Disclaimer: Unfortunately, I still own nothing but the plot. J.K. Rowling owns all the rest of it.
Zana: Yes, that is where I got it. Maybe I could publish that story too, since it's already done. Thanks, I thought that might be a lot more potent than the butterbeer option. I think that chapter is my favorite one so far.
Harry hesitated as he stood outside the door to Ron and Hermione's house holding a bag of Christmas presents. He knew he would have to explain to them what had happened that day, and that he couldn't expect them to forgive him. He slowly raised his hand to knock. Ron answered the door, looking over his shoulder at Hermione, who was seven months pregnant before looking at Harry.
"What are you doing here?" Ron demanded, walking out and closing the door.
"Attempting to apologize," Harry said.
"We don't want your apology," Ron snarled.
"Can I talk to Hermione?" Harry asked.
"Of course," Hermione said, walking out. "Ron, go back inside with the kids."
"Fine," Ron grumbled, walking into the house.
"Hermione, I messed up big time. I didn't know how to handle losing Ginny—" Harry broke off as Hermione hugged him.
"I know. I forgive you. I don't know how your kids are going to react to this, but I think they might forgive you too. It's so good to have you back, Harry," she said, smiling.
"There's more I need to tell you," he said quietly.
"What is it?" Hermione asked.
"Today, I met up with Draco Malfoy. His wife left him at around the same time that Ginny died. We talked, and he kissed me. I think we are dating now. I don't know how anyone's going to react to that, but I'm not going to hide it."
"Do you love him?" Hermione asked.
"Yes," Harry said, surprising himself.
"Well, then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks. As long as you two love each other, then that should be good enough for everyone else."
"Thanks, Hermione."
"Anytime," she said, smiling. "Come inside, and see your kids."
As they walked into the house, Harry turned to her. "Do you know if your baby's a boy or a girl?" he asked.
Hermione grinned. "We are having a boy."
"Well, I got him a present, if that's alright," Harry said.
"Of course it is, Harry," Hermione said. Harry pulled out a miniature set of Hogwarts robes with the Hogwarts crest on the chest.
"Oh, Harry, they are lovely," Hermione said, taking them.
"I couldn't think of anything else to get him before he's older," Harry said. "For his first birthday, I'm going to get him a toy broomstick like the one I got for my first birthday."
They walked into the living room where James, Albus, Lily, Rose, and Hugo could be seen opening presents with Ron watching. Harry stood in the doorway awkwardly.
"Dad?" Albus asked in surprise, looking over at Harry.
"Hi, Al," Harry said.
James turned away and Lily got up and hugged him. "Hi Daddy," she said.
"Merry Christmas, Lily," Harry said, hugging her and handing her a present. She opened it to reveal a bottle of the perfume that Ginny used to use and Lily had adored.
"Thank you," she said, holding it close.
Harry smiled and handed Albus his present when Al walked over to where Harry was standing. Albus got a new potions set, as potions was his favorite subject at school.
"James, do you want your present?" Harry asked, cautiously walking toward his oldest son.
"No," James said.
"Please, James?" Hermione asked.
James looked at her. "Fine," he said grudgingly, walking toward Harry and taking the present. James opened it to find the invisibility cloak.
"This has been passed down in our family for a long time. I wanted you to have it." James looked up at his father, awestruck. He and his siblings had heard stories about the adventures that had been made possible because of this cloak.
"Thanks, Dad," James said, quickly hugging his father.
Harry handed the rest of the presents out as Hermione showed Ron the outfit Harry had gotten for the baby.
Harry cleared his throat. Everyone turned to look at him. "I am really sorry for how I acted. There was no excuse for what I did. Someone talked some sense into me today. I hope you all can forgive me."
Ron stood up. "I forgive you, mate," he said, walking over to give Harry a hug. This was followed by Lily, Albus, Hermione, Rose, and Hugo.
James was standing a little bit away, thinking. "I forgive you, Dad," he said finally.
"Thank you, James," Harry said, smiling.
"Where did you get the money for all of these presents? They don't pay us this much at work unless we bring in a Death Eater," Ron commented.
"Draco Malfoy," Harry said.
"Where did you see him?" Ron asked.
"At the Three Broomsticks," Harry replied.
"Oh, okay," Ron said suspiciously.