Two weeks before Christmas break, Harry and George had headed into London and to the hospital. They received word that Hermione had gone into labor. George waited until Harry was done teaching, not rushing to the hospital, to go. They arrived shortly after Hermione gave birth. They were allowed in a half hour later. Both sets of grandparents led the way, but all the Weasleys were there. Jean was the first to claim her grandson. Unlike Molly, Jean and Michael were first time grandparents. Harry was very proud to hold his little godson for the first time. With two and a half year old Victoire and nine month old Lucy, little Hugo was Molly and Arthur's first grandson. Charlie was expecting a little boy in a few months though, and Fleur was pregnant again. Molly's attention was back on Harry, Ginny and George. Ginny was back as quidditch was on winter break and she was godmother with Harry. She was getting married in less than 2 weeks, between Christmas and New Years. But her and her fiancé planned to wait a few years as she was focussed on quidditch, and Molly seemed to be more patient with her daughter. George had no doubt, if he and Draco got married, his mother would not be so patient.

George had been happy to get away from his mother's looks and head out with Harry for a late dinner. He reminded her that he and Draco weren't even engaged yet. His brothers though reminded him that he could propose. Harry shared a smile with Arthur, the only two who knew. Draco had got over his nerves a few days ago and asked Arthur for his blessing. He had settled on proposing on New Year's Eve.

George groaned as they left. "I swear Mum is getting worse."

"You know you could just propose."

"Propose? I haven't even dated the ferret for a year."

A voice cut Harry off. "Keep up the sweet talk and we never will."

Harry laughed as Draco joined them. "Could call him weasel but wouldn't want to confuse him with Ron."

George smirked. "Whose side are you on?"

"The best side." Draco laughed. But he added. "No worries about confusing them."

George kissed his boyfriend. "Good thing you didn't come."

"Oh but Ron missed him."

"And why is that?" Draco asked his boyfriend.

"Mum is getting worse."

Draco shrugged. "Who wouldn't want me to be a son in law?"

Harry smirked. "We could ask Lord Parkinson."

Draco smirked. "Marcus still lives in fear."

Pansy had started dating Marcus Flint shortly after the final battle and had been married last October. Marcus and his parents had never been involved, though his younger brother got the kiss. Though terrifying, Pansy's dad and four older brothers were not either. Harry had been surprised to learn Theo was the only guy Draco's age involved, though Vince and Greg's dads were. Pansy's mother died when she was little, and her father and brothers were all very protective. It was a running joke that going into a pit of alligators was safer, than dating Pansy was. Marcus had managed to marry her, but he lived in fear of his father in law. Pansy was due in a few months and her hormones made it worse. Draco was certainly happy that Arthur had been far easier to ask permission then Lord Parkinson would have been. He didn't envy Marcus.

Harry was surprised when they arrived at the restaurant and found another blonde was waiting for them. He hadn't seen Lucius in a while. He had heard Lucius had done a good job of cooking for a very shocked George and Draco. They had been worried to try it at first.

Harry turned to him. "I wasn't expecting you."

"Draco invited."

Draco shrugged. "You two seem to have become chummy."

George agreed. "Need to spend more time with him."

Harry turned to George. "And why is that?"

"He needs a bit of practice on his cooking." Draco laughed.

Lucius pointed out. "My pasta was quite good."

George agreed. "But the garlic bread was quite black."

Harry laughed. "The easiest part."

"Was busy with the pasta, forgot about it." Lucius admitted.

"If Lucius insists on cooking again, maybe you can teach him a new recipe."

Harry shrugged. "I wouldn't be opposed."

Lucius handed him wine. "Maybe we should ask my guinea pigs if they have requests."

Draco smirked. "Keep that up, and you will be dining alone."

George whispered to him. "Maybe what they want."

Harry and Lucius both heard as it had not been exactly quiet. Draco and George had been wondering about the two since Lucius cooked. Neither had a problem with the two of them. Seeing Harry smiling and talking with Lucius, they actually thought that it was good for him. Dinner was quite nice and the conversation was natural between all of them. Harry definitely didn't mind having Lucius sprung on him as a surprise.

Harry was headed back to school as he had a practice in the morning. It was the last one before the break, and he told his team he would come. George and Draco had decided to spend the weekend in town. Draco could be called if needed, and George had a weekend manager.

Lucius went to leave Harry at the doors. "I had a good time."

"So did I."

"Another lesson?"

"We wouldn't want to disappoint your son."

Lucius smiled. "That too."

Before Harry could respond he heard. "Don't you two look cozy."

Harry ignored the man and said to Lucius. "I will speak to you later to make plans."

Lucius agreed. "I look forward to it."

Severus was stewing. "Plans for what?"

Lucius went to leave. "I don't know what business it is of yours."

"He is my fiancé."

"Former fiancé."

"You know it is just a matter of time before he….."

Lucius turned. "Forgets you abandoned him and allowed him to grieve for you? I wouldn't count on it."

"I admit it was a mistake. I was doing what I thought….."

Lucius grunted. "How easily you forget how hard it is to trust people."

Severus called. "He will never choose you."

"I am here as a friend. If it becomes more, again you have no say."

Lucius walked towards the gates and didn't allow the man to have more of a say. He understood Severus. He knew the man had in his own delusional way thought he was doing the best. Lucius had forgiven the man on his own behalf. But Draco and Harry were another matter. Harry had grown up like Severus and it took a lot for either to open their heart and trust someone. And when that trust was broken, and as badly as Harry's had been, it was almost impossible to repair. Lucius as honest, he was there as a friend, but he could admit he would like more.

Severus stewed as he went in. "He is my fiancé, he will remember. No Malfoy is going to charm his way in."

