Chapter Three: Wild Hearted
Welcome back readers from around the world, it amazes me that people from so many countries are reading this. I love you madly xx
Chapter one and two were great but now time for the main story line and everything that you have been waiting for… Vet Harry! Yaya aha I might have moved dates around but me care not.
Warnings: Lust at first sight (Wink Wink), not so baby Nat and gay relationship (If you didn't get that already then you should go away.)
Disclaimer: I own nothing you read and recognise.
"Tell me why I'm here again Hermione? I mean I'm pretty sure I don't need any more education and surely you could have come to see your parents on your own?" Harry grumbled as his no longer pregnant best friend dragged him through London's biggest Adult Education and University fair. It was a boiling hot London day and Harry just wanted to be at home cuddling his six and a half month old son.
Hermione turned to glare at him, "Because I wanted a day out of the house and you needed one too. Ginny is dragging this divorce out far longer than need be and you could do with a break… and you never know you might find some ideas for when Nathanael grows up a little…" She smiled and Harry knew that she meant well and to be honest he did need a day away from stress.
Molly and Arthur were looking after Rose and Nathanael for the day, six month Nat being a calm and very quiet baby whereas Hermione and Ron's daughter was a little nightmare for anyone other than her mother which meant that Hermione rarely got time to herself.
Harry sighed, "Alright I guess, a day out could be fun and you did treat me to breakfast…"
Hermione laughed, "If that's all it takes to get you out of your house then I'll have to tell Ron to do it more often!"
He shrugged in reply, "I'm a hungry boy." Said the soon to be twenty year old as they stopped by a languages stall that had many colourful posters on display to promote the range of adult and child courses on offer, "Do you think I should learn a language? So I can teach Nat that is?"
Hermione hummed, "Well I know a fair bit of French so I'll be teaching Rosie as she grows. I think it could be a good idea; children have been shown in studies to do better later in life if they are at least bilingual but better yet to be multilingual." Nodding Harry grabbed a couple of course booklets from the stall before thanking the woman running it and moving on.
Hours later they had covered most of the fair and had spent the lunch hour with Hermione's parents who, after returning after the war, had taken to teaching instead of running their own business.
After lunch Harry had left Hermione with her parents before wandering over to the live sciences area of the fair where biologists and doctors held talks about the human body and even had a film of a heart transplant playing in the background. Now Harry had no interest in the human body and while he respected Healers and muggle Doctors, he didn't want to be one.
Just after the human biology stalls were the animal care and husbandry stall; farmers with sheep and a zoo keeper with a snake (Which Harry tried hard not to listen to), vets and researchers all gathered in one corner of the large hall.
Harry stopped to pet a black and white cat on a lead, its head rising for him to scratch under its chin as its purr rumbled through its chest. "Oh you are pretty, "He glanced at the name on the tag, "Duchess Alice… very nice, very… regal." The cat just continued to purr deeply as he gave her attention.
Harry heard chuckling behind him and turned to find the man and woman who were running the stall with the cat and the one next to in watching him amused were watching him.
"She likes you," The woman said as she moved towards Harry, "She's friendly enough but she doesn't like everyone." The woman held her hand out to shake, which Harry did, "I'm Mrs Miranda Greenham from Sparsholt College near Southampton, we are a Veterinary and Animal Husbandry College and this is Jeremey House, a professor of veterinary studies at Edinburgh University. We are here with a couple of biologists and zoo keepers from London's ZSL to promote our joint adult education scheme that aims to help anyone over the age of eighteen who is interested in animal care, research and conservation." Miranda Greenham was a tall plump woman in her forties and Jeremey House was a short thin fellow in his sixties.
"Do you have an interest in any of those Mister…?" "Potter, Harry," "Mister Potter?" asked the elderly man as he held his hand out for Harry to shake.
Harry stepped forward to shake his hand, "Never really thought about it before Mr House, I was training to be a police man until my wife gave birth prematurely and I didn't get the support or the time off I needed so I had to quit. My best friend dragged me here today, her parents are running the dentists stall and I've just been for a wonder."
