To Love a Malfoy

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Special Author's Note: Thank you to my new reviewers; DarklessVasion and POOHBEAR. My special thanks go again to AthenaMalfoy and celestialuna for being faithful reviewers to my story. I really appreciate your support and hope you continue to enjoy story.

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Chapter 9:


“Ron..... wake up.... Ronald...... (Slap)..... Ronald Weasley wake up your sorry ass right now.”

“OWE.... HERMIONE.... STOP IT.” complained Ron, sitting up and rubbing his aching cheek. “FOR THE LOVE OF MERLIN...... THAT REALLY HURT.”

“Sorry.” stated Hermione but not really meaning it.

She looked him in the face and with her usual know it all manner said, “Honestly Ronald... I don’t think now is the time for histrionics, do you? After all, it’s Harry who needs our help right now and we need to be thinking rationally about this.”

Yea, right, thought Ron (and being sure not to say the words aloud) like you were acting all calm and everything what with your crying and going on.

Then Ron suddenly remembered the reason why he fainted and yelled, “Harry... Did I hear you right?.... Did ya really say that you were preggers and that Malfoy is the one who did it to you?”

Harry had been sitting quietly on his bed and looked up at Ron, then nodded and said,

“Yes... It’s true..... I just found out today like I told you.”

Harry then turned red faced and hissed out at his best mate saying, “Ron?.... Why didn’t you ever think to tell me that Wizards could get pregnant?..... Huh?.... Didn’t it ever cross your mind, maybe just once, that perhaps I possibly wouldn’t have know anything about this little piece of valuable information.... having lived most of my life with Muggles?.... Ya, I know that the conversation of being gay never came up between us, since I was in love and involved with Ginny. But what about when we were in school, and having all those nice long evening conversations with our fellow dorm mates?”

Ron looked shame faced and turned bright red, the same color as his famous Weasley hair, just shaking his head.

“I’m sorry mate.... really..... I am.... I just never thought to mention it.... I guess I just assumed you knew.” he grinned stupidly at Harry and Hermione whacked him sharply again on his already sore head.

“OWE....... Oh, for crying out loud Hermione cut it out would ya!” he yelled at his girlfriend.

Ron moved away from Hermione and sat onto the bed next to Harry figuring it might be safer for him and his aching head.

“What are you going to do Harry?” he asked.

Harry looked at him and said, “I am going to have my baby and to hell with Lucius Malfoy!... He is never going to find out..... I have always wanted a family of my own and this must be fates way of giving me one...... Mione and I have already discussed it but we will need your help.... We have to find a way to break this to your parents, cause when the time comes I’ll desperately be needing your Mum’s help.”

“Right, what’s the plan, then?” whispered Ron leaning in to conspire with his friends.

As time was essential, the trio had decided they would talk with Ron’s parents after dinner that night. Amazingly, it went better than Harry thought, with the exception that Arthur had to physically prevent Molly from flooing to Malfoy Manor and cursing Lucius Malfoy into oblivion. After Molly had calmed down, they all had decided that the best course of action would be to help Harry disguise his pregnancy while at Hogwarts. Fortunately, it just so happened that Molly was best friends with Madam Malkin and was going to ask her to come to the Burrow so Harry could be fitted for special made to order robes that would hide his male pregnancy. These robes were specifically created for either Witches or Wizards in order to hide their pregnancies from such unwanted attention as news media.

“I am meeting with her for lunch tomorrow.” Molly said enthusiastically. “We will be able to trust her and she will be able to deliver them directly here to the Burrow once they have come in.”

“Oh Harry, I am so sorry for what Lucius did to you but I am ecstatic that there will be a little one in our family again.” cried Molly.

“Mrs. Weasley. Molly. I wouldn’t have been able to handle this all alone. If I didn’t have you and everyone in this room helping me through it, I don’t want to think about what would happen to me and my unborn child.” confided a thankful Harry.

Arthur spoke up, “Harry, you are considered an official member of our family and we are so proud of how you are handling this situation. You are like another son to us. I know for sure that James and Lily would also be very proud of you right now.”

“Thank you, Arthur.” replied Harry with tears in his eyes. “That really means a lot to me knowing that.”

