Something Special About Harry

Title: Something Special About Harry
Author& Notes: never_tempt aka cameowitch
Status/Part: CH 42
Rating: NC-17
Pairing: HP/LM, SS/DM, HG/PP, HG/GW, PP/FW
Date: 07-June-2005
Key words: AU, Veela, Mpreg, M/M, F/F , M/F (maybe), WAFF, Language, Sexual Content

Summary: Harry finds out something new about himself - he’s a Veela and who his mate is. Please leave reviews. They are much needed encouragement
Disclaimer: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by JK Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Bloomsbury Books, Scholastic Books and Raincoat Books, and Warner Bros., Inc. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.

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Chapter 42 Ding Dong The Witch Is Dead

Noon arrived at the same time as Lucius awoke. Looking at Harry lying on the bed, the blond got up and raced to the bathroom. The brunet heard the sounds of his husband being sick and was off the bed and in the bathroom in a tick. He knelt with Lucius, holding his hair back as Lucius finished. Harry accio’d a wet flannel to lie across the blond’s neck. He eased them back until he was against the wall with his husband between his legs and his head resting on Harry’s shoulder.

“Lucius, do you want me to get Poppy or Severus? Is this the first time you’ve been sick?”

The blond sighed before answering.

“I was hoping to avoid this. It’s not like it would happen with each pregnancy but a male pregnancy is different. We can’t take potions to ease the morning sickness. Each male has to figure out what works for them.”

Harry frowned in concentration. What could he do for his husband, to help him thorough it? He had a bunch of questions that needed answers. It was time to call Poppy. First thing first though, he had to find out what Lucius said as he fell asleep. The others in the house probably already knew and Harry hated being kept in the dark about things.

He eased around Lucius then helped him up and to the sink. Lucius brushed his teeth and cleaned his mouth. Harry brought out the hair brush and began brushing the blond locks. It was looking in the mirror at them that made him realize they needed to wash up. He moved to the double shower, adjusted the water temperature while hauling Lucius in with him. He soon had them cleaned, rinsed, dried and back in their room getting dressed.

He called the house-elves to find where the others were before Lucius and he joined them. He wasn’t surprised when they arrived at the dining hall to find light food, crackers and teapots on the table. Severus and Draco both looked a little off while glaring daggers in Hermione’s direction. Harry was guessing she was the only one not suffering from morning sickness amongst them.

“Hello again. I hope everyone has what they need to make them as comfortable as possible? Can I get you any thing?”

The pregnant men turned to glare at him as he helped Lucius into a chair. The blond helped himself to an extra sweet cup of tea, crackers and an apple that he peeled, sliced and salted. He received strange looks but not a word was said as the others looked at their own plates. It looked like Severus had bananas dipped in chocolate and Draco had eaten crackers with butter and tomato gravy. Harry looked at the twins who rolled their eyes, trying and failing as they were making gagging noises. Hermione’s wand flicked out once and the twins fled the room in search of a downstairs loo.

“Nobody will mock our symptoms in front of me. They should be more careful around me. I believe in what you do will revisit you. In this case, their lunch.”

The three pregnant men smiled at her and nodded. The young witch picked up her conversation.

“I haven’t had the time to research male pregnancies but I’m sure Poppy can help all five of us. I may wait until we’re back at Hogwarts to have her talk to Pansy and me. Since you three are having problems, I think you should do it as soon as possible. Now, when are we going to discuss what is driving Harry crazy with curiosity?”
The male Gryffindor did not know he had been fidgeting to the point where Hermione could tell there was something bothering him."

“I think we should wait for the twins. Then we need to see if Pansy is allowed visitors.”

Harry had finished that short diatribe when the moderated duo returned He arched an eyebrow as both nodded as if to say ‘Message received and understood. No more morning sickness mockery.’ They went back to their seats on either side of Hermione and waited before asking.

“What did”
“We miss?”

The others just rolled their eyes. Each looked at the other waiting for someone to start. Since Harry was the curious one began.

“Earlier Lucius was just a little over-excited. He has something to share with us.

The elder blond looked around and grinned. This was going to be a pleasant announcement.

“Earlier, while Harry was waking all of you, my copy of the Daily Prophet was delivered via Special Delivery. Some would call the front page scandalous, others tragic, others will be grateful. I believe we fall in the latter category.”
Lucius produced the paper from an inner pocket of his robes and laid it out on the table for all to see.

RITA SKEETER FOUND FLOATING – DEAD

Gasps were heard all around. Hermione, Fred and George rushed around the table to read it right side up. All were shocked by the discovery and secretly elated that they didn’t have to do the deed themselves. They continued to read the article.