"Ah that sounds stressful for a young lad like yourself, so are you looking towards another career or are you spending time with your child for now? I know most places have great childcare now and you can take longer to do a course in some places if you need to." Said Mrs Greenham as she smiled at the young father.
Harry thought for a moment, did he really want to rush into a new career? But then again if he said to himself that he'd wait a year or two Harry doubted he'd bother when the time came. "Maybe yeah, my parents passed away when I was quite young so I wouldn't have to worry about working, caring for my son and learning at the same time and I want my son to grow up seeing me working hard at something I love. I do like animals, I went to a boarding school in Scotland where there were lots of animals…I'll have to think about it, could I take some information?"
With that Harry found himself walking back towards Hermione, booklets and phone number in hand and new ideas floating in his mind.
He had a half giant to chat with.
Harry found himself quiet and thoughtful since the trip to the adult education fair and his brief talk with the Professor and Mrs Greenham. He had been round his best friend's house for dinner with Nathanael a few days after their trip out and had remained quiet. Hermione had learnt over the years and knew to leave him well enough alone. Ron didn't seem to notice but that was Ron and a sleep deprived Ron at that.
It took nearly a week for Harry to find the time to send Hagrid a letter asking when was a good time for a visit and Harry was thankful that the reply came swiftly. The letter was short but pleased to hear from him and Harry was invited to the old stone hut for tea the next morning.
The half giant had mostly retired a few months after the war, no longer did he want to be a professor, he just wanted to care for his 'harmless' pets and Harry was pleased for him. He hadn't seen Hagrid since way before Nathanael's birth, he had just been too busy and that would make their morning visit for a chat and a cup of tea Nathanael's first meeting with the old game keeper and vice versa.
Harry wasn't worry about the half giant hurting Nat; Harry knew he could be gentle when he needed to be so the young father wasn't worried about that. Oh no he was worried about his six mouth old son's reaction to such a large person and loud voice.
It turns out that Harry hadn't needed to worry at all because as soon as Hagrid opened the door and welcomed them with his booming voice the little boy was laughing from his place on his father's shoulder. Harry couldn't help but smile at his son's laughed and the half giant's grin.
"Ah 'Arry! I got ya letter and I've been wondering what time you'd turn up; I know having kids can throw time everywhere. I see ya brought the little 'un with ya." Hagrid was grinning at them through his busy beard and Harry couldn't help answering his grin with another one of his own.
"Of course I did Hagrid; I know you've been wanting to meet him since I sent you the birth announcement not long after he was discharged from hospital, I'm just sorry it took me so long to get round to a visit. I fact I'm sorry how last minute it all is." Harry grinned sheepishly at the first magical person he'd knowingly met after he'd been left at the Dursley's.
Hagrid waved away his comments and instead patted the young wizard on the back, "Come in, come in and don't worry nuthin' about it, I'm just glad to see you and meet the little tyke." Hagrid turned to his kitchen and busied himself making tea for a moment as Harry got settled on a chair.
"I was sorry to hear about Fang Hagrid, I know that dog loved you to pieces. Are you getting another pup?" Harry asked as the other man past him a cup of strong tea before taking his own seat.
Hagrid nodded, "I still miss him and it's not the same without a dog. One of the ladies down the village has a bitch that has just whelped a litter; no real breed but the mum's a likeable dog and the pups look like they are goin' to grow big. I've got mine picked out already, strong girl but I ain't thought of a name yet."
Harry laughed lightly, "You must have used so many names over the years Hagrid, no surprise if you can't think of one now!"
"Aye, that is true. I've always had some kinda animal or creature around me and I find it 'ard livin' without one…" Hagrid smiled, "Now ya letter said you had somethin' you wanted to talk about? Somethin' you wanted to ask me about animals?"
Harry took another slip of his tea, "Yeah, I was wondering what happens to sick pets? Ron took his rat to the shop but I doubt they could deal with more than an upset stomach and when Hedwig was injured I brought her to you but what about outside of Hogwarts or when it's bad?" He rubbed his son's back, knowing that because they had been running late that it wouldn't be long till started to get hungry.
