A Blended Family

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Phoenix giggled and rested against Henry. "I want you to come somewhere with me tomorrow." Henry said. "Where too?" She asked, getting looked at all wide eyed by her grandbaby, who was also nuzzled to Henry. "It's called Tiffany's. It's a jewelry place." Henry said. "You've gotten me plenty more since I have been back, I don't think I need anymore." Narcissa said, as she started to walk outside the bedroom. She was getting to get her a late snack. Her appetite was finally coming back after having her daughter. Her boyfriend followed her into the kitchen and put Phoenix in his highchair and went to make the bag a bottle. "I want to get wedding bands." Henry said, causing the woman to stop what she was doing. "Why...? It's not like I can actually marry you." Narcissa said softly. "I know, but people see us as married Harry, the same as Hank and Bellatrix. I don't need some paper, Narcissa. You mean everything to me." Henry said. "Is it that important to you? That we get the wedding bands?" Narcissa asked. "Yes, it is." Henry said, handing Phoenix his bottle. Phoenix giggled and started to drink his bottle, relaxing into his highchair. Henry ruffled his hair. "Good boy." Henry said. "Then...Okay, I suppose I'll go." Narcissa said, getting a light kiss.

Harry, woke up feeling better the next morning. Overall, he still felt weak and sick, but, he felt at least not exhausted. So, he knew he got the amount of sleep he needed to get. So, he left Draco sleeping in the bed and slowly got to his feet. Harry walked to the bathroom and started the shower. The waterline was heard throughout the quite house, and it brought the only other person awake, to Harry, Faith. She gave a shy knock on the door. "Yes?" Harry said, but Faith didn't answer. Harry walk back over to the door and opened it. He seen Faith standing there. She was in her jammies, holding her stuff animal and a couple toys. "I'm about to take a shower, but you can come play in here." Harry said and Faith walked in. She sat on her knees playing with her toys as Harry turned the shower off. Harry then stepped inside and undressed and turned back on the water. Harry took himself a long hot shower, before he finally turned the water off and grabbed the towel. Faith kept turned around, so Harry could changed into fresh clothes. "Pancake?" She asked kind of shyly. "Sure! Come on." Harry said and held out his hand. Faith got to her feet and held onto his hand. Her stuff animal and toys, forgotten in the corner of the bathroom.

Harry made themselves a small breakfast and sat at the table with Faith who held her dry pancake with her hands and took small bites out of it. Harry smiled lightly at the girl. It wasn't her fault, or Hanks, that she (she or him) was different then anybody else. With enough time, they could learn to care for themselves. Faith just needed time, and people to be patient with her. Harry, and the rest of them, we're doing this best to be that. "Tell me about school." Harry said. "Don't like it." She frowned, before taking a bite. "How come? Your sisters and brothers do." Harry pointed out. "Not with brothers." She frowned. "I see. Well, I'm sure you can make another friend? Have you tried?' Harry asked, but she didn't answer. After a minute, Harry realized he asked the girl a question. "I'm sorry. I forgot. Make a friend." Harry said. Faith shook her head. "Different. Nobody likes me." She said. "I'm sure somebody likes you! I'm sure it's just girls you are looking to make friends with. it's okay to make a boy, that isn't your brothers, a friend!" Harry said. "daddy says no boyfriends." She said and Harry chuckled. "He means a different kind of boy friend, Faith. He would be okay with you having a friend, that is also a boy. If not. I will talk to daddy." Harry said. He watch Faith take a couple bites of her pancakes. "Then maybe friend. I will see soon." She replied and Harry smiled. "Good!" Harry said.

Harry heard Phoenix fussing, coming form the room Narcissa and Henry shared, and gave the door a knock once he heard the couple awake. "It's open!" Narcissa yelled and Harry opened the door. "Thank you, for watching him, but I'd like my baby back now." Harry said. Narcissa smiled lightly and walked over with the fussy boy. "Of course. Are you feeling better?" She asked and Harry nodded. "The exhaustion is gone, that's good at least. Yesterday is honestly a little fussy. I'm sorry if you got in the line of fire." Harry said, taking Phoenix form her. "I wasn't, but everybody understand. Next time, say something. Actually, say something. Not let us have to guess what is wrong with you." Narcissa said as Harry moved the baby to his hip. "It ... Isn't so easy, Narcissa. I promise, I'm trying." Harry said. "I know. Don't forget, we love you." Narcissa said. "I love you too." Harry said.

Phoenix was a much happy boy after having a bottle and changed into his little clothes. He laid on the changing table, sucking his dinosaur pacifier. Harry smiled, putting his hand on his tummy and Phoenix locked his hand around Harry's finger. Harry then felt a kiss to his cheek. "I'm sorry...I didn't kiss you back last night." Draco said, shyly. "It's okay. I shouldn't have pushed it. I really should let you make the moves first, but I can't help it. I love you so much, and I want you to know that." Harry said. "Most of the time, I know you love me....I'm sorry, It is hard for me to understand that...Sometimes." Draco Frowned. "It isn't your fault." Harry said.