Harry was surprised when he turned around. He didn't expect to see anyone he knew there. Well other than those who had come with him. If it had been a Slytherin, he would have expected either Draco or Severus. Draco had been invited to come but he decided to let it be a team night out. But he had joked he would have to bribe Harry to spy on George and keep his boyfriend honest. Both had told him he was welcome to come. Harry had also told Severus about going to a strip club. The man would have easily noticed that Harry had left the school for the evening. After how he had been acting, he wouldn't put it past the man to show up. It wasn't like there was many gay strip clubs, at least in wizard London.

Lucius had been surprised when he had seen the group in the club when he came in. He assumed Harry was among them. His son had mentioned trying to get Harry to go out again and let his hair down. He noted his son didn't seem to have joined in on this adventure though.

Harry went to wash his hands. "I wasn't expecting you."

Lucius laughed. "Didn't get an invite."

"Didn't think this was your type of thing."

Lucius wondered. "Why? I enjoy a night out."

"At a strip club?"

Lucius shrugged. "I am gay."

Harry knew. "But….."

"There is nothing to feel embarrassed about. Many adults enjoy a night out."

Harry blushed. "I guess."

Lucius handed him a towel. "You can't tell me you aren't enjoying the nice bodies up there."

Harry went even redder. "I guess."

"Is there anything wrong with enjoying a good show?"

"No."

Lucius washed his hands. "I used to bring clients here back in the day."

Harry wondered. "And now?"

Lucius shrugged. "Been a long day at work."

"Your wife is….well I mean you are free to..." Harry stopped with a blush.

Lucius agreed. "I am not a man for flings. But it is nice to look."

Lucius had been forced into an arranged marriage and the only happiness was his son. His wife had made no secret that she hated him or cheated. Though she did, Lucius had kept to his vows through it. Lucius was not a young man and simply looking for a quick shag. If he did take someone to bed, he wanted more. But even he could enjoy a bit of fun and a look once and a while. It didn't mean he was about to go into the back room and have a lap dance with one of the dancers. He made Harry blush when he said that. He had just arrived but planned to enjoy a bit.

Harry was still red in the cheeks but he could admit he felt a bit better. He was reminded that his friends had said basically the same thing to him. He knew Draco had been willing to come but he was surprised about Lucius. It had just seemed to be out of character for such a man.

Harry motioned. "I should get back."

"Your friends will be wondering."

Harry agreed. "Worried I have run."

Lucius laughed. "Or hooking up."

Harry was hot under the collar. "They joked about that."

Lucius motioned. "I promise you are safe with me."

"I didn't doubt that."

Lucius opened the door. "I should get back to my table."

"You could join us."

"You don't mind."

Harry shrugged. "Can keep George company as your son declined."

"I highly doubt George would agree."

"They have spotted me. You may want to flee if not joining us."

Lucius laughed. "I wouldn't mind company."

The others had been surprised when they spotted Harry coming from the bathroom. George had thought had spotted Lucius before. Draco had not told George who Harry had been with when he and Charlie found Harry in town. Had just told his boyfriend he had found Harry having a bite to eat. George found it a bit odd to see his brother with the father of his boyfriend. And they were a bit surprised when Lucius came over.

Oliver smirked. "Decided to have fun after all?"

Harry blushed. "We ran into each other."

Alicia laughed. "Blondes not your type?""

George looked to Lucius. "Joining us?"

Lucius shrugged. "Harry invited me."

Harry smiled. "You seemed to be missing a Malfoy."

George groaned. "So you brought his father along?"

Oliver pulled over a chair. "More the merrier."

Angie agreed. "Did tell Draco he was welcome."

George looked at Harry. "He may think this is a conspiracy."

Alicia saw his confusion. "Was supposed to be a team night and you invited Lucius."

Harry pointed out. "I didn't invite him. Besides, it's George he would be ticked at."

George shot him a look. "He encouraged me."

Laughter followed the comment and Lucius paid for a round of drinks for all of them. Harry was a bit uncomfortable when he also got some money. He handed Harry some but Harry looked extremely red in the face. The money had a spell, so it would take muggle bill form once on a stripper, so they wouldn't get hit by coin. Lucius saw his nerves, and with a smile, he made his own deposit. He didn't stuff it or anything but he got close to the stage and dancer. Harry took a breath and he did the same. He was blushing a lot but he did it. The others joined in to help.

When they left later that night Lucius smiled at Harry before he left. "Wasn't too bad was it?"

