To Love a Malfoy

Chapter 24:


“Baby Shower”


Hermione and Molly thought it would be a wonderful idea to surprise Harry with a Baby Shower. After all, it was not everyday that a young male wizard carried triplets and they knew Harry would be thankful for all the clothing, diapers, furniture and other essentials he would be given. It took much scheming on both their parts but the day of the shower finally arrived. Ron was the one chosen to keep Harry occupied until it was time. He would be bringing him by the Burrow with the excuse that he had to pick up a package for Hermione that was delivered to their home by mistake.

While Molly and Hermione were busy making the final preparations, Ron had taken Harry out for a trip to visit Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Due to his high risk pregnancy, Poppy and Healer Jamison had ordered complete bed rest for Harry to begin the next day. They refused to take any chances with regards to his and the babies health. Harry was beginning to panic just thinking about not seeing the outside world again until after his babies were born so Ron offered to take him for one last outing before his exile took place.

Lucius agreed to his going out with Ron only on the condition that Harry carried an emergency portkey that could be activated either by his voice, hand or mind/magic control. It also had a special sensory device in it that could detect if Harry was in mortal peril or automatically activate should he become rendered unconscious. He wore it on his left ear as a small green emerald stud. It had been made by special order under strict specifications provided by Lucius who tested it personally. He would take no chances with Harry’s life or that of his unborn babies. It also had been warded with extra protection spells so that the fetus would not be endangered.

Bill and Fleur, Percy and Penelope, George and Angelina, Hagrid and Madame Maxime, Minerva, Neville and Luna, Arthur, Poppy and Healer Jamison had already arrived. Severus would be coming shortly with a clueless Lucius. He had told Molly and Hermione that it would not be a good idea to let Lucius know ahead of time about the shower because he knew his friend wouldn’t have come. As it was, he had a difficult time convincing Lucius to accompany him to the Burrow so he could drop off some Wolfsbane Potion that Bill needed before the next full moon.

While everyone was sitting inside waiting for Harry and Ron to arrive, Severus and Lucius had just apparated to the Burrow. As they walked towards the Weasley home, the two men were arguing back and forth.

“I can’t believe I allowed you to convince me to come here with you. What on earth was I thinking? Apparently, I wasn’t because then I wouldn’t be standing here, now would I?” grumbled a white faced Lucius holding an expensive embroidered silk handkerchief to his nose and mouth. The smell of pigs and chickens was making the aristocrat sick to his stomach and he was trying his best not to gag.

“Now Lucius, you’ve dealt with much worse in your career as a Death Eater so stop bellyaching and let’s get this over with so I can get you out of here. I wouldn‘t want you to be sick all over my expensive new boots that it took me ages to pay for.” Scolded Severus.

They both walked swiftly up the crooked pathway trying to avoid the chickens and garden trolls trying to trip them until they came to the back door. Severus held his breath and prayed to Merlin that Lucius would not Avada Kedavra him then raised his hand and knocked on the door.

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Harry couldn’t believe it, only one more month to go and he would be a daddy. It seemed as if time just flew by since he found out he was pregnant, and had gotten married to his former enemy now husband and lover. He was now on his way to the Burrow with Ron on his last day as a free man. Starting tomorrow, he would be confined to bed rest waiting for the birth of his babies.

Harry was still hiding his pregnancy with the special magical robes but Ron had to keep his hand on his elbow to guide and balance him as they walked. They would be taking the floo to the Burrow so that Ron could pick up Hermione’s package or so Harry thought.

“Did you have a good time today mate?” Ron asked Harry as they were making their way together through the crowded lobby to the floo network at the Ministry.

Lucius had made special arrangements for them to use it due to Harry’s delicate condition. It was a safer way to travel and Lucius had refused to allow Harry to fly by broom. No matter how much his younger spouse tried to cajole and convince him that he would be careful. Lucius was adamant in his refusal. He put his foot down, amongst much battering of eyelashes and pouting lips from the green eyed imp. There was no way he would let his pregnant spouse fly the skies of London and take a chance of falling off his broom and possibly lose his life and that of their offspring.

Lucius and Harry were still keeping their marriage a secret and only their closest friends knew. The Minister who had performed the ceremony was an old family friend of the Malfoys’ and Lucius trusted him implicitly otherwise he would have made sure he disappeared permanently.

Harry smiled up at Ron, “It was one of the best days of my life and I am glad you were a part of it. I didn’t think I’d ever be able to stop eating the refillable banana split spectacular that Florean was kind enough to let me test out for him. I feel like I am going to explode at any moment.” Seeing the look on Ron’s face, Harry laughed and said, “Don’t worry Ron, I was only teasing.” He patted his friend’s arm, saying “I’ve never had so much fun in my life. It was fabulous and I can’t wait until Lucius sees the baby cribs I picked out for the nursery. I hope he likes them.”

