Harry and Severus were both relieved when Teddy appeared. Both of them were in total denial about the near kiss. There was no way either of them would have kissed each other. Harry told himself he was a healer and the man was his patient. Besides the man was his former hated professor. Severus was even more in denial. Harry was an insufferable lion, who went from making his life hell in the classroom, to now as his healer. Besides the boy was the spitting image of James Potter. But he couldn't deny Harry was perhaps more like his mother. He had more than his mother's green eyes. Severus had once thought Lily may become a healer, and not go into the department of mysteries as she did. But just because he might be more like his mother, that didn't mean he'd ever kiss Harry. That was just plain beyond any reason at all.

Harry spent the next days trying to ignore it as best as he could. His friends were trying to convince him to go on a date with Rick. Or were offering to go out to the bar with him again. But he had been focused on the last days of med school, which he of course aced.

On the day of his graduation he awoke to Teddy in bed with him. "Hey Teddy bear, what has daddy said about getting out of bed alone?"

Teddy shook his head. "Not alone Daddy."

Ted answered from the door. "We thought we better wake you."

Harry looked at the time. "I can't remember the last time I slept in this late."

Teddy bounced. "Nanny make special breakfast."

Ted smiled. "And you have just enough time to eat before we have to leave."

Harry climbed out of bed. "She didn't have to."

Ted shook his head. "You know how proud we are that you finished med school."

Andromeda had appeared. "Besides the elves made them."

Harry laughed. "I am just glad to have you all by my side."

Andromeda called as he went to the bathroom. "Just remember that later today."

Ted laughed when Harry groaned. "You knew you weren't getting out of one."

Harry turned on the shower. "I could hope, couldn't I?"

Andromeda scooped up her grandson. "You had no chance."

Harry knew as he took a shower, they were right. He had known his family would plan something to celebrate today. He thought of how many times they had reminded him, they couldn't celebrate when he finished Hogwarts. Like Hogwarts, there wasn't some big celebration, but there was more. There was a presentation at the ministry at lunch time. He would officially be named a healer at it. When Harry came down, he found French toast, and had to smile. He could admit that it meant a lot to have them here for him through this.

The Weasleys, Luna and Neville with her dad and his Gran, and even the Malfoys were at the ceremony. He was given his own magical stethoscope, and his new title appeared on the lab coat he wore. It may seem simple, but the ceremony seemed a lot.

Molly kissed him after. "We're so proud of you Harry."

Hermione nodded. "You did so well."

Harry looked around. "Where is George and Angie?"

Arthur laughed. "It seems they wanted to give you an out from your party."

Bill saw his shock. "Angie went into labor half way through the ceremony."

Harry smiled. "I knew they would come soon."

Molly kissed him. "You know we will just postpone your lunch."

Andromeda agreed. "I am sure we can go out for dinner after the twins are born."

Harry smiled. "I can wait. Besides I want to see the twins."

Arthur clapped him on the back. "It's only being postponed."

Andromeda agreed. "We will be celebrating this."

Teddy nodded. "Proud daddy."

Harry just smiled. "I promise I won't ditch it."

He did get whisked off for lunch though by the Tonks and Malfoys. He was reminded that the babies would take some time to come. Even the Malfoys planned to come when the original party was rescheduled. But they still came out with him. Harry may not have been one for a fuss, but it meant a lot. He tried to remind them, they could just wait a few weeks, and combine it with his birthday coming up. That didn't fly.

He and Teddy eventually did head for the hospital. They hit the gift shop as he shouldn't be the only one with a gift that day. He had already showered the couple with gifts, and had decorated their nursery. But he couldn't help but do more. He did with Albion, and would for Luna's.

Eventually they were let in and Harry smiled as he saw the couple with the twins. "Now this is the perfect celebration."

George smiled and handed his son in his arms to Harry. "Well your little godson is anxious to meet you."

Angelina's mother took the other one. "They look just like you, but George's coloring."

Harry grinned. "Luckier than Alby, no freckles and copper hair."

Molly looked in pride on her newest grandsons. "The third set of twin boys in our family."

Arthur held his wife who was in tears. "They will have a happier time of it."

Katie, who was named with Harry, tried to change topics. "What names have you chosen? Well we know ours is Freddie."

George nodded. "Frederick George, as he is our oldest."

And Angie said. "And to carry on tradition, Gabriel Fabian for your youngest."

Bill looked in pride at his nephew and godson, sharing honors for Gabe with Alicia. "Perfect choices."

George and Angie each chose a godparent. Angie was an only child, so she had chosen her two best friends. George had chosen two brothers, as he considered Harry one as well. Harry had been the choice of both of the couple though, no better godfather for Freddy, they were sure. They knew he'd help turn Freddy into a boy, his namesake would be proud of. Molly prayed as she looked at the boys, they'd make it. Fabien and Gideon both died young, and so did Fred. But she was reminded the war was over, and these two would grow up, happy and strong.

Harry smiled as a photo was taken of him with Teddy and Freddy. "Now this is the way I'd choose to celebrate today."


