, and as the baby grew even Harry would not resist the bond.

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Harry ended up not returning to classes till Wednesday but he returned to school on Monday afternoon reluctantly. He had not spoken a lot since the near abortion and had asked Lucius to leave after the first talk. He promised Lucius he would allow the man to be a part of the pregnancy but he needed his space right now.

When they arrived at school Harry felt so odd going down to Severus' apartments which he found in coloring and set up to be identical to Lucius' but less ornate. The corridor sure enough had two bedrooms as well as a small third room which he found was no longer an office.

He was amazed to find a crib and a few other pieces of baby furniture already. "Severus?"

Severus shook his head. "I'd assume Lucius had that sent for you. I had the room cleared but had no access to such furniture personally."

Walking into the room he looked down at the antique crib and could not help but see laying a baby down in the crib. He found a small yellow bunny in the crib and even before seeing the bow around the neck, he knew it was new.

Severus directed him through a door right next to the crib into a second bedroom, done in Gryffindor colors."I hope you will be comfortable in here."

Harry looked around and found his things out. "Thank you Sev. Both for the room and for taking me in."

Severus smiled. "Harry I know I am not much of a nurse maid but I'll help you where I can. I had the hall bath attached like an ensuite as I have my own."

Assuring Harry that he was here to help him as best as he could, he left Harry to settle in for a bit and told him he would have dinner sent down. He didn't want Harry taken unaware so he did tell Harry that Lucius would be coming to dinner as well for they had some things to discus. Harry nodded and disappeared into the bathroom for a shower and eventually feeling slightly better came into the sitting room where both men were waiting.

Harry sunk down into the chair near the fire. "Severus said there were things we needed to discus."

Lucius nodded. "I thought we needed to discuss your apprenticeship and if you wished to continue with it. We can make changes to make sure the baby is safe."

The contract he had sent was completely honest. A stasis could be put on Harry's belly like it would be in potions, to eliminate any physical risk to the baby. Lucius was willing to reduce the work load, and between that and not being able to play quidditch with the baby, Lucius thought Harry could handle both.

He explained. "It is a bit late for you to take anything other then the three classes you have taken. And there is no rule about an apprentice and a master being..."

Harry nodded. "I guess we can't continue duelling practice either but if I'd like to continue. I assume we can work together."

Promising Harry that he would make sure that when Harry had morning sickness or anything else they would reduce his work load, and they would take every precaution possible above and beyond the stasis, he was happy Harry decided to continue. With Harry living with Severus it would be a chance to still be close.

Severus motioned them to the dinner table. "I have the house elves with orders to add your pre-natal potions to your food so you don't need to worry about it."

Harry knew he was worried for Sev would know from his dads it had been a bit of a battle this weekend. "Thank you."

Though they all knew Harry didn't mean to harm the baby in any way, right now he was just in a state of shock even now and the over whelming emotions was just making it hard to process what was needed right now. They knew it would kill him if he miscarried because of something minor like not taking the required potions.

Lucius had another issue they needed to handle. "Harry you need to decide how you want us to handle the news of your pregnancy, coming out."

Severus nodded. "There have already been a few rumours unfortunately and with you quitting quidditch you're not really going to be able to keep it a secret for long."

One of the many things he had discussed with his fathers had been this and they had suggested that he need not tell who the baby's father was at least not right away. His friends would be behind him no matter what but the news that the baby was Lucius' would definitely be a shock to the school.

Lucius understood the concern. "We can wait to tell them it is mine until you're ready. Being my apprentice, no one will question me being around to help you."

Harry sent a relieved nod. "I'm not ashamed the baby is yours, I swear Luc. I am just going to have enough to deal with when it comes out without..."

Reaching out and squeezing Harry's hand Lucius assured him he understood. He wanted what was best for Harry and the baby and he knew Harry not having too much stress was best for him right now.

