The next morning the same force that had been with him for the last month, morning sickness, awaked Harry. He quickly disentangled himself from Draco's arms and ran towards the bathroom. He dropped to his knees in front of the toilet and proceeded to empty last nights food into the bowl. He wrapped his arms around his stomach silently praying that it would stop soon.

He felt the familiar urge to throw up, which he proceeded to do so. He felt Draco's hands running up along his sides and neck, as well as his strong chest pressed tightly against his back. He could hear his lover muttering soothing words into his ear while gently pulling Harry's long hair into a ponytail to avoid any accidents. Another few minutes of Harry throwing up and it was all finished, for today at least.

"You feeling better baby?" Draco asked quietly, he silently wondered when the morning sickness began, he knew woman usually went through this between three and six months but he wasn't entirely sure it would be the same with Harry.

"Yeah, I just need to brush my teeth now." Harry replied, hoping his voice didn't betray how tired he felt, but as he felt the arms around him tighten, he knew he hadn't gotten away with the half truth he just told.

"Okay, we'll brush your teeth and then were going back to bed, its only five am. Which is awfully early for you to be awake, your going to need your energy for the day ahead."

"Thanks Dray, but god. I do not want to have to deal with everyone so soon, you do realise how Ron will react to this don't you? And Hermione will probably believe that you've got me under some kind of curse, and she wont stop until I'm away from you. The whole school is definitely going to ask questions and I don't want to have to deal with that right now." Harry spoke quietly, he was not looking forward to facing everyone once again, it was incredibly tiring last night, and he only had the silent Slytherin's, he would have the entire school asking questions throughout the entire time.

"Shhh, we'll deal with them when it comes to it. And as for your friends, who gives a fuck what they think, I know their your friends and you've been through a lot together, but seriously. If they cant accept who you are then they are not worth your time. Let's just hope Granger can keep the Weasel under control. If that prick as so much as glares at you, I swear I'll hex him bald."

Harry giggled, he could picture Ron bald, it would be hilarious. But Draco was right, there was no point worrying about it just yet, he wasn't entirely sure of their reactions were going to be anyway, they would deal with that obstacle when it appeared, together. "Yeah your right. You'll protect me wont you?" Harry asked shyly, Draco was his prince, his knight in shining armour, and it made him tingle with happiness to know that Draco had chosen him for his partner.

"Of course I'll protect you from them, no one will as so much as look at you by the time I'm finished. Plus, now that your a Slytherin you'll have all the house mates to help keep you safe, even though to them, you are the enemy, they will look out for their own. Slytherin house is incredibly loyal, the other houses just don't see it that way." Draco explained into Harry's neck, where he continued to nibble and lick at the sensitive flesh there. "Your so beautiful pregnant Harry, it suits you, you seem to just ... glow."

Harry beamed, he loved being pregnant, he was just extremely glad he was still attractive to Draco. "Thanks Dragon. Now, can we get up and get to bed...please?" Harry asked quietly.

"Yes, we sure can love." Draco smiled at his lover, slowly helping Harry to his feet, while Draco gently guided Harry to the bathroom sink and got the toothbrush ready so Harry would be able to clean his mouth out. Once Harry was finished they both retreated to the bedroom where they proceeded to get back into the bed and curl up together and drift back off to sleep, they had to be up again in an hour and a half after all.

"Love you Dray." Harry spoke into Draco's strong chest, where he was currently burying himself into.

"Love you too kitten" Draco smiled as Harry giggled, followed closely by a big yawn, before his eyes drifted closed and Harry was back in the wonderful land of dreams, Draco joined him a few seconds later.

Harry woke slowly to the sensation of Draco kissing his neck and the tops of his shoulders. He pushed back into the broad chest of his lover and sighed, Draco tightened his hold on the black haired beauty.

"I was just about to wake you up love" Draco whispered into his ear, sending small, pleasant shiver's down Harry's spine.

'What time is it?"

"Almost seven, you looked so peaceful I didn't want to wake you any earlier than I had to."

Harry smiled, he had missed waking up in Draco's arms, and now that he was back in them he was determined to stay there. "What lesson do we have first?"

"Potions, with the Gryffindorks." At this Harry groaned and Draco shot him a sympathetic look, but carried on talking. "I'll be there to protect you the entire time, and ill be making sure that the rest of Slytherin house are on their guard as well. I don't think you should be making the actual potion though, because of the baby, I think chopping up ingredients would be better than standing over the cauldron, less fumes."

Harry looked up at Draco thoughtfully, he had a point. Could potions harm their baby? There was no way he would be taking any chances, he would stick with cutting up the ingredients and watching Draco, it would probably be better this way anyway, as he was terrible at brewing potions.