The body of our staff writer, Rita Skeeter, was discovered this morning by the proprietor of a Knockturn Alley establishment. It was reported immediately to the MOM and her body was taken to St. Mungos for examination. We can report she was found nude and there was an injury to the right side of her head.
The last person who spoke to Miss Skeeter early yesterday evening said she was in high spirits and carrying a picnic basket. The search back up the waterway, where she was found floating, revealed the basket on a blanket. It was set for two. It would appear she was having a rendezvous that went bad.

This author found notes in her office pointing to a ‘meeting’ with her photographer, Bozo, in the evening. Aurors have questioned him thoroughly. His account follows:

“Rita and I were to meet at our favorite spot on the river like we have done every week for the last eight years. We had more than a business relationship. She had just finished undressing both of us and went scampering to the water’s edge to wash her fingers. I saw her step on a green rock and slip. I saw her hit her head and fall into the water. By the time I reached the water she was face down and being swept away, I don’t know how to swim and my wand work isn’t sufficient enough for me to have tried to save her. I shall forever have an empty space in my heart that she filled with her love of life, gossip and sex.”

The editor of this paper is sure everyone who has followed Miss Skeeter’s career will miss her. Final arrangements have not been made pending the authority’s final investigation and following her instructions. A special edition of this paper will be distributed when arrangements are announced.”

The seven just looked at each other. The relief was palatable in the room. Harry and Lucius could feel the relief among all of them. A sudden ‘WooHoo’ erupted, disturbing the shocked quiet. Harry swung Lucius into his arms, placing a searing kiss on his lips. Severus grabbed Draco and they shared their own kiss. Hermione smiled at them through her tears before the twins surrounded her front and back. Each kissed her cheek before George claimed her lips while wiping away her tears. All of them finally broke the kisses and just held onto each other, sharing more smiles. The relief at not having to carry out their plans was obvious. It was then Lucius remembered his familiar.

“Obsidian” and the fwooper cloud appeared. Harry lifted his hand arm out to the bird/cloud with his hand palm up flat. The cloud hovered over his hand. It changed form and landed on Harry’s arm. Lucius leaned in and went forehead to head with the bird.

“Obsidian, my faithful, you have done well in these last few days. You have earned special meals, a new perch and a rest. It’s also time for you to find her. Come back to me, when your mating is over. If she will come with you this time, she and the little ones will be welcome. In fact you may have the room we were preparing and I will have outside access prepared for you. Go my faithful. Enjoy yourself.”

The wild coloured bird leaped to Lucius shoulder and wrapped his wings around the blond’s head as it ducked its head and nipped the wizard’s ear. He retracted his wings, looked into the eyes and made a sound that had the others cringing and Lucius smiling. It made itself back into the cloud and floated off. The others stuck their fingers in their ears and wiggled them.

When everyone had regained their composure, they went to the fireplace. As they arrived so did Molly and Arthur. She grabbed her twins in a huge hug, then Harry and finally Hermione. Arthur stood back, grinning.

“Oh Harry, can you believe it? That awful witch. But to die like that? How ignominious. I know we should mourn her death but she’s gone after each of you in this room too many times and too viciously. What are you going to do now?”

Lucius stood next to Harry. The young man reached his hand out to hold his husband’s. It was then the blond realized how much they had missed rushing into the Veela relationship. They could still take care of it and experience the “newness” of a relationship. Right now, though, they had a house full of family and guests to see to and the other young girl in the hospital.

“Molly, everyone, I think right now we should first see to our immediate need for food. Following that, we should see to Pansy. During that time, we need to reconcile living conditions. Right now, let’s head to the dining room.

Lucius extended his arm to Molly, Harry to Hermione and the other men fell in line behind them. A house-elf silently appeared and opened the door. The Malfoy-Potters seated the females and waited for the other men to sit before they did. The house-elves appeared with course after course until all were full and relaxed. The elder blond started the conversation.

“I think, all things considered, it would be best for us to limit the visit to Pansy until we have the living accommodations settled. As her Head of House, Severus should visit her at St. Mungos. Draco, as her friend, housemate and husband of Severus, you should attend her also. I think we need to have answers for her, to help her convalesce better. As a member of the Board of Directors of Hogwarts, I know the rest will ‘discourage’ the living conditions we would need. Albus Dumbledore, however, will want his ‘children’ around him at this time.”

Lucius stopped to watch the facial expressions of the gathered.

“We all, well most of us, have relationships to build while getting ready for our children. The majority also have classes to finish and NEWTS to sit for.”

