Chapter 10
"Is he ok?" Harry asked.
"He has a slight concussion, and his fingers have been broken. Aside from that he's in reasonable shape for someone who spent two decades either in Azkaban or dead." Poppy said. Sirius stirred and opened his eyes.
"Where am I?" Sirius asked.
"Hogwarts Infirmary." Harry explained.
"You know St. Mungo's would have worked, right? This is a school, Harry." Sirius said with a grin.
"Correction. This is my school." Harry said laughing.
"Why is it always you or someone associated with you?" Poppy said as she ran her wand over Sirius' head.
"He'll be fine, he just needs rest." Poppy said.
"Thank Merlin. What happened, Sirius?" Harry asked.
"Got gassed, woke up in the zeppelin, nazis worked me over a bit." Sirius said. Harry growled.
"Easy, mate. I had much worse during the wars and in Azkaban. The idiots took my jacket with my wand in it but they didn't frisk me, so I still had my spare on me. I freed one of my hands, got my wand and boom I was free." Sirius said.
"What then?" Harry asked.
"I escaped through some sweet mission impossible shit, killed some jerks, stole these, broke their windshield and jumped." Sirius said, reaching into his jacket and withdrawing the container of cookies.
"Oh wait..." Sirius said, reaching back in and producing the documents, handing them to Harry. Harry started leafing through the documents quickly, smiling maniacally as he saw blueprints for their zeppelins, maps of locations all over Western Russia and a sealed envelope. He went to open the envelope but stopped when he heard Sirius eating.
"Padfoot?" Harry asked.
"Wha?" Sirius said, chewing on a cookie.
"Where'd you get those?" Harry asked. Sirius swallowed.
"Mrs. Inman." Sirius said.
"Gimme one." Harry said. Sirius swung the container behind him.
"Get your own!" Sirius cried.
"GIMME A GODDAMN COOKIE!" Harry yelled, pulling out The Elder wand.
"Alright you're done." Poppy said, physically turning Harry around and marching him out the door.
"I'll get you for this!" Harry shouted as he was marched out the door. Sirius smiled and waved, while chewing on another cookie.
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Harry adjusted his tie and looked himself over in the mirror. His hair had thankfully returned to its normal state. He looked down and tugged on his cuff links, nodding to his reflection before turning and walking through the door. He took one step down the stairs and nearly missed the second, grabbing the railing at the last minute to steady himself. Standing by the doorway was Seras and Integra, dressed like goddesses. He had no issues ogling his fiancee, however he found himself struggling not to stare at Integra.
"Jesus..." Harry said. Seras grinned and Integra blushed and smiled shyly at him.
"You're both absolutely stunning." Harry said making his way down the stairs, first taking Seras' hand and kissing her knuckles before repeating the process with Integra.
"You look amazing, Harry." Seras said.
"I mean you're both normally beautiful, but holy fuck you're hot." Harry said. Seras and Integra both laughed. Harry offered them his elbows, which they took as he apparated. They arrived in the designated apparition room hidden at the back of a restaurant owned by one of the many squibs that Harry brought back into the magical world by not being a dick to them. They stepped into the hallway and made their way to the entrance where they were intercepted by a waiter and walked to their seats.
"Can you recommend a wine, Integra? I'm still a bit inept at choosing them." Harry asked.
"Sure, hand me the wine list." Integra said.
"I can't get over how amazing you both look tonight. I don't mean to harp on it, but...goddamn." Harry said. Seras rolled her eyes but Integra blushed scarlet, hiding behind the wine list.
"I'm thinking smoked salmon." Harry said.
"I'll have the lobster bisque, it's easy to mix blood into." Seras said.
"That actually sounds rather nice. Since we're having seafood, I'd recommend a the Riesling." Integra said.
"Sounds good." Harry said. After the waiter came and took their order, Seras leaned forward and whispered to Harry.
"Can you silence the booth?" Seras asked. Harry looked confused but nodded and snapped his fingers.
"That works?" Integra asked.
"I've been practicing." Harry said with a grin.
"Of course you have." Seras said, chuckling.
"Is something wrong?" Harry asked.
"Nothing is wrong, but we have something serious to talk to you about." Seras said. Integra was twisting her napkin. Harry frowned.
