Harry was worried, and utterly exhausted, when they arrived in London a week before Christmas, for just over two weeks. Portkey travel was not dangerous even seven months, he just couldn't apparate, but he had never liked portkeys to begin with. The travel sapped what little energy he had, and he had little time to be happy to be with the Tonks, before he was steered off to bed, by all. He was in a house full of people who would worry after him, and he knew Molly would be worse, just hoping she would not be angry. Bill and the twins had sworn she wouldn't, she wanted a grandchild and didn't blame Harry, but he had kept this from her.
Draco was a bit surprised when there were two men, who he knew were attorneys, waiting for him. He had been avoiding his dad's attorneys, he had no money for them to claim but for a tiny trust, and he was not going to be harassed by them. He had already suffered enough for the sins of his parents.
Severus put a calming hand on his godson. "These are not ministry officials. They are your father's personal lawyers."
One of the men spoke up. "I get the feeling you were not aware a new bill was passed."
When Draco shook his head, the man explained the children of Death Eaters had many powerful allies, people on the Wizengamot. The bill passed said that if the heir could prove he or she was not dark, the title and estates were to be restored. One of the attorneys handed Draco a ring, which he recognized as the signet his father had worn, and named him as Lord Malfoy, a ring torn from a dead Lucius. Draco could not believe this was happening.
The other spoke. "Malfoy industries were dismantled, and your manor was all but destroyed, but your seat, title and vaults have been returned to you."
Draco looked down at the paper. "Compensation for the manor and the company, and the deeds to the remaining Malfoy homes?"
The money he was given for the house was enough for him to rebuild the manor and furnish it, if he chose, and the company money was fair sale price. Draco was not disappointed, he had never wanted the manor, it was full of memories of his criminal parents. He loved being an apothecary, or studying to b one, and he had no desire to run a company like his father had, but he knew he could do so much good.
Severus knew where his mind was. "You could use some of the money to open your own apothecary here or in France. You have the freedom now."
Draco had refused to ever take any Prince money from his godfather. "I like France, but maybe I can still make a difference back here."
The lawyers took their leave, promising they would continue to administer his estate for him, and telling him this would hit the papers tomorrow. Draco had always been taken as being spoiled and rich, but he wasn't, like Harry and his Uncle, he was not looking for the easy streak. It would be nice; he would not have much for his own shop with what was left of his trust fund, when he finished in a year and a half. And one day he had kids, it would be a legacy for them as well.
Draco was surprised Neville was listed on the forms, for usually the heir had to come forward, under the bill. His lawyers had been trying to get him to come, and in failing in a response, feared he would lose out. Draco was more then aware of the condition the Longbottoms were in.
He looked to his Uncle. "You once told me that there was a push for a proper psychiatric hospital, including a ward for people like Neville's parents?"
Severus knew where he was going. "They spoke of using the long term care ward as a proper werewolf section, and making a new hospital."
Draco thought of Harry and his dad, and decided to take the money for the manor and use it not to rebuild, but put a private hospital on the grounds. He would donate what ever was left, in Remus' name, to make sure the old ward was turned for werewolves, who were in the hospital cellars now. The Frank and Alice Longbottom Long term care hospital, and the Remus Lupin Memorial werewolf ward, would be good honours he thought. It would still leave vaults and a few homes for his kids, and the money from the company, to pursue an apothecary business, when he finished school.
Severus drew his godson into his arms. "You know your grandparents would have been as proud of you as I am. Neither supported what your parents became."
Draco was just happy he could really attempt to make up for all the lives his parents ruined."I have a lot to make up for, but I will bring honour to Malfoy again."
When Harry woke up later, he was happy for his friend, and was touched Draco was doing the werewolf ward and in his dad's name. Like Severus, he was not surprised Draco was not rushing to claim his seat, or rebuild the manor, he was a different person. He was truly Severus' son in all but the blood in his veins.
Draco laughed when Harry asked if he was sure about not returning here. "And leave you two? Merlin knows you'll need help with a baby."
