A Christmas Wish

Chapter 6 “The Unexpected Guests”

The Inn was back to its usual busy full capacity and Harry was glad to be keeping busy once again. The kittens were growing by leaps and bounds. They were now a month old and were exploring more of their open surroundings, but they never strayed to far from Harry’s safe presences. Silver liked the attention he got from the guests and like to sit on the counter near the registry book. Belle on the other hand preferred to sleek in the shadows and was often found dozing in the room mail boxes.

He also hadn’t seen Malfoy since the party and he took is as sign that the Slytherin had lost interest in his dull little life and that things were returning to normal. Harry smiled to himself as he checked the register he saw Mr. and Mrs. Weasley booked for the Honeymoon suite. He had given Fred and George some Certificates for weekend stays at Black manor to give out to Friends for gifts. They were charmed so that all you had to do was write the name of the people staying and the date and it would appear on the registry book. He thought it was nice that the twins would give their parents a nice holiday, they were always kind to him and even after the war they still treated him as the same, like one of their own. He felt bad that his death caused them pain but he could at least make sure they had a wonderful stay.

“Black!” Harry was jolted from his musings by an angry voice from the fire.

“Malfoy? What do you want now?” Harry glared at the blond head floating through the floo.

“I thought we agreed that you are to get you potions from me or Severus.”

“I didn’t agree to anything you and Snape decided. I need my potions and the masters at St. Mungos are just as capable as you. I even told them about me allergy so there is nothing more to talk about.” smirked Harry feeling good about standing up to the manipulative Slytherin.

“You Blind Prat! While I agree the masters here are qualified, the apprentices are not. Green Stripe robes are not for Slytherin pride, even if I am partial to it, they stand for Potion Master. The Burgundy Stripes stand for apprentice second year and Never Take potions from someone wearing white stripes they are first year apprentices. Did you take the potions?”

“No. I’ve had a busy morning.”

“Then don’t take them. I’ll be by later today with replacement potions. If you have trouble eating then drink milk it’ll help settle your system.”

“I get it Malfoy now go away your blocking the floo and I have a full booking.” The raven growled as he picked up the white kitten who was trying jump through the floo. “No Silver you might catch a Superiority complex if you touch a Slytherin.”

“That’s rude for a Gryffindor. As much as I would love to compare house faults with you, I have potions to brew. I will see you a later.” Draco said disappearing before Harry could throw another fit.

“What a prat! I should take those potions just to spite him.”

“Mewo?”

“No, I won’t because the arsehole is right. Apprentice potions are not reliable and I need get healthier not sicker. Come on Sliver guest are coming we need to be ready.”

“Mewo. Purrr…”

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Draco was beyond pissed with the stupid apprentices. He had mark Harry’s file as his personal patient which meant any potions that were to be given to the Gryffindor had to come from his lab. He knew that Harry was stubborn enough to try and avoid him when coming for potions. So Draco had to insure that the stubborn Gryffindor didn’t get accidentally poisoned. After all the precautions he took the raven still managed to almost get killed. Harry said he told the apprentice about his allergy which he believed because one the Gryffindor was too honest to lie and two he was a terrible liar. So that left fault with the apprentice who had thought himself above his master. The arrogant student had been handing out his own potions, which had not been reviewed by a master. If anything happened to his Raven he would personally strip the stripes off the idiot’s robes before AKing the little shite for harming Harry.

“Drrraaaacccoooo!” a voice called him out of his murderous thoughts and into an embarrassing reality.

“Father how many times do I have to tell do not come to my work? I am very busy.”

“But Dragon I just wanted to have lunch with you. You work all the time that I hardly ever get to see you.”

“That’s why you have boyfriends. Why aren’t you with the Twin Terrors?”

“They had to go to a wedding and I couldn’t go because it was their youngest brother’s wedding and you know he can’t stand us. I didn’t want to make a scene.”

“Yes, I know. I don’t think their mother would have been any happier to see you either.”

“Why do you say that? Molly likes me and she thinks of you as one of her grandchildren since the twins and I are getting bonded this summer. It’s Arthur who doesn’t care for me because he won’t let go of the Malfoy-Weasley feud.”

“You’re getting what?!”

“We’re getting bonded this summer when the manor is in full bloom.” Lucius sighed getting a dream look on his face.

“And just when were you planning to tell me this? Or was I just going to get an invitation in the mail?”

