In Letters.....

As soon as Harry pulled the magick back in, Draco had ran into the bathroom and was violently ill. Sometimes the magick did that, sometimes it was just far too much for them to handle. But most were handling it very well, even the muggles. Harry had gone through all of the adults, sparing the children the headache that came after. They were all sitting around the table, either starring off into space or with their heads down looking a bit green, trying to grasp what had happen.

Ron, the only one who had really recovered enough to move, stood as Harry crossed to the closet.

“ The password is Belladonna right ? “

“ Yeah, here I need a few. He held on too long. “

Ron just nodded as he heard the panic in his brothers voice. Yes, Draco had held on just a bit too long and the magick had messed him up. Ron knew from experience that when you started to get light headed it was time to let go. He had told Draco that and the grounding on top of the worry hadn’t helped any.

Watching as Harry grabbed the potions that he needed, Ron began to count out his own.

“ Go take care of him, I’ve got it out here. Take your time. Mate, you’re ringing. “

Harry reached into his pocket and pulled out his cell phone. It was a recording and he nodded to Ron as he went to go tend to Draco. The boy was leaning against the wall by the toilet, his knees pulled up. When he looked up at Harry his eyes were glazed over and he was far too pale. Yes, he had held on far too long.

“ Sorry. “ Draco whispered

“ No worries. Ron was sick the first time he grounded me too. Here, take these. I’m on hold. “

“ Only scared me a little. I didn’t panic at all. You did it. “

Harry smiled back as the lady came on the line.

“ Yes, this is Harrison Potter. Hold on, let me put you on speaker. My boyfriend is a part of this too. “

Harry took the phone away from his ear and pressed the button.

“ Alright. “

“ Kristen Jenkins was admitted yesterday , she had gone into premature labor. Early this morning she gave birth to a 5 pound 10 ounce baby girl and passed away soon there after. We have very clear orders from the doctor to contact you as soon as possible. “

“ Why wasn’t I contacted when she went into labor ? “

“ Love, your phone was off. You turned it on this morning. “ Draco said lightly

“ Oh, sorry. Can you get a hold of the doctor ? I’m going to send Rufus in now, he knows who he is. We’ll be there in a half hour, I have a house full. “

“ Thank you Mr.Potter. “

Harry hung up the phone and just looked at Draco. The baby, they had talked about and agreed to the baby, he had told about Krissy and they weren’t ready for this. Not at all.

“ Go tell Rufus, I’ll start the shower, you get the clothes. Function, you have to function. “ Draco said gently

Where Harry normally would’ve snapped, he just nodded. They stood going their separate ways. When Harry re entered the room and knelt beside Rufus the whole room went still. Something was wrong and Harry broadcasted it loud and clear.

“ I need you and Severus to go to the hospital here in Surry. Kris was admitted yesterday and gave birth to a girl early this morning. Not long there after she passed away. My phone was off so I just found out about it. Draco and I will be there in a half hour. Dr.Cain is expecting you. “

The men nodded and stood. Harry just stood beside them and looked down at the floor. He had told Ron what was going on but not the others. Ron had been his cover every time he went out of the castle to see Krissy. He had asked questions that Harry willingly answered. Now Harry needed to use that and looked up at Ron. Green met blue and the red head nodded in understanding.

“ You 2 get going. You get ready. I can answer questions and tell the story. Rufus, can you make the arrangements please ? “

“ Yes. She gave this to me last week as a just in case. She also said that she filed one with her lawyer as well. I’ll contact him and let him know what’s going on. I’ll take care of all the paperwork and have everything set up for when you get there. Poppy will have to be called as well. “

“ That fireplace is connected. Thank you Rufus. “

Harry took the offered envelope and went back into the bathroom. It seemed like every time he got a head, something happened to drop him a peg or two. He felt like he was treading water tied to a dock. He felt like he was getting no where.

After collecting clothes he stepped back into the bathroom. Draco was already in the shower and the prospect was all to alluring. Quickly, he stripped off his pajamas and stepped into the shower behind the blonde. He didn’t even realize that he was there and that thought didn’t sit will with Harry. Any one could just sneek up behind him and take him away. They’d have to change that.
Stepping forward, Harry wrapped his arms around Draco’s waist, yarning him a yelp.

