In the fall Harry settled into life as an apprentice, a bit odd working with kids he went to school with though. By the time he was actually a professor those he knew personally would have finished school. Luna had one year left but he would likely continue to see her daily after, Neville was the other apprentice at school as he was with Sprout. Harry had no doubt the two of them would be married one day, and he would be happy to see it. Ginny was of course still there as well, but she had taken a page from Ron, since he returned from France. She had never actually apologized or tried to make peace with him, but she had left him alone.
Harry was entitled to his own rooms, but to no surprise he was living with his dads for now. Since Draco was not living with them, his former bedroom was turned into a private office/ sitting room for Harry. He reminded them it might need to be a nursery, but if they were blessed, they would simply have another room added.
Charlie appeared next to Harry on the day of the first quidditch game."Feel a bit odd not to be up there?'
Harry shook his head. "It has been more than a year since I was on the team. But I do miss it."
There had been a time he would have considered professional, and he could play for the national team in the summers, but right now this was enough. Oliver and Katie were the only members of their dream team who had chosen to play professional, but they had all had the skill to do so. Ron was the only one of his brothers who would have jumped at the chance, but he didn't have the skill. Charlie and the twins had all turned down the chance, as their dreams took them else where. Ginny hoped to make a professional team, and Harry thought she stood a hope of making a reserve next fall.
Once again Charlie made the excuser he was here for his sister, but in reality it was only part. He had Francois' words in his head, wondering to how many other people were his feelings for Harry so obvious. But Harry was his friend, and in mourning, and that would not change for some time.
Charlie looked down at the field as it started. "I am surprised Madam Hooch didn't ask you to coach a few teams."
Harry smiled a little. "She did, she has wanted to but could not coach four. I told her I would consider it next year."
He may not have been a professor yet, but Harry was busy, and he was also not in the best emotional state. His dads had thought and he agreed, he had enough on his plate to deal with for now. Madam Hooch had known that would be the answer, but told Harry, so he knew there was the option for him next year.
Charlie looked towards Harry's dads."Have they run off and eloped?"
Harry shook his head. "No, but I am amazed they haven't."
His dad was reminded how long he had made them wait since he wed in secret last time, and he could not complain. They said the only reason they did not elope was because they swore to take Harry and Draco with them and both were so busy. Harry knew in reality all of the plans meant a lot to both of them, and even if the plans were far grander than they had in mind, it meant a lot to them. Narcissa and Lucius loved Severus, and after the last year, both men deserved a perfect day.
Severus smiled."I for one am happy you no longer are on the team. I don't have to feel guilty for cheering for my house."
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Christmas was celebrated by Harry, his dads, and the Malfoys really early that year, as the couple would be away on their honeymoon. On December 23rd, Severus and Remus were married in a beautiful out door ceremony, in the Malfoy gardens. One could barely recognize them, the rose gardens were transformed to look like a woodland paradise, the normal bushes grown until beautiful leafless birch trees, dripping in icicles, but still with winter roses clinging to them. The branches created a canopy nearly over the aisle and rows of chairs, of friends and colleagues who were invited.
Harry stood for Remus, and his dad had Draco, as Lucius was honoured to perform the ceremony for them. There were warming spells, so none of those there were cold, but it was small but romantic traditional ceremony, ended with a very long kiss.
Lucius was so happy when he finally was able to announce. "For the first time as husbands, Severus and Remus Snape."
Harry was the first one to claim his dad who was not upset Remus had him as witness. "I am so happy we are officially a family."
Kissing his son on the head, Severus reminded him they had been a family for some time, but he and Remus were as happy as their son. Remus would continue to be known around school by Lupin, as they had decided to have a duelling club, but was happy to be a Snape with them now. They signed off on the papers, and all of the others started claiming them, but Harry was part of this. He was for the wedding, but they would be off alone for 10 days on a honeymoon to Mexico.
The ballroom was even more beautiful, it some how looked like they were transported into an ice palace, the walls and roof covered in it. With the giant Christmas trees all done in silver, and poinsettia center pieces, it was a Christmas winter wonderland. Even for Narcissa, she had out done herself.
Severus kissed her on the cheek. "you didn't have to do all of this Narcissa, we told you we would be happy with much simpler.'
The woman shook her head."Lucius and you are all but brothers, and you helped raise Draco. I could do no less to make this perfect for the three of you."
The food was a traditional Christmas diner in this house, but there was a six tier wedding cake, which looked like it was made from icicles. As the men shared their first dance as husbands, the icicles over head started dancing with different coloured lights, creating such a beautiful pattern on the dance floor.
Remus kissed his husband as they danced. "I know there is little chance with your hex problems, but I want us to try for a baby."
Severus smiled and nodded. "I want that too. And if it doesn't happen, well we will have grandchildren in a few years I am certain."
A few dances later they noticed their son and Charlie on the floor, Charlie's family invited but for the two babies. They new the two of them were simply friends, but Severus fund hope that when his son was ready to move on, there already seemed to be someone.
Harry later hugged his dads before they took off for their trip. "Enjoy your trip and don't worry about anything. You deserve it."
