The sun poured through the windows as Harry woke up and slipped into a robe. He went into his daughter's room. She was laying in her crib cuddling with one of her toys and contently looking up at her mobile. He scooped up his daughter into his arms. He could not believe it was a year ago that day that he had stood pacing in the hospital for word of the birth of his daughter.

"Your mum has no idea what she is missing" Harry said and kissed his daughter on her forehead

He took her to the bed to a make shift change area to get her ready for the day "Your grandparents and aunts and uncles will be so surprised how big you have got"

She happily cooed at her dad and was babbling in baby talk that made him smile. He leaned down and gave her a raspberry on her stomach which made her smile.

"Come on princess, we have a few things to do before everyone gets here" he said and picked her up and took her from the room.

Harry spent the morning cleaning up the flat and running down to the store to pick up a few more items that he would need. He knew Mrs Weasley would show up with tons of food even though he told her not to. The woman had not changed in years, having been trying to fatten him up from the first time she had seen him. He and Lily still received care packages, even at Beauxbautons.

He went back into the flat and gave his daughter a bath and went to put her down for a nap. She was not having any of it though.

"Sweety you have a big day. You don't want to be grumpy and falling asleep when your aunts and uncles come" Harry sighed.

She said something that sounded like mumph and held up her hands

Harry sighed and picked her up into his arms and rocked her to sleep in the chair. He sang a son that he had heard Mrs Weasley sing to her grandchildren before and she drifted off into a nap. When he placed her down in the crib he went to take a shower, change and see to the final preparations.

Just after lunch time there was a knock at the door and Harry went to answer the door. He smiled as Ron and Hermione stood there. The past year had been good by both of them. Ron had done well enough as an auror though he had sent a few letters complaining about the new partner he had been given. Hermione's shop was a success that was rivalling the early days of the twins business.

Harry reached out to mess the hair of his little goddaughter Rose who squealed "Uncle Harry" and practically jumped into his arms. She was three.

Harry kissed her forehead "Hey princess, not to much trouble for your parents are you?" and she just smiled at him.

Ron smiled "She is going to be the next Fred and George I swear. Gives Fred's twins a run for their money."

Harry bent down to look at the little boy asleep in Hermione's arms "How is Hugo doing?'

Hugo was born three months after Lily "A lot quieter of a baby I must say then your goddaughter"

Harry let them in but before he could chose the door the twins arrive as well as Molly and Arthur. Bill, Fleur and their brood were right behind them as well. Harry smiled and noticed how amazingly punctual they all were, not common among the Weasleys.

Molly smiled "Where is that beautiful granddaughter of ours?"

Harry laughed "Asleep. Still a bit exhausted, teething for weeks now"

Arthur clapped him on the shoulder "Probably the dad that needs the nap"

George nodded "You know we are going to be here for a few more days. If you need a babysitter for a night to get some sleep we would be happy to take her"

But Fred added "Or for something else" and for some reason Harry thought the second twin knew something.

Harry turned his attention to the kids. Bill and Fleur had three children. Victoire was born right after the war and was now seven going on eight. Little Arial was almost five and little Louis-Arthur was three.

"You guys want to color" he asked and they squealed

As he had them set up he turned to the adults. "Wish the twins were here" he said to Fred

Fred nodded "Angelina would have brought them but they have the dragon pox right now."

Molly had made her way into the kitchen and was unpacking all of the food that he had insisted that she not bring. He just laughed, knowing her so well. He pointed at the food that he had prepared but she just shook it off and said that what ever was left over he could put away and eat later. She never thought a single man could take care of himself without a mother figure or wife. Though she had been like this when he had been married to Ginny.

The doorbell rang and Ron said "Who is not here yet?"

Fred gave him a sacredly knowing smile and said "Perhaps Harry has a surprise guest.

Draco stood nervously at the door holding a gift in his hand. He wanted to see Harry and Lily again but he knew the Weasleys were going to be here. He had not seen any of them since the war had ended. He stood at the door for a few moments before he finally got up the nerve to knock on the wood and he was happy to see Harry open the door.

"I was starting to wonder if you were coming" Harry said with a laugh.

