Lucius and Draco looked at the man who until recently, they believed dead for two years. Lucius' brother in all but blood, and Draco's godfather and second father. They had both mourned his loss for two years, though they had gone on living as well. Draco had imagined his wedding, not having either his mother or his Uncle there for him. And Lucius had looked at hospitals, wondering if he was out there, feeling like a fool though. That was until Teddy had revealed the man was alive, and hiding from them. And while Lucius could understand in a way. Draco was furious with him. He was furious for himself and his dad, for being made to mourn him. And now for the sobbing Teddy in his arms.
Harry looked at the man in shock, surprised that he had come here. He was happy, for the sake of the Malfoys who loved him. But he could admit he had mixed emotions about it. The kisses were in his head, and the man walking out. Not to mention his little boy being so upset.
Teddy was the first one to see him, but also to react. He got out of Draco's lap. "Mr. Toby, Mr. Toby."
Severus had to brace himself as the little boy hurtled at him. "What happened to Mr. Sev?"
Draco stood. "What did happen to Mr. Sev?"
Lucius motioned. "Maybe we should allow him to sit first."
Severus looked at Lucius as he moved towards a chair. "I may be borrowing your cane soon."
Lucius smirked. "I assume I can send you to my cane maker."
Harry watched him. "I thought you would never be able to use a cane."
Severus eyed him. "Indeed."
Draco looked at him. "What the hell have you been pulling? How could you believe you were dead?"
Lucius put a hand on his son. "Give him a moment."
Harry agreed with Draco. "He has had two years."
Severus glared at Harry. "I don't know where this concerns you."
Harry snatched up his son. "You're right; I'm just your former healer."
Lucius went to stop him. "You have every right to remain."
Harry shook him off. "I'm just his healer. We can have dinner another night."
Teddy was a bit upset, but he went with Harry without a protest. Though he was happy the man had come, Teddy was still a bit upset. Draco had worked his magic with the snake story he had told the little boy. Harry had no doubt; his son would soon be asking to see the man again though. Lucius was right, children that small bounced back quickly from something like this. Harry sometimes wished he was still so young. He left the room before he said or did something he'd regret. It was obvious that he was nothing but a healer to Severus.
Severus watched Harry go, and for a moment he thought to stop him. But he shook his head, to clear it of such thoughts. Harry was the one who placed him in this situation. Besides, he was sure Lucius would find him a healer to help with his rehab from now on.
Draco glared at him. "I am waiting."
Severus smirked. "Turning more into your father every day."
Lucius shook his head. "We both deserve answers."
Draco was pacing. "How could you allow me to believe you dead?"
Severus sighed. "You were better off."
Draco glared. "Better off? Better off? Losing my mother and my Uncle? In what fucking world was I better off?"
Lucius handed his son some bourbon. "Let him talk."
Severus looked at his brother. "Mine?"
Lucius smirked. "My bourbon is only for invited guests."
Severus acciod a tumbler and bottle of brandy. "I think I have earned a drink."
Draco grabbed the brandy. "You deserve nothing but a kick in the ass."
Severus looked at him. "I am a fucking cripple. I am not the Uncle you loved."
Draco didn't buy it. "The Uncle I loved had nothing to do with standing."
Lucius and Narcissa had been spies, and never could be hands on. He had spent a good chunk of his childhood with this man. He may seem cool in public, but he had always been there for Draco as well. He had taught Draco to be strong, and about chess, and helped teach him to read. He had always been there, when Draco needed someone to talk to. Yes, many of their talks had been over potions, but that wasn't the important part. It was the talks, it was the confidant, it was the Uncle that he had needed. It was the Uncle that he had mourned.
Severus sighed. "You moved on. You were happy."
Lucius finally spoke first. "I looked in every hospital."
Draco grunted. "Pansy agreed to name out first son Severus."
Severus looked at the glass. "I would not hold you back."
Draco was simmering. "I can't listen to this."
Severus showed the first emotion as Draco went to leave. "Draco….."
Lucius handed him the bourbon. "He'll come back when he cools down."
Severus looked at him. "Why aren't you kicking my ass?"
Lucius sunk down. "I assume between Draco and yourself, you are already getting it."
Severus downed some. "I thought it best."
Lucius glared. "You were always a fool."
Severus took it. "I needed to see Draco; I will be going to….."
Lucius smirked. "Prince Manor? I know the wards."
Severus glared. "I should have known not to trust Albus."
Lucius shook his head. "You seem to have trouble trusting people."
Severus smirked. "See where it gets me? I trusted Harry and…."
Lucius shook his head. "He tried to deny it."
Severus grunted. "A true Potter."
Lucius raised an eyebrow. "How is it I get the feeling he is more than your healer?"
