Severus had come and removed the IV the following day for him. Good to his word Lucius let Harry have his freedom. Harry found his marauders map and everything returned except his clothes. He still found the new wardrobe. He took a day before he had felt safe to leave. He had found a pool and stables, and a quidditch pitch. He could see Draco growing up here. He assumed it was a good place for kids to grow up. He knew his children would. He shook with the thought of kids. The day before his wedding he sat out in the stables. He had never been a horse person. But he found solace there. He knew Lucius was spending the day with his son. Draco had been told about the wedding. He and George would be witnesses to the wedding. The only guests as far as Harry knew.
He was curled up in a stall with one of the big bays. He was not sure why really. The horse had been pretty friendly. He had not expected to be disturbed. He was alone at the manor except for the elves. Or so he believed. It took a clearing of a throat to get him to look up.
He saw Severus standing in the stall door. "I would have thought you'd be with Lucius and Draco. It seems Lucius gets a bachelor party at least."
Severus came in. "Not exactly. Draco is pissed with his dad over this marriage and is refusing to come home for the wedding. Lucius has gone to talk."
Harry was a bit surprised. He was not surprised Draco was not fond of the idea of Harry marrying his dad. But because Draco stood up to his dad. He always thought Draco was a bit scared of his dad. Severus understood his thoughts. He explained it had been for show. Unfortunately at home often as well because of Narcissa. It was expected of Lucius to be a cool uncaring father and he had made sure Draco spent so much time with his godfather to make up for it. Now the war was over Draco was calling his father dad and they had been able to start a proper relationship.
Severus sat down. "He is not fond of you but he definitely did not like what his dad has done. He refuses to be any part of this wedding tomorrow. To come home at all"
Harry shook his head. "Well then Lucius can feel the same way I do having no family here. Why are you telling me anyways? I hope you don't think I am...."
Severus cut him off. "I did not come to talk about those two, you brought them up. They will work it out. Though Draco and you will definitely need some space."
Harry smirked at him and reminded the man that he and Draco had hated each other from day one. They had managed peace since the war was over. There was no threat in what Harry knew was his new house. Theo and Daphne had been the only threats and they had been withdrawn from school. But he had no doubt he would have a wonderful two years of school among them. He had not had any contact with anyone but George and he did not know how his old friends would take this. It scared him a bit to find out.
Severus stopped him. "Give Draco and the others a chance and I am sure with time you will make friends there. And once you start winning in quidditch....."
Harry smirked. "Of course you want me to play. Maybe your team will win finally. I told HIM I will not play for any team but Gryffindor. I don't care."
He was aware. He was also aware of the deal of six moths reprieve on sex but also the threat of after. He knew Lucius meant it. Lucius would fuck Harry till he got pregnant if he did not play quidditch. He knew Lucius wanted children bad. But he had been convinced mainly by Severus to allow the boy to have as normal a school life as possible. Lucius decided that allowing his little husband to play quidditch for two years was not too big of a compromise for him. As long as it was for the proper house of course.
Severus pulled him back down. "What ever you think about the snakes and playing for them we both know that it is a better alternative for you right now then the other choice."
Harry was visibly pale. "What does it matter? He is going to fuck me and get me pregnant some time. Might as well be in January."
Severus stopped him. "We both know you're not ready to be a dad. And you love quidditch. You know you do. You are not betraying your friends."
The way Harry's eyes flashed Severus knew he had hit the nail on the head. He was not sure why. The lions had definitely never been famous for their loyalty. He would not be shocked if many of Harry's housemates would not speak to him because of Lucius even if he did not have to re-sort. Lucius was all about the Malfoy reputation but Severus tended to think in the long run he was probably doing his husband a favour. Though he was not about to say that to Harry. Harry needed to face the snakes and if he could prove he could go toe to toe with them and not back down they would eventually accept him. Grudgingly perhaps at first.
Severus sighed. "I know you will have to make the decision yourself Harry. I have come to talk to you about your dads and being here for you tomorrow."
Harry was surprised. "Lucius said they did not need to be since they already signed the contract. He promised George will be here by my side."
The surprise came from the fact that Harry knew Severus had never got along with either. What Harry did not know was that Remus and Severus had been friends for the first four years of school. Remus had started slipping away to the marauders and when he had called Lily a mudblood he lost them both. He and Remus had managed a half way decent working relationship during the war, his comments at school had been because of his role as a spy. He definitely could not stand Sirius but he knew Remus was hurting badly and he felt some small pang for the man. He had honestly done what he had thought best by his son even if he was wrong.
Severus handed him a package Harry realized Lucius never sent back. "Your dads love you so much. It killed them both to sign that. They want to be here with you."
Harry took the package but he had tears running down his eyes. "I can't forgive them. I deserved a choice or at least the truth. They should have told me."
Shaking his head Severus found himself agreeing. Harry should have been told by his dads. He should have been told by Lucius. Lucius was supposed to use the year of courting to actually court his husband. Not hide away from him. This had been handled badly by everyone involved. And unfortunately Harry had been the victim. He had bee the one who was now suffering for the bad choices of everyone else. He could not deny that Harry had every right to be angry and hurt.
Severus sighed. "It is your choice but I think you'll regret if at least one is not there by your side. You don't have to be ready to forgive just yet. Just think about it."