Albus/ Astor pregnancy

Albus leaned over to Scorpius a little condused, as he sat back in the chair. “Now do you see why I need you here.”

“I’m sorry, my partner does not speak French” Scorpius said to the healer. “We appreciate the home visit. We can get you some refreshments if you like?”

“No, it is fine. I understand, I was surprised to receive your owl. Your owl suggested you know the Delacors?”

“Yes, Fleur is Albus aunt” Scorpius explained. “She gave us your recommendation. You helped Gabrielle?”

“Dear Gabrielle, of course. Have you seen healers before?”

“Albus have you seen healers before.”

“No. I mean I should have, but I got a bit stuck when I tried to go to the hospital” Albus admitted. “I got confused with all the forms.”

“No.”

“Really? Couldn’t translate everything I said” Albus muttered frustration tinged his voice.

“I’m keeping things clear” Scorpius said squeezing Albus hand tightly.

“Okay, then could you pull up your shirt” The woman asked.

“Albus she wants you to pull up your shirt” Scorpius asked.

“Okay” Albus said pulling up his shirt. Revealing his round pregnant belly. There were already stretch marks across it, his stomach bulged considerably.

The healer pulled a glove onto her hand, and she pressed her hand against Albus belly. “I’m just pressing gently, making sure that your pregnant.”

“She’s just checking your pregnant” Scorpius explained.

Albus frowned. “Is it not obvious.”

“She’s being thorough” Scorpius reassured.

“How far along are you?”

“She’s asking how far along you are?” Scorpius asked.

“Oh. Four months”

“Four…”

“Yes, I do know numbers. He is rather big for four months. Is it possibly more?”

“She’s asking if your possibly further along?” Scorpius said to Albus.

“No…it would be about four months” Albus said sure of himself.

“He’s sure it’s four months

“Well then we better look, it might be multiples”

“Excuse me?” Scorpius gaped.

“It could be more than one child”

“I understand that. Sorry it’s just a shock” Scorpius reassured.

“Scorpius, what did she say?” Albus said frowning.

“Uhh. She said it could be multiples” Scorpius winced.

“As a joke?”

“No…” Scorpius hesitated.

“I’ll cast a spell, and we can see for sure”

“She’s going to cast a spell. So we can see how many your having..”

“Stop scrunching your face like I’m going to hit you” Albus said frowning.

“I didn’t mean to make you that pregnant.”

“Bit late now.”

“May I continue.”

“Yes, sorry” Scorpius insisted.

The healer waved her wand and a fuzzy image appeared like clouds in the night sky. In the mist an image appeared all white like a blur. It sharpened, and scorpius could see the kind of outline of two children.

“Two children. Both boys.”

“We’re having two boys” Scorpius staring at the image a little gobsmacked.

“Merlin” Albus agreed.

“They are on the larger side, but healthy”

“They’re big.”

“Not a surprise” Albus smiled a little reassured. “Your parents are going to be shocked.”

“I’m a little shocked” Scorpius muttered. “Aren’t you?”

“Give it time” Albus admitted.

Scorpius squeezed Albus hand, “We’ll do it together.”

0o0o0

Scorpius leaned back against the seat puffing a little. He’s undone his trousers and his shirt was straining tight. “Oohhh…” he groaned.

Albus was beside rubbing Scorpius belly. “Such a fat pig” Albus grinned.

“The greediest. And your my fat sow. Getting…..urrrrrppp…fat Albus back..” Scorpius said wryly.

“Come on fatso. McDonald’s aren’t gonna like it if you fall asleep” Albus said wryly.

“I ate too much and I can’t move” he groaned. Referring to his feast of two quarter pounders, two cheeseburgers, four large fries, two cokes, two thick shakes and three sundaes.

“You ate a lot. Growing that Dad bod, big and fat” Albus said wryly. Scorpius became visibly erect.

Albus smiled and patted it lovingly. “I’m getting so big with your sons.”

Scorpius nodded, “big butterballs like you were on the first day of school. The uniform straining, greed overwhelming. I want our babies to be fat and spoiled and massive” Scorpius admitted pulling Albus close.

“I think you’ll get your wish. I’ve been eating non stop” Albus smiled, especially with the potions your dad suggested.

“Maybe I should keep getting you pregnant” scorpius mused.

“What?” Albus chuckled.

