Christmas Eve found Harry putting Lily down for the night in her travel crib in the bedroom that had belonged to the twins. They had been invited to spend the holidays here with the Weasleys. The entire family was home for the celebration. Fred, Percy, Charlie and Ron and their respective families were staying here while those who lived in close proximity would arrive in the morning to open gifts. Harry had hoped to spend Christmas with Draco as they had been dating for over five months now but Draco had to work.
As Harry rocked Lily to sleep in the chair he had transfigured he said "So Lily what do you want for Christmas?"
Lily who was drifting off said "Day" and Harry had to smile at that. It was what Lily called Draco.
"I know princess that is what I would love to have under the tree to. Maybe next year" Harry said with a sigh.
She fell asleep and he placed her down in her crib and after putting a monitoring spell on her he went downstairs into the living room. He found the men standing around talking while he could hear Hermione, Angelina and Molly in the kitchen.
Arthur turned to him "So where is your young man?"
Harry smiled "Draco had to work. He is going to visit his parents at New Years when he could get some time off."
Charlie smiled "Good, did not want you to think he was not welcome here."
Harry was a bit uncertain "I was not sure about inviting him even if he had the time off."
Arthur took him by the arm "Harry you are a member of this family. The twins told us how much in love you two are. He is always welcome here."
Molly had come in behind them "What are we talking about?"
George chimed in "Just trying to let Harry know he should not be embarrassed to bring Draco here."
Molly smiled "They are right. Your young man is welcome here any time. He might be a member of this family any day now."
Harry chuckled "I am not sure I would say that but thank you. Perhaps when he is in town for New Years, I can entice him this way"
Handed a drink from Charlie he sat down near the fire and slowly drank the fire whiskey he had been given and looked at the lights on the Christmas tree while he listened to the others talking. He remembered for years wishing on the star on the Christmas tree as a child, wishing Santa would bring him a gift. This year all he wished for was that the man he loved would be there with him.
In the morning Harry was woken bright and early by his daughter who he changed and took downstairs. He was not surprised in a house full of kids that he was one of the last people to come down, the older kids dragging their parents down right away. Molly smiled and handed him a cup of cider when she saw him.
Fabian came running up "Uncle Harry, Uncle Harry, you are finally awake"
Harry bent down and ruffled his hair "Your mum and dad making you wait until everyone was up to open gifts?"
Gideon was the one to answer "Yes, and you were the last one up. We were about to come and jump on you"
Fred nodded "All these little monsters were going to come jump on you if you did not show up in ten minutes"
Taking a seat in one of the empty chairs Harry smiled "Well I am up. Why don't you guys get started on the gifts?"
Harry drank his cider and helped open some of the gifts that Lily had been given which she had some trouble with. He of course had his own pile, mainly books to add to his already extensive library. He received the traditional Weasley jumper which he had received every Christmas since he was eleven years old. He enjoyed watching his daughter and the bigger kids with their gifts. Christmas was about the kids really.
Ron smiled over at him "You look a bit down. Not got every Christmas present you wanted"
Harry tried to look a bit happier "No, the gifts were great."
Fred said "Actually I think there is one more for you" and then suddenly there was a knock at the door, "And there it is"
Harry looked at the others and wondered what they were up to but he handed Lily to her grandmother and went to the door. When he opened the door he found that wishing on a Christmas star could come true for Draco was standing there.
"Merry Christmas" Draco said and placed a kiss on his lips.
Harry was blushing "It is now." And returned the kiss
He brought Draco into the house and Lily tottled over to him with her arms up for him to pick her up "Day, day"
He scooped her up and kissing her on the forehead said "Merry Christmas my Lily flower"
Mr and Mrs Weasley came over and greeted him and Draco was soon welcomed into the family Christmas. They spent the afternoon out in a snowball fight with the older kids while Molly and some of the women were making dinner. With the kids and their gifts they had decided to have a Christmas tea instead of lunch as was usually the tradition.
Draco pulled Harry into the sitting room as the others were getting ready for dinner. The fact that they were left alone and no one ran into the room, Harry knew it had been planned out.
"Harry I have some news I need to share with you" Draco said
Harry was a bit worried "Does it have something to do with the fact that you are here in England when you are suppose to be working"
Draco nodded "Harry I was here for a job interview. I did not want to tell you about it until I found out how it went."
