Just Old Friends

Chapter 27: A New Baby

That being said, Hermione, with the help of April, took Tonks from the party to the hospital. Everyone else looked around wondering what to do before Ginny took charge.

"Harry, take Remus to the hospital and everyone else will stay here. Send news when she has him."

Nodding, Harry took Remus' arm, which was shaking like mad, and they left the house for the hospital. When they arrived it was crowded as anything and Harry thought that it reminded him of the muggle New Year when they all ended up in hospital.

They pushed their way through to the front of the queue and Harry looked up at the sign looking for maternity. He found the floor and grabbing hold of Remus' hand ran up the stairs as fast as possible.

They reached the floor and Harry pulled Remus, who was still shaking, to the desk with a woman sitting there; she was flipping through some sort of magazine when Harry tapped the desk, making her jump.

"What?"

"We're looking for Nyphmadora Tonks Lupin, she's gone into labour."

The woman just raised an eyebrow at them, but it didn't matter because April appeared from one of the doors.

"Remus! Over here!"

He was still staring into space so Harry grabbed him and dragged him over to the door; he could see Tonks positioned on the bed screaming as Hermione stroked her forehead.

"Remus… get in… get in… here"

Tonks screamed again and Hermione took hold of her hand and together they did some sort of weird breathing… but it was enough, because Remus snapped out of wherever it was he had been, and ran to her side.

Harry stayed by the door as Remus began to stroke Tonks' forehead and whisper to her. Hermione turned and gave Harry a look he knew quite well and quickly, he left to sit in the waiting area while Tonks went through labour.

The hours passed and still the four remained in the delivery room. At seven in the morning Remus emerged from the room he looked very tired but was smiling lightly.

Harry quickly moved towards him and heard Remus' low voice.

"I'm a father!"

Then he wobbled and Harry quickly grabbed him taking the weight of the older man. He led him to sit down and within minutes Hermione was at the door.

"You can both come in now."

Smiling, Remus put his hand around Harry's shoulder and steered him into the room. Tonks looked exhausted she was practically asleep but he could see a bundle wrapped up in her arms.

Together with Remus he moved forward and peered into the sea of blankets. He could see a small face staring up at him; the baby held big, bright blue eyes and on top of his head sat a wave of sandy coloured hair.

Remus clapped him on the back and grinned

"Harry I'd like you to meet Sirius James Lupin."

Harry couldn't help but laugh; in just one baby they had managed to capture the entire sprit of the marauders. There was Sirius in him, and James and of course his father, Harry grinned wider as the baby cooed softly.

Tonks looked up at the pair and smiled slightly.

"Harry, how would you like to be godfather?"

His mouth dropped as he looked at her, then slowly he nodded before Hermione shooed him out to let Tonks get some rest. She followed him out soon after with April.

"Come on Harry, let's go home and get some sleep; we can come back later to visit."

Hey everyone here's another chapter so it took longer than planned but we had some problems with computers, essays and it was just a big ugly mess but its sorted now so another chapter

Harryp123: Glad you liked the last one hope that you like this one too!

Yamikeckley: yeah that is one of the ways if you're with your true love they'll be with you but Luna's dead so Harry is moving on its just taking time, anybody who's ever had their heart broken knows it takes a bit of time, but he will be moving on he just doesn't realise he is.

Chica91: Yeah the baby came, I was trying to make this really realistic and then I thought you know what Harry will be made to sit outside and so that is the chapter, him sitting outside on his own.

Annie: Harry Potter and the dead Girlfriend, it does have a ring to it, but I'm not sure how many people would want to read that ;) I've seen the pictures as well, some of the hair is scary but its good, in fact I think I know that James, he looks a bit like a boy I once knew… but thanks for the chapter Annie!

Jessie: yep a baby Tonks how sweet will that be. Oh I don't think I said but Nicole had a scan last week, the baby has a little nose, so it is there, it's so sweet.

Avadne: yeah Robin is a little sweety and she will be around, I'm thinking of maybe her thinking that Harry is her boyfriend and fighting with Ginny for him you know in that sweet way little kids do, but not sure yet. She will be around though

Okay well that's this one done, please review and I'll try to post next weekend but I'm working on two essays at the moment so if you don't get post that's why.

Kris