Chapter 1 – Harry James Potter and Rose Lily Potter

"Is she fine? Is she going to be alright?," James asked impatiently.

"Don't worry, Mr. Potter. She's fine, perfect actually," the nurse replied with an encouraging smile. James let out a blow of air from his mouth in a sign of relief. Sirius who was standing next to him put a supporting hand on his shoulder.

"And what about the baby?" James asked in a concerned tone.

"They are perfectly healthy," said the nurse in her usual cheery tone.

"They?" James said as he arched one eyebrow and then he and Sirius exchanged looks.

The nurse laughed and continued, "She's awake and she wants to see you. We will tell you all about them when you relieve your wife of her tension and nervousness." She cocked her head to her left and continued, "She's inside."
"Thank you," James said and with that the nurse gave him a smile, turned her back on him and started walking down the hall. He took a deep breath and gave a smile to Sirius who nodded encouragely. And then James opened the door and stepped inside.

The room wasn't much. It seemed that they were desperately trying to make it look like someone's bedroom it lacked personality. Cold, institutional tile floor. Window that looked out on neighbouring roofs, no real view. But James didn't care about all that. A woman was lying on the bed with flaming red hair in pale blue clothes. Lily wasn't quite aware of James' presence as she was looking out of the window. James felt like he could breathe again. Lily's head snapped up as James closed the door, "James!" she exclaimed in relief.

"Lily. Are you alright?" he asked anxiously as he knelt down beside the bed and took Lily's hand. He felt a bit guilty. He was supposed to be at home when Lily needed him, instead he went to the Order for some stupid meeting. The Order, the war, Voldemort, nothing like that mattered to him, all that he cared about was that none of the people he loved got hurt, especially Lily, and he would do everything that was in his power to protect them from harm.

Lily sensed the anxiety in his voice and tried to calm him down. She placed her other hand upon his in reassurance," James, I am alright, okay? Don't worry about me." When she said this the door opened and the nurse and doctor came in. The doctor was a fair thin yet tall man who wore round glasses with black rims and a stethoscope around his neck. He wore plain white clothes which had the hospital's logo on it. He looked like a kind man determined to cure people and save lives. Along with him entered the same nurse that James had spoken to earlier.

James stood up but didn't leave Lily's hand. The doctor and nurse stood in front of them and the doctor began with a kind voice," How are you Lily?"
"I am fine, thank you, doctor," she replied.
The doctor then looked at James, "Ah. And this must be your husband, Mr. Potter," he held out his hand and James shook it gratefully," I am Dr. Conner, nice to meet you," he let go of his hand and asked the nurse for the paper she was holding in her hands. He adjusted his glasses and asked," Are there anymore family members that are supposed to be present here?"
"Umm-" James started to say but Lily interrupted him.
"-Yes, Sirius. He's the godfather. He's waiting outside" On hearing this James gently squeezed Lily's hand as a thank you as Lily smiled up at him.

The nurse went outside to fetch Sirius and a moment later Sirius came in with a wide smile as the nurse just told him that they had declared him as the godfather, joined James' side.
"Alright then. The babies are perfectly healthy, nothing to worry about."
"Are they both girls?" asked James eagerly .
"Or boys?" added Sirius.

The doctor chuckled lightly, "Or maybe both?"

The nurse went out of the room and returned with another nurse. But both of them were carrying something... someone in their arms. One of the them was carrying the baby girl wrapped in pink and the other was carrying the baby boy wrapped in blue.
Lily was overflowing with curiosity and eagerness. She instantly held out her arms and the nurse who was carrying the baby boy walked towards her and gently gave him into his mother's arms. Both Lily and James were filled with joy as they saw their son. A beautiful baby boy with jet black hair and green eyes. Lily lightly traced the features of her son's face with her index finger, marvelled by how similar he and James looked. The only thing that her son and Lily had in common were those green eyes.

The other nurse walked towards Sirius and lightly placed the baby girl in her godfather's arms. She was equally beautiful and gorgeous. The baby girl was the exact opposite... she had flaming red hair but like her brother and mother she had shining green eyes. Sirius walked the other side of Lily's bed and knelt down so that she could see her daughter. Lily gently handed the baby boy to James as Sirius was handing her the baby girl. She was asleep but when she sensed herself in her mother's arms her eyes opened and let out a squeal of laughter. She had rosy cheeks and green eyes, just like her mother's."Wow," she whispered, "She is so beautiful!"

"I'll leave you three to your privacy. You can call me if you need any help," said the doctor and with that he and both the nurses went out of the room.

"So what are you going to name them?" asked Sirius just as the door closed.

"Harry. Harry Potter," said James refusing to look away from Harry.

"Harry James Potter," Lily added.

"I like it. And what about the baby girl?," asked Sirius who could hardly contain his excitement.

"I was thinking maybe Rose," replied Lily. She thought that the name suited the baby girl perfectly.

"Harry James Potter and Rose Lily Potter it is then," said Sirius and both Lily and James laughed. Lily never felt so much happiness in her whole life. She was surrounded with the people she loved so much. James, her husband, Sirius, her one of her best friends... and her children. Harry James Potter and Rose Lily Potter. Wishing this moment would never end...