Hey guys, hope this chapter isn't to confusing or obnoxious lol
I am just trying to update like crazy since Christmas is in two days! Eek! I would say this chapter is a little dry, but building up for an emotional next chapter.
"The midwife is here Lily." James announced and brought her into the confinements of their bedroom where Lily was laying on the bed and gripping her stomach.
"Alright dear." The midwife walked over to Lily, "Let's get you prepared." And she started taking things out of her medical bag that must have had an expansion charm due to the amount of things she was pulling out.
"I've just received word, my lord, that the Potter mudblood just went into labour, my lord." Peter Pettigrew had a smile that stretched across his face while delivering this news.
"Gooood Gooood." The dark lord rasped while petting the head of Nagini.
Severus took in a sharp breathe while he heard the news.
"Everything alright Severussss?" Lord Voldemort questioned his most loyal servant. Since he had lost contact with Lily, he had been working feverishly on his mission for Dumbledore to keep himself busy. He was now Lord Voldemort's second in command.
"Yes my lord, just taken aback by the wonderful news." He placed a fake smirk on his face while he lied.
"Well you are three centimeters dilated"
"Three!" Lily yelled, as another contraction was about to rip through her body. "Can't I just have the pain potion now?"
"At five." The midwife reassured her.
Lily quickly grabbed James's hand and yelled loudly as the next contraction hit.
"We made it!" Sirius announced as he and Remus appeared and ran towards the room where they heard sounds coming from, "But we couldn't find Peter-HolyHippogriffs!" And Sirius ran back out of the room as fast as he entered it seeing Lily screaming in pain with her legs still spread apart as the Midwife was finishing up.
"43 Godric's Hollow" Wormtail recited to You-Know-Who.
"And are you sure Wormtail?"
"Yes." Peter replied.
"Then we shall go tonight."
TONIGHT! Severus panicked mentally as he sat in the chair next to the dark lord.
"Are you sure that is wise?" Severus asked.
"Are you questioning my judgement Severusss?" The dark lord accused.
Severus Snape hated the way Lord Voldemort pronounced his name. "My apologies my lord, I just meant…" but what did he mean?, "I am sure that many people will be gathering for the birth of their son, even if they don't know about the prophecy, including Dumbledore himself."
"AARRRGGGHHHHH" Lily exclaimed, her whole body was covered in sweat and her hair clung to her face. James was looking a little more pale too. "When is this potion suppose to kick in?" she asked between clenched teeth.
"Any minute dear." The midwife chimed, as if she was tickled pink by the whole experience. Her overall cheeriness almost made Lily more mad, but another contraction hit.
"GGAAAHHHHHHH"
Sirius and Remus decided to reside in the living room to wait and looked at each other as the screams grew louder. Dumbledore popped right in the middle of the living room to join them.
"How is she doing?" he asked, looking between the two men.
"EEEERRRRRRGGGHHHHH" came another loud and prolonged grunt from the bedroom.
"Ah yes. Anytime now." He smiled and took a seat, "Where is Peter?" he asked, looking all of a sudden concerned.
"I suppose you are correct Severusss. We shall wait then until Dumbledore himself believesss they are safe and then strike." An evil smile spread across Lord Voldemort's face, and he continued to pet Nagini.
Severus sat there, trying to not think about what Lily was going through. He wanted to be the one with her. I mean, there was a 50/50 chance it was his own baby that James would be holding. He felt like being sick.
"I can see the head. Now just one more push."
Lily was exhausted, but with her last bit of energy, she pushed the baby out, and the sound of a baby crying began to fill the room. The midwife waved her wand over the bundle of joy to clean him up and then passed him over to Lily and James to swaddle him up.
James quickly ran into the living room and announced, "It's a boy!" and ran back into the bedroom.
"We already knew that." Sirius muttered.
The midwife gave Lily a blood replenisher and an energy potion with made her feel a lot better.
"You did very well." She congratulated Lily and patted her on the head as she left the happy couple and entered the living room. "She is doing well. Tired I presume, but they had a healthy baby boy weighing in at 7lbs and 3 oz."
