-1Lullaby
"And for every season in the year,
Always know that we are near,
I love you so,
I don't want to let you go," sang Luna as she rocked her first born to sleep. Sitting in a rocking chair in the baby's nursery, Luna sang a lulling lullaby to her first child. It was night, and the toddler had just awoken from a deep slumber. As Luna sang, she held her child close to her. It had been a year since the death of Voldemort, yet death eaters still roamed free. Her baby was still in danger. His baby was still in danger. Recently word broke out that death eaters were getting ready to strike the Potter family. Hearing this had caused Luna to become protective over her child. She knew full well that the death eaters would do anything to kill Harry, Luna, and especially their only son. Holding her baby close to her, Luna tried to appear strong. She had read somewhere that children are likely to have mental problems if they see their mothers break down in drastic situations. Luna was afraid, but she did not want to show her fear to her son.
As always, Luna had her wand tucked in behind her ear for safe keeping. 'Harry, where are you?' Luna thought as she rocked baby Benjamin Potter, 'You should be back by now.' Lately Luna Potter, formerly known as Luna Lovegood, has been having worries about her husband and child. She looked down at innocent green eyes. Harry had said he would be home early. Closing her eyes, she continued to sing. Her voice soft and sweet. Barely a trace of worry or fear in Luna's voice.
"Close your eyes my love,
And watch the turtle doves,
I'll be protect you here,
I'll protect you everywhere."
She continued to sing regardless of her worries. 'He's coming, I know he is,' Luna thought as she looked at the clock. This was one of the few times Harry wasn't true to his words to Luna. Rocking her baby to her own rhythm, Luna heard the door burst open. It wasn't Harry. Fear almost caused her to stop her singing. 'No, Ben will be fine,' She thought as she kept her calm exterior. Hearing footsteps raid the first floor, Luna was thankful that Ben did not utter a sound. 'Harry, please come,' She thought as she heard footsteps run up the stairs. 'They're coming,' Luna thought as she tucked Ben back into bed. Harry Potter will come soon. Yes, he will. He must. Standing guard in front of her baby, Luna was sensing a need for protection as many mothers must have had. This feel of protecting made her feel as if she needed to protect Ben. She needed to and she had to. This was her son. Ben is her first and only son. Luna would give her own life in order to save her child.
"So goodnight my dear,
Have no fear,
I'll be here,
I'll be here."
Singing softly to Ben in fear if him waking to the commotion, Luna heard the death eaters open the door. Actually, it was more like blasting the door down. Ben did not stir. "You will not have my baby," Luna says without a trace of her normal 'dreamy' voice. Her protuberant eyes holding determination and armed with a wand, Luna was ready. It was obvious that Luna was heavily at a disadvantage. For one thing, she couldn't let this deatheater near her baby. She could only stay in the farthest corner of the room, which was where the baby was. Before the death eater could cast the spell, a familiar voice yelled out a curse. Luna didn't recognize what the curse was, but was simply relieved at who was the castor.
"Luna," Harry Potter said as he quickly embraced her. For a moment, Luna paused and simply closed her eyes. She didn't know where or when Harry had arrived. She heard other familiar voices fighting the death eaters down stairs. Before Luna could do anything, she heard Ben whimper. The two parents turned to their young child with a soft smile.
"Tonight my dear,
Remember we're near,
And for ever night,
You remember my lullaby."