Harry and Teddy were spending Christmas Eve at the Burrow, and Christmas day with the Malfoys and Tonks. It changed every year, as all the couples would celebrate one day with their other family. Harry had been reluctant, after his run in with Ginny, but he knew she'd not come. Her own parents had sworn, until she cleaned up, they'd call the aurors if she came to it. He could protect himself, he was no longer blind to her, but his son was always a concern for him as well. He would never allow her to hurt his son, he'd stop at nothing to protect Teddy. Severus had told him to not worry, that he and his son would both be safe. He reminded the man he was no longer a spy, and didn't have a pardon to hide behind. Severus reminded him he knew how to get away with things, never be caught. Besides Lucius would be sure to supply him with the best attorneys if he did get caught. Harry didn't doubt it, but that didn't mean he wanted his boyfriend arrested.

The concerns were unfounded, as Ginny made no appearance. Hermione admitted, since her parents were away, Ginny was coming the next day. Hermione was reluctant, she had not forgiven her sister in law, but Ron insisted. Harry was just happy Severus survived Christmas Eve there.

They stayed at Malfoy manor and came down in the morning. Draco was just arriving. "Merry Christmas."

Harry kissed Pansy. "I hear rumors you have good news for Lucius."

Pansy smiled. "No blabbing it like the ring to Andromeda."

Draco agreed. "It is part of our gift."

Harry laughed. "My lips are sealed."

Pansy looked around. "Do you and Severus have a gift for him?"

Draco saw his confusion. "She already sees you engaged."

Harry almost choked. "We have gone out for two months."

Pansy smiled. "Well at least living together."

Harry looked at his son and back. "Not yet."

Draco whispered as they went into the den. "Uncle Sev still plans to convince him to come to school."

Pansy nodded. "He might have to propose first."

Draco smirked. "May wait forever then."

Pansy elbowed him in the ribs. "Took after him did you?"

It was a good natured jab at her husband of course. They both agreed, it was best to wait till he was done school. They had wanted to start on a family right away. Unlike most, money was not an issue, as they both had large trust funds. Pansy planned to work, she could do most from home and had an elf to help out. But Draco wanted to be hands on, and it would be easier when just working, and not a student too. Though he hadn't needed to, he had worked while in school. Hermione and Ron had far more practical reasons they had waited, before having Alby.

Lucius was happy to have them all there. Andromeda and Ted had been there for dinner the night before, as they turned down an invite to the Burrow. Pansy and Draco had been with her family, and had already given them her gift, Alfred was as happy as Lucius was sure to be.

As they were opening gifts Draco handed his dad a gift. "It is from us both."

Lucius was surprised to find two books. One was for his collection, but the other was a surprise. "An album?"

Draco nodded. "It has some photos of us with mum."

Pansy added. "And we'll have some more to add in eight months."

Lucius was shocked. "Eight months?"

Draco used his wand to open a page. "We started."

Pansy smiled. "I found out last week, I am now just over a month pregnant."

Severus who shared his suspicions with Harry, smiled. "I am happy for you."

Lucius hugged them both. "That is the best gift."

Teddy didn't want to be out done. "Daddy, gift."

Harry smiled. "Thanks teddy bear."

Ted said. "He chose himself this year."

Teddy nodded. "Got gifts for Heracles, Ares and Sev too."

Harry had no idea what to expect, knowing his son and his odd taste in things. Andromeda and Ted had chosen Teddy's gifts before. Harry was happy with anything though, because it was from his son. He opened the gift and had to smile when he found a book, and what the book was. It was a book about snakes, but meant for big people, not children's stories. Somehow he was really not surprised.

Teddy smiled. "So Daddy can like them too."

Harry kissed his son. "Thank you."

Teddy pointed. "Inside."

Harry found a bookmark, but it had a photo of Teddy and his cat on it. "Now this made it perfect."

Severus handed Harry a gift. "Teddy may have shown me up."

Harry handed the man his own. "I hope you like."

Severus found a beautiful potions journal and an old potions book. "Thank you."

Teddy pouted. "Boring book."

Severus shook his head. "I see you have plenty for me to read to you."

Teddy looked to Harry. "Open Daddy, I help."

Harry was confused when he found what looked like a Crystal ball. "I thought you were trying to convince me to come to school."

Severus laughed. "Here I thought Trewlaney was one of your favorite teachers."