"Everyone's ok, right?" Harry asked.
"HarryIwanttojoinyourrelationshipwithSeras!" Integra blurted out, covering her mouth in shock. Harry froze.
"Wow.. I was going to ease into it, but ok." Seras said, grinning. Harry looked at her.
"You knew?" Harry asked, his tone completely neutral. Seras' expression fell.
"We've been discussing it for a little while now." Seras said. Harry looked over at Integra who looked to be on the verge of tears. He smiled kindly and reached across the table, taking her hands.
"I'm overwhelmed, Integra, not upset." Harry said. Integra slumped slightly, the tension leaving her body.
"It was my idea, Harry. Integra and I spend a lot of time together, and for a while now I've been trying to ignore the fact that I have feelings for her too." Seras said. The waiter arrived with their wine and poured it into their glasses.
"Leave the bottle, please" Harry said. The waiter nodded and left. Integra drained her glass and Harry smirked.
"I um.. I feel the same, actually." Integra admitted. Harry sat back in his seat and looked pensive.
"Harry, you're being awfully quiet..." Seras said, doubt creeping into her voice.
"Big decision, love. Careful consideration." Harry said, smiling at her. Seras nodded, and Integra sighed.
"I don't want to stand between you two." Integra said.
"I know you never would." Harry said. He sighed, tapping his fingers on the table.
"It's rare that my life offers me a situation that seems too good to be true." Harry said, sipping his wine.
"You mean the world to me, Integra, and not just because you're the mother of my first born. You've been my best friend since shortly after I met you." Harry said, before looking at Seras.
"You're my life, my everything, Seras." Harry said. Integra stood and went to leave, but Harry's hand shot out and gently grasped hers.
"Please, Integra. Stay." Harry asked. She looked down at him, dejected, with tears in her eyes but acquiesced.
"I don't know if we can make this work... But I'd like to try." Harry said. Seras smiled, wiping the tears out of her eyes, Integra looked at him in shock.
"H-Harry?" Integra said. Harry smiled at her.
"I'd be lost without either of you. You're both so amazing, so beautiful. I am not worthy of either of you, but I'm willing to see if some day I can be." Harry said, taking Integra's hands, and standing, drawing her up with him. He looked over at Seras who smiled and nodded at him. Harry turned to Integra and brushed her hair away form her eyes before pulling her in for a kiss. Seras squealed happily.
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Alucard froze in mid-stride, causing Pip to bump into the back of him, on their way to the Hellsing family library.
"C'est quoi ce bordel?" Pip said. He walked around Alucard, turning to face him. He wore an expression of disbelief.
"Alucard?" Pip asked. Alucard said nothing, but closed his eyes.
"You alright zere?" Pip asked. A moment later Alucard's eyes opened and he smiled. Pip was terrified. This wasn't Alucard's savage, murderous grin nor was it the mischievous one that horrified him every time he saw it. Alucard was wearing an expression of sincere, true happiness.
"Shit..." Pip said.
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"I'm not ready to take this any further right now, but would it be alright if I stayed at your manor tonight?" Integra asked Seras and Harry.
"Your inclusion in our relationship does not countermand your standing invitation to occupy our residence." Harry said with a grin.
"Stop trying to sound smart, Harry." Seras said, nudging him. Integra laughed. They walked up the stairs, hand in hand in hand, until they stood outside of Integra's bedroom. Integra stopped and turned, looking at them.
"I don't want tonight to end..." Integra said.
"Tomorrow cannot come, if tonight never ends." Harry said with a watery smile.
"That was really cheesy." Seras said, grinning. Harry laughed.
"I just spent the evening with the two most beautiful women on the planet, forgive me for being a bit sappy." Harry said.
"Tonight... Barring the birth of our daughters... tonight was the best night of my life." Integra said, Harry smiled and wiped at his eyes.
"Goodnight Integra." Seras said, stepping forward and sharing their first real kiss.
"Hot..." Harry said, dodging Integra's attempt at smacking him. Seras smiled into the kiss, before breaking it off and caressing her face.
"I can't wait until tomorrow." Seras said. Harry stepped and kissed her as well.