Hagrid thought for a moment, "I'm not sure, you know 'Arry, I mean you can take 'um to the shop like you said but you are right in sayin' they can't deal with the bad stuff. I guess you can take 'um to a friend who knows stuff but apart from that I've never thought about it."
Harry nodded; it was just as he thought. "Have you heard of muggle vets Hagrid?" The half giant nodded, "Well I was thinking…." Harry began to explain.
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"Hello, is this Mrs Greenham's office? Oh hi Mrs Greenham, I don't know if you remember me but I was talking to you are the fair the other day and I think I'd like to look into getting a place at Sparsholt."… "Harry Potter,"… "Yep that's the one!"… "Yes I'm free Tuesday morning, I might have to bring my son but he'd be no bother."… "Yes alright Mrs Greenham, see you on Tuesday."
Harry put down the phone and looked up the stairs where his son was sleeping. He smiled and for the first time he felt he had a sense of direction.
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That had been nine years ago.
Life after than phone call was hectic for Harry; firstly he had joined the Sparsholt's two year pre-university course and it was then Harry knew that he had found his calling. Caring for animals was the best thing (Besides having his son) he had ever done and he also found that he could channel his need to care and protect into his studies and his volunteering. He had made some good friends at college, they had understood that he couldn't go to every pub night and they were more than helpful on the few days in those two years that he had to miss college because Nathanael's had been sick or in the early days, sorting out his divorce.
College had been amazing and Harry found it so much less stressful without everyone recognising him as the Boy-Who-Lived like they had during his Auror training. There wasn't even any need to miss the wizarding world what with his bi-weekly informal classes with Hagrid, because if he wanted to bring muggle veterinary skills to the magical world he would need to know how to treat its creatures.
The two years for college had flown by and it came time for him to start getting ready for university at Edinburgh. His son was two and a half years old, cute as a button and almost as sweet as chocolate. Ginny had no contact with either of them, having given up her rights to Nathanael during the divorce. Harry gathered that her mother gave her updates whenever she pops in from wherever her Quidditch career had taken her.
Harry could freely admit that his former mother-in-law had been a life saver, she had cared for Nathanael most of the days he had been in class at Sparsholt and she continued to do so when his studies stepped up a gear at university and he found he had less time.
Harry could also admit that there had been plenty of times that he had just wanted to give up on the whole idea, he had lost so much time with his son and he never wanted to feel that he didn't give his son enough of his attention.
In fact, about three years into the five year degree Harry found himself at his wits end and was about to quit. He'd had a rough day with a new professor and she couldn't understand why he couldn't go on a trip to USA, where a large gathering on pioneering research was taking place and vets and biologists from around the world were planning to give talks on new ideas in the veterinary field. She hadn't listen when he said that two weeks away from his son were far too much for a single father and when she had suggested that perhaps he should have thought of than before coming to university he had gotten really angry. Harry had walked out that day and with his heart pounding in his chest he has apparated to the Burrow where he had, with little explanation, taken Nathanael home.
But it had been his son that had forced him to go back to class the next day, not only did he not want his son to see him walk away from something he had found important, he also had a heart to heart chat that night with Nathanael and it had put him in his place. Nathanael had told him that he liked spending his day round his grandma's with Rosie and Tori and to be honest he didn't really miss his daddy because his daddy always was there for bedtime and they always spent Sundays together, no matter what and Nathanael was happy with that.
Harry had been so proud of his little independent son that night and proud of himself the next morning as he walked into class to see the new professor looking shocked he'd returned.
Graduating second from top of his class had been amazing, the Weasley's were proud of him, Hermione was super proud of him and his son, his seven and a half year old son had jumped on his back, proclaiming for all the world to hear that he had 'the best smartest daddy in the whole wide world' and Harry couldn't have hid his tears. He had just been sad that Hagrid hadn't been able to make it, after all the half giant had been the one to teach him the magical creature side of things.
The hard work didn't end there and Harry found that life as a junior vet in a busy animal clinic in York city exhausting to say the least. The hours could anything and if he had to be in surgery with an emergency then it could be late into the night. He enjoyed everything about the work, the everyday care and treatment of household pets to being on farm and wildlife call to deal with cows having trouble birthing a big calf or the odd fox with a broken leg. Some of it was heart breaking of course but at least he was doing a good thing.
