Chapter 1
It was a dark and stormy night and a young witch was sitting in a warm armchair by the fireplace. Warmth was coming from the fire and filled the house with a warm glow. The witch continued to sit cozily in her chair as her golden brown hair fell into her face, and a black and white kitten purred contently on her lap. An owl hooted from the depths of the house. At the moment the witch was lost in the fantasy world of a book called "Best of Intentions." A famous author named Megan Kiana wrote the book. It was quite interesting.
At that moment a knock came from the door in the hall and the witch quietly put her book down. She carefully picked up the kitten and put it on a nice cozy rug by the fire. The kitten continued to sleep undisturbed. She walked toward the door and the owl hooted again. As she reached the door sudden warmth flooded through her.
"That was odd," she said to herself.
She pulled the door open and a young man stood in the pouring rain. She looked at him in amazement for she surely thought the knock had come from a tree branch. She would never have believed that someone was at the door in this weather.
"Hello," said the man.
"H-hi," she said for she was quite startled.
"May I come in?" he asked. She was till staring at him for he was quite handsome. He had jet-black hair that was very untidy. He also had dark brown eyes. Finally she caught herself staring and quickly looked away.
Meanwhile, the young man was getting drenched in the rain. Realizing that he was still outside she said,
"Oh yes, I'm sorry."
He must have seen the small smile that formed on her face, because as he walked into the house he gave her a huge smile that enveloped her in warmth much like before. Her bright green eyes looked gently back at him.
"Thank-you so much," he said in sweet voice.
"What are you doing in this terrible weather?" she asked worriedly.
"I've gotten lost in this terrible storm."
At hearing his name the kitten leapt from the rug and ran over to the man.
"Well hello there," he said.
The witch obviously looked surprised because the man asked,
"Are you all right?"
"Oh yes, It's just that storm usually never comes near strangers," she said in a confused voice.
"Well I'm good with animals." "I especially like unicorns," he said.
"Obviously you have a talent," she said in an amused sort of voice.
"I'm sorry, allow me to introduce myself. My name is James."
"Welcome James," she said in a sweet voice.
"I'm Lily."
"That sounds familiar. Did you go to Hogwarts?" he asked.
"Why as a matter of fact I did!"
"You must have known my boyfriend then, if you know my name," she said.
"What was his name?" he asked.
"Come to think of it his name was James also," she replied.
"Is that so?"
At this he leaned over and kissed her softly on the lips.
"What took you so long?" she asked.
"I had to talk to Dumbledore before I left,"
"That was a nice play, you almost had me fooled," said James.
"How could I not recognize my own husband?" asked Lily.
"So how was your trip to the doctor's today? Did you find out why you have been getting constantly sick?" James asked.
At this lily walked over to the fireplace, her husband followed. When she turned around to face him her face was full of excitement and remorse. Lily had a secret.
"Is there something the matter?" he asked sternly.
"Nothing, I have something for you," she said.
"First tell me what's the matter." She left the room without answering him.
A minute later she returned with a small box wrapped in glittering paper.
"This is no time for presents. What did the doctor say?"
From his tone of voice he was becoming annoyed with her.
"Open the present and I will tell you," she said.
He took the box in his hands. At this her face brightened.
"Why am I getting a present anyways?" he asked.
It was now Lily's turn to be annoyed.
"Just open the box and be quiet," she said.
He started to open the box. The paper glittered in the light of the fire. Finally the box was unwrapped. James opened the lid and his face went white with shock. Meanwhile Lily's face was full of anticipation and excitement. James fell back into his chair still frozen from shock. James face was still white several minutes later.
"You-you can't be serious," he said.
"What do you mean I can't be serious!" replied Lily.
Her temper was rising from his reaction.
"I don't mean anything by it, it's just that I'm so happy. I never would have thought that something like this was coming!" He said.
Slowly he picked up an object from the box. It was a small golden charm in the shape of a cradle. He slowly examined the trinket. Lily's smile was wreathed over her entire face. Then in a soft voice she knelt beside her husband looked into his eyes and said
"We are having a baby!"
He gently wrapped his arms around her and pulled her onto his lap. He put the box and charm down on the table next to them. They sat there all night quietly looking into the hearth of the fire until it was no more.