Harry was not sure how he was going to tell his dad but he knew that Remus would understand. He had been more then understanding about Harry making the pledge and he always thought that Severus was a good man. He hoped his dad would not mind the fact that he had asked Severus to move in here with him but he shook away that thought. It was his home and he had every right to invite people to stay there, Remus was a guest after all and besides Remus would know that Harry was moving his soon to be husband into the house so that he could be there for Remus and Teddy who both needed him. Remus sent Teddy to be with his grandparents from time to time so he could have a break and because Andromeda had raised him for three months and he knew the woman had every right to have a major part in his life. But Harry was a huge help to him and also a huge comfort after all he had lost.

He had been a bit surprised he had received no argument from Severus about moving in here but he reminded himself Severus likely knew he owed him a lot. Harry had sacrificed his life basically to save Severus. Besides it was not like he was asking the man to share a bedroom, it was a twelve bedroom house, or that he was asking him to live with his godfather. He knew that Severus and Remus definitely could live better together then if it had been Sirius still alive. Remus and Severus had once been like brothers before the mudblood comment and had remained civil. He at least knew the two of them would not be at each other's throats. And there was a potions lab for Severus as it had been there since the order's days using this place as headquarters. Severus had a shop as well.

Harry found his dad and little brother up in the library which was no surprise for Remus was usually writing at this time of day. Teddy was napping in the playpen. He did not draw attention to himself at first for he had no idea how he was going to tell his dad.

Remus looked up and smiled. "Hey cub, I wasn't sure how long you would be gone for. How did it go?"

Harry sighed and knew he could not really not tell him. "Good thing you are already sitting down."

Harry rambled off so fast that his head was nearly spinning what had happened and he missed the amused look on his dad's face. Remus knew a bit about elves and had a feeling as Severus had in the woods, what might be required. Even if his son didn't, he saw the attraction both ways between Harry and Severus. He was a bit amused though that Severus had agreed to come live there with them. He knew how much his old friend loved his own home.

Remus got up and hugged him. "I had my suspicions cub but I was not sure, mostly rumours I heard of elves. You know I understand."

Harry was relieved. "You really don't mind that I have invited Severus to come and live with us? I know you guys were once friends but still."

Shaking his head Remus reminded Harry of what he had already been thinking, this was Harry's home and he and Teddy were guests. He knew technically Harry and his husband only had to consummate the marriage and would not actually have to live together. But he knew his son took marriage seriously. And he had a feeling Severus might be hoping it would be more down the line. But for now they would have different bedrooms. Harry was in the master and Remus and Teddy in the rooms that had belonged to Sirius and Reg as kids. There were another two on that floor and six spread throughout the rest of the house as well.

Remus looked over at Teddy. "You know the two of us will be happy to have you still here and I would be honoured to stand for you but are you sure?"

Harry knew he was thinking about his friends. "I was considering Draco or Oliver as a witness is usually the same gender, but since Ron died......"

Cutting his son off Remus assured him he more then understood, knowing he would have always imagined that Ron would have been his best friend. Harry would eventually have to tell his friends and maybe some would be at the wedding but he wanted his dad at his side. Hermione would be at the wedding even if no one else, he could not think of being married without her there but Remus would be his best man.

He left his dad to tell Hermione who he was surprised to find visiting the Weasleys and again found himself speed talking through it, hoping they would not hex him or order him never to come back. He still considered them his family.

Fred pulled him into a hug and seemed to know his mind. "Okay a bit old and a bit greasy but I guess kind of cool still. Better be invited or we will hex you though."

Hermione kissed him on the cheek. "I am not sure about the hexing part but I agree with Fred about being there."

The family all thought it about unusual but Molly and Arthur repeated he was a good man and they understood Harry had to do this. They swore they would be there for him. Harry saw the tears in Hermione's eyes and went to hold her though. It should have been her getting married and worrying about such things. She wore the ring Ron had given to her, on a necklace around her neck.

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Lucius had practically choked on his booze when he found out as his brother had never told him about how he survived but when he recovered from the shock he began laughing. He knew his brother was indeed attracted to Harry and he wondered if his brother had manipulated the situation. He shook away the thought; his brother was not Slytherin enough to have done that. But he could see as hard as Severus might try to deny it, his brother was not too disappointed about being married.

He clapped Severus on the back. "My son and I will be there for you and maybe throw you two a reception. You waited long enough to get married after all.

Severus snorted. "Reception maybe but if you even suggest a honeymoon I will hex you or Harry will."

They both knew that the marriage would have to be consummated and Lucius thought Severus would happily share a bed with Harry but Harry was another story. He thought with time but he agreed on the honeymoon. He knew Severus had been a bit hurt about how Harry had reacted to the thought of being married to him. Severus had expected it really after their history but still he had been hoping or something slightly better.

Lucius handed him another drink. "You never know you could finally come into some latent Slytherin charm and seduce your husband into your bed for good."