Disclaimer: Never have and never will own Harry Potter or make money from it…if I did, I would not be spending so many years in college to get a 'real job'.
They Can Never Know
Minerva spoke softly, "No one can know he's not a Potter Lily."
"I understand," she replied softly, in a louder tone she continued, "I think it'd be wonderful to be your apprentice Minnie!"
"Excellent, we will have to work out the details in the coming weeks."
Over the next few months Minerva and Lily spent most of their time together, leaving James alone or with the Mauraders when they visited. As the fidelus was put up, the Mauraders came less, but Minerva was a constant- especially as Lily started showing.
A shared look one night and Lily told James she was in the start of labor and would have Minerva's help to deliver their child while he waited downstairs and out of the way. James paced the floor while waiting to hear news of his child; he was secretly hoping for a girl, though he knew he needed to have son to be heir. Meanwhile, Lily was helping deliver Minerva's baby with James still clueless to what was really going on. Luckily, after only a few hours, Harold Brian James Potter was born.
"Are you sure that's what you want to name him Minnie? I have James and my blood for the blood adoption."
"I'm sure…the less there is to cover up the better. He will be a Potter and I have honored his father in little Harry's name too. But Lily, I can never repay you for what you are doing for me, but I will do anything you ever ask of me, no questions asked."
Lily handed Minerva a Pepper-Up potion, helped her fix her appearance and mess up her own before nodding to Minerva. Giving the blood adoption potion to Harry in a bottle, Minerva watched as his features altered slightly. Taking in a deep breath, she kissed him and gave him to Lily and left to retrieve James.
"James, you can come see your family now."
He looked up with a grin on his face, "well, what is it?"
Minerva shook her head smiling, "Come meet your child."
Lily looked up and smiled as he walked in, "James dear, come meet Harold James Potter. Harry, this is your father."
Minerva look at the family, silently thanked Merlin, and left the room to let the select few friends know of the Potter's good news.
a/n: I hope this wasn't too confusing…any questions, just ask and I'll answer!