“Keep you fat and round with child. In five months you’ll birth two very fat boys, and you’ll get to rest and recover and three months later, you’ll be growing again. You won’t stop. You will be pregnant Albus. My fat pregnant husband” scorpius suggested with desire.

Albus rubbed his belly slowly, “I’m so big already…”

“No your not. Not yet…I’m fatter than you Albus. My sons have ruined your diet, it’s going to stay ruined. Yeah?”

Albus gasped a little, turned on by Scorpius suggestion more than he cared to admit. They began to kiss, their lips pressing together and their tongues tasting of burger. Scorpius wouldn’t get Albus pregnant again so soon. They both knew that, but the fantasy was enough to give them a distraction. It didn’t help that Albus sex drive had become quite prominent.

They pulled away as people began to stare.

“We should go?” Albus blushed.

“Yep…yeah..should we get something for the road?” Scorpius suggested, as he rearranged himself so his erection would be less noticeable when he stood.

“Yes. Yeah that sounds, sounds great” Albus nodded blushing. Scorpius lined up at the touch screen kiosk, while Albus cleaned up the table.

It wasn’t long before the two left, Scorpius arm around Albus. “I received an owl from Alice, congratulating us on the pregnancy.”

“She took her time”

“I forgot to tell her” Albus winced. “I said I was only a month along. Anyway serves her right, she got a boyfriend and refuses to tell me anything about him.”

“I love when your a bitch” Scorpius grinned.

“It was accidental, baby brain” he said patting his belly.

“Still. Wonder who her boyfriend is. Do you think he’s large? Or a muggle?”

“Ooh definitely fat. Maybe a muggle. She was cagey muggle would explain it though” Albus considered.

“She still hasn’t visited us yet.”

“Apparently Paris is dull” Albus said shrugging. “Can we sit down for a second” Albus said.

Scorpius nodded and put a hand on Albus back, the other hand on Albus belly. Helping over to a seat. He sat down beside him and jiggled his belly. “Urrrrrrrrrrpppppp.”

“Your really getting fat” Albus smiled.

“I’m a big man” Scorpius grinned. “Tired?”

“Sore feet, they’re swollen and everything aching” Albus admitted.

“Sorry” Scorpius apologised.

“Stop apologising” Albus muttered

“I can’t help it. I feel bad” Scorpius said kissing Albus warmly. “Especially given its twins.”

Albus sighed and his head hung forward. “I don’t know what we’re going to do.”

“We’ll raise two children” Scorpius said obviously. He was rubbing Albus belly gently.

“Your far too optimistic” Albus said leaning against Scorpius.

“One of us has to be” Scorpius smiled.

“Maybe. But I guess when it was just the one I was sure we’d make it work. We don’t have that much of a support system here. Your not going to get more than a couple of weeks of maternity leave. I’ll be with twins alone…” Albus murmured.

“You won’t be alone…you’ll…” Scorpius trailed off. He stopped and began to think. Albus waited patiently.

“We could hire a nanny?” Scorpius said uncomfortable with the idea.

Albus looked at him. “I’ve been thinking when you back to work. I go home for a while. My parents and your parents can help. I don’t want to force you to give up your new job. But I already feel alone here. And I don’t know if I can do that with two boys and you working” Albus said honestly.

Scorpius took a long sigh and considering, “I don’t want to separate our family” He said slowly.

“I know you don’t want too. But do we do? Realistically? Because surprising we don’t have long to figure it out” Albus replied.

“I think we need to go home” Scorpius finally said.

“But your job? You’ve only just..”

“I know” Scorpius cut him off. “But I’m choosing my fiancé and my two children. Because I’m lucky enough than I can afford that.”

Albus nodded, “Are you sure. You were so exited about teaching.”

“There’s always Hogwarts. I could ask Professor Mcgonagall” Scorpius reassured. “My priority is you.”

“Okay” Albus smiled and rubbed scorpius belly. “Let’s go home.”

Scorpius smiled and kissed Albus warmly. “What about Henri?”

“We could let him rent the house, or come with us. Up to him” Scorpius suggested.

“To the manor? He’d get so fat..” Albus sniggered pressing his face into Scorpius side.

“We need to start thinking of boys names. I was thinking Harry Malfoy?” Scorpius comsidered.

“Very funny. That’s not happening in a million years” Albus said chuckling.

0o0o0

“Your abandoning me” Henri frowned as Scopius packed books into a box.

