The wedding did come out beautifully and the guests had a glorious time. The beginning started out the way Ginny and Dean have planned and kept a simple vow and ceremonial. Molly eventually calmed down when everyone was helping themselves to her food she made and the twins volunteered to cut the cake after the Bride and Groom did the first part. Everyone chatted and danced until late at night, but still kept talking about the wedding day for the past few days. Ginny and Dean went off to their honeymoon. Before she left and Harry packed her favorite things and makeup, she told him to check into the options and expects something to go with by the time she returns.
Harry did spend a few days since she went on her honeymoon trip and considered his options. He looked around the house and thought about how some of the rooms could be easily filled up. He wanted to watch the baby grow from the start and be a part of their life. He knew Ginny was right, there are options.
Harry gathered himself out of the manor through the floo network and took himself to downtown London. It took him to the bar place he recalled and soar through the busy crowd. It took a while to get to the back of the alley and used the familiar code with his wand. It split up and welcomed him in. Harry followed through and breathed in fresh air. He took the walk to downtown and kept his eyes out for the building.
"How did she come across to such place?" Harry shook his head, but he figured she must have walked passed it.
"What kind of place are you looking for, sir?"
Harry blinked and turned around to see an older wizard resting against the building. He was well dressed and professional, as if he worked for the ministry. Harry's brow rose at him suspiciously and understood that he was not immediately recognized for his heroic status.
"A friend of mine said I cannot miss it, but supposed to help make a family." His arms crossed.
The strange wizard nodded, "I see. Then you are here. Surrogacy kind, right?"
Harry blinked and glanced up to see the building. It was beyond the sight to see and held symbolism of a body that is carrying a baby. The building was huge and stood out the rest. Now he could understand how Ginny came across to this. Harry realized this man must stand there to greet the possible customer.
"Yes." Harry still eyed him carefully.
The man moved away from the building, but kept his distance, "Then you are here. As you can see, I am a Welcomer. My job is to welcome you into our place and explain what you will expect before going in."
Harry nodded slowly, "Okay…" He knew no one could pull off the illusion like this, "…and how does this works?"
The Welcomer grinned, "Simple. As you enter, it will ask you a question to the wall. It will reveal the two answers and open up the passages. You will go to one answer and follow its path to the next question until it understands you. Some can be a few minutes, others can be an hour. It'll varied." The wizard shook his head, "At the end, it will narrow down to the specific surrogate carrier for you and getting both of you to meet. Unless you have high desire to have more than one children born around the same time, you will be given more than one surrogate carrier." He hummed, "By then, contract will be arranged by your contractor for both you and your surrogate carrier and surrogate carriers."
"And what of payment?"
The Welcomer shook his head, "The only policy is that you cover the expenses, medical needs, and hospital necessities."
Harry was rather surprised, but he was approving everything he thought of. He wanted to see where this goes. He nodded and breathed in.
"Am I allow in now?"
The wizard smiled, "Yes, sir. Enjoy your questions and answers walking, may it provide the best of your incoming family."
Harry smiled a bit and moved forward into the building. He opened the door and walked into the entrance. There was a brick wall in front and the first question appeared.
Question:
Do you seek family or to be fruitful?
Answer one: Family
Answer two: Be fruitful
Harry knew what he was going for, so he faced the left and walked to the path of Answer one. Harry sensed of the path was opening up to him and guided him to the next question.
As he went further down, he felt the light was nearing and the wording appeared.
Question:
What is the reasoning to have a family?
Answer one: Infidelity
Answer two: Seeking
Harry knew the answer and chose the second answer on the right. He walked through the opening path and found himself curious to many questions or how long it would have taken. It kept him walking through like a maze, especially at a couple of turning. He could tell how huge the inside of the building can be and drawn its strongest power to be helpful.
He saw the light again and moved to find out the next question.
Question:
What is your relationship status currently?
Answer one: Partnered
Answer two: Single
Harry moved quickly towards the second answer since there is no one else involved by himself. It was a short path for the second answer and the question revealed.
