Harry was irritated to say the least by Severus and his presumptuous behavior. The picnic in the stands had been bad enough .The man had another thing coming if he thought Harry was going to a movie with him. Yes, Severus had promised him a real date after the war. But it was two years too late. He had plans that weekend, he was to go to the Burrow for Hermione's baby shower, but it was not until Saturday afternoon. Harry would be going just for the party. He was busy with marking and coaching that weekend and would stick close to home for the rest.

Harry was in his classroom finishing his last class on Friday afternoon. Like many teachers, he had a short day on Fridays, his class ending at 4. He was putting the homework assignment up on the board when he heard a knock on the door. He was surprised as it was open.

Harry turned to the door and wasn't pleased. "Can I help you?"

Severus stood in the door. "I came to meet you."

Harry turned back to his board. "I am teaching as you can see."

One of his students said. "Class is over Professor."

Harry turned back. "Once you have written down the assignment, you are free to leave."

Severus waited in the door as the kids left. "I am surprised."

Harry was closing up his books. "Surprised?"

"I would have thought you'd be the teacher to let them out early."

"If I knew you were lurking I may have considered."

"I have had office hours for the past hour."

Harry went to leave. "I would think you'd use it to mark."

"I have no papers left."

"Took it easy on your students? Softened in old age."

"It is weeks before term finals."

Harry scoffed. "I recall someone telling us that it was time to push us harder."

"I needed to clear my evening."

"A big potion order?"

"Dinner and a movie."

Harry turned to the man and looked at him with irritation in his eyes. He had told the man he would not be going out with him. He knew he should never have given in on the picnic. But he had been hungry and he had always been a slight sucker for the strawberry tarts. Those tarts were better than some of Molly's best baking. He knew he should not have given in, it gave the man the idea that Harry would let him in. He should have gone to the hall and had lunch. Now he was suffering the consequences of letting his guard down for one moment.

Severus watched him and he had a smile but he didn't show it too much. Oh he knew the little lion was going to be plain stubborn about this but he would go. He had not been to a movie since Lily when they were kids, but he knew it was a date that Harry would enjoy.

Harry pushed past him. "I am going to…."

"You have no practice till tomorrow."

"Doesn't mean I am going anywhere with you."

"I have purchased tickets."

Harry smirked. "Well then better be finding a date."

"I have reservations for us at a steak place first."

"Trying to impress me by remembering?"

"Worked with the tarts."

Harry grunted. "I was hungry."

"And you are now."

"Why are you doing this?"

"I promised you a date."

"You promised to marry me."

"We will start with a movie."

"Start?"

Severus ran a hand on his lips. "You will take some convincing to take your ring back."

"Convincing? A bit more than that."

Severus shrugged. "I am stubborn."

"For once we agree."

"The bus will soon arrive."

Harry looked ready to protest but he sighed and went with the man. It seemed Severus couldn't do side by side any more, in control. Harry could have but Severus had called the bus. Harry had not used the knight bus since he was able to apparate. He did crack a smile when Dre, the shrunken head, made a crack about Severus and smelling like bat dung. Severus smirked, but he directed Harry into a seat. They headed to Edinburgh Harry realized, which wasn't too bad a distance from the school, by knight bus that is.

Severus at least had good taste and they sat down at a nice steak restaurant for an early dinner. Harry had cooked a lot of steaks growing up but had never really got to have one, till school. Severus had not forgotten that little tid bit his fiancée had told him.

Severus poured him wine. "Much nicer than the hall."

"I don't know, I may have preferred the noise."

"You can admit the food is good."

"That at least."

"I have a gift for you."

"Weeds in your pocket."

Severus shook his head. "Wonky."

"Your elf?"

"He has orders to make you tarts whenever you ask."

Harry had a small smile for a moment. "Maybe I should repay."

Severus smiled. "A kiss?"

Harry smirked. "I will lend you Kreacher to make some of his famous pea soup."

Severus nearly choked. "It may be safer to eat the soup at the Leaky Cauldron."

Harry shrugged. "Don't say I didn't offer."

Severus motioned. "We should head for the movie."

"No dessert?"

"If I recall, popcorn is traditional. And licorice."

"Stop."

"Stop what?"

"Pretending you still know me."

Severus didn't respond but simply led Harry off to the movie theater, it was close enough to walk. Harry avoided the licorice at first but Severus bought some. He knew Harry was just being stubborn as ever. Sure enough, during the movie, Harry did have some. Severus could assume a dinner and movie in the muggle world was tolerable, perhaps even enjoyable. He was reminded even the Malfoys had done things like this. When they got back to school, Harry allowed the man to walk him to his door. But he stopped Severus from attempting a goodnight kiss at all.

Severus simply handed him the licorice that was left. "Be as stubborn as you want lion, but I plan to keep every promise, including to marry you."

Harry and Draco were both headed to the Burrow the next day. Draco was not quite sure how he got talked into attending a baby shower. He was only a boyfriend, not even a member of the family. Harry knew though that it was only a matter of time. He in fact knew Draco had been looking at rings. He was just trying to get up the nerve to ask Arthur for his blessing. He was thinking of proposing on New Year's. The two had their first date, well a group date, on New Year's. It was perhaps not their first date, but it was their first kiss, and a special anniversary for the two of them. But Draco had no idea how he had been convinced by George to come. It wasn't like he was friends with either Ron or Hermione.

