A.N. / Hello Everyone!! I'm back again with the next installment to this Saga. Sorry it's taken so long…my husband has been back in port and my best friend flew down here to Hawaii to visit. But here's the next chapter so…Read, Review, and Enjoy!!
Chapter 32
Halloween was tonight, Bella was allowed only to get out of bed, to shower, use the restroom, or go to an Order meeting. But, if she went to an Order meeting Sirius had to be with her and she wasn't allowed to walk around much, doctor's orders.
So when Sirius told Bella this, she was ecstatic. She missed knowing what was going on with The Order and seeing her friends.
At the moment Sirius was getting Bella some punch. Bella looked around as she saw many familiar faces. One thing bothered her, there was some woman in all black talking to Molly Weasley. Who could this woman be? Black dress robes, sunglasses, and a scarf to hide her hair. She glanced over , Molly said something and then the mysterious woman walked over to Arabella and sat down beside her.
Arabella gave her a funny look, "Do I know you or do you always like to sit by people you don't know?"
The woman lowered her sunglasses, as Bella looked mortified. "Guess you'd say you don't know me…anymore that is, right Bellie?"
"Don't you call me that, you traitor!" Bella hissed.
"Guess Sirius was right," Catarina sighed leaning back into her seat. "You really do hate me don't you?"
"Cat?" A questioning voice came behind the two women, they turned around to see who the voice belonged to.
"Draco?" Catarina asked feeling her eyes tear up. "W-what are you doing here?"
He chuckled, "Order meeting, Cat…remember?"
"Well of course, but you're in school."
"No the four Hogwarts students are in a 'Meeting' with Dumbledore." Cat understood now.
"I'll let you two be, and let you catch up on old times." Bella said getting, but Cat stood before her.
"Oh no you don't, Sirius would have a cow if you got up and tired yourself."
"Don't you dare speak to me, you traitor!" Bella said feeling her blood pressure rise.
"Quit throwing a fit, your most likely upsetting your baby," Catarina warned fearing for the baby and her old friend. Draco backed up and let, not wanting to get in the middle of this.
"Bella gave Catarina eyes that could kill, "Don't act like you care about my baby or me, your…you're a Malfoy now."
Catarina rolled her eyes, "Only by force. That was a low blow, did you speak to Narcissi like that too? Even after she divorced Lucius and married Rebus? Are you like that to Draco, even though he's dating your niece…you know Lily's daughter?"
Arabella couldn't take it anymore, she needed to lash out. "Mrs. Malfoy, I would like it if you kept my child and my sister's children out of that dirty mouth of yours."
"Fine," Catarina snapped. "But by saying your child, do you mean the one your carrying?"
"Of course!"
"So you don't even acknowledge your son, Jason? You know the one I was there for you after his death?" Arabella slapped Catarina in the face.
"Don't you talk about him in front of me!" Bella hissed.
"No, because God forbid no one is allowed to. Not even his father," Sirius said putting a hand to Cat's shoulder to see if she was alright as everyone watched the scene that was unfolding.
"Ah! I get it now!" Arabella spat at Sirius, "Cheating on me with thistraitor?! Would explain why you make her an angel from Heaven?"
"She was for you when Jason died," Sirius caught Arabella's hand before she slapped him again. "It's time you came to accept that he's gone and is never coming back."
"I know this!"
"Then why can't we ever talk about him?"
"Ahhh!" Arabella grabbed her stomach, she recognized this pain. She looked down, there was blood running from between her legs. No this couldn't happen again! She couldn't lose another baby! Tears filled her eyes as she looked at Sirius, he knew what was going on. It was happening again, and he couldn't lose Roslynn like they'd lost Jason.
"Someone get a Healer!" A female voice yelled, but Arabella didn't recognize it as she feel into darkness. Strong arms caught her as she heard a man sobbing into her, and she knew no more.
Adora Aimee Potter sat in the Gryffindor Common Room with her boyfriend of one year, Ronald Weasley. Adora moved her fingers over the sapphire charm star on the platform necklace she'd received over a month ago from Ron. She remembered that night so well. It was the most romantic night of her life. She now knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he did love her as much as she loved him.
"What has you smiling over there?" Ron asked with a smirk on his face.
"You."
"Me? What did I do now?"
"Only love me."
