A/N: This chapter is a little short but hopefully you'll enjoy it!

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Tuesday April 6th- 6:30am- Harry and Ginny's Room (Ginny is 23/40 weeks along):

Harry glanced over at his wife as she groaned from under the covers and paused in his attempt to button his shirt. To his surprise she then threw the blankets off of her and she started to get up. He moved quickly to her and gave her a hand up. "Why are you awake?" He asked. She had delivered another baby last night and had not slept for more than a few hours.

She yawned and glared at him. "I have to use the loo." She made a few more grumbling noises as she left and he went back to dressing for the day. He glanced up as she walked back in. "Why do babies insist on being born in the middle of the night?" She moved towards him and put her arms around him, leaning against him. He was always amazed at feeling her pregnant belly against him.

He rubbed a circle along her lower back and she groaned. "Are you going to be able to do it all? You have the kids, school, us, becoming a Matron and you are supposed to be at St. Mungo's this weekend."

Her voice was tired but determined when it reached his ears. "As long as you keep rubbing my back like that I can do anything."

"Is it hurting badly?"

"More of an ache all over my body. It's getting harder to sleep." She moaned in pleasure when he started to massage her back.

"Come on, you need some more sleep since you only slept for five hours." Harry led her to their bed and helped her to lay down. "I'll bring some breakfast for you and then you can go back to sleep. I'll tell Snape that you are going to be missing class this morning."

"No, I need to be in class." Ginny protested weakly.

"No, you need to take care of yourself. It's only two more months until you have NEWTs and then things will be easier."

She closed her eyes. "There is just one problem."

"What is that?"

She opened her eyes and gazed dejectedly at him. "Fred and George were right… once Voldemort was killed everyone got pregnant."

"I don't see…"

"That was more than eight months ago Harry! I only have ten more births until I can take the test to become a Matron. After that I'll be taking on all the deliveries in the area on my own." She sounded worried.

"But that's what you have wanted and work for." Harry said. He was confused about why she was concerned.

"Last night Madam Pomfrey told me that there are about fifty pregnant woman in the area who are due next month."

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Lunch Time-Nursery:

"Hello all." Harry called as he strolled in to the children's nursery. He saw Bill had already arrived from his class and he was holding Tyler's hands to help the baby stand.

"Hi Daddy!" Erik called from his painting at the small table. Mary was helping him to paint something.

"Hello." The older woman said with a smile.

"Dada!" Emily and Nicole called as they ran to him for a hug.

He swung them into his arms. "Have you had fun today?"

"Boo kee no pay tee Dada!" Emily told him excitedly.

"Really?" Harry asked her with interest. He had the vague notion that she was talking about the cat and a tea party but he was not completely sure.

"Uhhuh!" Nicole picked up the conversation. "Boo nooo teee." He was now certain that they were talking about a tea party

Her face was serious so Harry tried to remain solemn. "Kittens don't usually drink tea, princess."

"No tee!" Nicole giggled and wiggled out of his arms to play with her muggle toy cars.

He shifted Emily slightly in his arms when she put her head on his shoulder and he turned to see Mary cleaning up the remaining paints with a wave of her wand. "How have they been today?"

"Wonderful as always. I have missed this since my children are grown." She looked nostalgically around the room at each of the children. "I was very happy to hear that you will still be needing me even after Ginny is done with school."

Harry grinned as he remembered the conversation between himself and his wife. They had decided that between Ginny being a Matron and an Amulain that their plans for her to be the primary caregiver of Erik, Emily, Nicole, Tyler and the new baby by herself were not practical. There was also Mary to consider. The children adored her and she thrived on her time with them. In the end they came to the conclusion that it would be better for the children to have both of the women there most of the time and Mary there if Ginny had to leave for a birth during the day. "All of us know how much the children love you and it means that Ginny can go to a birth without worrying about the children's care."

"I agree." Bill said from his place on the floor as he helped Tyler take a few tentative steps. "We all feel that it is the best thing for them. If Ginny weren't pregnant then she probably would be physically up for taking care of the children but she's likely to keep getting pregnant," he winked at Harry who felt his face flush.

He searched for a change of topic. "Have you given Dumbledore your decision?" His brother-in-law had been still undecided on whether or not he wanted to continue teaching.

Bill smiled broadly. "I talked with him this morning during my free period. I've decided to continue teaching until Tyler is five and then I think he and I will go to France for a few years."

"France?" Harry exclaimed in surprise. "You don't even speak French!"

