To Love a Malfoy

Chapter 9

‘The Burrow’

“Just think Harry, only three more months and you’ll be a daddy. Oh, I can’t wait, this is so exciting.” exclaimed an excited Hermione who was sitting between Ron and Harry at the kitchen table.

Harry had already asked them to be his babies Godparents and they graciously accepted. He had arrived at the Burrow to meet his friends for dinner and told them all about his meeting with Severus.

“I am really looking forward to the experience of teaching instead of being the student. It is really going to be a challenge and one that should prove to be very interesting for me. I’ve already gone over all the books and your lesson plans so I have everything down pact and you don‘t have to worry about a thing.” she told Harry.

“I trust you Hermione, you were born to be a Professor, don’t worry about that.” agreed Harry smiling at her.

“Hey, mate, how did Snape take the news about your being preggers?”

“Ronald, that’s Headmaster Snape to you.” warned Hermione to her boyfriend.

“I was actually surprised that he took it as well as he did and on top of that his being so understanding of the whole situation. He was very supportive and agreed to help keep it a secret from Lucius.” said Harry biting his bottom lip nervously. “I really don’t understand that but trust me I am glad.”

“Blimey, Harry, what if Snivellus does decide to tell Malfoy, then what?” asked Ron. “OUCH! HERMIONE, THAT HURT.”

“Headmaster Snape won’t go back on his promise to Harry.” Hermione stated firmly to them both.

“Yea, well I sure hope your right about that Mione because if Malfoy does find out, he won’t be a very happy Wizard.” stated Ron rubbing his sore head.

The three friends looked at each other and then all laughed. After all they have been through together, this was a piece of a cake. If they remained true to each other, then they could withstand anything fate threw at them.

Harry stayed the whole evening at the Burrow and then it was time for him to return back to Hogwarts. He bid everyone goodbye promising to let them know should he need anything.

After arriving back later in the evening at Hogwarts, Harry was making his way towards his room when he ran into the person he most wanted to avoid at all costs. They both hadn’t been alone with each other since the incident in the hallway when Harry had knocked him over. Harry had done his best to stay out of his way even though it was difficult what with Lucius being a School Governor and he a Professor.

“Well, well, well, Mr. Potter, fancy meeting you here and out at such a late hour too. I am surprised not to see you running somewhere important while knocking down some unsuspecting innocent bystander along your way,” drawled a malicious Lucius Malfoy.

Lucius was in a foul mood . He had been attending board meetings all week at the Ministry and was tired of having to deal with all the paperwork. Lucius wanted to vent his frustration out on somebody and Potter just happened to be standing in his path. Oh what a perfect opportunity, thought Lucius.

“Look, Lord Malfoy, I am really not in the mood to spar with you right now. If you don’t mind, I would just like to continue on my way to my rooms so I can get a good night’s sleep,” retorted a tired and rather cranky Harry trying to make his way around the larger Wizard blocking his way.

Harry felt a hand grab him and push his back up against the wall. Leaning down over him, Lucius sneered at him and said in a cold menacing voice, “Oh, no, I don’t think so Mr. Potter. If my memory serves me correctly, we have some unfinished business to attend to.”

Harry began to struggle but Lucius was too strong. He found himself being pulled along by the arm at a fast past down the hallway to Lucius’ chambers. When they reached his rooms, Lucius pushed Harry into it then followed behind him and slammed the door shut. Harry turned to face the blond Wizard with his wand drawn and a furious look on his face.

“How dare you! Who do you think you are? Get out of my way, Malfoy, before I curse you into oblivion,” promised the angry Gryffindor. Harry was extremely tired, hungry and his feet hurt and all he wanted was to get to his room, eat and go to bed.

“SIT DOWN,” commanded Lucius in a tone that brooked no argument.

Harry just stood there silently fuming with his wand still pointed directly at Lucius.

“NO,” was the answer.

Lucius yelled out “EXPELLIARMUS” and Harry’s wand flew out of his hand right into the elder Wizard’s.

“Now sit down, Potter,” warned Lucius, “I won’t repeat myself again.”

After deciding that maybe it was a good idea to sit down, Harry chose the rather large comfortable looking chair near the fireplace. Making sure his robe was in place and curling his legs up under him, he sat in it while glaring daggers at Lucius.

“What do you want? I would like to get this discussion over with so that I can get back to my rooms and to bed.” growled out Harry.

Lucius walked over to stand in front of Harry and looked down at him saying, “I have a few questions that you are going to answer for me. You will not leave this room until I am satisfied that you have answered them all truthfully.”

“Fine, fire away then so I can get going.” replied a sarcastic Harry. “But first, I would like something to eat.”

Lucius called for a house elf and Harry requested an extra large strawberry banana sundae with chocolate sauce. Watching the boy eat this horrible looking mess, he knew something wasn’t right. After Harry finished it, he wanted a peanut butter and pickle sandwich with a large glass of pumpkin juice.

I am going to be sick just watching this, thought a disgusted Lucius watching Harry gobble down the mess like he couldn‘t get enough of it. It vaguely reminds me of when Cissy used to eat strange delicacies when she was pregnant with Draco. No! Sudden dawning overcame him. It couldn’t be, could it? I have been having my suspicions but it’s impossible. No it’s not you idiot. Wizards can get pregnant, powerful ones that is. You know this to be true. Suddenly, he stood up and walked over to his desk opening the drawer that he had dropped the broken bottle in. Withdrawing it, he inspected it carefully before realization hit him. What in the name of Merlin have I done? he asked himself.

“Well, I am waiting.” demanded Harry who had finished eating his midnight snack.

Lucius was dumb struck and couldn’t think of anything to say. Harry continued to sit in the chair looking up at him with emerald eyes blazing into gray ones. Well this certainly isn’t getting us anywhere, he thought.

Pushing himself up out of the chair, he approached or rather waddled his way over to the suddenly quiet Malfoy and stopped right in front of him. Looking up at him, he asked, “What is it you want to know?”

“Are you pregnant with my child?” asked Lucius to a stunned Harry.

Without Lucius realizing what he was doing, Harry silently accioed his wand from the pocket of Malfoy’s robe. Staring up into his eyes, Harry whispered so quietly that Lucius had to bend down to hear his answer. “Yes... Obliviate.” Lucius’ eyes closed and Harry put his arms up and pulled his head down so that their lips met in a deep passionate kiss. After the kiss ended, Harry led a confused Lucius over to the sofa and pushing him down on it spoke into his ear, “I am sorry my love but you can never know the truth.”

After Harry was sure Lucius wouldn’t be waking up until morning, he got up and cleared the evidence away then walked out of the room with tears in his eyes.

TBC