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Chapter 9: Athena Rosalyn

A year and a half passed after little Aphrodite's death. Katherine's family kept well away once they'd heard what she was capable of. Katherine suspected it was only till they discovered how to control or kill her.

But even so life continued on.

In the winter of 1832 Katherine fell pregnant again; this time Stewart kept close watch over her. When he couldn't he had his brother or sister-in-law watch her.

It worked out for the best and now it was August 12, 1833 he was pacing outside of their bedroom as she gave birth to their second child.

He didn't know what it was this time as she refused to tell him. He couldn't even find out by reading her mind because she had learned Occlumency against him.

Stewart laughed as he thought about that. Katherine was such a clever kitten.

Kitten…that's was his pet name for her. He bought her something with a cat on it every chance he could. He showered her with gifts constantly and always called her a clever kitten when she did something ingenious.

Shaking himself of his thoughts Stewart continued his pacing. Malcolm stood against the wall smoking his pipe.

Thirty minutes later Rosalyn came out of the room smiling brightly as she carried a small bundle in her arms.

"Gentlemen I'd like you to meet the newest member of the McGonagall Clan…Athena Rosalyn," Rosalyn exclaimed as she pulled back the blanket to show a cubby little baby with grey eyes and a tuft of crimson hair.

Malcolm clapped his son on the back hard and grinned.

"Beautiful just beautiful. Looks like her grandmother," Malcolm winked at his wife.

Rosalyn blushed prettily as she let her husband take the small creature.

Stewart walked into the bedroom with a huge grin on his face as he crossed the threshold and kneeled by the bed where his tired but smiling wife lay.

"I hope you don't mind…but the grey eyes made me think of the Goddess of wisdom and your mother," Katherine said softly. She could barely keep her eyes open.

"It's a beautiful name for a beautiful child. Well done my clever little Kat," he said softly kissing her head and letting her fall asleep.


Three weeks seemed to fly by for the little family. Athena was the apple of her father's eyes and her skip in her mother's step. Never had anyone seen two parents so excited over a child.

That day Katherine was on the front porch of her little home gently rocking the baby in the pleasant summer breeze. A few neighbors walked by saying their congratulations and greetings but mostly the two were alone.

"My darling Athena you are the sweetest little one. I can see in your eyes you are kind and gentle. I'm certain you will not be like your mother. You will be better than I that is for sure," Katherine spoke softly as she rocked the little baby.

Athena looked up at her mother as if she were truly hanging on every word.

Stewart whistled a marry tune as he walked down the street to his home. His family had always liked to mingle with the posh muggles in the town. They found them very entertaining and today was no different. As he walked down the street he was clapped on the back and congratulated profusely on having the prettiest wife and child in sight.

He agreed with them all of course and continued on his way.

He was still nearly a block away from his house but her still heard the unmistakable and melodic voice of his young wife singing to their child. He quickened his step and arrived at the home just as she finished the aria she had been singing though she continued to rock.

"Hello my beautiful Kat and little Kitten," Stewart greeted kissing both on the head before sitting in a rocker just by her.

"Darling how was work?" the young nineteen year-old beauty asked.

"Busy but not unpleasant," the dashing sixty-nine year old man replied.

Katherine stopped rocking and handed Athena over to her father who gladly took up rocking the little one grinning broadly.

"She's growing so fast. It's hard to believe she's three weeks," Stewart sighed.

"Not to me," Katherine frowned, "I'm just thankful to find out most of my weight was her."

Stewart laughed and shook his head. In truth Katherine had gained back her slim figure within the last week.

Everyone told her she should relish it while she can because she may not be as lucky with the next.

"Did you cook tonight or did Suki?" Stewart asked keeping his eyes on the now sleeping little one.

"Neither. You've forgotten we're supposed to visit your parents tonight," Katherine replied.

"Oh right," Stewart nodded standing as did Katherine.

"We should get ready then," he said. She nodded and followed them inside.