Harry could admit he had a good time at the club. They had actually stayed longer then he would have thought. And he had paid more than one dancer. He felt a bit odd but he was reminded the dancers made more in tips then pay. Harry was still surprised Lucius had been at such a club. He had always kind of thought it was something a bit sleazy. Or something that young men did. He didn't expect Lucius to be at such a place. But he had been happy Lucius had joined them and he had a good laugh with the man. George had felt a bit odd but he had been okay with it.

Harry was headed to the Burrow the next day for brunch. Molly had heard he was in London for the weekend and she had insisted he come. Harry was happy he had a hangover potion so he would be able to get through it. Draco had supplied both Harry and George before he left.

George looked a bit rough when they arrived. "Morning."

"Forgot to take your potion?"

George smirked. "Doesn't seem to have kicked in yet."

"Draco's covert way of telling you that he wasn't happy?"

"And why would that be?"

"His boyfriend going to watch male dancers all alone."

George elbowed him. "I do recall he was invited."

Harry shrugged. "My potion worked much better."

"Maybe I mixed up potions."

"Mixed up?"

"You were the one corrupting his boyfriend."

Harry smirked. "I recall a strip club was not my idea."

Molly appeared in the door. "What was that about a club?"

George turned to his mum. "Oh just the night club we convinced Harry to try last night."

Harry agreed. "Was a good band."

Molly had an odd look but motioned. "You boys can discuss the...entertainment after."

George and Harry shared a small smile as they headed into the house. They had a feeling from the comment that Molly perhaps suspected. Molly liked to think her kids were all innocent. She let them think she believed when they had two bedrooms when living with their partners before marriage. She highly doubted her son and Harry would have gotten into too much trouble. And she and Arthur shared a smile. They were at least happy that Harry was getting out and starting to have a life again. She was just happy to have some of the family home.

Percy and Audrey who lived in town were there with Lucy and Ron and Hermione had also come. Charlie and Bill had been unable to come, and Ginny was away for a game or she would have joined them as well. Molly was happy to have whoever she could get over.

Molly worried when George didn't eat much. "Are you not feeling well?"

Arthur agreed. "You usually gobble up your mother's bacon."

Harry smirked. "Feeling a bit queasy."

Percy laughed. "You don't look worse for wear."

"His boyfriend likes me better."

Molly took pity and made her son some tea. "This should help speed it up."

George drank it. "Didn't take you for remedies."

Arthur reminded his son. "She has experience with nausea for other reasons."

Molly smiled. "Perhaps you will know that soon enough."

George went red. "Me? I never said I would be the carrier."

Molly shrugged. "I just didn't imagine Draco. Like Charlie, he doesn't seem the sort."

Harry put an arm around his brother. "Think you'd look cute."

George smirked. "I wouldn't talk."

Breakfast was a nice occasion and George did get his appetite back. It seemed Harry had just been awake longer and the potion was quicker. Harry headed into London to pick up a few supplied before he headed back to Grimmauld. There wasn't food in the house since he, his dad and Teddy were all at school. Remus had opted to stay at school for the weekend with Teddy. It had been a boy's weekend he pointed out.

"It seems we keep running into each other."

Harry turned to Lucius. "Grocery shopping?"

Lucius laughed. "I do eat."

Harry picked up some buns. "I keep learning new things."

"Thought I was a vampire?"

Harry had an odd look pass but changed topics. "Hungry?"

Lucius smiled. "Is that an invite?"

Harry shrugged. "I have more buns than I need."

"How could I turn down such a wonderful invitation?"

Harry shrugged. "I have a rule though."

"And that is?"

"Lunch guests get to help to cook."

Lucius smirked. "I may have a meeting."

"Afraid of an apron."

Lucius admitted. "I perhaps have never cooked."

"Well you were kind enough to introduce me to something new last night."

"I believe you enjoyed it once you stopped protesting."

Harry blushed but agreed. "I think you will too."

Lucius had been joking and he was happy to accompany Harry back to the house. Harry didn't really make him do much. They were just having sandwiches and a fruit salad. But he did worry from time to time, Lucius may chop off a finger. He had the man make sandwiches instead. They sat down in the back garden for lunch and both were enjoying it. Lucius admitted he wouldn't mind Harry giving him another lesson. Lucius went to leave, but he made the comment again, that he was just an invite away. He had said it when Harry asked him about coming to school.

Harry called. "Perhaps. We really do need to work on those knife skills."