Chapter 7
"Lavina!" Harry screamed helping Serenity into their room. Lavina ran in. "Your highness?" She took one look at Serenity and knew what was going on. "I'll send for the midwife!" Lavina ran out and Harry helped Serenity onto the bed. He touched her forehead and smiled. "You'll be a wonderful mother." Serenity smiled weakly. "And you will be a wonderful father." Just then Lavina, the midwife, Queen Malory, and all the ladies of Slytherin rushed in. While the midwife was checking Serenity, Malory directed Harry to another room was his parents and the nobles and lords of Slytherin were sitting. "Do not worry Harry," Malory said smiling, "Serenity will be fine I promise you." She went back into the bedroom and shut the door behind her. Harry slowly walked to his parents and sat down. Queen Lillian walked up to her son and smiled. Harry slowly looked up. "I guess this it huh, in a few hours, I'll be a father." He stood up and walked to the door. He could hear Serenity's screams and moans. How much he wanted to be in there with her. Lillian walked up to him. "Oh my son, you must be scared terrified. I know your father was when I was giving birth to you." King James walked up and stood beside his wife. "I remember the day you were born Harry, it was very late. My hands were shaking and sweating. Not to mention, I was walking back and forth wondering if your mother was all right. But after you were born and I got to hold you for the first time, I was just so happy. There you were my son, in my arms. It's a wonderful feeling Harry, a feeling you'll get to experience very soon. Harry smiled at his parents. "I just hope I'm a good father."
Behind the door, Serenity was in the bed, moaning loudly. Ladies were surrounding the bed, hoping to get a look at the new Queen giving birth. The midwife was hovering around Serenity, getting everything ready for the baby's birth. Finally, after a few hours it was time for Serenity to push. "Push my Queen, push!" The midwife shouted. Serenity screamed as she pushed again. She was ready to get this baby out and now. Serenity fell back onto the pillow and started breathing heavily. The midwife smiled. "Just one more push my Queen." Serenity sighed heavily. "I can't, I'm so tired." "Come on Serenity," Malory said beside her, "you can do it. Just one more." Serenity looked at her mother and smiled weakly. "Alight, one more." She took a deep breath and pushed hard.
Back in the room, Harry had started pacing. He had heard nothing for the longest time. Could something have happened to the baby, or Serenity? He walked up to the door and put his ear to it. Just then, he heard a loud cry, a baby's cry. Harry smiled. Everyone in the room stood up and looked towards the door. A few minutes later, the door opened and Queen Malory walked out with a small bundle in her arms. She looked up and smiled. "May I introduce, Princess Samantha." All the nobles clapped as Malory walked up to Harry. "Here she is Harry, your baby girl." Harry looked down at Samantha and smiled. Malory gently placed Samantha in her father's arms. All the feelings his father described came to him. It was wonderful. There she was his daughter, his little girl. Harry looked up. "How's Serenity?" Malory smiled. "A little tired, but just fine. She wants to see you. Harry walked into the bedroom. Serenity looked up and smiled. "I hope you're not disappointed she wasn't a boy." Harry smiled. "Why would I be, she's beautiful, like her mother." Harry placed Samantha in Serenity's arms and kissed her. Serenity looked at her daughter. "It's the weirdest thing Harry, My father leaves this world, and a few hours later, our daughter enters it." Harry smiled. "Maybe she's a sign, telling us that everything will be alright." He kissed her and smiled. Lavina walked up to them and bowed. "Your majesty, may I take the new princess to her bed, so you can rest?" Serenity held Samantha closer to her. "Oh let me just hold her a little longer. I'm not that tired." Serenity yawned. Harry smiled. He gently took Samantha and gave her to Lavina. "You can hold her later, now rest." Serenity yawned again and smiled. "All right, you win, I'll rest." Serenity closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Harry kissed her forehead. "You're so beautiful. Sleep my love, you deserve to after bringing our beautiful child into the world." King James and Queen Lillian walked in. "How's Serenity," Lillian asked. Harry smiled. "Just fine. I just wish she gave birth during happier times." Harry looked at her and sighed. "I wanted her to stay a princess for as long as she could." James looked at his son. "Why, do you think Serenity will be different once she's crowned queen," King James asked his son. Harry sighed. "No, of course not. I know Serenity will stay the sweet kind woman I fell in love with, she would never let the fact that she is a queen get in the way of us. I just don't want her to be stressed." "She's going to be stressed Harry, she is queen of an entire kingdom." Lillian said. "It is her destiny to rule, as is yours to be high king." James walked up to his wife. "All you can do is love her and be there for her Harry. Help Serenity with her royal duties. She'll be happy that you are there for her, and your baby girl." Harry looked at Samantha and smiled. "Samantha, she's so beautiful. And I'm her father." King James pats his son on the back. "Things will only get better after this Harry, she'll grow more lovely with each passing day. And one day, you will be proud of her as I am of you right now." Harry hugged his parents. "Thank you mother, father." James and Lillian smiled. "Now, I want to hold that beautiful granddaughter of mine."
