Remus had no idea what, but he had a feeling his son and Severus were up to something, no idea what. He had not been so sure at first, Harry was still recovering, but he could see them together all of the time. The two of them kept passing it off as talking about work, or Andre, but Remus could have been a part Severus retained the title of Professor, as he was head of his house, and Harry would be in two years, but not Remus. He could have taken DADA, his replacement had been a loaner auror for the rest of year, but Remus already had a publisher interested in a novel of his. Both Harry and Severus were so proud of him; he was finally following his dream.
They headed for France just before Harry's birthday, guests of the Delacaurs, but they would visit the Deveraux estate as well. Remus thought Harry's eighteenth birthday was the only event, but he was wrong. Harry's friends from both France and the UK would come for his birthday, Draco staying with them after.
He was surprised though when the day before the party he found Severus waiting for him, with cloaks."Where are we going?"
Severus handed him his but it was soon transformed into a muggle summer jacket. "You will see soon enough."
Harry was watching them, he had a part in this as well, but not till later on. His dad invited him to be a part of the entire day, but Harry had said no, it was supposed to be a romantic day. He was so happy for the two of them, and he wanted it to be perfect for both men, they were both his dads already. Harry wanted them to be happy, his parents never had a proper romance, and this was the first for Remus. He knew they put plans on hold for him, and he wanted them to be happy.
Remus was surprised when they arrived in Paris, and he was reminded of their first date, back in the fall. They had come to Paris on the weekend Harry first went home with Andre to his home. The city was so beautiful, and had wonderful memories for them both. They took a cab tour of the city, like the first time there.
Remus was surprised when they came to Notre Dame."Decided I would feel at home?"
Severus knew about the statues as well as the hunchback story. "No, I just thought we had already seen the views from the Eiffel tower."
They had dinner at the top of the tower last time, and he decided for a more remote spot. Using a spell to keep away other tourists, they found a beautiful picnic right at the top of the tower, not inside but on the roof, among the statues Remus had joked on. Remus knew Severus had never seen him as a monster, he had been quicker than the marauders to accept him as a were wolf. Severus and Lily both knew from first year, and had been by his bed side after full moons.
The food was picnic food but French flair, and including bread and cheeses from a bakery near by, and some of the best French wine. It was beautiful up there, not the highest view in the city, but extraordinary views of the river, a perfect place for them to dine.
Remus was surprised after dinner when he stood up, Severus instead sunk to one knee."Sev?"
Sev showed him a ring."I love you Remus, more than I thought possible. You and my son are my reasons to live. Marry me."
Remus for the first time in his life had troublefinding words, so he nodded his head, and Severus slipped the beautiful ring on. He stood and pulled Remus into his arms, for a long warm kiss. They both were thinking the same thing; neither had thought they would ever be this happy in their life, as they were now. Lily helped make them friends, and it was her son, who brought them together. They both knew Lily would have approved of them being together like this.
Severus had one last surprise, he pointed out they had not had dessert, and apparated them to their final spot. They once again stood on the Eiffel tower, and though there was some cake, there were also Harry, the Malfoys, and other loved ones.
Harry hugged them both."I am so happy you will marry. I already think of you both as my dads.'
Remus kissed him on the head. "And I love you as a son, long before last summer. And thank you, I know you helped your dad plan all of this for me."
Harry could not deny it, though the Malfoys played a small role in it; they all wanted to make it special for the men. They had both waited so long to be happy, and had been so focussed on Harry not just through Andre but the past year, they deserved it. Narcissa was already planning a winter wedding for them, so they would have a honeymoon during the winter break from school, sure to make it big. The men would not fight her, they knew she meant well, and wanted the day to be perfect for all three.
Harry whispered to his dads. "If she drives you nuts, I will forgive you eloping, if you bring Draco and me with you."
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Harry's birthday had been a happier event than the year before, his perfect gift was his dads were to be married, he loved them officially together. There were other gifts, and plenty of guests at the Delacaur estate, all but the two youngest Weasleys had come. Michel and a lot of his friends from Beauxbautons came as well, and Andre's whole family, even with Harry coming to visit them. Harry looked at Paul who had grown so much, and thought about his Uncle Andre, but he could smile for once.
Harry was surprised when Draco and his dads were not the only ones coming to the mountains; Charlie was coming, asked by Andre's dad. The couple had seen him with Harry at the party, and though they knew it was just as friends, Draco told them how much Charlie had helped Harry mourn.
Francois came over to Charlie as they landed from flying."Draco has told me you have helped Harry a lot with the loss of my brother."
Charlie turned to him."I am here as his friend, I hope you know that. I know how much he loved your brother."
Sighing, Francois told him what only Harry's dads had known, about the coming proposal. He had never seen his brother so happy, but Andre would have been happy for Charlie to be there, and to help Harry heal from the loss. The Deveraux would be happy for Harry to move on, he had to live, and would be happy if he moved on.
Charlie blushed when Francois said that."Harry will not be ready for that for a long time. I am here as a friend."
Francois clapped him on the back." You are now, but I can see how you look at him. I know my brother would have approved of you."
The man went to join his wife and son at the food, and Charlie looked at Harry, and wondered. He knew it would be some time before Harry would date, and he was not sure Harry would eve like him as such, but he was honest with Francois. He was here as a friend, a bond since the knife event, and he would not change that.
Harry motioned him over from where he sat with Draco."Come and eat. Don't want you to fall off your broom in hunger later."