Harry had been reluctant to allow them to tell Bill and Fleur. He was still not certain that they could not have got the Krums to help in some way. But Remus was sure that they could trust the Delacaurs to help him out. Remus reminded him what the family owed him and Fleur adored him. Harry had his heart broken many times by people he thought he could trust. He knew Hermione was involved, though not to what extent she was. It was not about himself though that he worried. He worried about his daughter, and making sure she was always safe. He wondered if he was being selfish not to wait until she was born. He wanted her home so she could have her Uncle George, but maybe he should just wait. But he wanted her born home in the UK with George there. George was the closest thing to Fred he could give his daughter, her daddy's twin.

Word came from Oliver and a portkey for them. It was not one for the UK, but they had expected to need to go to France first of course. Draco would come with them to France and then head home with his own portkey it was decided.

Remus showed it. "It's time."

Harry was pale. "I am not sure."

Draco said. "You can wait."

Remus shook his head. "The sooner, the safer for her."

Harry sighed. "And Christmas."

Draco smiled. "Dad has a home ready for you."

Harry looked around. "Our things."

Remus knew he was slowing things. "The elves have packed."

Draco took the portkey. "Are you ready?"

Harry touched his belly. "Am I right?"

Remus kissed his head. "Yes."

Harry looked at Teddy. "I could risk you both."

"Teddy and I are safe."

Draco added. "And we will help keep them so."

Harry finally nodded. "I am ready."

Remus activated it. "Here we go."

Harry kept his eyes on Remus and Teddy. He wished he could see Teddy grow up just as much as his own daughter. He knew Remus would help raise his daughter. He didn't have his own parents but Moony would be a grandfather to her. With Uncle George, Grandpa Remus, and Oliver, he knew she would be safe. And others like Luna and Neville, Viktor, Andromeda and perhaps Fleur if this worked. He would ensure she was not only safe, but she had the life that he had never had. His little girl would always be loved and protected even if she didn't have her dads.

The portkey whisked them away and Harry found himself quite dizzy when they arrived. He had got better at portkeys and could apparated when not this pregnant, but long distance was hard. He stumbled when they arrived where they were going.

A hand reached out to steady him. "Watch it Harry."

Harry straightened. "Bill."

Bill heard the doubt and pulled him into a hug. "You are safe."

Fleur threw her arms around him. "I am so relieved."

Remus motioned. "Maybe we should sit."

Harry nodded. "I am tired."

Fleur motioned. "This is our home in Paris. You will spend the night."

Bill saw his confusion. "Lucius thought it best."

Remus thought it wise. "You are already exhausted."

"And Christmas is not for a few days. " Draco reminded him.

Fleur suggested. "You could spend Christmas here."

Bill smiled. "Other than George and Charlie….."

Harry cut him off. "George."

Bill corrected him. "You can trust Charlie."

Viktor had arrived. "I second that."

Harry sighed. "I'd like to be home."

Bill looked at his belly. "Our niece?"

Draco had not pushed. "You have said it before."

Harry nodded. "Fred."

Remus had already planned to help Harry leave the country, when Albus came back from the dead. Alastor had been involved but at the time he hadn't planned to fake his death. He had been on the hunt and away from school when Albus came. He learned his friends were taking money, and he had come back to school. He had not let on that he knew, just saw no point of being on the hunt alone. With the death of Moody, Xeno had become involved to help Severus. Harry had remained in contact with the twins both on the hunt and when he was at school. Fred had been helping Xeno with the underground and he knew Harry's plan. He and Fred had grown close, and what had once been a brotherly bond, deepened into love. They had made love for the first time not long before the final battle, but she was conceived days before. Fred had planned to come with him though he would not have faked his death. He and George had spoken of opening another shop in North America.

Bill was shocked. "Does George know?"

Harry shook his head. "Not that I am alive or pregnant."

Remus squeezed his hand. "He will be so happy."

Fleur mentioned. "I am sure you are hungry."

Harry was overwhelmed. "A bit tired."

Remus shook his head. "You need to eat."

Harry sighed. "I need some fresh air."

Fleur suggested. "Why don't you walk in the garden while I call for food?"

Oliver worried as Harry went to the doors. "He is pale."

Remus calmed him. "It's just a lot to take in."

Fleur eventually followed him out. "Harry."

"Thank you for helping me. Any debt your…."

Fleur cut him off. "This has nothing to do with you saving me."

Harry turned to her. "Bill's niece."

She shook her head. "We offered help before Oliver told us."

Bill may not have been as close as the twins but he considered Harry family. He would not have had his wife or the baby on the way, if not for Harry. Fleur was not as far along as Harry, she was just barely four months. Viktor had been joking when he commented how big she was, she had just started showing and was still tiny. Bill and Fleur would ensure that Harry's little girl was safe and loved in the UK.

Harry looked at her belly. "She'll have one little cousin to play with."

