Chapter 40: Deliveries and Decisions...

Harry woke up to someone screaming his name. He sat up and rubbed his face. Some how, he felt different. I was like a shadow had been lifted from him. Looking up, he saw Mr Weasley pacing in front of a curtain drawn bed. A mass of brown hair blocked his sight and he was squeezed tightly "Oh Harry, I was so scared. We didn't know what happened, Voldemort dead and you unconscience-"

"'Mione, let the boy breath! Hey Harry!" Ron smiled.

Hermione let go of Harry and continued talking "I thought you were gone! Thank merlin Professor Dumbeldore shook me out of it!"

"Dumbledore? But he's-"

"Very much alive thanks to this little one" Dumbledore said as he limped over to Harry's bed holding a small phoenix in his arms.

"But I saw you fall! I thought you were gone!...Oh no Ginny! I have to find her. She could be anywhere!" Harry said quickly as he hopped out of his bed.

"How about the hospital wing? Did you not recognise the voice who screamed your name?" Dumbledore answered

"Ginny's here?" Harry replied looking at the curtains. He walked straight towards Mr Weasley who had stoped pacing and looked at Harry.

"She's in there. She is asking for you" Mr Weasley smiled

Harry opened the curtains to find Madam Pomfrey leaning over Ginny and Mrs Weasley sitting beside her, holding her hand.

"Harry!" Ginny panted. Harry walked over to Ginny and placed a kiss on her forehead. Ginny's hair was all over the place and her face was wet. Harry smiled at Ginny, he had never seen a more beautiful sight.

"You weren't going to start without me were you?" Harry joked

"Shut up Harry and hold my hand!"

Harry laced his fingers into hers and felt her squeezed his hand tightly. Even if he wanted to, he couldn't take his hand away from Ginny as her grip was too overpowering. With his free hand he pushed strands of her hair out of her eyes.

"Ginny, it looks like it's time. Now remember, push from your stomach, not from your chest. The grunting doesn't help. And remember to breath" Madam Pomfrey instructed

"I doubt I'd forget to breath!" Ginny barked back.

Madam Pomfrey looked up and her and contined to speak "Now push on the count of three. 1, 2,...3!"

Ginny pushed as hard as she could. Her body whole body began to shake as her whole body worked to deliver the baby.

"Good girl!" Madam Pomfrey smiled "Now another one. 1, 2,...3!"

Pushing again, Ginny squeezed Harry's hand tighter. Mrs Weasley walked up to Madam Pomfrey "Ginny, the head's crowning!" Mrs Weasley said excitingly "Harry, do you want to look?"

Harry screwed his nose up "Erm, no thanks Mrs Weasley. I'll take your word for it!"

"That's the way Ginny. We are nearly there. 1, 2,...3!"

Ginny pushed again and looked up at her mother who let out a small squeak and burst into tears. "The head's out!"cried Mrs Weasley "Are you sure you don't want to see Harry?"

"I'm positive!" he replied, as his face last all of it's colour. He looked up at Ginny who was smiling weakly

"Now one last big push and then a little push. Ready 1, 2, 3!"

A sigh of relief came out of Ginny's mouth afer she pushed. A moment later a small cry was held and Madam Pomfrey held up a tiny baby with bright red hair.

"It's a girl!" Madam Pomfrey yelled happily. Cheering was heard from behind the curtains as the rest of the Weasleys celebrated the born of their next generation.

Harry kissed Ginny softly on the lips and whispered his congratulations. "She's beautiful"

"Do you want to cut the cord Harry?" Harry turned to Madam Pomfrey who handed him a pair of scissors. He looked at Ginny who nodded then he proceeded to cut where Madam Pomfrey instructed him. Looking at the little girl, Harry noticed that she had knobbly knees, much like his. Madam Pomfrey took he baby out of the wards after the cord was cut.

"Where are you taking her?" Ginny asked

"Well dear, since the little one was early, her lungs may not be fully developed so Madam Pomfrey had to take her away to give her some aging potion" Mrs Wealsey replied "Now, I think you should rest dear after I get you cleaned up. Harry, can you leave?"

Nodding, Harry took Ginny's hand and kissed it before leaving.