Draco smiled "Would I miss the little princess' birthday?"

Harry lead him inside and nodded at the door of the make shift nursery "She is sleeping but come meet the other guests"

Draco could see the shock in the eyes of the other people in the room. Ron looked like he was fuming which did not surprise him but Fred and George were passing looks back and forth and Hermione was smiling broadly.

Draco turned to look at Harry and whispered "The twins saw me leaving your building the other day."

Harry smiled "I thought they knew something. They kept dropping hints, even offered their baby-sitting services while they are here in town."

Ron was not sure what to make of Draco being there. Years had passed and he still had problems with the knowledge of the relationship Harry had with Severus. The entire family had known of the relationship. They had known there was little love in his marriage to Ginny but they knew it was the same on her part. Hermione nudged her husband in the ribs.

"Remember, he is your best friend and you want him to be happy" she whispered

He winced "But does it have to be Draco? What is it with Harry and the Slytherin blooded ones"

Hermione just shook her head "We can't choose who we like. Draco would be good for him."

Draco felt a bit at unease with all the Weasleys and when he heard Lily crying he happily volunteered to go collect her from the room. He stayed in the room a few extra moments. He looked into her beautiful eyes.

"Hey princess, going to keep me safe from those scary relatives of your out there" he asked

She gave him a huge toothy smile and said "Vram" and he took that that as a yes

Carrying her back into the room with him he found her being taken from him right away by one relative after another. After a few minutes of being passed around though Lily insisted on going back to Draco. The more shocking thing she had been in Uncle Fred's arms at that time and he was her normal favourite. Even Ron had to admit that his niece seemed to like Draco and he was good with her.

The afternoon went off well. His daughter was of course spoiled rotten by all of her relatives. Mrs Weasley had gone from knitting sweaters to baby blankets and made a new one for her. There was toys and books from everyone as well as those not there.

When the party was drawing to a close Molly said "I will stay and help you get this place cleaned up"

Harry insisted that they were traveling home and he would not hear of it "I will be fine, Molly, I promise you"

When the others had left from the family George whispered "Remember what I said, you need a baby-sitter in the next week we are happy to oblige"

Fred nodded "Same goes for me" and his eyes were obviously on Draco who was still there.

When the others left he turned back to Draco. He was amazed. Draco had not only not been scared off by his daughter but he had survived a birthday party with his extended family and still had a smile on his face. Draco offered to stay and help clean up and Harry was happy to let him.

Later when the flat was clean and she was down for the night, Harry and Draco were sitting on the couch again. Draco remembered something and took out a package from his pocket and handed it across to Harry. Harry was surprised for Draco had already given Lily a teddy bear.

"I wanted to give her something special for her first birthday" he said

Harry unwrapped the paper to find a beautiful music box with lilies painted all over it "Its beautiful Draco" seeing her name was also on the box

"Open it. There is something inside" Draco said.

Harry opened the lid and found as the box played a beautiful lullaby there was a beautiful silver charm bracelet. On it there hung only one charm right now and that was a small Eiffel tower.

"It is a tradition. You give a charm bracelet to a baby girl on her first birthday. A new charm every year. It will grow in size until she is an adult" Draco explained.

Harry felt the small charm and smiled "Thank you Draco. This is so special"

Lily started to cry and he went to get her but Draco told him to stay put and drink his tea. Draco went into the nursery and picking Lily up he sat down in the rocking chair and rocked her to sleep. Kissing her head before he put her down again he thought he could get used to doing this. When he joined Harry back on the couch Harry smiled.

"You are so amazing with her" Harry said

Draco just smiled "I would like the chance to get to know her better and spend some time with her daddy"

Harry nodded "Perhaps we could take the twins up on their offer to sit, and go out for that real dinner you suggested that first day."

Draco liked that idea "There is a great restaurant that I would love to show you."

Again they talked later into the evening and then when Harry walked Draco to the door it was Harry who made the first move. This time the kiss lasted just a bit longer then the last. When Draco left Harry went to bed and as they both slept that night, neither of them had the doubts they had with the first kiss, running through their minds. :