Harry laughed as the two of them headed into town to pick up George and go to the Burrow. Really Draco was only going for lunch. Most of the men would leave before the actual party. Harry would stay, both as Hermione's best friend, and to keep Ron company.

Draco groaned. "I don't know why I am doing this."

"Because you love Ron so much."

Draco smirked. "I bought the baby a stuffed weasel."

Harry laughed. "Might find a ferret when you and George have a baby."

Draco blushed. "Who said that I plan to have kids with him?"

"I recall someone ring shopping."

Draco nudged him. "Today may change my mind."

"You are only staying for lunch. Then you two get to abandon me."

George had appeared. "Well you are one of the girls."

Draco agreed. "Think of all the fun baby games."

Harry didn't find it funny. "Keep it up and I will ensure Pansy invites you to hers."

Draco choked but laughed. "Even her husband isn't invited."

George shook his head. "You had to have the friend who believes in mixed baby showers."

Harry reminded him. "She is your sister."

"Sister in law, and that is enough to save me."

They headed to the Burrow, gifts in hand. As far as he knew, only Charlie and Ron would be staying for the baby shower. Unlike George, Charlie had been convinced to make an appearance at the actual shower. Like Draco, Rodger was not inclined to attend the baby shower after. Hermione was due around Christmas and it was a bit late but she had been busy with work. She would start maternity leave next week, wishing to use most of her year off when the baby was born. Hermione was a prosecutor with the ministry.

Molly was in heaven as usual with planning and hosting the baby shower. Jean had been involved of course as it was her only daughter. The relatives who attended the wedding, were coming. They had been told about the world, after a spell was used, to ensure they wouldn't tell.

Draco looked at Harry before they went in. "Should I be worried?"

Harry turned. "About what?"

"My father invited us to dinner tonight."

"Should be George asking me."

"My father has decided to cook."

George thought his boyfriend joking. "A bad attempt at humor?"

Draco shook his head. "He seems serious."

Harry was surprised. "And you are asking me?"

"He perhaps mentioned who taught him to cook."

Harry shrugged. "He can make a decent pasta."

George looked at the door. "Maybe should get our fill now."

Harry laughed. "You could stay with me for the party."

Molly appeared. "Come in boys."

They found the family, as well as Michael and Jean, in the house. Other family members and guests would be arriving after lunch for the party. There would be food then of course but closer till dinner. Michael and Arthur would be staying for the party as well it seemed. Harry was a bit surprised that Lucius was cooking for his son and George. He had never thought to see the day. Draco shared a look with George and they were both thinking the same thing. Draco was starting to wonder if there was something going on between his dad and Harry.

The other men fled soon after lunch. Harry found himself put to work with Charlie and the dads, doing the finishing touches on the party. The other guests arrived about an hour later including Luna. The town was partly muggle, so easy enough for Hermione's guests to make it.

Hermione turned to Harry. "Thanks for staying."

"You know I would do almost anything for you."

Ron agreed with his wife. "Thanks mate."

Harry smirked. "Who said it was for you?"

Molly broke it up. "Time for some games."

Harry looked at Charlie. "Time to run?"

Charlie looked like he would agree but they both stayed. Molly was shooting them glares but even she knew that they were joking. They had agreed to come and they would stay. The baby shower games though tested their resolve to be there to support the two for now. The food eventually came out and it definitely helped. And they wanted to stay to give their gifs to the couple as well. Harry laughed when he saw Draco had indeed given a stuffed weasel in his gift, a cat that looked like Crookshanks for Hermione. Ron wasn't so pleased with that.

Harry handed his gift. "I hope you like."

Hermione assured him. "You know anything means a lot."

Ron agreed. "You have already spoiled him."

Harry had indeed. "Uncle's prerogative."

Hermione smiled. "Godfather's."

Ron was amazed when they opened. "This is too much mate."

Hermione agreed. "It's beautiful."

Harry noticed something was missing. "I forgot something."

Ron grimaced when Kreacher was called. "Mate?"

Harry joked. "A nanny elf."

Hermione didn't find it funny. "You will never see your godson at this rate."

Harry sent Kreacher away and he returned with an item. "I meant this."

Hermione was in tears when she saw the rattle. "Harry."

"Traditional for a godfather to."

Harry knew Molly and Arthur had given them a rocking chair and toy box, and the Grangers were doing the main furniture. He had chosen a beautiful wood cradle, which he had custom made. There was an otter and a little dog carved into the headboard, and the Gryffindor lion at the foot. There was also a book of fairy tales, and a little quidditch mobile, to please both parents. The rattle had the same animals, as well as a place for the baby's name. The animals were of course Ron and Hermione's patronus animals. He had got stuffed versions as well, also in the cradle.

Harry smiled. "Both me and Teddy had the marauder stuffed animals as kids. Seemed fitting to do your patronus."

An: Well this is a unique tribute chapter. Happy birthday to Kreacher and Dre the shrunken head (knight bus). Technically the actors who voiced them, but still.

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