Though he had tried hard, no one was convinced to wait until Harry's birthday to celebrate. His celebration was put on hold for a week only. They waited until the twins were home and could attend the party. Angie and George had been shocked but touched by the nursery he had done. He had spoiled all the kids, but not like the twins. George had a special place in his heart, and his twins would always be special for Harry. Not that he didn't love and spoil all of his godchildren, and nephews. Albion, Artie and Victoire all definitely had been, and his son constantly.

The day of the celebration, Harry took Teddy to the coast. It was a bit harder to explain, now that he was out of med school. But he had made a promise, and he was determined to do this. He and Severus hadn't really spoken at all, since the near kiss.

Severus saw him. "I was starting to think you had forgotten me."

Harry put his son down. "Watch it, or you will make us think you missed us."

Teddy peered up at the man. "You miss us Mr. Toby?"

The man grunted. "Every day."

Teddy ran to him. "Miss you too."

Harry watched the man on crutches. "Glad to see you have been working while I was gone."

Severus grunted. "I haven't touched them."

Harry didn't buy it. "You made a lot of progress for someone who had sat on his ass for a week."

Teddy shook his head. "Daddy bad word."

Severus sneered. "Yes Daddy, bad word."

Harry apologized to his son but pressed. "You can't deny it."

Severus went to sit. "Indeed."

Harry looked at his son. "Do you want to play on the beach?"

Teddy knew that Daddy had to work. He got to come; as long as he let Daddy and Mr. Toby do their work in peace. Then he could play or read with the man when they were done. Teddy liked the beach anyways, so it wasn't much of a compromise at all. And it seemed he wouldn't just have Kreacher with him on the beach. Severus had made enough progress; he didn't need the bars any more. And with crutches, they could do his training anywhere, including down on the beach. Severus didn't protest that for once. He wished it was a sign the man would get easier.

They took a break, so Severus could help with the castle and read Teddy a book, before he went for a nap. He didn't seem to be in a better mood though when they tried to get back to work. Harry tried talking to him instead, but that was like talking to a wall sometimes too.

Severus sunk into a chair. "You know you can just stop coming."

Harry smirked. "Thanks for the permission."

Severus pointed out. "You didn't mind missing a week."

Harry sighed. "I graduated last weekend."

Severus grunted. "I guess congratulations are in order."

Harry shook his head. "It's harder to explain coming. I don't start work till fall."

Severus turned. "I don't need you baby-sitting me."

Harry smirked. "I was thinking we could move in, and you could baby-sit for me."

Severus ground his teeth. "That better be a horrible attempt at a joke."

Harry shrugged. "The baby-sitting. But this is my home I remind you."

Severus went to leave. "I will go to mine."

Harry moved the man's chair with his wand. "You're going nowhere."

Severus hit the table with his crutch. "You so bored with your personal life, you have to hang out here?"

Harry admitted. "I went on a date the other night."

Severus smirked. "Wonderful."

Harry admitted. "Well a club with my brothers. I danced with a guy Charlie set me up with."

Severus didn't know why he was being told. "I am sure you will soon be making moony eyes."

Harry reluctantly admitted. "I haven't agreed to a real date."

He had no idea why. Rick was cute, funny, a vet and smart. He liked quidditch, though like Ron a fan of the cannons, and not the United. The only problem seemed to be that he had been a setup. But Harry knew his brother was just trying to help him out. And that it shouldn't have been such a hang up. But his mind kept going to someone else, when he was thinking about kissing someone. And he was in the room with him.

Severus used his crutched and could actually behind his left knee a bit. "I am sure men will fall all over you."

Harry smirked. "Had enough of hero worshipers."

Severus shook his head. "Not our for trying the male variety?"

Harry agreed. "No."

Severus watched him. "I guess some people may not find you totally insufferable."

Harry stood. "What a ringing endorsement. I am sure you'd do much better."

Severus glowered. "Yes, middle aged crippled former spy."

Harry pointed out. "Soon you'll only be two out of the three."

Severus didn't resist as Harry tried to help. "So you keep saying."

Harry steadied him. "And you're starting to prove me right."

Severus allowed Harry to help him as best as he could." This is ridiculous."

Harry shook his head. "If we can get the left to bend, we could lose the crutches, and have a cane."

Severus grunted. "Great."

Harry reminded him. "You thought you'd never leave a chair."

Severus shook his head. "I will not admit you were right."

Harry snorted. "Oh don't worry, I wasn't waiting for it."

Severus shook his head. "You'd be waiting forever."

Harry agreed. "Kill you, to admit you were wrong."

Severus stumbled, and had to reach out to balance himself. Once again, the two found themselves extremely close. And this time Teddy was not around to interrupt them. To the shock of them both, they reached and shared a kiss. It was just a brush, little more than that, their lips barely even touched. But from the red in both their cheeks, as they pulled apart, it was enough. Neither of them was willing to admit, they had been the one to kiss the other. They were both in total denial. Both about who started the kiss, and the fact that they were both imagining another kiss.

Harry stepped back. "I should check on my son."

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