"Yeah okay Dray, I think that would be good. Come on, I want to have a shower before we get to breakfast" Harry smiled at his boyfriend before rising and climbing out of bed, walking slowly to the bathroom, hoping that his lover would join him.

He was not disappointed either, as soon as Harry stepped inside the shower Draco had also decided a shower was in order, and proceeded to wash every inch of Harry's beautiful body.

"Gods Harry, you are so fucking beautiful, so amazingly perfect, and knowing that you carry our child inside you, helping it grow, its just, completely mind blowing" Draco spoke with lust filled words, eyes filled with desire and love. Harry looked up into Draco's eyes, and could not hold back the gasp or the shiver that ran down his body, Harry moved closer to the taller boy and wrapped his arms around Draco's neck, leaned up on the tips of his toes and kissed Draco firmly. Draco responded just as passionately, placing his hands on Harry's bottom, kneading the perfect flesh under his fingers.

After a good few minutes of kissing and touching they decided they really needed to hurry and make it to breakfast, they didn't want to be late for their first day of lessons. They quickly got out of the shower, where Draco proceeded to dry Harry carefully, making sure he was completely dry before grabbing another towel and drying himself.

Making there way down the corridors Harry realised that nothing would ever be the same, he would have a child soon, he was changing sides in the upcoming war to protect his family and he had never felt more loved in his entire life. He realised, that he did not feel guilty nor regret his decision to side with his lover in the war. He thought back on all the good times he had had with Ron and Hermione, even they did not compare to the possibility of the new life ahead of him. He was with someone who loved him for himself and not his fame, life was finally working out for him and he was going to make sure it stayed that way.

"You okay baby?" Draco's worried voice broke through Harry's thoughts.

"What? Oh yeah, yeah I'm okay…sorry, just got lost in my thoughts there for moment." Harry smiled sheepishly at the blonde beside him, he hadn't meant to faze out quite like he did.

"That's alright Har, I was just a tad worried there for a sec" Draco replied with a slight curve of his lips, Harry was definitely adorable when he was in his own little world.

"Come on Dray, I'm starving!"

As soon as the two boys stepped into the great hall everything came to a halt, complete silence spread throughout the hall as every student and teacher watched the two make their way to the Slytherin table.

Harry held onto Draco's hand tightly as they made their way towards their seats, he could feel everyone's eyes on them as they walked past, it freaked him out and put him completely on edge. By the look of Draco he could tell he felt the same, though to everyone else he looked no different than normal, but Harry could see the changes. As they sat down at the Slytherin table a round of gossip and chatter broke out throughout the house tables, all except one. The Slytherin's remained unfazed and unsurprised by the turn of events, the Slytherin Ice Prince had always been drawn to the emerald eyed saviour.

"Dray, everyone's looking" Harry exclaimed as he helped himself to some pancakes with lots of maple syrup and a side helping of pumpkin juice, cutting a piece and biting into it, immediately settling his craving.

"I know, we just have to ignore everyone else and concentrate on what were doing. If we react to the stares and whispers they'll only invade our personal space further. Let them talk, who cares? They don't matter to us, non of them do, all that matters is that were healthy and happy." Draco said in between mouthfuls, he would make sure to keep an extra close eye on Harry throughout the day.

"Yeah, I guess. I still wish they'd mind their own business though. Today's going to suck Draco." Harry pouted, he was absolutely sick of everybody wanting to know his personal business, he wanted some privacy.

Draco smiled slightly and kissed Harry on the cheek, watching with amusement as Harry blushed the cutest red. They went back to eating their breakfast ignoring everyone else around them, although Draco did keep an extra eye out to make sure no one at the Slytherin table was trying to do anything to his Harry.

The meal past too quickly in Harry's opinion, there was no way he was ready to face his former house. He didn't know what to expect from his former friends, what kinds of reactions would he get from them? He felt a hand gently squeezing his own and he looked up into Draco's strong and masculine face and couldn't help but let the calming sensation work its way through his body.

Harry was pressed against Draco's side the whole way to the Potions class room, with a protective arm resting around his waist, creating no doubt in anyone's mind that Harry and Draco were indeed a couple. As they approached the closed door of the classroom they could see a group of Gryffindor's whispering urgently amongst each other, casting furtive glances towards the oncoming Slytherin's, as soon as they were seen the hurried conversations stopped.

Before the Gryffindor's could start anything the door to the classroom opened and a sneering Professor Snape ordered everyone inside. Draco led Harry to a table to the right closer to the back, with Pansy and Blaise behind them with Crabbe and Goyle in front of them. Harry sat on the seat furthest away from his old class mates comforted with the knowledge that Draco wouldn't let anyone hurt him.