"Good to hear." Dumbledore gave her a soft smile and stood up to offer her his arm. He was the only one who could apparate in and out of the home.
"Be sure to wish James and Lily a congratulations for me. I'll be back in a few days." Was the last thing Dumbledore said before returning the midwife back to St Mungos.
A few minutes later, James walked out with a handful of cigars and passed them out before flopping down on the couch.
"He looks like a seeker." James joked and lit the end of his cigar with the rest of the boys. "How did you guys get here anyways?" He had never been so happy to see his friends.
As the weeks passed, gifts and cards flooded in from friends and family to congratulate them on their new addition. It took weeks for Lily and James to adjust to the baby's schedule and they were exhausted. They hadn't seen anyone since the day of Harry's birth, and Lily felt very morose. The midwife returned with Dumbledore, reassuring her it was not uncommon, and gave her an anti-depressant potion to take daily until she felt well again. Both Lily's and James's parents were allowed to visit once to see their first grand-child which made her feel a little better, but as she looked down at the little bundle of joy, she had to wonder where Severus was, and who was actually the real father.
It was the beginning of August and Severus was overwhelmingly happy to be arriving at Hogwarts to sort out the logistics of his new job and see his room, office and classroom for the first time. He had grown a lot more thin, and dark circles had formed under his eyes since he had last seen Dumbledore. But more importantly he could finally share all the information he had gathered for Albus.
Dumbledore flooded Severus's mind, soaking up all the information once he entered his office. Severus had let Dumbledore see everything willingly.
Albus was now pulling the shimmery strand of memory from his own mind while it was still fresh and placing it in the pensive when he asked, "And you are sure you don't know the day he intends on killing Harry?"
"I don't know." He said honestly, "I was only told that it would happen any time this month."
Dumbledore stood up and walked over to his window that looked out across the courtyard that was now empty for the summer holidays. He sighed and looked over at Severus. Severus thought he looked a lot more older than usual.
"Well thank, my deer boy. Your information has been very useful." He reassured him with a soft smile. Severus only wished he could do more. "You may go now and get settled in. I hope everything is to your liking. Unless, of course, there is anything else?"
"Actually…" Severus began, feeling a little awkward. He wasn't sure how Dumbledore was going to react. "I was wondering if it would be possible to give Lily this." And he handed Dumbledore a silver chain with a small vile hanging on the end, full of clear liquid. Dumbledore studied it curiously.
"I have never seen anything like this." He held the vile between two fingers.
"It is one of my own creations." Severus admitted. "I have been doing a lot of research for the dark lord. Experimenting with dark spells and potions." He explained, "But I feel it is equally important to create counter curses. This potion should last for about 5 hours and will protect her against most dark magic."
"And you are sure it works?" Dumbledore asked, not feeling a 100% convinced.
"No." Severus answered honestly, "But it won't hurt her either." He quickly added. "I've just never had the chance to… test it." He worded the sentence carefully. "It's only a precaution and it is very important to not use on children." Severus was worried that Lily would try to give it to Harry rather than taking it herself.
"Alright." Dumbledore responded and pocketed it. Severus wasn't sure if Albus would actually give it to Lily, but it was his only hope. He knew that if he owled the necklace to her, than she wouldn't drink it and they would be panicking that the death eaters knew about their location. He wasn't even sure if Dumbledore had told them yet. The portraits around Dumbledore's office began to mumble their disapproval but Severus ignored it.
"If that is all, you may go. And if you have any problems, please feel free to use our house elves."
Severus nodded and walked back to his new room. It was possibly one of the nicest rooms he has ever lived in, and looked more like a small flat than a bedroom.
"Tonight's the night Bellatrix." Voldemort said feverishly. Now that Severus was gone to work at Hogwarts for awhile, Bellatrix took his position as second in command.
"Yes my lord. Let me do it for you! You shouldn't be concerned with such frugal matters." She offered, waiting on him hand and foot.
"Nooo Bellatrix. You have done enough taking care of the Longbottom pureblood traitors." He hissed, "Leave Harry to me."
She pouted, wanting to do more for her master. She swore that she would be a much better servant than Severus during his absence. She did not like being demoted.