Narrissa and Draco were sitting in their living room. "Now what are we going to do mother," Draco said pacing the room. "Not only is Princess Serenity still alive, she is queen and has given birth to her child." Narrissa looked at the fireplace. "Yes, this does bring new problems my son, but none we can't handle." Narrissa stood up. "We have enough nobles on our side to begin our assault on the castle." Narrissa smiled evilly. "Queen Serenity would never expect it. Some of her most trusted nobles betray her. Then after you're crowned King my son, we'll behead the entire royal family, including that foreigner Prince Harry." Draco stood up and walked to his mother. "And what of the new princess, not only will she rule Slytherin if her mother dies, she's also future High Queen." Narrissa smiled. "Already taken care of. One of the men will sneak into the castle tonight and kill the little princess." Narrissa rubbed her hands together and smiled. "It will only be a matter of time my son, before the crown of Slytherin will be placed on your head." Narrissa laughed coldly.
Serenity still slept peacefully in her bed, Samantha sleeping in the crib next to her.
Serenity was in the Gardens of Slytherin with Samantha in her arms. She looked down at her daughter and smiled. Just then there was a white light and Adira appeared. Serenity looked up and gasped. "Adira, is that you." Adira looked at Serenity. "Little one, you must awaken, your child is in great danger. Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa have been plotting to overthrow you so Draco can be King. Narrissa has sent someone to kill the little princess." Serenity looked at Adira. "So it was Lord Draco that killed you wasn't it?" Adira nodded. "There is no time to explain that, you must awaken now Serenity, Samantha is the future of all four kingdoms. Wake up Serenity NOW!
Serenity shot up and looked around her dark room. She saw a figure slowly walking up to Samantha's crib. Serenity quickly grabbed a book and threw it at the man. It hit the man square in the face and he turned towards her. Serenity got up and tried to get to Samantha, but the man grabbed her and pinned her to the bed. The man looked at her and smiled evilly. He took out his dagger and raised it into the air. Serenity closed her eyes, thinking she was going to die. Just then, someone ran into the room and pushed the man off Serenity. There was a huge scuffle. Serenity then heard a loud moan and a loud thud as someone hit the floor. The person who was still standing looked in the crib, to see if Samantha was all right. Then faced Serenity. Serenity sighed with relief for she knew who it was. It was Harry. She ran into his arms. "Are you alright," Harry asked stroking her hair. "Yes, I'm fine," Serenity, said holding on to Harry tightly. She looked up. "Samantha?" "She's fine," Harry said touching Serenity's cheek. "I'm so glad you and the baby are alright. Adira came to me in a dream and told me that you and Samantha were in danger and Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa were behind it." Serenity looked up. "Adira came to me in a dream as well. She said that Samantha was in danger and that it was Lord Draco that had killed her. I'm so glad I woke up in time." Serenity looked at the man's body. "He would have killed our daughter." Just then about ten guards rushed in along with King James, Queen Lillian and Queen Malory. "Serenity," Malory cried embracing her daughter tightly. "I'm fine mother," Serenity said hugging her mother just as tightly. " We're all are." "What happened," King James asked. Serenity looked at him. "I woke up and saw the man moving towards Samantha's crib. I threw a book at him and started running towards Samantha, but he grabbed me and was about to kill me, when Harry ran in and pushed him off." She looked at the man's lifeless body. The guards picked up the body and walked out. "I shouldn't have forgiven him," Serenity whispered tears streaming down her face. I should have trusted my judgment and exiled him and his evil mother." Harry hugged his wife. "It's not your fault. You didn't know they were planning this." Serenity sighed. "They no doubt have the nobles who never liked my family on their side. Oh Harry, what are we going to do?" Queen Lillian walked up to her son and daughter in