Six weeks after the birth of his twin boys Harry once again was in the infirmary but this time he was the one holding the hand and reminding someone to breathe through a contraction. The boys were down napping with Viktor but his dad had asked him to be there. Remus, Tonks and the Malfoys were in the waiting room.

Sirius bent and kissed his husband on the brow. "You're doing so amazing Sev. You and our son amaze me."

Severus was between pushes and looked at his son. "I have no idea how you did this with two."

Harry kissed his dad's head to. "You're doing good dad. Poppy said the baby is crowning. My little sister will be here soon."

Sure enough after another few rough pushed as he squeezed for dear life on the hands of his husband and son, Severus slumped back against the pillows as a beautiful little girl came into the world. Perfectly formed, her healthy cries filled the room after a few smacks to her behind.

Sirius kissed his husband on the lips this time. "You hear that, our beautiful little girl is saying hello to her daddy."

Severus had tears in his eyes as he looked towards where the baby was being cleaned. "Go cut her cord Siri."

Seeing that his son was staying by his husband's side Sirius went to do the honours as Poppy got the canal closed and Severus in fresh sheets and gown. Sirius returned with a tiny bundle in pink and sat down with his husband to give the little girl to Severus.

Harry smiled. "I have never seen you so happy dad. I guess that's what you meant when you said I looked to be in heaven with the boys."

Severus drew his son over. "You know that you mean as much to me and Siri as this little one. You are as much our child even if neither of us gave birth."

Harry nodded and kissed his sister. "I know dad. Just as Remus and Tonks love me like Teddy. And I love this little one. Viktor and I have a gift."

Though they had got gifts at the baby shower they didn't argue and they were not surprised when inside they found a beautiful platinum baby bracelet with a place for the name to be added. They had given the boys their rattles, so Harry and Viktor was just repaying the favour.

Harry saw his sister looked hungry. "I will give you three some time alone to nurse and bond. I'll bring Vik and the boys with me when I return."

Sirius hugged him. "It meant the world to both of us cub that you were here when she was born. Thank you."

When their son left Sirius rejoined his husband on the bed and they knew he was right. They did have the same look Harry and Viktor had when they first saw the twins for the first time. They had wondered at their age if they would be able to have kids of their own but they were definitely blessed in this little godsend.

As Sirius watched his husband nurse he smiled. "Viktor is right about feeling jealous of that bond. You look so at peace Sev. And all I get is the dirty diapers."

Severus looked up from his daughter. "You know with time she'll be on a bottle even when I am nursing still, when I return to class. You'll be feeding her soon."

Though they had a good number of people wanting to meet their newest member they were in less of a rush even then their son to have everyone come in and they enjoyed the solitude of their daughter for a time. It was not until they heard Harry return with his husband and the twins that they sent for everyone.

Narcissa gushed over the beautiful new baby."Finally some pink in our lives. And I must say Sev I am happy she did not get your nose."

Severus tried to look hurt but he laughed. "I agree with you. I would not want to torture my sweet daughter with it. I am glad she got her Papa's nose."

The little girl was such a beautiful mix of her dads. She had the long fingers and the lovely cheekbones and silky black hair of her daddy while along with his nose, and warm greyish blue eyes instead of the darker onyx eyes of Severus, from her Papa. She definitely had the promise of being a real looker.

Tonks smiled at the baby. "So that is what a daughter of a marauder looks like as she is the first. Perhaps we will have a daughter this time around."

Harry smiled. "You know I never really thought of that but you're right. Of the marauders Siri is the only one to have a daughter."

Though most men wanted sons both Severus and Sirius had secretly hoped for the little girl from before they even got pregnant. They had a son, son in law and two grandsons after all. Severus was also secretly hoping a little girl might be slightly less likely to be a handful, a future marauder.

Poppy came with the paper work. "And the godparents for this little one?"

Severus smiled. "We'd like our son and Remus to serve as godfather to our daughter."

Harry and Remus were both honoured and signed the forms smiling. Sirius had been so honoured to be godfather to James' son and since he could not have his brother as godfather to his, he'd have James' son and the other marauder. But of course Harry was more then that, Harry was his and his husband's son now.

Finally Severus made the introductions of their beautiful little girl. "We decided to name our beautiful little girl Julia Valentina Black."

Sirius explained. "Julia inspired by our wedding in Rome and Valentina for the start of our relationship, the weekend of Fred's wedding."

Though that got a groan and a mumbled just what I needed another reminder of that weekend, from their son, the name got good reception. No one was surprised that the untraditional couple had not gone for anything from the family.

Harry looked down at her in his arms. "Well I could have done without the sound effects but I am so happy for that weekend. For my dads together and this little one."

Both his dads kissed him when he handed the baby back. "Again we apologize for being to drunk for wards. And beg you not to share that story with your sister."