"You're thinking about your birthday again aren't you?" She nodded to his question. Ron slipped his arm around her as they began to cuddle as they both flashed back to that night, September 12th.
-Flashback-
Dearest Adora,
Happy 17th Birthday. I've got the perfect evening planned for tonight. Dress formal and meet me in the Common Room at the beginning of dinner. Trust me, I'll feed you tonight. I love you very much, and I'll show you tonight. Meet me in the Common Room at seven o'clock sharp.
Love,
Ron
Adora smiled and placed the letter in her bag, she never doubted it. But she always had the feeling that he didn't love her as much as she loved him. She looked up and down the Great Hall, it was only Breakfast and he was no where to be found. Adora spotted Harry and Ginny, she knew one of them would have her answer. They sat down across the table from her.
"Morning," Harry grumbled. He'd never been a morning person.
Ginny rolled her eyes at him, "Good morning Adora." She looked for Ron up and down the table. "Where's Ron?"
"Funny thing," Adora said putting grape jam on her toast. "I was going to ask you the same thing." Adora now turned to Harry, "Where's Ron?"
Harry's eyes bugged a little, Adora didn't catch…but she felt nervousness off of him. "Dumbledore's office. Harry said then began stuffing his face.
Adora marched out of the Great Hall, she knew Harry knew something she didn't and that really ticked her off. Adora was going to find out what Ron was up to.
"Lemon Drops!" Adora yelled and within minutes was in Professor Dumbledore's office. Only problem was he was there, alone.
"Miss Potter?" Professor Dumbledore asked looking up from some papers he was handling. "Something the matter?"
"Yes," she said remaining to stand and not take the seat he was offering her. "Ron didn't show up for Breakfast. "Harry told me he was here."
"Mr. Potter was wrong," was all he said.
"So Harry lied to me?!" Outrage ran through her voice like blood.
"No Miss Potter, more like misunderstanding Mr. Weasley was here earlier. I called him here."
Adora now sat down, "But why this early in the morning?"
"Well, I called him in as a favor to a very good friend of mine."
Adora frowned, "But what would one of your friends want with Ron? None of your friends know him."
"How mistake you are Miss Potter. Guess your new powers don't let you figure out everything. But that is a good thing, one should not know everything, right?" Adora nodded but she was getting restless, she wanted to know answers about her boyfriend now. Dumbledore chuckled, "Guess the rumor is true, the famous 'Potter Anger' has lived in every Potter I've ever had the great fortune of knowing. Your Grandfather Robert K. Potter, You Great-Aunt Evelyn D. Potter-Guillory, Your father Anthony J. Potter, your Uncle Christopher W. Potter, your Aunt Katherine E. Potter-Long, your nephew Harry J. Potter, your nieces Sadie S. Potter, and Bridget L. Potter. But of course also in you, Miss Potter." Adora flushed, she was being a bit impatient. "Don't blush, it's nothing horrible. I see more of your mum's spunk in you anyways, she surly lives in you."
"Thank you sir," Adora said felling very proud. "May I ask you a question."
"Why certainly."
"Did my great aunt, and my aunt and uncle have any kids?"
"Yes, and they all had the 'Potter Anger' too."
"Well what happened to them all?"
Dumbledore looked grave, "They all were murdered. Before you or the others were born. Voldemort thought he only had Anthony and James left to rid of the Gryffindor Blood. How very wrong he was. But we are straying off subject aren't we? Now we were talking about Mr. Weasley's where-a-bouts. A friend of mine, Anthony Potter, needed to see him urgently. If you like, I'll excuse you from the rest of the day, like Mr. Weasley, so you can be here when he returns from London?"
"That would be nice Professor."
"Good consider it done," Adora smiled and began to leave. "Oh and one last thing." She turned back to look at her Headmaster, "Happy Birthday."
"Thank you," she smiled and left the Headmaster's office.
The rest of the day Adora spent studying. Ron still hadn't returned by the time she went to her room to get ready for her date with Ron.
At seven o'clock Adora left her dormitory. When she'd entered early today there had been a mysterious box sitting on her bed. When she opened it she saw the most exquisite dress, in which she is wearing at this moment. A dark blue spaghetti strap dress, with rhinestones on the straps and top. The top was gathered, the dress was tight fitting, until the knees where a short train started. Adora gasped when she looked at it, a card fell on the floor. She read it and smiled.