law. "Serenity, maybe you, Harry, and the baby should go to Gryffindor for a while, and James can remain and settle things here." Malory nodded. "I agree with Lillian, I don't want you three getting hurt or killed. We can cancel the coronation and send you safely to Gryffindor at nightfall." Serenity looked at everyone. She then stood and picked up Samantha, who was now awake, from her crib. "No," Serenity whispered. "The coronation will go as planned. My people need me right now. And I will not let Samantha live in fear of who she is and her people." "Serenity," Malory cried, "You're putting Samantha and yourself in great danger. Please go to Gryffindor." "I will not mother," Serenity cried. "I'm a queen now, it was my destiny to rule and I will not leave my people at a time where they most need me. My choice is final, my coronation will proceeded." Serenity said as if the discussion was over. Malory was furious. She turned to Harry. "Please Harry, make your wife see reason. Tell her that she is putting you, herself and your daughter in great danger." Harry looked at Malory. "I'm sorry Malory, but Serenity is right, she can't leave Slytherin now. I honor her choice to remain and will stay right by her side." Malory sighed and nodded. "If that is your wish my daughter, I will honor it as well. But please Serenity be careful. Who knows what Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa are plotting." Serenity nodded. "I will mother, I promise."
The thrown room was full of nobles and guests as Serenity walked gracefully to the thrown with Harry by her side. They walked up to the King James and bowed. King James smiled and placed the beautiful crown of Slytherin on Serenity's head. He then placed a crown on Harry's head. Serenity and Harry stood up and faced the cheering crowd waving banners and chanting long live Queen Serenity. Serenity looked around and smiled. Her reign had begun.
"Lavina!" Harry screamed helping Serenity into their room. Lavina ran in. "Your highness?" She took one look at Serenity and knew what was going on. "I'll send for the midwife!" Lavina ran out and Harry helped Serenity onto the bed. He touched her forehead and smiled. "You'll be a wonderful mother." Serenity smiled weakly. "And you will be a wonderful father." Just then Lavina, the midwife, Queen Malory, and all the ladies of Slytherin rushed in. While the midwife was checking Serenity, Malory directed Harry to another room was his parents and the nobles and lords of Slytherin were sitting. "Do not worry Harry," Malory said smiling, "Serenity will be fine I promise you." She went back into the bedroom and shut the door behind her. Harry slowly walked to his parents and sat down. Queen Lillian walked up to her son and smiled. Harry slowly looked up. "I guess this it huh, in a few hours, I'll be a father." He stood up and walked to the door. He could hear Serenity's screams and moans. How much he wanted to be in there with her. Lillian walked up to him. "Oh my son, you must be scared terrified. I know your father was when I was giving birth to you." King James walked up and stood beside his wife. "I remember the day you were born Harry, it was very late. My hands were shaking and sweating. Not to mention, I was walking back and forth wondering if your mother was all right. But after you were born and I got to hold you for the first time, I was just so happy. There you were my son, in my arms. It's a wonderful feeling Harry, a feeling you'll get to experience very soon. Harry smiled at his parents. "I just hope I'm a good father."
Behind the door, Serenity was in the bed, moaning loudly. Ladies were surrounding the bed, hoping to get a look at the new Queen giving birth. The midwife was hovering around Serenity, getting everything ready for the baby's birth. Finally, after a few hours it was time for Serenity to push. "Push my Queen, push!" The midwife shouted. Serenity screamed as she pushed again. She was ready to get this baby out and now. Serenity fell back onto the pillow and started breathing heavily. The midwife smiled. "Just one more push my Queen." Serenity sighed heavily. "I can't, I'm so tired." "Come on Serenity," Malory said beside her, "you can do it. Just one more." Serenity looked at her mother and smiled weakly. "Alight, one more." She took a deep breath and pushed hard.
