Draco and George were soon threatening to elope. Molly was bad but nothing compared to Lucius when it came to planning the wedding. Lucius reminded his son that he was his only child. He wanted his son to have an amazing day. The boys would never elope, they wanted their family there, but needed to tone it down. Lucius didn't believe his son would elope but he did his best to listen to them both. He was reminded of the stuffy arranged marriage he had and the ceremony. Draco made him blush when he said Lucius might get a chance to redo as well.

Harry had agreed to another cooking lesson a few weeks into the new term. He could admit he quite enjoyed teaching Lucius how to Harry ended up in London, it seemed his plans had to be on hold with Lucius. He had found himself baby-sitting for the evening.

Andromeda apologized when he came. "I hope I wasn't interrupting."

"You know I am happy to take my brother."

"I hate missing my weekend but I got called into work."

Harry reminded her. "Teddy understands and will come for a sleepover again."

Teddy hugged her. "Bye Grandma."

The woman hugged him. "Be good for your big brother."

Teddy nodded. "I come back tomorrow?"

Andromeda shook her head. "Daddy should be back from Ireland before I am off."

Harry took Teddy. "We should head to Diagon."

Teddy turned to him. "Why?"

"We will need some food for our boys' night."

Teddy asked. "Popcorn?"

Harry smiled but said. "We better assure Grandma we are having veggies too."

Andromeda just laughed and waved them off. "Have fun."

Though mainly a mid-wife, Andromeda was a trained nurse. There had been a bad outbreak of dragon pox and the hospital was short staffed. Remus had continued writing even as a teacher. Along with texts, he was writing for pleasure, something his wife and now Harry encouraged. He was working on a novel but a book of short stories was to be published. He had agreed to spend the weekend in Ireland to meet with his publisher. Unfortunately he wouldn't be home for another night and Andromeda had asked Harry to take Teddy as she had to go to work.

Harry felt bad cancelling on Lucius but his brother was a priority to him. Lucius had more than understood and Harry promised him a rain check. He didn't mind spending a Saturday evening with his little brother. Grimmauld had a television so they would have a movie night.

He was surprised to run into Lucius in town. "Didn't think to see you."

Lucius reminded him. "I am out a dinner partner it seems."

Teddy piped up. "You could join us."

Harry shrugged. "Movie night and popcorn."

Teddy added. "Veggies for grandma."

Lucius smiled. "How could I turn that down?"

Teddy asked. "Can we have pizza?"

Harry smiled. "How about we make some pizza?"

Teddy bounced. "Yes, yes."

Lucius laughed. "My next cooking lesson?"

Harry shrugged. "Not worried about being shown up?"

"You're the teacher."

Harry smirked. "I meant by a three and a half year old."

Lucius went into the store with them. "I will take my chances."

Pizza had not been his planned second lesson but seemed a good thing. He doubted Draco and George would disagree with that. They bought all the ingredients and headed back to the house. Harry got them both into aprons, and did his best to teach them how to make some pizza dough. Thanks to magic, they didn't need time for it to rise a bit. Teddy made a child pizza and Harry and Lucius had some more grown up toppings. It was perhaps simpler then pasta, but Lucius did a lot of the prep work on it. And it definitely smelled good. They added some fresh veggies too.

Lucius smiled as they dug into the pizza with a movie. "Not too bad."

Teddy shook his head. "Gross mushrooms."

Harry laughed. "Grownups like different things."

Teddy happily ate his meat one. "They are slimy."

Harry shook his head. "Eat a few of those veggies please."

"Popcorn?"

"After dinner and some veggies."

Lucius laughed. "You drive a hard bargain."

Harry smacked his arm. "Not helping here."

Teddy looked at Lucius. "Did you make Uncle Draco?"

Lucius saw Harry's look. "All the time."

Harry reminded him. "Uncle Draco is a healer. He'd tell you like Grandma."

Teddy munched on a carrot. "I like carrots."

Harry ruffled his curls. "You will turn into a rabbit one day."

Teddy did get his bowl of popcorn later, and joined the two of them on the couch for the second movie. Harry was not surprised when Teddy fell asleep not even half way through it. He left Lucius to take Teddy up to bed. He let the little boy sleep, changing his clothes with his wand, and tucked him into bed. He found Lucius cleaning the dishes for him when he got back downstairs. He was a bit surprised by that.

Lucius shrugged. "Owe it after the meal."

"You helped cook."

"For the company and lesson."

"I know it was not the night we planned."

Lucius assured him. "I enjoyed it."

"You are good with kids."

Lucius had a sad smile. "Missed out on a lot."

Harry motioned to the sitting room. "There is an adult movie."

Lucius came. "I'd like that."

"We will still have to have a rain check."

Lucius surprised him. "Perhaps one night you'd let me take you out for dinner for real."

Harry was taken off guard a bit by the comment. He knew Lucius was not simply talking about a cooking lesson or as friends. Lucius had surprised himself as well. He had been telling himself he was there as a friend. He had not been lying when he had told Severus that. But he didn't regret saying it either. He didn't get an answer right away which didn't surprise him. He let the subject drop for now.

