Withering to Death

Chapter 17: Epilogue

The Light was defeated quite soundly that day. The Dursleys a few days later. With the main components of the Light disposed if , Tom was able to move forward with his plans at full speed. It took three years to be completely safe for all wizards but it was accomplished,
Lucius was made Minister of Magic, the only one higher that him was Tom.
Draco became ahead Auror while Severus devoted his time to his children, his mate, and his job as Tom's head medic/potions master.
Narcissa stayed at home to better care for her grandchildren and godchildren. Bella and Rodolphus opened a child care center of their own to call home. The Twins thrived on their joke shop and their adopted daughter ended up being just like them, pranks and all.
And Harry?

"You know, you always look so angelic when you've just given birth, little brother." Stated Tom as he stood by his little brother's bedside.

Harry smiled tiredly, cradling their newest child to his chest as he was fed from his baby bottle. This was his and Tom's second child, their first two years old now (born a year after Harry's triplets.

"I hope to keep giving you and my mates children, aniki. I love them all so much and if it makes you all happy I don't mind."

Tom chuckled and peered at his busily eating newborn son.
"An appetite on him."

Harry snickered and glanced back down at his little bundle.

"How is Sev and Draco? I know they needlessly worry every time I'm pregnant. And the triplets and Sin must be scared." He looked back at the older wizard and his heart melted at the look of love that was held in the Dark Lord's gaze.

"Your other mates are fine, although they were worried until I told them you had made it out fine. The triplets and Sin were more excited they were getting another sibling than you, but that is only because they didn't understand. By the way, Melvin and Eugene are coming by. They wanted to see the newest addition as well."

Harry chuckled at his brother and squealed slightly when the baby hissed in parsle.

::Ma::

Harry's eyes began to tear up. Even Tom had a hard time keeping his eyes completely dry.

::That's right little one. I'm your mommy. And this is your daddy, can you say hello to your daddy?::

Tom held his breath as bright violet eyes turned to him. A small baby grin reached his son's face and Tom smiled back.

::Da::

Tom couldn't help the tears that fell. He'd missed Sin's first words in parsle because he'd been taking down a few stragglers from a mini-resistance group that had meant Harry and his children harm. Harry had sent a patronous with a recording of Sin's first word, 'flu bee' and Tom had nearly wept in joy in front of his Death Eaters.

::That's right, little snake. Have you thought of a name?:: he asked, continuing the conversation in parsletongue.

Harry kissed his son's nose and nodded.

::Yes. His name will be Janus Nathair. After all, Sin's middle name is Zelenilio:: he replied with a smirk.

Tom rolled his eyes but nodded his approval and gently kissed his brother on the lips, causing Harry to sigh contentedly. In a way...even though they were brothers, Tom had become Harry's honorary mate. Sev and Draco actually didn't seem bothered. They appeared more relaxed with it. Which was good. Because of this there was no animosity between any of the siblings beyond occasionally the friendly rivalry. Releasing his hold on Harry's lips Tom smiled and snapped his fingers. With a loud pop that nearly caused the baby to start crying, a house elf appeared.

"What can Woog be doings for the Master?" It squeaked.

Harry hid a smile of amusement behind his hand as the elf received a rather lethal looking glare from Tom. However, Janus calmed after a moment as his mama began singing to him in parsletongue, and all was forgiven...for now.