“Hardly abandoning you” Scorpius huffed.

“Your going back to England, without me.”

“You can come, you’ll be coming for my wedding” Scorpius pointed out.

Henri frowned at him held out a finger and took a big gulp of his beer. “I’d get fat.”

“That’s happening already” Scorpius said prodding his belly. “What did the last guy say?”

“A bear without the hair” Henri grimaced.

“Face it, your not a twink anymore. Come to England, fresh witches and wizards none of whom can reject you for their weight.”

“How many dates have you been on?” Henri said crossing his arms.

“Ahh. None….” Scorpius admitted.

“So your experience of dating is nothing” Henri said narrowing his eyes.

“My experience is from you. Come to England, you can meet my brothers.”

“You had a sister too right?” Henri said curiously.

“Cassie has taste” Scorpius replied.

“Rude, what about my job. Quit?” Henri frowned.

“Apologise and we can send owls to my headmistress” Scorpius considered.

“Perhaps. It would improve my English…fine. I shall join you. My landlady will be quite pleased I’m sure. She’s been desperate to get rid of me.”

“Mum will love having you at the manor. Your appetite will explode” Scorpius warned.

“I don’t want to be a burden.”

“Pft, my parents had eight kids and there’s still heaps of beds free” Scorpius reassured.

“I feel like all the big changes in my life are because I follow you around” Henri said wryly.

“No they are because I push you to try new things” scorpius smiled.

Chapter

Draco wheezed as he waddled into the gym. The doors to the back patio were open, a nice breeze blowing. They were shirtless. Augustus stood proudly his gut bulging his legs spread and gloves on his hands as he lifted the weighted bar off the stand. His fat arms jiggling as they straightened. Augustus lifted it above his head holding it there. Before lowering it to the ground squatting as he did.

“Fucking told you I could” Augustus said puffing.

“Your still a…mhmm…lard ass” Cepheus replied as he scoffed a chocolate bar. Draco’s eyes zeroed in on the wrapping. Making sure it was one from his shop.

“Boys” Draco said waddling over he patted Cepheus gut and smiled proudly.

Cepheus in response pushed his gut against his dads hand. Draco rubbed it proudly. “Hey Dad..”

“Come to work out?” Augustus asked laying back and puffing.

“Too fat for that” Draco said jiggling his belly. “This is a workout in itself.”

His two sons stared at his gut hypnotised. No doubt they would be the same size one day. He hoped he’d be around to see it.

“Dad you need to see what Augustus has done to himself” Cepheus said licking chocolate from his fingers. “Bend over Fatso…” he said nodding to Augustus.

“I do hope you two haven’t lost sense and become insestous. That’s the last thing we need” Draco said calmly.

“Dad” both boys said horrified. “Don’t even joke..”

“He got another tattoo” Cepheus grinned.

“Augustus another one? Must you defile your body like that?” Draco said shaking his head.

“I like them. I have a growing canvas” Augustus grinned. He rolled over onto his hands and knees and pulled his gym shorts down. There was an artists impression of a pig tail.

“Oh Merlin. Really?” Draco said rolling his eyes.

“Subtle isn’t it” Cepheus smirked.

“It moves when you tickle it” Augustus grinned.

“I do hope Hugo was horrified” Draco said rolling his eyes.

“He was amused” Augustus said tugging his pants up.

“How come you never got any tattoos Dad?” Cepheus asked. “Beyond the obvious one” he said referring to the dark mark.

“I dislike needles” Draco said honestly.

“I do have something to tell you both” Draco said looking at a bench debating if it could take his weight and thinking better of it.

“Your Mother is pregnant.”

Cepheus and Augustus gaped at him.

“You know that birth control exists right? Cepheus asked. “Augustus and I manage to have sex without our partners getting pregnant.”

“Yes, but once you have a child you’ll realise how wonderful it is to have a pregnant partner” Draco smiled. “Your mother does it incredibly well.”

“Dad there are eight of us, and now you want a ninth?” Cepheus admitted.

“Maybe a tenth” Draco mused. “Perhaps an eleventh and twelfth.”

“Augustus? Back me up on this?” Cepheus said firmly.

“I understand. I mean Dad loves Mum, and he loves him so much. That he really enjoys Mum being pregnant. Which makes sense why there’s so many of us” Augustus realised.

“Oh fuck. That’s where he gets it from. For Merlin’s sake” Cepheus said walking over to the wall and gently banging his head against it.

