It had been a year and a half since the end of the war, and for the first time, Nick was returning to the UK. The family had celebrated the anniversary here in France, Draco had come there, from school on the weekend. Nick was not the only Malfoy to remain in France, his brother and Narcissa chose to remain, and not simply for him. The couple may have been spies, but there was a lot of talk in the UK, and always would be. They loved France, and they were happy there, they had a chance to have their own happy ending there. Nick liked having them close, they may not have been his parents and he was now an adult, but he needed them, as much as Remus. Remus was at school with him, as well as two of his teachers, but still. Bill and Fleur had their own home, and were now pregnant, but Fleur remained as close as ever. Nick had celebrated his seventeenth birthday in style, in Paris, with all his loved ones. And he headed off to school, with not only Hedwig, but Talis and Titan. He had settled well into school, made new friends, and was on his track for a career.

Nick had graduated, with top honors, and would be remaining at school. He was training to be a healer, even with his natural skill, there was more. He had truly found his calling, and even with his wand and not natural skills, he showed a real keen talent for it.

Nick was looking for Adrian and Viktor the day they were to leave. "Luc have you seen them anywhere?"

Lucius shook his head. "No idea, I am sure they haven't run off on you."

Remus had appeared in the door. "I believe I saw Adrian at least in the garden, well headed that way."

Nick went to head out that way. "He better not be hiding. I'm the one facing the firing squad."

Lucius laughed. "He has been living with your family. I don't believe you meeting his dad and brothers, is too much for him to ask."

Nick stuck his tongue out at his brother. "Traitor."

Narcissa shook her head when she heard it. "Adrian's father is a great guy. You know I had a crush on him when I was in school."

Remus laughed when he saw Lucius' look. "I guess Lucius should be grateful for arranged marriages."

Lucius grumbled. "My luck, I am stuck surrounded by Blacks."

Nick shook his head. "Perhaps I should have taken a page from Draco, he has no father in law to meet with."

Remus laughed. "You had to go and fall in love with not one but two men."

Nick had met Viktor's parents, he had been to Bulgaria at Christmas time, with both the men he loved. He had asked them a year ago, if they could be okay with him being with both, romantically. He had thought there was a chance he'd only fall in love with one, but he knew the chances were rare, and he was right. With every month, he was more in love with them both, and couldn't have chosen between them. He knew the two were growing closer, their friendship had deepened, and the competition had finally disappeared.

Nick was a bit surprised, but happy, to find the two of them in the gardens alone. He couldn't help but wish they might fall for each other, so they could bond all together, and he'd not have to bond with one and marry the other.

Nick was amazed when he saw how close they were. He watched a moment before he cleared his throat, and they turned. "I was looking for you."

Adrian turned to look at him, but his hand remained on Viktor's. "We aren't leaving yet. How about you join us?"

Viktor agreed as he made room for Nick. "Not anxious are you to visit Pucey manor?"

Nick blushed deeply when he heard that. "I can't wait."

Adrian shook his head. "You know my father and brothers are anxious to meet the men I have taken into my life."

Viktor looked at him like he had grown two heads. "Men? You think I am meeting them?"

Nick reminded him. "You are a part of this in a way. You will be a part of their grandchild/nieces and nephews lives."

Viktor smirked. "I don't know about this. I'm still not sure I want to share kids with that horse lover over there."

Adrian matched him smirk for smirk. "Or I with the Bulgarian bloke."

Nick shook his head. "You know I don't buy it any longer. I know you guys will both love any kids."

Viktor kissed him. "We will, for you." And after a pause. "For all of us."

Adrian agreed, kissing Nick, and to Nick's surprise Viktor as well. "No matter the second father, any child we may have, will be welcome."

They weren't near marriage yet, at least for another year or so, Nick wanted to be at least near done his two years training. But they had spoken, over the past year, as they dated. If they did marry and bond, they'd have different bedrooms, but share a home. And Viktor and Adrian were happy to be dads to whatever children came, no matter who was the second dad, even if obvious. As he saw the two together, and sharing a kiss, he held hope they would be able to perhaps have a true marriage for the three of them.

Draco was waiting for them, when they arrived in the UK, a day before Nick's eighteenth birthday. Draco had been top at Hogwarts, well for male students, Hermione as always had beat him. Draco was going to law school in London, and dating Blaise, who was to work for the bank.