Back in the room, Harry had started pacing. He had heard nothing for the longest time. Could something have happened to the baby, or Serenity? He walked up to the door and put his ear to it. Just then, he heard a loud cry, a baby's cry. Harry smiled. Everyone in the room stood up and looked towards the door. A few minutes later, the door opened and Queen Malory walked out with a small bundle in her arms. She looked up and smiled. "May I introduce, Princess Samantha." All the nobles clapped as Malory walked up to Harry. "Here she is Harry, your baby girl." Harry looked down at Samantha and smiled. Malory gently placed Samantha in her father's arms. All the feelings his father described came to him. It was wonderful. There she was his daughter, his little girl. Harry looked up. "How's Serenity?" Malory smiled. "A little tired, but just fine. She wants to see you. Harry walked into the bedroom. Serenity looked up and smiled. "I hope you're not disappointed she wasn't a boy." Harry smiled. "Why would I be, she's beautiful, like her mother." Harry placed Samantha in Serenity's arms and kissed her. Serenity looked at her daughter. "It's the weirdest thing Harry, My father leaves this world, and a few hours later, our daughter enters it." Harry smiled. "Maybe she's a sign, telling us that everything will be alright." He kissed her and smiled. Lavina walked up to them and bowed. "Your majesty, may I take the new princess to her bed, so you can rest?" Serenity held Samantha closer to her. "Oh let me just hold her a little longer. I'm not that tired." Serenity yawned. Harry smiled. He gently took Samantha and gave her to Lavina. "You can hold her later, now rest." Serenity yawned again and smiled. "All right, you win, I'll rest." Serenity closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep. Harry kissed her forehead. "You're so beautiful. Sleep my love, you deserve to after bringing our beautiful child into the world." King James and Queen Lillian walked in. "How's Serenity," Lillian asked. Harry smiled. "Just fine. I just wish she gave birth during happier times." Harry looked at her and sighed. "I wanted her to stay a princess for as long as she could." James looked at his son. "Why, do you think Serenity will be different once she's crowned queen," King James asked his son. Harry sighed. "No, of course not. I know Serenity will stay the sweet kind woman I fell in love with, she would never let the fact that she is a queen get in the way of us. I just don't want her to be stressed." "She's going to be stressed Harry, she is queen of an entire kingdom." Lillian said. "It is her destiny to rule, as is yours to be high king." James walked up to his wife. "All you can do is love her and be there for her Harry. Help Serenity with her royal duties. She'll be happy that you are there for her, and your baby girl." Harry looked at Samantha and smiled. "Samantha, she's so beautiful. And I'm her father." King James pats his son on the back. "Things will only get better after this Harry, she'll grow more lovely with each passing day. And one day, you will be proud of her as I am of you right now." Harry hugged his parents. "Thank you mother, father." James and Lillian smiled. "Now, I want to hold that beautiful granddaughter of mine."
Narrissa and Draco were sitting in their living room. "Now what are we going to do mother," Draco said pacing the room. "Not only is Princess Serenity still alive, she is queen and has given birth to her child." Narrissa looked at the fireplace. "Yes, this does bring new problems my son, but none we can't handle." Narrissa stood up. "We have enough nobles on our side to begin our assault on the castle." Narrissa smiled evilly. "Queen Serenity would never expect it. Some of her most trusted nobles betray her. Then after you're crowned King my son, we'll behead the entire royal family, including that foreigner Prince Harry." Draco stood up and walked to his mother. "And what of the new princess, not only will she rule Slytherin if her mother dies, she's also future High Queen." Narrissa smiled. "Already taken care of. One of the men will sneak into the castle tonight and kill the little princess." Narrissa rubbed her hands together and smiled. "It will only be a matter of time my son, before the crown of Slytherin will be placed on your head." Narrissa laughed coldly.
Serenity still slept peacefully in her bed, Samantha sleeping in the crib next to her.