Harry's plan was only ever to work there for a year before setting up his own vet practice in the magical world, where he'd take on an apprentice or an assistant and perhaps an extra hand or two to help deal with larger creatures.
And that is exactly what happened, he'd left the muggle clinic behind and started renting an old warehouse down the end of one of the lesser alleys. He had to get a license from the Ministry, which had been rather confusing for them as they didn't know what to class his business idea as. It took him over a month and a lot of his inheritance to get his clinic ready, he'd brought what muggle things he'd need that spells and potions couldn't do and it was then that he'd realised that he'd either have to find a potions shop that could make and sell him the potions needed or he could hire a Potions Master.
So Harry had advertised in the Daily paper under a pseudonym for a Potions Master and someone with experience with large magical creatures (He was going to wait to see how busy he was going to be before he looked at hiring an assistant) and he had got lucky, getting got both in one hit but to say he and they had been surprised would be an understatement indeed. Charlie Weasley and Draco Malfoy had walked into his unfurnished waiting room holding hands and both the couple and Harry had stared at each other bemused.
It had turned out that they had been dating for a few years and planned to marry the following summer but they had wanted to move back from Romania and start a new life back home. Malfoy had become a Potions Master while in Romania and Charlie had been handling dragons for years so of course Harry had hired them on the spot, if Charlie was dating Malfoy then Harry had gathered that blond's attitude had improved greatly.
Harry's small group wasn't complete till a few weeks after Harry had interviewed Charlie and Malfoy. Harry had sat down for a cup of sweet tea in his favourite cafe when a familiar blonde woman had sat the other side of the table; Luna Lovegood.
Harry hadn't quite understood a single word she'd said that day but at the end he gathered that he had just found his new assistant, even if he hadn't been looking to hire one just yet. That was confirmed when she had just showed up at the clinic the new day, even though Harry hadn't told her where to go.
Life had quickly settled into a routine for the next few months as the four of them plus Nathanael, when he wasn't at Muggle School, they got the clinic ready. There was a reception and waiting room, a consultation room, a theatre and recovery room for pets needing surgery, kennels and a stable, with one stall extended with magic to make room for up to a medium sized dragon. Naming the clinic had caused an argument because while it was Harry's business they were all going to be working together. In the end Harry had to put his foot down and Paws and Potions Animal Clinic was born. The day of opening Harry had almost burst into tears when everything was finally set up, it had been nine years in the making but Harry couldn't be prouder to see his dream turned into his own business.
They had decided to use Harry's name to bring in their first wave of business and what a wave it was. When they had opened the doors on their first day Harry saw almost fifty pets, from cats to toads and owls. Of course most of the pets were fine, their owners just wanting to use their pets as an excuse to meet the famous Harry Potter who had been so very absent the last few years.
The next few months became a blur of hard work and strong willed determination, routine settled and Harry employed three new member of staffs, a squib called Jessica who had been working in the muggle world as a cleaner but had begun to look for wizarding jobs after she'd married a muggleborn witch, same gender marriage had always been legal in the wizarding world, it was only the fact she was a squib that made employers turn her away but for Harry her lack of magic meant she could clean the more sensitive equipment without a problem.
He also employed two night workers so that there would be someone to guard and feed/water the animals staying for the night. Josh and Ahmed had just gotten out of Hogwarts and had gotten a flat together with Josh's girlfriend Amie. One did three nights a week and the other did four and then the next week it would be the other way around.
Things were going pretty well and in fact Harry could honestly say that once he got the balance between work and home sorted it was the best and happiest time of his life.
Of course another surprise had to throw a spanner in the works.
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It was a cold September Tuesday and Harry had just seen the last animal booked into the day and as it was only half four he decided to be sensible and catch up with whatever paperwork Malfoy had left on his desk for him to sort out.
Harry and Malfoy had maybe become quite good friends over the last few months but Harry doubted that they'd ever use each-others first names, even after Malfoy and Charlie married Harry doubted it would ever matter.
