Summer had come and as much as Harry and Remus loved teaching, they were looking forward to it. They were spending the summer in London. Draco would be among the staff that stayed during the summer. Some didn't have other homes and left on holidays from time to time. Draco also worked in town. He and George would spend weekends in London and travel a bit. George had a good manager when he was away. Harry had no real plans but to spend some more time with his friends, and with Lucius. He was already signed up for baby-sitting duty for little Hugo soon.

The morning after his return to London Harry found Lucius on his door. He was somehow not surprised. He felt like reminding the man he had a job even if Harry was on vacation. Harry was planning on doing some products for George, and baby-sitting, to keep himself busy.

Lucius smiled. "Going to let me in?"

Harry returned the smile. "It's not even breakfast."

Lucius showed him. "Have that covered."

"Should you not be at work?"

"If it takes this much to get invited in, I might."

Harry let him in. "I just think one of us is not on holiday."

Lucius shrugged. "Perks of being the owner."

Harry reminded him. "I don't live here alone."

"I happen to know you have the house alone this weekend."

Harry led him to the kitchen. 'Should I worry you are spying?"

"You mentioned your father was going to meet a publisher."

Harry laughed. "I guess I did."

"And Teddy is likely with his grandmother."

Harry nodded. "She insisted."

Lucius had gone to a local bakery and picked up breakfast for the two of them. He had actually already gone into work for a bit. He had some early floo calls with Asia and had been up for hours. He certainly didn't put in a full work week at the office or the Wizengot either, one of the perks of his fortune, but he was certainly hands on. His company was well trained, so when he died or retired, his son could be hands off. He had hoped he could steal Harry for the day. Remus was meeting with a publisher in Ireland for a few days. He had continued his texts in school, senior level in two classes, but he was discussing publishing his first novel. Harry was so proud of him as was Andromeda.

Harry smiled at the croissants breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit and cappuccino that Lucius had brought for them. He made a joke that perhaps it was time for another cooking lesson, but in truth he did appreciate having someone bring him a meal. A human and not an elf.

Lucius smiled. "I would not be opposed to another lesson."

"Teach you how to make French toast."

Lucius sipped his drink. "Make you breakfast in bed one day."

Harry blushed at the words. "Maybe."

Lucius assured him. "I don't mean…..there is no rush."

Harry reached and kissed him. "I know."

"Are you going to let me steal you for the day?"

"Maybe I am tired from a long school year."

"I have that covered."

"I must admit interested to see what you mean."

Lucius smiled. "Then I have done my job."

"Your job."

Lucius sent the dishes to be cleaned. He had booked himself and Harry into a wizard day spa of all places. He had enjoyed them from time to time but he could see Harry's shock and doubt when they arrived. Harry may have been skeptical but he allowed Lucius to lead him in. By the time they had lunch after a massage, some of his doubts were gone. An afternoon of mineral baths, facials and other treatments, wiped it away. Harry may never have imagined a spa date, but he could admit it was amazingly relaxing after the last few weeks of exams.

Lucius had planned to take him out for dinner but Harry vetoed it. Lucius had already bought him breakfast and dinner. And he thought that it was time for another cooking lesson. Not French toast, which made them both blush, but he decided on some sea food.

Lucius was enjoying it but said. "We were supposed to relax."

Harry kissed him. "I find cooking relaxing."

Lucius almost cut himself. "Not sure I do."

Harry shook his head. "Not the one on vacation."

Lucius surprised him. "Perhaps we could go on vacation."

Harry eyed him. "You want to take me away."

Lucius shrugged. "Our own rooms. But boyfriends often do."

Harry stopped. "Boyfriends?"

Lucius nodded. "I don't want to simply go on dates."

"I don't know if I can."

"Do you still love him?"

"I do, I will always, but I am not in love with him anymore."

"Then can you not see a future with me?"

"I can, I do. I just…."

Lucius led him to sit. "What?"

"I let him in. I let down my defenses. I am leaned on him, relied on him, and he betrayed me. I didn't think I could survive."

"But you did." Lucius reminded him. "I may make mistakes, I am not perfect, but I will not walk out that door."

No man was perfect and Harry knew and understood that. Lucius knew he could be stubborn and he had faults. He wasn't proposing to Harry. He wasn't asking to take him to bed. He hoped for both one day. But he was asking Harry to enter a relationship with him. They had dated for months but they had never put it to words. He saw a future with Harry and he wanted to know if Harry did as well. It wasn't a rush. He swore to Harry this was not some kind of ultimatum. He wouldn't leave if Harry wasn't ready to say yes. But he needed Harry to know where he was.

Harry kissed him. "If you are going to be my boyfriend we will have to work on your work ethic. I need my beauty sleep some times."

Harry was surprised when he was asked by Draco and George out to dinner. Well by the fact his dad was coming with him as well. He thought Remus was a bit of an odd man out. Lucius was coming though and he had shared his suspicions with Harry about the plan for the night. Harry smiled when he realized they had the same thought in their heads. It was no secret that the two of them had been trying since they married.

George and Draco knew they could have waited a week till Harry's birthday. But they hadn't wanted to steal the day from Harry. They hadn't told anyone else the news including George's parents but would soon. They invited those who they wanted to let know first.

Harry saw Blaise and Millie. "I didn't know you were coming."