He shrugged. "I'm going to learn and teach Tyler at the same time. I want him to know Fleur's native language and then learn where she came from. When I was searching for a job the first time I had an offer from the government there doing research and fieldwork into the French magical history. At the time it did not seem as appealing as curse breaking in Egypt but now I think he and I would enjoy searching through old castles looking for clues as to what the occupants discovered."

"Why is it a mystery? I understand about the Egyptians hiding things but didn't the French disclose their findings to the rest of the world?" Harry asked him.

"Not for about two hundred years after the Bubonic Plague swept through. Before the potion to cure the plague was discovered several of their noted scholars were killed by it. Many French wizards became convinced that the rest of the world was after their magical discoveries and that they had set the plague upon them to make them vulnerable. It became habit for them to be secretive of what they knew. After about a hundred years a coalition was formed headed by Leonardo da Vinci called the Knights Templar to collect and hide their discoveries all over France. He was an extremely clever wizard and he was able to disguise what they were doing until his death in 1519. He even dabbled in the muggle world and they, the muggles I mean, believe that he was an inventor and painter. I've seen some of his work and it is quite good although it is strange to not see the painting's occupants move about."

"I think I've heard of him." Harry said, trying to remember from where.

"He died relatively young for a wizard but he made quite a few contributions to the magical community. The Wolf's Bane potion is just one of the things that he discovered and then hid away. It has taken the French government hundreds of years to even begin to uncover where everything went." Bill explained.

"So will they have a job for you in four years?"

He grinned. "It's not a problem. I've received a standing offer any time I want to take it." He helped Tyler to take another step.

"That will be…" Harry's voice fell off sharply as he stared at his nephew.

Tyler had let go of his father's hands and was standing stiffly before he took a tentative step forward and then another. "He's walking." Bill whispered.

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Saturday April 10th- 10am- St. Mungo's Long Term Ward:

Harry watched Neville come towards them. "Thank you for coming!" He told Harry and Ginny.

"I'm happy to help." Ginny smiled at him. "How are Padma and Ashley?"

"They are great." Neville smiled dotingly as he thought of his wife and daughter. "They are at home right now with my Gran." His grin slowly slipped.

"I understand." Ginny said softly and she put a comforting hand on his arm. "It must be hard for your grandmother to hope that I can help your parents."

He gave her a small smile. "It is."

"I don't know why you wanted me here exactly, Neville, but I'll help you in any way that I can." Harry told his friend.

He looked back at him steadily. "I thought that Ginny might appreciate your support." He winked at her. "I also heard from your mother that she wanted to see her grandchildren."

She laughed. "Yes, she's been saying that she wanted to see them. It was a great excuse for all of us to head to London. She is having fun spoiling them right now, I am sure." She looked over at Neville's parents. "I'm read to start." Ginny moved over to sit beside Alice Longbottom's bed. She gently took her hand and squeezed it reassuringly. "My name is Ginny and I just want sit with you for a little while." She closed her eyes and Harry and Neville watched silently as she sat with first Alice and then Frank. After about two hours she arose and walked slowly over to them. The silence was finally broken when she spoke. "I saw into your father's emotions but your mother was completely closed off. It is going to take a while."

Neville nodded sagely. "I knew it would, if you can make any progress at all. There is no pressure for time. I know you have NEWTs coming up and the baby due this summer."

Ginny shook her head. "I'll make time when I can but I can't work through anything with them until I can get through their defenses."

"No pressure Ginny, you have a lot going on right now." Neville assured her. "They have been like this for seventeen years and another few months won't make that big of a difference."

Harry looked closely at him. "I am surprised that you are not extremely anxious to have them back."

He shook his head. "I've never really had them Harry." He looked between them. "Now that I have Padma and Ashley it is easier to be patient."

Harry put his arm around Ginny's expanded waist and kissed the top of her head. "I understand."

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Wednesday April 28th- 11pm- Harry and Ginny's Room (Ginny is 6 months pregnant):

"I'm back." Ginny called as she came in to their room.

Harry looked up from grading essays on their bed. He noted that she looked energized. "How did it go?"

"It was really quick and both mother and baby are doing really well!" She slipped off her shoes and climbed in to bed next to him.

He set the stack of parchment to the side and pulled her in to her arms. "I'm glad it went well."

"Do you know what this means?" Her voice was excited.

"This was the thirtieth birth and now you can become a Matron."