The groan from Harry said it all. It wasn't in fact a Crystal ball, though it looked like one. It was like a pensieve, it stored memories and photos within it. It could be used two ways, as like a paper weight, on the little silver base it now stood, or shrunk, and hung as a pendant. There was a black cord necklace, with a magic clip, also included. Severus had filled it with pictures, and got memories from Harry's loved ones. Harry was amazed when he realized some memories came from Ron. Severus admitted he had actually gone to speak to Harry's friend for them. Harry opted to wear it, and allowed Severus to put it on the cord and around his neck. It was small, and looked like a normal little pendant.

Severus kissed him. "It would look really nice on your desk when you come to school with me in the fall."


Christmas had been a wonderful occasion. Harry didn't tell Severus, but a few days after Christmas, he had two reasons to head to school. Severus thought he had gone up there to see Neville and Luna, and Hagrid as well. And while it was true, he also went to see Poppy. She confirmed she was planning to retire in the near future. He hadn't agreed to anything yet, but he had let her known he was considering it. The job was good, and Teddy would see his grandparents all of the time. But he wasn't ready to make the commitment just yet.

It was New Years' eve, but during the day time and he was home with his son. They had been at the manor or with his grandparents the past few days, but they had come home the night before. Teddy would be with his grandparents that night, as Severus was taking Harry out.

Harry watched his son playing on the carpet. "We'll have to get you ready soon."

Teddy looked up. "I come with you."

Harry shook his head. "Uncle Sev and I are going on a date."

Teddy pouted. "I come on last one."

Harry sighed. "But tonight we're going to be up really late."

Teddy smiled. "Me stay up."

Harry bent and kissed his son. "You're going to have a fun party with Grandma and Grandpa."

Teddy pouted. "Not as fun as Mr. Sev."

Severus had come in. "No one is as fun as me. But you're going to the manor, and Uncle Luc is sure to take you to see the horses."

Harry shook his head. "We have to find that man a date."

Severus smirked. "You'd be lucky to live if you suggested it."

Teddy was a bit happy. "I come on next date."

Severus nodded. "I thought tomorrow, we could go skating."

Harry loved watching the two of them together more and more. Severus was his usual grouchy self, but it softened with Teddy. And Harry could admit, he wouldn't have it any other way, it was what drew him to the man. He wasn't looking for someone boring, or moony eyed over him. He knew Severus had been hands on with Draco, but even after all these months, it still amazed him watching Severus with his son.

Severus had come early, knowing that Teddy would likely be giving his dad a hard time about leaving. Severus had tried to convince his brother to come out, even if he had no date, but he said no. He was having a quiet night at the manor, and the Tonks and Teddy would be joining them.

Teddy looked at his daddy. "Daddy where Sev's treats?"

Harry summoned the bag. "You haven't given her one yet."

Teddy opened the bag. "She sad we all go away."

Severus smirked. "Likely happy to have the night to cause havoc."

Harry shot a piece of crumpled paper at him. "She's not that bad."

Teddy offered a treat to his kitty. "Here girl."

Kreacher appeared with a bag. "It ready for little master."

Harry took the bag. "Thanks Kreacher."

Severus looked at Teddy. "Ready to go?"

Teddy went rigid. "Daddy what wrong with Sev?"

Harry looked down at the cat and went pale. "A fur ball."

Severus picked up the cat. "Why don't you take Teddy to his grandparents, I'll meet you."

Harry mouthed Charlie to Severus as he picked up Teddy. "She'll be fine in the morning."

Teddy was a bit worried, but he knew his daddy and Uncle Sev would not let anything happen to kitty. He started calling Mr. Toby, Uncle Sev. Daddy say that his real name, and he try, but sometimes he still called the man Toby instead. He liked Toby much better, besides Sev is his cat not the man. And the man didn't seem to mind that he didn't call him Sev. Daddy called him Teddy bear, so he called Sev, Toby.

Charlie was surprised by the floo. "Rodger and I were about to head out."

Severus showed the cat. "Her breathing is worsening."

Charlie paled and came through. "I will see what I can do."

Rodger had come with him. "What happened?"

Severus pointed at the treats. "Teddy gave her one. Perhaps an allergy?"

Charlie shook his head. "Looks more likely poison."

Severus was pale. "Who would poison a child's cat?"

Rodger shrugged. "You should warn the store you bought it from."

Charlie agreed. "It may not have been the only batch."

Severus went to floo the store, and for a moment thought of Ginny. But she worked at the emporium, not at the menagerie where they bought the cat treats for Sev. If anything, she could have poisoned one of the owls. And he didn't know how she would have known about Teddy's cat either. But something just seemed off about this, and the store owner was confused. He hadn't carried that brand in store, it was a muggle brand.

Charlie motioned. "Go join Harry and Teddy. I will give her medicine, I hope she'll be fine by morning."

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