His nine year old son was a two day school camping trip so he didn't need to worry about picking him up from after school club, there were no surgery cases waiting and Charlie and Malfoy were busy, the former caring for a dragon egg that had been smuggled into the country and the latter was busy brewing.
Harry could hear Luna and Jessica chatting in the next room and so he lost himself to paperwork and the wireless humming behind him.
A discreet cough from the doorway caught his attention and Harry looked up to see Luna standing still and looking uncharacteristically nervous. Harry frowned and waved her towards the other seat.
"Everything okay Luna? You've been very… quiet today?" Harry asked softly.
Luna smiled shyly. "I'm pregnant Harry."
He blinked at her slowly, mind buzzing. "Oh okay… Have you told Neville yet?" He asked, thinking of her warm hearted boyfriend.
She nodded, "Yeah, a couple of months ago. I knew it would happen of course." Luna giggled at the look on his face. He didn't want to think of the younger which and his good friend doing the deed as it were.
"How far along are you then?"
She titled her head like a cat, "Three and a bit months but I know they are going to be late for twins." Harry was used you her 'knowing' stuff that she shouldn't by now and just smiled at the news. "I just wanted to let you know now as I only have another few weeks left till I have to limit my casing so you are going to have to put me on reception duty soon and you'll have to look for a replacement."
She chuckled at the look of horror on his pale face, he didn't want to have to break in another assistant and where was he going to find one that knew as much about animals and magical creatures as Luna did?
"Your face is so funny Harry," she smirked her odd little smirk and suddenly Harry wanted to tell Neville how damn lucky he was. "I wouldn't have told you unless I didn't have an idea."
He nodded, she may have been quite scatter-brained at Hogwarts but now when it came to work she liked to be on top of things. "Thanks Luna, you know I'm useless at finding the right people for stuff like this."
"Mmmhm, almost as bad as you are at picking dates." She said seriously.
"Hey what's that supposed to mean?" He said in mock offence, he too knew how frankly terrible he was at dating and he had in fact given up years ago. Meaningless one night encounters with muggles had been good enough at keeping the physical hungers at bay but lately he had been starting to crave more.
"You know its true Harry! And you never like the people we pick out…but enough of silly things, my cousin is looking for a job and I think he'd be a perfect replacement." Luna said smugly while he stared at her.
"I didn't know you had a cousin Luna; I always thought it was just you and your dad…Plus what makes you think he'd make a good assistant in a magical veterinary clinic?" He asked slowly, not wanting to seem like he was questioning her judgement because if there was one thing you didn't do at Paws and Potions it was question Luna Lovegood.
"Oh yeah he's daddy's brother's son, Orpheus or just Orrie. My uncle and aunt run a magical creature breeding farm in Northumbria but they are downsizing and as Orpheus' older brother and sister work there as well they don't really need his help anymore. He's got a really good way with horses and he's great with other animals too." She looked pleadingly at him, with puppy eyes that Harry knew Neville could never turn down and that's why they had eight cats.
He sighed, "Alright you can call him for an interview but if I don't think he'll click I'm going to say no."
She grinned brightly before standing and walking towards the door, "Thanks Harry, you are the best boss ever. I'm sure you're going to love Orrie and he'll love working here."
"I haven't hired him yet." Harry call out to her back but knew that he should just go with the flow.
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'Knock, Knock'.
The sound of a fist knocking his office door came a week and two days later when Harry was once again sorting paper work. The clinic was closed Wednesdays and Sundays so Mondays and Thursdays always seemed to be busy, it was getting on for six in the evening and Harry had somehow manged to forget all about the interview he was supposed to give to Luna's cousin.
"Come in!" He barked to the person waiting on the other side of the door without even looking up from the finance report Malfoy had given him than morning.
The door opened and light footsteps approached, "I can come back another time if you need but Luna said you were expecting me? I'm Orpheus Lovegood and I'm here for the interview…" A slightly husky voice said from the other side of his desk and Harry looked up at the owner of the unfamiliar voice.
