Valentine's was a special occasion at school. They had a dance the weekend of or nearest and made sure the younger students had a town trip. Harry had agreed with Draco to chaperone the town trip. Sixth years could go into town every weekend, and seventh years any time, but for younger kids it was once a month. Harry didn't think he had any plans for the evening but he volunteered for town and not the dance later. He preferred to spend a quiet nigh in and not attend the romantic dance. He hadn't spoken to Lucius about their third date yet.

Draco walked with Harry into town and hid a smile. He had been the one to encourage Harry to volunteer to chaperone this afternoon. He had plans with his fiancé and got Harry to keep him company for shopping. In truth his father had asked him to make sure Harry was free.

Harry was with Draco and George at the end. "You guys can ditch me."

"Why would we do that?" Draco asked.

George agreed. "We invited you."

"But I know you guys have plans."

Draco shared a secret smile with George. "We can walk you back to school at least."

"So you aren't too lonely."

"If I didn't already feel depressed, a pity walk just did it."

George laughed. "If you are sure you're fine….."

Harry nodded. "Go enjoy your last as boyfriends."

Draco led his fiancé off. "We plan to."

George whispered to Draco. "He shouldn't have to wait long."

Harry was half way back to school when he heard someone. "Bad day to be alone."

He was surprised. "Day for lovers."

A daisy appeared in front of him. "A day for a third date perhaps?"

Harry turned to Lucius. "I don't know if I agreed."

Lucius reminded him. "I do recall you saying you would hold me to wine and lobster."

Harry took the daisy and smiled. "I may have to chaperone the dance. You didn't ask."

Lucius smirked. "I know for one my lion, you chaperone this afternoon to get out."

Harry watched as Lucius called the bus. "I wonder how you learned."

Harry allowed himself to be led on to the bus. He had indeed told the man he would go out on a third date with him. It had been about two weeks but they hadn't made any plans. Harry had not been expecting a date on Valentine's Day. He knew since it was only their third date, it was quick. Harry had never celebrated Valentine's really, other than one failed date with Cho in fifth year, before he had come out. It wasn't like he could have a traditional date with Severus. The man had proposed to him the night Teddy was born, not exactly the height of romance, but special.

Harry was a bit surprised when they arrived at a private manor. He was well aware both he and Lucius owned a number of homes, but they had gone public for the first two dates. He noticed they were somewhere on the coast as he could smell the ocean as they walked.

Harry asked. "Where are we?"

"This is my home in Cornwall."

Harry saw the ocean. "A bit private."

"I knew most places would be crazy with the holiday."

"Should I be worried you are embarrassed?"

Lucius stopped. "I just thought you'd prefer a quieter dinner. If I am…."

Harry cut him off. "I like your plan much better."

Lucius showed him down to the beach. "As I promised."

Harry smiled at the table where he found lobster and wine. "I have never actually had lobster."

Lucius pulled out his chair. "Well then I guess I am lucky to share a first with you."

Harry looked at it. "May need a bib."

Lucius actually produced some. "Standard."

Harry didn't have an easy time cracking the lobster. "May be a good idea we are in private."

"And why is that?"

Harry managed to crack it but almost hit Lucius. "No audience."

"So how is it?"

Harry smiled. "Delicious once I can taste it."

Lucius handed him the butter. "Try some with this."

Lucius had ordered dinner for them from a local restaurant and had picked it up before Harry. His elves were good at cooking but lobster was not on their list. There was also some wonderful ravioli that went with the lobster. Lucius had selected wine from his own collection. He used a warming spell since it was early February and even in the south it was a bit chilly. Some people would have thought a private estate would be the most romantic Valentine's Day, but Harry understood. Lucius hadn't wanted Harry to feel any pressure about the holiday. He had almost waited until next weekend to take Harry out. But he was convinced that Harry shouldn't be alone tonight and had come up with a compromise. By having a private night, they could keep their focus from the holiday and enjoy the date. It seemed to be working for both of them.

After dinner Lucius surprised Harry when he took him into the manor. Harry was a bit worried about dungeons when Lucius led him downstairs. Lucius instead revealed like his townhouse and main manor, he had added some muggle items like a television here. They often came here.

Lucius smiled. "I know it isn't a theater but I have a few movies to choose from."

Harry looked. "I have only ever seen 1 so I am sure I haven't seen."

Lucius was reminded of Harry's movie. "If you prefer we could just walk."

Harry shook his head. "I would like to try a horror movie."

Lucius smiled. "Not very romantic."

"Some muggles seem to think it inspires cuddling."

Lucius put in the movie. "I don't take you for scaring easily."

Harry sunk into the sectional. "I was thinking more you."

Lucius smirked. "I was a spy."

Harry shrugged. "Oh I am sure there are things the brave snake is scared of."

Lucius summoned some popcorn and threw a piece at him. "Not that I am about to tell you."

Harry munched on popcorn. "Not going to tell me your deepest fears?"

Lucius smiled. "Not at least until the fifth date."

"Fifth, Lord Malfoy? Boy do you move fast."