“Didn’t you tell me that Alice wants a big family. And you also wanted a big family” Augustus pointed out.

“I like children. I don’t have a fetish for pregnancy”

Both Augustus and Draco began sputtering in protest.

“Pretty ironic considering you have a fat fetish” Augustus finally retorted.

“I didn’t get a pigs tail tattooed above my asshole” Cepheus replied.

“Boys calm down. And Cepheus I’ve seen your porn habits. Don’t be a hypocrite” Draco said smugly.

“Ha!” Augustus grinned.

“Still you guys are old. What if something happens to Mum?” Cepheus asked genuinely.

“Your mum is strong, and it’s frankly the only way he puts on weight” Draco admitted pulling his sons against his belly.

“Dad. Your beginning to overshare” Cepheus said groaning.

“I’m so pleased I can continue to traumatise you both” Draco said proudly. “How about dinner, your mothers not home. So we take the boys and go stuff ourselves until we can’t move?” Draco suggested.

“Will I get in trouble if I drink?” Hercules asked.

“No not particularly” Draco admitted. “I don’t see why we can’t have a couple of beers. To ease things into our bellies.”

“Merlin. We’re gonna end up your size aren’t we?“ Cepheus smiled.

“I do hope so” Draco admitted. “That would be a legacy I’d be proud of.”

“Dad. Your being weird again” Augustus groaned.

“Can’t help myself, Malfoy’s are weird.”

“No Malfoy’s are fat. Malfoy men are a big fat men” Cepheus said patting his gut. “With weird fetishes apparently.”

Draco smiled warmly, “We all have them, and anyone who doesn’t is a dirty liar.”

There was an almighty thump from the main hall.

“The fuck was that?“ Augustus said grabbing his t-shirt.

“What on earth have those boys done now. Reggie!” Draco called as he waddled into the main hall. The whole place was teaming with boxes and suitcases.

“Errr…Dad what’s going on?” Cepheus said ripping open a box and peering into it. “Huh. Books. I wonder who….” He said rolling his eyes.

“Who? Where’d this come from?” Augustus said drowning. “Ow…” he said colliding with a pile of boxes.

“Seriously” Cepheus said obviously.

“Astor’s been shopping” Draco decided.

“No…no..it’s Scorpius and Albus stuff” Cepheus said. “They’re moving home.”

“They aren’t, they would have said so” Draco dismissed, as he opened a box. “See baby clothes.”

“Again. Albus and Scorpius also having a baby too” Cepheus said firmly.

“Who’s Henri? Is that their baby’s name?” Augustus asked frowning at a box.

“No that’s Scorpius best friend” Draco realised. “Cepheus I think your right.”

“Best friend?” Cepheus said raising an eyebrow.

“That’s how Scorpius described him” Draco shrugged.

Running feet could be heard on the landing and a flash of blonde hair bounced as a small child ran down the stairs. “Scorpius is here! Scorpius is here” Perseus chanted as he ran.

“Careful” Draco called out.

“Why don’t we get that reception?” Augustus asked Cepheus.

As the front door opened and Perseus disappeared outside.

“We better go after him” Draco said sucking in as he slowly waddled around the piles of boxes. He didn’t manage, and a couple fell onto the floor with a crash. “Hope there was nothing breakable” he winced.

Outside a black cab had pulled up in the driveway, The driver of whom an greying Italian man was staring bemused at the peacock that was perched on a hedgerow.

“Scorpius! I’ve missed you so much!” Perseus cried hugging Scorpius belly. “Why are you so fat? Does Paris make you fat? Are you leaving again?”

Scorpius chuckled and lifted Perseus. “Merlin your so light” he said putting him on his shoulders. “How’s that?”

“I’m so high” Perseus said patting Scorpius head.

“I’m impressed he remembers you” Albus said wryly.

“Are you staying?” Perseus asked again.

“We are. Albus is having a baby” Scorpius explained.

“Mums having a baby too” Perseus said enthusiastically and then covered his mouth. “Oops. That was supposed to be a secret.”

“Mum is pregnant?” Scorpius frowned.

“Uh huh. But no one but Dad knows yet. I have to pretend to go to the doctors a lot. Mum buys me toys each time…”

“You are very spoiled” Albus chuckled.

“Agreed” Scorpius chuckled. “Do you know if lots of boxes arrived?”

