Unforeseen Circumstances

Unforeseen Circumstances

Chapter 14

Madame Pomfrey ran a few last tests on Harry before releasing him from the infirmary. Walking with Lucius back to their room, Harry pondered this new development. On one hand, he was ecstatic about the baby because he’d always wanted a large family, but on the other hand, he was utterly terrified. He was terrified that things would go horribly wrong tomorrow and his child would suffer the effects.

Unbeknownst to Harry, Lucius was experiencing the same feelings towards this unexpected pregnancy. In any other circumstance he would be thrilled about the new addition to his family. He was deathly afraid, though, that the pregnancy would hinder Harry’s battle with Voldemort, and he would lose them both.

Harry opened the door to their room and walked straight to the bedroom. By the time Lucius entered the room, Harry had stripped down to his boxers. Not giving Harry time to put on his pajamas, Lucius pushed Harry onto the bed, stripping the boxers off quickly.

“Lucius, wha-“ said Harry before Lucius captured his parted lips in a deep kiss.

Lucius answer Harry’s unfinished question. Instead, he broke the kiss long enough to spell off his clothes and cover Harry’s body with his own, before engaging his husband in another series of deep tongue-tangling kisses.

Harry wrapped his arms around Lucius neck and arched into the body covering his own. Caressing up and down the length of Lucius’ back, Harry finally wrapped his legs around the blonde’s waist and thrust upwards, grinding their hard erections together and eliciting a pleased moan from Lucius.

“Please, Lucius,” panted Harry, clutching at Lucius’ back with every thrust of their hips. “I love you. I need you in me. Please!”

“Okay, love,” purred Lucius, slicking a finger and pushing it into Harry’s entrance. Harry moaned and thrust against the finger, pleading breathlessly for more. Lucius quickly added a second finger, scissoring and twisting the fingers to stretch the tight muscle more. Hearing Harry’s moans escalate as he touched the brunette’s prostate, Lucius added the third finger, thrusting them twice, and pulled them all free.

Harry moaned piteously when Lucius removed his fingers from his stretched opening. “Luc, please. Please, Lucius,” whimpered Harry, thrusting demandingly against Lucius.

Lucius placed the tip of his cock at Harry’s opening and thrust inside in one smooth movement. Harry screamed as Lucius’ thrust stretched him so wonderfully and rammed into his prostate. Lucius thrust in slow measured movements, savouring the pleasure and driving Harry crazy. It wasn’t long, though, before Harry was pleading, “faster, Luc. Oh gods, please more.”

Lucius finally acquiesced to Harry’s demands and picked up the pace, slamming into that sweet hole almost desperately. Harry moaned constantly as every thrust stimulated his sweet spot, sending flares of pleasure dancing through his body, and felt his body tightening as his climax rapidly approached. Lucius slammed once more into Harry’s tight channel and cried out Harry’s name as he shot his seed deep into his husband’s body. That last forceful thrust hitting his prostate combined with the feel of Lucius’ warm seed bathing his channel threw Harry into his own climax. He shuddered and screamed, clenching around Lucius’ spurting cock and spilling his seed between them.

Lucius pulled out slowly, making Harry whine slightly at the loss, and collapsed tiredly beside the still panting brunette. He immediately pulled Harry into his arms and placed his palm over Harry’s belly protectively. Harry just cuddled closer to Lucius and placed a gentle kiss on Lucius’ lips.

“We’ll be okay, Lucius. I trust Draco to keep us safe, and he has the help of the entire DA. I won’t let anything happen to me or the baby if I can help it, and I know you, Sev, and Draco will do the same,” said Harry quietly, listening to the soothing sound of Lucius’ heartbeat.

“I love you, Harry, so you had best stay alive tomorrow. No matter what,” said Lucius, hugging Harry closer and kissing his forehead. “I won’t survive without you.”

“I love you too, Lucius,” said Harry. Feeling utterly relaxed from their lovemaking, Harry quickly fell asleep in his husband’s arms with Lucius following shortly behind.

*****

“Draco, please protect Harry tomorrow. I want that to be your number one priority,” said Severus with utmost seriousness.

“But what about you, Sev?“ asked Draco.