Question:
What is your sexuality?
Answer one: Heterosexual
Answer two: Homosexual
He entered through path number two on the right and it kept giving him the next path of the question. Harry went through a few more that asked him about gender matters to him for who to carry his child/children. It took about nearly half an hour to go through until the final question.
Question:
Are you ready?
Answer one: Yes
Answer two: No
Harry stood at the question took place. To make the last decision and understanding he would be either walk away or accept it now. To have a family he always dreamt of having and Ginny knew that well. All the dates he had would not share the same value of having a family. They would not see past the Harry Potter side and see him for himself. He wanted a family and that's what mattered to him. The thought of a little one in his arms and holding them so well that they'd feel safe in his arms. It moved his feet towards the left and he followed through.
Th brick wall faded away and shifted into a small office like with a desk and three chair. There were two other people in the room besides Harry. One who greeted Harry with great welcome and one kept their head down. Harry recognized the blond hair anywhere and stood frozen at the entrance.
"Malfoy?"
Draco jerked his head up and shock to see the savior in the same room. The contractor sensed heavy tension between the wizards and understood they knew each other for long time.
"What…you're…my surrogate carrier?"
The contractor nodded, "Yes. This will not be a problem, will it, sir?" He gestured him to sit down.
Harry stammered, "I do not know. Could we be alone before going any further?"
The contractor shook his head and that disappointed Harry the most. Draco did not say much in the matter and it was strange for Harry. He knew the slytherin would always make such comment, but this was entirely different. He could see Draco was here willingly and accepted the position to be a surrogate carrier. Harry accepted to sit down and the other wizards did as well.
The contractor neatened the paperwork, "According to the trail, it stated you wish to have possible few or many children, correct?"
Harry nodded, "Yes."
"And that you wish a carrier to live with you until the child is fully bonded, correct?"
"Yes," Harry couldn't get it how Draco ended up being his carrier.
The contractor glanced back at the paper once more, "Therefore, your carrier will agree to however many you wish to have until the contract is completed. Your carrier will meet you at your place tonight to begin the bonding. The procedure will begin after you provide your sperms and choice of the egg to be in him. Once he conceived in the first two hours, he will join you."
Harry was surprised and Draco was not refusing at all or demand to be someone else's carrier. He suspected being an employee required to do as told and agreed by contract. It was an automatic agreement and it was supporting his choices. The contractor pulled out a paper in the pile and picked up a quill.
"Now," He hummed, "How many children will you like to have by your carrier?"
Harry hummed, "…um…can't I request another carrier or-
"-Afraid not. He meets all your needs and requirement, especially your high status. To find someone will respect you as yourself will be difficult and arranging them to arrive here will be difficult, especially out of countries." He sighed, "However, we can manage to get him to have twins or triplets to reduce the time, if it pleases you?"
Harry felt his cheeks cold and could see Draco tensed up by such plan. His head shook immediately and the contractor waited for his part.
Harry sighed, "One at a time, please…" His head shook, "Um…three children?"
"That is fine." Written down three into the paper and stated one at a time, "Do you wish to have specific egg or his egg involved?"
Harry gulped and found this rather difficult. He glanced at Draco, but something about Draco. The way he sat there and willing to accept it as if death invited him to die tomorrow. Harry could see that side of him to carry, but also mothering. He recalled how protective Malfoy was to his mother and doing all he could. The mother and son shared much alike, but willing to work passed the difficulty.
"His'."
Harry saw his cheeks turned pink and somehow, he liked the way it suited him. It was odd, but he figured it was one of the attraction he had for wizards and making them blush. Which made a point, the contractor understood celebrity status makes people behave in a way Harry did not want to deal with.
"Alright then. Please sign the contract that you agree to all and expect three children through him and by the time your youngest turn two, you will understand he will return to the company and perform his duty for others." He pointed the dotted line.
Harry accepted the quill and glanced over to Malfoy. He knew the contract would be final, but it did not hurt anyone. Harry thought about it and took contract paper closer. He signed his name, but jotted something else down in smaller size. It was unusual instinct, but he figured he would learn about it later.