Of course by now there was not one person in the room or among the Weasleys who had not heard the story of how Harry had found out about his dad and his godfather getting together. Back then he had been worried one would get hurt but they were now happily married and fathers of his beautiful little sister.

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July came and as much as Harry loved the twins and did not regret for even a nano second taking off a year to have them, Harry had been happy to return back to the United. The team was happy to have him back for his replacement was decent but no where near his level.

Katie and Oliver had a surprise for him when they were changing for a game in mid July. Katie showed off her hand. "You finally inspired the two of us."

Harry looked at Oliver. "About time old man that you made an honest woman of my big sister. I was starting to think I was going to have to hex you."

Oliver laughed. "Well we decided seeing you with AJ and Alex that we wanted some of our own and Katie refuses to have them if I don't marry her first."

Though there was a slight truth to that he knew that it was not the only reason the two of them were finally tying the knot. They had been dating since Harry was in his final year at Hogwarts and living together for a few years now. He was happy they finally decided they would tie the knot. They had never said they wouldn't for they were totally committed and in love but they had never felt the rush. Now that they decided on kids, it seemed the right time.

Harry clapped them both into hugs. "Well I assume with my sister and one of my best friends getting married that I better be in the wedding party some where."

Katie smiled. "We actually have debated who gets you since we were both in yours. We might have to flip a coin but I promise there are no doubts there."

It was definitely an interesting couple and he reminded himself as they headed onto the field that the two of them had so many over lapping friends as they had played quidditch together for four years in school and now for four years on the United as well. Their kids he thought were bound to be little quidditch stars, which was what everyone said about the twins since both he and Viktor had played professional quidditch.

Harry smiled as he looked at the stands and saw his husband and the boys, and dads and Julia. "The entire family here to cheer me on."

Katie looked over as they were waiting for the game to start. "I was surprised you didn't bring the boys to our first game this season. You waited."

As the game started Harry had to admit he considered it but the twins were only nine months old and really could not get to into the game just yet. This was a home game and his husband and dads had surprised him that morning with news that they would all be coming to the game. Remus and Tonks would have come as well but she was nearing her due date. It seemed her children liked hot July due dates for their mother as Teddy's third birthday was of course in two weeks.

About an hour into the game Harry saw the snitch and after a daring dive snatched it just above the grass to win the game. "United wins 280-100."

Smiling Harry flew towards the stands and hovered above them enough to kiss his husband and the boys he and Sirius held up. "My good luck charms."

Really they had an undefeated season that year already thought they had only had five games so far, but the boys were always with him. He was surprised when he was finished showering and talking to Oliver and Katie when Viktor and the twins appeared at the locker room door.

Harry kissed all three and pointed at Oliver and Katie. "These two have decided to finally tie the knot. We might have to take them out and celebrate."

Viktor smiled at them. "That will have to wait. Tonks has gone into labour this morning and from what we just heard your sister or brother probably has arrived."

Assuring the two that he and his husband would take them out to celebrate Viktor ushered his husband out so they could apparate with the twins to the hospital, his fathers having already left. Tonks and Remus had taken a page out of their book and had kept the gender of their second child a secret.

They arrived at the hospital waiting room just in time for a nurse to come out smiling. "You guys can come in now. The proud parents are waiting."

Harry noticed Andromeda and Ted were there with Teddy. "Excited about being a big brother little man?"

Of course Teddy was beaming. He was already at three an Uncle twice over to Harry's little boys and he had Harry for a big brother but the three year old was excited to see his new little sibling.

Harry smiled as they walked in and saw Tonks and Remus in bed together and saw the bundle. "Pink? I have my second little sister."

Remus motioned him over and since the twins were back in their stroller, handed her over. "See your newest little sister."

While Teddy was the image of his dad but for his mother's gift, this new little one was her mother all over again including like her big brother, she had the gift. Tonks explained that normally it was not so common to pass on but because of Remus' curse it probably had heightened the chances.

Severus smiled as he signed the forms. "We were honoured to be named godfathers to your newest little one. Does mine and Siri's goddaughter have a name?"

Since Harry and Vik were for Teddy the couple had decided Remus' two close friends, one who was Tonks' favourite cousin of course, would make good godparents for their newest little bundle of joy.

Tonks made the introduction of their newest member. "Our beautiful little girl we have named Danae Abigail Lupin."

Remus smiled."Abigail means joy of the father which she definitely is my little pride and joy, and Danae comes from Greek myth for the Blacks, mother of Perseus."

Anyone could see just as Remus took his daughter back that she was already living up to the middle name. There was absolutely no doubt that the little girl had her daddy totally wrapped around her little finger from the moment she was born. Like many daddies, he loved his sons more then life but daughters had a special place in their hearts.

Tonks saw the look on Harry's face. "You two really want some of your own pink don't you? Like you told me, be patient and you will have some of your own."