“ Don’t do that. “ Draco said breathlessly

Harry just smiled and kissed him deeply. There was a spark that ran along the skin that Harry hadn’t felt before. It felt like his magick was humming just under his skin, welcoming another. It was unsettling and calming at the same time and that just didn’t make sense. So, he pulled back and looked into Draco’s eyes. The blonde had felt it too.

“ You know what it means right ? “ He asked softly

“ Yes, and we’re very lucky. I like the way you feel. If I could just hold you forever I would be satisfied. “

Draco sank into another kiss and let him touch. The magick was demanding to be answered. It was telling him to surrender and be clamed. Even as he was lifted up against the wall with his legs around Harry’s waist , Draco knew he would surrender.
He would do anything that Harry asked without question, give him anything that he asked for. But Harry pulled back and rested his head on Draco’s shoulder.

“ Don’t stop, please. “

“ I have to. Not this way, not in the shower. No, not yet. “

Draco simply clung to him as the magick subsided some. But it was still there. It had been awakened and it would only wait so long before one of them snapped.

“ We don’t have very long. Let’s go get our daughter and talk about it later. Wash, I’ll leave you to it. I’ll just wait for you. “

Harry nodded and finally let him down, but he didn’t let him go. They just stood there starring at each other. Until finally Harry kissed Draco lightly and rested his forehead against the other boy’s.

“ Kris, I’ve known Kris since I was 7. We went to mass together; I helped with the yard work. I love her; she was a sister to me. I’m close to losing it. I’m really going to need you today. Just don’t leave me alone. Please, I can’t do this alone. “

“ I’ll be right out here, I can still see you and everything. I’m not going anywhere. I promise love, not anywhere. “

Draco kissed him again and left him to it. It was only half ten in the morning and it had already been a long day. It would only get longer from here.

******* Ron sat starring into his coffee cup as everyone starred at him. He liked the way that Harry leaned on him. It made him feel like he was worth something, like he was good at something. And he was. He was the one who made everything ok, even when it really wasn’t. He was the one who held him and rocked him and cried with him. Where Harry was everyone else’s hero, Ron was Harry’s. He was OK with that.

Setting his cup aside, Ron looked at Mackenna and raised an eye brow. The girl winced but got the hint.

“ D, can we play video games in your room ? “

“ Don’t break anything. “

Mackenna pulled the others behind her, shutting the door so they couldn’t over hear. Ron then sighed. He hated this story and wished that he wasn’t the one who had to tell it. But he told Harry that he would, so he would.

“ Kris and Harry have attended mass together since he was 7. As you may recall he helped her with yard work, they ran errands, they spent a lot of time together. I’m not going to be nice right now and you’re not going to like the things that I have to say. I’m sorry ahead of time. This room is a result of his Hogwarts letter, you locked him in and hardly ever fed him. He never had anything new and was never treated like anything other then a burden. What you didn’t know was that the magick you were trying to snuff out was growing. He’s been using massive amounts of magick since he was 7, to get out. Kris took care of him. She loved him and treated him like a son. And he loves her, he always will. He called her his Krissy, it made her laugh. “

Ron paused and took a deep breath. He had to get going with this, he hated this next part.

“ They still attended mass after he came to Hogwarts. I have covered for that boy more then anyone else and he always gets away with it, it’s never found out. After our first year he told me why and that was that. Every Halloween he goes to church, it’s the night his parents were killed and he lights a candle for them and who ever else died by Big Nasty’s hand. It’s his day of remembrance. Only Kris didn’t meet him like she always does. She hadn’t called like she always does. So he did what he went to do and went to go check on her. He found her in the alley he and D were attacked in that summer. She had been beaten and raped, but she was still alive. She told him to take her home and he did. It was never reported, she never got medical attention. No, no one but Harry. Could you even fathom it? Finding your sister in an alley way nearly beaten to death, then having to put her back together ? Then to tell her that she’s pregnant that same night by whomever attacked her ? He’s gone to every doctor’s appointment. Every class. She called and he was there. She kept the baby because he asked her too. Because even in those first few hours, it’s a life and Harry couldn’t stand the thought. She kept the baby so he could take it as his own. This is one of the things that he never thought he’d be gifted with. He’s a father, no matter how or why, he’s a father and when it hits him, it will hit hard. But, Kris is at rest now, at peace. She’s ok now. Oh, but Harry won’t be. “

