𝐀 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓 𝐒𝐎 𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐒

Chapter 28

Chapter Number/Total: 28/44
Chapter Title: Christmas Surprise

Harry kissed Draco gently as he pulled out of him with a quiet groan, both their bodies gleaming with sweat. "Wonderful Christmas morning," he breathed into his mouth, pushing fingers through his slightly damp hair.

"Yes, lovely," Draco answered, sappy smile upon his face. He was relaxed and wondering if he could doze off again before breakfast when the boys decided they would also say good morning – to his ribs. He winced at what felt like a particularly solid punch.

Harry smiled at him. "Are they moving?" he asked, sliding down to lie his head on Draco's belly.

One of the boys kicked Harry in the face. And Draco laughed.

Harry laughed as well and shook his head. "Happy Christmas, you two," he said amusedly.

"I think they are getting impatient," Draco observed, stroking his lover's hair with one hand and his own belly with the other.

Harry looked up at Draco from where his head lay. "Not too impatient I hope."

Draco sighed but smiled. "One of them might just be a Gryffindor," he said, and made a face.

Harry grinned. "Oh, most definitely," he said. "And I suppose you think the other is a Slytherin?" He raised an eyebrow, still grinning.

Draco arched an eyebrow to match. "Naturally."

"Wouldn't that be something," Harry said, kissing Draco's belly. "Twin brothers in Slytherin and Gryffindor."

"Maybe they will both be Slytherin," Draco smiled.

"Now, I won't have that," Harry said playfully. "One is already pushing it."

Draco chuckled. He knew better than to say it aloud, but at that moment Harry sounded a bit like his father.

Harry smiled and kissed Draco's belly again before scooting back up and then rolling onto his back to stretch. "I suppose we have a few hours before everyone starts showing up," he said. "Did your mum say when she was getting here?"

"Oh, she is likely to show up way too early," the blond said.

Harry snorted. "To put up even more decorations?" Since Harry and Draco had convinced Narcissa to come for Christmas with the Weasleys and Andromeda – which hadn't been easy in the slightest – she had been over to cover the house in Christmas decorations. They had three trees, lights in every room, mistletoe hanging in every doorway, wreaths, holly, poinsettias, and everything else remotely having to do with Christmas strewn about their house. Even the bathrooms had been bedecked in all things Christmas. Harry thought it was probably because she wanted to impress everyone, and maybe show them up a little with her superior skills in festooning.

"Won't be room for guests if she adds any more," Draco drawled. "So you are sure about telling everyone?" he asked – again. "I could just stay up here if it's too uncomfortable."

"No," Harry said. "It's why we agreed to have Christmas here in the first place and ... I want to tell them." He was more nervous after how Ron had reacted, but he knew he wanted the people he cared about most to know he was having babies.

"Good," Draco answered, shifting to try to sit up.

Harry automatically sat up himself to help Draco.

Draco had learned to accept the help. It was easier than arguing and, truthfully, he needed it. Once he was propped up with pillows, he looked expectantly at Harry, waiting for him to let Kreacher know they were ready for breakfast.