Harry laughed and looked at his sleeping sons. "The twins are only nine months old. We will definitely be more then patient for at least another year before we try."

Though they planned on waiting for that year both Viktor and Harry could not help but picture their own little bundle of pink. Seeing Julia and now Danae, they wanted their own little girl so much more.

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Four years later... Harry smiled as he and his husband were spending the day with their boys in Diagon Alley. The day before his birthday. They were doing some last minute shopping for Teddy's seventh birthday as well as for their newest addition.

Harry was not surprised when they entered the Leaky Cauldron and found his dads and sisters there. "I should have known."

Severus hugged him. "The girls were pretty excited to find out if they were going to have a niece or a fourth nephew. You made them wait long enough to find out."

Harry put his hand on the beautiful rounding belly where his newest child grew, already five months along. "It wasn't intentional postponing the ultrasounds."

Everyone knew that they were hoping it was a girl. As much as Harry and Viktor loved their three boys, AJ and Alex who were now five having been followed nearly three years later by their now two year old brother Marcus Harrison , they had wanted their own little girl. They decided four was enough and one way or the other this would be their last child.

Looking at his sisters he smirked. "I have a feeling it was more their dads then my two little princesses who were anxious to learn the gender of this baby."

Sirius shrugged and could not deny it. "You are the only one of us with no estrogen. Your father and I got two little girls, you're bound to have one."

Two children had been enough for his dads and while some people might have been disappointed in no sons they reminded everyone they had Harry. Julia was now five, just a month younger then the twins and her little sister Bridget Media was now three. He had never thought he'd see his dad with dolls but he did.

Harry finally put the family out of their misery and showed them the ultrasound. "Seems the Gods finally answered our wishes. We are finally going to need pink."

Alex was bouncing up and down. "Little sister, little sister. Daddy says we can go and buy some toys for our little sister today."

The boys were as excited as their dads and grandfathers about the news. Seemed everyone but them had been blessed with a daughter including Draco and Pansy, and even Hermione and Androv who had finally started a family to the delight of his parents, and had a one year old little girl.

Severus hugged his son and pulled out a pink rabbit. "We were hoping this would be needed. If not we were ready to change it to blue for you."

Harry had tears in his eyes. "Thank you dad. Our daughter's first real gift."

The talk went to names and nursery design as they headed out shopping. Harry and Viktor had not told anyone but they had already chosen a name for their little girl, having chosen a name for a daughter long ago if they were ever blessed with one. The boys would be joined by sister Elaine Victoria at the end of November.

Severus surprised his son with one final gift well that and a letter after dinner. "This came in today and I knew you'd like to see it."

Harry smiled when he read the letter. "I am officially a Potions Master first class. I passed my final tests. This is incredible."

They had all been a bit surprised when the Christmas after the twins turned one Albus had suddenly decided to retire and not finish out the year and Minerva had taken over as headmistress of the school. Though Harry finished his initial apprenticeship a year later he stayed on with his dad to finish his seven year to be a first class, and when two years ago Minerva retired as well, his dad had become headmaster and Harry became Professor Snape-Krum of potions and head of Slytherin. Neville was the head of Gryffindor since Minerva had become headmistress.

The gift was a beautiful ancient potions text written by Slytherin himself. His dad explained. "It belonged to every potions master in our family. My Aunt gave me it before she died."

Harry knew he was a seventh potions master in the family. "Thank you father. This means the world to me."

Severus had never imagined when he had taken Harry from his abusive relatives that they would come to be father and son, or he would marry Harry's godfather, or many things. The greatest surprise and greatest pleasure other then his beautiful grandchildren was this. He had been so proud to have a son follow in his footsteps.

They made a toast over lunch that day after shopping. "To the love of a family, whether it be tough love or true love, may it always be unconditional love."

Author's note: a number of new names to finish my story

Julia Valentina Black: Julia (Latin) means soft and is the name of the most famous ancient Roman family, that of Julius Caesar, in honour of wedding, Valentina (Latin) means health and honour of day they started their relationship, Valentine's

Bridget Medea Black: Bridget (Celtic) means strong for her auror Papa, and Medea (Greek) means cunning for her Slytherin Daddy, also Black Greek myth link

Danae Abigail Lupin: Danae (Greek) she who judges, name of mother of Perseus who was raped by Zeus in form of golden rain, Abigail (Hebrew) means joy of father

Marcus Harrison Snape-Krum: Marcus (Latin) warlike, decided to finally include Lucius, Lucius and even Severus come from ancient Roman imperial family names as does Marcus. Harrison (English) literally means son of Harry

Elaine Victoria Snape-Krum: Elaine (Latin) means light and was honouring the Weasleys who take their names often from Arthurian legend, there were a number of Elaines including Lancelot's wife. Victoria (Latin) means winner or conqueror and is obviously in honour of her Papa