"Well, is she ok? What does she look like? Can we see Ginny yet?" Hermione said quickly

"She's ok, she looks like a baby and you can't see Ginny yet, she needs to rest" Harry replied

"Oh I hope the baby is ok"

"She will be" Ron replied with a strange smile on his face

"Of course she will Ron."Hermione replied. She paused and looked at her boyfriend"Ron, what's wrong?"

Ron's smile grew wider "I'm, I'm an uncle!" He giggled then sat down on one of the beds.

Hermione rolled her eyes at Ron then turned back to Harry "How was it? Did you see everything?"

"I think you can ask Ginny when you see her" Harry turned around and looked at Dumbledore who was resting on one of the beds while coughing hoarsely "I'm going to talk to Dumbledore"

Hermione and Ron nodded as Harry walked towards the Headmaster. Dumbledore's face was very drawn and he was breathing very sharply. He smiled at Harry who sat on the bed beside Dumbledore.

"Are you ok sir?" Harry asked

"Nothing for you to worry about Harry, I'll be fine" Dumbledore coughed

"I was wondering if I can ask you some questions about what happened?"

Dumbledore smiled "I assume that you would still ask anyway Harry but I will answer them to the best of my ability"

"I guess I would" Harry laughed "I was wondering how the Death Eaters and Voldemort got past the apparation wall that was protecting Hogwarts?"

"Ah, Tom had been trying to find away around the walls that pretecting the school. The found an ancient charm that could disable the wall and he had been waiting for the perfect time to use it"

"Oh I see" Harry replied

A moment went by before Dumbledore broke the silence, "So how is your little one?"

"My little one? What do you mean?"

Dumbeldore smiled "If I am correct, you changed the babies genes"

"But how?" Harry asked

The Professor laughed "I hope I don't have to explain what you and Miss Weasley..."

"No, I don't think you do! I mean, how come I was able to change the babies genes?"

"Ah you see, Ginny was given a potion by Madam Pomfrey when she first found out about the pregnancy. This potion not only told her the due date but it also gave Ginny the opportunity to change the genes of the baby with her true love's genes. Did you not notice any Potter traits?"

Harry looked down at his knees and smiled. He lifted his head again to see Dumbledore cough once again into his handichief. Harry notices a few drops of blood in the corner of his mouth.

"Harry, I see that you have other questions on your mind."

"I do. Can you tell me why Voldemort wanted Ginny's baby?"

Dumbledore took a deep breath in and sighed "I was hoping to tell both you and Ginny about this but I fear that my time is running out"

"You're dieing? But you can't go!" Harry replied

"Ah Harry, to a well organised mind, death is just another great adventure" Dumbleore winked

"But you-" Harry paused looking squarely at Dumbledore's face

"I shall by fine Harry but I must tell you this now"

Harry nodded to Dumbledore as a tear ran down his cheek.

"Now Harry, there was a prophesy made on Christmas Eve about a child who would either bring darkness to the world or save it."

"What? There was a prophesy made about Ginny's, I-I mean our baby?"

"Yes Harry"

"But why wasn't Ginny told about this?"

Dumbledore coughed again and cleared his throat "We weren't completely sure that it was meant to be her."

Harry nodded "What did the prophesy say?"

"It basically said that a baby would be born in the start of summer. This child must be born on the side of good or the world would be plunged into darkness. Voldemort was going to use the baby as a tool to be used against our world" said Dumbledore pensively. ."The prophesy was recorded and it is in the Ministry of Magic."

"And that is why they took Ginny?"

"Yes, they needed Ginny to give birth somewhere where he had gathered enough dark energy."

"I see"

"Harry Ineed you to know that Iam very proud of you. Your decisions over these years may not have seemed right at first but I believe that everything has worked out just right" Dumbledore smiled

Harry nodded then turned when he heard his name. Mrs Weasley was walking up to him with a small bundle "Harry dear, would you like a nurse of your daughter?"

"You know?" Harry said surprisingly

" Madam Pomfrey just explained everything to Arthur and I. Now, would you like to nurse her?"

"Um yes! Is it ok?" Harry asked

"Of cours it is Harry, she is your daughter. Poppy has given her the aging potion and she has checked the little one out. She has a clean bill of health" Mrs Weasley churped as she handed the baby to Harry. He looked at his daughter who opened her eyes slowly to reveal two emerald green eyes that shone against her porcelian skin. Smiling to himself he thought that if he stood in front of the Mirror of Erised, all he would see was himself, just the way he was. Happy and finally with a family of his own.