Ron set his cup aside again and looked around the table. The elder Dursley’s wouldn’t even look up and the Polkiss’ and the Anderson’s were no better. The gang of Dudley’s appeared to be deep in thought, Ron was surprised when smoke didn’t come pouring out of their ears. But he wasn’t done, he had more to say. He had a few points to make that would drive it all home in his opinion.

“ He told you of the things that he has done. The recklessness that has saved many lives. He is humble and kind, brave and loyal, compassionate and selfless. He looks to the needs of others before he sees his own. He will give the shirt off his back if it’s needed, his last galleon. Pound, sorry. He’s so complex that he is simple. When he’s happy , you know. When he’s mad, you know. When he just wants to be left alone, you know. But there’s more, so much more to him then BWL. He has to end this because no one else can. The things that he has done and the things that he will do will never be done again. There will never be another like him, there has been no other like him. He’s an all around good guy. Maybe it’s time you saw that. “

Ron set his head on his folded arms when he finished. He had liked Kris a great deal having met her a few times and talked with her on the phone. But these people, these muggles, treated him so badly. They didn’t realize that Harry could very well die in this and it would be so that they could go on living. They didn’t realize that Harry had already lost so much and would lose more before it was all over.

“ How do I fix it ? “ Petunia said

“ Your sitting in a magickly enhanced room asking a pureblood wizard how it fix the mess you made. You helped ground him. You didn’t kick Draco out. You haven’t kicked the rest of us out. It’s a start. Have you ever hugged him Petunia ? Just for nothing, have you ever just patted him on the back and told him good job ? “

“ No. “

“ He’s a genius, there is not much he can’t do. You’ll see. But just to let you know. This is the safest block on the planet. The wards are tied to Sion. Maybe you should think about that. “

Petunia stood and began to pace. Oh, so it was a family trait, Ron thought as he closed his eyes. These muggles were so stupid, so blind that it made Ron sick. It was in times like these with muggles like these where Ron agreed with Voldemort. But the same time without muggles the bloodlines would’ve died out long ago and there would be no such thing as Wizard.

When he heard the door open he lifted his head and smiled. Harry was out and very much himself, and Draco had joined him. Harry was in a pair of tight black boot cut jeans that were well worn and a red tee shirt with Seeker across the front. The Chuck Taylor’s on his feet looked like they were about to fall apart and were most likely being held together by magick. He had his piercings in and his eyes lined in black. Ron liked Harry this way, he always acted freer this way.

Then there was Draco. He was in a pair of tight light blue boot cut jeans and a black polo, all black Chuck Taylor’s on his feet. His platinum blonde hair was parted to the side so it fell over his left eye and was now in choppy layers. The black highlights that ran throughout gave Draco’s hair dimension and depth, his eyes too were lined.

“ Well, now finally come out of the closet have you. “ Ron asked dryly

“ Very funny. Aunt Petunia, I think I get the pacing thing from Mum’s side of the family. “

“ I’m just trying to figure something out and the movement – “

“ Somehow helps keep it on the right track ? “

“ Yes ! Someone who understands ! “

Petunia looked up at Harry smiling and it didn’t slide off her face when she caught sight of him either. Ron tensed as the women crossed the room and looked up at Harry. For a minute, neither said a word, they just starred.

“ I was wrong. I’m sorry for everything that was said and done. Dudley’s right, your just like every other person just a bit different. You have the weight of the world resting in your hands and I know that I don’t deserve your forgiveness. I’d like to get to know you, for who you are and not what you are. Can you forgive me, can we try ? “

In reply Harry pulled his aunt into the first hug they had ever shared. He just held on, barring his face in her neck.