Severus glared. "It's the boy."
Lucius smirked. "Keep telling yourself it."
Severus was starting to think Harry and the Malfoys had spent too much time around each other. They both were sounding like each other. He never thought that he would see the day. Lucius laughed when he said that, saying he had only spoke with Harry the last few months now. Lucius knew his brother could not run. He had to make it up to Draco. And he could see there was something there with Harry as well.
He stood. "You will remain here, a ground floor room made, and rehab. I will broker no argument on this."
It seemed that Harry and Draco thought more alike than Severus would have thought. Harry had taken his son home to his grandparents. Andromeda and Ted had been shocked when they had learned about Severus. But they had taken the news far better than the Malfoys had. They had never had a personal relationship with the man. Andromeda though knew how much her nephew loved him, and was upset for him. But they knew Harry, and knew he had just kept his oath. And believed that he had done whatever he could, to get the man to come back.
They were the ones who insisted he go out and blow off some steam. He hadn't wanted to drink alone, and convinced Oliver to come join him. Oliver was his only unmarried friend, well close enough to talk to, and needed it. Oliver was happy to come out with him.
Oliver saw him at the pub. "Hey Harry."
Harry looked up. "Thanks for coming."
Oliver sunk down. "I knew you needed a friend if you called."
Harry sighed. "Katie didn't mind me borrowing you."
Oliver shook his head. "Out with Alicia anyways."
Harry ordered him a drink. "I need a stiff drink."
Oliver lifted an eyebrow. "This about Snape?"
Harry was reminded he was there. "Pain in my ass even now."
Oliver clapped him on the back. "Really got to you didn't he?"
Harry denied it. "He always infuriated me. Ruined my day."
Oliver snorted. "I have never seen you drink like this."
Draco appeared. "I think we all could use one."
Harry ordered a drink for him. "Thought you'd still be at the reunion."
Oliver didn't protest when Draco joined them. He had got used to seeing Draco; he had been at the birthday dinner. Oliver was far more open minded than he had seemed in school. He had wanted to whip the snakes on the field, but he wasn't like that off the field. Well unless they had actual dark leanings, and he didn't look for them in all. He could see, Harry wasn't the only one in desperate need of the drink. Harry almost never drank. They could only ever get him to drink maybe one beer, when they got him to come out on the town.
They moved over to a booth, and Draco could admit he was surprised to see them. He knew he'd have to go back. He had no doubt his father would force Severus to stay at the manor with him. Draco didn't live there anymore, but he would face the man again.
Draco looked at Harry. "He really got under your skin."
Harry shrugged. "We always went after each other."
Oliver didn't buy it. "Is he the reason you never went on that date?"
Harry went a bit red. "That was a set up by Charlie."
Oliver shook his head. "The meeting was, not the date offer."
Draco looked at Harry. "Fallen for my Uncle have you?"
Harry wouldn't admit it. "The only one who fell for him, was my son."
Oliver shook his head. "I thought dumping Ginny, would get you out of denial."
Draco agreed. "Come to your senses."
Harry groaned. "I came out of the closet didn't I?"
Oliver agreed. "No good though, if you don't act on it."
Harry smirked. "Coming from the one who refuses to propose to his girlfriend."
Oliver reminded him, he and Katie had been going out for only two years. Oliver may be older than Harry, but not some old man. He loved her, and in the future the two of them would be married. But like Harry, he didn't feel any rush to marry and have kids, like most of their friends had. Harry smirked, and commented, Alicia may beat him to the alter. But in fairness, Katie seemed in no more of a rush to marry.
Harry turned on Draco. "I would have thought you'd be enjoying a warm family dinner."
Draco shook his head. "I am not my father."
Harry shrugged. "He did seem quick to forgive."
Draco corrected him. "Let him back. But he will kick his ass enough."
Harry didn't buy it. "He chastised me for calling him a coward."
Oliver looked at Draco. "I'm not crazy am I?"
Draco shook his head. "Teddy isn't the only one who likes him."
Harry buried his head in his hands. "I knew I should have chosen Neville to drink with."
Oliver clapped him on the back. "But you'd miss all of the good brotherly advice."
Harry smirked. "Neville hated the man more than I did. I think his advice would be better."
Draco motioned for another round. "Pansy would say, love makes us choose dumb things."
Harry groaned, and was grateful that neither knew about the two kisses he and Severus had shared. He was not about to tell anyone either. They were bad enough, without knowing there many have been something. In a way Harry was grateful that the man had stormed out on him. He had made Harry remember what a selfish self-centered ass the man was. Lucius may be able to forgive him, but Harry would not.
They were surprised when Dotty appeared. "Master Lucius ask me come. He tell Healer Potter to come do rehab Monday 9am."
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