“I thought I told you on New Year’s Day after they asked me, but I guess not. Oh well the twins asked me at the stroke of midnight when we were at the height of our orga…”

“Enough Father, I don’t need to know the details of your proposal. I am happy for you but please do not tell me of your sexcapades.”

“You are very dull. Hopefully your siblings will be more fun then you.”

“Siblings?”

“Yes, siblings. I always wanted to have more children and I’m still young enough to carry them but I will be properly bonded before we start trying. After all I am a Malfoy and I will not have a child out of wedlock.”

“OF course not. That would be unthinkable and scandalous.” Draco said sarcastically as he rolled his eyes. “So you decided to bother me rather than face your future in-laws.”

“You love my visits and you know it. So how are things with Harrison?”

“How do you know about Black?” The younger Malfoy was ready to start pulling out his hair or strangling his father. He was leaning toward his father as his hair was too perfect to destroy.

“Fred and George told me. They said Harrison gave them the okay to tell me since were getting bonded. One must not keep secrets from one’s bonded.”

“I see. Well just remember Harrison’s past is best not to be talked of. As for Harrison and myself there is nothing to talk of since there is nothing going on, besides his delight in pissing me off and avoiding me.”

“Well I don’t blame him you don’t exactly have the best history.” Lucius sighed as poked around his son’s office.

“Thank you father for reminding me of our less than amiable relationship I had completely forgotten. Now why don’t you go shopping or something? I have work to do.”

“Dragon there is no need to be snippy. Anyways as I was saying you both have a less than pleasant past and it makes him nervous. From what Fred and George have told me if you get involved you would be his first boyfriend and maybe his very first lover.”

“What?” Draco asked as he snapped his quill in half. He could not believe what he had just heard. Harrison formally Harry Potter renamed Black was a virgin. “How is that possible? What about the weaslette?”

“There was nothing like that. She wanted his fame and money the only way to get that was to marry him. She didn’t want risk getting pregnant and having him fail or die. The twins haven’t talked to her since she dumped Harry in the infirmary just after his magic levels were confirmed as a step above squid. After that break up Harry pulled away until his death. Harrison hasn’t dated since he came to London either so it’s safe to say he is as pure as the new fallen snow.”

“Oh Merlin…”

“Yes that’s what I was thinking the same thing. You’re going to have to be careful with him and go slow, Dragon, because his feelings are as fragile as muggle glass. The good news is that Fred says you’re doing a great job getting on his nerves and George says to keep it up and use any means necessary to get him to date you.”

“Any means necessary? What happened to taking care and going slow?”

“You can do that once you start dating.”

“Father leave! I don’t think I can take anymore of your advice."

“Fine, I’ll go home maybe the twins came home early.” The elder Malfoy huffed as he regally left the office.

“Don’t for get Silencing charms!”

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“Belle, It’s time to stop playing. The children need to go with their parents.”

“Meow?” the black kitten stopped chasing the ball that the two children had been rolling back and forth.

“Yes their mum and dad wish to take them home.” Harry smiled as the kitten ran to him.

“Thank you Mr. Black, for watching the lads while my wife finished packing. It seems we bought more souvenirs then we planned to buy.”

“It was no trouble Mr. Parker. They are good children and Belle loves the attention.”

“We had a lovely stay and we will see you again next year.” Mrs. Parker smiled as she shook Harry’s hand.

Harry smiled as he sent off another happy family. That was the best and saddest part of his job. It was great to see the people who stayed at the inn enjoy their stay and that he had a part in making these fond memories but they were just temporary in his life. The kittens loved attention they got from all the guests especially the children. It warmed his heart to know that the kittens will be his child’s first friends in life. He could wait for that part of his life to begin and actual set down some roots.

As Harry and Belle worked behind the welcome counter Sliver laid on the mantel waiting. And the raven knew that the white kitten was waiting for another slivery blond of the human variety. He didn’t know why but somehow Silver seemed to develop a fondness for his Slytherin rival much to the Gryffindor’s displeasure. As Sliver kept watched Belle laid down on the registry book to stay close to her master. She loved being spoiled by Harry and also loved to give smug looks to her brother.

“So this is what happened to the place that was stolen from us.” Harry froze at the sound of the voice. Four years since heard that voice and the voice that followed.