To the most beautiful woman in the world,
I hope this dress is gorgeous enough for you. Wear it tonight for your birthday date I've planned for you. This is one of your gifts. I hope you love it, as much as the other things I have planned or gotten you.
Lovingly yours,
Ron
Now Adora had the dress on with clear shoes, rhinestones on the shoes too, evening make-up to bring out her beauty. Adora's hair was perfectly straight, except the few curls at the bottom of her hair, and body glitter.
Ron gasped as he saw the lovely beauty coming towards him. Adora was completely breathtaking. She stepped forward and gave him a quick peck.
"Good evening, Mr. Weasley." She replied with an old fashioned curtsey.
He chuckled, deciding to play along with her game. "Good evening, Miss Potter. Can I take you our for a very special evening you'll never forget?"
"Why certainly."
Ron pulled Harry's invisibility cloak and putting over the both of them. Ron took out the Marauder's Map and whispered, "I solemnly swear I am up to no good!" And the young couple were on their way.
Adora Aimee Potter was speechless as she gasped around the private dinner room Ron had booked for her birthday. The room was magic to look as if they were outside for a romantic dinner by candlelight. In the middle were two plates, two glasses, and a picnic basket on a blanket with floating candles all around them.
"Oh Ron!" Adora gasped grabbing his hand, "It's so beautiful…it's too much! You shouldn't have."
Ron turned her to look deep in her eyes, "Nothing is too much for you. Come on, lets eat."
And eat they did, anything they desired to eat came out of the picnic basket and they could eat it. Finally after they were done Adora got close to him. Ron put his arm around her and all the stuff disappeared from the blanket as they lay on it looking at the stars.
Adora sat up so she could talk to him after a while, he sat up too so he could look her in the eyes. "Ron," she placed her hand in his. "This is the most romantic thing anyone has ever done for me. This has been the best night of my life and the best birthday. Thank you so much for the gown and dinner."
"That's not all."
"What?! There's more?!" She asked flabbergasted. Ron nodded and pulled out a blue velvet box, Adora gasped as Ron handed it to her. She started at the box for a few minutes, Ron's chuckle brought her back to reality. "Are you going to open it?"
Adora nodded and opened up the case to gasp. She looked up at Ron with happiness in her face and tears in her eyes. In her hands was a platinum necklace with a sapphire shaped star, it matched her perfectly. "Ron," her voice quivered. "Thank you so much."
He took the box out of her hands so he could put the necklace around her neck. After this she turned to him giving him a very hard, passionate kiss. Ron gasped into the kiss. None of their kisses ever had what this one did, hunger…desire.
Ron kissed her back hard too, they were now lying on the ground.
Sometime later Adora gasped, "Ron we can't!"
Ron sat up and nodded his head.
"I'm sorry," she cried. "One day, but just not yet…I'm not ready."
He leaned his forehead against hers, "That's fine. Don't apologize. You're right, it's too early. We'll know when it's right."
"You're alright with this?"
"Of course darling, it's not the right timing. When you're ready, I'm ready." He looked down at his watch, "We should really be getting back." She nodded, and they left.
-End of Flashback-
"Adora! Adora!" Bridget's voice full of urgency brought Adora and Ron out of their day dream.
"What? What is it?"
Bridget stuffed a letter in her Adora's hand. Adora was now understanding why Bridget sounded so upset.
Susan, Bridget, and Adora,
I have taken Bella to the Emergency Room of St. Mungo's. She let her blood pressure rise when Catarina tried to speak to her. Bella passed out. As Harry was at the Order meeting too, he is at St. Mungo's with me. Dumbledore agreed that you can all come up here tomorrow. It would love to obvious to the other kids if you left tonight. Tomorrow, as it is Friday, after classes go to Dumbledore's office. He'll meet you there.
There is a lot of stress on the baby and Bella. If the stress doesn't go down, there will most likely be a C-Section…or death. Bella, the baby, or both. Harry and I are very worried. Please pray for the baby and Bella.
Love,
Uncle Sirius
P.S. Dumbledore has said Draco, Ron, nor Ginny will be able to come with you. We have to take precautious. Sorry.
Sirius
Adora looked up wide-eyed at a cry stained Bridget, "T-this is impossible!"
