Chapter eight

'There's nothing, so he either got rid of the information, if he had it or…she never told him.'

'I don't think she told him Tobias, he was still involved with Voldemort who could look into your mind at any time. No, from what I've heard about…her, then she would have kept it secret to protect you, just like she protected me.'

'I feel better now, especially since all the death eaters are dead or locked up for life. Even if one of them found out no one would believe them.'

'You forget the dementors Tobias, most wouldn't even be in their right minds anymore. Kingsley did say that when they began to lose their minds he would send them through the veil, a quick and painless death. But there aren't many, not the main death eaters, they were all killed, only Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy survived, but they won't survive long. They are used to luxury and being in good health.'

'Yeah, so I think we're okay,' Tobias smiled.

Harry could see it, Tobias finally believed no one would ever find out they were half-brothers. Harry would move hell itself to make sure no one found out. He was not going to lose Tobias.

Harry did decide to use his father's desk, Tobias didn't like the furniture his father owned so he took the desk that Harry had been using. They had been surprised with the amount of money that was in Snape's vault. So even though Tobias had more money than he ever thought he would have, he decided to use it moderately. He decorated his office at home, but nothing he bought was expensive. Harry on the other hand bought Tobias a nice and expensive desk set, with a gold ink-well, and matching quill stand. Harry knew they were going to be busy soon, so he hired a few free house elves to strip Snape's old house. He made sure they were to check all furniture for anything magical, before having it all donated to a second hand furniture store. Tobias might not have liked Harry spending his money, but he realised that neither of them would have the time, so hiring house elves was the best way to go. Now the house will be ready for sale before Harry began his auror training and Tobias returned to Hogwarts.

They sent out their invitations, but only said they were invited to a party, not what they party was for.

Harry was lying on his stomach staring at his husband, with a huge grin on his face which Tobias noticed.

'What's tickled your fancy love?'

'Just happy, in love and life is perfect, all because of you.'

'It is, we've finally got everything we both want.'

'Yep, and even though I would love to remain in bed with you, our guests will be arriving soon. So not to get distracted by each other, why don't you go shower then I will.'

'Good idea Harry, if we both went in our guest would be arriving while we're still giving each other pleasure.'

'Pleasure,' Harry groaned, 'I can't get enough of you, so go before I change my mind.'

Tobias laughed, he kissed Harry then strolled casually towards the bathroom. He shook his arse before he disappeared behind the door making Harry groan again.

Harry and Tobias were standing together when the guests began to arrive. Ron and Hermione were first, followed by Neville and Hannah. Then every minute or so another friend would arrive. Harry had many asking about the different pictures around the house, but he was also asked why he had a picture of Severus Snape.

'We found out that Snape was Tobias' father,' Harry knew that news would shock everyone and it did. So more questions was asked, mainly about who his mother was. They went with their story that they found out while they were in Australia. The woman who they believed was Tobias mother died a few months later, from a muggle disease, cancer. Harry had been able to sneak into a muggle hospital to plant the information, he even had the papers with a fake name so Tobias could show proof that his mother died. He hoped when Hermione heard this it would mean she would never again look into Tobias' life.

Can everyone quiet down for a minute,' Harry said using the sonorous charm. He cancelled it when everyone stopped talking or singing, 'As you would have heard, Tobias and I spent a few weeks in Australia, before he turns to Hogwarts and I begin auror training,' Harry slipped his arm around his husband then cancelled the concealing charm on their rings, 'We got married while we were there. Tobias is now Tobias Potter.'

Everyone surged towards the couple, to congratulate them, but some asked why they weren't invited and why they didn't have their wedding here. They explained that both wanted it to be private, just the two of them. Harry showed everyone the couple of pictures that had been taken during and right after the ceremony.

'That's why we decided to have this party, it's so we could celebrate with all of you,' Harry grinned then hugged Hermione who still looked upset, 'We really wanted it to be just us Hermione, but we still wanted to celebrate with everyone. It's why we worked this out so quickly so all of us could be together to celebrate with us. Please don't be angry Hermione.'

'I'm not angry, I just thought I'd get to be with you when you married. But I know how you are Harry, you prefer privacy when you can. Word would have gotten out if you tried to get married here.'

'Exactly, so we married there without anyone trying to crash the wedding. It was beautiful, and simple, exactly what we both wanted.'

'You were never one for anything expensive or fancy.'

'No, I'm not, Tobias is the same. So do you forgive me for getting married without telling you?'

Hermione couldn't say no to Harry, she hugged him, 'Yes, I'm just happy that you're both happy.'

'We are extremely happy.'

'That's all I want. I'm also pleased that Tobias finally found out about his parent's.'

'Yeah, so even though he would have liked to have known them, he doesn't so he putting all that behind him. We both are putting all that behind us and beginning a new life together,' Harry looked across the room at Tobias who was talking to Neville, 'He's my everything Hermione, my heart and soul belongs to him. And one day, not for a far few years, we'll adopt some kids and really have a proper family.'

Hermione just hugged Harry, which was one thing she knew about her best friend. Harry has always wanted a family, one that he could love but that would love him in return. He might have his friends but he finally had someone that loved him for just being Harry.

Tobias looked across the room to see Harry staring at him, he smiled, Harry smiled, then both young men just slowly walked towards each other. The crowd slowly parted and the place fell silent as they watched Harry and Tobias. They could see the love these two had for each other, it was written all over their faces.

When Harry and Tobias reached each other they held hands as they stared into each other's eyes.

'My heart and soul belong to you,' they said together, 'We will be together until we take our last breath,' again Harry and Tobias spoke at the same time, 'Our love will last in this life and the next.'

Everyone was mesmerised as they watched Harry and Tobias speak their wedding vows. They were beautiful words, but it was how they spoke exactly the same words at the same time. It really showed that Harry and Tobias Potter were meant to be and will be together, forever.

The end:

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