Everyone has their problems

Chapter eight – Awakening

Harry was in labour for a good seven hours, although having done it countless times before he never remembered hurting quite this much. It was just as he was handed the first baby boy of the Potter-Snape family that three wizards brought his spouse in on a stretcher. Harry looked down into his son's beautiful green eyes and smiled at him.

"Hello baby, you know thins aren't brilliant right now but your going to make everything alright because you are the most beautiful creature in the entire world." He said in hushed tones that there was no need for as Madame Pomfrey had bustled over to treat Serverus. "You know I made a promise to your Papa that he would be the one to name you because I named all of your sisters but he's not very well at the moment." Harry sighed and looked over to the bed next to his own. "But a promise is a promise."

Harry lay him down in the cot Poppy had already provided for him. No sooner had Harry done this and snuggled down into the warm covers he was fast sleep.

The following morning, the first thing he did after taking his son and feeding him was to ask about Severus. Who still seemed to be alive something that Harry was rather relieved about. (A.N How could I kill him?)

"He was awake earlier, he wouldn't stop calling for you but he was in pain so I gave him a few potions to numb the pain and a sleeping draft, he should be awake in a couple of hours but until then I think you may have a few visitors."

Harry put his son back in his cot as he had finished his bottle and looked up to see all of his daughters, Draco, Sirius and Remus enter the infirmary. His four eldest children ran and hugged him, the others stood well back, in fear of over whelming Harry. They instead looked in on the new baby.

"It's a boy." Harry told them as Bonnie, Phoebe, Paige and Constantine all realised him. "And no he doesn't have a name yet. It's Severus' turn and I' honouring that." And at that he lead his daughters and Draco who was holding Maria over to Severus' bed.

"Is Papa going to be alright Daddy?" Bonnie asked squeezing Harry's hand in reassurance.

"I hope so sweetheart." Then after a longish pause. "Now I know four of you are meant to be in lessons." He wiped away a stray tear as he said this and his four eldest groaned.

"But Dad." The twins said together.

"No buts, off with you now, you can come back after dinner and no sooner." Harry said before kissing them all on the cheek and hugging one by one. He then watched them leave before reliving Draco of Maria. "Thank you Draco, I'll take her now, you and Eric go and fulfil your dreams, but don't forget to keep in touch."

"Thank you Harry." They kissed once on each cheek and then Draco was off to find his boyfriend leaving Harry with two children and his godparents. He put Maria on the bed and they both hugged him.

"I missed you guys." He said. "Bus shouldn't you be teaching."

"Yeah we should but we couldn't resist sneaking a peak at our latest grandchild."

"Out, go and deal with your responsibilities, I'll still be here at dinner, poppy will see of that."

"Oh you're no fun." Sirius whined, he always did act like a teenager. Remus took his hand and guided him out of the hospital wing. Harry went over to his husband and took his hand within his own.

"Sev, I know you can hear me." He stroked a strand of black hair from the Slytherins eyes. "I love you." Harry leaned forward and placed a soft kiss upon his lips as dark eyes flickered open and focused on the young wizard who was watching over him.


Ok I realise that this wasn't that much of a brilliant chapter but I liked it. I hate to say it but this is dragging on a bit so I'm going to finish it possibly next chapter. I do however need a beta to go over each chapter of this story and The Love of a Child. Help will be much appreciated. Please review. xxx