“ I just need you alive, just be there. I can’t do all this alone. It’s already too much and I’m just trying to hold on. All’s forgiven. “

“ What do you need from me right now, today ? “

“ I don’t know. “

“ I have a basinet in the attic that I used for Dudley. It was Lilly’s. I’ll have the boy’s bring it down. Go get your daughter Harrison, bring the baby home. Do you have any baby things ? “

“ Up at the castle. I didn’t have room for them. Dobby and Winky, call them they know what to do. “

“ I’ll take care of it. Go on, it’s going to be ok. “

Harry nodded and let go. It was too much. Reaching blindly for Draco’s hand, Harry looked at Ron and straightened up. It was a show of strength that just wasn’t there and Ron knew it would be best if they weren’t there when they got back.

“ I’ll call you before we come back. “

“ Alright. Want me to clear out ? “

“ No, call Mama Weasley. She needs something to be happy about. Tell her not to come, I know what I’m doing. “

“ Yeah, they all love you. All 80 of them. Go on, get going. “

Harry nodded and tugged Draco into his side. Smiling slightly at the blonde, he kissed his forehead and they were gone. Ron sighed, they had a baby to welcome.


Harry held on to Draco’s hand tightly as they made their way up to Labor and delivery. Last month he and Kris had taken a tour of the maternity ward and Harry hadn’t liked it then and he didn’t like it now. It was too warm and it smelt funny and from the look on his face, Draco didn’t like it either. But it was different now, Kris had died here.

As they came up to the nurses station they were ignored. They we all talking about the girl who had died and left the Potter baby behind. They were all talking about the men who had been sent to fill out paperwork and make the arrangements. They were all talking about how beautiful the baby was and wondering when someone was going to come get her. But they hadn’t turned around, they hadn’t noticed that Harry was even standing there.

Fed up with being ignored, Harry slapped his hand down on the counter. The nurses all spun around and Draco had flinched, they were all now starring at Harry as if he had gone mad.

“ For the last 15 minutes we have listened to you jabber on about our daughter. So, if you’re quite finished we would like to see her. “

“ Mr. Harrison Potter ? “

“ Yes, and you are ? “

“ Mari, I’m sorry she’s the prettiest baby we’ve had in here in a very long time. Since Lilliana Evens, bright red hair and green eyes just like yours. “

“ She was my mother. She died 14 years ago. “

“ That’s just tragic, I’m sorry. Please follow me. The vase on the night stand shattered when the little thing started to cry. Same thing happen when the Evens girl was born. Oh, it was just, bam. “

The women liked to talk and if you were anyone but Harry you really wouldn’t mind. But the vase had shattered when the baby started to cry. Magick, she was a witch.

“ Rosilynn Chaya Malfoy-Potter. The baby’s name. “

Draco just starred at him.

“ Rosilynn Malfoy-Potter. No arguments. “

Pulling Harry into his arms Draco just held on. Mari on the other hand laughed and she got the paperwork together.

“ Argue about her name often ? “

“ Yes, I just love Rosilynn. You didn’t even tell me. “

“ Surprise ? “

Both Mari and Draco laughed as Poppy Pumfry brought the baby into the room. When she saw Harry , her face went cold and she narrowed her eyes.

“ I had nothing to do with it honest. Really Poppy, Kris was a friend of mine and I found her in an alley, she had been raped. I had nothing to do with it. Swear. “

Mari’s mouth dropped open and she starred between the two. Now, she had been working at the Hospital long enough and knew Poppy took a look at all the magickal babies that came through. But this boy had not been born here. How did they know each other ?

“ I know that. Harrison, stand up let me have a look at you. “

Afraid that she would hold Rosilynn hostage if he didn’t comply, Harry stood and turned in a slow circle.

“ Your still too thin, but it looks like you had a good night’s sleep. Did you eat this morning ? “

“ Yes, there are 3 new ones on the street and a friend of mines daughter. I had everyone at my house this morning. I severed the link, I went through the last change. “

Poppy handed the baby to Mari and pulled Harry into her arms.

“ I am so proud of you. I love you so much. “

“ Love you too Poppy. You haven’t pounced on Draco yet. “

“ Thank you Harrison. It’s just what I needed. “ Draco said dryly

Poppy pulled away and spun on Draco. Knowing that he should just stand there and take it, Draco was told off. Harry had sat down on the bed, holding Rosilynn as Poppy did her worst. He listened with half an ear as he laid the tiny girl down and unwrapped her. Like all new parents he just had to look her over. She had ten perfect fingers and ten perfect toes and a head full of black hair. Kris had long curly black hair and Harry hoped this little girl would to. Then Rosilynn opened her eyes and just starred up at him.

