Chapter 6
Months had passed since Serenity had seen her beloved Harry. She couldn't help but to think about him. He did however, keep his promise and wrote to Serenity often, saying how the troops were doing and how much he loved and missed her. But as the months drew on, the letters got fewer and fewer and Serenity grew more worried. "Serenity dear, stop looking out the window," Queen Malory said sewing some little shirts for the baby. "The postman will be here, now contrate on that christening gown, that baby will come any day now. We must be ready." Serenity looked at her mother and smiled. "I wasn't looking for the postman mother, I was just looking at all the beautiful flowers growing." Malory looked at her. "And I just finished the christening gown see." Serenity pulled out a small white gown with small pearls sewn into it. Malory smiled. "It's beautiful Serenity, I'm so proud." She hugged Serenity. "You're going to be a wonderful mother." Serenity smiled and touched her rather large belly. "I hope so mother. I pray Harry returns soon, I have a feeling the baby will be here within a few days." Just then Lavina rushed in, a letter in her hand. "Princess Serenity, the postman gave this to me and I knew to give it to you right away." Serenity got up and took the letter from Lavina. "It's from Harry," Serenity cried as she opened the letter.
My Darling Serenity,
We have won! The rebels retreated due to lack of troops and supplies. There is much celebration here in Gryffindor. And a lot of sadness as well. We lost many good men. I have a few things to take care of here in Gryffindor and then I'll be returning to Slytherin. My parents are coming with me. They have many things to give us for the baby. I shall be Slytherin by nightfall. I count the seconds until we are together again Serenity. I miss you so much. I'll see you tonight.
All my love
Harry
Serenity smiled. "Harry is coming back! He'll be here by nightfall." Serenity was glowing. Her beloved was coming home. She held the letter close to her and smiled. "I must plan a party for the soldiers and Harry's return." Malory got up and smiled. "I'll plan the party, you rest young lady. I don't want you to stress yourself with that baby so close to being here. Serenity smiled. "You are right mother. I will rest, and get myself ready for the party tonight." Malory smiled and kissed her daughter's forehead. "And I bet your new governess, Lady Narrissa won't mind keeping you company for awhile." Serenity sighed. "Mother, that woman makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't trust her. She looks at me in such a way, it scares me." "Oh Serenity, you worry too much. Lady Narrissa is a good woman, and she will only be your governess till your 18th birthday next month, or when you become Queen. Then she'll be one of your ladies in waiting." There was a knock on the door and Lady Narrissa walked in with Lord Draco. They both bowed to Malory and Serenity. "Your Majesty, your Highness," Lady Narrissa said. "I hope my son and I are not disturbing you." "No not at all," Serenity said forcing a smile. "You are both welcomed here." Malory smiled. "I see Serenity will be in good hands, so I will go and plan the Welcome home ball for Harry and the solders." Malory walked out the room. Serenity fanned herself and slowly went back to her chair. "Lavina, could you please get me some water, I'm famished." As Lavina did what she was asked, Narrissa whispered to Draco. "Now my son, put the poison in the Princess' cup. It should work in a matter of seconds killing Princess Serenity and her child." "What about Queen Malory, and Prince Harry." Draco whispered back, "We'll worry about them after the princess is dead. They'll be too overcome with grief." Narrissa gave Draco a small vile. "Now go my son, fulfill your destiny." Draco took the vile and while Princess Serenity was not looking, put the yellow dust into her cup. He quickly got up and left the room. Serenity picked up her cup and was about to drink, when she felt a small kick in her stomach. She put the cup down and placed her hand on her stomach, smile glowing on her face. "Lavina, the baby kicked!" In all the excitement, she spilled her water all over the floor. "Oh dear," Serenity said. Lavina walked up to her and smiled. "I'll take care of that your highness, you just start getting ready, Prince Harry will be here in a few hours. I shall help you dress shortly." Serenity smiled, got up and slowly walked to her closest. No! I almost had the princess and her baby out of the way. It's time for plan B; wait for the King to die and Serenity is crowned Queen, then overthrow her. Narrissa smiled as she quietly walked out of the room.