They all turned at the sound of a gasp from Hermione. “I had forgotten!”

The gathered laughed, not at her, but that something had finally distracted her. Lucius began again.

“Severus is that ‘Visiting Family Wing’ still available? I think it would benefit us to move into several of the suites. The ladies could share a suite, Harry and I could have one until school is over and Draco and Severus could either stay in Severus’ current quarters or move into a suite to be near us. If it becomes stressful for any of us, we can make alternative plans. If the Board of Directors tries to make things difficult for us, we’ll just have to have an inquiry into the recent activities of some of the members.”

A true Malfoy smirk appeared on four faces. The older blond looked at the twins.

“Gentlemen, I am positive, due to the lack of matrimonial licenses or bonding rituals, you will only be allowed visitations. It also brings into question your parts in this fiasco. As the responsible parties and young entrepreneurs in our society, there will have to be some action on your parts. Do not take this as a directive. You four have to make the decisions. I know you will do what is proper.”

Lucius looked around as he squeezed Harry’s hand.

“I think its time for us to talk to our partners. The gardens are lovely, your rooms are available, and the common rooms here are available. We will meet back here in two hours. It will give us time to visit Pansy later and then make our way to Hogwarts. I’m sure Poppy would advise us not to apparate or portkey if at all possible. We will use our coaches. See you in a while.”

Harry and Lucius kissed and headed for the doors leading to the gardens. Severus and Draco followed them but not closely. Molly and Arthur looked at the other three.

“Well” Molly began, “it seems we need to make some decisions. You boys already said you would marry the girls. Have you even thought what they may want? Have you even talked to them about it? I would like to hear some thoughts on this situation.”

The two young wizards and their witch looked at their mum and joined hands. The twins started.

“You know mother”
“We do talk to our ladies”
“Situations have been discussed”
“We planned”
“On marrying them anyway”
“Before the end of term”
“They could stay at Hogwarts”
“For lessons”
“And we would”
“Floo in after work”

Hermione was developing a headache from their speech pattern. “Boys, please. Mrs. Weasley, Mr. Weasley, all of this was discussed before Pansy had problems. I think it will still work. We are getting married. Pansy and I will sit our NEWTS. The guys will apparate to the edge and walk into Hogwarts. I’m glad for the suites. We’re going to ask for separate ones for each family but with a connecting door so Pansy and I can help each other while our wizards work and we aren’t in classes. On weekends, while we can, we will be looking for our houses in Hogsmeade and then working on them. I’m not too shy to ask you both for help setting up our house.”

Hermione stopped and pulled her bottom lip in between her teeth while looking at her future in-laws. Molly and Arthur looked at each other and pulled the three into a group hug. They went outside to the gardens and sat at a small table to finish their talk.

Meanwhile, Harry and Lucius found their way to the gazebo. Harry leaned over to the ivy at the base and before Lucius knew it, the gazebo was almost completely covered top to bottom and all sides by ivy. Harry pulled Lucius in just before it closed all the way. Lucius smirked, pulled his wand and transfigured several fallen leaves into cushions. He then arranged them so he and Harry could rest against the side of the gazebo and still be next to each other. Harry settled himself and held out a hand. His husband joined him. A gentle kiss and Lucius brought up the subject he’d thought of in the house. Harry realized his mate missed the courtship, the chase. He promised Lucius they would start that immediately. Lucius smirked before answering.

“Not to worry Harry. I’ll have that to remember but we will still have the incredible sex before we will be forced to wait. We’ll have to research the sex first I think. We both have strong drives and will have a hard time abstaining if we have to during the third trimester.

The two continued talking about many subjects, just enjoying their ‘get to know each other time’. Further into the garden the other two pregnant Slytherins moved. They came to the tree where Lucius had been caught with Harry at the Malfoy-Snape wedding. Both laughed at the memory. They walked in the orchards until they found the ‘perfect spot’. Severus took off his cloak and spread it down for them in the hollow formed by the ancient roots. Draco charmed his cloak into a thick warm blanket. Severus went first and Draco joined him in his lap.

The two spoke quietly as they watched the trees and creatures around them. They spoke of the living arrangements at Hogwarts and decided they wanted to be near the others but maintain their privacy. They would move out of the dungeons for a while. They also discussed having Albus bring in one of the twins to help in with the Potions class when neither could be around certain ingredients or potions. They both knew how they wanted their wing at the Manor decorated and arranged for their babies. They finally just leaned into each other enjoying this closeness they had always shared, in perfect ease with each other.