“Now Ronald Harry was disturbed and not in his right mind when he wrote his will. Unfortunately he had one hell of a solicitor and we can’t protest it so you have to let it go.” Harry fought the urge to roll his eyes at the childish behavior of his former friends.

“Welcome to Black Manor Inn. How can I help you?”

“We have a reservation the Name is Weasley.” Hermione said in her usual superior tone. Belle did not like her at all and glared at the witch. Silver looked like he was going to pounce and claw at her tall red-headed husband.

“Yes we have you booked for the Bridal Suite. Scorch!”

“Yes Master Black?” a House Elf asked as he appeared.

“Please take Mr. and Mrs. Weasley’s bags to the Bridal suite.”

“As you wish, Master Black.” Scorch bowed and vanished with the bags.

“Black huh? So you’re the thief.”

“Excuse me sir I don’t understand.” Harry new Ron was bitter but it’s been three years since the reading of the will. Than again with Ron enough was never enough; he always wanted more.

“Excuse My husband he was surprised by coming here for our honeymoon. You see we were Harry Potter’s best friends and he had meant for us to inherit Number 12. The solicitor messed up the paperwork and you inherited Grimmuld place.”

“Oh, I did not know that. The solicitors came to my home and notified me, that I was the last Black and I was the owner of my family home. Since it was just me I decided to turn it in to an inn. I’m sorry for the lost of your friend; I hope this won’t keep you from enjoying your stay with us.” It would be best if he played off as the bumpkin from out of town.

“No Mr. Black it won’t be a problem. I am looking forward to seeing what you have done with the place. It was a rundown shack when we last saw it.” Hermione ever the snob you would think she was a pureblood instead of a muggle-born.

“How did you get the old hag off the wall? She was always a shrieking banshee always insulting us for being blood traitors.”

“The Painting was off the wall when I took the place over so I wouldn’t know sir.” Harry knew that Ron was needling for information on his former self.

“How are you related to the Black Family? I thought that Sirius was the last male Black?” Leave to Hermione to get suspicious of the unknown.

“My father was Sirius Black my mother was Serena Van Hellsing.” It had taken a bit of Dark magic and a lot of power to change his parents like that but he needed to be completely free from his past. He was drained and passed out for a week being caught in limbo because his real parents’ spirits were fighting the blood change.

Flashback *~*~*~*~*

“Harry we can’t let you do this!” James yelled expressing his hurt as his wife cried ghostly tears.

“You don’t understand Dad. They want a hero that I can’t be. I will always love you and Mum and I’ll never forget you, but I can not live as Harry Potter anymore.”

“We understand Harry.” Lily held her husbands hand to prevent him from pulling at their son’s power anymore. “Who have you chosen as your parents?”

“I have chosen Sirius and his former girlfriend Serena. She died in a Death Eater when I was in fourth year. Sirius told me all about her and she was supposed to be his wife through an arranged marriage. They are the perfect choice.”

“Sirius! Get your dead arse over here!”

“What? Jamie quit yelling you’re waking the dead!” Sirius smiled as he drifted forward.

“Sirius shut up this is important. I need you to call your former fiancé here. Harry has something he would like to ask the both of you.”

“Hey pup! What are you doing here? You didn’t die did you?”

“No Siri he didn’t die. Please call your friend.” Lily sighed.

“Okay. Rena! I want you to meet my godson!” A regal looking woman floated forward. She must have been really beautiful when she was alive.

“Siri must you always yell? It’s impolite to disturb others.” Serena scolded softly.

“Well how else could you hear me? Anyways these are my best friends James and Lilly Potter.” Sirius smiled pointing to the other ghost in the circle. “The live one is their son Harry.”

“It’s nice to meet you all. Harry is more handsome than you said he was Siri.” Harry blushed at the compliment.

“Thank you Miss Serena. I have called you all here because I want to change my name and blood. Life after the war is not easy being Harry Potter. They want a god like hero to cure the sick and bring back the dead and I can’t be what they want me to be. I have to start over again. I have chosen the name Harrison Regulus Black and ask you Sirius Black and Serena Van Hellsing to accept me as your son and for James and Lilly Potter to let go my blood.”

“You will always be our son and we will always love you but we understand what you are going through.” Lilly smiled as she brushed Harry’s bangs from his eyes with her ghostly hand. She never wanted him to live such an unhappy life. Then taking James’ hand in hers they turned to the other ghost couple. “We ask you to take our son and love him as your own.”