Harry was a bit worried "And how did it go?"
Draco smiled "I have been offered the potions master position at Hogwarts. The old professor has decided to retire this year"
Harry nodded knowing Draco had always wanted to take over after Severus "I am happy for you, I know how much that means to you"
Draco took his hand "I am not going until the fall. The job starts next year"
Harry nodded "I guess our visits will be less often but..."
Draco looked at him "Harry, I want you to come with me. I want you and Lily to come and move here with me"
Harry looked at him "What am I going to do here? I have a job at Beauxbautons."
Draco smiled "McGonagall retires this summer. Remus is replacing her and when he does the DADA position will open up"
Hogwarts, Harry had always thought about teaching there "You are asking me to uproot Lily and my life and move with you?"
Draco nodded and then did something that shocked Harry to his core. He got down on one knee and produced from his pocket a small velvet box and opened the lid to reveal a beautiful band that was a braid of platinum and gold for their Slytherin and Gryffindor blood.
"Harry I love you. I know we have been together only five months but I know I want to spend my life with you. I want to be a dad to Lily, a husband to you." Draco said
Harry gasped "You are asking me to marry you?"
Draco laughed "Yes, I am asking you to marry me."
Harry could not find the words so he just nodded and Draco took the ring from the box and placed it on his hand. Harry felt himself drawn into a long passionate kiss with Draco and his heart fluttered.
They heard a ton of clapping and turned to see the entire family in the door and he turned to Draco "You told them?"
Draco nodded "I needed to get you alone"
Molly came and hugged them "Congratulations you to" and handed Lily to Draco
Harry stood with Draco and his daughter and he realized that this was the best Christmas he could have ever imagined. He and Draco would be a family with his little girl. He had found a man who loved his daughter as much as he loved him. For a moment he remembered his engagement to Ginny and realized with his heart all a flutter, which this was how it was meant to feel.
In the morning Harry sent word to Beauxbautons he would be finishing after this year and acceptance to Hogwarts. Minerva and Remus replied quickly and said they were thrilled he would take the position and even offered him the head of Gryffindor house.
On New Years Eve it was Harry's turn to face the family as he and Draco were preparing to go to the manor for Christmas. They had been staying at Grimauld Place. He had not stayed there since his divorce from Ginny as it had been their home together but he had felt strange bringing Draco to Spinner's End. Draco turned to Harry as they were about to floo to his parent's
"Stop being so nervous. They are not going to bite you" Draco smirked
Harry smiled "Its just last time I saw your parents I thought they were death eaters and your dad looked like he was going to hex me"
Draco nodded "I promise they are thrilled about our relationship and will be excited to hear we are engaged."
Finally Harry took some of the floo powder and watched as Draco went first and then taking a deep breath and holding Lily close to him, he stepped into the flames and traveled through to the living room of Malfoy Manor. Draco helped him steady himself when he came out of the fireplace and soon he was face to face with Draco's parents.
Lucius stepped forward "Welcome home Draco. And welcome to our house Harry" and offered his hand.
Harry shook his hand "Thank you for inviting us, Mr Malfoy"
Lucius smiled "Lucius, my name is Lucius. And who is this beauty?" he said motioning to Lily
Harry smiled "This is my daughter Lily. Lily these are Draco's parents"
Lily took that moment to say "Day" and reach out to Draco so he would scoop her into his arms.
Narcissa came to greet him and noticed the ring on his finger "Is that an engagement ring that I see?"
Draco answered this time "Yes, I asked Harry to marry me on Christmas day and he has accepted"
Narcissa started to cry "You will make such a beautiful little family"
Lucius was smiling to "Welcome to the family my boy. And to you as well Lily, what a beautiful little girl you are" he said rustling Lily's hair
The elves were sent for to bring some champagne so they could toast the engagement. The Malfoys were excited to learn that Harry and Draco would be moving back to the UK in the fall and taking positions at Hogwarts. They had been asking their son to visit more and to have him closer and working better hours, were the second best holiday gift they could have, the best being welcoming Harry and Lily into their family. By the time dinner rolled around Lily already had her future grandfather wrapped around her little finger and Narcissa was planning a big summer wedding for them.