There was much celebration in the streets of Slytherin at the return of Prince Harry and the brave army of Slytherin. While inside the castle walls, the great ballroom was decorated beautifully for the celebration. Serenity sat in her chair in a beautiful dark green dress waiting excitedly for her love to come threw the doors. Malory looked at her daughter and smiled. "Be patient Serenity, he will be here." Just then, the big doors opened and the caller cried out. "The High King and Queen, King James and Queen Lillian!" Serenity hid her disappointment as Harry's parents walked up to them. She stood up and bowed. "King James, Queen Lillian, I'm so glad you're here." "Rise my child," James said motioning Serenity to rise. "You do not need to be bowing in your condition Serenity. We don't want anything to happen to our grandchild." Serenity smiled and hugged them both. "It's wonderful to see you both again. How is Harry? Is he well?" The big doors opened again and Harry, in his red and gold, walked in and smiled. He slowly walked up to Serenity and his parents and bowed. "Princess Serenity, I have brought back Slytherin's army safely as promised. Serenity tried to hide her happiness as she bowed. "The Kingdom of Slytherin owes you much thanks Prince Harry. And I'm very happy that you have returned safely." Harry smiled. "Now that we have that out of the way." He swept Serenity in his arms and passionately kissed her. "I missed you so much." Serenity smiled. "And I missed you." Harry smiled and looked down at Serenity's belly. "Looks like I came back just in time." He touched her belly. "How are you feeling?" "Wonderful," Serenity said smiling. "Espeally now that you're back here with me." Harry smiled and kissed her again. Just then Lavina rushed into the ballroom and up to Queen Malory. Serenity looked as Lavina whispered something to Malory. She gasped and followed Lavina out. Serenity knew what was happening. Her father was dying. She ran out of the ballroom as well, Harry following. Serenity reached her father's door and ran in. She saw all the nobles of Slytherin surrounding the bed along with her mother, who was crying, and the doctor. Serenity slowly walked up. "What's happened?" Everyone looked up, with sad looks on their faces. Lavina, with tears streaming down her face, walked up to Serenity. "I'm sorry your highness, so sorry." She looked at Lavina in fear. "What's happened," She repeated. Harry had walked in and was standing beside Serenity. One of the Lords stood up and walked to Serenity. "The king is dead." Serenity thought she would faint. Her loving father was gone forever. Even though she wanted to fall to the ground and start sobbing, she kept her composer. The Lord bowed. "Long live Queen Serenity." Serenity watched as everyone in the room, even Harry, bowed to her. She looked around slowly. She could not mourn for her father now. She was a Queen. She took a deep breath. "I will do my best to rule this kingdom, with help from my husband, with the same grace, love and kindness that my father ruled for so many years." Everyone rose. Serenity walked up slowly to King John's body. She slowly kissed his cheek. "Goodbye papa." She turned around and left the room, making it back to her room with as much strength she could muster. She walked out onto the balcony and looked at the moon and stars. Serenity still kept her composer, not shedding a single tear. Serenity felt someone's arms go around her. "Serenity," Harry's gentle voice whispered in her ear. She turned around and looked at him. Harry held out his arms. "It's ok Serenity, no one is here but me and you." Serenity looked at Harry again, tears now streaming down her face. She fell into her husband's arms and started sobbing."PAPA!" Serenity screamed at the night sky. "It's alright, go ahead and cry." Harry held Serenity close to him and gently stroked her long hair. Serenity was still crying, when she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She touched her stomach and moaned loudly. "Serenity," Harry cried, "what's wrong!" "The baby," Serenity said moaning again, "I think it's time."
Months had passed since Serenity had seen her beloved Harry. She couldn't help but to think about him. He did however, keep his promise and wrote to Serenity often, saying how the troops were doing and how much he loved and missed her. But as the months drew on, the letters got fewer and fewer and Serenity grew more worried. "Serenity dear, stop looking out the window," Queen Malory said sewing some little shirts for the baby. "The postman will be here, now contrate on that christening gown, that baby will come any day now. We must be ready." Serenity looked at her mother and smiled. "I wasn't looking for the postman mother, I was just looking at all the beautiful flowers growing." Malory looked at her. "And I just finished the christening gown see." Serenity pulled out a small white gown with small pearls sewn into it. Malory smiled. "It's beautiful Serenity, I'm so proud." She hugged Serenity. "You're going to be a wonderful mother." Serenity smiled and touched her rather large belly. "I hope so mother. I pray Harry returns soon, I have a feeling the baby will be here within a few days." Just then Lavina rushed in, a letter in her hand. "Princess Serenity, the postman gave this to me and I knew to give it to you right away." Serenity got up and took the letter from Lavina. "It's from Harry," Serenity cried as she opened the letter.
My Darling Serenity,
We have won! The rebels retreated due to lack of troops and supplies. There is much celebration here in Gryffindor. And a lot of sadness as well. We lost many good men. I have a few things to take care of here in Gryffindor and then I'll be returning to Slytherin. My parents are coming with me. They have many things to give us for the baby. I shall be Slytherin by nightfall. I count the seconds until we are together again Serenity. I miss you so much. I'll see you tonight.
