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OC's: Devian, Nella, Serenity, Mr.Green, and Devian's baby.
A/N: This is the new and improved version of chapter 1. We had to take it off and fix a few things. But now everythings back to normal and chapter 2 should be here very soon.
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"Devian, what are you doing here?" Nella asked her sister as she dragged her in the door.
"I just thought I might go for a little walk...and I turned up here," Devian said, sounding a little dazed.
"But it's ten minutes to midnight...and it's raining! You shouldn't be out in this weather, you could get sick, and that's not good for the baby."
"It's just a little rain," she answered glumly.
"Just a little rain? It's pouring! What's wrong?"
"I had a fight...with Fred. Then I left. I can go if you're busy," she said, turning around.
"No, you can't go back out in the rain. Hold on, I'll get you a towel," with that Nella dissapeared around the corner.
"What's going on in here?" George asked as he entered the room. "Don't tell me you two had another fight," he said, spotting Devian.
Devian nodded. "I'm still kind of mad at him, so you'll probably want to watch out, I might forget where I am and slap you."
"Thanks for the warning," he said, giving her a hug.
"Here you go," Nella said, throwing a warm towel at her sister.
Devian gave a weak smile, "Thanks."
They walked over to the couch and sat down. "So, what was the fight about?" George asked.
Devian closed her eyes. "I'd rather not talk about it. Look, can I crash here tonight? I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I won't be here long."
"Of course you can...but shouldn't you start calling off? I mean, you're cutting it kind of close, aren't you?"
"No, the doctor said I could work up to within a week of my due date, as long as I wasn't on my feet too much"
"So when's your last day?"
Devian thought for a moment, "Actually, I think it was yesterday, but I don't think tomorrow will hurt either...and don't look at me like that...both of you...look we really really need the money!"
Suddenly there was a small pop as Serenity apparated into the living room. "I thought you might be here. Do you have any idea how much anxiety you're putting that boy through?"
"Hi Serenity, it's absolutely splendid to see you as well."
"Don't give me that. He woke me and Draco up at 12:30, then put us into a state of panic and...why the hell are you laughing? This isn't funny."
"It's just...I love your robe! It's so pink and fluffy," Devian burst into another fit of giggles.
There were two more pops as Draco and Fred entered the room.
"Hi Draco! How's life?"
"Oh, it's fine. School starts in two days and I'm not looking forward to that of course."
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Fred interrupted.
"Why, it appears that I am making friendly conversation, love."
"You were supposed to be over at Serenity's!"
"And why exactly is that?"
"Because that's always where you go when we fight. Then I come get you, we make up, and everything goes back to normal."
"I knew you'd look there first, that's why I came here."
"You're such a cheater! How can we make up if you don't follow the rules?"
"It's sad when two people fight so much that they have to make up rules."
His face fell. "I really am sorry, it was my fault."
She smiled. "You say that everytime."
"I mean it this time, it really was..."
"Ow!" Devian cried suddenly, clutching her stomach.
"What's wrong?" He asked,
Hearing the panic in his voice was touching, but she decided to try and calm him down. "Nothing, I think the baby just kicked."
"But it's not supposed to hurt, is it?" Serenity asked.
"Maybe I'm just really...Ow!" This time she sat down fast on the couch. "I think..."
"You think what?"
"I think I'm having the baby now!"
"Oh no! We have to get to the hospital! But how? She can't apparate, or fly..."
"Fred calm down, we can take a taxi."
"Oh...right...sorry I panicked for a minute there."
"Try not to let that happen again, it'll only make things harder."
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"So when do you think the baby will be born, doctor?"
"Actually, I'm not sure. The labor is moving along so slowy, it might actually be a whole 24 hours, maybe more."
"What? No! That's not fair!" Devian cried.
"Don't worry, these kind don't really hurt much until the very end. Oh and since it will take so long, you can go home for awhile."
"I can go home?" She asked incredulously.
"Well, there's no sense in you staying here. Why don't you come back the same time tomorrow, or sooner if you're experiencing a great deal of pain."
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"Weasley, would you sit down? You're making me nervous!" Draco said as he watched Fred pace back and forth across the waiting room.
Fred stopped to mumble something incoherent, although they caught the word 'muffin' and something about quidditch regulations before he continued pacing. He stopped when his still pregnant fiance entered the room, looking slightly disturbed.
"Come on, let's go home," she said wearily.
"So it was a false alarm?"