Millie kissed his cheek. "Been a while."

Blaise grinned. "Guessed why our friends have invited their best men?"

Harry laughed. 'Have my suspicions."

Draco came over. "It was to congratulate you on finally popping the question."

Blaise who had proposed recently smirked. "I don't buy that for a moment."

Harry agreed. "You wouldn't have invited me or my dad for one."

Millie agreed. "And Pansy and others would be here."

George looked at Remus. "Well we thought to even the numbers."

Remus was confused. "Decided to set me up on a date with Blaise's mother?"

Blaise choked in laughter. "I believe my current stepfather may object."

A voice came from behind. "I believe for me."

Harry was shocked. "Invited yourself again?"

Draco shook his head. "No."

Severus was as surprised as any that he had been invited. And unlike the wedding, he had been invited by his godson and not George. They had spoken more as the school year had gone on. At first it had been simply as Draco had worked with him on his rehab. But they spoke a bit more. And Draco was allowing Severus to do the potions and at least working together. But this was definitely a new step for the two of them.

Lucius and Harry, Blaise and Millie, Draco and George, and Severus and Remus of all people took seats at a long table. Blaise and Harry shared another smile. Of course best men were a common godparent for a first born child and there was little doubt the tradition would continue.

Harry finally asked over the main course. "So spill it."

Blaise agreed. "The real reason."

George smiled. "Have no idea what you speak of."

Severus smirked. "You can hide little Dragon."

Draco gave in. "We're pregnant. Well I should say my husband is."

George nodded. "Due around my birthday."

Lucius got up and hugged his son. "I am so happy for you."

Harry hugged George. "Imagine if it was twins."

George had a sad smile for a moment. "I thought of that."

Harry reminded him. "Fred always watches."

Severus looked at his nephew. "Your mother would have been so happy to be here."

Draco turned to him. "I am happy you came."

The dinner was a happy one and a toast was made over dessert. The baby would be an early anniversary gift and might be born on the twins' birthday. They had only recently found out and had been excited to share. Lucius was one of the happiest by the news. He could admit he was thrilled by the news he was to be a grandfather. He thought of Narcissa with a pang. Like the wedding, she'd have done anything to be here. She had been a born mom. She would have loved to plan their wedding, host a baby shower and help to decorate her grandchild's nursery.

Severus found Harry on the patio of the restaurant when he went for air. "Thinking about your mum."

Harry didn't turn. "Another child without a grandmother."

Severus came to his side. "We spoke of children….."

"That time is gone Sev."

Severus drew him in. "You told me you could come to forgive me. We have been speaking…."

"I have."

"Then let me show that you and I should….."

Harry shook his head. "I am not in love with you anymore."

"You love me. You are hurt, but you love me lion. You can't lie."

"I do. I always will."

"Don't say first love. We were not puppy love. I will not let you downplay us to that."

Harry agreed. "You are half of me. And when I thought you dead, you took half of my heart with you."

"I brought it back. It's here, for you, now."

Harry put the man's hand to his chest. "It's already there. You leaving me forced me to mend it and shape it again."

Severus tried to kiss him. "I will never betray you, walk out on you, and hurt you again."

Harry agreed. "No. You won't."

He looked towards the door. "It's him."

Harry shrugged. "It's starting to be. We're together."

Severus held his arms. "Do you love him like you did me?"

"Not yet. But he makes me laugh. And smile. And I know with time I will be in love."

"I did this. I hurt you and drove you to him but…"

Harry kissed him lightly. "You did. You taught me it was okay to open my heart, to love, to trust. You gave me the courage to love him."

Severus grunted. "Meant to be me."

Harry touched the pendant. "I want you in my life. You are always a part of me. But as a friend, a confident."

Severus was pale. "Friends?"

"If you can't, seeing me with Lucius, I understand. I will never hold it against you. But I do hope one day we can be part of each other again."

Severus stopped him before he went in. "He takes care of you? Doesn't hurt you?"

Harry nodded. "Do you doubt it? He was once your brother."

Severus shook his head. "No."

He watched as Harry went into the restaurant and joined Lucius. He knew they were not serious yet but they had taken another step. He watched Harry and he had no idea how to feel. His life felt empty without Harry in it. He wanted Harry, he wanted his laughter, and his smiles. He wanted Harry and Draco, and he could admit, Lucius in his life. But he was having trouble with the idea of watching Lucius and Harry together.

He thought he was alone until he heard. "The others are leaving."

Severus turned. "Your son waiting?'

Remus shook his head. "Sleepover tonight."

Severus sighed. "I should call the bus."

"Stay at Grimmauld tonight."

"I don't think Harry would approve."

"He is staying on the coast right now. I was meant to join him tomorrow."

"Scared of the dark?"

"You don't need a long bus. And you look like you could use company."

"And you are offering?"

He shrugged. "No swing to push me on but maybe chess."

Severus was surprised but he could admit he wasn't looking forward to the knight bus for a second time today. Unfortunately he couldn't apparate much still. He felt odd staying at Grimmauld but he was reminded Harry wouldn't be home tonight. He and Remus did play chess and he found himself talking to the man. They had once been close when they were in school and had spoken about a lot of things.

Remus went to head to bed but said. "If you need a chess partner or have a craving for dragon fingers, you know where my painting is."

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