“Harry’s safety is more important,” said Severus, ignoring Draco’s automatic protest. “Yes, he is. If Harry dies, you lose not just him. You also lose your unborn brother or sister and your father. Harry’s death would result in three deaths. I’ve already instructed Hermione to protect Lucius. Please do this for me Draco.”

“Fine, but you better not die on me,” said Draco fervently.

“I’ll do my best, Draco,” said Severus quietly. He wasn’t going to mention the fact that the Dark Lord could very easily drain him of all magic and even life to keep from dying on the battlefield.

“Sev, I have a request,” said Draco calmly. At Severus’ undivided attention, “I want us to perform a purification ritual before the battle to hopefully weaken your connection to the Dark Lord.”

“Are you referring to the ritual Harry and Lucius performed in the forest or the ritual performed in the Room of Requirement?” asked Severus, pulling Draco into their bedroom.

“The Room of Requirement,” said Draco. “I’m sure Harry and father would help us in the morning.”

“If it’s that important to you, we’ll do so,” said Severus, pushing the blonde down onto the bed and quickly climbing in after him.

“Thank you, love,” said Draco, wrapping his arms around Severus and holding tight.

“Thank you, Draco,” whispered Severus, falling asleep almost instantly.

*****

Draco awoke before Severus so he climbed carefully out of the bed and quickly dressed. Leaving a note on his pillow instructing Severus to meet him in the Room of Requirement at 8:00, Draco made his way quietly out of the bedroom. He left Severus’ quarters and rushed to Harry and Lucius’ bedroom. Whispering the password Lucius had given him, Draco crept stealthily into the bedroom. Planning on jumping on the bed to startle them awake, he was quite surprised to find the point of a wand at his throat.

“It’s just me,” squeaked Draco, blushing at the embarrassing break to his voice.

“Draco?” asked Harry sleepily, blinking blearily at the blonde. He finally realized he had his wand pointed at Draco and quickly lowered it. “Sorry, Dray.”

“That’s okay. At least no one will be able to sneak up on you,” said Draco, relaxing once the wand was lowered.

“What are you doing here so early, Draco?” asked Lucius, sitting up in the bed and glaring at his son.

“Sorry, love. Didn’t mean to wake you,” said Harry, climbing into Lucius’ lap and resting his head against the blonde’s shoulder.

“I just wanted to ask for your help with the purification ritual Severus and I will be performing at 8:00 this morning,” said Draco quietly.

“What time is it now?” asked Harry soothingly.

“6:30,” said Draco. “We’re performing it in the Room of Requirement if you decide to help,” he said, walking towards the door.

“Don’t worry, Dray. We’ll be there. If that helps you and Sev survive this battle, then I will willingly help,” said Harry intently. “I want to see you both walk away from this.”

“Thanks, Harry. That really means a lot,” said Draco, pausing in the doorway. “I love you too, little brother.” With that parting statement, he walked quickly from the room before he started crying. He was definitely feeling overwhelmed with the events hurtling closer with every breath. If he had looked back, he would have seen tears on both Harry and Lucius’ faces at the heartfelt words.

*****

Draco hurried to the seventh floor and paced the corridor with the tapestry of Barnabas the Balmy three times concentrating intently on the requirements needed for the ritual. When the door appeared, Draco opened the door slowly, for some reason filled with trepidation. He walked cautiously into the room and immediately noted that the room was set in the same layout as his father and Harry’s ritual.

Walking closer to the pool of water, Draco saw a jar marked ‘Bay Leaves,’ Frankincense and Myrrh candles, a bowl of Hawthorne flowers, a jar marked ‘Hyssop,’ St. John’s Wort, flaxseed oil and Sage. Except for the Hawthorne flowers, none of these herbs were used in Harry and Lucius’ ritual.

Draco was so intent in exploring the room, he didn’t hear the door open. “Wow, Draco. You picked some excellent ingredients for this ritual,” said Harry admiringly from behind him, looking around the room in approval. “All of these herbs have key components for either purification or protection. Excellent choice.”

“Harry? You’re really going to help?” asked Draco quietly, continuing to peruse the items.

Harry just walked over to the blonde and pulled him into a tight hug. “I wouldn’t miss it for the world, big brother,” he said fiercely. “I love my big brother and my dad, and it would devastate me to lose either of them.”