They had reached the check in desk for the Floo Network and Ron handed the slip Lucius had given him to the waiting Ministry Wizard in charge of the arrivals and departures.

“Very good, everything is ready for your departure Mr. Weasley and Mr. Potter so you may step in. I hope you have a comfortable trip and be sure to drop by again. Thank you for using the Ministry Network Floo and have a nice day.”

Ron guided Harry into the large grand fireplace and holding onto him firmly around the waist they disappeared in a flash of colorful ashes to the Burrow.

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Severus held his breath as the door to the kitchen opened and Molly’s head popped into view.

“Severus! Your finally here, I was starting to worry. Now hurry up and come in, we all need to hide before Harry and Ron arrive.” Molly ushered them both into the kitchen and the door slammed magically shut behind them.

“Severus, what the hell is going on!” Lucius blurted out.

Before Severus could answer the irate Wizard’s question, there was a loud buzzing sound indicating an imminent arrival by floo was in process.

“The floo warning buzzer just sounded they are on their way. Hurry! We all need to hide so hop to it and find a place quickly before it’s too late.” Molly screeched.

Pushing Severus and Lucius out of the Kitchen, they saw all the other guests trying frantically to hide themselves behind furniture or whatever else they could fit under or behind.

Spluttering, Lucius tried to say something to Severus but to his horror found himself being pushed into a magically altered closet with his face stuck up against Hagrid’s stomach.

“Merlin, help me.” he silently pleaded and then the door slammed shut and he was left alone in the darkness with the gentle Giant.

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The fireplace at the Burrow flared and out stepped Ron with his arm securely wrapped around Harry’s waist guiding him out of it to a waiting Molly.

“Harry dear, how are you? Did you have a nice day? Find everything you wanted?” As Molly questioned him, she took his arm and gently pushed him over to a large comfortable chair in the middle of the room near the bow window.

“Sit down and rest. You look tired. Here put your feet up.” She levitated a stool and lifted his feet up onto it. Placing pillows behind his back and patting him on the head, she then gave him a large cold glass of fresh water to drink with a table to put it on.

Sighing, Harry leaned back and happily sipped the cool refreshing water and closed his eyes. He missed the hand signals between Ron and his mother.

“That’s right dear, just relax, that’s it.” Molly whispered in his ear.

He was just about to fall asleep, when he thought he heard a familiar voice cursing.

Opening his eyes, he was met with a loud..................

“SURPRISE”

“SURPRISE HARRY”

“GET THE HELL OFF MY FOOT BEFORE I CURSE YOU.... YOU GREAT BIG OAF.”

“SURPRISE”

“SURPRISE”

“LUCIUS, DON’T YOU DARE!”

“SURPRISE”

“HEY THERE, 'ARRY”

“SURPRISE”

Flying pink and blue baby favors were dodging around each other in the air with little wings on them. They started to follow and tease the guests that were standing around Harry, while Lucius was batting madly at them to keep them away from his hair.

Harry’s green eyes widened in shock and then he found himself being hugged and kissed by the women. While the men just shook his hand and patted him on the back before stepping aside to make room for Lucius.

“Lucius, did you know about this?” whispered Harry holding his husband’s hand tightly and looking him adoringly in the eyes.

When Lucius’ eyes caught sight of his husband’s face, all anger suddenly left him and he found himself nodding his head. He lifted Harry’s hand to his lips, and turning it palm up kissed it saying, “Surprise, my darling.”

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'Malfoy Manor'

Lucius carried an exhausted Harry up the winding Grand Staircase to their bedroom and placed him lovingly down on the bed.

“I can’t believe you knew and kept it a secret.” Harry yawned.

Looking down at him, Lucius smiled and said, “Well, it certainly wasn’t easy. You, Mr. Potter-Malfoy have a lot to atone for and most especially to my poor foot.”

Harry laughed and stretched his arms above his head. He wiggled his hips and waggled his eyebrows saying, “Why my dear Mr. Potter-Malfoy, I think I can dream up a nice way to apologize to you but you’ll have to undress first.”

Lucius sneered down at him and using his best sinister voice teased back, “If you keep teasing your superior, expect to get delightfully punished my little lion.”

The lights went out and the bed creaked as Lucius climbed into it to join his eagerly waiting husband.

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Much later, Lucius and Harry were lying cuddled together in bed. Harry was playing with Lucius’ blonde hair, twirling it around his fingers while one of his husband’s hand was busy exploring the assets of his small firmly rounded butt that was silky soft to the touch and the other rubbing Harry’s belly.

“Lucius, I’ll always remember today. It was very special. I can’t believe you actually participated in the party without hexing or insulting anyone.” purred Harry.

“Don’t think I didn’t want to.” snarled back Lucius. “Severus will be the lucky one to have to deal with my wrath tomorrow.” Promised Lucius before sweeping onto his lover for another mind blowing and breathless kiss.

After a while, a voice said, “Well at least we don’t have to do any more shopping for the kids.”

TBC