It was nearly Christmas break. Harry was settling into life as a Slytherin and Malfoy as best as possible. As December arrived he was looking forward to the holidays. He had been avoiding Ron like the plague. And it seemed Seamus and Dean had joined Ron's band wagon. They tried to corner him when ever he might be alone. Harry felt like he had to have bodyguards every where he went. Hermione had joked he looked like Draco year ago. Draco always seemed to have his bodyguards. It was not that Harry did not appreciate it. He would rather avoid a run in with the prat. But he was starting to feel like some celebrity with guards. But his husband insisted. Harry would have found himself with his husband escorting him to class other wise. He had no doubt about that. And no intention of it happening.
With three weeks left before Christmas Harry's mind was on it. It was his first holiday other then his birthday, with Lucius. He thought of last year. He had spent Christmas with his dads. They had gone to New York. They had returned in time for New Years which they spent at the Burrow. Harry did not know how Malfoys celebrated. And he had not found it to ask. He was reminded his husband planned to take him away. For their proper honeymoon. Lucius had sworn if he was not comfortable they would wait. On the sex at least. But Lucius had told him nothing.
Draco noticed Harry was distracted when ever they spoke Christmas and went to his dad. "What are we doing for Christmas this year?"
Lucius looked up surprised. "A quiet Christmas like last year with your godfather and now Harry. You'll be staying with Blaise for New Years."
Draco of course knew his dad was planning on taking Harry away. He had known since that summer. He had seen his dad and Harry making slight progress. He wondered if that would change. He had over heard it referred to as a honeymoon. And of course he knew why his dad would use the term. He had known the six month agreement. It was one of the things which had got Draco to come home for the wedding.
Draco nodded. "Have you talked to Harry at all? I mean about where you guys are going or about Christmas? He seems a bit confused and depressed right now."
Lucius sometimes was still surprised how close Draco and Harry managed to become. "No. But I guess I should soon enough."
The two talked for a bit. Lucius had not really considered Harry might be depressed. He assumed he should have. It would likely be hard for Harry. He was away from his dads. He would have invited them but he was not sure Harry would allow it. Harry had refused any contact. He saw a few letters come and Harry never read them. He sent them back unopened. Remus bring at their wedding had been the only contact Harry had permitted. And Lucius was not going to push the matter on Harry.
He went to Severus. He was not sure why. His old friend had become his sounding board. Severus had surprised him when he stood up as Harry's defender early on. But now he counted on it. He knew it was because Sev had once had three best friends. Two were parents to Harry and the third was now married to him.
Severus shook his head. "I would suggest inviting the twins at the very least on Christmas Eve. They will be at the Burrow the day. Send an invite to Remus."
Lucius was not sure. "I don't know. I would hate to count on a Christmas miracle. Harry has been so hurt by all of this."
Severus reminded his friend that this included marriage to Lucius. And Harry was trying to make the best of it. Severus had received a few letters from Remus. They had included letters to Harry that Harry had sent back. Remus and Sirius were trying for a baby. And they wanted Harry to be a part of it. He was their son. And they hated that they were away from him. Sirius had not seen his son since Harry had found out about the contract. Remus had at least been at the wedding. Lucius knew that Harry no matter how hurt he was missed them so much and he had head harry mention to Draco once that his dads were talking making him a big brother.
Lucius stood. "I will invite the twins but I will leave inviting the dads to you. It was your bright idea after all."
Severus smirked. "Letting me be the bad guy are you? I will do it. But only because I think Harry might listen to them being there, if it comes from me."
Though Lucius was working with his husband he knew Severus was right. Harry trusted him more. Probably because he was not forced to be married to the man. He allowed Severus to bring Remus for the wedding. He hoped it might work. But he was worried. His husband was already not looking forward to the holiday. He was worried how Harry might react to having his dads there as well. It would make for an interesting time when he took Harry away on their trip.
He looked back at Severus as he left. "I hope it goes well or I might want to take my husband to a muggle holiday and leave our wands behind."
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Harry was a bit surprised when his husband asked him before class to come home for dinner. He knew something was up. But he agreed to it. Usually only on weekends did they have meals other then breakfast in their rooms. Harry had no idea what to expect but he went. His husband returned soon after him and dinner appeared moments later telling him his husband had not done this on the drop of a hat. He was a bit confused but he sat down to eat.
Lucius broached the subject. "I knew you were likely wondering about Christmas and I thought we should talk about it before it gets here."
Harry looked up a bit surprised and nodded. "I guess I was kind of wondering. I mean I never have been part of one."
Lucius smiled. In the past there would have been some horrible party. Narcissa would have insisted on it. Lucius attended them still. He had to for work. And they would be a part of Harry's future. Harry would definitely be expected to accompany him. Lucius would hold off until after Harry graduated though. He'd not expect Harry to host any though. He knew Harry not only did not have the experience but he would not have the confidence. Harry would never feel comfortable with it. He explained they would have some friends over, Blaise included on Christmas Eve and then just the family and Severus on Christmas Day. He did not mention Harry's dads but he had after his talk with Severus the day before floo called and invited the twins and they were coming.
Harry smiled a bit when he heard that. "Thank you Lucius. It would mean a lot to have my brothers there since my......well since I am with my new family."
Since your dads won't be there Lucius finished the run off in his head. "We will be going on our trip on Boxing Day. But I will keep to my promise Harry."
Not his original he swore. Harry was definitely not ready for him. And Harry had kept to his word. He had been trying to give Lucius a chance. He had not withdrawn form his kissed. And he had com for meals or sat down for talks. Lucius still felt like he was fighting an upward battle but he was not one to give up on a fight. He knew Harry was not just having an aversion to him. It was a part of it. Harry was petrified of sex at all. He needed to get Harry to get past his aversion to him first and then they could work on Harry's fear of sex. He planned on a lot more travel with Harry. Besides this trip should be a bit more romantic then Italy anyways.
Lucius reached over and kissed him. "I promise the trip will be better then Rome and we will work on being more comfortable together. But Christmas first."
Harry nodded. "Are you not going to tell me where you are taking me?"
Lucius shook his head. Not this time. It was one of two secrets he was hiding. The other of course being he invited Harry's dads for Christmas. Andromeda and Ted with Tonks would be coming as well for they were Draco's remaining family but Harry had already known that. He seriously hoped that Harry could try and make peace with his dads. Harry was not just hurting them. He was hurting himself a lot too. Lucius hoped he could change that.