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I slightly struggle to sit on the bed with my huge expanding stomach. I rub Dudley's shoulders.
"Merry Christmas Duds."
Dudley groans, "Who cares bout Christmas."
Over the time we've been hidden Dudley hasn't been taking this well, he worries about Harry and Luke and there is only so much school work he can do before he gets bored. I totally understand, my head spins with too much worry as well. Due from being stuck in a safe house I've had nothing to do. Jones yelled at me that if I clean the already clean kitchen one more time she'll slap me.
So I decided to do studying to keep myself occupied, I am studying law. Rolling my eyes at myself I can just imagine Da's goofy smile.
I rub Dudley's shoulder again for he has fallen back asleep, "Come on popkin, I've made some breakfast."
Dudley groans, "Breakfast may be a tempting offer to get someone out of bed but this breakfast is made by you ... if Harry made it, it would be more tempting."
I slightly smack him for his cheeky comment, "Get up!"
Using all my strength I manage to move off the bed with my massive belly, I rub my belly unconsciously. Please be a non magical girl, please.
Walking into the kitchen I see Luke slightly jump in his seat in anticipation.
"He'll come down soon," I say smiling. I slightly jump in surprise when Vernon twirls me to face him.
"Merry Christmas love," He says before a kiss then he takes my hands and starts dancing with me, I smile at his playfulness. Vernon has been having the time of his life. 'Never realised how much I hated Grunnings'. He listens to music a lot and randomly chuckles and dances. He coaxes me into playing scrabble and takes long walks at the beach everyday to see the sunset. He is trying to be a bit more healthy because he worries, he wants to live longer for Dudley and the baby on the way. The fact I was able to get pregnant so late in life thrills him to no end. He randomly touches and kisses my expanding belly. It brings me so much joy to see him for the first time in years be ... content in life.
"Happy Christmas Hun," I reply bringing him in another kiss.
"LUKE, how are you here!" Yells Dudley when he finally makes it to the kitchen.
Christmas was a success Dudley was so pleased Luke was able to visit for the day but when Luke told Dudley that he was able to stay with us until New Years. Well let's just say he never looked that happy with any Christmas gift I've given him.
I'm sitting outside looking at the night sky just enjoying how relaxing it is, Luke left earlier this morning for it's the night of the first. I sigh. It would even be more relaxing if I'm able to smoke, but of course I won't risk harming my baby girl. I mean. I frown, it could be a boy, I need to not set myself for disappointment.
After hearing some noise I get worried. In the corner of my eye I notice a spider on the floor. It looks like a false widow spider, this is not his natural region.
'What are you doing so far from home.' I mutter. I get up not wanting to get bitten by it.
With a pop and swish sound the ... spider turns into a menacing tall looking creature with a black cloak. I gape unable to speak or make a sound. So this is how I die. The creature lowers their hood.
"SNAPE!"
He puts his finger to his lip to quiet me.
"Tuney, do you know where Harry is."
I gape confused, "I haven't the foggiest."
"Tuney please, these deaths and war won't end without him. Didn't he tell you anything?"
"You seem to be under the impression that Harry would confined in me, the last I saw him he basically said 'Be jobless and homeless because people are after you and I don't care nor would save you if they caught you'.
Snape makes a face in disbelief, "Must be a ruse to protect you, that doesn't seem like him. Especially since you so obviously love him."
I shake my head, "I may love the boy but he is troublesome and has never loved us and his controlling, hate inducing scar didn't help."
He gives me a hopeless look, "You really don't have any clue about where he has gone."
"No, and I'm glad I don't."
For I am weak. If I'm tortured I don't think I'll last very long before ratting him out.
Snape then looks at my belly, "Yes you are weak for more then one reason, this hideout has been compromised. You and your family need to move."
He hands me a piece of paper, 'Happy New Year' he says sarcastically under his breath and pops away.
Your sister is buried in a graveyard located in Godric's Hollow, get your guards to take you.
I squeal in surprise. "VERNON! Dudley."
After racing or in my case waddling we get our things packed to leave straight away. Jones and Diggle are extremely angry that we are compromised and start flicking their wands hastily to pack everything up.
We leave within two minutes with the help of their magic and we all pop away to a new location. The feeling of popping away is horrible.
They magically sort our belongings in the new safe house, it's like we have a home again within minutes. Only this time it's mountain views rather than beach views.
I hand Severus's note to Jones, "Are you able to take me?"
She looks at the note and looks up worried, "Who gave this to you?"
She lifts her wands and casts spells on the letter then on me.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
"Calm down you crazy women, just a spell to check for tracking charms. Which there isn't any, thank Merlin."
Without thinking I mimic my sister, "Merlin was a Slytherin."
She raises her eyebrow, "Yes, and?"
I shuffle my feet embarrassed, "It was just something my sister use to say, a lot of wizards and witches say thank Merlin this, thank Merlin that but Lily said if Merlin was so good and respected and a Slytherin that means not all Slytherins are bad."
Jones raises the note towards me, "This may be a trap, we'll scope out the area beforehand then we can take you."
I nod and whisper thank you.
Going on my knees very slowly I look to Lily and James's headstone.
Hello Lily flower, hello brother. Sorry I never visited you earlier, but I am here now. I am sorry I failed your son. I wish things didn't turn out the way they did. I wish life had turn out better. I wish, I wish oh how I wish but wishing doesn't change things and Lily flower, brother ... Another magical war is occurring and I am so scared.
The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.
The wreath of roses that's placed glistens but are not wilting in snow, I bring my hand up and softly touch a rose ... it's ever so slightly warm. I pull my hand back in surprise.
"It's a magical wreath it's slightly protected from elements." Says Jones, answering my unasked question.
6th of March
"A GIRL! Oh Vernon it's a wonderful beautiful baby GIRL" I say then I start giggling in delight. Vernon wraps his arm around me and kisses my cheek.
"Didn't know you wanted a girl so much mum, was I a disappointment?" Sneers Dudley.
I look up to Duds in shock, "NO! Not at all Duds ... not at all, I love ...
"Mum, mum it's all right I was just taking the mickey out of you. She is beautiful. She has your dad's red hair."
I lean down and kiss her forehead, but she has my blue eyes.
Luella Jacinta Dursley.
