Date: May 4, 2008

Chapter 13: Picking Names

'Well, it's nothing to be concerned about,' said Healer Smith, walking into the room, and George sighed in relief. 'Sometimes this can happen, if the woman exercises too much or becomes very anxious,' the Healer went on. 'Did Angelina experience any of this?'

'We just told the family,' George muttered, and Healer Smith nodded.

'I see. That would definitely do it, at any rate,' she said. 'It must be very hard for you both. I've seen several cases like this, but generally the woman was alone. You're lucky to have each other.'

George nodded curtly. 'When can I see her?' he asked.

'You can go in now. I'd like to keep her until nightfall so we can monitor her heart rate. If something is wrong with her heart, we may need to operate. I highly doubt it's anything like that, though,' she added as George blanched. 'I'm sure it's just the anxiety.'

George followed her to the room where Angelina was. 'Hey, Ange,' he said, pushing open the door. 'How are you?'

'Tired,' Angelina answered truthfully.

'That's understandable,' Healer Smith said. 'Your blood pressure dropped, so we're just going to keep you here until night, and if everything looks normal, you can go home.'

'Sounds good,' Angelina said, yawning widely.

'I'll check on you in a couple of hours, and then you should be able to leave,' said Healer Smith, preparing to leave the room.

'Thanks,' George called over his shoulder as she left. He turned back to Angelina. 'You scared the crap out of me,' he told her seriously, and she chuckled. 'Why didn't you tell me you were feeling dizzy?'

'I tried,' Angelina said. 'You were a little preoccupied, if I remember correctly.'

George groaned. 'Still haven't sorted that out. Though I think Mum feels a little bad for making you faint.'

Angelina laughed again. 'I'm sure once I'm back on my feet she'll murder us both,' she said.

'Maybe, but at least we'd die together,' George said, kissing her hand. The diamond ring glistened there. 'We haven't set a date for the wedding, either,' he realised.

'It'll have to be sometime before September,' Angelina said.

'Why's that?'

'So the baby won't be born before we're married,' Angelina said in a matter-of-fact tone, placing a hand on her belly.

'There is that,' George admitted. 'We still haven't picked a name for him.'

'We've got plenty of time before she's born,' Angelina reminded him.

George frowned. 'She?'

Angelina cocked her head. 'He?'

They looked at each other. 'It's got to be one or the other,' George pointed out.

'But what makes you think its a boy?' Angelina said.

'I dunno. But I'd like it to be a boy,' George replied.

'Why?'

'You know,' George said, looking down. 'I thought we could name him Fred.'

Angelina's eyes filled with tears. 'That's a lovely idea, George. Fred Weasley the second.'

'I reckon he'd have liked it,' George said, his voice gravelly. 'What about if it's a girl?'

Angelina considered for a moment. 'I've always liked the name Katherine.'

George wrinkled his nose. 'Katherine Weasley? It's got a ring, but I dunno...'

'No, you're right,' Angelina agreed. 'What about Marie? After my grandmother?'

'But you're already named after your grandmother,' George reminded her.

Angelina sighed. 'This is harder than I thought it would be,' she said. Then she added, 'I like Roxanne.'

'Roxanne Weasley...' George thought for a moment. 'Yeah. I like it. Roxanne Katherine Weasley.'

'What about a middle name for a boy?' Angelina said.

'Well, I thought...Percival,' George said.

Angelina frowned. 'Why would you name him after Percy?'

'Because...Fred died with a grin on his face. Percy made him laugh just before he died. I reckon it's the way Fred wanted to go,' George replied, his eyes watery.

Angelina placed her hand on his. 'I love it. Fred Percival Weasley and Roxanne Katherine Weasley.' Then she yawned and closed her eyes, to fall asleep in moments.