"Oh no, I'm in labor alright. The doctor thinks its going to last long enough for me to relax at home for a full 24 hours before I come back. And oh boy is this going to be relaxing, I can't wait," she finished sarcastically.
"Well that sucks," Draco commented.
Devian looked at him, "You have no idea."
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"Are you sure you're alright?" Fred asked her for the fith time as they lay in bed.
"Yes, but I'm not quite sure about you. I think the kindest thing to do right now would be to knock you out. You're going to be such a wreck tomorrow if you don't get some sleep."
"I'm not tired."
She sighed. "Me neither."
There was a long pause before he spoke again. "Are you scared?"
"No...well maybe just a little. I keep thinking about my mother," she said, closing her eyes. "What if I die like she did?"
"It'll be alright, you know. You're not going to die, and I'm not going to leave your side. We're in this together, remember?"
She nodded and he put his arm around her. Soon after they both fell asleep.
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Devian woke up reaching out for Fred, but there was no Fred to be found.
"Fred?" She mumbled sleepily.
There was no answer. She lifted her head slowly, and the scent of pancakes caught her attention. She could faintly hear the clinking of dishes in the kitchen. She tried sitting up, but was attacked by a sharp pain in her stomach. She immediately cried out and collapsed back onto the bed.
Fred came running into the room, his face full of anxiety. "Are you alright?" He asked quickly.
She couldn't help but smile through the pain and frustration. He looked so cute standing there out of breath, his face slightly flushed. He was even wearing the boxers she had given him as a part of his birthday present a couple of months ago.
"Everything's fine. I just can't wait to get this extra weight off me is all. I mean, I love our child already, but it's making me feel like an enormous cow."
He grinned mishcheviously, "Well, I'd say you look like a medium- sized cow, if that makes you feel any better."
She laughed. "That wasn't nice! I'd hit you if I didn't need your help getting my ass out of bed."
He strode over to her side of the bed, and easily pulled her up. She slapped him on the chest. "Ow!" he cried, rubbing the red mark her hand had made.
"That's what you get for calling me a cow!"
"Hey, you called yourself a cow, I was just agreeing with you! Come on, I made you breakfast," he said, grabbing her hand and leading her out to the kitchen.
"Pancakes with whipped cream and strawberry topping, and fresh squeezed orange juice," he said proudly.
She glanced down at the table. Everything looked perfect. "Ok, what did you burn, brake, or maim in the process?"
"What's the matter, don't you trust me?" He asked innocently.
"No. This is coming from a man who only last year managed to explode the entire potions classroom and turn Snape's hair an extremely bright shade of pink."
He grinned, "Ah, the good old days, how I miss them."
Just then the phone rang. Fred got up to answer it.
"Oh hi Serenity. We were just eating breakfast...yea sure, why don't you come over around...12, okay? See you, bye."
No sooner had he sat down then an owl flew through the window and landed in front of him. He pulled the letter off and began to read. "Hmmm...looks like Nella and George will be over as well."
"That will be fun, having everybody over. It'll almost be like we're back at school again. All we'll be missing is Harry, Ron, and Hermione."
"Actually, Harry and Hermione are coming with Serenity and Draco, so the only one missing will be Ron."
Devian sighed. "I wish Ron could be here. It's not fair that he has to miss this all."
"We'll visit him tonight when we go to the hospital."
Devian stood up suddenly, struggling a bit. "Everybody's coming over and this place is a mess! I have to clean." She whipped out her wand.
"Why don't you let me take care of this," he said, taking it from her. "You can go take a nice warm shower and get dressed."
She scowled. "I knew you would do that! Everybody thinks that just because I'm pregnant that I'm not capable of anything, but I am!"
"Of course you are love," he said soothingly, leading her into the bathroom, "but it's my turn to clean anyway, so you might as well relax."
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"Devian? Where are you?" Serenity called out.
"In here!"
Serenity entered the bedroom to find her friend sprawled out on the bed. "Did you get stuck again?"
"No, I just got really tired, so I tried to take a nap, but the baby keeps kicking. The contractions only come about twice every hour, but they hurt like hell."
"Why don't you try to sleep then, we'll all be out here when you wake up," Serenity said, turning to leave.
"No! I don't want to be alone in here, help me up."
"So are Nella and George here yet?" Devian asked as Serenity pulled her to her feet.
"We are now," said Nella from the doorway.
She hugged her sister and they all walked out to the living room, where everyone else was waiting.
"I'm not going to pop you or anything if I give you a hug, right?" Harry joked as he walked over to Devian, although he did look a bit nervous.
