Hey all! I am so sorry about updating once again. After my finals were over, I had to work on my abstract to start on my thesis for my Master's so I can graduate next year. I have finished it and so I have an update for you! Thank you for everyone still reading with me. Some of these may be shorter than others. This is because I have envisioned certain things in one POV or the other, so it's easier this way. Please bare with me and I will try to finish this. I think I have one or two chapters left and maybe an epilogue. It's almost over and there's not much more with Oliver. Just about one more chapter to wrap him up, I think. Now on with the story. :)B
HARRY
Harry put Teddy down for his nap and sat with Hermione, who came as Luna was leaving with the boys. He was still reeling over this morning and being with the man that left a couple hours ago. Harry missed him already. He knew he loved the blonde, just didn't realize it how much. He sat sipping his tea as he listened to Hermione tell him about her night with the Weasleys. Molly was frustrating the hell out of George about her and so they went to try to talk things over again. Of course, that didn't go well. Hermione was a traitor to Ron and Ginny because of her relationships with Harry and George. Harry rolled his eyes at that red head. If he knew at eleven what he did now, he would have ran from that family. Well, maybe not all of them. He would have still been friends with Fred and George, who didn't give a flying fuck who he did...pun attended, since he did Fred after all. Harry smiled at that thought and then jumped when Hermione slapped his knee.
"What?"
She shook her head. "What has you smiling?"
He chuckled. "Just thinking on if I knew then what I know now I would've ran from everyone but the twins."
"Yes, they seem to be the only smart ones of the bunch. I got that information you wanted. I know we hadn't talked about it, and with Draco...Well, I wasn't quite sure you still wanted to look into it. I talked it over with George. He's fine with it as long as he gets one first."
Harry laughed at that. "I don't know. Draco really doesn't know about that. We haven't talked about it. Hell, Mim, we just finally slept together this morning."
She let out a breath and put the papers in her bag. "Alright. I'll keep the paperwork. I did look into the magical aspect with the muggle doctor my mother knew. She knew about me and where I really got my schooling. A witch can be a surrogate for a wizard, even pure blooded ones."
Harry leaned back and looked down. He really hadn't thought about the baby thing with Mim since re-meeting Draco and Pansy. He knew he wanted to continue the line, split everything between Teddy and a Potter. He felt he needed to do this, be a father. He loved Teddy to pieces. It was just that he always wanted a child.
He looked over at his friend, who let him process it. "Let me talk it over with him. We need to at least be further than we are now, Hermione. I do want him to know it's an option though; he's always wanted kids too."
She nodded. "I know. That's why I continued even after you guys got together. You both love Teddy so much and he asked me when you were going to give him a sibling. I thought you should know I finished the research."
He smiled. "Thanks."
They talked some more and then she left to meet George for dinner. Harry got up and started on dinner when Draco's owl flew in. He took the note and gave the owl a treat as it flew out the window.
"Harry,
Mum got out today and wanted to meet Teddy. Send me your patronus on if today's alright. See you at dinner.
Draco."
Harry smiled and sent his patronus to let his other half know that his mother was indeed welcome. He then went to get started on something to eat for everyone, hearing Teddy get up. Teddy came into the kitchen and Harry let him help with some of the food. They had just put everything on the table when a knock sounded. Harry watched as he let Teddy open the door, Draco and Narcissa walking through. Draco picked up Teddy, nodding in hello to Harry as he introduced his cousin to his mother.
"Food just finished. You hungry?" Teddy asked, looking at Narcissa.
She smiled. "Did you make it? (he nodded) Well, then I can't wait to try it."
Teddy got out of Draco's arms and pulled on Narcissa's hand to get her to the table. Draco walked up to Harry and kissed him in hello as they sat down to eat. Harry and Draco listened as Teddy talked to Narcissa, asking all kinds of questions about growing up with his grandmother. Harry was happy that Teddy now had someone else who knew his family, who was his family. He shook his thoughts as the conversation with Hermione came up again.
"Harry, dear, you alright?"
Harry looked over at Narcissa and smiled. "Yes, just some thoughts from earlier. I'm glad you're better Narcissa."
She smiled. "I'm glad to be out of that place. Having to be at the manor isn't all that great, but I'm redecorating. I'm very excited about it."
"Good, I'm sure you will improve that place. From what I remember, it was very dark."
She nodded. "Yes, and dreary. I really want to lighten it up. Draco is even letting me do his wing."
Harry looked at the man next to him, an eyebrow raised.
Draco shrugged. "Yes, I have a wing. I also think any color other than green will make it better. I may be slytherin, but I detest that color."
Harry smiled. "You just sounded so uppity, baby."
Draco sat back as Narcissa chuckled. "Ahh, the Malfoy and Black upbringing."
Draco mumbled and started to eat his meal.
"Auntie Cissy, can you help with my bath?"
"Sure, sweetie. It's been a while, though. You may have to show me." Narcissa stated as Teddy led her back to the bathroom.
Draco helped Harry clear the dishes, taking to washing them while Harry dried and put them up. Harry could hear the laughter coming from down the hall and pulled Draco into the Living Room.
"I want to tell you something. It's gonna bother me till I just tell you. Please know that I'm not planning on this anytime soon, but it's an option for both of us."
Draco nodded and listened to Harry as he explained what Hermione had found out. They had said no secrets and so Harry wasn't going to keep this from his boyfriend. It was a life altering decision and Harry wasn't going to go into it lightly. Besides, George wanted one first so he had time before he and Hermione tried the process anyway. He watched as Draco processed the information, leaning back and taking Harry's hand.
"Babies are possible?" he whispered, not believing it.
Harry nodded and pulled Draco closer. "Yeah, I didn't take the papers. Mim looked into the pure blood option, also. I think this is because she knew how much you want one. Hell, knowing my friend as I do, she already talked with Seamus and Pansy."
Draco turned and kissed Harry lightly. "Thanks for telling me. Mum mentioned something about Sirius and your mum today and babies. Maybe they were looking into also. She said they ran out of time though."
Harry shrugged. "Could have been. Sirius would have been a great dad. I'm sure Severus as well, but I didn't know him. That kid would have had a good balance of fun and discipline, that is for sure."
Draco laughed. "Yes. Sev was my godfather and I loved him dearly. He would have been a good father also."
They both turned and looked as Teddy came in to say goodnight, a slight damp Narcissa behind him. Harry got up and as he was taking his godson to his room, someone knocked on the door. Harry nodded for Draco to get it and he continued on. Before they got into the room, they heard Narcissa yell and ran back to the living room. Harry pushed Teddy to the woman and went to the door where Draco had his wand out, his knuckles looked like he hit someone. Harry put his hand on his boyfriend's wrist and looked out the door. "Who's that?"
Draco took in and let out a breath. "Oliver."
Oh, Oliver...what will we do with you? Hope you liked it and let me know if you want an epilogue and I'll start to think about one. I am almost positive that the next chapter is the last one as both men have moved on and have fallen in love again. That was the point this little story. Also, please continue to leave me little notes below with questions or comments as I love getting them! :)B
