The Potter Manor was currently buzzing with happiness. Yes, it was calm and tranquil at the moment, but magic was humming warm and radiant around the property. If it was possible for a stranger to take a peek at the area, they would notice how everything looked bright and vibrant compared to its surroundings.

A couple with happy smiles lay in the master chambers, on the king-size bed, draped with burgundy sheets.

Harry Potter was a very, very, very, very happy man. His face and jaw were starting to hurt from smiling too much. He's eyes held a moist quality to them making his green eyes brighter and more prominent than usual. His arm was draped around his wife, with his lips on her head. Harry's other hand now lay above Daphne's stomach protectively. Oh, how happy was Harry right now. A box containing a vial with glowing green liquid lay at the side table together with a box and a ribbon.

Daphne Potter was currently basking in happiness, relief, and contentment as she relished the moment of being in her husband's arms with their hands intertwined on top of her still flat stomach. She had learned earlier this week that she was pregnant, but she wanted to make sure it was real and not just a false alarm before telling Harry. So, Daphne went to St. Mungos and met with Tracey to help her. What tremendous joy Daphne felt as it was confirmed by her Mediwitch friend.

She was also anxious about how she would tell Harry and how he would react. Sure, they have talked about it and have agreed to have kids after Teddy grew up enough. Still, doubts and nerves were eating her. Daphne confided to Tracey to which her best friend reminded her that it was going to be fine, and she should try to surprise Harry with it.

So, Daphne went back to her office at Diagon Alley. One of the Law Firms that the Greengrass owned— *Verdant Laws. She hurriedly transfigured some parchment and quill into a small box and a ribbon. Daphne placed the vial of the positive pregnancy test she took earlier and added a note saying,

'Your gift will arrive soon, 3 weeks and counting'

As soon as she finished writing the note, Daphne floo'd immediately back to Potter Manor and waited for Harry to arrive back. She was pacing and pulling a strand of her hair while waiting. The fireplace blazed and Harry stumbled out of the floo, looking as handsome as the day she fell for him. Daphne quickly pulled Harry in a kiss with no preamble and pulled him to their bedroom.

"What do you remember three weeks ago?" Daphne asked as she hid the box behind her. Harry just raised his brow at her and shook his head.

"It was Beltane and as I can remember we celebrated with the family and Teddy explicitly wished for a younger-" Harry stopped talking as he realized what he was talking about and the shy smile Daphne had. It was Beltane and after celebrating at the Greengrass Estate together with Andy and Teddy, the two of them went back to continue their 'own' celebration.

"Daph?" Harry asked his voice thick and full of emotion. Daphne handed him a small box with a note on top. His heart was beating fast, and he felt like something was lodged up in his throat. Harry reached for the box with trembling hands. Daphne's hands guided him to their bed to sit. He untied the box carefully and when he saw the vial with growing green substance, Harry immediately grabbed Daphne and kissed her fervently then hugged her tightly, whispering I love you and standing up to jump and scream a huge "YES!"

Now they were on their bed laying quietly basking in each other's presence. Daphne inhaled her husband's scent as he rubbed her stomach lovingly. Harry then placed a kiss on her head before bending down and kissing her stomach. Daphne giggled at Harry's action and smiled at him.

"It's gonna be a girl," Harry said as he looked at Daphne with a goofy grin on his face. Daphne snorted and crossed her arms.

"A boy" Daphne retorted, a matter of factly. Daphne Potter neé Greengrass is always right.

"I'm still betting it's a girl" Harry replied as he placed his hand on Daphne's stomach again and acted as if he was thinking hard, then nodded his head after a few seconds. Daphne couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you sure about that, Lord Potter?" Daphne asked with a raised brow, loving the determined look her husband now wore. "If so then, let's make a bet"

Harry smirked and shook his head. Betting against each other has been their thing even before they got together. It was a fun game that only the two of them knew. This was bringing back memories of where Daphne won a majority of them, but Harry was very sure to win this one, he wouldn't tell it but his magic felt like it told him they were having a girl.

"Well… How about… 1 month of having the nappy duties? What about that Lady Potter" Harry proposed with a tone of seriousness he used when dealing with the Wizangamot.

Daphne just laughed. Oh, Harry was going get his Teddy training (what they called looking after Teddy when Andromeda was needed somewhere Teddy couldn't go) and have the 1st month of nappy duties. She was sure it was a boy, it was mother's intuition, and her magic hummed in agreement. Harry Potter was going to grimace after 9 months.

"Agreed, Lord Potter" Daphne said as she leaned and kissed Harry on the lips to which Harry capitalized to kiss Daphne deeper. The two lovebirds were now internally laughing and looking forward to the results of their bet.

~9 months after~

"Congratulations Lady and Lord Potter, you have healthy Beltane twins," the healer said as she handed Isabelle Mari Potter, who came 13 minutes after her brother James Sirius Potter who was now being handed to Daphne who was now cleaned and decent.

Harry held his daughter with so much care. He didn't see Teddy as a newborn and only saw pictures. Now, having his daughter, Harry realized how small and fragile-looking infants are.

He looked at Daphne who was now staring at James with so much love as she caressed his cheeks. The couple looked at each other and each gave a watery smile. Harry leaned over to Daphne and kissed her lips while still holding Isabelle in his arms.

"Thank you Daph, I love you, so much" Harry whispered as he looked directly at his wife's electrifying blue eyes.

"I love you too Harry" Daphne responded and looked at her daughter and caressed her cheeks like what she did to James.

"So, nappy duties?" Daphne asked and Harry softly chuckled to avoid waking up the twins.

"Yeah, I guess we both got them now" Harry replied as he looked at their twins sleeping respectively in their arms.

Daphne smiled and the family shared a quiet moment to themselves before showing everyone the new addition to the House Potter.

a/n

* -inspired from the Haphne fanfic titled "Novocaine" br /I really love that fanfiction and would reread it at times, most of the happenings here or better yet the past or background o of this story is heavily inspired by Novocaine. I just love the world building on Novocaine and the exploration it had. I hope you like this and thank you for reading!

-ykks