CHAPTER ELEVEN: Fair Warning
"Wow, she's so beautiful."
"Another girl, Harry. I've got another baby girl."
Harry smiled and watched as Remus cooed to his new baby. He remembered feeling the same way each time he had a child. A glance was cast toward the bed, where Tonks appeared to be asleep, although not exhausted because her morphing abilities helped her to give birth. The feelings of both Tonks and Remus, the mother and the father, were apparent to Harry, as he had always been both to his children. This new baby, Harry decided, looked more like Remus, just as Timothy had.
"Did you two name her yet?" he asked, turning back to the new father.
"Charlotte Inanna Lupin."
"Timothy, Amanda and Charlotte. It fits."
Suddenly, a female voice asked, "May I have my baby back please?"
Harry and Remus turned to see that Tonks had awaken. "Of course," Remus replied, handing his baby daughter to his fiancée.
"Come, Harry. Let's have some tea in the waiting room."
Harry nodded, and he and Remus waved to Tonks as they left the room. The halls of St. Mungo's were nearly deserted, and for this, Harry was thankful. He was not interested in any interviews, or any stares, as he tried to readjust to life in the wizarding world. Upon reaching the waiting room, both the men were surprised to see Hermione sitting on one of the couches, drinking a cup of tea/
"Remus, it's good to see you! How are Tonks and the baby?"
"Doing wonderfully. It's a baby girl, Charlotte Inanna."
"Beautiful name. Who does she resemble more?"
Harry pointed to the man beside him and replied, "Dear ol' dad."
"Aww, how cute. Anyway, Harry, I've been tp see your kids a few times. They are like angels with their sister."
"Angels? I suppose there's a first time for everything."
After giving a small laugh, Hermione's face became very serious. "Harry," she began, "I also ran into Severus."
"And...?"
"He knows."
Harry paled instantly, sputtering out, "H-h-he k-knows?"
"I thought I should warn you."
"How did he even find out?"
"Nobody could look at your boys and not realize it! Plus...and I'm so sorry for this, Harry...but he confronted me, and I had no choice but to tell him."
"It's okay, Hermione. I don't blame you. If not you, someone else would have said something."
"Thanks, but what do you plan to do?"
"Deny it as long as possible."
Snatching his cloak, he wondered how long he could even possibly deny it. Turning, he gave Remus a quick hug, and then motioned for Hermione to grab some floo powder. She disappeared moments later into the green flames of the fireplace, Harry following her within seconds. As soon as they reached Hogwarts, in Hermione's office, Harry began to stalk off; unsure if he was more scared or annoyed.
When he was out of sight, Hermione sighed, and whispered, "He still loves you, Harry."
