Chapter 18 Surprise

A/N I know I used a different name in place of Izzy- its a nickname that Mel calls Shea.

(Her middle name is Elizabeth)

Izzy

"Well it looks like congrats are in order, you're defiantly with child. I would say that you are about 3 weeks along. I know that things will be tough at times but I know with Mel's help you will mange." Marianna smiled and poured us more tea.

"Mel, I can't be any happier knowing that I am going to be having baby with you. I just wish that my parents would accept the fact that you are my soulmate. promise me one thing-that no matter who is our child's mate is even if they are the same gender; we won't turn them away." I let a tear fall.

Mel kissed my tear away and held me close. "I promise my sweet girl. I love you so much. This baby is so loved, I to know how it feels to be cast aside by family. Thats how I came to live with my cousin Cedrick." She handed me a cup of ginger -lemon tea. I felt so loved and cared for wrapped in her arms, it was as if it was like all the wrong in the world just went away.

"Girls, if you allow me I would love to be you personal healer. I love you both like my own. I promise to help you in any way I can. I was the one who helped deliver Harry." She gave a hopeful smile.

I looked at Mel, she gave a short nod. "Mel and I accept your offer. We would like that very much thank you. If its ok I would like to tell everyone at supper. Or do you think it would be too soon." I asked, taking another sip.

"I think it will be fine if it just stays with family for now." Mel said. "How about we go have a nice hot bath before supper my sweet girl." Mel winked, as she helped me up and led me to the bedroom. As we left I heard the floo open and out stepped Moony and Severus.

Severus

"Hello, you're just in time for tea or coffee if you prefer. But what are you doing back so soon?you guys still had a few days left." Marianna asked as Moony and took a seat on the settee.

"Well we have exciting news, that we will share at dinner. That and we missed our pup, speaking of Harry were is he?"

"He is out with Blaise and Cedrick, they boys took Harry to Daigon Alley. Don't worry they will watch over him. I think that they should be back fairly soon" she said as she poured more tea out. It then that we heard the floo activate, out stepped a teary eyed Harry followed by Cedrick and Blaise.

I rushed over to him and wrapped my arms around him. "What happened Pup? Who made you so upset?" I said as rubbed his back.

"It was Ron of course; he said some nasty things abut James and Harry. he even tried to hex him from behind but thank goodness that Cedrick put a shielding charm around harry, the hex then rebounded and hit Ron. Ron is now throwing up slugs, his oldest brother Bill dragged him off by the arm. To where his parents were. Bill came over to us and apologized , for his brother's behavior. I told Bill that it should be Ron that apologized. I am sure that Ron will be taken in hand." Blaise stated.

"What are you doing home so soon, I thought you would be gone till Saturday? Harry asked.

"Well Pup, we missed you and we have wonderful news, but we will share at supper." Remi hugged Harry.

"I am sorry, that Ron is giving you such a hard time. Just remember that your dad and I love you so much. Nothing will change that. And some day you will find your own mate."

At supper

Remus

We were all sitting around the table, finishing up our dessert , when I stood up and began to speak, " I have something to tell everyone. when we were on our trip, sev took me to see a friend of his thats a seer/ healer and she told us that I had some of my memories blocked when I was young. Well it turns out that I am not a werewolf, I am a shifter. But the best part is that I have the carrier gene which means that I can have children." Sev looked over at Harry to see how he would react. It melted my heart to see the big smile on his face.

I took my seat, as tea was served. When I heard Mel whisper I to Shea. 'Are you sure you want to tell everyone? You can wait.'

"Yea Mel I am sure." Shea replied. "Mel and I have to tell all of you. We are expecting our first child in late May." she smiled ear to ear.

"Mom, Cedrick and I would just like to congratulate every one, we also have been talking long and hard and we have decided that we will hold our bonding ceremony in late June. Mom will you help arrange everything? Before we leave back to school we well give you a list of things that we wold like to have." Blaise grinned.

"It would be my pleasure son. Now how about we move to the sitting room. Oh Remi, Sev I would like to offer you to Finnish your honeymoon in the cottage by the river."

We looked at each other and agreed to take her up on the offer. She handed me the keys and told us that Gia was at the cottage to serve us. We hugged Harry, before leaving.

I know one thing - I am so blessed, and can't wait to see what happens in the near future.