Written for Season 4 of The Quidditch League FanFiction Competition, Round 5.
Team: Ballycastle Bats
Position: Chaser 3
Word Count: 1,352
Main Characters: Hugo Weasley, Cassiopeia Weasley
Prompt: 2 characters conceive a child despite being told it's unlikely
Additional Prompts:
Dusty Pink (Color)
Demure (Word)
Under lock and key (Phrase)
Title: Finally Perfect Life
2nd February, 2042
"Cassiopeia, sweetheart, are you okay?" the voice floated in. Cassiopeia sighed and pulled her knees closer to her chest. How in the name of Merlin's most smelly socks was she supposed to tell Hugo that it did not work?
BANG
Cassiopeia started and jumped up. Hugo stood at the door of the bathroom with pain etched on his face.
"Why are you crying?!" he demanded.
"We failed," Cassiopeia said softly, her eyes welling up. In three big strides, her husband stood in front of her. He gazed deeply in her eyes before gathering her in his arms. She broke down completely.
"Shh my sweet, don't cry, we'll find a way," he cooed in her ear. Cassiopeia didn't answer but gave a particularly loud sob.
Nearly 10 years had passed since Hugo married Cassiopeia. The first two years were a complete bliss for the petite blonde. A year of trying to conceive a child made Cassiopeia frightened. Surely it didn't take a year to conceive a child? And when she voiced her fears to Hugo, he had sternly told her not to entertain those fears.
And what good it did?
"We're really sorry Mrs. Weasley but you can't conceive. We can't find out the exact problem but just that you can't have a child."
Those horrible words echoed in her mind.
"Hugo, what will happen now?" Cassiopeia asked softly.
"I- I don't know," Hugo admitted. It pained him to see his wife in such pain.
"I'm scared," Cassiopeia confided in a whisper. Hugo tightened his arms.
"We'll try again. And again if we have to," he said firmly.
Cassiopeia nodded.
"Forget your worries," Hugo murmured.
Cassiopeia leaned up and kissed him. Their tongues battled, their teeth nipped, hands roamed up and down and all was okay.
Hugo was with her. Nothing mattered.
5th March, 2042
Cassiopeia heaved. The blonde was sitting in front of the toilet and trying to recover from the unexpected bout of vomiting.
"Sweetheart, open the door!" Hugo shouted frantically. Cassiopeia opened it and Hugo rushed in.
"My sweet, were you sick? Oh no, we need to see the healer. I'll- I'll change in a moment and um….. pick you up. Hurry!" said Hugo in a rush. He was out of the door the next moment. The blonde walked out slowly and changed into something more acceptable.
Could I be pregnant?
Cassiopeia stopped. Pregnant? Impossible. The healer had said it was impossible.
Tap Tap
Cassiopeia glanced at the window. A barn owl was hovering. She opened the glass and let the owl fly in. It dropped a letter and flew back. Cassiopeia immediately recognized St. Mungo's seal. She opened it eagerly.
Dear Mrs. Weasley,
The healers have found out the reason behind you failed attempts of conceiving a child. Your presence is required as soon as you can make it.
Sincerely,
Robert Kelen
Head Healer
"HUGO!" Cassiopeia yelled. The said man ran in, shirt half tucked.
"What?" he asked calmly when he realized Cassiopeia was okay.
"St. Mungo's," she held the letter up.
"St. Mungo's?" Hugo repeated hopefully.
Cassiopeia nodded.
The next moments, Cassiopeia was hurrying out of the floo station in St. Mungo's. Without even giving as much as a look towards the receptionist, they made their way to Healer Kelen's office.
Hugo steeled himself and knocked at the door.
"Come in," Healer Kelen's voice came faintly. Hugo pushed the door and Cassiopeia followed him.
"Please take a seat," Healer Kelen said in a soft voice. It calmed the married couple.
"We have found out the problem Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. Due to the inbreeding in some pureblood families and your magic's resistance to some genes that are a result of the inbreeding, you are unable to conceive a child. May I check you Mrs. Weasley?" Healer Kelen asked holding up his wand. Cassiopeia nodded almost imperceptibly.
Healer Kelen waved his wand over Cassiopeia. A pink glow surrounded her. The healer looked shocked for a moment before frowning.