“Yep they were all over the hall. Dad was very confused” Perseus grinned. “Did you bring me a present?”

“One track mind” Scorpius chuckled. “So who else knows that Mum is pregnant?”

“Dad. But that’s it. But also Uncle Albus Mum is pregnant and Uncle Hugo’s Mum is too” Perseus nodded. “Mum said I’m good to tell stuff too.”

“Not anymore I bet” Scorpius chuckled.

“My mom is pregnant?” Albus asked squinting.

Perseus nodded firmly. “But don’t tell mum I told you. Otherwise he’ll stop buying me new toys. I have four Barbie’s now.”

“I’m kind of impressed. Your brother has game.”

“I’m the baby of the family” Perseus declared.

“Not for long pers..” scorpius said wryly. “Hey Dad” He waved, “Perseus has been catching me up with all the goss.”

“But no secrets. I kept those private” Perseus said nodding firmly.

Draco raised an eyebrow at his youngest son. “Did you?”

“Refused to tell us. He did mention he was being bribed…” Scorpius wryly.

Perseus leaned down, and whispered loudly into Scorpius ear. “What does bribed mean?”

“Who’s been bribing a four year old?” Augustus said frowning in disbelief. “Hey Scorp…woah Albus your stomach is huge. Carrying twins or something?” He reached out to prod Albus belly but thought better of it.

“Now you mention it.

Cepheus, Augustus and Draco all looked at Albus. “Really?” Draco asked a little surprised.

“Yep. Twin boys” Scorpius grinned.

“Seriously? Hah suck it payback!” Augustus cheered.

“Your having twins? Merlin” Cepheus said surprised.

“Remember our kids will take after us. So we’re not going to have anyone remotely like you” Scorpius replied.

“Ouch, mean” Augustus frowned.

“Why did you tell us you were thinking of coming home already?” Draco asked. “It’s a lot of stuff for a holiday.”

“Permanent” Scorpius revealed. “we figured it’d be a surprise. Speaking of” scorpius looked at his phone and smiled, as a wind whipped up between the nearby hedges.

“Who’s portkeying?” Cepheus said coughing as dust flew up.

”That will be Henri” Scorpius smiled.

“Who?” Augustus and Cepheus answered.

“My best friend” Scorpius replied. “You’ll like him.”

“Scorpius?” Came a reply. “I’m between too bushes.”

“Ah French. So a tosser then” Augustus commented to Cepheus.

“I speak English too” Henri said rolling his eyes, as suddenly the hedge opened and Henri walked through. His forest green hair complimenting the hedge.

“Huh…not what I was expecting” Cepheus admitted.

“Bonjour” Henri said smirking as he checked the twins out. “Your fatter than scorpius described.”

“To be fair. They had muscles last time.” Scorpius shrugged. “Henri these are my brothers. Cepheus and Augustus, and my baby brother Perseus” Scorpius said pointing each out in turn. “Which reminds me. What’s this bullshit about you fucking superchubs?” Scorpius asked turning to Augustus.

“He likes super chubs? The way I look lately. Perhaps I have a chance” Henri commented to Albus.

“They’re both taken. Cepheus is straight anyway” scorpius explained.

“Pity” Henri said wryly.

“The only superchub I’m fucking is Hugo. And he’s not there yet” Augustus insisted. “I’ll probably beat him to it.”

“Okay, that’s weird” Scorpius commented bemused. So Dad, is Mum actually pregnant?” Scorpius asked.

Draco looked up at Perseus squinting, “He is, not glad far along as Albus.”

“I can’t believe Mum agreed to that” Scorpius said. “Especially as well you’ll be having grandchildren soon” He said a little put out.

“It was my idea, your mother eventually came around” Draco said honestly.

“What was it a bet?” Cepheus laughed.

Draco straightened, “yes, well. Let’s head back to the manor. Show you around Henri.”

“Dad…did you bet over Mum?” Cepheus asked.

“Anyway” Draco said trying to move the conversation along.”

“Mum is going to kill you” Augustus sniggered.

“The less said the better perhaps?” Draco said to his sons.

Chapter.

“Mon dieu” Henri groaned rubbing his distended stomach.

“Urrrrrrrppppppppppp” Scorpius belched lazily, as he leaned back on the couch. Albus smiled and his own stuffed belly was pressed against Scorpius, Scorpius arm curled around him.