“ Angel, gray eyes. “

Poppy stopped when Harry spoke. She didn’t think that Mari would just hand the baby over, but she had. She had just handed the baby over. And Harry was in heaven. Poppy couldn’t be mad, her Harry was happy.

“ She has Krissy’s nose. Merlin, baby, she’s so small. Poppy, “

“ You can take her home poppet. She is perfect, just small. I will come and check on her in a week and I’m sure the three of you will be just fine. “

Harry smiled and sighed. There was enough worry in his life, but this was his daughter he was wrapping up, he had every right to worry. Father’s worried – father’s,

“ Oh, god. Poppy, I’m alive. “

“ Hit you like a ton of bricks did it ? Your a Daddy, you made it. “

Harry looked down at the baby in his arms and lay back on the bed. Carefully he moved her so she was lying on his chest and he starred up at the ceiling. He’s made it, he had gotten his chance. People had been trying to kill him for so long and he had nearly died so many times that he never thought that he would see this day. He was a father, she may not have been his by blood but she was his. Looking over at Draco, he held out a hand greatful when the other boy took it. As soon as Draco was settled beside him, Harry closed his eyes thanking God for the gift bestowed upon him.

“ We’ll give you a few minutes. We’ll be just out in the hall. “ Poppy said

Draco smiled as the left the room looking back at the baby.

“ Alright ? “

“ I have a family of my own, I’m fucking fantastic. “

Draco just smiled and snuggled in. They were a family. Merlin, a real family.

***** Out in the hall all the nurses were gathered around a now sobbing Poppy. No one knew what was wrong or if anything was wrong at all, so they just waited.

“ I brought Harrison into the world, I was the first one to see him. Such a beautiful boy, black hair like his father and big emerald green eyes like his mother. The man who killed his parents is still after him. Since he was 11 I have treated concussions, broken bones, cut and bruises, falls, visions. Merlin that boy gets into more trouble then any other. He never thought that he would live long enough to be a father. Granted, he had nothing to do with it, but she is still his. I don’t even know her name. “

“ Rosilynn Chaya Malfoy-Potter. “ Mari said softly

Poppy’s head snapped up.

“ Malfoy ? That’s Draco’s surname. I’m missing something very big here. Oh, Mother of Merlin what am I missing. “

“ Their soul mates Poppy. Surely you knew that. “

Poppy looked up into the face of Severus Snape and shook her head. The man was always there when Harry needed him so it didn’t really surprise her that he was here now. Totally beside herself at this point, Poppy through her arms around Severus’ neck and sobbed into his shoulder. To her surprise, he hugged her back and let her.

“ No ! I didn’t know that. Oh our little Harry. “

Poppy released the man and patted his cheek. He was trying not to smile and losing.

“ Just smile Severus, it’s not going to kill you. That would make you a Grand Dad, wonders never end. “

“ Merlin, it would. I’m not old enough to be a grandfather, I’m only 36. “

Poppy laughed as the man wrapped an arm around her shoulders. He was grinning now, shaking with suppressed laughter.

“ What’s her name ? “

“ Rosilynn Chaya Malfoy-Potter, he has a family. “ Poppy laughed

“ Oh, God. He’s over protective too. Come on, let’s get them home. I’m a grandfather, holy shit. “

Poppy was trying to stop laughing as they knocked and re entered the room. The boys were still laying in the bed, only they had switched around. Draco now had Rosilynn on his chest and Harry cuddled into his side. Harry was crying softly clinging to Draco for dear life.

“ Poppy, can you take Rosilynn please ? “ Draco asked softly.

Poppy came forward and collected the baby as Severus pulled Harry into his arms. The sobs became harder as Severus tightened his hold. Harry knew he was safe and just let it all go.

“ It just hurts, I’ll be ok. It just hurts. “ Harry sobbed

“ Let’s sign the papers and go home love. Let’s just go home. “

Harry nodded and took a deep breath.