“I Serena Van Hellsing am honored and I accept your son as my own and I will love him as my own.” Serena bowed to the Potters. Then she turned to Harry. “Siri has told me much about you Harry and I would like to think if we had had a child they would have been strong and brave as you are. I am true honored to accept you as my son and would gladly share you with my friend Sirius Black.”

“I Sirius Black am honored and I accept your son as my own and I will love him as my own.” Sirius bowed to is life long friends and waited to the magic to finish the ceremony before turning to Harry. “Well I’m honored you choose me to be your other dad even if I have to share you with Rena the Ballerina. You now have four parents Harry and we all love you and we’ll be watching over you. If you ever see my Lucy tell him I love him and I want him to be happy.”

“We love you too son but our time is at an end you magic is rapidly draining the long we are here. We will meet again but hopefully not for a very long time.” James Smiled sadly as they all began to fade away.

“I will. I love you all my mothers and my fathers. I will make you proud.”

End Flashback *~*~*~*~*

“That’s a lie Sirius was never married. Who are you… OW!” Ron jump when Sliver slashed the back of his legs with his tiny claws.

“Silver that was a very rude thing to do to paying guest but seeing how it was a Weasley I’ll for give you.” As if Harry wasn’t stressed enough as it was, Malfoy had to drop in.

“Malfoy what the Hell are you doing here?”

“I’m dropping in on my little cousin here.” Draco drawled as he picked up the slivery blond kitten. “Harrison is not a liar he doesn’t know how.”

“Sirius Black was never married so he couldn’t have a child.” Hermione said reasonably.

“Granger you don’t have to be married to make a baby all you need is sex. I thought you knew that.” The Slytherin smirked at the, the all knowing witch.

“My Parents were engaged and met several times before my father’s incarceration. I was raised by my mother until she died in a Death Eater raid when I was fourteen. So I am a Black.” Harrison stated quietly.

“Before you ask Granger.”

“It’s Weasley now Malfoy.” Hermione stated through gritted teeth.

“Potato, Patato, same thing. As I was saying before, Harrison won’t show up on the Black family tree because Sirius had not married Miss Van Hellsing. Pureblood family trees do not count children out of wedlock. We’ve been through all this with the Solicitors and they found he is a legal heir.” Draco to great satisfaction in watching the tall redhead go through all the various stages of anger and jealousy and the different shades of red.

“Draco please stop they are guests in my Inn.” The Raven pleaded trying prevent them from destroying his home.

“As you wish Harrison. I only came by to give you your replacement potions and to tell you I’ll be late for our dinner tonight.” The Slytherin was taking full advantage of Harrison’s situation. Being the Malfoy he was he brushed a soft kiss on the smaller man’s cheek causing him to blush.

“Are you Dating Mr. Black, Malfoy?” Hermione glared.

“No I’m courting him. You see there was an arrangement between the Malfoys and the Blacks the first born Malfoy must marry a Black. I’m trying to convince my cousin to continue the tradition. Now I must be getting back to work. Don’t over work yourself Harrison you’re still getting over your cold.” Draco smiled handing Harry Silver and taking the defective potions. The turned to the newlyweds saying “Weasleys it’s been a pleasure for you as always.” before Apparating away.

“I am truly sorry for Draco’s behavior.”

“It’s not your fault Mr. Black. Malfoy has always been like that. We went to Hogwarts together and he was always rude like that. It’s bee an enlightening meeting but now I believe it’s time to see our room I want to rest before dinner.” Hermione said very primly. She was the voice of reason and the holder of the leash on Ron’s temper. Harry- that deep down she wanted to leave to vent her frustrations and maybe planned to try once again to overturn the will.

“Of course Mrs. Weasley. Scorch.”

“Yes master Black.”

“Please show the Weasleys to the Bridal suite.”

“Yes Master.” Once the house elf led the couple away the raven haired man ducked into the office and locked the door.

He couldn’t believe what had just happened but the first thing he had to find out was how the hell did they get the certificates and why wasn’t he warned. Just then the answer to his latest questions and problems came tumbling out of the fire place. They were a mess and it looked like they ran into the floo.

“Harrison!” they shouted as the scramble to their feet upon seeing him.

“It’s not our fault!” Fred declared

“It was Mum!” And George blamed.

