Harry was starting to see France more and more as home, and when he was relieved to return home after the holiday, it was proven even more. Harry was happy for the support, having the Weasleys and Tonks there and friends like Hermione, Neville and Luna, but not enough to move back. He was happy, Bill was in France with a job he loved and had no desire to leave, and Severus and Draco were amazing. He thought they may even change diapers, to keep him around, with the baby. Harry knew when the baby was a bit older he'd need to consider work; writing texts would never be enough for him.

Bill continued to come a lot, and convinced Harry to go on an actual date with him, in late January. Harry had no idea what to expect, being nearly eight months along, but he agreed to go, the more time he spent with Bill, the more he wanted to. His little girl was Bill's niece but he liked the thought of her being his daughter.

Harry laughed when Bill showed up, not with a bouquet of flowers but pickles."You sure know how to romance a man."

Bill kissed him warmly."I just know a good way to a man's heart is through his stomach, especially yours."

Harry had a number of cravings since morning sickness ended, some bizarre like sardines in caramel sauce, and some traditional like pickles. Harry had been told more then one he was lucky Bill was willing to kiss him, considering some of the things he had been eating recently. Harry thought he was just plain lucky, any time he looked at his growing belly or swollen ankles, his breath was the least of it.

Severus took the pickles with a laugh, and Bill whisked Harry away on the local version of the Knight Bus. Harry still had no idea where they were going, until they got off the bus. He was looking up at the wizarding world's version of a day spa.

Bill took him in."I thought you could use some pampering, and I am not too good at a massage."

Harry leaned over and kissed the man tenderly. "I don't know, you give a pretty good foot rub. But I am not opposed to some pampering."

The spa had a special package for pregnant wizards, and Harry was in good hands, Bill by his side for treatments right at his side. Harry had never thought he would be a person for a day spa, but he couldn't deny how good it felt. He was massaged, given facials and wraps, and by the time he and Bill were relaxing together in a mineral bath, he could have almost fallen asleep. He could see why this place was so popular among pregnant witches and wizards.

There was a restaurant at the spa and when they were done, they sat down for a bite to eat, the restaurant out on the water. Bill and Harry were both so relaxed, and not simply physically, their nerves were almost all gone. Harry had never really been on a date, and Bill hadn't since he came out.

Bill fed Harry a piece of fruit. "I promise a more conventional date when our little princess comes out."

Harry smiled. "You know I am having a good time. Besides when she comes, we will be looking for baby-sitters."

Laughing, Bill reminded Harry even in France there would be no problem, they would have plenty. Severus and Draco had already made that quite clear, and Harry knew the others would come from England, if they had to. Harry thought they needed to find a girlfriend for Draco, he needed a personal life, but was busy with his studies. Harry had come to care so deeply for both former Slytherins, and they did so much for him, he wished he could do more for them sometimes.

Bill and Harry took the bus almost all the way home but walked along the beach the rest of the way. It felt good on his back getting exercise, and ever since moving down here, he finding the waves were calming, and wondered if they would have the same effect on his little girl.

Bill noticed Harry's hands went to the locket around his neck."Thinking about your dad?"

Harry sighed."I'm sorry, we're on a date, and I am being depressing. I just can't help but wish he was here. I want him to see her."

Taking Harry into his arms, he knew reminding Harry that Molly and Arthur would be there, was not much of a comfort. He loved them, and they were a part of him, but they were not his own family. He had never known his birth parents to miss them, but he and the Tonks, Severus and Draco, would help Harry through it.

He got Harry's smile back when he suggested. "You could always name her Remusora in his honour."

Harry's good mood returned and he was laughing. "Remember this is your niece you are inspiring me to torture."

Kissing Harry, and holding him, he reminded Harry he hoped she would be his daughter one day. Severus and Draco could see them, and were relieved the date went well, it seemed the closer Harry got to his due date, the more he missed his dad. They had proven he was loved and his family here, but there was still a longing.

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The days before the baby was due, the Tonks and Weasley clans came to France, with Hermione in tow. They wanted to make sure they were there when the baby came, and they knew she could come at any time. Harry hoped she would come early, his back had felt like a pin cushion for days now, and it was hard to walk. He was told it was a good sign, the canal was starting to form, and his princess would soon be in his arms. He was not sure he would call it a good sign.

Harry was on the beach with Bill and the twins two days before the baby was due, the others with the Delacaurs, they were taking rotations. Harry had got angry, they always seemed to be hovering around him, and Severus suggested this was a better option.

Harry was suddenly hit with an odd feeling and he felt a gush. "I think you need to take me to the hospital."

The twins thought he was joking but Bill noticed. "Your water broke. Hold on Harry."

Summoning the bus, Bill scooped Harry up, as Severus appeared from the house, having come to find them for lunch. Severus turned to the twins, and told them to go to the apothecary for Draco and to the Delacaurs for the others. The twins wanted to go, but they knew they would not miss the birth, and Harry needed Bill and Severus more than them right now. It seemed odd to them still, but they were relieved their little brother had the support.

Draco looked up when Fred came into the shop."Our niece is on the way is she?"

Fred nodded."Bill and your godfather took Harry to the hospital. George has gone for the others."

The apothecary had known Draco's brother, as he had come to call Harry, would be having a baby any day now. He motioned Draco out the door, and told him to take off the rest of the week, even if it was only Tuesday. If the baby was born today, Harry would be home soon, and Draco would want to be there. The others were in the waiting room when Draco got to the hospital, Severus and Bill the only ones who were allowed in.

A nurse appeared and called out."Is Draco Malfoy here? The Daddy would like him to come in."

Draco saw all the jealous looks from the others. "I'm Draco."

Harry was it turned out in labour for over a day, Harry had admitted he had been having contractions since just after lunch the day before. He had passed it off as usual pains at first, and had not wanted to worry anyone, until his water had broken. He was fully dilated, and the baby was ready to come.

The healer turned to Harry when Draco was at his side. "Okay Mr..Potter, it is time for you to start pushing. You will soon have your daughter in your arms."