Christmas break couldn't have come sooner for Harry. He was happy to head to London with Remus and Teddy for a few weeks. Andromeda was staying with them at Grimmauld. Harry would be staying at the Burrow Christmas eve. All the kids would be home, with their in laws the next day. Bill and Fleur who wouldn't leave for France for a few days, and Ginny who was single, would be home for the whole holiday. Remus and Draco both came Christmas Eve. And George came with Harry to Malfoy Manor for Christmas dinner. Andromeda joined them as well. Ginny and her fiancé were married on the 28th, and would miss George's proposal, as they spent the last 10 days of her quidditch winter break on a honeymoon in Spain.

On New Years' eve George had no idea what was up. Though Draco was using the cover of the holiday, he was showing his romantic side. He remembered last year when Harry had finally got the two of them to go out. They had only agreed to a double date, as they thought him crazy.

Harry saw an odd look on Draco. "What?"

"Thinking about this time last year."

Harry smiled. "Wondered if you'd show up."

"Thought you had lost your mind."

"Seems I wasn't wrong."

Draco smirked. "Maybe I am as loony as you."

Harry nudged him. "Second thoughts."

Draco took out a box. "No."

Harry knew. "Owe me a big thank you."

"Oh I have that in mind already."

"Best man and godfather?"

Draco smirked. "I am sure George will cover you on those."

Harry knew he was right. "And you?"

"Diaper duty."

Harry smacked him but shrugged. "Always happy to babysit."

"Have to see if he says yes first."

Draco and Harry had little to no doubt that he would say yes. Blaise was of course Draco's best friend and would be his best man. But since the death of his twin, Harry was George's closest friend and brother. There was little doubt he would be George's best man and likely choice as a godfather when they had a baby. But they were getting ahead of themselves with such talk. Even if they were sure George would say yes, Draco needed to propose to him first. And for a man who was usually calm and put together, Draco was showing some real nerves that night.

For a second year all of their friends were getting together for a party. This year though it was in London, was a private party for the group. Arthur was to bring his wife at midnight. They were baby-sitting their grandkids, but Harry was sending an elf, so Molly could leave for a bit.

George saw them and came over. "There you are."

Draco kissed him. "Sorry we're late."

"Worried we ran off?"

George smirked. "No, your Malfoy is over there."

Harry blushed when he saw Lucius. "He isn't my Malfoy."

George shook his head. "You did invite him."

Draco smiled as Harry headed over there. "It is growing on me."

Lucius turned to Harry. "Thanks for inviting me."

"You need to be here for midnight."

"I could have come later like Arthur and Molly."

Harry shrugged. "Don't want you home drinking alone."

Lucius led him to the bar. "So I am not drinking alone."

Harry laughed and shrugged. "Are you going to be my designated flooer?"

Lucius laughed. "I promise to summon the knight bus."

They had rented out the main floor and over the water patio of one of the hot restaurants on the Thames. It was a popular muggle spot but also with young people from their world. Lucius felt a bit odd as he was one of the eldest there, but there were a few others. Remus had been convinced to come out that year and left his son with Andromeda. Hermione and Ron were the only ones not there from among the brothers. With Hugo only a little over two weeks old, they were not inclined to join the evening. They were at the Burrow for the evening with Molly and Arthur.

Harry and Lucius were sharing a drink along the water when he groaned. "I am seeing things."

Lucius saw. "I can have him shown out."

Severus had come over. "Is that how you welcome a guest?"

Harry smirked. "I highly doubt you were invited."

Severus looked at Lucius. "I believe the staff was invited."

Lucius grumbled. "An unfortunate over sight."

Severus looked at Harry. "We should dance."

"And why would I do that?"

"Keeping promises."

Harry grunted. "I am not inclined to help."

Severus pulled him up to his feet. "But you like this song."

Harry asked. "Can you dance without your cane?"

Severus put it aside. "At this pace."

"Seems at least my toes are safe."

"Think best compliment you have given me in a long time."

"Don't count on another."

"Your date going to cut in?"

"He is not my date."

Severus brushed his lips. "I knew you wouldn't fall for the Malfoy charm."

Harry pulled away as the song ended. "But you were the one who showed me Slytherins had such hidden charms."

Severus watched Harry leave him and growled under his breath. He felt like reminding Harry that he had never fit in well in his house. He had been a half-blood without an ounce of charm to help. His cunning and sly side, and friends like Lucius, had helped. Severus stayed for the rest of the party though he wasn't able to get Harry alone. He had heard rumors his godson planned to propose and he wanted to be there as well. He could admit he had missed his closeness with Draco. He was surprised Draco was with a Weasley but could see his godson was happy.

Just before midnight Draco snuck George away from the other guests. "Come on."

"The party is not over."

"Fireworks should start soon."

George smirked. "Good view down here."

"I have a better view for you."

George was surprised by the upper deck. "What is this?"

Draco shrugged. "You insisted on coming to the party."

"You didn't need much convincing."

Draco motioned to the wine and strawberries. "Our anniversary of sorts."

"Not for another few days."

"I hope we will have a new one soon."

"New one?"

As they heard counting starting Draco knelt. "As husbands. Will you marry me?"

George beamed. "Yes."

Draco slid the ring on and stood just in time to pull George into a kiss at midnight. He pulled back. "Happy New Years'."

They were pulled apart by clapping as everyone from the party had joined them. He was touched to see his parents had come. He was shocked even to find Ron. Hermione had insisted her husband come and be there, she staying home with Hugo. Everyone hugged the couple, Molly already about wedding plans. Even Ron could be big enough to say congratulations to not only his brother but to Draco as well.

Severus had remained and pulled Harry in for a kiss. When Harry pushed back he smiled. "A reminder of who you will spend the year with."

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