Author's Note: So, because I looked at my 8000 word dissertation and my 2 3000 word essays and decided I didn't have enough to do already I thought it would be a good idea to take up another challenge! So here we go, here is my raise a baby challenge. Thanks Ash :p

Section 1: Conception to Birth

Month 1 (telling the family): Really, it's your third month, but you've only just found out you're pregnant. Now, how do you tell your family? (Choose one)

OPTION 2: You and your significant other have been trying for three years, and finally, your dream has come true. You're expecting! You have had plenty of time to plan how you will tell your family, and you think you have just the perfect idea. Write about a family gathering that is only blissful and cheerful for everyone.

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Chinese Whispers

"Oh my Merlin, Rose!" Rose winced as Lily began to screech, her voice high and excited as she began to bounce in the seat across from me. A few other patrons in the cozy little coffee shop cast her annoyed or curious glances which she returned with an awkward smile as Lily continued to make far more noise than necessary.

"Lily," Rose hissed, flushing under the attention. She was the complete opposite of Lily, preferring anonymity to the lime light.

She giggled, a noise as high pitched as her squealing, and leant forward her eyes bright. "Sorry," she replied, "I am just so excited for you!"

"I know Lily, I am excited too," Rose rolled her eyes but was unable to hide the tiny smile that lifted her mouth. She subconsciously rested a hand on her stomach in which the tiny spark of life was beginning to grow. "But you have to swear to me that you won't tell anyone, I want to tell everyone together at Grandma's on Saturday."

"I promise!" she swore, eyes wide and far too innocent.

"I swear Lily," Rose warned, "this is my news don't you steal it from me."

"Could I do that to you?"

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"Sweetie you need to just relax a bit, why are you so nervous?" Scorpius placed a warm hand at the base of Rose's back as he rubbed her arm trying to soothe some of the visible jitters that shook her body.

She looked up at him, blue eyes filled with sarcasm. "I have to tell my whole family that I am pregnant. Do you realise how many sex jokes we're going to hear tonight?"

"Rose, sweetheart," Scorpius started slowly, knowing the patronising tone would only serve to rile her more but finding it hard to resist. "We have been married for two years, I think everyone knows this is a proper marriage."

"Yes, thank you for all of your help dear. What would I do without you," she deadpanned in return turning back to the door.

"You can do this, I know you can."

She took a deep breath and nodded, pushing open the door to the burrow and welcoming the noise, heat and chaos that ensued. Half the people inside didn't even know they had arrived but Rose felt like everyone was watching her.

She spent the first hour in a constant state of Weasley blush until she was sure everyone had arrived and screamed to get the attention of the whole room. All eyes zeroed in on her and butterflies danced in her stomach.

"Weasleys and honorary Weaselys," she started trying to smile and not be sick. "Scorpius and I have some very special news that we wanted to share with you all." Scorpius laced his fingers through hers and Rose found a little comfort in the gesture of support. "As you all know we've been married for two years now and it is my great pleasure in telling you I'm-"

"Pregnant!"

"Daniel!"

Rose was shocked completely at the interruption, whatever she had been about to say died on her tongue as she zeroed in on the intrusive voice and watched Lucy, her youngest and most distant cousin, swat her muggle boyfriend Daniel on the shoulder. Of all the people she had expected to know her news he had to be the most obscure.

The room was silent as Rose digested what this could only mean and with a swift fury she turned to find Lily who was trying to fade back into the crowd. Her cousin wouldn't meet her eye but she did have the decency to flush and hold her hands up. "In my defence I told them to act surprise."

Everyone held their breath, expecting a show of not only Weasley but hormone fuelled temper but as Rose geared up to explode it turned out to be laughter than burst forth.

At first Rose had been furious that her moment had been stolen from her but as she thought of it she realised that there couldn't be a more perfect method. Nothing was a secret in such a boisterous family and it was only fitting that everyone found out before she had a chance to speak.

"Yes," she laughed, "I'm pregnant!"

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