Perhaps
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Sequel to Never. Harry achieved what Draco and his wife never did: have children of the Malfoy bloodline. Draco chances upon his former lover again, will he be able to get Harry to accept him again and trust him to be a father to his children?
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Main Relationship Focus: Harry Potter/Draco Malfoy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt & Comfort and Romance
Rating: M for language and sex
Length: Epic
Warnings: Mentions of MPREG
Disclaimers: This story is based on characters and situations created and owned by J.K Rowling, various publishers including but not limited to Warner Bros, Bloomsbury. No money is being made and no copyright or trademark infringement is intended.
Dedications: njferrell
Beta: Unbeta-ed, anyone interested? PM me
Note: For a better understanding/background, read Perhaps's prequel: Never.
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Chapter I: Children of Gemini
It was two days to Christmas and Hogsmeade was a snowy wonderland with sparkling lights, festive decorations and a general good cheer that permeated the chilly air. Families of every size chattered and laughed, delighted and excited as the winter festival drew closer. There were couples nursing cups of hot beverages in the cafes that littered the streets while enjoying each other's company.
Dressed expensively in a dark coat, a silk scarf, leather shoes and a business suit, Draco Malfoy cut an impressive, handsome figure as the dark colours emphasized his naturally pale features and striking angles. But the man never felt more alone despite being in the middle of the heart-warmingly bustling town. His farce of a wife was holding a "little" get-together for her "friends" and at the same time, spending ridiculous amounts of money on presents. He had refused to participate, stating that he had some last-minute business with an important client.
It was a lie.
He needed to get out of that statuesque Manor of his for some fresh air. Draco wanted out but there was no way for him to do that while Felicia remained childless. They have been trying for the last six years and nothing bore fruit. There was still no grandchild for Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy or heir for Draco.
There was no love between his wife and him, everyone was aware of that.
Felicia decided to fool herself and pretend that her husband was actually in love with him while she continued pampering herself with his money. Lucius could only hope that the woman he chose for his only son was not barren while Narcissa's eyes sparkled with regret and sorrow for the sorry excuse of a marriage her son had.
Draco's slate-grey eyes dimmed as he remembered that he had true love once, with another man called Harry Potter. Those seven years spent with the beautiful brunet man were exquisite and Draco did not know of better times. But on a fateful day, six years ago, the man backed out of their relationship in order to allow Draco to focus on his wife and uphold his marriage vows. Draco had not heard from him since.
The blond man sighed softly and made his way to the park closest to the small, lively town. There, more happy families greeted his sight as little children ran around in the snow and giggled joyfully while their parents looked on proudly. Grey eyes darkened in regret and melancholy but he walked on.
It was his life and he will deal with everything that comes his way, one step at a time. He was going t –
"Ari! Aidan! Watch where you're going, it's slippery with snow!"
Draco's head turned around so fast, he swore he could hear it snap. That familiar voice, where was it coming from? That familiar baritone that once brought him words of love, reassurance and hope. Where was it coming from?
"Don't run too fast, we wouldn't want scraped knees again, would we?"
Draco's sharp ears zeroed in onto the voice and his eyes soon found its target. A messy head of raven locks which no comb could conquer, sparkling viridian eyes, red cupid-bow lips and flushed cheeks formed a very familiar face. Draco widened his eyes.
"Harry?"
The said man suddenly turned around at his name and then those beautiful eyes which Draco loved so much widened with surprise and filled with pain for a moment before clearing. The blond man felt his heart break at the reaction. Harry seemed to regain his composure and offered the other man a small smile. Harry was still beautiful, if not more than before, as he stood in the snow.
"Hello, Draco."
Draco could not speak for a moment as he could not believe his eyes. He swallowed and then returned the greeting.
"Hello, Harry."
The pair stood in silence as they took in each other's appearances and presence. A myriafd of emotions flashed in and out the shorter man's expressive emerald eyes while Draco's filled with apology.
"Daddy!" Two little bundles of winter clothing suddenly attached themselves to Harry's legs. The man sent Draco an apologetic smile and bent down to see to the two children. A stab of envy pierced Draco's heart as he saw the joy sparkle in his former lover's eyes.
Harry had children… which meant that the man had already moved on with another woman and were fortunate enough to have children. Draco's metallic orbs, which just brightened with hope, dimmed again.
"Yours?"
Harry smiled and nodded. "Aidan Sebastian and Arianna Evangeline. They're going to be six soon. Children, say hello to Uncle Draco."
The boy, swathed in winter clothing, bestowed Draco a quick, cheery "Hi!" while the other hid her face away from Draco's eyes. Harry chuckled. "Sorry, she's a bit shy with strangers."
"Daddy, may we go back to have some hot chocolate please?" Aidan asked adorably and Harry chuckled again, something Draco's ears missed dearly.
"Sure, just wait for a moment okay? Daddy has to finish talking to his friend first." The bundles of winter clothes nodded obediently.
"How have you been? How's… your wife, Felicia, was it? Draco nodded stiffly and an infusion of sadness filled Harry's eyes, "Any children yet?" The blond man resisted the urge to cringe as he answered.
"I've been busy with the company, Felicia is fine and no, we don't have any children yet."
Harry smiled sympathetically and then one who had its arms around the other piped up.
"Daddy? I think Ari is cold, she's shivering." Harry scooped up the one presumably was the girl and kissed her on the cheek. Draco's heart was squeezed by something he could not identify.
"Alright sweetie, we'll get you your chocolate and get you warm soon enough. Come on Aidan, let's go and get your sister warmed up. I'm sorry but I have to cut this short. It's good seeing you again; I'll see you around." Draco nodded and after waves of goodbye from the two children, the blond man watch the love of his life leave his sight for the second time in six years and there was nothing he could do about it. All of a sudden the little girl in Harry's arms turned around and locked gazes with him with sharp green eyes with silver flecks for a while before burying her face into Harry's shoulder.
Then the little boy turned around, this time allowing Draco a good look at his features.
Draco realized something and his heart stopped for a second as he stared right back into eyes of a metallic shade.
The little boy's eyes were identical to his.
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Narcissa nearly careened backwards when her son suddenly Apparated and rushed forwards in her direction.
"Draco!" Scandalized, Narcissa sought to halt her son. Her only child only gave her a half-hearted apology before running off to the general direction of the Manor's West-Wing.
Ten minutes later, the unflappable socialite found her son staring at the Malfoys' copy of the Book of Ancestry that has not been touched for the last thirty years – since Draco's birthday when Lucius last checked it.
Narcissa, curious about what had gotten her son into such a state, walked towards the book and peered over her son's shoulder. What met her eyes made her understood her son's feelings entirely.
Born 31st December 2003, 03:45
Aidan Sebastian Lucien & Arianna Evangeline Dysis
Parents:
Draco Abraxas Lucius Malfoy
Son of Lucius Abraxas Cyrus Malfoy & Narcissa Antigone Lyla Black
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Harry James Potter
Son of James Octavius Jonathan Potter & Lily Evans
"Mother," Draco turned to his mother with awe and disbelief in his eyes, "I have a son and a daughter."
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This is dedicated to njferrell, who has been such a devoted and supportive reader. She asked for a sequel and...
njferrell, here's your sequel :)
Enjoy & Merry Christmas!
TBC…
J.a.S