Bridget looked at her furry, "What do you mean?"
"I-I would have Seen something this serious!"
"Tut, tut, tut. Have I taught you nothing?" Cassandra Gryffindor asked looking at one of her great-granddaughters n sympathy.
"What do you mean?" Adora yelled, 'Potter Anger' in full swing. "You taught me to explore my powers more, to see everything to come."
"No darling, not everything. For if you saw everything you'd have known…for instance what Ronald had planned for your birthday. Yes, a Seer sees a lot of what will happen; but no everything." As fast as Cassandra Gryffindor had appeared, she'd now disappeared.
Ron shook his head, "I have no clue how you girls understand that puzzle talking ghost."
"Spirit," Bridget corrected.
Adora shook her head and corrected them all, "Memory."
In the Waiting Room of the Emergency Room of St. Mungo's was two pacing men, Sirius Black and Harry Potter. They ran into each other, but this wasn't the first time.
"Maybe the two of you should sit," the third and wisest of them all suggested.
"I can't Albus," Sirius grunted. Harry on the other hand took his Headmaster's advice.
"And why can't you Sirius?"
"I can't sit still. I've got a million things going on inside my head. I can't lose either one of them. Not like we lost Jason."
"Jason? Who's Jason?" Harry asked confused.
"Uh…." Sirius stuttered.
"Time to tell him Sirius, nothing like the future," Dumbledore advised.
Sirius nodded and sat down beside his nephew, "Jason was the first child that Arabella carried."
"She was pregnant before?"
Sirius nodded, "She found out she was pregnant a month before we graduated. Your grandparents had been murdered earlier that year so I didn't get pounded by your Grandfather, Jason Evans. That's who we were going to name the baby after. Although, James about killed me. Bella and James were like brother and sister. Got close after he started to date Lily. I had proposed to Belle, you know to do the right thing. She yelled at me, saying I only wanted to marry her because she was pregnant. I always knew I'd marry her, but she wouldn't listen. I almost lost her completely just for that. Catarina, Alice, Violet, and Lily convinced her that I did still love Belle and not just for the baby."
"Wait…wait!" Harry said throwing up his hands. "Who is Alice and Violet…and what does Lucius Malfoy's wife have to do with this."
"Lots," Sirius sighed. "Alright Violet, Alice, Catarina, Lily, and Arabella were best friends in school. Alice Prewett married Frank Longbottom. Violet Smith married John Brown. Catarina Carey married Christopher Prewett. Of course Lily and James married, and Bella and I were together. Frank and John were from Hufflepuff, and Chris was Alice's big brother. Frank and Chris were a year older than us and good friends. The Summer of our sixth year Violet and John finally got together. Chris was from Ravenclaw, Cat and Chris met at a Yule Ball our sixth year." Sirius went on, "Alice, Frank, Lily, James, and Chris were all Aurors. John and I went to work at Gringotts, and Catarina was a Healer at St. Mungo's, Violet was a housewife. The doctor suggested Bella not to work, there were a lot of problems with the baby. She listened and moved in with me."
Bella's stress level had been high, she couldn't contact Lily…you know the way you talk to Ginny and your sisters? Lily had been on Auror Business for the Ministry, Frank and Alice had been missing for days, Chris was on Order business, John and I were busy with Gringotts inventory, and Violet was in Ireland visiting her mother."
"Blood began running from between her legs, she Flooed to St. Mungo's to Cat's office and fainted. She lost Jason that night. Bella was six months pregnant. Everyone came home for the funeral. Bella and I were a wreck. I worked long hours to avoid the house. Belle was morning herself to death…then Cat took off and was being the shoulder that Cat needed."
"Where was my mum, or Alice, or Violet?" Harry asked.
"You-Know-Who was in full power. Lily and Alice were always working and Violet had found out she was pregnant. Because Bella lost Jason, she couldn't be around Violet…it hurt her too badly."
"So because you were a shitty boyfriend to the mother of your child, and everyone else was busy Catarina stepped in?"
"That's what friends do," Sirius said nodding his head.
"So why does Aunt Arabella hate Catarina now?"
Sirius sighed, "For the events that happened after Catarina's husband Chris died."
"What happened?"
"That's a whole can of worms…" Sirius said shaking his head.