Hermione, who was going to law school too, was there. "Nick, I'm so happy you came home."

Nick hugged her. "It's not home, but I promised I'd come back more when done school."

Fred clapped him into a hug. "You know when we start making you an Uncle, we will expect you to come more often."

Nick looked around. "Harry isn't here yet?"

Draco shook his head. "He won't be here until the day after tomorrow, but he is coming."

Harry and Nick hadn't seen each other, since Harry left for the US. But they both agreed to come this time, they had kept in contact, all this time. Harry was happy, back in the US, with his own life and happiness. Their shared friends would be there, to celebrate a joint birthday. Their birthdays were days apart, and each would have a private one on their own, but a shared one in the middle. Harry wouldn't be here long, he planned to celebrate his birthday in Boston when he got back. The Weasleys would be among the guests, all of them, including Ron.

Nick looked out at the manor grounds with a smile. "It's nice to spend a second birthday here at this home."

Harry had been happy in Boston, happier than he had ever been, which wasn't hard to do. He was free, he was no longer a prisoner of a school, or a destiny either. He had remained with his relatives this past year, and had enrolled at the wizarding college, at Harvard. The US had far more integrated magical words, and colleges like the muggle world, unlike in the UK. He and Travis had been dating, Travis and Professor Manx had lived not far away, James had bought a house. Both Harry and Travis would be at Harvard in the fall, Harry training to be a teacher; there was actual training and not an apprenticeship here. He hoped to teach at the university level, though he considered opening his own school one day, something so different from Salem and the prison it was. There were other schools in the US, but still. Travis was studying to be one as well, but he was hoping to teach arithmancy, where Harry's love was for defense or transfiguration.

He had remained with his Aunt and Uncle, who thought he should, until he was done school. He could have lived in a dorm, or had his own apartment with his inheritance, but after years away from them, he was happy to stay. His life was finally starting to feel complete.

He smiled at Travis as they were about to leave for London. "I am glad you're coming."

Travis kissed him. "I know you'll be back for your birthday, but happy to be invited."

Harry returned the kiss. "Boston is home, but the UK is a part of me, I want to share."

Sarah came over to them. "I wish I could come, but you'll be back so quickly."

Harry hugged his Aunt. "I hope next time you and Uncle Neil will. But I know it is a long flight for only a few days."

Neil handed his nephew his bag. "We will have to make a family trip before you finish university. We haven't been back in decades."

Harry felt the portkey activate and waved goodbye to them. "I'll see you in a few days."

Travis was excited to go; he had never been to the UK. His time in Jamaica, when he and Harry's family and James Manx had been in hiding, was his only trip out of the US. Harry's Aunt and Uncle were born in the UK, but had come over here when they were twenty, and not been back. They had come for his Uncle's job, and had never regretted it, like Harry this was home. Travis wanted to see another country, but it was more, he wanted to meet Nick and the friends Harry had made over there.

They arrived at Malfoy manor, a day after what he knew to be Nick's birthday. They both agreed, they'd have their own with their families, and a shared one in between. Friends like Hermione and the twins wanted to have them both.

Nick smiled when he arrived. "Harry."

Harry clapped him in a hug and introduced him. "Nick, this is Travis, Travis this is Domenic Malfoy."

Nick offered his hand to Travis. "Harry's boyfriend, I have heard a lot about you. And you can call me Nick, please."

Travis shook the hand. "I have heard a lot about you, and your boyfriends as well."

Hermione came over and hugged Nick. "We have missed you."

Luna agreed when she was at their side. "I told you, given time, you would be one of us too."

Fred agreed. "Have to get you to come visit more often though."

Harry was a bit surprised when he saw Ron was there. "I wasn't expecting you."

Ron looked at Nick and bad. "Nick invited me, we have made peace, he was my friend for a long time."

Ron may have spied, but he had been a friend, it hadn't all been lies for him. He and Nick would never be friends like they once were, but the Weasleys were his family, and Ron was one of them. Ron had actually managed good enough grades, in the subjects he took, to get into auror training to the surprise of all. He was enrolled in the academy, and would start in the fall, sharing a flat with Seamus and Dean.

Nick led him off onto the pitch. "Well the party is not till tomorrow, and I think we should see how you fly, you bragged you learned to."

an: One more chapter, it will be a slightly longer one. Please review.