Silent Light

Chapter 36

Both Stronger

It was a good thing Carlisle went for more blood, because Harry went through it in an alarming rate. Things weren't going well, the stronger they both got, the stronger the baby got. Edward was in a constant state of panic, and fear. With magic to help, the damage the baby inflicted on Harry was healed within hours if not minutes. Sirius had ended up having to go to the Magical shopping area in America. He found a Potions Master and paid a small fortune for him to brew the Potions they needed. The Apothecary wasn't ideal; Sirius was old enough to know they watered down their Potions to make more money. They wanted Harry as healthy as possible, and he'd taken Edward with him. Edward could read his mind and knew he'd brewed them properly.

To know he was pregnant and see it was two completely different things. Harry' stomach had bloated out completely. He'd not left the house since this had all began of course - otherwise that would have got the town talking. Not in a good way ether that was for sure. Just yesterday Harry's ribs had been almost broken, it was a good thing Harry was a Wizard or Edward would have been besides himself with fear.

Rosalie had been extremely over the top since she found out Harry was pregnant. When she wasn't out buying things for the baby, she was mothering Poor Harry to death. Nothing Edward did could dissuade her in her quest. She wasn't the only one either; Poppy, Narcissa, Sirius and Andy were at it as well. The only time he was left alone was when he was sleeping. Which was becoming more and more often.

"How are you feeling?" asked Edward, seeing Harry's dream ending and consciousness returning.

"Still tired," murmured Harry, his hand still protectively curled around his midsection. Unless he and Edward were lying together its how Harry slept these days. Although more often he was sleeping on his own now, Edward didn't want Harry getting cold. He was cold a lot of the time, the warming charms only did so much.

"Can I get you anything?" asked Rosalie jumping up, interrupting their conversation. Edward rolled his eyes, his irritation rising, seriously this was beginning to wear him down. He loved that his family got on so well, but damn it he just wanted some alone time with his mate without the constant interrupting. Emmett mouthed sorry to the both of them silently, it seemed even he was realizing how overbearing she was getting.

"Actually I'm rather hungry," admitted Harry.

"I'll get it," chorused all the woman at once.

"Uh-huh," said Harry nodding his head wryly. "Some blood wouldn't go amiss either." he finished his emerald eyes twinkling curiously - who'd agree to do that one?

"I'll get it," said Esme and Rosalie.

"We'll cook then," said Andy and Poppy rushing through to the kitchen. Esme and Rosalie ambled off to the fridge in Harry's room where the blood was stored.

"Edward?" asked Harry.

"Okay," said Edward smiling softly, already aware of what Harry wanted. Harry put his arms around Edward's neck, as the vampire hoisted him into his arms slowly and carefully. Not wanting to jar the baby or Harry, "Excuse us."

"No problem." said the others understanding they wanted some time to themselves.

"Everything okay?" asked Draco running down the stairs, two books in his hands.

"Just want some peace and quiet," said Harry grinning wryly. "Have you found anything yet?" changing to the subject away from him, as he always did.

"No," pouted Draco, "It's been two weeks I wished I had bought more books with me from Malfoy Manor!"

"Why not go to the Library?" asked Harry, there was a magical library in American and Harry found that extremely fascinating, there wasn't one in Britain. At least not one he was aware off. Then again he'd never seen much of either world. He was either stuck in Privet Drive, Primary School, Hogwarts, Mrs. Weasley's house or Grimmauld Place. The last year he'd had nowhere to live moving around in a tent the entire year. That had been the worst year of his life, and the locket burned into his chest made sure he never forgot.

"I think I'm going to have to go there," grumbled Draco rolling his eyes in exasperation.

"How is Leah?" asked Harry feeling some sympathy for the girl. Draco had gone down to the Rez and went completely furious at her. Of course he'd regretted it when he calmed down. They'd made up but Draco was adamant about not seeing her unless he found something to help.

"She's okay, she's missing me." he said sadly.