Lucius had word from the headmaster. "He suggested making an announcement to stop the talking. It might be better tonight so by the time you return talk may die down."

Severus agreed with him. "We will have him announce at dinner that you're pregnant. At least any up roar might die down"

Reluctantly Harry nodded. He knew that the talk was spreading and he knew there was not much he could do to soften the blow. He at least knew that Draco and his good friends would be behind him. He had no idea how long though the gossip would go around about Harry and who the father was.

Lucius went and placed a floo call to the headmaster to make the announcement. "He promises he won't tell anyone who the father of the baby is."

Harry nodded and looked down at his belly. "I want you to be their daddy but I really need some time. I can't have the school know right now."

It went unspoken but the accusations from Ginny when she saw his brand when he was nearly raped, rang through all of their heads. They wondered if Draco would be thought the father of the baby even though he was with Hermione or if other people would still guess.

Before Lucius left Harry came to him. "Thank you for the start of the nursery and for the stuffed bunny. It meant a lot to me."

Lucius took a chance and kissed him. "I thought you could use a smile after this weekend. I hope though that the nursery will be moved back to where it belongs."

Harry let himself remain in his arms a moment. "I do hope so to. But I won't. I won't until I know I can trust you with my heart and this baby."

One last kiss Lucius reassured him he would not pressure Harry but he would prove to Harry that he meant it. He would prove to Harry he had simply thought he had been doing what he thought best for Harry to make him happy but had been a fool. He swore the only reason they'd not be together would be by Harry's choice alone.

Severus came to his side when Lucius was gone. "He really does love you Harry. And that little baby. Just give him a chance to be there for you and his baby."

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Tuesday evening Harry found that he was about to receive some company. Severus knew he was worried about returning to classes and the reaction to the news so he had his godson and Hermione come but they would not be staying long. They planned on taking Harry with them.

Hermione collected him into her arms the moment she came into the room. "Harry. I am so sorry about what you went through. You know you have our support."

Draco nodded. "The school is all over it. Everyone is trying to guess who the father is. Unfortunately most people think that it is me."

Feeling bad for both of his friends Harry had known there was a chance that it would happen because of the bran and the talk after the trial. Neither of his friends seemed that upset though over it. They both assured him they understood his need to keep the other father quiet for now. They were behind him.

Harry stopped when they tried to take him out of the apartments. "Where are we going?"

Draco smiled. "There are a few more people who would like to see you. Come on. You need to face the world before tomorrow."

He was relieved when he was only taken as far as Slytherin but was surprised not only to find his friends from that house but Neville and Luna, and most of his new quidditch team there as well. Collin had taken over as the new seeker for the team now that he could not play.

Pansy hugged him tight. "Here I was suggesting my brother for you and you found someone. Cool. We're so happy for you about the baby."

Millie nodded. "You know we will have to throw you a baby shower some time and if you need help with maternity clothes, we'd love to help."

He was amazed as everyone started talking babies. The quidditch team told him they had not chosen a captain and that they had asked permission from McGonagall for him to remain captain and help coach the team though he could not fly. That nearly brought him to tears even though his pregnancy hormones were not

Harry looked at them all. "I was scared you guys would be upset. I mean you don't know who and..."

Luna cut him off though she knew obviously. "Yeah most of the school is crazy with gossip but everyone here cares about you Harry. We're here for you."

There was some confusion over why he had suddenly moved out of his master's apartments even though he was continuing to be an apprentice but for now it was being explained that because Severus had basic medic training he would be better on hand if Harry had any problems with his pregnancy.

Vince shrugged. "Well I guess it means you're closer to the snakes so you can hang out more often with us."

Harry was relieved even though he had so much more to face with the rest of the school. "Thank you guys for this."

Still scared how the rest of the school was going to react and how long he might be able to keep the father of the baby a secret, he was just grateful that he would have people behind him. There were still people in school who had problems with him being gay and then the trial of his former friends. He was scared at how they'd react.