“ Your still here ? “

“ Lots of paperwork. So, can I hold my grand daughter while you do all this ? I haven’t gotten to yet, they wouldn’t let me. “

Harry nodded and gave the man a final squeeze before pulling away. He was a right mess he knew it and cast a make up remover charm to get rid of his ruined eye liner. Looking around the room, he smiled. Yes, everything would be ok.

********* Ron answered his phone the second it rang. Granted they had only been gone an hour but every one was on edge. He had called his mother like Harry had asked and she had been both heart broken and thrilled by the news. After a short argument she had promised not to come making Ron promise to call as soon as they got back.
Dobby and Winky had been called in and told where Harry had went. They actually forgot about the breakfast dishes and went about making a place for the baby. There was now a large alcove tucked into the corner between the bed and the window. The wooden basinet that he and Dudley had brought down from the attic was now polished to perfection and dressed in pale purple linens. It sat in the center of the alcove beside a rocking chair just waiting to be used. There was a stocked changing table on the left and a small chest of draws on the right. It was all in the same glossy pine the Harry loved so much and for that Ron was thankful.

They had then folded baby clothes and blankets and socks. They had put the bottles and other things like that in the empty cupboard in the kitchen. They had cleaned and straightened and washed. Now, now they just sat waiting.

When Ron’s cell phone rang he dug it out of his pocket and quickly answered, putting it on speaker.

“ Hey, we’ll be home shortly. “

“ Can we get a name at least mate ? I mean really. “

“ Rosilynn Chaya. 10 minutes at the most. “

“ You do know what I gotta do right ? “

“ Yeah, she’s small, just be careful. “

“ Will do. Later. “

“ Later. “

Ron hung up the phone and grinned. He had a niece. Rosilynn was the first baby in the circle and it was meant to be celebrated.

“ Ron, you have a cell phone ? “ Hermione asked slowly

“ Harry gave it to me last summer. It was back when the visions got really bad. He’d call and we’d talk. I still have the notebook I wrote everything down in. What he saw, what time he called, what potions he took. I’m his life line and I’m afraid that he won’t need me any more. “

“ Don’t be daft Ronnie, I’ll always need you just not for the same things. You wrote it down ? “

Ron spun around and faced his best mate, his brother. Harry stood there with a bundle in one arm and Draco in the other. There was a bag on Draco’s shoulder that could only be Kris’ things it was the only explanation for it. They looked like a family and Ron felt himself getting chocked up.

“ Yeah, people ask questions and I wanted to have a reference to the answers. I have everything. Three journals in one year, I missed nothing. You were losing your mind, all the answers as to why are in my books. I just wanted a cover. “

“ I understand. We have our moments at very odd times, man. Come start it off, I have to explain it to Angel. “

Ron slipped his phone into his pocket and took Rosilynn into his arms. She was awake, he liked it when they were awake.

“ Look at you, such a pretty little thing Rosilynn. I am your Uncle Ron. I will teach you to play chess because that is what I am best at. Your loved so very much already and that will only grow as you do. This is your Auntie Mi, “

Harry stood watching, with his arms wrapped around Draco’s waist.

“ In the Weasley family when a child is born or someone one marries in the entire family gets together at the biggest Weasley house. That just so happens to be the Burrow. Last summer I was welcomed in. I met and was hugged and welcomed by the entire Weasley Clan, it’s a humbling experience. What Ron is doing as my brother is introducing my daughter to the Core. It was he who introduced me, it’s his right to introduce her. At the next one, both Rosilynn and you will met the entire Clan. Welcome to the Weasley’s Dray, you will never be lonely, always have someone there for you and watch out for the dog piles. Weasley brother gang ups. “ Harry whispered

“ Thanks. “ Draco squeaked

Harry just held on as the other boy relaxed against him. He had hidden so much of himself to save him self and now he needed to unlock that door so he could save himself. It was mind boggling how it all just had to change. But as he looked out into the room and watched the different people in his life welcome his daughter it didn’t look too bad. At least now, he was sane. Now he had Draco and Rosilynn and so far everything was ok. He just hoped that it would stay ok.