Dora's year of maternity leave started after the scare, and she spent the first two weeks in bed, but because they were worried about her and not simply the baby Harry was relieved when she was home, and when word came all the Weasleys were back as well. He was over the moon to learn Charlie and Oliver were expecting their first child together, for he loved them both as brothers, much closer to Oliver since he had known him longer. Harry had been through so much, and those who loved him, knew he needed break, and Severus risked being hexed, but he asked permission to take Harry for a weekend. He could miss one quidditch practice if it was reschedule, and when his brother came he would be so focussed on the baby, and to Severus' shock, Remus said yes.

Remus and Dora knew Harry needed a break, and with his brother due in just over a week, they had not been able to focus on him. Lucius and Draco, and his grandparents, as well as the red heads, had done their best by him, but he desperately needed a break. Lucius suggested a home the Malfoys had in the highlands, not far from school if Dora went into labour, but a peaceful retreat for Harry for a few days.

Harry was amazed when Severus asked him to go, and was told his dad said yes, reminded they would take it slow. Severus made Slytherin have both practices in the week, and he could be back right away if his brother came. Harry was still a bit unsure, but he went.

Harry smiled when he saw the small coach house. "Are you sure this is the right house? I mean it is only one wing."

Severus kissed him tenderly. "You will find among your few dozen houses, not all are manors. This may have belonged to a manor once."

In the middle of a muggle village on a loch near Inverness, the home had a sitting room and kitchen as well as a small library and pantry on one floor, and three bedrooms on the other floor. The house was over two hundred years old, but updated both by magic and muggle contraptions. Severus admitted he had used the house over the years, for he had never looked at the Prince properties, and he could find good herbs for his potions. Harry groaned, but Severus promised they had not come there for that, though Harry had worked up in the lab with him plenty of time, and got Harry to settle into a room. Dora told her husband they could trust them to go for even if an adult, Harry was no where ready for the next step, and Severus was far too good a man not to respect that.

Harry was surprised when Severus was waiting with a picnic basket, for it was late afternoon still for neither had classes Friday afternoons. Severus thought the walking trails from town near the loch and the hills, was a great way for them to relax, and for Harry to see the area, and Harry was soon readily agreeing

As they sat near the water for dinner later Harry looked across the water. "I could see spending more time here, maybe even married some where like here"

Severus smiled at Harry's blush from his own words. "I could see wed some where like here. And Lucius would likely give us the house as a gift."

Laughing Harry reminded him between the two of them they owned dozens, here and on the continent, but maybe they could have Lucius lend it sometime. Severus liked the sound, and he told Harry about his own home, not any of the Prince homes, but his Aunt's home. Neither of them had really meant to get on the topic of home, and weddings, but some how they had, and neither felt too odd about it.

Severus reached and kissed him softly "I plan to keep my promise, I want you to graduate and have a career. But I do hope to propose in a year or so."

Harry returned the kiss."I am definitely not ready. And I want kids but not to be a stay at home dad. But maybe in a year would be ready for a proposal."

Assuring Harry he would wait how ever long till Harry was ready, Severus laughed at the thought of Harry as a stay at home dad, he would drive them both nuts. Harry admitted for the first time when Severus said he could be a politician, a he had two seats on the Wizengamot along with his fortunes, he could always work with the twins, as he was a silent partner, which did not shock Severus as much as it could have. He did not tell Harry what he knew, both Lucius and Filius hoped to apprentice him, it was not his place, but he had a feeling Lucius would be disappointed. He had a feeling Harry would teach, not just to be near him, but because his dad and brother were there, and he loved teaching with the DA, but he knew Harry would choose charms. He would likely have chosen charms even over DADA.

Severus helped him up to head back to the house for a storm was rolling in and they could enjoy the sunset as they walked. "You already look a bit more relaxed."

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The weekend away was just what the healer had called for, as Harry came back far more relaxed though he was not a hundred percent, but it was a matter of time. Harry enjoyed the hikes, and the local area, went to a pub in town the second evening, and Lucius assured them they could use the house when ever. Harry was in much happier spirits which picked up even more when he hit the air as a snake for the first time, and defeated his old team in a sensational win. Lucius and Severus, an all of his brothers and grandparents were there, but his Dad was missing from the stands.

He was with his brothers, happy to learn Percy and Penny were working things out. They were both living at the Burrow, Charlie and Oliver happy to have them as they had plenty of room, and while the couple were not engaged again yet, and in different rooms, the others thought they would likely elope by Christmas. Harry was happy for them, Percy now working as a physician's assistant and considering becoming a healer, when his community service was up, which it nearly was

Severus pulled Harry in close and whispered "Your dad told me to tell your little brother is very proud of your catch. The infirmary has good views."

Harry took a second for it to sink in. "My little brother is here?"

Smiling he was assured he was, and by the time he and his grandparents, Severus and the Malfoys, got to the infirmary, the baby was nursed and ready for visitors. The couple were in bed, and Harry had never seen his dad so happy, and Andromeda and Ted said the same about Dora. Harry allowed his grandparents to hold his brother first as he and Severus signed off as godparents, Harry touched to be both brother and godfather.

Dora smiled as she watched her parents holding her son."What do you think of your first grandson?"

Ted corrected her "Our second grandson is beautiful and I see he has your gift already."

Kissing Harry, both Remus and Dora assured Harry Ted was right to correct her, for Dora may not have adopted him, but Harry was as much her son as the new baby. The baby, healthy and strong even after the scare, was Remus in features including his amber eyes, except Dora's nose, well Ted's nose, for Dora changed hers so much no one really knew what it was But sure enough the baby's hair was blue, showing he had his mother's gift.

Remus smiled when asked by Harry, the baby's name."This little prince we decided to honour both our families so he is John Theodore Lupin."

Author note: John Theodore Lupin: John (Hebrew) God is gracious, Remus' middle name, which by Rowling tradition was likely Remus' dad's name. Since baby is his second son, did not give baby his name for a middle name like first born sons in the books. Theodore (Greek) divine gift, for Grandpa Ted, their son in books is Teddy but I decided since John Lupin was passed away, I would use his name first. Thought naming the baby for both Grandpas was a good honour