Molly gave them all dessert and coffee so that they could finish finalizing their plans.

Before Harry knew it, Sunday morning had arrived and the Weasley family gathered together to see him off to Hogwarts for his first term as a Professor. He had packed everything he would need to take with him the night before, and would be arriving at the school one day in advance to classes starting.

“Are you sure that you have everything Harry?” inquired Hermione again. “Especially your vitamins..... Those are very important and you can’t forget to take them.... Now, I know I’ve already said this to you numerous time already but if you need anything, anything at all, don’t hesitate to contact us.”

“Yes, Mione, I have everything.... Please don’t worry... I will be fine.” Harry assured her.

“Harry dear, don't forget that Madam Malkin is forwarding your new robes directly to your private chambers by special owl delivery in three weeks.” Molly reminded him.

“Thank you, Molly.” replied a grateful Harry.

“Good luck mate.... We’ll see you at Christmas.” said Ron shaking Harry’s hand and then pulling him into a bear hug.

After much crying, hugging, kissing and hand shaking goodbyes, Harry finally flooed to Headmaster Severus Snape’s office at Hogwarts.


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‘Hogwarts’

“Harry..... It’s so nice to see you again.” Severus said shaking Harry’s hand in greeting. “You're looking well...... It seems that spending the Summer at the Burrow was the best decision you ever made.... I’ve definitely never seen you looking so healthy.... it’s truly amazing.”

“Thank you sir..... It’s all due to Molly’s excellent cooking.” Harry chuckled, then said “I enjoyed being with Mione and the Weasley family very much but it’s really great to be back at Hogwarts too.... I just didn’t realize how much I missed it until now.”

Severus called a school house-elf to take Hedwig and Harry’s trunk to his rooms.

“I am sure you will find that your private rooms have been prepared exactly according to the specifications you gave Dobby in the letter you sent to him..... He’s been anxiously awaiting your arrival and has been unable to talk about anything else since first learning you would be teaching here.”

Severus smiled at him before asking him to have a seat. They had to finalize a few more things before Harry could go off to his quarters. After ordering tea and some scones, Severus and Harry fell into a deep conversation that lasted for about an hour. Severus told Harry that he would introduce him to all the teachers at lunch that afternoon. He knew most of them from his days as a student but there were a couple of new ones that he hadn’t met yet.

“Oh my,” stated Severus, “We were having so much fun reminiscing about the good old days that I lost track of the time.”

They both stood up and as they were bidding each other goodbye there was a sudden flash in the fireplace indicating the arrival by floo of another guest. As the person stepped out, Harry moved aside to make room for them as he had been standing beside it and was in the way. When he noticed who it was, Harry became sick to his stomach. I don’t believe this is happening again, not now, he thought.

Lucius Malfoy stood right in front of Harry brushing himself off with his usual arrogance. He took one disdainful look at Harry, ignored him, and turned his back to face Severus.

“Good morning, Severus.” he greeted his old school friend.

“Lucius..... To what do I owe the pleasure of this unexpected visit?” asked Severus snidely.

“I thought you would be happy to know that I have officially been reinstated as a School Governor of Hogwarts and was given my old position back at the Ministry.” answered a smug Lucius.

Severus started to slowly clap his hands while giving Lucius his famous Potions Master sneer.

“Congratulations!..... Now, tell me Lucius, why this important bit of information couldn’t have waited until another time?....You know how busy I am at this time of the year..... ” demanded Severus.

Lucius just raised his eyebrow and replied, “Why Severus, I am hurt.... I thought you would be happy for me...... After all, we are such good friends that I just assumed you would want to be the first to hear the good news.”

“Excuse me for a moment, would you.” said Severus brushing roughly past Lucius to approach Harry who was standing quietly behind Lucius.

“Harry, I am sorry for this unexpected intrusion and I assure you that it was not planned.” informed Severus.

While Harry had been watching this interchange between the two older Wizards, his temper was brewing to a high new level. He didn’t know what in the world possessed him to say it but later would blame it on his over acting hormones.