“Oh really how is it your Mother’s fault when I gave the certificate to you?” Harry asked with cross arms.

“We gave mum the certificate on her birthday.” Fred began.

“She said she’d save it for when dad had some time off.” George continued.

“But Ron came to her and said he wanted to take Hermione somewhere fancy for their honeymoon.”

“Mum gave him her certificate and said they deserved it more than they did.”

“Don’t be mad we just found out.” The twins groveled at the raven’s feet.

“Get up you two before someone comes in here and sees you. I have had enough public humiliation today.”

“Oh?” The twin jumped up and looked at Harry expectantly.

“Shortly after ‘The happy couple’ arrived Malfoy came over with my potions. Ron tried to start something and you know Malfoy he has to antagonize him. Then he has to flirt with me in front of them inviting himself over for dinner just to embarrass me and piss off Hermione. Now I need a calming potion for all the stress I’ve been put under.”

“Wittle Drakey-Wakey has…”

“A crush on you!” The twins eyes lit up like lights on a Christmas tree.

“He does not have a crush on me! He just likes to humiliate me!”

“We think thou does protest too much.” Fred smiled as pulled Harry up from his seat.

“Harry, you and Draco have a bond that can’t be broken, even after your so called death.” George joined his brother and Harry in a group hug.

“I don’t want a bond with that prat.” The little raven pouted.

“Sure you do.”

“You’re just in denial.”

“But our point is…”

“Draco makes you feel.”

“And you make Draco …”

“Less of a bastard.”

“You balance each other out.”

“I’m already balance I don’t need a prat like that throwing chaos into my life.” Harry ranted as he paced his office floor ignoring the snickering twins. “I just want a quiet life running my inn tending my owls and cats, and raising my child.”

“CHILD?!”

Harry was startled out of his ramblings by the twins shouting and accusing looks. At first he was confused at what they were shouting about until he ran through his ranting in his head. His eyes went wide, he hadn’t meant to say that, but he was just so frustrated with Malfoy that he couldn’t think straight. Now he had to deal with Fred and George. It was going to take some fast talking and bribery or blackmail to keep them from telling his godfathers.

“Now calm down you two and hear what I have to say. I don’t want you guys running off and telling Remus and Snape.”

“Harry…”

“Please.” Both red heads took a seat and waited for their Raven haired brother to explain himself.

“I love my life here at the Inn and I love having you dropping in and visiting or when Remus and Snape pop in for tea. Lately I’ve been feeling a little lonely with the Holidays and all I became depressed.” Just then Belle jumped into her master’s arms to give him much needed comfort. “After I had found Belle and Silver I realized what I wanted. I wanted someone to love and care for who would love me regardless of my name and magic abilities. The only way that would happen is if I had a baby. So I researched it and I went to St Mungo’s to get artificial insemination but the Healer said I was underweight and I had the beginnings of a cold and I’d have to wait until March.”

“That’s how you met Draco!”

“At the Potion’s Lab!”

“Does he Know…”

“He’s going to be a father?”

“What?! He is not the father of my baby I’m not even Pregnant yet!” Harry shouted missing the mischievous gleam in their eyes.

“But who better to Father your baby…”

“Than our very own well bred stepson.”

“No.” The raven glared.

“Magically you both are a good match.” Fred reasoned.

“And what would look cuter than a Blond green eyed baby girl.” George crooned.

“No I’m going with a random donor and that’s final.” Harry growled even though the thought was very appealing. “Now if you don’t mind I have to get ready for two more guests to arrive before I have to meet with Malfoy. I want your word that you won’t say anything to Remus and Snape I want to tell them after I’m pregnant. That way they can’t talk me out of it.”

“Alright Harry we promise.”

“But you tell us first okay?”

“Alright as soon as I know I’m pregnant you both will be the first to know.” Harry smiled softly. “Now get out of here.”

“Alright Harry, you win.”

“Enjoy your Dinner Date!” And with that they ran through the floo Shouting Malfoy Manor before Harry could catch them.

“Oh Merlin it is a date.” Harry said as he plopped down in his chair. “How do I always end up in these situation?”


A/N: sorry I haven’t been updating it’s just I’ve been busy as well as suffering from writer’s block. I am working on all my stories a bit at a time so I haven’t given up. Thanks for reading and keep reviewing.