Augustus grunted and leaned forward. “Uuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrpppppp” Augustus belched smirking.

“It’s not a competition” Draco chided, although he was chuckling.

“Urrrrrrrrrrrppppp” Cepheus belched before stuffing another brownie into his mouth.

Perseus was cuddling against Scorpius leaning against his belly, as he flipped through a book.

“When’s…urrrppp…Mum..” Scorpius asked.

Perseus frowned and looked up at Scorpius. “Stop burping.”

“I’m gassy. It happens” Scorpius said wryly.

“Dad makes smells. It’s the worst” Perseus said.

“Your Mum has taken Reggie to diagon alley, apparently his robes are already tight” Draco said wryly.

“He hasn’t even started school yet?” Scorpius frowned.

“Mum is threatening to make him diet” Cepheus grinned. “My girlfriend is coming over later Dad.”

“Oh lovely, is she staying for dinner?” Draco asked.

“She is, I already told mum this morning” Cepheus nodded.

Scorpius and Albus looked at each other, “So who is this mysterious girlfriend?”

Draco turned to Cepheus. “You mean you haven’t told them?”

“No…” Cepheus said frowning.

“Scorpius can I show you my toys now?” Perseus begged. “Please.”

“Maybe later Pers, you don’t have to sit here with us” Draco said firmly.

“But Scorpius will leave again” Perseus insisted.

“I won’t I promise” Scorpius smiled.

“I’m not going anywhere” Albus said rubbing his belly. “Not with twins on the way.”

“Three babies on the way. Maybe I should move out” Cepheus said wryly.

“You can take my place” Augustus suggested.

“Your shoebox? No thanks. I’d rather be able to fart and not smell it in every corner of my house” Cepheus said wryly.

The fireplace lit up with green flames and a round eleven year old boy tumbled out. A round flabby gut flopping out of the sweater.

“He’s Humungous” Henri whispered to Albus.

“Someone’s had a growth spurt” Scorpius grinned.

“Scorpius?” Reggie frowned.

“Yes Blubs…” Scorpius grinned.

“Nah we tried that, he needs something better” Cepheus commented.

“We could go with the classics fatso is always a great one” Augustus suggested.

“Enough leave him alone” Astor’s voice echoed from the fireplace, as he climbed out. Lyndon waddling behind him. “Your not any better you two. Lyndon sit down I’ll get you some water.”

“What happened?” Draco said looking over at Lyndon who looked pale and a little sweaty.

“He made himself sick trying to keep up with Reggie” Astor said shaking his head.

“I can eat a lot. He won’t be as fat as me” Reggie said grinning, causing his chubby cheeks to bulge.

“Stop goading him.”

“Scorpius what does goading mean?” Perseus asked.

“Scorpius?” Astor frowned and turned.

“Hi Mum” Astor turned and beamed. “Your home!” He smiled at Albus. “Your huge Albus, you poor thing” Astor said embracing Scorpius.

“Mum..” Perseus protested muffled.

“Speaking of huge. Mum. Why are you pregnant” Scorpius asked firmly.

“Honestly. Your father begged, it was embarrassing so I gave in” Astor said wryly.

“I did not beg” Draco protested.

“Ha” Astor dismissed. “It’s good to see you. Albus is he treating you well? No how long are you both staying?”

“He’s looking after me” Albus smiled. “We’ll we were moving back.”

“Yes, and we be brought a friend” Scorpius added. “Mum this is Henri?”

“Your not in a throuple are you? Because that never ends well” Astor commented.

“No we’re friends. He’s my best friend. And his parents kicked him out, because he’s a bisexual” Scorpius said.

Astor raised an eyebrow, “That’s his selling point?”

“It was more a suggestion that he’ll be staying with us” Scorpius said.

“Ah will he now” Astor said curiously.

“Please” Scorpius grinned.

“I will pay rent” Henri reassured.

“That’s not necessary” Astor chuckled. “It’s lovely to meet you. Especially given your scorpius best friend.” He turned to Cepheus. “Alice is still coming for dinner right?”

Cepheus straightened. “No my girlfriend Is coming to dinner, and Umm also Alice…” Cepheus muttered.

Astor squinted, “I wish I was drinking and could enjoy this” he said waddling over to Draco. Sitting on what was still left of his lap, but mostly he leaned against his belly.

Draco patted the side of Astors belly. “What’s for dinner love?”

“Do you have room, you feel very stuffed” Astor said.

