Harry's Third Child

Harry loved all of his children the same, and for different reasons. James gave him a good scare, he imagined this was how Molly and Arthur had felt with Fred and George, Albus was sweet, kind, and very smart, but little Lily was, without a doubt, his pride and joy. Lily Potter had her father wrapped around her little 6-year-old finger. Maybe Lily didn't know what she was doing, but everyone saw it plain and clear, except Harry.

So, when Lily said she wanted to go on a date ("Like Teddy!" She had exclaimed.) Harry gladly obliged. So, tonight Harry was going on a date, with Lily. Ginny had taken Lily out to pick out a new dress the previous day. It was pink, and big and puffy. Lily had insisted on high heels, so Ginny bought her a pair of Muggle Princess Dress Up Shoes, like she had gotten at Disneyland two years previously. Ginny had done lily's hair up into a bun, and left little curls hanging down. Ginny let Lily wear a tiny bit of her makeup, and she looked gorgeous.

Meanwhile, Harry was in the Master Bedroom dressing into his Muggle suit. Harry was excited. At first he was worried of how it could turn out, but now he was excited to spend some time with Lily.

Harry was taking her on a Muggle Date, dinner and a film. It was the date Ginny loved the most.

James, Al and lily all loved watching Muggle films, and Harry was taking her to see an older Disney film, Marry Poppins. Lily loved all the other Disney films she'd seen, and Harry knew she'd love it.

After a few more minutes, Ginny came into the Master Bedroom.

"Lily is so excited." Ginny commented as she crossed the room. "I think it's amazing that you're doing this."

"Well, Lily is my daughter, and I'd do anything for her. I'm actually really excited to do this. I don't spend much time with just Lily, and she's growing up so fast.

"I know. Well, Lily's ready. She's in her room waiting. And you know Lily, so I wouldn't take much longer." They both laughed.

"I'm almost ready." He went into the Master Bathroom and messed with his hair for a minute.

"It's never gonna lie down!" Harry heard James exclaim as he came into the bathroom. "Do you have to go? It's Quidditch night!" It was indeed a Quidditch night. Puddlemore United was playing Fallmouth Falcons. It was a pretty big game, but Harry didn't mind missing it.

"Mum can listen with you- Wait, isn't Mum going?" James nodded. "As if you and Al can go with her."

"I already did. She said no, and that Teddy was coming over for his weekend, so me and Al have to stay here." It was indeed Teddy's weekend.

"Well, you know you're aloud to floo to anyone in the family's home, as long as the person in charge of you knows where you're going, and your aunts or uncles don't mind you there. Just floo Dom or Fred, maybe they can come over, as long as Teddy doesn't mind. Me and Lily will be gone." Harry ruffled James' hair. "And it wouldn't be so bad to play with Al." James sighed.

"I know."

"Just be good is all I ask." Harry ruffled James' hair one last time before leaving the bathroom.

Ginny was still in the bedroom, but she looked to have changed her clothes.

"Lily's waiting." Ginny said in a singsong voice.

"I know, and now I'm ready." Harry kissed Ginny. "Bye love."

He then left the bedroom, and went down the hall to Lily's room. He saw the door was shut, and he smiled to himself. Lily had asked Ginny all about how a date should be, and Ginny must have told her that he picks her up at her house. Harry gently rapped at the door, and he heard giggling from inside.

"Coming!" He heard his sweet princess reply.

After only a short moment, Lily swung the door open.

"Hi Daddy!" She said smiling. Harry couldn't help thinking how beautiful his daughter was. Ginny had done an amazing job, and Harry felt his heart pang just thinking about Lily growing up.

"Hello my lovely Lily." Harry held out his hand to her. "Are you ready to leave?" Lily nodded, making her curls gently bob.

"You look very pretty darling." Harry said as he held his hand out to her, which she took. "We have to apparate love, is that alright?" Lily really hated apparating, but they were going to Muggle London, so there wasn't much choice.

"Okay, Daddy. But will you hold me?" Lily was getting to the point where you couldn't constantly hold her, maybe here and there though.

"Alright." Harry scooped her up into his arms, and carried her down the stairs and out the door. Once outside, Harry apparated them to an alley near the restaurant.
"That wasn't so bad, was it?" Lily shook her head, as Harry walked them out of the alley, and down the street.