There was an obvious tension in the room, with all the Gryffindor's glaring in the Slytherin's direction as well as Professor Snape's curious expression towards his own house's students. Harry was soon snapped out of his day dreaming when the voice of Snape cut through his distracted mind.

"As you can see the amount of students this year has considerably declined, for those of you who actually managed to get the required grade for this course I will expect you to put your complete and utter concentration into your studies. Anyone who does not wish to be serious this year with their O.W.L.'s coming up then I will have no problem with making sure you are banned from taking potions for the rest of your time here at Hogwarts."

Snape looked around at all the students seated before him and smirked at the visibly shaking Longbottom as well as the death glares being sent to Harry Potter by one Ronald Weasley.

"Today we will be brewing a very basic potion which you all should have learnt in years past, the calming draught is commonly used by Madam Pomfrey and all correctly brewed potions will be used in the Infirmary. Instructions and Ingredients are on the board, you have forty minutes, begin." Snape finished as he swept back to sit behind the desk and proceeded to watch the annoying brats ruin another day.

Harry went to stand up to collect the ingredients when a gentle but firm hand was laid on his shoulder, he looked up into the beautiful grey eyes of his lover and sent him a questioning look.

"Don't worry baby, sit there and relax, there is no way I am letting you get pushed about by all the other students rushing and panicking to get their ingredients. No, you sit there and keep an eye out and I'll be right back with everything we need." Draco smiled and was soon walking towards the store room.

Harry watched after him with a fond smile while absent mindedly rubbing his belly protectively. Draco was soon back with everything they would need and they began to work at once. Harry cut up all the ingredients correctly with the help of Draco, while the taller boy was brewing the potion making sure to keep an eye out that no one would try to do anything to sabotage their work.

Harry watched as Draco carefully added the final ingredient and let out a calming breath when the potion turned the colour and thickness it was supposed to. He watched as Snape walked over and inspected their cauldron while praising Draco for his work and also managing a small 'good job Potter' as well. As he watched the much hated professor walk back to his desk he had to wonder if the man had always been like this, or had it been the influence of Harry's father and fellow pranksters that had turned the once insecure and nervous boy into being what he was now, a bitter and cold human being. He could only hope that he was not like this in the privacy of his own quarters.

"You okay Harry?" Draco asked quietly, he wanted to make sure everything was alright with Harry and that he wasn't feeling too stressed about the close proximity to the Gryffindor house.

"Yeah Dray I'm okay. A little tired and I'm craving blueberry pancakes but apart from that there's nothing to worry about. Although, for a moment there I was a bit worried someone was going to try and blow up our cauldron or something."

"Lunch is only a couple of hours away and we'll get Dobby to get your pancakes for you. I think it might be wise to drop Divination and take up Ancient Ruins with me, that way we will have the exact same time table as each other and I'll be able to make sure your coping all right. Although I suggest today it would be best if we went to lunch and then retired back to our room for some rest, it's got to be stressful for you and the baby with everything that has happened."

"I suppose I can switch classes, but I don't have any of the required items for Ancient Ruins, I'd have to borrow some until I could get my own. Divination isn't a huge loss anyway, I only carried it on because it was easy to pass. As for the pancakes, god how I'm looking forward to those. Sleep sounds pretty good to me right now too." Harry smiled at his lover and quickly leaned in while no one was paying attention to them and kissed him quickly on the cheek.

The rest of the class past by fairly uneventfully, Snape took more points of Gryffindor, Ron Weasley especially, as well as a fair few detentions. When the bell went everybody put away their belonging's as quickly as possible, getting away from the professor as fast as they could.

Draco turned to Harry and grabbed his bag, swinging it on his back alongside his own, grabbing the small brunette's hand and walked out the classroom with the rest of the Slytherin's around them, silently trusting their unofficial leader. Harry cast nervous glances around himself at all those that considered him the enemy, and realised that even though they did not trust him they trusted their fellow housemate completely, trusting his judgement and helping keeping him safe even though they didn't have to. Now he realised what Draco had meant when he said that Slytherin was incredibly loyal, he decided that he was proud to be amongst these people, he would work hard to earn their approval and their trust, gaining friendships that would last a lifetime.

As the group rounded the corner leading to the Charm's classroom they once again saw the same group of Gryffindor's talking quietly to one another, as had happened previously all conversations stopped when the Slytherin's were sighted.

"Well if it isn't scar-head and ferret face, how nice of you to grace us with your prescense" Ron spat out sarcastically.

**Sorry about the delay, been a very busy couple of years. Moved country blah blah blah… but back now so hope you enjoy :)**