Magic the man was handsome as the devil and twice as tempting. Slightly taller that Harry himself, lean and very blond like his female cousin and long hair like her too but his was tied back simply. His eyes were a very pale blue, like the sky through white clouds and his smile was bright, if a little wary of grumpy Harry.
Harry's blinked his wide eyes, "Oh no no, please take a seat. I've just got too much paperwork to sort and not enough time to sort it. If I can be honest I completely forgot about the interview, I don't even have any questions ready… I'm going to have to wing it I'm afraid." He chuckled through his oh so dry throat, "Tea?" he asked as he stood from his chair.
The blond nodded, "Yes please, milk, no sugar would be great thanks."
As Harry made the tea he couldn't help watching the handsome man from the corner of his eye. Orpheus Lovegood was beautiful and had the same otherworldliness about him with his fine nose, cheek bone and jaw and his soft plump lips. Watching teeth nip at those lips made Harry's cock twitch in his trousers and he had to hold back a curse.
Composing himself he gave the hot cup to what he had to remind himself was a potential employee and he wouldn't sleep with an employee.
"So you are Luna cousin? I have to admit that I'd never heard of you till she suggested you to be her replacement." He said politely, trying to start on a safe topic.
Orpheus nodded, "My dad's uncle Xen's older brother and I'm his youngest child. I'm sure Luna told you him and my mum run a breeding farm up north? They mostly breed different types of horses but also some potion stock." He smiled as he talked about his family and Harry almost melted.
Almost, "She also said something about downsizing? And not needing you so much anymore?" Harry watched at the blond took a deep sip of his tea.
"Yeah," he agreed, "My parents and sibling are planning to focus on the magical horses more and they just didn't need so many hands. I've been thinking of moving down to London to live anyways, as my partner works as a lawyer in the Alley." Harry bit back making a sound as disappointment stabbed at his gut.
"Sounds like you enjoyed it, why would you like to work here and not find a local breeding stable? I know of at least two." Harry took a sip of his own tea, trying not to stare at the younger man.
"I wanted something a little different you know and I know Luna's loves working here so I don't see why I wouldn't. I love animals, Luna says you are a great boss and the pay it great right?" Harry nodded, "Well my partner is going to lessen his hours in the next few weeks so this job would be perfect for my home life in terms of hours and gaining experience." Orpheus grinned at Harry and Harry had to fight off an answering blush.
"Well you do sound pretty perfect for the job, however…" Harry didn't get to finish as his office door burst open and the lanky form of his nine year old son stumbled in grinning.
"Dad! Lulu said you were still back here, did you forget that its film night?" Nathanael stopped and stared as he spotted the other man in the room. "Oh sorry dad, I didn't know you had a guest, shall I wait with Luna?" He grinned again, sheepishly this time.
Harry hid a smile and sighed instead, "It's alright love; I was just giving Orpheus an interview. You remember I mentioned that Luna would have to stop doing somethings now she has a baby growing inside her."
Nathanael nodded, he knew lots about babies and things, his daddy hadn't hid anything for him that he'd wanted to know. "Hi Orpheus, I'm Nat!" He stumbled slightly on the name but still held his hand out for the blond to shake.
The blond smiled indulgently at the young boy as they shook hands and Harry's heart melted a little more. "Call me Orrie, Nat and that goes for you Mr Potter." He flashed Harry another smile.
Which Harry answered, "Just Harry is fine Orrie, Now Nat come and sit here for a minute," His son ended up sitting on a stool next to his chair and Orrie retook his former seat. "As I was saying, you really do sound like the right person for the job but for peace of mind what do you say to a 30 day trial? You can see if you like the work and I can see how well you get on with the others?" Harry really hoped the other man would say yes, not just because he liked the other man's attitude to the job but also because of how kind he'd been to Nathanael. Anyone who respected his son got Harry's respect; damn he wished a few of the peopled he'd dated could have been more like that with his son.
Harry needn't have worried, "Sounds great, I can start from Monday if that's alright with you, boss?" He chuckled with another grin.
"Perfect, we open at nine for if you want to get here for eight? We are closed Sundays and Wednesdays but sometimes we'll have surgery on a Wednesday if we are too busy otherwise." Harry stood and pulled his soon up too. "Now why don't I show you the way back so I can take the little monster home?"
