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Early Birthday Fic for the adorable softly_sweetly!
Sweets, I know this is a couple of days early, but I may not have access to LJ on the actual day. I really really wanted to write this for you, I hope you like it a wee bit! Thank you for everything and for being such a generous person. *hugs*

Happy birthday in advance! Have a wonderful year ahead! ♥

Title: Love's Blessing
Author: draco_pet
Fandom: Harry Potter (HP/DM/SS) -> First attempt!
Warning: Flangst (Sorry for this and for the lack of porn!) I tried for pure fluff, but I fail at it. Also, *Hints of mpreg.*
Summary: Harry reaches the wrong conclusion. As always. Of course, his lovers won't be letting him believe it.

Harry had been frantically looking for a suitable gift for his lovers. It was the second anniversary of the day they had decided to welcome him into their lives and he knew that he had to make it special.

He had taken the day off and planned to search the entirety of Wizarding London till he had found the perfect gift. But what do I get for them? They have everything they need!

Both Draco and Severus had been bonded to each other for five years, before a chance encounter on a holiday trip to India had sparked off a whirlwind romance with their ex-nemesis. Harry would never forget the moment they had sat him down and invited him so seriously - no, earnestly, to be their Third. He had found it difficult to hold back his tears. To think that somebody wanted him to be part of their family. It was something that he felt grateful for everyday.

Sometimes, he would worry that he wasn't giving back enough to them. Oh, they were very wealthy in their own right. Both of them had been cleared by the Wizengamot and had secured their fortunes by investing very soundly in both the Wizarding and Muggle worlds. They were very lavish in their ways and often spoiled each other in extravagant ways. Harry would never forget the morning he had woken up to find a brand new Porsche waiting for him. He had been watching a Muggle movie the previous night and joking with Severus about how flashy the Muggles were with their cars. The next thing he knew was that Draco had arranged to get one for him.

No, Harry would worry that as a companion, they were just out of his league. After all, they were Slytherins! Witty, sneaky, sarcastic and polished in their mannerisms. When they were together, Harry would sometimes wonder about the incongruity of their triad.

He Apparated back to the Manor, sighing at his own inability to think of a suitable gift. Maybe I should just think of something deviant we haven't done yet in the bedroom! Hmm, I wonder...

"But honestly, wouldn't it be simpler for the bonded? C'mon, Severus, you have to admit..."

"Now Draco, you can imagine Harry's reaction if we were to spring this on him. You know he may not understand..."

Harry stopped in the doorway. He hadn't meant to eavesdrop, but what he had overheard had only fuelled his curiosity to know the problem.

He cast a strong Disillusionment charm upon himself and slipped in at the door. He meant to find out what the debate was all about. Especially if it was about him.

"He's not a Pureblood, Draco. Don't you understand what that means?"

"Nor are you! And yet, you accept that it could be possible. Why do you think he won't?"

"Think about his childhood. Or lack of it! How could he possibly know about bringing up a child? And our child? He may not be comfortable with the idea and you know it!"

Harry watched his lovers as they debated back and forth. Children? Is that even possible with wizards? And are they really holding it back, just for me?

Harry stared as Draco pressed Severus' palms against his own stomach. "Feel that, my love. I want this baby and I know you want it too! Why won't you...?"

Severus pulled Draco into his arms. "I know we do. But, what about Harry? He may not want an encumbrance, he has no inkling of the strength of our bond."

'Encumbrance' was bad enough, but when Severus mentioned the bond, Harry flinched. Fuck, do they really think I don't appreciate the strength of their sodding bond? His stomach was churning and he could no longer keep quiet. Ending the charm, he took a deep breath and faced the duo.

"Oh, I think I do."

Both Severus and Draco looked at him in dismay. They had probably not wanted him to know about this. That only added to Harry's pain. He saw them exchange a quick look and noticed Severus was about to speak.

"Please don't. You don't need to explain. Just hear me out and then I'll leave you in peace. I have always wondered how long it would take you to realise how incompetent I am as a companion. I am not a Slytherin, I am not sophisticated or charming or clever. Hell, I am not even very attractive. When you first took me into your home, I was content just to be here and to give back in whatever little way I could."

Harry swallowed hard. There was a lump in his throat that refused to go away. He held up a hand, as Severus started to say something.

"Of course, I wouldn't know about wizard conception. I had a shitty childhood and I know absolutely nothing about Pureblood traditions anyway. But, I do respect your bond. I know how much you two love each other and if there is a chance that you have been blessed with a child, I think you should take that chance, Draco. Don't let my presence in your house stop you from making it a home for your family. I am not worth that."

Draco was looking at him with a stricken expression on his face. Severus shared a glance with him, before coming to Harry's side.

"You have got the wrong idea, Harry. We were..."

"It's alright, Severus. I understand. I am not father material. I am not even good enough to be your lover. In fact, I should go. I don't think I could bear to break up with you. Just know that I love you both and I always will. I am really sorry, Draco. Take care of him and yourself, Severus."

With a sad smile, Harry turned to the door. Well, at least, they finally get their freedom and a chance at happiness. I wish they could have told me, though.

'Stupefy!'

Harry froze, just as he was reaching for the handle of the door. A lightening charm later, Severus had lifted him and placed him on the couch. He stared straight at them, as they came to stand in front of him.

"Now, you listen to me! You, Potter, are perhaps the most insufferable prat in the history of that breed. Be that as it may, we love you. We can't live without you and we won't let you make us attempt it."

Draco brushed away a tear with the back of his hand. "How could you jump to such a stupid conclusion? Half-witted Gryffindor!"

Severus glared at Draco. "Now..."

"No, he had no right to doubt us! How could he think that we don't love him?"

"Hormones!" Severus murmured in Harry's direction.

"Of course, we were worried about telling you. You had no idea about these things. We thought you might not understand, but at no point in time did we ever think you were not father material!"

Harry felt like grovelling for forgiveness! What a fool he had been!

'Finite Incantatem!'

Harry had taken Draco in his arms, before his lover could turn away. "I am really sorry, love. I shouldn't have..."

Severus had joined the hug and he cradled the two young men. Harry was whispering sweet words of remorse and Draco was just soaking it all up. Severus sighed happily. It's time we made it official! After all, a triad would be a good way to ensure that Harry knows exactly how cherished he is in this family.

FIN