It was Christmas day though you could barely tell for they were having the most unconventional Christmas one could have. Though Harry was not due until January 3rd, he had woken up late the night before in labour and had been brought to the hospital. They should have been home opening Christmas gift but instead the entire family, including all of the Weasleys, the Malfoys and the Tonks were there. They had brought many of the gifts and the kids were tearing into them as were many of the parents as they had been waiting for the news of the arrival of the true Christmas gift that year, the newest little member of their family.

When just before lunch time when the gifts were open and lunch was brought by some hospital staff, word had come that Harry had given birth to a perfectly healthy baby girl, the cheer definitely had picked up. They were not even disappointed when they were told they would need to wait for an hour so the baby could nurse. The gifts were sent to their homes with the elves, and Lucius made arrangements for some Christmas diner to be brought here for he knew at least he and Remus would stay and the new daddies would likely want some of the food as well.

They were all smiling when they were ushered into the room and found both dads curled up in the bed and Severus holding his daughter in his arms. Lucius had known Severus since they were eleven years old and he had never seen his brother as happy as he was right now. He had the same look when he had held Draco.

Harry turned to look at his dad. "Would you like to hold your granddaughter for the first time?"

Remus happily took the small bundle in his arms and looked down at her. "She is so beautiful Harry, your mum and dad would have wanted to be here so much."

The baby was soon making her rounds and everyone agreed that the Christmas gift was definitely a little heart breaker. Both Bill and Remus said that their sons would have to keep very close eye on their little niece when she started school which made Harry laugh for he had said the same thing after the baby shower. She was a beautiful combination of her daddies with thankfully Harry's nose and the shape of his face, and of course to the delight of all, his blazing green eyes, but she had her Papa's high forehead, and long fingers and silky black hair as well as his mouth.

Harry and Severus had decided since Remus and likely Lucius would be her grandpas they would look else where for godfathers. They chose Draco for his close bond with Severus though he had become very close to Harry lately, and Hermione who was still like a sister to Harry. They had considered a Weasley but would next time.

Molly had finally claimed the baby when Hermione had gone to sign off on the forms as her godmother. "And what name have you given my newest granddaughter?"

Severus did the introductions for them. "Our precious little girl we have decided to name Holly Juliet Snape."

They had looked at nature in a way of honouring Lily who had not only been Harry's mum but also a dear friend to Severus. They had been considering Heather but when she was born on Christmas they decided to choose Holly because it seemed a more fitting name for the baby. Juliet was chosen for many reasons; including the fact it was a variation of Julia which linked the baby to her Papa as well as the Malfoys and Remus whose names came from Roman history. But Juliet was also a moon of Uranus linking the baby to her Black roots for she was a Black heir. The child stood for now as the heir to the Princes, Blacks and Potters but they hoped for three and if they did baby Holly would be Lady Potter they decided.

Arthur handed the baby back to Harry with a smile. "A very beautiful name for our second granddaughter."

Fred smiled and placed a hand on his wife's belly. "We found out this morning as we were waiting she will remain one of two. Alicia and I are expecting a boy."

They had to postpone their original ultrasound three days ago and the family was thrilled to learn that the couple were expecting a little boy, their only grandson so far being baby Ronnie. George and Angie still had no luck yet but they had only been trying for a few months so they were not discouraged yet. Lucius shared a smile with Remus as they had news as well but they decided not to take any glory from the new baby and her daddies, and would hold off on telling them for now.

Remus took a picture of the dads and the baby girl. "She is definitely the perfect Christmas surprise."

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Two days later those who had been at the hospital were at Grimmauld for a belated Christmas dinner and to welcome Holly home from the hospital as well. Harry was looking forward to the dinner but he bypassed the guests for now for he and his husband were anxious to see the nursery made for Holly. They had no doubt Lucius would have out done himself, especially Severus for he was reminded of the bedrooms that Draco had always had growing up. The room had been blank, a round cradle, a changing table, bookcases along the wall with the window seat except where the wardrobe was, and a rocking chair. They were anxious to see it.

It seemed as they walked in that Lucius had taken to heart the comment about pink in the house finally. The hard wood floors were now covered in soft pink and cream carpets and there were pink and white bedding, window cushions and cushions to the rocking chair. The three walls without the bookcases filled with toys and other items, were beautifully decorated with murals which were inspired by nursery rhymes, though pink and purple was included as often as possible. There was humpty dumpty, the old man in the shoe, and even above the cradle there was the cow jumping over the moon. Harry had tears though at a quidditch themed mobile in pink.

Harry sunk down into the rocking chair to nurse his daughter. "This is beautiful though I do believe the quidditch balls are not pink and purple."

Remus shrugged. "We wanted the room to be the pink you always spoke about though the snitch is still gold."

Harry noticed something on his dad's hand for the first time and realized he was wearing an engagement ring. He knew the time was coming and he was happy for the couple but he was still surprised. He smiled at the thought for he knew Lucius was going to adopt Teddy and they were going to try for another baby, but he had thought it would be at least Valentine's Day before they were engaged. The Tonks had sworn they would support Lucius adopting Teddy when the day came, as long as they continued to have an active role in his life.

Lucius put an arm around Remus. "I proposed on Christmas Eve but Holly there interrupted our news. We plan on being married the first day of summer."

Author note: Holly Juliet Snape: Holly of course is the name of a red berried plant that is used in Christmas decoration. Most of the suggestions were either for Lily or a flower name and since Holly was born on Christmas day I thought Holly was the perfect floral name. Juliet (English) means youthful, was chosen for a moon of Uranus for as the daughter of Harry she is an heir to the Black family though if they have three kids as planned, she will be Lady Potter. But Julia is also a common name among the Roman Empire from which Severus, Lucius and even Remus take their names. Severus considers the Malfoys his family, and a moon also honours Draco.