"Is something wrong?" Hugo asked nervously.
"Mr. Weasley, how many times have you tried to conceive this past month?" Healer Kelen asked bluntly. Hugo complexion turned to a dusty pink. He muttered something under his breath.
"Congratulation Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. I can't believe it but Mrs. Weasley is pregnant!" Healer Kelen exclaimed.
"Merlin's pants," Hugo breathed.
Cassiopeia bit her lip. Hugo's gasp shook her from her reverie. Tears streamed down her cheeks.
"We did it, Hugo, we did it!" she sobbed in his chest. Hugo held her tightly.
"You're wonderful Cassiopeia. You're amazing. You're beautiful. You're sweet. Never underestimate yourself. Be the girl you've always been," Hugo murmured in her ear. Ecstasy enveloped the blonde woman's body.
Back at their house, Hugo stopped Cassiopeia.
"What happened, Hugo?" she whispered.
"We need to keep it under lock and key. Let them keep guessing," Hugo grinned the mischievously. The same grin his father wore whenever he plotted against Snape.
Cassiopeia smiled amusedly.
10th June, 2042
"Cassiopeia! So good to see you!" Hermione shrieked and hugged her daughter-in-law. Cassiopeia smiled brightly.
"It's good to see you too, Hermione," Cassiopeia said in her quiet voice. Hermione pulled back and stared at the woman critically.
"Cassiopeia , have you been-" Hermione began but was cut off by Harry calling her.
"I'm coming!" Hermione yelled and briskly walked in the kitchen.
"Do you think they noticed it?" Hugo asked, wrapping an arm around her waist. Cassiopeia shrugged.
"Did I tell you that I love you?" Hugo asked casually. Cassiopeia nodded. Hugo smiled serenely.
"Well, I need to tell you that again. I love you," he said huskily. Cassiopeia looked up at him with dark eyes.
"I won't believe till you show me," she said in the same tone. Hugo smirked. He leaned down and Cassiopeia 's breath caught in her throat.
His lips pressed against her rosy ones. The pressure was so gently she couldn't help but sigh. He moved his lips. Their lips moved in a tandem. Hugo swiped his tongue across Cassiopeia 's lower lip. She granted him entrance. Their tongues battled. Sigh escaped. Moans shook each other to the core.
Cassiopeia was pressed against something hard but she didn't care. She bit back a loud groan as Hugo bit her lip hard. He snaked a hand under her dress. Up, up, up-
"Oi! Weasley, get your hands off her!"
Cassiopeia stopped herself from growling. Her brother really chose the most perfect timing to make his presence known.
"Shut your trap, Malfoy," Hugo said dismissively.
"Hugo Weasley!" Rose exclaimed. Hugo spun on his heels in alarm. His sister was standing beside Scorpius, hand on her hips and scowl on her face. Hugo gulped; she looked remarkably like their mother. Cassiopeia giggled quietly.
"Dinner's ready!" Hermione announced. Hugo walked quickly inside the dining room. Cassiopeia followed him, body shacking with laughter. Her husband was scared of someone who was 3 inches short!
Albus, his wife Alice and Lily and her husband Mark were already sitting at the table. Hermione walked in and placed last of the dishes on the table. Hugo and Cassiopeia sat at their places.
"So, how's everything?" Harry asked conversationally. He placed a bit of salad on his place after receiving a look from Ginny.
"Awesome," Scorpius replied.
Questions were asked, answers were given and everyone at the table was happy. Just before Hermione stood up to clear the table, Hugo and Cassiopeia stood up.
"Um, guys? We have something to tell you," Hugo began. Beads of sweat dotted his forehead.
Cassiopeia waved her wand at her stomach and the concealment charm was lifted. There was silence for a moment before-
"OH MERLIN!" Rose screamed. She threw herself at the blonde and hugged her tightly.
After lots of hugging, screams and congratulations, Hugo and Cassiopeia were ready to go.
"You know Cas, you're demure personality could make her or him the opposite of you. Can you handle that?" Lily asked with a teasing grin on her face.
"Hey! She's not demure!" Hugo and Scorpius protested.
But the woman in question didn't mind. Life was finally perfect for her.