George had been kept busy that season. The shop in London had been re-opened since the war and was thriving as always. He and Fred had planned to open a second one. He had been surprised when Fred had suggested they open two, one in Scotland and one in North America. He had his suspicions who Fred wanted to run the one in North America. Unfortunately both of them were dead, and plans had changed. George had just bought the old Zonkos. Lee had been working for him, and would take over the second shop. Harry had left him a chunk of money when he died, though his Black and Potter fortune had gone to Remus. Harry had got reward money from the war and it was what was left for George. Lee would run the shop in Scotland when it opened, and he would remain in London. He and Angie were dating, and she was a nurse here.

He was surprised when he received word from Bill. Bill had been spending more time in France and was looking to move down there. He had thought his brother had gone there for Christmas. He could work from home when needed, and they had gone days before.

He saw Bill come in. "Hey Bill."

Bill smiled. "Glad you are here."

George smirked. "You asked to meet."

Bill shrugged. "You haven't had much to do with the family."

George didn't deny it. "But you and Charlie are different."

Bill smiled. "Have you seen Charlie recently?"

"No. I was surprised when he moved back."

Bill motioned. "Can you leave the store?"

"The day is slowing down a bit."

"Good." Bill simply said.

"What is this about?"

Bill motioned. "I need some help."

George was confused. "Help? And I thought you were in France."

Bill threw a cloak at him. "A surprise."

George smirked. "Not much for shopping."

Bill shrugged. "If no help, can get Angie."

George had no idea what his brother was up to but he put on his cloak. He had been about to leave anyways, and his clerk knew that. He still had no idea what his brother was doing in the country. He was happy to help but he was not the person one usually asked for shopping advice. He doubted either his sister in law or the baby, needed any of his joke products. But it was unusual that his brother would come to him for some help. If for no other reason than being curious and wanting to know what his brother needed, he followed Bill from the store.

Bill would not tell him where they were going and led him into one of the residential streets off the alley. George knew the street well as Angie had a place along here that George would likely move into. But it was not to their home that they headed.

George stopped. "This belongs to…."

Bill nodded. "I know."

"What are we doing here?"

"It is just the easiest way."

George was so confused. "Best place for what."

Bill smiled. "To take you to the surprise."

"How are the Malfoys involved?"

Bill led him up. "We need not be seen."

"What is this about? I know they have businesses….."

Bill stopped him as he opened the door. "I wasn't shopping."

George got that. "Why all this secrecy?"

"Just trust me."

George saw the floo powder. "If it is a surprise for your wife, why all the secrecy for me?"

Bill handed him powder. "It's not for my wife."

George took some. "Then for who?"

Bill went to put some in the fire. "You."

"Where are we going?"

George had no idea what the home was when Bill said the name. For some reason the name seemed oddly familiar but he had no idea down the powder, he stepped into the flames having even less idea what his brother was up to. He had always trusted Bill though. He knew the lies of his parents and many siblings but the two oldest he could trust. But he still had no idea what his brother was up to.

He was surprised when he came into a den. "Lady Longbottom? What are you doing here?"

The woman smiled. "The home belongs to myself."

George was confused. "I thought the house was an old safe house…."

Bill agreed. "That our Uncles used? It was."

Augusta reminded her. "They worked with my son Frank."

George looked around. "Why are we here?"

Bill smiled. "There is someone you need to see."

"Neville? I…."

Augusta shook her head. "He won't be here till later."

"What is this about? Why all the secrecy?"

Bill just smiled. "Your surprise."

George was frustrated. "Then what is it."

Oliver appeared. "It's more of a whom."

George hugged him. "Happy to see you but why all this secrecy?"

Oliver laughed. "Not for me."

Before he could ask, a voice came from behind. "It's for me."

George turned in shock. "Harry? Harry?"

Harry nodded. "Hey George."

George caught him up in his arms. "Oh thank Merlin, I thought you dead."

Harry gently explained what happened and ended with. "But I needed to come back."

George shook his head. "We won't let you die. There has to be a way. Maybe Poppy or even…"

Harry motioned to Severus who was there. "He keeps trying to tell me there is hope."

George did not understand why Harry was giving up. He was shocked Harry was alive but he was not surprised about Fred. He had known, Fred had never kept something like that from him. It was why he knew that the two had planned to move and run the new shop again. Harry was home and they would find a cure for him and make him safe here as well. He had lost Fred, he was not going to lose Harry again, now he had him back.

Harry stopped him. "We can't use the spell."

George pushed. "Any risk is worth it."

Harry asked. "Is it worth Fred's daughter?"

George stopped in shock. "Daughter?"

Harry put George's hand on his belly. "His daughter."

George was shocked. "He would have loved her so much."

Harry nodded. "I won't give her up."

George shook his head. "There has to be a way."

Severus sighed. "The longer he waits…."

Harry cut him off. "I won't risk her for a small chance."

He had this fight with the man more than once. Severus was trying to help him for the sake of Remus and for Lily as well. He understand the boy's desire to protect the baby. He was more like his mother than Severus had ever realized until now. Lily had died for her son, refused to leave him, and flee. And now Harry refused the potion, to protect his daughter, and likely die. He didn't like to fail twice though.

George shook his head. "My niece will have you, we will find a way. She needs one daddy."