"Ever thought of using a spell on her? Or on something she could keep on her? Like a choker or ankle bracelet?" asked Harry cocking his head to the side.

"To what end?" asked Draco confused.

"I don't know; why not bind your magic to hers? That might be enough?" shrugged Harry. "Or use a spell that will act like an Occlumency barrier? Look for things to do with the mind and bindings - not animals." he said catching the title of one of the books.

"I'm at a loss!" grumbled Draco.

"You'll figure it out," said Harry confidently.

"I hope so, how are you feeling?" asked Draco realizing he'd been standing talking about himself for the past ten minutes.

"Good," said Harry.

"I'll let you get by then," sniggered Draco sliding past and saying "Bye!" over his shoulder before he continued down the stairs.

"He's very hot headed isn't it?" said Edward.

"Very," said Harry dryly, he'd been on the receiving end of it for six years! And the few times he'd bumped into him during their seventh year.

"Hey what's wrong?" asked Esme and Rosalie cautiously seeing Harry being brought up by Edward.

"Nothing, nothing, don't worry, he's just wanting some time to himself," said Edward with a pointed look towards his mother and sister.

"Of course," said Esme kindly, moving Harry's hair out of his face, giving him a fond look, she could hardly believe she was going to be a grandmother.

"Here," said Rosalie putting the packet of blood into Harry's hands. "I'm going to go shopping is there anything I can get you?" she asked.

"Actually I'm in the mood for some ice cream," grinned Harry widely.

"Ben and Jerry's? What kind?" she asked, its not like she knew what ice cream was good to get.

"Caramel Chew Chew or Cookie Dough," said Harry quietly. "And do me a favour?"

"What?" she asked Eagerly.

"Feed and you are going with her!" said Harry, their eyes were going dark and he didn't want any accidents. Not that he didn't have faith in them he just didn't want to tempt fate.

"I'm not leaving you," growled Edward, it was the same argument they'd been having for weeks.

"Edward," sighed Harry in exasperation.

"Fine," said Edward "I'll go myself, later."

"Thank you," said Harry sweetly.

"Here let me get the door," said Esme stifling her smile, only Harry can get Edward to do a thing he's told lately. She ignored Edward's huff as he put Harry to bed, Esme and Rosalie left them alone and did what they needed to do.

Edward sat for hours watching his mate sleep; he'd eaten a pint of Ben and Jerry ice cream before falling asleep. The baby was up and moving around, and he knew Harry would be woken up with it soon. Just as Harry's dreams changed, Edward froze in shock - that couldn't be right could it? His amber eyes widened in amazement.

"What's wrong?" asked Harry worriedly, Edward was acting as though Harry had somehow stunned him. Sitting up, grunting in agony and annoyance.

"Hush," said Edward his hands lying across Harry's stomach and he pressed his ear to his stomach as if he was listening to something.

"Edward?" whispered Harry wondering what the hell was going on.

"Sshh…" said Edward his voice full of wonder and love.

Harry being Harry it didn't take him long to figure it out. "You can hear the baby?" he asked wonder on his own face matched by Edwards.

"Yes," breathed Edward his voice filled with marvel at this new experience.

"What's it saying?" asked Harry.

"It loves you, us, it loves when you use magic…it can feel it." whispered Edward his voice filled with incredulity.

"Really?" grinned Harry his green eyes twinkling in triumph.

"Yes," said Edward, "The baby loves the sound of our voices. It wants to hear more."

"What's not to like?" smirked Harry wagging his eyebrows in suggestiveness. He missed Edward, or rather what they've not done for months. Well Pregnancy did tend to put a stopper to that kind of intimacy with the person you loved. The worse thing still - he wasn't sure how the hell to stop Harry from getting pregnant again if they did become intimate again.

"Don't even think about it Harry, even after the baby is born we can't. I can't go through this again," said Edward aware of the line his lover's thoughts had taken on.

"Hey, it's not just your decision," pouted Harry unhappily.