She laughed, "Being popped is the least of my worries right now."
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"Can you believe it, Dev? We're finally gonna have the baby!" Fred said as he helped her onto a hospital bed.
"Oh, I'm so excited," she said through gritted teeth, before crying out in pain.
"Are you alright? You look like you're in pain..."
"It's supposed to hurt, you git!"
"Why don't I just go get you something to drink?" He replied nervously, backing away from the bed.
She grabbed his hand and squeezed tightly, "No, don't leave me! I'm scared!"
He nodded, grimacing from the hold she had on him. Another contraction came, and as she squeezed yet harder on his hand, they both let out yelps of agony.
Meanwhile, the rest of their friends and family sat outside the room, flinching at every scream.
"Well, the good news is, it sounds like he's in alot more pain than she is," Draco commented as everyone nodded in agreement.
*1 hour later*
"Awww, she's so beautiful!" Serenity exclaimed as they all crowded around the newest member of the Weasley family.
Devian grinned, forgetting all about the pain as she tightly hugged the little bundle in her arms.
"Why does she have grey eyes?" Fred asked suddenly,turning suspicious.
They all turned to look at Draco, who held his hands up defensively and started to back away,"I didn't do her! ... I MEAN IT! I didn't do it! I swear...,"
Then they turned to Devian, "Don't look at me, I don't know. They are pretty eyes though," she added meekly. Serenity glared at the both of them,"It couldn't have happened, right? RIGHT?" Devian nodded, "right, absolutely..." she began to whine, "daaaaaddy please tell me you know someone in our family that has grey eyes." Mr. Green looked thoughtful for a moment, "I believe your great grandmother has grey eyes." They all breathed a sigh of relief.
"So, have you two decided on a name yet?" Mrs. Weasley asked, changing the subject.
"Actually, mum, we talked it over, and decided to let Ron name her, because we've been fighting over this issue for months now, and couldn't come to a compromise."
"Thats a lovely idea dear! Have you told him yet?"
"No, but we're going to go visit him in an hour, we'll let him know then," Devian responded.
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END OF CHAPTER!!!
okay, I know we didn't change much, but you'll understand later. much, much later. well darlings, the review button loves you and so do we, thank you and goodnight.
A/N: This is the new and improved version of chapter 1. We had to take it off and fix a few things. But now everythings back to normal and chapter 2 should be here very soon.
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"Devian, what are you doing here?" Nella asked her sister as she dragged her in the door.
"I just thought I might go for a little walk...and I turned up here," Devian said, sounding a little dazed.
"But it's ten minutes to midnight...and it's raining! You shouldn't be out in this weather, you could get sick, and that's not good for the baby."
"It's just a little rain," she answered glumly.
"Just a little rain? It's pouring! What's wrong?"
"I had a fight...with Fred. Then I left. I can go if you're busy," she said, turning around.
"No, you can't go back out in the rain. Hold on, I'll get you a towel," with that Nella dissapeared around the corner.
"What's going on in here?" George asked as he entered the room. "Don't tell me you two had another fight," he said, spotting Devian.
Devian nodded. "I'm still kind of mad at him, so you'll probably want to watch out, I might forget where I am and slap you."
"Thanks for the warning," he said, giving her a hug.
"Here you go," Nella said, throwing a warm towel at her sister.
Devian gave a weak smile, "Thanks."
They walked over to the couch and sat down. "So, what was the fight about?" George asked.
Devian closed her eyes. "I'd rather not talk about it. Look, can I crash here tonight? I have to get up early for work tomorrow, so I won't be here long."
"Of course you can...but shouldn't you start calling off? I mean, you're cutting it kind of close, aren't you?"
"No, the doctor said I could work up to within a week of my due date, as long as I wasn't on my feet too much"
"So when's your last day?"
Devian thought for a moment, "Actually, I think it was yesterday, but I don't think tomorrow will hurt either...and don't look at me like that...both of you...look we really really need the money!"
Suddenly there was a small pop as Serenity apparated into the living room. "I thought you might be here. Do you have any idea how much anxiety you're putting that boy through?"
"Hi Serenity, it's absolutely splendid to see you as well."
"Don't give me that. He woke me and Draco up at 12:30, then put us into a state of panic and...why the hell are you laughing? This isn't funny."
"It's just...I love your robe! It's so pink and fluffy," Devian burst into another fit of giggles.
There were two more pops as Draco and Fred entered the room.