The contractor took it from him and smiled. He tucked the file through the wall and it absorbed it in. The Contractor rose and clapped his hand.
"Mister Potter, will you walk through the left and do your behalf. Your carrier will join you tonight at your home to begin the bonding for the first child." He smiled.
Harry glanced at Draco, who seemed readily to obey and preparing himself for the procedure. The savior nodded and followed out to the next room while trying to process his thoughts. His surrogate carrier is Draco Malfoy for the next three children. Malfoy carrying his children was something he never thought possible.
… … …
Harry arrived to his home and he sat down on the couch. His mind flashed the memories of all he had of Malfoy in Hogwarts years. Yet, Malfoy did not seems to be the same person he recognized all those years. The only person who did not care for his famous status or money. However, he knew Malfoy could relate to him about the nightmare of the war.
All he knew that it was temporary situation and…there was no one way he'd separate parents away from children, which included the carrier. Harry removed himself away from the couch and went upstairs. He headed into the spare bedroom next to his and started to prepare the room. He made sure it was all cleaned up, blankets and pillows provided, and basic things to have.
Harry checked the guest's bathroom and added the stuff to be there beforehand. He added in more towels, soap, shampoo, and other things that wizards might use. He did spend time to clean and made it comfortable enough for anyone. Once that was finish, Harry returned downstairs and dealt with the kitchen. He checked to have everything he needed and nothing spoiled.
Harry ended up cooking and baking in between the time. The house began to spread its strong aroma to his cooking and made him crave for more.
"Mister Potter, we are here."
Harry stopped stirring and magically lowered the burner. He could hear the voice in the living room with the fireplace and headed out. He saw the Contractor and Malfoy. Malfoy has his trunk and his bag next to him.
"Congratulations, Mister Potter. Your first one conceived well and settled in your carrier. I wish you for the best. I will return to help for the second and the last one." He smiled.
Harry nodded and watched the wizard leave through the floo network. Once the floo transported him away, he faced the blond wizard and noticed no eye contact was taking place. Harry soothed his neck and felt guilty in his decision.
"I…sorry that you're putting up with me. I just want children and to have a family of my own and-
Draco shook his head, "No, it is fine." Sounded so dry, "It is my job and I will abide by our contract."
Harry frowned, "Not just a job either, Malfoy. You're part of the family too," It was odd to say, but the truth was there, "Contract or not," His head shook, "Welcome to our home, Malfoy. Are you hungry or something?"
Draco picked up his head and stared at Potter. Potter was being kind and considering his feelings without the need to ask. No one has given him that besides his parents, which felt nice for a change. He thought Potter would demand rules since he is considered a carrier and carrier has to respect the client's needs and wants for the baby to grow and how to be raised.
"I'd…anything?"
Harry nodded, "Yes, why?"
"Erm," Malfoy shook his head, "I'm supposed to live however you like, your view of how the baby should be growing, and more. What to eat, what kind tasks allowed, and more. I'm your carrier, Potter. You have to set the rules and more."
Harry blinked, "Oh…sounds strict. Just don't get into danger and let me know about the appointments, is that good?"
"So you wouldn't care if I eat junk food or do potion brewing or something?" His head shook in much disbelief.
Harry hummed, "I read pregnancy that some carrier will eat anything and others will try to eat something that does not turn them off. If I restrict any diet, you might lack the proper nutrition for both you and the baby. Just don't get hurt?" Harry didn't know what else to add in since this is the first time he was doing anything.
Draco nodded, "Oh," He could smell the food, "I'll have whatever your house elf made."
Harry coughed, "Kreacher passed away a couple years ago. It's my cooking."
The blond was taken by surprise, but chose not comment. Harry led him the way to the kitchen and Draco gotten himself familiar the way there. He could see the place was spacious and home like. The home that Potter must have always wanted and he could tell it would be large enough for three children. He knew he'd be here for few years and then, on and off in the future. This was beginning to be an interesting day already.