"Professor Dumbledore, would you like to met my daughter?" Harry asked.

Madam Pomfrey walked over to the bed and checked the Professors pulse "Albus? Albus?"

Harry sat beside Ginny's bed as Ginny nursed their daughter. Harry's smiled at Ginny who was talking to her quietly.

"We still haven't thought of a name" Ginny commented "We can't call her mini Potter for the rest of her life"

"Yeah and I don't think that Daniel would really suit her. Hmmm, decisions, decisions, decisions." Harry replied

Ginny laughed at Harry and looked back at her baby "Harry, you can say no if you want don't to but I was thinking, how about Lilianna Molly Potter? Lily for short"

He thought for a while and looked at his daughter "It suits her. I think mum would be very happy"

"So do you mind?" Ginny asked

Smiling, Harry turned back to Ginny "I think that it is perfect. Lillianna Molly Potter, it does have a nice ring to it. Anyhow, when we have another one we can call it Daniel"

"What do you mean, when we have another one?" Ginny replied quickly

Harry laughed "That's if you want to. You know, I'm so glad you decided not to kill yourself"

Ginny laughed loudly "Gee thanks! I'm glad you decided to stop me!"

"That's my job don't you know. I'm glad you decided not to have an abortion"

"I couldn't go through with it. I'm glad you finally realised you liked me and you decided to act on it"

Harry smiled "Yeah I know, I'm dense. I'm glad you decided to let me into your life"

"Well I'm glad you decided not to run from me when I told you about Lily!"

"I would never run. Hmmm, I'm glad you decided to be with me"

"Believe me so am I! I'm glad decided you wanted me"

"I will always want you and love you until my dieing day" and with that Harry kissed Ginny passionately on her lips.

During the day Ginny, Harry and little Lily had many visitors. Remus and Tonks both became very clucky at the sight of Lily. Mr and Mrs Weasley were in and out to see if everything was ok. Mrs Weasley gave Ginny instructions on how to feed and change Lily. Fred and George came by and explained to Ginny that they were going to teach Lily all their secrets only to be scolded be Mrs Weasley. Charlie, Bill and Percy had came with little outfits and toys that they had bought. Charlie seemed quite pleased with his purchases, He had got her a toy dragon and a jump suit that surprise, surprise featured flying dragons. Ron and Hermione came in many times as Ron needed to make sure 'his neice' is ok. When he wasn't gooing over Lily, he was shoting Hermnione oddly furtive looks.

All through the day Harry thought of the Headmaster. He felt so guilty. If it wasn't for him, Dumbledore would still be around to see the happy sight.

By the end of the day, all of the visitors were shooed out of the hospital wing leaving Ginny, Harry and Lily alone. Lily was sleeping peacefully in her bed as Harry and Ginny cuddled in her bed.

"Are you ok Harry? Ginny asked

"Yeah, I was just thinking" Harry replied

"About?"

"Dumbledore and what happened"

"Harry, I know you feel guilty about Dumbledore but it wasn't your fault" Ginny explained

"If it wasn't for me he'd still be here"

Ginny wrapped her arms tighter around Harry's body and kissed him "No Harry it isn't. You didn't kill Dumbledore"

Harry shrugged "I guess but if he didn't step in front of me-"

"Dumbledore decided to step in front of you to protect you."

"Hmmmm"

Harry took the pendant in his hands and looked at it "This didn't do any good did it?"

"I don't know, it might come in handy one day. Maybe Lily might need it"

"I guess"

Several moments later, Ginny spoke again "You look different" said Ginny simply

"How different?" Harry asked

"I don't know, there is something that I can't put my finger on"

Harry ran his fingers through his hair "Well I feel different"

Ginny's eyes opened widely as she stares at his forehead "Have you looked at yourself in the mirror lately?"

"Oh yeah Ginny, I always check myself out whenever I get the chance!"

Ginny shook her head at him and handed Harry a mirror that was on her bed side table. He looked into it and frowned "What am I suppose to see?"

"Why don't you try lifting up your hair from your forehead" Ginny suggested

Harry gaped as her moved his hair from his forehead. Smiling, he looked closely at himself. The only difference was an absence of his scar.

The End! Or is it?

I hope you all enjoyed my story! I'm the first person to say that it wasn't the best at first and I really hope that it improved with time. Now time for the shout outs!

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