It has been 3 months and Harry was still in England. As he found out later, the matter of urgency was Lord Voldemort's vault. The only way to open it was using the Parseltonge, thus Harry was needed. The vault was filled with books, dark artifacts and tons of gold.
Harry helped destroy the dark artifacts and the books. After the job was done, Lord Voldemort's gold was given to Harry, which he donated to several charities. Also, he decided to open and orphanage. He called it "Mi pequeño cielo" (My little heaven). Harry arranged for investments to ensure that the orphanage would never suffer without funds and that every child would have everything, including the tuitions for Hogwarts when the time would come.
Harry was torn between his solicitor, Kingsley and his friends. Kingsley wanted his opinion on several laws, constantly reminding him of his position in the Wizengamont. He was literally forced to attend numerous charity events, presentations, galas. Of course, there was a need to visit friends, reacquainting with the news in the Wizarding world, etc... These all managed to keep him in England.
His world was not easy to forget, but Harry needed to think of Claudia. How would the transition affect her? He had to try if he wanted to have a future with her. But, did he? Harry missed his paradise and the woman he had left. How would she fit in his world? Could he leave everything behind and never look back, just for her? Would she leave everything she knew and loved to enter in a world full of magic? These were only some of the questions assaulting Harry's mind. A fear was there, as well.
He was there for Hermione's son birth, Scorpius. Yes, Hermione is married to non-other that Draco Malfoy. Surprising? You can say that again. The most difficult one was Ron. But, after several rounds of Firewisky, Harry poured out his heart to his old friend, and Ron couldn't do anything except agree with Harry. And, of course, to give him his full support.
Hermione on the other hand, thought that Harry had the power to lead, being the most influential and powerful wizard known after Dumbledore. Thus, his unwilling to use his magic or his position was unconceivable. But, as his friends, and knowing all that Harry had to live through in his short life, the only thing left for her was just support him too.
Eventually, when they were in a party at the Malfoy Manor – the Malfoys were presenting their new heir – Harry suddenly understood. He was there physically but his heart and thoughts were very far. Even with all the people around him, something was missing. It was then, when he decided to follow his heart. He looked at Hermione; she read his intentions in his green gaze and just nod to him. The next moment, Harry Apparated to his true destiny.
When he returned home, and she was not there, he panicked for a moment. But, when he got to the balcony and saw a figure sitting in the shore, he calmed down. It was her, his Claudia. . She was sitting there, unaware of his presence; she looked so beautiful and serene, it was like a dream. He just walked slowly trying not to scare her. Something was different – a certain glow. Getting closer to her, he noticed her figure; her stomach was bigger she and was touching it with love, singing in hushed tones.
A la nanita nana, nanita ella, nanita ella
Mi Nina tiene sueno bendito sea, bendito sea
A la nanita nana, nanita ella, nanita ella
Mi Nina tiene sueno bendito sea, bendito sea
Fuentecita que corre clara y Sonora
Ruisenor que en la selva cantando llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balansea
A la nanita nana, nanita ella
A la nanita nana, nanita ella, nanita ella
Mi Nina tiene sueno bendito sea, bendito sea
Fuentecita que corre clara y Sonora
Ruisenor que en la selva cantando llora
Calla mientras la cuna se balansea
A la nanita nana, nanita ella
(A/N … This is a lullaby that we sing to our children, you can find it in my profile… This song was feature on a Cheeta girls movie)
"Mi pequeño amor, cuanto deseo que llegues y cuanto daría porque tu papa estuviera aquí. Sabes creo que el crearte fué un milagro y la magia que se que traes será una bendición" ( My little love, how I wish you'll be here already as much as I wish the same for your father. You know, creating you was a miracle itself and the magic that you bring will be a blessing)"
That image of Claudia was etched in Harry's brain; she was simply mesmerizing. He could not believe his eyes, his beloved was going to give him the family that he always wanted, how could he be so lucky? Without further ado, Harry covered the distance between the two of them. Claudia looked at him with love. No words were needed. Harry felt happy again. The fear of losing what he had simply vanished with the look she gave him. He carried her bridal style to their house and proposed to her, and she said 'yes'.
Everything was bliss, love and the expectancy of the new life that was coming.
Everything was wonderful until that fateful day of July 31. Claudia started with labor pains at dusk, two months before her due date. The second ago, she was just telling Harry that she loved him, and in a minute, everything changed. The doctors in the hospital requested Harry to leave the room, in order for them to perform an emergency Cesarean. They needed to try to save the baby and the mother, they explained.
In the middle of the operation, Claudia lost her consciousness. The doctors hurried to take the baby out and when she briefly regained consciousness, Eric that was with her, showed her the baby, "You have a beautiful daughter." Claudia smiled and said, "Emilia, I love you", those were her last words. After that, Claudia's heart stopped. The surgery staff tried hard and did all they could, but nothing worked – she was gone. Eric held Emilia and cried.
The doctor's came out of the surgery room and faced Harry. With sad compassion he said, "I'm sorry, we did all we could."
Harry's world simply collapsed; from that point forward, everything was a blur. After a few minutes, which seemed like an eternity, he heard a child cry. He had a daughter and she was beautiful, but he could not care, he was in shock. His angel was dead; gone and he wasn't able to do anything to save her.
He entered the room where she was held. Slowly he walked to the table where she still lay. Frighten, he still couldn't believe what happened. Carefully he got closer. Then, he was touching her, religiously. His tears were falling on her face. He kissed her and then he screamed – it was a wounded cry, "Why? I need you, please come back to me!" His sobs echoed throughout the silent room. He was inconsolable, until blackness engulfed him.
Harry couldn't look at his daughter Emilia for more than a month. His friends and Claudia's mother and brother were attending to the baby. He was in a very deep depression and could not believe his beloved Claudia was gone.
Walking like a zombie, he drank everyday to unconsciousness to dull his pain.
One day, a month after Claudia's death, he saw a light coming down on him on the beach. This light materialized in front of him; it was Claudia. Harry's heart skipped a beat. The waves were crashing on the sand and the breeze slowed making him feel like time had stopped. A white light surrounded her, smiling at him with love and compassion. She floated closer and touched Harry's cheek.
"Love, what are you doing mourning me, when I left you the greatest gift of life – our daughter?"
"How can I live without you? I can't, I refuse, we were supposed to live happily ever after with our baby, it hurts too much," he said sadly, shaking his head.
"Love, you are alive and my love for you will never die. Our daughter needs you. Please, love, go back and take care of Emilia. You are her father and she needs you, please! I'm happy where I am, I will always watch over you like a guardian angel. Do not forget me, make me a memory and promise me that you will be happy. Harry, my love, before I go, there is one more thing. This will be my gift for you – you will be always connected with Emilia and will know exactly what she needs, even if she is not near you. It will be a bond, which only will be broken when she experiences true love. Only true love. At the beginning, the person will share with you that bond, but after they get married, it will transfer to him. So, Harry, remember that I always love you and Emilia from here to eternity, until we meet again. I love you." And with that said she kissed his forehead and vanished.
He just sobbed until the morning came.
With the first lights of the day, he stood and walked to his house. Maria, Claudia's mom, was tending to his daughter. Harry extended his arms to her, and for the first time, he took his daughter in his arms. Emilia looked at him and smiled; that was all he needed. He cried and smiled back to the baby. She coo's to him letting him know that everything was going to be all right. And that was when he made a silent promise that he would protect, care and live for this little angel. She was his world now.