"Would you like to get down, Lily?" Harry asked as his hip started to get tired from holding her.

"Yeah!" Lily nodded vigorously. Harry laughed as he put her down.

They finished walking to the restaurant, and Harry led Lily in.

"We have a reservation." Harry told the man.
"Name?"

"Potter."

"My name is Lily Luna Potter." Lilly smiled.

"Very well." The man said as he led them to their seat. The man left them with their menus.

They were at a small booth, sitting across from each other. There were flowers in the middle of the table. Lily kept eyeing them, so Harry did a simple charm, when no one was looking.

"Lily, love." Harry held the bouquet of flowers out to her. They were pink lilies. Upon seeing them, Lily's whole face lit up. She grabbed the lilies from Harry.

"Thank you Daddy!" She put her face up close to the flowers.

"They smell pretty, Daddy."

"I'm glad you like them." He said.

After a little while, the waiter came to their table.

"What can I get you to drink?"

"Pumpkin Juice." Lily said and Harry mentally kicked himself. The waiter looked puzzled.

"I'm sorry. We don't carry that. Can I get you anything else?"

"We'll just get waters." Harry quickly saved Lily from completely breaking the Wizard Secrecy.

The rest of dinner went smoothly. Lily didn't spill on her dress, and she didn't say anything more about Magic.

Now, they were on their way to the theater.

"What film are we going to watch, Daddy?" Lily asked as they walked down the street.

"A Disney one." Harry told her.

"What Disney one?"

"It's a surprise." Harry smiled.

All throughout the movie, Lily gave little gasps, excited squeals, and happy "Daddy!" exclamations.

When the film was over, Lily looked up Harry, and gave him her best puppy dogface.

"Daddy? Mummy said that sometimes you would take her to dessert. I want an ice cream." Harry couldn't help but melt at her cute little face.

"Of course my love, ice cream."

"Yea!" Lily jumped up and down. She took Harry's hand, and dragged him down the street.

"Where are you going?" Harry asked as he let her pull him.

"It's this way." He pointed down the opposite way.

"Oh." She smiled, and skipped alongside Harry.

"What kind of ice cream are you going to get?" Harry asked her as they entered the ice cream shop.

"Pink ice cream!" She exclaimed. "Like my dress."

"Your dress is ice cream!" Harry pretended to act surprised. Lily giggled.

"Silly Daddy!" She exclaimed. "My dress is pink, just like my ice cream!"

"Oh, silly me." They walked up to the counter.

"We'll get a pink ice cream." Harry smiled down at Lily.

"Strawberry, Watermelon, or Cherry?" The worker asked.

"Wow! Didn't realize there were so many choices. Which one sounds good Lils?"

"Strawberry." She promptly answered.

"Alright. Will that be cone or cup?"

"Cone!" Lily exclaimed. "Because they're yummy!"

The man scooped up the ice cream, and handed her a big cone.

"There you are."

"Thank you." Lily said, before she devoured the cone.

"Anything for you sir?"

"I'll get a scoop of chocolate ice cream. And I'll also have cone." Things like ice cream still were a special treat for Harry. Even after all these years without the Dursleys. After a moment the man handed Harry the cone.

"Thanks." Harry said, and he paid. He led Lily to a small table.

"Thank you for coming on a date with me, Lily. I had a lot of fun." Harry smiled at Lily's ice cream covered face.

"'Our 'elcome, 'addy!" She said through the ice cream currently in her mouth.

"I love you, Lily." Harry said as he wiped her face off.

"I love you too, Daddy."

When they were done, Harry carried her out of the shop, and to an alley so they could apparate home. Harry apparated them to the front porch, and then he walked them inside. When he looked down at her, he saw she was asleep. He carried her upstairs, and into her room. He gently took the dre4ss off, and the shoes, and put on her Cinderella nightgown. He let out her bun, placing the bobby pins on the nightstand. Harry gently laid her down, and pulled the duvet and quilt up. Lastly, like every night, he kissed her forehead, and whispered,

"I love you, Lily."

-finished-

A/N- I know lots of you are going to be saying, "HEY UNFAIR! Harry and Ginny already got a chapter!" And I don't mind if you send my hate reviews because of it, but remember what I said, I have a plan! Everything is already decided! So, just enjoy the ride until we get to your couple, I guarantee you will survive the wait.

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-Lyric