Lucius shrugged and they both laughed as they watched the movie. Harry was not about to stop watching movies because of his first date. It was more a laugh then a scare for them but they enjoyed the movie. Lucius took him back to school, and walked him up to the front doors. And this time Harry initiated the kiss. It wasn't much longer than before, but they were definitely getting there. Harry was surprised when he found a package in his rooms when he got back. He knew who it was from. On the top there was a few simple wild flowers. He found no note. He opened the package not knowing what he would find in it. He was shocked to find a chain with a pendant on it. It took him a few moments to realize the pendant was made from his engagement ring. It remained intact but there was a disc in the center, with Leo.

He found a note inside which simply said. 'This was always made for you lion.'

Harry was a bit worried a few weeks later when he headed for London. He had received word that Charlie had gone into labor with his nephew. He wasn't due for another two weeks, around Lucy's birthday. Male pregnancies were delicate and the babies could be smaller. Draco accompanied them to the hospital, doing his best to calm them both. Charlie was only two weeks early and they shouldn't start to panic. They found both families waiting in the waiting room for news. Rodger was an only child and his parents were anxious for news.

About three hours later Rodger appeared from the room. He could have sent a nurse but he knew everyone would be anxious for news. All the fear ran out of them as he was smiling ear from ear. He hugged his parents and assured them their grandson was healthy, before going in.

A further half hour later they went in. Molly still fretted. "How are you?"

Charlie looked up from his son. "We're both good."

Rodger assured his mother in law. "They both got a clean bill of health."

Molly kissed her son and looked at the baby. "You had us worried."

Charlie handed her the baby. "He was just anxious to say hi, and not share a birthday."

Percy laughed, thinking of Lucy's first birthday. "Birthdays, the one day we could count on as kids."

Bill looked down at his new nephew. "He escaped the curse."

Rodger's mother smiled. "He looks like you when born."

Rodger agreed. "But Charlie's eyes when he wakes."

Fleur took her husband's godson so Bill could sign off. Rodger's friend would also serve. "What have you named him?"

Charlie did the honors. "Gareth Rodger Davies."

Hermione thought of her own son. "At least Hugo will have a playmate."

Bill laughed. "Well since I am getting another daughter, that's good."

Some men may have been disappointed but Bill wasn't. He knew the chances when he married even a quarter veela was that he would likely have girls. He was happy to know in a few months he'd have a second daughter. He was the kind of dad that little girls had wrapped about their finger. George and Percy both went red when their mother said there could be more grandkids soon. Percy and Audrey planned to start in the next while trying for a second, now that Lucy was nearly a year old. And George and Draco planned to start after they got married in six weeks.

Harry was happy for his brother and to meet his new little nephew. He saw the kids, especially Hugo, when he was able to. Due to location, Frankie and any kids Draco and George had, he would be around more. But in the summer, when in London, he planned on baby-sitting.

He was surprised when leaving to see Severus. "What are you doing here?"

Severus reminded him. "It is a hospital."

Harry eyed him. "Is something wrong?"

Severus reminded him. "I do healing potions."

Harry had forgotten. "I would think you'd send."

"I also had a checkup with a healer."

"Surely there are ones closer."

"The school healer is not so inclined." Severus reminded him.

Harry sighed. "He wouldn't deny you care."

"I won't force myself on him."

"On him you won't?"

Severus pointed out. "I have left you be since our talk."

Harry agreed. "He misses you."

Severus sighed. "I miss him too."

"Your determination wouldn't be as lost on him."

Draco was angry and hurt but like his father, he was perhaps easier to forgive Severus than Harry. But Severus had not been as stubborn with him. He loved his godson and had not wanted to force the issue with him. Draco had made it clear that he didn't want to have Severus around. Harry pointed out that he had told the man the same thing. He knew how much Severus cared about Draco, about both Malfoys really.

Severus knew. "It would be nice to see him wed."

Harry smirked. "I wouldn't count on forgiveness that quickly."

Severus agreed. "Maybe as a date."

Harry grunted. "I thought this was going well."

Severus asked. "You got my package?"

Harry nodded. "Why?"

"The ring was always intended for you."

"Yet you turned it to a pendant? No finger anymore."

"You were the one who told me we couldn't go back."

Harry agreed. "You have finally given up?"

"No."

"Then why?"

"That belongs to our old life."

"Our old life?"

"I hope once you allow me to prove you can trust me, there will be a new."

Harry reminded him. "I have moved on."

"I am not giving up on having you in my life."

Harry sighed. "If I can trust you….."

"You didn't send back the pendant. Can I take that at least as a sign?"

Harry's hand went under his shirt and for the first time he revealed the pendant and chain around his neck. He had taken a few days but he had started to wear it. He could admit that it felt good having the ring back. He would never put it back on his hand, even if the pendant was undone, but it was special to him. He remembered when Severus was thought dead and Remus had suggested that Harry could wear it on a chain. Remus had done so with Tonks' until a year ago. The ring was now in a box next to his bed. Harry's hands touched the pendant and stones. Severus had designed the ring for Harry. He used jewels from the Prince vaults and gold as well, but the ring had been made for Harry.

Harry went to leave but said. "Speak to Draco. He is the one who deserves your stubbornness right now."

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