Of Parenting and Wings

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Harry slid into the seat right next to Draco and began loading his plate with food.

Draco eyed him mutinously. “Glad you could join us.” He drawled in clear irritation. “Though I was expecting you back yesterday, and there was no letter, no Patronus, no word at all that you were staying an extra—” He sniffed a few times, frowned, then leaned in close to Harry’s neck and inhaled deeply.

Harry threw up a quick muffliato, knowing what was about to happen.

Draco smiled widely. “Congratulations!” He said in excitement. “Well, that explains things!”

Hermione frowned, but Ginny squealed. “Really? I’m going to be an Aunt?” She asked. She couldn’t tackle Harry from across the table, but it was clear she wanted to launch herself at the Faurae.

“Yes, but be gentle with me, because it’s only barely started. I could still lose it easily. No rushing me and knocking me down to smother me with Weasley affection. As much as I enjoy that.” Harry told her lightly.

Hermione was staring at him contemplatively. “Are you really ready to start a family, Harry? Wouldn’t it be wiser to wait? Perhaps until you’re situated firmly in a career?” She asked him.

‘Well,’ Harry thought, ‘At least that’s better than I was expecting. It’s not a lecture, so I’ll take it.’ “Honestly, I’m thrilled to be pregnant; I can’t wait to see Lucius raising our children. He took a backseat with Draco in order to not ruin his childhood like his father had done with him, but I’m going to show him that it is possible to achieve a happy middle ground. Enough to be present in the child’s life, yet not burden them with responsibilities too soon.” He told her. “And it’ll be your niece or nephew, too, you know. Surely that’s worth getting excited over?” He cajoled.

Hermione smiled. “I suppose there is that. I want to be present for the birth, and you’ll let me keep baby books detailing their milestones, right? Purely for academic use. There’s so little known about Faurae, I want to see how their growth differs from normal.” She told Harry.

Harry smiled. “Fine.” He told her. “Just make sure they’re spelled so only you and other Faurae can read them.”

Hermione nodded. “Of course.”

Ron cleared his throat. “You’ll need to write to Mum as soon as you have the time; she needs to know early.”

Harry smiled. “Oh, don’t worry, that part is happening pretty definitely.” He said lightly. “She’d kill me if I didn’t.”