Draco jumped when he felt another set of arms wrap around both him and Harry. “I agree with Harry, Draco. If I can do anything at all to keep my family safe, then I will gladly do so,” said Lucius softly, hugging his son and his husband tight.

“Thank you, father,” said Draco, tightening his grip on Harry.

“Uh, Draco?” asked Harry. “Can’t breathe.”

Draco realized he was squeezing Harry too tightly and quickly loosened his arms, smiling as Harry frantically took a deep breath. “Sorry, Harry.”

“That’s okay,” said Harry, smiling at Draco. “What time is it anyway?”

Draco checked the time. “7:45 and Sev’s not here. Do you think he changed his mind?” he asked worriedly, glancing anxiously towards the door.

“Well, didn’t you say you left a note on your pillow?” Draco nodded. “Maybe the note was knocked off and he never got it. I’ll run down and get him,” said Harry, starting immediately towards the door.

“Harry,” said Lucius, grabbing Harry around the waist and guiding him back towards Draco. “I’ll go get Severus. I don’t want you navigating the corridors alone right now. I’ll be right back.”

Lucius walked swiftly from the room to fetch Severus from the dungeons. Fortunately, he didn’t have to actually travel that far. In fact, he had only walked to the end of the corridor when Severus rounded the corner on his way to the Room of Requirement.

“Severus! I was just on my way to get you. Draco was afraid that you had changed your mind about this,” said Lucius, falling into step beside his long-time friend.

“I only woke up fifteen minutes ago,” said Severus dryly.

They opened the door and stopped in shock. Harry was standing with his back to them with Draco kneeling in front of him. Harry’s robes were also opened and his hand was resting on Draco’s head.

“What the hell is going on here?” shouted Lucius and Severus in unison.

Harry immediately turned around, showing off his bare stomach, where Draco had been talking to his unborn sibling. Harry looked a little startled at their reaction, but Draco smirked knowingly before laughing outright.

“I never knew Draco could be so sentimental, Lucius. He was telling the baby that he loved him and couldn’t wait until he or she was born. It was just too sweet,” said Harry, walking to his husband and cuddling into his arms.

Lucius finally got over his shock and wrapped his arms protectively around his love. Severus just glared at Draco for a moment and then snatched the blonde close. “Just remember, Draco. You’re mine,” he growled softly, smirking when Draco shivered at the sound.

“Let’s get this party started,” said Harry, disentangling himself from his husband’s possessive grip. He smiled softly at Lucius and ushered Draco and Severus towards the pool. “Strip down to your boxers and climb in.”

Severus and Draco quickly complied with Harry’s request. Once they were in the pool, they looked towards Harry expectantly. Harry placed the Frankincense and Myrrh candles around the pool and lit them. Walking over to the other ingredients in the room, Harry quickly combined the bay leaves, St. John’s Wort, sage, and flaxseed oil together, forming a thick paste. He handed the bowl to Severus.

“Severus, apply this across Draco’s heart and forehead,” said Harry quietly. Once Severus had done as asked and handed the bowl back, Harry turned to Draco and handed him the bowl. “Draco, apply this across Sev’s dark mark, heart, and forehead.” Draco quickly applied the paste and handed the bowl back to Harry.

Harry closed his eyes and recited the strongest protection spells he knew. Once the protection spells were placed, Harry opened his eyes and grabbed the Hawthorne and Hyssop. “You both need to submerge yourself completely into the water while I chant the purification spell,” he said, sprinkling the herbs across the water’s surface. Severus and Draco clasped their hands together and ducked under the water while Harry immediately started the purification chant. Severus and Draco’s heads emerged from the water as Harry completed the chant, and a bright glow engulfed the pool.

Harry stepped back quickly as the magic surrounding Severus and Draco increased dramatically and watched in awe as that light engulfed the two in the water. He hadn’t really expected that reaction, but he was happy nonetheless.

“You two really wanted to bond, didn’t you?” asked Harry quietly. “If you look at your arms, you’ll probably have matching tattoos like mine and Lucius’.”

Severus and Draco quickly glanced at their left arms and just stared in shock. They both now had a black cobra entwined with a black raven.

“How?” asked Draco, staring at his arm in awe.

“Well, I think Lucius and I actually bonded during our purification ceremonies as well. The ritual broke the connection between the dark mark and Voldemort and since our connection was already so deep, the ritual just transformed the dark mark into its current mark and placed the same marking on me. I think the same applies to the two of you,” said Harry.