"Yes!" She kissed him deeply. "I've already sent Hedwig to St. Mungo's. Madam Pomfrey said that I would be able to take the test on Saturday."

"That's great love! I'm really proud of you." He kissed her lips before moving slowly along her jaw and to the spot on her collarbone that always made her shiver. He felt her hands run along his back as he slowly unbuttoned her blouse. "You are so beautiful." He whispered against her skin.

She straddled him and her movements a little awkward from her added weight but she kissed him passionately. He groaned into her mouth. "I want you." She whispered.

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Friday April 30th- 4pm- The Potter's Rooms:

"Ginny?" Harry walked towards the door. He'd just had received an urgent message from Remus. He moved through their rooms into the nursery. "Ginny?" He moved in and saw that she was sitting in the rocking chair with Nicole reading her owl book.

She smiled up at him. "It's time, isn't it?"

"Yes, Remus said that her contractions are consistently ten minutes apart." He moved to her and picked Nicole up. "I think we'll all head back home."

"That's sounds good." She shifted to the end of the chair and took the hand that he offered her. He always tried to help her up now that her belly was making it awkward for her to stand. "Erik, Emily…" She called to their other two children. "We're going to go visit Nana."

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Grimmauld Place-6pm:

"Breathe through it Pru." Ginny commanded firmly as the two stood next to the bed. "As soon as this contraction passes I'll perform the pain relieving charm. Good… breathe… excellent." Ginny helped her to lay on her side when it had ended. Harry watched from the door as she waved her wand over Pru and smiled as the pain left her face.

"That's good love." Remus whispered to her as he wiped her sweaty brow.

Harry knocked softly and walked in through the already partially opened door. "I've spoken with Madam Pomfrey and she cannot leave the hospital wing as she planned. A student blew up their cauldron in Potions and he needs to be watched through the night."

Ginny's brow furrowed. "Did you owl Merri or Maddie?"

He nodded. "Just received word that as soon as they finish their dinner that they will be here." At a raised eyebrow from Remus he chuckled. "I believe that they were being proposed to tonight by Fred and George and wanted to finish the meal before heading back here."

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Pru and Remus' Room-8pm:

Harry knocked at the closed door and opened it when he heard the summons. He walked in to find his wife bent over Pru, with her eyes closed and her hand on the other woman's belly. Remus stood off to the side with Maddie and Merri. "The children are all asleep." He saw Ginny nod once but she kept her hand on Pru's stomach and did not speak. He walked over to the other. "What is she doing?"

"She wants to check the baby." Remus told him and Harry noticed that he was looking pale.

"Does she think something is wrong?" Harry looked over at the two women.

"Harry, we have technically gone through this but neither of us have delivered a baby in over two years." Maddie said.

"He needs to be removed Pru." Ginny finally said as she straightened. Pru's face was full of fear but she nodded. "Let me get set up and we'll proceed." She put a comforting hand on the laboring woman's shoulder before turning to the two Healers. The other two women were already preparing the towels for the baby. "Are you prepared to watch Pru while I remove the baby?"

"Yes." Merri assured her and they walked towards Pru.

Ginny looked at Harry and Remus. "I would recommend that the both of you stand just outside while I do this."

Remus' already pale face had gone white. "I want to stay." He said hoarsely.

"No." She told him. "I can't worry about you passing out while we are doing this. Harry will wait with you."

Harry could see that he wanted to protest but instead he went and kissed his wife before walking towards the door. He followed the older man out and closed the door behind them. He wanted to say something but knew that no words he could offer would come close to comforting him. Time moved slowly as Harry watched the last Marauder pace back and forth through the hall. After what seemed like an hour, although it was probably only five minutes, they heard the cry of a baby. Remus moved quickly to the door and pulled it open, Harry close behind as they moved in to the room.

Ginny turned with the baby. "He's perfect and Pru is doing great. She won't even have to go to St. Mungo's."

"Really?" Remus asked her timidly as he moved forward.

"Really." Ginny carefully handed him the tiny baby.

His face was awash with awe as he stared down at his baby. "He's so small." Remus grinned up at Pru who was smiling at them. He walked slowly over to his wife and sat on the edge of the bed. "I love you." He bent to kiss her.

"I love you too." She bent and kissed their son. "He is so beautiful." She whispered in wonder.

"What are you going to name him?" Maddie asked them.

"Benjamin Sirius Lupin."

Harry put his arm around Ginny's waist and grinned at them. "I think that Sirius would have liked that."

Remus' eyes were suspiciously moist. "I think he would too."

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