"Hi Draco! How's life?"
"Oh, it's fine. School starts in two days and I'm not looking forward to that of course."
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Fred interrupted.
"Why, it appears that I am making friendly conversation, love."
"You were supposed to be over at Serenity's!"
"And why exactly is that?"
"Because that's always where you go when we fight. Then I come get you, we make up, and everything goes back to normal."
"I knew you'd look there first, that's why I came here."
"You're such a cheater! How can we make up if you don't follow the rules?"
"It's sad when two people fight so much that they have to make up rules."
His face fell. "I really am sorry, it was my fault."
She smiled. "You say that everytime."
"I mean it this time, it really was..."
"Ow!" Devian cried suddenly, clutching her stomach.
"What's wrong?" He asked,
Hearing the panic in his voice was touching, but she decided to try and calm him down. "Nothing, I think the baby just kicked."
"But it's not supposed to hurt, is it?" Serenity asked.
"Maybe I'm just really...Ow!" This time she sat down fast on the couch. "I think..."
"You think what?"
"I think I'm having the baby now!"
"Oh no! We have to get to the hospital! But how? She can't apparate, or fly..."
"Fred calm down, we can take a taxi."
"Oh...right...sorry I panicked for a minute there."
"Try not to let that happen again, it'll only make things harder."
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"So when do you think the baby will be born, doctor?"
"Actually, I'm not sure. The labor is moving along so slowy, it might actually be a whole 24 hours, maybe more."
"What? No! That's not fair!" Devian cried.
"Don't worry, these kind don't really hurt much until the very end. Oh and since it will take so long, you can go home for awhile."
"I can go home?" She asked incredulously.
"Well, there's no sense in you staying here. Why don't you come back the same time tomorrow, or sooner if you're experiencing a great deal of pain."
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"Weasley, would you sit down? You're making me nervous!" Draco said as he watched Fred pace back and forth across the waiting room.
Fred stopped to mumble something incoherent, although they caught the word 'muffin' and something about quidditch regulations before he continued pacing. He stopped when his still pregnant fiance entered the room, looking slightly disturbed.
"Come on, let's go home," she said wearily.
"So it was a false alarm?"
"Oh no, I'm in labor alright. The doctor thinks its going to last long enough for me to relax at home for a full 24 hours before I come back. And oh boy is this going to be relaxing, I can't wait," she finished sarcastically.
"Well that sucks," Draco commented.
Devian looked at him, "You have no idea."
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"Are you sure you're alright?" Fred asked her for the fith time as they lay in bed.
"Yes, but I'm not quite sure about you. I think the kindest thing to do right now would be to knock you out. You're going to be such a wreck tomorrow if you don't get some sleep."
"I'm not tired."
She sighed. "Me neither."
There was a long pause before he spoke again. "Are you scared?"
"No...well maybe just a little. I keep thinking about my mother," she said, closing her eyes. "What if I die like she did?"
"It'll be alright, you know. You're not going to die, and I'm not going to leave your side. We're in this together, remember?"
She nodded and he put his arm around her. Soon after they both fell asleep.
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Devian woke up reaching out for Fred, but there was no Fred to be found.
"Fred?" She mumbled sleepily.
There was no answer. She lifted her head slowly, and the scent of pancakes caught her attention. She could faintly hear the clinking of dishes in the kitchen. She tried sitting up, but was attacked by a sharp pain in her stomach. She immediately cried out and collapsed back onto the bed.
Fred came running into the room, his face full of anxiety. "Are you alright?" He asked quickly.
She couldn't help but smile through the pain and frustration. He looked so cute standing there out of breath, his face slightly flushed. He was even wearing the boxers she had given him as a part of his birthday present a couple of months ago.
"Everything's fine. I just can't wait to get this extra weight off me is all. I mean, I love our child already, but it's making me feel like an enormous cow."
He grinned mishcheviously, "Well, I'd say you look like a medium- sized cow, if that makes you feel any better."
She laughed. "That wasn't nice! I'd hit you if I didn't need your help getting my ass out of bed."
He strode over to her side of the bed, and easily pulled her up. She slapped him on the chest. "Ow!" he cried, rubbing the red mark her hand had made.
"That's what you get for calling me a cow!"
"Hey, you called yourself a cow, I was just agreeing with you! Come on, I made you breakfast," he said, grabbing her hand and leading her out to the kitchen.
"Pancakes with whipped cream and strawberry topping, and fresh squeezed orange juice," he said proudly.