Serenity was in the Gardens of Slytherin with Samantha in her arms. She looked down at her daughter and smiled. Just then there was a white light and Adira appeared. Serenity looked up and gasped. "Adira, is that you." Adira looked at Serenity. "Little one, you must awaken, your child is in great danger. Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa have been plotting to overthrow you so Draco can be King. Narrissa has sent someone to kill the little princess." Serenity looked at Adira. "So it was Lord Draco that killed you wasn't it?" Adira nodded. "There is no time to explain that, you must awaken now Serenity, Samantha is the future of all four kingdoms. Wake up Serenity NOW!
Serenity shot up and looked around her dark room. She saw a figure slowly walking up to Samantha's crib. Serenity quickly grabbed a book and threw it at the man. It hit the man square in the face and he turned towards her. Serenity got up and tried to get to Samantha, but the man grabbed her and pinned her to the bed. The man looked at her and smiled evilly. He took out his dagger and raised it into the air. Serenity closed her eyes, thinking she was going to die. Just then, someone ran into the room and pushed the man off Serenity. There was a huge scuffle. Serenity then heard a loud moan and a loud thud as someone hit the floor. The person who was still standing looked in the crib, to see if Samantha was all right. Then faced Serenity. Serenity sighed with relief for she knew who it was. It was Harry. She ran into his arms. "Are you alright," Harry asked stroking her hair. "Yes, I'm fine," Serenity, said holding on to Harry tightly. She looked up. "Samantha?" "She's fine," Harry said touching Serenity's cheek. "I'm so glad you and the baby are alright. Adira came to me in a dream and told me that you and Samantha were in danger and Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa were behind it." Serenity looked up. "Adira came to me in a dream as well. She said that Samantha was in danger and that it was Lord Draco that had killed her. I'm so glad I woke up in time." Serenity looked at the man's body. "He would have killed our daughter." Just then about ten guards rushed in along with King James, Queen Lillian and Queen Malory. "Serenity," Malory cried embracing her daughter tightly. "I'm fine mother," Serenity said hugging her mother just as tightly. " We're all are." "What happened," King James asked. Serenity looked at him. "I woke up and saw the man moving towards Samantha's crib. I threw a book at him and started running towards Samantha, but he grabbed me and was about to kill me, when Harry ran in and pushed him off." She looked at the man's lifeless body. The guards picked up the body and walked out. "I shouldn't have forgiven him," Serenity whispered tears streaming down her face. I should have trusted my judgment and exiled him and his evil mother." Harry hugged his wife. "It's not your fault. You didn't know they were planning this." Serenity sighed. "They no doubt have the nobles who never liked my family on their side. Oh Harry, what are we going to do?" Queen Lillian walked up to her son and daughter in law. "Serenity, maybe you, Harry, and the baby should go to Gryffindor for a while, and James can remain and settle things here." Malory nodded. "I agree with Lillian, I don't want you three getting hurt or killed. We can cancel the coronation and send you safely to Gryffindor at nightfall." Serenity looked at everyone. She then stood and picked up Samantha, who was now awake, from her crib. "No," Serenity whispered. "The coronation will go as planned. My people need me right now. And I will not let Samantha live in fear of who she is and her people." "Serenity," Malory cried, "You're putting Samantha and yourself in great danger. Please go to Gryffindor." "I will not mother," Serenity cried. "I'm a queen now, it was my destiny to rule and I will not leave my people at a time where they most need me. My choice is final, my coronation will proceeded." Serenity said as if the discussion was over. Malory was furious. She turned to Harry. "Please Harry, make your wife see reason. Tell her that she is putting you, herself and your daughter in great danger." Harry looked at Malory. "I'm sorry Malory, but Serenity is right, she can't leave Slytherin now. I honor her choice to remain and will stay right by her side." Malory sighed and nodded. "If that is your wish my daughter, I will honor it as well. But please Serenity be careful. Who knows what Lord Draco and Lady Narrissa are plotting." Serenity nodded. "I will mother, I promise."
The thrown room was full of nobles and guests as Serenity walked gracefully to the thrown with Harry by her side. They walked up to the King James and bowed. King James smiled and placed the beautiful crown of Slytherin on Serenity's head. He then placed a crown on Harry's head. Serenity and Harry stood up and faced the cheering crowd waving banners and chanting long live Queen Serenity. Serenity looked around and smiled. Her reign had begun.