“Wow,” said Draco in amazement. “What do you think, Sev?”

“I think Harry’s probably right,” said Severus, tracing the tattoo gently. “I didn’t think the ritual would actually change the mark, though. I thought it would just dampen the dark magic pouring off of it.”

“Well I really hate to break up the love fest, but we have a Dark Lord to defeat today. Harry and I still have to get ready for our ‘date,’ and you two need to make sure the rest of the DA is prepared and where they need to be,” said Lucius quietly, pulling Harry back into his arms. He was really dreading this day, and he could only pray they all survived this war.

“You’re right. Let’s do this,” said Draco, climbing from the pool, casting a drying spell, and pulling his clothes on quickly. “We’ll see you in Hogsmeade. Be safe.”

“We will,” said Harry. “You two be careful. I want my dad and brother back safely.”

*****

After dressing carefully for their ‘date,’ Harry and Lucius collected the doll from Dumbledore and met Draco and Severus in the entrance hall. Hugging his dad and brother tight one last time, Harry almost ran from the castle. Lucius hugged Draco, nodded to Severus, and followed Harry out the door.

“The day has finally come,” said Severus quietly. “Merlin protect us.”

Lucius finally caught up with Harry near the Hogwart’s gates and pulled him to a stop. “They’ll be all right, Harry. You placed the strongest protection spells you could find on them,” said Lucius soothingly, guiding Harry towards Hogsmeade. They’d decided to walk to their destination to give everyone time to organize their final strategies.

“I hope so, Lucius. I just gained a brother. I certainly don’t want to lose him so quickly,” said Harry gravely. “I don’t think I could bear it if anything happened to Severus, either.”

“Albus, Minerva, Remus, Severus, and Filius will portkey into Hogsmeade in fifteen minutes. If the Dark Lord gets there before they do, we’ll have to fend him off until they arrive. Are you ready for this?” asked Lucius vehemently.

“Yes, Lucius. This will be the final battle with Voldemort,” said Harry resolutely.

They reached Hogsmeade Station and glanced around surreptitiously. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, they cautiously proceeded towards the Three Broomsticks. As they neared the pub, Harry grew steadily more anxious. He knew something was about to happen. Sure enough, just as they drew even with their destination, several cracks signifying apparition resounded through the air.

Lucius quickly pushed Harry behind him and backed them towards the wall of the pub. Once Lucius was assured that at least Harry’s back would be protected from attack, he rapidly stunned three Death Eaters in quick succession. Harry also managed to stun four Death Eaters before he was distracted by Lucius falling to the ground in pain. Looking up quickly, Harry saw Voldemort himself holding out his wand and keeping Lucius under the Cruciatus curse. He desperately cast Expelliarmus, but Voldemort managed to keep his wand. He did lift the curse on Lucius, though.

Harry frantically tried to think of some way to stop Voldemort. As he reached out to help Lucius, he remembered the doll in his pocket. He pulled the doll out and poked the doll in the eye with his wand. Voldemort immediately clutched his face right over his eye and screeched in pain.

“How?” he snarled. “How are you doing this to me?”

“I suggest you call off your pets, Tom,” growled Harry. “Otherwise you might have to worry about finding a new head.” To prove his point, he slowly twisted the dolls head to the side. Voldemort grabbed his neck as the muscles protested the angle.

“Stop!” he ordered. The Death Eaters immediately backed away, allowing Lucius time to stand.

Suddenly, everything happened at once. Dumbledore and his group portkeyed onto the street behind the Death Eaters and Voldemort, stupefying and binding them quickly. The DA arrived shortly thereafter, adding their help and leaving Voldemort to stand alone. Before he could apparate out of Hogsmeade, Albus quickly cast an anti-disapparition jinx on him. In quick succession he quickly cast Expelliarmus and Incarcerous on the Dark Lord.

Seeing his opportunity, Harry pointed his wand at Voldemort and cast the Aperio spell to reveal Voldemort’s soul. He then cast the Adstringo Anima spell, pulling that soul towards him, and tapped the doll with his wand, trapping that soul within the battered doll. Once the soul was free of the body, Harry grabbed Lucius’ hand and cast Avada Kedavra on Voldemort’s soulless body. The curse hit and the body dissolved into dust.