Before Lucius left Harry gave him an answer. "I would like to go for dinner one night."

Remus had been surprised to find Teddy with Harry when he got back. He had known Harry had planned a cooking night with Lucius. Teddy had quickly told his dad they hadn't been alone. Harry had told Remus about Lucius asking him out and he accepting. Remus could tell he was still a bit nervous about it. He knew it may be odd considering his former fiancé, but it would be good for his son. He knew Draco would agree with him. Draco and George proved him true when they found out about the date. Draco had guessed that it may happen and had no issue with it.

Harry was helped to get ready the next weekend by Draco and George. It was a bit odd for Draco to help his dad's date get ready but he volunteered. He had thought it was a way to reassure Harry he was okay. And as Harry went to meet Lucius, Draco had been right.

Lucius smiled when he arrived at the gates. "Ready for dinner?"

Harry smiled. "Famished."

Lucius went to take his arm. "I hope you approve."

Harry couldn't respond until after they apparated. "Where are we?"

Lucius led him towards a door. "A favorite restaurant of mine."

"Seems off the beaten path for you."

Lucius shrugged. "Sometimes nice to go where no one knows you."

Harry looked around the little pub. "Not the lobster and wine I pictured."

"If you'd prefer….."

Harry cut him off. "This is perfect."

Lucius led him to a table by the fire. "I would have thought you'd have seen my other side by now."

Harry agreed. "Cooking in an apron and all."

"You still owe me another cooking lesson."

Harry picked up the menu. "Draco has already made a request."

Lucius had thought hard about what to do tonight. He could admit lobster and wine would have been more his style of date in the past. But he knew Harry was a bit unsure about going out. It was the first date Harry had been on since the war. Well second, he knew about the movie. He decided a quiet dinner and perhaps a walk was the best option. He hoped it went well and that Harry would agree to a second one down the line. And eventually he would give Harry the wine and lobster treatment. But the pub had in fact been a favorite of his for years.

Harry liked the quaint little muggle pub which turned out to be on the banks of a loch not far from the school. It was not in a big tourist area, so mainly locals were in the pub. There was some music playing, and from the prime table by the fire, he knew Lucius had planned ahead.

A barmaid came over and smiled. "How can I help you gentleman?"

Harry smiled. "I will take an ale and a hamburger."

Lucius handed his menu. "Make that two."

Harry was surprised. "You don't need to have a hamburger for me."

"Who said it was for you?"

"I picture you more a steak man."

Lucius shrugged. "There is always time for a good burger. And the chips here are second to none."

Harry smiled as he sipped his beer. "The ale is pretty good."

Lucius agreed. "They use a local brewer."

Harry spotted something. "I know how to kill time."

Lucius saw. "I warn you, I am pretty good."

Harry stood. "Will have to see."

Lucius handed him darts. "We will."

Harry reminded him. "I have the eyes of the seeker."

Lucius laughed when Harry barely made the target. "But not the arm of a chaser."

Harry found that he indeed was better at seeing things then at aim or throwing. He had been told he could be a beater, but he never could be a chaser. He had tried practicing with them before. They played a couple of rounds, and while he never beat Lucius, he did get a bit better at it. They stopped when the food arrived at the table and he could admit Lucius was right about the chips being good. Lucius did seem to enjoy it. Lucius ordered them some apple pie and ice cream for dessert and Harry decided to trust his taste in food. And it wasn't misplaced.

After dinner they took a walk through the small town and a lighted part of the loch. It was a nice night out even if early spring. But they eventually apparated back to school and finished the walk through the grounds back up to the castle.

Lucius stopped at the steps. "I had a good time."

Harry smiled. "So did I."

"Will we do it again?"

"I promised you another cooking lesson."

"Wasn't what I meant."

Harry smiled. "I'd like that a lot."

Lucius kissed him but on the cheek. "Next Saturday?"

Harry nodded. "Sounds good."

Inside he was headed up when he heard. "You missed dinner."

Harry didn't turn. "I had dinner plans."

Severus made it to his side. "I think you owe me a rain check on our second date."

Harry smirked. "I gave you a dance at the party."

"I will take you out next Saturday."

Harry smirked. "No."

"Don't be stubborn lion. You had fun last time."

"I already have plans."

"I am sure your brothers will forgive you."

"I have a date with Lucius."

Severus stared at him in shock and Harry headed up the stairs leaving the man stewing behind him. He had no need to explain anything to the man. He could not believe Lucius had the nerve to make a move on Harry. He thought Lucius was more sensible then that. He knew his friend was attracted but Lucius had to know that Harry would come back to him eventually. Harry was not surprised to find his dad and George waiting.

He smiled when they asked how it had gone. He didn't mention Severus. "I said we'd do it again."

AN: Severus will get his chance to mend fences with Harry, but the romance side is definitely starting to lead more to Lucius.

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