“Awwww” Reggie groaned.

Augustus snorted, “We were able to eat more cause you weren’t there.”

“That’s enough. Your not exactly on the small side anymore. You might get too fat for Hugo” Cepheus smiled.

“This” Augustus grinned jiggling his gut. “He loves this. He loves a big man…”

“Yeah? You gonna tell Mum about your tattoo?” Cepheus asked.

“Another? I thought your sleeve was enough?”

Draco leaned forward with a groan and whispered into Astors ear. “He’s clearly got that from you.”

“There are worse tattoos to have. I would know” Draco reminded him.

0o0o0

It was early evening when Cepheus sat in the living room. Playing video games, his eyes glancing over to the fireplace. Finally it belched green flames and Alice slid out. She groaned as she stood up. Cepheus smiled, and offered her a hand.

“Hey. Your here. Great” he smiled nervously.

Alice squinted, “Uh huh…what’s going on.”

“Nothing bad. Well a little bad” Cepheus said nervously.

Alice raised an eyebrow at him. “What’s happened?”

“Scorpius and Albus moved home” Cepheus said wincing.

“Oh” Alice realised.

“They also have a new best friend” Cepheus explained.

“Excuse me?” Alice said frowning.

“Yep” Cepheus nodded. “Anyway…..”

“I’m going to kill them” Alice frowned.

“No you won’t. Plus Albus is pregnant..” Cepheus warned.

“Fine I’ll just hurt him grievously” Alice decided.

“Hey, they might have replaced you but your irreplaceable to me” Cepheus smiled.

“Sweet, but unhelpful” Alice said patting his belly. “Where are they?”

“Upstairs, they’re figuring out which room they want to use as a nursery” Cepheus answered.

“Albus said he was only a few weeks along?” Alice protested.

“He is more like four months along, he is big” Cepheus said gesturing. “Honestly I’m impressed whatever scorpius is feeding him.”

“I’m gonna kill both of them..”

“Alice, to be fair. You never did exactly visit them” Cepheus pointed out.

“Who’s side are you on?” Alice replied. “And Paris is boring, they should have come here.”

“I’m just suggesting maybe don’t pick a fight” Cepheus said gently. “Please…”

“We’ll see” Alice said shrugging.

Alice waddled into the foyer and blinked at the piles of boxes. “How much stuff did they bring back.”

“It’s not all theirs. Also the best friend..” Cepheus pointed.

“Where are his so I can kick them” Alice said flatly.

“Not worth it” Cepheus admitted.

“Alice. Good to see you” Astor smiled waddling out from the kitchen. “How are you. As you can see we have lots of boxes.”

“Yeah, Cepheus said Scorpius and Albus returned. So dinner will be a bit more of a feast. Do you two want a drink?”

“I’m okay. Where are they anyway?” Alice asked curiously.

“Upstairs. Having sex, give them twenty minutes” Astor guessed.

“Mum” Cepheus said horrified.

“Henri told me, Come through to the dining room” Astor said rubbing his belly absent minded. “How’s your Mum going?”

“Big. Really big” Alice admitted. “It’s making me worried about getting pregnant. Eventually.”

“In your mums defence, people are age aren’t normally pregnant” Astor commented.

“Draco and Augustus have gone to find a bottle of champagne from the cellar.”

“Are you allowed to drink?” Alice asked.

“Your allowed one. You just can’t go overboard” Astor explained.

Alice followed Cepheus and Astor into the dining room. Astor was pregnant, just like her mother was. But he was calmer, it wasn’t special food or walking on egg shells. She reached for Cepheus and he reached back. Their fingers intertwining.

Sitting in the dining room on a chair. Was a plump boy with green hair, he had battered leather jacket and a t-shirt. She was reminded of Augustus and his jacket. But there was something different, it was battered it had a story.

“Bonjour” He grinned. “I’m Henri, it was wonderful to meet you.”

Alice frowned, “Is it? Apparently your Scorpius best friend.”

“Oui, we get into a lot of trouble” Henri grinned.

It was the kind of smile that underlined he absolutely got into trouble.

“Ah. Youth” Astor chuckled. “I’d tell you stories but I’d scar you” he commented and filled two glasses with champagne.

“How did Scorpius not inherit that?” Henri enquired wryly.

“He takes after his Dad in that department. Probably for the best” Astor said amused.

