The graduation of Harry and his friends had finally come and Remus had watched with such pride as his son had received his diploma, having tied with Draco for top marks for the guys though Hermione had of course beat them. Ron was missing of course though few people had even mentioned his name, his family was there though in the audience for they still considered both Hermione and Harry to be members of their family. Hermione, Harry, Blaise and Draco would be moving into the Malfoy townhouse in a few days, Draco and Hermione to intern with his dad before they started law school in the fall and Blaise already working for his dad. Pansy would be living with them as well with Draco and working for a magazine. Harry had been made starting seeker for the United but the season would not start till mid September and until then he would oddly enough be working with the twins. He was of course a silent partner and though he did not need the money, he had wanted to have something to do for the summer before he started playing, he would have three months off every summer.
Remus had told his son he would not be missing Harry for he had accepted Severus' offer for him to move in with him. He knew Severus was planning on proposing soon, in fact both Lupins had no doubt they would be facing a proposal soon enough. And both Lupins had not said the words but they were sure they would accept. Harry had ever thought back in the time when the bet had come out he would have a future with either man, and he had definitely not thought to have his dad marry the other but he was happy for his dad and Severus. Severus had been honourable and he knew the two of them were meant to be together.
Harry had been surprised when the morning of graduation Severus had come and asked his blessing to propose to Remus. He had reminded Harry he was the only family that Remus had and because of the bet he had wanted to ask doubly. He wanted to be sure that Harry would be okay with the two of them being married. Harry had assured the man he wanted his dad to be happy and since Severus made him happy, he had given his approval.
There was a party after the ceremony and since Severus had never been the utter romantic he decided to propose that day there. He knew Lucius had asked Remus for permission but his best friend obviously had a far more romantic proposal up his sleeve.
Remus was surprised when he was drawn away from the party and found himself under the tree he and Severus and Lily often picnicked as kids. "Sev?"
Severus kissed him tenderly on the lips. "I wish Lily could have been here, she would have loved us together. I thought doing it here would let her be a part of it."
Before Severus had even dropped to his knee Remus knew from his words what he meant and though some where he had known this was coming and soon, he was still shocked and had tears in his eyes as he watched Severus take out a box. He too wished Lily was here, but her son he knew was close by.
Severus took his hand. "You are my best friend, my soul mate, the love of my life. You are all I have ever wanted. Please say you'll be my husband."
Remus nodded. "Yes."
Severus slid the ring on to his hand and standing he pulled Remus into his arms for a long warm kiss. He was happy Harry had supported the proposal for he knew Harry would be likely the only child they could have. Severus would be willing to carry for Remus would have had a miscarriage at the first full moon, but he was not sure with all the hex damage, he would ever be able to carry. If they could not Harry would be his son and heir, leaving Harry three titles to pass on to his future kids. He had never imagined when he had started the bet with Lucius that Harry would become Lord Prince because he was his adopted son, and not a consort lord.
Harry and Lucius with Draco and a few others had appeared and Harry soon had his dad in a hug. Remus was so happy to see that his son approved of the marriage for he had been worried after the bet that Harry might have been reluctant.
Harry shook his head when he said it. "I did not have a problem with you dating; I definitely don't have a problem with marriage, over a stupid bet about a kiss."
Remus shocked his son and fiancé when he whispered. "I know the bet was more then just a kiss, you don't have to pretend any more."
He had figured out long ago that his son would not have been so angry about it if it had simply been a kiss. And he had considered dumping Severus for he had made the bet and then lied about it. But he realized Harry was not hurt by it and he should not have been. Both men had been honourable and he had given Lucius his blessing to propose to Harry soon. He was not about to give up on the man he loved because of a foolish mistake.
He kissed Severus. "But if you even look at my son the wrong way, I will hex you into next week." But when Severus paled he laughed, assuring him he trusted him.
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Lucius had been surprised when he asked for Harry's hand when Remus admitted he knew the true bet, and the fact the man did not tear him apart. He had given Lucius his blessing to propose and told him he knew Harry would be happy and cared for with him. Lucius knew Remus would accept when Severus proposed and he thought for a moment it would be funny if the four of them had a joint wedding.
He waned his proposal for Harry to be so romantic and nothing Harry would ever forget any time soon. He convinced Harry the weekend after graduation to go off with him for a vacation. He knew Harry would be living with his son but he hoped by Christmas Harry would be living with him at the manor instead. Draco had also given his dad his blessing to propose and more then understood. Besides when he and Pansy married one day they would not want roommates.
Harry was amazed when he was brought to Paris and Lucius wanted the day to be perfect. They spent the day walking along the river, eating at a cafe and took a few hours to see the Louvre. But that night he made special arrangement for dinner at the top of the Eiffel tower.
The sun was just setting when Lucius dropped to one knee. "This started as a stupid bet but I fell madly in love. You are the other half of my heart. Marry me."
Harry stared at the huge diamond and ruby ring and nodded. "Yes, yes, yes."
Lucius slid the ring on to his hand and drew Harry in for a warm kiss. Harry was surprised when they were broken apart by clapping like his dad and Severus were. He was surprised for he found his friends, Draco, his dad and Severus there. He had never imagined seeing them there with them in Paris. Lucius assured him they were just spending the night and then Harry and Lucius would be alone. But though he wanted to propose to Harry some where romantic and special, he had wanted Harry to have those he loved around him so he could share it with them.
Remus had put his son into a headlock. "Maybe we should have a double wedding, though it might be a bit odd after how we got here."