She glanced down at the table. Everything looked perfect. "Ok, what did you burn, brake, or maim in the process?"
"What's the matter, don't you trust me?" He asked innocently.
"No. This is coming from a man who only last year managed to explode the entire potions classroom and turn Snape's hair an extremely bright shade of pink."
He grinned, "Ah, the good old days, how I miss them."
Just then the phone rang. Fred got up to answer it.
"Oh hi Serenity. We were just eating breakfast...yea sure, why don't you come over around...12, okay? See you, bye."
No sooner had he sat down then an owl flew through the window and landed in front of him. He pulled the letter off and began to read. "Hmmm...looks like Nella and George will be over as well."
"That will be fun, having everybody over. It'll almost be like we're back at school again. All we'll be missing is Harry, Ron, and Hermione."
"Actually, Harry and Hermione are coming with Serenity and Draco, so the only one missing will be Ron."
Devian sighed. "I wish Ron could be here. It's not fair that he has to miss this all."
"We'll visit him tonight when we go to the hospital."
Devian stood up suddenly, struggling a bit. "Everybody's coming over and this place is a mess! I have to clean." She whipped out her wand.
"Why don't you let me take care of this," he said, taking it from her. "You can go take a nice warm shower and get dressed."
She scowled. "I knew you would do that! Everybody thinks that just because I'm pregnant that I'm not capable of anything, but I am!"
"Of course you are love," he said soothingly, leading her into the bathroom, "but it's my turn to clean anyway, so you might as well relax."
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"Devian? Where are you?" Serenity called out.
"In here!"
Serenity entered the bedroom to find her friend sprawled out on the bed. "Did you get stuck again?"
"No, I just got really tired, so I tried to take a nap, but the baby keeps kicking. The contractions only come about twice every hour, but they hurt like hell."
"Why don't you try to sleep then, we'll all be out here when you wake up," Serenity said, turning to leave.
"No! I don't want to be alone in here, help me up."
"So are Nella and George here yet?" Devian asked as Serenity pulled her to her feet.
"We are now," said Nella from the doorway.
She hugged her sister and they all walked out to the living room, where everyone else was waiting.
"I'm not going to pop you or anything if I give you a hug, right?" Harry joked as he walked over to Devian, although he did look a bit nervous.
She laughed, "Being popped is the least of my worries right now."
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"Can you believe it, Dev? We're finally gonna have the baby!" Fred said as he helped her onto a hospital bed.
"Oh, I'm so excited," she said through gritted teeth, before crying out in pain.
"Are you alright? You look like you're in pain..."
"It's supposed to hurt, you git!"
"Why don't I just go get you something to drink?" He replied nervously, backing away from the bed.
She grabbed his hand and squeezed tightly, "No, don't leave me! I'm scared!"
He nodded, grimacing from the hold she had on him. Another contraction came, and as she squeezed yet harder on his hand, they both let out yelps of agony.
Meanwhile, the rest of their friends and family sat outside the room, flinching at every scream.
"Well, the good news is, it sounds like he's in alot more pain than she is," Draco commented as everyone nodded in agreement.
*1 hour later*
"Awww, she's so beautiful!" Serenity exclaimed as they all crowded around the newest member of the Weasley family.
Devian grinned, forgetting all about the pain as she tightly hugged the little bundle in her arms.
"Why does she have grey eyes?" Fred asked suddenly,turning suspicious.
They all turned to look at Draco, who held his hands up defensively and started to back away,"I didn't do her! ... I MEAN IT! I didn't do it! I swear...,"
Then they turned to Devian, "Don't look at me, I don't know. They are pretty eyes though," she added meekly. Serenity glared at the both of them,"It couldn't have happened, right? RIGHT?" Devian nodded, "right, absolutely..." she began to whine, "daaaaaddy please tell me you know someone in our family that has grey eyes." Mr. Green looked thoughtful for a moment, "I believe your great grandmother has grey eyes." They all breathed a sigh of relief.
"So, have you two decided on a name yet?" Mrs. Weasley asked, changing the subject.
"Actually, mum, we talked it over, and decided to let Ron name her, because we've been fighting over this issue for months now, and couldn't come to a compromise."
"Thats a lovely idea dear! Have you told him yet?"
"No, but we're going to go visit him in an hour, we'll let him know then," Devian responded.
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END OF CHAPTER!!!
okay, I know we didn't change much, but you'll understand later. much, much later. well darlings, the review button loves you and so do we, thank you and goodnight.