"Want to bet?" said Edward wryly.

"Trust me Edward, even if you mean it now - I can get you to change your mind." said Harry his voice husky as he thought about their couplings over the past year.

Edward shifted uncomfortably, throwing Harry an half irritated half exasperated look. Damn it, who would have thought Harry, could be such a bloody tease? It seemed he had a lot to learn. He wasn't sure how long he'd be able to keep his hands to himself with Harry's thoughts kept going like that.

"If you can hear the baby does that mean the baby's ready to come out?" asked Harry changing the subject as another thought entered his mind.

"Perhaps," said Edward thoughtfully. "The baby doesn't like hurting you, it is getting too big. It realises that so it could be time, but I don't know a lot about babies. Carlisle would be best to tell us."

"Our baby is different though Edward, I mean its growth rate is…alarming to stay the least. Not only that the chance its going to be a Wizard as well is big too. Half vampire half wizard." said Harry.

"I know," said Edward thoughtfully, frowning at the floor for a few seconds listening intently to something.

"Who are you listening to?" asked Harry rather impatiently.

"Carlisle," said Edward his head cocked to the side. "He said he'd calculated how old the baby is but its best getting Poppy to check. If the baby is at the stage where it can be removed then it's best done. The quicker the better that way there's less chance of either of you being hurt."

"Okay," murmured Harry. "If that's the case we need to talk about names."

"We do," said Edward quietly. "Maybe you should get some sleep first."

"Not until he's eaten," said Poppy coming into the room.

"I've had a pint of ice cream," protested Harry, he'd asked for something to eat to get them off his back! He hadn't wanted an entire meal laid out for him…what was that roast beef?

"Eat," insisted Poppy sternly.

"Alright, alright," grumbled Harry, pushing the tray towards himself. "I'll eat it," he stated firmly. Poppy understood Harry's unspoken words and quickly took off.

"So if it's a boy?" asked Edward patiently.

"This is going to sound bad…but I don't want to use family names…" said Harry.

"I can understand that," said Edward, it would be a reminder of what he lost.

"What about your last name though?" asked Harry cocking his head to the side.

"Masen?" asked Edward curiously, "Masen Potter-Cullen? Or Cullen-Potter?"

"Just Cullen," said Harry quietly.

"But your family line?" questioned Edward stunned.

"Will still continue on in the baby, it happens to all families Edward, my line started out as Peverell." reminded Harry.

"Are you really sure? Maybe we should make it Potter-Cullen so the baby has a choice?" suggested Edward.

"On paperwork fine," said Harry conceding the point. He just didn't want any child of his to put up with the fame of being the 'Harry Potter's' son.

"What if its girl?" asked Edward.

"Why don't you think of one?" asked Harry eating his dinner.

"Madeline?" suggested Edward.

Harry snorted but didn't bother answering.

"Okay what about Margaret?" suggested Edward.

"Edward you aren't in your time anymore…those kind of names are NOT popular." stated Harry firmly, but there was an amused smile playing across his face.

"What about Ella that's a nice name?"

"Ella?" mused Harry "Ella Esmeralda Potter-Cullen. Sounds really good actually."

"What do you want?" asked Edward, removing the empty plate, and pushing the covers up, and sitting on top, curling them up together.

"I just want the baby healthy and happy," said Harry, he truly didn't care if he had a boy or a girl.

"Me too," admitted Edward "Now sleep." he demanded of his exhausted mate.

"Aye aye captain," murmured Harry already half asleep - he'd been awake a lot longer today than normal.

Do you like the names? if not what kind of names would you like? last chance for the boy or girl thing :P lol do you want harry turned or would you like to see him survive and maybe have another child before complications cause him to be turned then? have i done that before? i think i have...harry potter and the loss of faith hm ... or twins this time that cause complications? resulting in him being turned? will harry keep his magic or will he be bringing up two magically powerful children without the help of magic? or will they not be magical but have gifts like edward? R&R PLEASE!