“Anyway. Who says you can be his best friend. I’ve known him longer” Alice said firmly.

“You may have” Henri agreed and took a sip of champagne. “But you’ve also been distant no? Does he know you are dating his brother?” Alice went to speak but the words fell away. She hesitated, and Henri smiled. “I thought not.”

“Fight, fight, fight” Astor mumbled under his breath. Alice thought she’d imagined it until she spotted Cepheus shooting his Mum a look. Astor just grinned and waddled out.

“I don’t want to fight. But I have been there for them and they have for me. Scorpius will want us to get along.”

“He will” Alice agreed.

“I will not hold it against you, when you talk about me behind my back” Henri said offering a hand.

Alice shook his hand, “good” she replied simply.

“Alice” Scorpius voice replied.

Alice turned and her eyes widened, as Scorpius had widened. “I thought you were fat before. Merlin what have you been eating.”

“Lots of food. Ooh is this the good stuff?” Scorpius said examining the bottle.

“Your such an alcoholic” Henri said wryly. He slid a glass away from Scorpius. “You get water..”

Alice frowned, and then it disappeared.

“Very funny” Scorpius swiped the glass and downed it in one and started pouring another.

“So when did you two become friends” he said picking up a cupcake from the tray. He inhaled it with ease. As he chewed he pointed to Cepheus and Alice with a frosting covered finger.

“Friends” Henri grinned.

There was a long pause within which Scorpius ate two further cupcakes.

“Well” Alice began.

Cepheus coughed, “Scorp. We’re dating, Alice and I.”

Scorpius coughed and spluttered and Henri thumped him on his back. “You and Cepheus?” He asked eyeing his brother suspiciously.

“Yes. We’ve been dating for a few months” Alice said simply.

“She’s the best” Cepheus smiled and kissed Alice’s cheek.

“If you hurt her” Scorpius said firmly to Cepheus.

“I’m your brother. Your supposed to be on my side” Cepheus snapped frustrated.

“Yeah but I like Alice. I’m forced to be related to you” Scorpius grinned.

“We need to take you to soho. Boys night. I’ve talked to Albus he’s cool with us going, but home by three am” Scorpius said to Henri. “I was thinking GAY. They’re good..”

“I’m not apparating you home after getting drunk” Henri warned.

“That was one time.”

“Six times. Possibly more but those times I was drunk…so ehh” Henri commented.

“Scorpius drinks? And gets drunk?” Cepheus scoffed.

“He thinks he can handle tequila” Henri said wryly.

“I can” Scorpius protested.

“You can’t” Albus agreed said from the doorway.

“Want a hand?” Scorpius said.

“I’m okay. Don’t fuss” Albus said wryly.

Alice turned and her eyes bulged. “Albus your huge! What the fuck! How far along are you?”

“Four and a half months” Albus calculated.

“You said it was only a few weeks!” Alice protested.

“I fibbed. You never visited” Albus replied with a shrug.

“Told you you they were mad” Cepheus muttered.

“Not that mad” Scorpius said wryly. “Alice and Cepheus are dating” he said to Albus.

“Seriously? Then you have no right to get mad at me thank you” Albus huffed.

0o0o0

“Urrrrpppppp” Scorpius belched loudly. His gut bulged. “More….Beer…” he said reaching with his plump hand but he was too stuffed to lean forward.

“Your a urrrrpppp…pig…Scorp” Augustus grunted sliding over a beer.

“Fucking proudly” he grinned jiggling his gut. “You should…you should have come to Paris. Dad hired a personal chef, so I could gorge whenever” Scorpius grinned proudly.

“Shit. No wonder your fat” Hercules gasped as he leaned over and grabbed scorpius belly. “You should keep eating, become the fattest.”

“Who is the fattest?” Albus asked curiously. “Isn’t it Scorpius?”

“It’s not a competition” Draco said chuckling.

“No it definitely isn’t” Astor agreed. “Do you remember when our sons used to be fit. You ruined that” he said prodding Draco’s belly.

“Proudly” Draco chuckled. “I’m glad you boys are home, and we get to celebrate Albus pregnancy and of course your wonder mother having another baby..”

“Woo..” Cepheus said sarcastically. “It’s more impressive Dad managed at all.”

“Look Cepheus if you want the details on how your father manages, just let me know I’ll happily walk you through it” Astor said wryly.

Cepheus blanched, and Alice chuckled. “You brought that on yourself.”