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Molly and the rest of the family were waiting, it was still a few days before Christmas, but Harry sent word he would like to come for lunch today as well. The entire family except Ron was home, Ginny home from school, and Hermione was there as well, even Fleur. Bill wasn't yet but he was coming with Harry, aware his former fiancé was there. Molly hid the nursery she made, and would pass it off as a few days work, and show Harry on Christmas Eve. Ginny, Charlie and Percy, as well as Fleur, were not aware of the baby, but of course knew what Ron had done, and they were anxious to see Harry.
Bill and Harry finally appeared, and Molly was not surprised Harry was using a charm, for he was seven months pregnant. She had a feeling they had quite a walk, for none had seen the knight bus which Harry must have ridden, for he did not apparate of course.
Molly swung open the door."Oh Harry, you have no idea how glad we are you came home finally. You know you are always welcome here."
Harry had some tears in his eyes. "Thanks Molly. I have missed you guys a lot."
He found a room full of warm welcome waiting for him, and Bill sent him a look, reminding Harry he had told him he had nothing to worry about. Harry was still worried for they didn't know about the baby yet, and he knew he had to tell them. As scared as he was to tell them, he decided he needed to just do it.
Charlie smiled. "We were a bit worried you may blame us for our prat of a brother. You know we have all wanted to be there for you."
Harry removed the charm as he spoke."I hope you still feel that way. I am pregnant with your niece, she is due in March."
Though they knew about the baby, Molly and Arthur kept to their word to not le Harry know, and besides they hadn't known it was a girl. Harry had rounded beautifully, still only a grapefruit, but considering how small he always was, that was no surprise at all. Harry was scared Bill and the twins had been wrong, for everyone was silent and not moving at first, but once the shock wore off, they came through.
Ginny actually beat her mom to the punch for first hug, and feel of the baby bump."You know I am thrilled to be Aunt Ginny. I am going to spoil her rotten."
Molly kissed him. "I know you're happy in France, but I hope you will come for visits all the time. And you know we will all come when she is born."
Not one of them had to ask about Ron and the baby, for they had heard how Ron spoke and treated Harry, and if he came through the door, they'd have hexed him. He found even Charlie who like Bill he had not known all that well before, volunteering for diaper duty, or any other help he may need when she came. Harry found himself soon in a chair, with his feet propped, and food in hand, Molly even worse about feeding him, now he was pregnant.
Ginny looked at her oldest brother. "So is there a chance she will still be a Weasley? You two look pretty cozy over there."
Harry blushed a bit."Your brother has been amazing, and helping me through all of this. And she will always be a Weasley, even if not in name."
He was not opposed to dating Bill, if he let himself think about it, he was actually attracted to Bill, but the baby was his focus right now. He knew Draco and Severus thought Bill was into him, but he was sure Bill was there as Uncle and friend, Harry would not get his hopes up. He was a single dad after all, not much of a catch.
Arthur smiled as he took a seat. "So have you considered any names for our first grandchild?"
Harry had a sneaking feeling the couple was taking this in all too fast, not the same shock as most of their kids. "Bill got me a book, we have been looking through."
The twins and Bill had already known, and Ginny was how he expected, and the other two brothers he had not really known. But something was off about Molly, and he could have sworn she had already known, not sure how they'd have kept her away though. He could see his brothers plotting up ways in their heads, of making Ron pay painfully for what he had done, but Molly was serenely calm, not normal for her. He'd find out if someone had a loose tongue, eventually.
Charlie shared a look with Bill later. "I can't believe you didn't do more then those spiders. If I ever see Ron again, he will be wishing for you."
Bill looked at Harry who was answering pregnancy questions for the women. "Harry didn't want the baby news out, or I would have."
There was not one in the family, even Percy who may never have been buddies with Harry, who wouldn't have liked to get their hands on Ron. Thy would all be here for Harry and do what he needed, but if Ron ever walked back in his house, or cam near Harry, he would be sure to suffer
Charlie clapped him on the back. "You two make a cute couple you know. You'd make our niece a much better daddy, besides, then the prat."
An: And yes we have not seen the last of Ron, and I am always up for good baby name suggestions. No Lily, too much pressure on a little girl