Orrie stood too and Harry found that he had been right; the blond was slightly taller than him. "Sounds great Harry, I know I'm going to enjoy working here."
Harry laughed, "Hold that thought till you meet the others!" He started towards the door, Nat's hand in his, "If you wanna follow me?"
Orrie nodded again and they set off for reception, with Harry once again trying to sneak glances at the blond that walked beside him.
They walked into reception and Harry couldn't help his low gasp at the sight before him; it seems that magic was torturing him with really good looking wizards that day. Lucky only Nat had heard and Harry rubbed his back to tell him that nothing was wrong.
Standing talking to Luna was a tall, dark, broad shouldered and handsome wizard dress in deep blue robes, with short dark brown hair that was greying at the temples and his eyes a burning black. The wizard was around ten years older than Harry and when Orpheus hugged him Harry knew this must be the lawyer partner.
"Elliot come and meet my new boss, Harry Potter, the wizarding world's first vet and his son." Harry could hear the blond say to the older wizard and Harry smiled and held out his hand.
Elliot grinned crookedly and Harry could have melted all over again. "Nice to meet you, Luna says you've been a good friend to her since Hogwarts and this must be Nathanael, Luna was telling me about you." The hand was strong and hot and Harry had to send a mental message to stop it to the stirrings in his trousers. His son on the other hand was delighted to be all grown up shaking people's hands.
"Oh yeah, she's a great friend and she gets on so well with Nathanael here; she's going to be a great parent." He bit back a breathless gasp as Elliot wrapped his arm round the blond next to him and Orrie relaxed into his lover's side. He'd have to go flying for a bit later that night to try get rid of some of the building tension.
"Anyways Mr Potter, we've got to get going. We've dinner plans to celebrate." He said and Harry caught sight of his hand trailing over the curve of the blonds arse; sure they had plans but Harry doubted it was just dinner plans and he was indeed jealous.
"It's just Harry and we better get going too eh son?" He smiled at the black haired boy, with his greeny-blue glowing at the attention.
"Yeah its film night; I wanna watch Aladdin." Nathanael smiled at the two wizards.
"Oh I love Aladdin, enjoy!" Harry's heart melted a little more as Orpheus made his son smile again.
"Me too!" his son giggled, "It was nice meeting you Mr Orrie and Mr Orrie's boyfriend!"
"It was nice meeting you too Nathanael, I'll see you both when I come in for work next week." And with that they left, Harry's eyes their backs. Err maybe he took a peek at their arses too but could you blame him? They were damn fine arses and Harry hadn't been to a club in weeks.
It startled Harry when Luna spoke quietly from his side. "Oh Harry, you never can do the easy thing can you?" She smiled gently and Harry grinned back knowing it was true.
"Where's the fun it that Luna? I'd be bored." He turned to his son, "Alright Nat go grab you bag from the office and mine while you're at it, we've pizza and salad for dinner and you can have some pudding because you were so polite." His son grinned so much Harry wondered if it hurt and then he raced to get their bags from Harry's office.
"Wild hearted." Muttered Luna and Harry glanced at her slightly confused.
"What was that Luna?"
She looked back at him, just as confused. "What was what Harry?" She smile and Harry shrugged, used to Luna saying odd things.
Nathanael ran back out with their bags and Harry turned to Luna, "Josh called in sick and said Ahmed was taking his shift so you alright closing up when he gets here?"
She nodded, "Sure Harry." She smiled at Nathanael, "Enjoy the film sweetie!" Nat blushed and smiled back.
Harry nodded and soon apparated them back home for a night of pizza and muggle Disney.
Wild hearted indeed, he thought as he settled for the least wild night he could imagine.
Chapter three! Aha done!
So I think this fic might be longer than 20,000 words as we are only half way there and its over 15,000 words and the longest chapters are going to be the next two.
So much fun to write!
Please review and check out my 'what's next poll', I want to start planning my next one so I can just jump to the next fanfiction while I'm in a writing mood!
Conquered King!