Quickly moving into their appointed positions and placing the voodoo doll in the center, the seven wizards (Minerva being the only witch) started the chant to send Voldemort’s soul to another dimension. As the chant slowly came to an end, Dumbledore pulled Harry into the center and handed him a dagger. Harry cut the palm of his hand, letting the blood drip onto the doll, and moved back into position. The doll suddenly rose in the air, lights streaming from the numerous tears in the doll. With one last huge burst of light, the doll disappeared and Harry collapsed.

Severus and Lucius hurried to Harry’s side, frantically searching for the cause of his collapse. Severus looked up as a hand rested on his shoulder and saw Dumbledore staring down at him.

“He’s in a coma, Lucius. That last spell required a lot of magic, but even more from him because he had to supply the blood magic as well. He should be fine in a few days,” said Albus softly, reassuring the frantic blonde. He handed Lucius a piece of parchment and created a portkey to the infirmary. “Go ahead and take him to Poppy.”

Lucius nodded and activated the portkey, depositing him and Harry in the infirmary. “Poppy! Harry’s unconscious and needs your help!”

Poppy rushed into the room, instructing Lucius to place him in the bed, and ran her wand down the length of Harry’s body, checking for damage. “Well, the good news is that he and the baby are fine. He’s seriously depleted his magical reserves and what’s left has gone towards keeping the baby alive. He’ll probably be in a coma for a week or two until his magical levels have risen.”

Lucius almost collapsed in relief. Well, relief and exhaustion. Harry wasn’t the only one who had seriously depleted his magical reserves. Poppy started to push Lucius into the neighbouring bed, but he stubbornly refused, climbing into the bed with Harry instead. She scowled at the impropriety, but seeing the contentment on his face at the closeness to his husband, she decided to just leave him alone.

*****

“Severus, I need you and Filius to make sure anyone injured gets to the infirmary. Remus, Minerva, and I will make sure all of the Death Eaters make it the Ministry of Magic,” said Dumbledore quietly.

Severus just nodded and walked towards the gathered DA members. Fortunately, there were only minor injuries incurred that day and no casualties on their side. Most of the injuries were just minor burns, cuts, and scrapes. Escorting the students back to the castle, Severus took the injured students to the infirmary with Draco following close behind.

Poppy immediately set to work on healing the injured students, and Severus and Draco rushed to Harry’s bed. Healing the last student and sending her on her way, Poppy walked over to Severus and Draco.

“Are they going to be all right?” asked Severus worriedly, gently holding Harry’s limp hand.

“Harry is in a healing coma until his magical levels are higher. Lucius is simply exhausted and using this much needed rest to restore his magical levels. By the looks of you, I’d say you could use a little rest as well,” said Poppy quietly. “Why don’t you go to your quarters and rest?”

“I can’t yet. Albus and Minerva have taken the Death Eaters to the Ministry. I’ll rest when they get back,” said Severus softly. “The baby’s all right?”

“Yes, Severus. Your grandchild is just fine,” said Poppy happily, gasping as Harry smiled in his sleep. “It seems that Harry likes the idea of you being the baby’s grandfather.”

“Why do you say that?” asked Severus, looking at Poppy in confusion.

“When I said that your grandchild was fine, Harry smiled in his sleep. He can still hear us speak to him even though he’s in a coma,” explained Poppy.

“You really do see me as your dad, don’t you, Harry?” asked Severus, brushing Harry’s bangs back. He smiled as Harry smiled once again. “Wake up soon, Harry. I expect to see you up and about within the next two weeks. I might have to hex Lucius if you’re not awake by then because he will drive us insane without you here. And remember that we all love you.”

Severus squeezed Harry’s hand one last time and kissed him on the forehead. He turned and noticed that Draco had fallen asleep in the chair beside the bed with his head lying on the bed and holding Lucius’ hand. He gently picked up Draco, enlarged the bed, and laid Draco down beside Lucius. Once Draco was settled, Severus went in search of Poppy.

“I need to go help Filius supervise the students. Call me immediately if something happens to Harry, Lucius, or Draco,” said Severus once he’d found Poppy. Poppy just nodded and shooed him out of the infirmary. “It’s finally over,” he said softly to himself, heading to the Slytherin common room to check on his students.