All my love
Harry
Serenity smiled. "Harry is coming back! He'll be here by nightfall." Serenity was glowing. Her beloved was coming home. She held the letter close to her and smiled. "I must plan a party for the soldiers and Harry's return." Malory got up and smiled. "I'll plan the party, you rest young lady. I don't want you to stress yourself with that baby so close to being here. Serenity smiled. "You are right mother. I will rest, and get myself ready for the party tonight." Malory smiled and kissed her daughter's forehead. "And I bet your new governess, Lady Narrissa won't mind keeping you company for awhile." Serenity sighed. "Mother, that woman makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't trust her. She looks at me in such a way, it scares me." "Oh Serenity, you worry too much. Lady Narrissa is a good woman, and she will only be your governess till your 18th birthday next month, or when you become Queen. Then she'll be one of your ladies in waiting." There was a knock on the door and Lady Narrissa walked in with Lord Draco. They both bowed to Malory and Serenity. "Your Majesty, your Highness," Lady Narrissa said. "I hope my son and I are not disturbing you." "No not at all," Serenity said forcing a smile. "You are both welcomed here." Malory smiled. "I see Serenity will be in good hands, so I will go and plan the Welcome home ball for Harry and the solders." Malory walked out the room. Serenity fanned herself and slowly went back to her chair. "Lavina, could you please get me some water, I'm famished." As Lavina did what she was asked, Narrissa whispered to Draco. "Now my son, put the poison in the Princess' cup. It should work in a matter of seconds killing Princess Serenity and her child." "What about Queen Malory, and Prince Harry." Draco whispered back, "We'll worry about them after the princess is dead. They'll be too overcome with grief." Narrissa gave Draco a small vile. "Now go my son, fulfill your destiny." Draco took the vile and while Princess Serenity was not looking, put the yellow dust into her cup. He quickly got up and left the room. Serenity picked up her cup and was about to drink, when she felt a small kick in her stomach. She put the cup down and placed her hand on her stomach, smile glowing on her face. "Lavina, the baby kicked!" In all the excitement, she spilled her water all over the floor. "Oh dear," Serenity said. Lavina walked up to her and smiled. "I'll take care of that your highness, you just start getting ready, Prince Harry will be here in a few hours. I shall help you dress shortly." Serenity smiled, got up and slowly walked to her closest. No! I almost had the princess and her baby out of the way. It's time for plan B; wait for the King to die and Serenity is crowned Queen, then overthrow her. Narrissa smiled as she quietly walked out of the room.
There was much celebration in the streets of Slytherin at the return of Prince Harry and the brave army of Slytherin. While inside the castle walls, the great ballroom was decorated beautifully for the celebration. Serenity sat in her chair in a beautiful dark green dress waiting excitedly for her love to come threw the doors. Malory looked at her daughter and smiled. "Be patient Serenity, he will be here." Just then, the big doors opened and the caller cried out. "The High King and Queen, King James and Queen Lillian!" Serenity hid her disappointment as Harry's parents walked up to them. She stood up and bowed. "King James, Queen Lillian, I'm so glad you're here." "Rise my child," James said motioning Serenity to rise. "You do not need to be bowing in your condition Serenity. We don't want anything to happen to our grandchild." Serenity smiled and hugged them both. "It's wonderful to see you both again. How is Harry? Is he well?" The big doors opened again and Harry, in his red and gold, walked in and smiled. He slowly walked up to Serenity and his parents and bowed. "Princess Serenity, I have brought back Slytherin's army safely as promised. Serenity tried to hide her happiness as she bowed. "The Kingdom of Slytherin owes you much thanks Prince Harry. And I'm very happy that you have returned safely." Harry smiled. "Now that we have that out of the way." He swept Serenity in his arms and passionately kissed her. "I missed you so much." Serenity smiled. "And I missed you." Harry smiled and looked down at Serenity's belly. "Looks like I came back just in time." He touched her belly. "How are you feeling?" "Wonderful," Serenity said smiling. "Espeally now that you're back here with me." Harry smiled and kissed her again. Just then Lavina rushed into the ballroom and up to Queen Malory. Serenity looked as Lavina whispered something to Malory. She gasped and followed Lavina out. Serenity knew what was happening. Her father was dying. She ran out of the ballroom as well, Harry following. Serenity reached her father's door and ran in. She saw all the nobles of Slytherin surrounding the bed along with her mother, who was crying, and the doctor. Serenity slowly walked up. "What's happened?" Everyone looked up, with sad looks on their faces. Lavina, with tears streaming down her face, walked up to Serenity. "I'm sorry your highness, so sorry." She looked at Lavina in fear. "What's happened," She repeated. Harry had walked in and was standing beside Serenity. One of the Lords stood up and walked to Serenity. "The king is dead." Serenity thought she would faint. Her loving father was gone forever. Even though she wanted to fall to the ground and start sobbing, she kept her composer. The Lord bowed. "Long live Queen Serenity." Serenity watched as everyone in the room, even Harry, bowed to her. She looked around slowly. She could not mourn for her father now. She was a Queen. She took a deep breath. "I will do my best to rule this kingdom, with help from my husband, with the same grace, love and kindness that my father ruled for so many years." Everyone rose. Serenity walked up slowly to King John's body. She slowly kissed his cheek. "Goodbye papa." She turned around and left the room, making it back to her room with as much strength she could muster. She walked out onto the balcony and looked at the moon and stars. Serenity still kept her composer, not shedding a single tear. Serenity felt someone's arms go around her. "Serenity," Harry's gentle voice whispered in her ear. She turned around and looked at him. Harry held out his arms. "It's ok Serenity, no one is here but me and you." Serenity looked at Harry again, tears now streaming down her face. She fell into her husband's arms and started sobbing."PAPA!" Serenity screamed at the night sky. "It's alright, go ahead and cry." Harry held Serenity close to him and gently stroked her long hair. Serenity was still crying, when she felt a sharp pain in her stomach. She touched her stomach and moaned loudly. "Serenity," Harry cried, "what's wrong!" "The baby," Serenity said moaning again, "I think it's time."