“I understand sir, it’s quite alright, you don’t have to apologize.” Harry stated to a relieved looking Headmaster, then continued, “After all, it’s not your fault that a certain blonde addled brained Wizard never properly learned manners on etiquette..... perhaps he should seriously think about taking a muggle class on social behavior.” stated Harry to a suddenly white faced Headmaster. “I’ll just bid you goodbye for now and see you later at lunch.”

Ron would be so proud of me, thought Harry as he turned around and stalked boldly out of the room with his head held high not even acknowledging Lucius Malfoy’s presence. Harry was sure he could hear Malfoy spluttering in anger to Severus as he walked away from them. The expression on Malfoy’s face was just priceless. I just wished I had a camera so I could send Ron a picture.

He finally arrived at his quarters to be greeted by an over zealous waiting Dobby.

“Master Harry Potter sir.... You have finally arrived..... Dobby has been missing you Master Harry.... Would Master Harry like anything to eat?..... Master Harry should have a seat and put his feet up to rest for the little one growing in his stomach..... Master Harry will be needing all his strength.” cried out Dobby and would have continued but Harry stopped him.

“Dobby.... Dobby.... Stop it.... I am fine...... You don’t have to do anything more right now... Calm down.” Harry said having to raise his voice in order to slow the little elf down.

Dobby stopped in mid sentence and looked expectantly up at Harry with such trust in his huge luminous eyes. His bat like ears quivered in excitement and he was wearing one of the hand made wool hats Hermione had made especially for him.

“Dobby is so sorry Master Harry sir..... Dobby didn’t mean to be ungrateful for Master Harry’s kindness.” stated a very humble and apologetic Dobby to Harry.

“Dobby, don’t worry about it... Really.... Trust me.... Everything is perfect.” Harry tried to assure the little elf.

Harry walked around checking everything out with Dobby bouncing merrily by his side in expectation.

“I love it Dobby..... You did a wonderful job and I couldn’t have done it better myself... It’s truly perfect.... Thank you.” stated Harry to a misty eyed Dobby.

“Oh, Master Harry, I am so glad you like it.... Dobby was so worried that you would be disappointed.” sobbed Dobby while hugging Harry’s legs tightly.

Harry patted Dobby on the head trying to calm him down and then said, “Dobby, I am suddenly getting a little hungry. I know it’s too early for lunch so can you please go down to the kitchen and bring me back some strawberries, pickles and peanut butter? asked Harry.

“Oh Yes, Master Harry, Dobby will be right back.” Dobby raised his finger in the air and with a pop disapparated to the Kitchen.

Harry sat gratefully down on the comfortable sofa putting his aching feet up on the coffee table to wait for Dobby to return with his treats. The morning passed quickly and it was finally time for lunch. Harry found himself walking through the hallways looking at all the familiar portraits and talking to them as he ambled along towards the staircase that would take him down to the Great Hall. He was looking forward to seeing all his former teachers and meeting his new associates.


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As Harry reached the top of the moving staircase and put one foot on the top step, Peeves the Poltergeist suddenly flew low over his head ranting in a loud pitched voice.

“WELL, WELL, LOOK IT HERE, WHAT A SURPRISE THIS IS..... WHY IT'S LITTLE HARRY POTTER COME BACK TO HOGWARTS.....LISTEN UP EVERYBODY... POTTY HAS RETURNED TO HOGWARTS... EVERYONE LITTLE POTTY IS BACK...LET’S CELEBRATE.”

When Peeves threw an exploding dung bomb directly behind him, Harry was not expecting it and lost his balance. Panicking, he cried out and started to flay his arms madly around to try and steady himself. He was trying to prevent himself from taking a serious fall down the staircase but knew it was too late. Suddenly, out of no where, he felt a strong hand grabbing his arm and pulling him back to safety onto the landing.

Harry closed his eyes shaking in relief before opening them and turning to face his rescuer. If it hadn’t been for the quick reflexes of this person, Harry knew it would have proven to be a disastrous situation for himself and his unborn child. Smiling, Harry looked up to thank the unknown individual and nearly fell back down in shock. Of all the people who could have possibly saved him, it just had to be the one person he didn't want to set eyes on ever again, Lucius Malfoy.

TBC